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Head to the polls today with some basic information before you cast your ballot. The Daily Nebraskan Election Guide covers what voters need to know about the presidential, U.S. Senate, Nebraska Legislature, U.S. House of Representatives and University of Nebraska Board of Regents elections.
president
Mitt Romney republican
Former governor of Massachusetts, 2008 presidential hopeful, cofounder and former CEO of Bain Capital website: www. mittromney.com
Defense:
Defense:
Romney has said he would reverse Obama’s defense cuts and return spending to previous levels, if not higher. He says the benefits include prevention of war and maintaining world trade.
Obama endorses cutting military spending, one of the largest single federal budget areas. He withdrew troops from Iraq and is working on winding down the U.S. presence in Afghanistan, where results of the decade-long war have been mixed.
Energy and the Environment:
Energy and the Environment:
Romney focuses on the country’s energy sources, particularly oil and coal. He supports the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada and off-shore drilling for oil. He expressed doubts in climate change science.
Obama pushed for increases in cars’ fuel mileage and restrictions on pollution from coal power plants, and the stimulus included investment in renewable energy. He rejected the Keystone XL oil pipeline but left the door open for a similar proposal in the future. He has portrayed himself as friendly to the coal and oil industries.
National Debt: Romney opposes raising taxes to meet the $16-trillion national debt. He calls for across-theboard cuts in tax rates.
Same-sex marriage:
Health care: He would “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, as soon as possible. He would return the responsibility for taking care of those in poverty or without insurance to the states. He opposes abortion in almost all cases, with exceptions for rape, incest or if the mother’s life is in danger.
Student debt: Romney supports increased involvement of the private sector in student loans. He says competition and market forces would slow the rise of the cost of college, though private loans typically have higher interest rates and fewer repayment options for students and federal loans.
u.s. senate
Barack Obama Democrat
Current president of the United States and former U.S. senator from Illinois Website: www.baracko bama.com
Health care:
Romney’s position on marriage and other rights for gay couples has been unstable over the past several months, but he most consistently has said he opposes gay marriage rights and supports a constitutional amendment against gay marriage.
Immigration: Romney supports permanent residency for international college graduates and raising caps on skilled immigrants. He would complete a fence on the Mexican border and help immigrants who entered the country illegally as children to become citizens through military service.
Obama instituted the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, which requires people without health insurance – either because they can’t afford to or won’t – to get insurance while making it more affordable to do so. He supports abortion rights.
Student debt: He has expanded federal funding for Pell Grants aimed at low-income students and other aid programs. He has lowered monthly payments for some loans, which can make them more affordable month-tomonth but more expensive in the long-run.
national Debt: Obama and his party have favored a mix of tax hikes and spending cuts as a strategy to balance the federal budget and chip away at the nation’s $16-trillion debt. He repeatedly has called for higher taxes on the highest income brackets.
Same-sex marriage: He supports marriage rights for same-sex couples after several years of “evolving” on the issue.
Immigration: Deportations have had a significant uptick under Obama’s administration. He ordered deferrals from deportation, however, for those immigrants who were brought over as children, and unsuccessfully pushed for the DREAM Act to help those children become citizens.
u.s. house of representatives DISTRICT 1: Eastern third of Nebraska, including Lincoln
Jeff Fortenberry Republican
U.S. representative from Lincoln
Website: www.support fort.com
Website: www.koreyrei man.com
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry has represented Nebraska’s first congressional district since 2004. He currently serves as a senior member on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Agriculture. Before serving in Congress, he was a member of Lincoln’s City Council. Fortenberry is a fiscal conservative, and his website states he will work to repeal the Affordable Care Act and cut wasteful spending. Unlike some of his peers, Fortenberry refused to sign a pledge that he wouldn’t raise taxes, according to his website. Responding to critics, he said Nebraskans need leaders who are capable of making informed decisions.
Reiman, a Pawnee County native, plans to balance conservative values with the rights of people, according to his website. Reiman is pro-choice and supports funding for Planned Parenthood. He also plans to reform Medicare to cut costs. He supports the Affordable Care Act but says he would improve on the law instead of repealing it. To improve the economy, Reiman would invest in green jobs that would both put Americans back to work and reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil. On his website, Reiman says he would support stem cell research and hate crime protections to the LBGTQ community.
Korey Reiman
Democrat Lawyer from Lincoln
THE RACE SO FAR
Deb Fischer Republican
Current Nebraska state senator from Valentine and rancher Website: www.debfisch er2012.com
Health care: Fischer, following most of her party, calls for the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. She said she opposes the “individual mandate,” which requires people without health insurance to obtain coverage.
Defense: Fischer has said she would protect defense spending from cuts, despite urging reductions “in every department and agency” on her website.
Energy and the Environment: Fischer has said she has doubts about the human role in climate change, instead focusing on lowering energy costs and what she calls an “all-of-the-above” strategy that would include both fossil and renewable fuels. She supports the Keystone XL oil pipeline and drilling for oil on federal land.
National Debt: She opposes tax hikes and supports a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which would require spending and tax revenue to be equal each year.
Same-sex marriage: Fischer is against allowing samesex couples to marry.
Immigration: She supports increasing patrol troops on both borders, increasing use of residency verification by employers and denying benefits like drivers licenses for undocumented immigrants. She would make English America’s official language.
Bob Kerrey Democrat
Former Nebraska governor, two-time U.S. Senator, Medal of Honor recipient and Omaha resident Website: www.bobkerrey. com
Health care: Kerrey has said he largely supports the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, but would like some changes made, particularly with its requirements on employer contributions.
Defense: He supports keeping defense spending at or near current levels, not cutting it. He would maintain the CIA’s clandestine work and has said he would fight for aid for returning veterans.
Energy and the Environment: Kerrey agreed with Fischer’s “allof-the-above” energy strategy. He differs, however, in his stated belief in humanity’s role in climate change, calling it a “clear and compelling problem.”
National Debt: Kerrey has focused on cutting the federal budget, saying he would start with Social Security and Medicare, which together are roughly half of the annual federal budget. He opposes a balanced budget amendment, saying immediately requiring balancing spending and revenue would be too disruptive.
Same-sex marriage: Kerrey has said he supports letting same-sex couples marry.
Immigration: He has said he would focus on making it easier to enter the country legally and stay after college graduation. He opposes the largely Democrat-backed DREAM Act to allow undocumented immigrants who were brought over as children to become citizens.
Fortenberry is leading in polls in Nebraska’s first district. Real Clear Politics reports it is a safe GOP district.
compiled by dan holtmeyer and daniel wheaton | courtesy photos | art by lauren cloyed
more election guide inside: • u.s. house of representatives continued: page 2 • nu board of regents: page 3 and online for full coverage • four nebraska state senate races to watch: page 2 @dailyneb | facebook.com/dailynebraskan
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more u.s. house of representatives DISTRICT 2: Omaha
Lee Terry Republican
U.S. representative from Omaha Website: www.leeterry. com
Terry has been representing Nebraska’s second congressional district since 1998. Terry serves on the Energy & Commerce Committee and is the vice chair of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. On his website, Terry lays out a plan for energy independence. He supports increasing domestic production of ethanol and natural gas. Terry also supported a plan to improve fuel efficiency standards for vehicles. Terry also plans to cut government spending and has voted to do so 157 times on the floor of the House, according to his website. Terry is pro-life and said he believes life begins at conception. He spoke out against the Affordable Care Act’s mandate requiring employers to provide birth control to employees. Terry is endorsed by Nebraska Right to Life and the National Right to Life.
John Ewing Democrat
Douglas County treasurer from Omaha Website: www.ewingforne braska.com
When he was elected as Douglas County Treasurer in 2007, Ewing was the first African American to be elected county-wide in Nebraska, according to his website. His 30 years of public service include time he spent as a police officer patrolling Omaha’s streets. According to his website, Ewing supports reforming Medicare to make it profitable and sustainable in the long-term. Specifically, Ewing wishes to continue the Affordable Care Act’s protection for people with pre-existing conditions and close the “doughnut hole” that results in additional financial burden on some seniors. Ewing supports federal funding for education by increasing access to Pell Grants for college students. He also supports increasing funding for public schools and adding supports for teachers. To reduce the deficit and the national debt, Ewing plans to allow the Bush tax cuts to expire and reform the tax code.
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According to an Omaha World-Herald poll in late October, the race has been tightening. Ewing saw an increase in 4 percentage points in support since September. In that time span, Terry lost 3 percentage points in support. Real Clear Politics puts this race in the “leaning GOP” category because Terry has higher name recognition and more funds than Ewing.
four nebraska state senate races to watch
DISTRICT 11 DISTRICT 31
DISTRICT 21
DISTRICT 29
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Race 1
Race 3
District 11- Northeast Omaha
District 29- Southeast Lincoln
Brenda Council
Kate Bolz Democrat
Democrat
State senator, labor lawyer
DISTRICT 3: Central and Western Nebraska
Adrian Smith Republican
U.S. representative from Gering
Website: www.joinadrian. com
Website: www.marksullivan2012.com
Website: www.brenda council.com
Smith has represented Nebraska’s third district since 2007. He serves on the Committee on Ways & Means. In his reelection bids, Smith has captured more than 70 percent of the vote both times. During his time in Congress, Smith fought to pass the Balanced Budget Amendment for the Constitution and to cut government spending by trillions of dollars, according to his website. Smith opposes the Affordable Care Act and does not support mandating employers to pay for birth control. In an Aug. 10 column on his website, Smith said he prefers improving consumer choice through a free-market approach to healthcare.
Sullivan, a lifelong farmer, served in the Nebraska Air National Guard from 1970 to 1976. According to his website, gridlock in Washington inspired him to run against Smith. Sullivan supports investing in infrastructure as a means to create jobs. He also supports expanding investment in green energy to stimulate the economy and to protect the environment. Sullivan says he plans to reform Social Security and Medicare. He opposes Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget plans and any voucher-type program for Medicare.
Council was elected as state senator in 2008 after former state senator Ernie Chambers was forced out due to term limits. She was one of the first two African-American women to serve on the body. Council recently pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges of abuse of public records. She spent $63,000 of her campaign money at casinos. Council has said she is seeking help for her gambling addiction.
Mark Sullivan Democrat
Farmer from Doniphan
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Smith is likely to win reelection, according to Real Clear Politics. Nebraska’s third district is considered to be safe GOP.
Poll aims to convey student views The poll aims to create a picture of political, social alignment on campus staff report Dn More than 2,000 students have participated in the third annual Husker Poll, which analyzes University of Nebraska-Lincoln students’ political beliefs and affiliations. Created by UNL political science graduate instructor Michael Gruszczynski and his Elections,
Political Parties, and Special Interests class, the poll presents a battery of survey questions to capture a wide range of political and social attitudes, such as campus issues and domestic and foreign policy issues that are hot topics in this year ’s election. It runs through Tuesday. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Juan Franco sent an email under the subject-line “From Dr. Franco: Participate in a student-run poll” to the entire student body in October asking them to participate in the survey. “From preliminary looks at the data, it looks like ideology breaks down similarly to nation-
al polls,” Gruszczynski said. “A large majority of UNL students consider themselves moderate, less consider themselves liberals or conservatives, and the smallest group is made up of strong liberals and conservatives.” In terms of partisanship, UNL looks a bit more Democratic than the national population, a trend usually present on college campuses, according to Gruszczynski. However, there isn’t a big gap between the number of Republicans and Democrats at UNL, according to the sample of more than 2,000 students. For the POLS 230 class, 18 students created the survey by pre-
senting questions on issues, programming the survey for online use and analyzing the data. A university press conference on Nov. 29 will announce the final results. “Any poll can have discrepancies, but as the sample size increases a lot of them would wash out statistically anyway,” Gruszczynski said. “We should be able to pick up a wide variety of student types, backgrounds, gender, races and ethnicities and political beliefs, so I’m of the belief that the poll will offer a pretty accurate picture of student attitudes at UNL.” news@ dailynebraskan.com
Dare to Care collects for Thanksgiving Staff report dn The Dare to Care food drive will be this week around the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus. Barrels are set up at 10 locations on East and City campuses, and anyone can donate non-perishable food items during the day. Donations go to the Food Bank of Lincoln and will provide a Thanksgiving meal for Lincoln residents in need. Participants can donate with a registered group or individually. Groups signed up by Oct. 21 and have been collecting items since Oct. 26. This week, group members can drop off items at the Center for Civic Engagement in the Nebraska Union to earn points for their groups. The Dare to Care participants compete against other groups to donate the most items. All groups competing will be eligible for prizes at a
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celebration on Nov. 30. Prizes will be awarded to the teams who donate the most and include gift certificates, Tshirts and meals. Senior accounting major Kyla McGregor participates in two organizations, Delta Sigma Pi and Beta Alpha Psi, that have decided to compete in the food drive. This is her first year participating in the event. “I feel it’s important to help give back to the community especially during the holidays,” she said. “We give them some nice Christmas (and) Thanksgiving food.” Each food item earns a certain number of points for a team. More expensive items are worth more points. “I think (the competition) helps get people excited to give more,” McGregor said. “The point system helps to show us what (the hungry) are more in need of food-wise.” news@ dailynebraskan.com
locations City Campus locations:
Website: www.katebolz. com
Ernie Chambers Former state senator, barber
Member of Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Board
Website: www.senator chambers.com
Website: www.zimmer manforlegislature.com
Chambers was a staple in the Nebraska Legislature, serving from 1971 to 2008. Term limits ended his 38-year stint in the Legislature. In September 2007, Chambers made national news when he sued God in the Douglas County District Court to make a statement about frivolous lawsuits. The District 11 race is the only one in Omaha for which the Omaha World-Herald did not endorse a candidate.
Zimmerman served as Vice President of Member Services at the Nebraska Farm Bureau for 25 years and is currently vice president of the People’s City Mission Board of Directors. He is endorsed by the Omaha World-Herald and has campaigned on improving Nebraska’s economy, controlling government spending, job creation and opposing state-funded benefits for illegal immigrants.
Race 2
District 31- Southwest Omaha
District 21- Northwest Lincoln
• Nebraska East Union • Food Industry Complex • Animal Science Complex • Plant Sciences Hall
Republican
Ken Haar Democrat
Small business owner
State senator
Website: www.acela turco.com
Website: www.kenhaar. com Haar has served as state senator for four years. In his last term, he was in favor of rerouting the Keystone XL pipeline away from the Sandhills and Ogallala Aquifer. If reelected for District 21, Haar says he will focus on education and the environment. Harr served eight years on the Lincoln City Council.
Mike Hilgers
Turco, a former intelligence analyst for the U.S. Department of Justice, is a first-timer to the legislative race. She serves on the Nebraska State Foster Care Review Board. She opposes all tax increases and seeks to improve education with less bureaucracy, smaller class sizes and high academic standards, according to her website. A Cuban immigrant and naturalized U.S. citizen herself, Turco opposes benefits for illegal immigrants.
Rick Kolowski
Republican
Democrat
Chair of Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board
As state senator, Hilgers said he would focus on job growth and reducing the tax burden on families and businesses. Hilgers co-founded Gober Hilgers law firm. The Omaha World-Herald, Gov. Dave Heineman and Sen. Mike Johanns have endorsed Hilgers.
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Race 4
Acela Turco
Website: www.mikehilg ers.com
East Campus locations:
Larry Zimmerman Republican
Independent
Small business owner
• Oldfather Hall • Richards Hall • Henzlik Hall • City Campus Union • Campus Rec • Othmer Hall
Bolz, who also is an adjunct professor in the Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Department of Social Work at Nebraska Wesleyan University, has focused her campaign on education, working families, economic growth and adjusting to the state’s aging population. She has been endorsed by the Lincoln Journal Star.
Website: www.rick kolowski.com Kolowski, founding principal of Millard West High School, is also a first-timer to the legislative race. He is endorsed by the Omaha World-Herald, and job growth and education are key issues in his campaign. He seeks property tax relief and cuts to government spending and wants to bring more high-tech jobs to Nebraska, according to his website.
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nu board of regents DISTRICT 3:
Jim Pillen Party: Republican Home: Columbus Occupation: President of Pillen Family Farms Education: Bachelor’s degree in animal science, UNL; doctor of veterinary medicine, Kansas State University Website: www.jimpillen. com
DN: What is your stance on the use of embryonic stem cell research at the University of Nebraska and why?
Pillen: I am an advocate of cutting-edge research at UNMC; however, not research at all costs. I believe in stem cell research. Adult stem cell research is creating great results. I am pro-life and believe we can be a world-class, cuttingedge research center while still protecting the sanctity of life. I do not support destroying embryos for embryonic stem cell research.
David Copple Party: Republican Home: Norfolk Occupation: Lawyer at Copple, Rockey, McKeever & Schlecht PC, LLO Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, UNL; juris doctor, University of Nebraska College of Law Website: www.copplefor regent.com Copple did not respond to the DN’s request for comment on this election guide.
district 4:
DN: What is the biggest challenge facing the university and how do you plan to address it?
Bradley: The restoration of ethics back to the Board of Regents. I was an inspector in the United States Army. It was instilled upon me at a young age to ensure there are a high degree of ethics, honesty and integrity in government. You better believe that I will be a Wyatt Earp- or Elliot Ness-type person that will ferret out the cronyism and nepotism. Issues such as privatization of health care on campus, cutting academic programs and athletic programs without public input, student loan programs that greatly benefit CEOs and executives, pipeline ads on the stadium big screen, unexpected taxation on different local government entities for state university projects, bring into question the validity of scientific research when partnering with big agriculture, and the lack of minority coaches and professors will be greatly scrutinized by Larry Bradley. Of course, there are many good people and many good departments within the university conducting excellent research and work. But, as my grandma used to say, in a good, old Nebraska fashion, “It is time to clean out the whole barn.”
Bob Whitehouse Party affiliation: Republican Home: Papillion Occupation: Cocoordinator at Collective for Youth Education: Bachelor’s of science in physical education and biology from the University of Nebraska Kearney, master of science in secondary school administration from UNO, educational specialist in secondary education from UNO Offices held: Board of Regents, 2006 - present (Chairman of the Board, 2011; Academic Affairs chairman 2008-2010) Website: www.white house4regent.net
DN: What is the biggest challenge facing the university and how do you plan to address it?
Larry Bradley Party affiliation: Democrat Home: Omaha Occupation: Adjunct professor at UNO Education: Bachelor’s degree in biology, UNO; master of arts in biology, UNO; Ph.D. in geography, UNL Elected office: PapioMissouri River Natural Resources District, 2008-today Website: www.bradley2012. com
Whitehouse: While it is hard to pinpoint just one challenge for our university moving forward, there are areas we must emphasize in the next six years to be successful. First, we must continue to promote the university as an economic engine for our state. The University of Nebraska is a huge job creator for Nebraska and the research performed on our campuses impacts nearly every citizen. If we want our state to continue to be prosperous in the generations to come, we must continue being a cornerstone for economic development. Second, we must increase the number of students from Nebraska continuing to higher education. In my opinion, this starts at the early childhood levels – the university must focus in this area moving forward. Third, we need to focus our research and become world leaders in the areas of fuel, food and water.
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dn flashback DISTRICT 8:
Mike Jones
Hal Daub
Party affiliation: Republican
Party affiliation: Republican
Home: David City Occupation: Owner of Jones Insurance Agency Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, UNL; master’s degree, education, UNL Website: www.jonesforre gent.com
DN: What should the University of Nebraska be doing to increase enrollment?
Jones: In order to attract more students to the university system, there needs to be strong academic programs, advisory assistance throughout the degreeseeking process, ample financial aid packages and post-graduate involvement with job placement assistance. The university needs to continue to deliver on the message of the quality of the educational experience it presents. Close scrutiny on the cost of tuition and commensurate support of the university from the legislature, NU Foundation and other private sources are key to the affordability issues facing the prospective students. We need to assure those prospective students of the value of the education they would obtain and the numerous tools available for them to access in order to attend the university.
Home: Omaha Occupation: Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP Education: Bachelor’s of science from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri; Juris doctor, University of Nebraska College of Law (1965) Elected office: Captain, U.S. Army Infantry, Platoon leader and company commander, Korea (19661968); four-term member of the U.S. House of Representatives (19811989); Omaha mayor (19952001) Website: www.haldaub.com Daub did not respond to the DN’s request for comment on this election guide.
Party affiliation: Republican
Party affiliation: Republican Home: Elk Creek Occupation: Farmer Education: Elk Creek High School Website: www.lavonheide mann.com
DN: What should the University of Nebraska be doing to increase enrollment?
Heidemann: We need to focus on recruitment and promotion. I think we need to start promoting the university more in the state and across the country. We need to start getting the message across earlier in classrooms, in eighth, ninth and 10th grades, so that younger students know about the quality education they can get at the University of Nebraska. compiled by lis arneson and cristina woodworth news@ dailynebraskan.com
Home: Omaha Education: Bachelor’s of arts in government and international studies, University of Notre Dame; Juris doctor, Creighton University School of Law Occupation: Director and corporate counsel at Private Practice Associates, LLC Website: www.ashfordfor regent.com
DN: As regent, how would you balance receiving nearly flat state funding with the need to provide competitive salaries to recruit faculty while still offering an affordable education to students?
Ashford: I would advocate a one-year freeze on tuition to get the university’s house in order. The expense cutting should not be on the backs of faculty. The university needs to look at other ways to trim expenses and grow revenue: ratio of administration to faculty, energy expenses, use of technology, partnerships with business and foundations and incentives to outstanding faculty.
Diversity event teaches creating a ‘vision’ Former Cherokee Nation chief weaves culture with law, business lessons CL Sill DN Chad Smith wants business and law students to know their product. Smith, a former principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, was the keynote speaker Monday evening at a Diversity Leadership Symposia event held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Law Monday night. Smith spoke to dozens of law students and professors about his time spent in that position and the leadership lessons he learned along the way.
“Nation building, this is what I know about, and this is what I can tell you about,” Smith said. This was Smith’s goal when he was elected as the principal chief of the Cherokee Nation in 1999. He wanted to “rebuild the entire Cherokee nation.” This was not an easy job, according to Smith, and he said the first step was creating a “vision” for the nation. “We said ‘100 years from now, we can be a happy, healthy people,’” Smith said. “That was our vision.” The methods for carrying out that vision can be introduced in nearly any society or organization, Smith said, and he focused on bringing those methods to the audience. Smith told everyone to make sure they “know what (their) product is.” He said no matter what business or field of study someone
might be involved in, this lesson is essential. “Most people just go about doing their work but don’t know what their goal is,” Smith said. “But to build a nation, or any organization, or even your own life, you have to ask, ‘What is your product?’” His other lesson was a tad more political. Smith talked in length about the need to keep business and government separate in the affairs of a nation. “In business, you don’t ask how much it will cost, you ask how much it will return,” Smith said. “And the government will only ask what it costs.” Smith’s biggest point of the night came when he spoke about the future of the Cherokee Nation. He called for a “rash of Indian story-tellers,” journalists and media gurus who could shed light on the status of the tribe and strike down
November 6, 1941 Pharmacists Use Roosters In LifeSaving Discovery
Did you know that a rooster might save a life? The classes of Dr. H. Holck, associate professor of pharmachology (sic), use White Leghorn roosters in testing ergot, used by doctors to control bleeding. Ergot saves human lives every year, but in order to make it safe for common use, each preparation must be tested to determine its strength. This is done by trying it first upon White Leghorn roosters.
1941 Former UN Student Writes Book for Girls Seeking Jobs
“Girl With a Pay Check,” a book proffering advice to girls seeking jobs, has recently been written by Miss France Maule, a former university student, who attended here when Chancellor Canfield and Lt. John J. Pershing were associated with the institution. Miss Maule, in her book, urges girls to help create the right impression on a potential employer by using proper makeup and having their shoes shined. She declares in her volume, which comes out Thursday in a Harper publication, that a girl applying for a position must have a proper blend of eagerness and shyness.
1959 Glory Goalposts Go In Pieces for Money
The goalposts which fell at Saturday’s history making Nebraska-Oklahoma football game may soon take on a new form – paperweights. According to Lou Roper, president of the Extra Point Club, the club has made arrangements with Alpha Tau Omega fraternity to use the set of goal posts which members of the fraternity salvaged Saturday. Negotiations for the second set of goal posts held by the Brown Palace student house also are being made. However, a resident said Thursday no final arrangement had been agreed upon.
1968 Final preparations made for IDA musical comedy
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“hostile public sentiment” and historical inaccuracies of native culture. “I really want to manage public opinion rather than have it manage us,” Smith said. This lesson resonated through the crowd at a panel discussion held after Smith’s talk had concluded. “I want people to be empowered with the knowledge of our history,” said Judi gaiashkibos, executive director of the Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs. Many of the students in attendance also got involved in the discussion, most of them offering praise for Chad Smith and his philosophies. “Most lawyers just come in here and tell us about their job,” said Aaron John, a third-year law student. “But this had a lot more culture.” news@ dailynebraskan.com
Rehearsals are in the final phase for the IDA musical “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum.” The musical comedy will be presented Nov. 21-23 in the Nebraska Union Ballroom. The musical comedy is set in pagan Rome and is lewdly adapted from the plays of Plautus. He was a genius at inventing endless slapstick plot complications. The story is that Pseudolus, a slave who will be granted his freedom if he can secure as his master’s bride, a dumb blonde virgin who has completed her basic training as a courtesan.
1991 New system would allow class registration by phone
UNL students could register for classes by telephone in a few years if a new campus information system is approved and financed, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln official said. James Griesen, vice chancellor for student affairs, said a new system that would handle all aspects of a student’s college career, including admissions, financial aid and registration and academic records, is being considered by the NU Board of Regents planning committee. “The system that UNL hopes to purchase is very sophisticated and is designed to reflect all the laws and regulations that the federal government has enacted with regards to financial aid,” Griesen said. “It will take two years to build the system. The spring of 1994 will be the earliest time the system will be used on campus.” —compiled by kalee holland news@dailynebraskan.com
Panhellenic approves bylaw changes, budget Elias Youngquist DN
won’t be included on the roster and won’t count towards the grade reports.” Each sorority chapter is also The University of Nebraskain the process of choosing next Lincoln’s Panhellenic Council voted unanimously to approve a year’s executive councils. Beseries of bylaw and constitution cause of this transitional period, it can sometimes be more difficult changes as well as this year’s budget at Monday’s meeting. for new members to open-recruit, according to Laura Collins, PanThe bylaw changes include a hellenic recruitment coordinator. previously approved Greek Af“It’s kind of hard to pick it up fairs fee increase from $25 to at this point in $30, name changes the year,” said and a number of It’s kind of Collins, a senior general updates to hard to pick coaching and keep the bylaws social science and constitution it up at this point major. up-to-date. Collins said C a n d i d a t e s in the year.” she has returned in appliceived a numcations for next Laura Collins ber of flustered year’s Panhellenic recruitment coordinator emails and calls Executive Council from potential Oct. 29. Candirecruits who dates will make speeches at next haven’t gotten responses from Monday’s meeting. sororities to which they applied. Panhellenic President Olivia Rauschenbach added that chap- The number of girls each sorority can open recruit varies; some ter roster updates will be due sororities can only accept two or soon. three. “Roster updates are due “We just need to be very Nov. 30,” said Rauschenbach, a sweet to them,” Collins said. senior biological sciences major. News@ “Any members not on the roster dailynebraskan.com
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Predicting the presidential
election
romney will win election with change, conservative ideals, but IT will be close
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o say I know who is going to win the presidential election would be absurd. Even my most hopeful thinking has its own doubts looming close by. This election will be a nail biter up to the very moment 270 electoral votes is reached. But while I hesitate to say who will win, I can clearly describe how former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney might win against President Barack
RYAN DUGGAN whom you will, but the economy still struggles, unemployment is currently at 7.9 percent and people are overall displeased with Washington, which is just as divided as it has ever been. The one trademark bill Obama did pass was his Obamacare, which passed without a single Republican vote – very unlike his promises for compromise. Now I don’t want to harp too much on Obama; all politicians suck, and there was little he could do to change how the game was played when he arrived in office, despite all of the promises. However, he no longer has this campaigning notion of promoting change. We know what he’s like as a president, and he has been unable to
Obama. For the moment, I’ll refrain from pointing at certain polls that show Romney in the lead. Out of the thousands taken, all have varying results, so I’ll start by noting a few small influences on this election. First of all, despite the notion that people fear change, it seems to be a strong political promise that both candidates have capitalized on. As you will recall, Obama’s whole campaign in 2008 focused on “Hope and Change.” He offered visions of a new, brighter America with an honest, undivided political body, which sparked a fire in the hearts of voters. Because of this, Obama swept much of the population off their feet with this hope for change. Looking back over the past four years, while some positive change has been made, a lot remains unchanged. Blame it on
follow through on much of the change he promised to us four years ago. What this does is give Romney a chance to jump on the “change” wagon and win people over with hope for the future. He’s already adapted the slogan “Real Change on Day One,” pitting himself against Obama as one who will actually bring change about. While this may seem irrelevant to some, it’s a smart plan to win over independent voters. Like any employer will ask during an interview, “What’s something different that you can offer?” Romney is the one in the position to add something different. Besides, it’s easier to sell hopeful plans for the future rather than plans that have struggled or failed in the past. Another small factor which has had, and will continue to have, an effect on the election is what both candidates have to lose. Romney is playing to win; Obama is playing not to lose.
While the ends are the same, the means are different. Already holding the presidency, Democratic voters are more likely to become complacent thinking Obama has the second term in the bag. By mere observation alone, Obama’s 2012 campaign doesn’t seem to come close to his 2008 campaign in regards to energy and support. While they are striving to get the vote out, it doesn’t seem to be having the same impact as before. Because of this, some argue Obama purposely performed poorly during the first debate to stir up Democratic voters with the idea that Romney might be able to win. Regardless, stirring up voters to be as active as they were four years ago is a topic that has received much attention from Obama’s campaigners. Romney, however, is riding a wave of conservative support which started to stir during Obama’s presidency. The effects of this have been seen in the Senatorial race two years ago with six Democrats losing their seats to Republicans. Another example is the rise of the Tea Party movement, which holds conservative values. Republicans are fired up for change, and t h i s momentum has a large effect in campaigning efforts done on their part across the nation. In regards to a poll taken by NBC News and the Wall Street Journal, “Obama has the support of 48 percent of likely voters, while Romney has 47 percent,” with a sampling error of plus or minus 2.55 percentage points. A separate poll taken by ABC News and the Washington Post has both presidents in a deadlock at 48 percent. These polls have a “sampling error of plus or minus three points.” Clearly, this race is a very close one. The outcome will come down to whatever party got the word out best and rallied enough voters to hit the booths today. Only about 38 percent of eligible voters usually cast their ballot. Therefore, it comes down to which candidate can persuade portions of that other 62 percent to vote, especially in key swing states. As I said before, the conservative agenda has gained momentum over the past couple years and Romney will no doubt receive a lot of votes from that wave of enthusiasm. The race will be a close one, but that’s how Romney will squeeze by with a win. Ryan Duggan is a Senior English and Classical Languages major. Reach him at Opinion@
Obama will win with constant platform, unlike romney’s flip-flop nature
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ou don’t have to have psychic powers, a crystal ball or a deck of Tarot cards to predict how the presidential election will pan out tonight. President Barack Obama will win a second term. Obama has a solid record and few “flip flops” on important issues. By contrast, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is a fish on dry land, flopping around like nobody’s business. Our culture has a short attention span and a tiny memory, but Romney seems to think voters have amnesia. Voters are smart enough not to vote for a guy who operates like Romney. Further, Obama has more paths to victory. According to The New York Times electoral map, Obama is predicted to win 243 points. He only needs 27 points to win in the Electoral College. If Ohio (18 votes) and Wisconsin (10 votes) vote for him, he’ll win regardless of how well Romney does. Romney, on the other hand, has only 206 predicted votes. He needs to win more than just two of the swing states if he’s to claim victory. Given that Romney has all the charm of a block of wood, I sincerely doubt he’ll win these swing states. Romney is the guy who thinks he can buy your affections with sweet, sweet cash. He thinks he can dump a ton of money into ads, and voters will flock to him. Romney’s running mate Rep. Paul Ryan has a former Gov. Sarah Palin-esque alienating quality about him. Both are conventionally attractive, support scary policies and have a mean streak a mile wide. Ryan’s the guy who backed a personhood amendment in Congress that basically prohibited in-vitro fertilization and would deny rape victims an abortion. GOP politicians, especially older white men, have said some incredibly stupid things about women and LGBTQA people. Outlawing abortion and the Defense of Marriage Act are all part of the GOP’s far, far right platform. Voters know Romney and his party’s views on these issues are incredibly dangerous. By contrast, Obama has supported these communities in a number of ways. First, Obama has nominated half of all women ever on the Supreme Court, Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan. (Isn’t it sad that only four women have had this position?) He signed the Lilly Ledbetter Act into law. He’s repealed Don’t Ask Don’t Tell and supports same-sex marriage. Oh yeah, and a little thing called the Affordable Care Act, which allows young people to stay on their parents’ insurance until age 26. (The law does other things, but that’s a big one for college kids, right?) Further, voters know Obama wasn’t entirely to blame for the gridlock in Congress. The GOP had it out for him since his inauguration. The party’s entire goal has been to oust
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tice, a gym montage delivers a truly buff Rocky just like it promised it would – then the incumbent party is good to go.” The winner last year? “The Artist.” The movie ends pretty happily. Considering the math, the choices of both campaigns and wacky election predictors makes it seem fairly likely that Obama will win a second term. That’s not to say that Obama has it in the bag; a Romney win is well within the realm of possibility. Casting your ballot is definitely one way to influence the outcome of this election.
Obama from office. GOP politicians have flailed around like a child having a temper tantrum. Even more embarrassing, the GOP has tried some nasty tactics to keep voters from the polls. They’ve tried things like voter ID laws and forbidding early voting. (Early voters tend to vote Democrat.) Unfortunately for the GOP, they were unsuccessful. The Supreme Court allowed for early voting in swing state Ohio. Other courts have struck down these ID laws, too. Now, we could get into a whole dissection of the polls and who stands where and why. But those polls change so often, it’s dizzying. Looking at other sources is necessary. Some of these predictions may seem a bit silly, but they are a way to measure
the American pulse, too. Early last month, Mother Jones magazine (yes, that Mother Jones) had a great piece on quirky ways to predict the election’s winner. Some of these include Chia Pet sales (Obama wins 2-1), 7-11 Cups (Obama has 59 percent compared to Romney’s 41) and strangely, Michelle Obama’s cookies. (Family Circle magazine has a first lady bake-off. Michelle Obama won against Ann Romney.) Another big one is how schoolage children vote. Kids voted for Obama, even in Lincoln. Heck, they voted for Sen. Bob Kerrey, too, which is interesting. The kid vote has wrongly predicted the outcome only twice since 1940. But my personal favorite is the Oscar prediction. As a Cracked article explains, “It works like this: During an election year, go back and find out who won the Academy Award for Best Picture the year before. If the movie has a downbeat ending where the system fails (bad guy goes free, good guy loses, etc.), you can plan on the incumbent party losing. If, on the other hand, the movie portrays the system working in the end – a child is saved from falling through the cracks, a criminal is brought to jus-
Readers, if you haven’t voted yet, please do so. If you’ve voted already, go get a tasty treat. While I’m confident in an Obama win, it’s not only this race that counts. How the other elections across the country will pan out is uncertain. What is certain is that it’s going to be a long night. Rhiannon Root is a senior news-editorial and history major. Follow her on Twitter @rhiannonroot and reach her at opinion@ dailynebraskan.com. art by lauren cloyed | dn
letters to the editor UNL thanked for support last year by Penn State senior As a senior at Penn State, I still remember vividly the inspiring display of sportsmanship and humanity by the Nebraska student athletes, coaching staff, and visiting fans last year around this time when our two teams came together at Beaver Stadium following one of the most heartbreaking weeks in our university’s history. When other universities chose to jeer and insult, your family came alongside ours with support and understanding in a moment of prayer and a game characterized by respect. I’d like to thank you for that and ask that you give a warm welcome to our players, coaches and fans as they enter your home this weekend.
Despite our lack of bowl eligibility, every game this season has meant more to me than any of those over my past three years at this university. I hope both of our teams come out this upcoming Saturday and play with everything they have. I know we’ll be eager to see a great game played. Thank you in advance for making it a good one!
Josh Wimble
Senior at Penn State University
Voters should focus on candidates’ reasons behind ideals Let’s say you have a box of LEGOs. With these you can build anything.
Math professor Søren Eilers calculated that there are more than 915 million ways to combine six LEGO bricks. Now, try to apply this concept to something else, say politics and philosophy. Think of philosophy as the LEGO brick, and politics as the infinite applications of the LEGO brick, or the LEGO set. An individual’s participation in politics is nothing more than an application of philosophical beliefs to a current situation, and coming up with a conclusion. Or, in LEGO terms, using basic blocks (principles) to produce a LEGO set (conclusion). Why do we focus on the set, when really we should be focused on the building blocks? America shouldn’t be focused on how candidates presents themselves in a debate. Nor should they be focused on how candidates plan
to “fix” our economy. These are merely conclusions, to a much larger, much more important concept. America should be focused on the concepts and beliefs that precede a statement like “I’m going to raise taxes on the wealthy to fix our economy.” To get to this conclusion, it’s implied that you think it’s the government’s responsibility to fix the economy. The problem with our political process is its very nature; it’s political. We spend so much time focusing on what seems to me to be meaningless things, and never get to the concepts of what the candidates are saying. We need to start focusing on the philosophy of the politician, not the politics. We should be asking ourselves where they got their beliefs from, what religion they are and who it is they look to for guidance. If you know a politician is a huge
fan of Adam Smith, you can probably guess what they’re going to do about the healthcare industry, or anything that comes up in the future. If they are a fan of Marx, you can probably guess what they will do about the growing income inequality, or anything like that subject that comes along. Once you understand the philosophy of a candidate, you under-
stand their policies. So rather than focusing on every little thing someone builds with LEGOs, which I frankly don’t have time for, we should focus on which bricks they tend to choose. These are the building blocks of what they have to say.
Charlie Sullivan
Junior Materials and Mechanical Engineering major
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hot out Of the
panhandle Western Nebraska venues invite more Lincoln, Omaha acts story by kekeli dawes | art by lauren vuchetich
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etting music out to western Nebraska isn’t a simple task. In fact, getting anything out to western Nebraska isn’t a simple task. But some are working to make those two- to three-hour drives worth it. Muriel Clark, associate director of the North Platte/Lincoln County Convention and Visitors Bureau, said she was always very invested in the North Platte music community, but she didn’t see enough variety. “Don’t get me wrong,” Clark said, “We have fantastic local musicians out here but because of population, the number and variety is limited. You could probably hear the same four bands in a row for six months and not get any variety.” North Platte is also around 230 miles away from Lincoln, which is sometimes intimidating to local groups on a budget. “We find it a little difficult to let bands know it can be economically feasible to come out this way,” Clark said. “And then, of course, we have to work real hard to make that economically feasible.” The bureau found a solution in their NRoute Entertainment Concert series. Clark said they put on a show every Thursday so eastern Nebraska groups who are making their way for weekend shows in Denver can make a stop to “get a little change in their pocket and have some free lodging and food.”
Clark mentioned that convincing had to go “both ways.” “We also had to convince local folks that the bands coming from the eastern Nebraska area are worth (it) to come out and see,” Clark said. So the North Platte Visitor’s Bureau reached out to Hear Nebraska for help. Clark started the Nebraska Outback House Concert series, events that feature largely indie artists like singer-songwriter Ben Bedford and Kansas duo NEELY. She also works to attract eastern Nebraskans to North Platte, as well as offer people from the area different and new music. Even after a successful pair of ongoing concert series, Clark still finds it difficult to convince Lincoln- and Omaha-based groups to make the trip out to North Platte. “We have to convince the artists that, ‘You can come down here and share your music here in western Nebraska, and we will get an audience for you, an audience that really cares about your music,’” she said. In turn, Clark and her team had to work to convince a North Platte audience to go to shows. “It’s hard to get people there, but once you do, they’re just blown away by the quality of the music,” Clark said. “I just think they’re not well-schooled in the great music that’s out there, so it’s something that you’ve got to drag them (to) kicking and screaming, but once they get there
they’re like, ‘Wow. We should’ve come to groups from Omaha or Lincoln. “I think a lot of people are excited to this a long time ago.’” To Clark, it is worth it for the audience play somewhere new,” said Sabah. “We get and the bands to make it out to shows, es- new bands all the time.” He’s even had bands from Omaha say pecially if it’s somewhere new. they like Kearney shows “To see a band in a venmore. ue where it is totally new “We have One band new to Keto the audience, I think arney is the Lincoln-based it is definitely a different fantastic rock band Stonebelly. Guivibe than you get when tarist Mike Hollon said he you see a band with the local musicians looks forward to playing in same group of people that out here but Kearney. sees them every weekend,” “It’s a neat, cool litClark said. “I think the because of tle town,” Hollon said. bands have to work a little “They’re awesome.” harder; they have to en- population, the Hollon and the rest of gage more with the crowd number and Stonebelly value touring, in a different way than a variety is limited.” especially in Nebraska. crowd that knows them “We haven’t got as far intimately, and I think they Muriel Clark west into Nebraska as we do give a different perforassociate director would like to, but we keep mance.” trying to branch out,” HolBill Sabah runs The Galon said. “Lincoln is our rage, a venue in Kearney, home base, but we want to build a circle and he said he’s seen great performances around it in all directions. It’s fun to build in western Nebraska. “We don’t have a saturated music new fanbases.” Stonebelly started looking westward scene, and I think the people here are a lot more grateful to see new bands,” Sabah this year. They’ve made their first trips to Kansas, Minneapolis, Ohio and Kearney said. “Our crowds are wild. Even the big name groups that come through – we blew fall in the mix as well. Hollon explained touring is one of the best ways to get a Candlebox’s mind. We had tour managers walking around with a decibel meter and band’s name out to fans who might not know them otherwise. the crowd stays at 108 decibels.” “You have to travel if you are trying to Sabah said it isn’t hard for him to book
get the music out,” Hollon said. “I think people are selling themselves short if you only stay in two places. At least bands should go out there and give it a shot. We look at it right now like, ‘Let’s not play Lincoln as much. If we are playing gigs we should be getting out on the road as well.’ We still like to play Lincoln, like once a month, but the rest of the time we think it should be on the road.” There is always the risk of playing to one person, and for starting bands, Hollon understands the high cost. “Some local bands don’t have any transportation, so it’s really expensive,” he said. “You’re taking two or three cars two and a half hours someplace, or renting a van. I bought a van just because I felt it was important to get the music out there. “We’ve got this band motto. We say, ‘One or One Hundred.’ If there’s one person that’s digging us and watching us and into it, we try to give them the best show as if there was 100 people there. Not only for them but for ourselves,” Hollon said. He understands touring is hard work, but he added it is always worth it. “It’s a passion, and if you are following your passion, I don’t think you can really go wrong,” Hollon said. “I love it. There’s a lot of ways to live and make money in this world. Being a musician is pretty fun for me.” arts@ dailynebraskan.com
Local artists share tour do’s, don’ts jourdyn kaarre dn After some time, bands have to move on. They pack their equipment and themselves into a cramped vehicle and hit the open road. “(Touring is like) waking up on Christmas morning every day,” said Joe Younglove, drummer and vocalist for the band Time Hammer. “You’re doing exactly what you want to do. It’s exciting. You don’t know what to expect, but you know it will be good. It’s like being a kid again.” Once a band has established a local fan base, the next logical step is to create a regional and national fan base as well. According to Brenton Neville of Universe Contest, “The only way you can really prove yourself is by playing shows” – especially in the digital age. So bands pack up, save up and route their course. Touring isn’t as glorious as it seems. Often, Neville explained, con-
ditions are never perfect, rather just hot or cold and, usually, smelly. However, a common joy of touring among Younglove, Neville and Orion Walsh, who is a solo artist, was sharing their music and the opportunity to travel to new places. “You’re in a teleporter,” Neville said. “You go to sleep in the van and you wake up, and you’re in a different town.” Hitting the road is also expensive. To cut costs, the artists suggest forming a route and budget months in advance of the tour. Gas, hotels, food and lost or broken equipment can add up quickly. With more than 10 years of experience, combined, and tours stretching across the country, the artists are not new to taking on such an endeavor. As seasoned artists, Younglove, Neville and Walsh shared their thoughts on the “Do’s” and “Don’ts” of touring. “A lot is trial and error,” Walsh said. “You’ve got to go out and learn it for yourself.”
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Lincoln singer-songwriter Orian Walsh has toured both regionally and nationally. When touring, he said it’s best to plan ahead.
Do’s and don’ts of touring Do’s:
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“Try to take the most fuel-efficient vehicle you can. Plan your tour accordingly. You can take public transportation as well.” –Orion Walsh
“Try to make sure you have things to sell people in case you don’t make money at the show.” –Joe Younglove
“Don’t complain. It’s better than being at home. All complaining does is bring everyone around you down.” –Brenton Neville
“Don’t always get hotels. That will eat your money away. Stay with friends or ask for a place to stay.” –Orion Walsh
“Play in markets that would fit with your music. You want to book your tour at least three months in advance. Some bigger cities book six months in advance.” –Orion Walsh
“Be on time.” –Brenton Neville
“Don’t go on tour with a little bit of money.” –Joe Younglove
“Don’t expect it to be glorious the first time you go on tour. There will be good shows and lousy shows. That’s a part of being an indie musician.” –Orion Walsh arts@ dailynebraskan.com
“No matter how mean the staff is to you, always respect the venue you’re playing at.” –Brenton Neville
“Don’t stop at expensive gas stations.” –Orion Walsh
Matt & Kim flaunt homemade style Kim Schifino shares recording style, fun pre-concert rituals cara wilwerding dn “We cut the legs off of our pants/ threw our shoes into the ocean/ sit back and wave through the daylight/ sit back and wave through the daylight.” Matt & Kim, an up-and-coming indie dance duo consisting of guitarist, keyboardist and vocalist Matt Johnson and drummer and vocalist Kim Schifino, have made a name for themselves with their 2006 single, “Daylight.” The song was featured in a Bacardi commercial and a Mars Bars commercial, along with play time on shows such as “Community,” “Entourage” and
“Skins.” But in the seven years since their inception, the Brooklyn-based couple has proven they’re far from a one-hit-wonder. Their third album, “Sidewalks,” hit No. 30 on the Billboard charts. The couple produces tracks in their eight-foot wide apartment, but they don’t seem to mind. Their newest album, “Lightning,” was released on June 22. They plan to play a number of songs from “Lightning” along with older tracks during their fall tour. Matt & Kim will stop in Omaha to play at the Slowdown Tuesday. Matt & Kim will continue touring in 2013, hitting the road with alternative rock band, Passion Pit. Schifino took a break from tour to talk with the Daily Nebraskan about their “do-it-yourself” recording style and fun tour rituals. Daily Nebraskan: How’s your tour going so far?
We wrote songs we would want to hear! ... some bands write songs they think people will like.
Kim Schifino drummer, vocalist
Kim Schifino: Tour is awesome! We had some tough patches along the way with our bus breaking down, sickness, Matt losing his voice, etc., but the shows have been incredible and rowdy as hell, so that makes all the bumps on tour forgettable. DN: Overall, you’re known for your “do-it-yourself” music style. How do you carry out this attitude as you grow in popularity and continue producing original tracks? KS: We still do it ourselves. We recorded “Lightning” ourselves in our Grand Street apartment. We are still involved with every aspect
of this band. I would say the hard part is being able to keep up with it all. We spend every moment we are awake on this band. Sometimes it gets tiring, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. DN: How does your new album, “Lightning,” compare to previous albums? KS: I think the same thing went into this album as did our other albums. We wrote songs we would want to hear! I know that sounds weird to think, “Well of course you wrote songs that you wanted
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Local folk musician Nick Carl said writing music is a therapy for him. He is currently working on writing a full-length album.
Folk artist breaks free through music cynthia todd dn Omaha native Nick Carl became interested in music when he was 15, and it hasn’t stopped. Carl grew up one house away from a church and worked as an alter boy at almost every Sunday mass. “My parents were a kind of fundamentalist Catholic advance guard; they homeschooled the children and did not believe in television,” Carl said. “Being 15 and living in isolation is what turned me to guitar.” He remembers practicing for hours at a time in order to memorize and produce chords. He said he doesn’t believe his background limited his musical abilities. Pursuing music was something Carl realized he wanted to do at a young age and since then, he has constantly worked toward it. He said his songwriting was inspired by a line in a song Cass McCombs wrote,
“The straight world is anything but/in fact it’s rather crooked.” After hearing this verse, he said he set out to find out why the world is the way it is. “Why is it that there are so many pathologies, sickness, unkind, psychotic, sociopathic and destructive people and paths on this plane, on this planet?” he said. Carl said he realized he was also forged by the hurting. He then decided that he had to “become a creator” and sing his truth. “Nick is an insightful songwriter with interesting lyrics which always tell a story,” said Chris Esterbrooks of Ink Tank Merchandise. “The music usually is the first thing that draws me to his songs, as they are catchy without being predictable.” For Carl, the choice was simple: be innovative or be destructive. In order to prevent negative energy, he said he be-
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Music exhibits sense of place, era in movies I WANT MY MTV ...BACK
A new band, Youngblood Hawke (not to be confused with the novel by Herman Wouk) released their eponymous EP on Sept. 18 and since then, they have Choice of music in been moving up the pop charts films places audience with their song “We Come Running.” Recently the song reached in decades gone by, No. 9 on Billboard’s chart for alcreates nostalgia ternative songs. The band is currently working on a full-length album. The indie band, also based in Imagine watching one of those Los Angeles, has a style of music movies that would likely be that has been described as “maxishown on VH1 because the malist pop” by PopMatters. This soundtrack is just as good – if not is new terminology for me, but better than – the story. it’s one of the best descriptions The style of clothes the charfor the current trend in music. acters wear certainly allude to a Musicians have always borrowed time and place, but nothing carfrom each other and, today, there is ries the intangible essence of the a lot of music to borrow from. This setting of the movie as well as the trend of blending styles and giving hit song from that specific era. them an “indie” feel is all over the Songs have a gritty, volatile radio today. Consequently, years quality. The attributed identity and from now, when someone is watchhistory songs possess bring them ing a movie set in 2012, bands like to life; the emotion they radiate Youngblood Hawke and songs like speaks in a way that goes beyond “We Come Running” are going to lyrics and scripts. Obviously the be the soundtrack allowing the movie “Empire Records” isn’t goviewer to take a mental journey ing to have a song by Mumford back to the early and Sons and if 2000s. it did, the music The emotion M u s i c a l l y, would feel out of Youngblood Hawke they radiate place. Movies set in and Blind Melon the ‘90s need ‘90s speaks in a way couldn’t be more songs to be authendespite that goes beyond different, tic. both stylistically A song from lyrics and scripts.” being attributed to the ‘50s or ’60s alternative rock. sounds like it is However, when it from that era, not comes to music acting as the perjust because it was recorded with sonification of a culture or subculthe technology and people of the ture, each of these bands are prime time, but because of the associative examples of accomplishing that properties it has picked up through feat. generational trends. Likewise, a The sound is the important song from the ‘90s, such as “No component for a song to be transRain” by Blind Melon, can create formative. The magic of “No Rain” the feeling of the ‘90s for the right is the sound of grungy, slow tempo, movie scene. poppy melody and swirling guiPart of the ‘90s iconography is tar harmonics amid lo-fi acoustic the “bee girl” in the music video rhythms. It is just clean enough for Blind Melon’s “No Rain.” The to be a studio recording without video begins with a girl dressed overproduction, which leaves the in a bee costume while she is final mix feeling a little hollow. performing a tap dance routine Simple dirt and sunshine was the for an audience. The audience in vogue rouge of the era. That is begins pointing and laughing at the intangible characteristic, that, the girl’s expense and she runs when part of a soundtrack, bleeds off stage crying. Finding herself into the essence of the movie and in a state of depression, she wancreates the ‘90s atmosphere. ders around lonely streets wearConversely, “We Come Runing the costume until she disning” captures the natural, orcovers a lush green field full of ganic quality for which indie mupeople dancing and wearing bee sic strives and then blends it with costumes. For anyone wanting a pop professionalism. The sound ‘90s experience, this is the video is clean, but not the dirt and sunto watch and the song to listen to. shine simplicity of the ‘90s. The Blind Melon released the song trend in music today is to proon their debut self-titled album duce the sound of fullness, even which came out on Sept. 22, 1992. to the point of overproduction The Los Angeles band formed in comprised of synthetic layers. 1990. Tragedy struck for Blind Both sounds are fun to listen Melon in October 1995 when the to, depending on what you are lead singer, Shannon Hoon, died in the mood for – just like pickof a drug overdose. After the ing out a movie to watch. Some band took a lengthy hiatus, Hoon days are for nostalgic jams while was eventually replaced by Traothers are for keeping up with vis Warren. As of 2012, the band modern innovation. Whatever is still performing. you pick, let the music take you Maybe you heard the song on where you want to go. the radio at the time it was popujoe wade is a junior lar or maybe the song was on the journalism major. Reach soundtrack for another movie. him at arts@ The point is that songs are more dailynebraskan.com than just music and lyrics.
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Students seek election news via TV yuliya petrova dn Every presidential election brings with it a different meaning for the college demographic. For freshmen, it could be someone voting for their first time. Seniors are concerned with finding a job once they graduate. Even if themes like student loans, Pell Grants and job availability united students in interest, how election night itself is experienced will vary across students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. “I am eagerly anticipating it,” said Jamie Pruden, a senior voice performance major. “I already voted absentee, but it is going to be very exciting. I think most students are really interested in the election; there’s a lot of issues that affect our generation and the young adults today.” Andersen Hall, home of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at UNL, will take the campus lead in election coverage. On election day, they will provide election-related news updates throughout the day and into the night through Star City News and KRNU. Even with immediate online resources readily available to most media consumers, students said television is still a key player in how they will receive their news on the day of the national election. “I plan to watch it on television as I see if my candidate gets enough votes to be recognized or not,” said Payden Unruh, a senior advertising major. “I think some students will follow the election on Twitter, but I think the most likely place is people watching it on television, especially with all of the televisions readily accessible (at) UNL.” For some students looking to watch election coverage on television, access to cable will be factor in what they watch and when they watch it. “If I can watch (it) on TV, I will. But I don’t have cable at my house, so (I will) probably check Twitter and
lauren vuchetich | dn see what people will say on Facebook,” said Jacob Bolte, a junior advertising major. Despite the political flavors readily available via social media, junior biology major Maggie Nelson suggested that students will still think of broadcast news as being more politically focused than their Twitter or Facebook feeds. “I think a lot students might be watching the news,” Nelson said. “I would say TV is more popular. Facebook is getting up there, but it (is) not as political as TV is yet. I still think it’s more about social things going on in people’s lives than it is about elections.” Students who don’t express political opinions on social media websites still acknowledge the prominent role websites like Twitter will take in mediating the election. “I personally don’t get Twitter, but I know that this is the first elec-
tion it’s (come) into major popularity, so I’m sure it will be a huge way for people to get out what they’re feeling about what’s going on,” Pruden said. And social media sites aren’t the only online option. News sources such as CNN and FOX will feature heavily-followed Web content this week. “I don’t have cable, so I’ll probably be following it over the Internet through news sources like CNN and Al Jazeera,” said William Richards, a sophomore political science major. Despite the swath of readily available sources for news on Tuesday night, students with prior commitments and busy academic schedules may seek out the details the next morning. “I’ll probably be busy (and) probably won’t watch it,” said Hope Williams, freshmen biology major. “I’m curious to see how the polls will go.” Although national, state and lo-
‘Hands of Glory’ falls short of masterpiece tyler keown dn
listener over time. “Railroad Bill” is where the album maxes out on the twang factor. But unlike “HeliWhen listening to “Hands of Glo- copter,” it continues to feel out of ry,” it can be hard to listen to it as place, even with repeated listens. The entire album also has a an isolated experience. feeling of being recorded in the livAndrew Bird’s catalogue of music is a large one, with his lat- ing room of Bird’s home. Friends est album, “Break It Yourself,” hoot and holler in the background of some songs and the sound seems which came out in March 2012. It’s a quick turnaround, especially a bit less than hi-fi at times, which helps give the songs some ambiconsidering “Hands of Glory” is a full-length release, and for fans, it ance and atmosphere. As a whole, makes it difficult not to compare it gives the entire album a sense of warmth, despite the less-than“THE CROSSING” the two. happy themes. It’s an interesting The biggest comparison bebeautiful sound, a trademark Street Band tween the albums lies inMenahan the use and of strings. While “Break It Your- of Bird’s music. Bird has always been a bit self” was a more traditional affair mystic lyrically, and things haven’t for Bird, with elements of classic violin, “Hands of Glory” is a more changed. He bookends the albums with “Three White Horses” and rural-sounding album – a sound that’s a little less trained and a little “Beyond the Valley of the Three White Horses.” Both tracks feature more emotional. It’s this rural element that perforates every part of the lyrics, “There’ll be three white horses/all in a line” in reference the record, not only the strings. to the experience of death. In the The album opens with “Three opening track, Bird sings these White Horses,” a haunting, atmowords cleanly and in a matter-ofspheric track that sets the mood fact sort of way; but in the closing, for the songs to come. “When That his voice fades in and out, waverHelicopter Comes” is a fun, folky ing with a large amount of emogospel – something that initially tion. It’s terribly sad and beautiful feels out of place but grows on the
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hits and comes out or is the result of just taking the time to sit down and write. “Sometimes you have to sit down and decide you are writing a song; push it out as an exercise,” Carl said. “You might want to give up, but you have to get it done.” Carl has a different sound to his music, which stems from him writing what’s on his mind. His music has been heartbreakthemed in the past, but he has grown from that and is moving forward with new ideas that include his working life and getting what he wants out of it. Carl has had previous experiences working with bands, but he said none of them stuck.
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“It’s just hard to get a bunch of crazy people organized together,” he said. “It’s just much easier when it’s just yourself.” And that’s just what he did. For Carl, his relationship with music has grown into a loving one. “Music to me is about love,” he said. “I know how dorky that sounds, and I know how dorky saying ‘dorky’ sounds.” He added that taking the time to appreciate a song – or anything, for that matter – leads to a relationship. “When you hear a song that hooks your ears, you automatically try to tune in and listen; you pay attention,” he said. “Attention and listening? Do you hear
that? Guess what? That’s love.” Like any relationship, his with music has been “tumultuous,” at times, but that’s all part of the deal. Carl constantly writes and listens to grow as an artist. When it comes to musical inspirations Carl really enjoys Father John Misty. “I know he really liked Gillian Welch, and I do too, so that’s something I can totally identify with,” Carl said. “ His new record is irreverent, I mean it has a lot of sex in it, but it’s closer to his style of being, so I thought that was pretty cool.” Carl said he is aiming to release an EP or album in the near future.
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at the same time. Unfortunately, the tracks between these two don’t have the same effect. In some ways, “Hands of Glory” is a concept album, telling the story of death. But when you listen closer to the lyrics, it seems like that wasn’t Bird’s intent, which is too bad, because it would help turn the album from enjoyable-but-flawed to a deeply emotional piece of art. arts@ dailynebraskan.com
“I am currently still trying to figure out how and when to do it the way I want to,” he said. For the time being, he plans to continue writing and believes a record will come in time. “When you’re stuck in a house with just a guitar, that’s what you get; boy plus guitar equals this kind of music,” said Carl. “So maybe you could compare it to a textile, say velvet, or a thick corduroy, maybe denim. Denim is highly functional.” Carl strives to make “personal connections between the relative and universal” through his music; he wants his stories to be heard. arts@ dailynebraskan.com
Explicit lyrics cancelled out by intricate music
kekeli dawes dn Whenever you catch wind of a Madlib Invazion, you best take cover. Madlib is a legendary Los Angeles hip-hop producer with a knack for strange sounds, otherworldly grooves and monster collaborations. The blunted beat maker has rocked with the likes of J Dilla and MF Doom to form two forever classic hip-hop albums, “Champion Sound” and “Madvillainy.” This summer he paired up with Gary, Ind., emcee Freddie Gibb, a rapper known for his tales of pushing and smoking all kinds of contraband. They put out two separate EPs that can easily sit together as a single, large EP. The top track of the releases, “Shame,” is one helluva roller. Madlib spins the sweetest sample imaginable and just lets Gibb ride
this week in music Live shows: Floating Opera w/ The Static Octopus
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carl: from 5 lieved it was more beneficial to be creative. “The energy is going to come out of me one way or another, so it is my responsibility to make it good,” Carl said. Although he strives to write songs that are relatable to others, Carl said songwriting is mainly an outlet for himself. “The intention to relate to an audience is there, but when you’re singing a song you’re trying to explain your own truth,” Carl said. “It’s my responsibility; it’s my therapy.” Songwriting has had nothing but positive effects on Carl. His ideas develop in one of two ways: sometimes the idea just
cal elections could have a meaningful effect on university issues, some students still leave political engagement to their parents’ generation. “I don’t know many young people who follow the election … but a lot of old people, like my dad, like to watch it as it’s coming out,” Bolte said. Christian Roesener, a junior marketing major, said he thinks election coverage may only appeal to a certain kind of college student. “I think most UNL students aren’t really involved in politics as much, aside from political science majors,” Roesener said. “I think there’s a lack of care in our generation for what really happens.” Ulises Valencia, a sophomore general studies major, said he thinks age is an influential factor in how much attention is paid to politics, both locally and nationally. “I would say the adult generation will follow the election night more than college students, but college students will follow it more than high school students,“ he said. Nelson disagreed, citing college and the experience of being on campus as providing a truly unique setting to take in Election Night 2012. “I think that the students are getting really involved this year … because it’s kind of a big controversy,” she said. “I think it’s more interactive. We (have) a lot of clubs on campus for people to get involved and a lot of ways for students to learn about stuff, so I think it’s better than high school and probably better than adults.” Ultimately, politically concerned students hope Tuesday night will be taken seriously for its potential consequences in the future. “I think our general student population needs to not use it as … an excuse for drinking games, as opposed to really getting into what’s happening and (what) the future is going to look like for us as U.S. citizens,” Roesener said. arts@ dailynebraskan.com
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Eli Mardock w/ The Stereofidelics and More Machine Now Than Man
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A Place to Bury Strangers w/ Bleeding Rainbow and Snake Island
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home. The dude’s a jerk but the track is so perfect, it’s hard to care. arts@ dailynebraskan.com
“The Abbey Road Sessions”
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‘The Crossing’ delights despite spooky nuance Menahan Street Band’s latest album shows edginess, boldness kekeli dawes dn The Menahan Street Band reaches, and on “The Crossing,” they drive toward an eerie unknown. The album has a spooky vibe, as if each song makes up a soundtrack to a journey into a foggy abyss. It plays like a film or a series of vignettes, as any good album should. The Menahan Street Band is a New York-based ensemble. They
are soul revival instrumentalists, but you’ve heard them sampled in Kid Cudi’s “Solo Dolo” and Jay-Z’s “Roc Boys.” The Brooklyn group sits on the famed Daptone soul label, along with Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Charles Bradley and The Budos Band. MSB’s 2007 debut, “Make The Road By Walking” either shouted “victory,” “reassurance”, or “this is the crunchy groove,” but this album takes a more nuanced approach. On the opening title track, the group takes deliberate time to set a theme and scene. A destination is set and before you know it, you’ve been taken on a journey, crossing into a great unknown. The album then launches into a familiar rocking MSB anthem groove, “Lights Out.” This romp of a cut fuses “Rocky”-themed horn
sweet dissonance. It builds this allines that sometimes wind like sirens most silky tension. and a drum-and-bass combo pulled But there is a release. The followstraight out of the RZA’s “36 Chaming cut, “Everyday bers.” A Dream,” has a difThis album teeThe sounds ferent vibe than the ters. It stays on edge. rest of the album. Songs may be bold, bleed into It’s an easy shuffle some may mourn, with bouncing horn but they always have each other as lines, sweet crybaby destination, and you the lazy melody guitar and organ, all never know what it is. dancing around a “The Crossing” walks lines sway in the strumming ukulele. this winding path easiest pace.” The song is pure of uncertainty into a delight. It rides like shadowy realm. “Slight of Hand,” the fifth track much of their debut, similar to top of the album is built around a mon- track “Home Again.” A Menahan Street Band fan ster of a groove, yet is asymmetrical would never expect a slide guitar in melody and texture. The organic or digital synth work on any MSB ebb and flow of simple melodies sometimes dips into deliberate, semi- cut, but “The Crossing” has both –
on the same track. “Seven Is The Wind” is a cobweb-draped groove built around one of the nastiest basslines the group has cranked out to date. However, this isn’t a dance track; it’s a mood track. The sounds bleed into each other as the lazy melody lines sway in the easiest pace. Even when you feel you have reached a destination at the second to last song, “Driftwood” fades, MSB rips into “Ivory And Blue,” the very same groove as before, twists it into a minor key and sends you marching again with that now familiar uncertain skip in your step. And that is where they leave you. arts@ dailynebraskan.com
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‘Psychedelic Pill’ bursts with Baby Boomer defiance Neil Young is far from slowing down, latest album stronger than ever joe wade dn As expected, the icons of the Boomer generation are doing things their own way and not going quietly into that good night. Their generation was the proliferation of the summer of love, the civil rights movement and everything else that came in the wake of the Vietnam War. “It’s better to burn out than to fade away,” as Neil Young says, but his latest album “Psychedelic Pill” shows little sign of doing either. The album was released Oct. 30 and is the
second Neil Young and Crazy Horse album this year following “Americana,” which was released this summer. “Americana” is a classy collection of traditional songs – “Oh Susannah” and “Clementine” to name a couple – which would be a good way for a respectable music icon to signify his drift. Rock ‘n’ roll fans, however, would unflinchingly agree that one last bit of crazy is far more fun. Young’s new album is the far-out, fun tribute to Timothy Leary’s philosophy of “turn on, tune in and drop out,” i.e. awareness of consciousness and self 1960s style. Something like that anyway. Young is not the only music icon to release an album this year which reminisces about the 1960s way of life. The Beach Boys, Van Morrison and Bob Dylan have tenaciously
kicked the dust off their heels with new releases. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, the Boomers aren’t done yet and “Psychedelic Pill” is the best of its kind so far. Their generation seems to carry the essence of youth even if it means hogging the spotlight. Although succeeding generations may occupy our new cultural consciousness, it’s fun to watch a bunch of old hippies take a stand against whiney snot-nosed punks. Beyond the nostalgia of Young’s lyrics for that bygone era is a picture of crumbling for the gen“THEmortality CROSSING” eration that did so much. Detachment from that era fuels Street Young’s creativMenahan Band ity with emotional frustration and moodiness for MP3s and artistic commercialization. His familiar distorted, disjointed guitar solos span several minutes in jam-band fashion and voice a fiery mood in musical brilliance. The
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good example of the latter. Each song groove rises and falls, cascading into the depths of conscious memory. on “Greendale” describes a part of the And that’s just the first song “Driftin’ fictional town of that same name and tells a story like chapters in a book. Back,” which is a whopping 27 minDuring the tour for “Greendale,” utes long. some performances included actors The title track of the album is nothand set pieces, like a play, to help tell ing less than a psychedelic treasure. It reaches cruising speed right from the the story. “Psychedelic Pill” doesn’t have start with juicy guitar effects and soft steady drumbeats that invoke soar- the same visual elements tying it together, but structurally, the songs ing through the air while sitting in revolve around the “Driftin’ Back” the cockpit of an intense, thunderous flight. A song like this is the preserva- theme, similar to a Greek drama chotion of intangible moments of feeling. rus. The yearning for that feeling, It’s similar to dancing on the floor or projected by Young, is haunting and lying on it, too drunk to stop moving pulls the listener into a different time “HANDS OFviaGLORY” charisma. Here the story is not a or to move at all. Some albums have the quality of story, but a feeling, deep and rowdy, Andrew Bird shared by 1960s-minded individuals. being a canonized collection of the Young may not be as prolific with best material for that project, while others possess a singular quality his lyrics as Dylan or as pop-friendly which wouldn’t work without each as The Beach Boys, but he is still one specific song in the order they appear. of the few artists who can create something for listeners to believe in. “Greendale,” also by Young, is a
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Local heavy metal artists share how they named their acts
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courtesy photo Emcee Kain is actually a play on my last name, McKain. When I started the band in college, it was originally a one-man band, so it was fitting. When I decided to take it live and make it an actual band, no one could come up with a better name, so it stuck. We joke that it’s because I’m so self-centered, but we’re really just not that creative when it comes to names.” — Brent McKain
The name Burn Something Beautiful means something to all of us. We were all in bands prior to BSB, and three of us were in the same band. Our previous band was getting up there — we started playing bigger and bigger shows with some of the top locals in Omaha. Then it all came to an end. Our directions weren’t going the same way anymore, and it was clear that it wasn’t going to work out. So, shortly after that, the band came to an end. It wasn’t exactly what we all wanted, but it had to happen because no one was getting along. So getting into this new band with two of my old bandmates, we came up with the name Burn Something Beautiful. We saw that we had something that we created, put a lot of time, money and hard work into. So to us, that was beautiful. But when things went downhill, it was like watching something burn.” — Christopher Sinclair
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Indie duo Matt & Kim write and produce all of their albums in their apartment. They are bringing these unique sounds to Omaha Tuesday night. to hear” but the thing is, some bands write songs they think people will like and it might not be what they are into. I bump our music all the time after it’s recorded. I can’t hear “It’s Alright” without dancing. DN: Most of your songs are extremely upbeat. How do you keep the energy going? KS: Actually, a lot of our songs are dark with an upbeat melody and beat. We do enjoy what we do and are lucky enough to have our job be something we absolutely love. DN: Ball handler Pat the Roc is featured performing basketball tricks in your video for “Let’s Go.” How’d you come up with this idea? KS: We wanted to do a first listen video for this song. We actually created a first listen video for every song on the album and put them up on our YouTube page. This way, if you weren’t able to afford to buy the album, you could still listen to it. But as for Pat, we played a Converse basketball game where five different artists had teams. There was our team, Chiddy Bang, Young Money, Jim Jones and Wiz Khalifa. Pat was part of our team. I went online to see what he was about and spent hours watching his videos. He
is seriously such an impressive ball player and such a nice guy, so when it came time to figure out what to do for our first listen video for “Let’s Go,” I realized we needed the energy of Pat’s ball handling. I could seriously watch that video over and over again. DN: Have you been through Nebraska before? What rumors have you heard? KS: We played in Omaha many, many years ago. I liked the area a lot. Lots of good restaurants, and there was some park that we went to and there was a crazy fireworks show. I don’t even remember when we were there – must of been around the Fourth of July – or I’d like to think Omaha is the type of town that just does fireworks all the time! Yes, that must be it. DN: What fun rituals or traditions do you have on tour? KS: I have a shit-ton of rituals. I do cough drops in my mouth before I go on stage, must booty dance for at least 20 minutes before I go on … this list goes on. DN: What’s next for you two? KS: More touring; it’s what we do and what we love to do. arts@ dailynebraskan.com
GIMME 5: Voting Five Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Vote
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courtesy photo We started our band the summer of 2002, and at that time, we were a six-piece group. Everyone in the band had ideas for the name, but we all agreed that we wanted something that was unmistakably ‘metal.’ I wanted my name idea to be dark, heavy and have music or sound within the name. In 1999, there were a few supernatural horror-thriller movies that came out, and two were still fresh in my mind – one being ‘The Sixth Sense’ with the famous quote ‘I see dead people.’ The other movie, starring Kevin Bacon, was ‘Stir of Echoes’ (which may include us in the game Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon). DeadEchoes fit the criteria and we agreed on the name with Gutpile being a close second.” — Rich Johnson
The real story is that I make up words on a regular basis, and my band didn’t have a name for several months. I also like to make up words. Many of these words have made it into a sort of vernacular that the band and I, along with our friends, use. “Skummer” as a word came up when I thought of the colloquial, informal noun “bummer,” not because of its definition, but because I liked the phonetic quality of the combination of the letters “u-m-m-e-r” together. Then I thought about the word “scum,” another rather colloquial word for something foul or nasty. I thought of “Skummer” as a noun expressing an actual, tangible foulness that might come in a number of forms but is always especially awful. My bandmates write music that is both foul and nasty, I make foul, nasty noises over the top of it, and the whole thing sounds quite awful when pulled together. We play our set and “Skummer” is simply leaking everywhere, and if one isn’t careful, one might step in it.” — Jonathan Nitcher arts@ dailynebraskan.com
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Time spent voting is time you could spend complaining about our current administration on the Internet.
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Think about it: What do you, Michael Jordan and Neil Armstrong have in common? You’re all one person. (Not like a weird three-part person. You’re all separate people.) You don’t matter.
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Husker seniors reflect on a highs and lows of rifle careers NU seniors continue contributing to Husker cause Matt Nathan DN The Nebraska rifle team is a third of the way into their season, and two of its veterans are reflecting on the past and present. Seniors Katelyn Woltersdorf and Janine Dutton are longtime staples for Nebraska rifle. Dutton has been on the team the last four seasons. Woltersdorf has been on the team for the last three. Dutton thinks her current season is going really well. She mentioned what she still wants for Nebraska rifle: have everyone on the team come together and work to improve. “It’s gone really well this season,” Dutton said. “We’re progressively working on reaching our goals and peaking towards the end of the season.”
Woltersdorf shares the same views as Dutton. To her, performing well in rifle is all about making accurate shots over and over again. And the team has pulled off shooting at a high level at every point this season, Woltersdorf said. “It’s gone really well,” she said. “We’ve really pulled together and been consistent … we’re consistently going up which is always a good thing.” But consistently shooting high doesn’t mean Woltersdorf is going to settle. She’s still trying to improve herself instead of letting the success get to her head. “Personally, I want my scores to be up higher to where I know where I can shoot,” Woltersdorf said. “I just need to match my goals with my level of confidence. Just taking the extra steps, being more consistent and getting extra points and help the team.” After all of her years on Nebraska rifle, Dutton has a hard time pinpointing a favorite mem-
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Nebraska shooter Janine Dutton has made a career at Nebraska and is happy with the people she’s met, as well as the success she’s had shooting. ory. She has enjoyed the ride of competing around the country. But most importantly she has en-
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Although the absence of Werth and the costly errors by Mancuso may have played a role in a winless weekend, the team can’t just rely on the play of its seniors. The team must look forward, according to Cook. “I’ve been saying all year anybody can beat anybody on any night in the Big Ten,” Cook said.
“This weekend didn’t go our way. We got to bounce back; the Big Ten’s tough.” After dropping to 18-5 overall on the season, the Huskers hope to turn their fortune around when they come back home Friday to host Indiana at the NU Coliseum. sports@ dailynebraskan.com
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Collura gets a second chance at swimming with Huskers I missed (swimming) a lot, but it was good to take a year and focus. I couldn’t see myself anywhere else.”
Angela Hensel DN Nebraska swimmer Taryn Collura didn’t have the typical freshman year. The redshirt freshman from Phoenix, Ariz., spent her first year at Nebraska, but she originally committed to swim at Nevada. Collura said she started to get an uneasy feeling about the Wolf Pack and decided to come to Nebraska instead. Because of the timing of her switch and NCAA transfer rules, Collura was forced to sit out and redshirt her first year. While Collura still logged in the long hours at the pool, she wasn’t able to get in competition mode. Collura said she missed getting the opportunity to race last season, but the decision was still worth it. “I missed it a lot, but it was good to take a year and focus,” Collura said. “I couldn’t see myself anywhere else.” And for Nebraska coach Pablo Morales, Collura’s decision to swim at Nebraska instead of Nevada was a benefit to the whole program. “She’s a talented swimmer for sure,” Morales said. “But beyond that, she exhibits what we look for in bringing people to our program. She’s someone who is willing to work hard and take it to the next level, but also works to make her teammates better.” In addition to her role as a hard worker, Collura contributes to the team as a sprint spe-
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cialist, swimming mostly the 50 and 100-yard freestyle events along with the 100-yard butterfly. Collura said getting started in swimming was almost natural in dealing with the hot Arizona summers growing up. There was nothing else she could do outside in the summer. She started swimming year-round at age 5 and began by swimming all events. But as she got older, Collura said she began to notice a big jump in her sprint times. “My times started getting farther apart, and I just started to take off,” Collura said. Collura’s success in the sprint events has continued into the start of this season. In Nebraska’s most recent meet against Iowa State and South Dakota, Collura tied for first in the 50-yard freestyle with Iowa State’s Amanda Paulson with a time of 23.56. Later in the meet, Collura finished second in the 100-yard butterfly behind teammate Shannon Guy for another strong performance. While Collura has shown her strength in the sprint events, Mo-
rales said she has the potential to do well in even the more middistance events, like the 200-yard freestyle or 200-yard butterfly, which all comes back to the hard work she has put in at practice. “She has that sprinter’s mentality but at the same time is in tune with her body,” Morales said. Despite the year off from competition, Collura said she hopes to stay on pace with her recent success to accomplish some of her future goals. Collura said she would like to make the top eight at the Big Ten Championships and qualify for NCAAs sometime during her four years here. But no matter her accomplishments, Collura said all she wants to do is continue putting in the hard work at practice and meets. In the end, Collura said that’s what she wants her legacy at Nebraska to be based on. “I don’t want to be one of those swimmers,” Collura said. “I want to be one of the swimmers.” sports@ dailynebraskan.com
football practice notes Bell off the team
Senior cornerback Antonio Bell is no longer on the football team, according to coach Bo Pelini. Bell, who started throughout spring practice in both 2012 and 2011, was dismissed from the team for violating team rules. Pelini said Bell’s departure occurred around the time of the Michigan game. Bell was spotted yelling with Pelini on the sideline during the Northwestern game for undisclosed reasons. Bell hadn’t played much in his senior season, as he was listed around sixth on the cornerback depth chart. Bell appeared in four games in 2012 and logged three tackles.
Minimizing mistakes
Nebraska is currently -9 in turnover margin this year, committing six more fumbles and three more interceptions than opponents. Pelini said that, coupled with penalties, is the biggest thing holding the team back at this point. “It kills you,” Pelini said Regarding turnovers, Pelini had no clear explanation for the issue, rather that the team as a whole needs to improve its decision-making and execution. Penalties, on the other hand, are a little easier to quantify. “If a guy has a penalty and you’re being aggressive, I live with that,” Pelini said. “That’s a part of the game. “There are some penalties you can live with. The careless ones, those are the ones you can’t live with,” he said. Pelini explained that pass
interference penalties and other judgment calls are a result of playing aggressively and getting a bad touch or an unfortunate circumstance. False start penalties and offsides penalties, on the other hand, are unforced and often reflect a lack of discipline. “One is too many, in my opinion,” Pelini said.
Injuries still plague team
Rex Burkhead’s status remains day-to-day, according to Pelini. The Husker I-back has been in rehab for a knee issue and will continue to try and do field tests to prepare for a possible appearance this weekend. In addition, wide receiver Tim Marlowe sustained a shoulder injury in Saturday’s win at Michigan State. The senior missed a few games earlier this season with a broken clavicle, but is expected to play on Saturday despite the injury, the details of which were not revealed. Fellow wide receiver Taariq Allen, who tore his ACL on the opening kickoff last week against Michigan, underwent surgery last Thursday to repair the damage. Receivers coach Rich Fisher, also Allen’s high school coach, said Allen will likely not be available for spring football, but should hopefully return for next season. Quarterback Taylor Martinez tweaked his ankle in last Saturday’s win against Michigan, and the injury continued to linger throughout Saturday’s game at Michigan State, the quarterback said. He has been rehabbing the injury since playing the Wolver-
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Turner tears off the visor
Wide receiver Jamal Turner, who made the game-winning touchdown catch with six seconds to play on Saturday, has taken off the visor he traditionally wears in games. Turner said the visor reflected the stadium lights two weeks ago when he failed to catch a touchdown against Michigan. The same play was ran one week later against Michigan State to the opposite side of the end zone, and Turner caught the ball, this time not wearing his visor. “I’ll never wear a visor again,” Turner said. “I’ll wear it at practice because we practice in the daytime – for the sun – but I’ll never wear a visor again (in a game).” The touchdown catch was the first of Turner’s college career. Turner said he has been pushing to get into the end zone for weeks, and finally breaking through has done wonders for his confidence. “I feel like a new man,” Turner said. “I feel like a way better wide receiver because of it. I feel like the team looks at me differently. I feel like when they need a big play, they look at me just because of that one play.” -Compiled by Chris Peters
7. Indiana (4-5, 2-3)
Hard to believe we are discussing this now, but IndiThe Buckeyes remain ana has a shot at the Big the top team in the Ten title game. The Hooconference with an siers knocked off Iowa easy win against Ilat home this weekend to linois this past weekput themselves in contenend. Quarterback Braxton Miller stays in tion for the Leaders DiHeisman contention as he threw for two vision title. Saturday Indiana hosts current touchdowns and ran for another against division leader Wisconsin for what will be the Illini. Two games now stand between the Hoosiers’ biggest game in a long time. Ohio State and an undefeated season. The 8. Michigan State Buckeyes travel to Wisconsin this weekend.
2. Nebraska (7-2, 4-1)
The Huskers remained in the driver’s seat to Indianapolis by squeezing out a win at Michigan State. It seems this team will go as far as quarterback Taylor Martinez leads them. Martinez threw three picks against the Spartans, but threw a touchdown pass with six seconds left in the game to give Nebraska a big road win. The Huskers host Penn State this weekend.
3. Michigan (6-3, 4-1)
No Denard Robinson? No problem. The Wolverines remain in the race for a trip to Indianapolis after dominating Minnesota Saturday. Robinson sat out the game, but backup Devin Gardner recorded three touchdowns to pick up the slack. Michigan faces a tough end to its schedule as it hosts Northwestern and Iowa before traveling to Ohio State.
4. Penn State (6-3, 4-1)
ines and doesn’t expect to miss any practice time because of it. “You’ve just got to pretty much block out your ankle,” Martinez said. “I’ve been pretty good since my freshman year of doing that.”
The Nittany Lions rebounded nicely after their first Big Ten loss of the season. Penn State pounded Purdue, winning its fifth game in six attempts. Quarterback Matt McGloin continues to have a solid year leading Penn State. The Nittany Lions now travel to Lincoln to take on the Legends Division leader Nebraska.
5. Wisconsin (6-3, 3-2)
After a bye week, Wisconsin looks to get back on the winning track after losing to Michigan State at home the week before. The Badgers are still the favorites to win the Leaders Division, but they face an unexpectedly big game this weekend. They travel to Indiana, who has played itself into the Big Ten title conversation. Both teams control their own destiny in deciding who will go to Indianapolis.
(5-5, 2-4)
Saturday’s loss to Nebraska pretty much sums up the Spartans season. Michigan State had a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter but lost another close game. Michigan is down to two games and has to win one of them just to become eligible for a bowl game. Luckily for the Spartans, they have two winnable games remaining on the schedule in Northwestern and Minnesota. Then again, every game is winnable in the mediocre Big Ten.
9. Iowa (4-5, 2-3)
Wasn’t it just a month ago we talked about the Hawkeyes as potential Big Ten title contenders? Well, it doesn’t seem like that any more. Iowa has lost three straight games to the likes of Penn State, Northwestern and Indiana. The Indiana loss is a little bit tougher to swallow than the other two. Iowa now has to win two of its last three games to become eligible for a bowl game. With Michigan and Nebraska on the Hawks remaining schedule, a bowl seems unlikely.
10. Minnesota (5-4, 1-4)
The Gophers probably wish the conference season never started. After winning its first four games of the year, Minnesota has won just one game in Big Ten play. It hung with Michigan for a while, but eventually bowed to the Wolverines in the second half. Luckily for the Gophers, this weekend they play Illinois, a team everyone seems to be beating right now .
11. Purdue (3-6, 0-5)
The Boilermakers seem to be keeping with the Big Ten theme this year: disappointment. Purdue lost its fifth straight game Saturday after many thought this season it would contend for the Leader’s Division title. The season remains a disaster. The Boilermakers now have to win out to become eligible for a bowl, which seems unlikely at this point.
6. Northwestern (7-2, 3-2)
12. Illinois (2-7, 0-5)
As bad as the Big Ten has been this year, Illinois has The Wildcats also took the been worse. The Illini just weekend off. Now they return can’t do anything right. to play this weekend by travelThey have lost each of their ing to Michigan. If Northwestfive Big Ten games by an avern wants to be considered one erage of 27 points. The good of the Big Ten’s elite, it needs news for Illinois: The season to play well against the Wolverines. A trip to is almost over. The bad news for Illinois: It the Big Ten title game is on the line as well. still has three games to go. The Wildcats can’t afford any more losses.
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It’s the tail end of the season now, and it becomes more mental now than anything.” Brent Qvale
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into the end of the year.” Qvale said assistant offensive line coach John Garrison rotates the linemen through with the flow of the game. There is no rhyme or reason to the pattern of their substitutions. If a guy is playing better, he will probably stay in longer, but the idea is to keep everyone fresh. A bit of continuity might be lost as the linemen rotate in and out, but the players understand why the coaches are moving them around, Qvale said. “If you score a touchdown or something, you definitely want to keep staying in there, but you know, other guys deserve to play too,” he said. “They have worked just as hard as you in practice. They are just as good too.” With the regular season winding down, Nebraska’s offensive line is still in good shape, Qvale said. Their rotation and ability to persevere through pain have them feeling good right now, and they know it’s up to them to keep the running game on track. “It’s the tail end of the season now, and it becomes more mental now than anything,” Qvale said. “Everyone is tired across the country. You just have to fight through it and be ready to go.” sports@ dailynebraskan.com
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Nebraska offensive linemen Jeremiah Sirles (left) and Brent Qvale (far right) like the uptempo offense Nebraska is running this season. It’s given them a chance to wear defenses down in Big Ten play.
and you have some success – you have a belief that you can go into a situation like that and have success.” Perhaps the most convincing example of Martinez’s change came on Saturday. Martinez had just thrown his third interception of the game and was faced with trying to pick his team and get them past a 10-point fourth quarter deficit against one of the top-ranked defenses in the country. As time ticked off the clock at Spartan Stadium, Martinez managed to do it again, connecting on a strike to Jamal Turner in the corner of the end zone to win the game with six seconds remaining. “Taylor Martinez is unbelievable,” safety P.J. Smith said. “He stepped up and did his thing.” Though Martinez acknowledged it in the post-game press conference, his passing of Eric Crouch atop the career yardage list at Nebraska seemed almost like an afterthought. The Husker quarterback, previously known for his stats, was focused on the team win – a mentality that has helped him turn his game around. As he prepares for the final three games of the regular season, Martinez isn’t satisfied with the level of success the team has had. Yes, they’ve won games, but doing it in last-second fashion isn’t ideal. His goal isn’t to continue to be a hero late, he wants to be a hero early and maintain that throughout the game. “Hopefully we can stop making it close and just keep moving them,” Martinez said. sports@ dailynebraskan.com
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MAGIC MAN
Story by Chris Peters | File photo by Bethany Schmidt
NU’s signal caller is proving himself in his squad’s string of victories in Big Ten play
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amal Turner stood on the Husker sideline trying to calm down quarterback Taylor Martinez as the Huskers stared down a 20-3 hole at home against Wisconsin. Three weeks had passed since Martinez threw a critical interception that cost the Huskers a chance to beat UCLA. Martinez was trying to undo the reputation he had established for throwing interceptions and blowing close games. He needed a big moment – he knew it, his coaches knew it and his teammates knew it. In the fourth quarter against the Badgers, Martinez not only got his team a win, but he kick-started a mentality within the team – an unstoppable never-saynever approach – that resulted in three come-from-behind victories, beginning with a 30-27 win against the Badgers and continuing through Northwestern and Michigan State. “That UCLA game prepared us and the team for these next three comebacks we had,” Martinez said. “There’s a reason why we lost to UCLA, and we’re kind of figuring out how come.” Since the UCLA game, where Martinez was sacked in the end zone for a safety and threw an interception, both in the fourth quarter, Martinez has played exceptionally in the closing minutes. Against Wisconsin, Martinez ran for a touchdown and threw for a touchdown in the third quarter. He then set up drives for punter Brett Maher in the fourth quarter to take down the Badgers. A rout in Columbus left Martinez with little hope of a second-half comeback. But between away wins at Northwestern and Michigan State, Martinez has scored four touchdowns on 323 total yards of offense in the fourth quarter. “He’s a guy who I feel can execute when need be,” NU coach Bo Pelini said. For the first few years of Martinez’s career, the Husker quarterback was known as an explosive athlete, one that put together impressive games on the stat sheet. Now, in his third year, the focus has shifted from sheer numbers – though they still keep coming – to intangible elements of his game: leadership and poise. “Taylor is pretty calm and has a lot of confidence,” Pelini said. “Let’s face it: he’s getting better as a football player. As you get better – your confidence grows
Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez goes down during NU’s 28-24 win against Michigan State on Saturday. The victory was Nebraska’s third comeback during Big Ten play this season, all of which were fueled by NU’s early season loss to UCLA, Martinez said.
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Husker offensive linemen make run game thrive Sirles. NU’s efforts in the “(The Spartans) were a team trenches are paying that doesn’t sub out much, but I them subbing in and out on big dividends for the saw Saturday because that’s what you Huskers have to do against us,” he said. “I think throughout the game our tempo just started getting to them.” Lanny Holstein Saturday’s performance was DN an important one, according to offensive tackle Brent Qvale. AlWhen Nebraska’s No. 1 running though the linemen aren’t big on back went down with an injury in numbers, putting up 313 rushing the first game of the year, fans went yards on a defense like Michigan into panic mode. State’s makes them feel good. How would Nebraska run the Qvale attributed much of the football without its top back? How Husker’s success against the Sparwould the Husker offense generate tans to offensive coordinator Tim any points? Beck’s game plan. Enter Ameer Abdullah; the “He did a great job,” Qvale said. Nebraska ground attack is just “He put in some new wrinkles, and fine. It’s one of we blocked it well. the best in the naOur receivers made I think tion, in fact. After a few big blocks on running for 313 the outside as well throughout yards against the to spring a couple vaunted Michigan the game our big runs. We ran State defense, the our offense the way tempo just started Huskers check in we like to play.” as the nation’s No. getting to them.” Nebraska’s 6 rushing offense. high tempo offense Jeremiah Sirles Their 269.6 rushrequires a lot from nu offensive tackle ing yards per game its linemen. The are about as good, biggest players on if not better, than the field are often what was expected of them coming asked to hurry back up to the line into the season. after finishing out a play. Because A good deal of the credit for this is tiring, the Huskers try to use Nebraska’s success on the ground as many linemen as they can. They goes to Abdullah and quarterback do a lot of rotating and subbing out Taylor Martinez. The two have carthroughout the course of a game ried the bulk of the rushing load to keep their players fresh. This althis season, but are often overlows them to take over a game late looked in all that is the offensive like they did versus the Spartans line. on Saturday. Nebraska’s front has leaned on “With our rotation at tackle, we opposing defenses, tiring them out get to spell each other, and it’s reand leading to some easy yardage ally helped out,” Qvale said. “We for their running backs. They had should have healthy tackles going Michigan State worn out on Saturday, according to tackle Jeremiah o-line: see page 9
Nebraska regroups after struggles Huskers work toward getting back to winning ways after rough road trip Nedu Izu Dn What a difference a week can make. No. 4 Nebraska volleyball team began its two matchups last weekend with its first season loss at home against No. 15 Ohio State. However, the team bounced back the next day with a triumphant 3-2 win against No. 1 Penn State. It was the second time this season (No. 1 UCLA, Aug. 25) Nebraska had defeated a top team. The hard work left the team exhausted, according to senior outside hitter Hannah Werth. “It just goes to show that when you do put everything into a specific situation, you can get out of it what you want,” Werth said. “That never give up, fight attitude is definitely what was needed and what happened.” However, that same fight seemed to be nonexistent in the team’s next two matches. But five days after its win against the Nittany Lions, NU dropped both its Michigan and Michigan State matches in two five-set heartbreakers. “We played three five-game matches in a row,” NU coach John Cook said. “We won one here at home, and we had opportunities to win the others and just didn’t get it done.” The two losses looked opposite of last week’s numbers. Nebraska kicked the weekend off with two set wins against MU, 25-21 and 25-19. NU’s monster start was led by outside hitter Gina Mancuso’s nine kills and left the team in position to clinch the match with one more victory. But it wouldn’t take long for the Wolverines to catch on to its opponent’s offense. Mancuso went on to tally six more kills in the third set and helped her team minimize the deficit to 24-21. Despite the senior ’s resilience, the Wolverines
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Nebraska outside hitter Hannah Werth suffered an ankle injury against Michigan State on Friday and her presence was missed as the Huskers dropped two matches. kept their lead and won the set 25-21. The Wolverines’ 25-13 win tied the match in the next set, sending the two teams into a game five. Nebraska’s offensive luck in the first two sets seemed to be on a steep decline, and an injury to one of its players only made matters worse. “Hannah went down in game five and that obviously throws a hitch in the giddy up of our team,” Cook said. During the fifth set, senior Hannah Werth suffered an ankle injury, forcing Cook to sit out his 2011 All-American the rest of the match. Michigan went on to win
the set, 15-9, and the match, 3-2, to drop NU to 10-3 in Big Ten Conference play. Before Werth’s injury, the outside hitter tallied eight kills and 10 digs. The offensive wound affected the Cornhuskers’ next match, too. The harm done to NU’s No. 2 hitter was enough to keep her out the rest of the weekend and left freshman Kelsey Fien to start in place of Werth. Though a fourth set win showed promise, the Huskers went on to drop its second game in a row against Michigan State (13-25, 25-23, 25-18, 25-23, 15-17). And it wasn’t just its record that
dropped; its offensive numbers did, too. “We didn’t execute when we needed to,” Cook said. “Usually Nebraska wins those, so that was very uncharacteristic.” Despite tallying 20 kills again, Mancuso hit just .196 against MSU, a steep drop-off from her .333 swing performance the night before. The senior also recorded 10 errors and three serving errors. Last Sunday, Mancuso and Werth both tallied 27 kills against Penn State to earn its 10th conference win.
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