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Downtown boutiques offer affordable, unique options Madison Avenue meets Lincoln through its many downtown boutiques bringing the latest flirty, feminine and vintage trends to the capital city. With the mall carrying the current trends, downtown Lincoln works to bring in fashion-forward styles that are must-haves. As new students at the University of Nebraska– Lincoln, it is important to learn about all Lincoln has to offer, especially in the surrounding downtown area. There are five boutiques within walking distance of City Campus that need to be on every trendsetter’s list. These boutiques promise to deliver hidden treasures for a variety of budgets.
THE BLACK MARKET: SHOPPING MUST FOR BUDGET-MINDED STUDENTS The Black Market Clothing Exchange is a shopping destination must for students on a budget at 1033 O St. As a buy, sell, trade store, Black Market offers a place to recycle styles from the previous seasons and find new pieces to replace them. “College students love staying on top of fashion and the environment,” said Jaclyn Geist, the owner of
DUO SHOES: THE PERFECT FINISHER FOR ANY OUTFIT Duo Shoes, located at 1309 O St., is every girl’s heaven. It features a variety of styles and price points that can fit any style and occasion. Owners Nicole Dewald and Betsy Sperling said they felt a downtown shoe store was needed. Sperling and Dewald actually formed Duo from Stella’s business model after being friends with Stella’s owners. The decided to model the store
the Black Market. “The store offers them a place to give back and get back.” Black Market offers 30 percent in cash or 50 percent in store credit when clothes are brought in. Prices range from $7 to $60 in both men’s and women’s clothing. With the store being fashion-forward, they are constantly searching for new trends but also love vintage pieces. Black Market opened in 2004, reviving the boutiques downtown and sparking the interest of many to return to the shop business. This boutique offers the perfect combination of old and new fashions with something for everyone’s closet at low prices and even lower if you bring in something to trade. around shoes, accessories and a feel-good atmosphere. Duo offers flats, sandals, boots, heels, wedges—any shoe needed to complete any outfit. With shoes ranging from $20-$90, jewelry from $5-$30 and bags up to $80, affordability is important to Duo owners. “We are always researching different blogs, trying to find styles that will work and be upcoming trends,” Sperling said. It is important to be able to see what is currently in style and what is going to be next and blogs are the best way to do that, she explained. Duo is the perfect boutique to finish off an outfit from Stella, or Tsuru, because, according to Sperling and Dewald, accessories can make or break an outfit.
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STELLA: FLIRTY, FEMININE AND AFFORDABLE Meet Stella, the perfect boutique for finding the girly and fun side of yourself. Stella opened in 2006 when two sisters, Juliane and Sheila
TSURU: LOCALLY-MADE PRODUCTS MAKE THIS BOUTIQUE HARD TO FORGET The name can be hard to pronounce correctly the first time but after walking through the door, it won’t be a boutique you forget. Tsuru brings one of a kind looks through locally
EMBELLISH: VINTAGEINSPIRED STYLES DELIVERED Embellish takes a twist on traditional looks through ladylike and vintage-inspired styles, as described by owner Ashlie Hadden. “I always planned to own a
Glasco, discovered a market that needed to be tapped in downtown Lincoln. Juliane described Stella’s style as trendy, feminine, flirty and most importantly, affordable. With tops ranging from $40-$65, dresses from $48$80 and jewelry from $12$40, there is an outfit for any occasion. Color, fun fabrics, prints and intricate details are found in Stella’s pieces as the beautiful space located at 101 N. 14th St. offers an escape from the crowded mall into the heart of downtown. made jewelry and looks unique to Lincoln according to Matel Rokke, Tsuru’s owner. In 2007 Rokke and her sister opened Tsuru because of their interest and passion for clothing and design. The boutique offers different styles for the everyday needs of fashionable women in Lincoln. Store prices range from $40 to $140 with inventory including dresses, tops, denim and jewelry. This store will be of interest to anyone looking for the rough and earthy feel incorporating aspects of many currents trends and make them Tsuru’s own. store of some kind when I was older but didn’t initially think it would be so soon after college graduation,” Hadden said about starting up Embellish only two years after graduating from UNL in 2009. This store is the perfect combination of current and upcoming trends offering a wide range of styles and price points, providing outgoing and fun fashion to draw attention. Located at 144 N. 13th St., Embellish offers tops ranging from $25 and up, dresses from $45 and up and gifts and accessories starting at $5, providing something for any shopping budget.
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College gives opportunity UNL’s average student debt lowest in the Big Ten to explore spirituality Jacy Marmaduke Daily Nebraskan University of Nebraska-Lincoln average student debt isn’t so “big” when compared to other Big Ten institutions. In fact, it’s the lowest. According to the Project on Student Debt, the average debt of 2010 UNL graduates was $16,664 — the lowest number of all Big Ten schools. Craig Munier, director of UNL Scholarships and Financial Aid, said the reason for the ranking is simple: low tuition costs. “Historically, our tuition and fees are quite a bit less when compared to most Big Ten institutions, but we also rank among the lowest in terms of commitment to needbased grants at the state and institutional level,” Munier said. Student debt has risen nationwide in accordance with increasing tuition rates, said Ted Malone, executive director of Purdue University’s Division of Financial Aid. Malone said tuition has increased at public institutions due to a decrease in state
AVERAGE DEBT AT BIG TEN SCHOOLS
When compared to other Big Ten schools, UNL students actually graduate with the least amount of debt on average.
SCHOOL AVERAGE DEBT Pennsylvania State University $31,135 University of Michigan $27,828 Indiana University $27,752 University of Minnesota, Twin Cities $27,578 University of Iowa $27,391 Purdue University $26,360 Northwestern University $23,200* University of Wisconsin-Madison $22,872 Ohio State University $22,830 Michigan State University $21,818 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign $21,543 University of Nebraska-Lincoln $16,664 *As of 2008
support, and the economy is to blame. “Most families live paycheck to paycheck, regardless of how much that paycheck is,” Malone said. “We’ve been consumer-driven for a long time.” Anna M. Griswold, executive director for Student Aid at The Pennsylvania
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State University, said the economy has robbed many families of their college savings, leaving students with lessened or non-existent financial contributions from their parents. “Students are replacing that help with loans,” Griswold
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Kevin Moser Daily Nebraskan The most exciting aspect of college is developing a sense of self identity. For the first 18 years of one’s life, parents heavily influence identity. However, in college there are new degrees of freedom. Self-development isn’t something that can be forced upon you; it cannot be measured or even understood at times. However, developing a sense of self identity is the most rewarding experience one can have. Self identity influences how you live life. Faith, or lack thereof, is one of the integral components to self identity. It is also a component that is formed early in life as we tend to adopt the beliefs of our caretakers. Upon arrival at college, many don’t know what to major in, but most already know their beliefs. However, change is possible.
Exploring faith and challenging beliefs can be a very rewarding experience. It will allow you to be more comfortable in your own beliefs and help you develop a strong identity. College gives us unique opportunities and venues to grow spiritually. When I came to college, I was ignorant of the world around me. I had never met an openly gay person, never debated philosophy with an atheist and never eaten dinner with a Muslim. I was raised Catholic and that was the only belief structure I really understood. I was always passionate about the study of theology, but only in regards to my beliefs. This is simply because I had never been exposed to different ideas. By meeting people from other walks of life, I suddenly realized I had been missing the whole picture. I had countless questions about other beliefs, and even some about my own. I came to the conclusion that I could not be sure of what I believed until I understood all the options. Meeting new people exposes you to new ideas and beliefs. This allows you to examine how their beliefs impact their actions. Understanding what someone believes is useless unless we can understand how it influences them.
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Another unique college opportunity is studying religion academically. The university offers many classes in the field of religious studies. These classes can help you develop a strong understanding behind belief structures. Religious study classes are all handled in an objective manner to prevent any religious bias. The class World Religions (RELG 108) for example, gives an introduction to the various forms of faith. However, if you can only take one religion class, I recommend Philosophy of Religion (PHIL 265). It breaks down world religions from a philosophical perspective. The knowledge I took from that class allows me to notice who simply “talks the talk” in their beliefs. Religious organizations give college students one last unique opportunity to develop spiritually. The university has many religiousbased student organizations. Christians, Muslims and atheists can develop a sense of community with like-minded individuals. They also give another opportunity to interact with people who think differently. I took time to attend meetings of the various religious
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If you spent a lot of time playing sports in high school, you may feel a void when you come to college. Luckily, the university offers multiple opportunities to bring back that sense of nostalgia with a variety of intramural sporting events through the UNL Campus Recreation Center all year long. Certain sports even have different divisions, allowing for a good time without the extreme competition. If you want to take it a step further, you could even join a sports club. Sports clubs meet regularly to practice and prepare for competition. If they don’t have a sport you want, you can add it with enough signatures. Want to play tennis but don’t have a racket? No problem. You can also checkout sports equipment from The Rec by scanning your NCard.
UNL boasts two recreation centers, one on each campus. Both have their own pros and cons. If working out around a lot of people makes you uncomfortable, then you may find the East Campus Rec is your fortress of buff-itude. On the other hand, if you are the social lifter then City Campus is your place. Both can only be accessed by scanning your NCard at the door. In addition, Campus Recreation often hosts special events. One that is particularly popular is Free Skate Nights at the Ice Box. Once a month, students can strap on their skates and tear it up on the ice. If you don’t have skates, you can rent a pair at the Ice Box for $2. This makes for a great date, as nothing is more endearing than watching someone with skating difficulties.
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If sports aren’t your thing, UNL also has lots of opportunities for the arts enthusiast. The Lied Center hosts some big events. Plays, musicals, comedians and musicians can all be found at the Lied. You can even get tickets for free for some events just by being a student through the “Arts for All” program. For every other show, students enjoy a healthy half-price discount when buying their tickets. To make things better, you can charge to your NCard — making that “high-class” dream date a reality.
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Didn’t invest in a big screen TV? Don’t worry, Henzlik Hall’s multimedia department has the tech you need to turn any room into a movie theater. You can even play video games through the projector. Imagine pwning n00bs on a screen that covers the entire wall. Since multimedia checkout is Monday through Friday, you can check out a projector at the end of the week and keep it for the weekend. As with laptop checkout, be sure to also bring a government-issued ID.
With the advent of smartphones, a virtual cornucopia of apps have exploded onto the market for our digital devices. These apps can fill a variety of roles and assist with a range of occupations from productivity suites to games. College students are one group of NEBRASKA APP
The Nebraska App is an all-encompassing university suite. It includes a directory, event calendar, course lists, campus maps, videos, news, Blackboard and a library catalog. This app truly has everything students need to navigate the university.
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This is the perfect app for the student that needs to study on the fly. The powerful interface easily allows students to download and create flash cards in virtually any subject. You can easily create new flash cards in a Google Docs/Drive spreadsheet and export to the app.
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CamScanner can use your phone’s camera to turn any whiteboard or personal note into a PDF for easy access later. By utilizing tagging and archiving, you can easily keep these notes organized for use later. To top it off, the app allows you to easily backup your data onto a computer.
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This free app allows students to easily manage their schedules; including easy scheduling for homework and tests. It also features a website where you can quickly access your homework and sync it to your computer.
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This user-friendly app is designed to give your brain a little rest. It lets you take notes, photos and voice memos and stores them efficiently, allowing for easy search. You can also sync your notes to any computer with a click of a button.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln computer labs has your laptop needs covered. Any student can check out a laptop at Henzlik Hall, the Nebraska Union or the East Campus Union. Students can either get a MacBook or PC with all the bells and whistles. Laptops can be checked out for a 24-hour or seven-day period, depending on the location. Just be sure to bring your NCard and a valid government-issued ID (a driver’s license will do), or you will be sent away laptop-less.
individuals who can benefit from the abundance of apps available. The following are 10 helpful iPhone and Android apps that many college students haven’t downloaded — and they’re all free. So download away, you tech junkies. As the slogan goes, there’s an app for that. ADOBE READER
Professors love to deal with PDFs. From outlines to notes, you will be using PDFs a lot in your college career. The Adobe Reader is a powerful PDF viewer, allowing users to quickly move between multiple PDFs saved on a mobile device.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? (ANDROID)
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln dining centers have taken the guesswork out of meals. This app lets you search through each hall’s menu for the day. You can even save favorite dishes and quickly locate a hall serving it.
HANDYCALC CALCULATOR (ANDROID)
handyCalc is an advanced calculator that includes conversions, graphing and even automatic suggestions. No reason to drop the cash on a new scientific calculator when this baby can handle it all. And since the app is free, this one is a no brainer.
SWALARM LITE (IPHONE)
If you are heavy on the snooze button, you may find yourself missing that morning class quite often. With this app you can set alarms that can only be shut off after taking a math quiz. Rest assured, you will be fully awake after a three-question quiz on “hard.”
FIND MY IPHONE
Lost your iPhone at a party? Not a problem if you already have this app installed. It allows you to use your iPhone’s GPS to track the phone. You can even lock it out from your computer and, if necessary, erase all your data. Perfect for the absent-minded student.
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Lincoln offers variety, talent in Downtown music scene Neil Orians Daily Nebraskan One of the great things about the city of Lincoln is the strength of the music scene, and with the strength of our scene comes some absolutely
fantastic music venues. The norm among bars and venues is to allow all-ages shows as long as they end before 9 p.m. Almost every other show is either 18+ or 19+, which should have all minors out there celebrating. In this writer’s humble yet completely factual and accurate opinion, here are the five best music venues in Lincoln.
It’s a perfect place to hang out, catch a few drinks and relax to the wonderfully rich history of blues. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch the Academy of Rock’s Upstairs Blues Band, a talented group of high school musicians.
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KNICKERBOCKERS Duffy’s Tavern is one of the two venues in the state of Nebraska that has hosted Nirvana. Beyond that random factoid, Duffy’s is a wonderful place to go for shows. The sound is mixed well and balanced due to high quality sound equipment and the brick arches in the main bar allow you to play pool while still being able watch the show. Besides, it just looks pretty. The stage is mounted high, making any act seem a bit larger than life. And don’t just go for the music — on nights when bands aren’t performing, you can order gyros through the window located on stage.
ZOO BAR
There’s no more comfortable place in Lincoln for a circle pit than Knickerbockers. While the venue may offer a wide range of acts, it’s always the punk shows that keep me coming back. Other venues may have better sound or a more comfortable environment, but something about the wood floors and antiquated promo photos of bands that hang on the walls creates an energy unlike any other venue in Lincoln. Hang out on Thursday nights for tacos for 25 cents (A bit of a warning, though: they’re worth 25 cents.)
PERSHING CENTER
If you’re looking for jazz, blues or rockabilly, take a walk down 14th Street and hit up the Zoo Bar. One glance at the poster-plastered walls shows just how legendary this venue is. The bar itself is skinny and long, yet the cramped environment creates an intimate setting for jazz and blues shows.
The Pershing Center plays host to the occasional big show that doesn’t make it to Omaha. While most of these are on the country-western side, you’ll
find an occasional, somewhat random hip-hop or hard rock tour that decides to give the Star City a shot. Pershing is fairly standard for a larger venue, but it’s separate seating allows you to take a break while waiting for a band to finish their set before your totally favorite band plays (as was my experience in high school waiting out My Chemical Romance’s set). Pershing also acts as a general event center and plays host to the No Coast Derby Girls (Lincoln’s roller derby team) and the annual Zombie Walk as well as other shows that require large spaces.
BOURBON THEATRE
The Bourbon is a great place for acts that are too big to fit Knickerbockers or Duffy’s but require the intimacy an extheatre provides. The marquee outside is updated daily. Your favorite pop-punk sweethearts like Taking Back Sunday and Say Anything tend to play this venue. However, something that makes the Bourbon better than other venues is front room house shows. Located in the front of the building, bands play right next to the entrance where the box office was once located. This creates a house show feel within the confines of a legitimate venue, which is something all music fans should experience. DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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FROM PAGE 5 groups. Although I had no plans to do so, I told them I was considering converting to their religion. As such, everyone was extremely friendly toward me. It allowed me to ask tough questions about their beliefs while not accidentally insulting them. These meetings can reveal the true application of religion. All the theoretical knowledge about religion is useless unless you can see how it is applied.
Experiences like this will give you a more holistic view of the world. It is very easy to be trapped by religious thinking. We like to look at an issue from one side, but understanding different cultures and beliefs will allow you to objectively analyze the world around you. Studying the different faiths has given me a better understanding of the human condition as a whole. It has allowed me to be more religiously tolerant and
much more respectful toward others’ beliefs. We all have different concepts of the world, but at the end of the day, we share this planet as brothers and sisters in humanity. Understanding and being respectful of others is the most important aspect of coexistence. What we believe isn’t important. What is important is how we treat others with different beliefs.
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Pelini looks for players to step up to star roles ■Standout ■ spot empty after David’s departure Lanny Holstein Daily Nebraskan Husker football fans are getting antsy. I don’t blame them. Michigan appears to be on the rise, Wisconsin recently found itself another mercenary quarterback, and new Ohio State coach Urban Meyer is already stealing recruits before he even coaches a Big Ten game. It’s a competitive time to be playing and recruiting in the Big Ten conference. Year five of Bo Pelini’s career at Nebraska is a crucial one for the coach and the program. The season represents the first year of play in which the team is comprised completely of Pelini recruits. In previous years, the team had a group of players left over from previous coach Bill Callahan’s recruiting efforts including Ndamukong Suh, Prince Amukamara and Niles Paul. It will be interesting to see what Pelini does with his own players. The coach’s efforts in the recruiting arena do not receive near the acclaim that Callahan’s did but his teams have been more successful. Some suggest that Pelini is simply “coaching up” Callahan’s players. The merit of that theory will be put to the test this season. Case in point will be the defense. This edition of the Husker defense features minimal star power. In the past, Pelini’s
defenses had at least one or two players that could carry the unit (a Suh or an Amukamara, for example), someone that could essentially lock up his level of the defense. Even last season — Pelini’s worst defense at Nebraska — he had three players of this caliber: Jared Crick, Alfonso Dennard and the most dominant of the bunch, LaVonte David. Those players allowed the coach to experiment with his other weapons and he often found ways to hound opposing offenses. Though it might be difficult to find a standout similar to past years, there is talent on the defensive side of the ball. The 2012 Blackshirts feature as much, if not more, experience than any other Nebraska unit in the last five to six years. They just do not have those “stud” players. Even with the departure of three-year starter Dennard, the secondary should be much improved in the coming year because of the depth and experience built last season. Juniors Andrew Green and Ciante Evans, who started the bulk of the games at cornerback for Nebraska in 2011, appear to be more comfortable. Neither looked exceptional last season, but both showed enough to strike hope in the heart of any Husker fan. An interesting addition to the secondary is junior college transfer Mohammed Seisay. The coaches apparently
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like the junior, as they moved Evans from corner to the nickel position to make room for him. Mark down Seisay’s name as a player to watch in the early season. His success (or failure) will go a long way in determining the structure and success of the defense as a whole. Combine those players with returning safeties Daimion Stafford, P.J. Smith and Courtney Osborne, and you have an abundance of experience in the back end of the Husker defense. The question is whether a Pelini defense can attain success without star players. He
has the team he recruited, a team full of good but not highly touted players and this year the experience is there. The kids should know the system and be intune with the Pelini schemes, but can they put it all together and play well? The one surefire star on this team is senior running back Rex Burkhead. He will once again lead the offense in 2012. As a scoring unit, the level of production comes and goes with junior quarterback Taylor Martinez. The Martinez code is a tough one to decipher. All reports coming out of the Husker camp
this spring raved about the quarterback’s improved footwork and throwing mechanics, but how much of that can be believed? Just a year ago, the same types of reports were coming out of practice and the improvement Martinez showed didn’t quite correlate. Put me down as an optimist. I saw enough improvement throughout the season in 2011 that I will give Martinez the benefit of the doubt. The guy was only a sophomore and he showed signs that he may yet have a quarterback’s head on his shoulders. If Nebraska gets an improved
Martinez in the passing game, the ceiling is high. Receivers Kenny Bell, Jamal Turner, Quincy Enunwa and tight end Kyler Reed make up a solid threat. Bell could be special with a quarterback that can get him the ball. Like any other team, the 2012 Huskers have gaps to fill but they look to have an abundance of experience. In year five of the Pelini “process” it is time for some results. The coach’s first four seasons each ended with four losses. There has to be improvement on that stat this season.
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HUSKER FOOTBALL TRADITIONS
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The Blackshirts/Throwing the Bones The Husker defense has been known as the “Blackshirts” since the days of legendary coach Bob Devaney. Legend has it that, during a particularly hard-fought practice, Devaney sent one of his assistants to the local sporting goods store with orders to buy a few gray pullover jerseys for his defensive players. He wanted to differentiate them from the offensive players. The assistant came back with black pullovers instead because they were on sale. Since then, Husker coaches award black practice jerseys to the starting defenders as a motivational tool. The tradition has taken on a bit of a “black flag,” “pirate” mentality amongst the fans. After a sack, interception, fumble-forced, or any other important defensive play, fans and players alike will “throw the bones” in celebration. To throw the bones, fans raise their arms above their heads crossing their forearms to form an “X.”
Wear Red This seems like an obvious one, but it is still important. Memorial Stadium is famous for becoming a “Sea of Red” on football Saturdays. Unlike other stadiums across the nation where fans dress in any of their team’s colors, Husker fans choose only one color — red.
The Tunnel Walk The tunnel walk sets the stage and gets everybody on their feet before each home game begins. It starts out with a highlight video full of plays from past Husker games. The video then shows the players running out of the locker room and down the tunnel to the field. “Sirius” by the Alan Parsons Project serves as background music for this tradition. This pregame tradition has been referred to as “goosebumpinducing” and “electric” by national writers. Recruits, players and coaches routinely refer to this tradition as a staple of the Nebraska football experience.
Sellout Streak
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Nebraska fans love to pride themselves on their NCAA record of 318 consecutive sellouts of Memorial Stadium. The ongoing streak is an all-time record among college football programs, and is used as proof by Nebraska natives of their superior fanhood. The next best streak on the all-time chart is Notre Dame’s current string of 227 sellouts. This tradition has been ongoing since 1962 — Devaney’s first season as head coach — and has survived multiple stadium expansions.
Based off the famed Green Bay Packer Cheesehead, the Cornhead is a staple of Husker football attire. Wearing a large plastic ear of corn as a hat may not suit all fans, but you can bet your breakfast there will be a few hundred people will show up with produce strapped to their noggins. It may look ridiculous, but when has that ever stopped crazed sports fans from doing anything? dailynebraskan.com/sports
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I’ve always wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself — a place where I could make a difference. I finally got my chance in the fall of 2011 when I became a member of Phi Beta Sigma, a multicultural fraternity on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus. It’s a decision that changed my life. Multicultural greek life is an integral part of who I am and it’s been a staple of my existence since birth. My dad, a member of the historically black Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, exposed me to multiple multicultural greek organizations at a young age. The members of these fraternities all affected my life in a positive way which made it easy for me to decide to take the path toward greek life. Being a part of a multicultural greek organization offers a lot more than partying and attention from members of the opposite sex. Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t realize that. More students of every background should join multicultural fraternities and sororities or at the very least, attend events hosted by multicultural groups. Sadly, multicultural organizations have been portrayed in a negative light for years, whether it’s the stories of hazing, conduct among members of organizations, or just negative preconceived stereotypes. These things take away from the true meaning of being a part of one of these organizations. Brotherhood, sisterhood, business
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Katie Nelson Daily Nebraskan With the beginning of college comes the beginning of a completely new lifestyle: new class schedules, new activities and, above all, a new social scene. Some enter university life with the intentions of keeping old friends while making new ones through activities or classes. Others are looking for stronger bonds of “sisterhood” and “brotherhood” only found in the greek system on campus. There are 31 fraternities on campus and 21 sororities. However, not all chapters have a house. The recruitment process for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s greek system varies based upon the age of the applicant and if they are looking to join a fraternity or sorority. “I think one of the advantages for the first-year students is the opportunity to interact with upper-class students,” said Linda askan
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connections, strong involvement in the community and so much more come with being in a multicultural organization. There are so many different cultures in these different organizations. Not just Black and Latino, but Asian, Middle Eastern and even White. Each race brings a different part of their culture to their fraternity or sorority. The more time people take to participate in events and be around the members, the better they will understand what each member and the organization itself is truly about. This exposes them to the different cultures in the organizations. There are always events being held by different organizations that anyone can participate in, whether it’s car washes, community fundraisers, step shows or open discussions about controversial topics. These events are held to serve our communities and show non-greek students that our organizations are here to make a difference. These events are the best way for students who are unfamiliar with multicultural greek organizations to become accustomed with type things these sororities and fraternities have to offer. The best part of being a part of any organization is the bond members experience.
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Schwartzkopf, the director of Greek Affairs at UNL. “The environment in the greek system (also) really promotes academics and doing well in the classroom.” All students begin with an application. Firstyear students can access and submit applications online through their MyRed account. All other undergraduate and transfer students can find the application at unl.edu/greek. All sorority applicants must also submit a fee that varies depending on whether they choose open or formal recruitment. Formal recruitment — better known as the “rush process” — takes place the week before classes start, while open recruitment is open throughout the school year to allow sororities to fill their chapters. On the other hand, fraternity recruitment begins immediately after finals week once the UNL commencement ceremonies are finished and continues throughout the summer. All fraternities select undergraduate members to make up a recruitment committee that reads applications and organizes the rush process. After applicants are reviewed, those considered are contacted (usually by phone or email) for a oneon-one appointment, in which they will have the opportunity to speak with a current member of the chapter. Sometimes, these meetings also include legal guardians and even take place in the recruit’s home. After the initial meeting, the rest of the process lasts throughout the summer. Schwartzkopf said the fraternity rush process is less structured than that of the sorority rush process. Throughout the summer, recruits are invited to barbecues, parties and other events, both on and off campus. Events allow them to get familiar with others currently in the fraternity. If there is a mutual interest between both recruit and current members, recruits are invited to join the fraternity and given a bid card. From there, students either accept or decline
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Nicole Rauner Daily Nebraskan When classes start, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln becomes its own world teeming with college students. Like our world, the university has seven profound wonders. While these wonders aren’t like the great pyramids, they’re still crucial to student life.
THE UNION
The Nebraska Union is the “goto” place on campus. Whether it’s an important project with classmates or meeting to go on a date, the Union is a central rendezvous spot. It has food, coffee and study corners. The NCard office is also located here to assist students who have lost their university ID. The University Bookstore is in the basement and not only offers needed textbooks but also other items, both school and recreation-related.
HUSKER HOAGIES
Located in Abel, Husker Hoagies is the best place to go if you have a meal plan. The “make-your-own-sub-sandwich” aspect has students raving, and there’s enough food to curb anyone’s hunger. Monday
C-Stores are truly the epitome of convenience. Made to look like a convenience store at a gas station, C-Stores are located in many residence halls throughout campus. If there isn’t one in your building, chances are you still won’t have to go outside to get there (Thank you, tunnels!). They open early and close late for any post-midnight cravings students may have. The C-Stores are not part of a meal plan but can be paid with an NCard. There are food choices from candy to cups of noodles, items such as winter gloves and batteries and single-dose medicine.
THE REC
Everyone fears the “Freshman 15” his or her first year of college but that can be easily avoided with the Campus Recreation Center, also known as the Rec. There are ways to exercise to please both athletes and novices. The Rec Center has ellipticals, a weight room, basketball courts, rock climbing and an indoor track for free, access to which is included in student fees. Those exercising need only present their NCards at the front desk to gain access to these facilities. There are alternative workout options, such as abdominal or arm workouts, Zumba, yoga or Pilates, but these are not included in student fees.
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OLDFATHER HALL
Lost on campus? Have no fear, look up! Oldfather Hall is the tallest building on campus. Even student who don’t have class in the building can be benefited by it. Faculty mailboxes are located on the sixth floor and most teaching assistants’ offices are on the higher floors. Even if you aren’t seeking out a professor, you can still grab a cup of coffee and catch up on reading in the coffee shop, The Academic Grind, on the first floor.
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The Ross theater on campus offers a great alternative to a boring Friday night. The movie theater shows independent and foreign films instead of the commercial films shown at other theaters. The theater showed the now-popular movie “Midnight in Paris” in 2011 before it won an Oscar in 2012. Cheaper then traditional movie theaters for students, the Ross provides a change of pace while broadening students’ horizons.
HENZLIK COMPUTER LAB
The first time most people learn about the Henzlik Computer Lab is in times of desperation. Forget to print a paper? Henzlik can help! Laptop crashed? Not a problem. Henzlik conducts seven-day laptop checkouts for the small price of your NCard and a photo ID. And it’s the only place on City Campus with a long-term laptop checkout program.
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Katie Nelson Daily Nebraskan “You’re headed to college? You’ll love it, it’s the time of your life.” Sound familiar? I’m sure you’ve had relatives and older friends reminding you that you’re heading into the time of your life. Well, they’re right. College is wonderful. But when you’re standing at your graduation party shaking hands, hugging relatives whose names you barely know and kissing babies, not many people warn you that everything is going to change. No one tells you that residence hall food is a step above high school cafeteria and several steps below your mom’s home cooking. People forget to mention you will be taking classes (strangely enough, that seems to be the point of enrolling in the first place) and you’ll have to study, even if you were able to squeak by in high school. And there is really no way for anyone to brace you for the shift you will undoubtedly experience within your
friends. Many times, if you are one of the kids who is adventurous enough or could afford to go out of state for school, you will find yourself almost completely surrounded by strangers. Sometimes, even if you are staying in state or even in the same town, it still may seem like you’re surrounded by strangers. For those who are lucky enough to move to college with their best friends, the change in that group may be prolonged. But no matter which stage of friendships you are in, it’s fine to occasionally feel out of place. Your relatives and older friends weren’t wrong when they told you that college would be the time of your life, but part of the experience is watching yourself change. You might decide you would rather paint than perform heart surgeries. You might trade in your Nikki Minaj CDs for some Beirut records. And that tattoo you’ve always wanted? Your arm might look better with it after all. You’re character is going to change too — it’s called growing up. It’s terrifying, but it’s going to happen. Allow yourself to be confident in these changes. Let the river run its course and you’ll be surprised how well things tend to fall into place. Allow your new interests (or body art) to lead you to new people. Hang out with people you genuinely enjoy because, chances are, they think you’re
pretty neat too. Sometimes you’re going to feel a little alone, especially during transitions between friends. Occasionally, you’re going to want to be alone. I myself was one of the people who stayed in state but found myself in a new place with very few familiar faces. Most of my friends headed for the coasts after high school. After I had moved into my room, I began dialing my best friend, only to remember he was on his way to New York City. On a whim, I ventured into the Selleck courtyard and joined a sand volleyball game. I am absolutely terrible at sand volleyball, but after talking with people on the court and on the sidelines I found myself with a dinner invitation with 15 other people. It was a large group and somehow, we did everything together for the first few months. Being in that group was a constant high. We were always the largest group in the cafeteria. We had a million inside jokes and, best of all, we looked out for each other. However, as the weeks turned into months and each of us became increasingly involved in school and activities (or not) we began to see less and less of each other. Eventually we stopped hanging out together. But I wasn’t cast back to square one. By this point I became very involved in the
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Hidden costs inflate university price tag Frannie Sprouls Daily Nebraskan Curious incoming freshmen open the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Web page to determine how much they expect to pay for one year of schooling. Three total costs are available: resident, nonresident and international student costs. Just below the boxes, in italics, they are informed the totals do “not include books and supplies, transportation, or miscellaneous expenses.” So just how much can a student expect to spend during the course of a school year beyond tuition and housing? During the 2011-2012 school year, resident students paid an estimated $16,296 solely on tuition, fees and room and board. Non-residents paid $28,580. But there is much more than writing a check to UNL to ensure a quality education. Tuition is a hefty price without loans or scholarships. Along with tuition, there are various student fees and paying for housing, depending on if the students live on campus. Loans and scholarships are available for each of those payments, but what about miscellaneous costs? Incoming students don’t usually account for these because many have not lived on their own. And those costs can rack up quickly, especially if parents aren’t there to provide an allowance each week.
One of those costs is a necessity for passing classes: textbooks. Textbooks can range from $5 paperbacks for an English class to $200 for one chemistry book. Some students spend close to $1,000 per academic year on textbooks alone, depending on major and how many books are required for the class. Stephanie Rubenthaler, a sophomore pre-nursing major, spent $400 on textbooks last semester. “I don’t understand how a book could be $200,” Rubenthaler said. “I try to look at other sites, but they don’t normally have (the required books).” Branching out to other vendors such as Amazon or Chegg for cheaper textbook rentals provide more affordable options than the University Bookstore. Rubenthaler said prices at the University Bookstore get pretty expensive and not much money is saved when the book is returned at the end of the semester. But textbook prices can be the least of students’ worries. Students don’t always have the option of remaining on their parents’ cellphone plans or health insurance. Individual cellphone plans average about $90 per month; Smartphone plans are even more. Health insurance, if purchased through the University Health Center, costs $1,550 per year. Those living off campus face electricity and other utility bills, Internet and cable bills and buying groceries each
week. While many on-campus students don’t have to buy groceries, those who live in The Courtyards or The Village can opt out of the meal plan offered by University Housing. Chelsea Walz, a junior business management major and resident of The Village, opted out of the meal plan for grocery shopping instead. Until she began buying her own groceries, Walz said she never
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said. “It’s happening across all schools.” The effect is a bit exaggerated at Penn State, said Griswold, because the school has the highest in-state tuition rate of all Big Ten public universities: $31,135. “We’re a large institution, so there’s just not enough
money to go around,” she said. “We’re working hard to increase scholarship endowment, but we’re just not there yet.” Munier said UNL’s low tuition rates and low rate of student debt have been the subject of much discussion since the school joined the Big Ten
Conference. “That sounds to me like an invitation to raise tuition,” he said. “I keep reminding people that many of these other Big Ten schools have made a more sizable commitment to need-based grants and scholarships.”
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Lack of accessible bus system complicates student commute Jiajun (Abe) Xu Daily Nebraskan The question was posed to me about whether or not a person could survive in Lincoln without a car. This is actually more of a question about the public transportation in Lincoln. I remember debating this issue with my parents. Before moving to America, I expected Lincoln to be similar to larger cities I knew in America, like Los Angeles or New York City. I imagined subways that would take me to every corner of the town or buses that would show up every 10 or 15 minutes throughout most of the day. When I first arrived in Lincoln, I was shocked. The size of Lincoln’s airport was a surprise to me. I realized the transportation systems I had imagined were all but nonexistent. I was amazed and confused by how difficult it is to get around Lincoln without a car. I understood America to be an industrialized country with well-developed public transportation systems, a country with infrastructures to meet the people’s needs. During my time here in the past three years, I learned
that there are different parts of America. The “America” I knew is on the coast in places like New York City. There are parts of America with relatively smaller populations and public transportation like buses or subways are not always practical. It would cost people here more to build and maintain the public transportation than driving their own vehicles. In a typical Midwestern city like Lincoln, driving is part of people’s daily lives. A student living on or near campus could drive up to 20 minutes to get groceries. If you are considering biking as an alternative then unfortunately, you will have to bike between cars. There aren’t many roads well suited for bikers. If you choose not to drive or bike, you may consider using the bus system. However, it may not be as convenient as it sounds. It’s slower and the bus stops at many places that are irrelevant to your final destination. The bus system also doesn’t operate 24/7. We are college students and we sometimes like to do things that are off campus. If you plan to be out later than the busses run, you will need to figure out another ride home. Lincoln is not very
condensed. It could take up to an hour to bike with other vehicles to get to your friend’s place. Summer is usually too hot to make your biking experience enjoyable and winter is cold and windy. What’s more, you may have to deal with the snow on the road. Some people might like riding their bikes in the snow for recreational purposes, but if they have to do it every day I wish them good luck. I am a foreigner. The above is not intended to suggest how American students should live. However, I want to mention something to my fellow international students: Lincoln is different from the cities you normally see in the Hollywood movies. In other words, American superheroes don’t live in this city because they don’t have to stop a subway that lost control. When you are ready to go somewhere, bus drivers are probably done with work. If you really wonder whether you can survive in Lincoln without a car, I would say that it’s possible. But if you want to learn about America, especially the Midwest, I would recommend getting a car. This is the America where people like to drive their own vehicles.
Bicycle, city’s public transportation eliminate need for car on campus Heather Haskins Daily Nebraskan Getting pulled over isn’t something most people want to experience. Getting pulled over while riding as a passenger on a school trip however, can make for some interesting stories. If I had had my own car, I would not have found myself the passenger of a speeder, yet I also would not be able to reminisce about “that one time the cop refused to tell the driver how fast she was going because if he did, he’d have to give her a ticket.” Many incoming freshmen wonder whether they need to bring a car to campus. Rest assured, it is possible to survive without a car. I know this from personal experience, as I have survived two years without a car. When I was a freshman, I was so focused on adjusting to college life that a car would have been just another cause for anxiety. Being a broke college student, this is
not something I would want to have to deal with. I simply do not have the money to spare for gas and a parking permit. Parking permits can cost more than $200 per semester, depending on where you want to park. Then there is finding a parking spot. This is time-consuming and may make me late to class — I could miss vital information about the next exam or miss an important announcement. Parking permits sell for specific areas so if there aren’t any spaces available in the garage you need to park in, you’ll have to drive around until one opens up. Campus has a well-organized bus system that can get you between City and East campuses and to stores along 27th Street. Make time to figure out the schedules and routes as this will save you time later when you need to get somewhere fast. There are places downtown that are within walking or biking distance from campus. For those of you who are occasionally lazy and don’t want to walk
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downtown, many residence halls have stores that have snacks, medicine and other essentials. These stores can be more expensive, but it can be worth it to not have to go outside, especially on a cold day. Don’t get me wrong, there are drawbacks to not having a car. You have to be patient to ride the bus and you have to plan ahead for the time it takes a bus to get to your destination. You also have to occasionally ask friends for rides and it will be harder to get to club events if you are involved in a student organization. However, asking for a ride can force you to meet new people and talk to people you may not talk to otherwise, as I did. Now that I have a car, I feel a sense of freedom that I didn’t feel before. Cars make people feel in control of where they go and how they get there. This freedom can be invigorating but it’s also scary. Not having a car for me meant that I couldn’t get horribly lost in Lincoln. Now, thanks to my newfound wheels, I can wander around looking for various places to my heart’s content. Although I sometimes wish I had a car earlier, I am glad I didn’t get a car until my junior year. Not having a car allowed me time to adjust to college and even helped me make some friends, including some speeders.
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from page 10 the invitation. First-year fraternity recruits also have the choice of living in the chapter house during their freshman year. “For the young men who are planning on living in their chapter houses, we like to have that process wrapped up by Aug. 1,” Schwartzkopf said. Although a shorter process, sorority recruitment is far more formal. All recruits move into their respective residence halls the Monday before classes start, starting at 9 a.m. By 6 p.m., girls will begin
the rush process. “Recruitment is referred to as a ‘mutual selection process,’” Schwartzkopf said. Between Monday and Tuesday, the recruits will spend 20 minutes at each chapter. They stay in the commons areas of the houses and are encouraged to speak with as many girls as possible. On Tuesday evening, recruits select the 10 houses they want to return to on Wednesday. However, recruits are not the only ones involved in the selection process.
Chapters also select the girls they want to see back at the houses, and on Wednesday, the girls spend 30 minutes with the chapters that have mutually chosen them. Schwartzkopf said that while most girls are not invited back to all of their top 10 choices, it is very rare for a girl to be completely incompatible with the system. Once again, girls are asked to rank the houses they are most interested in and, similarly, the chapters rank the recruits. Girls can visit a maximum of
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six houses on Thursday. Like the previous three days, girls spend their time mingling with those in the sorority. However, they also receive a full tour of the house, including bedroom, bathroom and laundry facilities. Friday, more commonly referred to as “preference day,” is the final day of the recruitment process. Girls can visit a maximum of three chapters this day and, by Friday evening, bid cards will be distributed. “We’ll have about 800 women who will register for recruitment,” Schwartzhopf said. “Last year, we started with 796, and we had 595 that went into the last day.” Of the 595 girls that survived to the last day, 525 joined chapters. Courtney Sloan, an international business major and member of UNL’s Kappa Kappa Gamma chapter, said her experience in the greek system has allowed her to make connections and find a support system on campus. “I decided to rush because I thought it would be an opportunity to meet more girls, especially moving to a new city,” she said. “It’s a lot of fun — I can’t even tell you how many people I’ve met.”
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Academic success fueled by UNL resources, personal drive Joe Wade Daily Nebraskan Once in a while throughout the academic process it is necessary for students to seek a little help with those pesky tests and looming deadlines of assignments. Although the resolution was made — with good intentions at the time — to study more effectively in order to avoid such situations, somehow that feeling of academic achievement feels more like a moment of impending doom. Academic success (or failure) has life-altering consequences and knowing how to navigate between the two is important. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has the resources and faculty to help its students succeed but it is up to students to develop skills and use available resources to be successful. First and foremost: Go to class. Tuition, which pays for class time, is seemingly always on the rise. It should be common sense for students to attend class. At the end of the semester when final grades are calculated, it is not unusual for instructors to give a more favorable grade to students whom had actively participated in class. But academic success is not achieved through attendance alone. Students must cultivate an edifying relationship with the institution they are attending and the people around them. Those who involve themselves in their
community will get more out of it and have a more positive experience. It can be difficult for new students to adapt to no longer having the same over-your-shoulder positive reinforcement. UNL students are encouraged to develop attitudes and practices to help themselves take initiative in their education. Instructors are usually more than willing to offer assistance and advice whenever they are available but only for those students who seek the help. In situations involving an assignment or a test, students need to contact their instructor well before the due date. It’s also important to mention the value of developing a good academic relationship with instructors. Often, professors can provide future employers with a recommendation on behalf of the job-seeking former student. By merely sitting in class and barely participating, the instructor will likely forget who students are. Make yourself memorable by asking for help when you need it and
being genuine toward professors. Proper time management is vital to academic success. Knowing when and where to study (and when to take a break) can save you from staying up all night cramming but can also give you more time for a little fun. This is not to suggest that those latenight study groups are not a fun bonding experience but know what kind of studying works best for you. As difficult as it can sometimes be, avoiding procrastination is essential. Consult various academic resource centers located throughout campus if you find yourself needing extra help. Programs for students with special needs or special circumstances are also available through the Student Support Services office and the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office. Both offices are located in the Canfield Administration Building on City Campus. DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Rec and Health Center offer wellness options Sarah McCallister Daily Nebraskan Coming to college brings independence. However, such independence must be used wisely, particularly when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Once new students are no longer under the watchful eyes of their parents and are making their own choices, good nutrition, regular exercise and adequate sleep often fly out the window. However, maintaining that pre-college health is possible through a little self-discipline, as well as with the help of some campus resources available at the University of NebraskaLincoln. Mike Foley, a sophomore music education major at UNL, understands the challenges students face with adjusting their lifestyle to remain healthy upon entering college. “For me, and a lot of people, the pizza and pasta section (of the dining halls) is an easy goto,” Foley said. “When you get busy, eating healthy is one of the first things to go — it’s easy to get comfort food.” As a result, Foley said, he gained weight and even became ill during his first semester at UNL.
“It was easy, at first, to eat the way I used to,” Foley said, “(but) my exercise habits were different (from high school).” Foley soon realized he had to compensate for his decreased activity level by making a conscious effort to choose healthy options in the dining halls. Another difficulty students face is finding opportunities for physical activity. The Campus Recreation Center offers a variety of programs, classes and equipment for students to stay in shape. The Rec Center provides aquatics and swimming lessons, intramural sports, outdoor adventures, sports club and various fitness classes throughout the year. In addition, the Rec also offers injury prevention and care, nutrition services, massage therapy, personal training and wellness tests. The University Health Center is another campus resource available for students to maintain a healthy lifestyle. According to Jennifer Snyder, marketing coordinator for the University Health Center, the health center houses a medical clinic, dental services, counseling and psychological services, a laboratory, a pharmacy, physical therapy and radiology. The health center also has an education and outreach
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program to help instruct students on how to form a healthy lifestyle. Because the health center is funded through student fees, Snyder said, students can come in and see a provider whenever necessary. “We’re here to help campus stay healthy,” she said. Snyder also said there a number of day-to-day things students can do to avoid getting sick in the first place. “Well, the first thing you’re going to want to do is get plenty of sleep, which is hard,” she said. “That’s your body’s way of refueling itself.” In addition, Snyder said, getting in the habit of eating
healthy, getting exercise and washing hands regularly will help build a good lifestyle and hopefully stick with students. Snyder acknowledges that a lot of students preparing to come to college for the first time probably won’t be thinking about the possibility of getting sick — they’ll be more concerned about signing up for classes and making housing arrangements. But there are resources on campus, such as the Rec and the health center, available to help students maintain a healthy lifestyle. And good health, Snyder said, typically leads to more success in the classroom. dailynebraskan.com
Residence hall experiences help students settle into university life Amy Kenyon Daily Nebraskan All of us have gone through the arduous task of determining what college to attend. This process may have included a long list of desired attributes or acquiring a general feeling of the right fit. In my own search, one of my few certainties was that I didn’t want to stay at home. I wanted the fully immersed college experience,
which I believed I could only get by living on campus. Thus far, I’m very pleased with my choice and believe living on campus is enjoyable and beneficial, especially for freshmen. I was lucky enough to have a few people from high school move into the same residence hall that I did, so I had people to talk to during the intimidating first days of school. However, other students, especially those from other states and countries, may come to campus not knowing anyone. The quickest and easiest way for all students to meet new people is to get to know those on their residence hall floor through organized activities and a general willingness to form new relationships. The
individual student has to put in the effort to talk to people and participate in activities, but they receive the greatest opportunities to do so by living on campus. For interested students, a number of fun activities take place in the residence halls and around campus. Just in Neihardt, where I lived, these included floor dinners, dances, free pancakes, improv nights, a date auction and community service events. Students are often encouraged to come as individuals, with friends or with a group from their floor. While these prearranged activities are useful, they’re not necessary for finding fun around campus. I’ve witnessed and taken part in watching
movies, playing board games and attending football games outside of organized events. Having the chance to hang around campus and meet a variety of people means there’s always an opportunity for an impromptu study group or, preferably, a break from studying. In addition, residence halls are located conveniently close to everything on campus. They’re within easy walking distance of all classes, activities and study areas. True, staying in one’s room for hours can be stifling and block the progression of study. Instead, many students find their own special hideaways around
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Do you remember the day you walked across the stage and accepted your high school diploma? I only really remember concentrating hard on trying not to trip and, as I was wearing heels, not walking like I had a stick up my ass. But the second I had that paper in my hand and left the University of Nebraska Kearney gymnasium, I was done with all of that high school bullshit. I was done with eight-hour school days starting at 8:10 a.m. I was done with taking classes about things I didn’t care about, which was pretty much anything related to math or science. I was done with petty people and I was done with drama. And in a few months, I was moving away from it all. College was going to be a fresh start. But for the moment, it was summer, and I was going to soak up the sunlight and the moonlight, work a job with flexible hours and enjoy these last precious months of freedom. Then, suddenly, it’s two weeks before you leave home. You’re packing your things (wondering why you own so much junk and how big those dorm closets are) and making arrangements for your last hang outs with the friends that won’t be attending the same university as you. It feels like you’re packing for summer camp or an extended family vacation. Fast forward two weeks. You’re in a room surrounded by boxes of the things you decided you couldn’t live without. Your family is standing in the doorway, ready to say goodbye. Then it hits you: This isn’t summer camp, nor is it a family vacation. And best and worst of all, it’s not high school. I’m not going to lie to you, it can be daunting. Classes are not only in different rooms, but in entirely different buildings and suddenly your class
has jumped from 20 students to anywhere between 20 and 400 people. You no longer know the majority of people with whom you go to school. Before you decide it’s time to unpack and quit before you’ve started, hear me out. College is wonderful. However, the first month can be a little tricky, so it’s best to get adjust as quickly as possible to your new lifestyle. Don’t worry if you feel a bit out-ofplace for a while. Here are some tips that should get you on your way to success in college. Unpack. Start this by unpacking all of your stuff and decorating (if you choose) your room within the first weekend. It’s easier to live somewhere if you have created a space all your own. Attend university activities. The weekend before class begins, there are several university-hosted activities. Attend these with your friends and don’t be afraid to meet new people while you’re at it! Find your classes. The weekend before classes start, grab a friend (or go by yourself) and walk around campus. Get familiar with the layout of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, so you’re not running late to your classes on the first day. If you have classes on East Campus and you live on City Campus or vice versa, make sure you familiarize yourself with the bus routes. Join activities. Campus is huge, but one of the best ways to make it seem smaller is to meet people. Attend the Big Red Welcome and join some clubs. It’s OK if you decide to drop some as the year goes on, but this is a great way to find your footing at UNL. After about a month, you’ll notice you’re saying hello to a lot of people as you walk to class. Remember you’re at school. No parents means total freedom. But in the words of Voltaire and immortalized by Ben Parker, “With great power comes great responsibility.” Have fun, but don’t forget to take time to study. Finally, good luck. You’re going to kill it, kid.
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Daily Nebraskan and student government and had made several friends through my classes. Rest assured that “The Family” (as we so naively called ourselves) did not split out of animosity and I still talk with and hang out with some kids I met during that fateful volleyball game. I still look back on that group and smile; I don’t regret a single minute I spent with them. I simply found my niche at the Daily Nebraskan. Dear reader, my best advice to you is to do the same, perhaps not at the Daily Nebraskan (though all are welcome and you can pick up an application in the entryway of the offices or online), but in some organization, club or sporting team on campus. Get out of your room and participate, even if you are going to school with your closest friends from high school. Allow yourself to change
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and don’t get discouraged when every day at school isn’t something out of Hollywood. In fact, don’t get discouraged when none of your days at school are like a film, because we’re not on a Hollywood set — we’re in Nebraska. It’s real and it’s better. You may surprise yourself with who you become and whom you become friends with. When you’ve packed up and moved home for the summer, you’ll swing from hanging out with your new college crew to hanging out with those goons you used to love so much in high school. Let yourself enjoy the time you have with all of them. And when you’re attending the graduation parties of those younger than you, you may even find yourself warning those soonto-be freshmen to brace themselves for the time of their lives. dailynebraskan.com/a-e
Neil Orians Daily Nebraskan When I was 16 years old, I decided to join a band. I was a junior in high school, and a relatively sheltered one. Suddenly, I was thrown into a world of drugs and booze. I was offered countless shots and other substances, regardless of age and venue. Entering my fourth year in college, I have yet to consume an alcoholic drink or any other substance. Early on in my music career, I had to make a
decision — whether I would engage in the typical party activities. It’s easy to get soaked up into the college culture of drinking. At this age, before and after turning 21, alcohol is amazingly accessible, and for the first time, many of us are away from home and parents. As a result, grades slip, nights become longer and you are your own adult for the first time in your life. It’s a natural process that everyone goes through. Given responsibility and very little experience, kids our age tend to make very poor decisions. Just look at my credit score for example No. 1. With the new stress and anxiety that college life brings, getting lost in partying is more than understandable. Sometimes, steam needs to be released. However, substance abuse isn’t necessary.
Trust me, I’m a musician. I still almost get hooked into taking up smoking because, very literally, everyone I know does. I am the only non-drinking, non-smoking member of my band, and I have been for years. I’m somewhat known for my lack of vices, making it a novelty to try and get me to drink. I am still pressured at every show I play and every after party I attend. Every time I turn down a drink, I get asked the question, “Why don’t you drink?” often followed by my explanation. The more I get asked the question, the shorter the explanation becomes. I’ve almost succumbed to offers just to avoid answering the inevitable, “Wait, you’re in college but you don’t drink?” question. There is definitely a certain balance between being open to new experiences and staying
healthy. Just because there is alcohol at a party doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go. Sometimes going outside your comfort level brings you to the most valuable experiences in your life. College is, after all, about exploration. These are the years you figure out what makes you, what you truly enjoy doing and what you want to make yourself into. You may come out of high school knowing exactly what you want to do with your life, only to change in an opposite direction. My older brother needed three majors before he figured out what he is passionate about. For all I know, my straightedge tendencies will cease some time in the near future. I may become a drug-addicted booze hound. I may join the
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Get to Know Your NSE Leaders story and videos by Katie Fennelly
New Student Enrollment leaders offer insight into academic and social success for incoming freshmen and unveil some of the University of NebraskaLincoln’s best-kept secrets
Rachael Washington
▪▪ Lincoln, Nebraska ▪▪ Junior, Vocal Performance/Psychology
You’re from Lincoln. How is life on campus different from the rest of the city? It feels like a whole other world. It’s nice to be able to go home on the weekends and do my laundry. It’s great to be around a bunch of college students who are so excited to be here.
Seth Schroeder
▪▪ Coleridge, Nebraska ▪▪ Senior, Biology
What’s your favorite place to be on campus? It’s got to be Memorial Stadium. Gameday is great because the town of Lincoln, Neb. turns red and goes upside-down crazy for the Huskers. It’s everyone in the city, not just campus so it’s a pretty awesome environment to be a part of.
Zac Coppersmith
▪▪ Bloomington, Illinois ▪▪ Junior, Civil Engineering
What’s the hardest part about adjusting to college for an out of state student? It can be hard to make yourself comfortable here. I knew I wanted to get involved, so I joined a fraternity, student government and a few groups that pertained to my major. Even though Nebraska seems like a really big campus, once you get to know people it instantly gets smaller and more comfortable. It’s all about finding your niche.
Ian Vosburg
▪▪ Holdrege, Nebraska ▪▪ Senior, Political Science
Where’s the best place to eat on campus? It’s got to be CatherPound-Neihardt. There’s a lot of variety in their options and they have a lot of specialty days like mini pizzas on Mondays or stir fry bar where you get to create whatever you want. And eating in the dining halls is a great way to spend time with people, too.
Braden Foreman
▪▪ Gering, Nebraska ▪▪ Senior, Music Education
What do you love about UNL? I love the diversity on campus. Coming from a small town where there isn’t much diversity at all, to come here and see a lot of different cultures is interesting. I love being on campus and hearing people speak other languages.
Tess Gosda
▪▪ Fairport, New York ▪▪ Senior, International Studies, Spanish
What’s the most difficult part about being an out of state student? I think the hardest part about coming to a different state for school is the shock of not being able to see your family for six months at a time. And when I was in high school, I would just ask my mom to do things like get groceries or run errands for me. Now that I’m halfway across the country, she can’t help me with that. It’s taught me to be really independent.
Pat Nepp
James Trenhaile
Brooke Jensen
▪▪ Waukee, Iowa ▪▪ Junior, Fisheries and Wildlife
▪▪ Columbus, Nebraska ▪▪ Senior, Biochemistry and pre-Med
▪▪ York, Nebraska ▪▪ Junior, Advertising and Public Relations
What’s your favorite thing about campus? It’s just so lively. I like being able to walk around and everyone’s out and about - especially on nice days. There’s a nice community here. What’s the best class you’ve ever taken? Intro to conservation biology. It got me really excited about my major and helped me decide that I really like it and want to do it for the rest of my life.
What’s the key to academic success your first semester? Don’t be too proud. When I came to college, I got a wake up call. I didn’t have to study in high school, so I didn’t think I would have to study at all, because I did well without much effort. But then I failed my first test, and I went in for help. I ended up doing really well that semester.
What’s your favorite thing about campus? The Husker spirit that we have around here. No matter where you go, you feel connected or involved somehow. It’s walking to class and someone holds the door open for you. I feel like our campus is so connected and everyone looks out for the well-being of one another. I didn’t see that in a lot of the other places that I visited.
Katie Kodad
Molly Kratz
Maricia Guzman
▪▪ Schuyler, Nebraska ▪▪ Senior, Elementary Education and Special Education
▪▪ Omaha, Nebraska ▪▪ Senior, Music Education
▪▪ Scottsbluff, Nebraska ▪▪ Junior, Journalism
Elizabeth Fritton
▪▪ Norfolk, Nebraska ▪▪ Senior, Music Education
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Katie Oltman
▪▪ Omaha, Nebraska ▪▪ Senior, English and Psychology
What’s your favorite place on campus? I love the Lied Center. I used to work there, and I go to a lot of shows there. Every time I go in there, it’s magical, getting to see people’s reactions to the shows. Seeing their eyes light up when they are on the balcony, which gives a great view of campus is just really special, too.
What’s one piece of advice for incoming freshmen? Don’t be afraid to branch out. Take classes that don’t necessarily pertain to your major and things that you wouldn’t normally interest you. You would be surprised at what interests you, and you might even end up changing your major. College is a great time to explore and you should take advantage of that.
Joey Laughlin
Rebecca Carr
▪▪ Omaha, Nebraska ▪▪ Senior, Architecture
▪▪ Lincoln, Nebraska ▪▪ Junior, Advertising and Public Relations
What’s the best thing about Gameday in Nebraska? My dad usually comes in really early and we go to the farmer’s market downtown. We get to the stadium early and watch everyone filter in which is awesome. And then the game starts and everyone gets really excited. You wouldn’t believe how loud that place gets.
If you could give new students one piece of advice, what would it be? When you first get to campus, get comfortable being uncomfortable. It’s a new experience for everyone, and you have to remember that you’re not the only one who is trying to meet new people. Everyone wants to find their place, and trying to meet as many people as possible the first few weeks are key.
What’s the biggest adjustment you had to make when you came to college? I had to learn how to study. I didn’t study in high school because I didn’t have to. It was difficult to find out how I study best, but once I learned that, school became completely manageable. But at the beginning, it was a big shock.
Margo Berends
Sadid Carillo
What’s so great about living in a residence hall? Definitely being so close to everything on campus. It’s really convenient as it makes it really easy to get around. You can get anywhere in less than 10 minutes, and you get to sleep in a little later because you don’t have to worry about a morning commute.
What’s your favorite thing about UNL? Campus is great, but it wouldn’t be UNL without the awesome students we have here. I have met so many different people from different organizations that I’ve become really good friends with. They’ve inspired me to be the person that I am today. I really love Husker nation and being a part of it.
Anders Olson
Natalie Lenners
Jose Melero
What’s so great about East Campus? My fraternity is actually over there. It’s turned into a home away from home for me. It has a smalltown feel, which I really like because I’m from a small town. It’s easy to get around and everyone over there is really friendly. It’s just easy to feel comfortable there.
▪▪ Adams, Nebraska ▪▪ Senior, Biological Systems Engineering
▪▪ Laredo, Texas ▪▪ Senior, Marketing and pre-Med,
What advice do you have for students coming from small towns? When I first came to Lincoln, I was used to that small town atmosphere where everybody knows everybody, so it was hard not knowing anyone who lived here. I had to find my own niche of people to hang out with.
What’s the best thing about being a marketing major? Being a business student, you have a lot of freedom to take electives. I actually discovered that I really love science, and am actually a part of the pre-Med program. Taking a science course helped me discover that I want to be a doctor.
Where’s the best place on campus to hang out? Definitely the fountain by the Union and the Greenspace. Especially in the spring and the fall when everyone is outside, it’s just a great place to be. People are just out hanging with their friends, playing frisbee or reading a book. A lot of people study out there, too.
Nate Dederman
Taylor Olson
Tatum Schad
Kim Schumacher Grant Weber
What’s the key to academic success? Find a good place to study. There are a plethora of study environments located around you and you should find the one or two that work best for you. I love going to the Coffee House, which is a coffee shop in downtown just off campus. Finding that spot to work has really helped me focus and complete things on time.
What’s the best part about Gameday in Nebraska? Before I came to school, my family had season tickets and we would go to every game together. Before the games would head over to the track where there was this huge celebration going on. But now, being able to tailgate with friends and being a part of the student section is really great.
What’s the hardest part of adjusting to college life? Well, I’m from a really small town. The first lecture class I was in was bigger than my entire town and that kind of freaked me out. But you really only have one or two classes that are that large during your entire college experience, so it really isn’t that bad.
▪▪ Tekamah, Nebraska ▪▪ Junior, Agribusiness
▪▪ Albuquerque, New Mexico ▪▪ Junior, Business Management
What advice do you have for new students? Academics are, or at least should be, your No. 1 priority. You are here for an education and you are paying for an education, so you should put it first. If you prioritize school, everything else just falls into place. It’s hard to stay focused and on-task, but it always pays off in the end and you’ll find that you still have plenty of time to have fun.
▪▪ Omaha, Nebraska ▪▪ Senior, Elementary Education
▪▪ Platte, Nebraska ▪▪ Junior, pre-Med and Advertising
▪▪ Denver, Colorado ▪▪ Senior, Economics and Political Science
▪▪ Lindsay, Nebraska ▪▪ Senior, Hospitality, Restaurant, and Tourism Management
▪▪ Schuyler, Nebraska ▪▪ Junior, Finance
What’s the best place on campus? The Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center. I spend a lot of time there. My friends and I hang out there, and I also have a lot of meetings there. It’s just a great place to be and is my second home. I also like the library, it’s a great place to study.
▪▪ Lincoln, Nebraska ▪▪ Junior, Advertising and Public Relations
What can students do downtown? There are a lot of really great places to eat. My favorites are Lazarri’s Pizza and Jimmy John’s, but there are are lot more. Then there’s the Grand Cinema, which is a great place to go to catch a movie. Where’s your favorite place to go on campus? I’m a meathead. I love the Rec Center. For a good study break I like to go for a run there, but I lift and swim there, too. They have everything there.
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DN, A History Founded in 1901, the Daily Nebraskan has provided the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus with local and world news for over a century. Here’s a look at some milestones from the DN archive. The Daily Nebraskan publishes its first issue on June 13, 1901 Oct. 2, 1918 Spanish Influenza breaks out on UNL campus. While the city of Lincoln shut down to stop the spread, the DN kept publishing.
Sept. 30, 1932 Student reporter interviews presidential nominee Franklin Delano Roosevelt during train ride.
Oct. 18, 1918 Daily Nebraskan taken over by military to be used as Student Army Training Corps bulletin. Student soldiers to run the paper.
April 15, 1955 Riot forms from water fight, all but two sorority houses damaged.
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The University Program Council brought Mike Posner and Cherub in for an electrifying concert on the Nebraska Union greenspace. Despite intermittent rain, the concert drew more than 5,000 spectators.
I consider every member of my organization a brother. They will always be there for me and I will always be there for them. If I need some one to talk to, even help with money, I know they will all drop what they have going on to help me out. So many great things come with being a part of a multicultural fraternity or sorority. Some people never give themselves a chance to experience
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the benefits, the active role in the community, and the brotherhood and sisterhood. Every one should get a chance to be a part of something as special as a multicultural fraternity or sorority. To be a greek is to be a part of something bigger than yourself. Become a greek and make a difference on your campus. I can’t imagine my life without it.
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campus, including Love Library, the Nebraska Union and residence hall study rooms. The closeness of the halls makes it much easier to get out and walk to class than to park, ride a bike or walk from an off-campus location. The advantages of dining halls and meal plans are included in living on campus. These provide a nice selection of food most of the day without having to search beyond campus and pay for every item individually. The fact that the dining halls are next to
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residence halls and other campus activities means students don’t have to plan very far ahead for meals and can usually eat with friends. In my first year of school, I’ve truly enjoyed living on campus and getting to know everyone here. I’ve confirmed my idea that the dorms are the fastest way to fully experience immersion, community and convenience in college. I have found my place here and hope many others continue to do so.
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rest of my band on their smoke breaks with Camel Menthols. To be honest, I am completely open to this future, but my present is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. It has become a strong part of my identity as a human and an artist. Don’t drink if you don’t want to. Don’t do anything if you don’t want to. If you don’t agree
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with my opinion, then don’t read this article. Anyone who says they won’t be your friend if you don’t engage in an activity isn’t worth your time in the first place. There are more than 20,000 students here. If your high school friends don’t appreciate you resisting their pressure, make some better, new friends.
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DN on campus housing guide With different amenities, residence halls offer unique housing experience Daniel Wheaton & Christina Woodsworth Daily Nebraskan Abel and Sandoz
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Harper Hall, Smith Hall and Schramm Hall — known as HSS — are located at the northern end of City Campus. They share Harper Dining Center. The complex is connected by a series of tunnels, which allow residents to access the dining hall without walking outside. The complex houses 1,350 students and all of the dorms are coed by floor. A single room or a super double costs an additional $600 and $300 respectively. “The location is not always ideal for getting to classes,” said Jessica Gibbs, a freshman journalism major and Schramm resident. “The tunnels connecting all three Parking dorms
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Cather and Pound residence halls are located on 17th Street. Cather and Pound share the Cather-Pound-Neihardt Dining Hall which is home to UNL’s “Good, Fresh, Local” program. The program food is known for its higher quality and use of local food products. The CPN complex hosts a number of special dinners through the academic year. However, CPN is closed on the weekends. Cather and Pound are connected to Neihardt, and are the close to the center of campus. Cather and Pound is coed by floor and they house 684 residents. Because Cather and Pound are older, they typically house upperclassmen. Some rooms in Pound are sold as singles, and Cather has become home to a number of international students. Both dorms remain open during breaks. The cost of room plus a sevenday meal plan in Pound costs $8,081. “I have a single room, it is really quiet and everyone does their own thing,” said Allison Siekman, a junior agronomy major and Pound resident. “The only downside is not having a digital thermostat.”
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The 13 floors in Abel Hall and nine in Sandoz Hall house 1,500 students, with a recently renovated Abel-Sandoz Dining Center. The Abel and Sandoz complex is located on the northeast corner of campus, about a 10-minute walk to most classes. Both residence halls are coed, with Abel floors divided in half and Sandoz by floor. Sam Neal, a senior environmental studies major, is in his second year at Sandoz. “It’s a good environment and a good community,” he said. “And it’s not as crazy as Abel.” Abel is the largest traditional-style dorm on campus and can house more than 1,000 residents. Husker Hoagies, located on Abel’s first floor, is
an option included in students’ meal plans. Contract prices for Abel and Sandoz ranged from $8,560 to $9,250 for the 2011/2012 school year.
Neihardt
Neihardt Residence Center is home to the Honors Program at UNL. The building has four wings: Piper, Raymond, Heppner and Love. Each wing has a different number of floors. Piper rooms are slightly larger than the other wings. There is an elevator near the lobby that connects the lobby and the Raymond floors. All of the rooms except the Piper wing contain sinks. Honors students also have a computer lab with free printing, and the thesis library is located in the back of the honors office. Neihardt houses 462 students and costs $8,485 per year. “Neihardt is a great environment for learning, and there is quick and easy access to good food,” said Dorothy Chen, a sophomore chemical engineering major. “But the building is old and the floors creak.”
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Husker Hall is a non-traditional dorm located off campus, approximately three blocks from City Campus. Residents at Husker Hall have to either be graduate students or 23 years old. The rooms in this hall are all single rooms. A bus stop is right outside of Husker Hall and there is a free shuttle bus service that goes to both City and East campuses and leaves every 15 to 20 minutes. There is a community kitchen residents can use freely to prepare food. Matt Garai is a statistics graduate student and has lived at Husker Hall since the beginning of this school year. “It’s less than a 10-minute bike ride to either campus,” he said. Contracts at Husker Hall are 12-month contracts and were $5,274 for the 2011-2012 school year.
Courtyards
The Courtyards apartmentstyle housing can house up to 478 upperclass students. This dorm is not available to traditional freshmen students, although non-traditional freshmen (those who are 20 years of age or older) are allowed. The apartments in Courtyards feature separate areas for bedrooms, living areas, bathrooms and cooking. There is a full kitchen in each room which includes a stove, oven, full-size refrigerator and microwave. Students have their own bedrooms and share a bathroom with one roommate. Residents have the choice to purchase a meal plan, and receive two meals a week regardless. Residents have the option of nine or 12-month housing contracts. Kelly Heldridge, a junior broadcasting major, said, “Living in Courtyards has been absolutely wonderful. I love having a full kitchen to cook in and living with three of my good friends.” Courtyards is the closest apartment-style dorm to City Campus. The 2011-2012 contract price for Courtyards ranged from $5,770 to $7,700 depending on which option (nine or 12-month) was chosen.
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Burr and Fedde Halls are located on UNL’s East Campus. Up to 222 residents can live in Burr and 39 in Fedde. All of the rooms in Fedde are single rooms and are reserved for graduate students and upperclassmen, while Burr’s rooms are sold as doubles. Burr and Fedde are a very short # 41 walk to the East Campus Corner Deli. A bus stop is right next to the dorms in case students need to go to City Campus for classes. “It’s a lot more quiet over here, and the people are more down to earth and nicer to talk to and associate with,” said Logan Reed, a freshman agronomy major.
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The Village is the other apartment-style option on City Campus. Located just south of HSS, it is home to many upperclassmen, non-traditional freshmen and graduate students. The Village has two-bedroom and four-bedroom options. Both options come with a kitchen area, living area and bathroom. Students living in The Village and Courtyards have the option to purchase a meal plan with a slight discount. “Living in The Village is great because you have your own private room and you have a full kitchen,” said China Chafin, a senior broadcasting major. “The only downfall to living here is you don’t get to know your neighbors.” A two-bedroom contract costs $6,320, and a four-bedroom contract costs $5,772. The Village houses 528 students.
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TOP LEFT: Rain pours down the stairs in the northeast corner of Memorial Stadium prior to the spring game being cancelled on April 14, 2012. The rain let up close to the scheduled kickoff time, but more severe weather hit Lincoln later in the afternoon. MIDDLE LEFT: Former Defensive Coordinator Carl Pelini gets vocal on the sidelines during the 2011-2012 Husker football season. Pelini left the Husker coaching staff in 2012 to become the head coach at Florida Atlantic University. BOTTOM LEFT: Tears well up in Doc Sadler’s eyes as he speaks at a press conference announcing his firing as Nebraska’s men’s basketball coach on Friday TOP RIGHT: Penn State students, alumni and community members are joined by Husker fans outside of Old Main for a candlelight vigil on Nov. 11, 2011. The Nittany Lions hosted the Husker football team the following day. MIDDLE RIGHT: Brandon Boyd, a University of Nebraska at Omaha student, has syrup colored like blood poured on his head wound outside the Pershing Center before the start of ZombieFest on Aug. 27, 2011.
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realized how expensive it could be. “I refuse to live on a diet of Ramen noodles and mac and cheese, so I’m sure I spend more a week on groceries and eating out than other people,” Walz said. “I can tell you what stores have the most affordable produce, something I couldn’t have told you before when my mom did all the shopping and I wasn’t forced to be so observant.” Walz, whose parents are paying for her student bills, textbooks and housing, said she is lucky to be in the financial situation she is in. She holds a job at Von Maur to pay for groceries, along with other expenses such as clothes and entertainment. Groceries aren’t as big of an issue with students living in the traditional residence halls. Dining halls are available every day of the week, but snacks come in handy during movie or study nights. For Kristin Sauma, coffee is her wallet’s weakness. The freshman English major buys herself coffee three to four times a week because the coffee in the dining halls is “terrible,” she said. Knowing her weakness for coffee, Sauma makes sure to budget her spending for each week to avoid overspending her limit. “Students should definitely account for where their money goes and have a budget per week,” Sauma said. “It should
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2011-2012 In-state estimated costs Tuition $208.25 per credit hour Fees $1,400 Room and board $8,648 Total $16,296 2011-2012 Out-of-state estimated costs Tuition $617.75 per credit hour Fees $1,400 Room and board $8,648 Total $28,580 Miscellaneous costs Resident/commuter $378 per year parking permit Textbooks $1,000 per year Health insurance $1,550 per year Sports tickets (football, $324 per year basketball and volleyball) Laundry (two loads per week) $320 per year Laptop computer and accessories $1,500 Cellphone $90 per month Coffee (five cups per week) $480 per year Snacks $10 per week In-state total: $22,928 Out-of-state total: $35,212
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be flexible, but have some money set aside just in case.” One item weighing heavily on many UNL students’ minds each year is football season tickets. Season tickets for the 2011 season cost $152 before tax. This year, student season tickets cost $161. Rubenthaler said she bought student football tickets this year, but it’s the only sport she buys tickets for. “I think it’s worth it,” she said. “You may as well take advantage of it.” The miscellaneous costs outside of paying for tuition, fees and room and board appear intimidating for those starting their freshman year. Or the costs might not cross their mind. Students should save their money because at the end of the year, there won’t be much in their bank account, Rubenthaler said. “Money definitely disappears faster,” she said. “You don’t know how much you spend until you get the bill.” This can be true for students who use their NCard at the Nebraska Union’s fast food vendors or the University Bookstore. NCards are also used at the snack shops and C-stores across campus. Many students use their NCards because it is easier and it is always with them. “Try not to use it,” Rubenthaler said. “It’s tempting.”
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