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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR If you opened up this newspaper and started reading, you’ve already made two correct decisions in a row in your college career so far. Congrats, you’re off to a better start than most. My name is Chris, and today I’ll be giving you a tour of the Daily Nebraskan, the student newspaper. I know you’re probably getting jostled around all day with New Student Enrollment leaders showing you this classroom and that dining hall, but I’d like to show you my favorite part of this university: this newspaper. But instead of just giving you each section, here’s each section if they were a high school student. Meet news: She’s that girl in the corner with glasses that always has her hand up asking, “why?” She’s the one who you could have (or should have) gotten notes from and the one who seems to know just about everything that’s going on. She gives a damn about the world she lives in, and she’ll keep you up to date on what’s going on around campus while you’re here at Nebraska. She’s nitty-gritty, never hesitates to ask the tough questions and an extremely valuable. You definitely want to make friends with her. Meet sports: He’s the dude that was on the basketball team but never played, loves the Indianapolis Colts for some reason and can tell you off the top of his head Derek Jeter’s lifetime batting average. He’s passionate, and he’ll be your one stop shop for everything Husker sports. He’ll be at football practices and will be able to tell you what quarterback is going to start on Saturday. He’ll be in the press box during basketball games and talking with Tim Miles after. He’ll even keep you up to date on the defending national champion Husker bowling team. Super nice guy, and he’ll tell you everything you’d ever want to know about the Huskers.
Meet A&E: She’s the girl that wears a cut-off Ramones T-shirt and black converse shoes and always has a copy of “The Picture of Dorian Gray” in her bag. She saw Beach House before they got big and frickin’ loves Bruce Springsteen. She’ll let you know who’s coming to Lincoln next, and will tell you the story of the guy who plays piano in the Union. She’ll give you places to get a taco at 1 a.m. and what movies to see at The Ross on Thursday nights. She’s a gem - and she’ll keep you cool. Meet opinion: He never shuts up, but when he talks, you better listen. Sometimes he’s a little much, but when he talks, he means what he says. He’ll let you know what he thinks about things going on at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He’s important to have around, and he’ll certainly be someone that’ll make you think. Finally, take a step back and just meet the DN: we’re healthy mix of Leslie Knope and Christopher Nolan. We’re diligent, we’re passionate and we love to tell stories. Most importantly, we love to tell your story. We’re the only newspaper on the planet who’s beat is you. So read us. Read us today when your NSE leader asks if there are anymore questions and there’s an awkward silence. Read us during lunch at Selleck and you don’t know anyone else. Read us on the car ride home. Read us tonight before you go to bed. And when you move in during August, we’ll be here waiting to help keep you informed on everything UNL. We’ll happily be your first friend out of high school.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln alumni have reported on politics, defended their county, served in political office, created TV dinner trays and acted as stunt performers in films. Notable alumni can be traced back many decades. Walking around campus, many may wonder why there is a building named the Pershing Military & Naval Science Building. After attending the United States Military Academy, John Joseph Pershing chose the University of Nebraska College of Law. He graduated with a law degree in 1893. Decades later, he directed troops in WWI and became General of the Armies in 1919. His memoir won the Pulitzer Prize in history. TV dinners were first created by a 1948 UNL graduate. Six years after graduation, Gerry Thomas created a tray with three food dividers. According to the UNL alumni website, Thomas was inspired by the trays served to airplane passengers. Jeff Zeleny, recently hired at CNN as the Senior Washington Correspondent, graduated from UNL in 1996. He majored in news-editorial and political science. Zeleny has worked at ABC News, The New York Times and The Des Moines Register. Joel Sartore, a 1985 graduate, is an awardwinning photographer who has traveled the world on assignment for National Geographic since 1992. His current project, Photo Ark, documents endangered species. UNL is also the alma mater of a professional stuntwoman and the first woman to make it to the finals on the American Ninja Warrior. Jessie Graff is a black belt in Tae Kwon
Do, a black sash in Kung Fu and a practicer of five other styles of martial arts. She graduated from UNL in 2007 with a major in theatre. She also competed on the track and field team and holds the pole-vault record. Adam Morfeld, a 2009 political science graduate and a 2012 graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Law, is a state senator in the Nebraska Unicameral. Morfeld represents District 46, which includes northeast Lincoln. He also founded Nebraskans for Civic Reform, a nonprofit aimed at engaging youth and veterans. Debra Powell, who scored more than 1,800 points during her women’s basketball career from 1981-1985, became mayor of East St. Louis, Illinois, in 1999. She served until 2003. Now the principal of Fresh Start Academy in St. Louis, Missouri, Powell majored in speech communications and graduated from UNL in 1985. To connect with alumni while still a student, Kathryn Williams, director of marketing and communications for the Nebraska Alumni Association recommends that incoming students join Scarlet Guard, UNL’s student alumni association and one of the largest organized student groups on campus. “It gives you social interaction,” she said. “It gives you that professional development and that connection to alumni to build your network and it gives you access to 25,000 alumni across the country and around the world.” COMPILED BY BENJAMIN A. SCHOENKIN. REACH HIM AT NEWS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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outdoors while also providing one of the only decent rock climbing gyms in the region,” sophomore construction manageThe University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Outdoor Adventures Center encourages ment major Jonathan Mueller said. All UNL students are given a free students of all ages and athletic abilities to stop by and go on an adventure with “try-it” climb each semester. The center also encourages students with no climbthe staff. ing experience to try out the facility with Opened in May 2014, the center offers climbing basics classes are offered every equipment rentals, academic classes and week. free training courses for everything from “The 30-foot hiking, kayaking to walls may look Dutch oven cooking. tall, but students This facility was “This facility was shouldn’t be discourdesigned with somedesigned with aged,” Messerer said. thing for everyone “Our walls are adaptin mind,” said OAC something for everyone in able for anyone, even assistant director Jor- mind.” for students with dan Messerer. physical limitations.” One of the most JORDAN MESSERER The center is also popular activities OAC ASSISTANT DIRECTOR equipped with a full at the center is rock bike shop, which ofclimbing. Coverfers affordable bike repairs and rentals ing 2,383 square feet, with 30 ropes, the for students. climbing and bouldering gym is the largest in Nebraska. ADVENTURES: SEE PAGE 8 “It gives students an outlet to the
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Big Ten promotes preventative injury research LINDSAY ESPARRAGO DN
Whether students choose to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the sake of Husker athletics or because of the academic opportunities, the university’s acceptance into the Big Ten Conference in 2011 caters to both groups. Universities with a succession of legendary names, continuous tradition and strong leaders are invited into the Big Ten. But UNL’s official title as a Big Ten university only pushed students to further grow in their academic excellence. Students have been provided with hands-on experience through the Big Ten, Committee on Institutional Cooperation and Ivy League Traumatic Brain Injury Research Collaboration. “Being able to say we are pioneering the field of concussions, especially right now when it’s such a hot topic, makes UNL stand out not just to future students, but to medical schools around the nation,” said Jackie O’Doherty, a senior nutrition science and psychology major. The Big Ten Conference allows students to compare sports statistics, standings and championships with 14 other universities, but without the research being done by staff and students, concussions
and serious brain injuries can keep athletes from staying in the game. “Concussions are an issue that really need to be addressed,” Dennis Molfese, the Big Ten/CIC research collaboration director said. “Athletes are becoming increasingly aware that they’re bad and a common thing.” Over the past few years, about 100 athletes have participated in the research. Athletes’ participation requires them to come in to the Athletic Performance Lab in the Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior for testing either at the beginning and end of their season, or shortly after an injury and then numerous times throughout the season. “Look at an athlete’s schedule - it’s insanely busy,” said Andrea Meindiers, a senior psychology major. “I don’t know how they find time to come in, but it’s beneficial for both us and their athletic careers.” Through testing, Molfese said data has shown that athlete’s brains are still behaving differently long after injuries. This brings up the question of whether or not these athletic-related concussions are causing permanent brain damage. “This sounds kind of scary, but the
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Squirrel man cares for campus wildlife LINDSAY ESPARRAGO DN
The birds and squirrels roaming around the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus blend into the scenery for most students, but for 52-year-old John Kubicek, the campus creatures are like close acquaintances. Talk of the “bird whisperer” is not uncommon for College of Business Administration students who catch him walking to classes. “Who is this man,” some wonder, and “how does he do it?” Kubicek makes trips from Bennett Martin Public Library to campus almost every day around 10:30 a.m. to take what he calls a pleasant break from working as a library service associate. His break consists of waiting outside with bird feed and granola bars for the birds and squirrels to flock to him in between the CBA building and the Sheldon Museum of Art. With the magic of a couple whistles and the sound of the granola bar wrappers, the animals appear. “I’ve heard that students call me the bird man,” Kubicek said, “but I like to think of myself as the squirrel man. The birds just like to be included.” This act of kindness toward the animals has been going on for a couple of years. It started with one squirrel he nearly stepped on while admiring the nature surrounding him on campus. Kubicek said he felt sorry for not noticing the animal and decided to make up for it by giving back.
His apology turned into a tradition, which kept the animals coming back. And back again. Kubicek said he doesn’t spend enough time at home with his own pets. Spending a small part of his days with the wildlife is his way of having a similar, but less tame experience. “Pets need someone to be there for them,” Kubicek said. “I can be that person for the wildlife on campus.” Kubicek’s daily feeding time benefits the animals, and also gives him an excuse to explore and learn about the campus environment. While searching for the animals, he has learned to recognize specific squirrels, find locations of newborn birds and occasionally spot falcons. His curiosity has piqued the interest of many students. “I have no idea what he does to make them comfortable around him,” said Abby McClure, a junior psychology major, “but you can just tell it makes him so happy.” Kubicek has grabbed the attention of CBA faculty members and brought some smiles to their faces as well. Alicia Steggs, CBA executive support associate, said she would never put herself in his position, but admits she has stopped and stared out of fascination. “When I was a student, I remember dropping a fry or two out of sympathy for the campus cats,” Steggs said, “but he seems to have a more impressive technique.” As much as the animals bring Kubicek joy, he said he’s filled with happiness when students approach him with questions and
ADVENTURES: FROM 6 The League of American Bicyclists recently honored the Outdoor Adventures Center with a gold-level Bicycle Friendly Business award for its contribution to the bicycling community of Lincoln. By offering free bike safety classes and giving students the opportunity to rent single-speed bikes for an entire semester, the center has promoted a healthier lifestyle for UNL students. “It’s a great way to get a workout in, a great study break and it gave me a hobby that I can pursue throughout my whole life,” Mueller said. Day- to week-long outdoor adventure trips are available through the center as well. Students can spend a weekend rock climbing in Minnesota, canoeing down the Niobrara River, cycling through Nebraska City or backpacking through Nebraska National Forest. Fall and spring break trips are also available in places like Colorado, Wyoming and Florida. Students and staff can train to take part in or lead these outdoor adventure trips. “I came in and had no knowledge about backpacking and now I lead week-long
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comments. He said he hopes that the 30 minutes he takes out of his day can inspire students to stop every once in a while and take in the smaller, less noticeable neighbors they share campus with.
“Don’t just walk by,” Kubicek said. “You can learn a lot about wildlife when you pay attention.” NEWS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
RESEARCH: FROM 7 trips,” staff member Jeff Ahern said. Along with promoting healthy living, the center hopes to establish a place where community can be found. There’s a social aspect to the center ’s offered activities. “The community is what I like most,” Ahern said. “I love coming in, meeting new people and learning more about the outdoors.” The OAC aims to create a place where students can step out of their comfort zone and try something innovative and creative. “You can’t have adventure without taking risks,” Messerer said. “This facility can push you to take healthy risks and help you work past the personal limits you have set for yourself.” The OAC, located at 841 N. 14th St., is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. NEWS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
brain can reorganize itself to work in other ways,” Molfese said. “If we learned that once you’ve had three concussions, your skills are in jeopardy, we would want athletes to know as soon as possible.” After multiple concussions, research has shown symptoms of decreased speed in problem-solving, consistent headaches and duller memories - but the research is also here in hopes of reducing the risks of concussions in the first place. The research builds a bridge between athletics and academics with the main goal of improving performance and health, while representing the academic integrity of students. “We’ve grown to getting national recognition for the work we’ve done and it’s only confirmed my passion for medicine and my future plans,” O’Doherty said. “But we still have so much to learn.” Ultimately, research is meant to figure out what a concussion really is - answering the following questions: What are all the things that cause concussions? How do their effects change over time? How do we eliminate these effects?
“The collaboration is so important because everyone has different information,” Molfese said. “Not one school has a lot of concussions, but with the combination of all of us, we’re able to have a big enough sample.” The lab is moving forward. Continuing plans include working with retired football players around the nation to investigate symptoms presented later in an athlete’s life. A study working with physicians at the University of Nebraska Medical Center to look at the concussion effects of boys 14 years and younger - subjects of limited knowledge - will also be on the students’ agenda. The acceptance into the Big Ten allows UNL to represent the staff, faculty and student body’s shared vision of studentathlete well-being with universities across the nation. “With what we do, you have to rely on others for it to all work out,” Meindiers said. “It’s teamwork.” NEWS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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The power of ASUN, student government LANI HANSON DN
As an incoming freshman, getting involved on campus can be easier said than done. Those who have big plans for making a difference in their four years on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus - from starting a new Recognized Student Organization to enacting social change on campus - can take their first steps with help from those in the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska office in the northwest corner of the Nebraska City Union. So what is ASUN, anyway? ASUN is UNL’s student governing body. The executive team includes Student Body President and Student Regent Thien Chau, who serves as the liaison between the UNL student body and the Board of Regents. Also on the executive team is Internal Vice President Josh Waltjer and External Vice President Jared McKeever, who were elected to their positions during a March election. During the spring election, students also vote for representatives from their respective colleges to serve as senators. In addition to their roles as representatives and liaisons for their constituents, each senator also serves on a committee according to his or her skills and interests. At-large positions are available for both senate seats and on one of a dozen
different committees. But, do they even do anything? During weekly meetings held in the Nebraska Union, several dozen senators present, debate and vote on pieces of legislation proposed by other senators or one of the many committees, including the Government Liaison Committee, Environmental Sustainability Committee, Committee for Fees Allocation and Technology Fees Committee. The initiative to remove Styrofoam from campus, gender-neutral housing and the Good Samaritan policy - which was recently signed into Nebraska state law - all had their beginnings in the ASUN office. From supporting and publicizing events planned by other student organizations and planning events of their own – Ebola education, how to run for student government, Friends Beyond Borders and an It’s On Us forum, to name a few - to advising the Nebraska Board of Regents on student fees, ASUN’s purpose is to serve the students on campus. How can you get involved in ASUN? Perhaps the easiest way for freshmen to get involved in student government is to apply for ASUN’s Freshman Campus Leadership Associates. FCLA is an appointed group of freshmen that serve as liaisons between the freshman class and ASUN. Traditionally, the group was made up of 10 freshmen – 10
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of their academic career. “It’s a great way to get involved on campus,” she said. “You really make a lot of connections through ASUN.” But FCLA isn’t the only way freshmen can get involved. At-large positions are open to anyone on campus, regardless of year or major. “There are so many ways to get involved,” Oetken said. “The ASUN office is always open. Just taking the time to fill out that application, you can get involved right away.” Next year, ASUN executives have promised to give greater representation to students who often don’t get a voice, such as international, graduate and off-campus students and student veterans, as well as continuing to promote environmental sustainability, sexual assault and mental health awareness and administrative transparency and accountability. “ASUN does a lot behind the scenes for students that people don’t really realize,” Oetken said. “But I think this upcoming year specifically, students are going to see how much of an impact ASUN really does have on their experience at (UNL).” NEWS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Character is more valuable than a degree
Who you want to be is more important than what you want to do. You are always you and you are never your job”
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y family was obsessed with puzzles when I was a kid. As a homeschooling family of four children, our obsession instantaneously became competitive. Competitive puzzling has its challenges, though. How do you keep score? How do you control for some areas of the puzzle being more difficult than others? What if Mom does some of it while the rest of us are asleep? Who’s the referee when the pieces start flying? When does the table officially convert from a school desk into a puzzleplaying field into (heaven forbid) a place for eating? Obviously, making puzzles traditionally competitive would’ve been too complex, so “winning” was reduced to one single motion: putting in the last piece. I think my oldest brother started this because, as the oldest, he had the least amount of time to spend on the puzzle and, as the oldest, he was the most competitive. All he needed to do was hide a piece, wait for the rest of us to slave over our masterpiece and then magically present the piece to receive his self-conceived acclamation of being MVP of the puzzle. The game was changed forever. My other two siblings and I started holding back our own pieces to put in the puzzle at the end. Pretty soon, “finishing a puzzle” meant stubbornly waiting for everyone else to put in their hidden pieces so that you could retain the magnificent final
action. What this really meant was a lot of puzzles with holes in them and a frustrated mom who outlawed hoarding puzzle pieces. People hoard puzzle pieces in real life. They want to take the easy way out and still receive the satisfaction of finishing a task. In high school, I’m sure you’ve encountered people in group projects who do just that. They know the baseline amount of work they need to contribute to get the most credit possible. Maybe you are one of them. In some ways, I admire those who can be sneaky and shrewd for the sake of laziness because I am so mentally deficient in that area. I know I thought my brother was stupendously smart when he devised the last piece strategy. Having the strategic skills to get out of work is definitely a type of cleverness. This approach extends beyond classroom work though, and college is not the environment for it at all. College, with all of its idiosyncrasies, bureaucracies and paradoxes, is for learning how to pull your own weight. This learning really doesn’t take place by instruction. It’s by simply doing. At New Student Enrollment, you’ll hear many tips on how to navigate the pitfalls, rest stops, pit stops, scenic views and other metaphorical road trip aspects of college. You will hear a plethora of strategies for balancing academic, social and financial realms. All of these are pieces of the puzzle of your life. What you won’t hear at NSE is that, if you try to withhold your effort un-
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til the last moment just so you can receive credit, you’ve missed the entire point of the puzzle. Actually, I shouldn’t say that you’ve missed the entire point of the puzzle because there isn’t just one point. You’ve missed the goal of the puzzle. The points of the puzzle are really up to you. To demonstrate the difference between the goal and the point: your potential degree is the goal of college. The person you want to be after you’ve achieved that degree is the point. And yes, who you want to be is more important than what you want to do. You are always you and you are never your job, so the first thing should take priority over the second. You are also never your GPA. Since the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a liberal arts university, it requires you to take general classes called ACEs, which I’m sure you’ve heard all about. These classes can be a pain. They may seem totally unnecessary to your degree. These classes are like the 200 pieces of the same shade of blue sky in a 1000-piece puzzle; you may not be able to see the picture in them, but without them the picture is incomplete. You will learn things that make you a more complete person with a wellrounded perspective on the world - even though you might have to Google every other word in art history or relearn basic algebra. ACE classes are just one example of the many challenges you will face in college that may seem unnecessary in the middle, but they’re worth it at the end.
When my brother hoarded puzzle pieces, he wasn’t concerned with the art of the puzzle. He didn’t care about the struggle to fit together two pieces and then finding out that they are not a correct match. He wanted to win. Truly, you can’t win puzzles. Life isn’t a competition either (although if it was, Beyoncé would obviously win). Life is that cliché journey complete with pitfalls, rest stops, pit stops and hopefully lots of scenic views. It’s not about how fast you covered the miles but who you are because of the trip. VICKI KLAFTER IS ENJOYING THE RIDE AS A FIRST-YEAR ENGLISH MAJOR. REACH HER AT OPINION@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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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.
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Advice from a fellow student Jaz Schoeneck
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reetings, Freshies! Wait, I’m not supposed to say that. Greetings, New Readers! No, that’s not right, either. You know what? We’re just gonna drop the formalities, this being my last ever opinion article for the Daily Nebraskan and all. I know that not many of you are going to read this article. Why would you? You have it all figured out, I’m sure. What could this senior opinion writer possibly have to offer? This isn’t addressed to those of you who think you know what you’re doing. This is addressed to you. Yes, I’m talking to you, my dear new reader. You, who’s uncertain of your place in the world and frightened of screwing up this opportunity to make something of yourself here at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I’m not going to tell you it will be easy because I don’t like lying to people. What I’m here to tell you is that there are many resources available to make your time in college that much easier. “But Jaz, I don’t need any help. Isn’t that what college is all about? Shouldn’t I be selfsufficient?” No. You shouldn’t be. In fact, the idea of self-sufficiency is a sham in college. I know, because I spent the first two years at UNL pushing everyone out of my way because I thought I was supposed to be able to accomplish everything on my own. Yet here I am, about to graduate, and I’d have never made it close without the effort of so many amazing people. So yeah, don’t be afraid to ask for help, but make sure you know who you’re asking. Your classmate might sound convincing when they tell you that taking care of your own scheduling is easy, but you aren’t paying them to get the best advice. You want good advice? Talk to an adviser. (Duh.) I neglected to go to my adviser because a friend of mine told me that they rarely know what they are talking about and are unhelpful. That was her experience. In reality, advisers exist solely to help keep you on track to graduate. Which, in case you thought otherwise, is the reason you’re paying all this money in the first place. So, become good friends with that adviser, ask them about opportunities to better your own experience and please, oh please, use them. Abuse the crap out of them (in the resource sense: Don’t be a jerk). You’ll never have to worry if you’re taking the right course.
Another brilliant resource for you, young scholar, is the library. Before you say it: Yes, you will have to use the library at some point in your college career. There is no avoiding that. Take a bit to familiarize yourself with the facility, talk to the resource workers there, and take one of those singlecredit classes that teach you how to use the systems there. Again, you already paid for this resource, so use it. There’s no reason to not understand how it works. If I hear you complain about how you hate the library because it’s so complicated, then I will throw eggs at you. From the actual, physical books to the vast online resource center for articles, movies, journals and any other media format thinkable, the university library kicks much ass. Gosh, that sounded lame. I must be getting old. I could list out any number of other resources that UNL provides for students, but most of them are specific to certain situations and your adviser can point you in their direction. I want to take a final moment, before I step away from the computer and run outside to celebrate the end of my final semester of being an undergraduate to clear something up. Earlier in this article, I may have made it seem like your friends and classmates are not a valuable resource. That is far from the truth. Your friends and classmates are some of the most important resources available to you. They are going through the same journey and are acquiring experiences and skills that you may not have yet. More often than not, my classmates could answer my questions just as effectively as an administrator. Get to know people in your class. You want them on your side if a professor is being unfair. (Yes, it happens. Keep them in check.) Or if you need help with an assignment. Or if you want someone to talk to quietly in your terrible Shakespeare class. Remember, classes make you crazy and friends keep you sane. Finally, I’d like to plug the opinion section. Aw, don’t leave now, I’ll make it quick. Work for the opinion section of the DN. Do you have opinions? Do you like money? If you answered yes to either, then you are a pretty perfect fit. This section gave me the opportunity to have a professional writing experience and allowed me to become friends with some of the smartest people on campus. I’m going to miss it, and I know that if you join - yes I’m still talking to YOU - then you’ll love it too. So, there you have it. Use the people and facilities around you, and opinion is awesome. Alright, I’m done. I wish you the best of luck. JAZ SCHOENECK IS A SENIOR ENGLISH AND FILM STUDIES MAJOR. REACH HIM AT OPINION@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM OR ON TWITTER AT @JAZ_SCHOENECK
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Welcome to your first real day as a future Husker. Exciting, isn’t it? Here at the Arts & Entertainment desk, we find it imperative that you know you’re not only about to enter a school with creative students who shoot horror films, make lingerie and raise caterpillars, but you’re also about to be apart of a city with fantastic musicians, food and film. Our section aims to keep you informed on the best entertainment Lincoln has to offer. We’ll be covering local music festivals, reviewing restaurants and previewing upcoming events in the city. In addition to that, we hope to write stories about the amazing things our fellow classmates are doing. It’s cheesy to say, but we’d like to believe everyone has a story.
Honestly, we can’t wait to get to know you and write about the cool things you accomplish this year. We’d love for this to be a two-way street. Hate or love what we’re putting out? Feel free to shoot as an e-mail at arts@dailynebraskan.com to let us know. Or even stop by the Daily Nebraskan office in the basement of the Union. We’d love to say hi, chat and maybe even try to recruit you to write for us. In the meantime, soak up the summertime and prepare to dive into a city with a great support system and rich culture.
Stay fresh and see you around campus, Gabriella Martinez-Garro, Senior Arts & Entertainment Editor
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Soccer fans bond over FIFA video game CHRIS BOWLING DN Keon Asgarpoor has always loved soccer unconditionally. He’s played it his whole life, made friends through the sport and tries to play it as much as possible as a student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he’s a sophomore business administration major. He’s joined multiple intramural leagues and practices when he can, but there was a facet of the game that UNL was missing: culture. Asgarpoor and his friend, John O’Neill, felt UNL needed a club where people could hang out, talk shop and engage in the sport in a different way than through intramurals. That’s how, in January, they came to form FIFA Friendlies. “I basically started it to gather all the soccer fanatics across campus and put them under one roof for a couple hours every week,” Asgarpoor said. “And we haven’t gotten the turnouts we anticipated, but we just started a few months ago.” At its core the club is about playing the video game “FIFA,” a game that’s conducive to the “hanging out” atmosphere they’re trying to create. That translates into the second half of their name: Friendlies. It’s a bit of a double entendre because while they are welcoming and friendly people; it’s also another name for an exhibition game where the teams only play for glory and bragging rights. So they got started right away, setting up a booth downstairs in the Nebraska Union where they could try to engage people and talk about their new club. And to Asgarpoor’s surprise, it actually went really well. “I was dumbfounded when we had the booths downstairs where people were walking past us,” Asgarpoor said. “I didn’t think that we’d have that many people stop and listen to what we have to say.” Overall, they had about 80 people sign up with emails and phone numbers- although the Facebook has accumulated 92 likes. But that number dwindled down to about 10 to 12 regular members, reaching only about a high of 24. One of those members is Brady Bassett, a former UNL student who recently moved back from Denver in February. As a close friend of Asgarpoor’s from high school, Bassett was what attracted him to the club. But he soon liked the prospect of breaking his routine schedule and enjoying some time playing and talking about his favorite sport. “I’ve just always loved soccer and playing,” Asgarpoor said. “And I have nothing better to do on a Tuesday; all I do is work.” But that’s fine because Asgarpoor said it’s expected with such a young club. When they restart next year, he has plans of setting up their own booth at Big Red Welcome, as well as reaching out again to all the people who originally showed interest. His goal is to watch the club grow to 50
people, where they can start season long tournaments between people in the club, leading up to a winner who will receive some kind of a prize. But that’s another roadblock standing in the way of FIFA Friendlies growth: money. Asgarpoor is scavenging whatever he can, and whether it’s the TV’s, Xboxes or anything else required to run the club; he’s fighting an uphill battle at this point. “The funds are non-existent,” Asgarpoor said. “We’re actually at negative $3 because we had to get some paper from student involvement to make a sign.” Next year, Asgarpoor said he’s already planning on having fundraisers in the form of watch parties for big games at sports bars around town. Or possibly looking into an EA sponsorship where he can receive a console or some TV’s like a friend of his who ran a gaming club at UNL a few years ago. But for right now- even though bringing in more people or a little money for the club is very much on his mind- it’s not at the top of his agenda. What Asgarpoor wants more than anything is to make UNL a part of the growing trend of soccer fandom. “I want them to share the love that I have,” Asgarpoor said. “I just want to grow the sport in general because it’s one of the fastest growing sports in the US, and within in the next 10 years, the US might even make it into the semi-finals.” And that’s already starting to happen, even if the numbers aren’t to Asgarpoor’s expectations yet. A few weeks ago was a microcosm for the type of high-octane, yet friendly competition that the co-leaders were going for when they started the club. It was April 7, 2015 and they were in a corner of the Heritage Room on the second floor of the Nebraska Union. It was the location of that week’s meeting and a tight match between Asgarpoor and O’Neill on one team and two new guys on another. The new guys were pretty good so it was a tight match until the 70-minute mark when Asgarpoor scored a goal. The two were excited and high-fiving, but when O’Neill went for a celebratory lift in the air from his friend, Asgarpoor misread the signal. He thought it was just a simple chest bump so didn’t catch his friend on his descent. O’Neill ended up spraining his ankle and vowed revenge against the Heritage Room, his true, on their next meeting. But while the competitive atmosphere is something that’s inherent to both the club and sport, Asgarpoor wants people to take away a more transcendent feeling from the club. They’re the three things that Asgarpoor said you need in life, the words that sum up Asgarpoor’s interests and world views and the way he signs off on every update to the club’s Facebook group. “Peace, Love, and Fifa.” ARTS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Peter Helstrom created his own record label, Fallen From Silence, after falling in love with disk jockeying KATJA DUERIG DN Peter Helstrom described himself as the quiet kid in high school. He was in band, through which he made friends, but overall he was a laid-back student. Then he came to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to study computer science. Interested in learning how to be a disc jockey, he spotted the UNL Discotheque Club on a university website and started to contact members. “I went to a couple of meetings and didn’t really know what I was doing at first,” Helstrom said. “But everyone kind of made me feel at home, and I just kind of hung out with them and learned and eventually ended up being more involved in it.” As he grew as a disc jockey and started to meet new people, Helstrom began disc jockeying downtown. He said that the fun, supportive environment created by the club and other audience members were encouraging at his first shows. Helstrom created his own record label, Fallen From Silence, his second year of college. In doing this, he met local DJs and made connections that benefited the DJ Club. Though Fallen From Silence has been mostly inactive lately, he predicts things will pick up this summer. Helstrom has become a leader in the DJ Club. As Discotheque members graduated, he and his current roommate Joe Shea took over two years ago and renamed the club. By spreading awareness of the club’s existence and rallying attention for UNL DJs, Helstrom (the treasurer) and Shea (the president) have carried on an outlet for campus disc jockeys that was at risk of leaving with the graduates. But Helstrom’s increased involvement didn’t interfere with his more technical work. “I love doing music stuff and anything music-related, and then with computer science anything technology-related,” he said. “So, I put the two together, and it’s tons of fun.” About a year ago, Helstrom’s friend introduced him to the Student Technology group on campus. He hung around and helped out with projects until a paid posi-
FILE PHOTO BY RAGHAV KIDAMBI | DN tion was available. “I guess the biggest thing at work really is how they want us to experiment with new technologies and emerging technology,” he said. “We just kind of see what we can do. Sometimes we have projects; sometimes we just mess around and see what we come up with.” Essentially, UNL gives them things to play around with to see how they can be integrated on campus. Using Arduino, an open-source microprocessor, Student Technology is able to make its own electronics. Helstrom has used this platform with LED lights to create a timed moving-eye mask for Halloween (which he wore while disc jockeying), glowing T-shirts for the University of Nebraska-Omaha ballroom dance club that blinked with the music and an LED staff that
left images behind when it moved. Student Technology received a 3D printer shortly after Helstrom started working there. He and co-worker Ty Rempe, a junior mechanical engineering major, collaborated on the assembly, calibration and testing of the machine. “I am excited to explore, test, break and understand the world of 3D printing,” Rempe said. “And I’m happy I have people like Peter in my life to help guide the way.” The printer was used to help Helstrom and Rempe create an iPad kiosk out of acrylic that scans N-Cards and has a wireless (and wirelessly rechargeable) handheld scanner. They’re also using a material called Ninjaflex to create rubbery objects. Rempe said with more testing this technology will one day empower campus. “I see big room to advance in the realm of 3D printing,” he said. ”The printer makes pro-
totyping all of our ideas super easy. If we have an idea, then in 30 minutes we can have a real tangible object to work with.” Between organizing events for the DJ Club and exploring new technologies to better the UNL student experience, Helstrom is also a part of the Game Development club and an animation club. To those coming from high school as the quiet kid and trying to make the most of their time in college, Helstrom has some simple advice. “Don’t be afraid to try new things,” he said. “Even if you have a little interest see where that goes and if you like it keep doing it and if not, try something else. Most of experience comes from trying and failing and figuring out what worked and what didn’t.” ARTS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Daily Nebraskan photos of the year
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Former Gov. Kay Orr meets with attendees at the Cornhusker Marriott hotel during Governor-elect Pete Ricketts’ victory party. Orr was governor from 1987 to 1991 and was the first female governor of Nebraska and the first Republican woman to be elected governor in the U.S.
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The annual Homecoming concert, put on by the University Program Council, featured Dustin Lynch and Dylan Scott.
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Lincoln firefighters embrace on the site of the three-alarm fire at La Mexicana Market and Restaurant.
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LaFaya Helmstadter (left) stands near Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Maritin, while she hugs nine-year-old Mekhi Helmstadter with his sister Destiny Helmstadter. Fulton has dedicated her life to social change since 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot and killed in 2012.Read coverage of her speech on campus on dailynebraskan.com.
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Freshman finds solace in Union piano LAUREN BROWN-HULME DN Jack Borden presses down on the stiff white and black keys of the Steinway. He closes his eyes as the brassy sound carries down the stairs of the Nebraska Union, heard by those studying or eating Runza on the first floor. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus of 25,000 strangers is daunting to him. But when he’s seated in front of the piano that’s nestled between the Student Involvement office and the balcony that looks over the Nebraska Union Plaza, the freshman finance major feels at home. It’s nicer than the 100-year-old, out-oftune upright piano he grew up playing at home in Naperville, Illinois. The one in the union is in perfect condition. He noticed the difference in the keys when he played it for the first time. He plays to distract himself from the loneliness, he said. His friends from Illinois go to school elsewhere, and his social anxiety keeps him from making new ones easily. So, he plays the piano and is transported back to another time and place. “Nocturne Op 9 No. II” by Chopin reminds him of the times he would play classical music for family members after a hard day. “Gypsy” by Fleetwood Mac brings back memories of family road trips, when they would listen to the song in their 2004 burgundy Honda CR-V. “My Heart Will Go On” makes him think of his Uncle Damond – “Titanic” fan and talented piano player who passed away in 2004. Sometimes, he isn’t so nostalgic. He’ll play songs like “Uptown Funk” by Bruno Mars or “Stacy’s Mom” by Fountains of Wayne. Either way, he plays once or twice ers’ days, he said. a day. One day, Borden was playing a Five “I would definitely say my first year for Fighting song. His eyes were closed of college would have and he was singing been a lot worse had along when a student I would definitely say that piano not been a $5 bill on my first year of college slammed there,” Borden. “I get the piano before walkwould have been a lot ing away. Stunned, he lonely very easily and I can either spend it worse had that piano not been pocketed the gift and A) doing nothing or B) there. kept playing. spend it on the piano. Another time, It’s something I cling a group gathered JACK BORDEN to and it makes me around the piano UNL Freshman happier at the end of while Borden played the day.” “Don’t Stop BelievBorden said the ing” by Journey. They stayed for 40 minmore he throws himself into social situa- utes requesting songs and singing along tions, like playing the piano in public, the with him. less of a problem his anxiety will be. Borden’s most joyful when he’s bringHe’s found that he doesn’t have to ap- ing other people joy, he said. proach strangers, he just plays music for “If I can make someone’s day every them and they’ll approach him. What betday for the rest of my life, than I know I’ve ter way to combat anxiety than by doing lived a good life,” Borden said. “Sharing something he loves that can brighten oth- music with people makes them happier. I
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consider that a success in my book.” He met his girlfriend, Becca Tully, in their sophomore year of high school when he was playing piano at a party hosted by a mutual friend. Tully heard Borden playing “Accidentally in Love” by Counting Crows and told him how much she loved the song. “Looking back it really makes me believe in destiny,” Borden said. “Had I not played that one song, I may have never had the chance to know Becca. She has had such a large positive influence on my life, and I am very thankful to know her.” Tully is a freshman at Saint Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, so the two only see each other when they’re home in Naperville. She said she’s glad Borden has music to lean on while they’re apart. “He was overwhelmed by Nebraska and meeting people by himself,” Tully said. “Music was a good thing for him to stick with because he’s met people through that, whether that was on purpose or not.”
As a New Year ’s Resolution, Tully and Borden dedicated 2015 to stepping outside of their comfort zones. They’ll eventually go skydiving, but Borden started small by playing piano in public places on campus. “He’s such an open and loving person but he holds that back because he’s scared,” Tully said. “But when he gets into his music he lets it all fly out and it’s out in the open. Music has meant a lot to him in his life and it’s really impacted him in a positive way.” Borden said his social anxiety has improved tremendously. In the midst of adjusting to a new environment and trying to survive his macroeconomics class, the Steinway keeps him happy. “Playing piano has definitely enriched my college experience,” Borden said. “It’s been a life-saver. Little things can compare to it, and I can’t imagine my life without it.” ARTS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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ICE CREAM: FROM 18 1. IVANNA CONE, 701 P ST. This quirky Haymarket ice cream stop already gets a lot of hype, but it’s not unfounded. It offers the most unique and carefully crafted flavors in town, and has a colorful, kid-friendly location in the hub of downtown activity. I got the ricotta olive oil honey cake ice cream. My friend got the sweet vanilla cream, and my other friend got a scoop of lemon drop and grape soda sherbet in the same cone. Across the board, the flavors were smooth and sweet with just enough tanginess in the lemon drop and savory in the ricotta to keep them interesting. Definitely the best ice cream stop in Lincoln.
3. GOODRICH FAMOUS ICE CREAM, 6940 VAN DORN ST. The ice cream portion of the triple-threat store I went to (LaMar’s, Goodrich and Colby Ridge, oh my!), Goodrich had the widest selection of flavors I’d seen in Lincoln. I got an almond amaretto cone, and my friend got the cherry chocolate chip after a couple minutes of staring drop-jawed at our options. Although the inside was decorated cutely for spring and full of smiling kids on a weekend afternoon, we took up a bench outside and got to tasting. Both were cool and creamy, with good flavor, but neither were anything special. Goodrich is definitely up there as far as Lincoln ice cream shops go, but there are too many good local, non-chain options to call it the best.
2. EAST CAMPUS UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN DAIRY STORE, E. CAMPUS LOOP I’d only eaten this ice cream once before, when they dished out a bunch of Scarlet and Cream for New Student Enrollment, and my second visit didn’t make me wish I had been back sooner. The chocolate cookies and cream was sub-par; the chocolate was more of an aftertaste and the cookie bits were tiny. But my friend’s Scarlet and Cream waffle cone was fabulous, and the two marshmallow shakes at the table were also tasty. Overall, the ice cream is good, but the real cool thing about the Dairy Store is that it’s run by the university.
4. ZESTO’S, 1100 S. ST. I’ve been hearing the Zesto’s hype since starting school last year, but had never made it out before this week. From my aunt raving about it every time we pass up to my friend saying it’s her brother’s absolute favorite place as we pull up to review it, I understood Zesto’s to be a Nebraska staple. I got a vanilla crunch cone - a tall soft serve spiral rolled in a cereal-nut-sprinkle coating. It was hard to eat and not good enough to make me want to work for it. The crunch was nice, but didn’t do anything flavor-wise. Also, the ice cream was a pretty standard vanilla soft serve. If this is really a Nebraska staple, what the hell, Nebraska? COMPILED BY KATJA DUERIG | ARTS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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MARDI ELWOOD SOPHOMORE ADVERTISING MAJOR Elwood twins are well-known fashionable youth who have involved themselves in local boutiques across Lincoln. I spoke with Mardi Elwood, an advertising sophomore, while she studied in the Nebraska Union. Currently, she’s work-
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I really enjoy just helping people find clothing that is right for them. It’s fun to be able to pick out clothing for the shop and for customers.” - COMPILED BY GABRIELLA MARTINEZ-GARRO
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There is no doubt when coming to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will be surrounded with Husker sports from soccer games on day one to the end of the school with baseball at Haymarket Park. The key is, with adapting to college life and a plethora of new experiences, knowing which sporting events should you really make sure to get to. Here’s a list of some of the biggest matchups this fall:
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FOOTBALL Wisconsin, Saturday, Oct.10 Sure, you’ll want to get to BYU game Saturday, Sep. 5 to see coach Mike Riley’s inaugural game as the Huskers head coach, but what you’ll really want to find out is how he will do against a top tier program. After last year’s spanking from the Badgers, returning Huskers will be out for revenge. They have the opportunity to start off the Mike Riley era with a solid win against a solid program. Those are the wins fans are looking for in the new coach. Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 24 The last time Northwestern was in town, quarterback Ron Kellogg III tossed a Hail Mary to wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp to give the Huskers a 27-24 against the Wildcats as time expired. Maybe the Wester-catch was the start of a recurring trend for exhilarating Northwestern-Nebraska games. Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 7 In the final seconds last fall against Sparty, quarterback Tommy Armstrong and the Huskers were marching down the field in what looked like a wild comeback for Nebraska. The game ended with a heartbreaking interception and a 27-22 loss in East Lansing, Michigan. There is no doubt Armstrong and company have that memory burning in the back of their mind as they prepare for the 2015 campaign.
SOCCER Kansas, Friday, Aug. 21 Before classes start Monday, get outside and check out the Husker soccer team against the Jayhawks. Kansas ranks No. 37 in the College Soccer Rankings, making an early big time match up for Nebraska. If you’re not from the area, the Nebraska-Kansas game provides the perfect experience for capturing your first fall Nebraska night under the lights. Central Michigan, Friday, Aug. 28 One of the best things about college soccer games at Nebraska is that there are always free t-shirts and other merchandise being given out to students. Another reason why it’s great is that they play a lot of games in a short amount of time. Back-to-back Friday nights watching the Husker soccer team will provide an ideal experience to learn what it means to be a Husker fan and meet new friends. BYU, Monday, Aug. 31 After a long day of class, finish up your homework and head over to the field to catch forward Jaycie Johnson, who finished her sophomore season last fall leading the team with 25 points, and the team face BYU. The Cougars ranked higher than the Huskers heading into the season, which will provide the Huskers another quick opportunity to catch early credibility before Big Ten play starts.
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VOLLEYBALL Wisconsin, Saturday, Oct. 24 Some of the best volleyball happens later in the season when Big Ten competition starts. Wisconsin, ranked No. 4 in the nation, swept the Husker ladies last fall in Madison, Wisconsin. The Huskers finished 23-10 last season (14-6 in the Big Ten) and are looking to be at the top of the conference by next winter. With Wisconsin in the way, it will be interesting to see how Nebraska handles everything at home. Illinois, Wednesday, Nov. 25 The Nebraska volleyball team is ranked No. 11 in the country heading into next season. Illinois is ranked No. 10. Illinois finished 14-1 at home last year, but only 9-4 on the road. With the Illini in their grasps at the Devaney Center, you’ll want to see if NU can switch the table on them. Penn State, Saturday, Nov. 28 Though the game occurs during Thanksgiving break weekend, Penn State-Nebraska is a must see. Penn State is heading into next fall placed at No. 6, but the Nittany Lions usually find a way to finish within the top-five, if not the top-three. The Nittany Lions are without a doubt the Huskers’ hardest opponent lined up for the fall, but with the Bob Devaney Sports Center filled with red, they might have enough home advantage to top PSU. If a chance for an upset that big could occur anywhere near you while at Nebraska, this is one you should circle on the calendar.
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Best intramural sports at Nebraska Intramural sports are a perfect study break and a great way to branch out and try new sports BECCA MANN DN
Moving to college means a new environment, new friends, new classes and lots of change. Many students find themselves struggling with how to become involved on campus. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers many activities to help students continue to pursue interests from high school, as well as become involved in new activities. Intramural sports allow students to participate in athletics without the pressure of competing year-round on an organized team, and are a great way for students to make new friends while staying active and making healthy decisions. With more than 150 organized sports, the choices are endless, allowing every student to find something that interests them. Students have the choice of team competition or individual competition, with a tournament night for other competition taking place during the fall semester. Intramural competition takes place during both the fall and spring semesters, as well as in the summer for students who are on campus year-round. There are many different options of teams to join when considering intramural and competition continues until one team sports. Students can participate on Resi- is left standing. Battleship takes place on dence Hall or Greek teams. Independent the Sunday before fall semester finals in teams with student organizations or with the city campus Rec Center pool. Six teams friends. Participants also have the choice compete during each preliminary round, to compete in men’s, women’s or co-rec with the top finishers moving to the final teams. Team sizes vary from sport to sport, round. but an unlimited number of teams are alFlag football is one of UNL’s most lowed to join in competition. This set-up popular intramural sports during the is designed to give all students who are fall semester. Games interested in intramuconsist of six-onral sports a chance to six teams competIn addition to team participate. ing in round-robin sports offered through One of the less league play. Games the intramural league, common intramural students can also participate in take place Thurssports offered at UNL individual competitions. day through Sunday is Battleship. evenings starting in While the menmid-September. After tion of the name two weeks of regular season play, teams might spark flashbacks to those pesky are able to qualify for a single eliminaplastic pegs, this game provides stress tion post-season tournament. Competition relief for students as well as a dip in the takes place at the Vine Street Recreation pool. Competition begins with all teams Complex and Mabel Lee Fields, which alin canoes at the ends of the pool, and as lows students to play without ever leaving the game begins teams move to the center campus. Flag football leagues are offered using their arms to propel the canoes forduring all three seasons, so students can ward. Each team member is equipped with play with different teams all year long. a plastic bucket which they use to either Co-rec slow pitch softball is popular dump water into the boats of other teams, during the spring semester, allowing stuor scoop water from their own. Boats that dents to play on a mixed-gender team. It’s capsize or sink are pulled from the water
FILE PHOTO BY CHRIS BOWLING | DN also offered during the fall semester and consists of men and women’s leagues. Teams participate in round-robin play before advancing to the single-elimination post-season tournament. Winners in each division of intramural play are awarded intramural sports champion shirts. There are five different divisions in slow pitch softball based on the size and type of team. In addition to team sports offered through the intramural league, students can also participate in individual competitions. Some of these events include, chess, indoor track and disc golf. These tournaments are perfect for students who prefer individual sports over team sports, or who don’t have time for weeks of practices and tournaments. Campus Rec also offers a tournament night during the fall semester in which students can take place in individual and team competitions, such as tug-of-war and a climbing wall competition. These allow students to participate in athletic competitions without having to attend games for multiple weeks. Intramural competition not only offers students a fun way to stay active, but it provides opportunities to create friendships with other students on campus. Students are not limited to the number of intramu-
rals they participate in, allowing players to try as many activities as they would like. Each year, one male and one female athlete is crowned Athlete of the Year for his or her participation in university intramural events. During individual events, student earn points, which contribute to their overall standing as an intramural athlete. The student who accumulates the highest point total by season’s end is recognized as the Athlete of the Year. The variety of intramural sports that students have to pick from is wide, allowing every student to find an activity that they’ll enjoy. Even students who don’t consider themselves athletes can participate in games such as Laser Quest or Texas Hold’em. Intramurals allow students to let off steam and let them focus on things other than school work all of the time. Finding a balance of activities and academics is essential to success, and intramurals are the perfect addition to a student’s college experience.
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Most underrated Nebraska sports teams CODY NAGEL DN
When you think Nebraska sports, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Football? Yes. Come fall, 10s of thousands of students and fans will make their way to Memorial Stadium to watch the biggest tradition in Nebraska history. Now, what other athletic events should you be aware of? Both men and women’s basketball along with volleyball are popular, but three of the most underrated sports teams at Nebraska are as follows: Soccer The fast-paced Nebraska soccer team will open its fall season on Friday, Aug. 21 against Kansas at the brand new soccer and tennis complex. The $20 million facility is located near 14th Street and Cornhusker Highway on the far north side of campus. After starting the 2014 season ranked No. 13 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Rankings, the Huskers finished with a record of 8-9-2 (4-7-2 Big Ten) ending the year with a 2-1 victory against Iowa. Of the 11 players to record a point last year, six are returning to the team, including junior forward Jaycie Johnson, who led Nebraska in points (25) and goals (11). This past April, Johnson was one of 24 collegiate players chosen to participate in the U.S. Under-23 Women’s National Team Camp.
Also returning is junior goalkeeper Kelly Schatz. Schatz recorded 55 saves in 19 games as a sophomore last season. Looking at Nebraska’s schedule, the Huskers will play eight teams that were in the NCAA tournament last season. Perhaps the most intriguing match is against soccer powerhouse North Carolina on Sep. 11. The Tar Heels have 21 NCAA soccer titles, 18 more than any other school. Penn State on Sep. 25 and Wisconsin on Oct. 11 headline the conference schedule. Nebraska has appeared in 11 NCAA tournaments under current coach John Walker. In the team’s last appearance, the Huskers were eliminated in the second round. Walker has also led the team to 10 conference championships in his 21 years at the helm. Wrestling Behind the All-American seniors Robert Kokesh and James Green, the Nebraska wrestling team placed 9th at the 2015 NCAA Championships. Although Kokesh and Green have graduated, coach Mark Manning will have plenty of young talent for next season. Last season, Manning became the winningest coach in the program’s history passing Tim Neumann. Manning earned his 200th and 201st dual victories in the final day of the regular season. Returning All-American TJ Dudley finished
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with a 31-11 and an eighth place finish at 184 pounds in the NCAA Championships. Experience will be in the Huskers favor, as seniors Anthony Abidin and Austin Wilson will be wrestling in their final season. Abidin, wrestling at 141 pounds finished last season with a 33-6 record and an NCAA tournament appearance. Including Dudley, six juniors will be returning for Nebraska. Tim Lambert, Eric Montoya, Justin Arthur, Aaron Studebaker and Collin Jensen all posted records well above .500. Justin Arthur is the only wrestler that did not qualify for the NCAA Championships. The Big Ten is with a doubt the toughest wrestling conference in the nation. Since making the transition from the Big 12 in 2011-2012, Nebraska has finished in the top-eight of the conference championships each year. Nebraska has produced nine national champions. In 2009, Jordan Burroughs won the 157-pound weight class and the 165-pound weight class in 2011. Burroughs, now an assistant coach for the Huskers, is the programs only twotime national champion. Men and Women’s Gymnastics This past season the men and women’s gymnastics teams both placed in the top-10 as a team at the NCAA Championships. With an eighth place finish last season the women continue to be one of the best programs in the country. Ne-
braska has earned 137 All-American honors in 23 NCAA Championship appearances. The Huskers will be without graduating senior Jessie Deziel who placed sixth in the all around competition. Also graduated are Amanda Lauer, Jennifer Lauer and Desire’ Stephens. After earning first team All-American honors on the floor event, Hollie Blanske will be one to watch as she looks to improve for this season. Returning for her junior season, Ashley Lambert earned second team honors on the floor event. For the men, this is the programs sixth straight top-ten finish. Ethan Lottman earned All-American honors on the pommel horse. Lottman, along with Sam Chamberlain, will be returning for their senior season. Chamberlain finished tied for 20th on the parallel bars at the NCAA championships. As a freshman, Kyle King was a key part to the Huskers success this past season. King earned his first Big Ten medal after finishing third at the Big Ten Championships. At the national championships, King finished 18th in the same event. One of the most decorated athletic programs at Nebraska, the team has earned eight National Championships. The Huskers rank third all-time with 42 individual national champions.
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De’Mornay Pierson-El Football You had to see this name coming, right? After a huge freshman year, expect Pierson-El to take an even heavier role in the Husker offense. Pierson-El was a special teams pundit in his freshman year. He returned three punts for touchdowns and was tied for second nationally in punt return average at 17.5 yards per return. He was on almost every single freshman AllAmerican team, and was a USA Today second-team All-American. Toward the end of the season in 2014, Pierson-El made an impact on offense that will have to carry into next year. Last year he caught 23 passes for 321 yards and four touchdowns. Out of the 23 catches, 17 of them came in the final four games. Against University of Southern California in the Holiday Bowl, Pierson-El caught eight passes for 102 yards and a touchdown. He will be part of a group of receivers who will largely be a question mark going in to the 2015-2016 season.
Andrew White III Men’s Basketball It has been quite the offseason already for the Nebraska men’s basketball team. With all of the announcements of players leaving, the state of Husker basketball is in question heading into 2015. Andrew White III, a transfer from Kansas, is a player to watch this year after sitting out in 2014-2015. After two years at KU and a year out, White’s first game as a Husker will be played as a senior. White was held to very limited playing time as a Jayhawk, but still impressed people as a long guard who could shoot the three at a high clip. He was also a highly touted high school prospect, scoring 22 points per game and averaging 10 rebounds. Coach Tim Miles said he sees White as a guy with NBA potential, who can be an impact player for the Huskers. White remains somewhat of an unknown commodity for Husker fans, but his experience at a big name program is definitely enough to intrigue.
Nebraska softball third baseman MJ Knighten had a breakout sophomore season for the Huskers in 2015, and earned first-team All-Big Ten honors. Knighten was a unanimous selection to the All-Big Ten team, after having one of the best season at the plate in Husker history. She finished second in the conference with a .475 batting average and 38 hits in conference play. She led the Big Ten with 76 hits on the season, and has the third highest batting average in Husker history at .427. She has also driven in 57 runs which is eighth in Nebraska softball history. Knighten led a young Nebraska squad this year, and will look to continue that next season for the Huskers who will likely be a national contender in 20152016
Jess Shepard Women’s Basketball Jess Shepard is a baller, and despite tearing her ACL in December, she is still going to be a name to remember as the Nebraska women’s basketball team enters the 2015-2016 campaign. Shepard comes to Nebraska after enjoying one of the most illustrious high school careers in Nebraska high school basketball history. Shepard is the highest-ranked recruit the Huskers have ever landed, coming in as the No. 3 overall player in the nation, and the No. 1 post player. Shepard played for the USA U-18 national team in 2014, and earned her third straight Gatorade National Player of the Year award in 2015. Shepard broke the Nebraska class A single-season scoring record in 2014 scoring 30.4 points per game. In 2015, it was rare to see Shepard with numbers less than a double-double, and in the nine games she played in, she averaged 33.8 points. Husker coach Connie Yori offered Shepard a scholarship when she was just a freshman at Fremont High School, the youngest player Yori has ever offered. SPORTS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Chances are, you’ll see something amazing here Josh Kelly Welcome to Nebraska, fellow Huskers. Yes, you can call yourselves Huskers now.
Once you go through a long day of New Student Enrollment, you can consider yourself a student at this great university. You’re locked into what will be a phenomenal four (or more) years of wearing the scarlet and cream. I’ve been able to experience so many things in my time here and most of them had to do with sports in some way, shape or form. In a few years alone from being in the student section, I’ve seen it all in Husker sports. I was inside Memorial Stadium during the November 2013 game against Northwestern
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when Jordan Westerkamp caught the Hail Mary touchdown pass from Ron Kellogg III to win the game as time expired. The bruises I had the following week from dog piling with my friends was proof. I sprinted the court at Pinnacle Bank Arena on March 9, 2014 when the men’s basketball team defeated No. 9 Wisconsin on “No Sit Sunday.” I was sitting on the berm in Haymarket Park when the baseball team threw a no-hitter in 2013 against Arkansas.
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NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT wrestling. I’d advise you go to as many different sporting events on campus as possible as there is so much to offer. Other than football, volleyball and men’s basketball, all sporting events are free to attend for UNL students. During your time here, I guarantee you’ll have moments that stick out to you as I have had. There will be moments where you want to scream at the top of your lungs because it feels right. In Huskerland, it’s pretty common for that
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