T HE U NIVERSITY OF N EBRASKA - KEARNEY V OL. 98, NO . 12 THE ANTELOPE THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 4, 2003 Holiday travel can be dilemma for students by Lexie Perlinger There are many students here the cost of parking a car at the with nobody around? Who is Antelope Staff Writer on campus that do not live with- airport for the time allotted are going to get the mail while I am in close driving distance of not included in this estimation. gone? Who is going to make home. For students who live Some students are fortunate sure that my fish gets fed? It is that time of year again: only a few hours away, the cost enough to only have a short dis- "I really don't have to worry time to start studying for finals of getting home is not so much tance to travel. "I only have about any of those problems and get ready for the holiday of a concern as it is to students about 140 miles to go, so it usu- because I will be here the major- season. Soon the smell of who live across the state, in ally will only take me a half of a ity of Christmas break working Christmas cookies and the another state or even in another tank of gas to get home," Brett here in Kearney," Charlie sound of Christmas music will country. Lammers, Paxton junior, said. Castellaw, Mitchell senior, said. fill the air and thoughts of buy- For students that need to Other students have a greater Others, however, do have ing gifts and wrapping them travel long distances, the prima- distance to go. "I live in these worries. each carefully will cross a per- ry method of travel home is by Colorado so I have to fill up In conclusion, it really is son's mind. It will also soon be air. Unfortunately, the cost of twice on the way home and quite pricey to go home for the time to start packing up belong- airfare rises during the busy hol- twice on the way back. It costs holidays. There are many differ- ings and prepare to go home for iday seasons. about $40 each time I fill my ent facets to consider before a few weeks. It soon will be According to a flight search truck up. I also have to worry leaving for three consecutive Christmas. on the Web site about boarding my dog. weeks. It really is a nuisance Students have a great feeling www.expedia.com, the cheapest Usually, to board my dog here dealing with all of the hassles after getting done with those round-trip ticket from Omaha to in Kearney, it costs me $16 a involved just to go home to pesky classes that have been Berlin, Germany, on American day," Kaela Lawson, Ft. Collins, relax and see family and friends stressing them out for the past Airlines will cost approximately Colo., senior, said. for such a short break. nine weeks. Most are ready to $2,526.09. The cost of gas to While the majority of college In spite of all of those dilem- spend some time relaxing with Omaha and keeping a car at the students do not have the worry mas, no nuisance can be great the family. airport over the holidays is not of dealing with boarding their enough to stop a college student However, there is a common included in this estimate. pet, there had many other con- from going home over the holi- dilemma that many college stu- If a student were to purchase cerns to consider when going days to see the ones they love. dents run into now. That dilem- a round trip ticket from Omaha home for the holidays. Some of No matter the cost, no price can ma is: How much it is going to to Chicago, Ill., it would cost the concerns of students on be set on the value of spending cost to get home for the holi- from $119 to $298. Again, the campus included: Is my house time with family over the holi- Photo by Quincy Cromer days? cost of gas money to Omaha and going to be safe for three weeks days. The Christmas season can create travel problems for students. Students Salvation Army does good works enjoy ice cream, by Beth Bremer Hixenbaugh said that the Salvation Antelope Staff Writer Army is continuing with its kettle drive to salad bar collect donations from the community. “The kettle drive is a fundraiser in which by Ben Broshar The season of giving is once again upon our goal is $82,000,” Hixenbaugh said. Antelope Staff Writer us. In Kearney, this means the Salvation While the Salvation Army is not planning any new activities this year, they should have Army works overtime. The UNK Student Whenever there is distress or strife in the their hands full with the ones they are current- ly involved with. Government's Issues and world, the Salvation Army seems to be Concerns Committee held a there. From the California wildfires to “By the time we have all of our drives and collections underway, we have a pretty busy forum Nov. 24 to discuss a pro- Hurricane Isabel, the organization was posal for Chartwells. The com- there to provide families with shelter and month ahead of us,” Hixenbaugh said. Hixenbaugh also encouraged people to mittee formed their recommen- food. dations from reflected student The Salvation Army’s mission doesn’t call if they want to volunteer as a bell ringer for the holiday seasons. input from Residence Hall coun- change during the holidays--the organi- cils and meetings. zation and its volunteers keep busy to UNK students recognize and appreciate the work done by the Salvation Army. Members include Erin make the holidays comfortable and Kochenderfer, chair, Lina cheerful for those in need. “I think it’s a good thing because the Christmas season is about giving to peo- Translavina, co-chair, Andrea “First, we try to ensure that every- Thede, advisor, Toby Toland body has a happy holiday,” Major Dale ple, and it provides an outlet for people in the community to become involved in advisor and members Amber Hixenbaugh, Salvation Army pastor, Hollandsworth, Steve Sheridan, said. something positive,” Jason Stodolka, Omaha junior, said. “It provides an oppor- Kristina Bower and Jennifer The Salvation Army collects food Barkhurst. items and puts together food baskets to tunity for those incarcerated to give as well.” The most common positive give to needy families around the holiday responses of 375 students polled season by conducting food drives through- For more information on the Salvation Army call (308) 234-9998, or visit the were about the ice cream and the out the community. The organization also selection at the salad bar. The works with Good Fellows to purchase toys for Salvation Army National Headquarters Web site at www.salvationarmyusa.org. most common complaints were those incarcerated to give as gifts to their families. about unfriendly service, restric- They also work with the Youth Rehabilitation and tive transfer times (75 percent of Treatment Center (YRTC) so the youth can send gifts to their them said they'd be willing to families. pay more to make the transfer times start sooner and end later) See Chartwells, page 8 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas by Leslie McCormick can do to celebrate the Christmas wreaths can be picked up on tion that would like to share tra- wreath-decorating contest and reindeer and visit Santa in his Antelope Staff Writer season. Dec. 1. ditions from their country and the Holiday Celebration are Christmas cottage. Then enjoy The Loper Programming and “If student organizations cultures. funded by the UPFF and spon- strolling carolers, Christmas Activities Council (LPAC), for- would like to participate in the “The purpose is to provide sored by LPAC. pony rides, hayrack rides and Now that Thanksgiving is merly the Student Activities banner-painting contest, they ways for other students to learn If you’re in the mood for a lit- other holiday surprises. For more over, the Christmas season is Council (SAC), is sponsoring a may do so prior to Dec. 7,” Karla diversity amongst the students at tle holiday music, the UNK information, contact Jill Elliott, suddenly upon us. Many UNK banner-painting and wreath-dec- Falk, Student Activities UNK,” Falk said. Symphonic Band will be per- (308) 236-9980, or go to students won’t be able to travel orating contest Dec. 1-7 in the Coordinator, said. For more Winners of the banner and forming at the Fine Arts Recital www.downtownkearney.com. home again until Christmas Nebraskan Student Union. The information, call 865-8523. wreath contest will be Hall on Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Want more Christmas walks? because of work, graduation, contest is open to all UNK orga- On Dec. 9, there is a Holiday announced at the Holiday Admission is free. There will be a "Christmas on travel distance, money, etc. So nizations, and cash prizes will be Celebration at 7:30 p.m. in the Celebration. The event is free For more Christmas fun, visit the Platte" Christmas Tree Walk while you are still here in available for first, second and Cedar Room of the Student and open to the public, and holi- Downtown Kearney. On Dec. 4, at Trails and Rails Museum on Kearney preparing for final third place. Painting for the ban- Union. The program is open to day refreshments will be served. there will be an Old-Fashioned exams, there are a few things you ner contest begins Dec.