Nov 12 2015

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See page 5: Dive into the cutlure of Nicaragua at 7 p.m. tonight at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Center and hear stories told by UNL photojournalists, who visited the country for three weeks in May.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR In a perfect world, I think stories in newspapers and magazines wouldn’t have bylines.

Sure, journalists should probably to get credit for their work, but what reporters do isn’t about the name at the top of the story, it’s about the names in the story. Or at least it should be.

But there are moments when reporters accidentally become the story, and the narrative of the event turns and all the focus shifts to the reporter.

That’s what happened this week to Tim Tai. Covering the unrest at the University of Missouri, Tai, a journalism student freelancing for ESPN, tried to make his way through protestors to cover students gathering on the campus greenspace after the resignations of the university president and chancellor over racial issues on campus.

But on his way through the crowd, Tai was stopped, pushed and told no.

If you know me, you probably know how I feel about the state of Missouri. I grew up on the Kansas side of Kansas City, or as I jokingly say, “God’s side.” My brother and sister both graduated from the University of Kansas and one of the reasons why I want to cover sports one day is probably because of all the incredible Missouri versus Kansas college basketball games I ingested as a kid.

But never have I been more disappointed, more infuriated and more upset at the state of Missouri than when I saw Tai get pushed and bullied into not being able to cover an event being held in a public space by his own peers.

When things like this happen, a lot of members of the media throw a fit. As they should. The first amendment isn’t a multiple choice test. You can’t choose the right to assemble and the right of free speech and ignore the right of the press. But what gets misconstrued is that we’re not upset because we think we’re big

and important, we’re upset because it proves that the protestors at Missouri don’t get what Tai was there to do.

Tai was there for them. We, the student newspaper, student journalists, exist for you, the students. And for student protestors at Missouri to hinder a fellow student from doing their job is appalling to me.

Who else do you want to tell your story? Who would you rather talk to, a student you could sit next to in class next semester and understands the issues going on in Columbia or a national reporter flying in from the coast who hasn’t been to Missouri in years?

While working on a story about race at UNL, I reflected a lot on the situation we have here between the newspaper and the students at UNL. In the span of 36 hours, a fellow reporter and I were able to talk to two top UNL administrators, two students, the student body president, we were able to get in contact with the Chancellor of the university who was in another country and had more than 450 students respond to a Twitter poll in 24 hours.

At Missouri, students wouldn’t even let Tai ask them a question.

There are a lot of reasons why I’m glad I don’t go to MU. The first is probably because I’m still not over the KU loss to MU in February 2012. But mostly, I’m glad because that means I go to Nebraska, where students are willing to talk about big issues and willing to help student journalists grow in our field and tell big stories.

For that, as a reporter myself and the leader of almost 80 of them at this paper, I thank you.

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Local musician inspires community

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Jeremy Fifield has years of musical experience that has led him to being an integral part of Lincoln music scene.

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ALEX LUCKE DN

On Halloween night, Woody played the drums. He was a substitute.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln senior Jeremy Fifield, clad in the Pixar cowboy’s Halloween costume, replaced Shithook’s drummer Dave Robel. This wasn’t the first time Fifield replaced Robel, and it won’t be the last.

“Robel jokes about how he gets fired at least once a week anymore,” Fifield said.

Every Monday night Shithook plays at the Spigot. Every Thursday they play live karaoke at Duffy’s, a tradition that started 20 years ago. Fifield went to his first live karaoke night during finals week in 2012 with a friend. He requested to play Paul McCartney and Wings’ “Band on the Run.” Shithook is known for being able to play almost every song thrown at them, but Fifield’s request wasn’t one they could tackle. He settled for “No Matter What” by Badfinger, hoping to throw Shithook for another loop.

Instead, Shithook launched into the opening guitar riff and Fifield performed the obscure '70s single with the band.

He’s hardly missed a Thursday night at Duffy’s since.

Fifield’s dad loved classic rock and roll.

Fifield started listening to Queen when he was 3 or 4 and transitioned into phases from Fleetwood Mac to Pink Floyd to Tom Petty to Creedence Clearwater Revival. Fifield said modern music just doesn’t do it for him. He met and shook hands with Paul McCartney.

Meeting Brian Wilson was the most nervous he’d ever been.

Blind since birth, music has played a crucial part in Fifield’s life. He knows how to play multiple instruments, including the sitar, harmonica and drums. He started an alter-ego band, The Riverfront Boys, with a friend. The Riverfront Boys are hillbillies that write crass lyrics to catchy beats and throw parties and destroy record stores at the end of their shows. Fifield hasn’t destroyed any records yet. He cherishes the vinyl era of music too much.

Fifield calls himself an old soul. He appreciates older music and finds others who do, too. When he first heard Shithook’s album, “When a Boy Scout Gets the Blues”, he asked Phil Shoemaker, Shithook’s vocalist,

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Jeremy Fifield, who has been blind since birth, is passionate about Lincoln music, namely the band Shithook who considers him a member of the band.

for a copy. Shoemaker burned Fifield a copy.

Fifield asked for the real thing. Then he asked for six more copies to give to his friends.

“You know when you hear a song and it just sticks in your head?” Fifield said. “I’ll listen to that album for months and not get tired of it.”

Fifield didn’t just listen to “When a Boy Scout Gets the Blues.” He learned it.

On Thursday nights at Duffy’s, Fifield started to request Shithook play songs from the album. He eased them in with the title track, determined to find something no one else would do. Shithook always gave in. One karaoke night Fifield brought a harmonica with him. He requested another Shithook single and when the harmonica part came up, Fifield was ready. He played the entirety of the harmonica’s melody after listening to the single a few times and practicing for a few

minutes in Raising Canes.

Fifield sang “When a Boyscout Gets the Blues” with Shithook for the first time on September 25, 2014. On October 31, 2015 Shithook had an official re-release party at the ChezHay Concert Hall. In those 13 months, roughly 50 Thursdays at Duffy’s, Fifield became closer to the band than ever.

“He’s a member of the band more or less at this point,” Shoemaker said. “His belief in the album did have an influence on us deciding to put it out. Jeremy has great taste in music, so if he likes it it must be good.”

For Jeremy though, it’s about a personal crusade to bring awareness to bands like Shithook and the quality music of a previous era. He learned entire Shithook songs in three days. He looks forward to tossing the lyric sheets aside that Shithook prepares for karaoke nights and tries to spring new, unex-

pected requests on them. Fifield said no one else is going to do that, so he tries to do it at least every other week.

People have taken notice. Fifield is blind, but his passion for the local and older music scene had propelled him into being one of the prominent figures in a scene he’s always admired, Shoemaker said. He’s friends with people who work at Lincoln music venues, talking about obscure Queen and Beatles singles. Shoemaker joked that Fifield has a permanent stool at the Zoo Bar. Shithook took Fifield under their wing, but really, he took them under his.

“He doesn’t let his blindness get in the way of the good stuff in life,” Shoemaker said. “He’s an inspiration to a lot of people.

He’s a good example for everyone.”

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Yoga instructor inspired by students, motherhood ›

ALEX LUCKE DN

When Halie Woll came home with a tattoo, her mom cried.

“Tears were rolling down her face,” Woll said.

The detailed rose sprawls across Woll’s right bicep and forearm. The shading of the petals is a collection of specks of ink, concentrated in more areas than others. Combined with yoga, Woll said it fits who she is: spontaneous and vibrant and a collection of carefully placed pieces . Woll is a mother, event planner and yoga instructor, at Lotus House of Yoga.

When Woll was 23 years old she had her daughter, Marley. Now, three years later, her daughter loves yoga and presses her tiny palms together in front of her sternum into an Anjali Mudra and says “namaste.”

Marley wakes Woll up at 6:30 a.m., then they lay in bed for awhile and Woll gets a cup of coffee. Then it’s off to an hour yoga class and more hours planning events. In the evening, wine is Woll’s drink of choice, and then she picks Marley up and they do it again.

“People put yoga teachers on a pedestal,” Woll said. “They think teachers are calm and connected and people are attracted to that idea.”

That’s often not the case, according to Woll.

She sought yoga out to find herself. Woll felt a connection with one of her instructors and never stopped going. She completed her training at Lotus in 2013 and aspires to help other people find the connection that she did.

Getting to a place of calm that Zen yoga is often associated with isn’t simple. Yoga peels back layers. It encourages the person practicing to reflect on who they really are.

For some, including Woll, revealing some layers are harder than others.

“Yoga is a lifetime process,” Woll said. “You peel back layers and get hesitant and when it gets bad you have to keep going.”

A lot of Woll’s strength and perseverance comes from a time of weakness. When she was in middle school her parents divorced. For most of Woll’s life, it was just her and her mother.

When she had Marley, Woll said she knew that she could raise her daughter by herself because her mother had done the same, compassionately and successfully. The key was to relieve some of the pressure placed on single mothers. She didn’t expect herself to have a perfect meal cooked every night and all the dishes clean before bed. Woll knew that in order to raise her daughter single-handedly she was going to do so without giving things up that brought her joy in life.

“There’s too much pressure for moms and that’s not the reality of it,” Woll said. “It’s about

accepting reality and removing some of that pressure. Once you know who you are and are confident with who you are, you can do anything you want to do.”

Woll wanted to help others escape everyday life and the different pressures everyone faces, even just for an hour. She teaches hot power, hot flow classes, and heated yoga classes at Lotus. Recently she’s tried to switch her focus from teaching to practicing and wants to spend more time in the studio.

Sarah Rasby, owner of the Lotus House of Yoga Lincoln location, respects Woll as a guide, yogi and friend.

“She comes in and really practices what she preaches,” Rasby said. “She just embodies everything Lotus is: community, self love, acceptance and joy. You can see it in her daughter.”

Marley isn’t only a reflection of Woll, but Woll’s main source of motivation. Despite previous challenges, Woll keeps going because of yoga and her daughter’s fervor for life.

“She’s taught me not to judge,” Woll said.

“Everybody has their own path and that’s totally okay. You have to have this open mindedness about the future and accept it. I’m really motivated to be successful at what I enjoy doing. I just look at Marley and I want to do this for her.”

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Photojournalism students to present trip abroad ›

RACHEL LONG DN

This Thursday, Nov. 12, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Global Eyewitness program will showcase its multimedia projects created from the photojournalism group’s trip to Nicaragua last May. Since 2008, the Global Eyewitness program, headed by UNL professor Bruce Thorson, has traveled to 11 different countries to document their culture and lifestyles. The multimedia projects created upon returning from the trip include still, video and audio media that are about three to seven minutes each.

“Bruce supplies everyone who goes on the trip with a camera, a tripod, and a couple of different microphones… and we’re basically just one-man teams,” said Tyler Meyer, a junior journalism major in the program.

Having been on multiple Global Eyewitness trips, Thorson said there are sometimes overlapping stories identifying similar issues in different countries. However, each trip is significant in both the skills acquired by photojournalism students as well as the distinct cultures being documented and acknowledged.

“The students research stories so it teaches them how to learn about the history and culture of a country, and we work on stories about people in need and other topics (such as) social issues,” Thorson said. “The importance of the project, whether it be Nicaragua or any other

“I had never been to a third-world country country, is that it’s getting students to think before, and it kind of put in perspective just globally and be able to research relevant stohow closed off from the rest of the world that ries.” the United States is,” Meyer said.

The trip to Nicaragua featured three veterJ.P. Davis, a sophomore journalism major, ans, who had previously gone on another Globwas another rookie on the trip and covered a al Eyewitness trip, and seven “rookies,” Thorstory on street kids and a rehabilitation center son said, who had never gone before. called the Prodigal Son in Matagalpa, Nicara“I’ve heard from a number of students that these projects are really difficult, trying to work gua.

Davis’ story was on a group of about 15 kids in a foreign country with a foreign language and just trying to overcome all the obstacles that are aged 12 to 15 who struggled with addiction and there to get a story, that when students have a were treated at the center.

“A lot of them were addicted to glue, alcocouple of trips that they’ve done already, they hol, some of them did crack. They just lived on help the rookies overcome these obstacles a little the streets, robbed people… and it’s just about quicker and it helps accelerates (the rookies’) them getting better,” Davis said. “They were relearning,” Thorson said. ally nice kids, I loved hanging out with them.”

The trip to Nicaragua was Meyer’s first Once the fall semester started, students who Global Eyewitness trip. His multimedia story had gone on the summer trip abroad met twice covered an exotic animal farm and two entrea week at 7 a.m. for about preneurial Nicaraguan eight or nine weeks, havnatives who founded it. ...it’s getting ing their stories edited “It’s kind of a black students to think and reedited at least 30 sheep from the rest of the times, according to Thorprojects in the presenta- globally and be able to son. tion because it doesn’t “I think what the audeal a whole lot with pov- research relevant stories.” dience will see is how erty like a lot of the other BRUCE THORSON people living in another projects do, but I still unl professor country, where they literthink it shows a unique ally live on a dollar a day cultural aspect of Nicaraor less, how hardworkgua,” Meyer said. ing they are, how generous they are, and it will Meyer said defective sidewalks and the lack of a central address system in Nicaragua were give them a good insight to that type of society,” some of the most shocking aspects of the culture Thorson said. “Because of all the time that we spent putting these stories together, they’ll come he experienced.

away seeing something that we feel is on a professional level, in terms of quality.”

Davis said that the subject matter can be pretty serious, but is also very interesting and eye-opening.

“I want them to really be able to put themselves in the shoes of these characters, and really understand what life is like for them,” Davis said. “I think that’s the main goal.”

Positive experiences in the program have caused participating students, such as Davis and Meyer, to recommend it to their peers.

“I definitely think (the Global Eyewitness trips) are a great opportunity for any student who’s serious about photojournalism, or just journalism in general because they do take writers as well,” Meyer said. “I definitely would not ever trade the experience I had in Nicaragua for anything else, and I really do hope that I get to go on another one eventually.”

Davis said the Global Eyewitness program and presentations are a good example of what you can aspire to do within the journalism school at UNL. “Anyone who wants to be a journalist should definitely look into it,” Davis said. “In the summer after being a freshman, it’s pretty crazy that I got to go abroad to do a story of my own.”

The free showcase will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Center, and donations are welcome.

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Restaurant offers food, drink, social atGABRIELLA PARSONS DN The idea of opening a second business had been lingering in the back of Nathan Simpson’s mind for quite some time before he revealed the plans for Cottonwood Café Bistro and Bar, now located on the corner of 11th and K streets.

Simpson, a native Nebraskan, is the owner of a local coffee shop, Meadowlark. He said he’d been looking for the perfect location to open another business for years.

He’d drive around Lincoln, looking at different venues and imagining how his dream restaurant would fit into the space.

It wasn’t until Simpson was approached with the opportunity to look at the venue, previously occupied by Duggan’s Pub, that his dream started to become a reality.

And on Oct. 26, he opened Cottonwood’s doors to the public.

After creating a strong art and music-centered community at Meadowlark, Simpson calls his latest project, Cottonwood, a social hub for the Lincoln community.

Cottonwood is a coffee shop that serves breakfast and lunch by day, and a bar that serves craft local beers, specialty drinks and dinner by night.

Cottonwood’s offering is diverse, unique and readily available.

By opening early and closing late, Cottonwood is able to reach an array of audiences, both the morning crowd and the night owls.

Cottonwood opens at 6 a.m. daily and closes at

midnight on weeknights and 2 a.m. on weekends.

Simpson said Cottonwood’s atmosphere is meant to be comfortable and inviting.

The walls are filled with artwork from local artists, which are changed out each month in keeping with Meadowlark’s tradition. The original black and white paintings of musicians from Duggan’s Pub years ago still remain.

The seating options are far more extensive than those at Meadowlark, offering lounge chairs, high tops, larger tables for big parties and bar seating where you just might meet a friend or two.

There are also many outlets and USB plugs scattered throughout the entire layout, so that no one is fighting over a seat next to an outlet.

Simpson said Cottonwood, with its diverse offerings, has something to offer each person who walks through the door.

“We have something on the menu for each taste,” he said. “Coffee, food, alcohol—we wanted to provide something for everybody.”

Cottonwood’s kitchen gets kicking bright and early by serving various breakfast burritos that pair nicely with a cup of joe.

Grounds for Change, an all-natural coffee roasting company based out of the Pacific Northwest, has been brewed at Meadowlark for years, and was carried over to become Cottonwood’s house brew as well.

If customers bring in their own coffee mug, they can receive 20 cents off of their bill.

And with Cottonwood being along the bike path, Simpson wanted to reward people for biking to work or class by giving them 20 cents off, too, but

you have to bring in your bike helmet.

Over the lunch hour, customers can enjoy a cup of Cottonwood’s already-famous creamy rice and mushroom soup, the Turkey Pesto Panini or a pint of beer from local craft brewers such as Zipline, Lucky Bucket and Brickway Brewing Co. During dinner, Cottonwood offers pasta dishes and burgers, the most popular being the “Joe-zone layer” burger.

The bar provides selections of wine from James Arthur Vineyards, located in Raymond, Nebraska, and seasonal specialty cocktails, including the bacon, bourbon and hazelnut hot chocolate.

For dessert or an afternoon treat, customers can choose from a selection of baked goods made by the Meadowlark bakery, including lemon bars, cookies and muffins, to name a few. There are even gluten-free options, too.

Whatever your taste desires, it’s likely to be found at Cottonwood.

Simpson said that he tries to train his employees to understand their customers, and make suggestions or accommodations that fit their wants and needs.

“For me, it’s all about reading what each person wants out of the experience here, and being able to provide that the best we can,” Simpson said.

While many things cross over from Meadowlark to Cottonwood, including the coffee, tea and pastries, the most noticeable is their attitude toward service and hospitality.

Simpson said the employees at Cottonwood (and Meadowlark) genuinely care about customers and their experience.

CREDIT | DN “I can teach you how to count change, and I can teach you how to make a cup of coffee, but I can’t teach you how to care,” he said.

For Simpson, if customers have a genuine experience at Cottonwood, then he has succeeded as a business owner.

“We genuinely care about what’s going on in your day,” Simpson said. “That, to me, is the key to it all.”

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Aspiring rap artist strives for social change ›

STEPHANIE CAVAZOS DN

Cassie Irwin’s iPhone is home to more than 200 notes. Her Notes app holds small bars and verses for later use in her rap music.

The junior psychology major is an arts and sciences senator for the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska, New Student Enrollment orientation leader, Nebraska Human Resource Institute counselor and active member in Gamma Phi Beta sorority.

Recently, her focus has centered on building her career as a rap artist.

“It’s kinda my thing,” Irwin said. “It’s fueling my life.”

After writing a Christmas-themed rap for her seventh grade talent show, Irwin hasn’t stopped writing and creating new music. The passion for rap music stemmed from her original love for poetry writing. In late October, Irwin performed at Roca Berry Farm and since then she’s been working on new material and looking for more opportunities to perform.

Irwin said performing isn’t just a way for her to express herself and her ideas, but also a creative way to teach others about the issues she includes in her lyrics.

“I seem to talk a lot about social change,” Irwin said. “I’m trying to open minds and make people aware of things they haven’t thought about.”

In a lyric from one of Irwin’s raps, she said her

PHOTO BY JAMES LIU | DN creativity comes in waves. She said she can’t always tell when and where her inspiration will come from.

Sometimes, her lyrics are influenced by experiences in her sorority, Gamma Phi Beta. She wrote a song titled “Hillary Clinton” when her roommate came home with a support sign.

Irwin said she wanted to join the Greek community because she was looking for something to make campus smaller, despite feeling different from the stereotypical sorority girl. She was looking for a place to call home, somewhere to share similar interests with a group of people.

“Every atom of Cassie inspires the people around her,” said Alyssa Cody, a senior member in Gamma Phi Beta. “The words she raps are profound.”

The goal of Irwin’s lyrics is to deliver a message.

She listens to music that has meaning and powerful lyrics. Irwin said she wants to open the minds of her listeners and hopes to expand the thought process beyond enjoying a catchy tune.

“I think music is something that’s more of a teaching tool,” Irwin said.

While teaching through her music, Irwin said she believes her target audience is more receptive to social change.

“My mission in life is to help people realize it’s possible,” Irwin said. “I think the world is ready to make a change.”

The motto Irwin lives by consists of two concepts: peace and unity. Everyday, she goes out of her way to put a smile on her face and spread these ideas to whoever crosses her path.

“Love and fear were at a point in humanity where we can choose if we’re going to fear something or if we’re going to love something,” Irwin said. “How can we make change in the world if we’re afraid to do it? Just love people. That’s super important, just to love.”

Irwin said she believes this generation will make the most change in society in terms of the future.

“We’re the people that are going to do it,” Irwin said. “I try not to worry because worry isn’t real. It’s about the future and the future isn’t certain.”

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‘Don Giovani’ to be performed at UNL

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The opera ‘Don Giovani’ by Wolfgang Mozart premieres at Kimball Recital Hall on Nov. 13. The opera follows the story of a murderous womanizer and his escapades.

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MILES ROTHLISBERGER DN

This weekend, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Opera Program will give Lincoln residents the chance to witness one of the most classic performances in opera history.

On Nov. 13 and 15, the UNL Opera program will perform Wolfgang Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” at Kimball Recital Hall, decades after it was last performed by UNL. About the egotistical and lecherous nobleman Don Giovanni, the two-part opera is to be performed in periodappropriate costume while featuring a more unique set.

One of the factors in the opera this year that separates it from the last performance at UNL is the language it’s sung in. Last sung in English, this year it will be sung in Italian, the language Mozart originally wrote the piece. Learning the

opera’s Italian, while paying homage to the original, can prove to be an interesting experience.

“It has certain challenges,” said William Shomas, head of the UNL Opera program and stage director of “Don Giovanni.” “It’s like learning Italian dialogue, but (performers) have to learn notes as well. This is where they can cut their teeth on learning.”

To combat some of the challenges and to ensure the opera is performed up to its pedigree, every performer was given music the prior semester, giving them the summer to practice, said Eric Martens a senior education major, and understudy for the role of Don Giovanni.

“The music is so difficult and there’s so much of it that we needed the extra time,” Martens said.

The Italian language can help with memorization and quality of one’s performance, said second year doctoral student in vocal perfor-

mance and the performer playing the role of manservant Leporello, Jared Hiscock.

“It’s such a strong language in the history of opera,” Hiscock said. “It has an emphasis on the vowel sounds, which makes beautiful singing, and makes beautiful singing easier.”

Paired with the music are the characters and story drawn out by Mozart that also arguably makes “Don Giovanni” such a classic, Hiscock said.

“Mozart operas are very much about story, very much about the character development,” Hiscock said. “There’s a real sense of drama.”

He continues to say that just the character of Don Giovanni could be seen as a very interesting character that is just captivating.

“He has a magnetic energy about him,” Hiscock said. “His ‘sexiness,’ his appeal is so strong that it’s trapped most of the primary characters.

They’re trying to get free from this ‘vice.’ He has no question of morality, he’s an idea. There’s a

dark, twisted heap of humor about it – there’s something ‘Cohen Brothers’ about it to me.”

But the set accompanying the singing will also be somewhat more abstract, according to Shomos, which could possibly divide opinions on the performance this weekend.

“This is always an issue with opera,” Shomos said. “Are you going there for something new, or to ‘look in a museum.’”

However, the direction by Shomos will manage with the overall opera, Martens said.

“Bill’s staging and dramatic instruction help draw attention to the music and guide through what’s going on,” Martens said.

The performance of “Don Giovanni” will be at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 13 and 3 p.m. on Nov. 15.

Tickets will cost $20 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens.

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New ‘Black Ops III’ game exceeds expectations WADE RONSPIES DN “Call of Duty 3” was Treyarch’s first foray into the main-series Call of Duty titles (not counting “Call of Duty 2: Big Red One”, a PS2 spin-off of 2005’s “Call of Duty 2”).

Its debut elicited a mixed reception, with most of it being, “Meh.” Its come a long way since making a “meh” Call of Duty.

While Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty titles may have become stale over the years, Treyarch’s newest entry shines brighter than any of the previous

Call of Duty titles in the past five years. If you had any doubts about “Black Ops III”, then I’m happy to inform you that it’s far from average. In fact, it offers the most unique Call of Duty experience the series has ever seen.

“Call of Duty: Black Ops III” has three main pillars: campaign, multiplayer and Zombies mode.

First, the campaign.

With “Black Ops”, we had a story of Cold War tensions and brainwashing. With “Black Ops II,” we had a story about what would happen if the technology we created turned against us.

With “Black Ops III”, however, things become a little more gray. The dangers of relying on technology, scientific ethics and the horrors of war are all

themes that are heavily explored.

In a series I felt had nothing left to surprise me with, it left me shocked for reasons other than explosions and gunfire. The story got a little confusing at times, but it offered a narrative that’s almost unparalleled in the first-person shooter genre.

From a gameplay perspective, the campaign offers tons of options varying from customizing and selecting your load-out to clever level design offering many possibilities, letting you play the campaign (almost literally) however you like. It even has four-player cooperative play, something the series hasn’t had since “World at War” back in 2008.

A welcome addition, along with a fan-favorite

mode from “Black Ops,” is Dead Ops Arcade.

(Check your terminal in your base, it’s hidden!)

However, I did notice some scripting issues (some dialogue was spoken before it was intentionally prompted to), and the lack of multiplayer thrusters is a disappointment, but not enough to negatively effect my experience. There was also some noticeable texture pop-in in some places (including multiplayer maps), but this is easily forgiven.

The only thing that massively disappointed me was the lack of any substantial tie-ins to the previous “Black Ops” games. You’ll hear a name or refer-

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CALL OF DUTY: FROM 8 ence here or there, but nothing to really tie it into the overarching plot.

With a new Treyarch game comes a new Zombies mode. This time around, it features the talents of Jeff Goldblum, Ron Perlman, Heather Graham and Neal McDonough.

While nowhere near as confusing as “Black Ops II’s” Tranzit mode, things can get complicated fast. But, if you want to ignore all of that stuff and play it like classic zombies mode, you’re welcome to do that. It doesn’t really capture the same magic as “World at War’s” simple zombies mode, but it’s still great fun. Shadows of Evil feels huge, letting you play the map any way you want, taking whatever routes you want and allowing you to explore a huge 1920s American city, reminiscent of Batman’s Gotham City.

Now, what Call of Duty has become known for in recent years: the multiplayer. After last year’s “Advanced Warfare,” which had players flying across the maps in a contest of speed and reflexes, a lot of players were afraid that the exo-suit mobility would make its way into all future installments. I’m happy to report that “Black Ops III” has a perfect balance of speed and groundedness.

It still feels like Call of Duty, despite featuring wall-running and jetpacks. Even swimming feels awesome; having a huge gunfight underwater is some of the most fun you can have in the whole game. The solid shooting that the series is known for feels even better with these new additions, something players felt “Advanced Warfare” traded for speed and mobility.

Multiplayer offers something completely new

to the series this time around: the specialists. Similar to “Destiny”, each of the specialist classes has a sort of super ability that can be activated after a meter fills up, allowing you to use the specialist’s special weapon or ability. These range from a vision pulse that marks anybody nearby on your map and HUD to a grenade launcher that shoots mines packed with the incendiary fireflies from the campaign. This shakes up the game in a way that can only benefit it. It never felt frustrating or unfair in any way when playing, either; a first for the series in a long time.

Overall, “Call of Duty: Black Ops III” is the best in the series since 2009’s “Modern Warfare 2.” It offers enough new mechanics to feel fresh and unique, but retains what makes Call of Duty special: tight gunplay, responsive controls and awe-

some action.

Its campaign, zombies mode and multiplayer offer a triple threat that’s second to none in the entire series. If you’re a fan of Call of Duty, you’re in for a treat. If you’re somebody who never bothers with Call of Duty, I’d advise against skipping this one. It’s easily the most unique game in the entire series, and it might even be my new favorite. This game is truly a love letter from Treyarch to the fans.

It’s incredible to see what its done in the 10 years since “Call of Duty 3”’s “meh” response. Don’t miss this one. *Note: This was reviewed on a PS4. The PS3 and Xbox 360 versions don’t include the campaign.

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The Republican debate was the best yet for this season.

Voters came out with a better look at candidates’ views.

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o that’s what a proper debate looks like. Tuesday night was by far the most substantive debate of the four we’ve had this election cycle. That doesn’t mean, however, that it lacked excitement and spark. We had a Rick Perry moment, a Marco Rubio vs. Rand Paul standoff but, shockingly, no mentions of warm kisses. Oh well. Without further adieu, let’s jump in.

If you remember my last post-debate recap, you’ll remember I called the moderators the losers of the debate. The Fox Business moderators provided a perfect contrast to the CNBC moderators from that night. The questions were focused on the issues, the candidates were allowed to engage in back and forth arguments and, thank goodness, we saw the return of the bell to let the candidates know they were out of time. Moderator Neil Cavuto’s team did an excellent job of keeping the debate civil while still allowing for passionate discourse between the candidates. For instance, Sens. Rubio and Paul were allowed to debate on military spending without constant interruptions. Overall, the moderators did a fantastic job and led a wellorganized debate.

Another factor that added to the increased quality of debate was the limited number of participants. There was such a difference in having eight candidates rather than 10. The candidates had more time to respond, and they were able to interact a lot more. Simply having a smaller stage gave a more intimate setting. It felt more like a debate and less like a forum.

As far as the candidates go, most of them had good performances. Ted Cruz and Rubio shined once again as the best orators of the group, and both had several great moments. Rubio had a strong comment that the nation needed more welders and less philosophers, while Cruz impressed with his strong rhetoric on illegal immigration. Cruz also had a Rick Perry moment when he listed off the sections of the government he wanted to cut and mentioned commerce twice. In 2011, Perry fumbled an easy question on which agencies he would cut, as he failed to remember the fourth one. It was largely blamed for the sudden decline in his campaign. Cruz’s moment was less pronounced, however, and just came off as a funny moment. On the whole, Cruz and Rubio are in a class of their own as far as oratorical skills and should continue to rise.

In addition, Sen. Paul looked far better than he had in any of the previous debates and clearly benefited from the decrease in participants.

Dr. Ben Carson did exactly what he needed to do in parlaying attacks on his personal character. Carly Fiorina also had a solid night and came off as poised and intelligent.

Jeb Bush, the other loser from the previous

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There was no mention of warm kisses, and he learned his lesson about going after Rubio. That being said, I’m not convinced he did enough to salvage his candidacy. Bush stumbled over his answers several times and never seemed to effectively drive home a point. He had good substance during this debate and avoided any major gaffe, but did nothing to show that he was back to frontrunner status.

Now for the clear cut loser of the debate, Gov. John Kasich. He came off as arrogant, rude and completely failed at being the aggressive candidate.

His constant interruptions were an annoyance that continued throughout the night. Frank Luntz’s focus group rated Kasich’s statement on bank bailouts as the lowest moment of any of the debates.

He had borderline liberal answers and constantly attacked his fellow candidates. Overall, that was the worst debate performance of the election season. Hopefully we see Chris Christie on the stage instead next time.

The undercard debate occurred two hours be-

fore the main event and included two candidates from the last debate who weren’t able to make the cut this time. Governors Mike Huckabee and Christie both had solid performances, but Christie proved he deserves to be on that main stage. He took every attack and somehow turned it into an indictment of Hillary Clinton. He didn’t deserve to be at the kid’s table and will hopefully return to the main debate next time. Sen. Rick Santorum was extremely passionate and yelled into the mic at one point. He continued to play his role as the blue collar conservative. Lastly, Gov. Bobby Jindal was feisty and tried to attack the other governors on the stage on government spending. He came off as harsh and rough, and didn’t complete his attacks successfully.

My favorite moment of the debate was when Rubio and Paul clashed on national security. It gave the audience a clear picture of what each senator stood for and prioritized. Rubio painted himself as a staunch hawk and a defender of national interests. Paul proved himself a strong libertarian with isolationist tendencies. No matter who you thought won that back and forth, it was a productive use

of debate time and should help voters know who aligns closest to their beliefs.

As Greta Van Susteren of Fox News tweeted, “I don’t know who ‘won’ but I have a better understanding of the candidates’ different views on economy.” Forget the flash and pizazz of the other debates; this debate was the best at providing the electorate with a solid picture of the candidates.

I don’t expect the polls to shift much in the short run, but the race is now solidified for the long run.

Trump and Carson will continue to lead, but Cruz and Rubio will become frontrunners of the candidates with political experience. I enjoyed the debate and look forward to the next one after a nice and lengthy break for the holidays. After the break, you better buckle up. This race is just starting to gear up, and we’re in for a long and exciting ride.

MATT SERVER IS A SOPHOMORE POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR AND VOLUNTEERS FOR STUDENTS FOR RUBIO. REACH HIM AT OPINION@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM OR VIA @ DNOPINION.

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Anonymous hactivism requires leadership

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nonymous, an international collective of hacktivists, has increasingly been involved with subjects including the opposition of censorship and the defense of cybersecurity and racial equality. The individuals appear in Guy Fawkes masks, like the ones in the film “V for Vendetta,” as they march in protest.

Standing for reasonable and positive standpoints, they aim to fight for justice and the freedom of individuals globally.

The public is in need of someone who will inform us on what those we most depend on will never provide. Most recently, Anonymous revealed the personal information of hundreds of Ku Klux Klan members . Yes, they promised to expose 1,000 members, but Anonymous removed many names to further investigate their legitimacy. Whether the result was 1,000 or 100 people, they made an effort in exposing a barbaric group that the United States shouldn’t tolerate.

As encouraging as the sound of exposing potential hate criminals can be, Anonymous still has an internal obligation of projecting correct information. Prior to the planned date and time of the leak, one hacker decided to release the names, emails and phone numbers of those he claimed were Ku Klux Klan members. These were proven to be tremendously inaccurate. The official Anonymous Twitter page later renounced the premature leak. A lack of accuracy left innocent individuals in sometimes life threatening positions.

The Ku Klux Klan member leak wasn’t the first incident in which Anonymous was responsible for obliviously spreading false information. In August 2014, Michael Brown was shot and killed by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. Strug-

gling to attain the identity of the officer responsible for the killing, Anonymous took matters into its own hands in unveiling the name of the officer. A few of the Anons became convinced that a man named Bryan Willman, an officer from a nearby suburb, was responsible for the shooting of Michael Brown. While Willman stayed home under police protection and received countless death threats, the members came to the realization of falsehood and confessed to its inaccuracy via Twitter.

What is an innocent person left to do when Anonymous claims them as a member of the Ku Klux Klan? How is an officer meant to deal with death threats after an accusation of murder?

There’s no doubt these people received an amplitude of hate and discrimination followed by threats after being victimized without cause.

Anonymous was originally a group of trolls and still contains a large number of them who act simply for entertainment, otherwise known to them as “Lulz.” In other words, Anonymous is largely composed of online pranksters who mess with you just because they can. Given the opportunity, they will shame you in front of the village. By all means, shame away, but don’t tarnish the reputation of Anonymous as a whole.

Although the trolls seem useless and immature, a regulated combination of trolls and politically involved activists can potentially create an outstanding result. For example, in 2008, Anonymous shared a video of Tom Cruise partaking in the Church of Scientology. This caused a bit of a battle between the two groups as Anonymous strongly protested the abuses of the church. The troll mindset that so many members possess was crucial in the comical execution of protests. Aside from causing its website to crash multiple times, members

ART BY HALEY HEESACKER | DN caused Google to show the Church of Scientology’s website link under the search “dangerous cult” and had the church’s Los Angeles headquarters’ fax machines print all black pages. It may be juvenile, but the execution was just wonderful.

Anonymous has many benefits. If well-established and organized, it can be beneficial for the

public. It’s eye-opening material like the group’s that we all need in our lives. The material may be inaccurate, but its mindset is one that we many times fail to think of. The issue stands as to where and how those mindsets are put into effect.

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Social media can help, not hurt job hunters

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e shouldn’t hide our true selves from future employers on social media. They can see how straight-laced you can be during your interview, but let them peek into your social media presence to get a real sense of who you are.

According to a CareerBuilder survey, 37 percent of companies use social media sites to research job candidates. Eleven percent of companies said they plan on looking at the social media of job applicants in the future and surprise, 65 percent of companies that view the social media networks of their job applicants said they use Facebook as their primary resource.

This shouldn’t be surprising to anyone anymore. Companies need to protect themselves from hiring someone who may not be a good fit for the company, and they’re going to use social media as a tool to help them do that. So what do they look for that might help or harm your chances of landing your next job?

The CareerBuilder survey found 65 percent of companies wanted to see if the individual presented themselves professionally.

Thirty-five percent wanted to see if the candidate was well-rounded, and only 12 percent were looking for reasons not to hire that person.

A job interview is your best chance to impress a future employer. We wear our nicest clothes and practice our canned responses for the same open-ended questions that get asked in every interview. It’s tough to stand out when you smiled and nodded your way through the interview, careful not to say anything to ruin your shot at being hired. It’s likely everyone else who was interviewed before you did the exact same thing.

This is how you can make social media work for you instead of against you. Employers are going to check your Facebook to get a real sense of who you are because they know you are only presenting your best self during the interview. They need to get a feel for who you are and how you interact in an informal setting. After getting hired, you will be adding your new coworkers on Facebook and going out with these people for drinks and activities. You will be spending a lot of time around your work, and your company is going to be spending a lot of effort on you. It’s only fair they get to see the real you before

making you a part of the team.

Having access to your social media is going to be met with opposition. Job applicants and social media users alike could view a company’s request to poke around social networks as a violation of privacy.

In 2010 Robert Collins was returning to his job as a security guard at the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

During his interview he was asked for his Facebook login and password so the hiring agency could check for gang affiliations. He complied because he was in dire need of employment.

This might appear like Collin’s hand was forced. It seems like he wouldn’t have been considered for the job if he hadn’t been willing to divulge his Facebook login and password. But when asked what kind of material would jeopardize a job applicant, Chief Deputy of Illinois Rusty Thomas said, “It depends on the situation” but could include “inappropriate pictures or relationships with people who are underage, illegal behavior.”

Thomas said applicants have a right to refuse turning over their social media credentials. But no one has ever done so. He believes it speaks well of the people who apply.

There seems to be a large emphasis on how social media negatively affects the ability for job applicants to be hired, but it’s important to note that in the same CareerBuilder survey, three in 10 hiring managers (29 percent) said they found something that caused them to hire a candidate.

Companies cited content that showed a good feel for the candidates personality, demonstrating great communication skills and creativity.

The next time you are being considered for a job, realize that your background check might include a look at how you behave online. Don’t go deleting all of your pictures and posts to present a squeaky clean, fake version of yourself. Employers are looking for serious red flags and don’t care if you shared a picture of you going out for drinks with your friends or wearing a ridiculous costume. Those pictures might work in your favor and show that you are sociable and creative. It may be the reason why you get hired.

NATE SMITH IS A SENIOR JOURNALISM MAJOR. REACH HIM AT OPINION@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM OR VIA @DNOPINION.

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Consider context in South Carolina incident

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n a country that loves to proclaim itself a post-racial society, we sure have a lot of race problems. Some argue if we look at the bigger picture and pay attention to the context of the stories surrounding police brutality, it would be clear that race isn’t the issue at stake. Maybe we’re tired of hearing about the racial struggle in the United States. Maybe we don’t personally experience racism first hand, so we assume it’s null. But race is very much still a problem in our country, whether we like to admit it or not.

One of the latest, more viral incidents took place in South Carolina at Spring Valley High School. The shaky footage being shared across social media platforms shows an unnamed 16-year-old black female student being flipped over in her desk and then thrown across the floor by a white male police officer identified as Officer Ben Fields.

The backlash was instantaneous. Outrage, disgust and calls for the firing of Fields were the loudest, strongest reactions. In response, others jumped to Fields’ defense, calling attention to the context of the situation. As time went on, more details were uncovered.

The girl was on her phone during class, the teacher asked her to leave and she refused. An administrator asked her to leave; she refused.

A school officer was called in and asked her to leave multiple times; she refused. Then ensued the flipping, the throwing and handcuffing.

While knowing this information is important to understand the entire situation, this doesn’t, in any way, excuse the force used in getting this student out of the classroom. People often forget this student is 16 years old. A child. Even taking into account the fact that she wouldn’t leave the classroom, the violence depicted in the video is still unjustified. While the video horrified me, I wasn’t necessarily surprised. What’s telling is that I can’t even fathom this happening to a white girl – because it never would.

Speaking of context, an important fact often overlooked by the general public is Fields’ track record as a cop. In 2007, Fields was sued by a couple accusing him of false arrest, excessive force and violation of free speech rights. Court documents describe how the officer, after confronting Carlos Edward Martin about a noise complaint, “slammed him to the ground, cuffed him, began kicking him, and chemically maced him until his clothing was drenched and the contents of the can of mace was (sic) depleted.” Field’s history of gratuitous violence against people of color is indicative of the structural problems that allowed him to continue to hold his position.

It’s completely plausible that Fields wasn’t con-

sciously motivated by racism, but implicit bias is a very real influence on human perception. A study conducted by the American Psychological Association found that black children “can be seen as responsible for their actions at an age when white boys still benefit from the assumption that children are essentially innocent.” Due to the perpetuation of racial stereotypes in the media and everyday life, we as a society internalize biases without even realizing it.

This story and study hearkens back to the shooting of Tamir Rice. After being shot twice in the stomach by an Ohio police officer, Rice was described by another officer during a call as a “black male, maybe 20.” He was 12 years old.

With our perceptions being skewed by implicit bias, we may not consider ourselves racist, yet the judgments we make are still influenced by unconscious assumptions and mental short cuts. For us to be so ignorant as to think race plays no issue in these police altercations would be nauseatingly naive. Yes, the 16-year-old girl’s outright disrespect of her teachers was in bad taste and should require disciplinary action. No, she didn’t pose any imminent threat that justifies an immediate physical takedown and arrest. In this scenario, it should be the job of the school resource officer to de-escalate the situation, not douse it in gasoline and light it on fire. A school resource officer’s primary goal should

be protection, not discipline.

Was the Spring Valley High School girl seriously injured? No. There were no chokeholds, mace or guns in play. But the force used in the supposedly safe setting of school translates into dangerous situations in the real world. Tamir Rice, Michael Brown, Sandra Bland, Eric Garner - the list is never-ending and always growing. Their deaths are the result of an apathetic attitude concerning overt racism as well as implicit bias. Blaming Fields as the villain isn’t my goal. Rather, we need to take a step back and analyze the implications of our societal norms and expectations regarding race.

Yes, context matters. That’s why we need to look at the cultural picture that our country is painting. Race is clearly an issue, and it’s not going away just because we say it doesn’t exist anymore. In a nation where degrees of consequences vary based on the color of your skin, it’s paramount that we stop brushing issues of race under the carpet by saying they’re anomalies. They clearly aren’t.

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Be cautious of assuming racism in police actions

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white male officer dragged a black female student out of the classroom by force. If the first thing that came to mind was “Oh, it’s racism,” you need to be cautious about that thought. A few weeks ago, there was a short video uploaded to social media that caused a big discussion. The video showed a black girl violently dragged to the front of a classroom by a white officer.

I saw the video through Facebook, and the uploader wrote a sentence like the one I initially stated. To be honest, when I first read the statement and saw the video, I thought it was an act of racism. Also, a lot of people who commented on the video said the officer was racist, and some said the incident happened because the student was black.

But there were some comments saying it was actually the girl’s fault. She refused to leave class, even though she was told by her teacher. Some said the reason she fell off the desk was because she tried to resist the officer, which made the desk flip.

I don’t know if the comments are true or not, but when I saw them, I thought “Why did I just think this was racism when I don’t know the whole story of the video? It could have been just a reaction the officer would have to other students, too. Was my response because the uploader emphasized the race of the two?” It was a shameful

moment for me, realizing I didn’t really know the whole story but assumed it was racism. Of course, dragging a teen who refuses to get out of the classroom isn’t the right way for an adult to treat anyone. However, thinking it’s racism isn’t right either.

The video made me think about how people easily jump on the bandwagon even though they don’t know what’s going on. Most of the people who saw the video called the officer racist, just because that was what others were saying. The only information they had about the officer was the 15 seconds of video. The uploader’s caption and others’ comments made people think he was acting out of racism. Even the school district’s Black Parents Association said they were “heartbroken as this is just another example of the intolerance that continues to be of issue in Richland School District Two particularly with families and children of color.” They made the comment after they saw the video, before the whole story came out.

Making assumptions leads people to react before the truth comes out.

It’s possible that the officer is a racist, but we can’t define him as such by the video, just because he’s white and dragged a black girl. The officer’s reaction could have been the same for another student with a different race. One of the Spring Valley High School’s black school board members, Ame-

lia B. McKie, said she didn’t see the issue as one of race but one of poor judgment. If a school board member didn’t see it as a racial problem, there’s a possibility the incident wasn’t really a racial problem.

A similar situation happened in Lincoln in September . There was a black man, Tareik Artis, who was riding in a car. Police stopped the car to issue the man citations for a previous traffic stop he had fled. Artis ran away a second time, which led the police to shoot him. Many people in the comments blamed the police for being racist.

They said the police shot the man because he was black. However, it turned out the man had a gun with him, so the police shot him for other people’s safety. Some said there was a witness who saw the man pointing the gun at the police. We still don’t know the whole story. People didn’t really know the situation, but they made assumptions and decided who was wrong. It’s understandable that people think the policeman was abusing his rights because that’s what they hear from news sources nowadays. Some police abuse their rights. However, people should be careful about what they say and what they assume.

There are some people who just follow what others say and blame the person that others blame. They need to understand the situation, and then do something. They shouldn’t just as-

sume facts and think they’re true. Also, people who posted the video emphasized race, making people think it was a race problem. They shouldn’t point out race when they aren’t sure if it’s a problem with racism. Making everything into a problem with racism can stop people from doing their jobs. For example, a police officer has to give tickets to people who speed. But if someone says a white policeman giving a ticket to a black person is an example of racism, it can make the policeman hesitate to do his job. Some police officers might actually be racists, but there are also a lot of others who are doing their jobs.

We shouldn’t always attribute problems to racism. I agree there are a lot of problems with racism, so we need to be cautious, but blaming everything on it isn’t the right way. People need to be careful with what they say and what they blame others for.

JOOHYUN “JULIE” KIM IS A SOPHOMORE ACTUARIAL SCIENCE MAJOR. REACH HER AT OPINION@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM OR VIA @ DNOPINION

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JANIA: FROM 11 The mistakes made by members, which create the spread of false information are a result of far too many individuals bringing their bit to the table without a structured head or lead role. An alpha dog capable of keeping the loose hounds in order is the only way to minimize the negatively effective actions taken by some of the weaker links. The potential of stripping the inaccuracies and falsehoods presented by members is high, but only under the circumstance that those members work together and harmonize with a president of some sort, though this seems

almost impossible.

I appreciate and admire Anonymous’ attempts at doing all it can in keeping us free and informed. Be our army, but don’t deploy a handful of privates in place of generals.

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Must be available to work Sundays. If you fit these qualifications please fill our our easy online application: https://mochara.formstack.com/forms/job_ application Qualified applicants will be contacted within 24 hours.

The Watering Hole West - 1550 S Coddington McFARLAND & SON’S IRISH PUB, a beautiful authentic Irish restaurant and pub, specializing in made from scratch traditional Irish fare, is looking for one additional bartender/server to complete our team. We are part of a locally owned and operated restaurant group that offers you the opportunity to have flexible hours, and a fun and safe place to work. MAY BE WILLING TO TRAIN THE RIGHT PERSON! We are seeking a very hard working and committed staff of professionals. Growth potential with our locally owned and operated restaurant concepts is unlimited. Must have open availability on Sundays. If you fit these qualifications please fill our our easy online application:

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Join the CenterPointe Team! Part-time positions available in residential program working with substance abuse/mental health clients in a unique environment. Must be at least 21 years of age and be willing to work a varied schedule including overnights and weekends.

Pay differential for overnight hours. For more information visit: www.centerpointe.org.

SERVERS - THE WATERING HOLE offers you the opportunity to have flexible hours, A LARGE TABLE SECTION with great earning potential, a fun and safe place to work, an ever growing guest base that is friendly and fun.

We are seeking a very hard working and committed staff of professionals. Applicants should display a strong hospitality mentality, good knowledge of wine and spirits, and enjoy working in a professional fast paced restaurant environment. Growth potential with our locally owned and operated restaurant concepts is unlimited. Must be available to work Sundays. If you fit these qualifications please fill our our easy online application: https://mochara.formstack.com/forms/job_ application Qualified applicants will be contacted within 24 hours.

THE WATERING HOLE WEST 1550 S Coddington THE WATERING HOLE DT 1321 O Street THE WATERING HOLE EAST 84th & Holdrege START YOUR CAREER - Locally owned restaurant chain is seeking an individual that is looking to make a commitment to the hospitality industry and looking at making hospitality their career choice. The individual should have genuine desire to provide great customer service.

They should have an out-going personality while still being mindful of the task at hand.

They should be able to multi-task, effectively communicate to not only guest but staff as well, and demonstrate good organization skills, mindful of budgets and scheduling. Hospitality industry provides a challenging experience with many dynamics coming into play so individuals that looking for an easy job please do not apply, but if you are looking for something rewarding and have the desire to be proud of the work that you do this might be the right opportunity for you.

Work Requirement: Depending on experience this path may be adjusted. Individual hired should expect to work! all shifts to have better knowledge of the restaurant and the ins and outs of the business.

They will be required to cover shifts if employees are missing in tandem with the manager.

Primarily the individual will work specific hours unless having to cover for other individuals. Individuals should have a flexible schedule to perform this job adequately. Weekends are must as this is the busiest part of the week for restaurants. If you do not have the means to make these commitments please do not apply as we are looking to promote this individual to general manager over time.

Experience: Previous restaurant-related or customer care experience desired. We are willing to train in all aspects if the individual fits our needs and demonstrates a willingness to learn and improve. Please email your resume in PDF format to offcemochara@gmail.com

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Help Wanted

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DOMINOS PIZZA is looking for delivery drivers.

CASH nightly earn $11 to $16 an hour. Flexible schedules, must have own car, insurance and good driving record. Apply 1055 Saunders

MARKETING ASSISTANT

Part-time marketing assistant needed in Mutual of Omaha - Lincoln office. Hours flexible around your schedule. Call Scott @ 402-465-5888 ext. 237.

Now hiring full or part-time employees to work for reputable construction company in Lincoln.

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Parthenon

Currently hiring hosts and servers and kitchen.

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ROSIE’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL Part time line cooks to start immediately. Great atmosphere and starting pay! Please apply in person. 1501 Center Park, Suite 200, Lincoln.

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Senior lady in townhome with one kitty seeks clean, efficient, dependable help for housekeeping and driving to appointments. References please. Call afternoon to early evening 402-465-5320.

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The Country Club of Lincoln is currently hiring for service staff and bartenders for both our restaurant and banquet departments. We offer flexible schedules, great pay, and a fun work environment. Come join our growing team! Resumes can be sent to lindsey@ccl.cc

PART-TIME JEWELRY Meetings SALES ASSOCIATE The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation

Elder Jewelry is seeking honest, dependable individuals to join our team for part-time sales620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 positions. Retail experience is helpful, but not For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 Alcoholics Anonymous meeting Mondays 7:30 necessary. Please apply in person at Elder p.m. at University Lutheran Chapel, 1510 ‘Q’.

For Release Monday, March 18, 2013 Open Speaker Meeting. Public Welcome.

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JUST FOR FUN

PLAN YOUR WEEKEND

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday November 12 November 13 November 14 November 15 University of Nebraska-Lincoln photojournalism students present photos and videos from their trip to Nicaragua at Global Eyewitness Presents: Nicaragua 7 p.m. at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. Free admission.

Manic Focus will perform at Vega at 9 p.m.

Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets $12-15.

Graduate students in the Master of Fine Arts host Open Studios, an exhibit in Richards Hall of the students’ ceramics, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography and social practice. Free admission. Event is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

UNL Opera program will perform Wolfgang Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” at Kimball Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens.

Flannel Channel will perform at Vega at 9 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets $5.

A national exhibit celebrating the Mathematics of Science, Art, Industry, and Culture, known as the MoSAIC Festival will take place in the Nebraska Union on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival is free and open to the public.

UNL Opera program will perform Wolfgang Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” at Kimball Recital Hall at 3 p.m. Tickets $20 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens.

Jupiter String Quartet concert will perform at the Lied at 3 p.m. A pre-concert lecture begins at 2:30 p.m. Tickets $30 for general admission, $5 for students.

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A diver in Miskito Keys, a community 30 miles off the northeastern coast of Nicaragua, holds a shark he caught with his bare hands.

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