Lopers Drop Homecoming Game to Mules
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Check out the Homecoming recap the antelope on pages 6-7 Volume 117, Issue 4 | 9.30.15 | www.unkantelope.com New semester, new 'neos' Theatre in the Fine Arts Building opened, Sigma Lambda Beta parents, Greeks, community members, reveals new members out-of-town guests and UNK students filled the seats, ready to see the revelation KEYLI ALDANA of the fraternity’s new members. Antelope Staff The show began with SLB alum greeting the audience. The moment all were waiting for came Once the show officially started, and six masked men off their masks after one, two, three, four, five and finally six giving a small speech about themselves men marched onto the stage in unison. and their journey to becoming a Sigma The show consisted of greetings to UNK Lambda Beta. On Sept. 18, multicultural Greek organizations. The gentleman also organization Sigma Lambda Beta serenaded a representative of each sorority Courtesy International Fraternity, Inc. hosted a new and welcomed them with a rose. New Sigma Lambda Beta members include: #64 Jimmy ‘Helios’ Moreno, #65 Justen member showcase. Each gentleman held a number ‘Casper’ Gutierrez, #66 Bryan ‘El Patron’ Escobar, #67 Erik ‘Cantinflas’ Jimenez, #68 Luis Junior Francisco Rodriguez, a and line name identification from their ‘Palermo’ Gamero, and #69 Nizar ‘Adib” Khayat. business administration major from chapters. After the masks came off, the new Lexington and president of the Zeta Betas began the stroll, a line dance done by Gutierrez, #66 Bryan ‘El Patron’ Escobar, before the show. “I didn’t know if I would Gamma chapter, explained the event. members of cultural Greek organizations #67 Erik ‘Cantinflas’ Jimenez, #68 Luis freeze up and not remember my lines, but “New member showcases are a ‘show’ in and usually done at a step show. After the ‘Palermo’ Gamero, and #69 Nizar ‘Adib” I was excited because this was the night which we reveal to the entire community excitement of the gentlemens’ first stroll, Khayat. I revealed myself,” he said after the show. who our new members are. They involve audience members ran onto the stage New members in multicultural Not only did Khayat feel that skits, songs and greetings to all UNK to congratulate each one on joining the organizations are called “neos” during event turned out very well, but he also Greek organizations.” (Read more about prestigious fraternity. their first year of membership. Neo Nizar appreciated everyone that came to watch. Rodriguez on page 9.) New members include: #64 Jimmy Khayat, a chemistry major from Kearney, As the doors to the Miriam Drake ‘Helios’ Moreno, #65 Justen ‘Casper’ said he felt the nerves and excitement MEMBER REVEAL, PAGE 9 1 Lopers drop Homecoming game to Mules Photos by Jacob Rodriguez 1) Quarterback Bronson Marsh, a senior exercise science major from Omaha, scrambles to gain some yards as the Mules' defense closes in. Marsh had team highs in carries and rushing yards. 2) Senior wide receiver Cougar Williams, a senior sports management major from Hanford, California, kneels before the game begins. The Lopers fell to Central Missouri with a score of 38-7. Support the Lopers at the next home game against Northeastern State University on 2 Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. op/ed One mentor, countless memories I never really thought had been matched with LeeAnn Amm, the “ Associate Director of Admissions at UNK. about having a mentor. On Oct. 18, 2012, DeMoine introduced NO Looking back, I’m incredibly me to LeeAnn, and my college years were forever changed. He said that having a glad I chose to.” mentor was “like how a GPS helps a driver on the road, particularly roads that you’ve LAURIE VENTEICHER never taken before.” As someone new to Asst. Editor/Copy Editor the college scene that year, I looked for any opportunity to feel more comfortable. Anne Frank once Since starting my mentor-mentee GREASE said, “How lovely to think relationship with LeeAnn, I’ve become that no one need wait more confident and driven to pursue a moment, we can start my passions. She, along with some of my now, start slowly changing closest friends, has been my sounding ‘ JUST the world. How lovely that everyone, great board when I’ve had tough situations ‘ to and small, can make their contribution… deal with or unfortunate events happen in how we can always, always give something, my family. LIGHTNING! even if it is only kindness.” In short, LeeAnn has joined my circle As someone new to the college scene that year, I looked for any opportunity to feel more comfortable.” —Laurie Venteicher That quote is the inspiration for the of close friends. I can tell her anything, and Teammates Mentoring Program. I didn’t I appreciate the countless hours she has know‘ how‘ much it would mean to me now, spent listening to me talk, vent, and yes, after beginning my fourth year as a mentee. sometimes complain about things in my When I applied for college, I never life. really thought about having a mentor. This is my senior year at UNK, and the I never had one during high school, realization is bittersweet. I’m excited to go although I knew people who were part explore the “real world” and start life after of the Teammates Program. One of the college. But, I’m also sad that graduation scholarships I received had the option of will probably mean I won’t have any more joining Teammates, and I debated for a chats with LeeAnn while sipping a caramel long time whether or not I wanted to. macchiato at Barista’s or sitting in her office TM Looking back, I’m incredibly glad that and exchanging the latest news in our lives. SERIOUS DELIVERY! I opted to become part of Teammates. Wherever this life takes me, I hope to ★ JIMMYJOHNS.COM ★ It feels like forever ago that I received remain in touch with LeeAnn. She’s one an email from DeMoine Adams, the Post- of the most important parts of my college Secondary Education Coordinator for years, and I wouldn’t trade my decision to Teammates. After I got my acceptance join Teammates for the world. TO FIND THE LOCATION NEAREST letter from UNK, he informed me that I YOU VISIT JIMMYJOHNS.COM THE ANTELOPE is looking for staff positions: Crime reporter Campus photography Sports reporters Sports photography ©2014 JIMMY JOHN’S FRANCHISE, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Contact Tereca Diffender @ [email protected] or Alison Buchli @ [email protected] 2 September 30, 2015 the antelope by Alison Buchli op/ed Homecoming week a great time to be a Loper Senior Kori Hixson reflects, wants to thank students, homecoming royalty. Lip Sync Special Guests Aurora native senior Taylor Kittle, an staff for fantastic final Homecoming experience elementary education and early childhood This year lip sync was as entertaining as development unified major, was named KORI HIXSON other items. These displays were exhibited always. All the hard work and preparation queen. Senior Amherst native Wyatt Antelope Staff on the campus greens, with a range of teams put into their performances Schake, an exercise science major with a themes including: Lilo and Stitch, Cope was evident, and the crowd responded minor in health science, was named the As I reflect on Stadium/football, many featuring Louie positively to each one. king. Kittle represented the Alpha Phi activities this week, I the Loper, palm trees, surfboards, etc. all to There was a special guest for this fun sorority and Schake represented the Phi find new reasons to be fit the paradise theme. event. Six Appeal, a professional six-part Gamma Delta fraternity. proud that I attend UNK. Loper Feud, a special version of trivia male a cappella group from Minneapolis, On Friday, teams competed in the Tiki The classmates that have questions, was held in the Ponderosa room Minnesota, performed between the lip Run, racing to the finish for a victory. With turned into friends, the professors who on Tuesday. On Wednesday, each team sync performances. Not only were they the week and its festivities coming to an have guided me throughout the process, the created another fun display using only incredibly talented, they were also hilarious end, it was time for the huge parade and familiar and friendly faces that encourage canned food, which was all donated within and did an amazing job of keeping the football game. me to carry on, the opportunities that have the Kearney community. crowd engaged and excited. The vocal helped shape my future and inspired me to Thursday, a personal favorite for me, group was so fun. I was blown away with Amazing Parade Participation reach for my goals – all these have made me consisted of a couple of events. The spirit how they were able to produce all of the realize just how lucky I am to be a student competition was held during the day, sounds using only their voices. It was also An amazing turnout of 125 entries here at UNK. where each group came up with a cheer really neat to watch them interact with each participated in this year’s homecoming Paradise was jam-packed with Lopers. to be voted on. The lip sync and royalty other; it was clear they thoroughly enjoyed and band day parade. A mix of area bands, Homecoming week was a fun-filled, full- crowning began at 7 p.m. and was held in what they do. homecoming royalties, clubs, organizations, of-spirit week with a variety of events and the Health and Sports Center. businesses and homecoming teams created competitions, all in the spirit of UNK.