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UNK students work on habitat house BY KATHERINE BOURQUE what Habitat for Humanity is all must first call the Habitat for

ANTELOPE GUEST WRITER about,” said Marlatt. Humanity office at 308-234-

Marlatt began discussing 6030 and leave your name and

On the weekends, college stu- plans with Jake Jacobsen, the phone number. The selection

dents are prone to sleeping in Speech-100 professor at UNK, committee will then contact you.

and lounging around. However, in September after a First Year There is an application process

Saturday, Nov. 6, a group of Class meeting. They tried to get and to apply you must first com-

UNK students spent a good por- some work that a big group plete 20 sweat equity hours. If

tion of the day helping to build could help with and came up you make it through the selec-

future homes for families in with a date. tion process you then must com-

Kearney. Jacobsen said, “We are trying plete a total of 400 hours to

The Kearney Area Habitat for to incorporate giving back to the move into your home. These

Humanity was working to help community where you live. I hours do not necessarily have to

build two homes on K Avenue in think it is important to have a be completed just by the home-

Southeast Kearney. The homes balance of education, work and owner. One hundred fifty hours

are being built for Jane social life. We need to learn to may be donated by friends, fam-

Valenzuela as well as Jerry and share our relents with others.” ily and even co-workers. Once

Robin Wemben. Jacobsen made a special note all is complete the house is then

The day started early, about two students, Carrie dedicated.

between 8 and 9 a.m. students Spresser and Kelli Wellensiek, Habitat is funded completely

and other helpers poured in. her First Year Class Peer by donations. If you would like

After getting their coffee and Leaders. “These two, young, tal- to send a donation to Habitat for

breakfast from Elane's Cook ented women walk on water! I Humanity, send it to the Kearney

Shop, everyone was ready to could not run such a smooth Area Habitat for Humanity at

start. Merv Schliefert began the class nor handle such a large 1815 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE

morning with devotion. He project without their help.” 68847. Or, if you would like to

PHOTO BY KATHERINE thought the most fitting was a Habitat is a Christian organi- volunteer your time, they work

BOURQUE Christmas story and read zation whose mission is to work every Saturday except major

Students pitch right in to make Matthew 2:1-12 to the workers. in partnership with God and peo- holidays.

this habitat house a nice place to Then, it was time to begin. ple everywhere, from all walks All the UNK students that

live. Everyone split into groups. of life, to develop communities volunteered this weekend were

Some left to help get sod, others with people in need by building given free T-shirts which were

painted and yet others prepared and renovating houses. provided by Ann Tillery, the

the lawns for laying cement. According to Jim Fudge, the Head of Communication for

Jerry Marlatt, the Construction Building Committee Chairman, UNK, and UNK Foundations.

Supervisor Intendent, was Habitat has built 175,000 houses The students were a wonderful

impressed with how many stu- around the world since the orga- addition to the help and definite-

dents volunteered their time. nization was founded in 1976. ly made a difference with their

“We really appreciate a Fudge said that every 26 min- efforts. Kelly Wellensiek said, “I

group like this to help us. utes, a house gets completed. never expected this experience

We like the help but also the How does one get to be the to be so rewarding.”

exposure to let people know lucky new homeowner? You







Men’s Hall pilots education about sexual assault nicate, and men Statistics report that by 2003 sexual assault crimes increased in

BY SILVIA MARTINEZ

have to listen.” UNK. Local statistics report that in 2002 there were six reported

ANTELOPE STAFF WRITER According cases within a two-block radius of campus.

“Want Sex and Free Pizza?” to public safety Peg Nyffeler, interim director of Health Services, said, “A lot of

If this has caught your attention, then know that sexual assault is officer Dawn times, students are drunk when rape happens, and they are embar-

a matter of concern on college campuses. A d a m s , rassed to report it.”

In fact, the above rejoinder on sex and pizza was the name of an “Sexual assault If rape happens “medical attention is right away needed,”

educational program on campus meant to grab the attention of UNK is one of the Nyffeler said. “Students are refereed to (FAN) the Family Advocacy

students and to educate them about date rape. most underre- Network in Kearney.”

The organizers, at Men’s Hall, wanted students to know that if ported crimes FAN is a free survivor-focused program, which provides coordi-

someone is assaulted, she has support from a broader network. on campus. nated response to abuse and assault cases. FAN is in charge of the

Ironically, sexual assault is often not reported, and the victim suf- There is a high- process and legalities of prosecution said the director.

fers alone. est rate of date Adams said Public Safety offers classes upon request about sex-

Victims are asked to speak out to get help. and acquain- ual assault. SHARP, which stands for Sexual Harassment Awareness

Part of this helping network became apparent in the resource pro- tance rape,” Rape Prevention, helps educate women about self-defense, giving

Adams said. PHOTO BY SILVIA MARTINEZ them tips to prevention. On the other hand RAPE, which stands for

gram organized at Men’s Hall. One of the bulletin boards at CTE educates students

Tristan A. Paige, director of Men’s Hall, said that the Counseling Kevin, one Rape Awareness Prevention and Education, offers an insight into the

of the partici- about sexual assault. fact vs. myths about rape. It is a class offered to help men avoid

Center idea is to expand this educational program to other buildings

on campus. pants at the being perpetrators.

Paige said the program was wonderful, and being the “pilot program who wished to remain anonymous, said, “Women some- According to the information found online about policies and

building” was a good start. The program brought awareness preven- times give hints, but they don’t communicate.” procedures of UNK, The federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act

tion by also seeking to explore the mindset of the perpetrator, she On the other hand, Sarah, another participant, said that women requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advis-

said. feel “overpowered by men” and that women could “set up them- ing the campus community where they might be able to obtain infor-

Tina Chasek, counselor at the counseling center, organized the selves for assault” – but she added that does not justify it. mation concerning registered sex offenders. To access that informa-

program in conjunction with Director Paige. Neil Hammond, a junior speaking out concerning sexual assault, tion you can go to the Public Safety Web site at

Chasek said about women students: “You have a right to say no said, “It’s the men’s job to listen and to know what you want out of http://www.unk.edu/offices/pub_safety/ or go to sex offender Web

or yes. You have a right to your own body. Women have to commu- a date.” site at https://www.nsp.state.ne.us/sor.





Successful teaching 101: “Tell a story-and learn”

BY STEPHANIE QUEEN themes throughout a semester of Half of Fiske's message per- Krista Forrest, at the end of her

ANTELOPE STAFF WRITER teaching a course. tained mainly to teachers and lecture.

“Tell a good story,” Dr. Fiske students hoping to teach some- Dr. Robert Rycek, a professor

Allusions to confetti and said. day. The other half of her lecture of psychology at UNK, said the

streamers were meant to spark She spoke to the crowd of explained some of the psycholo- joint conference between NPS

the interest of those who live by around 100 about reminding stu- gy behind her theory. and PERK occurs every other

learning. And they did get a dents of recurring themes Fiske used the acronym year, with each society holding

strong response. throughout the course, such as B.U.C.[K]E.T. to explain why its own conferences during the

The UNK campus, teaching using at the beginning of the humans are social beings and “off” years. The conferences

professionals, university com- course the themes that a teacher need the repetition of themes in a emphasize student research.

munity and regional researchers would want their student to take course to take home a message. Dr. Fiske's lecture was part of

of psychology turned out to hear away at the end of the class. Dr. Belonging, Understanding, the pre-conference on Friday,

Dr. Susan T. Fiske of Princeton Fiske called these the “take- Controlling, Enhancing self, and which dealt with teaching issues,

University deliver a lecture home message.” Trusting others were the core while the student research pre-

Friday afternoon titled “What kinds of lessons do social motives that Dr. Fiske sentations were reserved for the

“Teaching via Integrative you want the students to take used in her acronym. conference itself on Saturday.

Themes: Use Streamers, Not away after they leave?” Dr. Fiske The Princeton professor has Participating institutions

Confetti.” rhetorically asked the crowd. adapted her theory into a book were as follows: Baker

Dr. Fiske appeared as part of Over the course of a semester, that she uses in her own class- University, Bellevue University,

the joint Nebraska Psychology the student would hear the mes- rooms back in Massachusetts. Bethany College, Creighton

Society (NPS) and the sage over and over again, and “Don't listen to your text- University, Emporia State

Association for Psychology and hopefully the repetition would book representatives when they University, Fort Hays State

Educational Research in Kansas sink in. Her advice for telling a say it's easy to adapt a course University, Friends University,

(PERK) convention held this good story to students was to into a book,” she joked. Kansas State University,

past weekend on the UNK cam- concentrate on unity, narrative Dr. Fiske, in closing her lec- Missouri Southern State

pus. The Center for Teaching flow, memory aides, coherence ture, asked teachers and students College, Morningside College,

Excellence and Phi Kappa Phi, and organization. to look for intellectual chal- Nebraska Wesleyan University,

the psychology honor society, “Generate discussions” and lenges both practical and useful. Newman University, Sterling

co-sponsored Dr. Fiske's appear- “take a stand” were two of the “This works for me. Maybe it College, University of Kansas,

ance as part of the November points Dr. Fiske made when she will work for you if you teach University of Nebraska at

Distinguished Lecture Series. talked about telling a good story social sciences,” she said. Kearney, University of Nebraska

Dr. Fiske's main message to a classroom of students. Dr. Fiske was presented with at Lincoln, University of PHOTO BY STEPHANIE QUEEN

was that students learn better if “Themes should tell the story a plaque of appreciation from the Nebraska at Omaha, and Wayne Dr. Susan Fiske receives a plaque from Dr. Krista Forrest, presdent of

there are recurring patterns and with a principle,” she said. president of Phi Kappa Phi, Dr. State College. UNK’s chapter of Phi Kappa Phi

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Campus Beat T HE W EEK OF N OVEMBER 11, 2004



Election C AMPUS B RIEFS

Answers On Thursday Nov. 11 is a

Blackboard II for Faculty

workshop in Otto Olsen at 2

Nabb and Wes Hird. For fur-

ther information contact Dr.

David Nabb associate profes-

Chartwell’s. Students will have

the chance to speak with the

UNK Administration and

Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. in the Fine

Arts Recital Hall. Performers

will be announced from stu-

p.m. This is a free-of-charge sor music and performing arts Chartwell’s. dents who are taking private

ACROSS DOWN workshop to learn how to use

communication tools such as

at (308) 865-8606.

On Sunday Nov. 14 is a

The UNK Concerts on the

Platte continues on Monday

lessons. For further informa-

tion contact Dr. Ron Crocker,

the course calendar, discussion UNK Opera Workshop. The Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Fine professor of music and per-

board, and so on for faculty of workshop will cover Opera Arts Recital Hall. The free forming arts at UNK, (308)

3. Hoover 1. Jackson the university. Call the Scenes at 3 p.m. in the Fine concert is featuring the guest 865-8386 or

Helpdesk to register at (308) Arts Recital Hall. For further voice of Wendy Eaton, mezzo- crockerr@unk.edu.

9. JackieO 2. Davis 865-8363. information contact Dr. Anne soprano, with Teri Heil, piano. The Leadership Take-out

10. Harding 3. Harding For anyone associated with

the university who is interested

Foradori, associate professor

of music and performing arts

For further information contact

Nathan Buckner at (308) 865-

Workshop series will continue

on Wednesday Nov. 17 at 5:30

12. Baines 4. Garfield in a workshop to explain how at UNK, (308) 865-8610 or 8608 or bucknern@unk.edu. p.m. in the Nebraskan Student

to use the UNK Web email a foradoria@unk.edu. On Monday Nov. 15 in the Union in the Oak Room. This

14. Benjamin 5. Johnson class is offered in Otto Olsen The week of Monday Nov. Hyper Gym at 7:30 p.m. is week’s topic is “Transitioning

15. Madison 6. Truman on Thursday Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.

To register contact the Help

15 is UNK Disability

Awareness Week. For further

wheelchair basketball scrim-

mage supporting Disability

from Outgoing E-board to the

Incoming E-board.”

17. Clinton 7. Coolidge desk at (308) 865-8363. information contact Kristen Awareness Week. Come and Centennial Towers West is

Hypnotist Jim Wand will be Larson from Student Support watch talented wheelchair ath- holding a “Glow With the

20. Checkers 8. Whiskers back on campus Thursday Services at (308) 865-8988. letes demonstrate their basket- Flow” black light dance on

Nov. 11 for two shows in the The week of Monday Nov. ball skills. Wednesday Nov. 17 at 9:30

21. Abe 11. VanBuren Nebraska Student Union at 15 is also International Disabilities Awareness Week p.m. in the hall’s main lounge.

22. Hayes 13. Fillmore 7:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Education Week. Throughout has workshops on Tuesday There will be free glow-in-the-

Tickets are available at the the week International Nov. 16 starting at 12:30 p.m. dark necklaces until they run

25. Nixon 14. Buchanan Front Desk in the Nebraska Students Organizations will in the Nebraska Student Union out. Bring a white T-shirt and a

Student Union for $1 with stu- sponsor several functions. room 312 sponsored by the highlighter to sign shirts.

28. Jefferson 16. Czolgosz dent ID or $3 without. Study Abroad is highlighted Center for Teaching Disability Awareness Week

29. Pierce 18. Taylor Midwest Affiliate of College

and University Residence

and receptions at various loca-

tions will be held. Locations

Excellence.

On Tuesday Nov. 16 is an

is bringing in a guest speaker

on Thursday Nov. 18 at 4 p.m.

30. Alice 19. Gettysburg Halls (MACURH) will be in will be announced. Inaugural Reception for Phi in the Nebraska Student

town on Friday Nov. 12 A class sponsored by Beta Delta international schol- Union, Cedar room. The

35. Ford 23. through Sunday Nov. 14. For Information Technology ars honor society at 4 p.m. in speaker is Dawn Peters who

36. OliveOyl Eisenhower more information contact Gail

Sims-Aubert, coordinator of

Services will cover Advanced

Word 2003 on Monday Nov.

Welch Hall. For further infor-

mation contact Corliss

will discuss “Rebuilding

Dreams”

39. 24. Cleveland Residential and Greek Life at 15 at 11 a.m. in Otto Olsen. To Sullwold, student advisor for Gamma Phi Beta sorority is

UNK at (308) 865-4833. register call the Help desk at International Student Services sponsoring a free movie night,

Washington 26. skydiving A class covering the Mail (308) 865-8363. at UNK, (308) 865-8946. showing Shrek 2 on Thursday

40. Monroe 27. Kerry Merge tool in Word 2003. It is

offered by Information

For Disability Awareness

Week, on Monday Nov. 15 is

Geography Awareness Week

has a Special Presentation in

Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. in URN in

the cafeteria. Everyone is wel-

43. Quincy 31. Lyndon Technology Services for free an Assistive Technology Fair Copeland Hall in room 130 at come to join for free popcorn,

for anyone associated with the at 11 a.m. in the Nebraskan 7:30 p.m. admission and fun.

44. Eleanor 32. Roosevelt University. Call the Helpdesk Atrium with displays to Disability Awareness Week A UNK theatre production is

46. Polk 33. Kennedy to register at (308) 865-8363.

The 2004 to 2005 Nebraska

include a variety of assistive

devices for education, employ-

will have relay races on

Wednesday Nov. 17 at 3:30

presenting “Triangles: Three

One-Acts” on Thursday Nov.

47. Bush 34. Tyler Semester Abroad Application ment, and independent living. p.m. in the Nebraska Student 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the UNK

deadline is Friday Nov. 12 at 4 Information Technology Union rooms 238 A-E. Teams Studio Theatre. Tickets are $7

49. MacArthur 37. Lincoln p.m. in Welch Hall room 104. Services are offering an of four will compete. A pop- for adults and $5 for students,

On Friday Nov. 12 is a Advanced Excel 2003 class on corn and information table will seniors and UNK faculty and

51. Adams 38. Carter Nebraskats Concert in the Fine Monday Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. in be provided by Collegians for staff. UNK students receive on

52. Reagan 41. Booker Arts Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Admission charged.

Otto Olson. To register, call the

Help desk at (308) 865-8363.

Integration and Accessibility,

CIA, during the races.

complimentary ticket with

valid ID. Contact the UNK

FOR 42. Bush On Saturday Nov. 13 is a The Residence Hall Geography Awareness Week box office for further informa-

One-Handed Woodwinds Association, RHA, is sponsor- will have a special presenta- tion at (308) 865-8417 or box-

RENT 45. Arthur Program Fundraiser Concert at ing a Food Forum on Monday tion on Wednesday Nov. 17 at office@unk.edu.

1 and 2 bedroom 46. press 6:30 p.m. at the Museum of

Nebraska Art featuring Dr.

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Nebraska Student Union. This

4:30 p.m. in Copeland Hall

room 142.

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to watch their step in towers that have not rail- 48. Smon Templar’s alias, “The ________.”

Mystery Madness ings.

15. The name of the island in Agatha’s “Then

49. Jekyll’s bad side.



There Were None.” DOWN

16. This mystery film with a woman’s name won 2. A person who is hired to solve a crime.

an oscar for its director, who immigrated to the 3. In the movie “Fargo,” where the sheriff “saw” a foot.

United States to direct this film. 4. Racehorse Evans knows what you have to be to get away with

18. He was the husband in “Dial ‘M’ for Murder.” murder in Texas.

20. What a hidden camera is intended for. 5. Clyde’s partner in crime.

23. This person of the genre used his Chinese wis- 6. Sherlock’s sidekick.

dom and solved mysteries with such sayings as, 7. She was the wife who was murdered in “Dial ‘M’ for Murder.”

“Eggs should not dance with stones.” 8. The murdered Frnak Little was the organize of the Indsutrial

24. Winnie Ruth Judd put the body parts in this Workers of the World, also called the “____________.”

and shipped them to California. 10. “Make my day!” he says.

25. The first name of a retired Belgian police offi- 11. She committed murder in an eclipse.

cer who was to become one of the most enduring 17. A season in “Life on the Streets.”

characters in all of fiction. 18. The other Jimmy Stewart movie gives him “a leg up.”

26. This magazine published a series of stories 19. Johnny Depp played him in the movie.

based on “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes,” 20. In 1958, he and Caril Fugate went on a murderous crime spree

and forever after his detective tales became know. across Nebraska.

27. Something Colonel Mustard might use in the 21. This Roman orator accused Gov. Gaius Verres of murder and

Library. theft.

30. The defense attorney District Attorney 22. The surname of a famous mystery writer who disappeared after

Hamilton Burger nver wanted to face in the court- a spouse ran off with someone else.

room. 25. He is brilliant, cunning, psyhotic and FBI agent Clarice Starling

33. The author wrote “The Hound of the knows it.

Baskervilles.” 28. Jesse James’ sibling

35. What everyone who reads a mystery asks. 29. This son of an inspector ultimately solved the crimes with the

36. The name of the famous detective agency that clues his father had collected.

investigated train robberies in the American West. 31. He came from Boston.

Across 38. The first name of the queenly foil of Stewart, 32. Usually, these guys are in a line-up.

1. He asked, “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?” the voyeur. 34. A famous spinster who solves crimes.

5. Among other movie roles of the noir genre, he played Sam 40. This real-life writer and love interest was the one who inspired 37. The other surname of Nancy Drew.

Spade. Nora in his scripts on “The Thin Man.” 38. TRaining to be an attorney helped this novelist create new fic-

7. What stopped the Orient Express on its tracks? 41. A criminal’s unvarying or habitual way of doing the dastardly tion in the mystery genre.

9. Robert Stack does not like mysteries to be this way. deed. 39. Someone who solves a mystery with a sixth sense.

12. The first murder victim 45. “Et Tu Brute?” 42. The author of “The Murders in the Rue Morgue.”

13. One of his most famous works is “Strangers on a Train.” 46. She wanted him to play “Misty” for her. 43. A person who solves the mystery.

14. In this movie, Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak needed to learn 47. He went with her famous wife on a haunted honeymoon. 44. Nevermore

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T HE A NTELOPE

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KLPR Goes Global,

Nebraska voters should Radio Sevice Available Online



pay closer attention, pass

BY JILL WOOLEY

ANTELOPE STAFF WRITER



The radio world that was once dominated by only AM and FM

stations has dramatically changed over the past 10 years, both with-



any gambling initiative in the industry and outside the industry.

There once was a time when thousands and thousands of indi-

viduals and small companies operated America’s airwaves at the

pleasure of the people and their licensor, the Federal

Communications Commission. Not anymore, due to the evolving

BY BRANDON CARLSON you realize the error of your things that everyone wants –and bling that exist which are ille-

technology to which people have access. It is called internet radio

ANTELOPE STAFF WRITER ways. yes, everyone includes small gal.

or “streaming.”

Have you ever heard of the business owners and dysfunc- And just because casinos

Internet Radio is an exciting innovation as radio itself. Not

You cannot be serious!! greater good? Wait, why am I tional families – made possible are not available in the state

only does it provide enormous variety and niche programming, but

No, this isn’t Johnny Mac, even asking – you didn’t vote by the increase in Nebraska does mean a gambler won’t be

it also allows practically anyone to start up and run their own

but rather a very disgruntled for gambling so there cannot state government revenue – able to gamble in a casino. No

online radio station and reach the world. Never before have so

Nebraska voter and responsible possibly exist any notion of the which the state government des- one is going to toss his hands in

many people been so empowered with audio.

gambling advocate. greater good within that limited perately needs – directly from the air, wave his white flag of

Streaming has become more popular lately because more and

And you? mind of yours. Try to stay with taxation on casino income. submission, and exclaim, “Aw

more people have a high-speed internet connection and can listen

You cannot be serious. me, though. You may want to Still feeling good about shucks! Tain’t none casinos in

at much higher quality. Streaming provides a great way to listen to

Every moment I spend read this particular section more your decision? the state. Guess I won’t be able

music while not having to worry about the over-the-air reception.

thinking about the absurdity of slowly and diligently than you I understand that you meant to gamble.”

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the word “stream-

the final vote on Amendment 3 customarily do. I want you to well by trying to maintain small You may have heard of a

ing”, it is the opposite of downloading. The listener receives the

and the other initiatives related learn from this so our state businesses and keeping families city by the name of Omaha.

audio from the station, which is downloaded and discarded on

to legalizing gambling, I pray doesn’t continue to suffer from together, but the simple fact of Well, Omaha comprises half of

demand. This makes it so the listener does not have a file on their

that I would wake up in front of stubborn voters refusing to fol- the matter is these two adverse this state’s population. You may

computer when they are finished. It is a way to listen without any

my favorite slot machine at the low both sides of an issue. side effects do not come close to also know that Omaha is locat-

strings attached.

local Harrah’s casino recently The greater good is this the overall positive impact that ed on the Iowa border, a state

“The Power” KLPR, 91.3 FM, is your radio station here at

opened here in Kearney and neatly packaged concept in casinos would have on the state full of intelligent people who

UNK. Now you can listen to KLPR anywhere, anytime with the

exhale a heavy sigh of relief which an action benefits the – which of course follows the legalized gambling a long time

addition of streaming.

upon realizing that this was just vast majority at the expense of a essence of the greater good. ago. Conveniently enough,

At the beginning of the 2004 summer, Information Technology

a wretched nightmare. few. And in this instance, by Smaller businesses really there is a nice stretch of casinos

Services (ITS) purchased a server, specifically for Web streaming.

What were you thinking on greater good I’m talking to the won’t suffer at all unless they along I-29 and the Missouri

UNK student Aaron Asay thought that this purchase was

Nov. 2 when you voted against tune of $90 million, the annual are in direct competition with River. Wonder why that is? Say,

extremely valuable to the Department of Communications. He

legalizing all games of chance revenue projected for the state’s the field of gambling – and I you don’t suppose they were

approached KLPR advisor Laura Sherwood and Communications

and casinos in Nebraska?! tax coffers had casinos been doubt very much that you can strategically placed there to lure

professor Keith Terry about the possibility of communications uti-

Obviously, not even the established in two locations name any businesses in in Nebraska citizens who want

lizing this new equipment specifically for KLPR.

least semblance of rational and within the state, such as Omaha Nebraska that do – and let’s face to gamble, do you?

The decision was first approved by ITS, then was proposed to

logical thought was employed and Grand Island. it, there are not that many cases That’s right. A quick drive

the department. Dr. Terry and Sherwood later made the decision to

in your decision to not imple- The end result? of gambling addictions. across the river on I-80 and an

move forward with the project.

ment gambling and casinos, and Why, with 90 million extra Besides, the divorce rates are so immediate exit onto I-29, and a

“KLPR is a rich entity of UNK, not only is this project a valu-

I’m positive you are utterly dollars laying around, taxes in high anymore that those mar- gambler is set for the night –

able tool for the Department of Communications, but it speaks well

oblivious to the dagger of a mis- every current form could be riages that may potentially suf- and any other night for that mat-

for the university as a whole. We are committed to excellence in

take you’ve made. Allow me to lowered, funding would be fer from gambling addiction ter. So Iowa will continue to

every area, and this technology proves that,” Asay said.

enlighten you, ye poor victim of available for new and existing would most likely end in benefit for years from

Streaming makes KLPR a station that can be heard worldwide.

ignorance. programs and organizations – divorce regardless. Nebraska’s infallible dunder-

KLPR “over-the-air” signal only reaches about 30 miles, so this

Perhaps you were attempt- those of which would help peo- What about gambling headed decision-making.

greatly increases the listening area. KLPR is non-profit and it is an

ing to be bold and heroic with ple with needs such as hunger, addicts who are single? Either They may laugh at us, but

excellent opportunity to the students. Student’s friends and family

your swing-into-action-and- education, activities – a sub- way, married or single, a person at least we saved a couple mar-

can now tune in and hear them no matter where they live.

save-the-day mentality by stantial stimulation to the econ- with a severe gambling habit riages, right? We’ll be able to

Listen now to KLPR radio. Visit www.klpr.unk.edu where you

ensuring the perseverance of omy would be generated, more will find a way to get his fix. sleep at nights resting assured

can listen to the entire broadcast day, playing every type of music

small businesses and keeping jobs would be created to elimi- First of all, games of chance that the awful plague of casinos

for every type of listener. This also allows you to meet the DJ’s,

families together. How wonder- nate unemployment, and so already exist in Nebraska. won’t infest our perpetually

follow up on the Loper news and chat with whomever you choose.

ful. Well, let me give you an forth. There are so many more Lotteries, horseracing, and common, ordinary, stagnant

Streaming is the new wave of radio technology.

idea of what you’ve actually advantages, but only so much keno, are just some examples state of Nebraska. Chalk one up

done, oh mighty slayer of more printer ink. that people can gamble their for the good guys.

What a tremendous oppor- money with, not to mention all

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Football whips Mesa State in season finale

BY RYAN SCHMIDT Tyler McNitt, Kearney, also had four receptions for 61 yards. defense. Mesa State quarterback Jeff Mowry was frustrated by the

ANTELOPE STAFF WRITER Lexington senior Garth Mins and Lincoln senior Richie Ross Loper defense and completed a meager 8 of 24 passes for 161

had three catches apiece, combining for three Loper touchdowns. yards.





T

he UNK football team ended their season with a lopsided Mins scored once and compiled 104 yards receiving. Ross finished Elkhorn safety James Rosenbaum had three of the four

victory over the Mesa State Mavericks. Behind five with 28 yards and two touchdowns. Loper interceptions, giving him a team-leading five on the season.

touchdown passes by Moorpark, Calif. junior Kevin Ross and Mins were able to find their way into the record books Leading the team in tackles were Northglenn, Colo. senior Deano

Arbuckle, the Lopers were able to defeat the Mavericks 52-28. Korecky, Chino, Calif. sophomore Paul Jiminez, and Grand Island

With this victory, the Lopers finished their season with an over- junior Jared Goodwin. They combined for 18 tackles, recording six

all record of 5-6 and 4-4 in the RMAC. This loss capped off a dis-

“It was great to end our senior apiece.

appointing season for the defending RMAC champion Mavericks, year with a win. It was Mesa State kept the game close in the first quarter, as they

were able to tie the game at 14 with a 96-yard kickoff return for a

leaving them winless for the season. This is only the second time in

their history that they ended up with no wins in a season. important for us to go out on touchdown. UNK had a strong second quarter and at halftime the

Arbuckle completed 18 of 21 passes, compiling 291 yards and Lopers led the Mavericks 28-14.

five touchdowns. His completion percentage of 85.7 (minimum 15 top as seniors.” The Mavericks brought themselves within 14 early in the

passes) is the second best in school history. He is second only to -Denver senior Darnell Wood fourth quarter on a 35-yard touchdown pass for Mowry to John

Justin Coleman, who completed 18 of 20 for a percentage of 90.0. Dannen. Mesa State then attempted an on-side kick, but it backfired

Arbuckle also became only the third quarterback to throw five on them. Denver, Colo. cornerback Byrone Bell returned the kick

touchdown passes in a single game. Mike Muma threw five against 47 yards for another Loper touchdown. This score put the game out

Adams State in 2001 and Justin Coleman threw for six touchdowns in the final game of the season. With his two touchdowns, Ross of reach and UNK went on to win the game by 24 points after

on two separate occasions. became UNK’s all-time leader in touchdown receptions with 31. He Northglenn, Colo. sophomore Jessup Pfeifer kicked a 39-yard field

Littleton, Colo. running back Mike Miller rushed for 118 yards came into the game tied with Trevor Weston with 29. Mins had two goal.

on 37 carries. He fell 20 yards short of rushing for 1,000 yards in punt returns for 27 yards versus the Mavericks, moving his total to The Lopers may not have finished the season with the

his fourth straight season. He finished with 4,818 career rushing 407 on the season. This total surpassed the single season record of record they desired, but it was important for the UNK seniors to

yards, which ranks 23rd in Division II history. 384 set by Mike Smith in 1995. close out the season with a victory. “It was great to end our senior

Miller was one of three players to come up with four receptions It was not just offense that won the game for the Lopers. year with a win. It was important for us to go out on top as seniors,”

in the game. Denver, Colo. senior Darnell Wood ended up with four The Loper defense was stifling, coming up with four interceptions said senior receiver Darnell Wood. “Oh yeah, my touchdown was

receptions for 38 yards and one touchdown. Redshirt freshman and forcing two fumbles. Mesa State bases their offense on running tight, too,” Wood went on to say.

the option, but they were held to 177 yards rushing by the Loper



87-57 loss to Creighton Jays prepares UNK Cross country teams take seventh and eleventh at NCC Regionals

Loper basketball for upcoming season Garringer places fourteenth and earns trip to national championships in Evansville

BY TERRA BOYER 27. “We knew that they would BY LESLEY CRUTCHER the national meet.

ANTELOPE STAFF WRITER pressure us and we really want- ANTELOPE SPORTS EDITOR As a team, UNK tied

ed to work on taking care of the with Augustana for seventh

The UNK Lady Lopers, ball,” said Russell. The UNK cross country was place just 11 points behind

down by ten at the half, could The 10th-ranked Division in action again last weekend at Colorado Mines who placed

not bounce back to overcome II Lady Lopers did however the North Central Regionals in sixth. The seventh place finish

the Creighton University Lady excel in certain areas. Vermillion, S.D. The event was gave the Lopers their highest

Blue Jays at their exhibition “We really crashed the a qualifying meet for the place at Regionals in team his-

game last Saturday. boards a lot and we pulled NCAA Championships in tory.

Division I Creighton won down more rebounds than Evansville, IN. on November Adams State took the

the pre-season exhibition game Creighton did,” said Russell. 20th. team title scoring 20 points.

in Omaha by 30 points, the final The UNK team collective- As always, Kearney Adams’ Stephanie Bylander

score was 87-57. ly had six more rebounds than junior Luke Garringer turned in placed first along with five of

It was apparent that Head Creighton, out-rebounding the the top time and finish for the her teammates placing in the

Coach Carol Russell was not Blue Jays 43 to 37. men. Garringer completed the top ten. Western State’s team

overly concerned with the final Kalee Modlin, a UNK men’s 10k in a time of 32:07 came in second scoring 47

score and more pleased with junior from Knoxville, Iowa, earning him 14th place in a points. Western managed three

what the team could take away led the Lopers with 14 points. field of 141 runners. His time runners in the top ten spots.

from the game. Modlin also grabbed five has earned him a trip to the Also scoring for the

“We go into exhibition rebounds. national championships in two UNK women were senior

games more worried about us Three other UNK players weeks. Laura Emmerich (59th/24:33)

and try to focus on what we are reached double figures. Anne Overall, as a team the and a host of freshmen includ-

working on,” said Russell, Manning, a junior from North men finished 11th out of a 20- ing Jordan Pallas (37th/23:51),

“Exhibition games exploit our Platte, had 11 points and nine team field. This is their second Jennifer Fritz (50th/24:17) and

weaknesses and that helps us to rebounds while Loper guard highest team finish of all-time. Anne McGovern (62nd/24:35).

get ready for our regular sea- Amber Whitlock, a senior from On the men’s side, The 2004 cross coun-

son.” Stoneham, Colo., chipped in 11 Western State pulled out the try season ended with the

Going into halftime the more points. team win. Cross country uses a regional meet. Some members

score was close with the Lopers Amy Mathis, a freshman scoring system much like golf of the team will transition to

trailing 39 to 29, but after the from Omaha, contributed 10 where the lowest score wins. PHOTO COURTESY OF SPORT INFORMATION track and field who begins their

break Creighton came out and points and 10 rebounds coming Western scored 32 points to Kearney junior Luke Garringer finished 14th at Regionals and will season December 10th at UNK.

landed four three-pointers that off of the bench. that of 33 by runner-up Adams be packing his bags for a trip to Nationals Nov. 20th Garringer will prepare

the Lady Lopers could not Mathis is one of the two State. Kelly Christensen of for the next two weeks for the

groups of distance runners in the country and will be well repre-

answer. true freshmen that will be com- Western was the men’s individ- cross country national meet on

sented at the NCAA meet in Evansville.

The Lady Jays heightened ing in and getting a lot of play- ual winner with a time of November 20th that will be

Also scoring for UNK were juniors Andrew Heller

the pressure on the Lopers by ing minutes. 30:33. Western accumulated held at the University of

(68th/34:35) and Jason Relph (56th/33:52). The strong freshman

shooting over 60 percent in the Coach Russell said, “The the top two spots with Adams Southern Indiana in Evansville.

class also contributed with Kiki Rodriguez and Brock Steinbrink

second half. The Lopers shoot- freshmen are going to get a lot State gathering four of the top placing 54th and 73rd respectively.

ing percentage was just over 32 of playing time because we are ten spots. 13 of the top 20 run- Alma freshman Adrian Robison was the highest finisher

percent. UNK made 10 shots low on numbers, which is great ners were RMAC athletes. The for the Lopers turning in a time of 22:52 in the 6k to finish in 19th

out of 31 attempted in the half. because they are ready to play RMAC has one of the strongest place in a field of 120 runners and just out of the spot for going to

“It just really shows us that we and the more minutes they get

need to take our time and look the sooner they will have a

for the better shots . . . it is the

little things that are going to

chance to be a bigger part of the

program.”

Wrestlers kick off season with Blue and Gold Open

make us successful,” said The Lady Loper’s season

Russell. opener is at home at the Health

Russell felt that the Lopers and Sports Center on Nov. 15

did a fairly good job of taking against in-state rival the

care of the basketball even University of Nebraska at

though the team had a high Omaha Mavericks. Tip-off is

number of turnovers totaling set for 6:00 p.m.







Mark Your Calenders...

11/12-13 Swimming and Diving

vs. Minnesota State-Moorhead PHOTO BY SCOTT BARRY

UNK wrestlers grapple at

and South Dakota State @ the Blue/Gold Open



Brookings, S.D. 6:00 p.m. and BY JAY STEADMAN their first time competing at this level, and it is a great way to eval-

ANTELOPE STAFF WRITER uate them as well as the entire team.”

11:00 a.m. In evaluating the team, Bauer was pleased with the overall con-

Imagine looking your older brother in the eye and thinking, ditioning and the performance the freshmen had. “The freshmen

11/13 Men’s Basketball vs. “Not today brother, not today.” performed well and they gained a lot of confidence from this,”

Nebraska (Exhibition) @ Brother versus brother competition is the best way to describe

the attitude that the UNK wrestlers had at their Blue/Gold scrim-

Bauer said. “One of the draw backs we noticed was our younger

wrestlers seemed to fight the wrong fight. That is, they relied on

Lincoln 7:05 p.m. mage. The inter-squad scrimmage was a refreshing and necessary

step the wrestlers needed to check their progress on the mats. Not

strength instead of technique.”

Coach Bauer says his staff is a “technical staff” that looks to

11/14 Wrestling @ Cowboy to mention, it also pinned the number one ranked wrestler versus work to improve weaknesses that the wrestlers need to work on.

the number two ranked wrestler at that weight class. “At this level that is what you do. You take an athlete and work on

Open Laramie, WY. 9:00 a.m. “Competition is good for a team,” Wrestling Coach Marc Bauer weak points so they can become the best they can,” he said.

said. “Without competition we do not get better. Whether you are The wrestling squad is ranked third in the nation and returns

11/15 Men’s Basketball vs. UNO the number one wrestler or third on the depth chart, you have to be three All-Americans in junior Jeff Sylvester, and seniors Bryce

ready to compete.” Abbey and Adam Keiswetter. Sylvester is the defending national

@ KEARNEY 8:00 p.m. Coach Bauer was pleased with the effort he got from his team champion at the 197 pound weight class, while Abbey is ranked

11/15 Women’s Basketball vs. on Saturday. “One of the key things we were looking at was who

came to perform,” Bauer said.

third at 125 pounds, and Keiswetter is second at 133 pounds.

The wrestling team will begin their season on Sunday at the

UNO @ KEARNEY 6:00 p.m. “There are some athletes that are great at practice, but they can

not perform in a meet,” Bauer said. “For the younger kids, this is

Cowboy open in Wyoming.

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T HE A NTELOPE T HE W EEK OF N OVEMBER 11, 2004



UNK volleyball to host Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament

No.1-ranked Lady Lopers annihilate Colorado Mines, record now at 32-0

BY JUSTIN KERCHAL p.m. The championship game will take place on Sunday at 1:00

ANTELOPE STAFF WRITER p.m. All games will take place on the campus of UNK in the Health

and Sports Center.

The No. 1- ranked Nebraska-Kearney volleyball team According to Peter Yazvac, Sports Information Director at

improved its record to 32-0 on Saturday, by defeating Colorado UNK, the Lopers have not won the RMAC tournament since 1999,

Mines. which was Coach Rick Squiers first year as head coach.

In the first set, UNK overpowered Mines with a score of 30-25. “UNK has come close many times to winning the RMAC since

The second set did not treat Mines any better with the Lopers over- then, but it seems like something always happened that stopped

whelming them with a score of 30-21. The third set showed no them,” Yazvac said. UNK lost to Metro State last year in the finals.

change with a score of 30-21, in UNK’s favor. The last time that Kearney played host to the RMAC was in

With Gudmundson’s effort this weekend she moves into third 2000, when the Lopers lost to Western State.

place in the UNK career kills list with 1,487, Erin Arnold is in the The Lopers have played everyone in the conference and have

lead with 1,588. defeated everyone in the conference, so they have the best odds of

If the Lopers defeat Peru State on Monday night, they will winning the RMAC tournament this year. “It’s great that we get to

become the third team in Division II history to have a perfect regu- stay at home this year, it’s really intimidating to other teams to play

lar season. The Lopers have a perfect Rocky Mountain Athletic us at home with our crowds that we have,” Yazvac said.

Conference record (19-0), which is why they will play host to the You can listen to the Lopers play on Friday and Sunday on

RMAC volleyball tournament this weekend. KGFW AM 1340. Saturday’s game will be broadcast on KLPR FM

UNK will host the RMAC tournament on Friday, Saturday and 91.3.

Sunday, with the Lopers playing Colorado-Springs on Friday night The championship game will also be broadcast on television on

at 7:30 p.m. If UNK wins on Friday they will play either the Altitude Network. The Altitude Network is only available on

Metropolitan State or New Mexico Highlands on Saturday at 3:30 satellite and in Denver.







Loper Luncheon spotlights fall sports, kicks off men’s basketball

BY TERRA BOYER “We overwhelmed them, luck thought we might win PHOTO BY SCOTT BARRY

ANTELOPE STAFF WRITER we had a tremendous crowd that eight,” said Morris, “but injury No. 55 Will Taukiuvea lines up for a shot against the Dreambuilders

was really into the match,” said decimated us.” in UNK’s exhibition game Saturday. UNK roasted the Dreambuilders

Sports seasons are starting, And lastly, in the list of by 58 points. The final score was 137-79. Men’s basketball begins their

Squiers. However, Coach Morris

regular season against UNO this Monday at the Heakth and Sports

continuing and ending; the things that the coaches expect The focus then turned to was very confident about the

Center. Tip-off is at 8:00 p.m.

UNK coaches look back as well from the team, the players must the individual players. Squiers, game against Mesa State. Mesa

as forward at last Thursday’s enjoy every step and get that with enthusiasm, remarked how State, who had been 10-1 last

Loper Luncheon. good feeling that playing the veteran players were having the season had not won any games

At 11:45 a.m. alumni, staff, game can give. season everyone hoped they this year.

students and fans were still “If all of these are met, would have, and luckily every- “Mesa State scares the hee-

shuffling in waiting to get seat- record doesn’t matter,” said one was able to stay healthy. bie-jeebies out of me. Mesa

ed to hear coaches Tom Kropp, Kropp. Squiers also thanked the whole State never once quit trying to

men’s head basketball coach, In looking at the UNK team for the effort they had put win . . . but I know we will play

volleyball Head Coach Rick men’s basketball team in terms forth in practice. with them as best as we can,”

Squiers and Darrell Morris, of talent Kropp said that he has “The last couple of weeks said Morris.

head football coach, speak six returnees, three that are have been devoted to cleaning With the season coming to

about their teams. quality players including things up, adding new wrinkles a close Morris is focusing on

Coach Kropp opened up include Marty Levinson, Will and challenging the team,” said recruitment. He is hoping to

the luncheon speaking about the Taukiuvea, and Dusty Jura. Squiers. bring in more transfer players

up and coming season of his Unfortunately, Marty Levinson To close the coach voiced from junior colleges or Division

men’s basketball team. He very and Dusty Jura will have to miss his concern about the great pres- I players that want to get more

openly thanked the staff that is the first two games. sure that is on his team. “We are playing time. Morris hopes it

working with him, especially Due to the absence of these in a tough spot, we have a bull’s will be these types of players

Associate Head Coach Kevin two players Kropp expressed eye on our back, it is only going that will offer the immediate

Lofton. concern about the first four to get tougher. We are now in assistance that the team needs.

“In the nine years before games that the Lopers will play. the position where we have to This is the opposite

Coach Lofton the men’s basket- UNK is scheduled to meet up beat teams for the second or approach that Morris and his

ball team had a record of 16.8 with three of the top four teams third time.” staff normally take.

wins per year, since Lofton has in the 30-team region. These top Tickets are going to be pre- “I like to go to the high

been here, the team has experi- teams include the University of sold for the RMAC Regional school players so that we can

enced 24 wins a year, and that is Nebraska at Omaha, North until Thursday. Tickets are $10 develop ownership, but the

attributive to Coach Lofton,” Dakota, and Wayne State for students and $20 for adults. team is going to need experi-

said Kropp. College. The games will be Friday at ence next year,” said Morris.

Kropp and Lofton share the With the encouragement of 7:30 p.m, Saturday at 3:30 p.m However, with the success

same philosophy on coaching Coach Kropp, Coach Squiers and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. of both of the Kearney High

and Kropp said that they ask six took the podium to talk about Finally, Coach Morris School teams, Coach Morris is

things from their players. the volleyball team and their spoke about his team’s final not looking away from the out-

Number one, they have to recent success that has gained game of the season; a season standing athletes that are right

have a good attitude and treat them a home-court advantage in that had been ransacked with under his nose.

others like they would want to the RMAC Regional conference injury. So much injury that the The next Loper Luncheon

be treated. They have to be tournament. other coaches teased Morris will be held at Bico’s

unselfish and they must work Squiers gave the fans that about not getting too near so he Restaurant on west highway 30 A note from Wells Fargo, Platte Valley

hard. The players also have to attended the last few games at would not pass on the bad luck. on Nov. 18. State Bank, and BlueCross BuleShield of Nebraska

be fundamentally sound which the Health and Sports Center the “Our season has not gone

they can gain with practice and credit for the last two wins over the way we had hoped. I had

conditioning. Metro and Colorado Christian. hoped for a 7-4 season and with



NCAA inflicts rules and regulations on all involved in athletic events

BY JUSTIN KERCHAL cerning the ahtletes.

ANTELOPE STAFF WRITER Every athlete must pass 24 hours in an academic year, said

Smith. They are not allowed more than six hours in a summer, and

Many people believe that athletes lead an easier life on campus the hours must count towards their area of study. Athletes also have

than regular students. to maintain a certain GPA as well. After completing 24 hours, they

However, with the rules and regulations that athletes have must have at least a 1.8 GPA; after 48 hours they need at least a 1.9

to follow along with practices and academics, you might find out GPA and so on.

that being an athlete is not so easy. ìThe NCAA is very, very strict about athletes and their

Laure Smith, associate athletic director and compliance officer GPA’s,îSmith said.

for the UNK athletic department, outlined the various hoops that Rules are just not limited to the players; they also extend to the

athletes have to jump through to remain eligible. coaches as well. According to Smith one of the biggest things

According to Smith, every freshman athlete, as well as first coaches deal with is recruiting. Timetables for recruiting differ for

semester transfers, and any athlete that has below a 2.5 GPA has to each sport.

go to academic enhancement for at least four hours a week. One more factor coaches deal with a lot is setting up practices

Academic enhancement can take place at a variety of different and the different timetables associated with them. Basketball was

places, such as a computer lab or with a tutor. Also, Smith said, that allowed to start on-court practice on Oct. 15. The date for starting

athletics has a study table every Monday through Thursday in the does vary for each sport.

library staffed by different coaches during the week. If they don’t So being an athlete is not all fun and “games”. Rules and reg-

get their hours in a week, then they can’t practice, Smith said con- ulations restrict everyone involved in athletics.





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Checking out the music scene: 40/20









ALL PHOTOS BY

JAIME KNUTH









Syd plays to huge crowd in Union

BY MOLLY MITCHELL band.com, Syd credits his origi- array of tunes. Syd brought to us when they were here in the on college campuses, clubs, and Mp3.com, reaching the No. 2

ANTELOPE STAFF WRITER nal inspirations to “Fraggle a unique blend of coffeehouse Midwest. bars throughout the country and spot with “Week Days, Weak

Rock, the Transformers, and rock and a lot of energy. Syd said, “Breaking a new are looking forward to returning Knees.” It is not hard to see why

The band Syd turned our G.I. Joe.” Early in the band’s The turn out for this partic- market like the Midwest is a lot to the East Coast for the band is growing so fast, with

cozy Nebraska Student Union career they cultivated a dedicat- ular “Mochas and Music” was of fun.” Thanksgiving. lyrics so meaningful that it

into a real coffee house music ed fan base almost entirely due great. The fans of Syd had the The band spent a good On the bands’ Web site, could rival John Mayer and a

haven on Friday night. to touring and the Internet. opportunity to purchase band amount of time in Chicago www.sydband.com, a fan can sound that is reminiscent of the

Syd is a band originally out The performance Friday memorabilia such as CD’s and before coming to Nebraska. The purchase albums released, Wallflowers with a bit of Goo

of the East Coast. The band con- night was passionate, yet light- T-shirts. band lives a simple life in com- including the latest CD “Fault Goo Dolls mixed in. Syd has a

sists of Syd on guitars and hearted. The band has a reputa- The dark lighting, intimate parison to some other bands, Lines: Second Full-Length sound that appeals to a large

vocals, Tuck on guitar, Dylan on tion for being a bit comedic dur- setting and personal connection crashing and hanging out with Album.” On the site one can market.

bass, and Sam on drums. ing their shows, and they did not the band had with their audience friends, reputedly eating good buy later albums such as “Week Check out who is coming

The union was filled with disappoint UNK one bit. made our UNK Union a true lasagna, playing super-sized Days, Weak Knees” and next to “Mochas and Music”

sounds of rock that can be com- “Mochas and Music,” the performance venue. video games, watching Disney “Bootlegs: Limited edition live from the UNK website. For

pared to Tonic, Third Eye Blind, event that drew the band, is a As written on Syd’s Web movies and mainly relaxing. show recordings.” Demos are more information on Syd him-

Matchbox Twenty and Ani popular event on our cozy cam- site, on what the band calls its The UNK show marked the also available. self, his bandmates, and his next

Difranco. pus. Musicians from throughout “blogs,” Sam said he was in halfway point of the band’s col- The band Syd is growing shows, visit the official website

According to www.syd- the county greet us with a wide “surprisingly good spirits” lege tour; Syd has been playing rapidly; it has risen to the top of at www.sydband.com.





Author Merullo informs audience Howard’s “Soliloquium” display

about dangers of cystic fibrosis graces interior of Kearney’s MONA

BY ROBIN SANDERS will be a cure. One in 28 people “Leaving Losapos” also BY BRITTANY THALLS These depictions are now on University of Iowa. In 1974,

ANTELOPE STAFF WRITER have the gene for it, which deals with the husband’s point ANTELOPE STAFF WRITER display at Kearney’s own Howard accepted a position as

means that two or three people of view after his wife dies. He Museum of Nebraska Art, on professor at the University of

Novelist Roland Merullo in this room could carry the begins to date another woman. Stop what you are doing. Central Avenue in downtown Nebraska-Lincoln and remained

presented excerpts from gene for cystic fibrosis. If a per- This women dies in a plane What are you thinking right Kearney. there until his retirement in

“Leaving Losapos” on son marries someone else who crash in Pennsylvania on Sept. now? This display of artwork is 1996.

Thursday at the Kearney has the gene there is a one in 11, 2001. Ironically, it is sus- Before you started to read, called “Soliloquium.” It is com- More than 100 prizes,

Reynolds Writers & Readers four chance that their child will pected that the girlfriend is what was on your mind? prised of seven large-scale oil awards and honors have been

series. have cystic fibrosis.” cheating on him with another Are you mentally paintings and 18 simple bestowed upon this “prolific

“Leaving Losapos” is one He said that it is very man on the plane. Christmas shopping or making preparatory drawings and, artist,” according to fellow

of his four novels and two non- important for him to address the Merullo said that he put a to-do list? according to the artist himself, artist Teliza V. Rodriguez.

fiction works. It is currently topic of cystic fibrosis and this into his novel after he visit- Or are you imagining your- “represents a summing up of Howard’s works are in collec-

being written into a screenplay inform people about it. When he ed the site of the plane crash. He self on a sandy beach some- my life as an artist.” tions across the country, includ-

by John Turturro and did not have enough money to wanted to show that even where far away from papers and This particular collection ing features for Hallmark

GreeneStreet Films. donate, he did what he could do though all passengers on the classes? of Howard’s work spans his Cards, United Airlines and the

Merullo is an international best and started writing and plane were heroes, they were What does it look like? career from late 2002 to mid- National Museum of American

author. He has had his books publishing articles about it. real people who also made mis- What are you saying to 2003. It includes a six-and-a- Art.

translated into German and Eventually, he wrote a book takes. He also said that the 9/11 yourself right now? half foot tall self-portrait – one Thanks to TierOne Bank,

Spanish. He is a seasoned writer dedicated to cystic fibrosis. site should be made into a Self-reflection and exami- of only three that the artist has the “Soliloquium” collection

whose experience consists of His book, “Leaving national monument. nation are parts of life. But did completed in his career and has been made a part of the per-

writing for several magazines Losapos,” is about a woman In the novella, after the you have any idea that when among the largest self-portraits manent collection at MONA,

and newspapers across the who becomes sick with cystic main character’s girlfriend dies you addressed your own ever. and it will be on display at the

United States including the Los fibrosis. Her husband becomes in the plane crash, he becomes thoughts to yourself it had an Rather than giving each of museum until Jan. 30.

Angeles Times, Forbes, New more humorous as his wife very self-conscious and has actual name? his seven main works specific MONA Director Audrey S.

York Times and Newsweek. becomes more ill. His humor is problems dating. He meets a Well, it does. titles, they are referred to sim- Kauders said: “By this gift,

The author was also a out of love and not a way of girl that bumps into his car out- Soliloquy. ply as “Soliloquium I-VII.” TierOne has insured that this

teacher. He taught for seven running from the situation, side of a restaurant in Boston. It is the act of speaking to Two of the works have sub- important group of artworks . . .

years at Bennington College in Merullo explained. They exchange information and oneself. Usually, this term is titles. “Soliloquium VI” is also remains in the state to be a

Vermont. Currently, he serves “I tried to make it funny eventually go on a date. reserved for literature and the referred to as “Self-Portrait,” source of visual delight and

as a visiting lecturer in fiction and sexy without being porno- It is noticeable that what he theater, but it applies also to dif- and “Soliloquium VII” has the inspiration for current and

writing at Amherst College in graphic,” Merullo said. “I want- has been through makes it diffi- ferent aspects of life. Most secondary title of “Aftermath.” future generations.”

Massachusetts. ed to make her a full human cult to date again. He is very importantly, it applies to art. Dan Howard’s career The Museum of Nebraska

Merullo has overcome a being. I don’t want the pity of tense, relying completely on Dan Howard, an artist from began nearly 50 years ago. He Art is open Tuesdays through

lot. He was driven to write the readers. Usually, people that humor during the date. He takes Lincoln, has turned his own per- was born in Iowa and received Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 5

“Leaving Losapos” because of are sick with it are upbeat and her on a boat ride in the river, sonal soliloquies into an entire his Bachelor of Arts and Master p.m., as well as Sunday from 1

his concern for a loved one suf- their families are too. I didn’t and she falls out of the boat. series of paintings and sketches. of Fine Arts degrees from the to 5 p.m.

fering from cystic fibrosis. want to make it a gloomy book That is how Merullo ends the

He said he knows more even with the topic.” book reading. You know you c r a v e music. You know you n e e d music.

than he should know about cys- He also said that he is per- Merullo chose Boston as

tic fibrosis. His 6-year-old sonally invested in the topic so the scene for the novel because K e a r n e y ’s g o t i t .

daughter Alexandra has been he could not make it more diffi- he grew up there and has lived B lacksheep Roasters (2309 Central Ave.) Experience

diagnosed with the disease. He cult for the readers with cystic outside there most of his life.

said that cystic fibrosis varies

Nick Grimes Nov. 12, 8 p.m.

fibrosis. One reader in her late One of the questions at the

from person to person, and it is

not noticeable now that she has

twenties who was diagnosed

with cystic fibrosis came up to

end of the lecture was about the

repercussions of his daughter

Mike Adams Nov. 13, 3-5 p.m.

Cunningham’s Journal (15 West 23rd St.) REAL

it but soon things may start to him after one of his lectures to being diagnosed with cystic Naked Beggars Nov. 11, 9 p.m.

get worse for her.

He hopes for a cure.

talk to him about her experi-

ences. She said she wanted a

fibrosis. He replied that the

adults in his Italian-American

Dazy Head Mazy

Seth Yacavone Band

Nov. 12, 9 p.m.

Nov. 13, 9 p.m.

music this

“There are approximately

30,000 people with cystic fibro-

dating life, but her relationships

always ended because the other

family were very kind despite

all of their stresses and that he

Maxwell’s Lounge (301 2nd Ave.) week...

Flipside Nov. 11-13, 9 p.m.

sis in the United States,”

Merullo said. “Doctors believe

person knew it could not be

long term because she has cys-

wanted to pass that on to his

children. Paradise Cove (I-80, S. 2nd Ave.)

only in

that in the next 10 years there tic fibrosis. Thada Rhythm Nov. 13, 9 p.m. Kearney!

7 Entertainment

T HE A NTELOPE T HE W EEK OF N OVEMBER 11, 2004







Matsuri brings Japan to Kearney

BY BLAKE MULLANIX tion. Nearly 70 of UNK’s stu- being offered at UNK, Origami, Guests of the festival were able Following the chorus, a two people, the Uchitachi and

ANTELOPE STAFF WRITER dents from Japan played a role Kendo instruction and a Sakura to sample great food that was dance team made up of approx- the Shidachi.

in making the exciting event a and education exhibit. prepared by the students of imately 30 Japanese students, Next, two members of Club

For those in attendance, the possibility. Many people, representing JAK, which included teriyaki dressed in black clothing and Bushido competed in Kendo

Matsuri Festival was an educa- Daisuke Kurihara, presi- the university, community and (teriyaki chicken served with headscarves, performed a So- Shiai, an actual game in modern

tional and fun glimpse into the dent of JAK, said, “This is a numerous ethnic backgrounds rice), Yakisoba (fried noodles), Ran dance. The synchronized style, in which two people fight

culture of the land of the rising great opportunity for the took in the sights, sounds and dango (a Japanese rice cake dance was executed to tradition- together wearing Bougu

sun. Japanese students to present smells of the festival. “There with special topping) and a al Japanese music, with move- (armored equipment) and armed

The annual fall Japanese their culture.” were maybe 700 people last Japanese green tea float (green ments and chants coinciding in with bamboo swords. The game

Festival was presented by the At the festival, the Japanese year, and it looks like many tea served with ice cream). Erin perfect time. is very physical, and it is won

members of JAK, the Japanese student exhibited many talents more this year,” said Takayuki Riedel, a junior from Kearney, Things heated up following when one person scores two

Association at Kearney the first that they possess. Booths Harada, a junior from Kobe, said, “The tea float was a fun the first of two So-Ran dances points by making contact with

Thursday of November at the adorned the Great Room with Japan, and vice president of twist on the American drink.” and chorus performances, when the sword.

Nebraskan Student Union. displays of Japanese JAK. Later in the evening, the members of Club Bushido took The evening concluded

The festival takes many Calligraphy (Syu-Zi), a presen- This was a great chance to Japanese chorus performed sev- center stage for demonstrations with another performance by

hours of planning and prepara- tation of the new Japanese class try something new, considering eral numbers for the crowd, in Kendo Kata. the chorus and dance team.

that there are no Japanese which were very well received. Kendo Kata is a pre-set Those in attendance were given

PHOTO BY APRIL REFIOR restaurants in Kearney and very The chorus sang the songs in sequence of motions with the opportunity to vote for their

Students dressed in eloquent Japanese clothing for Matsuri. few in the state as a whole. Japanese rather than translating swords, which illustrate one or favorite aspect and/or booth.

to English. However, music is more aspects of the competition The vote was evenly divided

an art that transcends barriers, of Kendo. These motions are amongst a number of the pre-

and the performances were practiced with wooden swords, sentations, showing the great

excellent. called a Bokuto or Bokken, by appreciation of the audience.

PHOTO BY APRIL REFIOR

Some students share a Japanese cuisine together at the Matsuri festival.









“Friday Night Lights” film fumbles

BY JENNI EPLEY from “Friday Night Lights” is ignore the doctor’s orders and it language from the coach. comedy, and it leaves the audi- school with 200 people, 20

ANTELOPE STAFF WRITER that Lance is a quarterback and attempt to play. McGraw also does an excellent ence with a feeling of complete miles away from Kearney, and I

Boobie is a halfback. No, the coach isn’t a mean job for his acting debut. disappointment. The movie is could have told the same story –

I’m searching for the Coincidentally, both injure and scary man; that role was In both movies there are based on a true story, which but I wouldn’t make a movie

address of anyone involved with their knees at the beginning of replaced by a mean and scary sex scenes with slight nudity, proves that reality can make about it.

“Friday Night Lights.” the season and everyone, father who is living out his but unlike “Varsity Blues” there anyone want to poke their own To emphasize: there is

I want to introduce them to including the team, the town dreams through his son’s foot- aren’t any female characters eyes out, so they aren’t subject- nothing extraordinary about this

a little football movie called and the coach (played by Billy ball career. In “Friday Night with a major role in the movie. ed to the complete boredom of film.

“Varsity Blues.” The reason Bob Thornton), think their Lights,” the father is played by There are also more black actors the movie. If you are a football fan,

being, “Friday Night Lights” is chance at the state champi- an unattractive Tim McGraw in “Friday Night Lights” play- The movie may appeal to and unlike me, can appreciate

a second-rate knock-off of onship is gone. Both Lance and (which, by the way, I didn’t ing significant roles. The oppos- current and ex-high school foot- the history of the movie and the

“Varsity Blues. Boobie don’t want to admit think was physically possible). ing team at the state champi- ball players. What team hasn’t story, I suggest waiting for the

For instance, the movie their injuries, but instead of the McGraw plays an abusive and onship is primarily black. had an injury and gone onto the DVD and save yourself the the-

takes place in Texas. coach denying the fact, it’s alcoholic father. His character “Friday Night Lights” is state championship as the ater ticket. “Friday Night

Odessa, Texas to be exact. Boobie and his uncle who makes up for the lack of explic- lacking in anything close to underdog? I went to a high Lights” is rated PG-13.

What a coincidence.

Boobie Miles, a halfback

for the Permian Panthers, is the

all-star of the team. He carries

the Panthers to victory after vic-

tory. Boobie has a bright future

in football, and he is overly con-

fident about his talents. The

entire town of Odessa and the

team are dependent on Boobie’s

talent to win the 5th Annual

State Championship.

This set up may remind you

of the scenario of “Varsity

Blues” and Paul Walker’s char-

acter, Lance Harbor. The only

difference between Lance from

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T HE A NTELOPE T HE W EEK OF N OVEMBER 11, 2004



Friends Program offers students opportunity to help children

BY KARRI THUNKER counselors after the child’s parents have given permission for their program is the level of commitment they can provide,”

ANTELOPE STAFF WRITER child to participate,” Kochenderfer said. “The counselors give us Kochenderfer said. “It is very disappointing when the Little Friend

the name and we add it to the waiting list.” is there and the Big Friend doesn’t show up. Some of the kids can’t

Every child needs a hand to hold. . . . Why not yours? New to the Friends Program this year are several UNK base- handle this disappointment.”

In only 60 minutes a week, you can change the life of a child ball players. “This is great for us because we have so many little “I have been in the Friends Program for four years now and

forever. boys in our program without positive male figures in their lives,” besides developing the relationship with my Little Friend, my

There are about 40 Little Friends waiting to be matched with a Kochenderfer said. favorite thing has been being able to match other kids with their Big

Big Friend through the Friends Program. There isn’t a better oppor- The Friends Program is an excellent way for any group to get Friends,” Kochenderfer said. “It’s really neat to see how excited the

tunity to touch the life of a child in need than right now! involved and do some community service. children are to have essentially a big kid that will be there for them

The Friends Program is a mentoring program similar to a Big According to Big Friend, Lindsay Vivian, junior from Grand each week.”

Brother/Big Sister program. College students are matched with Island, the Friends Program gives you a chance to give something “The children in the program are recommended by school

children in the Kearney area who have a special need for friendship back to the community. “It doesn’t take a lot of your time and the counselors after the child’s parents have given permission for their

and the pairs spend time together every week. The college student kids really enjoy it. It is fun to spend an hour or so a week with a child to participate,” Kochenderfer said. “The counselors give us

has the benefit of giving a valuable contribution to the community kid.” the name and we add it to the waiting list.”

by helping a child who really needs it. The Friends Coordinator matches the child with a Big Friend Big Friend, Kylie Fox, Psychology major from Oxford, Neb,

“We currently have 119 Big/Little Friend matches,” said stu- volunteer and arranges a meeting for the Big Friend, Little Friend said, “The Friends Program is very beneficial for those children in

dent board member, Erin Kochenderfer, business and parents. At this meeting, they will discuss the commitment of need of a good role model. I feel that it is a great learning experi-

administration/management major from South Bend, Ind. “Last all involved, get to know each other, exchange information and ence for college students to form relationships with children. It

year, the highest number of matches we ever had was 100.” schedule their time together every week. gives kids the opportunity to have a positive role model in their

“The children in the program are recommended by school “One of the things we stress when we have applicants to our life.”







ITS offers

free classes

BY CHARISE DAWSON

ANTELOPE STAFF WRITER



Information Technology

Services at UNK does more

than provide Internet access on

campus.

Software and computer

usage classes are offered to the

UNK community by ITS staff

for free.

The classes allow students,

faculty and staff comfort and

competence in software, Dean

Walker, ITS client support ser-

vices manager, said.

Each class has an introduc-

tory level that teaches the basic

navigating skills in various

software programs, Walker

said.

Advanced classes are

offered in Word, Excel and

PowerPoint.

Classes are usually small

and are held in the training lab

of Otto Olson for an hour or so,

Walker said

ITS plans to offer classes

all year long, but the schedule

depends on turnout.

The classes are advertised

through campus e-mail and a

schedule is available at the

Helpdesk in Otto Olson.

Nathan Blazek, a Kearney

junior majoring in computer

science, said students are not

aware of ITS classes.

Although he has never

attended a class himself,

Blazek said he has heard posi-

tive feedback from students

who have taken classes through

ITS.

He said the classes are

very small, very helpful and

offer one-on-one help.

Students with specific

interests and needs can sched-

ule a private instruction ses-

sion, Walker said.

ITS can also provide

instruction in specialized pro-

grams, such as Adobe

Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat and

Web page programs like

FrontPage and Dreamweaver.

Besides offering the cur-

rent classes, ITS provides basic

Internet classes, computer

clean-up services, antivirus

help and computer trou-

bleshooting.

The retail store, UNK

Connections, sells hardware

and software. Walker said the

store has an agreement with

Microsoft that makes Microsoft

Office available for $65 plus

tax. The retail value of the soft-

ware package is $399, Walker

said.

Students are encouraged to

take advantage of the discount.

ITS’s most far-reaching

service is its Internet services,

Walker said. All dorms have

high speed Internet computers

that are paid for through tuition

fees.

Anti-virus software is also

a popular service, he said.

The software is free to all

students. Students can access

the software through a link in

the student Blackboard account

or ITS can personally install

the program, he said.