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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Dear Reader, It takes a lot of self-discipline to disregard the noise that surrounds your daily life. About four weeks into the school year, I deleted all my social media platforms in hopes of unplugging from all the nonessential noise in my life to focus on the positive noise. I became mindful. I became observant. I became a better communicator. While being off the grid can be scary to some – Lord knows we can’t go a day without checking our cellphones – it helps us to become consumers of the human experience. Since the rise of social media, a rise in consumption of artificial experiences has slowed down the production of authentic ones. People are replacing relationships with things, and things with screens. Some fill the void of their relationships with material things that are wants rather than needs. And when they can’t get their wants, they turn to highlight films on their timelines and compare them to their friends’. I recently watched a documentary called
The Minimalist, which tells the story of two filmmakers’ lives that consisted of the bare necessities and nothing more. Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus got rid of everything from their life, and they traded things for experiences. Millburn and Nicodemus’ lifestyles may appear to be radical in the eyes of some, but they made the conscious decision to do so. During the holidays, I told my family members that I didn’t want anything. But rather, I wanted to go out to dinner with them and talk. I explained to them how I had too much stuff. It took me to 22 years to fully understand the difference between need and want. I mean to truly understand the difference. But I can honestly say since I have cut out the nonessentials of my life and focused on connecting with my peers, my relationships have been the strongest they’ve ever been. Heading into my last semester of undergrad, I can’t help but get nostalgic about my experiences at Nebraska. The word that comes to mind is grateful. Grateful for the friends I’ve made. Grate-
ful for the learning I’ve experienced. And grateful for the sacrifices those closest to me made to help me get where I am now. As we begin the new year and second semester, I encourage you to try your best to practice gratitude and mindfulness. You’ll be glad you did. Best wishes,
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Medical marijuana debate returns to Legislature Christa Rahl dn staff writer
After raising a heated debate in the Nebraska legislature in its past two sessions, medical marijuana will again be a point of interest in the Capitol when Sen. Anna Wishart of Lincoln proposes a bill to legalize medical marijuana in the state of Nebraska. This bill will be similar to previous bills that have been introduced by Sen. Tommy Garrett in the past two years, but have not been passed. Garrett did not win his bid for reelection this past November. Last year, the bill was killed after lawmakers voted to end a filibuster 30-49. This year, however, there are 17 new senators and a public opinion that some senators think is largely in favor of passing a law to legalize medical marijuana. “Overall, I think the public supports the proposal,” Sen. Adam Morfeld of Lincoln
said. “I think if medical marijuana went on the ballot, it would likely pass in Nebraska.” The legislature is supposed to vote how they feel their district is leaning, so it’s important for students to share their views with their representative, he said. Morfeld represents those who live on campus at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln or in northeast Lincoln, and plans on supporting the bill. “A lot of students are outside of Lincoln; their legislator needs to hear from them and their opinion on the issue,” Morfeld said. “Particularly if students have certain medical conditions that would be aided by this type of treatment, they should definitely get in touch and share their personal story.” Students in favor of the legalization of marijuana have many ideas of the positive impacts it would have on the economy and their lifestyles. “To me, it is pretty obvious why an economist or economic student should be inter-
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ested in medical marijuana,” sophomore economics, political science and sociology triple-major Allison Black said. “Just because of the cost versus benefit idea.” Black is the vice president of the Economics Club on campus. Last semester, the club hosted a debate at a meeting to allow students to gain a fuller grasp of what legalizing marijuana would entail. “I think if at any time this should be important, it would be about now,” Black said. “I think a big interest for people is the financial impact it would have.” Many students, like Black, feel the legalization of medical marijuana would allow for a significant increase of tax dollars, which could go to benefit public schools or help with the state deficit. Morfeld also argues that medical marijuana would provide relief from “chronic pain and seizures.” While the proposal has caused passion-
ate arguments on both sides of the issue for the betterment of the Nebraskan public as a whole, Black said she believes the state may be moving in a more accepting direction. “Opinions on medical marijuana have been changing quickly,” Black said. “I think that the public is going quicker to accept it.” She said part of that comes from the ubiquity of the drug in the state, as well as others in the country. “Either fortunately or unfortunately, marijuana is already in Nebraska,” Black said. Despite the rising popularity of supporting the legalization of marijuana, Black said it isn’t quite clear exactly when Nebraska will legalize the plant. “Many of the legal issues will likely take decades to work out,” Black said. “But the market is growing quickly, and the public would probably react immediately.” NEWS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Tuition hikes needed to balance proposed cuts Staff While the University of Nebraska system has already implemented some costsaving measures in preparation for significant state budget cuts this fiscal year, there are still several measures needed to trim the university’s budget. On Jan. 18, NU President Hank Bounds told the Nebraska Legislature Appropriations Committee that in order to counterbalance
proposed cuts in the 2017-19 state funding budget, the university would have to increase tuition significantly over the next few years. In total, Bounds estimated the cuts, including salary and health care costs, could cost UNL an extra $50 million. If that scenario becomes reality, Bounds said cutting programs and raising tuition is necessary. “The university may not look the same way it looks today,” he said.
When asked about alternative ways to address these proposed cuts, Bounds was not optimistic. Sen. Anna Wishart of Lincoln asked if the NU foundation and its network of alumni and donors could help shoulder the cost. Bounds said 99 percent of those donations are geared toward specific projects and programs, not state budget cut relief. When asked by Appropriations Committee Chairman John Stinner of Gering about the size of NU’s reserves, Bounds said they have a large sum, but it’s a bad idea to dip into that. The $300 million in those reserves help NU keep its borrowing costs low by maintaining a bond rating of Aa1, he said. Bounds said while NU already has committees working to find the best ways to manage cuts, and it will look at these plans at the Jan. 27 Board of Regents meeting, students carrying a large burden of these costs is inevitable. “It is mathematically impossible to, in my view, get to that amount without significant tuition increases,” Bounds said.
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Professor leads lecture about efficient water use Mia Everding dn staff writer
Christine Reed, a professor at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, gave her lecture titled “Integrated Management Planning of Surface and Ground Water in Nebraska” Jan. 18 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East Campus. This event was the first in a series about efficient water use. The series is held in the fall and spring and features a variety of speakers. Reed explained, when laying out the pieces of the puzzle, the first thing one must do is take into consideration how Nebraska differs from other states and other areas. “One of the big takeaways is that Nebraska is unique in how it addresses groundwater,” Reed said. Another way Nebraska differs from other
states is changes in the water planning process come from a lower position of power within the state government, rather than from higher positions.. “Nebraska develops plans that fit the needs of the state,” Reed said. One of the problems Reed addressed is the balance between river and aquifer resources. “It’s important to offset river depletions and put the water back into the river,” Reed said. Likewise, it’s crucial that Nebraska doesn’t pump too much groundwater, so as to drastically change the water levels in the aquifer. This event was Reed’s first time presenting this type of seminar. She provided reading material before the event, so water science students who were present could learn about the water planning process better. After the seminar, Reed was available to discuss the issues talked about.
“I want to bridge the gap between (water) governance and science,” Reed said. . Steven Ress, a communications coordinator at the Nebraska Water Center, said the NWC has put on these events for more than 40 years. The NWC partners with UNL’s School of Natural Resources to host the series, which focuses on a certain aspect of water use, water research, or a certain topic related to water that is of interest statewide. This year, the series focuses on water quality issues, while last year, the emphasis was on water and health. “The seven individual lectures fit together, but they stand on their own,” Ress said. While Reed’s seminar focused on management of surface and groundwater, upcoming seminars will discuss how to clean contaminated water, irrigation technology, and work being done on the Platte River. This series will be free to the public
michael johnson | dn roughly every other Wednesday from 3:304:30 p.m. until April 19. The seminars will be in the first floor auditorium of Hardin Hall on East Campus. NEWS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
Diversity director receives MLK-inspired award Noah Johnson dn staff writer
University of Nebraska-Lincoln director of staff diversity Karen Kassebaum has been awarded the 2017 Chancellor’s Fulfilling the Dream Award. The award is given to individuals who exemplify the ideals of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in the community. “I’m passionate about diversity and I want people to love each other,” Kassebaum said in a UNL news release. “When that happens – when we willingly combine our differences – it makes us stronger as a university, community and nation.” Kassebaum received the award Wednesday during the MLK Week Keynote address. For Kassebaum’s doctoral
dissertation, she examined diversity recruitment in higher education. Her research focused on examining stories from student recruiters who were asked to recruit for diversity based on visual diversity, instead of each individual’s experiences. Kassebaum found that several recruiters
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had challenges recruiting for diversity because the recruiter’s experiences were not similar to those they were recruiting. “I felt like universities weren’t asking the right questions when seeking students of color to recruit minorities,” Kassebaum said. Kassebaum said she believes focusing on
skin color is not enough to accurately recruit students, and that it’s necessary for recruiters to be able to connect with the life experiences of those they are recruiting. Kassebaum said she hopes to develop a strong mentality of diversity and inclusion among all staff at UNL. According to the news release, UNL has recently partnered with the research firm Halualani & Associates to conduct a campus-wide study on diversity and inclusion. Kassebaum said these ongoing initiatives to better understand diversity and inclusion will further help the university develop this mentality. “This initiative is poised to stitch diversity and inclusion into the fabric of the institution,” Kassebaum said. “That’s exciting and I can’t wait to help that process develop.” NEWS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Speech focuses on continuing MLK’s vision Ally Sargus dn staff writer
During Martin Luther King Jr. Week at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, students, professors and organizations gathered together to celebrate King at a keynote speech. The speech, delivered by Ryan Mack, president of the Optimum Institute of Economic Empowerment, Inc. and held at 6:30 p.m. in the Nebraska Union Auditorium, focused on King’s achievements but also asked audience members, “Where do we go from here?” According to Mack, the next phase of the Civil Rights Movement will be fought on an economic front, just as King had predicted. “Many people believe he was the leader of an African American movement, but no, he was the leader of an American movement,” Mack said. “This was not a racial thing, this
was a poverty thing.” With President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, as well as protests aimed against it, just a few days away, King’s March on Washington serves as a reminder to many. Karen Kassebaum, recipient of this year’s Fulfilling the Dream Award (an award granted to those who promote King’s vision), will join those in Washington D.C. during the Women’s March on Washington this weekend, similar to those her mother and uncle marched in with MLK in the ‘60s. “Like President Obama said in his final speech, ‘Embrace all, not just some,” Kassebaum said. Growing up in Brooklyn, Mack experienced many instances of gang violence in his neighborhood, causing him to take action. The turning point for him was the death of a little girl, shot by a gang member. It was then
that he said no more. “I went out and talked to churches and individuals saying we need to organize the gangs around here to figure out what we need to do to make sure all of this shooting stops,” Mack said. This scenario led Mack to a passion of helping those in negative situations turn into empowered human beings. Within the next two years, Mack and his team trained over 2,000 formerly incarcerated individuals, with less than 3 percent of them returning to prison. “We had our own companies and were able to sustain ourselves,” Mack said. “Once we got ourselves together, we took that money and invested it in terms of time to educate other people to make sure they could do the same thing.” According to Mack, knowledge in and of it-
self is nothing unless something is done with it. During the Civil Rights Movement, the actions that took place required planning and physical responses, which created empowerment. “We have a lot of Facebook activists nowadays,” Mack said. “It has degraded our society to a point where we use our two thumbs as opposed to our two feet in order to make a movement.” Sophomore pre-law and French major Kendall Dawson was intrigued by the arguments Mack gave. She said her desire to take action increased, giving the future of our economy exactly what it needs. “I learned a lot about self-sufficiency and how not to wait for other people to give you what you want,” Dawson said. “You have to go out there, and you have to get it yourself.” NEWS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
hannah rogers | dn Ryan Mack, founder of Optimum Capital Management, LLC. speaks to an audience at the MLK Keynote Speech in the Union on Jan. 18, 2017.
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Powerful Science releases eclectic, strange music Sam Crisler dn staff writer
Despite their successes in seven years as a band, Powerful Science isn’t a group to get complacent. Since forming in 2010, the Lincoln art pop band has released five albums and has injected its quirky, energetic music into the local scene. But instead of slowing down, Powerful Science keeps pushing forward. The band started playing shows in the summer of 2010 with vocalist and keyboardist Josh Miller, synth player John Freidel and drummer Peter Kapinos. Since then, the band has undergone several lineup changes, including Freidel’s departure, but Miller and Kapinos have remained constant members. In early 2016, they added Emma Lyness to take Freidel’s spot, filling out Powerful Science’s current lineup. Just as the band’s lineup has changed since its formation, so has their sound. On their first album, 2010’s “DOOMY,” Powerful Science combined eccentric synth arpeggios and chaotic guitar leads with postpunk-inspired percussion to construct a sound recalling ’80s new wave groups like XTC and Talking Heads. But over time, Powerful Science has continued its departure from its punk roots toward a more electronic brand of synthpop. The prolific trio’s fifth album, last year’s “Square Wave,” brings the band’s newer electronic direction to the forefront with glitchy synths and sporadic drumming. Freidel, who produced “Square Wave,” said he expects the band to continue toying with synths and unconventional production on their future releases. “It looks like they are becoming more and more electronic,” Freidel said. “So making machines talk to each other via MIDI [Musical Instrument Digital Interface] and syncing hardware is something I think they will continue to explore.” And while Powerful Science’s style has evolved considerably since forming, there’s one constant that holds all of their music together: pop melodies. Pop influences are woven throughout “Square Wave,” and they almost always take the form of Miller’s and Lyness’ easy-going harmonies. “I’d argue that we’re not an electronic band at all,” Kapinos said. “It’s always pop music at its base.” Powerful Science’s focus on playful hooks
araya santo | dn Vocalist and keyboardist Josh Miller, drummer Peter Kapinos and synth player Emma Lyness of Lincoln art pop band Powerful Science. and melodies reflects their lighthearted, offkilter approach to making music, which Kapinos said is just the band’s natural inclination. And Miller said if Powerful Science did try to take the band in a more serious direction, it would only seem disingenuous. “That’s never been something that’s been interesting to us, really,” Miller said. “We try not to take it too seriously.” Kapinos said he hopes to see more bands in the Lincoln scene take their music less seriously, too. “I think the whole Lincoln music shows that are happening have gotten a lot less weird within the last two or three years,” Kapinos said. But he said events like the Lincoln Exposed festival, which Powerful Science will be performing on Feb. 9 at Duffy’s Tavern for the event,
helps to put weird local bands on display. Miller said Powerful Science is often put on bills with the same bands, so he appreciates Lincoln Exposed for introducing him to the stranger side of Lincoln’s scene. “It gives me a chance to see a bunch of shows and see a lot of bands that I haven’t seen,” Miller said. While Powerful Science has a penchant for more bizarre music that doesn’t take itself too seriously, Miller said the band still put ample consideration into their songwriting and productivity. And Kapinos said they’re always interested in crafting new songs and pushing their music forward. “I feel like I couldn’t be in a band where we’re not constantly switching songs and not constantly trying to do something different,” Kapinos said. “Because that gets really tedious.”
Miller said Powerful Science aims to release at least one album every year, too, and with five albums released in six years as a band, he said he thinks they’ve done well with that goal. Powerful Science is shooting for two releases in 2017. Miller said they’re currently working on a techno-inspired album that he hopes will be finished in the first half of the year. And while he hasn’t ruled out the idea of booking a tour sometime down the road, he’s more concerned with the present and concentrating on constantly writing new music. “I’d say our immediate focus is always in the songwriting and producing albums that we are happy with,” Miller said. ARTS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Zines inspire creativity, self expression for artists Maura Gillan dn staff writer
Until six years ago, Kylie Lowe said she never really knew what a zine was. It wasn’t until she came across an entire shelf of them in Indigo Bridge Books that she first read the word zine. The word zine typically refers to a multipage printed or handmade booklet that can contain poetry, collaborative art pieces, puns, hand drawn sketches and more. Lowe is now the author of a free self-care zine called “Love yerself!” Lowe said as a queer feminist, she found herself turning to the Lincoln art scene in search of a community to be a part of. With her interest in art and a newly discovered medium, Lowe found herself itching to create one herself. She published her first issue of “Love yerself!” in February of last year and has published two more since then, the most recent being this month. “While the other two issues didn’t have a theme, the most recent issue of ‘Love yerself!’ was all about burnout, compassion fatigue, and how to honor and work through it,” Lowe said. A very common type of zine is the comic strip, but the art form is not limited to pictures. “Love yerself!” is a free self-care guide compiled of poems, Q&A’s, collages and even spaces for readers to write down their own thoughts and tips about self-care. “‘Love yerself!’” is a collaborative zine,” Lowe said. “Which means it is a collection of work from several artists who have come together to create a self-care guide for social organizers, healers, teachers, artists, idealists and other bleeding hearts.” But a wide variety of zines exist. Phil Brown is a zine writer in Omaha who has explored subjects like historical fiction and cyberpunk. Drawn in by the idea of honing his writing skill and the ability to self-publish, Brown was first introduced to zines about a year ago when he read about them on the internet. Since then, he’s created three different zines. Two of them explore human interac-
tion with technology, and another surrounded on historical fiction of western Nebraska in the 1930s. “It seemed like a really great way to work on my craft,” Brown said. Brown said he considers creating zines a way for aspiring artists to promote their work. His latest zine “Bubblegum Cyberpunk” is a 50 page print zine that he sells at Cafe Dreams and Solid Jackson Books in Omaha. “Bubblegum Cyberpunk” explores what Brown calls the technology complex of the modern day and is meant to be a critique of how we use technology. Brown is considering publishing a second issue of “Bubblegum Cyber Punk” given the success of the first one. While some zines also coexist online, Brown plans to keep his exclusively print. “I think it’s a little more effective when it’s in people’s hands,” Brown said. “That’s not to say that other projects aren’t well suited for the internet. I’m more interested in exploring the methods of printing, production and design on the page. It seems more subversive” Katherine Mojjo is another zine creator from Lincoln. Mojjo is the event coordinator of Indigo Bridge Books in the Haymarket, but she is also an illustrator by trade. Her first zine, titled “Real world vs. Bizarro world” discusses the everyday acts of real life to those of her own made up universe. “I’d draw a moment in the real world versus that same moment in bizarro world,” Mojjo said. “It was silly.” Mojjo said since she is an illustrator, she creates comics in her zine. But she said she hopes to diversify her creations by expanding into utilitary zines such as checklists and notebooks, as well as informative zines about anxiety and what bad movies to watch. Last year, Mojjo participated in Omaha Zine Fest, the state wide festival for Nebraska zine makers. It was at Omaha Zine Fest that Brown submitted his first zine. Omaha Zine Fest hosted a zine workshop at Indigo Bridge Books earlier this month. Mojjo said she has high hopes of initiating a
“I think it’s little more effective when it’s in people’s hands.”
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matter of her creations. “I want to create zines that talk about neurodiversity, holistic health, and ways to cultivate self-compassion,” Lowe said. ARTS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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High school theater troupe performs original work Nikoel Hytrek DN STAFF WRITER
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A student at Lincoln High School started a sketch troupe to give other students a chance to pursue their passions onstage with original work. The next performance is at Lincoln High, Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. Some of the sketches for the show on Saturday include: the largest mosquito in the world finding love and a couple of Russian mothers summoning the ghost of John F. Kennedy, Wilmoth said. “The sketches are mostly wacky like these, but we do have a couple sketches that have more of a message,” he said. For example, there’s a skit about James Bond and gay rights and one that makes fun of the state of the nation after 2016. But he said the troupe tries to stay away from a lot of political messages. The founder, Harper Wilmoth, a senior at Lincoln High, said in an email that he started the troupe because he wanted to produce original work and expand some of the scenes he does on the school improv team.
Wilmoth said students are often limited to doing theater that doesn’t represent them when they don’t have a choice in what they perform. “Ultimately, I think it’s very important for theatre students to be able to produce their own work,” Wilmoth said. Now, the troupe has 17 members and it keeps growing. Currently, anyone is invited to be in the troupe as long as they attend weekly rehearsals. Mackenzie Davenport, a junior at Lincoln High, said in an email that he was one of the first people in the group. “I really enjoy it, and I feel like I can pursue my passion for writing, directing and acting through it,” he said. Wilmoth is also the president of the Theater Board at Lincoln High, a student council for the school’s theater program. He said he pitched the concept of the sketch troupe there for approval from the school directors. From there, he got it approved as a subsection of Lincoln High School Theater. Wilmoth said Mr. Bisbee, an English teacher at the high school and facilitator of
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DICKINSON: Netflix faithfully adapts book series Kendall Dickinson dn staff writer
After an extremely fortunate turn of events, “A Series of Unfortunate Events” has been made into a dreadfully entertaining Netflix Original series. Which, as of Friday the 13th, is now streaming; how appropriate. “A Series of Unfortunate Events” is based on a series of children’s books written by author Daniel Handler, who goes by the penname Lemony Snicket. The story follows three young children, the Baudelaires, who have just been told their parents have died in a mysterious fire that has consumed their mansion and belongings. Though they have a large fortune awaiting them when they come of age, they are thrown from house to house as orphans. This begins with a selfishly sinister distant relative, Count Olaf, who only welcomes them into his home in hopes to get his hands on their massive fortune. From there on out, the story only becomes more tragic. As I began this series, that I so longingly anticipated, a childhood spent reading Lemony Snicket for countless hours all came back to me. With the opening scene, I quickly realized it was going to be everything I wanted it to be, and it was. It was a fond memory of my young, imaginative mind that reminded me why I adored the books so much. This series, directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, is gloomy, grim and completely without joy, just as it should be. The series is impeccably neo-noir with its everlasting fog and gloom, and an intensely washed out color pallet. Each episode features bizarre and forbidding tunes, whimsical wordplay and a perfect contrast between the inventive, well-intentioned Baudelaire children and the adults they encounter -- who are self-absorbed and oblivious to the suspicious behavior that lurks nearby. This production flawlessly nails every element in each department; however, I am
blown away by the performances put on by the elite group of actors the show has. Neil Patrick Harris’s portrayal of Count Olaf is magnificent. He effectively works the failed actor bit into each and every scene, allowing Olaf’s array of not-so-believable characters to stand out against a murky background. I never would’ve thought of Harris to play Olaf, but the moment words left his mouth, I was sold. While many are quick to compare Harris to Jim Carrey’s version, they are completely unrelated to each other because both are an ideal adaption of Olaf in a unique and incomparable way. Count Olaf is a miserably failed-actor who so badly desires money, fame and success -all of which are coincidentally within reach, thanks to the arrival of the Baudelaires. He’s the type of person who hears a saying like “carpe diem” and mistakenly translates it to “seize the children.” He is cruel, cold and enjoys finding new ways to bring dismay and torture to the Baudelaire’s lives. His villainous actions are hilariously predictable and always foreseen to viewers with the help of Lemony Snicket. Lemony Snicket is the storyteller, voiced by Patrick Warburton, who shows up to add insight at the most unexpected times. His voice has an accurate amount of monotone for an emotionless narration, which is accompanied with dry-humoured remarks that often go along the lines of: “this can’t end well, and spoiler: it won’t.” Warburton exceeded my expectations in the most wonderful way, especially for a character who isn’t nearly as present in the books. He is a true delight. Violet and Klaus Baudelaire, played by Malina Weissman and Louis Hynes, are just as described in the book. They are smart, creative bookworms, with facial expressions that are believably sorrowful and without hope. Mr. Poe, played by K. Todd Freeman, the children’s estate-holder, is surprisingly involved with the Baudelaires and their for-
daffnie realpe | dn tune, which is not exactly the case in the books either. Big name actors, Will Arnett and Cobie Smulders, have regular appearances that involve a major subplot -- one that is nonexistent in the books. Their characters, to which I cannot reveal, lead the way through a mysterious backstory within the Baudelaire’s life. The plot addition is one that doesn’t necessarily change the dynamic of the show, but tweaks their story just enough to make it even more interesting -- a concept I didn’t know was possible for an already severely complex story. So much so, I almost wish this brilliant twist were apart of the books. Usman Ally is the Hook-Handed Man, Count Olaf’s conniving sidekick that we see throughout the series. Justice Strauss, played by Joan Cusack, is occupied with her own insecurities, and though at times an asset to the children, she ends up being just the right amount of clueless. Aasif Mandvi as Uncle Monty is especially endearing for the short time he is present, and much more caring and aware of Count Olaf’s shenanigans than he was in the book.
I’m particularly pleased with this decision because I’ve always favored him as a character. Catherine O’Hara as Dr. Georgina Orwell, the corrupt optometrist, is thought-provoking as she stands behind her practice of hypnosis, and love for Olaf. She superbly portrays a woman who constantly has to convince herself she isn’t crazy. I was also very impressed by Rhys Darby’s performance, which led me to wonder if he was made specifically to be in this series, because I have never seen him in a role as fitting as his quirky character, Charles. Even though I haven’t read the books in ages, I can’t help but feel the need to read them again, because this series certainly does the them justice. Everything came back to me with the characters, scenes and writing. The show was so perfectly executed that it was able to spark my memory in ways I didn’t believe possible. With great enthusiasm, I highly recommend “A Series of Unfortunate Events” to anyone and everyone. It’s charming, witty and a joy to watch, despite the dark entirety of the story. ARTS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
THEATER TROUPE: FROM PAGE 9 the troupe, is their “pseudo-sponsor.” Brisbee attends some rehearsals and performances so the troupe can use the Black Box, an empty room with a movable stage and seating arrangement, during odd hours. Davenport said the troupe has quarterly
performances, and when they aren’t performing, they brainstorm ideas, write sketches or rehearse. But Wilmoth said there isn’t a theme to the shows, but they’re organized by balancing the types of skits, the skits’ lengths and the
actors who perform in them. The troupe does that, Wilmoth said, because it doesn’t want all of their short skits to be together or to have an actor with two leads perform back to back. The troupe keeps the shows personal by
holding them in the Black Box and performing without costumes, he said. ARTS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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SLEZAK: Obamacare should remain, despite faults
Riley Slezak dn staff columnist
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), more commonly referred to as Obamacare, has been a major source of political debate in recent weeks. President-elect Donald Trump ran on a promise to repeal the law and has shown in
the months after the election that he intends to keep his promise. This however isn’t new, ever since the law was just a bill in 2010 Republicans have moaned and groaned about its implementation and effectiveness. They’ve spent eight years talking about how awful the first major healthcare reform in over 50 years has been. For how awful they say it’s been one would think they’d have a solid proposal to upend our current healthcare system and cultivate a new, better version. Well, in eight years apparently this alternative has eluded them because they still have no clear replacement to present before they repeal the ACA. If you ask its critics, the ACA has pushed America to the brink of a healthcare crisis. According to the law’s opponents the healthcare system should more accurately be referred to as the “Unaffordable Care Act”. Based solely on political rhetoric from
opponents of both the ACA and President Obama one would be led to believe that the ACA is a horrific piece of legislation. This is simply not the reality. But, the law is also not perfect. It’s not above criticisms or immune to changes. Since 2010, when Pres. Obama signed his signature achievement into law, 21.3 million Americans have gained access to health insurance. We now have an uninsured rate of 10.9 percent, the lowest in the history of our nation. This stat in particular is important because in many other developed countries citizens are guaranteed healthcare as a right. Although the ACA hasn’t provided universal healthcare, it has taken large steps to move us toward that ultimate goal. If the goal of healthcare is to make sure that more people become insured, wouldn’t repealing the ACA and throwing over 20 million people who
just gained the comfort of quality, affordable healthcare off of it be a step backwards? Other important features of the ACA include providing free preventative care, allowing young adults to remain insured by staying on their parents’ insurance until they’re 26, greater access to mental health services, greater access to birth control and ending discrimination based on pre-existing conditions. Insurance companies can no longer deny people who are sick coverage. These are the people that need health insurance the most and it only makes sense that they can’t be denied. The fact that preventative care is now free is also a vital feature of the ACA because it provides screenings for cancer and other diseases. This increases the chance that they will be caught earlier and treated more effectively. Another very valuable, and maybe little
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LARSEN: We must repeal and replace Obamacare
Ben Larsen dn staff columnist
Since last November, the Republican Party has been in a state of utter disbelief. What seemed improbable in the summer, and impossible in the fall has actually transpired. Not only did the top of their ticket prevail against long odds to win the White House, but they also maintained their majority in the Senate and House. Now comes the hard part. Speaker Paul Ryan, Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell and President-Elect Trump have made their
proposals; it’s time to see if they have the political courage to act on their commitment. Although a multitude of things remain in flux regarding the next administration, one policy priority is crystal clear: Republicans will be ending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as we know it. Some, such as Paul Waldman of the Washington Post, aren’t so sure that the party in power will in fact replace what has become commonly known as Obamacare. This belief is rooted in an unrealistically cynical view of politics. Despite what House of Cards has told us, politicians aren’t as apt to toss away campaign promises as we would think. Most presidents actually do try to act on their pledges, instead of blowing off their supporters the minute they enter the Oval Office. For Trump that means repealing and replacing the ACA, a commitment he repeatedly made during the heat of the campaign. Although I vociferously fought against Trump from the start of his bid all the way to Election Night, this is an area where I happen to be in agreement with an altogether disagreeable person. By most of its own metrics the ACA has failed, and it’s practical for Con-
gress and the president to begin the process of dismantling the law while also coming forward with a practical alternative. As it was being pushed through the legislative process, the ACA was billed as a way of achieving cheaper, more accessible, and higher quality healthcare to the public. The law has succeeded in expanding coverage through its marketplace, subsidies and mandates, but that’s only the tip of the iceberg. Although coverage has expanded, affordability has taken a significant hit. Deductibles have skyrocketed, even for the cheapest plans covered by the law. The same can be said for premiums. Why is this occurring? Although it can be traced to multiple factors, the most significant is based around the structure of the ACA. The law relies on healthy young people purchasing insurance, thereby expanding the risk pool and offsetting the high costs of patients with major medical issues. However, instead of purchasing increasingly unaffordable insurance, young adults are choosing to pay a less hefty fine for not having it. Without a major redesign and creative thinking, the ACA could collapse, especially un-
der the weight of major insurers such as UnitedHealth and Blue Cross exiting its marketplace. The most plausible Republican replacement, the CARE Act, has a relatively simple premise: give patients greater freedom to make their own healthcare decisions. Fundamental to the proposal is eliminating Obamacare’s subsidies and replacing them with a means-tested tax credit. This may seem like a minimal administrative tweak, but the change’s effects would be significant. A credit allows for the 74 million individuals enrolled in Medicaid to not just pay towards their premiums, as under the current law, but expand their healthcare horizons and access private insurance or investment in healthsavings accounts. The CARE Act would also eliminate the tax exclusion for insurance sponsored by employers. It’s a massive gap in the tax code, resulting in a loss of $260 billion in federal revenue annually. Closing the exclusion would be a step toward reducing healthcare costs by discouraging workers from buying plans with too much coverage. . It would also provide at
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Way-too-early look at Nebraska’s 2017 linebackers Brett Nierengarten dn senior sports editor
Editor’s note: College football never stops and with that in mind, the Daily Nebraskan sports staff decided to take an early look at each position group heading into the 2017 season. Nebraska linebackers coach Trent Bray is one of the best recruiters on the team and it has shown with the young talent at linebacker. NU loses two of its three top tacklers, Josh Banderas and Michael Rose-Ivey, but returns plenty of players who have seen action at linebacker, as well as some new faces who are poised for playing time.
tackles in 10 total games played. As a junior, Weber contributed in different areas, mainly special teams, where he finished fourth on the team in special teams points. Weber still saw time at linebacker, making 17 tackles total and five against Ohio State. Next season, it is expected that Weber
he was in the best shape of his life, and at 6-foot-1, 235 pounds, who could blame him? However, Newby’s freak athleticism didn’t fully translate to the field this season. He regressed from 34 tackles as a sophomore to 18 as a junior. The Maryland native did show signs during his junior year, he recorded three
Tyrin Ferguson, sophomore Ferguson quietly had a solid true freshman season for NU. While he only made one tackle from his linebacker spot, Ferguson appeared in 10 total games and made four tackles on the kickoff coverage team. Not only is he a sure tackler, but he’s also a terrific pass rusher, the former defensive end had 23.5 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks as a senior in high school. Look to hear Ferguson’s name more this season, whether that be on more special teams or his OLB spot.
Dedrick Young, junior The Arizona native was impressive in his first year with the Huskers, starting 11 games and playing in 12 total. As a freshman, he recorded 61 tackles, which was the most ever by a true freshman in Nebraska history. Young’s numbers as a sophomore were a little worse across the board, but he still had a productive 2016 campaign. He had 60 tackles, 34 of which were solo and four were for losses, and also added his first career sack. At 6-foot-1, 220 pounds, Young is a tad undersized, but faster than most linebackers at the Division I level which allows him to get after the quarterback and drop into coverage effectively. Young had more pass breakups and quarterback hur- file photo | dn ries than any other linebacker on will have that MIKE linebacker spot all to himNebraska’s roster. As a top returning player and now a junior, look for Young to be a lead- self because of the graduation of Banderas, a er on next season’s defense from his outside fellow Nebraska native. linebacker spot.
Chris Weber, senior The former walk-on has had a productive career since coming from Elkhorn High School. Because of injuries, he started four games in the 2015 season and proved he could play a key role for a Division I defense, making 49
in the lineup. As a sophomore, he played sparingly, appearing in just four games and making one total tackle. Gifford is a gifted athlete and was a doit-all guy in high school, he was a productive wide receiver and defensive back his junior season at Lincoln Southeast before playing quarterback and defensive back as a senior.
Marcus Newby, senior Newby came into the season with high expectations after being the top scorer on Nebraska’s performance index, which ranks NU players based on how they perform tasks in the weight room based on their height and weight. During spring practice, Newby remarked
Pernell Jefferson, redshirt freshman
tackles for loss and two sacks. There are plenty of positives about Newby, he’s explosive in addition to being big and strong. He has one more year to put it all together and if he does he could be a force in the center of the Huskers’ defense.
Luke Gifford, junior As a freshman, Gifford appeared in six games and made seven tackles before a hip injury ended his season. Since then, he’s struggled to regain a spot
Although Jefferson did not shine on Saturday’s for Nebraska this season, he was doing work behind the scenes. The Louisiana native was the Scout Team Defensive MVP, which is a testament to his work ethic while knowing he won’t play. Jefferson comes to Nebraska after an incredible high school career at Warren Easton High School in New Orleans. He was a four-year starter, totaling 403 tackles, 44 for loss, 13 forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries and three interceptions. Someway, somehow, Jefferson should find his way into playing time for NU in 2017. SPORTS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Way-t00-early look at NU’s secondary David Stover dn assistant sports editor
Editor’s note: College football never stops and with that in mind, the Daily Nebraskan sports staff decided to take an early look at each position group heading into the 2017 season. The Nebraska secondary finished its 2016 season as the No. 78 rated pass defense in the FBS, but enters the 2017 season as one of the Huskers’ strongest assets. NU returns senior starting cornerbacks Chris Jones, Joshua Kalu and junior strong safety Aaron Williams, but loses free safety Nathan Gerry. Nebraska has 13 defensive backs listed on its roster, and currently has no defensive back commits in its 2017 recruiting class.
Chris Jones, senior Since Jones’ freshman season, the senior has incrementally increased his playing time each season. As a freshman, he began his career primarily on special teams, playing in 12 games before getting snaps at cornerback his
sophomore and junior seasons. Jones started seven games and played in all 13 games as sophomore before earning a starting corner position his junior season. He put on 15 pounds of muscle heading into the 2016 season, which has helped him immensely. Jones made 37 total tackles and had three interceptions for Nebraska, including one interception he returned for a touchdown against Indiana.
Kieron Williams, junior Since arriving on campus, Williams has been nothing short of a workhorse. The Louisiana native played in all of the Huskers’ 26 games the past two seasons before moving up the depth chart from a special teams player to a defensive starter at strong safety. Williams made 69 total tackles in 2016 and led the Huskers with five interceptions, with one of his interceptions against Wyoming being returned for a touchdown. He also had two pass breakups. He is expected to start in 2017.
Joshua Kalu, senior Arguably the Huskers’ best cover man, Kalu returns to his corner position as a likely starter in 2017. The senior cornerback had 11 pass breakups in 2016 and 66 total tackles. Kalu, like Williams, has appeared in every game during his college career. Kalu could be another NFL prospect. His 6-foot-1, 190-pound frame makes him a desirable cover man prospect in NFL front offices.
Antonio Reed, junior With the absence of Gerry, Reed has some big shoes to fill. Reed appeared in nine of the Huskers’ 13 games this season. Reed filled in sparingly for Gerry, who missed games due to undisclosed team reasons and being deemed academically ineligible heading into the Music City Bowl. Reed made 22 total tackles in 2016. In high school, Reed was widely regarded as one of the nation’s top safeties, and was listed amongst Mississippi’s 40 best players in the state.
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Way-too-early look at NU’s defensive line Ron Petersen DN STAFF WRITER
Editor’s note: College football never stops and with that in mind, the Daily Nebraskan sports staff decided to take an early look at each position group heading into the 2017 season. The 2016 Nebraska Cornhuskers featured two seniors (Kevin Maurice and Ross Dzuris) on the defensive line who helped bring experience to the rest of the young unit. Things are changing for this group in 2017, but with a lot of young talent, this group has a high ceiling in its second season under John Parrella.
Freedom Akinmoladun, junior Akinmoladun will now be one of the leaders for the Huskers after having two full years under his belt. In 2015, he was a member of the Big Ten All-Freshman team, and he continued his success in 2016. Akinmoladun finished his sophomore season with four sacks, five tackles for loss, 32 tackles total and one forced fumble. Now, after having plenty of experience playing alongside Kevin Maurice and Ross Dzuris on the other side. Look for a huge season for Akinmoladun in 2017.
Mick Stoltenberg, junior In 2016, Stoltenberg played a big role starting as defensive tackle after Vincent Valentine and Maliek Collins were drafted by the Patriots and Cowboys respectively, leaving the position vacant. In 2016, The Nebraska native finished 25 and 1.5 sacks. He added his first-ever game with multiple tackles for loss against Northwestern and put up a career-high six tackles against Wisconsin. Stoltenberg was out for spring practice in 2016 with a knee injury but rehabbed successfully to play a full year.
Carlos Davis, sophomore Of the two highly recruited twins, Carlos had a slightly better year at his defensive tackle spot. Davis finished the season with 24 tackles, four tackles for loss and two sacks while appearing in all 13 games. The Missouri native has proven that when he’s at his best, he could cause havoc in opposing backfields.
Khalil Davis, sophomore Khalil Davis did not play quite as much
as brother Carlos but still contributed as a redshirt freshman. Davis played in 12 games this season, coming up with five tackles –- two of them were for a loss. In addition, Khalil has some big upside. According to Rivals, he was the No. 3 player in Missouri and a four-star recruit, while brother Carlos was the No. 5 player in the state and a three-state.
A.J. Natter, senior With all of the youth on the defensive line next season, Natter could emerge as a leader at defensive end. Last season, Natter played in six games and had two tackles. Natter is the only senior in this group who has seen any kind of action on Saturdays. The Wisconsin native has good size at 6-foot-5, 260 pounds.
Alex Davis, sophomore Davis isn’t a household name among Nebraska fans, but he could become one by the end of the 2017 season. In his redshirt freshman, he appeared in all 13 games and made two tackles, but he is willing to work. Davis was named the 2015 Defensive Scout Team MVP for his performance in practice in 2015. Davis is 6-foot-5 and a great allaround athlete; he averaged more than 11 points and seven rebounds in two seasons on the basketball court for Dwyer High School in Florida.
DaiShon Neal, sophomore The Omaha Central product is another guy who brings an impressive physique to NU’s defensive line. Another former basketball player, Neal is 6-foot-7 and 270 pounds and a former top40 recruit at defensive end. As a re dsh i r t fre sh man i n 2 0 1 6 , Ne al pl aye d i n n i n e game s an d re corde d t w o t ackl e s.
Sedrick King, junior In high school, King showed an uncanny ability to get after the quarterback. As a senior at Plant City High School in Florida, he had six sacks and 30 quarterback hurries in 11 games. As a redshirt freshman, King appeared in two games before playing in nine last season as a sophomore. King is one of many talented pass rushers Nebraska will have off the edge in 2017. SPORTS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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known protection, is the banning of annual and lifetime limits on coverage. Before the ACA insurance providers could set limits on the amount of coverage provided and once these limits were reached, the customer could no longer receive any benefits. If someone desperately needed coverage for an emergency or sickness they may have been out of luck before the ACA protections. A common misconception around the ACA is that it only helped those who weren’t insured and needed the government subsidies in order to gain access to healthcare. The fact is that people who get their healthcare through employer-provided plans also benefit from the ACA. All of the customer protections listed above apply to employerprovided plans. This shows how a repeal of the ACA puts these 150 million people at risk of having their quality healthcare affected as well. However, the ACA hasn’t done everything it set out to do. When first implemented the projection of people gaining coverage by 2016 was 32 million. This lofty goal was not met as younger, healthier people became less likely to purchase health insurance, even after the government mandate. Few programs ever complete the ambitious goals they set at the beginning, but this is a
sign that, while the ACA may not be broken, there may be some work to do. Democrats have acknowledged the shortcomings of the plan and have expressed a desire to work with Republicans to help fix some of its problems. Even Pres. Obama has said that if the Republicans can come up with a better system that covers as many people, for a lower cost then he’ll support it. This shows what the healthcare debate should be about, not political victories of repealing your opponent’s crown jewel achievement, but instead working to help the most people you can. Another major point of contention for conservatives has been the rising costs of premiums. They paint a dystopian picture of rising premiums preventing more people from getting affordable access to healthcare. While it is true that premiums have been rising for the average American family, they’re doing so at a 40 percent lower rate than the previous decade. Deductibles are also on the rise, but at a lower rate than the trend from 2006 to 2010. Also, out-of-pocket costs like co-payments have fallen, leaving spending for people covered through employers relatively flat. Yes, premiums are experiences double digit increases this year, but the ACA is not in
LARSEN: FROM PAGE 11 a “death spiral” as many conservatives suggest. In fact, the Congressional Budget Office projects that in the first year of repeal 18 million Americans would lose coverage and premiums would rise by 20-25 percent compared to keeping the ACA. The long-term effects would result in 32 million uninsured and a doubling in the price of premiums relative to keeping the ACA. No, the ACA isn’t perfect and it does need some revisions made on a bipartisan effort to make sure more people can gain access to healthcare and that rising costs are addressed. One idea to address the ACA’s issues include eliminating tax-free treatment of employer-based health insurance. The new revenue would then be used to provide tax breaks to “offset the cost of buying insurance” for other people. The ACA should not be repealed, it is an imperfect law, but it has done more good than bad. It has been a positive step toward insuring all Americans and with help from both parties, it can be improved. RILEY SLEZAK IS A JUNIOR JOURNALISM AND POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR. REACH HIM AT OPINION@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM OR VIA @DNOPINION.
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least some funding for the tax credit, hopefully ensuring an end product that’s deficit-neutral. The plan finally transforms the ACA’s Medicaid expansion into a block grant, enabling the citizens of individual states to build their healthcare market according to their unique needs. A state like Massachusetts can continue its experiment with universal coverage, or it can go in an entirely different direction. The most important aspect of this program would be a philosophical one. Instead of a one-sizefits all approach handed down from Capitol Hill, block grants would shift political power closer to the individual citizen, who would have greater power in deciding what kind of healthcare system a state should have. It’s an admittedly barebones plan at the moment, but with refinement and input from Senate Democrats the plan could soon be ready for primetime. The sooner the plan is formally unveiled the better, so that the nation has ample time to assess the benefits of the legislation. Republicans have in front of them an opportunity to revolutionize healthcare in the United States. It’s a duty they should take on with dedication and seriousness. The entire country is watching, and waiting. BEN LARSEN IS A SOPHOMORE POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR. REACH HIM AT OPINION@DAILYNEBRASKAN. COM OR VIA @DNOPINION.