dn the
dailynebraskan.com
THURSday, FEBRUARY 21, 2013 volume 112, issue 106
Inside Coverage
Freedom of expression
I want ‘Candide’
Senior vocal performance major Jaimie Pruden applies make-up during the “Candide” dress rehearsal. The Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film and the UNL School of Music collaborated on the show. It opens Thursday at Kimball Recital Hall.
5
Going for eight
Free speech Huskers look to includes extend win streak offensive speech in Michigan
4
10
stroke of
genius Garibaldi’s paintings astound unl students STORY BY HEATHER HASKINS PHOTO BY STACIE HECKER
T
he painter made broad, sweeping strokes, occasionally jumping to get parts of the large canvas that he couldn’t reach. Slowly, a face began to form. To determine the identity of the face, one only needs to listen to the music the artist was dancing to: Adele. The University Program Council (UPC) hosted “David Garibaldi’s Rhythm and Hue” Wednesday night to a crowd of clapping and cheering fans in the Centennial Room of the Nebraska Union. Garibaldi is a performance painter who combines music and painting in hopes of creating a show. He said that Denny Dent, a rock and roll painter, inspired his style. “I want to make the process of painting entertaining to an audience,” Garibaldi said. Last year, Garibaldi’s talent act “David Garibaldi and his CMYK’s,” finished fourth place on the seventh season of “America’s Got Talent.” Garibaldi is joining “America’s Got Talent” for its live Las Vegas show, which opens
David Garibaldi splatters paint on his portrait of Jay-Z during his performance, Rhythm and Hue, hosted by University Program Council in the Centennial Room in the Nebraska Union.
garibaldi: see page 3
IANR plans 36 new hires by 2014 ASUN increases Staff Report DN The University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently announced plans to hire three-dozen new agriculture-related faculty members by 2014. Ronnie Green, vice chancellor for UNL’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, said the move shows the university’s investment in helping solve future world problems like more efficient food production, improved water supplies and natural resources management. The world’s population is expected to grow by about 2 billion people by 2050, which Green said will contribute to these problems. “We are absolutely convinced that as a university it’s time to double down in our investment in these areas around food, fuel and water,” he said in a university press release. “All of the needs out there indicate that we need to expand our efforts to meet the challenges that are ahead.” The hiring of 36 new tenure and tenure-track faculty members, which will increase the current agriculturerelated faculty by 12 percent, comes after a decade of budget cuts and stagnant hiring for the university. Positions will be available in a number of subject fields including science literacy, stress biology, computational sciences, healthy humans
Kevin Moser | DN
(Left to right) Luis Sabillon and Bismirck Martinez, two food science graduate students, do research for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) in Filley Hall on Wednesday. and healthy systems for agricultural production and natural resources, according to the IANR website. Another category of jobs labeled “core positions” is also listed on the website, referring to long-standing programs that still have open positions. Specific positions to be filled include plant biotic stress biologist, animal functional genomicist, food and nutrition professor specializing
in lipid metabolism and health and a food allergy risk assessment specialist, according to the IANR website. “(The positions) cover a fairly wide range of areas across the institute addressing contemporary agricultural and natural resource issues,” Green said. “We really have honed our focus to where we think it will make the biggest impact.” Several IANR job listings have
already been posted, and many of the new hires will be made by the beginning of the 2013-2014 academic year. The increase in faculty comes after UNL’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources has seen steady enrollment increases for the past eight years. This year, CASNR had a 3.7 percent enrollment increase to 2,009 undergraduate students, according to university data. The hiring initiative also coincides with UNL Chancellor Harvey Perlman’s goal to significantly increase faculty and student enrollment at the university by 2017. Green and Ron Yoder, associate vice chancellor at IANR, could not be reached for comment about how much it will cost the university to employ the faculty members, but the Omaha World-Herald reported the salaries for the new positions will range from $2.5 million to $5 million total, depending on experience levels. The World-Herald also reported that additional tuition revenue, research dollars and private contributions will help pay for the additional faculty. “It’s a bold statement that we’re making,” Green said. “Some would say it’s risky to be taking on this much at once, but I’d say it’s a calculated, strategic move that’s going to pay off big in the long run.” news@ dailynebraskan.com
@dailyneb | facebook.com/dailynebraskan
UPC funding Conor Dunn DN
The Association of Students of the University of Nebraska debated a series of student fee allocations at a Wednesday meeting that lasted five hours – the longest senate meeting duration in recorded history, according to ASUN President Eric Kamler, a senior agricultural economics major. The Senate addressed student fee allocations for five organizations, including: the Lied Center for Performing Arts, the Dailyer Nebraskan, the Daily Nebraskan, University Program Council and ASUN. UPC was the only organization for which ASUN increased student fee funding. The senate voted 14-11 to approve UPC’s budget request of $250,734 – nearly $50,000 more than its 2012-2013 allocation. Sen. Eddie Hanline, a senior business administration major, said he was against increasing student fee funding for one event. The funding increase from last year’s budget would help UPC fund a larger Homecoming concert on East Campus in the fall. Hanline also said he was uncomfortable with students paying more money for an event that not all of them will attend.
But saying that not all students will attend the concert is a poor argument, according to Sen. Mike Dunn, a senior communication studies major. “Not everyone reads the Daily Nebraskan. Not everyone uses the Rec.” Dunn said. “What fund does everyone use?” Student life is a large recruitment factor for why students choose to go to certain universities, Dunn said. And Sen. Alli Morton, junior psychology major, agreed. “College is more than just academics,” she said. ASUN also voted down two amendments to increase funding for the DN. The first amendment was to allocate $140,329 of the DN’s budget request of $158,974. But it failed. Senators then proposed to allocate $132,800, but that amendment also failed. DN editor-in-chief Andrew Dickinson, a senior journalism major, stressed that the DN needs ASUN’s assistance with student fees to keep the newspaper from failing in the future due to decreasing revenue. Many senators said the DN is an independent newspaper and thus needs to complete its goals of transitioning to the digital age on its own.
asun: see page 2
2
dailynebraskan.com
thursday, february 21, 2013
Glitch threatens iPhone security
DN CALENDAR
FEB.
21
On campus what: Going Global: Finding Jobs in the U.S. and Abroad where: Nebraska Union (room posted) when: 4 to 5 p.m.
what: Presentations from UNL graduate students on “Examining Widows and their Relationships in Early Modern England and America” and “Cross-dressing, Transgression and Fraud in Shakespeare and Middleton” where: Andrews Hall, room 228 when: 5 p.m.
kelli rollin
nickolai hammar | dn
Danielle Pringle, a sophomore English and medieval renaissance studies major, holds her phone with the new StarTran Bus Tracker app open. Pringle takes the bus route from her home to campus, which takes 30 minutes.
StarTran app allows students to track buses
In Lincoln what: Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” where: The Haymarket Theatre, 803 Q St. when: 7:30 p.m. more information: Tickets $15 general admission, $12 students and seniors. Show continues through Saturday.
asun: from 1 They suggested the DN take money from its contingency funds instead of asking for more student fee funding. Other senators argued that the DN needs to use its own funds, but ASUN also needs to give the DN more funding in order to keep it from sinking in the future. “This transition doesn’t happen instantaneously,” said Sen. Matan Gill, a senior construction management major. Senators also said the DN needs to back away from its print edition and move to the web. However, Dickinson said a large source of the DN’s revenue comes from its print advertisements and so both the print and digital editions are necessary. ASUN voted 25 for and one against to allocate $121,500 to the DN. ASUN voted unanimously to allocate $140,000 to the Lied Center for the 2013-2014 academic year. The Lied Center made an $180,000 budget request to help it fund a new program called The Big Red Lied Experience. The event would host two shows in the first few weeks of the fall semester and would aim to increase student attendance in arts performances. “Their goal is to give every student one experience at the Lied Center,” said Sen. Micah Wullschleger, a senior anthropology and English major. “You’ll never go to a Broadway show for 87 cents in your life.” However, ASUN’s Committee for Fees Allocation said it didn’t believe the Lied would be able to inspire student attendance for the event and thus increasing student fees for the Lied wouldn’t prove beneficial. The majority of the senate agreed with CFA. ASUN also voted to allocate The Dailyer’s budget request of $6,400 for 2013-2014. Wullschleger attempted to table the appropriation bill until next week because The Dailyer did not have any representation at the meeting to answer senators’ questions. The senate voted against Wullschleger’s amendment and passed the bill with 23 senators for, one against and two abstaining. The only budget decrease ASUN addressed tonight was its own. ASUN requested that CFA allocate the student government organization $476,495, which is an 11 percent decrease from its 2012-2013 allocation. The senate voted unanimously to approve the allocation. Chancellor Harvey Perlman also attended the ASUN meeting. He outlined some key points of the university’s proposed contract with Bryan Health to privatize the University Health Center. He also said there will be a public forum to discuss the contract on Feb. 26. news@ dailynebraskan.com
Lis Arneson Dn Students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln can now ride campus buses with a bit more ease. On Feb. 14, Lightweight Coder Inc., released the StarTran Bus Tracker app for Android devices. The app traces bus locations in real time using StarTran GPS receivers. Gordon Smith, founder of Lightweight Coder Inc., said he got the idea for the app while talking with a friend. “I actually was asked by a professor at UNL,” said Smith, of Lincoln. “He made a comment that it’d be really nice. I figured, why not?” Smith said that every few seconds, the StarTran GPS receivers send information – like how fast a bus is traveling and where it is
located – back to StarTran, which then takes that data and puts it on its website. The StrarTran Bus Tracker uses the live data from StarTran and lays it out on Google maps, Smith said. App features include: a live view of StarTran Bus GPS locations and direction of travel, bus stop locations, a bus route listing with map overlays, arrival time predictions and GPS-based user location. In addition to the UNL campus, the StarTran Bus Tracker covers most of Lincoln, downtown and the Southeast Community College campus. The app is free and includes in-app advertisements. An upgrade is available that disables advertisements, Smith said. The next step is getting the word out about the app, Smith said. “I’ve been trying to spread it
by word-of-mouth,” he said. “I hope people find it useful. I have just over 100 people that have found it.” Sara Hutcheson, a sophomore biological systems engineering major, said she rides the StarTran buses at least three times a week every semester. She hadn’t heard of the Android app yet. “I feel like it will be more useful for those who don’t use the bus every day — for those that do, we have (the schedule) down to a T,” she said. Hutcheson, an Android user, plans to download and use the app in the future. Smith said the iPhone/ iPad friendly version of the app should be finished within the week. After that, it will be sent to Apple for approval and available for download by March. News@ dailynebraskan.com
Putting a passcode on an iPhone may not provide the security you think it does. Nowadays, it’s easy for people to break into others’ personal information. The Google search “ways to hack into an iPhone” turns up millions of results. On Feb. 14, an article from the Huffington Post mentioned a YouTube video detailing a new hacking method for iOS 6.1, the latest operating system. The video explains how to bypass the lock screen, access photos and contacts and make calls – all in less than a minute. For some, the risk of having their iPhones hacked doesn’t lead to fear. Ben Noodell, a freshman psychology major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, said he isn’t worried about anyone getting into his iPhone by bypassing the lock screen. “The code sounds: a) very confusing and b) there’s not really much on my phone that’s that important or incriminating that I would have to worry about it,” Noodell said. “Most of my friends know my code anyway.” Noodell said his passcode is not for security purposes. “For me, it’s mostly like force of habit,” he said. He said if his phone were taken, he’s confident the passcode would prevent most people from getting into it. Noodell said if he were worried about someone getting into his phone, he would be more careful about keeping his phone on him. For example, he said if he went to a party, he would keep his phone in his pocket so no one could take it. He said it might be harder for girls to keep their phone on them of because they don’t always have pockets. Partially because of this, Noodell said he thinks girls seem more concerned about their phones’
whereabouts. “Girls tend to be more attached to their phone and be more critical when somebody touches their phone,” Noodell said. But some people have reason to be attached to their phones. Olivia Wilson, a freshman biology major, said she’s concerned with a potential flaw in the Apple update because she has personal information on her phone. “I’m more worried about all of my information getting out,” she said. Though the hacking method in the video only allows access to contacts and photos, Wilson said she would be worried about people eventually finding out other things such as her banking information. Hanna Barnett, a freshman education major, said she already takes precautions to keep her iPhone from being stolen or hacked. “I carry my phone with me all the time,” she said. “I don’t leave it anywhere.” Barnett also said she makes sure she doesn’t have valuable information or passwords on her phone. Because she does these things, Barnett said she wouldn’t be that concerned with someone breaking into her phone. If someone were to do so, she said it wouldn’t be a big deal. “I don’t have any pictures on my phone that I would be embarrassed by if they got out, and all my contacts are just my friends,” she said. But preventing hacking on a smartphone requires much more than keeping it with you at all times. An online eHow article explained ways to prevent iPhone hacking. The article said that iPhones are computers, so more precautions should be taken. To avoid Internet hackers, the article said to turn off Wi-Fi when not using it and to update the phone often. “Apple takes user security very seriously,” an Apple spokesperson said in the Huffington Post article. “We are aware of this issue and will deliver a fix in a future software update.” But Wilson said people shouldn’t think everything will be okay after Apple fixes this problem. “Apple may fix it for now, but people are always coming up with stuff to break into things,” she said. news@ dailynebraskan.com
State museum promotes land-grant mission kelli rollin dn Ten years ago, Priscilla Grew wasn’t sure if the University of Nebraska State Museum would make it. Today, those in the know call it “Black Monday.” It was a time when major funding cuts to the museum threatened its existence, but the institution stayed afloat. Grew, museum director, spoke of the museum’s changes, struggles and importance to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s land-grant mission at the second Olson Seminar of the semester Wednesday afternoon. The seminar, titled “Engaging Lifelong Learners in Natural History: The Land-Grant Mission of the University of Nebraska State Museum” took place in the Great Plains Art Museum at 3:30 p.m. and drew an audience of about 15.
The land-grant mission promotes research, teaching and service to the public through university resources. “I think when people think about the museum, they think about Archie the Mammoth out front or they may think about children coming to the museum,” said Grew, who is also a professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at UNL. “Most people who go to a land-grant talk don’t expect to hear from a museum.” She said most people connect the land-grant mission with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources because it conducts many outreaches and education opportunities. But she said people shouldn’t count out the museum when it comes to the landgrant mission. As the 10th anniversary of
“Black Monday” approaches, Grew reflected on the museum’s struggles. “We’ve really had to do a lot of restructuring and changing since then, and we’ve had extremely devoted museum employees who have worked really hard to maintain the museum after the big budget cuts,” she said. Grew said universities and museums are always vulnerable to budget cuts. Though the land-grant mission’s merging of three goals benefits the university, it can also leave funding spread thin. But the museum is beneficial to the university and community, Grew said. “Our mission is to really try to convey the latest understanding of excitement and researching knowledge about the natural world and about world cultures through our
anthropology department,” she said. Grew said one of the museum’s main goals is to create an interest in the natural world among all ages. She said the museum is doing so by holding outreach events like “Sunday with a Scientist,” which allows families to be involved in educational and research activities. More than 800 people attended the Feb. 17 “Sunday with a Scientist: Eight-legged Encounters,” to learn about spiders. The museum also offers encounter kits, which people can rent and take home to teach their kids about various topics. Rick Edwards, the director of the Center for Great Plains Studies, said the museum’s outreach to young people is what resonated most with him from Grew’s talk. “We have a huge problem in this
country of convincing young people that science is important,” he said. “The best way to do that is through hands-on experiences, and that’s what the museum does really well.” Edwards said the museum’s programs have been very effective because they allow kids to actually do things instead of just reading about them. “Instead of talking to them, let them hold things, dissect things, make things and so on,” he said. “It’s much more likely to be effective.” Edwards said science affects all public policies and ways of thinking about life, which is why teaching all ages is important. Ending the seminar, Grew had a call to action for the audience. “Enjoy and support your landgrant museum.” news@ dailynebraskan.com
Study: Dogs may understand human perspective REECE RISTAU DN The communicative relationships between Snoopy and Charlie Brown or Scooby-Doo and Shaggy may not be as farfetched as they seem. A new study published in the Animal Cognition journal said dogs are more likely to steal food in the dark when humans cannot notice them, according to a Nature World News article. The findings indicate dogs understand human perspective, the study said. Juliane Kaminski of the University of Portsmouth in England conducted the study. The behavior of dogs demonstrates that they can change their actions based on their observa-
tions of human behavior. Dogs take into account what humans think and feel and what they can and cannot see, the study said. Researchers conducted tests on dogs using various levels of light. In each test, a human forbade each dog to eat food from a table. In complete darkness, dogs quickly ate more food than when the light was on. But the study’s findings didn’t convince Laura Hardin, coordinator of the Iowa State University and University of Nebraska-Lincoln Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine and an assistant professor of practice of veterinary and biomedical sciences.
“The basic underlying fact is that dogs work at a behavioral level,” Hardin said. “They can’t think beyond behavioral reward or punishment.” This is the first analysis published of
lauren cloyed | dn
how dogs distinguish between levels of light when strategizing how to best steal food. The study used 42 male and 42 female dogs older than 1 year. It is not known how well dogs see in the dark, the study said, but the findings show that dogs can differentiate between dark and light. “It’s hard to definitively prove if dogs understand what humans are thinking,” said Stephanie Jesseau, a lecturer of psychology at UNL. Jesseau said it’s hard to discount dogs’ previous learned responses in studies like this one. The study said it’s humans – not the dogs themselves – who attri-
bute emotions and human qualities like cleverness and sensitivity to dogs. The researchers concluded that the dogs tested are deciding it is safer to steal the food in the dark than in the light. Previous studies in this field have indicated that dogs consider human’s eyes as an important signal in deciding how to behave. The report states that many steps were taken to rule out variables that dogs were simply following associative rules. Ally Scolaro, a senior elementary education major, said her golden retriever Dallas definitely understands her. “I think dogs understand happy and sad and when to leave you alone,” Scolaro said. NEWS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
daily nebraskan editor-in-chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402.472.1766 Andrew Dickinson managing editor. . . . . . . . . . . . 402.472.1763 Riley Johnson ENGAGEMENT EDITOR. . . . . . . . . .402.472.1763 Nick Teets news. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402.472.1763 associate editor Hailey Konnath Jacy Marmaduke assignment editor opinion editor Ryan Duggan Rhiannon Root assistant editor arts & entertainment. . . . . . . 402.472.1756 editor Chance Solem-Pfeifer Katie Nelson assistant editor sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402.472.1765 editor Andrew Ward Paige Cornwell assistant editor assistant editor Lanny Holstein Design Liz Lachnit chief
visuals chief Matt Masin Kevin Moser assistant chief copy chief Frannie Sprouls web chief Kevin Moser art director Lauren Vuchetich Natalia Kraviec assistant director Gabriel Sanchez assistant director general manager. . . . . . . . . . . 402.472.1769 Dan Shattil Advertising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402.472.2589 manager Penny Billheimer Matt Jung student manager publications board. . . . . . . . . . 402.677.0100 chairman David Bresel 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. ©2013 Daily Nebraskan.
dailynebraskan.com
thursday, february 21, 2013
3
Annual Founder’s Day Celebration honors 2 faculty members Co-workers nominate Dodie Eveleth, Amy Lanham for service to UNL students staff report DN The University Association for Administrative Development honored two faculty members for their contributions to the university at its annual Founder ’s Day Celebration Wednesday afternoon.
About 60 people came to the Nebraska East Union for the awards ceremony and buffet. The ceremony gave out two awards: the Carl A. Donaldson Award for Excellence in Management and the Floyd S. Oldt Award for Exceptional Service and Dedication. Carl A. Donaldson created the University Association for Administrative Development in 1961, and his award has been given out yearly to staff and faculty since 1972. Recipient Dodie Eveleth is the business manager for the Department of Chemistry
and building manager of Hamilton Hall. “Dodie is a huge cheerleader for the department of chemistry staff, including student workers,” read a letter of nomination for Eveleth. “She makes sure they are thanked and recognized for their hard work on a regular basis. Dodie is also aware of the little things that make staff members feel important, such as birthdays and upcoming personal events.” The Floyd S. Oldt award was formed in 1992 as a gift from Floyd Oldt, a UNL alumnus and philanthropist who made many
Let’s make sure we hire the kind of faculty whose work solves enormous problems or adds greater views...”
ellen weissinger
senior vice chancellor for academic affairs
contributions to organizations. Recipient Amy Lanham is the senior assistant director of the Campus Recreation Center. Lanham said it felt great to win the award and that it was a particular honor to be nominated by her coworkers. “Amy has a passion and a willingness to serve the students
of UNL as well as her fellow faculty and staff members,” read one of Lanham’s nomination letters. “She has done so by developing a very well-respected and extensive youth activity program at Campus Rec.” Keynote speaker Ellen Weissinger, senior vice chancellor for Academic Affairs at the Univer-
sity of Nebraska-Lincoln, kicked off the event. In her speech, Weissinger highlighted three goals the university should meet to become a better institution: Get more students, ensure that they graduate on a reasonable timeline and hire excellent staff. “Let’s make sure we hire the kind of faculty whose work solves enormous problems or adds greater views or makes the world safer or more beautiful,” Weissinger said. “Let’s hire people who do really important work.” news@ dailynebraskan.com
garibaldi: from 1 late February. UPC members were excited to host the event. “Our students think that it is great to have an event like this that no one’s probably seen before,” said Steph Meyer, a graduate assistant for UPC. “(Garibaldi’s) so young too. He’s someone I think the students will enjoy and relate to.” Judging from the reactions, Meyer was right. “I thought it was amazing,” said Shannon Feagin, a freshman elementary education major. “It was way better than I expected. I’ve seen him before (on TV), but seeing him live was a whole new experience. I’d definitely see him again.” Senior communication studies major Kacey Christiansen was impressed by Garibaldi’s speed. “It was pretty cool to see how he could do that in less than five minutes,” Christiansen said. Garibaldi said that he draws inspiration from famous figures — anyone from religious leaders to pop culture icons to world leaders. He painted four portraits during the show: Jay-Z, Adele, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Albert Einstein. The UPC will keep the paintings and will possibly later donate them to the art department, Meyer said. “People like Jay-Z (inspire me),” Garibaldi said. “He has transcended the culture he came from, which was … poverty. (People like) Martin Luther King, Jr. were figures that represented a movement of many people.” Garibaldi said he taught himself to paint when he was 20, after dabbling in graffiti when he was younger. He began performing live painting in jazz clubs. “I was at my last resort too, because I had nothing to lose,” Garibaldi said. “I had nothing at the time.”
ing people that have never seen something like this before,” Garibaldi said. “I also love just sparking something in people.” Before the event, Meyer said she was intrigued by Garibaldi’s paintings. “I’m looking forward to seeing what David’s going to paint,” Meyer said. “He changes it up often.” But there’s one thing that always stays the same: Garibaldi’s signature glasses. Without them, he said his look wouldn’t be complete. “If I don’t have glasses on, it’s like I’m not wearing underwear on stage”,” Garibaldi said. news@ dailynebraskan.com
1219 P Street Lincoln, NE 68508 402.476.6119 threadsfootloose.com
Stay Warm while looking Cool during our Winter Clearance
STACIE HECKER| DN
A public lecture presented by Professor Paul Groner
University of Virginia, Religious Studies
Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center -Unity Room-
already marked down items!
to entertaining people. “(I look forward to) meet-
The Eastern Transmission of Buddhism: History or Myth?
Thurs.,Feb. 28, 2013 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Additional 30% OFF on NEB
David Garibaldi stands on stage in front of his painting of Martin Luther King Jr. during his performance at UNL Feb. 20. In a pre-show interview, Garibaldi said he looked forward
SALE!
smile.snap.print. unlimited prints for you and your guests
photo scrapbook | online gallery USB of all the images
touch screen technology real time slideshow on 23” LCD monitor
Capture Pod Nebraska is a revolutionary NEW PHOTOBOOTH rental company
402.904.4720 capturepodne@yahoo.com www.capturepodneb.com
opinion
4
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2013 dailynebraskan.com @Dailyneb
dn editorial board members ANDREW DICKINSON JACY MARMADUKE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF news assignment EDITOR RYAN DUGGAN KATIE NELSON opinion editor A&E ASSISTANT EDITOR RHIANNON ROOT ANDREW WARD assistant opinion editor SPORTS EDITOR HAILEY KONNATH KEVIN MOSER ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR WEB CHIEF
our view
New faculty members will aid university, IANR The world’s population is expected to grow by 2 billion people by 2050 – and the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources is getting prepared. The institute will add 36 new faculty members to its arsenal by next year. The new IANR positions range from food and nutrition to plant biology to food allergy risk assessment, but they all have one thing in common: They represent a turnaround for the university, which has been subject to budget cuts and stagnant hiring practices for years. And with mounting concerns of food and resource security worldwide, there’s never been a better time for these new positions, which could help the university foster innovations to feed the Earth’s growing population. “It’s a bold statement that we’re making,” Ronnie Green, IANR vice chancellor, said in a university press release. “Some would say it’s risky to be taking on this much at once, but I’d say it’s a calculated, strategic move that’s going to pay off big in the long run.” Green is right – hiring three dozen new faculty members in a precarious economic climate is a risk. Salaries for the new staff would cost the university as much as $5 million. But Green is also right that the risk is one well-worth taking. It’s a risk that could help the university thrive, and it will pay off. opinion@dailynebraskan.com
editorial policy The editorial above contains the opinion of the spring 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.
Health center information has been provided for students I am writing in response to the Feb. 18 editorial calling for a delay of a vote by the Board of Regents on the proposal to engage Bryan Health as a private provider for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s health services. The editorial and the article portrayed me as being indifferent to student opinion. That isn’t the case. Student input has been sought at every reasonable step in this process. It’s in students’ and the university’s best interest to have this resolved. The point of the editorial seems to be that students have not had adequate opportunities to understand the facts about the proposal and to voice their opinions. When we have had facts, we have sought student opinion. The first facts we had were when Bryan responded to our Request For Proposals. We then created an evaluation committee to advise us on the Bryan response. The RFP Evaluation Committee included two student representatives, ASUN President Eric Kamler and the student representative on the University Health Center Governing Board, LJ McElravy. ASUN held a general session regarding the process for students on Oct. 18. The RFP Evaluation Committee held eight public presentations by Bryan Health to discuss the matter. In response to the request by the student members of the RFP Evaluation Committee, one of these sessions was live-streamed, recorded and is available on the Student Affairs website (http://stuafs.unl. edu/), where other documents also are posted. These public presentations were widely advertised in the DN, in an all-student email, in Next@Nebraska and through ASUN. Other than students who work at the health center, few attended. The evaluation committee
supported moving forward but listed several issues they wanted to consider as we negotiated with Bryan. We did so and resolved all of them. Now, we have nearly completed the actual contract with Bryan and we know what they are actually going to do. So we are scheduling additional meetings with students. Another session for all students is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Feb. 26, in the Nebraska Union. We will also post on the web a side-by-side comparison of the Bryan proposal to the current system. Let me summarize the proposal, with the details to be discussed at the student meeting: Bryan agrees to provide at least the same services as our current center with the same or better hours. They will offer the advantages of a comprehensive health care provider at a time when the delivery of medical services is increasingly regulated and complicated. Bryan will build a new state-of-theart building. And all of this will come at a cost significantly below what we would have to charge students if we were to stay on the current course. I believe that when you get the full facts, you will find it hard to see the arguments against this proposal. This is not to say our current health center is a bad one – but in this environment, a small, standalone health center cannot provide the level of service you should have at a reasonable cost. Suggesting further delays on a decision on the proposal is to suggest a compromise to this university’s commitment to provide students with an up-todate health care center and services. The longer we wait, the more expensive the building project is likely to become. I encourage all students and staff to take time now to become familiar with the information already provided about the Bryan proposal. I also encourage students to attend the upcoming public session or to read the material on the web.
››
Harvey Perlman, Chancellor
NATALIA KRAVIEC | dn
‘Tolerance’ squelches free speech
I
n its inception, higher education was founded on the notion that a population with varying thoughts, principles and belief systems could gather to present, discuss and integrate new ideas. This can certainly be realized by the emphasis on accepting those of cultures and backgrounds different than our own and considering their opinions and thoughts to gain greater understanding of issues. This is the type of “diversity” universities should be advocating for. But instead, the word has been twisted to mean that you cannot offend someone who is different from you. Universities’ bastion of politically correct culture and ever-broadening definition of buzzwords is not only against the First Amendment, but stands contrary to the principle of academia by discouraging or punishing ideas that may offend others. Speech is now being regulated at public universities under this rainbow-colored flag of “diversity,” which has come to mean a requirement to conform with our interpretation of acceptance. A difference exists between acceptance and understanding. We are told that because someone’s viewpoint is different than our own for whatever reason, we must “accept” it rather than challenge it simply because we were not indoctrinated with it. In reality, we should be taught to challenge new ideas but still respect and understand why they’re being presented. “What is happening on our campuses in the name of progress and social engineering is the enemy of liberty and it’s also the enemy of American progress,” said Alan Kors, the founder of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), in a documentary by Penn Jillette and Teller. Unfortunately, and somewhat astonishingly, most institutions of higher education in the nation suffer from bureaucracy that limits selfexpression, freedom of speech and ideas in the name of “tolerance” and “diversity.” “These absurdities upon absurdities are teaching people that not just common sense, but any semblance of freedom of expression is to be sacrificed on this alter of ‘do not offend,’” Kors said. For example, Harvard University, obviously regarded as one of the top institutions in the world, has multiple policies that seem ac-
BENJAMIN WELCH ceptable at face value, but could violate the First Amendment on further inspection. “Behavior evidently intended to dishonor such characteristics as race, gender, ethnic group, religious belief, or sexual orientation is contrary to the pursuit of inquiry and education,” reads Harvard’s “Free Speech Guidelines.” Similarly, its “Handbook for Students” continues: “The ability to express one’s views regarding religion is a significant freedom of speech that the College upholds. In some instances, this type of expression becomes an avenue for persuasion to affiliate with a particular religion. Discussion in this vein is prohibited when the educational and work environment of an individual or the community is jeopardized.” For example, someone whose moral beliefs conflicted with the concept of gay marriage is permitted by the First Amendment to counterprotest a LGBT rally. This action would violate a policy similar to Harvard’s, however, and perpetrators could face repercussions from the university, all for simply expressing their opinions. While undoubtedly well-intentioned, the guidelines Harvard sets forth are both unconstitutional and subjective under the First Amendment, which protects the unabridged freedom of speech. Similar policies plague 62 percent of the 409 campuses examined by FIRE, and many others’ were questionable. Thankfully, those who infringe upon these insensibilities are unlikely to face repercussions from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In fact, UNL is one of only 15 public universities nationwide to receive a “green light” rating from FIRE’s “Spotlight on Speech Codes 2013.”
This means that FIRE has been “unable to find a policy that seriously imperils speech” and that “FIRE is not currently aware of any serious threats to students’ free speech rights in the policies on that campus.” This is good news for free-speech proponents, and drafters of school bylaws and other procedural material should be commended. Last year, the University of California’s Advisory Council on Campus Climate, Culture and Inclusion has recommended to make the UC system “more inclusive and welcoming” to “all community members” and to “seek opportunities to prohibit hate speech on campus.” “Hate speech” is another one of those vague terms used to quell dissent and in this case, gives UC officials more power in terms of controlling speech. I’m certainly not saying we should consciously attempt to offend other people or engage in hateful behavior for the thrill of it, but the First Amendment makes such instances a case of personal ethics and morals rather than law. Simply put, you do not have the right to be protected from offensive content. Conversely, others have the right to offend you, as long as it doesn’t breach into incitement or other violent outbursts. Regardless, when a truly diverse population exists, as many universities strive for, a person of a particular persuasion or belief system taking offense to an action or speech of another is an inevitable byproduct. This is not necessarily a bad thing. Knowledge and finding oneself is the cornerstone of the college experience, and a facet of that is learning to deal with adversity. The “real world” isn’t going to coddle you after graduation, so why expect it at an institution that embodies the free-flow exchange of ideas? Universities are infringing upon rights in arenas the government on a larger scale can’t do (yet). I find this especially ironic since higher education should be about expanding the mind, not restricting ideas just because a section of society may subjectively find them inappropriate. The American definition of a liberty includes a free marketplace of ideas, and colleges should be even freer, not less. We should be thankful UNL speech codes embrace this concept. Benjamin Welch is a graduate student of journalism. Reach him at opinion@ dailynebraskan.com
Preschool is foundation to success
B
uilding blocks and kitchen sets, mandatory naps and arts and crafts. These are some of the first things that come to mind when thinking of the time spent in preschool. So why is it that President Barack Obama mentioned the importance of preschools during his State of the Union address? Preschool is more than just a fancy daycare jam-packed with fun activities and new friends. The importance is that it’s the first place most children are brought to that is wholly dedicated to their education and growth. Preschools teach the basics that assist in learning for an entire lifetime. Obama’s proposal was to work with states to make high-quality preschool available to every child in America. Preschool is a necessity for everyone. It gently introduces children to formal education structure and discipline, social skills and provides childcare for working parents. High quality preschools have educators who more than qualify for their positions. In Washington, D.C. the AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School is a preschool known for their outstanding curriculum. They claim that throughout a teacher’s career, they continue to get hands-on professional training that assists in effectively promoting early literacy and math. They also take interest in the classroom environment being as nurturing and supportive as possible. Administration consistently develops new ways to measure the effectiveness of the teacher in order to maintain a top-notch learning experience. This is an important aspect because if the world is constantly changing education should be doing the same. Also, according to its website, AELPCS “uses a comprehensive, integrated curriculum designed to engage young children in playful activities and to build on their natural eagerness to learn... Each classroom is staffed by a three-person instructional team consisting of a teacher and teaching fellow, both of whom have four-year degrees, and a teaching assistant.” According to Obama, various studies show that the sooner a child begins learning, the
SAMEE CALLAHAN better he or she does down the road. Sending children to high quality preschools is the most clear and obvious decision. Unfortunately, making the decision isn’t the hard part. Only three in 10 4-year-olds are enrolled in a high quality preschool program because most middle-class parents can’t afford the tuition. The absence of this top-notch education for less fortunate kids, who need the most help, will continue to hinder them throughout the rest of their lives. This is exactly why high quality preschool tuition should be a thing of the past. A large factor in this proposal is how we as a country plan to pay for it. People blame President Obama’s previous failed policies for the high unemployment rates. They don’t want him wasting the money on some educational plan that will turn out like its unsuccessful predecessors. However, there is already talk of partnerships for different types of funding. The White House Plan includes a federal-state partnership providing preschool funds for any 4-year-old whose family income is 200 percent or less than the federal poverty level. Obama is also suggesting an Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership program that permits states, communities and childcare providers to compete for grants in order to assist children 3 years or younger. Obama didn’t mention the issue of taxpayer’s money in detail during the address. However he
did say, “Every dollar we invest in high-quality early education can save more than $7 later on – by boosting graduation rates, reducing teen pregnancy, even reducing violent crime.” Curriculum is crucial, but it seems that Obama is looking more toward the hidden curriculum that high quality preschools have to offer. And he is absolutely right to do so. The “HighScope Perry Preschool Study Through Age 40” is a perfect representation of the effectiveness of high quality preschools. In the 1960s, 123 children 3 and 4 years old living in poverty were divided into preschools. The control group children did not attend a preschool at all. Then, at age 40 these people were interviewed and data was gathered from the subjects’ school, social services and arrest records. The study found that the subjects who attended the high quality preschool had higher earning, were more likely to hold a job, had committed fewer crimes and were more likely to have graduated from high school than the adults who did not attend preschool. President Obama noted that, “These studies show that students are more likely to read and do math at grade level, graduate high school, keep a job and in turn create more stable families of their own.” This noticeably illustrates his dedication to the improvement of our nation. With exceptional preschools comes stability (be it mental, financial, household, etc.) and stability should be a top priority considering all of the absurd crimes committed daily. Equipping this forthcoming generation with the skills they need to get a good job means an increase in businesses locating in America. Even better, it will equip them with the critical thinking skills needed to guide our democracy. We, as Americans, have to face the music: Our ship is sinking. The only way to stay afloat is to use fresh, new strategies on our youngest generations. Young people are our future and we can’t let them fall behind – not anymore. Samee Callahan is a freshman Journalism and Advertising major. Contact her at opinion@ dailynebraskan.com
5
stage
thursday, february 21, 2013 dailynebraskan.com @dnartsdesk
STACIE HECKER | DN
LEFT: The cast of “Candide” crowds the end of the stage during a musical number during a full dress rehearsal on Monday.
STACIE HECKER | DN
TOP: Senior music major Kendall Reimer plays the part of Cunégonde in “Candide,” which will be premiere at Kimball Hall at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
STACIE HECKER | DN
ABOVE: Adam Fieldson, a vocal performance graduate student, and Ryan Rabstejnek, a junior theater major, rehearse their parts as Candide and Jacques the Anabaptist in a dress rehearsal at Kimball Hall on Monday.
UNL School of Music, Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film collaborate on musical production of Voltaire’s classic work stories by Madeline Christensen and Anna Gronewold
O
nce every four years, the University of NebraskaLincoln School of Music and the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film put aside their opposite schedules and differing rehearsal methods to collaborate on one huge production. This year, the stars have aligned and “Candide” is set to open on Thursday at Kimball Recital Hall. “Candide” is the story of the slow disillusionment of the character for which the play was named. It begins with Candide living in a paradise-like world where he mindlessly accepts the concept of optimism from his mentor, Pangloss. Over time, though, he experiences various hardships and slowly begins to reject optimism. The show itself, adapted from
Voltaire’s original novella, has been through as many as nine major revisions since it was first produced for Broadway in 1956. “‘Candide’ has been revised so many times because people really believe in the source material,” director and music professor Alisa Belflower said. “They believe Voltaire’s written work is very rich with important valuable life lessons – a study of the human spirit, if you will. They also believe that Bernstein’s music is just something that’s magnificent and should be celebrated.” To find a way to bring that together on a stage with theatrical and musical integrity is a rather large challenge, Belflower said. So, many creators have come up with their own versions of “Candide”
throughout the years. It was composer Mary Zimmerman’s recent adaptation that caught Belflower’s attention. “To me, hers is the most amazing of all of them,” Belflower said. “I fell in love with her vision for the production and the script she wrote for it.” Belflower contacted Zimmerman, and now UNL will see the regional premiere of her adaptation, as well as the first time it’s ever been heard with a full orchestra. “This show hasn’t been fully staged in New York in over twelve years,” Belflower said. “It’s a very rare, once-in-alifetime opportunity to see a production like this that is so celebrated and loved.” arts@ dailynebraskan.com on twitter @dnartsdesk
BRIANNA SOUKUP | DN
Freshman theater major Harper Anderson fixes her costume in a dressing room backstage before a “Candide” dress rehearsal.
ACTING
BRIANNA SOUKUP | DN
Senior vocal performance major Jaimie Pruden applies makeup in the dressing room alongside other female cast members of “Candide” on Tuesday night. Pruden plays Paquette in the operetta that opens Thursday night.
COSTUMES “Candide” doesn’t have hydraulic lifts or rotating stages. It does have costumes though – more than 300 of them. The operetta is, above all, a journey. It transports audiences to destinations such as Germany, Holland, Portugal, Spain, Paraguay, Colombia, Venice and Turkey. But the limited space and resources in Kimball Recital Hall don’t allow for a new set each time the plot introduces a new location. To transition among a variety of places, costume designer Mallory Maria Prucha created hundreds of costume looks, each themed toward a specific set. Director Alisa Belflower said the costumes are essential to creating “Candide.” “She has managed to absolutely amazingly create costumes that are able to transfer the audience and my actors to those places,” Belflower said. Prucha’s costume work for “Candide” is also her graduate thesis and her dedication to her craft is evident. Becca Duncan, a sophomore music
major and part of the “Candide” ensemble, said the costumes exceeded her expectations from previous productions. “These are a lot more elaborate than anything I’ve experienced in the past,” Duncan said. “Mallory came in with these concept drawings. In the Eldorado scene it’s all gold – everything is gold. In places like France and Germany, everyone has these towering wigs. One of the wigs literally has a boat in it.” According to Duncan, the intricate costumes do present some challenges, however. The corsets worn by women in the 1700s were not made for breathing, much less singing. “We brought those (corsets) into rehearsals pretty early,” Duncan said. “Eventually they’d keep cinching us in tighter.” Pantyhose, petticoats, full-length skirts and heels may be difficult to maneuver, but they set the stage for “Candide” to shine. Duncan said she wouldn’t have it any other way. “It’s a lot to get used to, but it’s definitely worth it,” she said. arts@ dailynebraskan.com on twitter @dnartsdesk
“Getting to work with theater students is an amazing experience,” Reimer said. “I’ve learned so much from them, just listening to them deliver Every time music graduate student Adam Fieldson their lines. At least for me, that’s something I’m enters the stage as Candide, he discovers new things not experienced with and knowledgeable about.” about his character. “It’s nice to see what the theater department “Candide has a fantastical journey, you could brings to the table and what we (the school of musay,” Fieldson said. “He changes a lot throughout the sic) bring to the table,” Fieldson said. “To learn show; his view of the world goes from an ignorant, from each other is very inspiring.” optimistic view to a more realistic and practical view. The two music students both agree that the diCandide really characterizes innoalogue in the production has been cence in youth.” the most challenging aspect. I try to Coming into his character, “Knowing not just the truth of Fieldson said there is a lot to work figure out what you’re saying, but how the with and a lot to draw from. truth of what you’re saying affects “Onstage, I experience all the who Candide is your character is difficult,” Fieldsignificant events in his life,” he and who I want son said. “That’s the way that you said. “And I try to figure out who can really communicate on stage.” Candide is and who I want Candide Candide to be.” Reimer said dialogue coachto be.” ing from theater professor Stan adam fieldson Kendall Reimer, a senior music candide in “candide” Brown has been extremely helpful major, plays Candide’s love interest, throughout rehearsals. Cunégonde. “I would say, in big bold, the “Starting off from the beginbiggest thing I’ve learned from Stan Brown is to ning, Cunégonde is young; she’s a free spirit, she’s listen,” she said. “It’s something you really take smart and she’s well-to-do,” Reimer said. “Through- for granted, and you don’t really think about too out the show, it’s amazing to get to play the change of much until you’re reminded to do so. You can her character. I come on and off the stage as a different learn so much about not only your character, if person because of the trials that she goes through and you listen, but your surrounding characters, too – because of the more she learns about life, that it’s not and yourself, personally.” necessarily the best world.” arts@ Fieldson and Remier said they have both enjoyed dailynebraskan.com the opportunity to collaborate with the theater deon twitter @dnartsdesk partment.
MAKEUP A great outfit is useless without proper makeup. This is why the costume designer for “Candide,” Mallory Maria Prucha, is also the primary makeup artist. “Mallory is both the makeup and the costume designer, which gives us a holistic and well-integrated approach,” director Alisa Belflower said. “If I had the choice, I would always choose someone to do both.” The makeup for “Candide” is highly specific to each character. According the Becca Duncan, a sophomore music major and member of the “Candide” ensemble, Prucha created individual sheets for each member of the cast, instructing he or she which features to highlight or minimize. Though there are makeup artists on hand, most cast members, both male and female, have enough theater experience to do their own makeup. That doesn’t make it easy, though.
makeup: see page 6
STACIE HECKER | DN
Senior music major Kendall Reimer performs as Cunégonde during a full dress rehearsal of “Candide” at Kimball Hall.
6
dailynebraskan.com
thursday, february 21, 2013
more ‘candide’ coverage
STACIE HECKER | DN
Tyler White conducts the orchestra in the pit at the start of a full rehearsal of ‘Candide’ on Monday.
New adaptation of ‘Candide’ music enhances storytelling Composer Mary Zimmerman uses Bernstein’s original score as springboard
is very difficult.” 1998 MacArthur Genius Grant winner Mary Zimmerman is the author behind this iteration, or libretto, of Bernstein’s work. Zimmerman has completely reworked the script, choosing from the many pieces that have, at various times, been part casey kettler of the production to best serve her dn unique artistic vision. “Bernstein has written so much “Our noses were formed to support that Zimmerman takes what she spectacles, therefore we have spec- likes, picking and choosing from tacles. Legs are clearly devised for a wealth of great material,” Adam wearing pants, therefore we wear Fieldson said, who plays the lead pants.” character, Candide, in the show. So says Pangloss, the eminent Fieldson is outspoken in his philosopher character in chapter one respect for Leonard Bernstein. He of Voltaire’s “Candide.” describes his work as a transitional Such a connection isn’t as obvi- force, marking an epistemic change ous when combining the mediums in musical theater in the 20th century. of 18th century “I think of him as prose and modern developing musical Bernstein operatic musical theater as an art form, theater. The suchas written as really important in cessful union of taking American muso much that these forms is presical theater to the next cisely what Mary Zimmerman level, and also music Zimmerman and more broadly,” Fieldthe Hixson-Lied takes what she son said. College of Fine likes, picking and “The music wasn’t and Performing too difficult for me,” choosing from a Arts will attempt added the vocal perThursday evening wealth of great formance graduate at Kimball Recital student. “But in songs material.” Hall. like ‘Ballad of El Do“Candide” the rado,’ which features operetta began as a 5/8 meter, it’s nice adam fieldson a project of influto be a singer with a candide in “candide” ential American background in musicomposer, conduccal theory.” tor and musician, Kendall Reimer, Leonard Bernstein. It has evolved who plays Cunegonde in the operover the course of more than 50 years etta, echoed these sentiments. into the production here at the Uni“At its surface, the music is not versity of Nebraska-Lincoln. incredibly difficult,” she said. “But if “Inspired and creative artists you dig a little bit into the intricacies, have tried to adapt the clever muyou find ways to turn the difficulties sic that Bernstein wrote to imbue it into character decisions, to investiwith Voltaire’s farce,” director Alisa gate why your character sings those Belflower said. “(Creating such a words and especially why they sing union) has been a struggle, and that’s those notes.” why people keep trying to reinvent The unity of the music in “Canit. Both are very consistently per- dide” lies is its diversity. Both Fieldformed, but the marriage of the two
son and Belflower said they are excited about the different motifs that follow the regional, temporal and emotional contours of Candide’s arduous global voyage. “The music varies greatly stylistically, the sonic palette and rhythms adapting to the regions where songs are performed,” Belflower said. “When they are in Cadiz (Spain), the music takes on a Latin dance rhythm. While in Venice, there is an underscoring gavotte and, yet, throughout the music is still distinctively Bernstein.” What exactly that means might be somewhat nebulous to those who haven’t heard his work, but Reimer did her best to explain.. “Bernstein’s main goal is to help to narrate and accompany the audience through Candide’s travels,” she said. “But it would be safe to say that he tries to make Voltaire’s wit and satire apparent in the instrumentation.” Through the peaks and troughs of the epic, the orchestra will run the gamut of musical technique and expression. “The war sequence really is intense,” Fieldson said. “The brass is loud and frenetic. An earthquake is simulated with percussion, while soft strings are used for more intimate moments. Also near the end, there is a cello solo accompanying the narration that is in stark contrast to the other passages, but truly effective.” Most important, according to Belflower, “Candide” is about the fusion of word and music in creating an emotionally stirring art form. “In ‘Candide,’ Bernstein represents the indefatigable human spirit, the life-force that shows the range of what people can do when subjected to adversity,” she said. “It is a testament to the effervescent human spirit.” arts@ dailynebraskan.com on twitter @dnartsdesk
Non-paying, stressful, dead-end job The Publications Board is seeking someone who doesn’t know better to be next year’s editor of the DailyER Nebraskan. The editor-in-chief will hire, train and possibly fire the staff, proofreed everything purporting to be stories, supervise its production (or lack, thereof) and distribution, and communicate with the general manager and the Publications Board.
The editor reports to the UNL Publications Board, must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours, maintain a 2.0 minimum G.P.A., and not be on academic probation (unlike former Daily Nebraskan editors). Applications are available at DailyNebraskan.com under “About” and must be returned to Dan Shattil, 20 Nebraska Union, dshattil@unl.edu, by noon, Wednesday, Feb. 27.
Stuart Mckay | DN
Alisa Belflower, the director of “Candide,” stands in her office. The operetta is being put on by the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film and the UNL School of Music and opens Thursday.
DIRECTING Directing both music and theater students is a rewarding experience, Belflower said, but it doesn’t come without its challenges. “When we began rehearsals for ‘Candide,’ there was some frustration from both sides,” Belflower said. “It’s hard to adapt to one another ’s rehearsal methods when you’re so used to your own but by the end of it, everybody’s on board.” Belflower said after the initial obstacles, collaboration becomes a great thing. “The music students are inspired by the theater students, and the theater students are in-
played by the same person,” Belflower said. When she wasn’t concentrating on how to get different factions of the ensemble to work together, Belflower was working on how best to portray the script on stage. She went back to basics with Voltaire’s original novella. “It’s very interesting to note the parts in the written work that aren’t in the script, because it helps to maintain the development of the characters,” Belflower said. “Even though the audience doesn’t necessarily see it, it helps develop the story through time.” arts@ dailynebraskan.com on twitter @dnartsdesk
spired by the music students,” she said. “Their learning is accelerated.” Belflower said she concentrates her directing on getting the actors to be as specific as they can possibly be, from their choices of movement to their voices, as well as in their intentions as to what they want to accomplish on stage while in character. Theater professor Stan Brown helped with dialects for each of the characters throughout the show. “The dialects were important so each of the students could create characters that are specifically identifiable and feel and sound different than their other characters, even when they’re
makeup: from 5
BRIANNA SOUKUP | DN
Timothy Madden, a senior vocal music research major, talks to fellow cast members in the men’s dressing area backstage while getting his makeup done before a dress rehearsal.
Preparation usually talks at least an hour and a half, Duncan said. “It’s probably more like two and a half hours total, but I precurl my hair,” she said. “There’s a lot of really specific shading.” As well as preventing actors from looking like ghosts under the theater lights, stage makeup in “Candide” amplifies characters’ emotions and statuses. “At times the student (actors) need to look stressed, wealthy, poor, young or old,” Belflower said, “and the makeup goes a long way helping the students to portray those intricacies to the audience.” arts@ dailynebraskan.com on twitter @dnartsdesk
SET/LIGHTS The set of “Candide” is going to be pretty. That’s because everything – costumes, set and lighting – is all part of a unified idea, said theater graduate student Clay Van Winkle. “It has a lot to do with color,” Van Winkle said. “The idea is that we change locations with color, as well as set the mood. Anything to give a feeling of place.” Since “Candide” takes place in so many locations, the scenic designers needed to create a set that could facilitate quick scene changes and had a lot of fluidity to it – all without being too distracting for the audience. “Kimball is a recital hall, so it’s an interesting space to design for; it’s not like a typical theater,” theater graduate student Michaela Stein said. “Since we can’t fly anything out – there are no curtains – making the audience feel that there is a drastic change in location was a little difficult.” Stein envisioned a set with handmade curtains instead of walls, as well as a series of platforms and an angled stage.
bethany schmidt | dn
Michaela Lynne Stein, a graduate student in scenic design and scenic designer for ‘Candide,’ puts the finishing touches on the last piece of the show’s set. “I thought building all the curtains for the space was going to be a problem, but because of the wonderful theater program at UNL, we were able to fulfill that need of the design and quickly overcame that challenge,” Stein said. Stein said the curtains help create a beautiful space that’s not necessarily literal for each scene and add a lot of interesting line and movement. Van Winkle said he has enjoyed the freedom with lighting that “Candide” offers. “I can take things really far,”
he said. “I can use really saturated colors; I can deal with a lot of movement and really cool effects as well as creating a naturalistic feel.” Van Winkle said he believes the lighting will really help set the scope of the show for the audience. “We’re going for kind of a theatrical feel, and all of the design elements work together to accomplish that,” he said. “The lighting is just one piece of the puzzle of the whole concept.” arts@ dailynebraskan.com on twitter @dnartsdesk
1.75L...................
750mL....................
1.75L...................
24pk warm..............
750mL.................
30pks warm............
1.75L...................
24pk warm..............
.
.
dailynebraskan.com
thursday, february 21, 2013
HUSKER NightLife
Check Out These Specials!
Jack Daniel’s 750mL $20.99 Barton’s Vodka 1.75L $9.99 Ciroc Vodka 750mL $27.99 Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum 1.75L $22.99 Milwaukee’s Best 30pk warm $10.99
1801 O Street
402-477-6077
Good thru February 27, 2013
Busch Lt or Reg. 12oz 18pks warm $10.99 Keg Specials Keystone Light 16gal and Natural Light 16gal $59.99 Ice & Cups FREE!
nstreetdrivein.com
Twitter: @NStDriveIn
7
8
dailynebraskan.com
thursday, february 21, 2013
402 .476 . 8677
GET A PIECE AT BAR TIME
Delivery AND CARRY OUT
HUSKER NightLife
UNTIL 3
AM EVERY DAY
Like us on Facebook!
Housing Roommates 250 N 13th Street. Looking for someone to sublet our apartment for the summer. These are the new Parkhaus Apartments located in the Larson Building on 12th and Q street. It is a 4 bedroom apartment with 2 baths. 3 of the 4 are leaving in May and. Rooms available May-August. The base rent is $540 and that includes utilities and cable. Parking is available on the 6th floor of the parking garage for an extra $70 per month. Individuals looking for a place are welcome or if three people would like to move in together.
$9.00/15 words $5/15 words (students) $1.00/line headline $0.15 each additional word Deadline: 4p.m., weekday prior
phone: (402) 472-2589 Fax: (402) 472-1761
Roommates I am looking for a roommate for a 2 bedroom apartment. Rent is $280/mo. I would prefer a female roommate. 1520 S Folsom St. Contact Aly at 402-620-8382 Roommate ads are FREE in print and online. E-mail yours to dn@unl.edu and include your name, address and phone number. Roommate needed to complete duplex on hilltop road, we have an opening starting Jan 21st, going until the end of July when the lease ends. $260 a month, not including LES, trash, gas, water and internet. comes up to be just over $300 a month. Includes double garage, spacious kitchen, back deck and some yard space. Email Josh at jhaze1@hotmail.com for questions or interest.
Roommates Short term lease available! Graduate student looking for a roommate in a 2bd2ba apt on 61st and Vine until end of May. Master bedroom is available at $435/month+$125 deposit. Comes with a private bath, huge walkin closet and storage room. Washer/dryer in unit. Cats/dogs allow. Please contact Jenn at jennafoong@gmail.com or text 402-509-4503 Three nifty dudes looking for a fourth nifty person to fill a room. Nice house, very close to campus, a block east of Traigo park, near 22nd and Vine. 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bath. Washer and Dryer. No additional applicances or furniture necessary. Contact Joseph: 308-631-7602 or josephjameskozal@gmail.com Wanted roommate to take over lease til July. Northbrook Apts, rent is $348.52 plus utilities. Pets okay. Looking to move ASAP. Contact Lia at (402) 617-7652
Very secure building with access granted to only residents and security personnel always available.
Rooms For Rent
Here is the apartment website: http://theparkhaus.com/suites/ . The suite available is a Bond on the 8th floor with a patio that opens directly to the rooftop deck, quick and easy access to grills and rooftop lounging.
PARKHAUS
Unit in four- bedroom 10th floor apartment currently available. Leased through August. $560/month. Call (402) 340-5770.
Contact Taylor at 651-398-1159 if interested.
Misc. Services
1226 P Street
classifieds
dailynebraskan.com
Toppers . com
Misc. Services
Misc. Services
Houses For Rent 1927 Fairfield, 4 bed/2 bath, 1 car garage at $1080/month. Call Sarah at 402.502.1000 ext. 113
Between Campuses
4 BR, 2 BA, 5234 Leighton, $850 All C/A, Parking. Call Bonnie: 402-488-5446
Large 5 bedroom House
2 full baths, off street parking, Walk to campus. $900. 224 N. 18th St. Call 402-610-1188. Quality student housing. 3,4,5 bedroom houses. Excellent condition. Washer/dryer included. Off street parking. Call 402-499-8567.
Duplexes For Rent 2005 G St, 3 bed/1 bath at $895/month. Call Sarah at 402.502.1000 ext. 113 Close to campus. 4/5 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 stall attached garage, $1150 + utilities. 402-432-8485.
Apts. For Rent
Holroyd Investment Properties, Inc.
1-2 & 3 Bedrooms
DN@unl.edu
Jobs
Help Wanted
Help Wanted CEDARS Part-time Drug Court Tracker
The Drug Court Tracker Program is a collaborative effort between agencies on the Juvenile Drug Court Team to help youth reach the goals of remaining drug/alcohol free. With Successful completion of the program, adjudication may be set aside or their case may be closed. It is the general responsibility of the Tracker to carry out specific service plans and to assist with monitoring the achievement of goals for youth through services provided in the home. Trackers serve to prevent adolescents from further involvement in the juvenile justice system by early resolution of family problems. Bachelor’s degree in human services or closely related field and at least 2 years of experience working with youth and families is preferred. A combination of education and relevant experience may substitute for the degree. This position requires a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. 20 hours a week with some nights and weekends. Visit www.cedarskids.org to complete an application on-line.
EARN UP TO $1000-$1500/WEEK
Upscale & Classy,THE OFFICE GENTLEMEN’S CLUB hiring Exotic Dancers. Vegas Style Gentlemen’s Club Finally comes to the Midwest! Come work at the Best Club in Lincoln. For Information and Interview times: CALL BRENT @ 402-525-8880 or Apply within at The Office Gentlemen’s Club 3pm -2am 640 W. Prospector Ct. Lincoln. (HWY 77 & W. Van Dorn St.)
Apartments, Townhomes and Duplexes
402-465-8911 www.HIPRealty.com
Wayne S U D O K U P U Z Z L E By Gould
Every row, column and 3x3 box should contain the numbers 1 thru 9 with no repeats across or down. Please help us help those coping with rare, chronic, genetic diseases. New donors can receive $40 today and $90 this week! Ask about our Speciality Programs! Must be 18 years or older, have valid I.D. along with proof of SS# and local residency. Walk- ins Welcome New donors will receive a $10 a bonus on their second donation with this ad.
Yesterday’s Answer
Class A/B CDL Driver Local Deliveries Heavy Lifting Required Must pass drug screen Must have clean MVR Apply in person 200 West South St. Lincoln
FedEx Ground
Part-time positions available loading and unloading trucks. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 5-7:30 a.m. Wages are $9.00/hour to start with $1,500 tuition assistance after 60 days plus an additional $0.25/hour after 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 9 months. Paid holidays and paid vacation after 6 months. Apply in person at 6330 McCormick Dr. Front office receptionist 4-6 hours every Monday or as needed. Lincoln Family Wellness (402) 488-1400
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. Opening Soon! Floria’s Italian restaurant. Hiring; bartenders, hostesses, servers, kitchen help! Apply in person at former Bennigans, Hwy 2 and 87th. 402-817-9903 Paycheck Advance is looking for outgoing detail oriented individuals to work in a fast paced environment. We are seeking applicants available to work evenings around 25 hours a week, including 1 weekend day. Fill out an application at www.delayeddeposit.com or stop by any one of our eight locations! PT Legal Assistant 20 Hours a week$10.00/hourJob Description: • Maintains case files and certified mail• Prepares documents for the court (complaint, alias summons, default judgments, garnishment sumons, continuing lien etc)• Manage attorney calendar • Calculates fees• Documents and edits log• Drafts documents for attorney Skills needed:• Strong organizational skills• Excellent communication skills• Attention to detail• Computer literate• Ability to handle deadlinesHighly desired:Previous debt collection, skip tracing, paralegal studies or certificate programPlease email your resume with attached cover letter to Cheryl@arsolutionsinc.com Tree farm needs spring and summer help. Must be able to drive small tractor and skid loader. Only hard working, dependable people need apply. Farm experience helpful. Great opportunity for the right people. Call 432-0415.
Child Care Needed Full-time summer position working with school-aged children 6-11 years of age. Will work directly with the children doing various crafts, games, and field trips related to the weekly theme. Applications available at 8800 O St or call 402-437-2450.
Summer Jobs CHALLENGE COURSE STAFF WANTED!
Solution, tips and computer program at www.sudoku.com
Learn valuable skills, serve kids, and earn up to $2500 at Camp Kitaki. Enjoy the outdoors, and be there to celebrate 100 years of camping with the Lincoln YMCA. Training Provided. Apply online www.ymcalincolnjobs.org, email campkitaki@ymcalincoln.org or visit our website www.ymcalincoln.org
dailynebraskan.com
9
thursday, february 21, 2013
NU freshman tosses no-hitter early in career Emily Lockman surprises coach Rhonda Rhevelle with young success
pitching a 0.35 ERA with only 11 earned runs during the entire season. In five high school playoff games, Lockman threw three shutouts. She received many honors in high school including California’s Gatorade Player of the Year and California’s Miss Softball. She was also a first-team josh kelly high school All-American, according dn to ESPN. With so much talent coming out With a young roster like Nebraska’s of high school, she was sought out by softball team, who knows what will many other schools including: Fresno happen. State, Florida and Cal State Fullerton. The Huskers have seven freshBut for Lockman, Nebraska was the men coming in to the season. With 16 on roster, that’s nearly half of the clear choice. “I had a lot of choices,” she said. team. For Nebraska coach Rhonda Revelle’s team to be successful, it has “The coaching and atmosphere here is great, totally different from the to have its freshmen step up early in other schools. It was more familytheir college careers. This is not an easy task though, for Emily Lock- oriented. They put academics before softball. It was a perfect fit.” man. After Lockman The right-handed chose Nebraska, she pitcher from Corona, had a lot to prepare for. Calif., is already makAlthough she was in ing contributions to her one of the toughest high team early in the season. school leagues in the She is 3-0 on the mound country, she still wanted in five starts with two to train the summer shutouts already on the before school started. year, including a no-hitter During the summer, she last weekend in Tucson, played for the Corona Ariz., at the Hillenbrand Angels, a team many Invitational against Utah current Huskers have State. That was the first played on before, inno-hitter thrown by a Lockman cluding Dawna Tyson, Husker since Summer Tatum and Taylor EdTobias accomplished the wards. The Angels are same milestone in 2003. Lockman became the fifth freshman to do it in coached by Dawna Tyson’s father. Lockman also had a traveling coach school history. to help her with her game and to preLast weekend she earned her Big Ten Freshman of the Week honor. Af- pare for the college play. “The biggest difference is the ter throwing the no-hitter last Saturintensity,” she said. “It’s more menday, she was ecstatic. tal in college. High school was very “It was pretty unbelievable,” she said. “People I didn’t know were ask- competitive, but in college you have ing me questions after the game. It to be ready for any batter.” This weekend, Lockman and the was crazy.” Huskers travel to her native state of Revelle was impressed with how California to compete in the prestiearly the no-hitter came in Lockman’s gious Marry Nutter Collegiate ClasHusker career. sic, where she looks to extend her ear“Anytime you throw a no-hitter, it’s special,” Revelle said. “Really fun ly success at the college level. Having already thrown a no-hitter so early in for her and her family. She had a great her career, she just wants to help out command of her pitching that day.” her team. Having success in softball is fa“I’m just trying to win games bamiliar for Lockman. During her senior year of high school, she was con- sically,” she said. “Doesn’t matter if it’s a shutout or not.” sidered the No. 1 player in California. sports@ That year, she put up a 31-2 record dailynebraskan.com that included 145 strikeouts while
Floor routine requires strong landings Gymnasts Perdue, Klein perfect the end of their exercises, lead Huskers Becca Schollaert dn “And he sticks the landing!” is a phrase familiar to everyone involved with gymnastics. Usually, it’s said as a joke after a person has an unlucky fall, or after someone turns a tumble into a graceful landing. However, Grant Perdue and Louis Klein crave to hear these words after their floor exercise. A floor exercise may look like a bunch of intricate flips and tricks in a 70-second time period. However, to coaches and gymnasts, it is much more than that. In fact, it’s something worked on and perfected from the beginning of one’s gymnastic career. “Kids start around four or five and add new skills every year,” Nebraska coach Chuck Chmelka said. “It’s a progression.” Perdue, now a sophomore, file photo by Kat Buchanan | dn has been practicing since he was four, while Klein, a junior, has Louis Klein maintains his balance during a routine on the rings. However, Klein and teammate been practicing since he was Grant Perdue’s expertise lies in the floor routine. two. Both of the gymnasts have gained new skills every year. put on the landing. ponents, the gymnast must also done over years, starting off with According to Chmelka, judgthe foam pit. There, gymnasts es look at two components in a have a strong presentation. “The best is the feeling of learn new tricks and repeat until landing your dismount,” Klein “It’s the little things, such as floor exercise. The execution panel looks for pointed toes, keeping your head up and keep- they are comfortable. said. “Once you land it, you just From there, a soft mat is get a wave of good feelings.” strait legs and good form. Klein ing your fingers together,” Permoved on top of the pit and then due said. said landings can make or break Perdue agreed, but said the to the floor. Once the new skill Unfortunately, pointing a gymnast. Gymnasts must show best feeling comes from knowing is mastered, it is then brought to they have control over the land- your toes and keeping fingers he’s stuck all of his landings. the normal floor. After a number together doesn’t ing, and when Like other sports constantly of tricks are mastered, they are ensure a solid perthey dismount, change plays and strategies, the Kids start then combined into a floor exerformance. A gynthey must stick routines are regularly changed. cise. mast must also be the landing or risk Sometimes it is done to accomaround When it comes time to executechnically sound, deduction. modate an injury, but usually tion, Perdue and Klein prepare which, according The second four or five and a routine is changed in order to in similar ways. They take a moto Chmelka, is component is the add new skills upgrade. This change is both ment, close their eyes and enviwhy Perdue and difficulty panel, Purdue and Klein’s favorite every year. It’s a sion their routine. When the time Klein do so well. which judges how thing about the event. starts, there is a form to follow. “Their bodhard the routine progression.” “There’s always room to Most tricks take place diagoies do the correct is. The harder the progress, and you can always nally because they are longer and actions without routine, the betconnect your skills, Klein said. chuck chmelka need more time to execute. Howmuch exertion,” ter. However, with “It’s rare that you have the men’s gymnastics coach ever, a gymnast is only allowed Chmelka said. difficulty a gymsame routine two years in a row,” to go down a diagonal twice be“They’re talented, nast risks deducPurdue said. fore going down the sides. Then quick, strong and tion. In addition, Purdue also enthe gymnast may do two more “What we look for is guys little, and that leads to their sucjoys the fact that this is a longer diagonals. who can do the hard skills with cess.” exercise, which gives him more After the bell rings noting 10 of a chance to show off. So what exactly makes up a as little take away as possible,” sports@ floor routine? To start, one must seconds are left, the final trick is Chmelka said. dailynebraskan.com begin to learn a new skill. This is performed and the focus is then In addition to these two com-
Olympics: from 10
Huskers travel to GARC championships Jessica West dn
File Photo by Morgan Spiehs | dn
Former Nebraska wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs walks off the mat during a ceremony at the Nebraska Coliseum. Wrestling will no longer be an Olympic event in 2020. The IOC will hold a vote in May to decide if wrestling deserves to garner a re-proposal and re-inclusion in the Olympics, so the jig is not totally up for the sport. Olympic wrestling should be salvaged, and it still could be (knock on wood). But if it’s not saved for now, wrestling will be missed around
the world. Young wrestlers won’t have the Olympics to strive for. They won’t be able to stretch the boundaries of their potential. And they won’t see Olympic gold – the most prestigious gold in the wrestling world. Zach is a junior newseditorial major. You can reach him at sports@ dailynebraskan.com
Stacy Underwood said. “We had We’ve been mentally preparing to make the most of the time we ourselves. We’ve been focusing on knew we had.” Despite the lack of preparaThe Nebraska rifle team will be maintaining the process we’ve established.” traveling to Oxford, Miss., to tion time due to traveling for the meet, Underwood believes her Sunny russell participate in the Great Amerinebraska rifle team member can Rifle Conference (GARC) team is prepared, and she’s confident about the match. championships this weekend. dry run of the NCAA champion“We’ve maintained the high to watch. There are seven teams in the ships for those five girls competintensity training,” Underwood “My brother is my hero,” conference, and non-conference said. “I feel good about this Russell said. “I’ve competed ing in them,” Underwood said. guest Navy will also participate. with him in past years so it’s “They can test out the format of The tournament will take place weekend. It’s really exciting.” The rifle team kind of sad that I won’t get to shooting one event each day like over the course of two was officially qualithis year since he graduated. But they will have to come champidays. On Saturday, each fied for the NCAA I’m so excited that he will still be onship time.” team will be shooting on championships on there to watch me.” The GARC championship the smallbore range and Feb. 19, and Russell The team has traveled to Ole will also crown individual title the air rifle portion of said this will play Miss once already this season, winners. The top-eight shooters the match will take place a major role in how and Underwood believes the exof the weekend will compete in on Sunday. the Huskers compete perience of shooting there before both smallbore and air rifle for Junior rifle team this weekend. will come in handy for her team. an individual title. There will be member Sunny Russell “We are really “They have nice rifle facilities a banquet held on Friday for all said the team has been excited,” Russell at Ole Miss,” Underwood said. of the teams, as well. Russell says focused lately and exsaid. “It’s my first “We’ve been there and competed this is a great way to bring all the pects great results this time qualifying, and before so we know what to ex- teams together. weekend. think it will be pect and that helps.” “GARC is fun because shoot“We’ve been menUnderwood Igood for the team to For five members of the team, ing is one big family,” Russell tally preparing ourbe able to see some of this will be their last match of the said. “There are no hard feelselves,” Russell said. the teams we will be season. The NCAA champion- ings between opponents because “We’ve been focusing on maincompeting with at nationals.” ships require only five players to shooting is all about yourself. We taining the process we’ve estabThis meet is especially ex- compete, so for those players this all get to know each other, and lished, and we are definitely preciting for Russell because her will be an excellent opportunity it’s a really good experience.” pared.” The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation sports@ to prepare for that match. “We just had to use our time brother and former Memphis 620 Eighth“This Avenue, New York, 10018 dailynebraskan.com weekend will N.Y. be like a efficiently this week,” NU coach rifle team member will be there
For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Saturday, August 4, 2012
Michigan: from 10 brief lull of three losses in a row, the Wolverines are now back on track with a three-game win streak, with wins over Illinois (15-9), then No. 13 Purdue (19-6) and Michigan State (19-6). “I think Michigan is really good, their experience sets them apart,” Nebraska coach Connie Yori said. “They’re disciplined, and that comes with being veteran.” Senior Kate Thompson leads the team in points per game with 15.5, and is a 44 percent three-point shooter, netting 216 threes this season already. She’s surrounded by seniors Rachel Sheffer (12.6 points per game) and Jenny Ryan (11.2 points and five assists per game), creating a trio of scorers Nebraska will have to deal with. “They will only take a great
shot,” Moore said. “They have so many weapons. Everyone (on defense) is going to have to do their jobs.” But Nebraska’s offense has been clicking lately as well, led by All-American candidate Jordan Hooper. The sophomore, who averages just above 19 points per game, has averaged 22 points during the win streak, including three games over 25. Moore has also been consistent, scoring more than 10 points in each game, and she has had four games of five assists or more. “We’ve found a rhythm in each other,” Moore said. With post season tournaments looming and the Big Ten race becoming tighter, Nebraska knows each game is more important
than the last. The Huskers must win each game to have a shot at the Big Ten title. But Nebraska is trying to stay humble with all the recent success. “When you are winning, you don’t get caught up in it,” Yori said. “Preparation helps to relive pressure. We put ourselves in a good position, but we’ve got to keep playing well.” And to do that, according to Hooper, they just have to keep playing their game. “We just have to come out and play like we have these past games, and I think we’ll be okay,” Hooper said. Tip-off is at 6 p.m. and can be heard on Huskers.com. sports@ dailynebraskan.com
1 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 28 31 32 33
blanske: from 10 “It was the whole atmosphere here,” Blanske said. “Nebraska had amazing facilities, great coaches, and the whole team was really close. Nebraska had everything I was looking for in a college.” Her next hurdle was rehab. Blanske had surgery in May of 2012 to repair the knee, graduated from high school in June, then immediately moved down to Lincoln to start the rehabilitation process. She rehabbed five or six days a week. In a typical day, she would exercise and condition to strengthen her knee. The process was hard, she said, especially in a brand new
Edited by Will Shortz
38
atmosphere. “At some points the rehab got hard, but the trainers were great,” Blanske said. “I really had to keep a positive attitude throughout, and the trainers helped a lot.” She sped through the rehab, and by mid-September, although she was limited, resumed activities in gymnastics. By the start of December, she was back to gymnastics full time. She would be ready for the season opener in mid-January. In just her second meet of her career, Blanske put up scores that still stand as season highs. Blanske scored a 9.85 on bars, 9.775 on beam and 9.90 on floor
against Michigan State on Jan. 19. Kendig said he has been pleased with her season so far. “I think she has been solid,” Kendig said. “I think she wants more and expects more though. But she won’t back down from a challenge.” Blanske said she is just trying to contribute to the team. Being only a freshman, Kendig sees a lot of potential in Blanske moving forward. “I think she’ll be stellar,” Kendig said. “She has the skills, the passion, and she persevered through that injury like a champ.” sports@ dailynebraskan.com
39
Across Bird Hawaiian island dolls’ superiors, in song What every honest competitor deserves Fuzz and Flap, in the comics: Abbr. Let up Really moved Remote fillers, maybe Entree whose “bowl” is often consumed Jumping ability, in hoops lingo “Heck, yeah!” “Licence to Kill” Bond girl Talisa What a water softener removes ___ quel (as is, in Arles) Lucas Oil Stadium replaced it
40 What you don’t have to do on casual Friday 42 Early millennium year 43 Some longhairs 45 Johann ___ Koss, speed skater with four Olympic golds 47 “Aloha nui ___” 48 “The Bonnie Blue Flag” org. 49 Sugar substitute? 52 Airs 56 Three dues? 57 Hammer or Spade types 60 “Spec of Dust” singer, 1982 61 Many a stress reliever 66 Classical mechanics concept introduced by Euler 67 Not subject someone to a blow-by-blow
ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE B A R D S
A M O R E
H O M E H E L P
C A L E D O N I A
D E S E X
T R E A T
A I R M E D O C A R O L A N N T A G I N U N D T E R A N E N T S
S C O T T O D O L E
T A Y E
E N C A S S E O S S A H A S S C A U T M I T
S E M I B L H A A M U L P A L L I L L E O T
H O A G I E
I N B A L A N S C N E O B L B O I T S T H E
P I A Z A D O R A
P O T E N T I A L
O N E S T O R Y
A X I O M
Z E E N A
E S S E X
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 22 24 25 26 27 29 30
33 34
Down Southern city called the Horse Capital of the World Deal opposed by Perot Donovan of “Clueless” Trivial amount “___ can do it …” Part of N.B. Ammunition Baseball lineups, e.g. What a roughneck works on Strong pelvic joint Ottoman commanders Jungle growth Barista’s container “CrazySexyCool” R&B trio Computer peripheral? Like some copyright infringers Cousin of a kinkajou Bunch of, casually Bit the dust Passes (out) Holdup? He played Virgil Earp in “Tombstone,” 1993 Michael Keaton title role Very unfriendly way to respond
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
No. 0630 10
11
12
13
14
15
25
26
27
54
55
16 17 18
19
21
28 33
20
22
34
23 29
30
35
24 31 37
39
40
42
43
45
46
49
47
63
41
48
50
62
38
44
51
56 61
32
36
57
52 58
64
59
53 60
65
66 67
Puzzle by Tim Croce
35 Aquatic dragonfly larva 36 “The Toilet” playwright Jones 37 XXX
41 Antioxidant berry 44 Terminus of a 19th-century “Trail”
46 More like space
50 One on le trône 51 Frosty
53 Eight-time Best Opera Recording Grammy winner 54 Buck in Cooperstown 55 Less
58 Dairy product container
59 Material for some soapmakers 61 911 letters 62 One whose head may be stuck in a bucket 63 German granny 64 Plays accompanied by hayashi 65 Carefree syllable
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.
10
thursday, february 21, 2013 dailynebraskan.com @dnsports
sports Going for
Eight The Nebraska women’s basketball team looks to keep its win streak alive Thursday against Michigan Story by Chris Heady File Photo by Morgan Spiehs
A
Lindsey Moore attempts a shot earlier this season at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Moore and the Huskers take an eight-game win streak to Michigan Thursday when they take on the Wolverines.
NEBRASKA VS. MICHIGAN PROJECTED STARTERS Huskers Player Hailie Sample Emily Cady Jordan Hooper Lindsey Moore Rachel Theriot
Wolverines Year So. So. Jr. Sr. Fr.
Points 4.6 ppg 9.7 ppg 19.0 ppg 14.9 ppg 5.6 ppg
Player Nya Jordan Rachel Sheffer Kate Thompson Nicole Elmblad Jenny Ryan
Year Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Sr.
Points 7.7 ppg 12.6 ppg 15.5 ppg 4.5 ppg 11.2 ppg
s a winter storm rolls into the Lincoln area, the Nebraska women’s basketball team will be traveling to Michigan for a game on Thursday night that will showcase two of the top three Big Ten teams. Nebraska (19-6 overall, 9-3 Big Ten) is riding a seven-game win streak that began over a month ago, and is coming off a 58-39 trouncing over Ohio State at home on Feb. 14. “We’re really confident right now,” AllAmerican candidate Lindsey Moore said at a press conference Wednesday. Moore, who had a team-high 14 points in the Huskers win over Ohio State, thinks this game against Michigan could be a deciding factor in the Big Ten race. “Coach (Connie) Yori emphasized to us at the beginning of practice the other day how big of a game this is,” Moore said. “And if we want to be Big Ten champs, we need to take care of business against Michigan.” Michigan (19-6, 8-4) has been consistently one of the top teams in the Big Ten this year and began the season 15-2, the second best start in the conference. After a
Michigan: see page 9
Wolverines
No Olympics destroys High school injury strengthens NU gymnast wrestlers’ dream
Zach Tegler dn All Jordan Burroughs sees is gold. The former Nebraska wrestler ’s Twitter handle – “@alliseeisgold” – is brash, cocky and backed up. Burroughs has won every tournament he has wrestled since the beginning of his senior season with the Huskers (and knock on wood, because he’s wrestling at the World Cup in Iran this week). Among Burroughs’ gold medals is one from the 2012 Summer Olympics. He plans on competing in the 2016 Olympics, also. And, after a decision the International Olympic Committee made last week, the wrestling competition at the Rio de Janeiro Games may be the last. The IOC voted last week to eliminate wrestling – both freestyle and Greco-Roman – from the Olympics beginning in 2020. As of right now, no wrestler will ever see Olympic gold again after 2016. Nebraska wrestling coach Mark Manning, who coached Burroughs during his Olympic run and to NCAA championships in
modern Olympics dawned in 2009 and 2011, released a state1896, wrestling was there, as it has ment following the IOC’s decision expressing the disappointment of been in every Olympics since 1920. I have been to every Nebraska the worldwide wrestling commuhome dual since Dec. 2011. I still nity. “Removing wrestling from the remember the first one: a 19-15 Olympics would have a far-reach- Nebraska win against Wyoming. ing impact on our sport,” Man- I knew basically nothing about wrestling before that; I hadn’t so ning’s statement said. “It not only much as attended a wrestling dual greatly affects our current Olympic athletes and future Olympi- in my high school days. But it didn’t take long for me to ans, but it would also damage the sport at the collegiate, high school become a fan. Not of the wrestlers I watched. and youth levels.” The press release added that Not of the teams I saw. Of the sport itself. 275,000 high school wrestlers Is wrestling pretty? No. Is it make wrestling the sixth-most popular boys’ high school sport in fun to watch all the time? No. But is it awe-inspiring anyway? the country. You bet. But, this being the Olympics, The sport is beautiful in its the decision sends repercussions simplicity: one well beyond U.S. man versus anborders. Wrestling Removing other. Which one has governing bodcan take the other ies in 180 countries. wrestling down? No equipIt’s the national sport in many na- from the Olympics ment, no props, no gimmicks. Just one tions, particularly would have a farperson’s mind and in the Middle East matter against anand in former So- reaching impact.” other ’s. viet-bloc countries. mark manning And for a sport With more telenu wrestling coach whose uppermost genic sports like echelon comes at basketball, track the Olympic games and field and swimming beginning to dominate – something which actually can’t Olympic media coverage, perhaps be said for all Olympic sports it’s not surprising the more tradi- (look at basketball and tennis, tional wrestling is being left in the just to name a couple) – taking the sport away strikes a blow not only dust. to those in position to wrestle in The Olympics’ website said wrestling, along with track and the Olympics already, as Manning field, is one of the world’s old- said, but also to those dreaming of est competitive sports. It dates getting there further in the future. to 3000 B.C. and was in its first Olympics in 708 B.C. When the Olympics: see page 9
Hollie Blanske overcomes torn ACL, perseveres to earn season-high scores Matt Duren dn Hollie Blanske began on the runway as usual, hit the springboard and pushed off the table. As she was twisting through the air, she was on her way down and didn’t quite get parallel. She was still twisting as she landed and automatically felt a snap in her knee that didn’t feel right. It would later be revealed she had torn her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and partially torn her meniscus. Just like that, her high school gymnastics career was over. “It was really discouraging,” Blanske said. “To miss the rest of my high school career and the state tournament was really hard, especially looking ahead to the rehab I would need to do.” The support she had during that time from everyone was unwavering. But the support of Nebraska women’s gymnastics coach Dan Kendig, her future college mentor, stood out. “Coach Kendig had 100 percent faith in me,” Blanske said. “He wasn’t worried at all and thought I would come back strong.” For Kendig, there was never a doubt in his mind about Blanske. “I was concerned about it, and you never know how people will respond to that type of injury,” Kendig
file photo by morgan spiehs | dn
Hollie Blanske poses during a floor routine at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Blanske recovered from an ACL injury earlier this year. said. “But with Hollie, there was never a moment where I didn’t think she would come back strong. She’s a very hard worker, and I knew she would.” Blanske committed to Nebraska in the fall of her junior year of high school. She was all set to join the Nebraska team in the coming years. The hard part was out of the way for Blanske, an Oak Grove, Minn., native, when she ended the recruiting process.
“It was a big relief to finally pick a school,” Blanske said. “It was a stressful time having to pick between all the colleges. I was really glad when it was over.” Blanske picked Nebraska over Arkansas, Iowa State, Washington, Denver and Minnesota. A number of things drew her to the school.
Blanske: see page 9