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Nebraska junior swimmer Taryn Collura stuck with her family trend and chose to compete for the Huskers. According to assistant coach Patrick Rowan, Collura has the potential to be an All-American this season.

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Library changes frustrate faculty members Sarah Cohen DN

Kate Adams, a professor in UNL Libraries, will retire at the beginning of next month, ending her 33-year legacy not only as a contributing employee but as an educator and mentor. Her official last day is Nov. 1.

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s a child, Kate Adams thought about becoming a librarian but never explored the career much more. Now, she’s retiring from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln after working in the libraries for 33 years. Adams, a professor in UNL Libraries and coordinator for services to distance and online students, started at the university in 1979 and worked for the Law Library.

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She said she first worked different office jobs before starting at the Law Library, but she didn’t think she’d be working at UNL Libraries for this long. “I was in the frame of mind where I thought I’d be here for two to three years,” Adams said. Adams said she wanted a job with a “more long-term future” than the clerical jobs, so she became a librarian.

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“That was one of the reasons I was pleased to be offered a job at the Law Library, because I knew there were other jobs that could potentially be coming down the road for me in the libraries,” she said. Adams worked at the Law Library for a year and a half until she was offered a job at the Research and Instructional Services department where she worked as a subject librarian from 1981 to 1988. As a subject li-

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Upcoming renovations to Love Library North have ignited concerns from department faculty, who worry moving books out of the library’s first floor will sacrifice convenience for students locating books for research. The books will be cleared from the University of NebraskaLincoln’s Love Library North and moved to an off-campus storage unit to create a learning commons as part of the university’s master plan. The working title for the new renovation is the Library Learning Commons. Encompassing the entirety of Love Library North’s first floor, this learning commons will provide additional computer stations, lounge seating, study spaces, individual study rooms, a small café and an additional entrance accompanied by new landscaping. The disciplines stored on the first floor of Love Library North are education, business administration, political science and sociology books and resources, according to Deb Pearson, an associate professor of the libraries. Kevin Smith, a political science professor, is concerned about the impact this renovation will have on undergraduates, faculty members and especially graduate students as the books from these collections are the primary tools of their scholarship. “It depends on the course, but there are some classes you just can’t get by with doing online research,” Smith said. “Moving these collections will have a negative impact on not only students but the scholarship of this department as well as other departments.” Currently, some books are housed in storage facilities on

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UNL events promote human trafficking awareness staff report dn The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hosting free public events during the Human Trafficking Conference that starts Thursday to promote awareness of modern-day slavery. The events will take place Thursday through Saturday at various sites throughout campus. The events include a panel advocating prevention and awareness as well as two public speakers. Anna Shavers, a professor of citizenship law and a member of the conference planning team, said students may be benefiting from labor trafficking without knowing it. The purpose of the conference is to conduct research and develop solutions, while the purpose of the events is to educate the general public, she said. The panel will be held at noon

on Thursday at the College of Law, according to University Communications. The panel is meant to discuss new laws and policies in regards to human trafficking, emphasizing prevention, protection, prosecution and partnerships, according to a UNL news release. Theresa Flores, a sex trafficking survivor, will speak about her experiences in the Abbott Auditorium at the Sheldon Museum of Art Thursday at 7:30 p.m., and another trafficking victim, Tina Frundt, will share her story at the College of Business Administration Auditorium Friday at 7:30 p.m. Frundt has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network, as well as CNN. Professor Sriyani Tidball, chairwoman of the Human Trafficking Conference in Lincoln, called human trafficking a “hidden crime” and said it’s much more prevalent than the

general public thinks. “Most of us don’t think human trafficking happens in Nebraska,” Tidball said. She said human trafficking can be found all over the U.S. and the world. However, the strategies behind combating human trafficking are rather complex, Tidball said. She said the lack of laws punishing buyers makes trafficking easier to get away with. Once a girl turns 18 years old, she may be arrested for prostitution, despite having been sold into trafficking at a young age. “If that’s a major issue, why aren’t we doing something?” Tidball said. Tidball said she researches the demand side of the issue, focusing on stronger punishment for those involved and educating potential victims on how to protect themselves.

free events at the unl human trafficking conference what: “Combatting Human Trafficking Through Prevention Protection, Prosecution and Partnerships” panel when: Noon on Thursday where: College of Law Auditorium on East Campus, 42nd and Fair streets

She said that she is pleased with the general efforts of the UNL student body and faculty. The number of speakers, events and student groups

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what: Guest speaker Theresa Flores, “The Sex Slave Across the Street” when: 7 p.m. Thursday where: Sheldon Art Gallery Auditorium

expressing their opposition to human trafficking is reassuring, she said. “I am really thrilled that UNL has taken this issue seriously,” she said.

what: Guest speaker Tina Frundt when: 7:30 p.m. Friday where: College of Business Administration Auditorium

“Today’s students will solve tomorrow’s problems.” news@ dailynebraskan.com

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POLITICO editor addresses foreign policy

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On campus what: High Tea: Nebraska at Oxford Information Session when: 10 a.m. to noon where: College of Business Administration, Atrium

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“Dying, Death and What Lies Thereafter” when: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. where: St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 2325 S 24th St. more information: A parish dinner and Adult Forum offered by the Rev. Stephen Lahey

what: 2013 Women in Sales & Business Workshop/ Vendor Fair when: Noon to 6 p.m. where: The Towers Event Center, 6891 A St., Suite 111

REECE RISTAU DN Susan Glasser can sum up the current foreign policy of the United States with a simple phrase: the Middle East, the Middle East, the Middle East. Glasser, the recently appointed editor of POLITICO, gave a presentation at the Lied Center for Performing Arts Tuesday night entitled “Washington and the World in the Age of Obama” as the second installment of the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues. Glasser discussed the United State’s role as a global superpower and how President Barack Obama’s foreign policy is shaping his presidency, the U.S. and the international community. Obama is in a position that every president has been in before him: nearing the beginning of the end. Glasser said the calendar is important to consider when looking at Obama’s decisions. “Foreign policy is the only thing left for Obama,” Glasser said. “With the clock ticking and every day making him closer to a lame duck, he’s searching for a legacy.” Glasser said Obama was harshly criticized for his flip-flop on Syria, first announcing his plans to attack, then seeking congressional approval and then trying to negotiate. So Obama will be focusing on his “inbox,” as Glasser called it – his foreign policy plans – rather than his “soapbox,” or what he has said he will do. “Syria is only at the top of that crowded portfolio,” Glasser said. “Just because that temporary crisis was avoided doesn’t mean it’s over.” Glasser went on to explain that

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Susan Glasser speaks at the E.N. Thompson Forum on Tuesday evening. Glasser is the new editor of POLITICO. other issues in Obama’s inbox are countries like Iran, the War on Terror returning to the front pages and Middle Eastern peace talks. “These are just front page crises that lurk in Obama’s inbox,” Glasser said. “Think of unknowns like the spread of al-Qaida in Africa, think of unstable governments in Jordan, Yemen and Saudi Arabia, in places we don’t hear about.” Glasser began the forum with a

Whitney Carlson DN The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Residence Hall Association allocated $200 to a 25-hour gaming marathon at its meeting Tuesday. The Kauffman Residence Association is sponsoring the ExtraLife LAN (local area network) Party on Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. All residence hall students can participate. ExtraLife is a nationwide 25hour gaming marathon to raise money and awareness for the Children’s Miracle Network. Donors fund participants to play video and tabletop games,

and the players are encouraged to donate as well. Donors can specify the hospitals they want their money to go to. During last year’s event, 150 people attended and raised about $7,800. Nationally, ExtraLife raised about $2.3 million to support children’s hospitals. The approved proposal allocated $200 from the Local Hall Events budget to buy prizes and food. An RHA logo will be displayed on promotional materials and a banner will hang at the event for publicity. All extra money will be returned to RHA.

She’s a very unique individual that’s very dedicated, and she will be missed in the libraries and the broader community.” mary cassner associate professor of libraries

Mary Cassner, an associate professor at University Libraries, said she appreciates the dedication and service Adams brought to the job. “She’s a good mentor to beginning librarians and that’s really important in our field as it would be in any discipline,” Cassner said. “She’s a very unique individual that’s very dedicated, and she will be missed in the libraries and the broader community.” Adams said she felt it was the right time to retire because many people her age are retiring and she’s looking forward to a change of lifestyle. Her official last day is Nov. 1. “My son is graduating from college in December, so it seemed like a good time to be making the change from my point of view, too,” she said. She said she’s looking forward to seeing her daughter, who lives in Arizona, planning holiday activities and just relaxing. Her husband retired in January, so it will be nice to do more things together, she said.

Katherine Walter, co-director for Digital Research in Humanities at University Libraries, said that Adams has filled many roles in the UNL Libraries and her care for students, early-career faculty and colleagues has been appreciated by many and will be missed. “In all her roles, Kate has supported and mentored the people around her,” Walter wrote. Adams said she liked working with the different departments and working with students while at her job. “I’ve enjoyed the support the university has given to students, and especially distance students,” she said. “I’ve enjoyed interacting with distance students however it has come about. Whether I’m giving a presentation to them, or it’s a phone call or an email.” Though she’s retiring, Adams said she will be back to the libraries to visit. “I have many friends here,” she said. “I will miss the people within the libraries very much.” news@ dailynebraskan.com

across the U.S. Two percent of American counties are responsible for 56 percent of death penalty sentences.

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correction A section of the Research Roundup in Tuesday’s Daily Nebraskan misstated a point of a study conducted about the death penalty

warranted a single sentence and while Obama was supposed to be in the Philippines this week, the government shutdown changed plans. Glasser used this example to illustrate how heavily politics and U.S. interests can shape and dictate foreign policy. Kevin Adler, a junior economics, global studies and political science major, thought Glasser’s scope was well-rounded.

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adams: from 1 brarian, Adams was educated in areas including social science and journalism. From 1988 to 2003, Adams was the chairwoman of the General Services Department, which dealt with inter-library loans and government documents. In 2003, she was offered her current position of working with distance students. Adams is the go-to person for online and distance students when they have questions or concerns, like not receiving a book. “I don’t always have all the answers, but I almost always know how to find out who the answering person is,” she said. She also works closely with the subject librarians to meet the needs of online and distance students, while serving as one herself for Communication Studies and Special Education and Communication Disorders. She has also taken transfer students under her wing and showed them the library’s resources and helped them adjust to college overall. “Much of my job has been partnering with a variety of people,” she said. “That’s how I view being coordinator.” Adams said with technology changing, she’s been in contact with more people as coordinator. In 1990, when the online and distance program started, the library sent books and journal articles in the mail, she said. Now, courses can be taken online and with video technology.

cautionary tale from her own experience. When she was working for the Washington Post two years ago, she worked with then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to publish an article outlining a major shift in American foreign policy. The article outlined a pivot to focus on Asia in Obama’s future plans. It’s now 2013 and no such shift has occurred, Glasser said. She said that in Obama’s address to the United Nations last week, Asia

“It was amazing,” Adler said. “She really gave an in-depth and nuanced look at multiple foreign policy issues that affect not just the U.S. but the world.” Glasser expanded from specific foreign issues confronting the U.S. and discussed broader themes shaping the global community in a transforming world. “The choices we make now on infrastructure and food, the kind of houses we buy and cars we drive are the things that will change the world,” Glasser said. “American cities are growing and rural areas are being left behind in surprising new ways that are changing our politics.” She explained that as of 2011, U.S. cities are growing faster than suburban areas since the age of the Ford Model T. Glasser consistently stressed that all predictions regarding economies and the state of foreign policy must be taken with a grain of salt — even her own. Elizabeth Bartell, a Lincoln resident and Department of Health and Human Services employee, said Glasser’s message was at times dark, but clear. “Initially it was a little gloom and doom,” Bartell said. “But I think she spoke to the complexity of being a leader in America or at any level, whether in government or business.” To relate how much the world is shrinking and becoming interconnected, Glasser related her talk to Nebraska. “Look how much Nebraska has transformed in the past few decades,” she said. “From the economy to exports to Nebraska residents, everything is becoming more global.” NEWS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM

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The second proposal was introduced by The Village Sen. Andrew Kennedy, a junior agronomy major. He spoke on behalf of The Village Spooktacular, a Halloween event put on by the residence hall. The party is planned for 8 p.m. on Oct. 27, at The Village. Costume contests and games are planned, and a movie will be shown. A fortune teller will also be there. The RHA approved $250 from its Local Hall Government budget to help fund the event. The hall is spending $600 from its own budget for the event, and the money provided by RHA would cover

the remaining costs of the event, mainly for contest prizes. An RHA banner will be hung at the event, and all unused money will be returned to the RHA budget. The event will be open to all residence halls, and representatives are expecting around 350 attendees. Sen. Justin Kyser, a junior business administration major from Pound Hall, supported the proposal. “It’s a good opportunity for students to get involved and get to know each other since it’s early in the semester,” he said.

The Village is a residence hall for, upper-classmen and nontraditional freshmen who want a more independent living experience than traditional residence halls. Because of this, its location was unknown to some senators. Abel Hall Sen. Richard Penny, freshman architecture major, approved funding the party. He said it would promote possible discovery of an unseen part of campus. “It’s not only a good experience to socialize,” Penny said, “but it’s a good opportunity to explore the rest of campus.” news@ dailynebraskan.com

‘Must See’ movies educate students on business ethics CBA to screen ‘The Social Network,’ ‘Inside Job,’ ‘Risky Business’ as part of learning series Sam Egan DN The Business Ethics Program is sponsoring a free showing of “The Social Network” Wednesday, but if students want to go they need to talk to their professors. To get students thinking about ethics, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Business Administration is showing “The Social Network,” the latest in its “Must See” movie series, this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Love Library South. The series is strictly educational, however, so students who want to see it need to do so for class. Discussion questions will be provided for professors who want their students to see any of the movies. “The Social Network” is the second movie to be shown this semester; the first was “Crash,” a 2004 Oscar-winning movie about race relations. Other movies to be shown this semester are “Inside Job,” a documentary about the late 2000s financial crisis narrated by Matt Damon, and “Risky Business,” a 1983 coming-of-age

movie starring Tom Cruise. Business Ethics Program Director Janice Lawrence said CBA started sponsoring the movie series in the spring of 2011, starting with movies such as “The Informant” and “Whistleblowers.” Lawrence, an associate accountancy professor, said she got the idea for “Must See” movies when she saw a list of 30 movies all business students should see before they graduate. “By the time you’ve gone to UNL for four years, you’ll have seen all 30,” Lawrence said. Lawrence said there will be one or two showings each week to accommodate students’ busy schedules. “The idea is that you can drop in when you have time,” Lawrence said. The movie night is not limited to CBA students. If another professor across campus wants their students to see it for class, Lawrence said that would be fine. For copyright purposes, though, it can’t just be for fun. She said it needs to be educational and there must be a signup sheet. She encourages all students, however, to ask their professors if any of the movies being shown are relevant to the class. “Sometimes students start the groundswell of things,” Lawrence said. Beyond movie screenings, ethics are a main focus at CBA and have been for a long time. “Before Enron, we had an ethics program,” Lawrence said. CBA has its own studentmade code of ethics and state-

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Love Library South Room 102 when: 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday how much: Free with a student ID but must be for class

ment of values. Lawrence said about 80 percent of CBA students sign the ethics code, far greater than the national average. Lawrence said CBA shows the movies as a way to get students talking about ethical issues, and to show them that ethics go beyond college. Courtney Wells, a student in the accountancy master ’s program, said it’s important that students start thinking about ethics early, even though they might not seem important in class. She said ethics are about more than knowing not to cheat on tests. “It goes into your life and into your career,” Wells said. “It’s something students will carry with them.” Wells said she thinks the “Must See” movies are important to see because they get students thinking about situations that could happen to them beyond college. news@ dailynebraskan.com

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Emily Levine, a special projects research horticulturist for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, stands in front of a bald cyprus tree at the Maxwell Arboretum on East Campus. Every Tuesday and Thursday through Nov. 5, Levine will give one-hour tours of the arboretum at noon.

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East Campus where students and faculty can request the library staff to retrieve material through the university’s catalog or an interlibrary loan online resource called ILLiad. Facilities Management and Planning hasn’t selected a storage site for the first-floor books yet. When the satellite facility is selected and books are moved, the storage facility would have hours of operation so students and faculty alike can browse the facility and pick up books, Pearson said. “This was not an internal decision on the libraries’ part,” she said. “This renovation was suggested by Sasaki Associates in the Master Plan to reinvigorate the center of campus as well as the library.” Nancy Busch, dean of the libraries, and librarians are working with faculty as well as holding open forums to anyone in the campus community to gather input as to what collections are important to stay in Love Library and which books could be moved elsewhere. “This is all part of the university’s master plan — the books will have to be moved,” Pearson said. “At this point, the open forums are going to help the library understand what books should be kept on City Campus and which ones can be moved to a satellite location.”

Smith said an email he received last week from Steve Goddard, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, was the first he and several chairs from other departments had heard about these future renovations. “It seems like a done deal,” Smith said. “The negotiation is really, will the whole political science collection go off campus or only part of it?” Smith said the bottom line remains that moving these books off campus is not good for UNL. “What was a 15-minute chore to retrieve books from the library will be turned into an internal amazon ordering process,” Smith said. “Anyone who has done serious scholarly research has had the following experience; you go to the library to check out a book you know you need and while your in the shelves, you find there are four more books you didn’t know you needed for your scholarship.” The libraries invites the campus community, especially university professors and faculty, to attend the upcoming forums on Tuesday starting at 2:30 p.m., and again Oct. 18 starting at 9 a.m., in the library instruction room to voice concerns and give input about the moving book collections and renovation to Love Library North. news@ dailynebraskan.com

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Library needs to consider students in book relocation As part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s master plan to rework the center of campus and attract more students to the library, Love Library North’s first floor will be cleared of all its books to make room for a studying spot called the Library Learning Commons. The books will be moved to an off-site facility, which has yet to be decided, but will be available for students to pick-up their desired resources. The Daily Nebraskan editorial board understands the continuing societal online trend and stands behind Love Library making an effort to stay relevant. With an influx of research material available in various online forums, we realize the growing struggles that libraries face while trying to remain relevant. In order to remain a valuable resource to students, the DN editorial board knows changes will need to be made. However, a large number of students will be affected by relocating the first-floor books from Love Library, which includes material dedicated to education, business administration, political science and sociology. If the university is going to inconvenience students who need the moved books, they also need to make sure those students’ concerns are heard and tended to. We feel the off-site facility should offer students options based on how they retrieve the resources, like allowing for a delivery option. The DN editorial board hopes the university will keep the students in mind first when making the change. The plan of attracting students and energizing the library benefits should far outweigh the burdens of inconvenience that students take on by moving valuable resources off campus. The relocating of books should not place an additional hassle on students who wish to use the library and the university should work closely with those affected to develop a smooth process between ordering the material and receiving the material.

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Nebraska should change LGBT laws

he Nebraska Unicameral Legislature will hold a special meeting on Nov. 1 to examine the effects of the Defense of Marriage Act Supreme Court ruling on the state. It’s unclear where this discussion will lead, but a future state-wide vote has been hinted at. Whatever the outcome, it’s important for us to educate ourselves on the issue and to have these conversations. For too long Nebraska has used legal restrictions to limit the rights of certain individuals. Now the political tide is shifting, and we need to consider the moral implications of these laws and reexamine our views. On Sept. 21, 1996, President Bill Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act. Since then, same-sex marriage has been a continuously debated legal issue. Questions about how we should define marriage and what state and federal benefits same-sex couples should receive remain in controversy. From a legal and moral perspective, I believe same-sex couples should be recognized and respected like any other couple. Some religious groups don’t recognize marriage except between a man and a woman. Individual churches should decide whether or not to perform marriage ceremonies for same-sex couples within their walls. Same-sex marriage in terms of legal and social rights is a legal issue, not a religious one. The political and legal history of marriage recognition is an important starting point for this discussion. The Defense of Marriage Act defines marriage as “only a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife.” With this definition, same-sex couples were banned from receiving federal rights as a couple. These rights include federal tax benefits, Social Security benefits upon spouse’s death, benefits for dependent children, exemption from income tax on spouse’s health insurance or pensions, spousal support, medical decision-making, access to partner ’s insurance and visiting rights in hospitals. Early on, states debated the constitutionality of this act . On Dec. 20, 1999, the Vermont Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples should receive equal benefits under the law. On Sept. 30, 2004, the U.S. House of Representatives voted against amending the constitution to ban same-sex marriage. On Feb. 23, 2011, the Obama administration instructed the

AMY KENYON Justice Department to stop defending DOMA in court. On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court dismissed part of DOMA in a 5-4 decision. This allowed legally married same-sex couples to receive federal benefits. Today, same-sex marriage is legal in 13 states, the District of Columbia, 16 countries and parts of Mexico. Also, same-sex civil unions are legal in four states. According to the National Organization for Women , civil unions were created by Vermont in 2000 to provide same-sex couples some legal protection. Civil unions provide access to state rights but deny access to the more than 1,000 federal rights enjoyed by legally married couples. While states often view civil unions as a reasonable compromise, same-sex couples often find them demeaning . These shifts in the political atmosphere have opened the door for ongoing discussions. The Supreme Court’s ruling this summer prompted the Nebraska legislature to rethink its constitutional stance on the issue. In 2000, Nebraska passed a constitutional amendment which banned same-sex marriage and limited the political rights of same-sex couples. At the time, 70 percent of Nebraska citizens voted for this bill. However, in 2005, a federal judge overturned the ban . The Nebraska Legislature’s attitude on these issues is currently unclear. An Omaha World-Herald article this summer indicated that the legislature will likely advocate for the “middle ground” of civil unions. Omaha Sen. Ben Ashford, chairmain of the judiciary committee, suggested that though he personally supported same-sex marriage, he didn’t think it would gain statewide support. The tide hasn’t shifted enough for Nebraskans to rethink their stance. However, the article also hinted at the discomfort and discrimination felt by LGBT individuals and same-sex couples in Nebraska. This included testimony

from Rebecca Monohon, an Omaha native who moved to Washington with her partner and young daughter. Monohon said they moved because, “We wanted more of an environment that our kids could grow up in, and you can’t expect social equality without legal equality.” Monohon said the ban on same-sex marriage “sends a message that you are a second-class citizen.” While political maneuvering has opened up these conversations, we need to consider the social implications as well as legal. The withheld federal benefits are basic rights that have nothing to do with an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Yet these individuals are being denied because of those facts. According to the Movement Advancement Project , Nebraska has an adult population of 1,382,576. Of those, 37,330 (2.7 percent) identify as being part of the LGBT community. Because of city ordinances in Omaha and Grand Island, 22 percent of LGBT Nebraskans are part of a protected class, meaning they cannot be discriminated against. Of the state laws that address LGBT individuals, most rule against them. This means marriage and relationship recognition, second-parent adoption, step-parent adoption, foster-care laws and medical decision-making policies don’t recognize LGBT individuals or same-sex couples. This percent of Nebraska’s population may seem small. True, the U.S. has always promoted majority rules. However, we have also rejected the notion that the majority should discriminate against, remove the rights of or limit the advancement of the minority. At least we say so. Our laws show differently. Separation of church and state, equal representation under the law and majority respect for minority groups are long-standing tenets of the American system. Yet these values are all being overlooked when they concern same-sex couples. The shifting legal and political precedents have given Nebraska, other states and individuals the chance to rethink our stance. I hope the legislature advances their discussions and Nebraskans soon have a chance to end our role in this inequality. As Americans and as decent human beings, we can’t allow this discrimination to continue. AMY KENYON IS A JUNIOR ENGLISH AND THEATER SECONDARY EDUCATION MAJOR. REACH HER AT OPINION@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM.

Americans must reconsider ‘fast fashion’ trends

open the wood sliding door that holds my overstuffed wardrobe that is a chaotic mess. Clothing made from questionable material and clothes that after a few washes will become unwearable. As I look closer, a tiny thread is hanging off a shirt, I pull and try to remove it - the thread is now a foot long and the majority of my shirt has unravelled. What other choice do I have but to throw it in the trash? I now have to spend another $15 on a shirt that will maybe last me a month before a button pops off or a strap breaks. The cycle continues on and on. We, as Americans, have become addicted to “fast fashion.” According to the Macmillan Dictionary, “fast fashion” is a “term used to describe cheap and affordable clothes which are the result of catwalk designs moving into stores in the fastest possible way in order to respond to the latest trends.” Stores like Forever 21 and H&M make it easier for consumers on a budget to indulge on their incredibly cheap prices. Therefore, it’s becoming habitual to overindulge on cheap clothing.

But when your shirt snags after one wear, or when all the studs on your super-hip combat boots slowly fall off one by one, you already know what’s coming next another trip to the mall. A Cambridge University study reports “that in 2006, people were buying a third more clothes than they were in 2002, and women have four times as many clothes in their wardrobe than they did in 1980. Women are also getting rid of similar amounts each year.” With consumers increasing their intake of clothing, they are disposing massive amounts of garments each year because of poor quality. In fact, 5 percent of all landfill production is textile waste. The thrill of finding a good deal and convenience has overridden the price tag for human rights and our environment. It seems to make sense at the time, thinking to yourself, “I am a poor college student. Cheap clothing is all I can afford.” But when you are in a continuous cycle of replacing your low quality clothing, you’re not helping your already poor financial situation.

CLAIRE WIEGER For example, a leather-trim blazer from Express costs $118, compared to a similar blazer from Forever 21 that retails at $24.80. The blazer from Forever 21 will probably only last you a month or two before you find holes in the seams in multiple places (in fact, this happened to me). If you replace it every time, it’ll eventually end up costing you more than the Express blazer would have in the first place. Although these types of stores fuel our demand and addiction for “fast fashion,” they are causing catastrophes around the world. Last April, Rana Plaza, a garment factory in Bangladesh, collapsed and killed 1,127 workers – making it the worst

disaster in the history of garment factories. Manufacturing conditions in Bangladesh are terrible to say the least. The buildings are not up to safety codes, and it’s typical for the workers to not receive their wages. It’s not just in Bangladesh. In December 2012, a woman found a letter from a Chinese worker pleading for help. In the letter the worker stated, “People who work here have to work 15 hours a day without Saturday, Sunday break and any holidays. Otherwise, they will suffer (punishment), beat and rude remark. Nearly no payment (10 yuan/1 month).” Ten yuan is equivalent to about $1.60. Yes, most college students don’t have the extra income to buy $118.00 blazers, but there are alternatives you can take. Shop at secondhand stores. Some of my favorite clothes I own I found at Goodwill or vintage and up-cycled stores. This helps save you money, and helps reduce the amount of textiles that are put in landfills every year. Also, there are tons of websites out there specializing in homemade and gently used clothing — Etsy being one of

my favorites. Another alternative you can take is changing the pace at which you’re shopping - don’t shop on impulse. I know it can be used as a quick pick-me-up but being aware of when and why you are shopping are major components of how much you are buying. I know I may be coming off hypocritical because I am guilty of having these types of clothes in my own closet. It’s easy for consumers to turn a blind eye to where and what conditions their clothing is made under. But “fast fashion” is becoming a growing concern not just in the U.S. but around the world. I’m not saying you should completely change where you’re currently shopping, because that would be difficult for even myself. But maybe next time you walk into the Forever 21 or something of the like, be aware of what you are buying and what it’s really going to cost. CLAIRE WIEGER IS A SOPHOMORE BUSINESS AND ADVERTISING/PR MAJOR. FOLLOW HER ON TWITTER @CLURKO_BANGZ AND REACH HER AT OPINION@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM.

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ike most college students, I rarely have extra money to spend. My bank account balance rarely rises above the $20 mark. As such, I resort to finding new recipes involving ramen, drive less frequently and attempt to figure out how I can still fund my nights out with friends. Don’t get me wrong — I do not encourage having a boozefest every night of the week, but everyone needs time to throw back a couple of brews with THURSDAY the buds without breaking the bank. Fuzzy’s Tacos Thus, I present to you a simplified yet, hopefully, helpful list of half-priced margaritas where you can find the best drink specials every day of the week. (Apologies to underage readers. You’re just going to have to keep going to house parties and paying $5 for a small cup of shitty beer.) Starting at the beginning of the week, Sunday serves as reminder of the great weekend that was had, but also marks the arrival of the dreaded school week. Sunday is a great day to take it easy, and The Watering Hole can help. They have $2 Empyrean pints all day. Meaning THURSDAY that you can fight off that hangover with some mild beer as well as partake in the deliciousness that are Watering Fuzzy’s Tacos Hole wings. (Seriously. They’re so good.) half-priced margaritas By the time Monday evening rolls around, a drink is severely needed. Fight off your case of The Mondays at Brewsky’s happy hour. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., drinks are $2.75 and appetizers are $2 off the regular price. You can have a couple of drinks, eat some food, then go on SATURDAYS your merry way to studySandy’s ing and hat$1.50 off all pitchers ing college and THURSDAY (including Elk Creek Water) more more every day. Fuzzy’s Tacos Tuesday is always the weird, unnecessary half-priced margaritas day of the week. It means that Monday is over, but it’s not quite the middle of the week. Regardless, the Tuesday drink special at Duffy’s Tavern will make it worth the trouble. Duffy’s offers $1 tall boys. It doesn’t get much better than that. Get drunk for cheap at one of the chilliest bars on the O Street strip. Thanks to Geico, Wednesday will forever be Hump Day. Head down to The Spigot to forget about all of the Facebook statuses of camels that have blown up your timeline all day. They have $2 wells and $1.50 draws. Although it’s a little bit farther down the street, the prices are worth the journey.

Thirsty Thursday calls for the most The Spigot bang for your buck. Thank goodness for $1.50 draws and $2 wells Fuzzy’s Tacos. One of my personal favorites, Fuzzy’s is a great place to start your trek through the bar district. It is also a great place to end your trek through the WEDNESDAY bar district — their queso is perfection. Thursdays at Fuzzy’s means half-priced The Spigot margaritas in wonderfully massive gob$1.50 draws and $2 wells lets. Plus, it’s karaoke night. Meaning you’ll more than likely get to have dinner and a show. To start your weekend off in an inexpensive but classy manner, head on down to The Starlite Lounge in The Haymarket. With nostalgic décor, every patron feels as though they’re in an episode of “Mad Men.” On Friday, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Starlite has their happy hour with $2 draws, $2 premium rails and $2 off every martini in their expansive menu. The Starlite Lounge will make you wish it was still legal to smoke inside. An added bonus to their happy hour: there are free— I repeat, free —appetizers from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free food and I’m there. Celebrate the most freeing day of the week, Saturday, with a wonderful FRIDAY pitcher of alcohol to share with your friends. Sandy’s offers their famous (or The Starlight Lounge infamous) Elk Creek Water pitchers, as well as all of their pitchers, for $1.50 $2 off every martini, off. Buy a couple of pitchers and split $2 draws, the cost between you and your friends, and you’ll be able to wake up on Sun$2 premium rails day with a hangover without having FREE appetizers spent your food money for the next week. Being an adult is difficult. There are a lot of responsibilities and bills. As college students, our money is tight and our need for good nights out is large. Fortunately, the bars and businesses of Lincoln are aware of our needs and try to help us out. Part of FRIDAY the college experience is finding the bars with the best deals and choosing to make stupid, gonna-regret-thisin-the-morning choices there. Part of the joy of being 21The Starlight Lounge years old is being able to legally make an ass of yourself $2 off every martini, in public (most of the time). Plus, if you’re really good $2 draws, with your budget, you won’t have to hit up mom and FRIDAY dad for money for “school supplies.” $2 premium rails Save your money. And save your groveling for cash The Starlight Lounge FREE appetizers from the parental advisories for the really important $2 off every martini, things in life. Like going to Bonnaroo. arts@ $2 draws, dailynebraskan.com

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Marissa Sichta, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln senior English major, receives a coupon while waiting in line for the Ghost Tour of Lincoln Bus Tours Tuesday evening. Scott Colborn, the host and storyteller, started his tour more than a decade ago. ing down the hallway toward me,” Coborn said. “He was probably in his late 20s or early 30s, tall, lanky in build, black hair, a black, short-cropped beard, and was wearing a red flannel shirt and jeans.” Colborn instantly thought there was an intruder in the cabin. “Now, I had some martial arts training, so I’m standing up, clenching my wrists, making my

way down the hallway,” he said. However, there was no man to be found. It’s “extraordinary experiences” like this that have fueled Colborn’s thirst to explain the unexplained. “Some people will have an extraordinary experience and realize they have been able to peek behind the curtain of Oz, and they see a better glimpse into what life is about than what they

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Scott Colborn starts every one of his Lincoln bus tours with a simple question. “Who here has seen a ghost?” Many hands will slowly raise — but Colborn’s is always first. The Lincoln native has been a host of the “Exploring Unexplained Phenomena” radio program on KZUM 89.3 FM since 1984. He’s also a paranormal researcher, guitar teacher, father, and organizer of the Ghosts of Lincoln Bus Tours that will be making rounds this month. “As I like to tell people, I’m a member of ‘the club,’” Colborn said. The club of those who are sure they have seen a ghost, that is. Colborn was vacationing in Estes Park in 2007 when he experienced an unexpected visitor at his family’s rental cabin. “I turned my head to say something to my son, and at that time what I saw was a man walk-

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previously thought,” Colborn said. “Our reality is enforced day by day by the people we interact with and the media we partake in. It’s almost like you have a set of glasses on and the prescription allows you to see, but perhaps not as clearly as you could. So at some point, you’re able to take those glasses off and adjust your vision—but maybe you get a better pair, and suddenly you can see things in very vivid detail. For some of us, the thought of going back to those dollar glasses is a definite no. Once you have looked behind the curtain, it’s hard going back.” After what he believes to be several encounters with UFOs, Colborn became involved with

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Embrace fun parts of fall TYLER KEOWN

It’s beginning to look a lot like Halloween. Well actually, no, it’s not. It’s beginning to look like global warming is having an effect. It’s still super hot out, except for days that it isn’t. We’re still getting thunderstorms, and not a single leaf has turned golden or red or anything that might make you feel like magic is in the air. Making up for the lack of magic, though, is the abundance of pumpkin, pumpkin spice and other variations of the word. That means it’s fall, in my book. That also means it’s time to get spooked. I remember when I was younger, our pastor told us not to celebrate Halloween because of its Pagan roots. First off, you goon, don’t try to take a holiday away from a kid. Second, telling a kid to not do something is almost a guarantee that he or she will do it. Haven’t you watched “Rugrats,” man? Kids love getting in zany adventures. So I chose to turn my back on my pastor (and God, probably)

and continued to love Halloween. It’s such a fun period — you get to dress up in costume, eat candy and pretend that your life isn’t actually your life. I want to spread my passion. I’m going to help you have a better Halloween. OK, the first thing you’re going to want to do is grab two pumpkins and a knife. Take a pumpkin and cut it open. Scoop out the goop and put it in your neighbor’s mailbox, that prick. Carve a face into it. Throw a candle in there and wham, you’ve got a jack o’ lantern. Now carefully take the candle out and study the pumpkin. Look at all the mistakes you made and spot the ways you could have made a more impressionable piece of gourd-art. Take the pumpkin outside and stomp on it. Jam it into someone else’s mailbox to make the first neighbor less suspicious that someone was targeting him. Grab the second pumpkin and actually take the time to do it right. Now that you’ve got that weirdass part of Halloween culture taken care of, move on to the best part: picking out a costume. You’re going to want to chose a costume that flatters your body in all the right places, but still leaves a few things to the imagination. Figure out what season you are and work around

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Cultural icons undermine roles he is unable to shed this reputation bands — the only bit of the actor you experience is their sound. and his films seem novelties as a Some only play instruments in result. More recently this problem of bands, and there is virtually no link between the actor’s films and mass recognition has multiplied exponentially. As a result of the widehis or her movies. Some, like all spread presence of music artists on three I listed above, are the singers magazine covers, in commercials in their bands. Even in those cases, and especially on the internet, though, not much of a link is forced stars are universally recognized. between the actor’s films and their music. They aren’t known for their The modern music industry has singing voice, which can often even increasingly used stars’ visual aesthetic as a way to make them seem be very different from the voice in more and more extreme and marfilm. In short, it’s quite possible to ketable. Modern superstars seem listen to music by actors and not to use their manufactured attrachave the experience influenced by tiveness as a crutch for often unoriginal music. The any connotation asresult is an indussociated with his or try dominated by her acting career. It’s quite appearance, while The same canpossible the music takes the not usually be said backseat. The most for those making the to listen to popular artists are abrupt jump from music by actors instantly recognizthe music scene to able by their signaHollywood. and not have ture sex appeal. This is not to say This is all probit hasn’t been done. the experience lematic because the In fact, it’s been influenced by any most recognizable done for quite some stars have been the time. Frank Sinatra connotation.” ones trying to make had a very successful career on the silver screen. De- the move into acting most lately. spite his international fame as a Why? Because they can. The most singer, for the duration of the films successful modern artists have the financial security to set aside time he starred in, he managed to make “Frank” virtually disappear and to star in a movie or show, and the really brought out his various char- studios love the box office boost they get from a curious audience acters. Another musical superstar when they cast a recognizable nonof yesteryear, The King himself, actor in their films. The musician similarly tried his hand at acting. feeds on the glamour and the thrill Despite the volume of films he ap- of being a star across two mediums while the studio cashes in on the peared in, it’s difficult to see any Elvis film as anything but an Elvis household name and the two share the sudden publicity. film. Where’s the difference? While Because of the perks for both Frank Sinatra was known for his the star and the producers, Justin appearance to some degree, he was primarily a singing icon. Because Bieber gets murdered on “CSI,” Beyoncé is the featured love inhis fame was not based on his “look,” Frank was able to find great terest in “Austin Powers in Goldmember.” and Justin Timberlake success as an actor. Elvis, on the gets to try his hand at being an acother hand, was every bit as much tion hero. a visual sex symbol as a musical Unfortunately, while those beartist. When he appears on screen,

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Lorde breaks musical ground ‘Royals’ artist becomes first female to top alternative charts, releases new album Alex Lucke DN At 16 years old, Ella YelichO’Connor, more familiarly known as Lorde, is on pursuit of the throne to reign the alternative music scene. Her hit single, “Royals,” became the first female alternative single to top the alternative Billboard chart in 17 years. As such, Lorde is gaining fame at light speed. With the release of “Pure Heroine,” loyal fans (originating from the days of her “Love Club” EP) and coincidental listeners are falling in love with the New Zealand native that is bored with society and refuses to succumb to a lifestyle centered around “gold teeth and grey goose.” Her immersion in hip-hop culture plays a significant role in “Heroine’s” sound. In a realm consistently reliant upon too many raps dedicated to a highclass standard of living, where the focus is on six-plus digit pay and investing in lush clubs and cheap women. Similar to Lana Del Rey, Lorde utilizes beats iconic to hip-hop on “Team” and “Glory and Gore.” Ironically, the lyrics contradict the stereotypical expectations that typically accompany bass and club-worthy techno beats. She emphasizes the disconnect that many listeners have to the music they listen to, and recognizes that a majority of lis-

PURE HEROINE Lorde teners don’t spend their nights cradling a bottle of overpriced liquor and throwing money like confetti that speckles the floor the morning after. More atmospheric singles, like “Ribs” and “Buzzcut Season” are like an oasis, away from the expected alternativepop standard set by “Royals.” These singles rely on Lorde’s choral sound and ease to soar into an upper spectrum of notes to deliver further critique on the ideologies of society, and remind listeners that “it’s a new art form showing people how little (she) cares.” “Pure Heroine” ends with “A World Alone,” a slowed down ballad that features lyrics from the deepest and darkest corners of Lorde’s conscience. It shows a vulnerable side to a girl that personifies an “IDGAF” attitude, and concludes a lighthearted album with a heavy dose of gravity and reality. Lorde’s notes are as high as her ranks, and her competition in the alternative scene will have to, without a doubt, watch the throne. arts@ dailynebraskan.com

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Riders of the Ghost Tour of Lincoln Bus Tours received a coupon for A Novel Idea, a local bookstore in downtown Lincoln. The bookstore was the ticket vendor for the Ghost Tour of Lincoln, which sold out all 14 tour dates this fall.

“I think when a person dies, and they turn into a ghost, I think they’re pretty much the same ghost as they were a person.” Scott Colburn host, storyteller

paranormal research groups and expanding his knowledge of unexplained phenomena. Because he owned a bookstore in the Indian Village Shopping Center, Colborn made it his mission to encourage curiosity in his customers. In turn, many offered their own experiences with the paranormal. Over the years, Colborn took his customer’s stories and joined forces with Dale Bacon, a fellow researcher, in what would become the Ghosts of Lincoln Bus Tours. Now, the tours have become a highlight of Lincoln Halloween festivities, selling hundreds of seats within hours at the Novel Idea bookstore in downtown Lincoln. “Scott is a great storyteller,” said Allan Masters, an employee at Novel Idea who has helped with ticket sales for the past two years. “I think people like hearing ghost stories because it gives them something to believe in,” he said. “People like to know there’s something more to life, whether that’s through religion or ghost stories.” When it comes to whether ghosts are “scary” or not, Colborn’s views are a little different than most. “I don’t want to paint with

a large brush and say that every ghost is evil,” Colborn said. “I think when a person dies, and they turn into a ghost, I think they’re pretty much the same ghost as they were a person. I can’t tell you why people are ghosts, but I can tell you that there are many positive stories on the ghost tour of people reaching out to their loved ones.” Like the popular story of the little girl who learned to play checkers from the ghost of her grandfather, who made nightly visits to teach her how. “I really think we have a responsibility to ghosts,” Colborn said. “The person may not even realize they are dead, or may fear a vengeful God as opposed to a loving, caring one.” As the host of what is believed to be the longest-running paranormal radio show today and the storyteller for Lincoln’s ghost tour that grows in popularity every year, Colborn isn’t losing curiosity for the unexplained any time soon. “I like mysteries,” he said. “I think sometimes in the pursuit of mystery, it’s not so much the end destination but the actual pursuit that I think teaches us a lot about who we are and why we’re here.” arts@ dailynebraskan.com

Some people simply have a flair for performing. Oftentimes, the nature of a performer’s ambitions and talents is wider in scope than just one medium. It seems more common for actors to have bands, and for musicians to moonlight as actors. But can this kind of role blending really be effective, or are these crossovers just cheap attempts to boost publicity? A transition from A-lister to musician is certainly the less jarring of the two tricks. No matter how popular actors become they very rarely attain any comparable level of success as a musician. Huge names like Kevin Costner, Ryan Gosling, Zooey Deschanel and many more have their own bands. Deschanel has reached a similar level of success with indie band She & Him, but for the most part the bands of actors fail to make significant waves. I’m not saying actors don’t form good bands. Ryan Gosling’s Dead Man’s Bones is actually one of my favorites. What I am saying is that whether it’s because the actors don’t market their groups, don’t devote enough time to them or don’t have enough musicality to form an interesting band, the vast majority go unheard. Even when a pretentious fan like myself discovers a little-known celebrity band and lords knowledge of it over everyone who claims to be a fan of that actor, the celebrity’s status as an actor doesn’t really affect the way the music is perceived all that much. With the exception of live performances and music videos — both of which are rare for actors’

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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olson – Gimme Pizza Song (Slowed Down) This is a 3:29 video of your favorite childhood twins in the 1995 movie, “You’re Invited to Mary-Kate and Ashley’s Sleepover Party.” The voices of the twins and their friends are replaced by a creepy group of men, and the pizza-topping scene is made into a music video. 0:00 The twins walk in the scene wearing matching purple shirts and carrying trays of Chinese take out boxes. The twins are the perfect party hosts to their friends Vanessa, Cara and Brighton. 0:10 Cara, the friend with the pixie cut, is obviously anxious to get this party started as she begins: “I think we are just about ready…” Then, one of the twin’s (because no one can tell them apart) eyes grow large as she finishes Cara’s sentence: “…To build the perfect pizza.” 0:16 The pizza rap ensues: Do the pizza/ ah-ah-ah/ P-I-Z-Z-A/ Do the pizza… 0:27 Finally Vanessa is put into the spotlight as she back up sings “Um, did I happen to say?” 0:31 The twins reiterate that they

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hind and in front of the camera reap the benefits, their films suffer. No matter how convincing musicians’ performances are (I’m not even going to bring up how many simply can’t act), if they are cultural icons it becomes impossible to separate their roles from their well-known stage personas. The most important aspect of watching any film is the suspension of disbelief. It’s what allows us to set aside the fact that we are aware we’re watching fiction and become invested in the characters and scenarios we’re introduced to. A credible film becomes nothing more than a cheap trick when we are unable to break the link between its stars and their characters. Like Sinatra in the past, there are a few modern examples of successful musicians who go on to make great contributions to film, but like Sinatra their acts don’t rely on signature imagery like many of the most popular artists. Jared Leto, frontman for 30 Seconds to Mars, for example, is making waves this year for his performance as a transgender person in “Dallas Buyer’s Club.” Leto has previously been in notable films like “Requiem for a Dream” and “American Psycho,” and his success as an actor is possible because his popularity as a musician hasn’t reached the level of cultural icon like most others trying to make the leap. For every Jared Leto, however, there are far more Adam Levines. Last week brought the news that Taylor Swift has been cast in an adaptation of the young adult classic, “The Giver.” The dystopian novel is a Newbery Award winner that’s been canonized by educators. It’s a serious work of literary fiction dealing with themes like the dangers of conformity. The film adaptation is starring Taylor Swift. What’s wrong with this picture? arts@ dailynebraskan.com

1:06 Finally Vanessa comes back, “here’s a little ice-cream to hit the spot.” 1:24 The girls continue to sing. Instead of being in front of a cheese pizza, the pizza is now covered in fish, fried chicken and ice-cream. It is their “pizza pie.” 1:43 The girls come together and sing the next verse: “get your motors running ‘cause here we go/ chocolate sauce, spreading it slow/ Oreos, marshmallows, caramel coconut creme.”

2:01 Mary-Kate or Ashley makes a super excited face with pursed lips and wide eyes. She nods her agreement with all the candy toppings. 2:05 Then things get weird: ”chicken tongue/ google-y eye balls” 2:08 The pixie cut pipes up: “I’m going to scream!” 2:17 “Batters up, catcher’s ready/ 1-2-3-4-5… Spaghetti/ Pasta… put it in the pizza/ Fish sticks… put it in the pizza/ Ketchup… put it in the pizza/ 2:37 Mary-Kate/Ashley: “Meatloaf…” 2:39 The group is very weary about the meatloaf. But the pixie cut, Cara, is the go-getter of the group, and ready to get weird: “Ehh, put it in the pizza!” 2:55 Vanessa suggests adding tacos to the pizza pie. And the group cheers in unison: “Olé!” 3:07 The video is coming to the end, and Brighton might be feeling a little bit left out. She brings up the idea to call their group “the twins of gourmet.” Even though she is not a twin. 3:29 The video ends and a pizza is fully ruined. arts@ dailynebraskan.com

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Leg less spider: “What the hell? Are you a turd?”

Cheesy Powerpoint effect: the key is transitioning each conversation topic by spinning around violently or melting to the ground.

Unibrow: the ultimate third wheel costume. The couple dresses as the two eyebrows and you go as the unfortunate patch of hair in between.

Chicken nugget: “What the hell? Are you a turd?”

A pair of Sketchers: A metaphor — they used to be so cool, YOU used to be so cool! The problem is you’re still trying very, very hard and the only person who appreciates you is your mom.

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HALLOWEEN: from 5 As my dad always said, ‘Your thighs aren’t fat if no one can see them.’” that. I’m a “winter” because of my piercing, wolf-like eyes and unblemished porcelain skin, and going from there, I’ve decided to pick a costume that will accentuate my features. Namely, I’m going as Hank Hill from “King of the Hill.” He’s a middle-class white dude with simple clothes and a bigger head, so it should work perfectly. Try this exercise: identify what you hate most about your body. Find a costume that captures both your seasonal aura and hides your shame. As my dad always said, “Your thighs aren’t fat if no one can see them.” He’s a doctor, you know. Dude knows thighs. While it’s not as fun as picking out a costume, the most important part of the Halloween season is understanding fear. This is a holiday built around spooks and scares, but to really become a Halloweenite, you need to realize that what really scares you is death. All these goblins, ghouls and ghosties scare you because they present the chance of death. Getting a toothbrush when trick-ortreating frightens you because if you’re brushing your teeth instead of eating more candy, you might as well be dead. When Sarah tells Jeremy that you have a crush on him at the party and accidentally trip and dump the punch bowl all over yourself, you’re afraid of dying of embarrassment. But what is so scary about death? Figuring this out is key

in crafting a great Halloween. The answer is realizing your own insignificance. Tucked away in each of our minds is the gentle whisper of time, promising us that it is impossible to be remembered when those who remember us will one day die themselves. You are a grain of sand on a beach. If you’re lucky,

you might be used to build a sand castle one day, but even then, the waves will come and nothing will remain. Even your gravestone will erode. That is what fear is. That is the true spirit of Halloween. Remembering that remembrance does not exist. On the plus side, though, if you go to the store the day after Halloween, candy will be half-priced. Tyler Keown is going to buy so many Peanut Butter Snickers on Nov. 1. Ask for one at arts@ dailynebraskan.com.

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Big ten Teleconference Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio On special teams being a difference maker:

Michigan coach BRADY HOKE On freshmen quarterbacks across NCAA:

“I think special teams have a huge bearing on your overall success when you look at long-term success. Every game, we’ve done some good things, but we’ve had a couple things that we haven’t done as well. The thing that we were looking for was overall consistency. There’s no question that we got to have guys that can take it the distance. I think we have those guys, so they are exciting to watch. You’re usually going to lose the game if the special teams play poorly.”

“I think they are more prepared earlier. I think with 7-on-7 and everything that is going on, I think there’s been more of an opportunity for guys to go out and throw all summer.”

On linebacker Jake Ryan:

“He has a unique talent for making plays – unorthodox at times – but he makes them.”

On quarterback Connor Cook:

“We saw consistency from Connor Cook, who I was excited about his progress from really, the Youngstown State game to the Notre Dame game to this game. I’m pretty confident that he is going to continue to raise his level of play, as he gets more experience he’s going to get more comfortable. When you do get in that period where he’s extremely comfortable, I think you’re going to see an outstanding quarterback.”

Illinois coach Tim Beckman

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald

On responding to the blitzes on defense:

On Wisconsin rivalry:

On having two-bye weeks early in the season:

On facing another strong rushing offense:

“It is an all-out blitz. They’ve got one more then, really, you can protect because they are bringing one more than you have. You have to be able to get yourself open. We’ve got to be able bring a guy back into the backfield, if we need to get it protected, so they have to add off of the coverage. A receiver has got to get open. We have to throw hot, and the quarterback has got to make the throw.”

“It’s different, there’s no question. We’re going to take advantage of it the best way we feel necessary. That is we are still a very young football team, we’ve got a lot of evaluation on what we are doing. It’s something I’m not in control of, of scheduling and having open weeks. You live with it, you adapt with it and you make it positive. And that’s what we are doing.”

“I think, from a proximity standpoint, we’re the two closest schools to each other, by mileage, or pretty darn close. I think, number one we’ve got a lot of fans that are neighbors and live pretty close to each other, and I think the fans enjoy that kind of stuff. It’s just been a great rivalry from our standpoint. The games have been just battles; there’s been a couple of lopsided ones, but most of them have been just great battles.” “I’ve got great concern about every team that we play. I think last week was a deal where we didn’t fit very well, and we didn’t get off blocks, and we didn’t tackle, and we didn’t get enough population with the ball. If we do that again this week, we’ll give up the same amount of yards. We’ve got to be a lot better in doing that.”

Wisconsin coach GARY ANDERSEN On Northwestern’s two quarterbacks:

“It’s as good of two-quarterback systems that I’ve ever faced. This is the second week in a row where we kind of prepare for two different quarterbacks and it is a little bit different. Ohio State is very much the same on offense with both quarterbacks. Both quarterbacks in this situation, it flips upside down a little bit on what they want to do offensively. They’re both talented, they both had a great deal of success, they both can run the style of offense that they want.”

Indiana coach Kevin Wilson Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz

Purdue coach Darrell Hazell

On Michigan State’s run defense:

“They play great team defense. That’s just what it is. There is really no weakness in the front seven, and certainly in the back end. When you get that working together and the guys on the same page, they are very well-coached. They clearly know what they are doing on every turn, and it makes it tough.”

On quarterback flexibility:

“If you have a quarterback who can beat you with his arms, his legs and his mind, you’ve got a real problem on your hands. If you can take one of those variables away it truly helps you on the defensive side of the ball as far as scheming and putting your kids in position to make plays.”

On fullback Adam Cox:

“I think Adam is a great story. He’s worked extremely hard every turn of the way. When we went into spring practice this past year, we certainly had a strong need to try to locate somebody that could maybe try to help out. Adam and (Macon) Plewa both those guys had really good springs and they got an opportunity and they stepped right in there and did a great job with it.”

On chemistry with young players:

“We’ve got a lot of good young players in our program right now, and they’re starting to figure it out, how to work and how to work with each other. That pays for big dividends in the future obviously. The nice thing about these guys is they’re hungry. They get out and do a great job of the film rooms and coming out on the practice fields early.”

On safety Rob Henry:

“He’s the most unselfish guy that I’ve been around in a long time. I said that I’m going to make a move at the quarterback position, and the very first thing out of his mouth, ‘Where can I help this team somewhere else?’ We decided to move him to safety because that’s where we’re thin. He definitely gives us some depth here.”

On what makes Michigan State’s defense tough:

“A combination of a lot, starting with coach (Mark) Dantonio and coach (defensive coordinator) Narduzzi, just the attitude and the mind set of how they want to play and how the program is structured. It’s not just this year; it’s every year at Michigan State. Kids know what they do; they do it very, very well. They do it very, very aggressively.”

On if the team is using last year’s loss to Michigan State as motivation:

“They played a great second half. Again like we said from a week ago that past years have nothing to do with this year. We had a lot of guys that played in that game, they did too, but that’s last year’s game. This is a new year; they’re playing very, very well.”

Nebraska coach Bo Pelini Significance of young linebacker core:

“We’ve played a number of guys; we have some different options at the linebackers spot. If you have youth at that position, you’re going to go through some growing pains. I think they’re growing, I think they’re learning every day and their attitudes have been great. I think the future is bright at our linebacker spot.”

Minnesota Interim coach Tracy Claeys

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer

Update on Jerry Kill:

“He’s doing good, continuing to get the rest he needs and work with the doctors to do the best they can to get the situation under control with his medicine. Since we don’t play this week, there is no sense in hurrying that, and we aren’t practicing until the end of the week.”

On quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr.:

“He is still a work in progress. There are some mistakes he made that might not have been real apparent to the naked eye, but they’re still there. I think every time he goes out there it gives him the opportunity to grow. He’s a smart guy, he understands the offense, he understands what’s being asked of him and I think he’s going to continue to grow every time he gets the opportunity to play.”

On offense in first half against Michigan:

“I think our offensive line played better. We had some seams in there to move the ball, maybe the missed tackles was part of it. I also think on offense, we executed enough to keep the chains moving, and got in a lot of favorable third downs in the first half. I think we had something to do with moving the ball in the first half.”

Penn State coach Bill O’Brien On Michigan’s defense;

“Well, it’s a challenge. This is a very, very good defense. Very stout front seven. Secondary is very disciplined, athletic, good ball skills. This is a big challenge, so our guys have to have a great practice week and be ready to go on Saturday night.”

On quarterback Christian Hackenberg:

“I think he’s improved every game. He has a certain amount of freedom in certain packages, and other packages he calls the play that we call. We’ve gone into each week knowing that he’s improving and trying to take advantage of that.”

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football practice notes long touchdown runs.” Beck said it’s also a main contributor to runs that break out to more than 20 yards, something the Huskers did more than three times last week. To get the team and Armstrong ready for the crowd noise at Purdue, the coaching staff played loud music to help the offense communicate in a loud environment, which is nothing new to Nebraska. “You definitely got to communicate better and you have to be dialed in and focused a lot more when you’re on the road, there’s no question,” Beck said.

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Nebraska will travel to Purdue this week after five straight home games. Offensive coordinator Tim Beck said that his guys will be ready for the road test, but can’t be too careful against Purdue’s defense. “It’s hard to believe they’re 1-4, they don’t look like that defensively,” Beck said. “We have to come to play. They’re going to be fast, they’re going to hit hard and going to get after you.” In Purdue’s last three games they have given up 31 points to Notre Dame, 41 to Wisconsin and 55 to Northern Illinois, but Beck insists it won’t be a cakewalk. “Defensively, they play hard,” Beck said. “They tackle well, they hit well; I think defensively they’re not a bad football team.”

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Redshirt freshman Tommy Armstrong Jr. walked swiftly out of practice Tuesday, followed closely by senior Taylor Martinez in a boot and street clothes. Armstrong, unavailable for comment to the media, was out of sight quickly after practice, after having a tough practice, according to Beck. Saturday’s game against Purdue will be Armstrong’s first potential road start with Martinez still out of practice with turf toe. “I coached him pretty hard today,” Beck said. “I had to put my arm around him a little bit at the end. He’s the kind of guy that doesn’t let things get to him, (he needs to) stay poised and composed and he’ll need to do it on the road against a faster, more defensive football team and do what he’s coached to do.” Armstrong was eight for 13 for 135 yards and two touchdowns in last Saturday’s

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Senior defensive back Ciante Evans let his presence be known against Illinois on Saturday by recording four total tackles and one sack. Evans said he gave advice to the young defense on the upcoming road match-up against Purdue.

win over Illinois. Beck also mentioned that Ron Kellogg III could get significant snaps Saturday as well. “You never know who’s got the hot hand,” Beck said. “You never know what’s going to happen. You better have guys ready to go in there and play.

You have to play both (Armstrong and Kellogg) so that if you have to go back to them later in the game, you aren’t going to a guy who hasn’t played at all.”

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Nebraska the most offensively against Illinois, Beck said, was the downfield blocking by the wide receivers, something he knows they take great pride in. “I’ve been really pleased with them so far,” Beck said. “In last week’s game they did a great job. It’s why we got those

With so many young playmakers on the football team, especially on the defensive side, captain and senior Ciante Evans gave inexperienced players some advice on Tuesday. “Guys get anxious to get out there and they get out there and realize it’s a whole different ball game,” Evans said. “Settle down, take it one play at a time. Don’t jump plays, don’t get ahead, just do what the coaches ask you and telling you to do and take it one step at a time.” Evans, one of seven Blackshirts, said after practice the team needs young guys to step up on the defensive side of the ball, and he is emphasizing that to them this week. He also said that finally going on the road will be a positive thing for the team. “I think that we need to get away, not in a bad way, but just get away and see how it feels to play on the road,” Evans said.

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Team claims 10th at Firestone Invite in Ohio Staff Report DN

Only four strokes behind Dickson was senior Matt Record. Record had a strong finish, including a string of three consecutive birdies The Husker men’s golf team rallied on the front nine, which helped the Tuesday to finish tied for 10th place senior golfer land in a tie for 32nd. at the Firestone Invitational in Akron, Also competOhio. The Huskers improved ing for the Huskers their score every round, startwere sophomore ing the Invite with a plus 19 Kolton Lapa, who in the first round, followed by finished tied for a plus five in the second and 37th, junior Calvin finishing the tournament with Freeman, who tied a final round of one under par. for 44th, and freshLeading the Huskers in man Justin JenOhio was junior Ross Dickson. nings, who tied for Dickson shot a career best six 77th. Lapa’s final over par, 69, to start the tourround was his best nament, which put him in a tie during the Firesfor 50th heading into the final tone Invitational, Dickson round. Dickson shot a one as he shot a two-ununder par in the final round to der-par round conmove up the leaderboard to a sisting of five birdies. Freeman’s best tie for 13th. In the last 32 holes, Dickson had only four bogeys and eight round in the tournament was his last birdies. He tied his career-low of 218 in round, as he shot an even par on the day. Jennings had to battle past a the three-round tournament. rough start of his final round after

scoring a double-bogey followed by four consecutive bogeys. He was able to battle back though and finish with a plus four on the scorecard. South Carolina-Aiken, No. 9 in Division II, won the Firestone Invitational. The Pacers rallied on the last round, shooting a tournamentbest six under par to claim tournament title with a two stroke cushion. Right behind South Carolina-Aiken was second-round leader Washington State. Eastern Michigan finished third in the team ranks, but walked away with the Individual Grand Champion in sophomore Stuart Grehan. Grehan shot a five under par in both of his final two rounds to earn the win. Runner-up in the tournament was Akron sophomore Carr Vernon, who finished only three shots behind the leader and was the only competitor to shoot each round under par. sports@ dailynebraskan.com

Nebraska Firestone Invitational Results Ross Dickson

218

T-13

Matt Record

222

T-32

Kolton Lapa

223

T-37

Calvin Freeman

224

T-44

Justin Jennings

235

T-77

collura: from 10 ter. She began swimming when she was 2 years old, because “the first thing you learn how to do in Arizona is swim,” she said. After that, her parents couldn’t get her out of the pool. “I just started so early that swimming became a habit,” Collura said. “I honestly can’t imagine my life without swimming.” During her high school career, Collura was a three-time Arizona state champion and was a member of the Phoenix Swim Club where she earned Scholastic All-American in 2009, 2010 and 2011. After not swimming during her freshman year of college, Collura decided to follow the family legacy and enroll at Nebraska as a sophomore.

“I decided to come here because my dad went to school here and was a football player during Tom Osborne’s first year,” Collura said. “And the swimming program is really great. It’s not every day that you get to have a former Olympian as your coach.” In her first year in the program, Collura set career-best times at the Big 10 Conference Championships in the 50-yard freestyle, 100-yard freestyle and the 100-yard butterfly. Following that, she made her debut at the NCAA championships in the 50-yard freestyle. “It was so surreal,” Collura said, whose favorite stroke is freestyle. “It’s one of the fastest meets in the world and it’s so exciting,

yet intimidating. But once I dove in, I realized I belonged there.” Her highlight moment thus far in her career wasn’t swimming a school record in the 50-yard freestyle or tying for third on the alltime Nebraska list in the 100-yard freestyle, it was finishing fourth place in the very last relay at the Big Ten championships last year. “We didn’t really know what to expect,” Collura said. “We knew we could do really well, but we’re like, ‘Okay, this is the Big Ten,’ so we just went for it. People didn’t expect a lot from us since we were the new guys. We ended up in fourth and just barely got outtouched by Purdue. But just getting on that podium in the Big Ten

Championships made it all worth it.” Collura is aiming for a strong finish again this year, and thinks that more Nebraska swimmers will make it to the NCAA championships this year and in the future. Assistant swimming coach Patrick Rowan said that being an NCAA All-American is “absolutely something she can do.” “She is a big-time competitor,” Rowan said. “She races really hard and she hates losing. Taryn is definitely one of those girls that we can look to for those inspirational swims, those swims that get the team fired up.” sports@ dailynebraskan.com

Through all of McDermott’s years as a coach and mentor, discipline is a staple of his philosophy. “I always stress discipline because without it great teams, athletes, teachers and coaches can fall apart quickly,” McDermott said. “Discipline is a building block that needs to be developed if you want to be a great player or team.” “We always work really hard at practice and conditioning in preparation for those matches. It is up to us to push ourselves,” Videtich said. “Coach McDermott has always communicated that to us.”

McDermott attributes most of what he has learned in his coaching career to communication, just as Videtich said. “The most important thing to communicate to the team is that it is truly a team sport,” McDermott said. “There was a quote that I saw that has guided me as a coach, ‘When you score a goal, or hit a three, or get a touchdown, you don’t do it for yourself. You do it for the team because the name on the front of the shirt is more important than the one on the back.’ Team, above all else, is the most important thing.” sports@ dailynebraskan.com

Men’s Tennis: from 10 age group at the Cornhusker State Games. He won a bronze medal in the five-mile road race as well. For his accomplishments, McDermott was named the Cornhusker State Games Male Athlete of the Year as well as the National Congress of State Games Male Athlete of the Year for his distance-running achievements and participation in the games for 19 years. “It was something that just happened,” McDermott said. “I was excited to be a part of something like that. I try to instill into the team that fitness, being in shape, doing extra stuff can make a big difference in the outcome of a match.”

After playing tennis for Nebraska for six years, senior Brandon Videtich has gotten to know McDermott very well. “His coaching style and the way he influences his players is good compared to any coach I have ever had,” Videtich said. “He is really into working hard off the court as well as on the court. It really helps translate into our performances.” McDermott pushes motivation in matches too, as he insists that his players remain positive and cheer each other on, he said. “He is a really positive and great motivator for the team,” Videtich said. “He keeps us going.”

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Nebraska junior Taryn Collura prepares for her race earlier in the season. Collura, who has swum against Olympic-medalist Missy Franklin, said her proudest moment at Nebraska was at last year’s Big Ten Championships.

following in the footsteps Taryn Collura, who chose Nebraska based on her dad’s football career as a Husker, works to be an All-American this season story by Natasha Rausch | photo by Jake Crandall

couple of jumps. Visualize. Big breath. Visualize. Nebraska junior swimmer Taryn Collura stepped up to the block after running through

her usual routine. As Collura prepares to race in the final heat at junior nationals, she looks to her left. And who does she see? Missy Franklin.

“I’m so nervous,” Franklin said to her. Collura nodded, surprised that the Olympic medalist was feeling the same pre-swim

nerves. “It’s really intimidating to swim against her, but it’s fun,” Collura said looking back on the meet. “I’m inspired by Missy.

I’ve had the pleasure of swimming against her a lot because her team from Colorado would come compete at our pool in Arizona. So I kind of grew up

swimming against her. She’s really a great competitor and an amazing swimmer.” Collura, like her Olympic counterpart, grew up in the wa-

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NU rifle team set for season with 2 seniors

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Nebraska tennis coach Kerry McDermott begins his 31st year leading the Huskers. McDermott is the second-longest active tenured coach in the Big Ten.

Tennis coach continues tenure Sydny Boyd DN With 30 years of coaching under his belt, Nebraska men’s tennis coach Kerry McDermott is the second-longest tenured active coach in the Big Ten Conference. “Thirty years of experience is a long time,” McDermott said. “I have loved every minute of it.”

Prior to coaching, McDermott played for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from 1976 to 1980 and lettered all four years. The Grand Island native played No. 1 singles as a senior. “Even when I was a player on the team at Nebraska I would always try to encourage my teammates,” McDermott said. “I love to compete and as my senior year

was winding down my coach, Jim Porter, asked me if I was interested in being an assistant. I didn’t hesitate with my answer.” McDermott has more than 350 wins, which is more than any other Nebraska tennis coach in the program’s history. McDermott’s 350th win was against Troy in March 2013, in a 4-1 victory. “Having the most victories in

the tennis program’s history just makes me very thankful for the opportunity to have worked here at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln over the years and for having good people and assistant coaches to work with,” he said. In 2003, McDermott won the 1,500 and 3,000-meter runs in his

Men’s Tennis: see page 9

Great American Rifle Conference Coach of the Year. Nebraska opens rifle “Last year ’s team understood that there had to be a season competing change in culture and each of against 6 top-10 them embraced it fully.” Underwood said. teams, including The team may be affected by No. 1 West Virginia the loss of two seniors, Janine Dutton and Katelyn Woltersdorf, as Dutton was second team all-GARC in air rifle and WolBrett Nierengarten sterdorf earned Honorable MenDN tion in the smallbore. Expected to play a big role in replacing Second-year rifle coach Stacy the two seniors is sophomore Underwood knows her team’s Denise Martin, who will look schedule is tough. to follow up an But she knows impressive freshthat her team is man season that We are tough, too. included two Following last individual titles committed year ’s seventhand a fifth-place place finish at the to each other; individual smallNCAA champion- each member is bore finish at the ships, the Huskers NCAA Champiare ranked No. 6 willing to help the onships. by the Collegiate Junior Kelsey team reach the Rifle Coaches AsHansen was sociation, their full potential.” fourth on the highest ranking in team in scoring four years. stacy underwood average last seanebraska rifle coach “We are comson and, as the mitted to each only junior on other; each memthe team, said ber is willing to help the team she is optimistic with the team’s reach the full potential,” Underyoung talent. wood said in an email. “We lost some great seniors, The No. 6 Huskers look to but luckily we were able to build off Underwood’s sucbring in great (freshmen),” Hancessful first season, which took sen said in an email exchange. the team from 10 wins to 24. “They have already proven they Underwood also increased the will be an important contributeam scoring average by nearly tion to our team.” 30 points, leading Nebraska to Also bringing an imporits first NCAA Championship tant leadership role for the rifle appearance since 2010. Underteam will be senior Sunny Ruswood, a former Husker herself, was also named last season’s

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