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Outsourcing of student health centers yields mixed results Conor Dunn DN With the University of NebraskaLincoln’s move to privatize the University Health Center, UNL would become the only Big Ten Conference school with an outsourced health center. Outsourcing student health centers has, historically, been a big hit or a big miss at other colleges, according to several collegiate health officials. On Sept. 12, the university issued a request for proposal to outside providers, hoping one would fund the construction of a new health center by 2014. UNL Chancellor Harvey Perlman said the university can’t afford to replace the 55-year-old center itself and doesn’t want to raise student fees to do so. He also questioned whether UNL should be in the health care business at a

time when the university expects has helped costs, but at others across-the-board budget cuts be- privatized efforts have fallen flat, cause of a $6 million budget defi- and the center ’s on-campus miscit. But not everyone is so sure sion has been lost. Take Boise State University about the move to privatize. and Western Kentucky Univer“We’ll be successful, or we’ll fail miserably,” said Dr. James sity. In the 1990s, forGuest, the health profit health provider center ’s director, We’ll be Health of the quality of a successful, Collegiate Care, Inc., partnered privatized health with Boise State’s and center at UNL. or we’ll fail Western Kentucky’s The university miserably.” health centers. did not conduct an Ferdinand Schlapanalysis of the efDr. James Guest per, who served on a fects of health cenhealth center director marketing consultater privatization at tion team for Colother universities. legiate Health Care, H i s t o r i c a l l y, said the provider had health cenoutsourcing of campus health ter partnerships with 10 universicenters has been turbulent. This is particularly the case when an out- ties. In March 2002, the company side provider seeks more control dropped its partnerships and over a campus health center than a university is willing to offer. At closed, according to Schlapper, some universities, privatization who now works at the University

of Minnesota. “A for-profit (health care) company is really dangerous,” he said. “They think they can make a profit off of students because they’re young and healthy.” Collegiate Health Care closed because universities didn’t share its interest in expanding profit on college campuses, Schlapper said. After the closing, the universities it partnered with struggled, he said. They needed new budgets, new employees and essentially had to shift back to their old health system. Boise State dropped its partnership with Collegiate Health Care one year before the company closed, said Schlapper, who in 2002 became executive director of health services at Boise State, a position he held for seven years. In his new job, he had to pick up the pieces. “If a for-profit isn’t seeing the

return it wants, it’ll drop out of the market at the drop of a hat,” he said. To protect themselves, universities often partner with local hospitals or urgent care clinics, which are more likely to stick around, Schlapper said.

A FINANCIALLY FORCED HAND

However, some colleges, such as the University of Northern Colorado, have experienced mixed results in health center outsourcing. UNC, with a total enrollment less than half of UNL’s 24,207 students, made the decision to privatize its health center in 2000. But the school didn’t have a contractor in place until 2003, according to Cindy Vetter, director of student business services at UNC. UNC’s health center sustained five years of operating in the

red financially, according to Vetter. Health care costs were rising steadily at an annual rate of 23 percent, and student fees were increasing about 1.5 percent per year. “So obviously the gap was going to continue to grow,” Vetter said in an email. UNC’s first contractor was a local hospital. The hospital met the university’s standards, but it wanted to transform UNC’s health center. “The hospital wanted our clinic to be like all their other clinics, which just doesn’t work out,” she said. The problem: Students typically go home, not to the health center, if they need extended care or surgery, Vetter said. UNC and the hospital decided to separate during the fourth year of their contract, and then UNC im-

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A University of Nebraska-Lincoln student created a Twitter and Tumblr profile this month dedicated to calling out UNL students who post hateful messages on the Internet.

Cather Hall will close at the start of the 2013-2014 academic year in preparation for future demolition. Pound Hall will close the following year. A new suite-style hall will open fall 2013 on 18th and R streets.

Cather Hall to close next year The 49-year-old hall will shut its doors in anticipation of the opening of a new suite-style hall Story by Emily Nitcher | Photo by Nickolai Hammar Emily Nitcher DN

tudents living in Cather Hall will receive a letter Friday informing them the hall will close beginning with the 2013-2014 academic school year. The 49-year-old hall will close in anticipation of the opening of a new suite-style hall, which will open at 18th and R streets in fall 2013. The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved the construction of two new residence halls in June 2011. Together, the new residence halls will cost $78,918,000 and will house 1,015 students, Director of University Housing Sue Gildersleeve said. Housing decided to build the new halls discovering it would cost anywhere from $20 million to $30 million to renovate the aging Cather and Pound halls. “It didn’t make sense,” Gildersleeve said. “It was too much money. We couldn’t make it as appealing as Abel and HarperSchramm-Smith.” The letter will inform students living in Cather they will have the first priority in the new suite-style hall, Knoll or Pound after current residents have selected their rooms. Gildersleeve said Housing has followed this policy whenever students have been displaced in the past.

and likes the older feel. Pound will close in fall 2014 with the Gildersleeve said she could underopening of the second new residence hall, stand the attachment to the hall, which Gildersleeve said. has housed tens of thousands of UNL stuThe decision to close Cather first dents through the years. wasn’t based on the conditions of the “We hope in the end it’s the people building because “the conditions of the they feel the connection to as buildings were relatively well as the building,” Gildsimilar.” I’m going ersleeve said. Pound will stay open for to miss the The new residence hall the extra year because it is does not have a name. Gildeasier for students to move old buildings. ersleeve said the name has to into and it has a better heatbe approved by the Board of ing and cooling system, Gild- But i’m just Regents and said she hoped ersleeve said. an old fogey, I to have it named by the end Gildersleeve said Housof the calendar year. ing isn’t sure yet what the guess. “ The CPN dining hall building’s space will be used will remain open next year for or when the buildings michael white senior, computer and still bear Willa Cather ’s will be demolished. engineering major name. Cather residents have “Willa Cather has a spemixed feelings about the cial place in the hearts of Neclosing of the hall. Michael White, a senior computer en- braskans,” Gildersleeve said. “We think gineering major, has lived in Cather since keeping the Cather name is really important.” spring semester of this year and said he is White said he can understand why going to miss the hall. “Knoll-style housing makes it hard to UNL is building the new suite-style houshave a community,” White said. “You can ing but will miss the Cather-Pound legacy. “I’m going to miss the buildings,” White blockade yourself in your room and not said. “But I’m just an old fogey, I guess.” talk to anyone.” News@ Nathan Adams, a freshman general DailyNebraskan.Com studies major, thinks the building is cozy

‘UNL Haters’ page exposes ignorance online tammy bain dn Be careful what you tweet. A University of NebraskaLincoln student, who will be referred to by the pseudonym “David” because he wishes to protect his identity, created a Twitter and Tumblr account this month dedicated to spotlighting Internet hatred at UNL. The pages are called “UNL Haters.” David said he noticed tweet trends that appeared racist, homophobic and sexist. Many could be found under “#unlproblems,” but not all of them, he said. Then he found “OSU Haters” at the Ohio State University. “I noticed a need for that platform at our university,” he said. Finding hatred on Twitter starts with one tweet, David said. Those who retweet or favorite a statement are likely to tweet similar statements. “It’s frustrating that it’s so easy, but it is,” said David, who spends about 10 minutes a day working on UNL Haters. David hasn’t experienced hostility from those who received notifications of being retweeted, but he has been asked to remove some tweets. Two, to be exact. “You can’t expect people to bow down to your whim of not being exposed as a racist,” he said. David said he doesn’t feel sympathy for the tweeters he exposes. Even when these statements

are meant jokingly, they can be offensive and they’re online forever, he said. One tweeter, sophomore hospitality, restaurant and tourism management major Katharine Moustakes, said she received derogatory messages over an exposed tweet and “didn’t want to be humiliated anymore over something that was a joke.” She declined further comment. Another exposed tweet taught a lesson. Bertha Pargas, a freshman journalism major, said UNL Haters “exploits tweets that aren’t supposed to be taken serious.” But the tweets are rude and hateful, she said. Pargas said she felt bad after she tweeted that Asians were being too loud in the library. “I didn’t really have to say ‘Asians’ in my tweet, I could’ve just simply said ‘people,’” Pargas said. She deleted her tweet, but still “didn’t feel right,” she said. “I feel people should think about what they post on the Internet,” she said. And the tweeters featured on Tumblr and Twitter aren’t the only ones paying attention to UNL Haters. “It just makes us (Asians) feel uncomfortable around people,” said Van Luu, a senior accounting major. Her friend, who asked not to have his name printed, added “like they might be talking about

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Ceremony celebrates new nanoscience research center Kalee holland dn Late Thursday morning, about 50 people gathered inside the recently completed Voelte-Keegan Nanoscience Research Center for its dedication. The 32,000-square-foot center will accommodate scientists and

researchers with projects using nanotechnology. The manipulation of nanotechnology is used for many modern technologies including computers, cell phones and the advancement of solar power. “The center’s main purpose is to provide equipment for faculty to make and characterize nanostructures,” said David Sellmyer, direc-

tor of the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience. “Ten to 20 research groups will be sharing the facility, instead of only one group having a set area.” Some projects already in progress include a graphene study, which has been called “the material of the future,” atomic-scale materials being developed with stronger

It represents an achievement of a long-standing goal. This is an excellent example of the public-private relationship.”

prem paul

vice chancellor for research and economic development

magnetic properties, a new form of matter that is capable of denting di-

amonds, manipulating the way an electron spins and improving bio-

medical apparatuses such as cancer detectors. “It represents an achievement of a long-standing goal,” said Prem Paul, vice chancellor for research and economic development. “This is an excellent example of the public-private relationship.”

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Hundreds donate at annual Homecoming blood drive More than 750 UNL students gave blood for the drive held on East and City campus Cristina Woodworth DN

Most University of NebraskaLincoln students who entered the Centennial Room in the Nebraska Union on Thursday left with about a pint less than they started with. A pint less of blood, that is. More than 750 UNL students donated blood at the annual UNL Homecoming week blood drive, as of Thursday afternoon. “There’s no replacement for blood,” said Jana Remmenga, a donor recruitment representative from the Red Cross. “You can’t just give someone medicine and make them better if there’s no blood on the shelf. That’s why it’s so important to donate.” The blood drive began on East Campus on Monday and continued on City Campus Tuesday through Thursday. Remmenga said about 350 people donated the first day of the drive and more than 400 showed up the second day. “Our goals were for 160 (donors) the first day and 175 the second,” Remmenga said. “So the

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Avery Malakowsky, a freshman political science major, has a needle in her arm while donating blood on Tuesday. It was Malakowsky’s fifth time donating blood, she said. actual turnout way exceeded our expectations.” On Thursday, students sat in rows of plastic chairs waiting for their turns to donate. Some looked relaxed, talking and laughing with friends, while others tapped their feet nervously against the wooden floor. “The first time I donated blood, I was so nervous I was shaking out of the seat,” said

Mikayla Butts, a freshman hospitality, restaurant and tourism management major, who said she is now a regular donor. “But now it’s not so bad.” Ashley Maher, a junior hospitality, restaurant and tourism management major, said she was nervous to donate but knows it’s the right thing to do. “I have a huge phobia of needles,” said Maher, who said she

caught wind of the Tumblr page. He said he would hate for one of the exposed tweeters to be a student of his. The page could teach people to be careful what they say – even if it’s meant as a

joke, he said. “All excuses aside,” he said, “this is on the Internet. It has your name on it, and it’s forever.” news@ dailynebraskan.com

unl haters: from 1 you.” “They have some problem with us,” said Suyang Li, a junior finance major from Xi’an, China. Ari Kohen, a UNL associate professor of political science, also

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Nate Naylor, a junior accounting major, prepares to have his blood drawn. Naylor was a part of a group from the Theta Chi fraternity that attended the blood drive. was donating for her third time on Thursday. “I just try to think of who needs it and know that

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they’re probably in a lot more pain than I’ll be in for only like 10 minutes.”

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privatization: from 1 mediately contracted with a local urgent care group. UNC has been with this provider for more than five years.

More than just money

“A student health service is not a doctor’s office,” said Dr. Sarah Van Orman of University of WisconsinMadison’s University Health Services. Outsourcing a campus health center disturbs the health care environment of the student population and ultimately takes away from the students, Van Orman said. “When we start to think of a health service as an urgent health care clinic, then we really lose the reason as to why we have health services at a university.” A student health center’s employees are experts on handling student health because not only do they deal with direct care, but they do so in the context of an educational institution. Health centers aren’t just about care, but prevention, outreach and

an understanding of why students are ill, she said. A campus health center’s employees need to understand how a sick student is doing academically and socially, Van Orman said. The doctors look at what is happening in the residence halls and if there is an outbreak of illness occurring. Urgent care clinic or local hospital employees are trained to handle health care differently. The specialized service of handling a student population can be lost, Van Orman said. Privatization often leads to layoffs, particularly among administration, according to Guest. UNL plans to guarantee 90 days of employment after the new provider takes over its health center in May 2013. Wisconsin has never considered privatizing its health center, said Van Orman, who admits privatization can sometimes be a wise financial solution. But it’s not all about costs, she said. In 2008, the Wisconsin health center was relocated to a new facility from the edge of the university to

nanoscience: from 1 the heart of campus. Student use of Wisconsin’s health center increased about 20 percent upon relocation and more than 90 percent of students said it’s important they have an easily accessible health service. The new health center at UNL would move from its spot on 16th and Vine streets in the heart of City Campus to a new spot on 21st and Vine streets. As for privatization’s potential financial impact at UNL, Vice Chancellor of Business and Finance Christine Jackson said, “It’s not a cut-anddry answer.” With outside provider bids due at the end of next week, Perlman insists the health concerns of students will be met, whatever comes from the privatization process. In an email, Perlman said he understands the concern surrounding campus, but “students should understand that what we are hoping to do is avoid charging them a large fee for building a new health facility – something that has been on the agenda for some time.” news@ dailynebraskan.com

The center is located at 16th and W streets and attached to Jorgensen Hall. Its namesakes, Don Voelte and his wife Nancy Keegan, provided a large portion of its funding. Voelte received his engineering degree at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1975. Keegan was the former chair of the University of Nebraska Foundation’s board of directors. The couple donated $5 million. A $7 million National Institute of Standards and Technology grant, along with a university commitment, paid for the $14 million building, according to a Sept. 26 university press release. “Nanoscience is more modern than my education, but I can appreciate the future of nanotechnology,” Keegan said. It brings together a passion for Nebraska and education, and it brings together departments, she said. “Nanoscience is an interesting area,” Voelte said. “I’m an optimist, so I believe if you provide people the right tools, they can create new ideas and make people’s lives better.” news@ dailynebraskan.com

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Nancy Keegan and Don Voelte react to a comment from Chancellor Harvey Perlman during the dedication ceremony of the Voelte-Keegan Nanoscience Research Center on Thursday. The research center was named in the couple’s honor in recognition of a $5 million donation they gave the university.

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is speech free? Columnists discuss the notorious ‘Innocence of Muslims’ and the future of the First Amendment

Regardless of who is offended, freedom of speech is an American tenet and should be defended at all costs, including factual inaccuracies

ost of us are so attuned to the concept of free speech that we rarely stop to consider the ramifications of what someone’s expressions could instigate. Is it the responsibility of individuals to consider every possible outcome of their speech? Recently, the notorious “Innocence of Muslims” trailer sparked protests and riots in the Middle East, which led to the murder of John Christopher Stevens, a United States ambassador, and other Americans in the region. Because of the violence it has caused, Google has taken down the video in some countries. YouTube has also taken down the video in some nations, and has been ordered to either do so in others or face legal penalties. The incident has brought into question the tenets of the First Amendment and exactly how far freedom of speech should reach. The piece claims Islam is a made-up religion and Muhammad was a pedophile and homosexual. “Is the master dominant or submissive?” cracks a member of the prophet’s five-person army. This quote offers a foretaste of the drivel that is “Innocence of Muslims.” Here is a brief analysis of the clip: Compared to the quality of this film, Tommy Wiseau’s “The Room” is “Citizen Kane.” The CGI is terrible, the plot nearly impossible to follow, the acting is way over the top and the anti-Muslim quotes were actually dubbed in at a later time. Yet, despite its parodical intentions and terrible quality, it’s still become one of the most seriously examined topics regarding free speech in recent years. There is a difference between incitement through a call to arms and an expression that offends a group’s constitution to a breaking point. Reckless speech that has no value other than to instigate harm or threaten national security is another matter. Unashamed attempts to cause violence should never be tolerated, respected or allowed. That being said, predicting such an outcome for a joke of a movie is absurd; the creators should not be punished in the courts. In an age of Internet-based globalization, incidents like “Innocence of Muslims” beg the question of how our expression at home now correlates to those whose speech codes are less tolerant. In the United States, all spectrums of religion are harshly criticized every day with little fanfare. Obviously, we cannot expect this composure from different cultures. That doesn’t mean, however, that everyone should take into consideration the potential reactions of every human being on Earth in order to curtail offensiveness or predict riots. Utilitarianism guru John Stuart Mill wrote some interesting

BENJAMIN WELCH passages in “On Liberty” which correlate to this topic: “We can never be sure that the opinion we are endeavoring to stifle is a false opinion; and if we were sure, stifling it would be an evil still.” Mill and utilitarianism would also argue that the social value of never suppressing ideas overrules the possibility a person may get hurt. On its face, this is a grim proposition and one that must be examined with an open mind. Some claim utilitarianism actually goes against the video’s speech because it negatively affects the reputation of U.S. citizens. It’s clear almost no one ascribes to the concepts in the video. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have publicly denounced the film. However, public officials shouldn’t have to clarify to the rest of the world that one vulgar video doesn’t define American culture. Is the truth always clear-cut? Like Holocaust denial, we know some people’s opinions are factually incorrect. But does this give the government legal ground to silence them? In some European countries, the answer is yes. Some argue that America hasn’t faced something as tragic as concentration camps, and therefore we cannot comment on the legality of speech refuting them. But what about slavery, which we had in the U.S. for 150 years (half of which were before we gained independence)? It’s certainly still legal to fly the Confederate Flag. The founding fathers, as well as John Stuart Mill, believed that just because speech is repulsive doesn’t mean it should be punished. This right, guaranteed by the First Amendment, is what makes our Constitution and our nation great. “The opinion which it is attempted to suppress by authority may possibly be true,” Mill notes. “Those who desire to suppress it, of course deny its truth; but they are not infallible.”

Hate speech, which is legal in the U.S., is illegal in several other nations. We can assert that there is no truth in expression that broadens the gap between societal groups. Mill would argue that because we’re not infallible, we cannot suppress the speech on the grounds that we might, in fact, be wrong. We’re not gods, so our judgments are not absolute. A more acceptable approach to Mill would be this: Expression we stand against should still be permitted in an effort to increase discussion and offer analysis into why the belief is false in the first place. In the case of “Innocence of Muslims,” the damage has already been done, and this is extraordinarily unfortunate. No person should ever have to die because a radical group took exception to another’s opinion. A worldwide removal of the video would only take away the opportunity for cultural reflection and betterment of societal relations. While we look to move past the incident, we should raise the call for civility and examination before expressing ourselves with radical and flagrant thoughts. But the need for civility does not overrule freedom of speech. External expression is one of the most enjoyable freedoms of being American; indeed, it’s a right which is theoretically intrinsic of being human. We must not lose sight of this goal until it is omnipotent in all reaches of the world. Benjamin Welch is a graduate student of journalism. Contact him at opinion@ dailynebraskan.com.

Organized hateful speech should be regulated to guard American perceptions of differences in race, religion for future generations

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our right to swing your fist ends where my nose begins,” warned the jurist Oliver Wendell Holmes almost a century ago. But, an array of cases proved that some people’s fists have smashed other people’s faces. Case in point, the recent hullabaloo over the anti-Islam film sparked a heated debate as to whether freedom of speech should be curtailed. But, first, what makes anyone law-biding? Doesn’t it seem cynical to obey every letter of the legal text? But, who defines the legal text or freedom of speech? Why do I have to consent to the law if it doesn’t protect me or stop the bigotry vis-a-vis a sizeable Muslim minority in the United States and more than a billion people worldwide? The legal criminalization of past infringements against free speech has occurred, but when will lawmakers tussle over freedom of speech in regards to the recent dispute? Under what circumstances is censoring an offensive speech considered legal? If one’s act is deemed violent, hurtful or ‘immoral’ to another person’s feelings, then what role should the authority play? How do lawmakers read a blasphemous act? Must this “American value” of “freedom of speech” be defended at all costs? Let’s see now – the idea of simply being free from legal or moral responsibility and left to ‘do your own thing’ may abuse the very core of freedom’s tenets. When one looks at the thrust of freedom, one would argue it’s not really about ‘doing your own thing,’ but rather a philosophy through

BELIGH BEN TALEB which you shape your society and coexist with your fellow citizens. For example, you can’t express your own way in the street, can you? You can’t threaten people’s lives under the pretense of being free, can you? You simply can’t do things that are detrimental to society as a whole. Violence has a chameleon-like ability, and derogatory comments are one of its colors. Certain people have to be reined in when they fail to behave in a proper manner. Indeed, there is a cleavage between a criminal and moral breaker between legal responsibility and moral responsibility. Yet, when the side of devilness and mischiefness is brought out to hit other people’s noses, then lawmakers should finalize the issue. I am not talking about the random antisocial behavior in the street, but rather about the organized narrative that comes up whenever the genie of hatred is out the bottle. You read and hear people in the media demonize Muslims and Islam in a manner they won’t dare to talk about other minorities. This has been ubiquitous. This has been acceptable in certain people’s minds. My great concern lingers when the same anti-Islamic narrative is being propagated by a few academics, which misleads future generations. For example, an instructor at University of Nebraska-Lincoln wrote to a daily newspaper, misquoting the Quran, decontextualizing its verses, criminalizing the Islamic law and breeding feelings of hatred and mistrust between members of the society. It’s a woe to the dissemination of information. Perpetuating the same wrong narrative mobilizes and whips up nationalistic and chauvinistic feelings of annihilating the other. Religion has become, in a way, the new race. You are not only judged on the color of your skin, but also relegated to the basis of your religion. Islamophobia has passed the dinner table

and reached an altered stage. To be Islamophobic, for example, has become much more acceptable than to be anti-any other ethnicity or religion. One needs to be clear here, this is in no way arguing for bashing other minorities regardless their religious, racial, ethnic backgrounds, but to emphasize that the law of the land is meant to protect every single citizen from being transgressed or discriminated against. I remain a strong advocate of freedom of speech, but the “laissez-faire” position of lawmakers vis-a-vis the propagation of hate speech on Islam and the no-tolerance in other cases, such as anti-Black or anti-Semitism, makes me question the transparency of the lawmaking process. When it comes to regulating disputes between fellow citizens, the law should say its final word. When unsettled issues create bellicosity between countries, international law should bring the issue into justice. If you have a legal issue you take it to the court. The U.S. Supreme Court, as a matter of fact, has stepped into many cases and will prosecute Americans for misdemeanors violating the First Amendment. In the case of the R.A.V. v. City of St. Paul, the U.S. Supreme Court criminalized any act, as cited in its famous ordinance of June 22, 1992, including “appellation, characterization or graffiti, which one knows or has reasonable grounds to know arouses anger, alarm or resentment in others on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or gender commits disorderly conduct and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.” The question remains how and when similar ordinance should be implemented? Also, in the case of Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire, of 1942, the U.S. Supreme Court articulated that “written or spoken words, generally expressed to incite hatred or violence from their target,” falls outside the bounds of the First Amendment protection. If a deliberately tailored act tends to plant new feelings of hatred and violence, does it fall within the bounds of the aforementioned cases? If so, why don’t we see actions? There are also cases where newspapers, magazines and TV anchor apologized for bashing certain people’s feelings. For example, Paris Hilton has to apologize for making homophobic comments, but how about offending Muslims? Is this “American value” of “freedom of speech” to be defended? Isn’t that abuse of freedom? I understand the White House has apologized a couple of times for the misdemeanor, but does that really repudiate the on-going polemic? If it takes new regulations to again stop the abuse of the First Amendment, would the U.S. government have the guts to do it? How long should one witness acts of hatred without consequences? Beligh Ben Taleb is a Graduate student in History and a former Fulbright scholar from Tunisia, reach him at opinion@ dailynebraskan.com

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UNL Haters exposes various forms of hatred on campus University of NebraskaLincoln students are racist, homophobic and sexist. #RealLife Sure, it’s a bold statement, but in some cases, it’s true. One student is using UNL Haters, a Tumblr page, to point out derogatory tweets UNL students send. This is a great idea; it takes comments that would otherwise be overlooked by a series of followers and calls them out. In some cases, students have been embarrassed enough to ask their

tweets be removed. We at the Daily Nebraskan want to applaud this student. Although this editorial may seem like common sense to most of you, we think it’s necessary to reinforce the idea of responsibility on social media. Often, people think that because they are making anonymous comments on Twitter, Tumblr or a variety of other sites, they can say anything and everything that comes to mind. These people should think twice before tweeting,

just as they would think twice before speaking. Often, individuals think what they say is less offensive, or less personal, because they’re not actually speaking it. That’s not the case. Even if you are simply writing something, it still reflects you and your opinions. But let’s not avoid the elephant in the room any longer. Racism exists in Lincoln. It’s easy to overlook the problem and dismiss it as something that “happens in the South.”

Even if you’re not using racial slurs, you might still say something that has racist undertones. Playing into negative stereotypes about sexualities, ethnicities, religions or races is just as bad as actually using hateful language. Nebraska lacks diversity in most of its corners, and that often follows students to UNL. It’s easy to fall into speech patterns, if unchecked. We need to be more actively conscientious about how we identify other people. Work

to look beyond characteristics (obvious or not) that make someone different from you. Prejudice is something that can happen easily and quickly, but it’s a habit that needs to be broken. Don’t avoid the topic; talk about it. Don’t act like you’re being more accepting if you point out someone’s skin color or sexuality before adding something positive to “offset” your off-color comment. Intolerance can be eliminated, but it’s going to take work from all sides. There’s nothing

wrong with seeing difference in others. That’s only natural. It becomes harmful when you use that difference to define who others are. Use others’ talents, ideas and feelings to identify those surrounding you. Point it out to your friends when they make offcolor comments. Let’s work together to eliminate the thought process of those who find themselves quoted on UNL Haters.

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Nathan Anderson does a flip at Defy Gravity trampoline park. Anderson and his friends spent their allotted hour of time playing basketball, as well as performing flips and other tricks on the “open jump” court.

Clayton Harvey takes a fall on the “open jump” area in the Defy Gravity trampoline park. The park also hosts fitness classes.

Braxton Hunlsey prepares to throw during a game of dodgeball at the Defy Gravity trampoline park outside Omaha last Friday.

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A&E columnist defies age conventions of Omaha bounce house, Defy Gravity. The trampoline park includes a laser maze, a dogeball court and bouncy walls.

Do you guys remember Moon Shoes? I do. I remember being 8 years old, string cheese in hand, watching “Wild & Crazy Kids” on Nickelodeon and hoping during every break the Moon Shoes commercial would play. “Look at those shoes!” I would yell in my head. “They are both shoes and mobile trampolines! This is the future!” My mom wouldn’t buy them for me, and I don’t blame her. One time I tried to go up a down escala-

tor and ended up with a dislocated pinky. I’ve always been prone to hurting myself. I was not an optimal candidate to wear trampolines on my feet. My love for trampolines has persevered, though, so when I learned there was a place in Omaha, aptly named “Defy Gravity,” where entire floors are trampolines, childhood excitement filled my body. The median passenger age of my full Camry was about 20, but as we drove through Omaha, you’d have thought it was 11. I was a giggly mess of testosterone and adrenaline. I was getting paid to go to a place where the floor is a trampoline. I must have done something pretty special in a previous life. We turned onto Portal Road (“It’s a portal to fun!” I thought to myself), but because it was nighttime when we went, we only had the GPS to guide us. We wandered

“Eleven and a half,” I told him. up and down Portal Road a few times, mistakenly turning into the I emphasized the “half” to let him parking lot of a juvenile delinquen- know I was serious. Serious about fun, that is. cy center. After getting all our sizes, he If not for the promise of gravity to defy, I likely would’ve left Portal brought us each a pair of wrestling shoes to make Road and never resure we were in turned. the right mindset In a moment I had set for when we got of what I can only one goal for on the trampoassume was divine lines. Look the intervention, we myself going into part, feel the part found Defy Graviand all that. ty. We barrelled out Defy Gravity: do a At this point, of the car and into backflip.” I could hear the the building, where joyous screams we were greeted by of kids jumping in the back, and a bored-looking teenager. “Did you sign the waiver yet?” I began to plan the frequency and We had not. We took turns volume of my own screams. Finally, it was time. filling out forms and exchanging There are two separate trampoglances with each other that said, “Look at how adventurous we’re lines to enjoy at Defy Gravity. One is designated for dodgeball (yes, being. Look at the risks we take.” “What size of shoes do you really) and the other for just free bouncing. wear?”

Story by Tyler Keown Photos by Morgan Spiehs

I stepped onto the free-bounce trampoline and began my regression into childhood. The only people other than my group were a couple of elementary school kids and a youngster that might be in seventh grade on a good day. It didn’t matter, though. The trampoline is the great equalizer. I noticed the trampolines don’t stop on the floor, instead extending up at an angle so you can literally jump off the walls. I tried it once and stopped bouncing for a bit, overcome by how much I felt like Spider-Man in that moment. The next 30 minutes were a blur. I remember laughing when a friend fell on his face and then rooting for a little kid who was trying to bounce high enough to dunk a ball in the basketball hoop that sits at one end. Later, I watched a friend try to navigate the “laser maze,” which is exactly what it sounds like. She

foolishly went on expert level. She came out flustered and the rest of us remained amused. I had set one goal for myself going into Defy Gravity: do a backflip. I hadn’t done one in roughly three years, but I figured it would fall into the “like riding a bike” category of movement. I was right in some sense. I did the backflip correctly until the landing, where I promptly forgot how to place my feet and sprained an ankle. It was worth it for the look on my friends’ faces. We left Defy Gravity a very happy group, chock full of stories we could reminiscence about for years to come. arts@ dailynebraskan.com

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Straight Outta Junior High to bid Lincoln farewell Twelve years after Abel Hall’s Battle of the Bands, SOJH hangs up their hats shelby fleig dn Finishing second can be disappointing. But a second place finish at the 2000 Battle of the Bands in Abel Residence Hall at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln led to an unexpectedly successful career for Straight Outta Junior High. The “punk rock with jokes” band is calling it quits after 12 years together, but not before one last Lincoln show. Going into the residence hall competition, SOJH had just one week of practice under its belts. Twelve years later, SOJH has six full-length albums on iTunes, the song “Dudes and Guys and Things and Stuff” featured on video game Rock Band 3, a CD released in Japan and even its own bobbleheads. “We are calling it quits because it’s time,” said lead singer Nate Olson. “You know how you may enjoy playing with Legos? At some point in your life you have to tell yourself, ‘You’re 28. It’s time to stop playing with Legos.’ You still like to do it, but it’s time to stop.” In most SOJH songs, Olson writes the lyrics before handing them off to drummer Matt Tatroe, guitarist Benji Johnson and bassist Louie Stites, who add music and harmony. Olson’s comical lyrics about texting, al-Qaida, Tina Fey and STDs are backed up by the production value and band members’ musical abilities. After the members’ UNL days, the band won the 2003 Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands and $10,000 worth of band gear. SOJH also played on Warped Tour, where Olson recalled seeing Avril Lavigne in her bikini at the band’s hotel.

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Straight Outta Junior High will play its final Lincoln show Friday night after more than a decade of wild punk rock.

venues Sokol Underground and The “We started as a farce,” Olson said. “I’m sad that it’s coming to Slowdown banning the punk rockan end, but we accomplished 100 ers. Kelley said after being friends with the band for so long, he isn’t times more than we ever should worried about their behavior. have.” “They are very animated on All between the ages of 28 stage and very and 32, members of funny,” Kelley SOJH said they inI’m sad that said. “Nate likes tend to perform their to banter with the it’s coming last show just as if crowd a lot, so it were any other to an end, but we it’s definitely goshow. ing to be a great “It’s always high accomplished 100 time.” energy,” Olson said. SOJH will “We like to enter- times more than we play an all ages tain ourselves. If the ever should have.” show from 6 p.m. audience ends up to 9 p.m. with having a good time, Nate Olson Straight Outta Junior High Auditore and that’s cool too.” Happy Hazard, Knickerbockers, followed by an where SOJH played its first show, will host SOJH’s last 18+ show from 9 p.m. to midnight with A Summer Better Than Yours, show in Lincoln. “They kind of grew up playing Killigans and No Tide. “There may be male nudity,” here,” said Chris Kelley, the coOlson said. “Our music makes owner of Knickerbockers. “They people start to kiss. We can guarall have real jobs and families now, antee heavy petting and getting to so it’s been neat to go through the at least first base.” whole process with them.” arts@ Past performances have ended dailynebraskan.com on multiple occasions with Omaha

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Omaha’s All Young Girls Are Machine Guns is set to release its third full-length album “Here’s Hopin’ Tomorrow Never Comes” at The Slowdown on Friday night.

Band courts Omaha with machine guns, ukuleles All Young Girls Are Machine Guns will release its third album at the Slowdown Friday Rachel hohlen dn All Young Girls Are Machine Guns is here to woo you with its own special brand of woo. A self-described group of “1960s soul singers, old-timey crooners and local Omahomies,” All Young Girls Are Machine

Guns is releasing its third album, “Here’s Hopin’ Tomorrow Never Comes” Friday at The Slowdown in Omaha. Joining the billing of its release party will be fellow Omaha-based acts Field Club and The Mynabirds. Despite the harsh-sounding name, All Young Girls Are Machine Guns has sought to charm and woo since its first album, “The Secret Attic Recordings.” Rebecca Lowry, who lends the vocals, ukulele and songwriting to the band, explained the sweet intentions behind the band’s music and lyrics.

“I write really sappy, schmoopy songs,” she said. “And I mean, I’m gonna be honest with you … my personal goal is to have somebody go home after a show and make a baby and name it after me. I write songs to make that happen.” Like many of their lyrics, the name All Young Girls Are Machine Guns was drawn from literature that influenced Lowry. The band’s name is a nod to Vladimir Nabokov’s “Lolita.” In fact, Lowry had a band name before she

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‘Watch’ embraces police cliches, leaves moral void

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cameron mount dn “End of Watch” builds its foundation on two overused tropes, but the movie manages to overcome them both in a thrilling ride of a film. The first cliche is the buddy cop duo, here played by Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena, as cheeky partners dealing with daily horrors on the streets of Los Angeles. The second cliche is that of a “found footage” shaky camera. This technique, which can easily sacrifice drama for amateurism, is grippingly effective in “End of Watch.” Writer and director David Ayer has crafted a high-energy take on these familiar tropes, thanks in part to dynamic performances by both Gyllenhaal and Pena. The cocky duo rarely adheres to rules, leading to a high-speed chase and shootout in the first scene. This stunt only reluctantly earns them recognition from superiors. Despite their rashness, Gyllenhaal and Pena show a sincere commitment to justice and an outright unwillingness to put their power toward petty tasks like traffic tickets. The two hold the audience’s trust and respect from the beginning, even as they make a few unwise and risky decisions. The trailer for the film implies more of a coherent story line than actually exists. Yes, the cops’ brash tactics unwittingly entwine them in a cartel plot, but this thread takes its time to roll out, and the movie is more concerned with day-to-day drama and relationships. Gyllenhaal and Pena quip about marriage and race, resent pompous coworkers and celebrate each other’s family events. The pair’s brotherly relationship is bolstered by what they’ve witnessed together on the job, and there is a believably somber subtext beneath their easy humor. Gang drive-bys, human trafficking and cartel violence are the norm in the pair’s assigned precinct, represented on screen in gritty detail. Gyllenhaal’s character captures much of this on his handheld camcorder (for a “college project”), but

Kooser watches poem flourish into short film adaptation

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END OF WATCH

JAKE GYLLENHAAL & MICHAEL PENA DIRECTED BY DAVID AYER

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Ayer utilizes a number of filming techniques like spy-cams and traditional shots. This variety smartly gives perspective and breathing room to the film, which movies like “Cloverfield” or “District 9” sometimes lack. “End of Watch” easily could have been a sentimental film, but the believability of the characters, built up slowly throughout the first two-thirds of the movie, makes sure this doesn’t happen. The final third packs a number of authentically emotional scenes that make effective use of the “found footage” format. Unfortunately, scenes involving the core group of gangsters keep the film from reaching the heights of which it is capable. The characters are too obviously corrupt and senselessly violent to leave audiences with any meaningful moral message. It’s an unabashedly pro-police movie that purposefully chooses not to complicate audience’s ideas of good and evil. This is both a strength and weakness for “End of Watch.” It’s refreshing to see such a positive and thrilling character sketch of individuals with a strong rapport. At the same time, it’s disappointing not to be left with more of a takeaway than “violence is often senseless” when the credits roll. arts@ dailynebraskan.com

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When Ted Kooser gave Dan Butler permission to turn his poem “Pearl” into a short film, he didn’t think it would come to anything. Kooser, a professor of English at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and former National Poet Laureate, had been contacted by other artists with similar requests, but the projects typically went nowhere. This time, however, the film was not only completed, but it’s now making the rounds at film festivals. Starring Butler as Ted Kooser and Frances Sternhagen in the title role, “Pearl” tells the story of when Kooser traveled to his mother’s cousin Pearl’s house in northeastern Iowa to courtesy photo tell her his mother had died. The short film adaptation of Ted Kooser’s poem “Pearl,” screened “The motivation behind the at the Mary Riepma Ross Theater in November. poem was simply to capture that exchange that I had with her and try to do it as realistically as possible and as The film is not a narration of the “I’m very fond of it,” he said. “I truthfully as I could,” Kooser said. poem, but an interpretation which tend to be a kind of sentimental guy When Butler first read the poem, examines the transitions people go and whenever I see it, I’m moved.” he immediately knew it had the po- through in life. Not only does “Pearl” Butler was nervous to let him see tential to be a short film. focus on the poem itself, but narra- the finished project, but the support “It just spoke to me on so many tively speaking, it includes Kooser Kooser gave him during the process levels,” Butler said. “It moves me writing some of the poem. was encouraging. very deeply. When you’re compelled By taking a step back and look“I kept holding off because I to do something it’s a bit mysterious ing at Kooser’s journey to write the wanted him to see it on the big screen and you just have to follow it.” poem, in addition to the transitional initially, but scheduling and getting He knew Kooser’s intention for period of dealing with his mother’s together on that was tricky,” Butler the poem was to be as accurate to death, Butler said, the audience is able said. “I finally sent him the DVD and real events as possible, and he made to get a clearer picture of the characit meant a lot to me that he enjoyed the decision to keep that truthfulness ters and what they’re dealing with. it.” in the film. He kept a majority of the Butler hopes what drew him to On Nov. 9, Kooser will finally dialogue Kooser had already written, the poem will also capture the minds get the chance to see it on the big but added moments of silence to enof the audience. screen. Butler and Kooser will meet hance a kind of cinematic realism. “I love when something sticks at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts “There are certain things that and when it stays with you,” Butler Center for a public showing and to Ted suggests in the poem that I felt I said. “The overall feeling I get from discuss the making of both the poem had an opportunity to take another people is that it really resonates and and the film. step toward cinematically,” he said. it stays with them. That’s what I love “I’m really looking forward to “There were certain images that came about Ted’s poetry. It seems very sim- meeting him,” Butler said. “I think it strongly to me that didn’t change ple on the surface, but it goes deep.” will be a very interesting night.” from that first impetus to what arts@ For Kooser’s part, he is happy showed up on the screen.” dailynebraskan.com with the way it turned out.

‘The Master’ proves Anderson’s directorial finesse yet again I'LL HAVE WHAT HE'S WATCHING

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Only a handful of current directors can claim the complete and cultur-

ally relevant vision of which others can only dream. Quentin Tarantino is master of dialogue and the Coen brothers of storytelling. Christopher Nolan brings brains to blockbusters and Wes Anderson turns artistry into a narrative device. These are directors who accomplish grand, unique visions on a shot-by-shot basis. On another plane exist equally talented directors like Martin Scorsese, Terrence Malick, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg and Charlie Kaufman. These filmmakers take strides in important areas, but don’t claim as distinct and thorough visions as the other heavyweights. Most of the time, that isn’t their goal anyway. What, though, of Paul Thomas Anderson? Though hailed by critics, the director of “There Will Be Blood,” “Magnolia” and “Boogie Nights” remains absent from most popular conversation about top directors. With the just-released “The Master,” Paul Thomas Anderson has proved himself as not only one of today’s best directors, but one of the few top-rank visionaries, turning cinematic tension into an art of its own. “There Will Be Blood” floored audiences in 2007, with Time Magazine calling it “one of the most wholly original American movies ever made.” Each shot of the story of an early 20th century oil prospector with ruthless ambition gripped audiences with a palpably heavy tug-of-war between righteousness and hypocrisy, desire and greed, and trust and paranoia. Though a few critics complained that it was overwrought in its grandness, as if proclaiming itself as a masterpiece rather than proving it, there was no denying its distinct style and scope. And though it took many viewers by storm, Anderson had been building up to this accomplishment for some time. “Magnolia” is just as ambitious and personal a film. Anderson claimed it “the best movie I’ll ever make.” Unfortunately, it wasn’t a coherent whole, and the sprawl of his vision was interpreted by many as self-indulgence. “Punch-Drunk Love” with Adam Sandler in his

first major dramatic role and “Boogie Nights” with Mark Wahlberg as a porn star were so unique they gained cult status more than wide directorial recognition. Still, each of Anderson’s early films carries a distinct confidence. Complex use of music, a camera that’s virtually always moving, and a idiosyncratic take on flawed characters became trademarks just waiting for their grand, unified realization in “There Will Be Blood.” After the release of “There Will Be Blood,” however, it was easy to wonder whether Anderson’s vision could be transferred to a project any less massive than American expansionism and still have the same effect. “The Master,” which is at its best explores individual characters and relationships in humble settings, overwhelmingly appeases this worry. Anderson’s latest is a step up for the director, containing and focusing his powerful sense of tension. “The Master” follows Philip Seymour Hoffman as a spiritual leader based heavily on L. Ron Hubbard, and Joaquin Phoenix as an unhinged drunk whom Hoffman takes under his wing. Most striking is how aggressively uncomfortable the movie is, even as it stays far away from spectacle. Sexual frustration, mental unbalance and disastrous pride are represented with overwhelming rawness and scored with a harsh soundtrack. What remains to be seen is whether such uncomfortable trademarks and techniques will allow Anderson to join the ranks of widescale popular respect. In fact, Anderson is one of the most fascinating directors working today because, while his films demand attention, their psychological complexities are significantly more difficult to talk about than those of Tarantino, Nolan or the Coen Brothers. And while he sometimes borders on absurdity, not unlike David Lynch, Anderson deals in a much less niche brand of surrealism. Anderson has the potential to popularize new ways of representing tension through film, be it through music, characterization or achieving a powerfully hypnotic atmosphere. Even if he never achieves deserved levels of popularity, Anderson’s inevitable influence will be worth attention. Cameron Mount is a Senior English education major. Reach him at arts@ dailynebraskan.com

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New In Theaters: “Looper”

Directed by: Rian Johnson Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emily Blunt, Bruce Willis, Piper Perabo, Jeff Daniels

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Directed by: Genndy Tartakovsky Starring: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Fran Drescher

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Enter the Void Some people believe in heaven and hell. Some put their faith in reincarnation. Gaspar Noe, director of the French film “Enter the Void,” believes your spirit floats above your former life after death. Viewers see the vibrant scenes of Tokyo from the firstperson perspective of antagonist Oscar (Nathaniel Brown), as he hovers through his past. These unsteady camera views, combined with murky lighting and flashing beams, give the film a certain edginess, but may also cause headaches. Epileptics, be warned. The faint of heart should

courtesy photo also be wary, as some scenes become … intense. Noe explores the darker drug world of Tokyo and adds context with gruesome flashbacks to Oscar ’s past. If you’re looking for a fun flick to watch with the family, look elsewhere. “Enter the

Void” is bleak. But if you look past the sinister plotline and pay attention to the minor details, Noe’s artistic message is sure to shine through. –compiled by cara wilwerding – arts@ dailynebraskan.com

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cd release: from 5 had a band. “When I read books that are pretty heavy, I like to read them critically and I like to talk to friends about them,” Lowry said. “I was talking to a friend about it and he said to me, ‘Becky, all young girls are machine guns,’ and I was like, ‘Oh hey, that’s my band name.’ Except I didn’t even know how to play an instrument … yet. I hadn’t written a song.” Once Lowry had lyrics and songs, she began performing at open mic nights in local Omaha bars and coffee shops. Over time, was joined by her friends and sisters to form the conglomeration that is All Young Girls Are Machine Guns. As the band’s lineup has changed, so has its sound. Currently featured are Lowry on ukulele and vocals, Travis Sing on

bass, jazz guitarist Will Meinen, Jason Domonkos on drums and Jessica Errett, Kristin Pikop and Molly Welsh on background vocals. Violinist Kaitlyn Filippini formerly played with All Young Girls Are Machine Guns, but after her departure to pursue other projects, Meinen’s jazz guitar added a more soulful dimension to the band’s sound. “I think having the musicians that I’ve had play with me made it easier to focus on content rather than retaining the same amount of hooks and cutesy,” Lowry said. “We’re considered a ukulele band. We are. But having the other instruments makes it easier to focus on making music as opposed to being a ukulele band.” The change in lineup and in instrumentation has influenced Lowry’s songwriting, which she

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All Young Girls Are Machine Guns vocalist, member said will be evident in the third album. “I wouldn’t say that the themes are more mature now than they were in the past, but they’re definitely less cutesy,” Lowry said. “I wanted to get into some of the more soulful stuff I’ve written.” Tonight’s show will feature will not only feature All Young Girls Are Machine Guns wielding ukuleles, but an actual ukulelemachine gun hybrid wielded by Lowry. The ukulele was a handmade gift from Lowry’s friend Micah Bruce, who apprenticed at Collings Guitars, an instrumentmaking shop, in Austin, Texas. “When he came up to visit and there was a giant machine gun in the back of his car,” she said. “But it wasn’t a machine gun! It was a ukulele! Many, many, many tears were shed.” Following the CD release par-

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ty, All Young Girls Are Machine Guns are planning to stick around Omaha. A spring tour could be in the works, but for now, the band members intend to enjoy winter festivities with their “Omahomies.” “I imagine during the Christmas season we’ll play a lot, because I like to write Christmas songs,” Lowry said. “I’m pretty nerdy about Christmas music.” A CD release party, future touring endeavors and lyrical development aside, All Young Girls Are Machine Guns is still most concerned about connecting with each other, the audience and the charm that brings it all together. In short, they wish to woo. “We love love and don’t care who our woos woo, as long as our wooing woos,” Lowry said. arts@ dailynebraskan.com

You could go the easy route and just do a big ol’ Tom Osborne head. The guy doesn’t have a very descriptive face, so it shouldn’t be too hard to put together.

Take one of the less-popular RSO/honors society/Greek house members and tar and feather them. But instead of feathers, use papier-mache! People will think you made an animatronic robot thing and be impressed.

Pile up a bunch of red papier-mache and claim it’s a zoomedin image of Bo Pelini’s face during any given Husker game.

Don’t even make a float! Show your silent solidarity with a cause you care about, like peace in Syria or better pizza at CPN.

Make a whole bunch of dinosaurs! Everyone loves a good dinosaur. Rawr. compiled by tyler keown | art by natalia kraviec

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With practices in hand, women’s tennis team is ready to improve, compete Jacy Lewis DN The Nebraska women’s tennis team will be traveling to Los Angeles on Saturday to compete in the Riviera AllAmerican Championships. The Huskers would like to redeem themselves after their unsuccessful trip to Midland, TX. This is the team’s second competition so far this year. Last year at Riviera, many players advanced into the final rounds in singles and doubles play. “It (Midland) didn’t go as expected,” said senior Patricia Veresova. “But we had a chance to play matches, which helps.” Assistant coach Hayden Perez is eager for the women to compete at Riviera. “I hope that we compete well after all our practices we have had,” Perez said. Perez understands that Midland didn’t go the way the team had hoped it would. He has changed up practices and has better prepared the Huskers for Riviera. “Prior to the Midland tournament, we didn’t have a team practice,” Perez said. “Now we have been able to have team workouts.” They have spent several days playing mock matches against each other, and the Texas tournament gave the players crucial court time against competitors. “Before, we didn’t really have a chance to practice with the entire team,” Veresova said. “But now we are able to practice with everyone, which is helping us to prepare better.” Veresova understands that during the offseason, your win-loss record doesn’t matter as much as it does during the spring season. She said she wants to gain knowledge and get a

better feel for her competitors this year during the fall season. “This is our offseason, so these individual tournaments are just good to compete in,” Veresova said. Each player gained important experience at Midland, which they hope will contribute to their success during the Riviera matches. The main goal for the team is to get back into competitive play. “Competing in situations where there is pressure changes everything,” Perez said. Veresova said Riviera will be a great opportunity to develop her competitive play and make it to the next level. “I am really excited that I can go there,” Veresova said. “I just want to represent the team well and get as far as I can in the tournament.” The Huskers are prepared to trek across the nation and compete in California, Perez said. Their practices have been more intense and unified during the past couple of weeks. “When we go to Riviera, we are going to be ready to compete,” Perez said. “We just ask for their best effort and to have a good attitude.” sports@ dailynebraskan.com

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matches there.” Herrmann believes this goal can also apply to his teammates. “For the team, it is the same. A few of the players on the men’s tennis team will be heading to I hope everyone plays their best tennis there,” he said. the Sooner State this weekend. Coach Kerry McDermott These players will be knows that the ITA competing in the Intournament will be tercollegiate Tennis a tough challenge for Association (ITA) Allhis players. American Tournament “If they were to this weekend, which win the tournament, will be held at the that would be unUniversity of Tulsa in believable ... (ITA) Oklahoma. The playis probably the best ers representing Netournament you can braska this weekend play in the fall,” Mcinclude seniors Andre Dermott said. Stenger, Eric Sock, McDermott addjunior Sebastian FloHerrmann ed he will be very enrczyk and freshman thusiastic if the team Marc Herrmann. wins the tournament. Marc Herrmann “I would be the happiest has one goal for himself at the coach on the planet,” he said. tournament this weekend. McDermott has been very “I hope I can play my best tennis there and win as many match- busy with the players in practice this week, emphasizing doubles es as possible,” he said. “If I play play and court movement. He my game, I think I can win a lot of also had the team work on individual skills that need improvement. He explained the process all four players will go through during the tournament. “At least three matches in the pre-qualifying singles, then if they win three rounds of prequalifying … they go to what they 1537 N. CotNer 402-904-4674 call main-draw qualifying, ” he said. “They’ll have to win at least two matches there, then they get into the main draw of the tournament.” McDermott also brought up the lone doubles team on the roster for this weekend. “We only have one doubles team: Andre (Stenger) and Eric (Sock),” McDermott said. “They actually are already in the main draw of doubles so they don’t Let our experienced stylists pamper you from head actually play their doubles match until Thursday of next week.” to toe at affordable prices while you relax in a cozy There is one main objective McDermott hopes the players acatmosphere. complish during the tournament. Foiling Spa Pedicures “Our goal for those guys in Facial Waxing Manicures singles is try to make it into the main draw. If they do that, they’re Men’s Cuts Shellac Polish going to come up with a good singles ranking at the end of the fall Formal Occasions semester,” McDermott said. Sports@ Get $5 off a pedicure or Free hair mask with haircut! dailynebraskan.com

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Recruiting bonanza builds buzz About 25 high school recruits to visit Nebraska campus on Wisconsin weekend

“I said, ‘Well, let’s get the noncommitted kids in there with them too and see if we can’t show them what a family we have here,” Els said. The recruits will spend a good chunk of time with Husker players and support staff this weekend as the coaching staff prepares to battle Wisconsin. Although getting those commitments is a huge part of the job, Nebraska’s coaching staff will focus on the task at hand on gameday. “My No. 1 priority is winning the football game and doing what I need to do for our football team,” Pelini said. “It becomes a busy weekend, but first and foremost we want to show the recruits a ‘W’ on the scoreboard. Like I said, I’ve got a lot of great guys in my support staff. They’ll spend the majority of their time up to game time with those recruits.” Although they are focused on game prep and management, it’s not as if Pelini and staff will completely

coach Bo Pelini. “We have a pretty large number of commitments at this point for us,” he said. “And our commitments all wanted to come to this game and piggyback that onto some other guys who wanted to visit this weekend, so it’s going to be a busy weekend recruiting-wise.” Nebraska intentionally loaded this weekend with visits to create a buzz around the program. Recruiting coordinator Ross Els said he thinks having a large group makes a strong impression on the recruits. “I don’t know if it’s the right thing to do or not, but we sell family here, and I think that’s really helped,” he said. “I look at this recruiting class, the guys that have given us commitments, and they are a tight-knit group. They wanted to go to the same game together.” Els said he found it only natural to pile on a few uncommitted visitors as well, that hanging around with the commits might help sell those players on Nebraska.

Lanny Holstein DN Nebraska is set to battle on two fronts this weekend. The Husker football team opens Big Ten Conference play with a 7 p.m. clash at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. It will take on the Wisconsin Badgers in a game that means a lot to the program, but beyond all the cheering fans and screaming coaches, the battle for the future will be waged, as well. Nebraska will bring in about 25 recruits for the weekend’s festivities, many of them either undecided or committed to other schools. The weekend provides NU with an enormous opportunity, according to

shun the recruits this weekend. Most of the high school students will be in town before Saturday and will stay through Sunday. “We’ll be able to spend time with them on Friday,” Els said. “They’ll be with the players a lot, going through meetings and things like that, and then on Sunday, we’ll be able to spend some time with them too.” Wisconsin provides Nebraska with a big stage and an enticing environment for recruits to walk into, Pelini said. The weekend means a lot for the future of the program, so the staff is hoping for the help of the fans. “I’m anticipating that the fans will be excited,” Pelini said. “It’s a night game and with everything involved, the fans are going to be pretty juiced up for this one. It should be a good time to have a lot of recruits in.” sports@ dailynebraskan.com

Dashon Hunt Positon: 247Sports rating: Status: Height: Weight: Where he fits:

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Nebraska freshman pitcher Emily Lockman is one of several new players learning about the Huskers’ heated rivalry with Creighton.

Cornerback Uncommitted 5 feet 9 inches 175 pounds Hunt is a smaller corner, similar to Josh Mitchell, that could play on the outside. He does not have the typical body type Nebraska looks for, but is a well respected player.

Freshmen learn ferocity of Creighton rivalry

Kenny Lacey Positon: 247Sports rating: Status: Height: Weight: Where he fits:

Offensive Tackle UCLA Commit 6 feet 5 inches 270 pounds Lacey is an athletic player on the offensive line. He is a natural tackle with the body type and ability to play right away in college.

Courtney Love Linebacker Positon: 247Sports rating: Status: Nebraska Commit Height: 6 feet 1 inches Weight: 215 pounds Where he fits: Nebraska wants Love to play the "Mike" spot when he gets to college. He is a guy that may bulk up and patrol the middle of the field down the road.

Christian Morris Positon: 247Sports rating: Status: Height: Weight: Where he fits:

Offensive Tackle UCLA Commit 6 feet 6 inches 285 pounds Morris is another athletic tackle. The Huskers lack depth at the position after Tyler Moore left the program in August and are recruiting him hard.

Marcus McWilson Safety Positon: 247Sports rating: Status: Nebraska Commit Height: 6 feet 0 inches Weight: 190 pounds Where he fits: McWilson is arguably the top player in the 2013 Nebraska class. From coach Bo Pelini's high school, Cardinal Mooney in Youngstown, Ohio, he has a strong relationship with the staff. gabriel sanchez | dn

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conference titles: 13 heisman trophy winners: 2, Alan Ameche 1954, Ron Dayne 1999 consensus all-americans: 22 fun fact: Wisconsin’s mascot is formally known as Buckingham U. Badger, but his nickname among students is “Bucky.” Wisconsin used to use a live badger at football games beginning in the 1930s and then switched to a raccoon. However, that proved to be too much and Bucky was born to Badger nation. notable current players: Montee Ball (senior RB), James White (junior RB), Jared Abbrederis (junior WR) notable former players: Russell Wilson (QB, Seattle Seahawks), J.J. Watt (DL, Houston Texans), Joe Thomas (OL, Cleveland Browns) fun fact: Wisconsin is the alma mater of many famous people, including: former Vice President Dick Cheney, MLB Commissioner Allan “Bud” Selig and CBS news reporter Rita Braver. coach: Bret Bielema, seventh season

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At the start of the fourth quarter of Wisconsin home games, the Badger fans jump around to the House of Pain song “Jump Around.” The stadium of 80,000-plus is said to shake as the student section, especially, jumps with enthusiasm, an intimidating scene for opposing teams.

Key matchups: Husker front seven vs. Montee Ball and James White

Ball and White haven’t had that great of years so far this season, but neither has the Nebraska rush defense. The Badgers will be the biggest and most physical offensive line the Huskers have faced this season so far. The Nebraska defensive line was better the last two weeks against mediocre competition. Ball and White will be the biggest challenge they will face and probably the biggest matchup of Saturday’s game.

Rhonda Revelle isn’t sure all the players on the Nebraska softball team know about the Huskers’ rivalry with Creighton. After all, the team’s roster includes seven freshmen – six from out of state – so the significance of a doubleheader at Creighton on Sunday may be lost on them. “They just think we’re going to Omaha,” Revelle said. The NU coach said the Bluejays’ style of small ball – putting the ball in play and hustling for extra bases – always presents a challenge for her squad. “They’re crafty,” Revelle said. “And they like to play against Nebraska.” The Huskers are coming off wins of 8-2 and 4-3 in their first weekend of the fall season against South Dakota, a team Creighton defeated 18-1 three weeks ago. In its two victories against the Coyotes, NU was propelled by the bat of senior outfielder Brooke Thomason, who went 4-for-6 with three home runs, a double and four RBI. “I felt really calm and relaxed,” Thomason said. “They kept pitching me inside, which is kind of my favorite pitch to hit. I just kept swinging the bat.” On the mound, the Huskers got solid outings from junior Tatum Edwards and freshmen Danica Bishop and Emily Lockman. Lockman gave up three hits and an earned run in five innings of action in the doubleheader. “To get it under my belt and to know what it’s going to be like is a really good feeling for me,” Lockman said. “It sets a tone for the rest of the season.” The rest of the season begins with two games at Creighton on Sunday afternoon. Revelle and her staff are focused on improv-

ing their squad quickly in order to gauge what they have to work with heading into next spring. One of Revelle’s top priorities for this week is performance at the plate. “I felt like we gave up too many called strikes, so we’re just trying to really focus on zone awareness,” she said, “Especially for our new players.” Revelle attributed some of the offensive miscues to opening-day jitters, but she said that should not be an issue this weekend. “I think we’ll look a little different at the plate this weekend just because we do have two games under our belt,” she said. Revelle added she is pleased with the way her defense came together in the first two games, particularly considering the fact the Huskers have been holding some practices away from their home field at Bowlin Stadium to allow newly planted grass to grow in. But her freshmen have a lot to learn in a short period of time, regardless of location. “I would say there are a handful who walked out of here with their heads spinning pretty good today,” Revelle said after practice Tuesday. “That’s to be expected.” Thomason pointed out that having the first-year players on the team has positives, too. “No one has a scouting report on them yet,” Thomason said. “There’s a lot of opportunity for them to really step up and have big plays.” Thomason said she and her teammates will be ready when 1 p.m. rolls around Sunday in Omaha. “Our No. 1 priority is to win,” she said. “Because we do not lose to Creighton.” Lockman, who was not aware of the Huskers/Bluejays rivalry until this week, is primed to get her first taste of it this weekend. “I’m really excited,” she said, “because that means the games are going to be intense and exciting.” sports@ dailynebraskan.com

have to be prepared to stop the run game regardless of who is playing and that is something we’ve been working hard at this week.” Nebraska’s offense faces a challenging Badger defense as well, according to offensive coordinator Tim Beck. So far though, the Husker offense has been tough to stop. Nebraska leads the Big Ten in scoring, averaging 48.5 points a game, and also leads the conference with 317.5 rushing yards a game. However, Beck said the offense needs to be ready for a tough Badger defense. “They are a very good football team,” Beck said. “They

have big strong defensive linemen that are well-coached. They play with their hands very well and get off their blocks well also.” So the stage is set for a Big Ten showdown Saturday night. The teams will wear alternate uniforms sponsored by Adidas. Pelini said he couldn’t care less about uniforms. One thing he does care about, though, is a conference championship. The first step to that goal begins Saturday night. “My expectations are to win the conference championship each and every year. Period. End of story,” Pelini said. sports@ dailynebraskan.com

down against Wisconsin on Saturday night, Cook and his players will be the only NU athletic team competing at home on Sunday. The coach said being the only matinee that day makes him thrilled for not only the fans, but for future recruits, as well. “The way these weekends line up, all the recruits want to come in on the same weekend,” Cook said. “Sunday, we’ll be the only show going and we’re excited about that.” And after coming out victorious in their first home match since their three-game road trip,

Cook said his team is glad to be back home. “It feels like we’ve been away for a long time,” Cook said. “Our fans are great. I think they’re honoring and respecting the Coliseum this year. These are fun matches and it’s going to be like this the whole way through the Big Ten.” After Sunday’s 2 p.m. matchup against the Wolverines, the Huskers will travel to West Lafayette, Ind., to take on the Boilermakers next Friday at 7 p.m. sports@ dailynebraskan.com

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scouting report Wisconsin Badgers

Softball newcomers come to appreciate significance of trip up the road to Omaha

Taylor Martinez vs. Wisconsin pass-rush

Wisconsin’s defense is nothing to be scared about. Then again, Martinez is nothing to be scared about either if the Badgers get a pass rush on him. Martinez struggles in big games when he has to scramble a lot and make tough decisions. If the Huskers want to avenge last season’s humiliating loss, Martinez has to improve in high-pressure situations.

Andrew Green vs. Jared Abbrederis

Abbrederis has been a bright spot for a mediocre Badger offense. He ranks second in the Big Ten with 85 receiving yards a game. Green has been the Huskers best cornerback so far this season. He’ll most likely get the assignment of covering the best receiver the Blackshirts have seen so far this season. Let’s see how he does. –Compiled by Andrew Ward

week’s game against UTEP in the second quarter, but is cleared to play in Saturday’s game. If Burkhead and Ball struggle though, capable backups wait. Nebraska’s Ameer Abdullah leads the team with 416 rushing yards and started in Burkhead’s absence, while Wisconsin’s James White is a former 1,000-yard rusher. NU defensive coordinator John Papuchis said the Husker defense has to be ready to stop the run if they want to win. “A strength of theirs is that they have good depth at running back,” Papuchis said. “Obviously, Montee Ball is a really good player, but so are the other guys. We know we

volleyball: from 10 prepare for their match against Ohio State on Saturday. Though they picked up their first conference win against the Buckeyes, the team was joyful when the elongated trip was over. “Last week was a long week,” Cook said. “They really have not had a break. We got back late Saturday night but Sunday they were just trying to get reorganized for the week.” Now it’s time for the team to prepare for this weekend. While Bo Pelini’s football team hosts its first Big Ten show-

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Nebraska senior running back Rex Burkhead, an All-Big Ten selection last year, will start his second straight game Saturday after suffering an MCL sprain in the season’s first game. Wisconsin also boasts an All-Big Ten running back, Heisman finalist Montee Ball.

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Nebraska junior Ari Romero said the Husker soccer team continues to improve, especially with set plays.

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lip on the lights. Throw on the alternate on either side. How we choose to motivate the footuniforms. Bring in ABC. It’s time for Big ball team and how they choose to motivate themselves is up to individuals. We need to be ready to Ten football. play on Saturday.” No. 22 Nebraska kicks off the conferThose teams are different than they were last ence season at 7 p.m. against Wisconsin year. on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. For one, Russell Wilson, one of the more effiBoth teams hold 3-1 records. Both teams lost to Pac-12 teams in nonconference play. Wisconsin cient quarterbacks in college football last season, isn’t quarterbacking the Badgers. won the conference title last year; NeNebraska is without 2011 All-Big Ten braska won’t be satisfied without the At the end linebacker Lavonte David. Both playcrown this year. of the day, ers are now in the NFL. It all adds up to one heck of a However, there are still some fashowdown Saturday night. it’s not about miliar players this season. “They’re a good football team,” Wisconsin and Nebraska both said Nebraska coach Bo Pelini. want. You need to “They’re physical. They’ve been to execute to win the boast All-Big Ten running backs. The Badgers’ Montee Ball was a Heisman the Rose Bowl two years in a row, so finalist last year, finishing fourth in they haven’t forgotten how to play football game on the final voting. He finished last seafootball. We have to get better this either side.” son with 1,923 yards and 33 rushing week.” touchdowns. Last season, this game wasn’t bo pelini Nebraska’s Rex Burkhead was arpretty for Nebraska. nu football coach guably the second-best running back The Huskers entered the matchup in the Big Ten last year. He recorded 4-0, ranked in the top 10, heading to 1,406 rushing yards and 15 touchMadison, Wis., with Big Ten title aspidowns last season to lead the Husker rushing attack. rations. Wisconsin humiliated Nebraska in front of However, both of these star running backs have a national TV audience, sending the Huskers back to had subpar years thus far. Burkhead sprained his Lincoln with a 48-17 loss. MCL the first game of the season, but returned last Pelini insists his squad is over that night in Madweek against Idaho State to rush for 119 yards and ison. “Everyone is motivated by different things,” two touchdowns. Ball also has been injury-plagued early in the Pelini said. “At the end of the day, it’s not about want. You need to execute to win the football game season with a couple of head injuries. He left last

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Now the real test will begin for the Nebraska women’s soccer team. The Huskers already kicked off the Big Ten season two weekends ago against Northwestern with a 2-0 victory. Last weekend they continued Big Ten play against Indiana and Purdue, splitting the two games with a loss against Purdue and a victory over Indiana. Although the Huskers have had some physical battles with Big Ten play, they haven’t seen the toughest of the conference yet. Northwestern, Purdue and Indiana are all comparable to Nebraska. And the Huskers had the chance to build some confidence on their turf with the Purdue and Indiana games at the Nebraska Soccer Field. But as the Huskers hit the road this weekend, the task will be more daunting. Nebraska prepares to take on Michigan State on Friday, followed by Michigan on Sunday. With both programs, it will not be an easy victory. First up for Nebraska is Michigan State. The Spartans are 7-3-1 on the year, but have only one victory in the Big Ten so far. That victory came against Purdue, in an overtime battle similar to one the Huskers waged against the Boilermakers. Michigan has managed its way into the top 25 this week, ranked No. 22 with a 9-2-0 record. The Wolverines are coming off a hot streak with road victories against Minnesota and previously ranked Wisconsin. Michigan

also has five straight shutout victories, exhibiting defense prowess to challegne a Husker squad that has struggled to score a large number of goals this season. But last year, the Huskers were able to compete with both teams. Nebraska had two close losses with a 0-1 defeat to Michigan State and a 1-2 defeat to Michigan. Knowing any game can be a battle in the Big Ten, the Huskers believe they have the skills to come out with a victory. “We just really need to execute and play the whole 90 minutes,” said sophomore midfielder Caroline Gray. Staying focused the entire game was a tough lesson learned by Nebraska last weekend in its loss to Purdue – a game the Huskers led early on. “Friday was a prime example of how we can play well, but lose it at the end,” Gray said. By forgetting about Friday’s loss, Nebraska was able to come out as a new team against Indiana and demonstrate some of the strong execution skills that will be needed this weekend. “I think we did more 1 v. 1 and attacking,” Gray said. “We tried to execute more, and it paid off.” “We actually did a lot better,” said junior midfielder Ari Romero. “We got a lot of our first touches out.” But with the boost of confidence from Sunday’s victory, Nebraska knows that it is still showing signs of improvement and can carry that into this weekend. “Every game we have gotten better with set plays, 1 v. 1,” Romero said. “And even during practice we’re working on the things we see in games to get better.” sports@ dailynebraskan.com

NU volleyball continues homestand with Michigan match Nedu Izu DN Hannah Werth is just one of 14 volleyball players on the Nebraska roster. But on Wednesday night against Michigan State, the Husker athlete played fortune teller for nearly 30 seconds. “Before the play Hannah was like, ‘I’m blocking this ball, guys, I’m telling you now, I’m blocking this ball, it’s happening,” senior setter Lauren Cook said with a laugh. And on that next play, Werth did exactly that. The NU player proved her prediction right when she blocked an attack error by MSU’s Amy Dentlinger in the second set to put Nebraska up 5-1. The Huskers went on to win the set 25-16 and later defeated the Spartans for the 11th time in matchup history. After the solid defensive play by Werth, the team got into a huddle, passing high-fives and celebrating their teammate’s prophecy.

ing, the Wolverines will be comWerth said enjoying themselves is what helps the team ing into Lincoln hungry. But Nebraska won’t have to keep relaxed throughout an entire worry about its next conference match. opponent for a couple of days. “Volleyball is supposed to be Cook said he’s delighted that the fun,” Werth said. “I know it may seem very business-like, but fun is team will have a few days off to the one thing that’s going to help recuperate. “It’s nice,” he said. “It reminds us play with heart and passion.” me of the old Big 12 And playing days. You get some with the passion time to prepare; it’s they displayed on This will be not like you’re turnWednesday night a fun time ing around. This is what NU coach John Cook said because we get to will be a fun time because we get to he’s hoping to see in their next take a day off, and take a day off (Friday), and I think match, too. I think our kids our kids need it.” On Sunday, the After the team’s No. 6 Huskers (10- need it.” first loss of the sea2, Big Ten 2-1) will john cook son at Iowa State, take on Michigan nu volleyball coach the Huskers trav(13-3, 1-1) for their eled to Penn State, fourth Big Ten which became their first conferConference match of the season. Nebraska currently holds a 5-1 se- ence loss and second consecutive ries lead against the Wolverines, beating in one week. Nebraska then stayed in Uniincluding a 2-0 record against versity Park, Pa., until Friday to them last season. After falling short in a 3-2 loss to No. 17 Purdue in their last outvolleyball: see page 9

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Nebraska senior Hannah Werth called her own block Wednesday against Michigan State.