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Inside Coverage

Spooky Shoppin’

Recycling in the Big Ten

Seasonal Halloween shop ready for holiday

See how UNL stacks up in its green efforts

UNL rugby dresses to impress

Lydia Pflanz, freshman psychology major, right, stretches to catch an inbound pass during the annual Prom Dress Rugby Game at the Vine Street Fields on Friday, Oct. 4. The annual game is played between the current UNL women’s rugby team and alumni players from previous years.

Led by conductor David Sackchewsky, the Men of Northwest from Grand Island Northwest High School perform at the Nebraska Men’s Choral Festival held in Kimball Recital Hall Monday night. Accompanied by four dancers, the choral group sang “Cinderella” written by Steven Curtis Chapman.

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POLITICO editor to speak on US foreign policy will shed some light on that. Susan Glasser, the new ediSusan Glasser will tor of POLITICO magazine, will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the discuss how foreign Lied Center for Performing policy has changed Arts. Her talk, “Washington and the World in the Age of Obama,” in post-Iraq, will address the changing place Afghanistan world of the U.S. in relation to the rest of the world. “The series ‘U.S. and Them’ will examine America’s econoSTAFF REPORT my, foreign relations, military Dn reach, educational status, and the viability — and relevance After the United Nations con— of the American Dream,” the firmed reports of chemical forum’s website states. weapons use, it Glasser was forseemed like the merly the editor-inUnited States was chief of Foreign Policy, poised to attack the magazine of global Syria. On Sept. 24, politics, economics President Barack and ideas. Under her Obama gave an imtenure, the magazine passioned speech won various awards arguing for milifor its innovative covtary intervention erage, including three against Bashar aldigital National MagaAssad’s regime. zine Awards. PreviAfter passing ously, she covered the Glasser the political ball wars in Iraq and Afto Congress, and a ghanistan as a foreign deal with Russian correspondent and ediPrime Minister Vladimir Putin, tor at the Washington Post. intervention was suddenly off She co-authored the book, of the table. “Kremlin Rising; Vladimir PuThis exercise of foreign pol- tin’s Russia and the End of icy is in stark contrast with the Revolution,” with her husband United States of a decade ago, Peter Baker. and the next E. N. Thompson Forum of World Issues speaker

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The Classmen of Columbus High School sing “The Morning Trumpet,” arranged by Mack Wilberg and conducted by Fred Ritter. Columbus High School was one of 16 schools to perform in the

The Lincoln Boys Choir sings “Jubilee,” the opening song in the festival. They were conducted by Burton Schernikau and accompanied by Karen Karr Ammons on piano.

Shutdown limits flu tracking services The shutdown ends the CDC’s flu tracking system, but vaccines will still be available on campus whitney carlson dn Flu season is starting early this year just as employees in the Centers for Disease Control have been furloughed by the federal shutdown, but University Health Center officials say they aren’t too worried. Since the shutdown on Oct. 1, the center cannot track the spread of the virus. Other monitoring groups, like Flu Near You and Google Flu Trends, are keeping track of the flu, and these organizations have seen a rise in flu-like symptoms across the U.S. “Flu season is starting early this year,” said Nancy Orsborn, the nursing director at the health

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Nancy Orsborn, nursing director at the University of NebraskaLincoln health center, gives Matthew Erickson, a sophomore mechanized systems management major, a flu shot on Monday in Filley Hall on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus. The health center is prepared to give 4,000 flu shots this year. center. “There has already been one case on campus confirmed by a lab.” Orsborn said she didn’t have much information about the CDC

and how its closing will affect the University of Nebraska-Lincoln specifically, but she confirmed that the university already has its vaccinations.

The state keeps track of flu cases by county, so the closing of the CDC won’t affect Nebraska’s flu monitoring in the short term. Health center staff have set up free flu shot clinics hoping that it will attract more students to get the vaccination. Kofi Britwum is a agricultural economics graduate student from Ghana. He just moved to UNL from Delaware this semester and has only lived in the U.S. for two years. Britwum’s academic advisor encouraged him to get the flu shot. “It’s a new environment here in Lincoln,” Britwum said. “I thought it’d be a good idea to get one.” The flu clinic at Filley Hall on Monday vaccinated about 80 people. About 1,000 flu vaccinations have been given so far this year, Orsborn said. The university ordered 4,000 shots and is hoping to put them all to use. “The old vaccines only lasted about three to four months, but the newer, more purified versions can last at least nine months,” Orsborn said. A new quadrivalent flu vaccine is out this year. This shot pro-

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RSOs vie for $1,000 in free Pepsi products

Experience Fund, the university’s Pepsi funding program, is to Student Involvement help student organizations with out-of-pocket expenses. offers free soda to “This will lighten the load for organizations,” Rezny said. RSOs that fulfill “It should help generate more certain requriements profit for the actual philanthropies.” Rezny said the funds will be divided into $100 increments, with five student groups able Colleen Fell to use the funds each semester. DN Student organizations may only Student Involvement at the Uni- apply for the funds once per academic year. versity of Nebraska-Lincoln is Even though Pepsi has been giving away $1,000 in free Pepsi a donor to the university for products to UNL student organimany years, this is the first time zations. in four or five The products years Student Inwill be available volvement has This will to Registered allowed student Student Organilighten organizations to zations on a firstapply to use the come, first-served the load for products, Rezny basis. A total of organizations.” said. $1,000 worth of So far, there Pepsi products Brock Rezny have been a few will be given graduate educational student organiaway throughout administration student zations that have the school year, applied for the with $500 to be funds. Some of given away each the groups include Chi Omega semester. sorority, Phi Kappa Theta fraBrock Rezny, a graduate ternity and the College of Ageducational administration sturicultural Sciences and Natural dent with Student Involvement Resources. at UNL, helps decide where the Reshell Ray, of Student Indonated funds from Pepsi are used at the university. He said the purpose of the Pepsi Student

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On campus what: Maxwell Arboretum fall walking tours when: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. where: Maxwell Arboretum on East Campus

what: OutSpeaking Orientation when: 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. where: Nebraska Union more information: For those interested in sharing their stories as LGBTQA individuals.

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Transfer Student October Study Fest when: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. where: Love Library South

Campus Sustainability Day, a nationwide event encouraging colleges and universities to go green, is on Oct. 23. In order to prepare, read below to see how the University of Nebraska-Lincoln compares to its counterparts in the Big Ten Conference with its sustainability efforts. Each student population is rounded to the nearest thousand.

University of nebraskalincoln

Student population: 25,000 In 2012, UNL recycled 51 percent of its waste, an increase from 42 percent in 2010. The national average of waste being recycled on campuses is 26 percent, according to the UNL website. Also in 2012, UNL saved 39,168 trees, 16,128,000 gallons of water and 4,608 barrels of oil. Of UNL’s reusable materials, 56 percent were recycled and reused. The total solid waste creation was 2,688.4 tons.

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

Student population: 32,000 During its Homecoming week, the University of Illinois will also be hosting a sustainability week with the theme “Orange and Blue Go Green,” according to the school’s website. Students will be able to buy locally grown produce, participate in a bicycle census and donate shoes to the Share your Soles Shoe Drive.

INDIANA UNIVERSITY

Student population: 42,000 Indiana University currently diverts 20 percent of its waste from landfills through its recycling efforts, according to the school’s website.

In Lincoln what: Preservation Association of Lincoln brown bag lunch: “Jim McKee’s Compleat History of Lincoln Program No. 5” when: 12 p.m. where: Museum of Nebraska History, 15th and P streets

forum: from 1 Her talk will discuss if America is a waning superpower and answer questions on why the Obama administration has pulled back from the world’s trouble spots. “We’re looking to her to clarify issues surrounding foreign policy,” Lloyd Ambrosius, chair of the Thomspon Forum Program Committee and a history professor at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, said in a press release. “What is the foreign policy of the Obama administration and what do critics have to say about that policy? What are the key issues of that policy that Americans, including Nebraskans, need to think about when we consider the American relationship with the rest of the world? We’re looking to her to explain a whole range of key issues in contemporary international relations.” All lectures are free and open to the public. Sign language interpreters will be present for the deaf and hard of hearing. Forum lectures will be streamed live at http://go.unl.edu/k79r and are available on Lincoln digital cable channel 80 or channel 99 on analog cable, UNL campus Channel 8 and UNL’s KRNU radio (90.3 FM). The Thompson Forum is a cooperative project of the Cooper Foundation, the Lied Center and UNL. It was established in 1988 with the purpose of bringing a diversity of viewpoints on international and public policy issues to the University of Nebraska and the residents of the state to promote understanding and encourage debate. NEWS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

Student population: 30,000 The University of Iowa has a waste diversion goal of 60 percent by 2020. The interim goal is 40 percent by 2015. For recycling in 2013, UI is currently at 33 percent waste diversion, according to the school’s website.

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

Student population: 42,000 Of its generated 17,000 tons of waste, UM recycles approximately 30 percent, according to the school’s website. In fall 2011, the school announced a plan to decrease annual waste sent to disposal facilities by 40 percent by 2025. Terry Alexander, the director of the Office of Campus Sustainability, said Michigan is looking to big projects to meet their 2025 goal. “We’re working on a lot of projects improving energy efficiency in buildings,” Alexander said. “The problem with dealing with something that large is that you need it to be big enough to make an impact. We’re in the process of increasing energy efficiency on the production side.”

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Student population: 48,000 By 2015, MSU plans to reduce campus waste by 30 percent, energy consumption by 15 percent and greenhouse gas emissions by 15 percent. The school will host a sustainability week from Oct. 21 to Oct. 25.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

Student population: 52,500 UM currently processes 3,800 tons of waste through its recycling programs, which is about 40 percent. The school’s long-term goal is to bring this up to 50 percent, although the date is unspecified, according to the school’s website.

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Student population: 21,000 NU produces approximately 3,500 tons of waste annually and recycles 1,800 tons of it, or about 30 percent, according to the school’s website. In the 2013 Recyclemania competitions, Northwestern placed high in the category of pounds recycled per student, with 17.2 pounds recycled per student, according to Recyclemania’s website.

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

Student Population: 57,000 OSU is currently pushing for a zero waste program, which means the university hopes to divert 90 percent of its materials from landfills by 2030, according to the school’s website. This includes campus and their football stadium, known as “The Horseshoe.” It is the largest stadium in the country attempting a zero waste program.

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Student population: 96,000 PSU is currently recycling 65 percent of its waste, avoiding approximately $500,000 in landfill fees each year, according to the school’s website.

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

Student population: 39,000 Purdue has a long-term goal of generating zero waste to landfills, according to the school’s website. There is no set date for the plan.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN

Student population: 42,000 In 2011, UW-Madison was ranked as one of seven schools to receive an “A” for it’s sustainability efforts among 332 campuses rated by the Sustainable Endowment Institute College Sustainability Report Card. -compiled by reece ristau NEWS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM

research roundup Food pictures can curb appetite, research says

Warm chocolate chunk cookies, cheesy noodle casseroles and stacks of buttermilk pancakes drizzled with syrup can ruin more than your waistline, according to a new study published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology. Researchers from Brigham Young University have found that looking at pictures of food from social media, like Pinterest and Instagram, can make you feel less enjoyment from eating. The researchers wrote that looking at pictures of food can make you feel like you’ve already experienced eating that food. This “sensory boredom” is what 232 participants felt by seeing and rating pictures of food. Half of them viewed sweet foods and the other half viewed salty foods. After eating and rating peanuts, those who viewed the salty foods enjoyed them less than the participants that viewed the sweet foods. The good news is, if you do have a weakness for a particular food, those pictures could prevent you from overeating it.

Researchers say eye contact is bad for persuasion

Whoever thought eye contact could be a bad thing? If you’re trying to persuade somebody to your side of an argument, your eye contact can actually make them more stubborn, according to a study released in “Psychological Science.” Researchers from the University of Freiburg, Harvard University and the University of British Columbia had participants watch videos of speakers discussing controversial sociopolitical issues. Those who gave the screen more eye contact had less attitude change by the speaker than those who were instructed to look at the speaker’s mouth.

Hit the books or hit the gum, not both, study says

Strain on your brain can affect your workout, according to a study published by the American College of Sports Medicine. If you’re hitting the books too hard it could lessen your endurance and shorten your workouts. Researchers from the University of Kent in England and the French Institute of Health and Medical Research tested 10 males who were each observed for 90 minutes before and after mental exertion, and before and after an easy task. The men were then instructed to complete a knee-extensor exercise until exhaustion and then were assessed. The men under mental fatigue were exhausted 13 percent faster than the men who completed an easy task. The mentally exerted men reported feeling more exhausted, even though their muscles responded just as well as the men who completed an easy task.

Study says nuggets contain chicken fat, skin, nerves

You might want to skip the nuggets. Researchers from the University of Mississippi have found that fast food chicken nuggets contained only 50 percent of chicken meat. The remaining half of the nuggets were made up of chicken fat, skin, blood vessels, nerves and bone fragments. The study, published in The American Journal of Medicine, attributed the results of the study to companies choosing “to use an artificial mixture of chicken parts,” said researcher Richard deShazo.

Two counties account for half of death penalties

Counties in Pennsylvania and Arizona are among the majority of death penalty enforcers since 1976, according to a study from the Death Penalty Information Center. Maricopa County in Arizona and Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania have performed 52 percent of all executions since 1976. Maricopa has four times the number of death penalty cases per capita as Los Angeles, which holds the current spot for most death row inmates in its county and Houston, which comes in at No. 2 in Harris County. The Midwest accounted for 12 percent of executions; the Northeast was less than 1 percent. The West accounted for 6 percent of executions, while the South took the bulk of executions at 82 percent. The bulk of executions since 1976 occurred in Texas, with nine counties responsible for a high death row and death sentence rate, while the rest of the top 15 counties came from Arizona, Oklahoma and Missouri.

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UHC event shows harms of drinking Shutdown leaves Beer goggles, mocktails bring fun to Party Smart event to raise awareness of binge-drinking effects Kelli Rollin DN Students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln may feel a little tipsy when playing mini golf on Tuesday. The University Health Center’s Health Promotion and Outreach program is sponsoring a Party Smart event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., to educate students about alcohol and tobacco consumption. Students will win prizes by participating in games and activities at the event. One of the activities will involve playing a round of mini golf while wearing beer goggles. “We understand that college students are probably going to drink, a majority of them,” said Emily Schuckman, a wellness educator and the event coordinator. “So instead of saying, ‘Don’t drink,’ we’re going to help educate them that if they’re going to drink, to do it safely and in a way that they’re going to reduce injury to themselves.”

She said there have been events like this in the past, but never with the “Party Smart” title. Schuckman got the name from other college campuses that have held the event. There will be different stations at the event with educational points at each. At the mini-golf station, students can wear beer goggles while playing to show how much a person’s perception changes with alcohol in their system. “It’s more interactive this year than it has been in the past, especially with playing mini golf,” she said. “We’re kind of sneaking the education into the fun, versus educational and then sneaking some fun in.” Kane Znamenacek, a wellness graduate assistant, said gift cards and coupons to local restaurants will be given out as prizes when participating in the activities. A $100 gift certificate to The Running Company will also be given away in a drawing. Znamenacek and Schuckman said students can enter the drawing when they download the blood alcohol content application, which measures blood alcohol level, on their phones. Schuckman said students can enjoy root beer and “mocktails” — mock cocktails — at the event to show students that you don’t have to drink to have fun. Another station will involve filling solo cups with corn kernels.

We’re kind of sneaking the education into the fun, versus educational and then sneaking some fun in.” Emily Schuckman wellness educator

“Solo cups actually have lines on them for serving sizes, so we’re going to educate on that so they can kind of track their drinks,” she said. Social smoking and chewing will also be addressed at the event because they’re closely associated with the party scene, she said. Schuckman said many students think only smoking once in a while isn’t harmful because it’s easier for them to quit, but it affects their health. She said smoking, even if it’s not frequently, damages the cardiovascular system in the lungs and increases risk of cancer. However, Schuckman said since smoking isn’t as common on college campuses compared to binge drinking, according to the National College Health Assessment survey, it won’t be the main focus. “We want to make sure students are aware of those facts and they can make decisions based on that information if they want,” she said.

Znamenacek said the event aims to help students be responsible when drinking or finding alternatives to drinking. He said drinking water in between alcoholic drinks and keeping track of how much you drink is a good thing to do. “It’s tailgating season and everything and football games, so if they do decide to drink, there are safe ways of doing it,” Znamenacek said. Schuckman said she’s also hoping to educate students about the importance of designated drivers when drinking. She said many students may be under the impression that their friends don’t use sober drivers, so she said, hopefully, the event will help increase the amount of students who use cabs or designated drivers. “We’re hoping it’s fun, so we’re hoping to show that they’re having fun and no one is drinking,” Schuckman said. news@ dailynebraskan.com

Moore: Minority LGBTQ elders lack support Sociologist discusses challenges that LGBTQ AfricanAmericans face in later life

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According to the Financial Aid Department, student veterans haven’t experienced If the federal government re- any delay in the dispersing of their loans yet. The only stumains shut down past October, University of Nebraska-Lin- dent veterans possibly affected at this time would be veterans coln’s student veterans’ benefits applying to attend. Because of could be in trouble. the government shutdown, the According to a statement released by the Department of Vet- process of getting veterans their eran Affairs, claims processing tax forms from the IRS has been delayed. and payments in the compensaPotentially, some student vettion, pension, educational and erans may have to put their eduvocational rehabilitations programs are anticipated to contin- cation on hold or take out loans if they don’t receive ue through late their NovemOctober. If there A lot of ber installment. is a prolonged Many student veterans shutdown, payveterans rely on ments in these count on that these monthly stiprograms will be pends under the suspended when money to pay bills GI Bill for their available fund- and live off of.” cost of living. For ing is exhausted. those who have This informaNate Cox tion was sent in sophomore global studies major money saved or other sources of an email to Patti income this may Jones, senior ofnot be as crucial. fice associate for the Office of For student veterans who rely University Registrar, and can solely on this payment the unceralso be viewed on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs tainty of next month’s payment could be detrimental. website. “The only thing I care about “Their help line is shut down, but the web page is up- is getting my GI Bill money so I can pay my bills,” said Nate Cox, dated intermittently,” Jones said, referring to the student a veteran and sophomore global studies and geography major. “If veteran help line provided by they don’t figure out something, the Department of Veterans Afwe’ll lose our education funding. fairs. Congressional Liaison vetA lot of veterans count on that erans’ queries have also been suspended. But Jones said her money to pay bills and live off of.” office is still there to answer NEWS@ questions and help however it DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM can.

Student Voices: Should fans stay for whole game?

jacob elliot dn The second talk in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Women’s and

Gender Studies fall colloquium series addressed problems facing elder LGBTQ minorities.

Mignon Moore, an associate sociologist from the University of California-Los Angeles, spoke in the Nebraska Union Monday afternoon on “In the Shadow of Sexuality: Social Support and Health Challenges in the Lives of Older African American Sexual Minorities,” and discussed health, histories and social support of these minorities. Moore discussed several social support problems that many older LGBTQ minorities faced. Though previous studies thought that homophobia would result in emotionally distant relationships between LGBTQ people and their families of origin, newer research suggests that these LGBTQ elders maintain a closer relationship with their kin than previously thought. However, Moore said these elders still face a number of social problems because they came from a time where homosexuality was thought to be a disease. Many individuals have few people to discuss their sexuality with. This can even be seen to a larger extent through certain individuals who refuse to discuss their sexuality in public, even with friends or family members whom have known for years. Because of preconceived notions that homosexual parents were worse than heterosexual parents, many of these elders do not have children, Moore said. Alongside support problems, many LGBTQ minority elders are faced with health problems. Not including the normal problems of aging, many couples must deal with certain laws that discriminate against homosexual individuals. As well, certain

student veteran aid in jeopardy

While Memorial Stadium has boasted a long history of selling out seating for Husker football games, it is becoming more and more common to see those sold out seats unoccupied in the fourth quarter as spectators vacate the game early.

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University of California-Los Angeles associate professor of sociology Mignon Moore gives a lecture in the Georgian Room in the Nebraska Union Monday on a study she conducted in New York and California on the struggles of African American elderly people who are also sexual minorities.

A lot of time LGBTQ studies focuses just on sexuality, so to bring in perspective on race and African-Americans is great.” Emily Kazyak

assistant sociology professor

health complications may arise within LGBTQ elder communities; including a higher AIDS rate amongst gay and bisexual males. Because of health and social support problems that can be seen within the community, Moore pushed for better care. In her presentation, she suggested that there be increased funding and provision for LGBTQ elder programs, immediate access to LGBTQbased care, education, tools and legal services for LGBTQ elders and a na-

tional public discussion about LGBTQ issues. Moore’s research included interviews of more than 50 individuals, as well as at least two focus interviews and field notes. Of the participants, 40 percent were male, 60 percent female, with an age range between 54 and 81 years old. Forty percent lived in Los Angeles, while the other 60 percent came from New York. Moore said previous research on younger LGBTQ people inspired her to research older

people. “If you think about younger LGBTQ, they often come into a better understanding of themselves through the older generations,” she said. “So I wondered, what were the experiences of the older generations when they were young?” Seats were mostly full at Moore’s speech. Emily Kazyak, an assistant sociology professor, said she appreciated Moore’s focus on sexuality and race issues. “A lot of time LGBTQ studies focuses just on sexuality, so to bring in perspective on race and African-Americans is great,” she said. Julia McQuillan, another sociology professor, said she was glad Moore conducted so many interviews. “(She’s) really trying to understand the unique issue of how sexuality can come into play with people’s health,” McQuillan said. news@ dailynebraskan.com

flu shots: from 1 tects people from four different flu they’ll get sick from the shot,” strains instead of just three. The Orsborn said. “But it’s been very quadrivalent shots are on back purified, so the most you’ll proborder, so health center leaders or- ably feel is a little sore.” The next clinic will be on Oct. dered 100 but aren’t sure when or 15, in the Nebraska if they will receive East Union from 10 them. I get one a.m. to noon. It’s For those afraid free for students. of needles, Orsevery year Charlie Daborn said they can because I don’t vidson, a clinical receive the “flu psychology gradumist,” a flu vaccine want to get the ate student, also in the form of an got the flu shot at inhaler. The mist is flu.” Monday’s clinic. a quadrivalent, but Charile Davidson the health center clinical psychology graduate He said it was important for him only has 100 of the student since he works in needleless vaccines. the health care inOrsborn encourdustry. aged students who want one to “I get one every year because I act quickly. don’t want to get the flu,” DavidOrsborn also said students shouldn’t worry about getting son said. NEWS@ sick from receiving the shot. DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM “Most people are worried that

I don’t care for it. They’re literally wasting their money and should invest in a better hobby.” Deiony Moreno

freshman forensic science major

I have left Husker games early. Most of the time I’ve had more pressing issues.” Jordan Anderson

junior pre social science major

I personally would stay the whole game just because that’s how I would support them.” Bekah Binder

sophomore pre inclusive early childhood education major

I don’t like students leaving early unless you have a reason for it.” Matthew Purbaugh

senior biological sciences and political science major

I think people should stay, but if it’s like a blowout I don’t see anything wrong with (leaving early).” Spencer Phillips

freshman general studies major

I just think fans should stay till the clock says 0:00.” Melody Claus

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sophomore broadcasting major

Nancy Orsborn, nursing director at the University of NebraskaLincoln health center, gives Matthew Erickson, a sophomore mechanized systems management major, a flu shot on Monday

pepsi: from 1 volvement on East Campus, said CASNR used some of the funds for its Prairie Stomp Dance on East Campus on Sept. 13, and the use of the Pepsi products was a “success.” Student organizations can request any of five soft drink options for events including Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist and Mug Root Beer. Each group will be awarded $100 worth of product, which comes out to about 12 cases of 24 cans of pop. To apply, a RSO must print an online application and turn it in to Student Involvement one week before the date of the event. To meet the requirements to

receive the free product, the event must be held on campus. The event must also be campus-wide and open to all students. For example, a Greek event or religious event may not be for exclusively those members. General meetings are also not eligible for free products. The events must be free and open to only UNL students. Faculty and staff events are not eligible for free product. Each RSO must also go through the normal event planning process, including filling out an Event Planning and Registration form for the event. According to Student Involvement, a request for product does not automatically guarantee the organi-

It should help generate more profit for the actual philanthropies.” Brock Rezny

graduate educational administration student

zation will receive free product. Student Involvement encourages those student organizations that wish to use the product to apply as early as possible. If a student organization has an outdoor event with more than 500 attendees, a hatchback trailer will be provided, rather than cans. If a

group is not able to get free products, they can purchase products at a reduced price. RSOs can find more information about the Pepsi Student Experience at http://involved.unl.edu/organizations/pepsi.php. news@ dailynebraskan.com

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Students should get flu shot as soon as possible Flu season has officially begun. The University Health Center has reported a confirmed case already. The early start to the season is unfortunate, because the government shutdown could prevent the Centers for Disease Control from compiling its flu outlook. This set of circumstances makes it more important than ever to get your flu shot. The health center ordered 4,000 vaccines, and they’re free for students. Those who’ve heard horror stories about getting sick from a flu shot shouldn’t worry, because the vaccines are very pure. Just a few months into the year, 1,000 shots have been distributed. So it’s better to act fast, especially as the weather gets colder and our classmates start sneezing and coughing. Good health is vital for college students, not only because a college campus is packed with germs and sick people, but also because a case of the flu could seriously set you back on your work, and some professors are less understanding than others. So seriously – get your flu shot. The next clinic is Oct. 15, in the Nebraska East Union, but UHC holds them regularly. Visit health.unl.edu/flu for the full schedule. Needleless vaccines are even available for the needle-phobic, and the health center pre-ordered special vaccines that protect against different types of the flu. In the meantime, students should be careful to practice basic hygiene: hand-washing, coughing in the sleeve and simply staying in when sick. Those simple habits, along with a flu shot, could up your chances of staying healthy this fall.

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Teams should ditch offensive names

he Washington Redskins have been catching a lot of flack lately. Both President Obama and the NFL’s Commissioner have publicly stated they believe the team’s name needs to be changed in response to Native American protests. But Redskins owner Daniel Snyder remained obstinate, stating he will never consider changing it. Therein lies the problem — the decision to use Native American mascots for sports teams shouldn’t be in the hands of the majority, but rather the affected minority. The Redskins are privately owned, so really only Snyder and the fans have any say in changing it. The official Redskins website posted a gleeful response to a poll conducted by the Associated Press, titling the article: “Widespread Support for ‘Redskins” and joking that 50 percent of those dissenting were Dallas Cowboys fans. Upon further review of this “national” poll, I discovered that only 1,000 people were polled via phone, and although 79 percent of people disagreed with changing the name, there was no distinction of race, no way to tell whether Native Americans (the ones actually affected) were, well, affected. It’s ridiculous that the fans, the owner, white people in general, get to decide what’s offensive and what’s not to someone else. Majority rule, minority rights. It seems like we’ve just forgotten the second part altogether. Yes, you can pass a law that a minority doesn’t like, but it can’t be one that reduces that group’s actual rights. By denying Native Americans a voice in something that directly impacts them, Redskins fans are doing the opposite of honoring tradition. They are overrunning a heritage that goes back further than gasp, football. Native Americans have been around for much longer than the Washington Redskins, and yet many fans, oblivious to the irony, feel the need to argue in favor of “tradition” and “history.” This trend doesn’t stop with professional

Kayla simon teams. College and high school teams are points of contention, and new legislation in many different states aims to make it harder for Native Americans to contest perceived slurs. A Republican bill in Wisconsin is now being circulated to make the process lengthier for people wishing to file a complaint against discriminatory mascots. This new process would require the person filing the complaint to collect proof and a petition with signatures equaling at least 10 percent of the student population. The reasoning? “A single individual should not be able to dictate their will over a whole community.” Their will to what? To be respected? To maintain dignity? To go to a school where the mascot isn’t a blurred representation of your family’s histories and traditions? Changing a racially based team name doesn’t have a legitimate downside. No high school kid is going to care if his team is called the Chiefs or the Wolves — he just wants to play some basketball. The only rationale people could use to justify keeping an offensive name would be financial — if the institution has to change it, it may lose money off the already printed merchandise. Yet, saving some money on T-shirts isn’t a valid reason to demean an entire race. Some of this contentious debate must stem from Native Americans themselves — there are some who aren’t offended and are even proud of being represented. However, there’s

evidence these representations can cause psychological damage. Researchers from Arizona, Stanford and Michigan found that when Native American students read about mascots or saw them represented, they used more positive language than a control group. Later studies found, however, many also scored lower on a self-esteem test and were less likely to make achievement-related predictions for themselves for the future. Mascots representing a certain race, ethnic group or religion inherently perpetrate a stereotype. The point of a mascot is to get fans riled up about beating another team. I can agree there are degrees of offensiveness. Chief Illiniwek of the University of Illinois wasn’t a caricature. He wasn’t allowed to interact with fans or dance like a buffoon. His half-time dance was based on real traditional dances. That doesn’t mean his actions are inoffensive to Native Americans. These days, a newly introduced team would never be named something like the Washington Wetbacks or California Crackers. But for the teams that have carried inappropriate names to the present, it’s an economic issue not a moral one. It’s clear Snyder is trying to do damage control. He doesn’t care whether or not his company is racist or insensitive, he just wants to make sure he doesn’t lose a lawsuit or is paying to trademark the “Redtails,” a name which his fans may or may not rally around. By standing firm on the issue, Snyder caters to fans who want to feel connected to something, anything really. If calling someone a Redskin to his or her face is out of line, then profiting off of the name should also be inexcusable. Mascots are supposed to be a symbol for what a team or group stands for. Redskins fans need to evaluate what they’ve decided to take a stand on. Kayla Simon is a sophomore communications major. Reach her at opinion@ dailynebraskan.com

Injust rape case shows system flaws

n 2008, a 14-year-old girl named Cherice Moralez was raped repeatedly by her 48-year-old high school teacher, Stacey Rambold. Before the case went to trial, the victim killed herself with a gun in 2010. Her suicide deprived the prosecutors of the victim and the key witness of the case. Consequently, the 13th district court in Montana, Judge G. Todd Baugh sentenced Rambold to 30 days in prison, with probation until the year of 2028. On the following grounds: the victim was “older than her chronological age” and was “as much in control of the situation” as the defendant, Rambold. This case showcases the general dysfunction of the criminal justice system. Much of the media coverage was centered on how unjust the judgment was – especially the ‘30-day punishment’ and its illegitimacy. The coverage was influential enough to trigger the anger of Americans, making them congregate and protest outside the courthouse, and eventually squeeze an apology from the judge, Baugh. However, the apology he made was over his remarks, not his sentence. In a letter to the Billings Gazette, he wrote: “In the Rambold sentencing, I made references to the victim’s age and control. I’m not sure just what I was attempting to say, but it did not come out correct. What I said is demeaning of all women, not what I believe and irrelevant to the sentencing. My apologies to all my fellow citizens.” Despite his apology, more than 22,000 people have signed an online petition requesting for Baugh’s resignation. They claim, given that the age of consent is 16 in Montana, a 14-year-old girl is neither capable of giving informed consent nor responsible for it by law. In other words, Baugh’s subjective estimation of the victim’s age, which was biologically and chronologically 14, is wrongful. “She wasn’t even old enough to get a driver’s license,” Cherice’s mother, Auliea Hanlon said in a written statement. “But Judge Baugh,

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who never met our daughter, justified the paltry sentence saying she was older than her chronological age. I guess somehow it makes a rape more acceptable if you blame the victim, even if she was only 14.” While investigating the story, I noticed the majority of media was focusing on the following points: how long the defendant was sentenced to serve in prison, how long he should have been sentenced, how old the victim actually was and how old she was told to be in the court. But two questions in particular both interested and disturbed me: What made Cherice Moralez commit suicide at the age of 16 and what caused her to pull the trigger in her mother’s bed, even before she had a chance to defend herself and resolve her sorrow? First of all, Rambold had already received a warning by the school district officials in 2004 for his inappropriate behavior toward female students. He was not supposed to touch female students or be left alone with them. Prosecutors said among the three sexual contacts Rambold had with the victim, one of them was done in his school office. This clearly shows how irresponsible and lenient the school authorities have been – they looked on with folded arms as Cherice was being attacked at school. This may have been the reason why she told her church counselor about her ordeal first, not her school counselor. It’s not difficult to conclude the legal process must have been hard for a 14-year-old girl to

deal with, let alone the attitude of her friends. According to one of Cherice’s relatives, after the charges were brought against Rambold, her friends avoided her at school. They gave Cherice dark looks and bullied her for having a sexual affair with her teacher. “Cherice had been reluctant to press charges for fear of the social stigma in the community and at Billings Senior High School,” Hanlon said. “Rambold ruined her life in school. And she went back and she went back and she went back until it was just too much.” Most importantly, the prosecution process, which had been deferred because of the absence of the victim, was unjustifiable. The prosecutors agreed to dismiss Rambold’s two felonies out of three, on the condition that Rambold admit his third felony and complete a sex offender treatment. However, even though Rambold failed to complete the treatment, the judge reduced his punishment to just 30 days of imprisonment. Moreover, the judge over-sexualized and insulted the deceased with his comments. Implying that Cherice, who behaved “older” than her age and therefore was as “in control” of the situation as the rapist, acceded to Rambold’s sexual demands at her will. The greatest cause of Cherice’s death is of course, the rapist, Stacey Rambold. We should try to step back a little bit, and comprehend the bigger picture. If the school and its officials had made their students’ safety the top priority, they could have protected Cherice from the pre-warned sex offender and this incident would not have happened. Even after the incident, if Cherice was not shunned or picked on by her friends at school, she might have not killed herself. Above all, if our criminal justice system were righteous enough to stay unbiased and promote justice, Rambold would have been sentenced to 30 years in prison, not 30 days. Haeyoon Kim is senior political science major. Reach her at opinion@ dailynebraskan.com

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Local cafe Maggie’s Vegetarian Wraps prides itself on healthy eating options story by Grace Solem-Pfeifer photos by Andrew Barry

M Maggie’s Vegetarian Cafe is a local food establishment that serves vegetarian cuisine made from mostly local, organic and sustainable products. Located on North 8th Street, Maggie’s claims to be Lincoln’s first and only vegetarian cafe, according to the website.

Ellen Funk sits at the window of Maggie’s Vegetarian Cafe reading a newspaper and eating a wrap. Maggie’s menu changes based on what kind of fresh local produce is available at the time.

aggie Pleskac has been cooking for as long as she can remember. When she was a child, she pretended to run a restaurant instead of playing house. When she was 7 years old, she won a blue ribbon for her first loaf bread at the Nebraska State Fair. For the past 13 years, Pleskac has owned and operated Maggie’s Vegetarian Wraps, a café devoted to supporting healthy and local sustainable food sources. For many locals, Maggie’s gives a one-of-a-kind opportunity to pair quality food with responsible consumerism. “We started out being vegetarian, specifically, to minimize our carbon footprint and because of environmental concerns. It’s all about the whole idea of what is sustainable,” Pleskac said. “Everything here is locally sourced, from the flour, to the sugar, to the oil to the milk. You name it.” When Maggie’s first opened, roughly half of the food served was organic. Today, as a result of a commitment to budgeting for quality food costs, Pleskac estimates that 95 percent of their menu is organic. She believes, however, that knowing the farmers and their practices is more important than focusing on certified organic products. “Even if you’re buying organic, but you’re getting it from California, you have to consider the energy to transport that,” Pleskac said. “Not to mention, the quality of the food if by the time it gets to you it’s been sitting on two or three different trucks and warehouses. How healthy is that?” The ideology that fuels the mission behind Maggie’s Vegetarian Wraps attracts many Lincoln vegetarians and piques the interest of many tailgating college students or Haymarket visitors who happen to wander in. A small staff including Pleskac, her husband and three other employees creates a comfortable, familiar environment within the café. Becca Ross has worked at Maggie’s for nearly a year and said nearly half of the customers are regulars. “I think we all really share the same values and are committed to carrying them out in other ways in our lives,” Ross said. “Working here is more than just a job, it’s a way to live out your values.” Maggie’s commitment to using fresh, local produce allows for a flexible menu that changes seasonally. As the winter months approach, permanent dishes such as the roasted veggie melt will replace summer squash and mushrooms, in favor of fresh potatoes and carrots. The café has been recognized several times as a unique staple to the Nebraska restaurant. Last year Maggie’s Vegetarian Wraps was chosen to be profiled in Food Network Magazine’s “50 State, 50 Sandwiches” feature for its famous Avocado Melt. Maggie’s staff has also been invited to participate in a celebrity cookoff featuring local chefs this January, hosted by the Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society. Located on 8th and Q streets, Maggie’s Vegetarian Wraps has the feel of a comfortable hole-in-the-wall located within the bustle of the Haymarket foot traffic. Its busy décor adorns green walls and exposed brick to herald the café’s mission; the sign on the wall proclaims “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food.” Chalkboards on the wall herald a diverse variety of wraps, salads and entrees, ranging in price from $8 to $10. Wraps are served on whole wheat tortillas from Lincoln’s local La Tapatia. Soup varieties also change daily.

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Lincoln’s Spirit Halloween store embraces spooky holiday Local store boasts wide range of costume options, aims to create memorable atmosphere Madeline Christensen dn Spirit Halloween doesn’t do the holiday halfway. After all, it wouldn’t be a Halloween shop without a motion-sensor demon fortune teller to greet you when you walk in (spoiler: your fortune won’t likely be pleasant.) The seasonal store, located on North 48th Street, across from Target, is one of 1,100 Spirit Halloween locations across the country open for three months of the year. “It’s fun,” said manager Kim Peters of Lincoln, who has worked at the store every Halloween for the past seven years. “It’s

like a three month vacation job.” this year are “Despicable Me” Every fall, the used furniture minion costumes, as well as the outlet transforms into a spooky classic superhero and “Teenage superstore complete with cosMutant Ninja Turtle” getups. tumes, wigs and decorations. “My advice is to come in earThe back of the store is rely,” said Spirit employee Andrea served for the “insane asylum” — Cizek. “The week before Hala display of zombies, clowns and loween, we have lines that wrap psycho killers not for the faint- around the whole store. If you hearted. want your right size without the However, amid blood-spat- wait, I would come in now.” tered chainsaws Cizek has and jumping spiworked at Spirit The kids are ders, Peters said Halloween for six so happy the best part of years since she anworking at Spirit when they find the swered an ad for are the people — a female dressing at least, the living perfect costume room assistant her ones who shop for - even the college- freshman year. a costume. “It’s a nice at“The kids are aged ones.” mosphere,” Cizek so happy when said. “I’m actually they find the pernot that big of a kim peters fect costume,” she fan of Halloween, spirit halloween manager said. “Even the but working here college-aged ones. has made me apIt’s a fun retail to preciate it more. be in.” The customers are so enthusiastic Spirit Halloween boasts it is — you begin to share that enthuone of the top selections of cos- siasm after a while.” tumes in Lincoln and a better At the register, hundreds of quality than most outlets. halloween: see page 6 Some of the top best-sellers

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Masks and costumes fill every wall of Spirit Halloween. Kim Peters, the store’s manager, said the most popular costume themes are Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and superheroes.

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Social anxiety plays role ‘Enough Said’ captures in college party behavior importance of each day maranda loughlin

Party-goer owns awkward actions at parties, suggests solutions to her own social dilemmas I never knew how awkward I was at parties until I found myself involved in an hour-long rant over why Jigglypuff is seriously the worst fictional character to ever exist. The word “jiggly” reminds me of running basset hounds, “Flubber,” the most unfavorable Robin Williams movie and slapping a bag of the finest Franzia. There is nothing threatening about a hot pink, doe-eyed Pokemon who takes advantage of people after she sings them to sleep. It’s actually disturbing. After verbally destroying anyone who dared to challenge me in my crazed argument about the cat-eared balloon creature, something donned on me. I started to recount past socialgathering rants, questions, moments of complete dumbass-ness and obscene party fouls. We’ve all been there. We gravitate toward the party house pets, and our sweat stains can be spotted across even the thickest group of twerkers. We lack the understanding of being “cool” and have no concept of public shame. We trip over non-existent chairs, are double-dog-dared into doing embarrassing shit and we lose random articles of clothing and pick up new ones. We are all a little bit awkward. As a member of this unde-

sirable clan of socialites called fort is not cool. Don’t regurgitate a list of movcollege students, I will give you a brief insight into party culture ies associated with time travel and then go on arguing about which through my experiences and film was the closest to getting it mistakes. Possibly providing terright (“Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adrible advice. venture”). DILEMMA 1: Small talk. DILEMMA 2: Dancing. Instead of asking the classic Just don’t. With the excepquestions to get to know someone like: “What’s your major?” tion of the robot and a few select or “Where are you from?” or break dancing moves, there are “How do you know so-and-so?,” few dances that don’t make you my inquiries usually revolve look like you are a possessed around food: “Dude, why aren’t bowlegged animal. It makes the humidity so thick the paint on the there snacks here?”, “You have a meal plan? Can I borrow your ID walls threatens to melt off along with girls’ made-up faces. for Husker Hoagies sometime?”, DILEMMA 3: Attraction. “Wait, Chipotle isn’t a food Then there are crushes — group?” If people ever ask me about which of course we don’t talk to. Instead we stare and try to sports, I pretend like I know what they are talking about. I make fourth-grade eye contact with them. Maybe we try to recall wait the appropriate amount of seconds after they speak and how we have seen this beautiful creature before. try to relate evThat usually makes erything back to The best us blush like we Michael Jordan, are having an allerthe only athlete way to gic reaction to hot I know anything people or we turn about. Eventu- survive a party into mouth breathally I try to bring is to just not go. ers who are in dire it back to “Space need of inhalers. If Jam,” because it is Don’t do it.” this is not the case the one universal for you, screw you. thing every colThe worst is when we recoglege student deep down truly nize them from Facebook, as our loves. roommate’s older brother or that Rather than compiling the cliff notes on every individual guy we loaned a pencil to, and he who I won’t remember in the never gave it back. The gist is, party crushes will always and forever morning, I seek out the weakest end badly. Just say no. link and compare the party to the DILEMMA 4: Goodbyes. “Hunger Games.” Who would How do you say goodbye to win? Who’s from District 1? Then, I find my choice of weapon strangers, acquaintances, classmates, friends or that guy who and/or just take a couple shots. never returned your pencil? Essentially, I find I learn more There are many options: a about what not to talk about at handshake, wave, fist-bump, kiss, parties, rather than what to talk hug, high-five, a wink, a spank, a about. “Cherrio!” or maybe even a simple Such as: peace sign. Never talk about your favorI still haven’t quite figured this ite books, or how you bought out. I don’t really have good advice your favorite sweater at Goodwill. People will assume you about this. But I’m thinking, that didn’t wash it and gradually when in doubt: spank. walk away from you. Don’t talk about the advan- The best way to survive a party is to just not go. Don’t do it. tages to wearing jeggings or how arts@ you wore your Walmart pajama dailynebraskan.com jeans for a straight week. Com-

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Chemistry between actors makes James Gandolfini’s final appearance a worthwhile watch Most of the press for “Enough Said” is related to the movie being one of actor James Gandolfini’s final performances. The concise, genuine and almost hidden twoword statement “For Jim” that appears after the cast is listed in the credits is fitting recognition for the acting giant and just as moving as anything in this bittersweet romantic comedy. The film is written and directed by Nicole Holofcener, one of the few females consistently making films today. It is about the beginning romance of a masseuse named Eva (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and a television archivist named Albert (James Gandolfini), two middle-aged divorced parents who are both anxiously preparing for their daughters to go off to college. They meet at a party where Eva also coincidently meets Marianne, a poet with a shoulder problem whom Eva takes on as a client played by Catherine Keener (who has been featured in every Holofcener film). Eva soon finds out Albert is Marianne’s ex-husband, and as she is beginning to feel strong feelings for him, she is also intently listening to Marianne dish on all the problems they had during their marriage.

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importance of these everyday moments even more present. The melancholic shadow he casts upon the film really makes one appreciate the relationships one holds dear in life, relationships usually not consciously thought of and taken for granted. The film gets off to a somewhat rocky start. The dialogue and directing seems a bit rushed and unnatural, but by the last few scenes, Holofcener has completely eased into the world of the film. The unrealistic plot also holds it back at times, but eventually Holofcener completely overcomes these drawbacks and creates a touching finale that resonates with the audience without feeling too clean or straightforward. arts@ dailynebraskan.com

‘Breaking Bad’ holds theme through season

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››Warning: The following contains spoilers for the entirety of “Breaking Bad.”

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Spirit Halloween, located on North 48th Street across from Target, offers a wide variety of Halloween-themed merchandise for both the casual trick-or-treater as well as the hardcore Halloween enthusiast. customers’ names cover the wall and counter for those who donated to Spirit of Children, Spirit Halloween’s program to benefit Child Life Departments within local children’s hospitals. “All 1,100 stores participate in Spirit of Children,” Peters said. “We ask every customer if they would like to donate, and we take pride in the fact that 100 percent of the donations go to the Omaha Children’s Hospital. Most businesses keep a portion of the profits, but we don’t take one dollar of it.” So far, Lincoln’s Spirit Halloween has raised $1,300, but Peters said the store hopes to raise five times that amount. “Halloween is fun for everyone, but it’s definitely about the kids,” Peters said. “We’re going to have to fight to keep it that way.” Peters and the employees are gearing up for a crazy next couple of weeks, but they’ve seen it all. “One time, a guy came in and bought a Breathalyzer costume,”

The performances are great all around. Gandolfini is amazingly loveable in a role so oppositional to his typecasting as the big, brooding tough guy, and LouisDreyfus is just as adorable and excellent as Eva. The two television stars from “The Sopranos” and “Seinfeld,” respectively, play off each other extremely well. They have great chemistry, and their discussions and reactions to each other are hilarious and poignant at the same time. It really feels like one is watching two people get to know each other. It is also refreshing that they look like a believable couple unlike the gorgeous and impossibly beautiful stars that usually play the leads in romantic comedies. Keener is also great, as always, and Toni Colette is good in a small role as Eva’s friend who cannot muster up the courage to fire her maid. “Enough Said” is not necessarily a phenomenal film, but it is a charming one that has a lot more to offer than your typical romance. There are moments of redemption for Eva that the audience sees coming from a million miles away, yet the way Holofcener plays them out makes them much more satisfying and realistic than initially expected. Holofcener brings great little touches to the film. Like how Eva immediately locks her car every time she gets out of it and how the characters naturally arrange themselves upon the stoop of a porch to have a conversation. In the end that seems what “Enough Said” is really about — simple people having simple conversations upon their simple stoops. These are the moments that go unnoticed in life, yet they are the ones that it is almost entirely composed of. Of course, knowing that Gandolfini has passed away, and we are witnessing some of his very last moments captured on film makes the film’s message on the

When I think about the end of “Breaking Bad,” I think about themes. More specifically, themes coming to an end. Every week, the show was my anchor. It marked the start of every week: Sunday night was “Breaking Bad” night, and everything falls into place after that. My work schedule is hectic, and I never know exactly how much homework I have. But as soon as I got off work, I was going to watch “Breaking Bad.” And now that theme is broken. I have to find other things to start my week. This Sunday, I went and saw a movie. It felt weird — I was hanging out with friends, but I should have been hanging out with Walter White, Jesse Pinkman and the rest of the gang. I felt like I stood them up, and I’d have an angry voicemail waiting for me after the movie got out. Of course, I didn’t. Dead men can’t leave voicemails, and my guess is that Jesse is cool with me

doing other things. The other themes I think about are actually within the show. The biggest is the theme Walter White goes through across the entire series. The way he started making meth with the assumption that he would die, that he was making the choice on how it would end for him. He was taking control of how he would face death and taking control with how he was going to live his life. Of course, he finds out cancer isn’t going to kill him, but the theme of Walt grabbing a hold of his life continues on. He knows he can get out at any point, but chooses not to, because that doesn’t match the theme. Remember when Hank was put in the hospital because of the actions of his brother-in-law? Even as he saw how it was affecting (and destroying) the lives of Marie and Hank, his choosing to stop would mean that his decisions were impacted by other people. That’s what made me like the ending so much. It was a complete circle, and held the theme: Walt got to come back and decide to face his death. He got to choose to come back to New Mexico and die by his own accord, instead of letting the cancer make the decision for him. It was a great moment and a proper fit for the end of the show. Another theme I really enjoyed was Jesse’s search for self. He spends most of the show looking for a role model/father figure

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and finds it in Walter. Even when he realizes the way Walt has manipulated him, he continues the theme in that weird embrace he and Walt had in the middle of the desert. That theme was also followed throughout the end. Jesse kept looking for someone to drive him. At one point, it was Jane, at another it was Andrea (and Brock). Walter filled the gaps. In that scene where Walter offers his life to Jesse, we finally see Jesse realize he can make his own choices. He doesn’t have to do what Walt wants, he can be his own influence. That’s a good microcosm for the entire show. It’s all about embracing life and not being influenced by those around you. There’s a thousand other things to look at, of course, but there’s not space here for it. And this marks the end of our “Breaking Bad” recaps. Hopefully another show comes along that warrants weekly columns, but I doubt it. This show was something special. arts@ dailynebraskan.com

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Bordering on a haunted house for sale, Spirit Halloween contained several life-sized animatronic corpses that anyone could walk in and purchase if they so dared. Peters laughed. “Then at around 10 o’clock on Halloween night, we see the same guy getting arrested on the side of the road for a DUI, still in his costume. It

probably wasn’t the best advertising for the store, but it sure was funny.” arts@ dailynebraskan.com

App of the week

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Gabriella Martinez-Garro dn There’s a beer lover inside everyone. In today’s web of local brews and bars, however, it can be difficult to pinpoint the perfect ale. Luckily, there’s Untappd, an app that allows its users to find popular and locally recommended beers, bars and breweries. This free app uses its user’s location and friends to provide information about trending beer. It’s necessary to either register through the app or connect with a Facebook profile, but the quick registration is worth it. On the local and global review tabs, each beer is shown with a rating out of five stars along with its location and date that the beer was last reviewed. To find more information about the various beverages, a profile can be found for each type that includes an average rating and

amount of total and monthly reviews. The ABV, alcohol by volume, percentages are also included in each profile along with the IBU, international bitterness unit, rating.

The interface for Untappd is stylish and navigation of the app is simple. There are only five tabs, each with multiple subcategories to find exactly the right beer or review. To create a review, a simple template is laid out, so recommending a drink is never a hassle. In fact, because every wish list, beer list and bar or brewery check-in is saved under the user’s profile tab, retracing your late-night steps has never been easier. The app’s second tab can be used to find only local and nearby bars and popular beers. From there, each beer, bar or brewery is shown with a distance and style of brew or food served. With its simple interface and vast index of brews, breweries and bars, Untappd is the perfect app for both local beer connoisseurs and those who have little knowledge of Lincoln’s local brew scene. arts@ dailynebraskan.com

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The Daily Nebraskan Arts & Life staff believes the DN newspaper holds great literary potential. However, as a free paper source for any kind of ambitious student, it has a multitude of possible uses.

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Paper airplanes. Yes, the DN has numerous competent news stories and quality photos. However, for every page with stories about current events on campus, a truly aspirational student could create four to even 10 kickin’ tree-based vehicles of flight to take the air and just bother the hell out of bike-riders and lecturers.

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Volleyball Conference notes

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Junior running back Ameer Abdullah (8) was named Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week for his 225-yard, two-touchdown performance against Illinois on Saturday.

Big Ten Honors for Abdullah

Junior running back Ameer Abdullah’s careerhigh 225 yards rushing on Saturday were good enough for him to be named Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week this week. Abdullah rushed 20 times and averaged 11.25 yards per carry. The 225 yards included a 43-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, two additional runs of over 30 yards and two rushing touchdowns. “I just tip my hat to the guys blocking in front of me,” Abdullah said Monday. “It’s good to bring in Big Ten Player of the Week, but none of that would have been possible without the O-line, fullbacks, receivers busting their butt on the perimeter.” Abdullah currently sits at second in the Big Ten and ninth nationally in yards per game with 138. He has gone for more than 100 yards in every game this season except the UCLA game, in which he had 99 yards. “He really has great vision,” coach Bo Pelini said. “I’m not comparing him to Barry Sanders. But the way he can put his foot in the ground and he’s going forward and next thing you know he’s going East-West and creating space. He does a really good job of creating space for himself.” Abdullah shared the honor with Ohio State running back Carlos Hyde, who had 168 yards and three touchdowns in Ohio State’s win over Northwestern. The honor is Abdullah’s fourth Big Ten weekly honor of his career, but his first Offensive Player of the Week award.

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Senior outside hitter Morgan Broekuis, who has played in 10 of Nebraska’s 13 matches but has not started a match this season, is one of the Huskers’ three captains.

Playing Michigan and Michigan State

The No. 7 Nebraska volleyball team is coming off of home wins against No. 8 Minnesota and No. 23 Wisconsin. According to Nebraska coach John Cook, the competition from the opponents will keep going up. “We are going to see if we are going to stay at the top,” Cook said. “If you don’t play them, you can’t beat them. So this will be a great opportunity for us. Another tough trip playing two ranked teams, backto-back on the road.” The Huskers travel to Michigan to play Michigan on Friday and No. 9 Michigan State on Saturday. Senior Kelsey Robinson said the young Husker squad needs to know a few things about playing a seasoned team, and this weekend’s matches will be a big challenge. “Playing a veteran team is completely different. They could go down 0-2 against you and come back and win,” Robinson said. “They’re smart, and they don’t take unnecessary swings. They play to their advantage.”

Wearing ‘C’ on a jersey

Two of the three captains for the team sport a “C” their jersey to denote their roles as captains: Robinson and senior Morgan Broekhuis. Senior Hayley Thramer is out because of an injury, but she was still named a captain on the team earlier in the season. According to Cook, the NCAA has not allowed teams to put a “C” on the uniform. “I’ve been told for years they were illegal, but then I saw another college team using them, so we just put them on,” Cook said. According to Robinson, the jersey meant a lot to her because it is a big privilege. “It was definitely an honor to be named a captain, but to wear it is really special,” she said. “Eyes are on

you when you’re on the court, and you kind of hold that responsibility to keep your team together and be that rock for your team.” Cook said he was unsure if the new additions to the jerseys would stay for much longer. “Maybe we will have to take it off, but I just think that it’s a great representation in the sport of volleyball,” Cook said. “I’ve tried to do that for 13 years and always have been told no, but I think that is the ultimate compliment that a player can have that on their jersey.”

Managing Robinson

In 13 matches, Robinson has led the Huskers’ attack with 214 kills and averages 4.55 kills a set. In the two matches over the weekend, the outside hitter notched 96 total swings. Not to mention all of her serves. Cook has said he needs to keep a close eye on Robinson to keep her physically and mentally ready for every game. “She’s like a major league pitcher,” Cook said. “We got to have a pitch count on her. Our goal with her is if she can play at this level in November, December.” Cook also said the “pitch count” for Robinson will be monitoring her swings and her jumps. “Those are the big things,” Cook said. “It’s not jumping that’s hard on your body, it’s the landing. That’s what we try to minimize, is the landing.” Robinson said she understands the need to be restricted on the swings during practices. “In practice, it’s just about taking smart swings and focusing more on defense and passing than anything,” Robinson said, “and not really focusing on hitting during practice.”

Huskers hit the road

After starting the season off with five consecutive home games, Nebraska will now travel to Purdue for its first away game of the season. With a young team, Pelini said the transition may be a struggle. “I think it’s always a concern. It’s always an issue. It’s something we’ll talk about,” Pelini said. Nebraska (4-1, 1-0) will travel to West Lafayette for an 11 a.m. game against Purdue (1-4, 0-1), and Pelini said the early kickoff will help his players. “I’m kind of glad the game is early,” Pelini said. “You get up and go play. Guys are used to getting up early. I think that will help us to a certain extent. I think it will be a good experience for our guys.” Kenny Bell said Monday that fans shouldn’t be

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surprised if the Huskers struggle in the opening minutes getting used to the play calls and on-field communicating. “It’s going to be difficult. You might see us struggle at the beginning communicating and stuff, especially if Taylor (does not go),” Bell said. “It’s going to be a challenge, but it’s going to be fun. I think we have a lot of guys that are great competitors on both sides of the ball.” Abdullah said that the five home games for Nebraska have benefited them, but getting on the road will be good for the team mentally. He said they will have to adjust and play just like they would have to in Lincoln.

Martinez listed as ‘Day-ToDay’

Quarterback Taylor Martinez is “itching” to get back on the field, Pelini said. Everything will be business as usual for the four-year starter this week, meaning he’ll do everything he can, and if he’s ready to play Saturday, he’ll play. “We’re going to see how the next couple days play out,” Pelini said. “He’s progressing. He’s getting better.” Pelini said Martinez could run at full speed, but Martinez most likely couldn’t accelerate quickly. The issue, Pelini said, is planting off his hurt foot and getting to full speed. “He could ease into it, but that’s just not how the game is played,” Pelini said. “You have to be able to put that foot in the ground, and he’s got to have comfort and confidence that he can do that.” Martinez will most likely travel with the team to Purdue, but if he doesn’t, Pelini has confidence in Tommy Armstrong Jr. “He’s a guy who really understands offense and understands how things work and applying them during the game and in certain situations,” Pelini said, adding that he’s comfortable with the redshirt freshman starting on the road. “Like I said, there’s no question in my mind that he’s going to learn a lot from what happened on Saturday, both the good and the bad. He’s making the right check. He’s looking over. He does all the right things.” Compiled by Kyle Cummings sports@ dailynebraskan.com

dn Big ten homeroom 1. Ohio State (6-0 overall, 2-0 Big Ten)

Without a doubt, the most exciting game on Saturday was the one between the No. 4 Buckeyes and No. 19 Northwestern. In a game that was decided in the final minute, the team needed someone to step up and that person was running back Carlos Hyde. Hyde ran for 168 yards and three touchdowns, and one of the scores gave Ohio State the late lead. The Buckeyes, the only team in the country that is bowl eligible, have beaten two ranked teams in a row and won’t be facing another one until the final game of the regular season against Michigan.

4. Nebraska (4-1, 1-0)

The Huskers had a pretty comfortable win against the Fighting Illini. The future looks good after Tommy Armstrong Jr. had an impressive performance. Kenny Bell made an amazing grab for a touchdown, and Ameer Abdullah had a career day against Illinois, running for 225 yards and two touchdowns. The defense looked promising as well, only allowing 372 yards of total offense against Nathan Scheelhaase and company. Things couldn’t look much better with a game against league-worst Purdue this week.

5. Wisconsin (3-2, 1-1)

Although the Wildcats lost to undefeated Ohio State on Saturday, they proved a lot to the college football world. First, they proved that they can hang with the top schools in the country after losing to the Buckeyes 40-30. The only reason it wasn’t a 34-30 loss was a Buckeye score at the last second on a botched lateral play that ended up in Northwestern’s end zone. The Wildcats will continue to compete with quarterbacks Trevor Siemian and Kain Colter, who accounted for every touchdown on Saturday.

While most of the conference was in action on Saturday, the Badgers were preparing for this week’s matchup with Northwestern, a game between two teams that were able to compete with Ohio State. If the Badgers want to come out on top versus the Wildcats at home, then quarterback Joel Stave needs to have a great game, because the running game should be able to do its part. Stave threw for 295 yards against Ohio State, and he’ll need those kinds of numbers to give Wisconsin the edge.

3. Michigan (5-0, 1-0)

6. Michigan State (4-1, 1-0)

2. Northwestern (4-1, 0-1)

After close wins over Akron and Connecticut, the No. 18 Wolverines were uncontested for the most part against Minnesota. A major reason why Michigan was able to keep a big lead on the Gophers was the limited amount of mistakes made by Devin Gardner, who didn’t throw a single interception after throwing five in the previous two outings. This week, Michigan will have to limit mistakes against Penn State to avoid an upset in what would be its first loss of the season.

The Spartans opened up Big Ten play on a high note. Michigan State beat a fired up Iowa Hawkeyes team on the road 26-14. Really opening people’s eyes was quarterback Connor Cook. Cook started out the season as a backup, and on Saturday he threw for 277 yards passing with a pair of touchdowns. This week Michigan State faces the Indiana Hoosiers at home in a much more interesting matchup than perceived a week ago.

7. Iowa (4-2, 1-1)

Iowa’s loss to Michigan State was a more sour one than the loss to Northern Illinois at the beginning of the season. After the fourgame winning streak that the Hawkeyes had, the fact that they lost to an incomplete Michigan State offense is definitely a concern. This week, they have a bye to prepare for their biggest matchup of the year: Ohio State. Unless Iowa can turn some heads on Oct. 19, the Legends Division race will slip away early in the season.

10. Minnesota (4-2, 0-2)

Is this the Gophers that we’ll see for the rest of the season? After going undefeated in non-conference play, Minnesota is 0-2 in Big Ten play. With the way things are going for the Gophers, a bowl season seems less and less imaginable as the season goes on. On Saturday, the Michigan Wolverines didn’t make any mistakes against the Gophers, and if Minnesota wants to compete in the Big Ten, then they must force opponents to make mistakes.

8. Indiana (3-2, 1-0)

The Hoosiers had the best turnaround performance of the week. After suffering a harsh loss at home to Missouri, the Hoosiers beat Penn State 4424. Shining in the game was sophomore quarterback Nate Sudfeld, who threw for 321 yards and two touchdowns against the Nittany Lions. Sudfeld joins an elite group of backup quarterbacks who have stepped in and taken over the huddle to lead their respective teams to victory. Now Indiana must face a Michigan State defense that includes cornerback Darqueze Dennard, who had two picks last week.

Penn State (3-2, 0-1)

If there is a part of the game to point to that attributed to Saturday’s loss, it was the Nittany Lions’ running game. While true freshman quarterback Christian Hackenberg did throw for 340 yards and three touchdowns, the offense was only able to get 70 yards on the ground on 38 touches, which comes out to 1.8 yards per carry against a Hoosier defense that is dead last in the Big Ten, allowing 247.8 rushing yards per game heading into last Saturday.

11. Illinois (3-2, 0-1)

The Fighting Illini didn’t show any signs of competing with Nebraska. Quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase was held in check for most of the game; he was averaging 290.5 yards passing per game before Saturday but had only 135 against Nebraska. Running back Josh Ferguson stood out for the Illini offense. Ferguson had 114 yards rushing and 82 yards receiving against the Husker defense. This week during the bye, the Fighting Illini need to work on Scheelhaase’s confidence, as well as rush defense after allowing more than 300 yards on the ground against the Huskers.

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Purdue (1-4, 0-1)

A positive for Purdue from Saturday’s off day was that the Boilermakers didn’t lose. This week, Purdue hosts Nebraska, who might not have quarterback Taylor Martinez in the huddle yet again. Whether Martinez returns or not, freshman quarterback Danny Etling needs to be ready for the revitalized Nebraska defense after having an OK game against Northern Illinois in his debut. He threw for 241 yards and two touchdowns along with two interceptions in Purdue’s 55-24 loss to the Huskies. Compiled by Josh Kelly sports@ dailynebraskan.com

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UNL rugby club plays prom dress alumni match Women’s rugby club falls to alumni team in annual game between current, former club members Sydny Boyd DN On the turf of Vine Street Fields, a pile of women attempt to pull each other down and a white oblong ball moving rapidly around their feet takes center stage. Just as the ball is freed from the pack, the women are off tackling, yelling and putting all of their energy onto the field. This is the Nebraska women’s rugby club. And just as the spectators’ attention is pulled toward the field, it’s pulled back toward the sideline, where women are jumping up and down in prom dresses. Senior forward Deanna Hobbs threw down the bag of ice that was on her elbow, adjusted her prom dress and ran out onto the field. It was game time. “Let’s go,” Hobbs said. “This dress is ready to get ripped.” At the half, the current team was up 7-5 against its toughest competition. Friday night. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln women’s rugby team played one of its most anticipated games of the season: the Alumni

Match. “The women have had a steady team since 1996, so anyone that has played within the last 17 years can play on the alumni team,” said Heidi McLaughlin, a 2000 graduate. “It’s a great way to reconnect with everyone and get everyone playing together.” The Vine Street Fields were filled with screaming and cheering Friday night. “It’s been the tradition to wear prom dresses for about six or seven years now,” McLaughlin said. “It’s the only alumni game all season, and it’s right before Homecoming. Why not wear prom dresses?” The image of strong and competitive women playing rugby in prom dresses is a sight to see. The field was packed with satin, lace, cotton and suede in every color. Prom dresses are usually a symbol of elegance and poise. For these women, it was just a little extra fluff. If anything, the glamorous dresses made the team more aggressive and more eager to beat the alumni team, and at the half, that is exactly what it was doing. Rugby is an intense game that combines soccer and football. The goal is to advance the ball into the opponent’s goal area. The players are allowed to touch the ball and pass it backward. They are not able to block, and if a player is tackled, the players begin fighting to gain possession in a scrum. “The alumni team always wins,” McLaughlin said at halftime. “We’re behind 7-5 right now. It is fine. We will figure it out. We’ll bring it back.” Rugby is not a sport for the timid. The UNL women’s team has no fear

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln women’s rugby team alumna Angela Wickard gets tackled during the Alumni Match on Friday on Vine Street Fields.

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Anne Johnson, a junior global studies major and rugby club president, pumps up the women’s rugby team before their match against alumni rugby players.

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Nebraska men’s golf in 12th place at Firestone Invite

Staff Report DN The Nebraska men’s golf team traveled to Akron, Ohio, to compete in the Firestone Invitational at the Firestone Country Club on Monday. After the first round, the Huskers were in 15th place at 19-over for the first round, with a four-player total of 307. Sophomore Kolton Lapa, playing in the No. 1 spot for Nebraska, had a rough first round, making three double-bogeys and finishing with an 8-over par 80. Freshman Justin Jennings had the Huskers’ worst first round, shooting 10-over par. The only player who shot close to par was senior Matt Record, who

one player shoot 3-under par in the came in with a team-leading 73. first round and two players shoot The team had to buckle down for subpar rounds in the second and figure out the course for the secround, giving them an eight-shot ond round, and it did just that. lead heading into Tuesday. The second round was much Behind them was Kansas better for the Huskers, as the team shot 293, 14 strokes better than the State, which had one of the two players who were tied for the first round. Leading the way for lead in the tournament. The the Huskers in the second round Wildcats’ Matt was junior Ross Dickson. Green was tied Dickson shot a team-best for first at 4-under (and tournament-low) 140 with Stuart 3-under par 69 with five Grehan of Eastern birdies. Lapa bounced Michigan, which back from his early-round is tied for third in blues with a 1-over 73 on the team standings the scorecard. Jennings with South Carolialso did much better his na-Aiken. second time around, with South Carolinaa 5-over par score of 77. Aiken’s Hayden Junior Calvin FreeLetien is one shot man, playing the No. 2 back at 141. dickson spot in the Husker lineup, Dickson’s total shot two rounds of 76. of 147 and Record’s Entering Monday’s final round, Dickson was tied for total of 148 gave the Huskers two players in the top 20 with one 15th, Record was tied for 20th, Freeround to play. Nebraska was in man was tied for 51st, Lapa was tied 12th place in the team standings for 54th and Jennings was tied for after Monday’s rounds. 80th. sports@ Leading the team standings was dailynebraskan.com Washington State. The Cougars had

soccer: from 10 Jackson said. “We definitely needfront of Michigan’s goal as much ed it. I think it helped grow the as possible. “We know that we’re down confidence going into the last 15 minutes. Just couldn’t give up.” two and we need to score,” JackThe Huskers’ mindset involved son said. “Very stressed, high presleaving an open net behind them sure for the rest of the game.” Nebraska freshman forward for much of the second half. SteJaycie Johnson restarted play vens, the Nebraska goalie, stood quickly at midfield following the near midfield for much of the half, Michigan goal. Johnson, who leads leading to a few scares for the Huskers. the Huskers Nebraska, which with seven goals had experienced good on the season, We fought to maintain ignited a bevy to try to get fortune its winning streak, of Nebraska seemed to have it chances by tak- the lead. So it’s again. ing a shot with “They could have less than 29 min- just a fight.” scored two or three utes left. It was Jordan Jackson more, so I think that deflected. senior forward kind of luck was on With 23 our side,” Jackson minutes to go, said. Nebraska junior Michigan’s Ezurike missed an midfielder Hannah Dittmar’s shot was corralled by Michigan goalie open goal from a long way out. On Cassidy Rey. A Nebraska corner another play, as Stevens retreated to stay in front of a Michigan breakkick with 18 minutes left was away, Nebraska senior defender cleared by a couple of Michigan Maritza Hayes hustled back to the headers. “Just kind of putting our num- box to make a stop. Senior defender Ari Romero stuffed a Michigan bers in the box and just hope for cross with about 23 minutes left. the best,” Jackson said. “We defi“Defensively, that’s part of nitely had our chances to score and even pull ahead, but we just my job,” Romero said. “I’ve got to keep the ball out of our defensive couldn’t finish.” half.” Until the 16-minute mark, Meanwhile, Nebraska’s ofwhen Jackson headed the ball in for a goal. Johnson and junior for- fense went to work trying to score the tying goal. ward Mayme Conroy, the HuskStevens booted a free kick ers’ two leading scorers, re-entered from midfield that turned into the game. a flurry of Nebraska headers in “It’s like a surge of energy,”

Tessa Phillips (right) hands the ball to Kelsey Deabler while getting tackled at the prom dress alumni rugby match.

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men’s golf

Junior Ross Dickson leads Huskers with tournament-low 69 after team struggles in 1st round

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once it is on the field and prides itself in showing that. “Rugby is the best sport ever,” McLaughlin said. “But you can’t be scared. You are out there to win. As you play more you learn the tricks of the trade, but my first season I couldn’t walk down the stairs after practice.” After this match Friday night, it didn’t look like the players would be able to walk down the stairs either. There were torn dresses, bloody noses and laughter on both sides of the field. After dueling it out in the second half, the final score was 12-7 in favor of the alumni team, which came back in the second half. “The score doesn’t matter,” McLaughlin said. “It’s just fun to get out here and play.” sports@ dailynebraskan.com

Michigan’s box. With 12 minutes left, Rey caught a Nebraska cross. With seven minutes left, a high shot snuck over the outstretched arms of Michigan’s goalkeeper but landed on top of the goal. Johnson, who scored game-winning goals in three straight games during the Huskers’ winning streak, had a shot sail just wide of the goal. “Toward the end, we had them in their half the majority of the last 10 minutes or so,” Romero said. “So it’s kind of surprising that we didn’t actually score. Because I know there was at least three that were pretty close.” But this time, the Huskers – who had won six straight games by one goal – could not find a way to win, and they were on the losing end of a one-goal game. “They fought off us to keep the lead,” Jackson said. “We fought to try to get the lead. So it’s just a fight.” About 10 minutes after the game, a 2-1 Michigan victory, Johnson stood on the concrete sidewalk that orbits the soccer field with her shoes off. Her dad Joe asked her about her near-goal with five minutes left. “How far away was that one goal?” Johnson flattened her hands and held them less than a foot apart in front of her. She stared down at them, saying nothing. That close. sports@ dailynebraskan.com

“We had a couple of timeout situations in the red zone, and the talk in the huddle was very positive. And I thought that was a definite improvement,” Papuchis said. Though Illinois was beginning to find a stride offensively, the Nebraska defense kept working. “Keep working, that’s the thing,” Papuchis said about the defense’s improvement. “Our guys have stayed the course regardless of everything going on around them. They just keep coming to practice every day, they keep working hard, and slowly but surely, we’re getting better.”

In the third quarter, the defense stopped back-to-back running attempts by Illinois, which, for the most part, had been successful running the ball on Saturday. Again facing a third-downand-long situation, Nebraska defensive back Ciante Evans was given the go-ahead to blitz. Evans nearly nailed Scheelhaase, but he didn’t quite reach the quarterback in time for the stop. He did, however, provide enough of a presence to affect the flight of the ball. Scheelhaase’s throw fell right into the hands of Ankrah. “It was another defensive back

pressure,” Evans said. “Their back didn’t pick me up, so I continued to blitz and I got there.” Though the Nebraska defense was by no means flawless against Illinois, Papuchis said he was happy with the strides the team made on Saturday. “I thought it was a pretty solid, team effort,” Papuchis said. “There’s certainly going to be significant areas of improvement, but it was better. That’s what I’m looking for, was incremental improvement. We win the game. That’s the No. 1 thing and we did those things today.” sports@ dailynebraskan.com

middle blockers is almost where it needs to be. “It’s getting closer,” said Cook after the Minnesota match. “Our middles are contributing more, and we’ve got to keep them involved.” After the first three games of the season against Louisana-Monroe, Auburn and Saint Louis, the Huskers had only tallied 16 blocks. In the two Big Ten matches last weekend, the Huskers racked up 27 blocks. Both the middle blockers have had consistent numbers on their kills. Haggerty leads the duo with 72 kills on the year and averages 1.80 kills a set, but Hall is not far behind with 65 kills and an average 1.51 kills per set.

One factor for the middle blocker’s increased role in the offense is Pollmiller. With the setter gaining confidence setting the middle blockers, they are getting more attempts. According to senior outside hitter Kelsey Robinson, the offense is finding its rhythm because Pollmiller is spreading the ball around, and this rhythm helps the team in all aspects of the game. “Being in this system more than just like one or two games has really helped us,” Robinson said. “When we can get things going, it kind of makes us more comfortable as a team, and that helps the flow of the way Mary sets.” sports@ dailynebraskan.com

volleyball: from 10 squad stuck to the game plan. “We prepared a lot this week just working on blocking, and we knew where they were going to hit their strong shots,” Haggerty said. “I think just staying disciplined as blockers and just kind of reading the sets, that’s how you get it done.” Cook also said the preparation was key to improving on the blocking. “We worked so hard on our blocking the last few weeks, so it’s good to see us get some results,” Cook said. Cook said earlier in the season he needs the middle blockers to step up because they will be a key component to the Husker squad. After the Minnesota game, Cook said he thinks the play from the

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Senior cornerback Ciante Evans (17) led a revamped Nebraska defense with two tackles for loss for 14 yards, including an 11-yard sack, along with a quarterback hurry that forced an interception.

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ebraska defensive coordinator John Papuchis went to bed on Friday night feeling the best he had ever felt about the next-day’s game, he said. “There was a very solid understanding of what we were doing,” Papuchis said. That feeling did not let him down. Nebraska had jumped out to a 14-0 lead early in the game. After quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. led Nebraska to its second consecutive score, the Illinois offense seemed close to maneuvering through the Husker defense in the first quarter. Facing third and long, Illinois quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase rolled back and looked down field. He didn’t have enough time. Husker defensive end Jason Ankrah stormed in for the sack. Fourth and 11 followed. Scheelhaase stayed in the game, and Illinois punter Justin DuVernois stood on the sideline. Nebraska coach Bo Pelini called a timeout to adjust the defense accordingly. Scheelhaase took the snap, dropped back and launched a pass to a leaping Steve Hull. Just as the Illinois receiver tried to tuck in the ball, cornerback Stanley Jean-Baptiste nailed Hull from behind, jolting the ball free. Nebraska took over on downs.

The Nebraska defense allowed a field goal, while the Husker offense gave up a safety, and the Illini scored five points in the first half. The Huskers headed to the locker room at the half with almost full momentum of the game, mainly thanks to the defense. But Nebraska had been in this situation before and had been known to struggle in the second half, so the defense made a point to stay aggressive, Jean-Baptiste said. “We talked about keeping the pedal on the gas and not giving up, not laying down, knowing that we have two more quarters to play,” Jean-Baptiste said. “We just have to finish out strong.” And, other than a few slips, they did finish strong. Nebraska’s performance was far from perfect Saturday, on either side of the ball, but the defense was able to make adjustments to plays when it counted against Illinois. With less than five minutes in the third quarter, Illinois forced Nebraska to punt after two sets of downs. While the Huskers led 30-12, a strong drive from Illinois would have shifted a lot of momentum in favor of the Illini. On the first play of the drive, Scheelhaase found Martize Barr for an 11-yard reception. Then, Nebraska called a timeout.

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Middle blockers benefit from Pollmiller’s play Eric Bertrand DN The volleyball is dug and sent to the setter. “Go,” the crowd shouts. Junior Mary Pollmiller sets the ball up in the air behind her. “Big,” the crowd shouts again. Then, sophomore middle blocker Meghan Haggerty sprints around Pollmiller, and she leaps toward the falling ball. She smacks the ball to the floor of the empty center of the court. “Red,” the crowd roars. This is a vital play for the Nebraska volleyball team, according to Nebraska coach John Cook. “We’ve got to be able to kill balls from behind the setter because usually that’s going to be a one on one, if we pass,” Cook said. “Meghan is great at that. That’s got to become a strength of ours.” The Nebraska volleyball squad defeated both No. 8 Minnesota and No. 23 Wisconsin over the weekend, and the middle blockers made a big difference in both of the matches. Haggerty notched 20 total kills on the weekend, along with 11 block assists and one solo block. The other sophomore middle blocker, Cecilia Hall, racked up 13 kills and eight block assists in the two matches. Hall only recorded one block assist against the Golden Gophers, but Cook said she could have had more. “Cici could have had about

Nebraska soccer’s comeback falls short against Michigan After falling down 2-0 early in second half, Huskers scramble to keep winning streak alive, have no luck Zach Tegler DN

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Sophomore middle blocker Meghan Haggerty had 20 kills in two games with the help of junior setter Mary Pollmiller.

five if she just would have stayed with it,” Cook said. “That could have been a bigger number.” The Huskers out-blocked the

Gophers 9.5-2.5, and according to Haggerty, it was all because the

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Eight minutes into the second half of Sunday’s soccer game, Michigan forward Madisson Lewis took a through pass up the left side of the field on a breakaway. Nebraska goalkeeper Emma Stevens left her position to stop the ball, but Lewis crossed it past Stevens to teammate Nkem Ezurike, who stabbed the ball into the net for a Michigan goal. The score gave the No. 21 Wolverines a 1-0 lead against the Huskers, whose seven-game winning streak had them ranked in the top 25 for the first time in eight years. Before the goal, No. 23 Nebraska had withstood an onslaught of Michigan shots in the first half and controlled the tempo early in the second. But with one counterattack, the game changed. “They just came out a little bit stronger than we were, a little bit faster, and took advantage of it,” Nebraska senior forward Jordan Jackson said. About two minutes after Michigan’s goal, the Mueller Bell Tower – within earshot of the Nebraska Soccer Field even with wind gusts up to

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Senior defender Ari Romero made important stops to prevent Michigan from increasing its two-goal lead Sunday, but Nebraska’s rally ran out of steam, ending a seven-game winning streak. 30 mph – rang “Dear Old Nebraska U.” The tower, which normally plays about 25 minutes past each hour, played the song 17 minutes after 2 p.m., perhaps an omen that the Huskers still had their eighth straight victory in them. But on this day, Nebraska would not find a way to win, as it did by scoring two late goals against Denver or forcing an own goal against Iowa on Thursday. “I think it just shows how tough

the Big Ten really is for every team to kind of come down to the one goals,” Jackson said. “Like 2-1, 1-1, 1-0 type of thing.” Four minutes after their first goal, the Wolverines seized a 2-0 lead when Lewis scored a goal of her own off a long throw-in. For the last 30 minutes of the game, Nebraska pressed forward, taking risks on defense and crossing the ball in

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