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THE WEEK OF APRIL 1, 2004 New Mortar Board members selected by Jackie Stoltenberg also service and leadership experience to be considered. Students interested in membership to the Mortar Board must be Antelope Guest Writer “We really stress service and are very selective in our member- a dedicated leader in many organizations. Stasishena said, ship. A lot of deserving individuals don’t get into Mortar Board. We “Participate in a lot of organizations, take part in different activities. The UNK Xi Pi Chapter of Mortar Board recently selected 20 want to be an active organization. Our members are required to par- Be a good student and have pretty high a high GPA. It’s a pretty students to be inducted into the honor society. A member of this ticipate,” Davin Jones, current Mortar Board president, said. honorable organization, so you just have to be active.” national honor society must be a full-time student; must have a 3.2 Several active students at UNK were selected this year. “We have a very extensive election process,” Jones said. The cumulative GPA; have a minimum of 88 credit hours completed; Chloupek, student body president, and Model United Nations pres- members send in their resumes and letter of recommendation. The and must graduate no sooner than December 2004. ident Stasishena are among the new members. selection committee must agree on a student’s new membership The new members are: Karri Thunker (Bloomfield); John The members selected are well-rounded and busy. For example, with an 80 percent vote. Westbrook (Brownville); Brady Koch (Cambridge); Andrew Young Chloupek makes a daily calendar from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. to manage About 40 students applied this year. The application process (Filley); Bradley Bohn (Gibbon); Jeremy Yilk (Gothenburg); his time. He tutors students on campus in geography and computer began in early December and ended Jan. 31. Katherine Frost and Rebecca Schneider (Grand Island); Chrysantha information systems. He is also involved in student government, the According to Jones, it was easy to distinguish the new members Wiebelhaus (Hartington); Kelli Wellensiek (Kenesaw); Brett chancellor’s ambassadors and is a member of the honors program. from other applicants. Chloupek (Harvard); Kristin Farwell and Olga Stasishena This summer he will be a Platte River Studies Scholar. Jones said, “I hope that they carry on some of the traditions that (Kearney); Erin Kochenderfer (McCook); Jesse Cain (North Platte); Chloupek maintains a 3.5 GPA and will graduate in May 2005 we started this year, and not to mention some to the traditions we Brian Britten (Palisade); Marta Cea, Jeffrey Ensz and Amanda with a double major in geography and computer systems program- also carried on, and represent our chapter very well.” Maryott (Wayne); and Jennifer Gross (Earling, Iowa). ming. Chloupek is excited to be involved in Mortar Board because of The students will officially be initiated into Mortar Board pre- Stasishena’s GPA is around 3.7, and she is double-majoring in the friendships he has with other active students. ceding the Honors Convocation in the Nebraskan Student Union on finance and political science. Stasishena will graduate in May 2005. “It’s going to be a fun year working with all the members in Sunday, April 4 at 1 p.m. The event is open to the public. In addition to acting as president of Model United Nations, she Mortar Board in this organization,” he said. “Every single member Not only does the membership require academic excellence, but leads two projects on the Safe Team. She is also in the honors pro- of Mortar Board is so involved on campus. It will be fun to be with gram. other students like myself.” Ad/PR It’s Tornado Time! Alumni by Amber Booton discuss Club to Antelope Staff Writer Severe Weather Awareness justice Week is in effect from March sponsor 29 through April 2. For some of us, it may seem too early to think about thun- careers derstorms and tornadoes since spring has just begun. by Amanda S. Muller Unfortunately, Nebraska is fast forum Antelope Staff Writer approaching its severe weather season. by Chris Araujo Fact: Last year in Nebraska, Three University of Nebraska Antelope Staff Writer the first tornado of the season at Kearney alumni returned to occurred on April 18. campus to present a panel dis- For many seniors in the The National Weather cussion titled “Benefits and Department of Communication, Service and local weather Challenges for Women in Justice many questions are still left emergency professionals want Professions.” unanswered. The answers they all Nebraskans to know more This panel concluded the 16th are seeking are not found in a about severe weather and how Annual Criminal Justice textbook, on a Web site, or in the to be prepared in case severe Conference that was held on keys to their final exams. weather occurs in their area. Thursday, March 25, from 9 a.m. These questions can only be All across Nebraska crucial to approximately 3 p.m. in the solved by listening to ideas and weather warning equipment Ponderosa Room of the Student experiences of those who have will be tested on Wednesday, Union. March 31. The annual The panelists were Heidi already walked down the very Photo by Jamie Knuth paths that they wish to travel statewide tornado drill will Blair-Esteves, 1995 graduate; someday. Many of these answers take place and will be followed Tornadoes cause much destruction in Nebraska. The first tornado occurred on April 18 last year. Michelle Muirhead, 1989 gradu- can be found this Thursday in by a second drill later that that is normal for Nebraska Fact: The Nebraska county a closet, bathroom or near a ate; and Sgt. Bethleen Copeland Hall Room 140 at 3:30 evening. each year is 40, but, since that has seen the most torna- strong wall. Wrap yourself in Hagemeyer, 1979 graduate. p.m during a presentation titled Local outdoor warning 1950, the number of tornadoes does since 1950 is Hall County, blankets to protect yourself UNK’s Dr. Beth Wiersma was "Connecting With Consumers in sirens, NOAA Weather Radio to show up in Nebraska has at 69. Buffalo County is a close from flying debris. the mediator. a Fragmented World." alarms and the Emergency been steadily increasing. In second at 68. 2. When in a public facility, Blair-Esteves is a researcher The forum, featuring two Alert System will be activated contrast, the number of torna- Although tornado safety go to an interior room on the and caseworker in South Sioux advertising executives from to signal the start of the drill. do-related deaths to occur in tips may be well known among lowest floor and cover your City, Iowa. She holds a master's Chicago, is funded by UPFF and The National Weather Service Nebraska each year has sharply Nebraskans, the National head. Look for posted severe degree in government from sponsored by UNK’s Advertising is asking Nebraska’s schools, dropped since 1950, with many Weather Service strives to weather information and desig- Harvard University and is work- and Public Relations (Ad/PR) hospitals and other public years seeing zero fatalities. make sure no one is caught in a nated shelters. ing on her doctorate. Club. The featured pair includes facilities to use this drill as if it Thanks to the National dangerous situation during 3. Abandon all cars or Muirhead is a legal analyst Valerie Brown, an account man- were a real emergency and Weather Service and local severe weather. Here is a brief mobile homes! The most and investigator for Central ager of the Kellogg's at Starcom practice the correct actions that emergency officials, summary of the tornado safety deaths from tornadoes occur in States Insurance of Omaha. She IP (Internet Protocol), and should be taken. Nebraskans are reminded at tips distributed by the National cars and mobile homes. is president of the Eastern Kristie Betcher, an account exec- Fact: Nebraskans saw a this time every year about what Weather Service each year. 4. If there is no shelter, lie Nebraska Anti-Fraud utive who works exclusively total of 81 tornadoes last year. to do in case of severe weather 1. When in a home or small flat in the nearest ditch or Association and has worked as with Applebee's at Wunderman. The tornadoes caused two and how to keep safe through- building, go to a central loca- depression and cover your an investigator and researcher. Brown will talk about new deaths, the first since 1988. out the entire severe weather tion in the basement or to the Hagemeyer is the third innovations in today's advertis- The number of tornadoes season. lowest level. The best area is in See Weather, page 8 woman hired by the Nebraska ing and how online advertising State Patrol. works for the client as well as the Blair-Esteves started the consume. Case studies of online panel discussion by addressing ad campaigns will be featured some of the more dangerous sit- throughout her part of the pre- uations she had been involved in. sentation. She said that as a caseworker Betcher will talk about and contracted by the state of Iowa provide examples of branding she works as a liaison between products and promoting brands departments. to consumers. She said that at nine months Brown, a native of Lexington, she is a long-term employee Neb., is a Northwestern since the average turn-around is University in Evanston, Ill., about six months. graduate. Her majors in sociolo- “I’m considered a veteran,” gy and communication studies Blair-Esteves said. landed her a job as a strategy On her first day she was given planner at Starcom Worldwide in an assignment to teach parenting San Francisco. Brown next to a woman who was sitting on moved to Chicago to become an associate at Starcom IP in 2002 See Justice, page 8 and was promoted to manager in 2003. Brown works with clients Welcome at Kellogg’s and Legos. Betcher, a 2000 Augustana High School College in Rock Island, Ill., graduate, majored in business Juniors administration with concentra- tions in marketing and manage- ment, minoring in sociology and Be sure to stop by the German. She started her career Communications as a project assistant, then project director, at the Grand Group Photo by Jamie Knuth tables in the Student Lightning and floods often accompany severe weather. Last year, Nebraskans saw a total of 81 tornadoes. See Forum, page 8 Union. 2 THE ANTELOPE CAMPUS BEAT THE WEEK OF APRIL 1, 2004 UNK CALENDAR CAMPUS BRIEFS

April 1-30: Asian American grades 7-12/collegiate and Field. Free admission. UNK WRESTLERS anyone is interested in would like some free the American Red Heritage Month, sponsored by teachers. All events open to the WINNERS ON AND serving as a tour guide exposure should Cross are sponsoring the Office of Multicultural public. Saturday, April 17: UNK OFF THE MATS from 1-2:30 p.m., call attend and contact Blood Wars on Affairs. Baseball vs. Colorado State- Amy at 865-4367 or e- Nolan at 865-4159. Wednesday, March 31, Sunday, April 4: UNK Pueblo, 1 p.m. at Memorial The UNK wrestling mail her at from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, April 1: Baseball vs. New Mexico Field. Free admission. team earned the high- [email protected] CHRISTIAN and Thursday, April 1, Connecting with Consumers in Highlands, 12 p.m. at est GPA in all of m. Junior Day has STUDENT from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in a Fragmented World, 3:30-5 Memorial Field. Free admis- Saturday, April 17: 2nd NCAA Division II this been created to show FELLOWSHIP the Nebraskan Student p.m. in Copeland 140. Two sion. Annual Fun 5K Walk/Run. year, according to the high school juniors WORSHIP Union, Room 238A Chicago advertising women Wrestling Coaches UNK life. Any current SERVICE and 238B. Anyone will discuss how to connect Monday, April 5: Let’s Talk Sunday, April 18: UNK Association. The UNK student is quali- who wishes to donate with consumers. The presenta- - Job Search Basics, 3:30-4:30 Baseball vs. Colorado State- Lopers cumulative fied to give an excel- Christian Student blood or volunteer is tion is funded by UPFF and p.m. in the Memorial Student Pueblo, 12 p.m. at Memorial effort of a 3.519 is the lent tour. Fellowship is sponsor- welcome, as people sponsored by the Advertising Affairs Building Room Field. Free admission. highest team GPA ever ing Church on are needed to check and Public Relations Club in 140.This informal Q & A ses- recorded in the 11- STUDENT ALUMNI Campus every Sunday donors in, lead them to the Department of sion concerning resumes, let- Monday, April 19: UNK year history of the FOUNDATION morning at 11 a.m. in food and perform Communication. ters, interview and job search. Chess Club, 7 p.m. in the award. In addition, ACCEPTING the Cedar Room of the other tasks. Call Jody Participants set topic discus- Nebraskan Student Union Food nine wrestlers made APPLICATIONS Nebraskan Student at 865-4454 or Jenny Thursday, April 1: Dr. L. sion. Court. For more information the Association’s All- Union. Come and at 865-4480 for more Dennis Smith, The Science, the contact Randall Heckman at Academic team. The The Student encounter God in a information, to make Promise, and the Politics of Monday, April 5: UNK [email protected]. Division II W.C.A. Alumni Foundation laid back, student-led, an appointment or vol- Biomedical Research, 3:30 Chess Club, 7 p.m. in the recently released the (SAF) is now accept- comfortable and casu- unteer. Any help p.m. in Copeland Hall, room Nebraskan Student Union Food Tuesday, April 20: Kearney All-Academic team ing applications for al worship environ- would be appreciated. 142 at 3:30 p.m. His presenta- Court. For more information Area Symphony Orchestra and its top 15 team new members. SAF ment. Everyone is tion, a Phi Kappa Phi/Sigma Xi contact Randall Heckman at Concert, 7:30 p.m. at the UNK GPA’s. The Lopers are serves as a liaison invited to attend at no REYNOLDS Distinguished Lecture, is free [email protected]. Fine Arts Recital Hall. General the seventh different between UNK stu- charge. For more WRITERS AND and open to the public. admission is $6, seniors and school, and the third dents and alumni and information, check out READERS SERIES Tuesday, April 6: UNK students is $5. from the RMAC, to promotes interaction www.csfneb.org or Thursday, April 1: Concerts- Softball vs. Fort Hays State, 2 win the “Academic between students, fac- call 234-3922. The Spring sched- On-The-Platte, 7:30 p.m. in the p.m., 4 p.m. at Harvey Park. Wednesday-Sunday, April National ulty and alumni. ule of the Reynolds Fine Arts Recital Hall. This Free admission. 21-25: MacBeth, presented by Championship.” The Students meet month- FRIENDS Writers and Readers free admission concert features the UNK Theatre, 7:30 p.m. in team GPA is calculat- ly for a meeting and PROGRAM Series. These events David Nabb, saxophone, and Friday, April 9: UNK the Fine Arts Miriam Drake ed by averaging the meal at the Alumni are free and open to Eugene Rousseau, saxophone, Softball vs. Colorado State- Theatre. Adult admission is $7, cumulative grade House. SAF sponsors The Friends the public, and include of Indiana University. Pueblo, 12 p.m., 2 p.m. at non-UNK students and seniors point averages of 10 numerous activities Program, a mentoring a book signing and Harvey Park. Free admission. is $5 and groups of 10+ are $3. wrestlers, eight of including the program affiliated reception following Friday, April 2: Reynolds whom must have com- Outstanding Senior with Campus each reading. The Writers and Readers Series Saturday, April 10: UNK Thursday, April 22: ‘Habla peted at regionals. To Award, Senior Lutheran, is seeking three events will be Presents: Novelist Mary Helen Softball vs. Colorado State- con Ella’ (Talk to Her) foreign be nominated for the Appreciation UNK students to vol- held at 8 p.m. in the Stefaniak, Creighton Pueblo, 11a.m., 1 p.m. at film, 7:30 p.m. in Thomas Hall, All-Academic team, a Scholarship and Brick unteer as Big Friends. East Room at MONA, University, 8 p.m. in the East Harvey Park. Free admission. room 106. Spanish with student-athlete must Program, Survival Students are paired 2401 Central Avenue. Room at MONA, 2401 Central English subtitles, directed by have a minimum of a Kits and the Friends with children from April 2: Novelist Avenue. Monday, April 12: Free Pedro Almodovar. 3.00 cumulative GPA, Valentine’s Day Party. local elementary Mary Helen Stefaniak, Help!, 7-9 p.m. at the Kearney be in his second full Applications are avail- schools and required Creighton University Friday, April 2: Coffeehouse Public Library. Come hear Stan Friday, April 23: UNK year at his school, be a able at the Alumni to spend a minimum April 30: Poet Janet Performer: Zane Williams, Zimbelman and staff from the Baseball vs. Regis, 6 p.m. at varsity team member House, 2222 9th of an hour a week with Sylvester, Harvard 8:30 p.m. in the Nebraskan Workforce Development Memorial Field. Free admis- or key reserve, demon- Avenue, one block his or her Little For more informa- Student Union Atrium. Career Center tell about the sion. strate a degree of skill south of campus or on Friend. Stop by the tion about the series, training and job search services and have two letters of the Alumni Friends Program please contact Friday, April 2: An Evening they offer. Veterans and dis- Saturday, April 24: UNK recommendation sub- Association web site office at Campus Director Charles Fort, of Concert Dance 2004, 7:30 abled workers can learn about Baseball vs. Regis, 1 p.m. at mitted on his behalf. at www.unk.edu/relat- Lutheran to pick up an Reynolds Chair in p.m. in the Fine Arts Recital job assistance programs. Memorial Field. Free admis- UNK has three All- ed/alumni/newSAF2. application today or Poetry by phone at Hall. General admission is $5. sion. Americans this year, The deadline for appli- email at friendspro- (308) 865-8164 or e- Monday, April 12: UNK Bryce Abbey, cations is Friday, April [email protected]. mail at Friday, April 2: UNK Chess Club, 7 p.m. in the Saturday, April 24: UNK Goodland, Kan., 2. For more informa- Apply before the [email protected]. The Baseball vs. New Mexico Nebraskan Student Union Food Softball vs. Fort Lewis, 12 Adam Keiswetter, tion contact the February deadline. Office of the Highlands, 6 p.m. at Memorial Court. For more information p.m., 2 p.m. at Harvey Park. Kearney and sopho- Alumni Office, 865- Chancellor, the UNK Field. Free admission. contact Randall Heckman at Free admission. more Jeff Sylvester, 8474 and ask for SAF STUDENT ALUMNI Creative Writing [email protected]. Lyman. Aaron Dalton, adviser Kristin FOUNDATION Program, and the Saturday, April 3: 35th Sunday, April 25: MacBeth, Fremont and Jered Howard. ACCEPTING UNK English Annual Spring Piano Monday, April 12: presented by the UNK Theatre, Jorgensen, North APPLICATIONS Department sponsors Workshop, 9 a.m.-3:30 pm in Concerts-On-The-Platte, 7:30 2 p.m. in the Fine Arts Miriam Platte earned All- PUBLIC SAFETY this event. the Fine Arts Building. This p.m. in the Fine Arts Recital Drake Theatre. Adult admis- Academic second- EMERGENCY The Student event, entitled, “Wellness in Hall. This free admission con- sion is $7, non-UNK students team honors. Jake NUMBER Alumni Foundation MUSEUM OF Performance and Practice,” cert features John Browand, and seniors is $5 and groups of Froscheiser, Lincoln, (SAF) is now accept- NEBRASKA ART features guest artist/clinician violin, and James Cook, piano, 10+ are $3. Tyler Herman, Public Safety ing applications for SCHEDULE Barbara Lister-Sink. The event of South Dakota State Greeley, Todd Shank, recently announced new members. SAF will feature performances, University. Sunday, April 25: UNK Colorado and Josh that its after hours and serves as a liaison Museum of master classes, lectures (with Symphonic Band/ Wind Tolin, Wyoming, emergency phone between UNK stu- Nebraska Art, 2401 focus on developing well-coor- Friday, April 16: UNK Ensemble Concert, 3 p.m. in earned honorable number has changed. dents and alumni and Central Avenue, open dinated, injury-preventive Baseball vs. Colorado State- the Fine Arts Recital Hall. mention honors. UNK Anyone who needs to also promotes interac- Tuesday-Saturday: 11 piano technique) for students- Pueblo, 6 p.m. at Memorial recently had its fifth contact them on this tion between students, a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday: Top 10 finish at the line should note that faculty and alumni. 1-5 p.m. NCAAtheir new phone num- Applications are avail- Through May 2: Championships since ber is (308) 627-4811. able at the Alumni The Migration Stops OLICE EAT 1998 and has won four Please make a note of House, 2222 9th Here: MONA’s P B of the past five this change, effective Avenue, one block Cranes. March 11: An anonymous reported that several custodial March 27: A University Pod RMAC/West Region immediately. south of campus. The Through May 30: male reported that a female stu- offices have had items stolen B female found a key ring in titles. deadline for applica- The Rohman dent had been physically recently. the lounge. CALL FOR tions is Friday, April 2. Collection. assaulted in a residence hall. A JUNIOR DAY HALLPALOOZA For more information Feb. 20-March 4: suspect was investigated in the March 25: An Optiplex March 28: Three CTW VOLUNTEERS BANDS contact the Alumni Large Paintings from matter. tower worth $900 was removed females reported phone harass- NEEDED Office, 865-8474. the Permanent from a computer lab in Otto ment. Martin Hall has Collection. March 20: A male East Olsen. Student volunteers announced their call UNK BLOOD Feb. 21-May 30: Lawn resident was investigated March 28: Public safety are needed by Student for bands for the 4th WARS Nebraska Now- Yanna for drinking in the lot north of March 26: A female investigated a report of an Envoy for Junior Day Annual Hallapalooza Ramakers Bronze the Nebraskan. Bellwood student and Kearney unknown student with possible on Friday, April 2. If in April. Any band that Randall Hall and Sculptures. male had a vehicle accident in alcohol poisoning in CTE. March 23: A male Lot 32. University Drive resident was March 28: A male Colorado Graduation Is Near! arrested for theft by KPD at the March 26: A faculty mem- resident damaged a wall at the Kwik Stop. ber received a suspicious letter Health and Sports Center. Put your ad in today!! by mail over spring break. March 25: An administrator Call: 865-8487 THE BOTTOM LINE

QUESTION: WHAT THREE INGREDIENTS MAKE A GOOD WEEKEND?

Merle Bierman Jered Jorgensen Jess Jurzenski Arnold junior North Platte senior Elba senior

“An extra day, a road trip, “Guitars, girls, and a good “Nice weather, good friends, and no legal infractions.” poop.” and cold beer.” 3 THE ANTELOPE OPINIONS THE WEEK OF APRIL 1, 2004 Spectacles needed for Public Safety?

a Nebraska truck number, ing to me she pulled up my reg- 2+2=6 and I drive a 2001 Saturn istration and saw that I have a SL-1. night class in Copeland Hall on Of course, assuming that night. Amanda this was just a clerical Now, if she would have just Muller error, I contacted parking asked that question, I would services and spoke with have been more than happy to Web Frerichs. She asked me if answer it. I wasn’t trying to Assistant anyone I knew drove a deceive her in any way, but I black Chevy truck. I was confused as to why this thought this was a rather conversation was still continu- odd question, but I ing. I’ve heard a lot of answered it. I told her that I I was being held accountable students complain about the didn’t know anyone at all who for a ticket that wasn’t on a car problems with parking at UNK, drove a black Chevy. in my name, and didn’t even but I must admit that until Then she proceeded to match the description of the car recently I didn’t understand inform me that the license plate registered to that plate number. what they had to complain she had was registered to my If it’s so poorly lit that the tick- about. parents and that it had been eting officer couldn’t tell what On Feb. 23, however, I linked to my account because color the vehicle was, isn’t it Frerichs continued and I began told me that I had 30 days from Now, as most people would received an e-mail from Susan we shared the same address. possible that he misread the to get angry. I felt like Frerichs the day that the ticket was guess, I owe parking services Frerichs, parking services coor- At this point I was fairly plate number? was accusing me of lying about issued to appeal or pay it before $30 and there is a hold on my dinator, stating that I had confused because my parents I would think that color something as ridiculous as a the fine doubled. registration. received a parking ticket on don’t own a black truck. Theirs would be the easier part to get $15 ticket. I spent over $5,000 I was quite mad at this point I am still attempting to fight Feb. 2. I didn’t remember is light gray although it is a right. Also, this ticket was sup- in tuition and fees at UNK this and, of course, filed an appeal. this ticket although my options receiving a ticket. In fact, I Chevy. I told her this. I also posed to have been issued in the term. If I had actually received I received an answer by e-mail seem to be limited. couldn’t remember even park- told her that, regardless, I don’t lot beside the library. Why this ticket, I would have just on March 2 from Frerichs I will most likely end up just ing on campus. This is some- drive their truck because I have would I park there for a class in paid the fine and avoided this informing me that the appeal paying the $30, but I would like thing that I naively thought my own car. Copeland? whole mess. had been denied and I was to think that a reasonable per- would be required to receive a Frerichs then asked me if I There are many closer areas Frerichs ended the conversa- required to pay for this ticket by son would take one look at this ticket. have night classes on Monday to park that don’t even require a tion by informing me that I March 3 or the fine would dou- mess and the fact that I have Reading the e-mail I realized night in either Thomas or permit. I know this because I would have to appeal the ticket ble. never received any other ticket that the ticket wasn’t even for Bruner Hall. take advantage of them quite through a formal appeals At this point it had become a and simply waive the fee. my vehicle. The plate number I told her that I did not. regularly. process if I felt that it had been matter of principle and I stub- they had listed on the ticket was Apparently, while she was talk- My conversation with wrongfully issued. She also bornly refused to pay. Fast food shouldn’t ruin your mood

fast, so one could only famous line,” I’ll be with you in Wendy’s personnel in sight. what had just transpired. that? Livin’ La Vida Loca assume that your food just a moment.” That was my A few minutes later, an In an effort to get home at a Up until this point, I had would arrive in a prompt first indication that this experi- employee immerged from the reasonable hour, I flew into a always thought that Wendy’s fashion. That is the ence was going to go sour at building to haul out trash. He competing chain and was ser- was one of the best places for impression that I had until some point. was not in any sort of a hurry, viced right away. By the time I good and fast food. Kara last Friday. Eventually my order was kind of like the employees had pulled out of that drive-thru Maybe I was just in a bad Mueller After a long day of taken and my total was given, inside. with my food, the first car from mood, but if Wendy’s wants to school and work, I craved so I pulled my car around. All In fact, he had enough time Wendy’s was finally leaving. keep their customers they better Sports a salad from Wendy’s. of those four cars were still in to stop and chat with a friend I have never worked in food take care of their customers. Editor When I arrived in the front of me waiting for their that pulled into the parking lot service, but what I encountered That is perhaps the biggest rule drive-thru, I saw that there food orders. before leisurely strolling back was ridiculous. No one should of business. were four cars in front of I will admit that I am some- to the building. have to wait that long, especial- Being the nice person that I me. No big deal: lines times not the most patient per- After ten minutes, I was still ly for a salad that I know is am, I will go back to Wendy’s. I happen like this some- son in the world. Five minutes parked in the same spot. I had already pre-made. All they have will try for that salad once times. I can be patient. into my wait none of the cars had enough. I threw my car into to do is throw a packet of salad again. Hopefully, the situation Exactly how long should When I pulled up to ahead of me had moved, and reverse and sped out of the dressing in a bag with the pre- will have a better outcome. you have to wait in a fast food order, I was greeted with the there was no sign of any parking lot totally disgusted at packaged salad. How hard is drive-thru? It is referred to as Strengths and weaknesses abound

was me. There on the As a strength, this trait helps time when everyone agrees. world. mom. I don’t want to do these Lindsey screen was the best and encourages so many peo- But the fact that they are It can be seen as a spiritual things, but I do.” description of me I could ple. But, as a weakness, it hurts. here in our lives is indisputable. battle. Christians believe that That boy was learning the Humston imagine. It was all that I It has hurt me and it has hurt a They may come from within, we live in a fallen world: that difference between good and knew about myself-all of few of the people that I love they may come from a multi- there is a constant battle evil, and at that time in his life, Staff my strengths, and all of most. tude of gods that move us between the forces of good and there was evil coming from Writer my weaknesses. Hurt is a byproduct of life. around like chess pieces, or evil (God and Satan) for our somewhere that was reaching My biggest strength is Being immune to pain would they may come from a single souls. Eve ate the apple. Moses him. almost my biggest weak- not be truly living. But where God. killed a man. David claimed The battle between good and ness. I am a harmonizer. I does that pain come from? Why The struggle between good another man’s wife. evil will continue for the rest of long for other people to be does it have to be in our lives? and evil has been one that has It can even be seen in chil- my lifetime. In order to live I am a harmonizer. The happy. There are two infallible fascinated people for thousands dren now. A young boy was with it, I must accept it. recent personality test that I That is my biggest strength truths about the world in which of years. always getting in trouble. He The battle between my own took online told me that. because it allows me the insight we live. There is good and evil, It can be seen in our pop cul- would hit his siblings, steal strengths and weaknesses will Though I don’t usually put to know when somebody needs and there is a constant struggle ture. The central theme of so from his dad, and curse at his also continue for the rest of my much stock in personality tests, me. between the two. many movies is the triumph of mother. lifetime. And I must accept that. this one caught my attention. It It is also my biggest weak- People disagree on where the good guy. The cowboy on One day his mom broke I must also accept that peace didn’t give vague descriptions ness. It gets in the way of me those two forces come from, the white horse, the drug addict down and sobbed to him “Why comes not from fighting the or general personality traits. It doing what I know in my heart and a solution may never be who overcomes his addiction, do you do these things?” And evil or the weakness, but from is right. reached. There will never be a the superhero that saves the he answered “I don’t know, accepting that it is there. EADERS PINIONS THE R ’O To the Editor, thing. Katherine Thomas ANTELOPE should consider herself lucky In regard to the ring theft in to have had nothing stolen the Mitchell Center, I must say from her prior to this incident. Mitchell Center that I am baffled. I am baffled Personally, I have been a vic- Antelope Opinion Page Policy that an individual with a UNK tim of theft on three different News: 865-8488 ¥ Advertising: 865-8487 ¥ Fax: 865-8708 educational level would be so occasions. These events were E-mail: [email protected] Any opinions expressed in columns, editorials, editori- naive as to think that theft is a not the result of a thief’s al cartoons or advertisements are the views of the indi- rare occurrence. Theft is a actions, but rather my lack of Online: http://www.unk.edu/theantelope vidual writer, artist or advertiser and do not necessarily rampant aspect of life. Theft care for my personal property. reflect the views of the University of Nebraska at occurs almost everywhere, Being a transfer student from a Kearney, its employees or students, or The Antelope staff. especially in the college set- larger school, I would not even Managing Editor...... Jonathan Rehor Contributions to “Readers’ Opinions” must include the ting. Even amongst all of us set my book bag down in a “honest students and profes- bathroom in fear of it being News Editor...... Molly Albrecht name of the writer, as well as the writer’s phone number, sors” lurks an opportunist wait- stolen. I continue this practice Assistant News Editor...... Jillian Tangeman home town and affiliation with the college. Phone num- ing for an easy score. Yes, I at UNK. If you really think Advertising Manager...... Amanda Harvey bers will not be printed but are necessary for verification. agree it is sad that a person has that ring theft is worthy of Photo Editor...... Quincy Cromer Deadline for publication is Monday at noon. Submissions to steal the treasured items of front-page news, I sincerely Sports Editor...... Kara Mueller past deadline will be printed in the following edition The another. Honestly though, is it hope you are kidding. This Entertainment Editor...... Traci Witthuhn Antelope staff reserves the right to edit contributions to so hard to believe that a person type of thing happens every- Layout Editors...... Jodi Carroll “Readers’ Opinions” for grammar, spelling, content and kept the abandoned jewelry of day, but most victims are real- Francisco Itamar length. another? Isn’t it possible to istic enough to realize that peo- Editorial Cartoonist...... Justin McDowell conceive that the individual ple are opportunistic, so care Circulation Manager...... Zachary Houdek Letters to be printed should be sent to: “lurking in the stall” actually must be taken of one’s own Business Manager...... Judy Spivey Readers’ Opinions had no prior intentions of steal- personal property. Advisor...... Bill Kezziah c/o The Antelope Editor ing anything? That the theft My sincerest condolences Web Managers...... Tara Goetz Mitchell Center itself was just a matter of coin- go out to Katherine Thomas. I Janae Ekstein University of Nebraska at Kearney cidence? Is it so difficult to hope that you find your pearl Web Assistant...... Amanda Muller Kearney, NE 68848 understand that a person who and your cubic zirconia. Any questions, comments, concerns or suggestions may finds property is not a thief, but an opportunist. The individual Josh Wilken be sent to the above address. didn’t actually “steal” any- Sutherland, sophomore 4 THE ANTELOPE SPORTS THE WEEK OF APRIL 1, 2004 UNK on five-game win streak by Eric Allgood Antelope Staff Writer

The UNK baseball team continued their season last Tuesday by defeating York College 5-1 at Memorial Field. The win snapped the Lopers’ seven game losing streak. The Panthers won the first game of the double header 13- 11, but the Lopers rebounded in the second game. Valentine sophomore Blake Beebout pitched five strong innings to get his second win of the year. Beebout allowed just two hits and struck out three, while walking only one during his stint on the mound. Lincoln freshman Joba Chamberlain and North Platte junior Jason Miller each tossed one inning of scoreless relief to help the Lopers improve to 7-19 on the year, At the plate, Kearney freshman Cole Archer’s two triples and two RBI’s led the Lopers. Lincoln junior Nick Donahue was 2-2 at the plate, including his first home run of Photo by Lindsey Humston the year. Above: The UNK baseball team checks out the stormy skies. Saturday’s games were UNK continued their home delayed due to rain. Right: Catcher Matt Fisher watches the action on the field. stand Friday night when the Colorado School of Mines visit- ed Memorial Field. season average to .377. Lusero the first inning. shut out the Orediggers for five quished. one hit, lead by Krueger’s 2 for It proved to be a memorable is also second on the team in Lincoln junior pitcher Matt innings. Before retiring in the Also for UNK, Crosetto 3 performance. Krueger also weekend for the home team, as RBI’s with 18 to his credit, Webster then settled down and sixth, he gave up just four hits went 2 for 4, and freshman first knocked in three runs. the Lopers swept the series Colorado senior center field- allowed only five hits and one and three earned runs. Morrell baseman Ryan Bucher went 1 The five-inning winning against the Orediggers. er Tony Crosetto scored four run over the next four innings. struck out five and walked two. for 2 with two RBI’s. streak is the second longest for Friday night saw Chadron times and went 2 for 3, while Webster also struck out five and Lincoln sophomore Travis The nightcap saw UNK since 1998, when they junior Nick Abegglen shut out UNK’s sixth through eighth bat- walked one to pick up his sec- Kerkman earned his first save of Chamberlain toss a three hit won eight straight. The sweep CSM for six innings, and five ters went a combined 6 for 11 at ond win of the season. the year as he got Adam complete game to pick up the of the Orediggers is also the different Lopers got at least two the plate. Beebout came in relief for Marwitz to fly out with two run- win. Chamberlain allowed no first RMAC sweep by a Loper hits. Saturday brought rain and the last two innings and struck ners on base and two outs. earned runs and fanned six team since March of 2002, The Lopers eventually over- postponed the start of the dou- out three of the six batters he This ended the threat that while walking just one on the when the Lopers swept Regis. came a slow start and defeated ble header until 5:30. faced. saw the Orediggers score all evening. UNK now stands at 11-19 the Orediggers 10-6. It turned out that only one UNK’s second through five of their runs in the sixth and UNK erupted for five runs in overall with a 4-4 RMAC After giving up six hits and game could be played. The wait fourth hitters went a combined 7 seventh innings, the fifth to take the lead for record. Mines, 9-23 and 0-8, has three runs in the first, Abegglen did not hurt the Lopers, as they for 11 with five runs scored and Eight Loper starters got at good. Crosetto and Gibbon lost 15 straight. settled down and allowed just posted a 9-4 victory over the two RBI’s. least one hit in the game with junior right fielder Adam UNK continues its 12-game four hits the rest of the game. Orediggers, Sunday afternoon saw two Kerkman going 2-4 with two Krueger each hit two-run home stand Wednesday against The win was Abegglen’s third In a start very similar to Lopers, Ogallala junior Nate runs scored and one RBI. homers in the set. Concordia University and of the year, Friday’s contest, the Orediggers Morrell and Chamberlain pick He hit his team leading sixth The home run by Krueger remains at home to take on New Papillion freshman third jumped out to an early lead by up their first wins of the season. homer in the first inning to give was his first as a Loper. Mexico Highlands in a four baseman Cody Lusero went 2 posting three runs on four hits in In the first game, Morrell UNK a lead that it never relin- Seven Lopers had at least game series this weekend. for 5 with four RBI’s to up his Lopers lose to UNO, UCCS by Amy Jo Hand Antelope Staff Writer The Lady Loper Softball team had a full schedule last week. Unfortunately, they did- n’t improve their record in the six games played. UNK dropped a double header last Thursday to fifth ranked UNO at Harvey Park. Kearney fell short by one in extra innings of the first game, and lost game two 8-3. Saturday and Sunday, the blue and gold traveled to the University of Colorado- Colorado Springs where the Mountain Lions swept the board 15-6 and 4-2 on Saturday and 6- 2 and 4-1 on Sunday afternoon. Last week’s games dropped UNK to 9-11 in RMAC and 10- 17 overall. Kearney out hit the UNO Mavericks in game one of Thursday 12-6. In the seventh inning they had runners on first Photo by Blake Mullanix and second with no outs, but Left: Amanda Hitt gets ready to take a cut against UNO last week. The Lopers lost both games failed to send the winning run of the double header. across home plate. Above: The team gathers for a post-game meeting. UNK is 10-17 overall, 9-11 in RMAC play. Senior Katie Anderson was thrown out in her attempt to reach third on a passed ball, and inning, scoring three runs on on the Lions. Breanna Pool pitched a six hit Lindsay Shandera, a two run blue and gold’s only run of the UNO scooped two ground outs two outs. The Mavs then contin- “It was fun. It was exciting, game to beat the Lopers. They single, putting them ahead for game, reaching base on a walk to seal the Lopers’ defeat. ued their scoring spree, scoring and it put us up by six so it felt won the game with two runs in good. Wolcott took the loss, in the fourth and coming home UNK left 12 runners on base, four more times in the seventh good,” said Fleshman about her the sixth inning on a sacrifice pitching three innings, which on a single by Fleshman. which included loaded bases in on two hits and two UNK homer. fly and a double. included two earned runs on UNK out hit the Lions, 7-5, the third. errors, giving them a seven- UCCS quickly returned the Taking the loss, UNK’s four hits and three walks. but again seven stranded run- Allowing only five hits with- point lead. punch in their half of the inning Anderson also tossed a six hit On the other side of the ners cost them. in seven innings, Anderson (7- Senior Danae Wolcott took responding with three of their complete game. However she mound, Amber Colton pitched a “Leaving runners on has def- 4) was still stuck with the loss. the loss, but pitched well, with own runs to put the score at 6-5. walked seven while striking out seven hit complete game strik- initely been a problem for us. She turned nine batters back to two earned runs and six strike- The tides turned when the only three. Sophomore DH, ing out seven Lopers and walk- We’re hitting well, it’s just that the dugout and didn’t give a hit outs. Shortstop Cody Pettibone Mountain Lions exploded in the Ashley Speak went two for ing just two. we don’t do it at the same time. up until the fifth inning. Her led UNK at the plate, hitting fifth inning bringing home ten three claiming the blue and UNK’s third baseman Brandi We’re having problems string- nine strikeouts added to her 504 two for four. runs to remove a one run deficit, gold’s entire score. Greenwood hit a solo homer in ing our hits together, but overall total career strikeouts, placing Last weekend the Lady as well as finish the game in Sunday was bad news for the sixth, while Speak and our hitting is looking good,” her the fourth Loper to reach Lopers lost four games to the five innings. Kearney as well, falling again to Lacey Allen each had two hits. Fleshman said. 500 strikeouts in a career. RMAC leaders, UCCS. UNK UCCS sealed the victory Colorado Springs 6-2 and 4-1. In Sunday’s nightcap, UNK softball will have a Junior outfielder, Breanna led the beginning of Saturday’s with a homerun, a three-run In game one, UCCS scored Anderson tossed at five hit com- break until April 6 when they Fleshman was one of five first game. A three-run homer triple, four more hits and a five runs in the fourth to take a plete game, two of which sailed will take on Fort Hays State at Lopers to rack up two hits. by Fleshman in the top of the Loper error. 5-1 lead. Two Loper errors gave over the fence for UCCS home- home. Game two stayed close until third gave the Lopes a 6-2 head In the second game, UCCS’s the Lions’ first baseman, runs. Anderson also scored the UNO broke a 1-1 tie in the fifth 5 THE ANTELOPE ENTERTAINMENT THE WEEK OF APRIL 1, 2004 Lutt’s Cut Louque spans genres with colorful sound by Kent Lutt south of Grand Point, La. His Louque’s vocals. Near the mid- as track eight begins. The song, Antelope Staff Writer mother and father’s collection dle of the track, a guest rap per- named “I Did,” sounds like a of Southern music heavily influ- formance by MC Pauley Ethnik walk along the ocean at night. It It seems like everything in enced him as a child. He later enters the song and further drifts in to the lyric sections and this world is based on differ- became interested in bands from pushes the boundaries of mixing out to the same keyboard that ences. other countries, who performed genres. began the tune. Everything Car manufacturers create music in strange new styles. The fifth track on “So Long” flows well, and the tremolo gui- vehicles with different colors “I got into Depeche Mode, begins with more of Louque’s tar part connects many of the and different prices. Clothing New Order, and U2. I just loved twinkling piano. A heavily- song sections together. chains stock sweaters with dif- the idea of some band from processed percussion part “Time Will Take” is the ferent collars and different England or Ireland creating this makes “Still in Waiting” flow album’s final cut. The rhythm is sizes. A man finds a woman picture and allowing me to nicely. The group uses synthe- much slower than the other attractive because her hair and dream, taking me away from sizer arpeggios and eerie choir tracks. Louque definitely want- clothes are different from every- my little town,” Louque sounds throughout the song. A ed to leave his thoughts in an one else’s. Months, weeks, or explained. well-placed vocal sample near open-ended manner, allowing days later, the man and woman After studying piano and the end of the tune is put on for much to be said on possible decide to break-up because of guitar in college, Louque began repeat and crescendos until upcoming albums. His highest differences. an acting career in New everything cuts out. singing is used in “Time Will Music is also full of differ- Orleans, La. He then traveled to Louque and crew mellow out Take,” and he becomes very ences. Bands and artists make New York to learn more about again on a cover of Mazzy emotional throughout this soul- many varied types of music. theater. Yet music had always Star’s “Cry, Cry.” An ambient ful album closer. They aim their albums and been his true love, and he organ mixes with the ghost-like After listening to louque’s releases at the crowds that listen dropped his acting career to guitar plucked in the back- “So Long,” you’ll understand to their certain genres. One per- focus entirely on his musical ground of the mix. that it is possible bridge the gap son might prefer rock while ideas in Williamsburg, N.Y. Although the track is pretty between two different things. another, who listens only to rap, It was in Williamsburg that straightforward for the most You can find similarities in disdains it. Very few artists Louque and his musical collab- Photo courtesy of Danny Clinch part, it still showcases Louque’s everything, however varied and orators, Seth Gold and Donovan crystal-clear vocal tone and insignificant they might be. One bridge the gap between genres Dustan Louque is known for his hot combination of sounds. and succeed because of this Guidry, began work on their knack for creative instrumenta- group’s style may never sound beautifully with its mysterious, down, but louque never loses huge division of interests. first album. Entitled “So Long,” tion. like another style that you pre- driving sound. their groove. “Art” might start Yet some artists do succeed it contained Louque’s past influ- “Lifeline,” track seven, is fer. But they both embrace The next song, “Whoa and finish with a contemplative when they mix musical styles. ences of Southern music, his one of the standouts on “So rhythm, melody, and artistic Now,” shifts gears slightly from and melodic piano line, but the One example is the Louisiana- new love of electronic and Long.” A trip-hop drum loop freedom. the previous song. A bright, drums never let the tempo based group louque. On the dance genres, and his determi- meets a beautiful, age-old piano That’s exactly what Louque happy become too sluggish. Louque’s group’s debut, “So Long,” nation to live out a dream. as Louque lets his voice loose. wants to convey with his new piano line leads the listener layered vocal harmonies create Dustan Louque and his collabo- “Perique,” the first track on As soon as you think it couldn’t release. Combining such a to Louque’s vocals and sampled excellent spatial effects rators create music with ele- “So Long,” begins with a gentle get better, a trumpet solo enters wide-range of styles, he makes rhythms. A trip-hop drum break throughout the track. ments of rap, rhythm and blues, organ line. Louque’s clear, and brings new sound col- music that sounds so familiar, and distorted vocals then draws “Kenny the Jet” shocks the electronic, and many other round vocals drift into the song oration to the song. By far the but you know you’ve never the song to a close. Altogether, listener as soon as it begins. A musical styles. Their album on a wave of reverb before the most creative and flowing song heard it before. And in the end, “Whoa Now” is one of the sample of a young child wishing proves that differences can main verse begins. A hip-hop on the album, “Lifeline” mixes if it’s good music, what’s the album’s most direct songs. It violence on his friends draws become unified and harmonious drum track keeps things moving the styles of rock, rap, and trip- difference? deals with worrying about a dis- the listener into the song. The pieces of art. smoothly, as the rhythm does hop perfectly. For more information on tant love within the lyrics. resonant drum track following Louque grew up in the deep throughout much of the album. A horror-film keyboard louque, visit their website at “Perique” opens the album Track three slows the album the sample mixes perfectly with introduction greets the listener www.louquemusic.com. Calling Them Out Photo by Jennifer Peters The local band Tenth Hour Calling played in the Nebraskan Student Union on Monday night to an energized crowd. The band is made up of Aaron Graddy on bass, Spencer Hansen on key- boards and vocals, Luke Oswald on drums, Mike Radliff on electric guitar and vocals, and Ben Shafer on lead vocals and acoustic. Tenth Hour Calling played various cover songs as well as originals by Shafer. Watch for the group this month, they will be playing at the New Life Assembly April 7, at Martin Hall Halapalooza April 15, and at the UNK Fountain with Shyaway on April 26. “Our desire is to bring God’s love to everyone we encounter with a spirit of excellence, humility, and service. Our goal is to be unified in Christ as we communicate the message God has placed on our hearts. Above all we want to live the life that is truly life,” the band stated on their website. New music comes to UNK by Kelly Hickman The pieces are then cut down Antelope Staff Writer to about 20 compositions and performed by UNK faculty and You didn’t hear classics, old students, making for a wonder- favorites, or famous music. It ful celebration of fresh new wasn’t just the same old Bach, music. This year, several of the Beethoven, and Mozart. What selected composers from across could be better than a night the country traveled to Kearney spent listening to the classics? A and joined UNK musicians for night spent listening to unique the festival. compositions that are fresh and The festival kicked off on new. Monday evening with a very Monday and Tuesday, March enjoyable recital that featured 29 and 30, the University of nine new pieces and were per- Nebraska at Kearney’s formed by UNK faculty and Department of Performing Arts guest musicians. This recital held the third annual New was the grand opener for the Music Festival. The festival, rest of the exciting festival. Tuesday, a much busier day which has been a great success students were given critical seven student performances and in the past two years, was held for the New Music Festival, began with a composer sympo- evaluations of their musical was a great opportunity to see in the UNK Fine Arts Recital work by UNK faculty and the the wonderful talent we have Hall. sium in the morning. The sym- posium was an informal event at guest musicians. This event was right here at UNK. The New Music Festival fea- a wonderful opportunity for the The UNK New Music tures original compositions which UNK faculty musicians and the guest composers and students to grow and learn. Festival is a great experience from across the nation. Finally, the New Music full of culture, learning, and “We get over 200 pieces musicians got together for conversation and idea sharing. Festival wrapped up on Tuesday great new music. Look for this from across the country,” night with a riveting recital by exciting event again next year A student masterclass was Photo by Scott Barry Darleen Mitchell, Assistant UNK music students perform- and be sure to attend because Professor of Music and head of also held on Tuesday morning. The annual New Music Festival kicked off on Monday night At this masterclass, UNK music ing - you guessed it - new we could all use to sing a new UNK’s festival, said. music. The recital included tune once in a while! with a concert featuring UNK faculty and guest artists. 6 THE ANTELOPE ENTERTAINMENT THE WEEK OF APRIL 1, 2004 Mona Lisa Smiles on you by Traci Witthuhn versity, Wellesley. Opening the snooty pupils are Betty she is, Katherine replies that it Lisa Smile” was its depiction of Antelope Entertainment Editor scenes carry us along a journey (Dunst), Joan (Stiles), and is possible to get married and go the 1950s. Director Mike with Katherine Watson Giselle (Gyllenhall), all of to law school (crazy, but true). Newell pays attention to detail (Roberts) as she moves cross- whom are extremely bright, tal- It is this forceful attitude when setting the period of this If you’ve been perusing the country to begin a new teaching ented young ladies, but would held by Katherine that almost piece. His backdrop of a pic- Survivor: All Stars shelves of Blockbuster lately, career at this upscale institute. rather memorize a text than turns her into a FemiNazi. She turesque Massachusetts college This week’s Survivor was perhaps you’ve noticed the Katherine, who had previously speak her mind. tries so hard to push her pupils is quaintly accented with auto- just a recap, but be ready to newest Julia Roberts flick lining taught at UCLA - Berkley, is an Eventually, Katherine breaks into “thinking for themselves” mobiles of the time.The greatest get back into the action the wall. Art History instructor and, by through to all of her students in that she almost thinks for them. part is seeing all of the tonight. CBS is promising “Mona Lisa Smile,” which her looks can be dubbed “mod- one way or another. Perhaps the At one point in the movie, this is actors/actresses (except for heartbreak...does that mean opened in theaters on Dec. 19, ern” for the era. most memorable knowledge- bluntly pointed out to the pro- Roberts) dressed in garb of the Amber and Boston Rob will be 2003, is now in stores on video Almost immediately after passing occurs between fessor with “you didn’t come to 50s - right down to wide-rim separated? There was a sneak and DVD. her arrival, Katherine realizes Katherine and Joan, who has Wellesley to help people find glasses and bright red lipstick. peak of some buff exchang- The two-hour film from how “backwards” Wellesley is been toying with the idea of law their way, you came to help peo- Newell also noted key issues ing...get ready to stir things up Revolution Studios is rated PG- in its thinking: Rather than school. When Katherine hears ple find your way.” of the time, such as Yale Law and get Survivor crazy tonight 13 for sexual content and the- preparing these girls for the real this, she is ecstatic (woo-hoo, a At the end of the school year, School only reserving five slots at 7 p.m. on CBS. matic issues. world, Wellesley is preparing girl that wants to do more than Katherine moves on - but wait - for women and the cultural and Check out the website at Looking at the cast headlin- them to make good wives. The cook and clean!) and practically is her work here really done? financial necessity for women www.cbs.com! ing Julia Roberts, Julia Stiles, women who had made up the shoves law school application What about the Wellesley girls to get married. Kirsten Dunst, and Maggie World War II workforce just a papers into Joan’s hands. of tomorrow? Will she not stick At the end of the day, “Mona American Idol Gyllenhaal, one could get few years earlier are now being Joan, however, has a differ- around and single-handedly Lisa Smile” wasn’t a great flick, Every week, the field gets sucked into believing that this expected to retreat into the ent take on things. She informs spur on the feminist movement? but it wasn’t that bad either. narrower. As the number of was the ultimate chick flick. kitchen and hang out with the Katherine that she plans to get She worked so hard as a If you happen to pick up this idol contestants goes down, That’s what I thought too...until Swiffer. married following graduation. change agent, but she isn’t fol- film while strolling through the the intensity goes up. I found that it was a girl-power Appalled at these ways of “And then?” Katherine lowing through to maintain her video store, know what you’re Monday marked the begin- picture gone awry. thinking, Katherine attempts to replies, only to be faced with actions. getting into. If you’re looking ning of Motown week on Idol. The film takes place in 1953 teach her students the finer “And then I’ll be married.” Other than its great cast line- for a good period piece, it’s a The finalists were getting in New England at an all-girls uni- points of free thinking. Among Being the radical thinker that up, the saving grace of “Mona night well spent. tune with guest house band the Funk Brothers. Not only did contestants need to impress Simon, Paula, and Randy, they were belting their hearts out to get approval from Motown producing/writing team Spirit raises funds for MONA Ashford & Simpson. The beginning of the week by Robyn Sanders held ten finalists: Amy, Antelope Staff Writer Camile, Diana, Fantasia, George, Jasmine, Jennifer, The Museum of Nebraska John, Jon, and La Toya. Art put on its annual fundraiser Wednesday night pared the called Spirit: a celebration of art field to nine...who will go the in the heartland. Four hundred distance? Check it out next and twenty guests attended the week on FOX. dinner on Saturday night and 50 Cruise the website at met the artists at the Frank ! www.idolonfox.com house on Friday. “There were 135 pieces of ESPN Dream Job art, 29 of them were sold in the Dreams were shattered for live auction and the rest were three contestants, and one per- sold in the silent auction. son walked away with a one Seventy percent of the art was year contract as an ESPN sold giving the banquet a gross sportscaster after the season income of $235,000. The finale of ESPN Dream Job. money that was raised at the In the first round, all of the event will support exhibitions Photos by Lindsey Humston contestants competed in “Total and programs at MONA,” Mark Various Nebraska-related artwork was auctioned off last week- Recall,” in which they all read Foradori, Director of a classic sports highlight. The Development at MONA, said. end to benefit MONA. next segment of the show pit- The fundraiser benefits more Mel Gerhold is a painter who in Holdrege and is now residing ted the four remaining hope- than MONA, the auction is also was born in Baltimore in Loveland Colorado. fuls against Tony Kornheiser set up to support the artists as Maryland, lived on a ranch in Mark Lundeen was also born pher who was born in Abilene sculptures and resides in in a rendition of Kornheiser’s they receive a large percentage Northwest Nebraska and now in Holdrege and resides in Texas and now lives in Lincoln. Scottsbluff. He has studied art popular “Pardon the of the profit. The artists that lives in Buffalo Wyoming. Loveland Colorado. He is a Mary Louise Tejeda-Brown in Texas and Colorado. Interruption.” After that round, were selected for the event all Charles Guildner was born member of the National is a pastel artist with profession- Kenny Walton has had his Maggie Haskins and Zack had ties to Nebraska whether in Hastings. He is also a gradu- Sculpture Society and Allied al training in commercial art. glass art exhibited in juried and Selwin were let go. they were born here, had went ate from Hastings College and Artists of America. She was born in Los Angeles invitational show through out The final showdown came to school or here live here now. now lives in Everett Tom Majeski uses multi- California and now lives in the United States and how when Mike Hall and Aaron The 29 artists that participated Washington. media constructions as his Whitney. resides in Avoca. Levine did their final” My did not all use the same medi- Cliff Hollestelle was born, medium. He was born in John Thein is a painter who All of the artists had the Sportscenter” with a current um. raised and graduated college in Council Bluffs Iowa and now was born in Milwaukee honor of being selected for the Sportscenter anchor. Molly Anderson is a textile Omaha and now lives in resides in Ashland. Wisconsin and now resides in MONA art auction and are all The viewers had the final artist who was born in Houston Lincoln. His medium is sculp- Katrina Methot Swanson Omaha. connected in someway through vote and chose Mike Hall. Texas but now resides in ture. was born in Nebraska and is Richard Tucker designs Nebraska. Minden. Hal Holoun is a painter who residing in Omaha. She is a sig- Marilyn Belschner uses pas- was born in Ord and now nature member of the National The Bachelor tels as a medium. She was born resides in Bellevue. Watercolor Society. He’s sweet, he’s sexy, and in Beatrice, had lived in Jun Kaneko was born in Nick Moffett designs Native he’s single - Jesse Palmer is Nebraska for over fifty years Nagoya Japan and now resides American sculptures, he was the newest Bachelor. ABC’s and now lives in Taos New in Omaha. He has sculptures in raised in Ravenna and now hit show will be returning with Mexico. private and public collections resides in Pueblo Colorado. a 2-hour premier on Roger Broer was born in throughout the world. Ernest Ochsner is a self-edu- Wednesday, April 7 at 8 p.m. Omaha and resides in Seattle Ray Knaub is a painter who cated painter who was born in Jesse is a 25-year-old pro Washington. The medium he was born in Gering and now Isabel South Dakota and is now football player from Ontario, uses is monoprint. lives in Denver. residing in Aurora. Canada. He plays back-up Neil Christensen is a painter Karen Kunc is known for her Anne Pape is a painter who quarterback for the New York who was born in Imperial and woodblock print, she was born was born and raised in Giants, ranks fourth on the now lives in Lincoln. in Omaha and resides in Nebraska and resides in Omaha. University of Florida Gators’ Don Dernovich was born in Lincoln. Martha Pettigrew designs all-time list with a 113.14 Rock Springs Wyoming but Ted Long was born in and sculptures of people native to passing efficiency rating, and now lives in Culbertson. He is still resides in North Platte. His the Americas was born and was named to the Southeastern a signature member of the art is in several public and pri- raised in Lincoln and now lives Conference’s Academic Honor National Watercolor society. vate collections. in Kearney. Roll for three years running. Michael Forsberg was born Keith Lowry is a painter who Carol Ronin Thompson is a Okay, so he can play foot- and raised in Lincoln and his was born in Abilene Kansas and painter whose still life paintings ball...but is Jesse any good photography has been featured now resides in Kearney. were featured at the event and with the ladies? I guess we’ll in several worldwide publica- George Lundeen is known she resides in Eagle. see. tions. for his sculptures. He was born John Spence is a photogra- Poet featured at MONA The Reynolds Readers and fifty years of journaling. The Writers series kicked off memoir also speaks of Monday night with Irish poet Murphy’s friendships with such Richard Murphy. The event, writers as C.S. Lewis, J.R. which included a reception and Ackerly, Robert Shaw, Ted book signing, was held in the Hughes, and Sylvia Plath. East Room of MONA. The Reynolds Writers and During his presentation, Readers series is an annual lit- Murphy shared parts of his life erary event in Kearney, bring- and read pieces of his work ing in guest writers of poetry which includes collected poetry and prose for the community to and a memoir. converse with and enjoy. Next “The Kick: A Life Among on the docket is novelist Mary Writers” is the title of Helen Stefaniak from Murphy’s memoir, which Creighton University on tracks the 76-year-old’s life Friday, April 2 at 8 p.m. in the from his childhood in Ireland East Room at MONA. These and Ceylon through his career events are free and open to the “among writers.” Recently public and are sponsored by the released to paperback, “The UNK English Department, the Photo courtesy of www.unk.edu. Kick” chronicles the unmask- Creative Writing Program, and ing of a writer through nearly the Office of the Chancellor. 7 THE ANTELOPE SPORTS THE WEEK OF APRIL 1, 2004 UNK golfers Women’s golf Track rained out by Derek Steenson Lopers. Antelope Staff Writer Also worth noting, Lucas take to the links places third Horn, who was competing The University of Nebraska unattached, won the long jump by Sarah Stuart Outstanding performances at – Kearney track team opened (23-1.50). by Sarah Stuart 932. The host team, Fort Lewis the outdoor track season on Antelope Staff Writer won the invite with a 907, Antelope Staff Writer the Maverick Invite included UNK will travel to Hays, Gering sophomore Mandi Saturday, with good showings Kan. this Saturday. which was a difference of 25 from several team members. The UNK men finished Schlaepfer, who paced her team strokes from the next competi- The Nebraska-Kearney The meet, which was held fourth in their competition by taking seventh place with a HOME EVENTS: tor. women’s golf team was off to a at the Kearney High track, was this weekend at the Skyhawk 161 total for both days. Monday the Lopers took to successful start this weekend at shortened due to inclement Baseball Invitational in Farmington, Colorado junior Sara the course again at the the five-team Maverick weather. - April 2nd: New Mexico NM. Enninga finished 12th with a UCO/Kickingbird Classic in Invitational in Grand Junction, In the events that were This was also their opening 166 and Minden freshman Highlands @ 6 p.m. Edmond, Okla. After the first Colorado. completed, the women won tournament of the spring sea- Bobby Kosch tied for the 13th day of play, UNK was sitting in The Lopers rounded up a five and the men won two. son, which was hosted by Fort spot. ninth place as a team after 665 to place third at their first In UNK’s only home meet - April 3rd: New Mexico Lewis College. Other efforts included shooting a combined 591 (295- tournament of the spring sea- of the season, Butte junior Highlands @ 1 p.m. The Lopers were sitting in Kearney freshman Carly Hill 296). son. Amber Tiefenthaler blew away fourth in the eight-team compe- tying for 17th and Grand Island Davis was leading the way On the first day, UNK shot the competition with a hammer tition after their first 36 sophomore Lindsey Vivian - April 4th: New Mexico for the Lopers after firing a four an impressive 323 over the first throw of 173’-8’’. Not only did holes. They then shot a 321 on tying for 20th. under par to put him in ninth 18 holes, but then brought up she win the event by 14 feet Highlands @ 6 p.m. the second day to claim fourth The UNK women’s golf place individually. that number with a 342 the next with that throw, but also it was place. team has several goals set for Freshman Sam Jarvis of day. good enough to provisionally Cozad sophomore Greg their upcoming season. England began his career as a Northern Colorado took the qualify her for the NCAA Davis led UNK with a fifth “We want to play with con- Loper linkster at the invite. Invite with a 631 (316-315), but Championships. place finish firing a 230, and sistency from round to round Jarvis ended the first day of UNK blasted past Chadron Also on the women’s side, Gothenburg sophomore Brian every time we compete,” play in a tie for forty-first State (703) and Grand Canyon Lexington junior Andrea Fehr was the next closest Loper Brosamle said. (148/74-74). University of Arizona (726). Anderson was a winner in to place, taking 17th. As for now, the Lopers will Other Lopers in contention Head women’s coach, Mark 1,500 meter run (5:15.13), and Other Lopers placing were play again April 5-6 at the after day one were Jonathon Brosamle is looking forward to Lincoln junior Andrea Stratton junior West Bernt tak- Buffalo Invite in Amarillo, Leymaster, Lance Kosch and this season, and hoping for Herndon won the 10,000-meter ing 22nd, Sutherland senior Texas. Sunseekers Nick Swaney. some great performances by the run (45:07.27). Derek Wever tying for 23rd, They are anticipating this Complete results from the team. In the pole vault, Hooper and Grand Island freshman competition because they will Tanning Salon UCO/Kickingbird Classic will “We want to establish our- junior Cali Cordes recorded a Ryan Hartman tying for 34th. be seeing some new faces. be in next week’s paper. selves as one of the top teams in vault of 11-6 to win, and The UNK men’s golf team “There will be other teams The team will head to our region, and to qualify for Elkhorn junior Lesley Crutcher rallied for a total of 962 at this there that we have not played Time to get Lakewood, Colo. April 5-6 to the regional tournament we won the high jump (5-4). tournament compared to against so it is important that compete in the CSM/Regis must be one of the top six teams The women also had sever- Tanning! Colorado State Pueblo’s 941 we play well,” coach Brosamle Invite. out of 28. That is the ultimate al second place finishers, with and the Military Institute’s said. Bring in this goal,” Brosamle said. Culbertson freshman Sara Wagner getting runner-up in coupon and get the long jump (17-11.50). Kearney freshman Kellie $ 5.00 Hawkins placed second in the off any tanning pole vault (11-0), and package! Tennis teams serving up wins Wyoming junior Laura Emmerich finished behind (not included with by Kory Engel chance no matter who we play,” opponents at the bottom,” very important is that you’re Herndon in the 10,000-meter any other special) Antelope Staff Writer Fisher said. Fisher said. able to forget about the past and run, with a time of 45:21.24. The men’s singles lineup On the other side, the UNK look forward and keep pushing On the men’s side, Kansas Ask about our senior Skyler Price won the The grass is looking a little consist of #1 Sophomore Jorge women’s team did not see the and working hard regardless of high jump (6-4), and Bertrand daily specials! bit greener as the University of Ramos, #2 Senior Chad success as the men’s team did whether you’re in the running junior Mike Ford vaulted 14- 3720 Avenue A Nebraska at Kearney men’s ten- Malone, #3 Sophomore Cory last weekend due to illness. for something like the guys or 11 to win the pole vault for the nis team came out with a 1-1 Coccone, #4 sophomore Nate The girl’s team dropped its your playing for personal satis- Suite F record in singles competition by Wiegand, #5 sophomore Luke record to 2-10 in singles compe- faction like the girls,” Fisher 236-9000 defeating Mesa State 6-3, and Backhaus, and #6 junior Tyson tition with a loss to Mesa State said. dropping to Colorado School of Thomas. by the score of 2-7. According to Fisher, the key Mines 4-5 in Grand Junction, Fisher said that the reason “Obviously last weekend to improvement and overall Colo. the team has a chance to play with three players missing we success is to battle through the UNK improves to 7-3 on the with any team is because of the didn’t have much of a chance to injuries in a season. year in singles competition. balance they have from posi- begin with, but I was happy “You’re going to have Even though the men’s team tions one through six in the sin- with the two wins we were able bumps and bruises come up, hasn’t begun conference play, gles lineup. to get. I though they played hard and in the end I think the teams head coach Patrick Fisher “Our strength is not neces- and deserved those wins,” that will be at the top will be the thinks the men have good sarily that we have one super- Fisher said. ones that overcome those best. chances against any opponent star, but it’s really that we are Even though the men’s team That is what I try to reinforce. I they face, and also have a legit- fairly even all the way through has had more success than the have seen some improvement imate shot of winning the con- the lineup. That helps us in women’s team so far this sea- and it’s still not where I would ference title. practice because everyone gets son, Fisher said the key is not like it to be, but we’re working “I have a few guys I can real- to play against a good player in get discouraged if things don’t on it and hopefully it will get ly count on in singles, and for practice. It also helps us in go your way because it’s impos- better,” Fisher said. the most part, I feel comfortable matches, where a lot of times sible to be dominant through about every spot in the lineup we end up being a little over- every match or a whole season. and that we’re going to have a whelmed at the top of the lineup “I think for both teams one but are much stronger than our of the main things I consider 8 THE ANTELOPE NEWS THE WEEK OF APRIL 1, 2004 Five outstanding seniors honored by alumni by Jillian Hothan The UNK Student Alumni The members of the Alumni Board of Directors had the extremely gratifying," Reynolds said. Antelope Staff Writer Foundation Outstanding Senior responsibility of choosing the five seniors. The seniors were Reynolds is involved with student government, the HERD, Award has been awarded to five expected to meet certain criteria. Rho Alpha Sigma, NRHH, and serves as the undergraduate rep- seniors, according to Jim "Students went through an application process. Each student resentative for the UNK Affirmative Action Committee. In the Rundstrom, executive director of the UNK Alumni Association. wrote an essay describing their most memorable time at UNK, Kearney community he's involved with First Lutheran Church Award recipients will be honored at the annual UNK Mortar and submitted a letter of recommendation," Howard said. as a volunteer for the Tri-City Storm, and he helped coordinate Board Honors Convocation held Sunday, April 4. A record number of applications were submitted this year. events for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Outstanding Senior Award recognizes seniors for excel- "Being chosen as an outstanding senior is great. Knowing All five seniors are dedicated to community service in lence in scholarship and leadership, as well as involvement in the other recipients, in addition to many of the other applicants, Kearney and the UNK campus. The Outstanding Senior Award and dedication to UNK and the Kearney community. I am honored to be considered among them. I also hope to recognizes their hard work and dedication to the surrounding The five seniors honored this year are: Davin Jones, a busi- remain involved on some level with UNK after I graduate, community. ness administration and computer information systems major regardless of where I end up," Jones said. Since 1906, the Alumni Association has worked to promote from Grand Island; Dusty Reynolds, an industrial distribution Jones is involved with the student government, previously as communication and interaction among alumni, students, facul- major from Hooper; Klint Holscher, an industrial distribution a senator, and currently as Director of Community Relations. ty, administrators and friends of the University of Nebraska at major from Ogallala; Jada Bilau, a business administration He is a tutor with the Learning Strategies Office, helped with Kearney. major from Pierce; and Lina Translavina, a business adminis- Habitat for Humanity, Press-On Youth Center, Relay for Life, The Association serves more than 30,000 active alumni; pub- tration major from Bogota, Colombia. and has served in many organizations and community service lishes a newspaper titled UNK Today; works to develop alumni "We were very impressed with the caliber of applicants. We projects. chapters across the nation; organizes reunion and Homecoming were overwhelmed and very proud of the UNK students this "I am very proud and excited about being selected as a recip- activities; sponsors Student Alumni Foundation; and coordi- year," Kristin Howard, assistant director of the UNK Alumni ient of this award. As an underclassman I viewed the award as nates the Distinguished Alumni Award, Distinguished Alumni Association, said. an elite award, and to know that I am the recipient of it is Service Award and Athletic Hall of Fame. Two ad executives to share work experiences From Forum, page 1 online communications plans, experiences helping clients keep Goebel said. president head of membership member club promotes a better was awarded a Gold “e” in 2002 their customers for a welcomed “I hope to get some insight for Ad/PR, plans to attend the understanding of the functions ject director, at the Grand at Media Magazine’s second lifetime relationship. into the advertising world and event with an open mind. “I hope and values of advertising and Group in Chicago. At The Grand annual “e” awards. I n North Platte senior Jessica learn about online advertising that it is really interesting. public relations. Its members are Group, Betcher worked with 2003 Media Magazine named Goebel wishes to learn a great and brand marketing by attend- Chicago is a totally different shown how to apply skills, cre- promotions of a number of Starcom IP “Best of the Net: deal from the event. “I hope to ing the presentation this market from Nebraska’s. ativity and energy to help solve brands, doing in-store merchan- Interactive Agencies.” Starcom get ideas on the best way to find Thursday,” Julie Bray, Rosalie Hopefully we will get a lot of problems often found in adver- dising, direct response advertis- was also recently named U.S. a job and to get my resume out senior, said. Bray, Ad/PR presi- ideas to use in our future tising and public relations. The ing, loyalty marketing and event Media Agency of the Year by Ad there. I am also interested in how dent, had a helping hand plan- careers.” club also promotes fellowship marketing. Last year she joined Age and Media Magazine. they [Brown and Betcher] ning the informative session. Ad/PR Club, open to students and the free exchange of ideas. Wunderman, which is a division Wunderman, another presti- received their jobs," she said. “We have been setting this up for interested in such careers, is cur- Ad/PR is affiliated with the of Young and Rubicam. gious agency, was ranked among Goebel, the Ad/PR vice presi- around three months.” rently in its seventh successful American Advertising The two agencies Brown and the top three Worldwide dent of internal communications, Senior Amanda Harvey, vice year at UNK. The around 35- Federation. Betcher work for are very well Marketing Services Agencies in also has some insight on how known in the advertising world. 2002 by Ad Age magazine. successful the presentation will Starcom IP, an agency specializ- Wunderman is well known for be. “I have met Valerie [Brown], ing in the development of innov- building brands by creating tan- and I personally know that she ative and highly measurable gible and imaginative customer will give a good presentation," Severe weather tips revealed From Weather, page 1 emergencies ranging from med- probably the most recognized ical emergencies, bomb threats, severe weather danger, there are depression and cover your hazardous materials, fires and other dangers to be found during head with your hands. Be alert tornadoes. a severe weather event. For for flash floods. The ERP’s foundation is the example, flash floods can occur 5. Always prepare for a torna- Emergency Response Team within minutes of a heavy rain- do. Store water in clean, covered (ERT) which consists of mem- fall and with little or no warning. containers. Keep disaster sup- bers from UNK administration, Flash flood deaths occur usually plies in your home such as flash- Public Safety, Facilities, Student because people underestimated light, candles, matches, a radio Health, The Counseling Center, the power of the fast moving and some food. Residential and Greek Life and water. It only takes two feet of Fact: Last year, Nebraska saw University Communications and water to carry away most cars. $20.9 million in property dam- Information Technology. The In the event of severe weather age due to tornadoes. full Emergency Response Plan, in your area, tune into your local UNK’s Department of Public complete with emergency con- television or radio station for Safety already has an Emergency tact information, can be found on current weather information. To Response Plan (ERP) which is the Public Safety Web site at see current satellite observations designed to protect the UNK http://www.unk.edu/offices/pub_ and national weather forecasts, campus, employees, students and safety/ERP.html/. or to find out more about weath- visitors during various types of Fact: Flash floods are the No. er safety information, log on to emergencies. 1 severe weather-related killer in the National Weather Service The ERP is a detailed plan of the United States. Web site at action for UNK officials to take Even though tornadoes are http://www.nws.noaa.gov/. in case of the event of campus Acloser look at justice jobs From Justice, page 1 work in her office are women, instances in which she has been maybe because women have a able to help the public in her role the floor smoking metham- nurturing tendency which makes as a member of the state patrol phetamines when she arrived, them good caseworkers, she emphasizing the importance of she said. She said there were said. trying to keep contact with law cockroaches crawling on the Muirhead continued the dis- enforcement positive in the eyes walls and a 6-year-old was eating cussion with an analysis of her of children. cereal with mold in it. work as a fraud investigator. “Contact with law enforce- Blair-Esteves said she picked Muirhead discussed several ment 99.9% of the time is nega- up the child and headed for the cases in which through tips, tive,” she said. door when the father came out of investigative work and surveil- She said officers carry teddy the bedroom with a gun. lance she was able to catch indi- bears and stuffed toys for small Blair-Esteves said the father viduals filing fraudulent claims. children to help keep them calm went to jail and the mother went She said because she is locat- and to remember something in a to rehab, but checked herself out ed in Omaha and investigates good way. and disappeared. people all over the country, she Hagemeyer also said that a lot Blair-Esteves’s new assign- relies heavily on the telephone of her work involves stopping ment was to teach this father par- and Internet in investigating sus- drugs from reaching their desti- enting skills which she attempted picious claims. nation because Interstate-80 is a to do without much success, she Ex-wives, neighbors with an major drug pipeline through said. ax to grind and people who are Nebraska. She said the father actually owed money by the individual The discussion ended with a tried to contract someone to kill under suspicion are some of her brief question and answer ses- Blair-Esteves from jail. His best sources of information, she sion. phone conversation was record- said. Alexis Moody, a UNK stu- ed, and he was stopped. As a woman it is easier to dent and criminal justice major, Later on she received a thank- gain rapport with individuals said she had gained a lot of infor- you letter from the 6-year-old over the telephone because she is mation at this conference. which made the whole experi- less intimidating than a man is, “Going into this area, it’s nice ence worth the risk. Muirhead said. to have the opportunity to hear “That’s why we do the work She said that while there are from professionals,” she said. we do,” she said. many individuals who are truly Other presenters at the con- Blair-Esteves related another disabled, “we don’t want to pay ference included Mark Martin, a occasion when a mother high on to those who have no real dis- training specialist; Gary Smith, meth threatened her with a knife. ability.” police chief in Northfield, Minn.; She also said she has been Hagemeyer finished the dis- and Dr. James Gilbert, UNK stabbed with a needle twice; cussion with a conversation on criminal justice professor. exposed to tuberculosis and head the versatility that goes with lice; and has had to take out four becoming a police officer. no-contact orders against her “A lot of what we do in law own clients because of threats to enforcement is paperwork,” she her life. said. Even with all these risks, The state patrol trains its Blair-Esteves said that women members well, and after retire- are more than capable of doing ment officers can go to work in these types of jobs. the private sector in many capac- “I’m not physically fit. Look ities, she said. at me. You could probably push "The police are a service- me over,” she said. based organization, but thank However, she said, “I have a you's are few and far between," mind and a voice.” she said. Twelve of the 13 people who Hagemeyer related several