T HE U NIVERSITY O F N EBRASKA - K EARNEY V OL. 98, N O .8 THE A NTELOPE THE W EEK OF O CTOBER 30, 2003 Annual event pays tribute to students’ families

by Ben Broshar The Loper Programming and shows were popular and tickets Antelope Staff W riter Activities Council helps cele- disappeared rapidly. For exam- brate the importance of families ple, the tickets for the glass- by honoring them on this special blowing demonstration were At 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 24 day. The Family Day committee gone within an hour after Family almost every student was still in (most of LPAC), aids in the plan- Day's opening at 8:30 a.m. bed and the campus was quiet. ning of the luncheon, college The college receptions gave The only exception was in the reception with faculty members students a chance to meet similar Student Union, where prepara- and other special events for the majors on campus. The College tions were underway for Family day. of Business and Technology, the Day. These special events included College of Education, the Matt Allbright and Nohad two showings of a planetarium College of Fine Arts and the Mololey, members of the Loper show at Bruner Hall of Science, College of Natural and Social Programming and Activities a performance by the Nebraskats Sciences each had a faculty Council (LPAC), were busy in the Fine Arts recital hall, a member and student volunteer to helping Karla Falk, director of glass-blowing demonstration in meet with and talk with students LPAC, set up for the day's Otto Olsen, some exhibitional and parents. There was a special events. chemistry in Mary Morse lecture reception for undecided students Family Day is to help pay hall and 'Live From Broadway' where a career counselor was "tribute to the families of all in the Miriam Drake Theater. present to provide to help people UNK students," said Chancellor These events were free of find their interests. Refreshments Douglas A. Christensen during a charge, but required a ticket to were served at each college. Photo by Quincy CromerSa speech at the Family Day lun- gain entrance since there were a Saturday, Oct. 25 marked UNK’s annual Family Day . cheon. limited number of spaces. The See Family Day, page 8 Fatalities Discover the magic of Wicca... UNK club abundant to collect on roads books on in autumn Halloween Mortar Boar d hosts annual T rick- or-Treat for Books. Call Ashley at 237-4695 to donate books. by Stephanie Fielder Antelope Staff W riter by Lexie Perlinger Antelope Staff W riter As the remaining month of fall approaches, it's important to It's about that time of year be a cautious driver on Nebraska again for Halloween. Daylight- roads. savings time has just passed, it is There are more fatal accidents getting darker earlier, leaves are in fall than any other season, falling, there is frost on car win- according to a Kearney Hub dows in the mornings and the big report. UNK should be particu- fright night is tomorrow. Yet, larly aware with so many com- this year, the evening's typical muters and people traveling events might be a little different. home on the weekends. Even Instead of just getting candy though roads may not be snow- ready for the Kearney area youth covered yet, they are still danger- to trick-or-treat for, many ous. Kearney residents are getting As of Monday, Oct. 27, 31 ready for the UNK Mortar Board people have died in traffic acci- students to trick-or-treat as well. dents this fall, according to These students are not looking Nebraska Highway Safety. This for candy when they arrive at is an 11 percent increase since homes though. They are looking 2002. to retrieve any books people Yearly reports by the don't need. Nebraska Department of Roads This year, Mortar Board is (NDOR) state that more fatalities trick-or-treating for books from have occurred in the fall in the 6 to7:30 p.m. on Halloween past five years, followed by the night. The members of Mortar summer and spring seasons. Photo by Shiloh Nichols Board that head the National The Purple Hedge Shoppe in downtown Kearney focuses on paganism. See Fatalities, Page 9 See Mortar Board, , page 8 Kearney Federal Credit Union benefits UNK by Chrys W iebelhaus teers directs the Union, unlike at Students can call an audio insurance are available. Antelope Staff W riter a bank where the board of direc- response line 24 hours a day to Money-wire transfers, money tors is paid. check their balances. orders, friendly personal service, “Owners pool their funds to UNK has also listed KFCU travelers checks, notary public Since its inception in 1967, make loans to one-another,” on their Preferred Lender List for service at no charge, postage thousands of UNK students have George Syring, KFCU president, student loans, Syring said. stamps, Xerox copies, PC car taken advantage of the opportu- said. “Because credit unions are “Due to the not-for-profit, book new and used car quotes, nity to join a credit union. organized and operated for cooperative manner in which drive-up window service for Several faculty and staff mutual purposes and without credit unions are made up, the convenience, Internet banking members from Kearney State profits they are exempt from fed- benefits are usually higher sav- and lobby hours are other ser- College collaborated to launch eral income tax, which is ings rates and lower loan rates vices that are available. Kearney Federal Credit Union returned to the owners in higher and lower fees. Since we don’t Comprised of more than (KFCU). As a nonprofit, cooper- savings rates and lower loan pay stockholders, we’re able to 4,200 members from 20 select ative financial institution, KFCU rates and fees." pass these savings on to our employee groups and their fami- is owned and operated by its UNK students are eligible to members," he said. ly members, KFCU currently has members, not stockholders like receive a handful of incentives Investment counseling ser- assets exceeding $15 million at a bank. from KFCU: a student- checking vices with A.G. Edwards, Sam’s with a strong capital position, The Union is controlled and account with the first 50 checks Club memberships and TKC Eye Syring said. Comparable to the organized to serve its members, free; ATM and debit cards; over- Care memberships are also FDIC, all deposits to KFCU are providing a safe place to save draft protection upon request; offered. Through CUNA Mutual insured up to $100,000 by the and borrow money at reasonable and a low-rate MasterCard. Insurance, group life and cancer Photo by Adam W egner rates. A board of elected volun- See Credit Union, , page 8x The Credit Union serves UNK faculty and students. W eekend News Entertainment Sports Weather FRIDAY Scattered Showers Purple Hedge Typewriter Lady Lopers High 49, Low 31 sparks much series debuts at topple Mesa SATURDAY controversy MONA State Rain /Snow High 37 , Low 24 SUNDAY page 8 page 6 page 5 Light Snow High 42, Low 30 2 THE A NTELOPE CAMPUS BEAT THE W EEK OF O CTOBER 30, 2003 UNK CALENDAR C AMPUS B RIEFS Thursday, October 30: visit with a career counselor FEELING CHEATED? something to witness. Cody recently announced a new posi- conversation table meeting Loper Luncheon, 11:45 a.m.-1 one on one about your resume. EXPLORE PARKING Pope, the UNK Bachelor, is tion for interested and spirited there from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. p.m. in the East concourse of TICKET APPEAL hoping that many beautiful, tal- students. They are seeking a If a student is free during the Health and Sports Center. Wednesday, November 5: PROCESS ented and interesting women student to become a back up for this time, he or she is welcome Career Development and Job will seek to become a part of the current Louie. For more to come speak English with Friday, October 31: UNK Search, 4-5 p.m. in Career If students or faculty feel as this event. For more informa- information, call 865-8523. UNK’s 340 international stu- Volleyball vs. Regis (RMAC Services MSAB #140, though Public Safety has tion call Molly Mitchell at 402- dents who represent 48 differ- game), 7 p.m. in the Health November 6: Poetry Reading, unfairly ticketed them, there 212-4083 or Brian Britten at UPFF ALLOCATIONS ent countries. and Sports Center. sponsored by the Office of are options to pursue. Ticket 865-4591. Please come to learn a Multicultural Affairs, in the holders may write an appeal Does your student organiza- wealth of information and help November 1-30: Native Fireplace Lounge. online at www.unk.edu/public- COFFEEHOUSE tion need money? The universi- international students learn American History Month, safety. They also may submit PERFORMER ty offers UPFF Allocations for more about the United States. sponsored by the Office of Wednesday, November 5: an appeal to the Public Safety eligible student organizations Multicultural Affairs. ‘The UNK Bachelor,’ 7-10 Office located in the southwest On Nov. 7 at 8:30 p.m. the every other year. Those that did REYNOLDS WRITERS p.m., location TBA. The con- corner of the Memorial Student Nebraskan Student Union not submit requests last year AND READERS SERIES Monday, November 3: cept is a spin off of the ABC Affairs Building. Another Atrium will host roots/rock may still submit budget ANNOUNCED Opening Ceremony for Native network’s hit, “The Bachelor”. option to try is to submit the singer and songwriter Steven requests for UPFF funds. American History Month, case to the Student Jackson. Jackson hails from the These funds are available to Charles Fort, director of the 12:20 p.m. at the bell tower. Thursday, November 6: Government court at 4 p.m. predominantly country city of any on-campus student organi- Reynolds Writers and Readers Film “Skins” sponsored by the every Tuesday in the Student Nashville, Tenn., but his music zation that is open to all UNK Series, is pleased to announce Monday, November 3: Office of Multicultural Affairs, Government Area of the has been compared more to the students. this fall’s upcoming lineup of UNK Chess Club, 7-10 p.m. in 7 p.m. in Copeland Hall room Nebraskan Student Union. All Counting Crows and Bruce Budget submission forms readers. The series of readings the Student Union Food Court. 133. Free popcorn and punch appeals must be written within Springsteen. He claims Willie are available in the Student all will be at 8 p.m. in The Anyone interested in more will be provided. 14 days of the ticket issue date. Nelson and Johnny Cash most Organizations Area of the Brick Room of the Museum of information may contact influenced his “storytelling” Nebraskan Student Union. Nebraska Art at 2401 Central Randall Heckman at heck- Friday, November 7: Poet UNK’S V E RY O W N music style. Concert attendees For more information, con- Avenue. [email protected]. Jim Daniels- Reynolds Writers ‘BACHELOR’ can expect a show full of tact Ryan Wanek at (308) 440- All readings are free and and Readers Series, 8 p.m. in humor and spectacular solo 4935 or [email protected]. open to the public with a book Tuesday, November 4: the Brick Room at the On Nov. 5, the Greek acoustic guitar pieces. Make signing and reception to follow. Office of Multicultural Affairs Museum of Nebraska Art, Steering Committee will be sure to come see the artist Paste ENGLISH Poet Jim Daniels will read Fri., Brown Bag Discussion, 12 2401 Central Ave. Event free hosting a fundraising event for Magazine says “gives form to CONVERSATION TABLE Nov. 7. p.m. in the Oak Room of the and open to public with a book the Kearney S.A.F.E. Center. your thoughts with words more The Office of the Nebraskan Student Union. signing and reception to fol- From 7-10 p.m. at a location beautiful, evocative and true Any student with a desire to Chancellor, UNK’s Creative low. TBA, the public can watch as a than you could ever find your- learn about worldwide culture Writing Program and the UNK Wednesday, November 5: UNK Bachelor selects finalists self.” is invited to come to the English Department sponsors The A, B C’s of a Resume, Friday, November 7: for a future date. The event is Nebraskan Student Union (near this series. 3:30-5 p.m. in the College of Coffeehouse Performer: based off the ABC network’s JOB OPENING FOR Coyote Jack’s, in the area with For more information please Education C214. This event, Steven Jackson, 8:30 p.m .in hit, “The Bachelor.” The date LOUIE tables and a TV). contact Charles Fort at 865- for teacher candidates, is the Student Union Atrium. will be videotaped and aired at Starting this Thursday, there 8164 or e-mail him at designed to assist in resume a later date and is bound to be The UNK Spirit Squad will be a lunch-time English [email protected]. creation. A great opportunity to

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THE B OTTO M LINE

QUESTION: W HATARE YOU GOING TO BE FOR HALLOWEEN?

Brian Deines Anastasia Kochuk Alicia Nabity Goodland freshman Ukraine senior Lincoln sophomore

“I’d be a calender because “I don’t consider Halloween “Last year, my roommate it’s the only way I can get a a holiday. I’m from Ukraine and I were Bert and Ernie.” date.” and we don’t really cele- brate it. It’s more of a U.S. thing.” 3 THE A NTELOPE O PINIONS THE W EEK OF O CTOBER 30, 2003 Loyalty more important than gain

a backseat to personal Recently, a friend of mine The legend continues... gain. Some students, try- had a problem with someone ing to impress people in sneaking into his room and positions of power, often stealing incriminating evi- turn on their friends, dence. A few pictures had been Jonathan seeking to further taken at an on-campus party, Rehor advance their leadership and a “friend” (I use that term roles on campus. as a farce) illegally broke into Managing Not only are these his room, stealing the nega- people lying to them- tives, making copies of them Editor selves about their leader- and turning them in to the ship abilities, they are respective authorities. lying to everyone around Unfortunately, incidents them, and will ultimately such as the above aren’t only be surrounded with people uncommon on-campus. There Last year, a group of stu- of the same lack-of-character. will always be a vindictive per- dents were called in concerning Once in this cycle, your new son, jealous they don’t fit in an on-campus alcohol viola- friends will continue to and that you didn’t invite them tion. Who made the call? advance their career, by doing to hang out with your clique. Student peers, upset that they everything in their power to Before advertising your on- weren’t invited. Loyalty? It stop your advancement. campus party exploits, prior to has seemingly been thrown out Being a member of the telling all your friends about a too loud or rowdy, or if you Safety or an RA. hospital. the window. Trust and integri- Greek system, I know we pride recent over-night visitor you ty? Forget about them. A s have a problem with a party A good lesson in loyalty can As students, we need to ourselves on our brother and had, make sure they’re the cal- going on down the hall, have be learned from William realize we’re in the same boat, students, there are certain sisterhood. We are supposed to iber of person that will never expectations we have of each the courage and character to Wallace, who dealt with near- trying to accomplish the same look out for each other (turning turn on you. In today’s society, talk with them about it one-on- do-wells accordingly. Not only goals, and while our paths may other. Often unspoken, this in a friend is not looking out it’s near impossible to find a code-of-conduct plays an inte- one. Not only will you be a can turning on your friends not be the same, we should for each other), and we’re sup- true, committal friend. better person for it, your friend lead to loneliness and exile, in extend the simple, common gral role in our college careers. posed to exude a higher level of Give your friends and your Loyalty, honesty and will have more respect for you some social circles, it could courtesy of loyalty, trust and trust and friendship than our peers a break. If you have a than if you simply call Public land you on a quick trip to the integrity to our fellow peers. integrity have seemingly taken independent peers. problem with someone getting Attendance should not affect grade

used to getting assignments expected to attend all meetings four years has taken attendance, me to be in class everyday, but vance to my paper. Sear ching for a little soul... one day at a time, but in of classes for which they are and they have based their grades the only reason I go is because if There is no doubt in my mind college, they give it to you registered, including the first on how many classes I missed. I miss more than three classes, that students who miss class all at once. We get course and last scheduled meetings and Whatever happened to teachers my grade is lowered. For 50 should not receive the same objectives, assignments, the final examination period. not taking attendance like I minutes every Monday, grade as students who are in Shiloh grading, testing and atten- Instructors hold the right and always heard about? Wednesday, Friday, we sit and class everyday. This is not fair. Nichols dance thrown at us. At responsibility to establish atten- Every semester, I find myself talk about what problems stu- However, student’s grades least we know what to dance policies for their courses. asking, “Is it really fair for pro- dents are having on their paper should not be based on atten- Photo expect, right? Participation in official uni- fessors to take attendance?” that is due in one week. The stu- dance. The section on versity activities, personal emer- Let’s face it: I am the one paying dent will begin saying some- My solution to this problem Editor ATTENDANCE is what gencies, and religious obser- for my education so I should be thing like, “I am having a prob- is daily quizzes or some type of really bothers me. It usu- vances are valid reasons for able to decide if I want to attend lem with my introduction,” and homework. In the UNK under- ally reads something like absence from classes.” class or not. I am paying an the rest of the class will sit there graduate catalog, it says, “A stu- this: “Attendance is The one thing that I really incredible amount of money for for 50 minutes listening to the dent who misses a class is per- required. No absences are looked forward to when I came my education, and I should not student and teacher discuss pos- sonally responsible for informa- Everyone knows that the first excused, and beyond six to college was being able to go be forced to attend class because sible introductions for his/her tion and assignments communi- day of classes are the worst. absences, you will fail the to class when I wanted without my teacher is taking attendance. paper. cated during that class session.” Syllabi fill the notebook and course.” Another popular one having to worry about a note Rather, I should attend class This is a waste of my time, That is exactly my point. A overwhelming thoughts fill the reads, “If you miss more than from my parents. Everyone told because I am concerned about and I couldn’t care less about student must be responsible for mind. three class periods, your grade me that in college teachers don’t my education and want to be what problems the other student the work he/she misses if they I remember as a freshman will be lowered by one letter take attendance. I was certainly there. is having. I believe that as long are gone from class; however, being completely weighed down grade.” surprised when this was not the One of my classes this as I have my paper done on the they should not be graded based on my first day because of the In the UNK faculty hand- case. Almost every single pro- semester is a waste of my time. due date, I should not have to go on attendance. syllabi. In high school, we are book, it says, “Students are fessor that I have had in my last There is absolutely no reason for to class because it has no rele- Kearney in need of better sportsmanship

fans actually yelled “Who Now I realize that this is a try to teach children the impor- sportsmanship and then failing By this line of thinking, the 2+2=6 cares?” in unison after each professional sport and perhaps tance of treating others with to practice it in society, this community may simply accept opposing player was an argument could be made that respect and courtesy. Yet, if the community is teaching children that it is okay to treat others announced. This outright lack this is all in good fun. I might members of this community that sportsmanship is unimpor- with a lack of respect. I have to of respect or really even decen- even be able to believe that can’t practice decency, respect, tant. wonder what other behaviors cy towards the opposing team argument if the crowd had been and sportsmanship, they cer- Since good sportsmanship will become normalized next. Amanda Muller seemed to be in sharp contrast made up entirely of adults. tainly can’t teach it. stems from a basic belief in What other moral rights are we Web Assistant to the Midwestern values and However, as I looked around I remember good sportsman- treating others with kindness, willing to sacrifice? beliefs that I have always attrib- I realized that there were nearly ship being a prominent idea in courtesy, and respect, this belief Yes, our constitution gives us uted to this community. as many children as adults in the my high school. In fact my is being devalued as well. the right to freedom of speech, I thought that perhaps this stands. At first this seemed coaches would deliver a lecture I admit that sometimes peo- and although I feel that the Last weekend I had the was an isolated incident of poor harmless enough. on it nearly every week. Also, ple can lose control of their tem- Storm fans are morally wrong in opportunity to attend a Storm sportsmanship until the Storm Taking the family to a hock- any example of what they felt to pers and perhaps say things that their cheers, they are certainly hockey game at the Tri-City scored the first goal and our ey game would seem to be a be poor sportsmanship was normally their better judgment not legally wrong. Arena and was astonished by fans began a cheer addressing good way for parents to spend a dealt with fairly harshly. would suppress. I accept that However, when I think of my something that everyone else the opposing team that ended little quality time with their I admit that it’s been a while everyone can’t be on their best hometown, Kearney, Nebraska, seemed to see as common place with “Hey goalie, you suck!” children, but as I listened to this since I was in school, but I can’t behavior all of the time, and I think of a close-knit communi- - our fans sportsmanship, or This same cheer was belted out crowd, I began to wonder what imagine that things have sporting events have been ty governed by a strong sense of perhaps I should say their lack every time the Storm scored kind of values these kids were changed that much. known to bring out some of the morality and feeling of family. I thereof. I listened in something even when they led by seven in learning. By telling children that it is worst personality aspects of would like to believe that akin to shock as these Storm the third period. As a community most people important to practice good fans. Kearney is still the kind of place In fact, I would say that most where all people are treated people have probably been to an with basic moral decency and THE athletic event in which someone kindness and where the idea of has been forced to address the good sportsmanship is still firm- issue of poor sportsmanship. If ly entrenched as a moral right. A NTELOPE a student or a child is acting in an unsportsmanlike fashion they Mitchell Center are disciplined accordingly, and Classifieds Antelope Opinion Page Policy if an adult is causing the prob- News: 865-8488 • Advertising: 865-8487 • Fax: 865-8708 lem there is usually, at the very work. E-mail: [email protected] Any opinions expressed in columns, editorials, editori- least, a conversation. al cartoons or advertisements are the views of the indi- The majority of fans seem to Online: http://www .unk.edu/theantelope vidual writer, artist or advertiser and do not necessarily be relieved when the issue is reflect the views of the University of Nebraska at addressed and remedied which Kearney, its employees or students, or The Antelope staff. does support the basic idea of Call Managing Editor...... Jonathan Rehor Contributions to “Readers’ Opinions” must include the sportsmanship. What I found particularly News Editor...... Molly Albr echt name of the writer, as well as the writer’s phone number, astounding about the Storm 865-8487, Assistant News Editor...... Jillian Tangeman home town and affiliation with the college. Phone num- game last weekend was the way Advertising Manager...... Bridget Ber gman bers will not be printed but are necessary for verification. the crowd accepted this lack of Photo Editor...... Shiloh Nichols Deadline for publication is Monday at noon. Submissions sportsmanship as the status quo. or E-mail Sports Editor...... Lora Slusarski past deadline will be printed in the following edition The Perhaps society has become so Entertainment Editor...... Traci W itthuhn Antelope staff reserves the right to edit contributions to desensitized towards poor us at thean - Layout Editors...... Francisco Itamar “Readers’ Opinions” for grammar, spelling, content and behavior that there is no longer Jodi Daigh length. a reaction when people act Copy Editor...... Nichole Jelinek badly. telopenews - Editorial Cartoonist...... Justin McDowell Letters to be printed should be sent to: It is true that citizens are Circulation Manager...... Zachary Houdek Readers’ Opinions exposed to more nudity and Business Manager...... Judy Spivey c/o The Antelope Editor hear more obscenities on public paper@hot- Advisor...... Bill Kezziah Mitchell Center television today than at any W eb Manager...... Tara Goetz University of Nebraska at Kearney other time. It also seems to be mail.com W eb Assistant ...... Amanda Muller Kearney, NE 68848 true that society accepts more Any questions, comments, concerns or suggestions may questionable behaviors today than it did in the past - promis- today . be sent to the above address. cuity, drug use, foul language. 4 THE A NTELOPE SPORTS THE W EEK OF O CTOBER 30, 2003 Eagles oust Lopers in heated matchup

by Lora Slusarski Antelope Spor ts Editor

UNK came in riding a three game winning streak when they hosted Chadron State. Only their third home game of the season the Lopers knew this rivalry was going to take all day. In the end, the Eagle defense came up big when they needed it most winning 28-22. The Loper offense failed to convert several opportunities into points when they were in the red zone. The Lopers out gained the Chadron 547 yards to 331 yards, including 419- 148 in the second, but key turnovers and mental mistakes cost them a shot at the RMAC championship. Eagle running back Austin Forster had a big day rushing the ball, carrying it 27 times for 160 yards and three touch- downs. The Eagle defense had a bend-not-break mentality, leading 14-6 beginning the third quarter the Loper offense marched down the field to only give the ball up on a fumble. Eagle defender Alex Tone scooped up the loose ball and ran 52 yards into UNK territo- ry. The bright spot of the after- noon was UNK quarterback Pat Korth, Hastings senior, who completed 22 of 37 passes for 430 yards and two scores. Garth Mins, Lexington junior, caught ten passes for 186 yards and a score and right behind Photo by MQuincy CromerB Burton Bosan soars backward in an attemptto grab the pigskin during the Chadron State game. See Football, page 7 UNK wrestlers picked to come out strong by Lora Slusarski of the last four RMAC North Dakota State, which Slyvester (197 lbs./6th). teams from the North Central 10 poll. Antelope Spor ts Editor Championships, is the third placed fourth at the NCAA's last Fremont junior Aaron Dalton, region in the Top 25. Others UNK begins its season highest ranked RMAC team in March, is preseason No. 1 with who was one of eight NCAA include South Dakota (No. 3), November 8, with a home exhi- the poll. Both Adams State is two-time defending national qualifiers last year, is ranked Metro State (No. 11) and South bition game vs. Dreambuilders. The Nebraska-Kearney 5th (26 points) and Western champion Central Oklahoma sixth at 157 lbs. Dakota State (No. 15). UNK The Lopers open the regular wrestling team, coming off a State 7th (22) are ahead of the second. UNK begins its season beat Metro State three times last season Nov. 25 with a home runner up finish at last year's Lopers. All three returning UNK All- November 15th at the Dakota year, including in the regional game vs. Peru State. UNK cur- NCAA Division II National UNK received 18 points and Americans are individually Wesleyan Open. final, and also beat SDSU in the rently has the longest home Championships, is picked 10th is ahead of fellow West Region ranked. They are Kansas junior The Nebraska-Kearney regional semifinal. court wins streak in Division II in the Wrestling Coaches members San Francisco State Bryce Abbey (125 lbs./3rd), men's basketball is ranked 24th Humboldt State of California at 21 games. Association Preseason Top 25 (17th), Central Washington (19) Kearney junior Adam in Division II Bulletin's presea- is the preseason No. 1 pick. The poll. and RMAC rival Chadron State Keiswetter (133 lbs./6th) and son Top 25 poll. Lumberjacks are also No. 1 in UNK, which has won three (19). Lyman sophomore Jeff The Lopers are one of four Street & Smith's preseason Top Lady Lopers slam through West Division by Lora Slusarski average. Gudmundson had Antelope Spor ts Editor only one hitting error to hit a team- high .632 for the night. UNK is currently ranked With wins over Mesa State (- first in the region, followed by 24, -21, -18) and Western State Metro State at second and Fort (-26, 28-30, -16, -25), UNK has Hays sitting at fifth. won all seven meetings against Nationally, UNK is ranked the West Division for the third third in assists per game at time in the Rick Squiers, Head 15.56 and sixth in kills per Volleyball Coach, era, and to game with 16.83. add more to that, the Lopers are The Lopers host Regis 33-2 against the West Division University this Fri. at 7:00 p.m. since 1999 during the regular before they head on the road to season. challenge the second ranked UNK has also tallied domi- team in the nation, Metro State, nating victories over Chadron and then Colorado Christian to State (-18, -14, -22) when Erin finish off the regular season. Gudmundson, Kearney sopho- more, had team- high 12 kills while the Lopers held the Eagles to .023. Gudmundson had four kills in each set along with five digs, and four blocks. Photo by y Quincy Cromer Also strong against Chadron Monica Browwn (17) and was Erin Brosz, Grand Island sophomore, who hit a .500. Bethany Splide(7) get set for The tenth Lopers again play . The team has been suc - demolished their competition cessful through the past when Gudmundson got the weeks, dominating the W est team high with 13 kills. She Division. Be sure to cath the was closely followed by last ladies in play Friday at week's RMAC Player of the 7:00p.m.. Week Erin Arnold, Casper, Wyo., junior, who added ten kills to lead the Lopers against Colorado School of Mines (-20, -19, -16). The Orediggers hit only .083 for the match while the Lopers were at .283, close to the season Cross country teams finish in top ten by Lora Slusarski teams. of the first five finishers to score junior Laura Emmerich in 45th was an 8k race, McCook sopho- Lenny Ogomo (60th/33:32) and Antelope Spor ts Editor Both Adams teams came into 21 points and win their 18th place (24:28). Auburn freshman more Jason Relph led the North Platte freshman Jeff the meet ranked No. 1 in the RMAC title. Sara Whitehead (56th/25:29), Lopers with a 49th place finish Teters (61st/.33:59) were the nation and each walked away Both Western State teams Stuart freshman Sara Olsson (28:01). He was followed close- other UNK runners in the meet. The Nebraska-Kearney cross with the RMAC title. came into the meet ranked No. 2 (60th/25:46) and Omaha sopho- ly by Omaha sophomore Jesus Solis of Adams State country teams placed 9th (men) The Grizzly men took the in the country and each finished more Lindsay Higgins Andrew Heller (54th/29:06) and had the best men’s time at and 10th (women) at the 2003 three top spots and four of the runner up. (71st/27:57) rounded out UNK's Kearney junior Nolan Little 23:50. RMAC Championships, held top five to score 20 points and For the Loper women in the lineup. (55th/29:29). UNK will end its season in Saturday morning in Alamosa, claim their 27th league crown. 6k race, Hildreth senior Kathryn Western State's Alisha Potter sophomore Dan two weeks at the North Central Colo. Adams State hosted the Their effort ended an eight- Alt led the way with a 40th Williams took home first place Huffman (57th/30:10), Omaha Regional in Wayne. meet which featured 11 year run by Western State. On place finish (24:03) and was fol- honors in a time of 20:32. freshman Dan Keisling women's teams and nine men's the women's side, ASC had four lowed closely by Wyoming On the men's side, which (59th/32:56), Kenya freshman 5 NTERTAINMENT THE A NTELOPE E THE W EEK OF O CTOBER 30, 2003 The Antelope takes you to the movies Witness the gory massacre by Jef f VanRoy years. for a few hours. to do the trick. Moreover, the Antelope Staff W riter Raking in over $50 million, From the holes in the head, quartet feels the desire to pick this festive film was very popu- to the missing limbs, mixed up the random hitchhiker and As Halloween is just around lar. “We couldn’t even go with the pure excitement most continue to their inevitable the corner, many Lopers strive Thursday night,” Justin Weber, horror movies instill in our deaths. to be entertained during this fes- UNK freshman, said. “We left minds, this movie has it all. The gruesome one-by-one tive time. Haunted Houses, trick at about 15 minutes before it “I thought it was pretty slaughtering keeps the viewer in or treating, pumpkin carving, or started and there were about good,” Mike Sands, UNK suspense, as if they didn’t know the occasional smashing of twenty people in line.” junior, said. “But the whole time who was going to die. carved pumpkins are just a few Considering the extensive I knew what was going to hap- The movie thoroughly tries activities students regularly amount of hype and publicity pen, it was too predictable.” to disgust the viewer with the indulge in to satisfy their ever- this film received, it was given That was the general consen- gallons of blood spraying every- burning desire to have fun. rather humbling ratings. In sus concerning “Texas where and with the extremely For those who are exception- Robert Ebert’s review in the Chainsaw Massacre.” The gore graphic carving of each victim’s ally daring and have the brutal Chicago Sun-Times, he boldly was intriguing, but it was noth- limbs. strength to witness some of the remarks “The new version of ing too special. Perhaps this movie is not for most disturbing images ever ‘The Texas Chainsaw “I’m glad I went,” Sands everybody. Just remember, if projected on to the big screen, Massacre’ is a contemptible said. “It’s just like every other you leave the movie feeling there is another option. “Texas film: vile, ugly and brutal. scary movie I’ve ever seen.” guilty, you are not alone. It’s Chainsaw Massacre,” released There is not a shred of a rea- Starring Jessica Biel and Eric actually probably good if you October 17 (New Line Cinema), son to see it.” Other critics refer Balfour, the remake takes a do feel bad. So gather your is a remake of the original film to the film as predictable and more modern spin on the classic friends and your puke buckets that was inspired by the 33 bru- unoriginal. film. and prepare to witness what all tal murders in Travis County Although it did receive Cruising down the highway the hype is about. Texas. below average ratings, appar- in the van heading for the rock Just remember, the film is The movie strives to repro- ently many people still had the concert after making a drug run only inspired by real events and duce what has been making burning desire to spend the Photo courtesy of New Line Cinema may seem rather cliche for a not very many people use chain- viewers nauseous for nearly 30 seven dollars to be grossed out This film could be the perfect spook show for your Halloween. teenage horror film, but it seems saws anymore. The movie so long, it had to be cut in half by Jessie Mohr didn’t know what to do.” “He has this free style and said he wanted to be 90 min- Antelope Staff W riter That was until he ran into it’s terrific, but the movie was utes,” Thurman said. “Whether Uma Thurman at the Miramax totally out of control,” Thurman he had intentions to separate the “I wanted to make a movie Oscar party in March of 2000. said of Tarantino. movies from the beginning or better than ‘Pulp Fiction’” said The two have been friends since Miramax’s Harvey not, it would have been difficult Quentin Tarantino about his Pulp Fiction, a movie that had Weinstein, who had released all to include even half that materi- new film “Kill Bill.” “I took my won her an Oscar nomination three of Tarantino’s films, al in one movie.” imagination, I grabbed a piece and reinvented her career. approved the movie with a As production continued it of paper, and that’s where it all They began talking and revised 197-page script and a became clear that there was no came from.” Thurman mentioned an old $42 million budget. way Tarantino would be able to It’s been almost six years revenge movie they had cooked The cast would include put all this material in on movie, since Quentin Tarantino made a up in a bar while shooting Pulp names like Vivica A. Fox, Lucy and on July 16th it was official- movie. Some believed that Fiction. Liu, Daryl Hannah and David ly announced that there would Tarantino had writers block or This immediately flared Carradine. Fight master Yuen be a Kill Bill Vol. 1 and a Kill was so doped up on drugs that Tarantino’s imagination. He Wo-ping (The Matrix, Bill Vol. 2. he had disappeared from the decided to put his World War II Crouching Tiger; Hidden Tiger) It’s obvious that Tarantino movie scene. scripts aside and promised would begin getting the actors sets aside dialogue to show he None of the rumors were Thurman that that she’d have a into shape, and then finally in can do pure action in his films. completely true - nor were they screenplay for her 30th birth- June of 2002 the film started “There’s no way you can do completely false. “I have been day, which was just three weeks shooting in Beijing. a body count with this film,” working.” Tarantino told away. A year and a half later, he By December Tarantino and Russ Guill, former UNK stu- Rolling Stone magazine. “I’ve was done. his crew had been shooting for dent, said. “Kill Bill is probably done a little acting on The script she received was eight months. They had used the best Tarantino film so far, Broadway, but mostly writing.” 222 pages long, and told a story over 1,000 rolls of film, gone and I can’t wait for the next Before starting “Kill Bill,” about a character named “The way over budget and time and one.” Tarantino was working on a Bride” (played by Thurman) everyone thought Tarantino Kill Bill Vol.1 was released World War II script. “It was one who takes a bullet to the head might go crazy. Oct. 10th and is No. 6 in the box Photo courtesy of Miramax of the best things I’ve ever writ- on her wedding day, recovers, “If you look at the script, it office this week. The film’s sec- This Quentin T arantino film is the first we’ve heard fr om him and goes on a kill-happy ram- was massively overwritten, ond segment will hit theaters ten, but I couldn’t stop writing. I in years. V ol. 2 will be released in Februar y. page. especially for a movie that he Feb. 20, 2004. Charlie’s Angels fall from grace by Heather Bunsen senselessly waste one hour and see Demi Moore in her big less action movie, you should Antelope Staff W riter fifteen minutes of your life. Hollywood comeback as a “fall- rent “The Italian Job.” This flick First of all, where is Bosley? en Angel.” All seven minutes of stars Mark Wahlberg, Edward I love Drew Barrymore. I do. Or better yet, who is Bosley? it. It’s great to see that she could Norton, Seth Green, and Because of this, it pains me to Bernie Mac transitioned into take time out of her busy sched- Charlize Theron. Talk about write this review. this character, but left me feel- ule in Idaho for that. babe-a-licious. I’ve seen a lot of movies. ing as if I were watching his Sure, she’s extremely hot Not only is the eye candy I’ve seen some really crappy FOX sitcom instead of a so- and it’s unbelievable that her level even higher than “Full movies. “Charlie’s Angels 2: called blockbuster. abs are over 40 years old. But I Throttle,” these action stars Full Throttle” cracks the top 10 I thought Jordan or ‘Nessa saw more of her bikini in all the actually have a decent script to list. were going to appear at any previews for the movie than in work with. You saw the first movie. You minute followed by some squig- the actual film. The “Italian Job” has the know how awesome that gly-lettered joke or something. The only good thing about ensemble cast’s presence that Angelic Trio was. My girl- Perhaps the actor should stick to the movie was its original stars, “Ocean’s Eleven” wowed us friends and I karate-chopped the sitting in his chair smoking a Lucy Liu, Cameron Diaz, and - with mixed with a dexterously theater doors open on our way cigar talking to “People of my favorite - Drew Barrymore. smart cat-and-mouse scheme out to our car. You know that America” about his kids’ latest Despite ridiculously unrealistic equal to “The Usual Suspects” pose where the Angels are mess-ups. scenes and moronic dialogue, or “Clockers.” If there were any poised and ready to fight? Yeah, Usually I see movies with the three somehow managed to bikinis in “The Italian Job,” you we did that too. For weeks. plots. I don’t have very high salvage a scrap or two of digni- wouldn’t even blink because of I can never again in good standards, but the plot has ty - even if it came only from how enthralling the details of conscience strike that pose. always been a necessity. In their starring roles in the previ- the chase are. This movie was like Taco “Full Throttle,” the plot fell to ous Charlie’s Angels film. Bottom line? Though “Full Bell on a Saturday night. It may the wayside. A bunch of scanti- If you’re in the mood for a Throttle” may seem to offer hot look like a million bucks, but it ly clad Angels kung fu fighting plot-less, bad-acted, slumber chics in combat, I feel absolute- still tastes like cardboard. over control of the Witness party, you should definitely rent ly dumbstruck from watching The picture, now on released Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures Protection Program? Where Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle. the movie. A little eye candy on DVD/VHS is a sure way to Beware: Full Throttle may show skin, but lacks action. exactly is this one going? On the other hand, if you feel and a lot of action makes “The And I was really excited to like watching a not-so-worth- Italian Job” a better bet. Pikes host “Frat House of Fear” by T raci W itthuhn Thursday, Oct. 30, from 7-10 Jubilee Center and the Kearney Auburn junior, the Pikes have “No one should have to Halloween fun along the way. Antelope Enter tainment Editor P.M. Area Food Pantry. been supporting the Jubilee cen- worry about where their next This philanthropic event fol- The scare-fest is sure to thrill The haunted “We try to put our abundance ter for over meal comes from,” Breuer said. lows a Fireman’s Cookout held and chill viewers, who may house will be seven years. “We try to put our abundance of on Sept. 10, and precedes a Why go watch a horror flick of manpower to good use.” meet anyone from an evil clown located at the The fraterni- manpower to good use.” Teachers’ Appreciation Banquet when you can feel as though to Freddy and Jason. Pike House at - Aaron Br euer ty abides by the The brothers of Pi Kappa next spring, at which the frater- you are a part of one? The cost of admission is $2 University Residence North. Mother Teresa value “If you Alpha hope that their scare- nity will award the annual Pi The Pi Kappa Alpha fraterni- or two cans of food, with all According to Haunted House can’t feed a hundred people, show will help many people, Kappa Alpha Teacher of the ty will be holding “The Frat proceeds going toward the coordinator, Aaron Breuer, then feed just one.” and provide some safe Year. House of Fear” tonight, 6 THE A NTELOPE ENTERTAINMENTTHE W EEK OF O CTOBER 30, 2003 Typewriter Series displayed by Sarah Skarka paintings (numbers 15, 16 and Antelope Staff W riter 17), that are lacking much color and seem to be done in various What should one expect shades of gray, blue, purple and when walking into the Museum black. of Nebraska Art to explore the Honestly, I don’t really find Charles Baughman “Typewriter typewriters all that interesting. I Series” Paintings? Painted type- also don’t find myself spending writers? Sculptures of typewrit- much time thinking about or ers? Paintings of sculptures of checking out art, much less typewriters? paintings of machinery. What I was expecting to be a However, not only is this dis- mediocre trip to the museum play free to the public, it’s real- turned out to be a pretty cool ly interesting, and if nothing display of paintings by else, makes you say “hmmm.” Nebraska artist Charles Charles Baughman received Baughman. his Bachelor of Fine Art’s Baughman’s “The degree in Studio Art from what Typewriter Series” is a collec- was Kearney State College tion of 17 very colorful and (now UNK). abstract paintings featuring He also holds a Master’s typewriters in rather expression- Degree of Fine Arts in Painting istic ways. and Sculpture, and currently These paintings of different teaches at Friends University in styles of typewriters, ranging Wichita, Kansas, where he also from Underwood’s, to Corona’s works as a professional artist. and Royal’s, brands of typewrit- Baughman’s affiliation with ers, were inspired by MONA began when he was still Baughman’s former wife, who a student and volunteered his is a writer. time to help clean up and restore Baughman states that “...the the former Kearney Post Office objects that appear in his work into the current Museum of are closely associated with his Nebraska Art. family members and close This series of 17 very unusu- friends”. al (but definitely interesting) At first glance, these paint- paintings displayed at MONA ings seem to be simple group of through January 18, 2004. pictures, but if given some fair “The Typewriter Series” can attention, these pieces are actu- be viewed Tuesday through ally very individually interest- Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until ing. 5:00 p.m., and on Sunday from The first one that I looked at 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. during up close, “Character,” was the the museum’s normal operating one that prompted me to look at hours. each one separately and closely. The mixture of colors, the Kearney Dairy Queen layers of paint, attention to detail and the resulting textures Celebrate of these processes subsequently Photo by Heidi VanNostrand any occasion Charles Baughman's Typewriter Series is on display at the Museum of Nebraska A r t until Januar y 18, 2004. The eclectic dis - made each piece a fresh and dis- with Dairy Queen’s ice cream tinct addition to the series. play featur es various models of typewriters and was inspir ed by Baughman’s ex-wife. From his use of color, tex- playful pictures of - who would such as “Writers Block,” gallery full of these paintings is a very colorful piece featuring cakes. They come in variety of ture, repetition and arrange- have thought - typewriters. “Deadline” and “ibberish” a fun one to take a stroll two overlapping typewriters, flavors to satisfy any crowds ment, Baughman successfully “The Typewriter Series,” (that’s right, no ‘G’), it’s easy through. while my least favorite pieces taste. For every occasion come creates a fun atmosphere of with names for the paintings and correct to assume that the My favorite, “Love Letter” is are a series of three darker to Dairy Queen. Shaking Tree returns to Kearney Happy Halloween! 3711 N. 2nd Ave with Halloween CD release by Kaisa Gleason and expanding outward across the best bands that comes to Cunningham’s could be your Antelope Staff W riter the country. Kearney,” Kendra Noller, UNK answer. There will be the tradi- Their original music com- junior, said. tional costume contests, as well bines world beat textures with Shaking Tree is one of those as drink specials and give- They’re ba-ack, and just today’s pop and alternative bands that have something for aways throughout the night. in time for Halloween. styles. Their unique sound almost everyone. Mike Kelley, one of the No, it’s not another comes from a wide range of Perhaps it’s the mix of bon- venue’s friendly bartenders, Poltergeist sequel, but it is a influences including Latin, gos, violin (don’t be afraid, it’s says they like to have people new release. The band known as African, Bluegrass, alternative not what you’d expect), and dress up and “The costumes are Shaking Tree, a local favorite, rock and pop. acoustic guitar that create a usually pretty hilarious.” will be performing at Some of Shaking Tree’s unique sound that, according to They are expecting a crowd Cunningham’s this Friday, Oct. songs have been used in Alex Sommerfeld, who runs the of around 200 to attend so have 31. Besides the fact that it’s episodes of MTV’s “The Real sound equipment, is like a “Pop your five bucks in hand at the Halloween, the evening also World” and “Road Rules.” The rock meets Rusted Root kind of door early (the show starts serves as a CD release party for band’s music has also been fea- sound.” around 9:30) and celebrate the band’s new “Live” album. tured in The Disney Channel’s The group also gets the “You Shaking Tree’s new CD release The four-piece eclectic alter- “Z Games,” and The Discovery sound like Dave Mathews” along with all the other ghouls native rock band got its start in Channel’s “Outward Bound.” thing quite a bit, but that’s not and goblins. Lawrence, Kan. in the summer Having appeared in Kearney all bad. For more information on the of 1996. Since then, the band before, the band has created If you’re looking for some- band, you can visit www.shak- has been touring the Midwest quite a following. “It’s one of thing different this Halloween, ingtree.com. 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From Football, page 4 The offense came up big yards and two scores. Ross him was Richie Ross, racking up more than 550 yards became the fourth Loper with Lincoln native, sophomore, had of total offense. Pat Korth, 2,000 receiving yards in a five catches for 148 yards and a Hastings, senior, completed 21 career; he only needs 17 yards touchdown. of 29 passes for 349 yards and to become the only Loper to The UNK football team four touchdowns with no inter- have more than one season of bounced back after their home ceptions. 1,000 yards receiving. lost against Chadron State. The Loper rushing attack The Lopers head back on the Scoring on their first five pos- was also effective gaining 212 road to face Fort Hays State sessions to open the second half yards. Mike Miller, Littleton, next week in Kansas. With a in rout of Fort Lewis 59-12 at Colo., junior, carried the ball 24 RMAC title no longer in their Foster Field. times for 126 yards and a touch- grasp the Lopers find them- Along with the win the down. Also running back Kevin selves playing for something Lopers stopped Fort Lewis's Partch, Bird City, Kan., fresh- else: pride. quarterback from breaking the man, carried the ball five times Division II career passing for 30 yards and the last two record against them. Andrew touchdowns. Webb needed 317 yards to Richie Ross, Lincoln sopho- break former Loper Justin more, had eight catches for 163 Coleman's record. The UNK defense thought otherwise. "We did not want the record to be broken against us, of course, so I do think that there was a little extra incentive to got out there and dominate," Akil Davis, Aurora, Colo., junior, said. Webb was 11 of 30 for 137 yards in the first half and man- aged only 23 yards in the sec- ond half. He finished the game 15 of 37 for 160 yards a touch- down and three interceptions. "Our coaches had a great plan laid out in front of us, all we had to do was execute and we knew we would get the win. Our defensive line and line- backers caused great pressure up front and the secondary came up big," Clay Mankin, Aurora, junior, said. The UNK defense shutdown the Skyhawks offense, limiting them to just 227 yards of total offense. Jered Butts, Colorado Springs, Colo., junior led the Loper defense with eight tack- les, three were for loss. Right behind him was Davis who had seven tackles, two for loss. "The number one thing that we needed to do was to put pressure on the quarterback and not allow him to just sit back there and play catch with his receivers," Davis said.

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The UNK Lopers fight to the finish against the Eagles. Their next game, scheduled for Saturday , Nov . 1 against Fort Hays State, will take Thank you, Kearney, for 13 years of support. place in Hays, Kan., at 2 p.m.

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From Family Day, page 1 Chloupek of Harvard, Nebr. application, "My parents are closeness is everything they do Bradick of Fremont; Brianne student in the U.S. for a graph- The big event of the day Brett is an Honors Student and both graduates of KSC and is what I admire most about Stevenson, daughter of ic arts internship. Her intern- was the presentation of the was the 2003 Student Body they encouraged my choice to them." Richard and Kerri Stevenson ship was with the Los Angeles Outstanding Family Award, Vice-President. In addition, he attend UNK. Everything I have As usual, for an award like of Sutherland, Kari Malmkar, Times newspaper and included which occurred at the 11:15 is a tutor, a Student accomplished at UNK and as a this, it was very difficult to wife of Michael and mother of a variety of experiences a.m. luncheon. The luncheon Ambassador and active in the person is due to their constant choose the one family that Alexis, originally of Paxton, including advertising work for was like an indoor picnic or Newman Center, a student-ori- love and support. They have should win. Other families and the host family of Janka the Academy Awards. barbeque, complete with a buf- ented Catholic faith communi- served throughout my life as considered praiseworthy Hudakova and Sylvia Mihalik, The university is looking fet line like the one seen at the ty. His mother is a special edu- models of hard work and con- enough to give special recogni- both of Slovakia. Their host forward to another highly suc- Chancellor's Barbeque during cation teacher at Harvard High tinuing education and have tion to are: Amy Willadsen, parents are Dr. Al and Jan cessful Family Day next year. New Student Days. School and his father is a pushed me to set high stan- daughter of Ellis and Diane Tompkins from Grand Island. Details are available in the This year the Outstanding Health Inspector for the dards for all aspects of my life. Willadsen of Greenwood, Jill Erica Wendland was also Student Affairs building or Family Award was presented to Department of Agriculture. He My younger brother and sister Vahrenkamp, daughter of Marc recognized as the recipient of through LPAC about next the family of Brett Chloupek, has two younger siblings, Eric have also pushed me to contin- and Judy Vahrenkamp of Hay last year's Outstanding Family year's event and how to apply the son of Randall and Shelly and Emily. ue my academic efforts. My Springs, Courtney Bradick, Award. This year she was for the Outstanding Family Brett wrote on his award family's constant support and daughter of James and Julie selected as the top university Award. KFCU provides Mortar Board urges students multiple incentives

From Credit Union, page 1 to get involved this Halloween National Credit Union administration. “Kearney Federal is well capitalized and well run, so we feel the deposits are very safe,” Syring said. Current UNK students do not have to worry about what is going "With the many budget cuts that elementar y schools ar e facing, this is a to happen to their membership if they move, graduate or quit school. A motto of the credit union is that once you are a member good way that the community and students can help out," Clark said. you are always a member, provided you maintain the minimum bal- ance requirement. Membership is eligible to all public employees in Buffalo From Mortar Board, page 1 The children's books that are that can use them. mentary schools and troops County working for city, county, state and federal governments, the gathered from this project will Clark hopes UNK students overseas. Plus, it is a good University of Nebraska at Kearney, public school districts, Project committee and this Educational Service Unit 10 and UNK students. project include Ashley Clark, be given to a few of the local will get involved and contact way clean out your room from elementary schools faced with her with address information. any old books as well," Kyleen Employees of Richard Young Hospital, Good Samaritan Health chair, and Jessica Vossler, Nick Systems, Mother Hull Home, Mount Carmel Nursing Home, Svehla and Alissa Seier, com- hardships. The books will ben- "With the many budget cuts Bachman, Ponca junior said. efit those students who lack the that elementary schools are Once again, the Mortar Kearney Orthopedic and Fracture Clinic, Cashway Distributing, mittee members. The 19 other Wild West, Inc., Whiskey Creek Restaurants and anyone who lives, Mortar Board members will resources other students have. facing, this is a good way that Board is accepting ANY books Paperbacks for adult readers the community and students students want to donate. Any works worships or attends school in Dawson County are also eligi- assist with the project as well. ble for membership. The Xi Phi Chapter of will be sent to troops overseas can help out," Clark said. books are of great value to to help them pass the time," There are many students on underfunded schools and Stated in a brochure produced by KFCU, membership of the Mortar Board is a national entire family, particularly the children, are encouraged because honor society that recognizes Ashley Clark, Gothenburg campus that believe this partic- troops overseas. senior said. ular project is good and can It will take no time at all to there is not a better way to teach thrift or to build up a fund for academic and social merit future educational needs, among college seniors. There have been only a benefit the local schools. The gather up old books and set handful of people that have students feel this is a good them out for the Mortar Board To join KFCU, a person must provide proof they qualify for Through its efforts, Mortar membership. To begin an account, members must make a $25 Board seeks to promote leader- donated to Mortar Board thus idea and hope for the success students to pick up on far. Therefore, the organization of the organization. "I think Halloween evening. Don't for- deposit that will be placed into the account. Students or people ship, scholarship and civic ser- under that age of 18 are required to have $5 deposit to begin the vice among the college com- hopes UNK students will get that this is a great way for stu- get to contact Ashley Clark to involved before Halloween for dents to help area elementary give proper address informa- account. A $1 fee is required to open an account. munity. Dr. Kenya Taylor is “Due to the growth that we have experienced over the past few the advisor for the student the success of this project. schools and get involved in tion. To contact Mortar Board All students need to do is their community," Kelli for book donations and to leave years, we are in the process of building a new office on the corner organization. of 29th Street and Second Avenue. Completion date is targeted for "The National Mortar give the organization any old Kastens, Anselmo junior, said. address information, call books he or she does not need Other students feel this pro- Ashley Clark at (308) 237- November 2004,” Syring said. “We are also looking at other select Board theme is 'Reading is groups to include in our membership to continue with our growth Learning,' and each chapter is or use any more. Mortar Board ject will not only benefit area 4695 or e-mail Mortar Board at will take those selected books elementary schools, but them- [email protected]. plans.” required to have a service pro- Currently located at 2915 Second Ave. in Kearney, KFCU also ject that addresses reading. off your hands and put the selves as well. "I think this is books into the hands of those a great way to help out the ele- provides four free ATM locations in the city. 9 THE A NTELOPE N EWS THE W EEK OF O CTOBER 30, 2003 UNK buildings to see renovations by Ben Brochar This acquired building was allocated,” Randy Haack, Vice has been broken for several nected to a network of pipes that university timed the project as Antelope Staff W riter the first on campus to not have Chancellor of Business and years. extend throughout eastern cam- well as they could. The crew air conditioning equipment Finance, said at the time. Each summer, Haack said pus. began road work last spring that What are the construction located on-site. “The renovation of the West the university has had to rent a Although recent upkeep on extended from the Calvin T. workers doing in Cushing In fact, UNK was the only Center energy plant and the portable air conditioner for these buildings isn’t as expen- Ryan library and Student Affairs Coliseum that was so important college in the university system connection of the College of $60,000 to cool the building. sive as the rental for Fine Arts, to the east entrance of Cushing they had to cut off the main hall- that didn’t have a central plant Education will lower mainte- With the pipeline’s extension maintenance costs will still go Coliseum. way, and when are they finally for heating and cooling. nance costs and there will be no through Cushing to the build- down when these buildings are The construction crew has going to be finished? In a Jan. 2000 press release unsightly equipment, such as ing, the university will no connected. been working almost nonstop Simple questions to ask, but that announced the planned ren- window air conditioners, and no longer have to rent this large, Currently, all of these build- since then to remove the floor of unfortunately there are not sim- ovations for the plant, UNK noise,” Mike Miller, UNK noise turbine located on the on ings are running equipment that the main hallway and lay pipe ple answers received. declared plans to connect the director of facilities, said in that the strip of grass north of the is located in each structure. It is from end to end. In 1972, UNK acquired the new College of Education same release. building. more costly to keep all that dif- The crew is now finishing former State Hospital complex building to West Center’s Things have changed after Now, the pipeline will deliv- ferent equipment running the tail end of the construction. and renamed it West Center. pipeline for heating and cool- three and a half years though. er chilled water directly from instead of using a central plant. Haack says the construction This complex was steam ing. Different sections of campus the West Center plant. There There is bad news though. should be finished by late powered for heat by a plant At that point, the College of are getting connected with the will be no unsightly equipment, Haack said, “Founders Hall October. located north of it. Renovations Education was nothing more same goal in mind: more effi- no noise and considerably less isn’t going to be connected just Therefore, students will soon in 2000 added a chiller so that than a blueprint. cient energy use and lower expense. yet. We [the university] didn’t be thankful for the decreased the plant would pump cold “This moves the campus for- maintenance costs. The project does not end have enough money to quite fin- noise and better quality air con- water for air conditioning as ward significantly in its plan to One building getting con- with the Fine Arts connection. ish the project.” ditioning central air can pro- well. be more energy efficient and to nected, the Fine Arts building, The pipeline laid through The project has often been vide. effectively use resources it’s has had an air conditioner that Cushing has already been con- criticized for its timing. The Kearney hosts several Halloween events by Leslie McCormick Annual Bibleland Carnival will be held Oct. 31 at the Buffalo and the Circuit Breakers with Wynne Adams at a Halloween dance Antelope Staff W riter County fairgrounds in the Exposition Building. From 5:30 to 9 and costume party on Oct. 31 from 8:30 p.m. to midnight at the p.m., food booths will be open. From 6 to 9 p.m., there will be game Legion Club in Gibbon. The dance is open to the public with a $3 booths. Purchase advance tickets for $2 at The Solid Rock, cover charge. Not sure what to do for Halloween this year? There are plenty of Evangelical Free Church and New Life Assembly. Or you can see the "Twisted Wishes" Haunted Woods near activities in Kearney and the surrounding area that will keep you Tickets are $3 at the door, and each ticket includes 10 game and Litchfield from 8 to 11 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Tickets are $4 and busy. food tickets. Additional game and food tickets are 10 for $1 all are available at the Litchfield Fire Hall on Main Street in Litchfield. To get you in the Halloween mood, there is a Halloween Movie evening. There is also a special: Buy five admission tickets, get the The event will begin with a short storytelling session around a Night on Oct. 29 from 7 to 10 p.m. in Copeland Hall, Room 140. sixth free. campfire. After that, participants will be guided through the woods Phi Alpha Theta and the UNK History Club will be showing the The Bibleland Carnival is sponsored by Kearney Evangelical on a 25-minute walk to experience what happens when wishes go short documentary, "The History of Halloween," followed by Free Church, New Life Assembly, Trinity Presbyterian, Holy Cross wrong. Refreshments and glow-in-the dark items will be on sale at "From Hell," a horror/suspense movie about the legendary serial Lutheran, Cornerstone Berean, Spirit of Life/Open Bible and First the fire hall. Proceeds from the event go to the Litchfield Post Prom killer Jack the Ripper. The event is free and open to the public, and Church of God, Countryside Christian Church and Hope Committee. snacks will be provided. Evangelical Free Church. For more information, call (308) 234- Not sure what costume to wear and don’t want to spend a lot of For more frights, visit UNK’s Circle K Kiwanis haunted house 4987. money? Halloween costumes are available to rent from Kearney at the old McCue’s building at 2012 Avenue A in Kearney. The Additional events in the Kearney area include a Halloween and Community Theatre at 83 Plaza Boulevard (308-234-1529). haunted house is open Oct. 29 from 7 to 10 p.m., Oct. 30 from 7 to Fall Festival at the Archway Monument which runs from Oct. 31 to Students must call for appointments to find costumes from 11 a.m. 10 p.m. and Oct. 31 from 7 to 11 p.m. Admission is $4, and all pro- Nov. 2; and trick or treating in downtown Kearney at 5 p.m. on Oct. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Stagecoach also sells a vari- ceeds benefit the United Way. 30. ety of costumes, and don’t forget Goodwill and Salvation Army. UNK’s Pi Kappa Alpha chapter is also hosting a haunted house If you don’t mind traveling a little out of town, there are a few And if you’re really not sure, head to Wal-Mart and pick up on Thursday, Oct. 30. more fun Halloween events to experience. Dance to Tommy Watt some devil’s horns or an angel’s halo, and let your true self shine. To switch gears, how about a Halloween carnival? The14th Halloween has more to offer than candy by Beth Br emer as a time to honor saints and ghosts and prevent them from Antelope Staff W riter martyrs on Nov. 1. The celebra- entering. tion was called All-hallows, and The arrival of European the night before it began to be immigrants to America brought This Halloween, before all called All-hallows Eve. with it the immigrants' varied of you college students partake Eventually, the name of the cel- Halloween customs. The first in a celebration of your choos- ebration evolved to Halloween. Halloween celebration in the ing, take some time to learn The American tradition of United States included public about and appreciate the origins “trick-or-treating” most likely events held to celebrate the har- and traditions of one of dates back to the early All vest, where neighbors shared American’s favorite holidays. Soul’s Day parades in England, stories of the dead. According to the histo- celebrated on Nov. 2. The emergence of ghost- rychannel.com Web site (Oct. During the parades, poor cit- story telling and mischief-mak- 27), Halloween’s origins date izens would beg for food and ing of all kinds had its roots in back to an ancient Celtic festi- families would give them pas- Colonial America. val called Samhain. The Celts, tries in return for their promise The fleeing of Irish immi- who inhabited the area that is to pray for the family’s dead rel- grants from the potato famine in now Ireland, the United atives. The practice was eventu- the second half of the 19th cen- Kingdom and northern France ally taken up by children who tury helped to popularize the nearly 2,000 years ago, cele- would visit houses in their celebration of Halloween on a brated their new year on Nov. 1. neighborhood and be given national scale. Americans began The Celts believed that the food and money. to dress up in costumes and go night before the new year sig- The tradition in dressing in house to house asking for food naled a convergence of the costumes for Halloween has and money, which eventually worlds of the living and the both Celtic and European roots. became today’s “trick-or-treat” dead. On the night of Oct. 31, Hundreds of years ago win- tradition. they celebrated Samhain, when ter was a particularly worrisome By the 1920s and 1930s, it was believed that ghosts of time of year when food supplies Halloween had become a secu- the dead returned to earth. often ran low. On Halloween, lar, community-based tradition. To celebrate Samhain, the when it was believed that ghosts Despite efforts by schools and Celtic priests--called Druids-- returned to the land of the liv- communities, vandalism and built sacred bonfires where the ing, people thought they would mischief on Halloween was people gathered to burn crops encounter ghosts if they left prevalent in this era. and animals as sacrifices to the their home. By the 1950s, town leaders Celtic deities. In order to avoid running had managed to rid their neigh- During this celebration, the into an other-worldly presence, borhoods of vandalism and the Celts wore costumes, consisting people would wear masks when practice of “trick-or-treating” of animal heads and skins, and they left their homes after dark was revived with more empha- attempted to tell each other’s so the ghosts would mistake sis pointed toward the youth. fortunes. them for fellow spirits. Today, Americans spend an The spread of Christianity Also, to keep ghosts away estimated $6.9 billion annually into Celtic lands in the 800s led from their homes, people would on Halloween, making it the to the incorporation of All courtesy of www.panopticum.co place bowls of food outside country’s second-largest com- Saint’s Day. All Saint’s Day was their houses to appease the mercial holiday. Halloween candy has historically been geared towards children. Adults however, enjoy Halloween designated by Pope Boniface IV for the frightful costumes, horror movies and macabre. Autumn a dangerous season for drivers

From Fatalities, page 1 on dry roads. Icy roads and poor and 24 are involved in about a and throughout the year involved while on the road. If a vehicle is * Most importantly, drivers visibility during the winter quarter of all fatal accidents, alcohol, which can severely seen crossing the center line, should make sure all passengers Winter has consistently been months can make driving very their increased presence on roads impair driving abilities. weaving and responding slowly and themselves are wearing seat the safest driving season, even dangerous, but people adjust to increases the probability of a The NDOR reports that, each to signals, the driver may be belts because they offer the best though road conditions are much these conditions by driving slow- fatal accident. year, about 40 percent of fatal drunk. In this case, witnesses protection against injury and worse. er and more cautiously. The recent traffic deaths have accidents involve alcohol. should slow down behind the death. Only four of the 17 people The NDOR asserts that most There is a wide range of caus- occurred at many varied loca- People between 15 and 24-years- vehicle, turn at the nearest corner who died in accidents in accidents are a result of improp- es for the increased number of tions. There are, however, usual- old, particularly men, have a and alert police. September were wearing their er driving. The major contribut- accidents in the fall, and the Hub ly more fatal accidents in rural much greater chance of being in * Drivers should take a break seat belts, according to the ing human factor for accidents is cites some possible reasons. areas. a fatal, alcohol-related crash. at least every two hours during NDOR. driving too fast for road condi- First, there is reduced visibili- Thus far this year, 196 deaths Students can help avoid acci- long drives and avoid long night Remember that accidents can tions. ty because of shorter daylight occurred in rural areas, while dents and minimize injuries dur- drives because of fatigue and happen at any time, any place Excessive speed, failure to hours and the sun's low position there were only 51 deaths in ing the deadly fall driving season lowered alertness. In addition, and in any type of weather. In yield and driving left of center on the horizon in the morning urban areas. by following some simple safety the glare of headlights on the order for drivers to protect them- also cause a majority of acci- and afternoon. Interestingly, in both urban guidelines set forth by the road will increase fatigue. selves from becoming another dents. Another possible reason is the and rural areas, the interstate had National Safety Council. * Those that are drinking statistic this fall, they should fol- Surprisingly, poor road condi- increase in school activities, the lowest accident rate, with * Be courteous to other dri- should always find a designated low the rules of the road, buckle tions do not cause the majority of which increases the number of most accidents occurring on vers and obey traffic laws and driver and passengers should up and never drink and drive. accidents. In fact, over 70 per- young drivers on the road. Since local roads. general rules of the road. never ride with someone who cent of accidents each year occur drivers between the ages of 15 Many of the accidents this fall * Be aware of what's going on has been drinking. 10 THE A NTELOPE N EWS THE W EEK OF O CTOBER 30, 2003 Purple Hedge owners dispel pagan myths

by Lindsey Humston not practice witchcraft,” she said. Antelope Staff W riter It is hard to define what a pagan is because so many religions fall under paganism, and each has different beliefs. “Pagans for the most part tend to “The Christians and the pagans sat together be polytheistic,” said a friend of the Spulaks. at the table, finding faith and common gr ound, Most pagan religions don’t have faith in a single the best that they wer e able.” -Dar W illiams god, but believe that there is a spiritual being in everything around them. For this reason, many In her popular song, “Christians and Pagans,” pagan religions worship multiple deities. Dar Williams dispels some myths about paganism Hellenic Reconstructionists, for example, wor- and tries to bring the two religions closer together. ship the same gods as the ancient Greeks did. Frank and Audrey Spulak are hoping for the same Traditional Wicca believes in a male-female deity, type of tolerance to come from their efforts. which is most likely the reason some people have The Spulaks own the Purple Hedge Shoppe converted to Wicca. downtown. They supply a variety of products--from In Wicca, the idea of the Maid, Mother and incense to religious books to other materials need- Crone is important. It is comparable to the Father, ed for rituals in religions such as Buddhism and Son and Holy Ghost. Wicca. There has been some controversy over the “For me, I found it hard to believe in or store and its products, but what it all comes down to follow a single male entity that you are supposed to is tolerance and how much people are willing to fear,” a friend of the Spulaks said. “Paganism is accept. much more balanced.” “People are afraid of change, of anything that is different than what they know,” Audrey Spulak “You find magic fr om your God, and we find said. Her husband Frank told the Kearney Hub on magic ever ywhere.” -Dar W illiams Aug. 2, “It’s all fear. All people think about is what Hollywood puts out.” Pagan religions and Christianity seem to have In real life, the religions that fall under paganism many similarities. It is a common thought by many are not practiced in the way they are portrayed on theologians that Christianity derived many of its the big screen. fundamental values from paganism. One example that could be used is the ancient “Her Christ-loving uncle watched his wife text, “Beowulf.” This epic poem was written before hang Mary on the tr ee. . .It’s Christmas Eve; I the 10th century by an unknown author. The poem know our life is not your style.” -Dar W illiams refers many times to pagan traditions and customs, but it is also laced with obvious Christian values. If the pagan style is not celebrating and rejoicing “There is the possibility that Jesus Christ was as Christians do at Christmas, what is their style? derived from earlier pagan myths about a golden What does it mean to be pagan? child that would save the people,” Audrey Spulak “There is a lot of misinformation about reli- said. gions,” Audrey Spulak said. An eye-catching similarity is that pagan chapels Paganism is possibly the most misunderstood seem to be the prototype of Christian churches. religion in the world. That could be because pagan- “Most Christian churches were built on old ism in itself is not a religion. Paganism encompass- pagan sights,” Audrey Spulak said. This was all tak- es all the non-Abrahamic (Christianity, Judaism and ing place during the conversion time--about 300 Islam) faiths such as Wicca, Druidism, Buddhism, A.D. Even today, there are pagan temples in the Taoism and yes--witchcraft. basement of Notre Dame, an enormous Christian It is important to understand that being a pagan- cathedral in France. -or a Wiccan--does not translate into being a witch. It was during this time that the pagan religions “There is Wicca, and there is witchcraft,” Audrey had to start going underground. As Christianity was Spulak said. “Witchcraft is magic without the reli- becoming more and more popular, other religions gion, and Wicca is the religion. You can have a starting being persecuted. “It was basically, ‘You witch who is not religious and a Wiccan who does

Photos by Shiloh Nichols Wicca books line the shelves at the Spulaks’ shop.

don’t convert, we’re going to kill you,'” Audrey Spulak said. Learning about new religions and customs is one way to “One big difference between Christianity and most pagan promote tolerance. The more knowledgeable a person is on religions is that we don’t have a god you are to fear,” A.J. a subject, the more familiar it will be. People are innately Roberts, a friend of the Spulaks, said. “You know that term, more comfortable what is familiar, and that leads to toler- ‘God-fearing American?’ Well, we have tender and loving ance. gods and goddesses, whereas in the Christian faith, you are Audrey and Frank Spulak, along with most pagans, taught to fear God.” would never try to convince people to convert to their reli- gion. To them, that would be religious bigotry. “Hands were held and prayers wer e said-sending “It doesn’t matter what religion a person follows,” hope for peace on Ear th to all their gods and goddesses.” Audrey Spulak said, “so long as they have faith and practice -Dar W illiams the tenants of their faith.” A local Baptist pastor has found the same ideals impor- When a Christian wants to help make something happen, tant. He is aware and accepts that there are religions and they pray. When a pagan wants to help make something hap- beliefs other than Christianity. pen, they practice magic. “Of all the harmful influences on our children, I have “Magic and prayer is the same thing,” Frank Spulak told found the one to be the most damaging is people who say the Hub. “We (pagans) manipulate that energy to help peo- they are Christians, but live like the devil,” Stan Murdoch ple. If the prayer is answered, it’s magic. We’re not trying to said to Hub reporters. work spells to have people turned into toads.” One common myth about pagans is that they worship AWiccan would practice magic in the same way that a Satan. However, Satan is not a part of the pagan religion. Christian would pray. If a family member were sick, a Satan comes from Christian beliefs, and therefore, pagans Wiccan might light a candle for them. Instead of putting the can not be considered Satanists because they don’t believe power into the hands of a deity by praying, they try to make in the devil. Pagans hold each individual accountable for the magic happen themselves. their own actions. Wiccans, and most witches, do not practice witchcraft the One reason for this myth may be based on another myth- way it is shown on movies such as “Teen Witch.” A real that the pentagram is a symbol of evil. In Wicca, the five- witch or Wiccan would know better than to try to mess with pointed star means many things, but none are evil. Satanists, a person’s free will. however, have been known to turn the star upside down and “We have one commandment, if you want to call it that,” use it as their symbol. They also do this with the cross. Audrey Spulak said. “It is the Wiccan Rede. The last line is, ‘Do as you will, if it harms none.’” A love potion is consid- “Can I be a pagan?” -Dar W illiams ered manipulative, because it forces someone to have feel- ings that they don’t actually feel. Most true Wiccans and Pagan religions encourage individuality and following witches believe spells such as these are wrong. the right path based on one’s personal beliefs. For someone According to the Spulaks, a true pagan would never do interested in the religion, the best way to find out if it is the something to cause harm to another being, whether directly right choice is to do research. Read books and talk with local or indirectly. pagans; Frank and Audrey Spulak are great resources. If a pagan believed in the power of magic, he or she On Halloween night, starting at sundown, the Spulaks would also believe in the power of the three-fold law-that will host an open circle at the Purple Hedge Shoppe down- one's actions, whether good or bad, will come back to them town. This is a chance for all current and interested pagans thrice as much. to meet. All pagans are invited and encouraged to attend, and all “Where does magic come fr om? I think magic’s in the those who are not pagan but who are interested in under- learning.” -Dar W illiams standing the religion are also welcome. The Spulaks assure that there will be no stereotypical animal (or human) sacri- When paganism is shunned, it seems to be because it is fices and nothing else to be scared of. misunderstood. Many Christians cannot give a description The creepiest part will be walking down the alley to get of paganism, nor would they care to. Pagans, on the other there, and the risk of running into the headless horseman. hand, often know as much about the other religions as they do their own. “Now when Christians sit with pagans only pumpkin Frank Spulak grew up Catholic, and it was that beginning pies ar e burning.” -Dar W illiams that sparked his interest in researching other religions. “I was always interested in religion,” he told the Hub. “The Catholic school taught me to love religion.”