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The Nebraska women’s gymanstics team finished its season a couple weeks ago, but three individual competitors participated individually in the national meet this weekend. Two of those gymnasts received All-American accolades to finish up the year in Husker gymnastics.

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ABOVE: Sophomore business management major Brad Merrit receives a free massage from Becky Ohlson, a licensed massage therapist for UNL Campus Recreation, at the “Stress Free Zone” in the Nebraska East Union.

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The Environmental Protection Agency waited until Earth Day to submit its opinion on TransCanada’s Keystone XL pipeline.

The agency found the environmental review conducted by the U.S. Department of State on the proposed pipeline route to be “insufficient.”

The review raised questions about greenhouse gas emissions, the dangers of a spill and possible damage to the Ogallala Aquifer.

The criticisms are aimed at the latest environmental review of the pipeline project, which was released on March 1. The state department will publish a final review in a few months.

The pipeline, if constructed, would carry 830,000 barrels of tar sands oil from the Alberta tar sands to the Texas gulf coast. Activists in Nebraska have been concerned about possible harm to the ecologically sensitive Sandhills and how a spill could damage the state’s water

Brigham McCown, a federal supply. Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman approved Keystone XL’s new transportation and pipeline expert and first full-time deputy adminisroute in early January. trator of the Pipeline and HazardIn the letter, Cynthia Giles, assisous Materials Safety Administratant EPA administrator for enforcetion, said “pipelines are 99.9999952 ment and compliance assurance, arpercent effective,” during the only gued that some of the assumptions public hearing on the current route, made in the state department’s rewhich was held last week. port weren’t sound.

TransCanada reiterates the “We recommend that the final route was chosen because it was EIS (Environmental Impact Stateshorter, more cost-effective and ment) more clearly acknowledge that in the event of a spill to wa- avoids sensitive ecological regions.

“The goal ter, it is possible that in pipeline conlarge portions of dilThere’s struction is to bit (diluted bitumen) no such disturb the least will sink and that amount of land,” submerged oil signif- thing as a perfect said TransCanicantly changes spill ada spokesman response and im- route.”

Shawn Howard. pacts,” Giles wrote.

“There’s no such The letter also Shawn Howard transcanada spokesman thing as a perfect raised concerns on route.” the risk of a spill.

Howard sent Citing the 2010 oil out a statement Tuesday afternoon spill in Michigan, the EPA said the crude oil mixed with sediment in responding to the EPA’s claims. He Kalamazoo River caused risks to wrote that TransCanada’s technical experts will “continue a detailed republic health.

Responding to the letter, State view of the EPA letter and provide a fact-based response.”

Department spokesman Patrick The letter questioned the EPA’s Ventrell said in a statement the motives and stood by the state deagency “has always anticipated that in preparing a (final environmental partment’s findings.

The EPA’s complaints bolster opreview) it would conduct additional position to the pipeline. On Monday, analysis and incorporate public comBOLD Nebraska sent a 67-page letter ments on the draft review.”

After applying to be a representative of the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska and facing rejection four times last semester, Will Duden is the one in charge of appointing people to student government.

A sophomore business administration major from Connecticut, Duden is ASUN’s newly named Appointments Board secretary.

Before this year’s senate elected him to the position, he was a senator during the spring semester.

As Appointments Board secretary, Duden is responsible for leading a three-member committee that appoints nearly 200 students each year to serve on the committees, advisory boards and commissions that serve the Uni-

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RIGHT: Lydia Molnar, a sophomore food technology for companion animals major, decorates a cookie at a free stress-relieving event sponsored by the University Health Center, Campus Recreation and Lincoln Pet Partners. In addition to cookie decorating, participants could pet dogs, get a massage or make crafts.

Agency raises concerns over spill dangers, damage to Ogallala Aquifer

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to President Barack Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry.

“There are five key areas we believe need further review by the State Department: impact of spills on our water, the route, economic risks to landowners and rural towns, landowner property rights and safety,” said Jane Kleeb, BOLD’s executive director. “While the document we submitted is long, we hope it helps outline our concerns about protecting our land and water.”

According to BOLD’s website, 13,004 public comments from Nebraskans were submitted to the State Department. Nationwide, more than 1 million comments have been submitted.

Proponents have been on the warpath as well. Nebraskans for Jobs and Energy Independence has gathered 4,000 signatures supporting construction of the project.

Ultimately, the decision on the pipeline rests in Obama’s hands. The State Department will consider all of the public comments for and against the pipeline and do additional reviews as it prepares its final report. According to estimates from the State Department, a decision on the pipeline is expected sometime in the fall.

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The Sheldon Museum of Art’s Young Art Circle wants to showcase artwork fashioned by University of NebraskaLincoln fine arts graduate students.

This Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m., an exhibition and reception in Richards Hall will offer a one-day-only opportunity to meet the artists. Graduate students picked their best pieces to display for the “Buy it Before They’re Famous” event.

Young Art Circle members receive free admission and there is a $10 entry fee for nonmembers.

“I think $5 to $7 would be a reasonable price (if free was not an option),” said UNL freshman geology major Anna Nygren, “but if I had friends going or I knew someone showing their art, I’d definitely go.”

Nygren said her favorite type of art is Renaissance-era because it is a window to that time period — how society worked then and how people envisioned aspects of life.

UNL freshman biology major Hannah Reed said she likes modern art.

“I like how real it is,” she said.

“The textures of it are very real.”

Many types of art will be on display at the exhibition this Thursday in Richards Hall. To RSVP, contact Jennifer Cantrell at jcantrell2@unl.edu or 402-472-1454. news@ dailynebraskan.com

if you go what: Buy It Before They’re Famous when: Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m. where: Richards Hall cost: Free for Young Art Circle members, $10 for non-members contact: Jennifer Cantrell, 402-472-1454

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versity of Nebraska-Lincoln, according to the ASUN website.

Of the 31-member senate, six senators have returned from the previous senate, including newly appointed senate speaker Tanner Nelson, a freshman agribusiness major.

“We don’t have as much experience as the previous senate, but that’s partly to our benefit because we have so many people coming in with new ideas,” Nelson said.

In ASUN, there is no trend in the level of experience those holding executive positions have, according to ASUN Director of Administration Marlene Beyke.

In the previous senate, former ASUN president Eric Kamler had been involved in ASUN since his freshman year in the Freshman Campus Leadership Associates.

Former internal vice president Kaitlin Mazour and former senate speaker Natalia Santos were also members of FCLA, according to Beyke. But former external vice president Kyle Wroblewski and former Appointments Board secretary Eddie Hanline were not.

Before becoming ASUN president, Eric Reznicek was involved in ASUN’s Committee for Fees Allocation as well as its Communications Committee. Internal vice president Kaitlin Coziahr and external vice president Jeff Story were members of the former senate and FCLA.

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“There have been years that students have been elected that have had absolutely no experience in student government,” Beyke said. “It’s not a big hindrance. If you read the documents and know the rules, you’re going to be able to know how a bill works.”

In the previous senate, Nelson served as a senator during the spring semester. Last fall, he was a member of FCLA. As senate speaker, Nelson serves as the bridge of communication between the senate and the three executives. He also helps coordinate the senators’ individual projects. Nelson said he plans to push senators to work on and complete multiple projects next semester.

“Eight out of 10 projects might fail, but it’s the two of the 10 that really make the difference,” Nelson said. “Anything a student wants to set their mind to, ASUN is going to be there for them to achieve that.”

It will take time for the senators to learn how the legislative process works, but they’ll catch

University Health Center officials began Monday contacting the professors of a University of Nebraska-Lincoln student who was diagnosed Saturday with rubeola, or red measles.

Dr. Gerald Fleischli, medical doctor of the health center, said officials are asking professors to warn their students of the case and recommending a second immunization for all “face-toface” contacts of the student.

One case of the measles is considered an epidemic, but Fleischli said health officials are handling the case “a lot more low key than last year,” when one case of rubeola measles led to mass immunizations and about 25 measles cases at UNL.

on quickly, Nelson said.

“These are the leaders of each of their colleges, there’s a reason they were voted into (their positions),” Nelson said.

In the March 6 ASUN election between Engage Party, Revive Party and Sense for ASUN, Duden and Nelson ran with Revive, while Reznicek, Coziahr and Story ran as Engage’s executive candidates.

“One of the first things we’re trying to do is break down the ‘you’re not Revive, you’re not Sense, you’re not Engage – you’re now the student government,’” Beyke said. “While everyone had great platforms, let’s integrate them to better the university and all the students.”

For the senators who are new to ASUN, Beyke said there will be more orientations to ensure an understanding of the legislative process.

“It will be a learning experience for all of us as we go forward, but I don’t see that as a negative,” Beyke said. news@ dailynebraskan.com

April 24, 1963 Survival Rations Go To Fallout Shelters

Enough survival rations for 9,000 University students, faculty and employers for 14 days were stored last week in the buildings designated as civil defense fallout shelters on the city and Ag campus.

According to George Drake, deputy civil defense director of Lincoln and Lancaster county, the University shelter areas of Avery lab, Burnett Hall, Love Library, Morrill Hall, Nebraska Hall, the Nebraska Union, the Nebraska Center, Piper Hall, Richards Hall and the Sheldon Art Gallery were filled with survival rations and supplies.

correction In the Tuesday, April 23 edition of the Daily Nebraskan, an article titled “‘College Hunt, USA’ comes to UNL” misreported who Shashank Sharma played in a pickup basketball game. Sharma and a group of

UNL students played in the game.

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Laughter, sleep power students through finals week Today marks the middle of Dead Week. College kids may eat stress for breakfast, but until finals are all over, the stress is eating us too. The DN gently encourages you to keep moving forward during this difficult time. We know it’s hard. We know it’s unfair your professor has assigned a ridiculously hard final paper. We know how much it sucks when your professor won’t see reason and give you an extension.

Those things stress anyone out, even students who’ve been around for a few years. The good news is that stress doesn’t have to get the better of you. We’ve assembled a few tips to help you survive until next Friday.

Hit the gym. Mayo Clinic recommends any form of exercise to relieve stress. “Physical activity pumps up your feel-good endorphins and refocuses your mind on your body’s movements, improving your mood and helping the day’s irritations fade away.” So go the rec for a quick session on the treadmill. You’ll thank yourself later.

Snooze. Sleep is often the first thing to go when you’re stressed out and have a million things to do. But sleeping can actually help you be more productive in the long run. Mayo Clinic says, “Sleep is the time when your brain and body recharge. And the quality and amount of sleep you get affects your mood, energy level, concentration and overall functioning.”

Find the funny. A good belly laugh can soothe your frayed nerves. According to Mayo Clinic, “When you start to laugh, it lightens your mental load and actually causes positive physical changes in your body. Laughter fires up and then cools down your stress response and increases your heart rate and blood pressure, producing a good, relaxed feeling.” So watch some comedians on YouTube or your favorite comedy film. Whatever you do, find some joy and cling to it for dear life.

The semester is almost over. Remember the words of a very wise, animated fish: Just keep swimming.

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Self-care translates dreams to reality

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’ve spent the last academic year watching my friends get engaged, divorced, land their dream jobs, end up living back in their parent’s home post-graduation, live it up in Europe or die tragically.

Meanwhile, my life has had nothing of significance occur in several years. Seeing this spectrum of success, failure and unfulfilled potential has given me new motivation to self-care. But what does that mean?

According to PsychCentral, self-care is devoting enough time to yourself for the sake of your mental health. It’s about achieving balance in your life and making decisions “from a place of love and compassion instead of DAMIEN CROGHAN guilt and obligation.”

Self-care is wanting more for yourself.

It’s caring for you above all other things. It’s excited for my friends’ and family’s accomrecognizing you can (and should) want more plishments. This turns into a vicious cycle; than your current surroundings offer.

I began to resent people I’m close to when I Maybe this comes off as saying to accept should have been supporting them. selfishness. That’s because it is. The term I’ve learned that the only way you can be “selfishness” is almost always used in a neghappy for others is if you’re happy yourself. ative context. But being selfish just entails It’s difficult to truly enjoy a good friend being that you care enough about yourself to make engaged if you’re bitterly single. It’s hard your needs a priority. to find joy in a friend’s career “So, this is my life. And ambitions when you’re working Find time I want you to know that I a dead-end job with no creative am both happy and sad and for you, and outlet.

I’m still trying to figure out I’m proposing is to find close off all other (or All how that could be.” rediscover) that outlet. In my That’s a quote from one distractions. “ experience, many of my construcof my favorite books, “The tive outlets have been cut off bePerks of Being a Wallflowcause of the time commitments er.” I’ve felt exactly like this for months, trying I’ve made with school, work, and socializto learn enough about myself to understand ing. how that could make sense. More specifically, Find time for you, and close off all other I’ve been trying to figure out how I can have distractions. Even if sometimes it seems like so much going for myself while still feeling inthe world will implode if you do so. More credibly melancholic. than likely, those are the times you especialI’ve grown used to placing others’ needs ly need to take a 20-minute break to reflect. and society’s expectations before my own deAlso, don’t be a narcissist. The world is sires. I thought I could be happy for the people likely going to keep on moving, with or witharound me, but wasn’t focusing on my own out you. happiness. I’d want them to achieve happiness Many of us start college imagining this idefor me and tried not to worry about my own al fantasy world where we’re surrounded by “frivolous” goals. I’d put my own interests on like-minded individuals who will support the hold while pushing myself to feign interest in endeavors we pursue. In my experience, what things I simply didn’t care about. ends up happening a few years down the line In turn, I began feeling bitter rather than

is people give on their dreams for the sake of comfort and stability. And, those friends you thought were supportive are on the verge of graduation and end up pressuring you toward the cookie-cutter definition of success.

Screw that.

Your friends suddenly realize that moving to New York City and living it up like they do on HBO’s female-led drama “Girls” isn’t going to happen. They talk about how much better the job market is in the Midwest, so they’re going to stay here.

While being realistic can be a good trait, it can also disable your muse entirely. As Albert Einstein once said, “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”

There is nothing wrong with having a life planned out in your early 20s, and not letting your dreams carry you off into an entirely unrealistic world. However, settling into mediocrity while you’re young will only set a precedent for the rest of your life.

In other words, don’t stifle your dreams.

Instead, self-care.

Care enough about your own ambitions to sit down and figure out what work you’ll have to do to get where you want to be. There’s nothing wrong with still wanting (or rather, needing) to explore other avenues of expression at this point in your life.

That poetry slam you’ve wanted to attend? Go. Maybe you’ll cure writer ’s block for a moment and come back next time with your own material. The stand-up comedy night you’ve told yourself you’d go to (and maybe say a few jokes onstage once you arrive)? Just do it. That road trip to a music festival you’ve talked about going on for years?

Figure it out and just go.

In short, foster your creativity. Have enough faith in your goals to pursue them.

Even if the “real world” makes them seem unrealistic. Self-care is the most effective way to ensure your happiness.

Damien Croghan is a senior newseditorial and global studies major.

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racias,” “Dĕkuji,” “Dan- times sheltered from the larger world. ke,” “Takk,” “Merci,” While I believe languages in schools “Thank you.” Languages should be more widely promoted, that’s can be a lot of fun. They a discussion for another time. The aspect that’s discussed less often is casual forcan also be challenging.

Learning to speak an- eign travel. Should we only go abroad if we are proficient in multiple languages? other language fluently is especially difficult. However, not having specific lan- I’ve recently learned that the answer is guage skills doesn’t mean people can’t no. Even without specific language skills, communicate. Communication built on foreign travel can be highly rewarding.

Spring break was my first big opdisjointed words, creative gestures and portunity to travel outside the United looks of helplessness can also be a lot of Kingdom. Because I was already in that fun. hemisphere, I wanted to see as much as I’ve learned a bit about languages I could. Thus, I spent my break travelwhile studying abroad. Although peoing with two other Ameriple in Scotland primarcan students. We passed ily speak English, I was Even through Germany, Austria, warned that the accents the Czech Republic and in Glasgow would be difwithout Norway. I knew next to ficult to understand. The nothing about the languagquick, guttural speech oc- specific language es of these countries. casionally sounds foreign, skills, foreign Despite this deficiency, I especially when casually travel can be had an amazing time. Many overheard on the street.

Yet the more I spoke to lo- highly rewarding.” of the cities we encountered were absolutely beautiful. cal students, the easier it Their architecture is differbecame to understand the myriad accents present at the university. ent and much older than most places in America. These countries have unique Perhaps this growing familiarity meant I cultural and political histories. I toured began to take language for granted.

Perhaps we take language for granted palaces that were once the homes of grand empires. I ate way too much deliin America. Politicians and social reformcious food, like trdelnik in Prague (bread ers have debated the effectiveness, introbatter, wrapped around a stick, fried and duction and necessity of foreign language covered in cinnamon sugar). I also took education. Should children study it soonmore pictures than I could ever put on er? What should high school and univerFacebook because I wanted to share my sity requirements be? How can they be experiences with others. properly tested?

I was able to have this experience While America has a varied culture of its own, American students are some- despite the fact that I didn’t have years

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AMY KENYON of language education. Nor did I carry massive translation guides. I started with basic German and Czech dictionaries on my Kindle. They were portable and easy to search. Before arriving in a new city, I looked them over for cultural suggestions and a few basic words. I definitely wasn’t proficient, but it helped me recognize useful words later on. Words for “enter,” “exit,” “left,” “right,” “bathroom” and “bill.” Turns out European waiters let you seat yourselves and will let you sit forever unless you specifically ask for the bill.

I’ll admit that the first night of travel was overwhelming. My travel companions and I had traveled all day, gotten to our hostel late and were desperate for dinner. There was a crowded restaurant across the street from the hostel. It was prime dinner time, and I didn’t have a clue where to begin. Thankfully, the waiter spoke English, had menus in English

available and explained several of the dishes.

After that, I learned that the greatest challenges came when ordering food or asking for directions. Even in these, I could get by. Many places with fixed menus offered them in English. When they didn’t, I looked for words I could recognize from other menus.

When I would grab a sandwich from a café for lunch, I would point at the one I wanted and attempt to pronounce its name. This usually went rather badly, and many times the cashier would respond in proficient English. This was a bit embarrassing.

When I asked for directions, I tried to use a few of the words I’d learned. I must have been better at those looks of helplessness, because locals continued to respond in English. They quickly realized my friends and I were American tourists with no idea what we were doing. Even when the locals didn’t speak English, I got by with pointing and scattered words.

With these scattered words, I let politeness and thankfulness fill in the gaps.

In every city I went to, the locals were welcoming and ready to help. This was especially true in tourist areas where the shops and restaurants wanted my business. Smiling and saying “please” and “thank you” (in any language) solidified this readiness. They were more likely to get annoyed if I stared dumbly and expected them to guide me.

I had an amazing two weeks of travel.

Afterward, it was surprisingly comforting to return to the United Kingdom.

Although things here remain different

from America, they have become familiar in the last four months. Overall I have learned that it is easy to adjust to foreign living with a little time, willingness and preparation.

This is why I think it’s especially important for students to travel abroad at any opportunity they can. I know graduation requirements can get overwhelming, and it’s hard to find the time.

I worked hard to study abroad, but I’m so glad I did. I hope others can have a similar experience. Because I don’t have foreign language skills, I’ve been glad to study in a country that primarily speaks English. Yet I’ve learned a bit about the functions and variances in language. My local friends and I have had multiple discussions on slang words, pronunciations and cultural meanings. Discussing my own language has made me understand and appreciate it more.

Students who have language skills should absolutely use them to study abroad. I’ve been told immersion in the culture is the only way to truly appreciate the language and people. In my now slightly less-limited experience, I certainly think this is true. I didn’t have a working knowledge of any of the languages I encountered, yet my interactions with the locals taught me a lot. One of the primary lessons being that repeating something louder and more forcefully doesn’t make it easier to understand. Being flexible and polite, however, does.

Amy Kenyon is a sophomore English and Theatre Education Major. Reach her at opinion@ dailynebraskan.com

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eer Quest. It’s not a new cartoon about Jonny Quest’s salubrious college years.

Beer Quest is, in fact, a seasonal competition for local beer brewers hosted by Empyrean Ales. Four times per year, one local brewer ’s recipe is chosen out of a field of 21 entries, the winner afforded the opportunity to “scale up” their beer to the large production tanks at the Empyrean facility.

This spring’s winner took on a rather unorthodox recipe.

The theme was springtime beers: those integrating fruits, vegetables or herbs and spices.

The winning duo of first-time contestant Bill Luhman and fivetime Beer Quest winner Aaron Carnes put together a “Green Tea Ale,” blending the herbal notes of tea leaves with the naturally citrus undertones of American Cascade hops.

“The goal was to create a beer that’s easy to drink and refreshing,” Carnes said. “I drink a lot of green tea, and we’ve been drinking Bill’s recipe for a while so it just came together.”

Luhman, a microbiologist by education and profession said he has seen his hobby blossom over the course of the last year into a bona fide obsession.

“I’m working with a turkey fryer and vat in my garage and a bottling unit in my basement,” Luhman said. “I started as an extract brewer a while ago, but then kind of put it on hold when my

wife Marcie and I were expecting our daughter. I took some time off, but eventually Marcie wore down and told me to buy whatever I needed ... so long as I didn’t have anything boiling over in the kitchen.”

Luhman’s green tea beer is now actually two for two in brewing competitions. He entered a previous iteration of the Alcoholic Palmer in a contest hosted by the Nebraska Brewing Company based in Papillion, Neb., taking that contest’s top honors. This was his first go at Empyrean’s Beer Quest, and ultimately successful, his first time producing such a large quantity of his recipe.

Luhman, alluding to the depth of his passion for beer, said that working with Empyrean’s brewers was, “an absolute joy,” “more fun than a man should have,” and, “one of the best days of my life.”

The biggest change with this version of the tea-infused pale ale was a shift from green tea extract to steeped tea leaves.

“After having Bill’s recipe, I wanted to fool around with maccha, (ground green tea leaves central to traditional Japanese culture),” Carnes said. “What with the beer being brewed over St. Patrick’s Day, I wanted to see if the green hue the maccha leaves give tea would translate over to a pale ale.”

According to Carnes, the resulting brew was unfortunately more of a swampy color than the festive green. Instead, they ended

Kaylee Bartels pours a glass of Green Tea Pale Ale at Sam & Louie’s Pizza on Tuesday afternoon. The new brew from Bill Luhman and Aaron Carnes took first place at the last Empyrean Ales Beer Quest competition. up going with steeping whole tea leaves, which evidently worked out well for the duo.

What resulted, according to the brewing duo, is a beer that maintains the integrity of the pale ale, subtly adding the sweetness of the green tea, without too much of the residual bitterness of either the tannins from the tea leaves or from the hops.

“I wanted this beer to appeal not only to me as a ‘hop-head’ but to everyone who enjoys beer,” Luhman said.

With his sterling contest record intact, Luhman said he plans on continuing his self-purported obsession, and has plans for a fruitful summer of brewing.

“I just brewed an American Wheat on Saturday, but I am most excited about getting started on a respectable recreation of Bryan Hoesing’s Mojito Ale (the runnerup at Beer Quest) because my wife enjoyed it so much.” arts@ dailynebraskan.com on twitter @dnartsdesk

Sam & Louie’s Pizza downtown has offered the green tea beer for the last three weeks. The beer is also available at Jake’s Cigars and Spirits and Lazlo’s Brewery and Grill.

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Curated by UNL English lecturer Laura Madeline Wiseman, the collection “Women Write Resistance: Poets Resist Gender Violence” is now available via Hyacinth Girl Press.

‘Resistance’ poetry advocates for women’s rights Poems shift focus from victimhood to mentality of violence resistance shelby fleig dn In the middle of another busy week, Laura Madeline Wiseman sat in a coffee shop in Lincoln.

As she sat there, she began writing poetry about the Juarez murders, the deaths of hundreds of women since 1993 in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

Her history working in women’s shelters, researching post-traumatic stress disorder and teaching poetry at women’s crisis centers culminated in that coffee shop; she knew poetry could tell the stories of the masses of women worldwide resisting violence and oppression.

Wiseman, an English lecturer at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and editor of “Women Write Resistance: Poets Resist Gender Violence,” put seven years into publishing a carefully selected collection of poems by and for women. “Women Write Resistance: Poets Resist Gender Violence,” published by Hyacinth Girl Press in February 2013, is available to buy at hyacinthgirlpress.com for $22.95. “(The poems) disrupt hegemonic narratives on gendered violence by employing sassing language and strategic anger,” Wiseman said. “They resist gender violence by earmarking poetry as action.”

To Wiseman, poetry creates, or at least initiates, action.

“As I sat in the coffee shop, amid the cool blasts of air from the front door, the hiss and gurgle of the espresso machine, and the hum of

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Trent Grooms sees the world in patterns.

Whether his inspiration is coming from graffiti he sees on the streets or Picasso’s early work, it doesn’t matter — his art stems from fixation with lines and textures.

“If I stare at things long enough, I can see things,” Grooms said. “Wood grain and carpets and ceiling tiles — all kinds of stuff. I just stare at something and I can see patterns in the shadows. If I see something that looks cool, I go write it down in my sketchbook.”

The 24-year-old artist from Auburn, Neb., started drawing at a young age, and then took his work to Peru State University as a fine arts major.

Grooms said his work didn’t get too serious until about three years ago. He explained that his art really started to evolve when he discovered that you don’t always have to have a strategy in mind.

“At first when I started painting, I didn’t really realize that you can just paint and not think,” Grooms said. “I always had these plans and they never turned out the way I wanted. My teacher stepped in and said ‘you’re thinking too much, just do it.’ That’s when I think I took a step forward in my work.”

While in school, Grooms met friend and fellow artist Tim Rickett. The pair spent hours talking, painting and feeding off each other’s energy in the art room. Rickett explained that while Grooms’ work is extremely linear, vibrant and colorful, it has an unrefined feel to it.

“Art doesn’t have to be all about high craftsmanship,” Rickett said. “It’s about the message and

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Local artist Trent Grooms displays his favorite piece, depicting everyday conflict. “I’m going to try to do a series of faces talking to each other, with a common conflict in the middle,” Grooms said.

“It kind of just resembles two people together, when they’re talking, does any of it really matter?

I guess I put meaning behind my paintings after the fact.” telling the story, rather than the perfection of everything. There’s tons of talent that he puts in everything, but it’s not the crisp, clean lines that you would see from most artists. It’s just got that raw sense that’s really unique to see.”

While in school, Grooms emulated the work of artists such as Picasso and Keith Haring, a New York graffiti and visual artist. But after three years at Peru State, Grooms came to an important conclusion and decided to move to Lincoln.

“I wanted to be a graphic designer, and I realized I didn’t want to spend my life in front of a computer,” he said.

However, leaving school hasn’t caused a shortage of inspiration. With canvas and soft body

At first when I started painting, I didn’t really realize that you can just paint and not think.”

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acrylics, Grooms continues to make artwork featuring extraterrestrials, seahorses, symbols and iconography, among other many things. Rickett described one of his friend’s favorite pieces which juxtaposes prescription drugs and street drugs. “(He painted about) how it made him feel and how he hated taking prescription drugs,” Rickett said. “He showed that this is ac-

ceptable in society and that street drugs are not. Each one of his pieces has a story in it and there’s so much to capture in each image.”

Lately, Grooms has been focusing on faces and figures. He’s delving into his artistic spirituality and giving meaning to even the most obscure pieces.

“I’m going to try to do a series

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UNL alumnus braves LA, national comedy circuits Comedian Brad Stewart returned to Lincoln after 16 years away in Los Angeles

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ally phillips dn Growing up, Brad Stewart would memorize sketches by comedians like Steve Martin and perform them for his family. He was determined to perfect every pause and punchline.

With help from theater and speech team throughout school, Stewart has been fulfilling his dream to be a stand-up comedian and will headline at Red 9 Thursday night.

Stewart, a UNL alumnus, said his comedy is based off life observations and pop culture. More often than not, his jokes involve the music industry.

He cracks jokes about the radio playing songs repeatedly, and even mocks genres of music he enjoys such as classic rock.

“It usually starts out with me being mad about something that sucks and me getting mad about it not getting the attention I think it deserves,” Stewart said.

To prepare for a show, Stewart said he likes to go to coffee shops and write a set list to figure out the order of his sketch, but he only sticks to it to a point.

“I don’t want it to be too regimented because I want it to be natural,” he said. “When I first started comedy, I started writing out everything, but then it was too robotic. It would be funny jokes, but it wouldn’t come out naturally.”

And that spontaneity is rewarding for Stewart, who said some of his best moments as a comedian come with delivering a successful joke he thought of that afternoon or even on stage during the show.

Stewart said he prefers to be as close to who he is in real life as he can be while on stage.

“I’m really sarcastic and kind of cynical,” Stewart said. “I like all kinds of comedy, but I like people’s whose persona is close to their true self or their comedy comes from an honest place.”

Stewart said if he is asked to “work clean” that he would, but it might be difficult for him.

“You should be able to adapt to any different situation,” he said. “I prefer to not have to worry about it because if someone says you have to be ‘G’ or ‘PG’ then that’s in my head and it messes with my head too much.”

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Red 9, 322 S 9th

how much: $7 (public), $5 (students)

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Brad Stewart, a comedian and UNL graduate, did his first stand-up gig in 1996 when he was 22 years old. Stewart recently performed at the Holland Center in Omaha on Monday night.

“I’m not filthy and do bunch of sex jokes, but I will let an f-bomb slip out,” Stewart said.

Paul Steger, Director of the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film and one of Stewart’s former professors, said Stewart had always been funny and had all of the right skills to become a comedian.

“He’s funny, sharp-witted, smart and has the appropriate impatience with things that cause us all consternation,” Steger said. “I rather like his brand of humor. It’s always entertaining and he always makes me laugh.”

Stewart was a theater performance major for three years at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

“I didn’t graduate because I was in a hurry to get to LA and wait tables

for 16 years,” he said.

Steger said moving to Los Angeles was what Stewart needed to do to follow his dream.

“I wasn’t surprised when he didn’t finish his degree (and went) out and do standup,” Steger said. “It was the most logical thing for him to do. It’s where all of his skills were and it’s exactly what he needed to be doing. He didn’t need to waste his time trying to be an actor.”

Steger said he remembers performing on stage with Stewart when Stewart was a student at UNL. They were in a comedy production together and Steger said Stewart had a moment of ad-libbed comedy during a show that made the whole audience laugh.

“It was always unpredictable working with Brad, but you knew that it would always turn out right,” Steger said. “He’s so quick-witted and he’s so observant that he possessed, even then, all of the right elements of a good comedian.”

When Stewart got to Los Angeles, he entered a comedy contest and won.

The money he received went to registering his car.

“I thought I was going to make it then and there, and I did not,” Stewart said.

For the remaining 16 years Stewart lived in LA, he performed numerous free shows and ran his own comedy show called “No Name Comics” from 2005 to 2008.

“I enjoy comedy, period, so anytime I can bring a quality comedy show anywhere I’m just as proud of that,” Stewart said.

He was also given the opportunity to open for Joan Rivers. Stewart became friends with a worker from the same agency as Rivers, who then recommended him to open her show.

Since then, Stewart has opened for Rivers more than 40 times, including when she was in Omaha a couple of weeks ago. “(The Omaha show) was definitely ... the best one I’ve ever had,” Stewart said. “I don’t know if it was being in my home state and feeling even more comfortable and it just kind of flowed and everything fell into place, but I wish I would’ve recorded that.”

In May of last year, Stewart came back to Lincoln to spend time with his father who had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. ALS causes nerve cells in regions of the brain and spinal cord to gradually die.

“It’s one of the worst things ever,” Stewart said. “Your mind is still sharp and that’s what’s really bad about it. You can’t do anything, but you’re still all there.”

Stewart was able to spend the last three months of his father’s life with him. While living at home, Stewart spent every day with his father.

“You can’t put a price on that kind of time,” Stewart said.

Steger said that Stewart putting his career on hold last year was a risk he had to take.

“That’s just part of who Brad is,” Steger said. “He looks out for his friends and he looks out for his family. He has a great sense of humor and tries his best to take it all in stride, just like everybody else does.”

Stewart said he has often thought about moving back to LA because a lot of his close friends are there and LA has many more opportunities than the Lincoln area.

“I also miss the random star sightings,” he said. “You can go to a place like (a coffee shop) and Tobey Maguire sits next to you. I don’t get that star struck, but it’s just cool that kind of thing can happen.”

Stewart said one of the biggest challenges about being a comedian is how many stand-up comics are working today.

“I guarantee this morning that half a million people woke up and decided to be comedians,” he said.

“That’s the thing about being a comedian; you can say that you’re a comedian and you’re a comedian. It’s not like someone can wake up and say ‘I’m a doctor now.’ It’s super oversaturated, so it’s hard to get through all of that and get noticed.” arts@ dailynebraskan.com

Love of history carries former student athlete to doctorate Graduate student, Nate Probasco pursues studies to be history professor ally phillips dn Nate Probasco came to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on a scholarship to play football and run track. About 10 years and a bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate later, he’s hoping to become a history professor.

Probasco, a doctoral student, found a passion for studying early modern European history while taking “HIST 231: History of England to 1688” with professor Carol Levin as an undergraduate.

“It was a really interesting class,” Probasco said. “I think (Levin) did a great job with the material and made it an exciting class because a lot of times history can be seen as boring.”

Probasco played football his first year of college, but decided to pursue track during the rest of his undergraduate years.

“It suited my talents better,” Probasco said. “In high school I was recruited more to do track than I was to do football.”

Levin still remembers Probasco running into class at the last minute and sitting in the back row with his track gear. That impression was formed in unison with superb academic performance.

“His work was remarkable,” Levin said. “It was like ‘Whoa. This is one good student.’”

After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in history, Probasco decided to pursue his master’s because he was still eligible to run track for one more year.

“Also, I really enjoyed the classes and decided it would be worthwhile,” he said. “I want to be a pro-

fessor and I thought that was a step in the right direction. (It) worked out pretty well.”

Probasco’s motivations were interpersonal as well: he wanted to further his education by being able to work closer with Levin.

“She really goes out of her way to try and help her students and that’s one thing that I want to do in my career as well,” he said.

Probasco continued studying at UNL for his doctorate because he received the Othmer Fellowship through the history department. Levin said she was thrilled when she learned he would stay in Lincoln.

Throughout graduate school, he was a teaching assistant and guesttaught a couple of lectures for the history class he started in.

“Working with him as my TA was just a joy,” Levin said. “He cares so much about the students.”

Things came full ciricle when Probasco eventually taught the class himself one semester.

“Once you have the ability to teach the class on your own, you can cover (the topics you wished) the professor would’ve elaborated on,” he said. “It might be something that interested you or it might be something that was an important even in history or something you might think will get the students interested.”

Being the primary instructor was a new and enlightening experience, Probasco said. For one, he said he felt new demands to keep up with recent books on teaching and history.

“It’s a lot of things you have to do, but if you can do it, I think you’ll be successful as a professor,” Probasco said.

Levin said she’s enjoyed watching Probasco’s transformation from student to teacher through the years.

“It’s been thrilling because he was always a fine student,” she said.

“It gives me incredible pride and joy.

I think one of the greatest things in

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Nate Probasco is a graduate instructor in UNL’s Department of History. His research focuses on late medieval and modern English history. Earlier this month Probasco presented his dissertation on Sir Humphrey Gilbert’s last voyage. teaching is to see a success story like this.”

A significant part of Probasco’s role as a graduate student has been independent research. He’s published work in journals and books, as well as presented his studies at conferences. It’s part of the job, but no small task, Probasco said.

“It’s definitely not easy for a grad student to get published, because you’re competing against established professors or anyone else who might be a professional in the world,” he said.

Levin said pursuing a degree in history is difficult and requires a lot of passion and dedication.

“It’s kind of exciting and I think it’s something they have to completely love more than anything else,” Levin said.

Throughout his time in grad school, Probasco has gotten married and now has two kids. Between research and attending conferences, Probasco said it has been a challenge to juggle his research and family at the same time.

“Now that I’m done I can look back on it and realize that it made me a better person having kids while doing work at the same time,” Probasco said.

That juggling act came to a head earlier this month when, as one of

the culminating moments of his docfessor somewhere in the Midwest to toral work, Probasco presented his stay close to friends and family. He dissertation on Sir also hopes to make Humphrey Gilbert’s his dissertation into My hope last voyage. a book to help other “It was one of researchers. is that my the best dissertations “My hope is that I had ever seen,” work is getting out my work is getting Levin said. “He’s there and that my out there and that a pretty amazing my work is helping work is helping.” scholar. It’s pretty other scholars build amazing when you upon it,” Probasco nate probasco train someone who said. history graduate student looks like they’re goarts@ dailynebraskan. ing to do even better com than you are.” on twitter @dnartsdesk After graduating in May, Probasco hopes to become a history pro-

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Graduation Party: Making the most of 2013 commencement way to see where you stand.

2. Pretend that the keynote speaker is giving an ironic roast of the university. If this is easy to do and you get too sad, then you should stop.

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In theory, it’s the grandest moment of our young lives, laden in robes and gowns: the capstone of four years of diligent academia. In practice, graduation means a lot of sitting and waiting and an alphabet game of 80 percent Anglicized German names. Land-grant school in Nebraska, ba-boom.

So let’s consider some ways to make the May 4 commencement something entertaining. Write these down. No. Don’t write them down. They’re written down here.

Study this. And study your work, so you can actually graduate.

Accepting graduation’s arrival brings inner-peace

1. Ok, so a couple times during the event, you need to take advantage of any pauses in the ceremony to scream at your neighbors to look under their chairs for an Oprahstyle gift. Everyone will go for this, because what else will they do for three hours? Then do it a second time. The people who check again should not be graduating. Good

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»Stage » 5: Acceptance

Ten days from now I’ll be a college graduate. Fuck.

After spending years working toward a distant goal, it’s surreal to get to that end point. For a little more than a year I’ve known that May 4th would be the day to end all days, but until this last Dead Week and soon to be last Finals Week, it was easy to keep in the dark recesses of my mind. No amount of complaining, no number of excuses and no variety of statistics can save me at this point. Now, all that’s left is to accept it.

Being the final stage of grief, there’s a sense of peace that comes with acceptance. After going through denial, anger, bargaining and depression, it’s nice to finally come to terms with my imminent dismissal. It’s kind of like finally coming out of the closet, except I think more people expected that for me than they did graduation.

Finally accepting a long-known fate makes me feel like I’m the lovable underdog with a heart of gold in a fantasy novel (soon to be film).

From the moment Frodo discovered the One Ring, deep down he knew he had to be the one to destroy it.

Naturally in this scenario, I’m Frodo and college is the One Ring. I’ve always known these hobbit feet of mine would come in handy eventually.

The word “acceptance” just sounds reassuring. It’s what nearly all of us strive for every day. We try so hard in middle and high school to be cool, to be one of the gang, as they don’t say on the streets.

In college it’s not as much about fitting in as it is the idea of finding one’s inner self, of figuring out exactly who I am and who I want to be for the rest of my life. I would be lying if I said I know what I’ll be doing even six months from now, but I know I’m much better prepared for it now than I was a few years ago.

My time at UNL has been a lot of things; I’ve learned about some of the reasons the brain does the awesome and stupid things it does, I’ve learned how to be a better writer, how to dissect a film, how to open my mind to a vast array of ideas and cultures I didn’t know or didn’t care to know, when I started. I put in a lot of work to get to this point, but truthfully, I could have done more.

I could have unplugged my DVR, shut off my phone, had some self-control involving that damned internet and buckled down and worked to become the best version of myself I could be. I can never remember which military branch that

comes from, until I Google it in two seconds. This is why I can’t give up the Internet. Point is, I find it disingenuous when people say “I have no regrets” or “I wouldn’t change a thing.” Of course I have regrets and of course in a perfect world, if I could go back in time I’d love to change some of the choices I made. Acceptance, though, is about coming to terms with everything about you, warts and all.

I’ll miss quite a few things about college, especially my all-too-brief time at the DN, and especially having this column series on graduating. It gave me a chance to tell dumb jokes and do my best homage to the Woody Allen/Larry David types of the world, who have whining down to an art form. My “dream job” if there is such a thing in life, is to write tonguein-cheek columns and pop culture reviews for a living, however meager a dream that may be. I’m grateful I got this opportunity to get paid to be my silly self and to, I hope, make a few people laugh.

Acceptance is hard. I suppose that’s why it’s the last step you take before you end the grieving process.

Once you get there, it puts everything in perspective. All the good and the not-so-good things I’ve done have guided me right to this point, and you know, things could be a hell of a lot worse.

Out of everything, my time here has taught me that life is much more enjoyable if you look on the bright side. As Woody Allen said, “Life is full of misery, loneliness and suffering and it’s all over much too soon.”

Or in the eternal vernacular of our times, YOLO. andrew larsen is a senior film studies major. reach him at arts@ dailynebraskan.com.

At the end of the day, UNL students are just kids periences their son or daughter will have. They know inside that those experiences are gone, and that all that remains is white noise.

3:29 p.m.: Girl comes out wearing shorts.

Campus: Anywhere on a day that has temperatures between 40 and 50 degrees. While it’s excusable pier than her.

Campus: Did you know UNL for a little kid to walk out without has a culinary program? I vaguely proper attire, college students did. There’s a building for them should go back inside and take a over on East Campus, in Leverton class on how to dress appropriately Hall. East Campus buildings al- to avoid dying/looking like a fool.

3:38 p.m.: School is out! Kids ways have better names than City scream out of the doors like they Campus. I’m looking at you, CBA. don’t realize there’s only miserable 9 a.m.: School has started, according to their website. Most weather waiting for them.

Campus: Have you been kids are sitting in class (I can see through the windows,) but a few around the Union during Bid Day? stragglers are only coming into the Girls screaming just to scream.

They run all over, with no real building now.

Campus: You can find this aim or sense of direction. If I was outside any classroom on campus. a parent, I’d rather have 11 excitDo you remember when we actu- able grade schoolers than even two ally felt the need to be to class on excited new sisters in my Dodge Plymouth. time? What was p.m.: A man that about?

I My ... series and3:41 his daughter ride now actively try away from the school. ends with to walk that line between being me comparing the The girl is laughing and having fun, and late too often and the weather doesn’t being a lovable student body to seem to be bothering goof that’ll get it a bunch of little the man. together one of Campus: You kids.” these days. wouldn’t see this on 10 a.m.: Nothcampus. Do you want ing is happening, people to see you with your parbecause everyone is in class.

Campus: The halls of Neihardt, ents? I don’t. My parents are total nerds and don’t even use Facebook. at any given moment.

Really, a day in the life of an elNoon: I take a brief break from ementary schooler isn’t that far remy post to go to French class.

Campus: Probably in French moved from our daily lives. There’s classes to go to, cakes to carry and class? bus drivers to frustrate. We still 2 p.m.: I return. Nothing seems have to do what we’re told. We still to have changed. make friends with the kid sitting Campus: Pound Hall.

3:28 p.m.: A teenage girl walks next to us in class.

And that’s how my “Study in by the entrance of the school and stops for a moment. It’s hard to tell Scarlet” series ends, with me comfrom afar, but she looks pretty wist- paring the student body to a bunch of little kids. I think we all saw it ful.

Campus: Outside the Union, coming. tyler keown is a sophomost likely during a tour for a promore journalism major. spective student. The parents walk reach him at arts@ with their child, looking at the exdailynebraskan.com.

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Tyler Keown A couple Sundays ago, I got a new apartment.

I’m on the third floor of an older building and if you stand in our screened-in porch, you have a pleasant view of the Capitol building, but even better, you overlook an elementary school.

I was out on the porch the other afternoon, taking Lincoln in, when I started noticing the kids leaving and climbing on to a school bus.

Instead of thinking, “maybe don’t watch kids from your apartment,” I thought, “there isn’t much difference between the kids getting out of school and the kids that walk the sidewalks of UNL.” I also thought, “Oh, I can totally see that guy changing clothes over in his apartment,” but that’s a story for another time.

So I decided to stake the school out for a day. I woke up early (for me) last Thursday morning and watched the kids come to class.

Here’s what I saw, and here’s my guess for where you could see a similar scene on campus.

8:15 a.m.: Kids are already arriving, many of them carrying instruments.

Where you’d see that on campus: Outside Westbrook, obviously.

Maybe the Union, too, if people are looking to do some early morning busking out by the Broyhill Fountain. Really, though, you shouldn’t see anyone at 8:15, because that is super early and your bed isn’t done with you yet.

8:47 a.m.: A kid carrying a cake is escorted in by his mom, who is also carrying a cake. He seems hap-

3. In college mythology, there are commencement drinking games to play with flasks on site.

But that also sounds miserable.

Because you don’t want to morning drink in hot gowns in the same room as your parents. That’s pretty clear-cut. What will be way more fun (because of the anticipation and not sweating alcohol all over yourself) will be developing a drinking game that’s systematically transferable to buying drinks for a winner afterward. Use bracket-style seeding for the top buzzwords you think will be used in the addresses. Think “education,” or “research” or “excellence.” Pick your words and ride the horses to the finish line. Winner gets free drinks that night. Easy. And no one is mad at you.

4. Show up in full astronaut regalia and say you are Mark Kelly.

I’d lay two-to-one he will be speaking in some capacity. And if you don’t pop off the helmet, no one will know and you might as well be the one inspiring our youth.

5. Invite all your relatives, even the kooky ones. Tell them you’re the valedictorian (that sounds pretty cool, you think), so when

the ruse is up, the family outcasts start hooting and hollering.

6. Hold your applause. Even at the end.

7. Play with the pins. There will be a million and one pins circulating on Saturday morning. Have a good GPA? That’s a pin. Maybe you once stumbled into a meeting for a second-tier bio-chem fraternity on campus. That’s a pin for you.

Ever seen a pine needle? That’s a pin for you. Canadian flags could be big seller that morning. Do you support Man United? What is that?

PIN FOR YOU! 8. Throw your hat and try to catch it with your mouth. Then replace the word “hat” with the word “knife.” The knife should be on fire. This is an important event.

9. Pretend you’re a high school senior at the wrong graduation.

Enter into a very loud and very vocal crisis of identity about how quickly the last four years have flown from you.

10. Be patient like a normal goddamn person. Have some respect for your peers and enjoy the moment for what it’s worth. Maybe go to Yia Yia’s afterward. That’d be fun.

Chance Solem-Pfeifer is a senior English major.

Reach him at arts@ dailynebraskan.com.

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Grooms’ art supplies are scattered about the makeshift studio in his apartment. Friend and fellow artist Tim Rickett described Grooms’ work as extremely linear, vibrant and colorful, but with an unrefined feel to it. “Art doesn’t have to be all about high craftsmanship,” Rickett said. “It’s about the message and telling the story, rather than the perfection of everything. There’s tons of talent that he puts in everything, but it’s not the crisp, clean lines that you would see from most artists. It’s just got that raw sense that’s really unique to see.” of faces talking to each other, with a common conflict in the middle,” Grooms said. “It kind of just resembles two people together, when they’re talking, does any of it really matter? I guess I put meaning behind my paintings after the fact.”

Rickett has high hopes for Grooms’ artwork, and said he thinks Grooms could go far.

“In the future I really hope he makes it big as an artist, whether it’s going to be on the street doing something like Banksy, or setting

up his own studio to mass-produce his art,” Rickett said. “He’s really talented.”

Grooms currently sells or gives away his art on Facebook, but he hopes to begin building a solid portfolio. Eventually, Grooms would like to put together a Lincoln First Friday show, saying that if he has one show in his life, he’ll be content.

But creating art isn’t about recognition. It’s just about sending a positive message, Grooms

said.

“I don’t really know if I’m trying to do this in my art, but as a person everyone just needs to be the best person they can be,” he said. “If people like my work I feel like I’m sharing a positive moment with them and I really like that. If I can make someone else happy, I feel like I’m doing a good job.” arts@ dailynebraskan.com on twitter @dnartsdesk

resistance: from 5 conversation, I wondered about my work as a poet, teacher, and scholar,” Wiseman said. “Was there anything I could do about gender violence?”

Wiseman contacted American female poets for permission to use existing poetry and to ask for submissions of new and old poetry. After receiving hundreds of submissions, she selected more than 100 poems she said she thinks best tell the story of women resisting gender violence.

Deborah McGinn, a creative writing teacher at Lincoln High School, submitted a piece, “Two Teachers Leaving,” and has played an important role in promoting the collection at book readings.

“It was not the appeal of gathering tragedies, but gathering truth, restoration, healing and moving on when possible,” McGinn said.

“Nothing is hidden in shame.”

McGinn said all women can connect with the voices in the poetry, whether they see their own or a loved one’s experiences reflected.

Even by skimming a few of the titles included in the collection, readers get a sense of the message: “Another Vigil At San Quentin,” “After the Rape,” “Tragedies,” “Marital Privilege,” “Bound Feet,” “After He Breaks Her Arm,” “Whiskey Nights” and “Home Security.”

Marjorie Saiser, a local awardwinning poet and author, knew she wanted to support “Women Write Resistance” as soon as she learned of the collection. Her theory that nothing can improve without human action is reflected in her submitted poetry.

“The message we get from our culture is that poems about violence toward women should not be published,” Saiser said. “Keep still and write about something nice.

Violence against women: don’t talk about it.”

Saiser said she admires Wiseman’s commitment to bring atten-

natalia kraviec | dn tion to the groups of “resisters” of gender violence, as opposed to victims or survivors.

Lucy Adkins, a widely published local poet, has two pieces in the book. The first is “Grandma Ellen Tells It Like It Was,” about a woman reflecting on a long life of abuse, and the second is a series of poems from the viewpoint of a Nebraskan farmer’s wife in the 1950s and ‘60s.

She said poetry in general “has a way of getting to the heart of the matter” and showing the truth in every situation, which she said is especially evident in “Women Write Resistance.”

“This collection deals coura-

The “women write resistance” collection is available for purchase via hyacinthgirlpress.com.

geously with difficult and dangerous subjects in a way I have not encountered before,” Adkins said.

“The different voices, coming one after another, after another have a cumulative power that I believe will endure for a long, long time.” arts@ dailynebraskan.com on twitter @dnartsdesk

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you think of their No. 3 hitter Amy Baker,” Revelle said. “Amy has set records in the Missouri Valley. Amy’s been a four-time Wednesday, the Nebraska softconference pitcher of the year ball team will take on Creighton and just done a great for the last time this job there.” season at Bowlin StaSince the game is dium. As Nebraska’s at Bowlin Stadium, in-state rivalry, Armstrong said Nethe games against braska is more confiCreighton always dent. There are more stand out. Infielder fans and more energy.

Alicia Armstrong “I think we’re all has a close-to-home confident being on relationship with our home field. Havsome of the Blue Jay ing more fans, the enplayers. She played ergy is a lot different against pitcher Becca ARMSTRONG at home,” Armstrong Changstom and insaid. fielders Liz Dike and To Revelle, this Erin McGonigal in high school. Armstrong said she game feels like a conference looks forward to playing them game.

“I think Creighton’s right up again.

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Nebraska is “She sticks out take all of coming off of a in mind. Liz tough 6-5 loss our opponents the Dike, I played against Purdue against her in same. We just go on Sunday. This high school will be the last and Erin McGoout and play.” game of the seanial, (I) played son that Nebrasalicia armstrong them all in high nu softball player ka faces a nonschool. I’m exBig Ten team. cited to keep Armstrong playing them.” doesn’t want to Nebraska coach Rhonda Revelle noted look at Creighton as a different squad. She said she feels NeCreighton’s No. 3 hitter, Amy Baker, has won Missouri Valley braska tries to play all teams the Conference accolades, such as same way, no matter what the front of the jersey says. multiple pitcher-of-year awards.

“I think we take all of our ”Well when you think of opponents the same,” ArmCreighton, you think of their pitcher Becca Changstrom and strong said. “We play them all

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the same. We don’t try to think of the name on the front. We just go out and play.”

Regardless of the Purdue loss, Revelle has gotten used to playing a Big Ten opponent then quickly switching to play a nonconference foe. She was brutally honest about where she feels Nebraska is currently at.

“You’re so used to it that’s what you do a lot of times with mid-week,” Revelle said. “We played well at times at Purdue and then we weren’t able to get that third win. I think, if anything, it strengthens your result when you lose a ball game and you drop it by one run, and I think that’s where we are.” sports@ dailynebraskan.com

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Carlos O’Kelly’s is now hiring servers, hosts and cooks for nights/weekends. Apply at 4455 N. 27th St. or 3130 Pine Lake Rd.

Concrete Laborers and Finishers

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and transportation. Full-time positions with overtime and benefits. Part-time positions also available. Starting pay $9-12/ hour. Please apply in person at 421 S. 9th Street, Suite 111 or e-mail your resume to Angela@starcityconcrete.com

Customer Support

UN Computing Services Network Provide University-wide and PC application support for the CSN HelpDesk. Answer questions on commonly used PC software applications, enter and route incident tickets, and develop and update documentation. Experience with PC’s and related Microsoft Office/Windows software required. Good communication skills required. Must be able to work 10-15 hours per week, Mon-Fri between 8am-5pm. No evening or weekend work. $6.50/hour. Apply in room 327E Nebraska Hall.

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Join our TEAM TODAY! Aspen Child Development Center is currently accepting applications for full-time head preschool teachers for our 4 & 5 year old classrooms. These positions are Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week. Please send resume to: jschmitz@aspencdc.com or apply in person to 9300 Heritage Lakes Drive.

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GET PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE!

Take photographs for marketing and memorabilia purposes, serve kids, and earn up to $2500 at Camp Kitaki. Enjoy the outdoors, while gaining experience. Apply online www.ymcalincolnjobs.org, email campkitaki@ymcalincoln.org or visit our website www.ymcalincoln.org.

Help Wanted

Ka-Boomer’s Fireworks is now accepting applications for summer employment. If you are interested in a high paying summer position as a warehouse employee, email us at kaboomersfireworks@gmx.com for an application and more information. www.kaboomersfireworks.com

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Help Wanted GRISANTI’S

Now Hiring for day and evening servers and hosts. Experience not necessary, will train the right people. Flexible hours, meal program, benefits. Apply in person for day or evening, 6820 ‘O’ Street.

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.

LAW FIRM RUNNER/ASSISTANT

FULL-TIME SUMMER POSITION. Part-time school year position. Runner/Assistant wanted for an ENERGETIC, FUN, FAST PACED law firm. Please send resumes to Office Manager, P.O. Box 30886 Lincoln, NE. 68503

LAZLO’S SOUTH

Where quality is not just a word it’s a Culture. Now hiring the Best and the Brightest experienced servers.

FT/PT opportunities available Applications are accepted online at www.lazlosbreweryandgrill.com Click “Careers”. EOE Come join our team!

Lifeguards & Swim Lesson Instructors

The Lincoln YMCA currently has openings for Summer Seasonal Lifeguards and Swim Instructors. Must enjoy working with youth.

Complimentary Y membership available to qualified staff.

Apply online at www.ymcalincolnjobs.org.

Part-Time Runner

Court reporting service needs someone to assemble ad bind documents, deliver to clients, and other miscellaneous office duties. Flexible hours. (402) 477-8425

Part-Time Teller

Monday-Friday 10am-2pm. Customer service, cash handling and balancing experience highly preferred. Must be able to process customer transactions efficiently and accurately. Ability to operate on-line teller system and other standard office equipment such as computer, typewriter and 10 key calculator/adding machine is needed. Willingness to learn and to assist members and coworkers with assorted responsibilities.

Mail resume to Nebraska State Employees Credit Union or karen@nsecu.org.

Part-time/on-call helpers with talents in: construction, painting, drywall/mudding, landscape/mowing. $10-$15/hour. Flexible scheduling. Email your resume /available work schedule tocreativecarpenter@gmail.com.

PLAY SPORTS! HAVE FUN! SAVE MONEY! Maine camp needs fun loving counselors to teach All land, adventure & water sports. Great summer! Call 888-844-8080, apply: campcedar.com Playmakers is hiring for our upcoming volleyball season. Mulitple part-time positions available.

Great atmosphere, fun and energetic place to be. Join our staff today! Experience preferred but not needed.

Apply today @ Playmakers Bar & Grill 640 W. Prospector Ct. (Hwy 77 & West Van Dorn St.) Lincoln, NE 68522 Hours 4pm-2am Must apply in person to be interviewed.

Call Roger for more details 402-525-3186 PT morning teller Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-12:30pm, and Sat 8:30am-noon. Location at 5705 S 86th St, Lincoln, NE 68526. Applications e-mailed to ahanquist@linconefcu.org.

Residential Cleaning Assistant. 5-15 hrs./wk.

Duties include assisting with cleaning residential properties. Qualified candidates must have reliable transportation and be responsible and possess excellent work ethic. Please contact Kristy via phone call or text 402-730-3152 Seeking responsible and caring individual to provide child care for our 5 yr. old and 8 yr. old children (10-15 hrs/week). Duties will include transporting kids to activities and caring for children at our home. Candidate must be responsible, caring and have reliable transportation. Having education as a major is a plus.

Please contact Kristy @ 402-730-3152 Sell advertising next fall to Lincoln businesses for the Daily Nebraskan. Work between classes in assigned territories, commissions paid. Help businesses reach the campus audience. Any major acceptable, Excellent resume builder.

Apply at Daily Nebraskan advertising office, Room 28, Nebraska Union.

Summer Childcare Staff

The Lincoln YMCA is seeking childcare staff for our summer programs at all Y facilities. Must have previous experience working with children/ youth. Complimentary Y membership available to qualified staff. Apply Online: ymcalincolnjobs.org Summer construction help wanted in the Lincoln area. Pour concrete footing, and foundations, and can continue to work part time during school. $14/hour to start. Tuition reimbursement program plus end of Summer bonus. Must have clean driving record, and prefer construction management majors. For interview, please call Tom at 402-430-6144.

The Parthenon

Currently hiring servers. Experience not necessary, Apply in person. 56th & Hwy 2 (Edgewood Shopping Center.)

Help Wanted PT teller Mon. -Fri. 12:30pm-6:00pm, and Sat 8:30am-noon. Location at 4638 W St, Lincoln, NE 68503. Applications e-mailed to mvandyke@linconefcu.org

WRANGLERS NEEDED!

If you enjoy working with horses, and teaching others about horses, YMCA Camp Kitaki is the place for you. Earn up to $2500 challenging yourself, having fun, and making a difference with kids and horses. Apply online www.ymcalincolnjobs.org, email campkitaki@ymcalincoln.org or visit our website www.ymcalincoln.org.

Summer Jobs Bockmann Inc., has immediate openings for tuck pointers. (Refurbish brick and concrete, masonry building), with construction background. 40/hr. work week with possible overtime. Must have a valid drivers license and pass the DOT regulated drug test. Apply in person at, Bockmann Inc., 1420 Centerpark Rd. Lincoln, NE. 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m. or go to our website at: www.bockmanninc.com click onto “contact us” and download the applilcation per instructions. Note to applicants; Bockmann Inc. utilizes E-Verify.

COLLEGE PRO is now hiring painters all across the state to work outdoors w/ other students. Earn $3k-5k. Advancement opportunities + internships. 1-888-277-9787 or www.collegepro.com.

Help wanted for custom harvesting. Truck driving. Good wages, guarantee pay. Call 970-483-7490 evenings.

Announcements FIFTEENTH (15th*) WEEK POLICY [*the 15th week refers to the last week of classes before finals week] (This policy replaces the former Dead Week Policy)

Final examinations for full semester classes are to be given ONLY at time published in the Official Schedule of Classes or another time DURING FINALS WEEK mutually agreeable to all concerned.

The only examinations allowed during the last week (15th week) of classes are: laboratory practical examinations, make-up or repeat examinations, and self-paced examinations.

However, the following must be applied: Projects, papers, and speeches scheduled for completion during the last week of classes must have been assigned in writing by the end of the eighth week and must be completed no later then Wednesday of the 15th week.

This refers to the project and its scope, but not the topic. Furthermore, ALL requirements, except for the final exam, must also be completed no later than Wednesday of the fifteenth week. If the instructor is replacing the final exam with either a project, paper, or speech, the due date can be any time during the 15th week or during finals week (providing that the assignment has been given by the eighth week. The exception to this is a class meeting one day a week on a Thursday or Friday for which all policies/requirements are shifted to either a Thursday or Friday, respectively. The Fifteenth Week policy does not apply to classes offered by the College of Law. If there is a violation a complaint can be filed at the ASUN office, 136 Nebr. Union or call 472-2581.

Homecoming 2013 General Meeting

Student organizations, greek chapters, and residence hall floors be sure and send your representative to the Homecoming 2013 general meeting. This meeting will be in the City Union, room to be posted on Wednesday, April 24th at 5:00. Attendance points will be given (only one or two members need to be present).

For more information or questions contact the ASUN-Student Gov’t office at 472-2581.

PARKING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Parking Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, april 25, 2012 at 9:00 AM at Parking and Transit Services, 625 Stadium Drive Suite A. Post & Nickel clothing & footwear super sale for men & women! Extra 30% off already marked sale items! Stop in for designer jeans, fashion & footwear! 2 blocks from UNL at 14th & P! Come see us! Also hiring! Apply within!

Meetings Homecoming 2013 General Meeting

Student organizations, greek chapters, and residence hall floors be sure and send your representative to the Homecoming 2013 general meeting. This meeting will be in the City Union, room to be posted on Wednesday, April 24th at 5:00. Attendance points will be given (only one or two members need to be present).

For more information or questions contact the ASUN-Student Gov’t office at 472-2581.

Parking Advisory Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 9:00 AM at Parking and Transit Services, 625 Stadium Drive Suite A.

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Left to Right: Jennifer Lauer, Jessie DeZiel and Emily Wong were key contributors for a Nebraska team that won the Big Ten.

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Michael Pritchard follows through on a swing earlier this season at Hawks Field. Pritchard is riding a 19-game hitting streak while the Huskers have won their last five games.

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Emily Wong performs on the bars earlier this season. Wong took home four All-American awards this season.

Big Ten Freshman of the Year performance with another solid year.

Competing in the all-around every meet this season, DeZiel saw her hard work pay off with a trip to nationals.

She earned a 39.425 in the allaround at nationals to finish eighth in the session and pick up secondteam All-American honors.

Kendig said the mental game for DeZiel is one key to her success.

“She doesn’t let things rattle her,” Kendig said. “She is very talented, but also very consistent.

Jessie knows how to prepare and compete, and there are going to be great things in her future.”

Combined, Wong and DeZiel won six All-American accolades during Saturday’s first session at the NCAA Championships.

Skinner, a senior, also performed in the national meet. She competed alongside Stanford on vault in the third rotation. The senior capped her season by finishing 24th in the session with a 9.825.

Kendig said Skinner represented Nebraska well and the senior will be missed.

“Brittany is gifted with a lot of talent,” Kendig said. “She stepped in and competed all-around for us during the last half of the year.

She was a very good vaulter, and lead off for our beam team.”

Although Jennifer Lauer didn’t compete in nationals, the sophomore was key to the Huskers’ success.

Lauer, who battled injuries her freshman year, started the year competing in the all-around for Nebraska. Another injury slowed her, limiting her to just beam and floor for the rest of the year.

Although she was hindered for the better half of the year, Kendig said Lauer persevered through the injury and competed well.

“She had a shoulder injury during the year, which slowed her,” Kendig said. “So we decided to put her only on beam and floor.

She loves those two events and she really did good on them throughout the year.”

Although the season is over, Kendig couldn’t have been more pleased with how it went.

“I couldn’t be more proud of not only the individuals who competed in nationals, but also the whole team,” Kendig said. “I was really pleased with all of them and they represented Nebraska well.” sports@ dailynebraskan.com

After winning all five of its games last week, the Nebraska baseball team (19-19 overall, 11-4 Big Ten) will host Kansas State (28-13, 7-5 Big 12) Wednesday night to wrap up its three-game season series.

After playing in cold conditions their last five games and having their next matchup against the Wildcats pushed back an extra day due to weather, the Huskers are eager to play Wednesday in warmer temperatures, Nebraska coach Darin Erstad said.

“Just crank up the thermostat a little bit and we’ll be ready to go,” Erstad said. “It’s been crazy weather all across the Midwest, we just got to find a way to mix and match and get these games in.”

If there’s one player who’s eager to get back on the field and continue his play, it’s outfielder Michael Pritchard.

The junior left-handed hitter has been on a tear at the plate recently, recording a hit in 10 out of his last 20 at bats last week to extend his hitting streak to 19 games. Pritchard’s .600 slugging percentage and on-base percentage of .545 helped him earn his first Big Ten Player of the Week award on Monday.

The junior ’s eye at the plate has aided Nebraska to its longest winning streak so far this season. The 39 runs scored in its last five games have also helped the Huskers to a .500 for the first time since the beginning of the season.

And it’s not just the noise of the bats that have helped the Huskers’ record climb up

two walks. Erstad said the left- innings since March 9 against to .500, Pritchard said. handed sophomore has become “Our pitchers were crazy Louisiana Tech. good, which is something we that third weekend starter the Erstad said he doesn’t expect Huskers have been looking for haven’t seen in the last three to have the right-hander to pitch because of his ability to keep his weeks,” the junior said. more than a couple of innings team in games.

When asked if he’ll go with Wednesday night in hopes of us“He gave us a chance to win the same rotation next weekend ing him more in Nebraska’s four the game,” Erstad said. “That’s that helped sweep Purdue, Ergames this weekend. why we play nine innings – you stad said, “Yes. We’ll go (Chris“Pierce will start and only tian) DeLeon on Friday, Bummer keep fighting through. And after throw two innings,” he said. a long day, we emptied the tank “We’ll get Niederklein one and will throw the first game Saturday, (Tyler) Niederklein will late and found a way to get it we’ll go down the line from done.” throw the second game on Saturthere. No one’s going to get overBut Wednesday’s starter, day and (Kyle) Kubat will stay in used; we’ll be ready to go for the Brandon Pierce (1-3), hasn’t been weekend.” on Sunday.”

Bummer, who came into this able to ride the same success as After the Huskers’ matchup season with few expectations his younger teammate. against the Wildcats, they will The right-hander has been of a starting role, has become a travel to Omaha this weekend bumped from Nebraska’s weekpleasant surprise for Nebraska, to compete against Creighton, end rotation due to his latest according to Erstad.

Oklahoma State and Rutgers for In his last two outings, Bum- woes on the mound. Since mid- the TD Ameritrade Classic startMarch, Pierce has surrendered mer has allowed just four runs ing Friday.

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story by matt duren photo illustrations by wyn wiley

Junior Nebraska gymnast Emily Wong finished third in the all-around this weekend as an individual competitor at the NCAA Championships.

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Jessie DeZiel placed eigth in the all-around competiton this week at the women’s gymanstics national meet, five spots below teammate Emily Wong. DeZiel is a sophomore from Rogers, Minn., and this was her first year competing at the NCAA Championships as an individual.

eams often have stars, but they usually don’t have multiple national All-Americans. For the Nebraska women’s gymnastics team, two claimed that honor, and two others were paramount to the team’s success.

At the NCAA Championships in Los Angeles, Calif., this weekend, Emily Wong and Jessie DeZiel earned national All-American honors, and Brittany Skinner was not far behind. And although she didn’t make the national meet, Jennifer Lauer was also key to the Huskers’ success.

Wong, a junior from Grand Forks, N.D., burst onto the scene this year.

Competing in the all-around, Wong put up solid numbers the whole year. That led her to the NCAA Championships, which was nothing new to her.

“We had been there as a team before, so I knew what to expect,” Wong said. “But it was a different experience, more of a mental game. It was different with the whole team not being there. But it was a fun experience.”

Although it was different for Wong, the scores she recorded were on track with the ones she had been producing the whole year.

She notched a pair of top-10 finishes in vault and floor. On vault, she finished in 10th with a

Jennifer Lauer rubs her hands in powder. Lauer earned first-team All-Big Ten honors this season, her second as a Husker.

Jennifer Lauer was a Big Ten co-champion on the beam this season. score of 9.8833, and on floor she put together a 9.9125. That was strong enough to finish third overall nationally in the all-around, earning first team All-American in the in the event.

“It is an amazing feeling,” Wong said. “It is a great honor knowing that I am up there with the best in the nation. It motivates me to become even better.”

According to Nebraska coach Dan Kendig, she belongs among the nation’s best.

“She has a great attitude, and works hard,” Kendig said. “Emily is immensely talented, but very humble at the same time. She is a great gymnast, and to see all the hard work she put in pay off; she belongs there.”

DeZiel, a sophomore, burst onto the stage last year as a freshman, and has carried that over into her sophomore season.

She followed up last season’s

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Jessie DeZiel jumps in the air earlier this season during a photo session. DeZiel will return for her junior season at Nebraska.