April 3

dn the

dailynebraskan.com

thursday, april 3, 2014 volume 113, issue 125

Inside Coverage

Virology enhanced

Sacrifice victory

UNL unveils new wing of Morrison Center

Huskers win with help of sacrifice bunts

2

10

Digging up roots

The Germans from Russia Museum’s general store exhibit contains artifacts collected from families with Russian roots and German heritage. The museum includes multiple buildings that help simulate life in a community of Germans from Russia. photo by andrew barry

Oath of office

5

New ASUN executives, senators sworn in for 2014-2015 term

Kevin Knudson, a junior political science major, is administered his oath of office by former ASUN president Eric Reznicek, a senior finance and marketing major. Knudson will lead the senate in its 2014-2015 term as well as serve as UNL’s student regent.

s t or y by G a b ri e l l e L a za ro | p ho to s by C a hne r Ol s on

T

he annual Association of Students of the University of Nebraska inauguration is always a bittersweet time for the university, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Juan Franco said.

“We have to say goodbye,” he said. “After working with them for a whole year – you get attached. We’re going to miss them and hope they don’t go too far. On the other hand, we have new senators and officers coming in. I always enjoy this time of year because they have so much energy and enthusiasm.”

The 2014-2015 ASUN Inauguration was held Wednesday night at the Van Brunt Visitors Center. New senators, executives and other representatives were announced and took their oaths.

Each of the three past executives administered the oath to the student, replacing him or her.

Outgoing internal vice president and senior economics, finance and management major Kaitlin Coziahr introduced and administered the oath to Grant Garrison, incoming internal vice president and a junior biological sciences and psychology major.

“This opportunity is something you’re going to learn so much from,” Coziahr said. “Whether it’s how to communicate with others, how to put together different platforms or how to put together an event — little things you don’t think you’re going to learn, you really do learn in these roles. I can’t imagine my college experience without this. … I hope all of

ASUN: see page 2

Interim president-elect begins on-the-job training As Dr. Linder prepares to take over for Milliken, he plans to focus on access to education for all Tyler Williams DN Dr. James Linder didn’t spend his first day as the University of Nebraska’s interim president-elect in the office, or even in Nebraska.

He spent it in Washington, D.C., speaking with policymakers and congressional leaders in the Nebraska delegation about what NU is doing right.

“It was a great learning experience,” Linder said. “I, and the regents who were with me, were

gratified to learn that many of the programs already operating at NU are aligned with what policy makers in Washington believe is desirable.”

Linder, who will officially become interim president on May 2, when current NU president James B. Milliken formally resigns, will hold the position until the Board of Regents approves selection of a replacement. He started working alongside Milliken on Tuesday in a sort of on-the-job training before Milliken becomes chancellor of the City University of New York.

A national search is underway for the new president, and Linder won’t be considered for the position. But Lincoln Regent Tim Clare said Linder has all the traits of a good president.

“He has a tremendous background in both the medical field and business field and has been a leader in the university system, and he brings a lot to the table,”

His favorite position he has Clare said.

Linder was born in Omaha held is being a teacher. He said he’s most excited to be spending and earned a Bachelor of Science time with the students degree in biochemistry and faculty across all and microbiology from the campuses of the Iowa State University university system. in 1976. He received “The University of his M.D. with distincNebraska educates the tion from the Universicurrent and future genty of Nebraska Medical erations of our populaCenter in 1980 and has tion, it does research served on the faculty that helps feed the there since 1983. world and trains the “Your time at the majority of our healthuniversity is unlike care providers, among any other because it is countless other contridedicated to learning Linder butions,” Linder said. and personal growth,” “So how could I not be Linder wrote in an excited at the opportunity to lead email. “Be curious, be engaged with your classmates, learn as the university in those efforts?”

After becoming a professor much as you can from the faculty in 1989, Linder served in several and build good habits of being a positions within UNMC admincontinuous learner, being compassionate for others and contributing istration, eventually becoming to your community. Then, go out associate dean for Academic Afand do great things for the world.” fairs. He has been responsible for

@dailyneb | facebook.com/dailynebraskan

developing intellectual property and clinical research programs at UNMC. Linder has also written five textbooks and more than 130 professional articles.

He’s on the editorial board of several medical journals including “American Journal of Clinical Pathology” and “Modern Pathology”and is a member of the foundation board of the U.S.Canadian division of the International Academy of Pathology.

Linder is also the acting chief medical officer for Boston-based Roche Diagnostics Hematology.

He’ll continue to fill that position during his time as interim president, working two days a month for Roche, which is within UNL guidelines for full-time employees.

Linder is still forming his overall vision for the university system but is focusing on making the leadership of all campuses successful and strengthening inter-

campus collaboration. He said the board is dedicated to increasing the accessibility of college to all Nebraskans, which is the reason for its ambitious enrollment goals.

“Access to education is important for all Nebraskans because a higher education is so closely tied to job and personal success” Linder said.

In addition to making education accessible, Linder hopes to work with the board to make internationally recognized programs that will attract learners not only from Nebraska but across the nation and world.

“In over 30 years I have worked with faculty at dozens of different institutions,” Linder said.

“I think we should all be proud of what we have at the University of Nebraska.” news@ dailynebraskan.com

2

dailynebraskan.com

thursday, april 3, 2014

DN CALENDAR

news briefs

APR.

Researchers to analyze century-old sod house

3

Researchers from the Nebraska State Historical Society are beginning work to analyze a house completely built out of sod.

The house is located in Custer County and was once home to a group of pioneers. It had three rooms with exterior doors to each room. No other home in Nebraska has ever been recorded to have had this setup.

Researchers are studying sod samples from the house and are hoping to answer a few key questions such as what native grasses were in Nebraska 100 years ago.

They are also looking at the differences between prairie soil and today’s soil to see if fertility and organic soil has been lost.

The house may also provide clues as what kinds of pests early settlers dealt with. Researchers plan to study bedbug populations to understand today’s bedbug outbreaks.

ON CAMPUS what:

Lab

Economics Tutor

when:

5 p.m.

College of Business Administration, Room 222

where:

STACIE HECKER | DN

The Ken Morrison Life Sciences Research Center on East Campus recently completed a new 30,000-square-foot addition to the center and celebrated its opening on Wednesday afternoon. what:

Second Chance Cinema: Her when: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. where: Mary Riempa Ross Media Arts Center

what:

ACG Cup 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. where: Memorial Stadium, Club Level Suites more information: Case study competition for MBA students when:

what: Great Plains Symposium: Drought when: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. where: Nebraska Union

what: UNL Libraries Open Forums when: 2:30 p.m. where: C.Y. Thompson Library

what: International artist Carmen Lomas Garza when: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. where: Sheldon Museum of Art

Morrison Center addition to expand UNL virus research Colleen Fell DN Virus research is expanding at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, thanks to the opening of the new wing of the Ken Morrison Life Sciences Research Center Wednesday afternoon.

“What a great day for virology!” boomed the voice of Prem Paul, vice chancellor for research and economic development, to about 80 guests at the opening celebration of the new addition.

The new addition, which is north of the original building completed in 2008, expands the research space by about 30 percent with its 30,000 square feet. The wing consists of seven research labs, offices and a large seminar room.

The $8 million project, funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health in 2009, will be beneficial to the virology community.

The new center will be available for use by UNL, Creighton University and University of Nebraska Medical Center faculty members, as well commercial partners, said Charles Wood, director of the Nebraska Center for Virology .

“They’ll have to be close by,” said Wood. “We’re working with live cells.”

The center focuses on the research of viruses from plants, animals and humans. Wood said some of the research being done includes tests of algae and viruses that can affect livestock. There’s also a focus on human viruses that can cause cervical cancer, HIV and other tumors.

“We’ll have a wide range of interests,” Wood said.

The addition features state-ofthe art equipment that will allow for technology and research that’s the first of its kind at the university. He said researchers will now have the ability to isolate cells in order to analyze and study them.

Hardin Hall to house 14th Annual Weatherfest

The 14th Annual Weatherfest and Severe Weather Symposium will take place Saturday at Hardin Hall.

The event is free and open to the public and will focus on tactics of staying safe in extreme weather.

A variety of weather experts will be speaking at the event including those from the National Service and the National Center for Atmospheric Research.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet local television weather personalities and can try out their own weathercasting skills in the Weatherfest Weather Studio.

The event lasts from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free parking is available.

Gateway Mall to host 4th annual NanoDays

STACIE HECKER | DN

Charles Kuszynski, an assistant professor and director of Cell Analysis Facility at UNL, gives a tour of one of the seven new research labs found in the expansion of the Ken Morrison Life Sciences Research Center.

Another benefit of the center is having many virology experts working under one roof.

“We now have a cluster of expertise of common interest on the virus,” Wood said.

The addition will also allow the department to hire up to six more junior and senior students as faculty.

However, the road to acquire funding for the addition was rocky.

“Even some great proposals don’t get funded,” Paul said.

UNL had to send proposals multiple times in order to receive funding. The proposal had a top score on its third try – only for the portion of the National Institute of Health budget that would have funded it to suddenly disappear.

“That was not a very happy day for Prem Paul,” Paul said.

Funding for the original building was provided by Ken Morrison, who was present for the event Wednesday.

Paul, along with UNL Chancellor Harvey Perlman and Wood, spoke at the opening ceremony, outlining the process of completing the new wing of the Morrison Center.

Paul said the addition will help to build on the existing research being done at the center.

“We are in a better position to reach our research goals,” he said.

Before cutting the ribbon to officially open the addition, Morrison put on a UNL Virology baseball cap, prompting applause from the audience.

Wood credited Morrison’s donation during his speech.

“Without that, we wouldn’t be here today,” he said.

Wood said he sees the future of the center as an asset to Nebraska.

“The focus of the center is outreach,” he said. “We want to inspire the next generation of scientists.” news@ dailynebraskan.com

Families can learn about the world of the nanoscale at UNL’s fourth annual NanoDays celebration Saturday at Gateway Mall on 60th and O streets.

The celebration will include 12 demonstrations showing how researchers are using molecules, atoms, and nanoscale forces to create things such as an invisibility cloak or liquid body armor.

The event is part of a national festival and is cohosted by UNL’s Materials Research Science and Engineering Center and the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience.

The event lasts from 1 to 4 p.m.

Bureau of Sociological Research celebrates 50-year anniversary

A research bureau at UNL is celebrating its 50-year landmark.

The Bureau of Sociological Research was formed in 1964 as a data collecting and analyzing center.

Today, the bureau provides research support with consultations, data collection, budgeting assistance and data processing.

Amanda Richardson, assistant director of the BOSR, said one of the main ways that the center has changed over the years is means of surveys.

She said surveys used to be done face-to-face, then over the phone and now online.

A celebration for the anniversary took place Wednesday with an open house, colloquium and panel discussion. news@ dailynebraskan.com

asun: from 1

what: Paul Barnes piano performance when: 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. where: Kimball Recital Hall

what:

“Change Agents” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. where: Nebraska Union Rotunda Gallery when:

what: Scott Frankel public lecture when: 5:30 p.m. where: Lied Center for Performing Arts.

you have the most wonderful experience. Learn who you are and what you want to do with your life.”

External vice president and junior English and political science major Jeff Story introduced and administrated the oath to Christina Guthmann, incoming external vice president and a senior international business major.

Guthmann reminded everyone of what a privilege and responsibility being a part of ASUN is.

“I’m excited for everyone to put their ideas in place,” she said.

Lastly, outgoing President Eric Reznicek, a senior finance and marketing major, introduced and administered the oath to incoming president and junior political science major Kevin Knudson.

“Thank you again to the senators,” Reznicek said. “The amount of work we’ve gotten done - all of the experiences we experienced. I hope you take it and run with it to whatever your next steps may be.”

The year’s accomplishments included the creation of more than 60 new RSOs this year, establishing an environmental leadership program, adding a graduate student committee, producing safe alternatives to tailgating at sporting events, adding a third full-time lawyer to the university,

expanding Love Library’s hours to 1 a.m., increasing technology and accessibility throughout campus and producing a ride-sharing program for out-of-state students.

Chancellor Harvey Perlman administered the oath of office to Knudson to assume the office of student regent of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

“Congratulations; you all play extremely important roles at the university,” he said. “We hope you take it seriously and aggressively.”

Knudson ended the inauguration with a few remarks.

“Finally the day is here,” he said. “The talk is over and action can begin. Thank you outgoing senators. At times it was a trying year, but I believe you succeeded at making the university better. ASUN is the ideal vehicle for change. The former senate pointed the ASUN vehicle in the right direction – now, team, it’s our job to step on the gas.”

The awards for outstanding educator and outstanding ASUN senator were also announced.

Tom Field, director of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, was awarded the Outstanding Educator Award for a small class with less than 60 students and Scott Winter, assistant professor of journalism, was awarded the Outstanding Educa-

Cahner Olson | DN

ASUN leaders take their seats as they are inaugurated into office for the 2014-2015 term. tor Award for a large class with more than 60 students.

Jared McKeever, a Committee

for Fees Allocation member and junior animal science major, won the Outstanding ASUN Senator

for 2013-2014.

news@ dailynebraskan.com

daily nebraskan editor-in-chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402.472.1766 Hailey Konnath managing editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402.472.1763 Jacy Marmaduke ENGAGEMENT EDITOR. . . . . . . . . . . . 402.472.1763 Nick Teets news. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402.472.1763 associate editor Frannie Sprouls

Conor Dunn assignment editor Daniel Wheaton

projects editor opinion editor Ruth Boettner

Amy Kenyon assistant editor arts & life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.472.1756 co-editor Katie Nelson

Nathan Sindelar co-editor Tyler Keown co-editor sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402.472.1765 editor Zach Tegler

Natasha Rausch assistant editor Eric Bertrand assistant editor

Design chief Alyssa Brunswick

photo chief Matt Masin

copy chief Danae Lenz

web chief Hayden Gascoigne

art director Natalia Kraviec

Sean Flattery assistant director general manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.472.1769 Dan Shattil Advertising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.472.2589 manager Penny Billheimer Chris Hansen student manager publications board. . . . . . . . . . . . . 308.520.9447 chairwoman Kelsey Baldridge professional AdvisEr . . . . . . . . . 402.473.7248 Don Walton

Founded in 1901, the Daily Nebraskan is the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s only independent daily newspaper written, edited and produced entirely by UNL students.

General Information The Daily Nebraskan is published weekly on Mondays during the summer and Monday through Friday during the nine-month academic year, except during finals week.

The Daily Nebraskan is published by the UNL

Publications Board, 20 Nebraska Union, 1400 R St., Lincoln, NE 685880448. The board holds public meetings monthly.

Subscriptions are $115 for one year.

job applications The Daily Nebraskan accepts job applications year-round for paid

positions. To apply, visit the Daily Nebraskan offices, located in the basement of the south side of the Nebraska Union.

Check out DailyNebraskan.com for access to special features only available online. ©2014 Daily Nebraskan.

dailynebraskan.com

thursday, april 3, 2014

Rec Center to host female-only event Campus Recreation staff aims to break down intimidation felt by women when working out

The Campus Recreation Center is hosting “Purely Pink,” an event aimed at female patrons to help them feel more comfortable using the equipment. The event will be held Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Court 1 of the building at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Katie Wilder, the strength and conditioning coordinator for the Rec, said the center is trying to provide opportunities for women who might feel intimidated by the strength and conditioning room.

“There’s a reputation that it’s for guys only, or heavily dominated by males, so we really just want an opportunity to create a nonintimidating, non-threatening environment where we can educate our patrons,” Wilder said. “It’s really a great opportunity for those individuals to come on in and get oriented with our space.”

Women participating in the event will be taken to different stations around the weight room and will learn about the benefits of each workout tool, whether they’re machines, free-weights or dumbbells. They’ll also learn about the rules and policies of the weight room. For their participation, attendants will get a card they can redeem for one of four different rewards: a manicure from the College of Hair Design, a massage from a therapist at the Rec, a T-shirt from Adidas or a body composition test from a certified personal trainer.

Additionally, they can participate in an orientation for the super circuit to get another card.

Wilder said the event came about to address the definite gap in the number of male and female

Seattle storyteller to share experience as gay, black man Staff Report DN

Diego de los Reyes DN

Courtesy photo

The Campus Recreation Center is hosting an all-female fitness event on Thursday afternoon. Rec Center staff hope to break down the feeling of intimidation women experience in the weightroom. participants in the strength training and conditioning room.

“There’s a lot of different reasons why that could be, and really what this event is going to do is to create an environment that’s equal, that removes any sort of barriers,” she said. “And really give them an opportunity to ask questions that they might not otherwise be able to ask in a regular setting.”

If the event is successful, Wilder hopes the Rec can hold it every semester.

“It’s essentially our pilot run,” she said. “This is something that we would love to do on a biannual basis, or at least an annual basis, and eventually starting to hit those groups that are a little underserved in our community within campus recreation. We wanted to target the biggest population that we see issues with right now.”

Future events might target low numbers of male participation in group fitness or international students.

“We have such a huge international student population here, so if we can help their experience, diminishing that language barrier and educating them on our facility, it would improve their experience overall,” she said.

Sam Matson, fitness supervisor and manager for the Rec, said she’s expecting about 400 people to attend.

“They can come in at any time; they’ll probably be there from 20 to 30 minutes at a time,” said the senior animal sciences major. “We’ll go in cycles through the stations, answering questions they might have.”

Besides this event, there are other resources for people interested in learning more about how to use the weight room.

“There’s always two attendants at least in the weight room at all times, and we’re all trained to know how to use each machine,” Matson said. “Patrons are always able to ask us if they’re doing something and they’re not sure if their form is right, or if

if you go: what: “Purely Pink” women’s-only fitness event where: Campus Recreation Center, Court 1 when: Friday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

they’re nervous to try something new.”

The staff at the strength and conditioning is available to help patrons use the machinery in a safe way, preventing injury. For more detailed workout advice, the Rec offers personal trainers.

“Our personal trainers are more than happy to help them try new things, and help you get on different workout plans,” she said.

NEWS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM

3

Chad Goller-Sojourner, a black, gay poet and storyteller from Seattle, will perform “Riding in Cars with Black People and other Newly Dangerous Acts: A Memoir in Vanishing Whiteness” at 7 p.m. on Thursday in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Nebraska Union.

In 1972, when Goller-Sojourner was about a year old, he was adopted by his white parents. He grew up in a suburban neighborhood in Tacoma, Wash., with two siblings who are also adopted and different races than his parents. His brother, Bret, is biracial, black and white, and is two years older than him. His sister, Vanna, is Samoan and four years older than him.

Because he was raised in a white family, Goller-Sojourner said he grew up with what he calls “honorary white privilege” and wasn’t frequently exposed to other people of color. He said his parents did their best to expose him to other black people and even sent him and his siblings to a diverse school, but Goller-Sojourner said there was only so much his parents could do.

It wasn’t until Goller-Sojourner moved away from his suburban home that he truly learned what it meant to be a black man outside of his “honorary white privilege.”

Goller-Sojourner said he became inspired to write his story because of the unique perspective he has on race from his childhood. Growing up being both gay and black in the 1970s and ’80s, Goller-Sojourner feels as if he had multiple identities at a young age.

“I have a different vantage to look at it (race),” he said. “I’ve seen race from very different sides, you know, from a great white childhood in the suburbs and then moving on into the world that’s for blacks.”

Humor is also a major element

if you go: what: “Riding in Cars with Black People and other Newly Dangerous Acts: A Memoir in Vanishing Witness” where: Nebraska Union when: Thursday, 7 p.m.

of Goller-Sojourner’s storytelling.

He said he uses is it to more easily break down racial barriers and make his audience feel more comfortable.

“I don’t write jokes just to write jokes. That’s just who I am naturally,” Goller-Sojourner said. “You know, racism is a loaded concept for people to understand. People need to be comfortable, and people really need to laugh. It makes us all comfortable and brings us together across racial boundaries.”.

Goller-Sojourner has been performing since 2008. His first show “Sitting in Circles with Rich White Girls: Memoirs of a Bulimic Black Boy,” chronicled Goller-Sojourner’s 10 year battle with bulimia.

“Riding in Cars with Black People and Other Newly Dangerous Acts: A Memoir in Vanishing Whiteness” had its premiere in April 2013 under Tyrone Brown, the artistic director of BROWNBOX AfricanAmerican Theater in Seattle.

“Chad’s work is brilliant. He has this remarkable ability to transport the audience to a time and place showered in such vivid detail that you actually become a witness to his life,” Brown said on the show’s website.

For more information on the show and Chad Goller-Sojourner, visit http://www.ridingincarswithblackpeople.com. news@ dailynebraskan.com

Reading center spreads knowledge to students, children Nam Tran DN It’s been 10 years since the Kit and Dick Schmoker Reading Center opened with a plan to fine-tune the reading skills of children in Nebraska.

Growing each year, the nonprofit center has been essential to mentoring University of Nebraska–Lincoln students as well as teaching younger children.

The center, located in Room 112 of the Home Economics building on East Campus serves students from public and private elementary schools, along with those from middle and high schools who are reading one to three years below their grade level. Summer and fall sessions will generally serve students in grades K-12 with spring session serving grades K-6.

The tutors at the reading center include UNL students who are studying to become practicing teachers and individuals training to be teachers. At the university, undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Education and Human Sciences will take courses that involve learning how to teach children that have difficulties with reading.

The courses the UNL students take are connected to the reading center and are based on researching findings that discover the most effective ways to teach reading and writing.

“We have had a waiting list since we opened the doors here,” said Kathleen Wilson, associate professor and graduate chair at teaching, learning and teacher education. “It’s really exciting because everybody sees growth. We see, as the directors, we see the growth in the UNL students, in what they’re learning and we also see the growth in the children, so it’s exciting for the tutors too.”

Eventually, the students will be able to put the skills they learn to practice, as they become tutors in the Kit and Dick Schmoker Reading

STACIE HECKER | DN

Scotty Scow gets some help reading from his tutor Riley Hughes, a senior elementary education and special education major, on Wednesday afternoon at the Kit and Dick Schmoker Reading Center.

(right) Megan Willoughby, a senior elementary education and special education major, helps Harper Siders with her work in the Kit and Dick Schmoker Reading Center on East Campus. The center matches elementary, middle and high school students with college tutors who help them teach reading skills.

Center. Instruction at the reading center is individualized; students work one on one with the children to access their reading levels early. Tutors will also have informal assessments that also let them know what to teach and how.

“They’re constantly fine-tuning their teaching in response to the child, and that fine-turning also happens the night before when they’re planning their lesson for the next day,” Wilson said. “It is addressing the needs of the children, it’s boosting what they can do so that they can do it better. But it’s also addressing where they’re having some problems and because you have such wonderful focused instruction that’s happening there, you get results with these children.”

Skills that are addressed during tutoring may include developing reading skills that involve such as recognizing letters and their sounds, relations between letters, decoding and word analyst strategies. Instructions for students that already have basic reading skills would focus on skills that involve improving fluency, vocabulary and comprehension skills for both stories and informational text.

Judith Wilson, assistant professor of practice at teaching, learning and teacher education, said the responses from parents have been very positive.

“We have a very positive response from the parents, they appreciate the services we offer, and they appreciate the progress that the children make,” she said.

“We have a long-term relationship with parents and we have longterm relationship with the children, the parents do contact us with appreciation, and so we have some statements from parents, especially as their children enter high school and they pass their reading and exit exams, saying that, ‘we were afraid this day would never come and it did.’”

As technology has been changing throughout the years, techniques and ways of tutoring have been changing as well. The reading center has been successful in incorporating its tutoring with technology through the use of iPads.

“That summer that we brought the iPads, 80 percent of the kids during that five-week period increased a grade level in their reading,” Kath-

leen Wilson said.

Judith Wilson said the reading center asks students to integrate technology in the teaching that they would normally be doing. If students are having writing, spelling or reading lessons, with technology they can be looking for uses on the iPad that would help them assist in that. Tutors will look for applications that will help them achieve their goals.

“So it’s pretty open but we’re always trying to bridge between what the instructional goals are and what the technology offers, and the children are very responsive to the technology, that’s very motivative and engaging to them and they like to do it,” she said.

She said the iPads have been

very successful in working on a variety of reading and writing issues because the children get to record themselves reading, time themselves and then review and hear how they did and evaluate it themselves.

“It’s been very exciting over the years to watch what’s happened with everybody who has been involved whether it’s in teachers learning how to teach better and more effectively,” Kathleen Wilson said. “Or whether it’s in our graduate students who are doing research there, so they’re learning how to do research and they’re seeing the growth of what’s happening with the children and with the teachers too. It’s a great place.”

NEWS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.com

UNL to present literary findings in Switzerland staff report dn Findings from the Nebraska Literary Laboratory will be featured in the Digital Humanities Conference in Switzerland.

Ten University of Nebraska– Lincoln students from lab creator Matthew Jockers’ microanalysis class will make the trip in July to present their findings, gained from research on 15 novels and hundreds of letter and journalistic articles by Nebraskan Willa Cather, according to a university press release.

The students used computer programming and analysis to conduct their research and answer the following questions, according to the release: How closely does the narration of Willa Cather’s novels match the personal voice in her private letters?

Which unsigned and pseudonymous newspaper and magazine articles did Cather pen during her journalism career?

Did Cather’s writing change

after she wrote a 1922 manifesto that championed a more spare style for novels?

One team studied the first question. Three students used computer analysis to track words like “a,” “the,” “but” and “and.” They also measured sentence length, punctuation and grammar. Using their computer program, they found a marked difference between Cather’s novels and her letters.

“A lot of people were surprised by the voice in the letters,” graduate student Gabi Kirilloff said in the press release. “It was bold, unabashed, vibrant and quirky – a voice a lot of people weren’t aware of just from her fiction.”

Another group of students used macroanalysis to create a tool that could determine whether a newspaper or magazine article was likely to be written by Cather.

“We figured out that most of what has been attributed to Cather does indeed match her style used in her signed articles,” graduate student Courtney Lawton said.

“We are confident our computer program works.”

Andrew Jewell, director of the

digital Cather Archive and co-editor of 2013’s “The Selected Letters of Willa Cather,” said the students’ macroanalysis research methods can be used in other areas.

“These techniques apply not just to Cather, of course, but to literature and literary study broadly,” Jewell said. “It’s a way to ask big questions that are not manageable without a computer.”

Jockers, an assistant professor of English who founded the literary lab in the fall of 2013, described it as an environment where humanities students learn to work together.

“The diversity of experience in a lab like this is really quite important,” he said. “It results in better research and better learning.”

The learning experience has even led some students to rethink their futures.

“Now I’m looking at applying to doctoral programs with a digital focus,” graduate student Ashanka Kumari said. “It’s definitely changed the way I think about my career path.” news@ dailynebraskan.com

courtesy photo

Ten University of Nebraska-Lincoln students in Matthew Jockers’ macroanalysis class will travel to Switzerland in July to present their findings from 15 novels and hundreds of letters and journalistic articles by Willa Cather.

4

OPINION

thursday, april 3, 2014 dailynebraskan.com

d n e d i to r i a l b oa r d m e m b e r s HAILEY KONNATH

DANIEL WHEATON

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

PROJECTS editor

RUTH BOETTNER

CONOR DUNN

opinion editor

news assignment EDITOR

AMY KENYON

ZACH TEGLER

assistant opinion editor

sports EDITOR

JACY MARMADUKE

KATIE NELSON

MANAGING EDITOR

assistant arts EDITOR

our view

ASUN needs to set realistic goals, engage students Wednesday night, the new executives of the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska – Kevin Knudson, Christina Guthmann and Grant Garrison – were sworn into office. The Daily Nebraskan Editorial Board is excited to see what they do next year.

We hope they follow through with the goals they set during election season and take our campus in a good direction.

When the time comes to make appointments, the Appointments Board should choose diverse candidates who exemplify the wide variety of students who attend our university, as a good student government body is not only qualified but representative.

The executives should also communicate the progress ASUN makes on any projects, particularly their proposed one that would keep a student’s first minor-in-possession charge on campus inhouse. If they aren’t open, the student body will be less likely to pay attention, and overall support will likely be low. No one wants that.

The town-hall-style meetings that Ignite for ASUN promoted during its campaign will be a great start to getting the student body’s attention, but ASUN must make sure people attend. If a meeting has a low turnout, the executives should consider how they can change that – maybe by altering the meeting content or changing the setting, for example.

Most of all, we hope next year’s ASUN focuses on projects they can realistically complete. In student government, members sometimes make big plans, only to find out they’ve bitten off more than they can chew. If ASUN is to be productive next year, it should prioritize the most important initiatives and give them the most effort.

Further, they should try not to abandon any projects they choose to start. For instance, What-to-Fix UNL seemed like a great idea when it first started, but it appears it has lost its momentum with use and prominence. Initiatives that engage students and try to change campus for the better will be the ones that get people’s attention.

Above all, we congratulate Knudson, Guthmann and Garrison on their new positions and wish them luck next year.

opinion@ dailynebraskan.com

editorial policy The editorial above contains the opinion of the fall 2013 Daily Nebraskan Editorial Board. It does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, its student body or the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. A column is solely the opinion of its author; a cartoon is solely the opinion of its artist. The Board of Regents acts as publisher of the Daily Nebraskan; policy is set by the Daily Nebraskan Editorial Board.

The UNL Publications Board, established by the regents, supervises the production of the paper. According to policy set by the regents, responsibility for the editorial content of the newspaper lies solely in the hands of Daily Nebraskan employees.

letters to the editor policy The Daily Nebraskan welcomes brief letters to the editor and guest columns but does not guarantee their publication. The Daily Nebraskan retains the right to edit or reject any material submitted. Submitted material becomes property of the Daily Nebraskan and cannot be returned or removed from online archives. Anonymous submissions will not be published. Those who submit letters must identify themselves by name, year in school, major, and/or group affiliation, if any. Email material to opinion@ dailynebraskan.com or mail to: Daily Nebraskan, 20 Nebraska Union, 1400 R St. Lincoln, NE 68588-0448.

Michael Johnson | dn

Rising college costs exploit students

Y

ou aren’t imagining things: College is becoming more expensive faster than, well, pretty much anything else.

On Tuesday, The Atlantic published a data piece on the rising cost of higher education relative to minimum wage, confirming that it would require more than a few sleepless nights to work your way through college today. This wasn’t always the case. Within the past 20 years or so, college costs have exploded relative to the rest of the U.S. economy.

In 1979, tuition at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was $23 per credit hour. This compares favorably to the national minimum wage of $2.90 per hour. Eight hours of work earned enough to pay for one credit hour, and a month of working a minimum-wage job during the summer could pay for a college education. Today, minimum wage is $7.25, but one undergraduate, resident hour at UNL costs $216. For graduate students, cost goes up to $285 per hour; for nonresidents, UNL is $641 per credit hour.

It would now take 30 hours of working a minimum wage job to pay for one resident undergraduate credit at UNL. That’s 900 hours of work, or 22.5 weeks working full-time. That’s before fees and doesn’t include room and board.

That’s impossible. That’s a sign of something going horribly wrong in the university system. And I strongly disagree with the claim that students, essentially powerless as we are, should be responsible for fixing it.

benjamin cuRttright

This is basically what The Atlantic piece by Svati Kirsten Narula argues. If college has become so much more expensive, Narula writes, it’s up to us, the pressured teenagers and twenty-somethings, to get degrees that will immediately lead to lucrative jobs and allow us to pay off massive student debt.

I’m fully aware that the main purpose of college is to set oneself up for a better career.

But in a world where college tuition costs are continuing to rise yearly (UNL tuition has gone up 94 percent since 2002, according to reports from the Board of Regents), the list of jobs that can pay for a degree is shrinking, and prioritizing these positions above all else would be disastrous for the humanities, the arts and any other field that isn’t computer science. Universities shouldn’t be in the business of pricing people out of certain fields – not when they can instead solve the problem by making college affordable again.

Part of this would involve an increase in government funding to public universities. As Rudy Fichtenbaum, an economist and profes-

sor at Wright State University, noted in the Wall Street Journal, government support has fallen from $8,497 to $5,906 per student in inflation-adjusted dollars since 1987. During that time, college has become more imperative for future financial success. It’s harder today than ever before to get a stable job without at least an undergraduate degree. With costs and necessity going up, why is government aid going down? University students and parents of university students should be pressuring both state and federal elected officials at every turn to bring aid back into line with cost. It won’t solve everything, but a greater chunk of public money going into education will help a hell of a lot.

Fichtenbaum also notes the bloated salaries of university bureaucrats as a potential driving force for higher costs, saying that presidents are now paid similarly to CEOs running a business. This argument probably holds a bit of weight as well, as departing UNL President James B. Milliken earned $420,757 in 20132014. The problem here isn’t the number specifically. It’s the idea that a public university, founded on a land grant and largely funded by the state, should be operating like a for-profit business in which the students are consumers to be exploited.

And, yes, 30 hours of work to pay for one credit counts as exploitation. For the sake of future students, we need to reverse the trend and start making college affordable again.

Benjamin Curttright is a junior English major. Reach him at opinion@ dailynebraskan.com.

Millenials make due with School bullying demands more serious response hand they’ve been dealt

T

here’s a lot of smack thrown around about “today’s youth.” Generation Y, which spans from the early 1980s to the early 2000s, has been no exception. If you’re in college right now, this is probably you. Also called millennials and Generation Me, we have been labeled as entitled idealists with a need for instant gratification and recognition.

As the U.S. struggles to tread water in a shifting domestic and international environment there’s been a lot of moaning about us in particular. Contrary to what many older adults seem to believe, we aren’t the cause of these current issues. Instead, we are simply doing our best to adapt to the new reality.

There is one pervasive stereotype I would like to address – the idea that we are choosing to grow up slowly. This isn’t a new sentiment. In 2010, Robin Marantz Henig observed in The New York Times Magazine that millennials have pushed back five milestones to full-fledged adulthood. This observation is correct, but we didn’t choose it. Instead, it’s a product of the current economic situation.

The first milestone is finishing school – something that is taking millenials longer than average.

This is not out of laziness because we’re the most educated generation ever. According to a study by the Pew Research Center, more young adults are enrolled in high school or college today than ever before. We understood the deal as it was told to us: Get an education, and you will lead a safe, middleclass life. While this was true several decades ago, it’s simply no longer the case. College debt is at an all-time high, and the jobs we can find don’t pay nearly enough. A report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that 44 percent of recent college graduates are underemployed or are holding jobs that require no degree. We’re acutely aware of the increasing competition for high-paying jobs, and we stay in school longer, hoping it will give us an edge.

We are also slow to reach the other four milestones – leaving the nest, becoming financially independent, marrying and having children. The reason is again closely tied with our struggle to find a job.

It’s hard to pay the bills when you have crippling college debt and a minimum wage job, let alone provide for a family. While there’s been a trend to point

Devin Grier

the finger at us, we don’t move back in with our parents or postpone marriage because we want to. We do it because we have to.

The point is we don’t have a lot to work with, and we’re doing our best. According to Neil Howe, the author of the 1991 book “Generations,” as a group, millennials have a conventional notion of the American dream – a spouse, a house and a child – but it’s not going to be easy for us to get those things.

The average net worth of someone age 29 to 37 has decreased 21 percent since 1983, while the average net worth of someone 56-64 has more than doubled.

The Great Recession of the late 2000s that tanked the entire world economy hit us the hardest, and it’s unlikely we’ll recover. Since 2010, the number of young adults (ages 18-24) who are currently employed (54 percent) has been at its lowest since the government began collecting data in 1948. We’re losing years of receiving a high wage or a wage at all, and there’s no way to fix that.

For the first time in modern memory, we’re almost certain to make less than the generation preceding us. The middle class has experienced wage stagnation, companies are shedding workers in search of better profits, and members of “the 1 percent” have taken nearly all of the recovery money.

Aside from the obvious question – why do we have to make do with so little when so few have so much?

– we’re graduating into a bad situation. We aren’t failing ourselves – the economy is failing us.

Devin Grier is a freshman biological systems engineering major. Reach her at opinion@ dailynebraskan.com.

S

omewhere in the folds of every religion’s doctrine, one can find hidden the Golden Rule. We all know it, even if we use different words to express it: “Love thy neighbor.” It’s something we hear growing up, a sharp reprimand from a parent or teacher. And yet we see examples of that rule being broken daily by children across the country. We know bullying is a serious matter. Maybe we’re seriously addressing it the wrong way.

The notion that “they’ll just grow out of it” seems to have ended after the 1999 Columbine High School shooting. During the past decade, zero-tolerance anti-bullying programs have swept the nation’s schools: 49 states have some kind of district-agreed punishment system. The idea is if there are direct consequences for the bully, the bullying will stop.

It doesn’t seem to be working so far, though. And if it was, as Christian Science Monitor correspondent Stephanie Hanes argues, many of these campaigns haven’t been around long enough to provide substantial comparative results. One solution from New Jersey Judge Yolanda Ciccone is to increase consequences of bullying by allowing the school district to sue the parents of accused bullies.

Disciplinary action is required. However, there is a right and wrong way to discipline wayward children, and we clearly haven’t found it yet. Perhaps the more important route, as blogger Paula Reed argues, is to focus on teaching rather than punishment: “Strong punishment is called for, but it’s the least important element in changing the behavior. At some point, they need to face their victim in a controlled environment designed to tap into that empathy.”

Another problem might be that what constitutes as bullying varies from verbal abuse and stalking to a joke that could be interpreted as insulting. We need a consistent definition of what constitutes bullying so we know when taunting crosses the line. In our own city, a middle school student was brutally attacked by one of her peers. From the video captured, the main attacker appears to have been encouraged by others in the group. This was no ordinary schoolyard fight. This was assault.

What I found most appalling about the attack wasn’t the attack itself but the apparent unwillingness on anyone’s part to intercede. Members of the group nervously mutter, “OK, that’s enough,” while still keeping their distance. Worse is the number of cars that pass by.

annie stokely

There are no innocent bystanders, as we have been told – which leads me to believe the biggest problem isn’t lack of discipline but lack of intercession. One involves a stern finger wagging. The other necessitates a helping and supportive hand.

A Des Moines, Iowa, high school student with a history of being bullied went to her locker on a particularly rough day in September and overdosed on anxiety pills between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Though teachers reportedly noticed her requiring help just to walk down the hall, she “seemed normal” enough to stay, and no one bothered to contact her parent until 1:18 p.m. The student was later expelled for substance abuse. In this situation, the bullying is an understatement compared with the callous reactions of the witnesses. No one seemed to care enough to intercede for this girl.

We need something that will help teachers and parents recognize the need to step into a bullying situation before we propose another law named after another dead victim. To those of us outside of the anti-bullying legislature, as the next generation of parents and teachers, we can do much more good beyond school grounds and Facebook than any bully can. Intercession doesn’t have to happen through the law – it can happen at our dinner tables, in our classrooms and most significantly through the example we set for our children. The Golden Rule should be that example. And when they stray from it, the focus should not be on disciplining the wrong but understanding why it was wrong. Instead of merely repeating “love thy neighbor,” let’s show our children what that looks like.

Annie Stokely is a sophomore English major. Follow her @Anna_Bee_94. Reach her at opinion@ dailynebraskan.com.

5

thursday, arpil 3, 2014 dailynebraskan.com @dnartsdesk

aRTS & LIFE

Digging up roots Germans from Russia Museum looks to discover, preserve history

story by Madeline Christensen photos by Andrew Barry

D

rive down South 9th Street, and a bright green sign pointing out the direction of the “Germans from Russia Museum” may pique your interest.

However, the idea of a museum dedicated to the heritage of such a specific group of immigrants isn’t surprising at all – more than 100,000 Germans emigrated from Russia to settle in the Midwest in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but uncovering the rich history of these ancestors has been an uphill battle for those looking for answers.

The American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR) hopes to discover and preserve the scattered and suppressed documentation of the German minorities who once settled in the Russian empire.

“Like all school children, at around fifth grade we started talking about our ancestors,” said Nick Bretz, AHSGR treasurer and former president. “So I would say, ‘Well I’m German, but I came from Russia,’ and the teacher wouldn’t understand that. She’d say, ‘If you’re from Russia, then you’re Russian.’ I always wanted to know why we went to Russia and why we left.”

For the several generations whose parents and grandparents emigrated from Russia to the United States, these questions were scarcely asked growing up because of language barriers and an unspoken understanding.

“Very few people of my generation learned about life in the Old Country,” Bretz said. “My grandparents who immigrated didn’t speak English. All they said about Russia was that they didn’t want to go back. They left family and their life behind – I would think it was probably very hard to talk about things like that.”

The majority of Germanic settlers in the Russian Empire came to settle the land when Tsarina Cath-

Barbara Bretz and Delbert Amen shuffle through genealogy charts at the Germans from Russia Museum near downtown Lincoln. The charts were hand-drawn by a museum contributor.

erine II, a German, proclaimed open immigration for foreigners interested in farmland in the Russian Empire. Between 1763 and 1820, many German farmers responded to the manifesto. The Seven Year War had devastated Germany, and those who emigrated were able to keep their language and , govern themselves and avoid being drafted into the Russian army. However, after a century came the end of that perpetuity, and the Russian army began conscripting Germans.

Economic conditions also declined considerably, and a series of famines swept the farmland. It was then that thousands of Germans who had settled in Russia immigrated, again, to the United States.

Because of their farming background, the mass migration, known as the Volga Germans, primarily settled in the Midwest. Specifically in Lincoln, Germans from Russia settled in the area that is now known as the North and South Bottoms.

Today, the AHSGR international headquarters continues to call Lincoln home, and the society celebrated the 250th Anniversary of Catherine’s Manifesto last year.

The AHSGR headquarters and museum not only contain the largest collection of Volga German documentation and literature in the country but also displays donated collections of Russian uniforms, furniture and other antiques passed down through generations.

However, uncovering documentation and records from the villages of Russia, the Ukraine and the Black Sea is a long and often frustrating process.

When the society first was founded in 1968, there was no history to be found.

“The society was originally organized because, at the time, they couldn’t get any information out of

museum: see page 7

The Germans from Russia Museum’s general store exhibit contains artifacts collected from families with Russian roots and German heritage. The museum includes multiple buildings that help simulate life in a community of Germans from Russia.

World-renowned Sheldon celebrates newest painting pianist, professor to perform homage Artist Carmen Lomas Garza to speak at Sheldon Museum about works, life experiences

staff report dn An artist donning monochrome has been thriving in the music scene and has the ability to pull heartstrings, pluck keys and captivate a worldwide audience.

Paul Barnes, world-renowned pianist, Marguerite Scribante Professor of Music at the Glenn Korff School of Music and 4.5 ranked USTA tennis player, is enriching modern music with his ability to intertwine passion and musical masterpiece.

Barnes is paying homage to Marguerite Scribante by presenting the recital “Homage: A Program of Music Inspired by Music” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Kimball Recital Hall.

“It’s actually a birthday present for (Scribante),” Barnes said. “She turned 75.”

Barnes said he believes his performances in Lincoln, such as “Homage,” are essential to expose students to his life as a dedicated pianist.

“I perform for my students because my students need to see that I am a performer and that I’m active,” he said. “Plus, it’s a great way to try everything out before I do it in New York City on Saturday.”

After his performance at the Kimball Recital Hall, Barnes said he is excited to return to New York City to perform at the Lincoln Center.

“I have a lot of friends in New York, and it’s a marvelous venue,” Barnes said. “I played there years ago when Phillip Glass had a birthday retrospective. I played an allGlass program in (Lincoln) Hall; the hall was packed. It went really well, so I’m expecting a good crowd,”

If you go: “Homage: A Program of Music Inspired by Music”

when: Thursday, 7:30 where:

Hall

p.m.

Kimball Recital

how much:

Free

The partnership between Barnes and Glass, one of the most renowned composers of this century, dates back to 1995.

“We met when I did my job interview … here at UNL back in 1995,” Barnes said. “(Glass) was actually in town doing a recital so we were on the same flight heading back to Chicago.”

As an admirer of Glass’ compositions, Barnes seized the chance, and a new partnership blossomed. “(Glass) ended up giving me a piece of music that I programed the following year when I was playing in New York,” he said. “Then he invited me over to his house, and we talked about other pieces that would work well with my transcribes.”

This encounter led the two to create one of Barnes’ most well-recognized and most-watched pieces, Glass’ Piano Concerto No. 2, which was inspired by the Lewis and Clark expedition.

“It’s been an incredible collaboration,” Barnes said.

Barnes and Glass are currently working on a project that will be finished in September 2015 that will further combine their talents to per-

barnes: see page 7

cassie kernick dn The only inspiration that narrative artist Carmen Lomas Garza needs comes from being alive.

“I focus in on my childhood experiences, my memories, and try to depict those in an easily understood format,” Garza said.

“I also try to work from more recent experience and observations that pull from my life here in the San Francisco Bay Area.”

The veteran artist has been producing pieces for more than 53 years and will be speaking at the University of NebraskaLincoln on Thursday about her works and the life experiences that influenced them.

The event begins at the Sheldon at 5 p.m. and will also recognize the museum’s recent acquisition of one of Garza’s paintings.

Obtaining the famous Garza painting, “Una Tarde/One Summer Afternoon,” was a longtime goal of the Sheldon’s. As-

sociate English and ethnic studies professor Amelia Montes helped curate this event and said she thinks this lecture is a great opportunity for students to expose themselves to art.

“Art is who we are historically, culturally, sociologically, psychologically,” Montes said.

“It is important to understand and learn what art tells us about ourselves, about our identity as a community, as a nation.”

The lecture will be cohosted by the Institute for Ethnic Studies and falls at the same time as their Spring Celebration.

While “Una Tarde” is one of Garza’s more commonly known works, she said she doesn’t have favorite pieces among her artwork.

“Every piece that I’ve worked on, I’ve put all my effort into, and I really just enjoy working it and creating it,” she said.

As Garza grows older and continues to produce original and commissioned pieces, the main goal of her work has remained the same.

“I made the decision when I was in the last year as (an) undergraduate student that I needed to do artwork that could be easily understood by all ages,” Garza said.

“Also, I decided it was very important to do my artwork directed at the Mexican American community.”

She said this desire is still prevalent in her work today. Aside from drawing inspiration from more recent experiences, the only major changes

art by mike rendowski | courtesy photo she has made to her creative process is adding the production of metal and paper cutouts. She began producing these pieces in the early ’90s and continues to create them.

In addition to her famous prints, some of her children’s stories are her most recognizable works. “Family Pictures/ Cuadros de familia” was her first children’s book. It tells the story of Garza’s childhood. When published in 1990, it was voted one of the Best Books of the Year by the Library of Congress.

Regardless of the medium, Garza said she thinks it’s important for all individuals to explore their creativity.

“All of the fine arts, music, poetry, literature and theater still bring some enlightenment,” Garza said. “They all bring revelations, joy, fun, peace and also a greater awareness.”

Because of this, she said she believes individuals need to surround themselves with as much art and culture as possible, espe-

If you go: International artist Carmen Lomas Garza

when:

Thursday, 5 p.m.

Sheldon Museum of Art how much: Free where:

cially because individuals can be exposed to unlimited amounts of art for free through the Internet.

Whether students appreciate art or are seeking careers in the field, Garza said she believes students need to be realistic about their future careers.

“Basically, I tell young people to be as diversified as possible,” she said. “It’s your own career, so you really need to be in control of yourself.” arts@ dailynebraskan.com

6

dailynebraskan.com

thursday, april 3, 2014

Eads: Good sex on your first time isn’t impossible

Broadway composer to lecture at Lied staff report dn

if you go:

Musical director, composer, conductor and pianist Scott Frankel will visit the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Lied Center for Performing Arts on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. He will present a lecture as a part of the Interdisciplinary Arts Symposium’s season on “Performing Partnerships: Great American Collaborations of the Stage.” Frankel will discuss his career and the importance of collaboration.

“Scott Frankel fits perfectly into our season,” said Amy Ossian, associate director of the Interdisciplinary Arts Symposium (IAS). “He is a Broadway composer who regularly collaborates with other theater artists such as Michael Korie. He’s worked with Michael Korie on several productions, including the one that Scott Frankel is most known for, which is ‘Grey Gardens.’”

But the lecture, which will be the third in IAS’s season on collaborations in the arts, isn’t all Frankel will be doing while visiting the university.

In addition, Frankel plans to conduct a master class for UNL musical theater students Friday afternoon.

“He’ll be working with (Alisa Belflower’s) musical theater students,” Ossian said. “They will be singing and/or playing songs that they’ve prepared for this visit, and then he’ll work with them in terms of possibly critiquing them, giving them

“Performing Partnerships: Great American Collaborations of the Stage”

when:

Thursday, 5 p.m.

Lied Center for Performing Arts how much: Free, but RSVP at unl.edu/ias. where:

courtesy photo

Broadway composer Scott Frankel will speak at the Lied Center Thursday evening about his collaborations with other theater artists. advice and feedback about their work and careers.”

Though Frankel’s Broadway background is bound to attract many music and theater majors to the lecture, Ossian said she believes Frankel’s presentation will be an educational and insightful experience for students, regardless of their field of study.

“I think that a lot of people who are not themselves artists are still very interested in learning more about the arts or being informed patrons,” Ossian said. “But also, the focus of his talk is all about collaboration, and you see a lot more collaboration happening in various disciplines, not

just in the arts, and I think that’s an important part of our current culture and what we’re doing. Particularly in a university environment, it’s important for different disciplines to work together and learn from each other.

Often times, when working together, you can make things better than you could on your own, so that’s sort of the idea behind this.”

Ossian said she hopes that even amidst school, work and other obligations, students will be able to take the time to visit the lecture and learn something new. Whether they learn about the arts or not, Ossian said it’s these kinds of opportunities that can enrich students’ experiences.

DIRTY TALK

hannah eads

“If there’s one thing that I regretted from my undergraduate experience in the theater department, it was not participating more in these types of opportunities,” Ossian said.

“I think if you just take an hour out of your day, you can really get something. A lot of times, people provide these eye-opening, ‘aha!’ moments, as Oprah calls them, where you have an epiphany about your life, the direction you want to go, things like that.

There’s always something more to be learned outside of the classroom, so this is a nice supplemental opportunity for students and faculty and staff as well.”

You can RSVP to the lecture at unl.edu/ias. arts@ dailynebraskan.com

the experience, and the guy will last only a few minutes.

But no one’s first time has to be Losing virginity that way at all. demands confidence, There are a few important things to keep in mind if you’re thinking communication of cashing in your V-card. The first is make sure you’re comfortable. If for comfortable you’re second-guessing your deciexperience sion to have sex, then maybe it’s not the right time. You shouldn’t feel pressured into it. The decision to have sex is no one else’s but yours.

The other day, I was reading one Being comfortable with your of those lists of “things every girl body is also key. You should know should know.” The ones that say your body, figure out what you like “drink more tea” and “don’t get a and don’t like. This is where masturtramp stamp.” This one in particular bation helps. It’s easier to communitold me not to worry because the first cate with your partner and therefore time I have sex will definitely be su- easier to enjoy your first time when per awkward, and that’s OK because you already know how to please apparently it’s super awkward for yourself. Spend some time in front not just me, but everyone else, too. of a mirror getting to know yourself.

The first time I had sex, I was 17 Secondly, you have to lubricate. and, of course, I didn’t know what to Women feel pain during their first expect. I had spent countless hours time having sex because their vagina before even planning my first time isn’t used to being stretched that far. just researching what it would feel This is where wanting to have sex like, what I should be doing, as if it is important. We naturally get wet was some huge make-or-break cerwhen stimulated, so being into it emony. I read about how the mishelps. Have whomever you plan on sionary position is your best option having sex with stimulate you, either for the first time and, with their tongue or my personal favorfingers. You might There’s ite, how not to just also find it helpful if this weird lie there like “a dead you let your partner fish.” insert their fingers in stereotype that I’m not joking. your vagina to help I had tried once your first time has ease it into stretching before without sucfurther. You’ll probto be some sort cess. We romantiably want him to go cally drove to the of bloody, painful slow at first because store to pick up conyour body needs to doms, drove back to mess.” get used to the feelhis house, laid the ing. During my first trustworthy towel beneath me ... time, I felt tight at first, but it went and that’s as far as we got. Putting away pretty quickly. Afterward, I felt his thing in my thing proved to be a little like there was some pressure harder than we thought it would be. on my stomach, but it wasn’t painful, It turns out, he probably should’ve just different. practiced putting a condom on beAnd lastly, communicate. There fore the day of, and I should have will be things you do and don’t want spent more time learning how to self- to do, things that do and don’t feel lubricate. good to you, so talk to your partner.

About five or six months later, Respect each other. If you’re planI was in the same situation. This ning on having sex together, then time, I knew I didn’t need to do any talking about it doesn’t have to be Googling. It’s simpler than that. weird. Sex doesn’t have to be awkI ended up doing it with some- ward, because it’s just sex. one I trusted, someone I was attractAssuming everyone’s first time ed to and whom I knew respected has to be awkward is a terrible way me. It was sweet, and although it to talk about sex, because then we might’ve been in the back of a car, it have these contradicting images was a new world I was excited and of our first time being both a huge happy to explore. deal and an awkward situation. But There’s this weird stereotype that it doesn’t have to be anything other your first time has to be some sort of than a new and enjoyable experience. bloody, painful mess, especially for There isn’t much to worry about. girls, but this sort of stereotype only The truth is, there’s a good scares people into thinking their first chance you’ll have a good time. time won’t have much potential. It hannah eads is a scares them into believing it will be freshman journalism an unpleasant experience, that the major. reach her at Arts@ dailynebraskan.com girl will be in pain for the majority of

‘Grand Budapest Hotel’ provides fun stay Tyler keown dn The Wes Anderson movie-making formula is alive and well.

Don’t think of that as a bad thing. It’s not like a Michael Bay situation, building a plot around breasts and explosions. It’s very distinct lightning, caught in a bottle.

“The Grand Budapest Hotel” is the latest film to spill out of Anderson’s head. It’s a story of the namesake hotel, located in the fictional Republic of Zubrowka, a country located in the Alpines, and two men who work there.

The first is concierge M. Gustave (Ralph Fiennes), a gentleman who enjoys life’s fancier things and the company of older women. The second is lobby boy Zero Moustafa (Tony Revolori), who quickly becomes friends with Gustave.

The plot escalates rapidly through five acts, as Gustave and Moustafa become accused in the murder of an elderly socialite who stayed regularly at the Grand Budapest. They travel throughout the country, trying to both avoid being caught and figure out the cause of the woman’s death, all the while protecting a painting, “Boy Holding Apple,” that was left to Gustave in the women’s will.

The story, set during the 1930s in a Europe parallel to our own, is whimsical and full of camp.

Perfect coincidences happen, allowing the plot to continue rolling along smoothly, winking knowingly at the audience the entire time.

This self-awareness spreads

courtesy photo throughout nearly every element of “Budapest.” The usual Anderson gang, including Owen Wilson and Bill Murray, make quick appearances. The most serious moments in the film never take themselves too seriously, including a scene where Gustave is in a near-death situation, which takes a quick right turn and leads to laughs.

The acting performances turned in by the leads are strong.

Fiennes shines as the proper, slightly effeminate Gustave, who perfumes himself constantly and lives much of his life in vanity. Revolori plays Moustafa as an awkward, yet self-assertive young man looking for a better life.

Also worth noting is Willem Dafoe’s performance as Jopling, a sociopathic murderer who takes on characters of a wolf, including a sharp underbite with noticable

fangs. He stands out among an allstar cast, which also includes Jude Law, Jeff Goldblum, Adrien Brody, Tilda Swinton and many others.

Like his other films, one of the strongest elements of the movie is the color palette used. Each scene is vibrant, sometimes an explosion of bright yellows and blues, other times it is made of more subdued, warmer colors. It’s an absolute visual feast that constantly mixes things up.

The same can be said for the cinematography. To be expected, there’s tons of wide-angle shots, lots of quick cuts to faces and interesting uses of focus. There’s also a few scenes in which CGI is used, including a downhill race, which just over-the-top enough to be funny.

“The Grand Budapest Hotel” is fun. It’s really, really fun. If you’ve seen other films from An-

APP OF THE WEEK VSCOCAM

“THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL” STARRING

Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Almaric

DIRECTED BY

Wes Anderson Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center

derson, then you have an idea of what to expect, though the ending has a bit more bite to it than, say, “Moonrise Kingdom” or “The Darjeeling Limited.” arts@ dailynebraskan.com

This is my

JAM TV on the Radio “Nine Types of Light”

zach fulciniti dn

mekenzie kerr dn Photography apps that offer filters, distortions and stickers come and go in popularity for Androids and iPhones. Yet one photo app stands its ground and surpasses all of the other photofancy apps: VSCO Cam. Offering a range of 10 filters from B1 to X1, photos with VSCO Cam can be featured in three versions of black and white, faded or vivid color schemes. VSCO Cam gives the consumer the choice of filter intensity from 1 to 12. No other app gives you this flexibility with your photos.

While there may not be any anchor-shaped stickers or text to add to photos, there is a little wrench that opens up a world of pro-style photography editing options. Users can adjust saturation, highlights, fading, brightness and many other quirky aspects of a picture.

Because of these additional adjustments, VSCO Cam is an app geared more toward a crowd of people taking more than simply Instagram or Facebook selfies. VSCO Cam is also used by photographers and artists to beautify and enhance their photos.

If photography tickles your fancy, the free VSCO Cam app offers a selection of “the finest images online” from photographers around the globe to inspire you. The VSCO crew’s goal is to expose and immerse users in “beautiful imagery” because it “trumps social clout,” therefore ridding you of the comparisons of other photo or social networking sites. You no longer need to be concerned about follower count or likes on a photo, the VSCO Cam focus is to let you enjoy and create photos all your own.

What’s even sweeter is the app is free. No other photo app can rival that. arts@ dailynebraskan.com

Sometimes people use the phrase “it’s got everything” to explain why something is good.

“Comedy, action, drama — the whole shebang,” they might say, or “It made me laugh, cry and jump for joy!”

I wouldn’t say that, but when I try to explain why I love TV on The Radio, the phrase continually rises to the forefront of my brain.

TV on The Radio is a Brookyln-based art rock band. I’m not sure what art rock is exactly, but I imagine it applies to them for the same reason that aforementioned phrase keeps popping up in my head. Everything the band does is an experiment gone right, and nothing is typical. If I had to come up with a less vague label to describe it, I’d go with jazz-rock-synth-pop-electro-funk-soul. OK, so that isn’t very specific, but it really is the best I can do.

My introduction to TV on The Radio was 2011’s “Nine Types of Light,” which also happens to be its best album.

About a month before the album was released, the band announced bassist Gerard Smith had been diagnosed with lung cancer.

About a week after the album dropped, Smith died.

I don’t remember what I originally thought of their music, or why I started listening to it in the first place; all I could think about through those first few listens was that they had made an album with a dying man. I thought about how hard that must have been for everyone involved and how it influenced the music. And now I think I understand why “Nine Types of Light” is such an incredible album, and why it’s probably the best thing the band will ever do.

The bass guitar itself obviously isn’t the most promi-

nent feature of the album. It’s hard for any one instrument to stand out above the thumping, chiming, melodic fuzziness TV on The Radio specializes in. Smith’s effect on the record is easy to feel, though, because what makes the album so brilliant is this perfect encapsulation of melancholy. What’s more bittersweet than making music knowing full well it will be your last?

The two songs at the center of the record, “Killer Crane” and “Will Do” say it best. With guitars stacked on xylophones stacked on vocal harmonies, both songs are dark, sweet and impossible to pin down. What “Nine Types of Light,” as a record, tells me is that it’s OK to be unsure of what you’re hearing as long as you know what you’re feeling.

Tunde Adebimpe’s lyrical work is amazing; in fact, just about every noise he makes is a revelation. The opening line of “Repetition” is one of my favorite lyrics ever: “To arrive ahead of its time/Is the fate of the fish washed up on shore.” Then there’s the staccato bursts of word fury on “New Cannonball Blues”: “It’s got me fucked up and dried up/And fed up, can’t get up/And COURTESY PHOTo bleeding and crying/Like I’m mad at the song.”

And, of course, the killer chorus in “Killer Crane”: “Sunshine, I saw you through the hanging vine/A memory of what was mine, fading away.”

Most of the time, it’s difficult to know exactly what Adebimpe is singing about, but you know exactly how he’s feeling, and you feel it, too. You feel when he’s angry, happy, sad — the whole shebang. “Nine Types of Light” is the peak of TV on The Radio’s instrumental and lyrical powers. Bluesy, funky, soulful and sweet, it finds its energy in the impending doom of one of its own and sings him home. arts@ dailynebraskan.com

dailynebraskan.com

thursday, april 3, 2014

museum: from 5

barnes: from 5 form and create captivating scores.

In the meantime, Barnes is continuing to travel to the ends of the horizon to teach and play. In the past, he has taught at the Amalfi Coast Festival in Italy and at the Vienna International Piano Academy. Barnes plans on returning to the Amalfi Coast Festival the next two summers.

“I had so much fun in Italy that next summer, in 2015 I’ll probably be teaching in Italy again,” Barnes said.

When traveling, Barnes brings along his students.

“Last year I took students, and they have a life-changing experience,” he said. “I’ve been to Vienna five times, and I’ve taken university students every single time, and it’s just been fabulous.”

The students attend the fes-

Andrew Barry | DN

This doll is one of many artifacts in the main building of the Germans from Russia Museum that help demonstrate life for children in the communities. The museum is hosting a national convention this summer for Germans from Russia and those interested in the topic.

Russia,” Bretz said. “People knew that their families came from Russia, and yet Russia even denied that Germans had lived there. The society organized to share stories and collect any records that had been passed down.”

It wasn’t until 1990 when Perestroika and Mikhail Gorbachev’s glasnost policy reform opened the door to the Soviet Union that the society was able to obtain any records from Russia.

Even so, the process is a long one, said former AHSGR president Jerry Siebert.

“It’s difficult to trace German heritage through Russia because the Russian government believes the documentation of the oblasts, or the villages, is their information,” Siebert said. “The importance of our organization is to negotiate with them for copies of these documents to preserve our heritage.”

Documentation such as Catholic church records are almost impossible to access, with little to know about the future of the AHSGR efforts. Still, the society strives to keep its heritage documented and passed down to new generations.

tival and academy and dedicate numerous hours to practice and performance. “(There are) concerts every night so (the students) play these concerts, and then they have lessons with their guest faculty every other day,” Barnes said.

Along with traveling to teach, Barnes plays recitals all over the world. He has toured to China, Korea, Italy, Los Angeles and New York, as well as many other places. The venues that reign supreme possess special energies and unforgettable atmospheres. “(My favorite was) outdoors in a garden,” Barnes said, “I played Phillip Glass at night in Italy, and it was a very special night. The weather was spectacular. I love playing outdoors.”

“People start thinking about their roots as they get older,” said current AHSGR president Bob Wagner. “Until I was 8 years old, I lived in Hastings, and a few doors down the block were my grandparents, a block the other way was my aunt and uncle, and another aunt and uncle lived a block away, too.

We went to a German-Russian congregational church. But growing up, you didn’t ask questions. I mean, they just didn’t talk about it, unfortunately. And that’s true for a lot of people.”

AHSGR operates on the old saying, “You can’t tell where you’re going until you know where you’ve been.” And there are still countless questions waiting to be answered.

“Since I joined the organization, I have my genealogy back to the 1600s,” Wagner said. “I even visited the village where my father was born. The German-Russians are a unique and distinct group of people. We’re here to uncover that.” arts@ dailynebraskan.com

Duplexes For Rent

Apts. For Rent

1 roommate for 2 bed,1 bath house (1129 New Hampshire) starting May 1st. $850 ($425 each), 1 cat, 1 year lease, contact for more details Call: 308-627-7159 Great house in a nice neighborhood. Located just a few minutes north of downtown and easily accessible to the bike trail to campus. I’m looking for someone to rent out a first floor bedroom that is reliable, career focused, and respectful of community space. All utilities are included in rent which is $550/month. Please inquire for more details. Contact via email at charliecharliebronson@gmail.com

Help Wanted

Space/Privacy/Close In/Great Rates.

What else is there?

3131 N. 70th. 1800 sq. ft. 4/br, 2 ba, all electric 1200/mo plus deposit. One yr. lease. Available May 1st. N/P/S 402-560-9400

Roommates

Spring Openings:

1601 N 24th, 3+ bedrooms, $795 central air, laundry, dishwasher, security system, off-street parking

Apts. For Rent

Fall Opening:

1320 New Hampshire, 2 Bedrooms, $595 A-C, Laundry, security system, off-street parking.

Call Today. AmRents.com or 402-423-1535

$100 Off 1st Month

Jobs

Nice. 2 BR, 1826 ‘A’ St. prkg, W/D, D/washer, Storage, N/S,N/P $445/Mo. 402-423-1838.

UNL Students Welcome!

Account Executive

The Daily Nebraskan is seeking an Account Executive to join their Advertising team. Gain hands-on experience that will give you real world experience in the Advertising field. This is a comission base with added bonuses. Fun team-based enviroment. 10-15 hour work weeks, orgnizational skills, and self-motivating requirement. Experience in Adobe Creative Suites a plus. Training available. All interested can apply online at dailynebraskan.com or in-person at 20 NE Union 1400 R St.

Roommate ads are FREE in print and online.

E-mail yours to dn@unl.edu and include your name, address and phone number.

Holroyd Investment Properties, Inc.

1-2 & 3 Bedrooms Apartments, Townhomes and Duplexes

Close and Spacious 3+br’s., at 1601 N. 24th st 2ba., dishwasher, C/A, W/D, security system, off street parking, near shuttle bus. amrents.com and/or 402-423-1535.

402-465-8911 www.HIPRealty.com

Graphic Designer/Artist

The Daily Nebraskan Advertising Staff is looking for an experienced Graphic Designer to add to their staff. Must have prior experience, and expertise in the Adobe Creative Suites (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.) Weekly logged hours, orgnization, and creativity a must. Begin on comission and will be promoted to part-time comission beginning Fall 2014. Apply online at dailynebraskan.com or in-person at our office located at 20 NE Union, 1400 R St. Join the CenterPointe Team! Part-time positions available in residential program working with substance abuse/mental health clients in a unique environment. Must be at least 21 years of age and be willing to work a varied schedule including overnights and weekends.

Pay differential for overnight hours. For more information visit: www.centerpointe.org.

Help Wanted

Houses For Rent

Accounting Support - Full or Part Time High degree of accuracy and attention to detail required. Dependability, the ability to multitask and prioritize is very important.

Duties include but not limited to: Bookkeeping Telephone support Data Entry Mail Processing Please send or email resume to: Professional Business Services 7700 A Street, Lincoln NE 68510 employment@pbssite.com

Join the Employer of Choice on the Inland Waterways.

Ingram Barge Company has a proven track record of developing future leaders. We are currently seeking: Deckhands Culinary Cooks Vessel Engineers Towboat pilots (Fleet & Line Haul) Candidates must posses a minimum of a vaild drivers’s license and high shcool diploma/GED. Excellent wages, bonus plan and advancement opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefit package, (paid retirement, 401K, medical, life & AD&D, etc.)

Interested candidates must apply online at www.ingrambarge.com EOE, M/F/V/D Morning Greeter Mon-Fri 8:30-12:30, Sat 8:30-12:00. Location at 4638 W St. Basic clerical skills required. Email resumes to msailors@linconefcu.org.

Barrymore’s is now accepting applications for bartending and cocktails shifts. Apply in person 3pm-8pm. Exp. preferred but will train. 124 N. 13th st- in the alley

NOW HIRING!

Deliver Papers

Do you like to exercise daily and get paid for it?

Deliver Daily Nebraskans. You can deliver a route in about an hour. Must have own vehicle, ability to lift and carry 30 lbs, be a UNL student and not have classes before 9:00 a.m. For more information or to apply, contact Dan at 402-472-1769, 20 Nebraska Union. dshattil@unl.edu.

Corporation

The New York Times Syndication Sales summer position starting March 31 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018Full-time thru November 30th working with underground For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 sprinklers. Great for CM studies or any Green students. TO APPLY: email resume to For Release Thursday, February 7, 2013Industry info@huntirrigation.com or stop by 2600 West L Street to fill out an application.

Crossword Note: Four answers in this puzzle are incom-plete. The missing part can be found in four other places in the grid.

1 Start

of a motto first published in an 1844 book 7 1967 disaster 13 Lazy sort 15 Criticize cattily 16 Unwakeable, say 17 “No use arguing with me” 18 It took 70 years to complete, in brief 19 Vintner’s need 20 Cockney abode 21 Chateau ___ Michelle 22 Tex-Mex order 24 Swimmer 26 Go beyond

53 55

“Any ___?”

57

28

Be a tippler

58

29

Bookish

32

Single, slangily

33

Dreams up

59

38

Ready for a drive

60

42

Hit hard, as the brakes

Some map lines Old guitarlike instrument Tight situations Country where marinated bear is a specialty food Serious rap Sports coup

Was on tour, in a way

2

3

4

5

6

13

No. 0103 7

14

8

9

10

11

12

15

16

17

18

19

22

20

23

21

24

26

25 27

28

29

30

31

32

DOWN

San Francisco mayor Joseph 2 Make a hard, 46 Most light low hit that’s 48 Earthen caught casserole dish 3 Causes 49 Susan of “L.A. 4 Univ. body Law” 5 Inversely egg50 Not just shaped threaten, say 6 Like “The 51 Japanese Karate Kid” and vegetable “Total Recall” 52 Group of 7 Enliven whales 8 It helps one get a grip ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE 9 Special ___ F R O O T K W A I I C B M L O R N A N A S T R A R A 10 Three-pronged fishing spear O H A R E O G L E O N I N R E L A B E L R U N W A Y 11 Steve Martin romantic M O S L E M S E E N comedy P C P A S S A Y E R A L A S S T R A N S E C T 12 Bewhiskered animals Y E P O D O R I Z E Y A H S A N T A A N A T O R R E 14 Purchase with a cell phone E P H E D R A T E R 15 Priory in “The J A N E C A E S A R Da Vinci Code” S O R A R E N O N A R A B E A R N P O E T S N O R E 23 Kitchen meas.

G N A T U V E A E T T A S 25 Alias O N U S B O L L L O O P S 30 Diamonds 43

Edited by Will Shortz 1

33

1 Former

34

35

36

37

38

42

43

46

47

49 53

50

39

54

40

44

41 45

48 51

52

55

57

56

58

59

60

Puzzle by BRUCE HAIGHT

31 33

34

35

Lab sight Two-time Romanian president Ion Writer of the story on which “All About Eve” is based Athos, to Porthos, to Aramis

there’s no language barrier at all,” Barnes said. “Even in the piano teaching I was doing I could comminute through display and gestures.”

Barnes said he also believes that music does far more than break language barriers.

“The most inspiring thing about playing the piano is that you have the ability to be expressive in a depth that transcends language,” he said, “Music has that ability to express things that are simply inexpressible. Being a part of that process, of that emotional connection from a performer into the hearts of an audience, has an unbelievable payoff. And that’s why I do it.” arts@ dailynebraskan.com

Now Hiring Drivers for All Times Come apply today $9.00/15 words $5/15 words (students) $1.00/line headline $0.15 each additional word Deadline: 4p.m., weekday prior

(402) 472-2589

Housing

27

“I did this concert in China, and it had lasers and all kinds of cool stuff,” he added. “That was really fun. That was the closest I was to being a rock star.”

To Barnes’ daughters, though, he became a rock star when he got his own Pandora station.

The primary purpose of the channel, though, is to get his work out to the public and reach both artists and fans alike.

“I get emails from all over the world that are like, ‘Oh my god, I heard you on Spotify or Pandora.’”

Being an internationally recognized pianist, Barnes has had to learn to overcome language barriers. Music, he believes, has the ability to do just that.

“With solo piano recitals,

classifieds

dailynebraskan.com

ACROSS

7

36

Has a cow

42

Extreme cruelty

37

John Hancock, e.g.

44

38

Hockey Hall of Fame site

Tree whose wood is used in guitar-making

45

Abase

39

It.’s here

40

Inferior imitator

41

Ancient Roman coins

47

Dick Tracy’s girl

54

Spoiled

56

Aust. currency

For answers, call 1-900-285-5656, $1.49 a minute; or, with a credit card, 1-800-814-5554.

Annual subscriptions are available for the best of Sunday crosswords from the last 50 years: 1-888-7-ACROSS. AT&T users: Text NYTX to 386 to download puzzles, or visit nytimes.com/mobilexword for more information.

Online subscriptions: Today’s puzzle and more than 2,000 past puzzles, nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year).

Share tips: nytimes.com/wordplay.

Crosswords for young solvers: nytimes.com/learning/xwords.

STOP IN FOR AN ON-THE-SPOT INTERVIEW When: Wed. April 2nd, 2:30-4:30 PM Where: Runza Located at 11th & Cornhusker, Close to campus, flexible scheduling, tuition assistance and much more! Can’t make it to the above time? Stop in anytime or apply online at www.runza.com/jobs

Quick Nick’s Technician

Full time position only. Hours open are 7:30-6:00 Monday-Friday. 7:30 - 2:00 Saturday and closed Sunday. Hourly wage plus bonus program. Job Requirements:Perform general maintenance on vehicles including oil changes, filter replacement, fluid replacement and minor repair work. Minor mechanical skills. Interacting with customers and recommending repairs.

Attention to detail. Multi-tasker.On-The-Job training will be provided. Benefits: 401K Plan, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance.

To apply go to www.walkertirequicknicks.com - Contact Us Employment and fill out questionnaire. Also there is a link to fill out a survey. Takes 5 minutes. Be sure and finish it once you start it.

Misc. Services

Help Wanted Pioneers and Holmes Golf Courses are now accepting applications for part time help in the Pro Shop, Snack bar / beverage cart. Apply in person at either clubhouse.

We are currently seeking part-time and full time employees for our remediation crews. Need to have a valid drivers license, be detail oriented, and on time. Construction background helpful.

Contact Dave at 402-474-6653.

Summer Jobs Field Marketing Representative - OLE SMOKY TENNESSEE MOONSHINE

JOB DUTIES - Become a credible brand expert, knowing the history, ingredients and brand value. Educate bar owners, managers and bartenders on Ole Smoky Moonshine.

SALES DUTIES- Participate in account sales presentations and follow up. Describe product; provide product samples when appropriate.

Achieve monthly program goals. Secure advantageous brand positioning and POS/display space. Develop and maintain relationships with customers by visiting accounts. Sets up POS materials in on-premise accounts.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be “in the know” in regards to nightlife (including bars and clubs) in your local market. Must be outgoing and personable. Must be willing to work non-traditional hours including nights and weekends. Basic Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Programs. At least 21 years of age. Valid Driver’s License. Part Time - Incentive Based Pay - Bonus Based on Performance nicole@brandactivate.net (818) 303-5898.

Help Wanted

DN@unl.edu Summer Jobs

Full Time summer positions starting May 19-August 14, 2014. Working with school-aged children 6-11 years of age. TO APPLY: Applications available in person at Southeast Community College Child Development Center or by phone (402) 437-2450.

See for yourself why over 500 part time employees LOVE working for the Lincoln YMCA Join us for a Summer Job Fair! Join us at any YMCA location: Tuesday, April 8th 4-7pm We have over 45 open positions including: “ camp counselors “ pool staff “ child watch “ front desk “ custodial staff “ and much more!

The Lincoln YMCA offers flexible work schedules, free Y gear, a fun work environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of our family! Visit ymcalincoln.org/jobfair today for more information and location addresses.

Find yours here.

Help Wanted

8

dailynebraskan.com

thursday, april 3, 2014

Big ten baseball homeroom 1. Indiana (15-10 Overall, 5-1 Big Ten) The Hoosiers jump to the top of the rankings with pitching. The squad holds a conference-best 2.67 team ERA. Also, the Hoosiers have allowed only 67 earned runs and 95 total runs. When teams go up against Indiana, they can’t expect a huge offensive production. Indiana has been able to close games out late because of sophomore closer Scott Effross. He has posted an ERA of 1.38, recorded 4 saves and made 15 appearances this season. Senior left-handed pitcher Joey DeNato leads the starting rotation with 2.22 ERA and a 5-1 record.

2. Iowa (16-9, 3-3)

Iowa’s game plan: Put the ball in play. The offense is the Hawkeyes’ main weapon early in the season. They’re second in batting average in the Big Ten at .296 percent, but they are at the top of the conference in home runs with 11 in 24 games.

The Hawkeyes aren’t settling for just hits. They are striving for the extra 90 feet, as they have 45 doubles on the year. The squad is also showing patience at the plate as one of the most walked teams in the conference with 108. If the pitching can improve its 4.44 team ERA in the coming weeks, then the Hawkeyes could easily take over the Big Ten.

3. Penn State (13-13, 2-0)

The stats won’t jump out at you from the Nittany Lions, but don’t be fooled; this is a squad that can get it done. Team batting average clocks in at .266 percent, and the team ERA is at 3.97. Both numbers shouldn’t scare teams, but somehow Penn State is winning games. The key is playing at home. Penn State is rocking a 7-0 home record this season. The mindset is to keep the success at home going throughout the season and just pick up a few road games here and there. There are nine home conference games and 12 road conference games remaining on the schedule. If this strategy works, then Penn State should find itself at the top of the conference by the end of the season.

4. Illinois (14-11, 2-1)

The Fighting Illini are on a hot stretch right now, as they have gone 7-2 in their past nine games, all of which were at home. Illinois is having success at the plate and on the pitcher ’s mound. As the second-best pitching team in the conference, the Fight-

ing Illini have allowed a total of 86 runs to cross the plate, walked only 60 opposing hitters and accumulated a 3.07 team ERA. These stats all rank on, or near, the top of the conference. Illinois gets a break to continue conference play this weekend, as it will face the Northwestern Wildcats.

5. Ohio State (18-10, 2-4)

This Ohio State team resembles Penn State. The Buckeyes’ stats don’t scream powerhouse, but the squad is still finding ways to win. Ohio State’s batting and pitching for the team rank in the middle of the conference, which has been enough to grab 17 wins on the season. The Buckeyes have earned a lot of extra bases with 44 doubles, 10 triples and 9 home runs on the year.

The beginning of conference play didn’t help Ohio State, as it took 2 of 3 against Michigan State and then was swept by Indiana. The Buckeyes will travel to Lincoln for a shot at the Huskers this weekend.

6. Minnesota (15-9, 3-3)

The Golden Gophers are a team that struggles at the dish but can compensate for it on the mound. The team has just a .242 percent batting average, but the fifthbest ERA in the conference at 3.64. Junior right-handed pitcher Ben Meyer is second in the Big Ten in strikeouts with 33. He leads the pitching staff with a 2-2 record and 2.89 ERA. He is also holding opponents’ batting averages to just .219 percent. Senior right-handed pitcher Alec Crawford also contributes to the success of the Gophers’ pitching with a 3.05 ERA and 3-1 record.

7. Nebraska (16-13, 1-2)

When junior right-handed pitcher Chance Sinclair is on the mound, the Huskers become a difficult team to beat. Sinclair leads the Big Ten with a 1.28 ERA and a record of 4-1 when he is on the bump. The rest of the pitching staff isn’t having as much success as Sinclair, as the team ERA comes in at 4.29, which is near the bottom of the Big Ten. On the other hand, Nebraska makes up for the pitching with a conference-leading batting average of .305 percent. The Huskers are also at the top of the Big Ten in doubles (47) and triples (15). Once the pitching catches up with the offense, watch out for the Huskers.

8. Michigan (13-15-1, 3-3)

to-last in offensive production in the Big Ten. With just a .239 percent team batting average, 199 strikeouts and 110 runs, offense hinders the Wolverines. If the batting woes turn around, watch the Wolverines push to the top of the Big Ten. But until then, they will stay toward the bottom of the pack.

9. Michigan State (14-11, 3-3)

The Spartans have similar problems as their in-state rival Michigan. Pitching comes easily for the squad, but offense presents nothing but issues. The batting and pitching are both slightly better than the Wolverines.

The team ERA is 3.27, and the team batting average sits at .250 percent. The area that puts the Spartans below the Wolverines is fielding.

Although it’s a slim margin, Michigan State’s defense fielding percentage is at .968 percent, while Michigan’s is at .971 percent. If the errors continue on this path, the Spartans will continue to sit in the bottom of the Big Ten.

10. Northwestern (4-19, 1-4)

The Wildcats struggle on the mound and in the field. A second-worst team ERA of 5.34 and last-place fielding percentage of .949 percent keep the Wildcats near the bottom of the barrel. It’s hard to get wins when you can’t keep the opposing team from scoring. The one bright spot for the squad is in the batter ’s box. The team holds a .276 batting average and musters up hits. It has a collective total of 228 hits. They also have some success in steals, and although they don’t do it often, the Wildcats are 12 of 19 stealing bases this season.

11. Purdue (5-19, 1-2)

The Boilermakers are the cellar dwellers in the Big Ten rankings right now. With a .225 batting average and 6.82 ERA, not much good is happening on the diamond for Purdue. The Boilermakers have given up a total of 184 runs to opposing teams, and they have only scored 71 for themselves this season. The lone exception could be the fielding efficiency. They are tied for first, with Nebraska and Indiana, with a .972 percent fielding percentage. The Boilermakers have only had 25 errors in 24 games.

At least it’s not all bad for the squad. If the pitching and hitting can’t improve, the win column will continue to carry low numbers.

Compiled by Eric Bertrand Sports@ dailynebraskan.com

The fourth-best pitching team in the Big Ten falls to No. 8 in the rankings because of the troubles the Wolverines experience at the plate.

Michigan’s pitching boasts a 3.50 ERA, 214 strikeouts and 108 total runs allowed this year. This goes to waste as the squad is in second-

Ex-Huskers excel on Opening Day

softball: from 10

zach tegler

photo by andrew barry | DN

Freshman third baseman MJ Knighten went 1 for 3 Wednesday night and was left on base three times.

Edwards came back immediately and threw 2 strikeouts in the second inning, proving to herself that she had things under control.

The Huskers didn’t score until the bottom of the third inning, when the team scored on a sacrifice play to even the game at 1.

Three runs were scored as the result of sacrifices, and one was scored on a walk with the bases loaded.

For Edwards, it was the sacrifices that kept her going in a game where not many hitters were able to find the outfield.

“I thought that was huge for our team since we haven’t been the greatest at scoring runs by the bunts and moving the runners,” Edwards said. “It was really good for us.”

The insurance runs didn’t come until the bottom of the sixth inning when sophomore infielder Dawna Tyson and senior catcher Taylor Edwards both had sacrifice RBI to make it a 5-2 lead. The late push was enough for Revelle’s team, and it was something that she praised in the difficult match-

up.

“I felt like in that game, no one was going to give in at all,” Revelle said. “So to have a little breathing room going into the seventh, it felt big. That was nice for Emily to come into that situation.

“It was one of those nights where it felt like it was clicking. We were having to fight and couldn’t get into a flow. I was really proud of them because we kept on pushing on and finding ways.”

Sophomore pitcher Emily Lockman came into the final inning and got the save for the Huskers, the first of her career.

The team was satisfied with every phase of the game against the Bluejays and are ready to apply it for the rest of the season.

“I feel like we’ve been working on so many different things in practice,” Edwards said. “Knowing that we’ve put in so much work and it actually showed up tonight, just shows you that we can pull things together.” sports@ dailynebraskan.com

Cody Asche hadn’t scored 4 runs in a game since 2009.

Not in the last two seasons of his college career at Nebraska. Not in the minor leagues. Not with the Williamsport Crosscutters in 2011 or the AAA Lehigh Valley IronPigs in 2013.

The last time Asche touched home plate four times came in an 8-5 Nebraska win against Iowa during his freshman year with Nebraska.

But on Monday, making his first Opening Day start with the Philadelphia Phillies, Asche did just that.

The former Husker scored 4 runs to help the Phillies beat the Texas Rangers, 14-10 to open his second season in the big leagues. He went 3 for 4 with a home run, a double and 2 RBI. Around the same time Monday afternoon, another former Nebraska player made his impact on an Opening Day contest.

Left-handed pitcher Tony Watson, who played his last season with the Huskers in 2007, entered a 0-0 game in the seventh inning in relief of Pittsburgh Pirates starter Francisco Liriano.

Watson needed only 10 pitches to get out of the inning. No runs, no hits, no walks. The Pirates won 1-0 on a walk-off homer in the 10th.

Ex-Huskers Andrew Brown (New York Mets) and Alex Gordon (Kansas City Royals) also started their 2014 major league campaigns with starts on Opening Day. Brown, beginning his fourth season, went 1 for 4 in a loss to the Washington Nationals – but that one hit was a home run off Stephen Strasburg.

It was a strong opening day for the Huskers.

DN file photo

Former Nebraska player Cody Asche was a triple short of hitting for the cycle for the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday.

Gordon, the most experienced Nebraska product in the majors with seven seasons under his belt, was the only former Husker to go hitless on Opening Day. He went 0 for 3 and walked once as the Royals lost to the Detroit Tigers. He got his first hit – and his first RBI – of the season Wednesday afternoon.

Dan Jennings, who played his last season in Lincoln in 2008, made his 2014 debut Wednesday night, pitching 2 shutout innings for the Miami Marlins.

Pitchers Joba Chamberlain (Detroit Tigers)and Brian Duensing (Minnesota Twins) are still awaiting their 2014 debuts.

It’s been a long time since these big leaguers have played in

Lincoln. But, just as people like to see Nebraska graduates excelling in any field, it’s refreshing to watch players from Nebraska having success in a business as competitive as professional baseball. Especially when they contributed so much to the Nebraska program when they were here.

Chamberlain and Gordon piloted the best team in Nebraska’s history to its first and only College World Series win in 2005. Watson led the squad in strikeouts and innings pitched in 2007. In 2011, his final season as a Husker, Asche led the team in batting average, hits, home runs, runs batted in, runs scored, doubles and walks.

A day after Asche’s big game, Philadelphia manager Ryne Sandberg started veteran Jayson Nix in his spot at third base.

“He’s working at his game,” Sandberg said about Asche to The Philadelphia Inquirer. “He’s a young player. He’s working all phases of his game every day. He’ll continue that throughout the whole season to see what the ceiling is.”

After Nix went 1 for 4 with a pair of strikeouts as the Phillies lost Tuesday, Asche was back in the lineup Wednesday.

He got a hit in his first at-bat.

Zach Tegler is a senior journalism major. You can reach him at sports@ dailynebraskan.com

baseball: from 10

FINDING THE OFFENSE On Tuesday night at Arkansas the Huskers were held to 3 runs on only 2 hits. But in its victory Wednesday, Nebraska found its offense as its pitching allowed 4 runs to the Razorbacks for the second straight day.

Knob Creek Single Barrel 750mL.....................................$29.99 Grey Goose Vodka 750mL.....................................$26.99 Barton’s Vodka 1.75L...........................................$9.99 Bacardi Rum 1.75L........................................$20.99 Fireball 750mL.....................................$12.99

Modern Monks 6pk cans........................................6.99 Busch Lt., Reg. 12oz 18pk warm..............................$10.99 Blue Moon 12pk warm..............................$10.99 Empyrean 6pk bottles.................................$6.49 Coors Lt., Original 24pk warm..............................$16.49

Prices good through April 9th

http://nstreetdrivein.com/

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

HITS

PLAYERS WITH HITS

PLAYERS WITH RBI

RESULT

2 10

2 7

2 5

L 4-3 W 6-4

He got to first base on a hit to center field. His teammate, freshman outfielder Andrew Benintendi, followed with a hit of his own. He and Bernal scored to tie the game once again at 3-3.

Before the Razorbacks could score again, Kubat struck out junior designated hitter Krisjon Wilkerson to end the inning.

“When you go on the road, you have to fight through a lot of things,”

Erstad said.

In the top of the fourth, the Huskers secured the win. The Huskers’ first hitter of the inning, Miller, walked to first base and later scored their next run. Boldt helped the team to another run after hitting a single up the middle and advancing to second.

Junior right fielder Austin Darby took this opportunity to run past home plate and grab Nebraska’s fifth run of the game, giving the team the lead

for good.

Spoon rounded out the sixth inning taking it once base at a time. He notched the Razorbacks’ last run after freshman catcher Blake Baxendale walked to first with loaded bases.

The Huskers maintained their lead up through the ninth inning and took the 6-4 win to leave the Arkansas-Nebraska series tied 1-1.

Erstad said after telling the team the previous night they played like

“garbage,” the team turned around to do a “fantastic job” in the second game.

“We’ve shown we’re capable of competing and playing with good teams,” Erstad said. “Now, we just have to work on consistency.”

The Huskers will return to Hawks Field this weekend to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes in a threegame matchup. sports@ dailynebraskan.com

dailynebraskan.com

thursday, april 3, 2014

9

NU has new lockers built near outdoor track After years of walking to Ed Weir Track from existing locker rooms in Devaney Center, team takes new space Mike Shoro DN With spring comes new life, and for the Nebraska track and field team this year, new locker rooms.

The Huskers moved into the newly renovated locker facilities in the basement of the NU Coliseum on March 20. The locker vacancy was left by the Nebraska women’s volleyball team, which moved from the Coliseum to the Bob Devaney Sports Center at the beginning of the 2013-14 school year.

The track and field team previously did not have locker facilities close to the Ed Weir Track.

Before the team moved in to its new digs, athletes had to change or drop their equipment off at the Devaney Center before walking a little less than a mile to Ed Weir Track. The Huskers won’t be leaving the Devaney Center in favor of

courtesy photo

The Ed Weir Track used to be a walk of just less than a mile from the Nebraska track and field team’s lockers in the Devaney Center. The team now has new locker rooms in the Coliseum. the Coliseum. Rather, they will be able to use the Coliseum facilities in addition to the ones they have

now. Both are open to NU track and field athletes year-round.

Only a handful of athletes and

coaches have gotten the chance to look inside the locker rooms as of Monday, distance coach

Dave Harris said. Harris said the get for the project according to few athletes and staff who have Thorne. The renovations began looked inside said it was fantastic. in January and were completed Cold, windy weather and a just before spring break. With the tight schedule have kept most of Coliseum renovations came new the team from practicing outdoors carpets, lockers, couches, televiat Ed Weir Track, let alone check sions and a lounge. Thorne said out the new locker rooms adjacent the locker rooms were modeled to it. to resemble those at the Devaney “There was so Center. Almost all much going on over I don’t know, of the amenities break, and then we and furnishings there’s just ran [the] Empoare similar or idenria [Spring Open] always one more tical. Thorne said on Saturday, and the athletes were thing to do.” then we got back to involved with the training as a group design process for david harris today,” Harris said. the Devaney Center distance coach “I don’t know, locker rooms a little there’s just always more than a year one more thing to ago, and the NU do.” athletic department took some of The decision to give the track the feedback used for those renoand field team the old volleyball vations and applied it to the Colilocker rooms was “pretty simple,” seum renovations. said Maggi Thorne, assistant diThorne said the Coliseum rector of capital planning and locker room renovations were construction. independent of the Campus RecNo other team’s locker room reation Center renovations. She facilities were as far away from said the NU athletic department where it practiced, nor was there worked with the Coliseum and another team that practiced Campus Recreation Center during somewhere near the Coliseum the construction, but the locker that would need to use it, she room changes were conducted insaid. dependently of those being made The rooms themselves got a throughout the rest of the Rec. sports@ $50,000 facelift, the total buddailynebraskan.com

track and field NU garners 1st outdoor track honor

Nebraska sophomore Levi Gipson, who won the 400 meters at the Arizona State Invitational on Saturday, was named the Big Ten Conference men’s track athlete of the week on Wednesday. Competing in the Huskers’ opening event of the outdoor track and field season, Gipson ran the 400 meters in 46.92, a time that ranks first in the Big Ten and third in the country.

Gipson collected indoor track athleteof-the-week honors on Jan. 20 for winning the 600 meters at the Holiday Inn Invitational.

Not only is this Gipson’s first outdoor weekly Big Ten award, it’s gipson also Nebraska’s.

Huskers split Big Ten golf award

Nebraska senior Katelyn Wright and sophomore Cassie Deeg shared second place at the Mountain View Collegiate on Saturday.

Wright and Deeg also share the Big Ten Golfer of the Week award, announced Wednesday.

The pair shot three-round totals of 3-under 213, which was a career-best score for Wright and tied the career-best score for Deeg.

Wright shot rounds of 71, 72 and 70 as Deeg shot 72, 70 and 71.

Nebraska won the tournament by 1 stroke as a team.

The award is the third of Deeg’s career and this season. She also earned the honor for the first and last weeks of the fall season.

The award is the second of Wright’s career. sports@ dailynebraskan.com

file photo by amber baesler | DN

Freshman guard Nathan Hawkins played six minutes against Penn State on Feb. 20. Hawkins averaged 1.4 points and 0.9 rebounds in 16 games this season. He shot .316 from 3-point range. Of his 23 total points, 18 came via 3-pointers.

4 more players to leave Nebraska his transfer, “I’d just like from behind the 3-point line in 8.3 ing to lose players from your pro- nouncing CAREER NIGHTS minutes of action per game. to thank all the coaches and my gram, I support these young men Murren will likely transfer to and their future goals,” Nebraska teammates for making my time Five Nebraska basketball players have announced their plans to transfer in the here enjoyable. And the fans of an NAIA or Division II school so men’s coach Tim Miles said in a past week. Four of them played in games during their time in Lincoln. Here are she can avoid the Division I sit-out for their support.” press release Wednesday. “There is #HuskerNation their best performances as Huskers. rule and play immediately next The 7-foot-1 Vucetic never fully no doubt they each want to play a season. larger role in a new program, and developed into a Big Ten Confer“We are sorry to see Sadie ence center as Miles hoped. Vucehopefully transferring will allow go,HAWKINS but at the same time we comtic, of Vrbas, Serbia, played inNATHAN four that to happen. I appreciate their hard work for the Huskers and games this season and tallied 4 pletely understand her desire to Feb. 5, 2014 Michigan (L 79-50) playat more,” Yori said in a press repoints and 4 rebounds all year. wish them the best.”

Wagner, a lease Wednesday. “Sadie has been Hawkins, a 6-footMinutes: 20 walk-on guard a great representative of our pro5 guard from Garland, “There is no from GalesPoints: 11 gram the past two years. She is not Texas, played the most an outstanding shooter, she is ville, Wis., only out of the trio of men’s Rebounds: 2 doubt they an outstanding student and a great didn’t play all basketball transfers. He Assists: 1 young person.” year because of appeared in 16 games each want to play Also leaving the women’s team a broken Other: ankle3-7 3-pointers this season as a true a larger role in a is freshman guard Hannah Tvrdy, he suffered befreshman, averaging 7.3 who announced her departure on fore the season minutes, 1.4 points and new program.”

Friday after averaging eight minbegan.

0.9 rebounds a game. tim miles On the utes in 21 games this season.

The highlight of his men’s basketball coach No transfer from either the w o m e n ’ s season came when he team, Murren, men or women’s program has knocked down a key SERGEJ VUCETIC a sophomore mentioned what school they’ll be 3-pointer in the sectransferring to. ond half of Nebraska’s first game guard, played in 25 games for 2, 2013 at Big Ohio Sports@ Connie Yori’s TenState cham-(L 70-44) against Indiana to help the Husk- coachJan. pion Huskers this season. The Co-Minutes: 2 dailynebraskan.com ers win. lon, Neb., native shot 50 percent Hawkins tweeted after an-

3 men’s players, 1 women’s player announce plans to transfer at end of semester Andrew Ward DN Four Nebraska basketball players from both the men and women’s teams announced Wednesday afternoon that they’re leaving their respective programs.

On the men’s side, sophomore Sergej Vucetic and freshmen Nathan Hawkins and Tim Wagner elected to leave the program at the end of the spring semester. Sophomore Sadie Murren elected to leave the women’s program at the same time.

“While it is always disappoint-

Points: 4

Rebounds: 0

PARTY LATER? ★ ★ ★

WE CATER!

Assists: 0

CAREER NIGHTS

Other: 2-2 field goals

Five Nebraska basketball players have announced their plans to transfer in the past week. Four of them played in games during their time in Lincoln. Here are their best performances as Huskers.

NATHAN HAWKINS

SADIE MURREN

Feb. 5, 2014 at Michigan (L 79-50)

Nov. 21, 2013 vs. Arkansas-PB (W 78-55)

Minutes: 20

Minutes: 25

Points: 11

Points: 12

Rebounds: 2

Rebounds: 3

Assists: 1

Assists: 0

Other: 3-7 3-pointers

Other: 4-4 3-pointers

SERGEJ VUCETIC

HANNAH TVRDY

Jan. 2, 2013 at Ohio State (L 70-44)

Nov. 21, 2013 vs. Arkansas-PB (W 78-55)

Minutes: 2

Minutes: 24

Points: 4 Rebounds: 0 Assists: 0 Other: 2-2 field goals

Points: 6 Rebounds: 3 Assists: 3 Other: 2-5 3-pointers

FREAKY FAST

DELIVERY! ©2013 JIMMY JOHN’S FRANCHISE, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

10

sports

thursday, april 3, 2014 dailynebraskan.com @dnsports

SACRIFICE

No. 20 Huskers take advantage of season-high 4 sacrifice bunts, pull away from jays to win at home

Senior pitcher Tatum Edwards got off to a rough start Wednesday night, but she went 6 innings, giving up 4 hits and 2 runs. With the bases loaded for Creighton in the sixth, Edwards struck out the Bluejays’ Ellen Homan to maintain Nebraska’s 1-run lead.

s t o r y b y J o s h K e l ly | f i l e p h o t o b y An d r e w B a r r y

I

n a game where small ball prevailed, the No. 20 Nebraska softball team beat in-state rival Creighton 5-2 at home.

The opening innings were a pitchers’ duel between senior Tatum Edwards and Creighton pitcher Becca Changstrom, who both went 6 innings.

Although there were 7 total runs in the game, each team had 5 total hits, making it an every-situation-counts type of game, and Nebraska coach Rhonda Revelle claims the win as one of the season’s best thus far.

“I told my team that you need to be proud of yourselves over this victory as any all season long, because it wasn’t easy,” Revelle said.

Heading into the evening, Revelle was well aware of the Bluejay pitcher, having faced her almost every time the schools have faced each other. Revelle has softball been watching her for all four seasons while Changstrom has competed in Division 1 softball.

“I just see a fierce competitor,” Revelle said. “She understands what her strengths are. She maximizes her strengths and she doesn’t back down to any team. We’ve never had an easy time with her ever.

“To put up 5 runs against a pitcher of that quality, makes me very

happy. You have to find ways to score and the fact that we find a way to score, I’m really proud of my team.”

It was a dicey beginning to the game, especially for Tatum Edwards, who struggled in the first inning as a pitcher and as a hitter.

Edwards kicked off the top of the frame with backto-back walks. That was followed up with a visit from the coaches to have her settle into the colder conditions.

After that she threw another walk and was able to get out of the inning, allowing only 1 run against the Bluejays.

Then, in the bottom half of the inning, Edwards was up in the No. 3 spot with the bases empty and a full count. The pitch was delivered, and she hesitated on her swing, which was called a strikeout.

Although the call was disputed by the Nebraska coach side, Edwards talked herself through the frustration and continued on with the game.

“I was like, ‘Get in your groove now,’ and I was struggling a little bit,” Edwards said. “Just to get that done in the first inning I said, ‘You’re fine, and you’re going to work through it.”

To put up 5 runs against a pitcher of that quality makes me very happy.” rhonda revelle

softball: see page 8

Sacrificing to score Nebraska used four sacrifice bunts, including a suicide squeeze by sophomore Dawna Tyson, to score 3 crucial runs in its win against Creighton

Inning

Score

Batter

Runners

Result

3

CU 1-0

Kat Woolman

Kylee Muir

Muir advanced to second; Woolman safe at first

3

CU 1-0

Dawna Tyson

Kat Woolman, Kylee Muir

Muir advanced to third and scored three batters later

6

NU 3-2

Kat Woolman

Kiki Stokes, Kylee Muir

Stokes advanced to third; Muir advanced to second

6

NU 3-2

Dawna Tyson

Kiki Stokes, Kylee Muir

Stokes scored; Muir advanced to third and scored a batter later; Tyson safe at first

NU offense comes to life in win at Arkansas Day after being held to 2 hits, Huskers erupt for 10 hits to get past Razorbacks, salvage series split Natasha Rausch DN Junior pitcher Aaron Bummer said his team was tired of getting its teeth kicked in.

After losing 4-3 to Arkansas

on Tuesday, the Husker baseball team came out of the slump in the second matchup and took a 6-4 win, leaving the two-day competition at a 1-1 split.

“We’re going to have to come out and set the tone in the first and second inning,” coach Darin Erstad said in a pre-game interview.

Nebraska missed this aim in the first inning and let Arkansas load the bases in the bottom of the first. But the Huskers only let the Razorbacks get 1 run. After Razorback sophomore outfielder Tyler Spoon grounded into a double play and drove in a run, the Huskers wrapped up the inning on a

lineout to junior shortstop Steven Reveles.

The Huskers then turned their game around to do what Erstad said to do from the beginning – come out strong.

In the second inning alone, the Huskers had more hits than in the previous night’s entire game.

Junior second baseman Pat Kelly was hit by a pitch in the first at-bat of the inning. Junior third baseman Blake Headley followed him with a soft hit to left field to get on base. With the bases loaded and only one out, Kelly and Headley scored back-to-back runs on hits by freshman designated hitter Ben Miller and Reveles to get the

Huskers on the board in the second inning off 3 hits.

The Razorbacks had no response.

Nebraska starting pitcher junior Kyle Kubat kept the three Arkansas players from even getting onto first base in the second, so the game continued to the third inning tied 2-2.

“You’ve got to throw your best pitches every time,” Bummer said.

“Everyone strives for greatness, so you know there’s competition every time you go out there.”

The Razorbacks changed their pitcher in the third inning from freshman Alex Phillips to junior Jackson Lowery. But the Huskers

We’re going to have to come out and set the tone in the first and second inning.” darin erstad nebraska baseball coach

got a run from freshman center fielder Ryan Boldt and 2 hits in the top of the inning. With two outs, Nebraska sophomore first baseman Austin Christensen hit a line drive, and Arkansas sophomore shortstop Michael Bernal jumped perfectly to catch the hit

just before it got into the outfield, stranding Nebraska senior left fielder Michael Pritchard on third base.

Bernal followed up in the bottom of the third as the first hitter.

baseball: see page 8