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Hey, there. When I got on a bus two days before my freshman classes started, I had no idea where I was going. I already had my textbooks, and I knew where my classes were. Now was the time for me to explore Lincoln. So, I walked to the south side of the Nebraska Union and waited. I read the electronic
sign on the side of the bus stop and the scrolling letters told me a bus would arrive soon. I knew buses had routes they followed, and if I rode the bus long enough, it would eventually come back to the same stop. I have no idea which route this particular bus was following, because when it arrived, I was too focused on making sure I did everything right. I waited for the exiting passengers to clear, then I held out my NCard and bus pass to the driver and quickly found a seat near the middle of the bus. The bus was pretty empty, but I preferred it that way. I could sit and focus on the sights outside the bus, rather than the people inside. As the bus pulled away, I couldn’t help feeling excited. I was at college. I was more than 350 miles away from my home and wouldn’t go back for at least three months. My parents wouldn’t be able to watch over me, offering commentary on my choices. This was independence. I watched the buildings and people as they passed, wondering what stories they had to tell. I wondered what story I would tell in the next four years. I wondered how I’d
change before I graduated. The bus stopped, and as passengers exited, I heard the bus driver talking to them, though I wasn’t really paying attention to what he was saying. It wasn’t until he yelled, “Hey!” that I realized he was talking to me, too. “This is my last stop,” the driver said. “You’ve got to get off here.” In my eagerness to ride a bus around the city, I failed to pay attention to the clock. It was 6:30 p.m. on a Saturday night. The buses had finished their routes. Instead of riding for an hour or two and ending up back where I started, I rode for 10 minutes and ended up somewhere I had never been before. I got up and exited the bus, not really wanting to, but also not wanting to look like I had no idea where I was. As the bus pulled away, I pulled out my phone, figured out how to get back to campus, and began the 10-block walk back to campus. I’ve learned since that college is an adventure, but it might not be the one you expect. I didn’t get to ride around Lincoln like I expected, but my adventure gave me a reason to walk around south of campus. It also gave
me a great story, though I haven’t told anyone until now. I hope you use your time at UNL to take some chances and try new things. This issue holds some great ideas if you need some. Get up early one day and try a new coffee shop (page 15), find common ground between you and someone from a different country at Husker Dialogues (page 2) or join an intramural team for broomball (page 23). And if you have a great story to share, let us know. We’re here to share students’ stories. Send us an email or stop by our office in the lower level of the Nebraska Union. I can’t wait to hear your adventures. Best,
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UNL administration, ASUN aim to make campus inclusive Christa Rahl staff writer
Ayat Aribi said she was uncomfortable on campus her freshman year. As a Muslim woman, Aribi said the University of Nebraska-Lincoln didn’t initially feel like a safe space. But as her journey through college continued, she said she has felt more included and comfortable after joining several student organizations. Aribi now serves as the external vice president of the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska. “We shouldn’t be segregating ourselves,” Aribi said. “Everything is global now. We want to encompass everyone and we want everyone to be comfortable and not feel out of place.”
The junior economics and global studies double major also served on the committee for Husker Dialogues last year. Husker Dialogues is a mandatory freshman conference which started last fall. Pat McBride, director of New Student Enrollment, was an organizer of the conference. McBride said the conference allowed conversation between students and volunteers about diversity and inclusion, which is a different method from other universities. According to McBride, other campuses hire a speaker to give a speech, but UNL creates an actual event. He said the event promotes inclusion between students. “It’s important to become a world citizen,” McBride said. “You need to get to know people that are not the same as you.” Aribi said Husker Dialogues has allowed her to help increase inclusion all around cam-
pus. And now, with her new position in ASUN, Aribi said these events are important to continue at UNL. “My role is being the student voice,” Aribi said. “I can resonate a real change with communication. That is the only way to change opinions.” McBride said these awkward first experiences, like Aribi’s, can be frustrating to new students. He said it can be uncomfortable for students who are sitting next to someone on the bus or eating lunch with someone from a country they have never been to. “It’s risky for people,” he said. “But it’s rewarding.” Aribi recommended talking to and learning from people who do not share similar views. “Talking to someone I disagree with politically allows us to talk about other things,”
Aribi said. “Good leaders should be prepared to listen more often than they speak.” Aribi said with this mindset, she hopes to inspire these values with her position in ASUN. “Don’t come with your mind already made up,” she said. “Listen to what other people have to say and then make an educated opinion.” Aribi and McBride both said they are optimistic about what is in store for UNL. “This year at [ASUN officer] installation, an administrator came up to me and said, ‘This is the most diverse I have ever seen this room,’” Aribi said. “We are here and we are ready to work.” NEWS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Joe Zach, president of the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska, said after the ASUN presidential elections last year, he could see himself taking over for former president Spencer Hartman. “At that point, it wasn’t like, ‘Oh, I’m going to do this.’ It was, ‘You know, I’m not going to rule this out; this is something I should consider,’” Zach said. “I’d had conversations with friends and other people that were involved in different capacities [within ASUN].” They encouraged Zach to consider running for president, and eventually Zach said if he found strong people to run with, it was definitely something he could do. “It’s not a job that one person can certainly do on their own, or should want to,” Zach said. But after finding two capable students, junior economics and global studies major Ayat Aribi and junior economics major Camille Sippel, Zach knew he could run for president. Zach, a junior accounting and finance major, said there are certainly parts of his presi-
dency that will cause him to look back to what he learned during his university education, whether it is managing people or dealing with any crises that may arise. Zach said from a leadership development aspect, being president of ASUN will help him network by meeting with different people on campus and in the community. One of the biggest issues Zach said he and ASUN will have to discuss is the rising cost of university fees for students. “It’s likely going to hit us soon here in Nebraska,” Zach said. “What can we do to kind of work around some of these issues?” For Zach and others in ASUN, that work may just be continuing conversations with people in the legislature to show what an impact the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has on the state and looking at new ways to save students money. One way to save money, Zach said, is looking into alternative options for textbooks. That may entail looking at other universities to see how they handle the issue and talking to the University Bookstore to form better
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Don’t rush into choosing a major, explore options Alli Dickey staff writer
At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the college that has the most enrolled firsttime freshmen is not the College of Engineering or Education and Human Sciences—it’s the Explore Center, according to the Office of Institutional Research, Analytics and Decision Support. The Explore Center advisers help students explore a variety of different majors through course planning and workshops throughout the year. Joey Lynch, the coordinator of exploratory advising and retention initiatives at the Explore Center, said the workshops help students discover their interests, skills and values while connecting them with possible majors and careers. “Being an undeclared student at UNL is a great opportunity because you are able to take advantage of the tremendous variety of majors that UNL has to offer,” Lynch said. If students are not sure what they want to major in, Lynch said he advises them to take advantage of new opportunities and experi-
ences as they arise. He said they will likely find something that points them toward a major that is right for them. “Your time in college is a great chance to explore your interests and discover the possible paths they may take you down,” Lynch said. Junior sociology major Hannah Dickson said she came into college with no idea what to major in. She went to the Explore Center her second semester as a freshman because it was required as an undeclared major. Dickson said the center got her in touch with advisers of other departments to help her explore different majors. “The only strategy I had for figuring out
my major was to take a lot of different classes,” Dickson said. “I have taken classes from religion to leadership to political science and many other diverse classes. I essentially just planned on doing this until I found a subject that I loved.” Some students may be worried that finding a major to declare may take too long and they will not be able to get their credits. However, Lynch said some students take multiple semesters to declare majors. “The good news is that most majors allow for a lot of flexibility with electives and other requirements so a student can explore a variety of subjects while taking classes that will eventually fulfill their future
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degree requirements,” he said. Dickson decided on a major in sociology her fourth semester because of an introductory sociology course she was interested in. She said she has enjoyed her major and plans on adding another major and a minor. “My biggest piece of advice for undeclared freshmen is not to rush,” Dickson said. “A lot of students feel pressured to declare a major quickly, but I think that it is more important to take the time to explore options.” Lynch said he enjoys working at the Explore Center because he gets to talk to a variety of students with different interests. He also said the Explore Center is a fun and energetic group who love to work with students. “Students should feel welcome to stop by the Explore Center if they want some help developing a plan to explore majors or just have a question about campus,” Lynch said. “[We] are excited to work with next year’s freshman class.” NEWS@THEDAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Editor’s note: This story originally ran in The Daily Nebraskan on Jan. 9, 2017. It was edited for clarity. Football player, world traveler, male model, television personality. In 45 years, Johnny Mitchell has been able to explore different careers, countries and chapters of his life that have led him across the world and into drastically different industries. But right now, Mitchell isn’t on a plane or a field. He’s in a seat, surrounded by fellow students, earning credits toward a degree at a university he put on hold in 1991. Mitchell came to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1990 to play tight end for the Huskers. He set several records on his way to becoming the first Nebraska freshman to make the All-Big Eight first team in almost 45 years and declared for the NFL draft his sophomore year. In the 1992 draft, Mitchell was picked 15th overall by the New York Jets and played for four other professional teams until his retirement in 2006. In that time, he also pursued a modeling career—becoming one of the first
NFL players to do so—and developed a love of traveling, living in places such as England, France and Costa Rica. While football brought him many opportunities, he said education is an endeavor with lasting benefits, namely pushing him to accomplish another one of his passions—coaching. “I’m treated like a seventh class citizen because I am almost 50 and all I did was football,” Mitchell said. “I would be great at it, but who would give me the opportunity to do it? Even if it’s not true, you need your education to coach.” Despite his success and the lifestyle it provided him, Mitchell said he became disenchanted with the industry. “My Husker career was purely joy,” Mitchell said. “Football wasn’t a business. I was blown away by the NFL being such a business that you forget why you’re there.” In addition, frustration followed him after every dropped ball or loss, especially when he’d see them in major newspapers or television shows. “I was miserable because I was waking up every day frustrated,” he said. “When you see
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Getting involved has benefits beyond first year Ally Sargus staff writer
Before starting at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Katie Esters was worried about making new friends. At a new university, her biggest concern was how to get involved. But, as a freshman, Esters learned about different events happening on campus from her resident assistants. Typically, RAs post campus news in the residence halls. By getting connected early in her college career, Esters realized the value of student involvement in a college setting. “I’ve learned so much about who I am through the people I’ve met in student organizations,” Esters said. “And since I’m always busy, I’ve learned how to handle a lot of stress at one time and effectively manage both work, school and extracurricular activities.” Now a junior political science and English double major, Esters said the transition was easier because of the organizations she joined early. Esters continued her passion for music from high school into college by joining UNL’s show choir, Big Red Singers, and an a
capella group, Pitch Please. “Had I not joined several different student organizations throughout my three years in college, my college experience would be completely different,” Esters said. “This is where I’ve met the majority of my friends—so not only am I making music and participating in other causes that mean a lot to me, but I’m making relationships that I know will last a lifetime.” At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, there are currently 629 recognized student organizations. Veronica Riepe, director of Student Involvement, said the transition is made easier when students form new friendships through organizations on campus. The department
encourages students to find both an organization that relates to their major and an organization of their interest. “It is a great way to connect because everyone wants to find their place in college,” Riepe said. “We think about the students who come from out of state or even from out of the country and the likelihood of them coming with their friends or somebody from their high school being very slim.” Student Involvement has made it more accessible for first-year students to find an organization that best suits them through their new database, NvolveU 2.0. By logging in with UNL credentials, students are able to search keywords that will supply a list of organizations pertaining to what they are interested in. If a student is unable to find an RSO in their search, they can create an organization of their own by finding
“There are a ton of students on campus who are waiting for you to join their organizations.”
a university advisor and at least five students who want to participate. “These organizations consist of students who live in different places, are from different places and have different majors,” Riepe said. “You are all brought together with this one interest, this one commonality.” The Center for Civic Engagement also gives students a chance to become involved through a variety of volunteer opportunities. According to Linda Moody, director of service learning, the center assists students in thinking about a much broader definition of what it means to work within a community. “The center is all about connecting students with opportunities to strengthen their personal and social responsibility,” Moody said. “Whether it comes through service learning, leadership development or political engagement, it’s truly a way to find out what a student is interested in and passionate about.” Through the center, students can participate in service study alternative service breaks, which take place during summer, fall, winter or spring breaks. These experiences allow students to serve in diverse environments, both locally and globally. “They are opportunities to travel and
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UNL student lands job on Marvel movie set Hana Muslic staff writer
Editor’s note: This story originally ran in The Daily Nebraskan on April 3, 2017. It has been edited for clarity. Noah Thornton lives and breathes film. Ever since he was a kid, watching movies has been a priority in his life. In high school, he worked at a movie theater so he could see movies for free. He still has a list of hundreds of movies he wants to see categorized by genre, director and critic score. His dream is to enter the industry and become a professional actor. Last summer, Thornton, a sophomore broadcasting major, got one step closer to his dream. His mother’s coworker got him in contact with the extras casting director at Marvel Entertainment. After a two-and-a-half hour phone interview, he was offered a job as a cell phone production assistant. “I quit my job and left [for Atlanta] a week later,” Thornton said. Thornton mainly worked monitoring ex-
tras’ cell phones so the confidential production material was kept under wraps. Occasionally, he would do basic production assistant work and organize the extras, delegating them to where they needed to be and when. “Most of it is instinctively knowing the things that need to get done and then knowing how to deal with the people around you to get it done,” Thornton said. “My title will constantly shift over the course of the next couple of years because the jobs film sets provide are generally very sporadic.” This summer, his title will shift significantly as he steps in front of the camera as a stand-in actor. Thornton will be an understudy to the main actors for a movie Marvel is working on. He will stay in Atlanta indefinitely and take six credit hours online. This is his plan until he is able to get his feet underneath him. “I know I’ll straddle the poverty line for most of my 20s,” he said. “But the thought of doing that for the right people will pay off and be worth it. I plan to work as hard as I possibly can.” Thornton has many people in his life en-
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8 • SUMMER 2017 ASUN PRESIDENT: FROM PAGE 3 relationships with publishers. Zach said he had experience working with Hartman, who prepared him for what to expect during his presidency. While Zach did not elaborate upon the differences between him and Hartman, he said he will lead things differently in his presidency, simply because he leads and interacts with people differently. Being involved in student council and other student organizations in high school prepared Zach for being a part of ASUN. Zach said when he came to UNL, he wasn’t searching for a position with power or authority, but rather he was looking for any way to be involved in student government. “[I came] more from the standpoint of getting to meet people at first,” Zach said. “Then it became, ‘What can we do to make the academic and school experience for students on campus as best as we can? It really just turned into representing the student body.” Internal vice president Sippel said she has known Zach in a variety of situations, from having honors classes with him to working alongside him in the lead-up to ASUN elections. She said Zach is open to listening to people, as well as being the calm in the storm.
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“Ayat and I are kind of the grandkids and Joe is the grandpa who keeps everything in check,” Sippel said. Sippel said Zach is a good listener and knows how to handle conflict. She also said she is excited to work with Zach as they have already spent time together in senate and know how the other operates. “For him, the best way to handle conflict is by sitting down and dealing with it one on one,” Sippel said. Zach anticipates the workload within ASUN will vary. For example, the season right after the ASUN elections is incredibly busy because of interviews and meeting with student groups on campus. Going into the next school year, Zach said there are meetings to go to and presentations to give, but like any manager or leader, he said he will learn to divide his time. “Camille always says, ‘It’s what you make of it with your time,’” he said. “What you put into it is what you’re going to get out of it, and I really hope to get a lot out, so if that means putting in a little bit of time, then I’m sure I’ll be okay.” NEWS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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yourself in the New York Post or New York Times dropping a ball or the team going 1-15 or something like that, it makes you really sad.” After leaving the sport, Mitchell began covering football for outlets such as BBC and Sky Sports, where he became an analyst and had the opportunity to cover the last seven Super Bowls. He also started coaching football in South America after being denied jobs in the U.S. due to his lack of a degree. Mitchell met his wife there, a physical trainer, after a neck injury sustained during practice. His wife, along with their son, became a support system as Mitchell tackled another challenging chapter of his life. In 2010, Mitchell was diagnosed with CTE and dementia, a common disease and growing medical concern associated with years of sustained impacts to the head through sports like football. Since then, his wife has been a blessing in dealing with the disease, he said. “She’s a nurse. She’s a wife. She’s a lover. She’s a friend. She’s a mother. She’s everything,” Mitchell said. “Without her, I wouldn’t make it.” Mitchell explained some of the obstacles he has struggled with as these diseases progress. “Sometimes I can lose my whereabouts, misplace things, wake up with headaches and vision problems, depending on the day,” he said. “Some days are different than others. Some days I just go in a circle like a dog trying to catch his tail.” Through this diagnosis, Mitchell came to the realization that all organizations he has participated in have improperly taught players how to deal with tackles and hel-
met-to-helmet contact. Although these organizations have admitted this, Mitchell said he still feels there is more to be done. “There are more and more players being diagnosed and committing suicide every day,” he said. “I know a lot of players that are going through this that were my peers.” For Mitchell, he looks to his son for positivity. “I want to teach my son to always be honorable, pious, to be a man of his words and get the most out of his life,” Mitchell said. “See, I failed to get the most out of my football career as a player. But where I failed, I think he can succeed.” As a student, he took 12 credit hours in the fall semester and is taking 16 in the spring. According to Mitchell, the university provides him with multiple accommodations for his disabilities, such as quiet spaces and extra time to take exams. To professor Sriyani Tidball, Mitchell has been a joy to have in her human rights and social justice class. “I feel in one way, it’s a challenge, because you want to keep it interesting, but he just lapped everything up like he couldn’t get enough,” Tidball said. “It’s been not just a challenge, it’s been a treat to have him in my class, because he’d always give me feedback and then he’d turn around and also say something to the other students.” Mitchell explained that education is your passport onto bigger and better things in life. He feels that without an education, you won’t live the life you were meant to live. “I prefer education over sports any day,” he said. “Football is not a good profession to go into, but education will be with you forever. That’s why education must reign supreme.” NEWS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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interact with diverse groups of students whether it be academic disciplines, culture, race, religion,” Moody said. “The whole notion of civic mindedness and civil discourse really starts to play out, and it’s always an adventure.” According to Moody, students can sit down and think about their academics and how to make a difference in their community. The center gives students the opportunity to connect their passions and career pursuits that may assist their first-year experience and beyond. “We know that if we can get students connected in the community in which they
live, they are more likely to stay and graduate and are less likely to engage in highrisk behavior,” Moody said. “We know that through that connection, the pressure starts to ease.” Esters said being involved on campus can also be a resume booster. “If you’re looking to kill time, have fun or create real change locally or globally, you can find that as well,” she said. “There are a ton of students on campus who are waiting for you to join their organizations—take a chance and try it out.” NEWS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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hold each other accountable to those goals. “Noah is probably the most cognizant of exactly what he wants to do with his life than any other kid his age,” Mruz said. This vision and willingness to achieve the vision is something Thornton prides himself on. With his passion for film and a solid support system, he is confident in his abilities. “Film has been the one thing in my life that’s been consistently there, and it’s the sole thing that motivates me to get out of Nebraska,” Thornton said. “I’ve always known that acting and making movies was going to be the thing that made me different from everybody. The fact I’ve always had that notion within me is the reason that it’s finally working out.” NEWS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Editor’s note: This story originally ran in The Daily Nebraskan on April 26, 2017. When Justine Mileski’s family discovered a pebble beach during their summer trip to California, she found a way to turn ordinary rocks into a business. “I ended up going home with a gallon-sized bag of them,” Mileski said. Mileski, a sophomore environmental studies major, turned her collection of colored pebbles and crystals into affordable handcrafted necklaces and earrings all under $20. “It’s super fun to get something custom and handmade that’s not just been purchased in a boutique,” Mileski said. “I think it’s a little bit more unique than that.” Mileski said the idea was first conceived last summer as a crafting project to pass the time.
She kept the pebbles in a glass jar but decided to make a crafts project out of them. She had experience painting and doing other crafting projects before, and she’d seen video tutorials of the stone necklaces. “What was I gonna do with them? It was summer and I was bored,” Mileski said. “I think stone jewelry is pretty cool and I didn’t want these sitting in a jar somewhere. I wanted to be able to do something with them.” Mileski said she starts the process by randomly choosing a stone or crystal and matching it up with a faux suede necklace. Then it’s all a matter of wrapping it up in a wire, which Mileski said was the most challenging aspect of the process to learn. She said she spends half an hour on each piece. “I always have liked to craft or just paint or do something,” Mileski said. “This is a good way for me to express creativity.” Mileski charges $12 for most of her pieces, but some of her more intricate works
cost about $15. She advertises her work on a private Instagram account and sells most of them on her Etsy store. Mileski said she initially made them as gifts for her friends and family as practice but has made around 25 sales this past year. She said she is starting to break even after spending $220 on crafting supplies. “Michaels isn’t cheap,” Mileski said. Mileski said she is planning on setting up a booth at a craft show next fall at Millard West High School in Omaha. She said she expects to sell more there than she would with her usual online crowd. “Sometimes when you post your stuff [online], people aren’t looking to spend money,” Mileski said. Mileski said she hopes to use the money she’s earned to fund her study abroad trip in Spain this summer, as well as have something to show her host family. “It’s typical to bring a gift to your host family in Spain, so I was just going to bring a couple and show them what I do,” Mileski said. Mileski said she has received support from
her Alpha Phi sorority sisters and family, as well as other online buyers. Jessi Sher, a senior management major, is one of Mileski’s sorority sisters and has bought one of her $15 pieces: black leather with a polished purple pendant. Sher said she enjoys simple jewelry and wanted to help out a friend pursuing her passions. She also sees it as having a personal significance. “We are college kids on a college budget who don’t put a lot of value in material possessions,” Sher said. “I love my necklace for the backstory of it and because I helped benefit a dear friend.” Mileski said her work is special in its own way, regardless of price. She said she thinks her customers see something more in her pieces than those they would find in a jewelry store. “I think it does definitely have a more unique style,” Mileski said. “Not just anyone would pick this up and think it’s for them and would want to wear it.” ARTS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
file photo by hannah depriest | dn Justine Mileski hand crafts jewelries from colored pebbles and crystals she found in a pebble beach in California.
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Glenn Korff School teaches as music industry changes Will Roper staff writer
The Glenn Korff School of Music offers a music technology minor to any student searching for a wide range of skills in the growing field. These skills include a knowledge of music recording and production, the creation of music using different technological tools and developing and understanding how music connects with other forms of art through technology. Tom Larson, an assistant professor of composition at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, works extensively with emerging media and digital arts. Larson believes understanding technology is an essential skill for anyone looking to have a career in music. “We’re really seeing the dawning of a new age of music students,” Larson said. “It used to be you could focus in on being the best clarinet player that you could be. You can’t do that anymore, you have to be savvy with the technology.” Larson teaches multiples courses at UNL designed to help students understand the vast intricacies of music technology and how
to effectively use it. One class, Foundations of Audio Recording and Production, aims to do just that. Jackson Costello, a senior accounting major at UNL, completed both Foundations of Audio Recording and Production and the advanced class, and said it helped him understand the importance of technology within music. “You have to be very in tune with the technology to have a recording sound how you want it to,” Costello said. “It also opens up a bunch of possibilities and ideas you wouldn’t have thought of without the technology.” Now, Larson said, anyone can record, mix and master a solid copy of their music from the comfort of their home. “People are recording albums in their bedrooms,” Larson said. Another class Larson teaches is Film Scoring and Creative Sound Design. According to Larson, this class teaches both music production skills alongside creative techniques within the framework of writing music for film. “The thing I like about these classes is
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Arts and entertainment staff’s best class experiences Staff Sometimes choosing the best class means choosing the best professor. For some students, having the right professor is the difference between having an engaging semester or a boring nightmare. To help ease the decision, The Daily Nebraskan arts and entertainment staff put together a list of its favorite classes taught by great professors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Ellis Clopton
Professor: Michael Warren Combs Class I took: Power and Politics in America
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Combs doesn’t take attendance because it isn’t needed. He’s an amazing lecturer who will grab your attention the moment he walks into the room. Power and Politics is one of the introductory political science classes UNL offers and acts as a refresher course for all the basic government material covered in high school. Despite thinking I knew everything going into the course, Combs floored me a few times with information and ideas I’d never heard of or even considered. He challenged
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Professor: Amelia María de la Luz Montes Class I took: Introduction to Lesbian and Gay Literature As an English minor, there are only so many literature classes I can take before I get bored out of my mind. Don’t get me wrong, I love reading and critically analyzing, but after a while various century lit classes get tedious. So, I figured I’d take one of the more interesting topics. I was expecting a lot of analyzing texts and discussing elements of novels that aren’t quite familiar with students. But I got so much more. Montes did an amazing job of incorporating LGBTQA+ history with concepts in the novels we read. As someone who felt very knowledgeable about the subject, I was floored with positive energy and a lot of interesting information. I was engaged every single day and Montes made me enjoy attending, which is all you can really hope for in any class.
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Professor: Regina Werum Class I took: Sociology of Race and Ethnicity Werum’s class was definitely one of the most challenging and rewarding courses I’ve taken at UNL. The class focused on sociology and how it plays into analyzing the roles of race and ethnicity in society. Werum knows her stuff and it was evident in the lectures. If you have the opportunity to take this course, I would highly recommend this class. Margaret Davenport
Professor: David Wishart Class I took: Undergraduate Seminar In my opinion, Wishart is the coolest professor at UNL. Born in the United Kingdom, he came to UNL to study geography, fell in love with the Great Plains and stayed. He has traveled many places and saw the Beatles in concert before they became one of the most famous bands of all time. He even moved to China with his wife for a while. His class at UNL was very liberal arts style, requiring students to write two 10-page papers and give
THE DAILY NEBRASKAN two 20-minute presentations on whatever topic they would like, within reason. He knows his stuff, lecturing based only on memory and keeping the students engaged all the time. It’s incredible and I would take the class again if I could. Suong Nguyen
Professor: Joseph Weber Class I took: Reporting I Weber is one of the best professors I have had in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. He challenged my abilities as a writer and always reminded me that work can always be improved. With that being said, Weber didn’t compliment easily, so when he did, it was something to be proud of. He has this dry humor that can brighten up a room. For example, one time in class a student wondered if sound is really something we hear, or if it’s something that exists only when people are around to hear it. “That sounds like a conversation that needs to said under the influence of something,” Weber said. He’s a rockstar and I loved my semester with him. He also had long hippy hair back in the day and who can hate that? Ben Buchnat
Professor: Rick Alloway Class I took: Principles of Audio Production and Broadcast Writing Alloway is a professor who truly cares about his students. In both classes I took with him, I felt comfortable asking any question. He’s a great lecturer and his classes are always interesting. Alloway also did a great job of helping us while allowing us complete projects in our own way. His comments on graded work were always helpful and I think he helped me become a better writer. The best part of his classes is that he does it all with enthusiasm for both the material and his students. Grace Bradford
Professor: Julie Naughton Class I took: Reporting I When I took Reporting I in the spring semester, I was nervous due to the horror sto-
NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT ries I’ve heard from other journalism students. Reporting I is a notoriously hard class and no one had Naughton previously. But throughout my time spent in her class, I began to enjoy Naughton’s guidance. I also appreciated how Naughton shared her own opinion, but was always open-minded to students’ beliefs, too. When we turned in stories, she always gave helpful advice as to how we could improve as journalists. At first I thought this class would be a drag because it was a three-hour night class, but I ended up looking forward to it every week. Sam Crisler
Professor: Maureen Honey Class I took: University Honors Seminar (English) It’s been almost two years since I first ventured into the basement of Andrews Hall on my second day of college. It was a pretty grim scene: dim lights, construction noises and dozens of nervous students waiting to see what their classes would be like. I was no different, but the moment Honey walked into the classroom, those tensions dissipated. There was just something soothing about the way she greeted us on that first day and every day after that made it a delight to be in class. She isn’t one of those professors who is just nice—she expects students to come to class having completed the readings, think critically in class discussions and write detailed and thoughtful essays. She really cares about her students. She is always open to questions, and there was more than one occasion when she brought food to the class. Honey is one of those rare instructors who makes it hard to say goodbye at the end of the semester. We also got to read “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” for the class, so that was an added bonus. Isaac Wahlmeier
Professor: Allison Ronnau Bonander Class I took: Fundamentals of Human Communication, Honors Section If you have to take a communications course while you are at UNL, you will undoubtedly hear some horror stories: the huge
class sizes, the boring content and occasionally the careless and helpless teaching assistant. Fortunately, I experienced none of that in Bonander’s class, which I really enjoyed. Since it was an honors section, it was a smaller class. Public speaking is not necessarily my greatest skill set, but she was always helpful when it came to composing and delivering our speeches. She knows her material so well and found great ways to keep our class engaged and conversational, unlike a traditional lecture. On top of all of this, she has a great sense of humor and never ceased to make me laugh I always found myself enjoying my communications class way more than my friends who were in the regular section. A huge portion of UNL students have to take COMM 101 and I recommend taking it with her. Alex Paun
Professor: Brandon Nutting Class I took: Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations I’m not a lecture person. Throughout my time in college, I’ve always performed better in non-lecture classes. Despite it being a 240-person lecture, Nutting made a basic introductory class entertaining and enjoyable. He genuinely cares about his students and would take the time to get to know the frontrow regulars. He would also start off each class with the most hilarious anecdotes. Kendall Dickinson
Professor: Joe Starita Class I took: Mass Media and Society Mass Media and Society was a requirement I consistently put off taking and, luckily, that landed me in Starita’s section of the class. Starita is by far the best professor I’ve had throughout my college experience. He has incredible insight and interesting stories that greatly improved my learning experience. His lectures were engaging, as he actively taught (rather than flipping through a slideshow) and encouraged critical thinking conversations. These allowed students to voice and develop their own opinions, free of judgment, on a variety of different matters. He’s funny and
SUMMER 2017 • 13 genuine; I looked forward to each class and never left a lecture feeling like I didn’t take something important away from it. Starita is a true rarity, and I highly recommend taking any class he teaches. Gayle Rocz
Professor: Susan Ourada Class I took: Modern Dance I When I took this class my first semester I was surprised to see a lot of people who had never danced before. Modern dance is fun and doesn’t require a lot of background experience, so that is the appeal. Also, Ourada is inclusive to non-dancers by constantly encouraging them to try new things and be brave. The environment was welcoming, and it was a nice change of pace from sitting in a lecture hall. Anna Gleason
Professor: Stacey Waite Class I took: Rhetoric: Argument and Society This is one of the most intellectually stimulating classes I’ve ever taken. However, if you want an easy “A,” this class isn’t for you. It requires intense analysis and a unique style of writing along with thought-provoking class discussion. Waite is incredibly knowledgeable about rhetoric and its relationship with society. There were two required texts, one of which was a collection of excerpts and essays written by a variety of intellectuals on a multitude of societal issues. She is an excellent discussion facilitator and the class allows you to think about issues and argument in ways you probably wouldn’t have before. Though it was difficult and a fair amount of work, I am immensely glad I took it as it allowed me to gain new perspective on society while improving my writing and analysis skills. ARTS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
MUSIC SCHOOL: FROM PAGE 11 they attract kids that think outside the box and are really creative,” Larson said. “You get a type of student that really loves exploring and working with the technology.” Other classes connected with the music technology minor include Computational Creativity and Digital Video Production,
both of which aim to connect all forms of art with technology. “The future of [the music technology program] is to collaborate as much as possible,” Larson said. “I really think that the goal we are all striving for is to be as collaborative as possible.”
According to Larson, for musicians and composers looking to get the most out of their craft, an understanding of different technological tools is imperative. Larson said UNL understands this well, and will continue to expand the program in the coming years. “There’s a whole new skillset of what mu-
sic students need to learn,” Larson said. “It’s my mission to make the ones that don’t realize this yet, realize it.” ARTS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Best shows from Lied Center lineup for the 2017-18 season Jake Larsen staff writer
Since 1990, Lied Center for Performing Arts has hosted some of the biggest artists around the globe on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s campus. With names like Idina Menzel, Itzhak Perlman and John Cougar, UNL’s largest theater hosts a variety of acts every year in its 2,200-seat venue. The Lied Center also offers discounted tickets for students, and free tickets through the Arts4All program. The 2017-18 season lineup features comedy, musicals, ballet, jazz and plenty more.
Big Red Lied Experience, Sept. 7-8 The free event is a way to help introduce students to the Lied Center and will have performances by featured artist Black Violin.
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Kicking off the performance year is the 1980s New Wave group, The B-52’s. The Athens, Georgia-based group is known for their hit songs “Rock Lobster” and “Love Shack” from their 1989 album “Cosmic Thing.”
Trevor Noah, Oct. 6 The Daily Show host will take over the Lied Center for an evening of stand-up comedy in what will be Noah’s first show in the state of Nebraska.
Motown The Musical, Oct. 21-22 The Tony Award-nominated musical based on the famed soul/R&B recording studio will make a tour stop in Lincoln. The musical features renditions of classic hits such as “My Girl” by The Temptations and “Tears of a Clown” originally performed by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles.
Arturo Sandoval, Nov. 29 The Cuban-American jazz/latin trumpet player has 10 Grammy Awards, an Emmy and 2013’s Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Dizzy Gillespie protégé will show the Lincoln crowd his brand of powerhouse trumpet.
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Jersey Boys, Feb. 8-10 The Four Seasons’ storied road from New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will make a detour through Lincoln. The four-time Tony Award-winning play showcases the story and hit songs of ‘50s rock/doo-wop group Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
American Ballet Theatre with the St. Louis Symphony presents “Firebird,” Feb. 16-17 Recognized as “America’s National Ballet Company” by Congress, the American Ballet Theatre will perform with the second oldest symphony orchestra in the country. The ABT will also feature Misty Copeland, the company’s first African American principal dancer in its 78 year history.
Snarky Puppy, Feb. 23 The jazz-fusion group based out of Denton, Texas, will bring its jam-based show to Lincoln. The band is fresh off of a Grammy win for “Best Contemporary Instrumental Album” for their 2016 record “Culcha Vulcha.”
The Best of The Second City, March 3 The Chicago-based group will bring its improv comedy which has produced cast members on shows such as “Saturday Night Live” and “Whose Line Is It Anyway.” The group is perhaps best known for its famous alumni, such as former SNL cast members John Belushi and John Candy.
Kinky Boots, March 9-11 The Tony Award-winner for best musical about shoe factory owner Charlie Price features music composed by 1980s pop star Cyndi Lauper. The show will be the third “Best Musical” winner to come to the Lied Center during the 2017-18 season.
An Evening with Audra McDonald, April 26 The event will be a night dedicated to showing off the talent of the current Broadway superstar. McDonald has won six Tony Awards, more performance wins than any other Broadway actor or actress. ARTS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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But first, the best places to grab coffee
file photo by jacy lewis | dn Crescent Moon is one of various coffee shops around campus students go to study and relax. Isaac Wahlmeier dn staff writer
Editor’s note: This story originally ran in The Daily Nebraskan on Feb. 16, 2017. It was edited for clarity. As a college student, I essentially live in coffee shops. They offer a lot: a quiet and calm place to study, lovely artwork, a fun atmosphere for creative work and most importantly to a college student, caffeine. Coffee shops are also a great place to catch up with friends or to just chill by yourself. However, not all coffee shops are created equal. Every coffee house has its own vibe and personality. Different locations work better depending on what you are going there for. So whether you like to grab your morning joe at the most hipster place in town or the little quaint shop on the corner, there is a place for everyone on this list.
Crescent Moon 140 North 8th St. Crescent Moon Coffee has been locally owned and operated in Lincoln for 16 years. The unique underground location of the establishment provides a contemporary space,
best for conversation purposes. Located in the Haymarket, Crescent Moon provides more than just delicious and bold coffee. They also serve fresh-made crepes in several delectable varieties from Nutella and banana to Green Eggs and Ham (ham and basil pesto). Along with these delicacies, Crescent Moon also offers a full variety of craft beer, cocktails and wine. Crescent Moon provides more entertainment than most coffee shops, with slam poetry every Monday night and even offers its stage to local musicians. If you are looking for entertainment along with your cup of java, you will want to check out this spot.
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The Coffee House 1324 P St. The Coffee House has been doing business in Lincoln for over 30 years, and it’s the closest coffee shop to campus on this list. The Coffee House features new art on its walls from a local artist every month. This makes the space a great place to be inspired. The shop is also relatively quiet, so if you need to hunker down and get some work done, you may want to pay a visit to this conveniently located gem.
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SERVER: College success requires holistic approach
Matt Server senior opinion editor
Daily planners in college can look a little crazy. There will be some days where one white square will be crammed with black ink representing all of the events and responsi-
bilities that you have been tasked with in one 24-hour period. You might have class until 11 a.m., work until 3 p.m., a workout at 5, dinner with friends at 6, a group project at 8 and, at some point, you have to find time to study for a test tomorrow. While having so many new opportunities is exciting, there are times when you have to make choices on what to do. After all, you can’t study for your physics exam and attend a movie with friends (though I’m sure that hasn’t stopped some from trying). Thus, there is a challenge for college students to try to maximize their time at the university. One result of this situation is that students can be pigeonholed based on what they hope to get out of college. There are academics who go to school to get an education. They are the ones who panic when they get anything less than an “A” and every time you ask
them to do something, they seem to respond, “Sorry, I have to study.” Then, there are the career-preppers who view college as simply the means to an end of getting a job. They have a certain fondness for the phrase: “Job places don’t care about your GPA.” And, lastly, socialites treat college as a time to have fun and make friends. They’re always up for a night at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop even if they have a 10-page paper due at midnight. The obvious flaw in this categorical system is assigning blanket labels fails to consider students who don’t entirely fit one of the categories. However, the problem also fails in its attempt to divide college life into partitions. While being 100 percent academic is a ridiculous concept, so is dividing it 30 percent academic, 50 percent social and 20 percent career. All this represents is an attempt to micromanage college. While
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STRASSBURGER: College is a bumpy road, utilize resources
Emily Strassburger staff columnist
College is supposed to be the best four years of your life. Well, that’s what everyone says anyway. I started my college career with this mentality that everything would be just fine. I learned the difficulties of college the hard way, all within the first couple of weeks. I didn’t join a sorority after I failed to get into the one I wanted. I received my first college exam back with more errors than correct answers. And soon after moving in, my roommate and I weren’t on speaking terms. It wasn’t until over halfway through the semester I realized college doesn’t have to be a series of miserable events. There will inevitably be tough times in college, but ultimately what matters is that you make the effort to learn from and change your situation. Initially, I was crushed I didn’t get into what I thought was the ideal sorority on campus. Instead of searching for alternatives to
being involved, I sat around and sulked. But eventually, I realized there is more than one way to be active at UNL. You don’t have to be a part of Greek life to make your college experience feel meaningful and worthwhile. There are numerous organizations students can join, and it’s hard to not find something even remotely interesting. In fact, I ended up joining The Daily Nebraskan on a whim, and it turned out to be something I really enjoy and plan on doing for the rest of my college career. Similarly, I came into my Calculus II class fall semester of freshman year feeling well-prepared. I received a perfect score on my AP Calculus I exam my senior year of high school, and I was recommended to take the honors section. Yet, come time for the first exam, I failed. I remember my stomach dropping and a wave of panic overwhelming me. I knew I had to improve. However, instead of going to my professor’s office hours and asking for help, I decided I would simply “study harder” for the next exam. And though I did study harder, I ended up doing worse
on my second exam. It took several failed calculus exams to make me understand that I needed to reach out for help if I was ever going to succeed. I finally went and talked to one of the math academic advisors, and she was primarily upset that I didn’t come and talk to her sooner. In many respects, college classes are much more difficult than the ones high school offers, so I knew I needed to adjust my approach rather than try to “study harder.” There’s an assumption that all college professors are too busy to help a struggling student, but I’ve found they are usually more than willing, if not eager, to help their students. Professors aren’t as scary as you’d think. On numerous occasions, I’ve witnessed professors going out of their way to ensure the success of their students. I’ve had some professors personally hold review sessions before midterms or hold extra office hours when they realize their students are in need of extra practice. All I needed to do, and all anyone else needs to do, is reach. As my first semester went on, I realized my roommate situation just wasn’t going to
“Reach out for support when you need it, before the problems drag on.”
work out. This was yet another problem that instead of addressing, I tried to put it off for as long as I could. I had an idea in my head that not getting along with your roommate is normal, and everyone experiences it at some point or another. But simply avoiding the situation is easily the worst thing you can do. Instead of reaching for support to address the problem, I took time off school to visit friends out of state, and spent almost every other weekend with family in Omaha. It’s easy to say I wish I handled the situation better. Even if situations take a turn for the worse, it’s important that you don’t just sit around and hope things will get better. You need to reach out for support when you need it, before the problems drag on and become horrendous. Whether this be talking to professors or residence advisors, UNL provides an incredible support network for its students. College certainly comes with a steep learning curve, and some lessons are learned the hard way. But after learning to adjust to the demands of college, I feel more successful and eager to continue with my education. Although college might not always be what you expect, what’s important is you learn how to adapt and make the best of a situation. Instead of trying to figure things out on your own, or avoiding problems completely, you need to take initiative on your own to be successful in college. EMILY STRASSBURGER IS A SOPHOMORE MATH AND ENGLISH DOUBLE MAJOR. REACH HER AT OPINION@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM OR VIA @DNOPINION.
COFFEE: FROM PAGE 15 The Mill 800 P St. and 4736 Prescott Ave. The name of this coffee shop speaks for itself. The Mill is Lincoln’s first true espresso bar, roasting and grinding its own coffee beans. The downtown location of The Mill is in an old warehouse, giving the space a rustic and historic feel. The Mill is great with its branding, and it always has cool products in its store that you can buy, such as tee shirts, keychains and even coffee by the pound or in Keurig k-cups. The Mill often hosts events, such as musical performances or informative presentations from community members.
house with a mission in mind. All net profits go directly to Catholic Social Services and St. Gianna Women’s Homes, two charities in Lincoln dedicated to helping those in need. Along with coffee, Gianna’s also serves a frozen treat with its creamy Italian gelato and sorbets. And if coffee at breakfast is more your style, Gianna’s has a wide selection of breakfast menu items as well. Gianna’s offers a quiet workspace for any busy college student, and its flavors of ice cream are often changing. Its location is even equipped with a drive-thru for on-the-go coffee consumers. Gianna’s offers good coffee for a great cause.
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and roasts and grinds their own coffee beans. Cultiva’s mission statement says they are trying to let their employee’s personalities shine through, creating a unique environment. Cultiva also has strong relationships with coffee farmers it buys from. This coffee shop is not afraid to try new things, and it always has interesting items on its menu. ARTS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Preview of Husker football 2017 season, high expectations Cody Nagel staff writer
After a dismal 6-7 record in 2015, the Nebraska football team made a decent improvement in 2016. The Huskers finished 9-4 as head coach Mike Riley completed his second year in Lincoln. Nebraska looks to improve again in the 2017 season. Here’s a preview of what to expect:
Offense With a record 44 starts at the quarterback position, Tommy Armstrong Jr. graduated in 2016, leaving the door open for a new face behind center. After a battle during the spring season between junior Tanner Lee and redshirt freshman Patrick O’Brien, coach Mike Riley named Lee as the starting quarterback shortly after the spring game.
Lee, who transferred from Tulane following the 2015 season, is a pro-style pocket passer that better fits the ideal offense Riley ran in his previous gig at Oregon State. Nebraska also lost its top running back from last season. Terrell Newby led the Huskers with 910 rushing yards in 2016. However, three experienced running backs return in 2017. Juniors Devine Ozigbo and Mikale Wilbon, and sophomore Tre Bryant, who combined for 673 yards on 155 carries in 2016, will look to establish a consistent run game in Riley’s third season in Lincoln. A lot of new faces will take over a receiving core that lost five of its top eight receivers from 2016, including Nebraska all-time great Jordan Westerkamp. The top two returning receivers, senior De’Mornay Pierson-El and junior Stanley Morgan Jr., will see a large portion of the targets. During Riley’s first season at Nebraska in 2015, tight ends totaled 28 receptions for 373
yards and three touchdowns. Last year, the tight ends still totaled 28 receptions for 283 yards and two touchdowns, even with an injured Cethan Carter, who signed with the Cincinnati Bengals this spring. As for the line, six linemen return with at least two starts; junior Nick Gates has the most with 23. The left side of the line is set with Gates at tackle and junior Jerald Foster at guard. On the right side, senior David Knevel and junior Tanner Farmer should be in control. The most crucial departure on the offensive line was center Dylan Utter, who started 27 games during his Nebraska career. Sophomore Michael Decker, who competed against junior Cole Conrad during the spring season, will likely replace Utter.
Defense The Blackshirts will be operating under a new scheme in 2017 with first-year defensive coordinator Bob Diaco at the helm. Rather than running a 4-3 scheme as pre-
vious defensive coordinator Mark Banker did, Diaco runs a 3-4, meaning the Huskers’ defense will now consist of three linemen and four linebackers. Diaco’s scheme has proved successful in the past, as he was the leader of the 2013 Fighting Irish defense that aided Notre Dame to the BCS National Championship game. With the addition of the two secondary coaches, ‘Lockdown U’ also returns the majority of its members from the 2016 season. The only player to depart was Nathan Gerry, who had 13 career interceptions that tied for second most in Nebraska history. The Philadelphia Eagles selected Gerry in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. The secondary returns four players that have a combined 70 starts: Joshua Kalu, Chris Jones, Aaron Williams and Kieron Williams. These four players had 12 combined interceptions in 2016.
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HARMON: Husker football sparked my passion for sports
Grace Harmon senior sports editor
If you’ve ever been to a Husker football game, you might know about the place where fans can line up under the stadium to see the players file out after a game. From a young age, I always wanted to be one of those kids, high-fiving players and shaking the coaches’ hands. When I attended games with my dad, I never got to be part of it because he never wanted to leave before the end of the game. But on a cold November night in 2006, I got my chance. For this particular game, I was with my mom, and the Huskers had a solid 34-20 lead over the Missouri Tigers. So, she finally made my wish come true. We made our way from our seats, down the ramps and along the bottom of the stadium, ending up among a sea of parents and their kids trying to glimpse the players who would soon make their way back to the locker room, giving out the coveted high-fives in the process. While my mom stayed back, I joined the masses of people trying to work to the front, but I couldn’t see over the adults and taller kids. That’s when a kind, older gentleman saw my eager, yet disappointed face, and let me take his spot directly next to the red carpet. Pressing up against the maroon velvet rope, the players began to make their victory exit off the field. In the midst of the ruckus, while fans congratulated the players, one of the receivers threw me his glove. It was Nate Swift, a talented player for the Huskers in his senior season. Jumping up and down holding the sweaty receiver’s glove tight, I was hooked. There I was, a 4-foot-nothing, 10-year-old girl, discovering a passion that would end up impacting many different aspects of my life for years to come. While I loved football and other sports way before then, this was the defining moment for me. I didn’t just love it—I understood and connected with it.
But growing up, my knowledge of the sport was always questioned. My first memory of this was during the 2009 Big 12 Conference Championship game when the Huskers played the Texas Longhorns. While the other kids were playing upstairs, I was in the basement alongside the adults, thoroughly invested in what was happening in Arlington, Texas, that night. I remember my friends trying to convince me to forgo the game and play with them instead. “C’mon Grace, come play,” they said. “It’s just a game.” Was it really just a game? As I watched the seconds expire on the clock as Texas’ kicker won the game for the Longhorns by one point, my heart shattered. At that moment, I knew it wasn’t just a game. My experiences continued as I got older when boys at my high school would talk about football. Nonchalantly, I would add something. But even if I was right, they would almost always discredit it, because after all, I was “just a girl.” But why can’t girls like football? And going even further, why can’t girls understand football? Well, they can. And I am living proof. Once in college, my experiences with sports expanded beyond football as I began to write for The Daily Nebraskan as a sports reporter. As I covered gymnastics meets and tennis tournaments, my appreciation for student athletes and their sports grew. The more sporting events I attended, the more I realized how much athletics have influenced my life. As a child, they represented happy days spent with my parents while they tried to explain to me that the yellow first down marker wasn’t actually drawn on the field—it was just on TV. As a middle school and high school student, the gymnastics and cross country teams I was a part of provided me lasting friendships. It also gave me an appreciation for running 3.1 miles without stopping. Now in college, sports have changed my life in perhaps the biggest way. Not only through the friendships I’ve made through Husker football game days, but by influencing my career goals and aspirations. When I was named the 2017-18 senior sports editor, the first female to get the gig since at least the ‘80s, I wondered if my sports knowledge would continue to be questioned. But now, I realize it doesn’t matter. Sports have impacted my life in a huge way, and I’m just thankful to continue sharing my love and passion with others in the years to come. SPORTS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Husker volleyball looks to 2017 season with optimism Zach Markon assistant sports editor
Back in April, fans had their first chance to see the 2017 Husker volleyball team at work. People were curious to see how the team would perform after Nebraska graduated a four-player senior class that included three All-Americans. On top of the significant losses from their roster, the Huskers also replaced two assistant coaches. Former Nebraska assistant coach Dani Busboom Kelly was named the head coach at Louisville in November, and former assistant coach Chris Tamas took the head coaching job at Illinois in February. With all these changes, some fans are anxious about how the typically champion-caliber team will perform this year. They don’t need to be. Several players’ performances in the team’s spring game indicated 2017 will be another great volleyball season for Nebraska. Outside hitter Annika Albrecht stood out as a player to keep an eye on next season, leading NU with 11 kills and three ace serves. Albrecht didn’t shy away from acknowl-
edging the concerns of fans after the team lost so many of its starters from last season. “We’re really excited, honestly,” Albrecht said. “With all of the changes we’ve had with our team and our coaching staff, I think we have a really great opportunity to prove to a lot of people that we still can be a great team. And we’re going to bring it in different ways, like with our team chemistry and energy because those are things we can control.” It was clear the Huskers focused on running their attack at a faster pace during the off-season, something that will likely be best for the players NU has right now. Head coach John Cook said Albrecht, who stands only 6 feet tall, will benefit from the quicker speed of the game. “That’s one of the big things for Anni [Albrecht] that has kind of held her back is we ran a slower offense, and Anni has a super-fast arm. I mean as fast as anybody we’ve had,” Cook said. “By going faster, it allows her to really use her arm as a weapon. It speeds up her arm, instead of slowing it down.” Cook also stressed just how important the
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DIXON: NU football Eric Lee on steady rise Michael Dixon staff writer
Editor’s note: This story originally ran in The Daily Nebraskan on March 17, 2017. It has been edited for clarity. Eric Lee isn’t a name that will ring many bells. Really, he’s just a defensive back who has only provided NU with depth and help on special teams through his first couple of years on campus. Minus a few plays here and there, Lee hasn’t stood out. And across the country, there are hundreds of players just like him. But for a player like Lee, spring practice is exactly the opportunity he waits for each and every year. His role probably won’t change a whole lot this season, but that doesn’t mean he can’t give himself an opportunity to make a difference. “Every spring is just another opportunity to help better myself and show the team they can trust me during the game,” Lee said. “Every spring is an opportunity to showcase my talents and build chemistry with my teammates.” This fall will be Lee’s third year on campus. Two years ago, he redshirted and pro-
vided help on scout team. Last year, he saw snaps on defense—and registered a tacklefor-loss against Ohio State—but was primarily featured on special teams. Lee’s always been stuck behind a plethora of talented and more experienced DBs on the NU roster. Barring significant injury, this year won’t be any different, which means Lee has to market himself as a jack-of-all-trades. “I kind of move around all over the place where I’m needed,” Lee said. “I just try to be as versatile as possible.” Moving around means playing both corner and safety, and being savvy on both sides of the defense. Naturally, Lee’s going to get snaps as a backup. But to maximize his potential and playing time, he can label himself as a utility defensive back, and he’ll bridge any gaps between starting senior corners Joshua Kalu and Chris Jones, and safeties Kieron Williams and Antonio Reed. And part of Lee’s opportunity stems from the introduction of new cornerbacks coach Donte Williams, who came in as part of the defensive overhaul Nebraska implemented in December and January. Williams, along with newly hired defensive coordinator Bob Diaco and safeties coach Bob
Elliott, will rework a defense that returns plenty of talent from a year ago—which includes a transformation to a 3-4 defensive scheme. “[Williams] wants to see 100 percent effort out of all of us,” Lee said. “He knows that we still have a long way to go to get to where we want to be as a secondary unit. Right now, we’re not at the type of level we want to be when it comes to game time.” Along with Lee, Williams inherited Mohamed Barry, Kalu, Jones and Reed. “I think we still have a long ways to go,” Williams said. “But you can count [on it] that, when it gets to it[the first game], we’re going to be every bit of what everyone thinks that we are.” It’s a class of DBs—when healthy—that can be one of the best in the country. And Lee can pick his spots to fit in too. “I just take every day as a learning experience to get better,” Lee said. “In football, you’re just one play away from getting into the game. Just be patient, and your time will come. You just do all the right things, like [head coach Mike] Riley says.” SPORTS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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SERVER: FROM PAGE 16 The distinction between embracing every aspect of college and attempting to pick a primary focus is in the approach. Either you come determined to make your experience fit your idea of what college should be or you come prepared to utilize every experience to optimize your time here. You simply never know where college will lead you, and trying to set a defined path will narrowly limit your possibilities. For instance, I came to UNL determined to do whatever it took to excel academically. Of course I wanted to have fun and I hoped it would lead to a decent career, but my primary focus was on getting and maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Most of my decisions were made in relation to how they would specifically affect my grades. It wasn’t so much that I didn’t give any consideration to other aspects of my life, but rather that I didn’t devote the same attention to those facets than I did to academics. I thought I knew focusing primarily on my studies was the best path for me to take. What I didn’t realize is I didn’t have to choose; I could focus on all three and let my experiences shape me. It wasn’t until sophomore year when I realized I could still excel at academics while de-
voting the same unbridled desire to succeed in other aspects of my life. I joined a group of friends and became much more involved in organizations, including The Daily Nebraskan. Junior year, I started to think in earnest about what I wanted to do in my future. I determined law was not for me and my internship at Sen. Ben Sasse’s office showed me that a career in public service was my passion. Life in college has an all-encompassing nature. Everything you do at UNL can contribute to your overall well-being. You don’t have to try and pick and choose what you want do or who you want to be; you have to be open to letting your experiences shape you. So, yes, some days your planner will be incredibly full. Some days you will have to choose between spending time with friends, getting a part-time job and studying for that calculus test. And some days the options available at UNL will seem overwhelming. The best thing you can do is tackle the problem head on and embrace the challenge. In the words of Yogi Berra, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it. MATT SERVER IS A SENIOR POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR. REACH AT OPINION@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM OR VIA @DNOPINION.
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UNL to receive full Big Ten benefits after six years Aaron Hegarty staff writer
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will soon see the full benefits of the Big Ten Conference: big green. Starting this fall, Nebraska will be a fully vested member of the conference it joined six years ago, meaning Nebraska will see its largest pay day from a conference ever. When Nebraska joined the Big Ten in 2011, it received $14 million. From there, it increased to $15.4 million in the second year, then $16.9 million, $18.7 million and $22 million last year, according to the Omaha World-Herald. Finally, Nebraska will see the full benefits of leaving the Big 12 Conference, but those initial payouts were still an improvement over the Big 12’s $9 million in 2010. Next year, the money from the conference could easily exceed $40 million. At the same time, Nebraska will become equal to its peers. This fall, the Big Ten’s television revenue will nearly triple, according to Forbes. Last June, the conference completed the sale of its media rights to Fox and ESPN. Fox will take over with the most prominent role, paying $240 million per year to the conference in a six-year deal. ESPN will take the second half at $190 million per year, while CBS will add $10 million annually for basketball. Financially, Nebraska is unique in many ways, and an influx in cash will improve on an already good situation. According to a 2015 NCAA report, only 24 schools’ athletic departments spend less money than they make. However, this could become more common as TV deals increase in value. The new media rights deal is worth $2.64 billion, or $440 million per year to be divvied up between the 14 member schools: $31.4 million when split evenly, not accounting for the Big Ten Network’s media rights. Though Maryland joined the conference two years after Nebraska, last year, the school actually received more money than any other school in the Big Ten. It raked in $36.1 million, partially because the conference is helping the school pay off its move from the ACC. If that continues this year, Rutgers will be in the lowest tier by themselves for conference payout until 2020-21, when Maryland and Rutgers become fully vested members. Nebraska could receive one of the largest conference payouts of any school in the country if the TV deal makes the Big Ten more valuable than the SEC. For the past two years,
file photo by hannah rogers | dn the SEC has been the most valuable conference, according to Forbes. Before that, it was the Big Ten, but the SEC’s new television deal, which expanded to include the SEC Network, put them at the top of the list. Forbes uses the largest three income factors: media rights, NCAA basketball tournament revenue and college football bowl revenue, to determine the wealthiest conferences. But according to Chris Smith, a writer for Forbes, that could change once again. Often, the annual payment of a conference’s media rights payout increases by 5 percent each year. Smith estimates that the Big Ten will make $390 million next year. “Even at its least valuable, the Big Ten’s new TV income will give it a major head start,” wrote. “That should easily put the conference back in the hunt for the title of college sports’ most valuable conference.” Last year, Forbes estimated the Big Ten had $431 million in total revenue, or $30.8 million per school. That includes $119 million in bowl/playoff revenue and $21 million from the NCAA basketball tournament. This will be a big jump for the conference, as the 2016 rankings were not close. Forbes had the SEC out-earning the Big Ten by $6 million per school. The Big Ten just outpaced the Big 12 and Pacific 12 Conference at $600,000 and $900,000 per school respectively. The ACC was well behind at just $21.9 million per school – nearly $9 million less than each Big Ten school made. Why Nebraska left the Big 12 is up for debate. Some say it was to save itself from the likelihood of the Pac-10 expanding to the Pac-16, while others say it was purely for the monetary benefits of the Big Ten, or both. Regardless of the reason, Nebraska is now seeing the benefits. SPORTS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Intramural sports allow students to continue passions Gabriel Vegas-Valente staff writer
Football, track and field and tennis are just a few of the university’s varsity sports. But these aren’t the only athletic opportunities at Nebraska. UNL offers a wide selection of recreational activities to students that did not follow the professional path. Nebraska offers a variety of sport clubs, along with a massive intramural sports calendar throughout the school year. New students can and should get involved. Seventy activities are available in UNL’s intramural sports schedule, from basketball and volleyball to bubble soccer and laser tag. Intramurals are not just an opportunity to play sports, but are also a connection-builder. Zac Brost, assistant director of Intramural Sports, said a lot of students find their niche in intramurals. “It is a place where they feel connected, will possibly make friends and most importantly, have fun,” Brost said. Brost, who came to UNL as a transfer student, found his place at the Campus Recreation Center. “I was a drive-to-school and drive-home kind of student,” Brost said. “When I found intramural sports at the Campus Rec, this was my place in the university. I wasn’t part of any fraternity or any other organization on campus. My organization was the rec.” After being a referee for soccer intramurals, Brost eventually moved to higher jobs
in the Campus Recreation office. Then, after graduate school, he became the assistant director of Intramural Sports. “We take it very seriously,” Brost said. “Intramurals are for students to have fun, but they know it is very organized and take part in it. A lot of organizations on campus use it for team building, or just students looking to play sports. It is a big thing.” According to Brost, UNL Intramurals had more than 7,000 unique participants last year, and approximately 56,000 total participants. If students feel like moving to a higher level, there are 36 active sport clubs available at the university. These clubs are fully administered by students and are normally referred to as a “lower level” of varsity sports. Ali Creeger, president of UNL’s curling club, said sport clubs give students an opportunity to continue sports they’ve played before. “Many students come into the university having played a sport in high school, but are not at that Division I varsity level, so they would have to quit their sport,” Creeger said.
“Sport clubs are that next level down, but we are still really competitive.” The Nebraska Curling Club reached great success this year, placing second at the USA Curling College Championship in Utica, New York, on March 10-12. Sport clubs offer students an opportunity to try new activities in addition to continuing to play sports they’re already involved in. “The majority of our team have never curled before,” Creeger said. “We take people, teach them how to do it and we really encourage new membership that has never done curling before. It’s an opportunity to try something new.” Sport clubs, like intramurals, are another way to get involved and meet more people. Austin Alexander, president of UNL’s lacrosse club, said he likes the camaraderie that sport clubs foster. “I still stay in touch with the seniors from my freshman year and have developed very good friendships with my teammates,” Alexander said. The involvement connected to the sport clubs can also lead to executive positions on
“It is a place where they feel connected, will possibly make friends and most importantly, have fun.”
michael johnson | dn the clubs’ boards. “In every interview I’ve had throughout college, the employer asks many questions about my sport club participation,” Alexander said. “When I first joined the club, I really had no expectations. At the end of my first year, I took a role on the executive board. Eventually, that led to me becoming the president and changing the landscape of Nebraska lacrosse.” SPORTS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
VOLLEYBALL: FROM PAGE 20 team’s underclassmen are going to be this season. He said the newer members of the team are going to need to push for playing time this season on a team that consists of nine upperclassmen and only three underclassmen. While the team doesn’t have any true freshmen, it will have two new athletes who redshirted during the 2016 season. Redshirt freshman setter Hunter Atherton, a Prospect, Ohio, native, was the No. 41 recruit in the nation in 2016 and the No. 8 setter. During her senior year of high school, she averaged 9.7 assists per set with 171
digs, 146 kills and 38 aces. Her strong abilities on both the defensive and offensive side of the ball will be a major asset to the Huskers this season. Joining Atherton is middle blocker Lauren Stivrins, who comes to Lincoln from Scottsdale, Arizona. Stivrins will definitely see some playing time this season after being recruited as the No. 9 prospect in 2016 and the No. 3 middle blocker. As a senior in high school, Stivrins averaged 5.3 kills per set. She had an impressive high school career, with 147 blocks, 92 aces
and 459 digs. She will undoubtedly be one of the biggest Huskers to watch in coming years. Cook said he was pleased with the things he saw from both players and staff during spring practices. “They’ve given great effort,” Cook said. “I like our new staff, so I’m excited. They know they’ve got a lot to prove, and they’re going to have to go out and prove it, and we’re going to be in a lot of tough battles. Our schedule is tough.” Senior setter Kelly Hunter summed up her outlook on this year’s team, offering an optimistic prediction.
“I think we’ve had a lot of talent in the past, so we could not play great and [still] win some games, and I think this year we’re going to have to play great volleyball for a majority of our games,” Hunter said. “I think we can do it, though. I think these girls are excited and we’re all pumped up and we love our new coaching staff.” The Huskers kick off their 2017 season at the VERT Challenge in Gainesville, Florida, on Aug. 25.
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FOOTBALL: FROM PAGE 18 With the transition from the 4-3 scheme to the 3-4, the linebacker group added depth behind experienced junior Dedrick Young II and seniors Marcus Newby and Chris Weber. Sophomore Alex Davis and junior Sedrick King moved from defensive end to linebacker. With that change, the defensive line lacks a sufficient amount of depth. Nebraska returns just three defensive lineman who have recorded starts: juniors Freedom Akinmoladun (17) and Mick Stoltenberg (9), as well as sophomore Carlos Davis (4). Behind Stoltenberg and Davis at defensive tackle is Davis’ twin brother, Khalil Davis, and junior Peyton Newell. Numbers are even thinner on the defensive end. Nebraska natives DaiShon Neal and Ben Stille are likely to get a hefty amount of snaps.
Special Teams One thing that has surely remained consistent throughout the past three years is the excellent kicking from Drew Brown. Now entering his senior year, Brown has a chance to rank among the top kickers in Nebraska history. At the start of the 2017 season, Brown ranks seventh in school history with 282 points. He likely won’t break Alex Henery’s ca-
reer scoring record of 397, but Brown is sure to move up the list. He also ranks third in career field goals made with 47, 21 shy of Henery’s record. One noticeable change on special teams is that the Huskers no longer have a special teams coordinator. Instead, Riley said the special teams duties would be split up amongst the coaching staff. Shortly after Diaco was hired in January, he approached Riley and volunteered to be the punters’ coach. As the designated punters’ coach, Diaco will be in charge of improving the play of sophomore punter Caleb Lightbourn. Stepping in as a true freshman last year after the tragic death of Nebraska punter Sam Foltz, Lightbourn wasn’t expected to have a stellar season in 2016. He ranked as the No. 7 punter in the nation coming out of high school according to 247Sports, averaging just 39.7 yards per punt in his first season at Nebraska.
Schedule A tough 2017-18 schedule is sure to test Nebraska right out of the gates in Week 1 against Arkansas State. The Red Wolves finished 8-5
last season, capped off by a 31-13 win against Central Florida in the AutoNation Cure Bowl. The non-conference schedule only gets harder in Week 2 with the second game of the home-and-home series against Oregon. The thrilling 35-32 win against the Ducks last year at Memorial Stadium looked less and less impressive as the year went on. Oregon finished 4-8 and did not make a bowl game for the first time since 2004. The Ducks should be better in 2017 under new head coach Willie Taggart, and playing in Eugene is never an easy task. Nebraska closes out the non-conference schedule in Lincoln against Northern Illinois, which finished 5-7 last year. The Huskers will ease into the Big Ten Conference season at home against Rutgers and then on the road against Illinois on Friday, Sept. 29. The Friday game means the Huskers will have an extra day to prepare for Wisconsin the following week before facing Ohio State after that. Nebraska faces the Badgers and Buckeyes a few weeks earlier than they did last year, and at home rather than in the hostile environments of Camp Randall Stadium and The
Horseshoe. In Week 9 of the 2016 season, Wisconsin narrowly defeated Nebraska in overtime 2317. In Week 10, Ohio State pummeled Nebraska 62-3. The Huskers get a bye in Week 8 of the 2017 season before traveling to Purdue, but things won’t get any easier for Nebraska down the final stretch. Each of the final four opponents finished the 2016 season with a winning record, including Penn State, who finished 11-3 after losing in the Rose Bowl. After defeating both Northwestern and Minnesota in 2016, Nebraska will play the teams back-to-back in the upcoming season, before traveling to State College, Pennsylvania. As usual, the Huskers will face Iowa in the regular season finale on Black Friday. All in all, seven of Nebraska’s 12 opponents in 2017 made a bowl game in 2016. Those seven teams had a combined record of 65-28 (.699). There are eight common opponents from 2016. The Huskers went 5-3 in those games, but were outscored 217-171. SPORTS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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