THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 9, 2004 the V OL.100 , NO .14 Entertainment AntelopeAntelopeAntelopeTHE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - KEARNEY Page4 Appointment creates shifting landscape BY STEPHANIE QUEEN and the president have been since 1956. to the president’s cabinet the ticket. of his own to become the gover- ANTELOPE STAFF WRITER friends for years. Johanns’ nomi- Dr. Diane Duffin, an associ- “changes everything,” she said. If Johanns is confirmed as nor of Nebraska. nation occurred just days after ate professor of political science The Lincoln Journal Star the new Secretary of Agriculture, “It will be interesting to see Talk about a political rampant rumors that Sen. Nelson at UNK, found Johanns’ appoint- reported that Johanns was a logi- he will naturally resign the gov- if Osborne will challenge an upheaval. was on the short list for the agri- ment a seemingly good choice – cal choice for ernorship and incumbent governor,” Duffin While the state of Nebraska cultural cabinet seat. and an interesting one for the role, because of dash any plans said. is not ready to start rioting in the “All I have is a nomination,” Nebraska political scene. his Midwest agri- of a U.S. At 67 and with a history of streets, the appointment by Johanns said at a press confer- “Johanns is a good pick cultural back- Senatorial cam- heart problems, Osborne might President George W. Bush of ence Friday. “The Senate has a because of the support from ground. paign. not have another chance at the Nebraska Gov. Mike Johanns Constitutional role to play. I Nebraska senators,” Duffin said. However, the “This governor’s office. However, Thursday as the next U.S. don’t want to assume anything.” According to the Lincoln Journal Star also reported leaves the field Nebraska Attorney General Jon Secretary of Agriculture has left Legally, the Senate must Star, Sen. Nelson pledged his that he was possi- wide open on Bruning was quoted in the much speculation about the poli- confirm a presidential appoint- support for Johanns’ nomination bly planning to the Republican Lincoln Journal Star as saying tics in Nebraska for the next two ment for a government office. to the U.S. Cabinet. run for Nelson’s side [for the that no matter which race years. Because he has yet to be con- Although Duffin is original- open Senate seat open Senate Osborne decides to run in he will Meet the players: Gov. firmed, Johanns was cautious, ly from Missouri and has only in 2006. seat],” Duffin be “the front-runner of all front- Johanns, Lt. Gov. Dave and he avoided any questions lived in Nebraska for seven Johanns’ said. “No one runners.” Heineman, Nebraska pertaining to specific goals as the years, the professor naturally fol- term as governor has an inside Bruning too has been Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson, Secretary of Agriculture. lows local politics as part of her will expire in track.” rumored to cherish dreams of the Republican representative for “Listening to all voices in profession and her own natural 2006. Gov. Mike Johanns nominated Also, if governorship. Nebraska’s Third District, Tom agriculture” to establish “a good interest. She said Johanns’ expe- Because for Secretary of Agriculture. Johanns resigns, Johanns holds a law degree Osborne, and a distant govern- working relationship for our rience make him an appropriate Johanns is not this will mean from Creighton University. As a mental body known as the U.S. nation and state,” were the only choice for the role of an execu- allowed by law to run for a third that Heineman, 56, will become former county commissioner and Senate. goals that Johanns mentioned at tive in the agricultural depart- term as governor, this will leave the next governor of Nebraska. Lincoln city council member, “For a kid who grew up on a the press conference. ment. the position wide open. As an incumbent governor, Johanns was elected mayor of dairy farm, this is a dream come Johanns was sworn in as Duffin mentioned that Previously, Osborne, as well as Heineman will most likely run in Lincoln, holding the office from true,” said Johanns, a Republican Nebraska’s 38th governor in Johanns does not have a track Heineman, had expressed inter- the next election to be officially 1991-1998. originally from an agricultural 1998, and was reelected in 2002, record of controversy in his est in running for the job. voted in as governor. He was reelected to his sec- community in Iowa. becoming the first Republican political career. Both Republicans would vie Statepaper.com reported ond term as mayor without oppo- Reportedly, Johanns, 54, governor to win a second term However, his appointment for only one Republican spot on Heineman as having ambitions sition. Penguins stalk Black Sheep Holiday concert brings good tidings Roasters Flash Fiction Slam have fun with literature outside BY BRANDON CARLSON the bounds of an academic class- ANTELOPE STAFF WRITER room. It was the penguins that The event has adopted many sealed the deal. names and references over the The flawless news-report- years, but Flash Fiction Slam has style delivery came in the final become generally the most com- round of the very entertaining mon of them all. Flash Fiction Slam held Friday Barbara Emrys, UNK night at Black Sheep Coffee English professor and depart- Roasters in downtown Kearney. ment chair, filled in as one of the The clutch performance three judges overseeing the com- earned three marks bordering on petition. perfection in the eyes of the She addressed the issue of judges, and it would ensure the those people trying to identify top position in the competition with the Slam who are not famil- for UNK student, Roger iar with it. Hannah. “I think one of the questions “I thought humor generally that comes up with a Fiction goes over well,” Hannah said, Slam is, what is that?” she said. breaking down his preparation “Are people hitting each other for the Slam. “And if it’s humor over the head with big novels or from a deranged individual, all what?!” the better! So I reached deep, Emrys went on to explain the deep within my warped little true essence of a Fiction Slam soul, grabbed on, and wrote and the concept behind it. down It is a form of literature that what has spread rapidly and gained a came great deal of popularity. out.” Typically composed of one or The two pages, the unique literary scheme style can be performed quickly without wearing out an audi- PHOTO BY STEPHANIE FIELDER worked Dr. David Bauer conducts four different choirs. excep- ence. tional- “More and more writers are Promised Land,” “Ol’Ark’s a-Moverin’,” young woman’s pulse, He straightened up ly. The writing those, and publishing BY BECKY ROSENTHAL “How Can I Keep from Singing” and to continue conducting when he discovered entire those, and performing those,” ANTELOPE STAFF WRITER “Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day.” his singer was still breathing. The girl’s audi- Emrys said. “And that’s why we Concertgoer Barb S. Fendrick said, father then rushed to the stage to help his ence started to do a short prose slam he Department of Music and “The first song that the men performed was daughter backstage to recover. erupted here.” Performing Arts made the season impressive, but as they continued on with Women’s chorus finished their part of with For the purposes of the com- of winter evident in a two-hour Roger Hanna deals T the others, it gave me goose bumps. I real- the concert without a hitch. laugh- petition, each piece written must holiday performance Sunday in the Fine laughter at Fiction ly thought that they put on a great show.” The next group to awe the audience ter as be 500 words or fewer. The Arts building. Slam. The concert continued with the was the Collegium. he Flash Fiction Slam has three Dr. David Bauer conducted the four University Women’s Chorus, whose reper- This group was extraordinary if audi- rolled rounds in which points are different choirs, which consisted of the toire ranged from songs such as “Cuncti ence response is the measure of approval. off his prose work. assessed by the judges for the University’s Men’s Choir, University simus” to “Sing Me to Heaven.” There also The Collegiun impressed the audience with Once the three judges man- readings, and the competitors are Women’s Choir, University Collegium and was a thoughtful solo to “Breath of songs such as “Annua Gaudia,” “In ilhuicac aged to release the grip on their eliminated based on their point the Choraleers. Heaven,” sang by Corey Marz, mezzo- cihuapille,” which translate to “Heavenly sides, they held up the highest system. The concert, although celebrated very soprano. Lady” and “Lay A Garland,” respectively. score of the night for any contes- Monetary awards are given to close to the Christmas holiday, focused on Shelly A. Saxen, another listener, said, Andrea Liebsch, Allen freshman, said, tant. the top three finishers. many correlating themes to the one most “’Breath of Heaven’ was arranged very “I thought that they were absolutely amaz- Hannah’s literary creations, Third place brings in $20, apparent. Many songs performed represent- well. I have never heard it performed like ing. When I go to UNK’s music concerts, I as warped as they may be, were second takes home $30, and the ed a hint of the Christmas spirit, such as that, and I thought that it was very origi- go to watch the Collegium, just because I deemed the finest overall in an top competitor cashes in with “Breath of Heaven” (Mary’s Song), “Infant nal.” know how good they are and they always event presented by the Sigma half a C-note.