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Nebraska extends its Big Ten winnning-streak with its eighth straight victory on the road against Iowa. The senior-laden Huskers have flourished during Big Ten play this season against four ranked teams and continued their success in a 25-22, 25-14, 25-9 sweep of the Hawkeyes.

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of colonialism and missionary intervention in Africa, and he made the assertion these outside forces disrupted the development of a traditional African identity.

Sophomore advertising and public relations major Veronica Vanderbeek found these ideas particularly interesting.

“As someone who is really interested in doing work in Africa in the future after I graduate, it was surprising to hear his stance on how Africa needs to establish for itself its own identity and heal itself rather than having more outsiders come in and establish that identity for it,” she said.

Villa-Vicencio used South Africa’s shift from apartheid into democracy as a historical example of the possibilities for other African nations. As a native South African and a key player in the devel-

The Residence Hall Association spoke out against a proposal allowing the construction of private housing on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus, an issue the University of Nebraska Board of Regents will revisit this at its Oct. 26 meeting.

RHA passed a resolution on Oct. 2 to oppose the building of private housing on top of the 18th and R streets parking garage. RHA was concerned about the proximity of the private residence to University Housing and issues it might cause for University Housing staff.

“The number one thing is keeping on-campus housing and on-campus community an attractive option for students,” said Meg Brannen, RHA president and a senior advertising and public relations major.

Christine Jackson, vice chancellor of Business and Finance, said she understands concerns over the apartments but believes administration has addressed some of them.

Jackson helped make the apartments presentation to the Board of Regents at its Sept. 14 meeting. The regents tabled the proposal for the apartments and will revisit the issue at their next meeting.

If the apartments were built, UNL would receive a base amount of $120,000 from the developer as part of the ground lease, Jackson said.

Jackson said there are many examples of students living in apartment complexes in the area that have been successful, including the Parkhaus apartments on top of the Larson Building & Garage on 13th

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Charles Villa-Vicencio gives his speech “Violence, Religion, Financial Muscle and Liberation: Can Africa Heal Itself?” at the Lied Center Wednesday as a part of the E.N. Thompson Forums on World Issues. Villa-Vicencio is a South African theologian and visiting professor at Georgetown University.

Speaker: Africa can heal E.N. Thompson Forum lecture says solutions must come from within story by Mara Klecker photo by Morgan Spiehs

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ith reconciliation and peaceful compromise, Africa can heal from centuries of violence and corruption, said South African theologian and political scientist Charles Villa-Vicencio to an audience of about 500 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts Wednesday night.

The second in the E.N. Thompson Forum’s “Religion, Rights and Politics” series, Villa-Vicencio’s lecture, “Violence, Religion, Financial Muscle and Liberation: Can Africa Heal Itself?” addressed

the many sources of African conflict and answered the question posed in its title with a cautious, yet optimistic yes.

Though he believes in the possibility for restorative justice, Villa-Vicencio argued the efforts must come from within.

“Can Africa heal itself? Well, I can say that no one else can do it,” he said.

As he introduced the conflicts from which Africa suffers, Villa-Vicencio gave a brief history

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UNL speech wins UNL Civic Engagement Big Ten title No. 2 gets national mention Speech and debate team claims second straight conference championship Cristina Woodworth DN The University of NebraskaLincoln speech and debate team knows what it’s like to win big.

UNL swept the competition at Northwestern University’s Conference Challenge tournament during fall break, bringing home its second consecutive Big Ten Conference championship title.

The team placed second overall, following non-Big Ten Illinois State.

“It’s a good feeling to know that I’m a part of something this awesome,” said team member Marc Otero, a senior family sci-

ence major. “We’re one big team, one big unity. We’re always there for each other.”

UNL acquired 190 points over the two-day tournament. University of Illinois placed second for Big Ten teams with 56 points, followed by Northwestern University with 53 points.

Several team members said UNL had one of its strongest-ever showings in the individual speech event categories.

“Almost all of the students to make it to poetry finals were from UNL,” said Amanda Stoffel, a junior communication studies and film studies major, of the five students who made it to the finals round. “That’s the first time I’ve seen that happen. It was super different from past competitions we’ve been to.”

Last year, UNL’s speech team won the same tournament and be-

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Cristina Woodworth DN The University of Nebraska-Lincoln was recently named one of 50 leading universities in a national initiative to encourage civic and democratic engagement among college students.

UNL was the only Big Ten university to be named a Civic Learning Leadership Institution by the Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. The 50 recognized private and public institutions now become part of NASPA’s Lead Initiative on Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement.

“We have gained some notoriety at UNL for our certificate in civic engagement,” said Linda Major, director of the Center for Civic Engagement at UNL. “We have done some unique things, which have served as a catalyst for this distinction.”

UNL’s Center for Civic Engagement opened in fall 2011 and offers a program for students to gain a Civic Engagement Certificate by completing a combination of classwork and community involvement. There are about 70 students involved in the certificate program.

“It’s an important part of the college education process to be prepared for leadership roles once you graduate,” Major said. “Part of the role of college is to prepare students for these real-world responsibilities. That’s what this certificate aims to do.”

The center encourages students to give back to their communities through several service projects, including this year’s fall break trip to northwest Nebraska to provide fire recovery and relief work. During winter break 2011, a group of students went to Tuscaloosa, Ala., to provide tornado relief work.

Juan Franco, vice chancellor for Student Affairs at UNL, said the Center for Civic Engagement has worked especially hard this year at getting more students involved in the democratic process.

“The designation of UNL as a leading institution in the country recognizes the good UNL is doing in promoting civic learning and democratic engagement,” Franco said. “This is particularly important in an election year like this one. The Center for Civic Engagement has played a major role in getting our students involved in the democratic process.”

Major said the center has been advising students involved in UNL’s Occupy the Voting Booth group that works to educate students about the voting process and get more people involved.

So far this year, Major said the

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cops briefs STUDEnt says she was BLACKMAILED WITH EXPLICIT PHOTOS

A female student told police her ex-boyfriend was threatening to release explicit photos of her on Friday. University police said the photos were taken with her consent in April, but her ex-boyfriend still possesses them. Sgt. Jeffrey Hohlen said no one has been charged yet because the photos were taken with her consent. Hohlen said students facing these problems should report them to UNLPD to see if any charges can be filed. University police are still investigating the incident.

EX-BOYFRIEND RECEIVES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGES

A student was charged with robbery, third-degree domestic assault and stalking after his exgirlfriend said he stole her cell phone on Oct. 11.

Alexander Bolam, a junior mechanical engineering major, was arguing with his ex-girlfriend in Mabel Lee Hall when he allegedly took her phone and grabbed her by her backpack, police said.

She left the scene and reported it to the police.

PARKING METER STOLEN

wind power

University police said a dual parking meter head was stolen from the 16th and W streets parking lot on Friday. The meter appeared to have been cut from the pole. Police are still investigating how it was stolen, and no suspects have been named. Police estimate damage to total $100, and the meter is valued at $750.

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PHOTOS BY KAT BUCHANAN

ABOVE: Junior finance major Owen Kobes and freshman chemical engineering major Clay Cameron work together on the lawn of the Phi Kappa Psi house on Wednesday. The two work for a self-owned-andoperated landscaping company Kobes named Owen’s Mowing.

LEFT: Lincoln City Jugglers member Jim Brennan works a special juggling tool called a diabolo despite the wind on Wednesday.

Brennan’s fellow juggling club members opted out of the outdoor practice due to the windy conditions.

“Since the weather’s getting bad and it’s getting darker earlier, we’ll be practicing in Othmer (Hall) for the winter,” Brennan said.

Mortar Board’s service recognized Chapter wins national award for community service projects Elias youngquist DN Mortar Board may be recognized for its trademark black robes, ominous masks and large gavel, but it’s the things the honor society does without this attire that garnered national awards this summer.

The University of NebraskaLincoln’s Black Masque chapter of Mortar Board was recognized as one of the top 31 of the nation’s 229 chapters with the Golden Torch Award. The Black Masque was also one of 19 chapters to receive a Project Excellence Award for Book Buddies, a program where Mortar Board members volunteer to read with students.

According to Kerry Swanson, president of the UNL Mortar Board, each of the 25 members sign up for an hour each week to meet with students at Clinton Elementary.

“Honestly, it’s the highlight of my week every week,” said Swanson, a senior forensic science major.

Book Buddies is a part of the national project “Reading is Leading,” said Emily Martinez, Mortar Board vice president.

“I’ve loved it so much, it’s crazy,” said Martinez, a senior theater performance and the-

ater management major. “I’m in the fifth grade-classroom, and I keep thinking about the ‘Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader ’ show. They’re at that age where they say the darndest things.”

In one instance, Martinez said she had to dodge explaining what skinny dipping was.

“A lot of them aren’t very fortunate when it comes to life at home,” she said. “It’s been really rewarding to talk with them and read with them.”

Swanson said the group’s focus on honoring leaders was the other reason the UNL Mortar Board stood out.

“Each year we have a banquet to recognize those leaders who inspire us,” Swanson said.

Mortar Board also selects a professor of the month who has been inspiring as a leader, Swanson said.

“It’s all about giving back and thanking the people around us and in turn making us better leaders,” Martinez said.

The group’s next philanthropy is its newest: the Jack-o-Lantern Jog, a glow run scheduled for Oct. 24. The proceeds will go to Team Jack, a group that raises funds for Jack Hoffman, a boy with brain cancer.

Mortar Board is made up of seniors selected for their achievement in scholarship, leadership and service, Swanson said. Applications are available in November and due in January. Any junior with a minimum grade-point average of 3.3 is eligible to apply. news@ dailynebraskan.com

service: from 1 group has organized voter registration drives, participated in Get Out The Vote campaigns and collaborated with other groups such as the University Program Council and the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska to host voter education events.

Occupy the Voting Booth is working with UPC to host Nebraska’s U.S. Senate candidates this semester and is working with ASUN to organize a town hall meeting to discuss the issues surrounding the privatization of the University Health Center, Major said.

“It’s all student-driven, really,” Major said.

Major said although there are no specific plans to expand the civic engagement program at UNL after the university received this distinction, faculty are always looking for more ways to include community involvement projects in their classes.

“We’re continually looking at

ways to incorporate civic engagement more into academic curriculum,” Major said. “It’s been proven that students who are more involved in their community are more likely to be retained and be successful academically.”

UNL received the distinction along with several well-known colleges, including Stanford University.

“It’s great that we’ve been recognized among these schools who have had civic engagement programs for many, many years,” Major said.

She also said the benefits of UNL receiving the distinction of a Civic Learning Leadership Institution are probably not completely evident yet.

“I don’t think we fully realize the benefits of this distinction,” Major said. “They will probably become more apparent as the university moves forward.” news@ dailynebraskan.com

housing: from 1 and Q streets.

Brannen said one of RHA’s concerns was students leaving University Housing in favor of the apartments and missing out on the educational programming residence halls offer.

Jackson said the apartments would give upperclassmen an opportunity to build the community vibe the residence halls offer.

“We have an opportunity here to put 425 students closer to campus, and for us, this is an exciting opportunity,” Jackson said.

The apartments would not use the Husker name and would be marketed separately from University Housing, Jackson said. Students would have tenant leases through the developer and a manager would live on site, she said.

“The developer would be responsible for a good housing unit that would continue to attract students,” Jackson said. “Both parties are interested in promoting a good campus environment.”

Another concern RHA brought up in the Oct. 2 meeting was the confusion over police jurisdiction.

Jackson said the UNL Police Department would be able to respond to calls in the apartments.

Jackson said anyone would be able to live in the apartments, including freshmen and nonstudents.

If regents pass the proposal, construction on the apartments would start this spring and units would be available for occupants in fall 2014. news@ dailynebraskan.com

TEDxLincoln returns with bigger goals Event’s second year to focus on Nebraska’s open minds, spaces

Charlene Henninger, NET coordinator and production manager, said just more than 100 tickets have been sold but the expected audience turnout is around 200.

“I was really excited that we could bring this event to Lincoln,” said Bretz’s wife, Jan. “The Maren westra program is like a symphony with DN all different ideas.”

Bretz also organized the 2011 Twenty-two years ago, Khara Pli- TEDxLincoln event. He said this canic was diagnosed with obses- year will be an improvement because the planning team pubsive compulsive disorder. Thursday, she’ll get a chance to share licized the event more, increased the number of speeches and upher story with her community. graded the plans for video proEighteen people will share duction of the event. stories, ideas and personal jourBretz also attended the TEneys at the second TEDxLincoln DActive 2012 conference in Palm event in the Nebraska EducationSprings, Calif. Unless they attend al Telecommunications building a TED conference, organizers of on East Campus from 10 a.m. to TEDx events can host an audi5 p.m. ence of no more than 100 people.

TED, which stands for techBut since Bretz attended the fournology, education, design, is dedday event in late February and icated to “ideas worth sharing.” early March, he can now expand Plicanic, a professional phohis events to include more peotographer, published ple. author and international Bretz speaker, said she finds I think said TED TEDTalks “enchanting” (TEDxLincoln) w a n t s and is excited to be a T E D x part of one in her own says we have e v e n t community. She wants to people who are coorditalk about her battle with nators to OCD to remind others passionate and attend they aren’t alone. its major “I think (TEDxLin- capable.” confercoln) says we have peoKhara Plicanic e n c e s ple who are passionate professional photographer because and capable, and they “you get care enough to share that more of a with everyone else,” she vision for said. what TED can be.”

The TED website hosts reSusan Stibal, the TEDxLincorded speeches given by poets, coln emcee, said the event will artists, inventors and scientists benefit the community and stuamong others. TED conferences dents. are held at the national and glob“I love TEDTalks,” she said. al scales while TEDx events take “I love anything that highlights place in smaller communities. the talent and skills of our com“TED’s philosophy (is) there munity … (and) I love being in a are outstanding people with place where there’s so many difgreat ideas everywhere,” said ferent ideas.”

Randy Bretz, TEDxLincoln orShe said the events show ganizer. “There are people interested in bettering humanity by students that even their unusual thoughts interest others and sharing an idea.” provide an opportunity for riskThe theme of Thursday’s TED Talk is “Nebraska: Wide taking.

The speeches each last beHorizons, Open Minds.” Speaktween three and 18 minutes. The ers include Scott Winter, assistant day will start with six speeches, professor of journalism at the followed by a break for lunch, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; six more speeches, another break Mary Pipher, author and former and the final six speeches, Stibal UNL doctoral student; DeWayne Taylor, a freshman exploratory said.

Tickets are available at tedxmajor who’s known for his beatlincoln.com. The price is $50 for boxing and other community community members and $30 for members and professionals.

“Every one of the presenta- students who use the discount code “STU12.” tions has an educational dimennews@ sion of some sort,” Bretz said. dailynebraskan.com

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Poll: Rural Nebraskans pleased with communities DANIEL WHEATON DN Rural Nebraskans say they have a positive outlook on their communities, according to a new study.

The University of NebraskaLincoln’s Center for Applied Rural Innovation, the Department of Agricultural Economics and the Nebraska Rural Initiative worked together on “Community WellBeing in Non-Metropolitan Nebraska,” the annual study seeking the gauge the mood of rural Nebraskans.

Randy Cantrell, an extension professor for the Nebraska Rural Initiative, headed the study.

Cantrell said the poll is a boon for policy makers and businesses

looking to profit from rural Nebraska. The poll asks a variety of questions ranging from availability of goods and services to quality of life.

“We hope this helps policy makers to be better informed about rural public opinion,” Cantrell said.

According to the study, 34 percent of rural Nebraskans said their communities have changed for the better in the last year – the highest percentage since 1997. In 2011, only 26 percent of rural Nebraskans said so.

“We’ve seen this fluctuate over time, but this uptick is huge compared to the past five years,” said Rebecca Vogt, manager of survey research at the Center for Applied Rural Innovation.

rural nebraskans’ views of community •73 percent think their community is friendly •64 percent think their community is trusting •65 percent think their community is supportive •60 percent do not think their community is powerless to control its future Vogt said the response was tied to a slightly improving economy. And the drought didn’t affect the study because it was performed before conditions impacted farmers’ yields, Vogt said.

“I’m interested to see how the drought is going to change the results next year,” Vogt said.

Faculty learn about UARC plans UNL encourages faculty to bring expertise to Strategic Command deal lis arneson dn University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty filled the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center’s Unity Room Wednesday to learn about the University of Nebraska’s up to $84 million defense contract with U.S. Strategic Command.

“This is a program that we’ve been thinking about, dreaming about for a long time,” said Prem Paul, vice chancellor for Research and Economic Development at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. “This particular opportunity provides additional resources – not only funding, that’s really secondary – to make an impact and contribute to national security. That’s really the exciting part.”

The University of Nebraska will join 13 other universities with University Affiliated Research Centers. A UARC conducts research supported by the U.S. Department of Defense,

said Bob Hinson, founding executive director of NU’s National Strategic Research Institute.

“The UARCs are an essential part of not only the defense department but (also) defense industries who leverage the expertise that exists within universities,” Hinson said.

Marc Warburton, UNL’s director of defense initiatives, outlined five core competencies of NSRI and the capabilities that NU brings to the UARC program: -Nuclear detection and forensics -Detection of chemical and biological weapons -Passive defense against weapons of mass destruction -Consequence management -Space, cyber and telecommunications law Warburton encouraged faculty to bring their expertise to this program.

He cited the rapid production of vaccines for newly discovered pathogens – a form of passive defense against weapons of mass destruction – as a key research focus for the UARC. “One of the most important things is for you all to tell us what you can do,” said Warburton, addressing faculty. “So it’s important for you to think about what is it that you can do that is

relevant to these kinds of areas and get that information to us.”

Warburton emphasized that contribution to the UARC is not limited to the five NSRI competencies.

“The other aspect of that, particularly when working with the Department of Defense, is they always have a problem in mind; they’re headed somewhere,” Warburton said. “They do basic research, but there’s an ultimate point to it. And finding that link between what you’re interested in and what you’re doing, and the research that ultimately works some kind of issue for the government is an important connection that we need to make.”

Officials are enthusiastic about continuing to cultivate research across all four NU campuses while advancing national security.

“In the last decade, you have done an amazing job at growing research,” Paul told faculty. “And I think the Department of Defense funding has also increased. Now we can compete in the open market, so to speak. This is a tremendous opportunity for us to build closer relationships and contribute to national security where we can and where we want to.” news@ dailynebraskan.com

ASUN supports organic farm bill Conor dunn dn The Association of Students of the University of Nebraska unanimously approved emergency legislation at its Wednesday meeting to support the creation of a student-run organic farm east of the University of NebraskaLincoln College of Law. Senate Resolution No. 6 was introduced by Sen. Matan Gill on emergency status because UNL agronomy and horticulture professor Charles Francis and Sustain UNL president Neil Tabor will ask the university Friday for $35,000 in grants to fund the creation of a university organic farm.

The grant money is given based on commitment to community engagement and interactive education, according to Gill, a senior construction management major.

Francis and Tabor, a senior environmental studies major, believe an organic farm would educate students

on organic production with the possibility of encompassing other disciplines such as environmental studies and agronomy.

“We’ve never been successful before in getting it going,” said Francis, who added the grant money will be able to jump-start the project.

The nearly 15-acre proposed land is unused, according to Tabor.

The project would likely start with a single acre due to the intensiveness of organic farming methods, he said.

He added that the grant money likely won’t cover the entire cost of running the organic farm.

And if the College of Law needs to expand over the proposed land, there is no assurance the organic farm would remain, Francis said.

ASUN also passed Government Bill No. 6 to sponsor a watch party for the third presidential debate Monday at 8 p.m. This event will feature a panel of UNL professors for commentary following the debate.

In Government Bill No. 7, ASUN

approved legislation to co-sponsor “Satchel Grande Rocks the Vote” with Occupy the Voting Booth and the University Program Council Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Nebraska Union Centennial Room.

The event aims to increase the voter percentage between the ages of 18 to 24 and will feature two bands, Satchel Grande and Solid Gold, as well as U.S. Senate candidate Bob Kerrey and a representative of Senate candidate Deb Fischer’s campaign.

Although ASUN asked Kerrey to host his own campus event as Fischer did on Oct. 2, this will be Kerrey’s only event on campus, according to ASUN Government Liaison Chair Mike Dunn, a senior communication studies major.

“The hope was that Kerrey would come on campus with his own event as well,” said ASUN President Eric Kamler, a senior agricultural economics major. “It’s the best that we can do.” news@ dailynebraskan.com

The study was performed by mailing out questionnaires to random residents of Nebraska’s 84 rural counties. They received 2,323 responses statewide.

Vogt said the study showed a correlation between income and community activism. People with incomes more than $60,000 are

more likely to be involved in or lead organizations, the study said.

Wealthy respondents tend to work fewer hours, which increases activism, she said.

“This really shows who has the time to get involved,” Vogt said.

More than 70 percent of rural Nebraskans belong to community groups, support charities or volunteer time, according to the study.

Since the study asked similar questions in 2002, the initiative found small declines in involvement in local government, taking leadership roles and volunteering. However, donations and group membership increased.

Most rural Nebraskans are within a 15-minute drive to a variety of goods and services. Post of-

fices and gas stations are the most plentiful, but only 43 percent of rural Nebraskans have access to critical medical care within the parameter.

The rural poll has been a part of the Nebraska Rural Initiative for the past 17 years. Each year, different questions on current events are asked. Cantrell said in past years the initiative asked questions about the TransCanada Keystone XL pipeline and social issues.

“This can inform the public debate on issues as diverse as the pipeline, development strategies or local foods,” said Brad Lubben, an agricultural economics professor.

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forensics: from 1 came the first organization on campus to achieve a Big Ten title.

This year, UNL also garnered seven individual Big Ten titles including first-place finishes in the persuasive, poetry interpretation and prose interpretation speaking categories.

Reece Ristau, a sophomore exploratory major, said the team’s preparation and one-on-one practice sessions with the coaches helped boost members to the next competitive level.

“It’s really all about the practice time,” Ristau said. “You have to practice quite a bit to be at the top of your game.”

Otero said he appreciates the advice the team’s coaches give the competitors about their events as well. “(The coaches) know what’s good for us,” he said. “If they see something that’s wrong, they know how to guide us to fix it.”

The speech team includes about 22 students, according to Allison Ronnau, one of four assistant coaches for the team and a graduate communication studies student at UNL. She said team members put in at least two practice sessions per week with a coach before they are allowed to travel to team competitions.

“This is a group of students who are very self-motivated,” said Ronnau, who is a former UNL speech team member herself. “No one is making them be here and making them practice.

They’re doing it for themselves.

That’s the difference between a classroom full of students who are working for a grade and our group of students.”

Many of the team members said they first got involved with

speech and debate events during freshman year of high school and stuck with it.

“I was required to take a speech class in high school,” Stoffel said.

“But I ended up really enjoying it.

Now speech is one of my favorite things to do.”

Stoffel added that she has gained many life skills from participating in speech events.

“It gives you a lot of confidence,” she said. “It takes a lot of courage to stand up and talk in front of a big room full of people.”

Ronnau said one of the biggest benefits of attending speech competitions is getting to learn about a wide variety of topics.

“These students are gone every weekend, listening to speeches about all sorts of things that help

make them more well-rounded,” Ronnau said. “You become more aware about issues in your community and around the world.”

Several students echoed this thought, saying they have learned more by competing with the speech team than with any other activity.

“No matter what event you do, they all make you more invested in the events that are affecting your area,” Ristau said.

Speeches help you to add more to class discussions, Stoffel said.

“You’re always learning about things in general that you wouldn’t have learned about otherwise,” she said. “It even helps you to make more interesting contributions to regular conversations.” news@ dailynebraskan.com

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e.n. thompson: from 1 opment of transitional models for the nation, Villa-Vicencio discussed South Africa’s progress, though he admitted the nation has a long way to go.

Corruption and economic inequality continue to plague the nation, but he cited the development of the constitution, which has no mention of a national religion or race, as well as the democratic election of officials as marks of success.

Villa-Vicencio serves as research director for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa.

Junior economics and political science major Margo Berends said she appreciated the work Villa-Vicencio has done in the commission and was interested in his exploration of contin-

ued injustice in Africa.

“I hadn’t thought of the inequality within nations and that is an important focus when thinking about development in third-world nations,” she said.

Before the lecture, Villa-Vicencio answered questions from about 20 university E.N. Thompson scholars – students who have demonstrated interest in international relations. After sharing intimate details of his experiences as a white man in apartheid-era South Africa, including a recount of how his three sisters refused to speak to him for three years following his involvement in equality efforts, VillaVicencio answered questions about what students can do from afar.

He told students they must be aware of their place of privilege and learn to explore and understand new viewpoints.

“I hope you will spend the rest of your life exposing yourself to other ideas, perceptions and views of ‘the other,’” he said. “Perhaps our greatest challenge that we face in this century is how we can respond to ‘the other.’”

As he concluded the lecture with an update on South Africa, VillaVicencio scanned the audience and paused before saying, “We have not come up with the perfect answer, but you know what? Neither has the rest of the world.” news@ dailynebraskan.com

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Private housing on campus promises benefits for UNL A proposal to build private housing on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus might seem like an easy way to raise funds for the university, but the Residence Hall Association spoke out against the plans early this month. When the University of Nebraska Board of Regents revisits the proposal at its Oct. 26 meeting, RHA’s complaints shouldn’t factor into the decision.

If the construction proposal goes through, UNL would receive $120,000 from a private developer that would build apartments on top of the 18th and R streets parking garage. RHA president and senior advertising major Meg Brannen said she was afraid students would leave University Housing in favor of the private apartments, but the harm in that scenario is unclear.

The differences between private and university housing – aside from the paperwork – would be negligible. University police could still respond to calls in the private housing units, residents would still be in walking distance of their classes and the developer is “interested in promoting a good campus environment,” according to Vice Chancellor of Business and Finance Christine Jackson. Brannen cited educational programming as an advantage to on-campus living, but such programs are notoriously under-used, anyway.

The university isn’t in a financial position to turn down a handsome offer that would provide high-quality housing to hundreds of students, and RHA’s concerns don’t tip the scales.

Regents should approve the proposal and make way for 425 students to live in the units by fall 2014.

Opinion@dailynebraskan.com

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hat has happened to coffee chains? Lattes, skinny mochas and parfaits? Remember when coffee was simple? I’m having a hard time. Coffee companies like Scooter ’s and Starbucks are giving in to this quasi-coffee mentality. They take a cup of coffee and make it “pretty.” When did companies start making coffee for non-coffee drinkers?

When I walk into a coffeehouse, it frustrates me to see a mile-high menu with everything but coffee. Junior high kids come in regularly to demand drinks like caramelicious smoothies or pumpkin spice lattes. This is especially annoying when they claim to be “coffee drinkers.” You don’t drink real coffee!

Have I lost it? Or have they?

Let’s be honest, we all like the coffee with the sugar. But why are these drinks in every coffee shop? Today’s coffee companies are greedy. Companies abandoned their mission to provide great coffee and took up the task to make more money.

We need an alternative. A grown adult shouldn’t have to put up with “cute” coffee shops. Coffee shops have stains, broken glass and tables that haven’t been washed in weeks!

This is our haven. There should be more coffee shops for “mature” coffee drinkers. A place where the joe’s affordable, exclusive and simple. Coffee drinkers ought to be rewarded with an establishment. We shouldn’t have to sift through a whole menu to find the price for a normal cup of coffee.

I’ve been to a lot of coffee shops in both Lincoln and Omaha. The closest I found to my vision was a coffeehouse near City Campus called Destinations. Though it serves a variety of coffee drinks to appeal to the “undesirables,” the style and atmosphere is rustic and classy. The building is an old hayloft, situated

allow focus on conversation.

I don’t want be in a coffee joint where I’m constantly bombarded with a crowd of suburban housewives, junior high children and rich snobs on Blackberries. I’ll be sitting at my table and I will overhear the stories like, “Oh my God, I found $20 in my jeans!” or “My husband refuses to wash the dishes!” What an incredible waste of time. In an ideal coffeehouse you would most likely hear conversations such as, “Give me your thoughts on the presidential election,” or “Have you read ‘A Tale of Two Cities’?” Our coffeehouse will be exclusive. I usually go to coffeehouses to relax, not to be disturbed or distracted by a soccer MARC MAREAN mom’s full-volume conversation about her “long day.”

Exclusivity of this “down to earth” coffee right along the rail yard across the street from shop eliminates sugar-deprived middle-aged the HSS complex. The five-minute drive to Destinations is worth it. It’s family-owned and women, Justin Bieber fans and suit-clad coffee hardly busy. Destinations makes finding a re- snobs. What’s left is a close-knit group of coffee enthusiasts who enjoy laxing study place easy. the simple things.

Consider this a retreat from the As I sit and dream A grown world’s problems. There are people about my imaginary java everywhere who crave this sort of adult paradise, I get a bit anxestablishment. ious. I hope we find it To make this dream become a shouldn’t have to someday. Perhaps it is sitreality, current coffee companies put up with ‘cute’ uated in the Appalachian desperately need to incorporate afMountains or maybe lost fordability, simplicity and an exclu- coffee shops.” in a thriving metropolis, sive atmosphere into current coffee but wherever it may be, shops. If these requests are met, it I’m jealous. Perhaps we will one day meet to would create the perfect coffeehouse. drink coffee in such a relaxed and pleasant atCoffee drinkers deserve a coffeehouse that is affordable. An average cup of coffee is no mosphere. The real world will feel far away. longer reasonably priced. If I’m paying for a It’s tough out there, and we need to stick tosimple, black cup of coffee, I don’t want to gether.

If you have ever seen such captivating cofworry about money when I go there. feehouses around Lincoln, let’s talk.

Coffee shouldn’t be difficult. Coffee was Marc Marean is a sophomore intended to be simple, therefore it should be majoring in secondary education. consumed in the same way. I’m not sure when Reach him at opinion@ coffee got difficult, but I cringe thinking about dailynebraskan.com. it. A coffee shop serving simple coffee would

Powerful millennial vote will change America

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don’t have time to pay atten- Like a mannequin.

Avoiding this snag is easy, but yes, tion to politics.” “All politicians are the same.” “My vote won’t some research is involved. You may have count, so why bother?” “I’m to go online to check out the candidates’ campaign websites. You may have to look not interested in politics.” Each and every election season, col- at FactCheck.org. And yes, you may have to give up a Friday night to watch the lege students manage to come up with a myriad of excuses for why they’re not presidential debate.

The “I don’t have time” argument going to vote. is bullshit. Millennials have time to go This year, millennials (people born after 1982) will number 58 million, making to work and to class, to socialize, and of course, to browse Facebook. But they up a quarter of the voting age population. don’t have any time to elect their leaders?

Unfortunately, it’s doubtful they will all In addition, the “I don’t have time/ show up to vote. And that’s a problem.

Remember the ASUN elections at transportation to get to the voting polls” argument is also null and void. You can UNL last year? There were 24,593 encarpool with other voters to get to a pollrolled students at UNL at that time. However, only 17 percent of the student body ing station. You can request an absentee voted, even though the voting process ballot. You can vote early. There are options, but you have to care enough to find was online and took only about four minthose options. utes.

Yes, the voting process has gotten Clearly, the right to vote has become more complicated. For example, the voter a privilege that far too many Americans ID laws (which require take for granted. Everyone registered voters to show should vote, especially So please ID before they can vote) college students. There’s are now an issue in many a reason why President don’t think states. Thirty states have Barack Obama strongly canow enacted these laws in tered to college kids back that your vote some form. Supporters of in 2008. doesn’t matter. It the laws (mainly RepubliJosh Lyman on the can governors and Repub“West Wing” had it right: matters.” lican-controlled state leg“Decisions are made by islatures) say the laws are those who show up.” You can’t complain about who gets elected if needed to combat voter fraud.

This is interesting, considering that you didn’t actively participate in the elecvoter fraud is essentially non-existent. tion process.

News21 identified 10 voter impersonGranted, you need to make an eduation cases out of 2,068 alleged election cated decision. There’s no point in voting for someone based on superficial reasons. fraud cases since 2000. That’s one out of Don’t vote for Republican presidential every 15 million prospective voters.

It would appear Republicans are nominee Mitt Romney just because he’s got great hair. Or for Obama because of making things difficult for everyone for his awesome name. If enough people did no reason. Or is there a reason?

In Nebraska, up to 130,000 people that, then we’d end up with someone don’t have a valid ID for various reasons, who had a fine appearance, but no brains.

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EMME GRAFTON including a change of address. About 11 percent of U.S. citizens (about 21 million people) don’t have government-issued photo ID. (In addition, those who lack valid photo ID tend to be young people and minorities.

Democrats accused Republicans of trying to disenfranchise those groups. After all, these laws could suppress turnout among young people and minority voters, which would make a huge difference in swing states like Pennsylvania.

On another note, the Supreme Court made a decision about early voting in Ohio. In 2008, more than 100,000 voters cast ballots in Ohio during the weekend before Election Day. However, the Ohio legislature (dominated by Republicans) tried to alter the time for early voting this year. Only those in the military or overseas would have had the right to vote that last weekend.

And let’s be real. Those in the military typically vote Republican. Also, Democrats will be most discouraged by the change. So the Obama campaign fought back, saying that the change violates the constitutional guarantee of equal vot-

ing protection. Thankfully, the Supreme Court opted to allow early voting.

All in all, the issues about the voting process have made things complicated.

However, one could argue that these issues only increase the need for everyone to vote. Don’t let “The Man” discourage you from making your voice heard.

Make sure you pick the right candidate.

All politicians aren’t the same. Their ideas and policies affect you. Take Obamacare as an example. Obamacare allows kids to stay on their parents’ insurance until the age of 26. A lot of college students also have moms, dads and grandparents who will be affected by the final decision about Obamacare. Obama, obviously, wants to keep it.

Romney wants to repeal it.

The two candidates also have different views on college loans, particularly on Pell Grants. Obama has worked aggressively to increase the maximum Pell award for students. He also strove to maintain a key federal student-loan interest rate at 3.4 percent. Meanwhile, Romney has declared that “a flood of federal dollars” makes higher education more expensive. He believes that the easy availability of financial assistance drives up the cost of college for everyone.

The vice presidential candidates also differ on many things. Joe Biden and Paul Ryan are both Catholic candidates. Yet, when the question about abortion came up during the debate, the two men had different answers. Ryan said “our faith informs us in everything we do.” Biden said that he refuses “to impose (his church’s views) on others.”

Definitely a difference there, wouldn’t you say?

Some individuals think their vote won’t do anything in November. Again, that’s utter malarkey. Back in 2008, millennials voted for Barack Obama over John McCain by a two-to-one margin (66

percent to 32 percent). Voters under the age of 30 flipped three states – Virginia, Indiana, and North Carolina – from Republican to Democrat. Even the Omaha district in Nebraska voted Democrat that year. And just look at who got elected as President of the United States.

Also consider the Iowa caucuses in early 2008. In Iowa, Obama failed to appeal to voters older than 30. Yet, he received the presidential nomination. John Della Volpe, director of polling at the Institute of Politics at Harvard University, said the following: “If not for millennials in Iowa, it’s likely that Hillary Clinton and not Barack Obama would be president.”

So please don’t think that your vote doesn’t matter. It matters.

Yes, there are people who refuse to get involved in politics, for whatever reason. They may distrust politicians. They may be apathetic toward both of the presidential candidates. They may simply think that the elections have nothing to do with them.

Think what you like about U.S. politics, but here’s how it is: You vote for politicians so they can work for you. If you want to influence the major decisions made in our country, you have to pick someone to speak for you. If you favor a certain kind of leadership, you have to fight for it. So by refusing to vote, the only thing you accomplish is making yourself irrelevant.

It doesn’t matter what party affiliation you have. I want all of our voices to be heard this election.

Don’t make excuses for why you can’t vote. Laziness, indecision and apathy aren’t valid. Remember, decisions are made by those who show up.

Emme Grafton is a junior English major. Reach her at opinion@ dailynebraskan.com.

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onest Abe’s is the kind of restaurant where they yell at you before you leave.

Mind you, it’s usually something along the lines of “See you later, David!” or “Come back soon, Susan!”

Since opening in July, Honest Abe’s has quickly become known for its interesting approach to burgers and atmosphere.

“I’ve always wanted to do a gourmet burger place,” said Erik Hustad, co-owner and chef at the restaurant. “It’s kind of the opposite of a build-your-own-burger situation you’ll find at chains.”

It’s that difference between Honest Abe’s and chains that’s making people take notice.

“We already have a strong cus-

Pavel Chernyavskiy, a graduate statistics student, visits with a friend while eating at Honest Abe’s on Oct. 2. The gourmet burger joint, located at Meadowlane shopping center on 70th and Vine streets, opened in July.

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tomer base,” Hustad said. “We get a lot of feedback. People will come up just to say, ‘hey, I really like this,’ and they’ll actually tell you what they think of the burger, which is great. Even our staff says they can’t believe how often they get compliments on the food.”

Tucked away in the Meadowlane shopping center on 70th and Vine, the restaurant is away from the heavy foot traffic that can be found downtown, but co-owner Gabe Lovelace said the surrounding neighborhood has been very supportive.

“It’s been neat to see how many people want to support us,” Lovelace said. “People show up and say things like, ‘oh I live just down the street and wanted to

stroll in,’ and then you’ll see them consistently for the next month.

People just love it.”

Honest Abe’s has customers from more than just the neighborhood, though. Lovelace said they get patrons from southern Lincoln and they even hear “the word has travelled to Omaha.”

According to the co-owners, the process of opening the restaurant was fairly painless, with the exception of a few growing pains along the way. Hustad and Lovelace are cousins, and originally ran the Ground Up (GUP) Kitchen food truck before opening Honest Abe’s. Many of the items found on the GUP’s menu are now found on Honest Abe’s.

The idea for the restaurant came

about even before GUP’s opening.

“I had talked to Gabe about it a long time ago,” Hustad said. “Eventually it came to a point where it felt like we had the momentum to start it up and you know, we went for it.”

As for the burgers themselves, their unique flavor starts with the flat-top grill the restaurant uses.

“It’s almost like a pan-fried burger,” Hustad said. “Instead of the grease falling through the grates, the burger gets semi-fried in it. It adds a lot more crust and taste to the outside of the burger. I think it’s one of the things that makes our burgers special.”

From there, Honest Abe’s gets creative. They have more traditional burgers, like “The Greatest Burger Ever,” and less-than-gar-

A “Rueben Cube” burger and onion rings is served to a customer at Honest Abe’s. The Abraham Lincoln-themed restaurant serves unique and traditional burgers. den variety dishes, such as “The Fireside Burger,” which features jalapenos. They also have a burgerof-the-day, which features names like “Ruben’s Cube,” “Hotel California” and “The Italian Job.” And the creativity doesn’t stop at the plate’s edge. It is also present in the decor of the store. Pictures of Abraham Lincoln, some with sunglasses, line the store.

Some feature fake quotes from the 16th president, proclaiming how awesome he and the food both are.

The atmosphere, Hustad explained, is an extension of the coowners’ personalities.

“It’s just kind of how we are at work,” Hustad said. “When you come in late, you have to wear a pink cowboy hat for the first hour

of your shift. We want work to be fun. Our decor reflects that.”

The co-owners said they hope it all adds up to an unforgettable experience for customers.

“We want to be the kind of place people want to visit when they come to Lincoln,” Hustad said. “You can’t go to the Chicago one or the New York one. We’re the only Honest Abe’s.”

As for the original honest Abe, Lovelace and Hustad paused a second after being asked what Abraham Lincoln would order if he stopped by.

“Abe would order the ‘United States of America burger,’” Lovelace said. “He’s almost obligated to.” arts@ dailynebraskan.com

Hip-hop legend Speech keeps the faith OKkekeli dawes dn Arrested Development was one of the top rap collectives of the ‘90s whose hits, “Everyday People” and “Tennessee,” were massive anthems of alternative hip-hop. This year marks the group’s 20th anniversary, and they’ve set off on an international tour to celebrate. Speech, the leading emcee of the group, took some time while on the road to chat with the Daily Nebraskan about the state of hip-hop after two decades.

Daily Nebraskan: Arrested Development just released an album free online. Do you think the Internet has opened the floodgates for other sides of hip-hop that haven’t necessarily been given a voice before?

Speech: I don’t think so, personally. I think that the floodgates have opened up for bands to be able to reach out to their fans quicker, but as far as the styles of hip-hop that are available … I haven’t seen that huge change. When I started, we did something called “diggin’ in the crates.” It was an educational process for us. It was about finding music to sample, but at the same time starting to learn and having a deeper respect for who they (the artists) were. I think that always happened before the Internet,

if you go: Arrested Development w/ Funktion when: Thursday, 7 p.m. where: The Bourbon Theatre, 1415 O St. how much: $25 (at the door)

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Celebrating their 20th anniversary, 1990s hip-hop group Arrested Development will play the Bourbon Theatre Thursday. and I personally think it happens less because of the Internet.

DN: You mentioned in a few ear lier interviews that black music culture actively creates so much that it forgets to pay homage to those who have come before. Would you say the decline in sampling is a reflection of that trend, or do you find the decline in sampling is simply due to financial and publishing constraints?

Speech: I think it’s strictly because of financial reasons. I think hip-hop is

taking a turn for the worse to some extent because of the crackdown by greedy record labels and publishing companies and lawyers exploiting artists who sample. Artists should pay for samples, but you should be paying the artists as opposed to the publishing companies, and the artists don’t see anything. Major lawyers and law companies that represent these huge catalogs crush the creativity of the genre in my opinion.

DN: You often say hip-hop is

about “making something out of nothing.” Aren’t artists today still working in that spirit, finding to create sounds of their own beyond sampling? Or do you feel the creativity has steadily declined as the years go by?

Speech: I think it’s both. I think certain people who really do understand the culture and always want to take the culture further do some extremely creative things and push the envelope. But on the other side of that, I think that there’s a clear example of mainstream music that uses the same sounds, like a lot of the trap music sounds. I wouldn’t have a problem with that if there was more diversity that accompanied that particular

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‘Harvey’ smashes gender, theatrical barriers staff report dn Being gay isn’t a crime.

And that’s the message the Lincoln-based Angels Theatre Company wants to give with their production of “Dear Harvey” this week. “Dear Harvey” is a documentary-style play about the life of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay city supervisor in San Francisco. After 11 months in office, Milk was assassinated, but not without first influencing hundreds of people. “[Milk] really pioneered a lot of human rights campaigns, not just for gays and lesbians, but for all humans,” said Becky Key Boesen, executive director of the Angels Theatre Company. “He had the charisma to collect people to help along the way. He had a great deal of political genius and it was informal and it was honest.”

The play isn’t traditional primarily because of the way it is written. It doesn’t have a beginning, middle and end; instead, Milk’s life is explained through a series of interviews, beginning from the time he was a young man up to the day he was shot.

“These are real spoken words

that have been collected and assembled,” Boesen said. “Sometimes we hear very technical, formal explanations of who he was, and that’s interspersed with very personal, intimate descriptions. We see him as a politician, and we also see him as a simple man.”

A cast of 18 different actors bring Milk’s story to life, and Boesen said all have a personal connection to his narrative, Whether they’re professional actors or this is their first on-stage performance, they have true dedication, Boesen said.

“It’s so important to be inclusive because Harvey wouldn’t have told them no,” Boesen said.

“We took the people that wanted to be here; what they’ve done as an ensemble is really captivating and honest and thought-provoking.”

Another aspect that makes this play unique is the high level of audience interaction. By breaking down the “fourth wall,” (the invisible wall that divides performers from audience members) actors experience an intimate relationship with those watching.

Boesen said this relationship, along with Milk’s story, comes to Lincoln at a crucial time. Consider-

if you go: “Dear Harvey” Thursday and Friday, 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m. where: Sheldon Museum of Art how much: $10 (UNL students and staff), $15 (gen. admission) when:

natalia kraviec | DN ing Milk’s advanced social justice work in the 1970s, Boesen said she thinks Linconl’s recently-passed LGBT Fairness Ordinance is important, but 30 years behind the curve.

“This play is special because it’s a play based on events that happened in 1978 that we can directly correlate to events happening in Lincoln in 2012,” Boesen said. “I think that’s really interesting.”

“Dear Harvey” will play at the Sheldon Museum of Art beginning Thursday, Oct. 18.

There will also be a panel dis-

cussion with Pat Tetreault, the director of the University of NebraskaLincoln LGBTQA Resource Center, following the Oct. 21 performance.

Boesen doesn’t want to push any ideals on audience members, but she hopes they walk away with a better understanding of the LGBT community.

“I think theater is best done when it doesn’t tell you anything; it leaves you with a question,” Boesen said. “I want them to be able to have a conversation on the way home. I hope it gives them something to talk about.” arts@ dailynebraskan.com

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With its six Tony Awards and two-decade Broadway run in tow, “Chicago” will visit the Lied Center stage this weekend.

Broadway staple to bring ‘razzle dazzle’ Tony award-winning ‘Chicago’ promises a stunning professional performance RAchel staats dn A musical that has won six Tony Awards is coming to the Lied Center for Performing Arts and, according to Lied Center Director Bill Stephan, may be one of the few times a production of this caliber will perform in Lincoln.

“Chicago,” the longest-running Broadway show, opens Friday.

“It’s an exciting story with lots of interesting characters,” Stephan said. “The dancing and choreography are legendary.”

Maureen Ose, director of marketing and public relations at the Lied, said the extraordinary group of Broadway professionals performing “Chicago” make it one of the most exciting shows to see this fall.

Set in the 1920s, “Chicago” tells the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife who murders her lover when he threatens to leave. Hart and her cellmates, “the six merry murderesses of the Cook County Jail,” attempt everything they can to avoid conviction ‑ and the death penalty.

Complete with sensual dancing, skimpy costumes and some of the most popular songs on Broadway, this show leaves audiences wanting more.

“It’s an exciting night out in terms of a Broadway experience that they’ll enjoy, particularly if they’ve never seen the show before,” Stephan said.

“Chicago” has been to the Lied before, but this time it is by audience

if you go: Chicago Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. where: Lied Center for Performing Arts how much: $24.50 with UNL student ID $49, $52 or $59 with no student ID when:

request. Every year the Lied Center conducts an survey to see what shows they want to see. According to Stephan, “Chicago” had the highest number of votes for a Broadway show.

The high demand is showing in ticket sales, he added.

“Currently, it’s probably the largest audience,” Stephan said.

“We’re projecting that over 6,000 people will see the show.”

Stephan said he hopes college students will attend.

“For a college student who has never seen a Broadway show, this is a great Broadway show to experience for the first time, due to the fact that it’s so well-written,” he said.

“The story is scintillating and the music is sensational.”

An important musical like “Chicago” means high prices, but Stephan said the half-price student tickets are well worth the money.

“If you go see a Broadway show in New York you’re going to easily spend $100 to $150,” he said. “(At the Lied) for less than $30 you can see a Broadway show, which is pretty impressive.”

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Flatwater Shakespeare pulls off ‘Cyrano’ with wit, ingenuity emily kuklinski dn Audiences don’t need a Cyranolength nose to sniff out how the Flatwater Shakespeare Company’s rendition of “Cyrano de Bergerac” fairs out.

The show is playing at the Haymarket Theatre through Oct. 21, and those in attendance are sure to not only enjoy the show but also to have a newfound appreciation for their own schnozes.

The play, originally written by Edmond Rostand in 1897, follows musketeer Cyrano as he wrestles with his love for the beautiful Roxane and his own ugliness. Despite his own adoration, he pledges to assist the nobleman Christian to win her heart. Cyrano, being equally blessed with words as he is with his sword, feeds the handsome noble the right lines to woo her.

Though the plans to unite Christian and Roxane seem successful, the ordeal is one that weighs heavily on the long-nosed hero.

Although the world in which Cyrano and his cohorts are submersed is large and full of conflicts, the Flatwater troupe did well to compress it for the Haymarket Theatre stage. The actors used other

parts of the house in addition to the main stage to efficiently utilize space. Additionally, their acknowledgement of audience members throughout the performance creates an intimacy between the spectators and the actors.

The limitation of props and major set elements does little to deter from the show. Before each scene, a short narration is given which forces listeners to mentally illustrate how the stage should look.

Should one’s imagination be falling flat while watching “Cyrano,” the costumes are there for support.

Each dress, uniform and piece of lace is authentic enough to prolong the suspension of disbelief.

Vince Learned’s performance as the title character gives the show the authenticity (he also pulled off the shrew-inspired nose look rather well). The precision and crisp delivery of his lines – both quippy or dramatic – leaves the audience genuinely invested in each word. This stands out, especially in the duel scene he performs at the beginning, but unfortunately, becomes muddled during the death scene, which feels over-rehearsed and contrived.

Amy Jirsa (Roxane) portrayed her character beautifully, depicting Roxane’s intellect and inner

chicago: from 5 Ose agreed, saying that rates like this for a show like “Chicago” are unlikely to happen again.

Students may be tempted to skip out on the theater production and opt to watch the movie instead, saving both time and money. Although Stephan admitted he thinks the movie is great, he added that there’s something more personal about seeing “Chicago” live.

“There’s something special and intimate about live performance,” he said. “It’s a special, spectacular experience that you don’t get when you’re watching it on video.”

Ose agreed that watching on stage is “magical” because it allows the audience to feel like

they are inside the production — a feeling one can’t get from a TV screen.

“One of the reasons it’s been on Broadway for so long is that it’s so entertaining,” Stephan said.

He added if students are going to come see a show at the Lied this year, “Chicago” would be one of the best.

“It’s entertaining, it’s a great price and it will be an experience that they remember and cherish for a long time,” he said. “You’ll probably get the theater bug and won’t be able to stop coming to Broadway shows in the future.” arts@ dailynebraskan.com

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BY Malik Nathan Weiss’s character for a remark about his nose during a practice for the production of “Cyrano de Bergerac” Oct. 9 at the Bendjelloul Haymarket Theater. romantic clearly for the audience.

Although, at times, she seemed overly submersed in the love letters she suspects to have been written by Christian, the control of her emotions is otherwise on target.

Nathan Weiss’s performance as Christian, on the other hand, succeeded stability, but lacked the emotional depth Learned and Jirsa provided.

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demonstrate professionalism outstandingly. During the infamous balcony scene, the microphones on the actors started to whir and echo, an issue that was fixed after intermission. Despite the unexpected malfunction, each of the actors continued their lines without skipping a beat or breaking character, making this production of “Cyrano de Bergerac” a sniff of fresh air. arts@ dailynebraskan.com

Film follows fans’ search for mysterious musician ‘Sugar Man’ recounts Rodriguez’s rise to fame and his cryptic departure gabriella martinez-garro dn If someone were to tell you a musician named Rodriguez was, for a time, as popular as The Beatles, Elvis Presley or The Rolling Stones, you’d call them a liar.

Swedish director Malik Bendjelloul’s “Searching for Sugar Man,” however, tells the true story of how Detroit native Sixto Diaz Rodriguez became a musical sensation in South Africa while maintaining obscurity in the U.S. The documentary chronicles Rodriguez’s widespread fame, the rumors surrounding his supposed onstage suicide and two South African fans’ search years later to find the truth behind the superstar.

In 1969, the newly discovered singer-songwriter, Rodriguez, released his debut album, “Cold Fact.” Despite Rodriguez’s Dylan-esque songwriting skills and critical acclaim, “Cold Fact” was a total flop. In the film, it is said he sold maybe six records total. This ended Rodriguez’s chances of fame and plunged the musician into obscurity, or so it seemed.

Somehow, “Cold Fact” made its way to South Africa, a country struggling for freedom and democracy against apartheid. In the film, enthusiastic South African fans describe the importance of Rodriguez’s music to their country. Somehow his lyrics lit a spark within those who rebelled against the practices of extreme racial segregation. One fan in the film described “Cold Fact” as the “soundtrack of our lives” during apartheid.

Despite the importance of Rodriguez’s records, there remained an air of mystery around the man himself.

Many South Africans believed he had committed suicide on stage by lighting himself on fire. Others said Rodriguez had shot himself.

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“Searching for Sugar Man” plays off the mystery surrounding Rodriguez’s personal life and creates suspense about Rodriguez’s fate. The improbability of the story makes the documentary come across as more of a fairy tale at times. The film even includes drawings and animations of the singer.

The obscurity of Rodriguez’s tale is amazing. With digital media and online communication, Rodriguez’s story would not be possible today.

This, however, makes the film all the more intriguing. How exactly did Rodriguez’s “Cold Fact” find its way to South Africa? How did the record gain cult-like popularity? Why did Rodriguez never find the same amount of success in the U.S.? Who is Rodriguez, really? Unfortunately, most of these questions are only touched upon briefly. Even more frustrating: the answers are purely speculation.

Though enthusiasm for the documentary is contagious, the mystery of Rodriguez leaves you wishing there was more information about the man himself. While the search for “Sugar Man” is over, the film still leaves something to be found. arts@ dailynebraskan.com

and find ways to grow. Do you feel more emcees today are taking the easy way out by just rapping about what they see?

Speech: Without a question I think they are. I think mainstream rappers have succumb or sold out to the corporate mindset of hip-hop, but they have been savvy enough to figure out to send messages within those confines.

For example, I am a huge fan of Jay-Z and the genius of his songs, but he admits he sometimes dumbs down some lyrics. That may be a way to get the masses in and put a message behind

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Wake up call: this new piece of clothing will probably rip after you break out your dance moves. Even worse, a dress under $20 is typically an indication of awful textile environmental protection as well as a sign that a few basic labor laws have been broken.

This is not a column intended to make you feel bad about your frugal purchases, but merely to educate.

Most shoppers who claim to be ethically conscious have moments of mental unease when realizing their favorite brands were produced immorally or are environmentally deprecating. I, too, have my fair share of clothing that I feel a sense of chagrin while wearing.

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Back in the ‘90s and ‘80s, Miami bass music always had a certain signature energy to it. New York hip-hop did too – it was very likely to use samples and be raw. L.A. rap would pay homage to George Clinton or Funkadelic.

There was diversity. So when you turned on the radio, everything was playing alongside each other, so you got to see a wider scope of hip-hop.

DN: You often say that it’s easy for rappers to rhyme about what they see and know in the streets or the club, but it takes more to find a deeper meaning

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that. But KRS-One has never dumbed down his presentation, so he hasn’t had that same type of commercial success. I’m not dissing either one of them; I’m just analyzing what it takes at this day and age of hip-hop we find ourselves in when we have those who follow the rules of a corporate structure first.

DN: What do you mean by “corporate structure”?

Speech: I think hip-hop has taken a similar mindset to corporations.

For example, “Okay, trap music is working? Let’s keep that going; let’s see how many new artists we can get that do it. Since strip clubs are one of the main ways music breaks today, lets make sure we keep that going.

And once they make it, let’s make sure they’ve got a liquor company that they are sponsored by and later, they can do a liquor themselves. Or diversify into acting.” Whatever. It’s the same sort of Russel Simmons, Andre Harrell, hip-hop mogul business plan that a lot of hip-hop artists consider nowadays as a criteria to your power as an emcee or your effectiveness as an artist. That’s corporate thinking.

DN: Do find it difficult to keep the faith in hip-hop?

Speech: I do think it is difficult, but let tell you, man, I hope I didn’t make it seem like I don’t have faith because to be honest, man, the younger generation is what I’m most excited about. I think that the youngest kids are seeing and wishing for something deeper than what they’ve been presented, and it reminds me of my generation. When I was young, my school wasn’t talking about black history, Malcolm X or slavery. So the fact that it was hidden from me, and the fact that it wasn’t presented to me made much more hungry to understand about it. To some extent, I think the new generation is like that.

The music on mainstream radio is so one-sided that it gives them a deeper thirst to understand more. So I really am faithful about this new generation.

I think it could be awesome. No doubt about it. arts@ dailynebraskan.com

Your closet doesn’t need to be busting open in order for you to look chic on your jaunt to class. Making use of your money by purchasing a few high-fashion articles – even some that might be more expensive – and making these articles versatile for your wide-array of styles.

This practice can lead to a more fashionable wardrobe in the long run. Instead of “CYRANO DE buying three $5 camis, four $8 colored v-necks and a $10 BERGERAC” pair of jeans, consider buying one article that Vince stands L STARRING out and is environment and Amy Jirsa worker friendly.

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Because the cost of clothing is lower and that mound of dirty clothes in the corner of your room is at recordhigh elevation, people value their clothing less. It’s a lot more common to, instead of donating or renovating used or outdated apparel, simply toss pieces in the trash. This contributes to the booming amount of textiles in landfills. As of January 2012, a shocking 11 million tons of textile waste was dumped into landfills across the country.

Not only is this number outlandish, but decomposing textiles have a particularly bad influence on the environment. The textiles in the landfills release methane, a harmful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. The dyes and chemicals in fabric can also contaminate groundwater and soil.

Look at Labels

Next time you go shopping, check the tags to see where they were produced.

It’s typically less likely that clothing made in Canada, the United States or Europe was manufactured in sweatshop conditions. Of course there are exceptions, but this is a good start.

Fabric can also indicate whether its production and maintenance will be ecologically friendly. Bamboo and hemp are two sustainable materials.

Contribute to Thrift Stores

Participate in clothing swaps. Donate and buy your clothing from second-hand stores. This is recycling at its finest. Learn to sew or modify clothing to fit the styles of today. You will save money as well as emerge feeling good about your ethical purchasing habits. ingrid holmquist is a sophomore broadcast major. reach her at arts@ dailynebraskan.com

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Tenderness Wildnersess will be playing tonight at the Waiting Room Lounge in Omaha and next Friday at Mojo’s Smokehouse and Ales in Omaha.

What/where is your hometown? Do the people back at home support you?

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For how long have you been a band? All the original members?

We have been under the name Tenderness Wilderness for almost over 2 years now. Pat, Mikey, and Kevin Kelly along with Ben Volkmann are the original members minus Matt Hames(guitar/vocals) from Lincoln, and Ben Austen (Cello) from Chicago.

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How did you choose your band name?

Tenderness Wilderness: It came from Mikey and I camping in Hayward, Wis., and Valentine, Neb., on the Niobrara River a couple summers back. We were sitting at our fire, playing guitar and talking about our band’s sound. We discussed how it can be both hard and soft, while often we change melody and time signature mid-song, it can be wild and tame; hence the name Tenderness Wilderness. In addition, we love being in nature and enjoying its greatness and the ‘wilderness’ part of the name would not have come to us if we had not been camping on the Niobrara. When we came up with it, Mikey and I looked at each other and knew it was the correct name for our new project.”

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The Huskers also played one the their best defensive games of the year, out-digging the best digging team in the Big Ten by 10 (50 to 40) and holding Iowa to hit just .094, a season low for them.

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colter: from 10 one, they really, I thought we put on a clinic the last two games. Nobody has done that to Iowa which we did tonight.”

Iowa (10-12, 2-7) had a huge week last week, knocking off Indiana, a team Nebraska struggled with and beat in five sets, in only three. Then, the Hawkeyes beat Purdue in straight sets, the equivalent to what Nebraska did last week as well.

“They’ve been right on par

with us, they’re a very good team and we just took it to them in games two and three,” Coach Cook said. “Iowa just doesn’t get beat 3-0, and we did that tonight.” sports@ dailynebraskan.com

thing like that this year.”

When Nebraska played Northwestern at home last season, Colter picked the Husker defense apart.

Colter, then the backup quarterback to Dan Persa, ran for 57 yards and two touchdowns while also throwing for 115 yards and another score on four completions.

He killed the Huskers in the fourth quarter, executing a 13-play, 66-yard drive, consuming 7:14 off the clock to seal Northwestern’s upset win.

This season, Colter splits time at quarterback with sophomore Trevor Siemian, while starting at wideout.

Colter uses his athleticism when playing quarterback as he runs more often from the shotgun. He ranks second on the team with 421 rushing yards on 74 attempts. He is also tied for the team lead with eight rushing touchdowns.

When he is split-out wide, he is just as formidable as a receiver.

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eight straight story by Chris Heady file photo by Bethany Schmidt

Huskers drop Hawkeyes in three sets to extend NU Big Ten winning streak to eight

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fter a painfully slow start, No. 4 Nebraska dominated Iowa in Iowa City last night 3-0 (25-22, 25-14, 259) at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, improving their record to 16-2 (8-1) and advancing their win streak to eight.

The first set was a bumpy one, as the Huskers hit an astonishingly low .143 percent and had more attack errors, service errors and three fewer kills than the Hawkeyes. Yet, they squeezed away with a 25-22 set win.

Down 19-14, Coach John Cook called his second time-out of the half, and really laid into the team, which he thinks helped spark the Huskers.

“I was very worried,” Coach Cook said in a radio interview after the match. “Sometimes the ladies gotta know what’s what, sometimes the coach has gotta light a little fire.”

The fire was lit, as NU won 11 of the last 14 rallies to squeeze by, and from there Nebraska never looked back.

“We couldn’t find a way to push back against them,” said Iowa defensive specialist Bethany Yeager in a postgame press conference. “We started strong.

After the first set, we were not clicking.”

Though Iowa tried, the match was soon lopsided after the first set. Nebraska went on to dominate Iowa the rest of the match 50-23.

“It was a disappointing fin-

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Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez and company hope to hold onto the ball against Northwestern on the road.

Nebraska hopes to limit mistakes in Evanston The Huskers want to limit turnovers this weekend against feisty Wildcats

Nebraska outside hitter Gina Mancuso led the Huskers with 12 kills in their road win against Iowa on Wednesday night. NU swept the Hawkeyes 25-22, 25-14 and 25-9. ish. Nebraska pushed us around in the last two sets,” Iowa coach Sharon Dingman said after the match.

NU’s offense was clicking on all cylinders as they hit .316 per-

cent and nailed 42 balls for kills, as well as recorded a season-high seven service aces. Gina Mancuso lead the attack with 12 kills and .300 hitting percentage, and Morgan Broekhuis had a stellar

game as well with 10 kills and five blocks. Lauren Cook added 35 assists, as well as led the team with two service aces.

“Anytime you can hit .300 on the road in the Big Ten against

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Huskers prep for Wildcats’ Colter Andrew Ward DN Kain Colter can run. He can throw.

And he can catch. Most games, he does all three and he does them all well.

Colter has already recorded 100plus rushing and receiving yards in a single game for Northwestern (6-1 overall, 1-1 Big Ten).

He also has thrown for 432 yards and two touchdowns on a 70 percent completion rate this season. Not bad for someone listed as a receiver on the Wildcat roster.

However, when Northwestern takes the field against Nebraska Saturday, expect Colter to be lined up at a position other than wideout, defensive coordinator John Papuchis said.

“They implemented a plan on us last year on how they approached us in the run game,” Papuchis said.

“They had a pretty decent idea how we inserted guys in spread looks. We just have to be prepared for some-

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Nebraska hopes to limit Northwestern’s dual-threat quarterback/wideout Kain Colter this weekend in Evanston. Colter has thrown for 432 yards and two touchdowns this season.

Chris Peters DN Nebraska football is dealing with a classic case of multiple personality disorder.

One minute the flashy, topranked offense shines through; another minute, the self-mutilating, butterfinger unit takes the field.

Nebraska’s biggest enemy is itself.

The Huskers sit six games into the season at 4-2, holding on to the top spot in the Big Ten in points per game (8th nationally), yards per game (14th) and rushing yards per game (5th). Turnovers have been the demise of this offense, as the team has fumbled 17 times, losing 10.

“The biggest team we’re afraid of on our schedule is ourselves,” sophomore running back Ameer Abdullah said. “When we’re playing bad and turning over the ball then we’re not capable of being a fluid offense. But when we take care of ourselves and focus on taking care of the ball and being efficient, I feel like no one can stop us.”

With Nebraska posting 43.7 points per game behind 507.3 yards of offense per game, it’s hard to argue with Abdullah.

It has been turnovers on the offensive side of the ball that halted drives and ultimately cost the Huskers a chance at saving games, NU coach Bo Pelini said. It’s not a matter of changing how the team approaches those situations, it’s about coming through and avoiding mistakes.

“At the end of the day, you win through execution,” Pelini said.

“You play great by doing what you are taught to do consistently. That’s what this sport is all about. That’s what championship football is all about.”

That all starts with quarterback Taylor Martinez. The junior started the season well, with very few mistakes. Interceptions and fumbles, however, have surfaced as issues

of late, with many coming on key drives.

“We need consistency,” Pelini said. “For the most part heading into this game, he’s been making sound decisions and good reads and using the offense to his advantage.

He went away from that a couple times during (the Ohio State) game and it cost us. Like the rest of us, he’s got to learn from the things that happened to him.”

Trying too hard, or trying to force in a ball when the play isn’t fully developed, has cost Martinez in the first half of this season. Pelini and Martinez both addressed that the turnovers and mistakes aren’t ideal, but Martinez maintained he doesn’t regret taking a chance.

“Well of course, if you are down 18 points you are going to try and make some plays to bring the team back,” Martinez said.

“You have to take some chances to make a comeback. You can’t be conservative.”

And Pelini wants Martinez to maintain that aggressive attitude.

“I want him to want to win,” Pelini said. “Wanting to and wanting to do the things that get you what you want, that’s what you’ve got to want to do. Everybody wants to win.

Everybody wants to do well.”

The offense has shown it can generate the big play and it can put up more yards than any other team in the conference. What it hopes to prove now, is that it can do it consistently, so that it can keep up with any team it faces, regardless of what the Nebraska defense does.

With six games left in the season, Nebraska is still in control of its own destiny. Winning the rest of its games will cement a place in the Big Ten Championship game in Indianapolis – but if the Huskers are to make it, the offense will need to reduce its mistakes and maintain its productivity.

“I feel like we are capable of running the table,” Abdullah said.

“That’s been our goal the whole season to run the table with all of our games. At this point now, we have to put our foot on the gas and keep rolling.” sports@ dailynebraskan.com

NU travels to Iowa for final Big Ten road test NU hopes to bounce back from its rough conference play against Iowa today Angela Hensel DN Despite the tough losses the Nebraska women’s soccer team had this weekend, the Huskers are looking to move forward to get some much needed wins this weekend.

On Thursday, the Huskers face off against Iowa on the road. Last year the Huskers came out ahead in a 1-0 overtime victory against the Hawkeyes.

This weekend marks the final two road games of the season for Nebraska with Iowa on Thursday followed by Illinois on Sunday. Nebraska’s final game of the regular season will be against Minnesota the following weekend.

Coming off its win against Wisconsin two weekends ago, Nebraska was

looking to remain physical this past weekend against some tough teams in Penn State and Ohio State. Despite the energy heading into the weekend, the Huskers suffered 4-0 losses to both teams.

“Obviously it was a tough weekend losing by four goals each game but John (Walker) made sure to let us know as of right now our main focus is to just keep moving forward regardless of the weekend,” junior defender Ari Romero said.

Sophomore midfielder Caroline Gray said the losses had to do with problems in four key areas: communication, physical play, winning the ball in the air and being dangerous in the final minutes “Those are the four major things that we work on here at Nebraska and the fact that we weren’t able to execute in any of those areas was definitely our downfall,” Gray said.

Also uncharacteristic of the Huskers this weekend was allowing four goals to both teams with a defense that has been consistently strong most of the season.

Despite the large number of goals given up this weekend, Gray said that still one of the largest problems for Nebraska has been the lack of offensive play as shown by no goals scored for the Huskers this weekend.

“Truthfully the whole season, the defense has been incredibly strong and they’ve kind of anchored our team a little bit,” Gray said. “It’s time for our attacking players, me included, to step up as well and try to get more shots.”

As Nebraska looks to move on from the losses, it will need all the focus it can have against Iowa. While the Huskers came away with the win last year this year the Hawkeyes have proved to be a competitive team in the Big Ten this season.

After winning two out of their three first Big Ten games the Hawkeyes then struggled to get another conference win with three 0-0 ties in a row. They had a similar result as the Huskers last weekend losing to both Penn State and Ohio State and will look to come back for a much needed win this weekend as well.

For both teams, a win will be

necessary to qualify for the Big Ten tournament. Currently both Iowa and Nebraska are tied for seventh in the Big Ten standings along with Indiana. Indiana would automatically qualify for the tournament as the host school, but neither Iowa nor Nebraska would.

Coming into this weekend last year, the Huskers had the same conference record of 3-5 as they do this year. But with their only win coming against Iowa in their final three games last year the Huskers may have to get two or three wins in these final three games to think about making it to the tournament this year.

Despite the pressure to be on top of their game this weekend, Romero said she believes the Huskers are capable of coming out with the wins needed to qualify for the Big Ten tournament.

“I feel like as a team we have the determination to put in the hard work and we’re capable of anything to be honest,” Romero said. sports@ dailynebraskan.com

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Caroline Gray fights for the ball against Penn State last weekend.

Nebraska lost the game 4-0 and has struggled in Big Ten play.

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