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Monday: At 11:45 a.m. view “The Clothesline Project,” a display honoring victims of relationship violence, and add your hand to the “These Hands Are Not For Hurting” wall. Co-presented by PREVENT and Men@Nebraska. Thursday: At 2 p.m. hear from Independent U.S. Senate candidate Todd Watson and use TurboVote to get registered to vote.
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More than 1 in 5, or 22 percent, of college women will experience physical abuse, sexual abuse or threats of physical violence, according to the 2011 College Dating Violence and Abuse Poll commisioned by Fifth & Pacific Companies, Inc. This week is the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Week Without Violence. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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Week Without Violence educates on signs of, steps to end relationship abuse KATIE KNIGHT DN Thirty University of Nebraska-Lincoln students fixated on a montage of women being slapped, shoved and punched. As the clips rolled from what are widely considered “classic” movies, they stared and jaws dropped. Independent filmmaker Ralph Scott blames the media for the way we view domestic violence. In a discussion with UNL students Friday, he said these casual displays of violence on the big screen are what blows him away the most. Scott’s presentation is one of many events put on for the Week Without Violence. This annual event, which began Friday and will continue through Wednesday, is intended to raise awareness of domestic and relationship violence. More than 15 years old, Week Without Violence is put on by the Women’s Center and PREVENT, a group committed to educating UNL students about campus about sexual assault and
ways it can be avoided. Throughout the week, the university hosts speaking events, fundraisers and brown bag discussions. In doing all of this, the Women’s Center has one main goal: educating UNL students on the prevalence of domestic and relationship violence and enabling them to make change. “The goal for the week without violence is to raise everybody’s awareness that everybody has a role in making campus a safer place, and the world a safer place,” Women’s Center director Jan Deeds said. “So we want to empower people to do that.” Deeds said she believes domestic and relationship violence are both prevalent on UNL’s campus. But UNL is not alone. According to breakthecycle.org, “43 percent of dating college women report experiencing some violent and abusive dating behaviors including physical, sexual, tech, verbal or controlling abuse.” Deeds wants all UNL students to know that no matter how bad their situation may be, there
are always options for help here on campus. “If you are in an abusive relationship – you’re a victim, you’re a survivor in an abusive relationship – you don’t have to do this by yourself,” she said. “There’s a lot of resources here on campus to help you be safe and get out of that and be happy and healthy.” Even for those who are unfamiliar with the college dating violence, Deeds said she hopes Week Without Violence will be educational and prepare students who may run into situations like these in the future. “If you’re not (a victim of domestic violence) and you don’t know about it, I want people to be aware that it happens and to know that it is your business, that you should speak up,” Deeds said. “You should ask the person if you see somebody who’s in a bad situation, ask them how you can help, let them know what their resources are. If you see someone behaving badly, let them know that that’s not OK and get help for that, too.” Women’s Center programming assistant
Layla Younis said another key element of the Week Without Violence is teaching bystanders how to act if they witness an act of domestic violence. “As a bystander, there’s a lot of ways you can prevent relationship violence or domestic violence,” Younis said. “There’s different ways to do it, and if you know somebody who needs help or you need help, there are always resources that are confidential that will meet your needs and help you where you’re at.” Remaining events in the Week Without Violence include Healing and Empowerment through Art, a DNewsmakers event in the Union Crib, on Monday at 11 a.m. A discussion about dating violence and how it can be abolished will be held at noon on Tuesday in the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center. The final event, at noon on Wednesday at the Gaughan Center, will be a discussion on bystander intervention. NEWS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
Studies find relationship violence of all kinds is prevelant on college campuses BAILEY SCHULZ DN With October serving as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the University of NebraskaLincoln is attempting to bring the issue into the spotlight with its Week Without Violence, a series of talks and activities that aim to educate students about domestic violence. To many, domestic violence may seem like a rare occurrence on campus. Some students said they didn’t see domestic violence as an issue disproportionately affecting young people. But in a 2011 poll, 43 percent of dating college women reported experiencing abusive dating behaviors, which included physical or verbal abuse. The same poll, conducted by government and academic research group Knowledge Networks, concluded that almost 1 out of every 3 college women had been in an abusive relationship. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, meanwhile, reports that only 1 in ev-
ery 4 cases of physical assault by a partner is reported. “I think it’s something that definitely shouldn’t happen,” sophomore Sydney Rhoades said. “It’s something we should work to eradicate completely from our campus as well as other college campuses.” In the Knowledge Networks poll, 52 percent of college women reported knowing a friend who has experienced domestic violence of some sort. But for many college students, abuse extends beyond the physical realm. 1 in 5 college-aged women said they experienced verbal abuse, according to the Knowledge Network survey. Some on campus said they had seen or experienced emotional abuse, which includes possessiveness, controlling the partner’s actions, extreme jealousy or insecurities and attempts at isolating the other from family and friends. While junior Anna Owens hasn’t personally witnessed any physical domestic violence, she
has witnessed emotional abuse between friends and their boyfriends. “I’ve had friends who’ve had verbal violence, where they’ll say really rude stuff or they’ll not let them do anything,” she said. “They’ll need permission to do anything outside of them.” The online partnership between the nonprofit organization Break the Cycle and the National Domestic Violence Hotline, loveisrespect. org, provides guidelines to tell if a relationship is abusive. Physical violence isn’t the only way a relationship can turn unhealthy, the group said. A student interviewed anonymously said a friend of hers is currently experiencing emotional abuse. “She’s with a man who controls her money, and she has just moved in with him and is trying to figure out where she’ll go, what her living situation will be since she hasn’t had control of her money in a long time,” the student said. “She’s been in denial for a long time and has needed people to come from the outside to ob-
jectively say, ‘Yes, this is happening, this is not fair treatment.’” The hardest part for many friends of those in abusive relationships is figuring out what to do. The 2011 poll found 58 percent of college students said they wouldn’t know what to do to help if a friend was going through relationship abuse. The National Domestic Violence Hotline suggests being supportive and nonjudgmental to the abused, encouraging them to participate in activities outside the relationship and remembering that it’s not your job to rescue them. Ultimately, it’s their decision whether to leave, and they need support no matter what they choose to do, the group said. Those currently in an abusive relationship can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline for help, at 1-800-799-7233, or Lincoln’s domestic violence hotline, Voices of Hope, at 402-4757273. NEWS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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How UNL’s sexual assault policies stack up The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s sexual assault policies and procedures adhere with a set of guidelines established by a leading organization that advocates collegial governance – for the most part. The Association for American University Pro-
fessors in 2012 published 12 guidelines for sexual assault policies and procedures. They mostly focus on disseminating information to not only the entire student body, but to everyone who’s associated with the university and spends large amounts of time on campus. The Daily Nebraskan examined each guideline and compared it to UNL policies and procedures.
1. All members of the campus community – faculty members, administrators, staff members and students – share responsibility for addressing the problem of campus sexual assault and should be represented in the policy-development process. This means the entire campus community should be included in sexual assault prevention dialogue. Does UNL meet the guideline? Somewhat. UNL falls short in that its sexual harassment policy was created solely by administrators with consultation from university staff with no input from students. “We have the procedures in place,” UNL Women’s Center Director Jan Deeds said. “I know that the police always refer victims to the victim advocate. So in terms of making sure the victims get support and the healing they need is something we do very well.” 2. Establish and maintain a network of support for survivors, forming relationships with local police departments, health care providers, victim advocates and other organizations. Does UNL meet the guideline? Yes. UNL is connected to the local victim advocate organization Voices of Hope. The university also cooperates with the community in giving survivors the ability to pursue university sanctions against an attacker while criminal investigations are being conducted. UNL may also investigate sexual assault claims on and off campus in accordance with Title IX. “We have relationships between housing, and academic affairs, and registration and records and everyone in student life so (victims) can get services, they can get moved, they can get the accused moved to make the victim feel safer and have a safety plan for them.” Deeds said. 3. Make policies clear and easy to understand. Legal and university sanctions should also be included. Does UNL meet the guideline? Somewhat. UNL’s policies are laid out on its student affairs webpage. The document also outlines possible university sanctions that could be taken against a student which ranges from warnings to university expulsion. The document, however, fails to indicate state and federal laws that relate to sexual assault. 4. Guidelines for reporting should be clear and explicit. They should cite specific names, contact details, titles and office locations of individuals that handle sexual assault allegations and where students can file. The AAUP recommends that as much detail as possible should be given on the specifics of each step of filing a sexual assault claim.
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UNL’s sexual assault policies and procedures stand up to most of the Association for American University Professors guidelines. Does UNL meet the guideline? Somewhat. UNL refers victims to a number of entities, including the University Health Center, Voices of Hope and police, but doesn’t provide specific guidelines on how to interact with those entities. Online, the university explains what UNL does after it receives a report. 5. Facilitate reporting as much as possible. The AAUP recommends that universities facilitate reporting as much as possible because sexual assault is such an underreported crime. This includes having methods in which victims can confidentially and anonymously report abuse. Does UNL meet the guideline? Yes. UNL allows survivors to seek help anonymously. 6. One official or office should oversee and coordinate responsibilities associated with sexual assault allegations. AAUP guidelines also strongly suggest that all sexual assault complaints should be handled by one official. These responsibilities include; responding to sexual assault reports, coordinating record keeping and communication between agencies and organization, making sure victims are cared for as soon as possible, establishing procedure for classifying and documenting incidents, as well as filling accurate and comprehensive Clery reports on the incident. Does UNL meet the guideline? Yes. Arturo Perez of the Office of Equity, Access and Diversity Programs is serving an Title IX coordinator in an interim capacity until UNL hires a permanent coordinator Jan. 1.
7. Publicize campus policy and procedures using a multimedia approach that includes press releases, brochures, posters and Web-based messages. Does UNL meet the guideline? Somewhat. UNL released a brochure in early September to educate students on sexual misconduct. The brochure, titled “Things You Need to Know About Sexual Misconduct”, informs students how to report sexual misconduct and where students can seek help if they’re a victim of sexual misconduct. 8. Require prevention programs for incoming students. AAUP also suggests that prevention programs, which present education on how to “end sexual violence” should be required for incoming students and be a part in the on-going education of all students involved in university. Does UNL meet the guideline? No. UNL has groups like PREVENT that provide informative demonstrations and workshops throughout the year to further prevention dialogue. But these programs are not required by the university for incoming students. 9. Use both physical and electronic methods to make campus a safe space, including trimming of bushes, trees and vegetation and keeping areas well-lit. Does UNL meet the guideline? Hard to tell. Most areas of campus are well-lit and maintained, but short of traversing the entire campus, it’s difficult to determine the prevalence of weak spots. “I feel safe, but at night when I’m walking alone
I call people, it makes me feel better.” said Hannah Christy, a freshman international business major. “I feel safe anywhere on campus, but I feel girls are trained to be more aware.” 10. Educate men on how to recognize and fight sexual assault. The AAUP mentions specifically such programs at University of Santa Cruz which educates men about bystander intervention. Does UNL meet the guideline? Yes. UNL does have similar programs. Student group Men@UNL focuses on how men can change the culture by more welcoming to women and make the campus a safer place. 11. Educate bystanders. Does UNL meet the guideline? Yes. UNL started bystander intervention training this year through PREVENT. 12. Extend the policies to all campus constituencies. The AAUP recommends that any campus sexual assault policies should apply to and protect any individual who spends time on the campus. Does UNL meet the guideline? Yes. UNL’s sexual misconduct policy applies to students, staff, employees and any other individual that lives, works, or learns on campus. NEWS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM —COMPILED BY TYLER WILLIAMS
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UNLPD sees increase in alcohol arrests UNLPD released its annual campus safety report detailing crime, fire statistics, security information ANNIE BOHLING DN University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been incurring alcohol charges in increasing numbers since 2012. UNL police released its 2014 annual report this month, which details safety and security information as well as crime and fire statistics for the 2013 calendar year. Incidents relating to alcohol account for the most arrests and disciplinary action referrals issued by UNLPD. Both on and off campus, 424 people were arrested for liquor law violations last year compared to 393 in 2012. Referrals increased from 246 to 383. Many of those referrals came on UNL’s “dry campus.” UNL employees and students are not allowed to manufacture, distribute, possess or sell alcohol “on University premises or while on University business or at University activities, in University supplied vehicles, either during or after working hours,” according the Clery Report. They’re also not allowed to store alcohol any place the University owns or operates. But alcohol can pose a problem for students and employees off campus, too. “Use of alcohol off University premises that adversely affects an employee’s or stu-
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dent’s work or academic performance, or an employee’s or student’s safety or the safety of others” is prohibited, the report reads. Aside from alcohol, reports of burglary and aggravated assault were slightly up in 2013 compared to years past. The report also shed positive light on the university, noting that UNL won an award for its emergency notification system, UNL Alert, and UNLPD implemented a new system for reporting crime. The University received the StormReady certification in August from the National Weather Service after its yearlong review of the alert system. This means that UNL met NWS guidelines for the award, like UNL Alert’s multiple platforms used to issue alerts.
UNL Alert was upgraded this year to notify users across all technological platforms, including social media. If it seems as though more alerts have been issued this semester, UNL police have said that is because they would rather issue too many alerts rather than not enough in order to ensure students’ and employees’ safety. UNL Alert is operated by UNLPD’s Emergency Planning and Preparedness department. The report also gave mention to TIPS, an online non-emergency reporting system implemented this year. “It is not the University’s intent to replace direct contact with university officials, but instead to provide an additional avenue for reporting campus incidents (or positive acts of kindness),” the report reads.
People can use TIPS anonymously, but UNLPD encourages some form of contact information, which is kept confidential. UNLPD officials warned the report may contain data that hasn’t gone through proper fact-checking procedures. Some of the numbers of arrests and referrals calculated in 2012 are “being reviewed for accuracy as they may be incorrect; an analysis of past reporting systems has discovered issues with how the numbers were determined,” the report reads. “An updated report will be provided as soon as the review is complete and the correct statistics determined.” NEWS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
Failing a class? Here’s how you can fix it KATIE KNIGHT DN At this point in the year, some University of Nebraska-Lincoln students are starting to panic. It’s less than a week before fall break, meaning the middle of first semester is approaching. If students aren’t doing as well in a class as they had hoped, it’s now or never to take action. There are several options for those in this compromising position. One of these is changing the grading method of the class to pass/no pass, although this only works if the class doesn’t apply to their major or minor. Students can have up to 24 hours of pass/no pass credit for their undergraduate degree at UNL. Another option is complete withdrawal from the course, which must be done by Nov.
14. This far into the semester, though, students won’t get any refund, and will receive a ‘w’ on their transcript. Students should withdraw with caution, however, because in some cases students may fall below full-time student status if they fall below 12 credit hours. For sophomore broadcasting major Seth Korte, he would take matters into his own hands before resorting to pass/no pass or withdrawal. “I would go to the teacher and ask if there were some additional resources that I could use like worksheets and websites, then I would schedule a time for office hours, after I had already made a list of questions and things I’m struggling with,” Korte said. Shannon Keenan said she has the same kind of self-responsibility mentality, and would look at what she was doing wrong and try to fix the problem.
I would go to the teacher and ask if there were some additional resources that I could use like worksheets and websites.” SETH KORTE sophomore broadcasting major
“If I weren’t doing well in classes I would schedule appointments with all of my professors to discuss the best option,” said Keenan, a sophomore exploratory major. “And if I need to focus more on school, then I’d cut out some of my major distractions and ask someone to hold me responsible for my dayto-day schedule.”
The final two options to get yourself back on the passing track would be extra credit (if available) and acing your final at the end of the semester. NEWS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Financial aid need increases with enrollment DANIEL WHEATON DN As the University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to boost its enrollment numbers, unseen forces are in play to make sure the university doesn’t break it’s bank. Chancellor Harvey Perlman wants to grow UNL’s student body to 30,000 students by 2020, and many of those students will need hefty financial aid packages. However, there’s one big problem. “The pie is not getting bigger,” said Craig Munier, director of the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. That puts UNL, and other growing universities, on a tightrope: growing, but not so much that too much financial burden gets shifted to students. Nearly 3 of 4 UNL students receive some form of financial aid, which comes from a variety of sources: federal financial aid programs, grants, university revenue and loans. According to data from the UNL Factbook, need-based financial aid has increased nearly 50 percent since 2007. But after nearing a high in the 2010-2011 academic year, it has leveled off to the total of $51.8 million. Non-need based aid has been on a slight uptick, reaching nearly $30 million, according to the latest available data. UNL is looking in and out of state to reach enrollment growth, but Munier said most in-state growth will disproportionately come from lower-income students. As more
of those students apply and enroll, Munier said, “we are basically cutting the pie in smaller and smaller portions.” Alan Cerveny, dean of management and enrollment, said this year ’s freshman class is the first sign of that movement. Nearly 4,000 of this incoming freshman class, almost 75 percent, are Nebraskans. The system that UNL uses to decide who gets what is somewhat of a trade secret. UNL aims to give at least $11,000 in resources to as many freshmen as possible, but that includes what the family can pay. It costs about $23,000 to be an in-state UNL student, so the ends are met through working and borrowing. Mark Kantrowitz, senior vice president and publisher of edvisors.com, said universities often use these techniques as recruiting tools. “Some colleges will make personal call to a student, some will send a Frisbee, some will give a better financial aid package,” he said. UNL’s system, Kantrowitz said, is a form of financial aid leveraging called preferential packaging. Deciding who gets what is a tricky balance. While providing resources to students with high academic potential is a way to improve UNL’s overall image and average student profile, Munier said that shouldn’t detract from Nebraskans who have “earned the right to be a student.” As long as students file the Free Applica-
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still try to give enough financial aid to, at the very least, soften the blow of increasing college costs. “It’s not a free-ride,” Munier said. “Sometimes it’s just $1,500.” NEWS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
Council aims to expand distance learning UNL starts dean’s council to increase online classes to attract more distance learning students BAILEY SCHULZ DN In his Oct. 2 State of the University Address, Chancellor Harvey Perlman made a point to address the future of University of NebraskaLincoln’s online classes. Perlman announced that two UNL administrators will co-chair a dean’s council focused on attracting new distance learning opportunities to UNL. The university already has an acclaimed graduate online education program, ranked sixth nationwide among online graduate business programs, and ranks 11th out of 300 in graduate distance education programs, according to U.S. News and World Report’s
most recent rankings. But administrators want to place more emphasis on online programs. Marjorie Kostelnik, dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences, and Brad Sheriff, the assistant vice-chancellor for Academic Affairs, will co-chair the council. “We need to expand these programs, both for the revenue they provide as well as the diversity of new students they connect to our campus,” Perlman said. Kostelnik said the faculty who run online classes are a major part of what has made them successful. “It’s like any kind of education,” she said. “You need a great teacher, and you need somebody who knows a lot about how to present information and how to structure great classes. And we’re lucky because we’ve got a lot of great teachers.” Students take online classes for a variety of reasons. Those physically unable to receive instruction on campus are given the option to take online classes through UNL. The courses are very specialized and give students a chance to interact with students from all around the country or on different
continents. “The student body can be incredibly diverse,” Kostelnik said, “probably more diverse that what we might be able to produce on campus.” Most courses offered are at the masters or doctorate level, and involve online instruction, including emails, video conferencing and Blackboard. Some courses also place students in the field. A good online course isn’t just one where students read a lot of material from a computer, Kostelnik said. “A really good online course is a course that’s interactive,” she said. Currently, UNL offers online courses providing a master ’s degree in the following areas of study: family consumer science education, youth development, financial planning, P-12 education administration, special education, deaf and hard of hearing, German education and international family studies. The university offers a doctorate degree in higher education administration and a hybrid course (which uses both online and on campus classes) in quilt studies. Distance learning tends to draw in a lot of
students in the military, in addition to many transfer students, administrators said. Kostelnik and Sheriff said they’re hoping to improve and expand the online program for distance students in the future. “We’re looking at what additional programs we can apply,” Kostelnik said. But they’re also making sure they’re able to add programs and keep classes affordable for students. “We’re finding out what are the incentives… how can you put that together in a way that provides the financial support that you need in order to design these programs,” Kostelnik said, “because they are expensive to design.” The dean’s council aims to expand the role of online learning at UNL. “We’re ready to take a look, and we’re trying to see what’s the next level in thinking about distance education in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and how do we want to structure these programs in the future,” Kostelnik said. NEWS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Administration works to increase diversity UNL falls behind in diversity numbers on campus with 81 percent of students identifying as white CHRIS BOWLING DN Sometimes, Justin Jackson feels like he’s in another world.
An Omaha Central High School graduate, Jackson, a freshman finance major, was used to classrooms filled with a people of different races and a learning environment that almost always felt comfortable. But now that he’s made the move from Omaha to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, he’s encountered a different racial makeup on his daily walks to classes. “I definitely would say for every one black person, or any minority, I see, there are probably at least 30 (white people),” Jackson said. What Jackson and a lot of students and faculty at UNL are noticing is a lack of diversity. At his annual State of the University Address earlier this month, Chancellor Harvey Perlman called for bolstered diversity among UNL staff and students. He announced that Andre Fortune, director of the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, would become Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Diversity. According to Forbes, 81 percent of students enrolled at UNL categorize themselves as white. The next highest percentage is 4 percent in the Hispanic/Latino demographic. African Americans, such as Jackson, represent 2 percent of the school’s racial makeup. Composing another 2 percent combined are Asians, Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders, those recording two or more races and those whose ethnicities are unknown. Non-citizens and international students make up 5 percent of the student body. In his Oct. 2 address, Perlman emphasized the need for a more diverse university community in light of a rise in racially charged incidents on campus last year. Juan Franco, vice chancellor of Student Affairs, said a large part of the university’s diversity issues stem from the area’s demographics. “It’s not an easy thing to do in any of the Big Ten schools,” Franco said. “But we are lower in certain categories and it partly has to do with the geographic area. The Midwest, as a geographic area, does not have a lot of people of color, relatively speaking.” Nebraska itself has a white population of 86.1 percent, a number that’s dropped from 93.8 percent since 1990. In the Big Ten Conference, specifically, diversity encompasses a large spectrum. This is apparent when looking at a zero to one scale devised by U.S. News, in which a rating closer to one indicates higher diversity. Rutgers University leads the conference with a rating of 0.74 (the university has a 27 percent white population), followed by Big
Ten counterparts Northwestern University at 0.59 and Illinois at Urbana-Champaign at 0.56 (both have white populations below 60 percent). At the other end of the spectrum is Indiana University Bloomington and the University of Purdue-Lafayette – tied at 0.30, along with the University of Wisconsin-Madison at 0.29 (all have white populations greater than 70 percent). UNL comes in last in the Big Ten at 0.24 – the only Big Ten school with a white population greater than 80 percent. Jackson said he notices this number most often when walking into his classes. Most of his classes are populated by white students who haven’t made race an issue yet but still make the learning environment uncomfortable. “It’s a different feeling, you just go into class and it’s like, ‘Wow, I’m the only one,’” Jackson said. “And you don’t know if people are looking at you because you’re the only black person in there, or if they’re going to say anything racist, but for the most part everyone’s been cool.” He does have friends, however, who haven’t been as fortunate. Friends who have had racist comments directed toward them. Jackson shrugs off the atmosphere as just something he and other students like him have to deal with. But for officials such as Franco, this isn’t the environment they want students to accept. They’re trying to get the word out about the university through outreach programs aimed toward communities with more people of color while trying to make the campus more attractive for prospective minority students. Another factor inhibiting diversity is the university’s inability to provide scholarships to minority students based on the 2008 constitutional amendment, Nebraska Civil Rights Initiative 424. The amendment prohibits “granting preference to any individual or group on the basis of race, sex color, ethnicity, or national origin in the operation of public employment, public education or public contracting.” Franco said this legislation hasn’t made things any easier. “It had a chilling effect on what we could do and even worse on the perception people have about UNL,” Franco said. “I do know that in some cases, students didn’t even bother to apply because of what they thought that meant.” Faculty is another area that needs improvement, administrators say. Strategies for recruiting faculty of color, they say, remain the same. They’re looking toward universities such as the University of Michigan, which produces a lot of young professors of color, and letting them know about the opportunities at UNL. “If we’re truthful about it, we can do well in attracting faculty and staff of color by letting them know we need their help to gain more students of color,” Franco said. “I think for a lot of people the ability to make a difference is attractive.” Some of these efforts appear to be working, as seen in 2013 when minority enrollment made a 9.1 percent jump from the year before. But work still needs to be done, ad-
I definitely would say for every one black person, or any minority I see, there are probably at least 30 (white people).” JUSTIN JACKSON freshman finance major
ministrators said. The numbers still aren’t satisfactory to administrators such as Franco, who expressed doubt in the idea that between 15 and 20 percent lies the “magic number” for student diversity. “I don’t know if there is a magic number,” Franco said. “Legally, we can’t have quotas so I think it’s a goal that’s ongoing. I don’t see them being 50/50 any time soon, but we want to keep increasing the numbers without a set number in mind.” But for now, there’s not much to do but adapt. Jackson said he sees the social benefits of having a larger variety of friends. What he misses most about the academic
benefits of diversity is comfortable studying. It’s something he’s not had at UNL, which he said reminded him of similar instances at Omaha Central when diverse study groups weren’t available. “I can’t explain it, but I would always just try to hurry up, get the answers and get out of there,” Jackson said. “They never said anything, but I’d never know if they like me or hate me. When you have a variety of people, all those thoughts go out the window and you can just focus.” NEWS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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CAPS gives out 186 mental wellness check-ups issues like depression and bipolar disorder first appear, Portnoy said. Free screenings event has “The good news is that with proper diagnosis, people can benefit quickly and significantly with ended, but CAPS still offers treatment,” he added. individual, couple, group For this reason, CAPS encouraged students to consider the Check Up from the Neck Up event, counseling for students or anonymous self-assessments provided on the CAPS website. These screenings help to detect common mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress LANI HANSON disorder and typically take about 15 minutes. DN Portnoy said the screenings are educational, not diagnostic. However, if a student is believed In an animated fantasy movie released in 1992 en- to be at risk, he or she is encouraged to make an titled “FernGully: The Last Rainforest,” Batty Koda, appointment with CAPS for a more in-depth voiced by Robin Williams, analysis. says he needs a “check-up “Occasionally everyone from the neck up.” has a bad day,” CAPS Counseling and counselor Charlesette Foster It gives students Psychological Services said. “But we’re not talking staff took advantage of an opportunity to have a about a bad day. There’s a this rhyme last week as definite difference between they coordinated free glimpse at mental health being stressed out or moody and confidential mental services without the and having a mental health wellness checkups in problem.” stigma that very often is accordance with National Foster said the most Depression Screening out there.” common issues students Day. CAPS director Robert come to CAPS for help with Portnoy said 186 students are anxiety and depression. CHARLESETTE FOSTER completed screenings at The event was also CAPS COUNSELOR the event. aimed toward reducing the According to stigma of mental illness and the World Health helping students make a Organization, suicide is the second-leading cause connection with the mental health services that are of death in 15 to 29-year-olds globally. Campus available to them on campus. Recreation assistant director Kimberly Barrett said “It gives students an opportunity to have a debilitating depression, so severe that it inhibits glimpse at mental health services without the normal day-to-day functioning, affects about 1 in 3 stigma that very often is out there,” Foster said. college students. “We encourage students to come and talk to us at Many college students are at the age where
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CAPS. There’s no problem too big or too small that we won’t sit with them with.” CAPS offers individual, couple and group counseling as well as drug and alcohol services and therapists who are fluent in both Spanish and
Chinese. Students are encouraged to contact CAPS for an individual appointment at 402-472-7450, or via their website. NEWS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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o the Daily Nebraskan Editorial Board: As members of Students for Sasse, we wanted to respond to your recent editorial , “Sasse’s absence sends message to
students.” Being used is never fun. But that’s what’s happening in Washington right now. Year after year, politicians from both parties talk about what they’re going to do for our generation. Democrats and Republicans fight over who can appeal most to college students. For all their talk, nothing changes. Washington sinks further into debt, programs like Social Security and Medicare race towards bankruptcy, and it gets harder and harder for college graduates to find good jobs. Washington bankrolls its empty promises on future taxpayers – our generation.
This isn’t a surprise. We keep sending the same kind of business-as-usual candidates to Congress. This year, we have an opportunity to vote for a candidate who understands the challenges our generation faces and has more to offer than cheap talking points. Ben Sasse is running on big ideas and common-sense solutions. Sasse isn’t a Republican because he wants to go back to old fashioned ideas – he wants to open up new ideas for the future. He wants to get the bureaucrats in Washington off the backs of our entrepreneurs and innovators. If you drink craft-beer, ride Uber or just upgraded to the new iPhone, you know how important innovation and creativity is to our economy. When other candidates don’t engage the issues and just give us the same political spin, they send a message to students. They’re
saying that political games trump our time. As members of the largest student organization supporting a candidate here in Nebraska, we want to be a part of reviving the American Dream. That’s why we are proud to support Ben. Ben has made more than a dozen visits to our campus since declaring his candidacy – in fact, the very first debate of the general election was held right here – and he certainly hasn’t “toned down” his campaign. He’s on the road, running a grassroots campaign in all 93 counties. We’re proud to help. Come November, when it comes time for us to choose a candidate to stand up for our generation and break Washington’s cycle of empty promises and spin, students will remember something. We’ll remember that Ben Sasse stood up for us.
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Finish the degree you started at Southeast Community College! What is Reverse Transfer?
Reverse transfer is the process of awarding an associate degree to students who begin their education at SCC, transfer to another institution, and complete their associate degree requirements while working toward a bachelor’s degree. In this case, UNL.
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• The completed degree is a marketable credential for your resume and an important milestone in your education. • Employers value a degree as evidence of your commitment to expanding your knowledge and achieving your educational goals. • A degree can help you land a better job while continuing your education. “This process has allowed me to accomplish my educational career goals. I’m very appreciative of all the advising staff at SCC who helped me. It was a very quick and easy transfer, and in the end I felt a sense of accomplishment.” Brooke Werner, Associate of Science Degree, Academic Transfer Graduate, December 2013
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›› Scott Irvin, a senior biochemistry major, gets his lips made up during SlutWalk Lincoln on Saturday, Oct. 11.
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evin Moulton, a University of NebraskaLincoln sophomore, stomped through downtown Lincoln Saturday in a pair of black boots and fishnet stockings with denim shorts and a black polka-dotted swimsuit
top. She held a sign that read, “I’m worth more than the contents of my bra.” “This is empowering; not having people tell you how to dress,” Moulton said. “I should do this more often.”
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SLUTWALK LINCOLN MARCHES THROUGH CITY TO END VICTIM BLAMING About 80 students and community members showed up for the fourth-annual SlutWalk Lincoln. Participants of all genders were welcome and encouraged to dress however they felt comfortable.
The main goals of the event are to speak out against victim blaming, sexual profiling and slut shaming. The event began shortly after noon on Saturday on the north steps of the Capi-
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“The only person who is responsible for sexual assault is the person who perpetrates sexual assault.” SHAYLA SWIFT slutwalk organizer
tol with speeches from Shayla Swift, Speak Truth to Sexual Assault executive director, and co-organizer Claire Savera, as well as representatives from UNL group PREVENT and Voices of Hope. The walk itself began around 1 p.m. Participants walked along a predetermined route downtown holding signs, chanting and cheering when cars honked as they drove by. Alex Johnson was one of a handful of men who participated in this year ’s Lincoln SlutWalk on Saturday. A sophomore at UNL, Johnson identifies as a white, heterosexual male. He said he attended the event because he was inspired by an honors seminar he took his freshman year. The instructor of the course asked how many people had been catcalled. Every woman in the room raised her hand, Johnson said. “I didn’t realize how big of an issue catcalling was,” he said. The instructor then asked the class what they did to protect themselves against rape. Again only the women in the room responded. Johnson said he’d never thought about these issues before because “the simple privilege of being a man” protected him from being assaulted. Lincoln’s first SlutWalk took place in July 2011, two months after a group from Toronto initiated the event as a direct response to a Toronto Police Services officer ’s comment suggesting that one could protect oneself from sexual assault by not dressing like a “slut.” A UNL graduate student and her friends were inspired to organize their own event. Four years later, Shayla Swift has graduated but still helps organize the annual SlutWalk in Lincoln. “The only person who is responsible for sexual assault is the person who perpetrates sexual assault,” Swift said in a speech to kick off the event. Johnson said that to prevent sexual assault, focus should be placed on teaching men not to rape, rather than teaching women not to get raped. Now a resident assistant in Abel Hall, Johnson holds programs to encourage his residents to think about sexual assault. The most recent was a “tough guy screening” program in which he talked about healthy masculinity and unhealthy masculinity. The walk ended back at the Capitol, where participants were encouraged to take advantage of the open mic. Several shared personal experiences of being catcalled and one participant spoke of overcoming PTSD after being raped in high school. Johnson used the open mic to talk about how men should help in the fight against sexual violence toward women. “You don’t have to be a female to be a feminist,” he said. “Because I can assure you that I am a feminist.” NEWS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Participants of SlutWalk Lincoln marched and chanted throughout downtown to spread awareness about sexual assult. PHOTO BY RYANN LYNN | DN
Sydney Langley was one of four young women to help lead the SlutWalk Lincoln starting outside the Capitol on Oct. 11.
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Jade Terrel and Cory Wilkening hold the signs they made during SlutWalk Lincoln on Saturday, Oct. 11.
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Gloom Balloon plays at Duffy’s Tavern Thursday night.
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Highlights from the DN’s Lincoln Calling coverage
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Universe Contest performs at Duffy’s Tavern Thursday night.
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The Wondermonds plays at Tower Square Sunday night.
The Boxers plays at Tower Square Sunday night.
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A Ferocious Jungle Cat performs at the Bourbon Theatre Friday night.
Twinsmith performs at Duffy’s Tavern Saturday night.
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Comedian Brad Stewart performs standup at Zoolarious at the Zoo Bar Sunday night.
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WHO A Husker swimmer.
WHAT She uses the breaststroke in the first home meet of the season.
WHEN Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Devaney Natatorium.
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A Nebraska swimmer competes in the squad’s first home meet of the season. The Huskers defeated the University of Nebraska at Omaha by a score of 187107.
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STORY BY AUSTIN MOYLAN playing another year, albeit not at Temple. A little more than 10 months ago, Lincoln, Nebraska, would have probably been the last Though she was prepared to graduate from place senior catcher Steph Pasquale expected Temple in May, Pasquale was set on playing to finish her softball career. But, as she quickly another year of the sport she loved. This is where Nebraska finally entered the came to realize, a lot can change in 10 months. picture. Last December, Pasquale prepared for her “I was going to play my last season,” senior season as the starting catcher at Temple Pasquale said. “I contacted a lot of schools University. She was named a team captain and was on the 2014 USA Softball Collegiate and told them I was available. I looked into Player of the Year Top-50 Watch List. Pasquale Nebraska because they were really good and was coming off an All-American junior had the reputation. And I wanted another season in which she broke the Atlantic Ten chance at the College World Series.” Following the season, Pasquale sent an Conference record for RBI. She also set Temple single-season records for batting average, hits, email to the Nebraska softball program and was surprised at how quickly she received a doubles, home runs and total bases. It was response. early December and by all accounts, Pasquale “(Pasquale) reached out to us right after was prepared to add a strong spring season, the season was over, and literally, within three which was only a few short months away. But then the first domino on the path hours, I got permission to talk to her and I was on the phone with her,” Nebraska softball leading Pasquale to Nebraska fell. coach Rhonda Revelle said. “From the coaches She can still remember the exact day: I had spoken to, I knew she would be a good Friday, Dec. 6. Temple decided to cut seven fit. And that was the first time I’ve ever offered sports programs, and softball was on the list. “It was a shock,” Pasquale said. “None a player a scholarship over the phone.” The Huskers of us knew it was were be a perfect coming. It was the match. Two-time worst feeling ever.” All-American Many on the team Taylor Edwards, questioned the way Nebraska’s starting the decision was catcher for the handled. Pasquale past four seasons, said she thought had graduated the university and injuries had seemed callous and created a definite unsympathetic to the need at the catcher 150 student athletes nebraska softball player position. and nine full-time And so it was, coaches affected by Pasquale, who is the cuts. originally from Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, “The way they did it was unprofessional, found herself moving to the Midwest for the let’s put it that way,” Pasquale said. first time in her life this past August. Either way, the Temple softball team “I think it’s definitely been a challenge for would be gone after the season. While Pasquale surely felt the pain of her teammates, her, but the challenge isn’t necessarily moving who would need to make some big decisions away from home and it’s definitely not pertaining to their respective careers, she desire,” Revelle said. “It’s just been learning a new system. It’s trying to learn on the fly was a senior and would have been done with and trying to hit the ground sprinting. The softball after the season anyway. Pasquale’s plans hadn’t yet changed, and a season of coaching is different, the language is different, softball at Nebraska remained completely off and she is getting used to the team dynamics.” Overall, Pasquale found the switch to the radar. Nebraska to be less difficult than she expected. The next domino fell on March 4, in Game “I have really liked it here,” Pasquale 12 against Niagara. The Owls managed to pull out a victory, but at a steep price. Pasquale said. “It was a lot easier of a transition than I thought it would be, and I really like broke a bone in her left hand when she was Nebraska.” up to bat and the ball hit her hand. Though Pasquale is grateful for the opportunity she initially hoped to return after a few weeks, Nebraska has given her, and it’s obvious to Pasquale eventually realized the injury would her coaches and teammates. end her season and possibly her career. “She is not afraid to work and not afraid Fortunately, Pasquale redshirted the season and opened up the possibility of to be coached,” Revelle said. “I’ve told her I’m
AFTER TEMPLE CUT ITS SOFTBALL PROGRAM, SENIOR STEPH PASQUALE TURNED TO NEBRASKA TO FINISH COLLEGE CAREER
It was a lot easier of a transition than I thought it would be, and I really like Nebraska.” STEPH PASQUALE
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Steph Pasquale catches the pitch in Nebraska‘s fall game. Pasquale transferred to the Huskers after Temple decided to cut its softball program.
pretty tough on catchers and I’m not going to lay back. I am going to come at you with it being your last season. And she has taken it very well. The other players have seen that she’s a tough kid.” And in true Nebraska fashion, Husker fans have made her feel more welcomed than she could have ever imagined, Pasquale said. “I love the unity of the town and how they are all behind the Huskers,” she said. “I like that softball is respected more. The school actually cares that we have a softball team. I’ve had people I don’t even know come up to me and tell me that they were glad to have me here. It’s just amazing.” As for this season, the final chapter in her wild ride through the sport, Pasquale has only one real goal: to win. “For the spring, I want the team to come together and win games. Play as one family, one heartbeat,” Pasquale said. “One of our
key goals is to get to the College World Series. And we definitely have the talent to win the Big Ten Championship and get there.” And for Revelle, she just hopes that Pasquale can push this team as far as it can go by leading by example, she said. “Steph is a proven player, and our goal for her is to get comfortable enough in our program that she can continue doing what she has done in this sport,” Revelle said. “Look at the numbers and they speak for themselves.” Ten months ago, Pasquale was in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, hoping to both put a capstone on her own playing career as well as wave a final goodbye to the ill-fated Temple softball program. Instead, her softball career had one more stop in it and, strangely enough, that stop was in Lincoln, Nebraska. SPORTS@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Olympic dreams drive Husker swimmer Kimberly Merk DN She doesn’t typically have the same routine before every meet, but Nebraska’s freshman swimmer Jordan Ehly does have the same goals as she did when she was 12 years old: Train harder. Swim faster. Compete in the Olympics. When her mom took her to the Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska, in 2008, Ehly said she was going to be one of the swimmers who would qualify for an Olympic cut. In 2013, she did just that. Ehly grew up around water. Her best friend participated in swimming, and her dad would go scuba diving. After she found out about a local swim team, Ehly couldn’t resist. “I asked my mom if I could start swimming, and she said I had to wait a little longer before I could start,” Ehly said. “A year passed and she finally let me join. I just fell in love with it. I picked up the strokes, and it came really naturally to me.” She started off competing in backstroke for two years until her coach made her try something different. At 14 years old, the Las Cruces, New Mexico, native began swimming breaststroke, which became her new specialty. The summer going into her junior year of high school, Ehly suffered knee injuries that stalled her 2012 Olympic Trials training. Swimming for three seasons straight, Ehly didn’t take any breaks. She said typically swimmers will take two to three weeks off to rest, but pausing her training toward one of her biggest goals was not an option. “I wanted to get this so bad, and I trained harder than I ever had before,” Ehly said. “Both of my knees got messed up in training, and it gave me really bad tendonitis where I could barely walk.” Spending two to three months out of the water was enough of a set back to eliminate her qualifying chances, but Ehly never looked at the situation in a negative way. “I just looked at it as something I could learn and gain from,” Ehly said. “I just knew that even though I didn’t make it when I wanted to, all that training would pay off in the long run.”
In summer 2013 Olympic Trials, Ehly competed in the 100- and 200-breaststroke and met her long-time goal. “I remember the day very vividly,” Ehly said. “I qualified in the 200-breaststroke in the junior Olympic trials. I remember thinking, ‘Is this real life?’ I was so excited.” Ehly said the day of the trials she hadn’t been focusing on her 200-breaststroke because she swam closer times in the 100, and it never occurred to her that she would qualify in that category. “I was just focused on the race, and I wound up getting the cut,” Ehly said. “My coach was ecstatic, and the first person I called was my twin brother. My mom was like, ‘I love that the first person you call is your brother.’ I was just so excited, and he was the first person I wanted to tell.” Ehly met the qualifying times, which means she could compete at the Olympic trial meet. Olympic trial meets are held every four years, and swimmers must do well enough in those meets to compete for a spot on the Olympic team. After accomplishing her goal, Ehly’s next step was finding the right place for the next part of her career. Looking for colleges with the right swimming team was a bit of a challenge for Ehly until she found Nebraska. Ehly said she was initially looking for a fast team but looked past that fact to find a place that she could call home. “When I came to Nebraska, what I loved was how supportive everyone is here,” Ehly said. “The support you get athletically is phenomenal as well as academically. The people that are here want to help you become the person that you want to be.” Ehly said her coaches, Pablo Morales and Patrick Rowan, and her teammates have made a big difference in her college choice as well. “The coaches here are the best coaches around,” Ehly said. “They have so much of your best interest in mind and that was huge for me. They care about you as an athlete and as a person. I love their training styles. “The girls on the team are great, they’re great to race with, and they’re great to train with. I knew coming here I would have competition and people to push me day in, and day out. I just love the vibe I get here, and I already feel like it’s my second
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Nebraska freshman swimmer Jordan Ehly qualifed for the Olympic trials in 2013, taking her one step closer to achieving a lifelong dream. home. When I chose to commit and sign that paper, there was absolutely no doubt in my mind about this school. That’s when I knew that this was the place for me.” Ehly said while other schools may swim faster than Nebraska, the teams weren’t as welcoming as the Huskers were, and she felt like she wouldn’t get the attention or support that she needed. “I felt like I would’ve been pushed to the side,” Ehly said. “I’m not one to be the center of attention, but coming to college, you want to know that the coaches are interested in you and want you to succeed, as well as putting in attention to each and every athlete.” Although Ehly is a now full-time college stu-
dent, she’s still continuing her training toward her Olympic goals. She said realistically she will probably wait to compete until she’s confident in her times, considering the Olympic standards constantly increase throughout time. However, she said she believes her journey at Nebraska will help her achieve those goals in the long run. “I feel like I’m happiest when I’m here,” Ehly said. “When you’re in a place that makes you happy, you have the ability to succeed in anything you do.”
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Nebraska closes fall exhibition season with victory Jack Grimse DN
Sunday’s 7-5 win against Creighton capped off the fall mini-season for Nebraska softball. A fast start saw the Huskers begin with a two-nothing lead in the top of the first. “We capitalized early with Kiki Stokes getting a base hit then Kylee Muir got a home run off a change up to set the tone,” Nebraska coach Rhonda Revelle said. Revelle said she was pleased that her team finished the fall with a 4-3 record. “I thought we made an improvement over last week, especially with the injuries,” Revelle said. Sophomore outfielder Lotte Sjulin had to step in at catcher because of injuries to Steph Pasquale and Madi Unzicker. “With the injuries we had at catcher, she did well,” Revelle said. It was a special day for freshman infielder Lau-
ra Barrow, and not just because her lead off single sparked a four run rally in the top of the fourth. “Oh, it was great,” Barrow said about getting a hit on her birthday. “I mean, I wasn’t really thinking about it when I was up to bat, but it was fun just doing it for the team.” She’s looking forward to improving more in the offseason but is happy with the progress made this fall. “I think our team chemistry got a lot better, and we work better than we did at the beginning,” Barrow said. The Huskers were up 7-3 in the bottom of the seventh inning, but Creighton didn’t go down easily. Even though the Bluejays rallied to make it 7-5, junior pitcher Emily Lockman was able to record the final outs and get the complete game win for Nebraska. Giving up big innings isn’t ideal, but the experience can be invaluable in the spring.
I think our team chemistry got a lot better, and we work better than we did at the beginning.” laura barrow
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“And in the seventh, that kinda stuff happens, we gave up a home run to a really good hitter and we were able to absorb it because we had enough of a lead to,” Revelle said. Because the fall record doesn’t carry over to the spring, the Nebraska coach said they can afford to play good teams in order to improve. “That’s why we try to play a quality schedule
in the fall,” Revelle said. “Some programs might play JUCO or non-D1 opponents on purpose.” The offseason ends in January, when the Huskers will officially resume new season preparations. The Hotel Encanto Invitational, Feb. 6-8, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, will be the first test.
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Eric Bertrand: It’s the first bye week for the Nebraska football team, and its overall record is 5-1. This isn’t good enough to hold first place in the Big Ten West division. With the Huskers’ loss to the Spartans last Saturday, this division became wide open. I’ll put this simply, who takes this division? Defend your answer.
Josh Kelly: I agree that it’s wide open. My top three contenders for the division title are Nebraska, Wisconsin and Northwestern. The Wildcats made the West Division race interesting after last week’s upset against Wisconsin at home. I think Northwestern’s schedule gets tougher as the season goes on. Aside from its home game against Nebraska, Northwestern still has to face Iowa, who I have as a wildcard to take the division. I expect to see Northwestern lose at least two more games after falling to Minnesota on the road. That sets up an unofficial West Division championship game on Nov. 15, between Nebraska and Wisconsin. Before the matchup Wisconsin has Maryland, Rutgers and Purdue, all of them easy wins. As for Nebraska, the Huskers should be able to bounce back after the loss against Michigan State. They should be able to win all of their games before Nov. 15. With a bye-week before the Wisconsin game, Nebraska should be prepared to beat Wisconsin. If they stop Melvin Gordon on the outside runs, they should win the game easier than people expect them to. The defensive line has performed relatively well in the trenches, which will force Gordon to take the outside. If they go with a nickel package and use some speedy defenders to crash the outside, the division title will go to Nebraska.
Austin Moylan: This is shaping up to be a wide-open race, and I see it coming down to four teams: Northwestern, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. Northwestern has looked much improved and their win over Wisconsin was impressive. Minnesota has a serious chance to be 8-1 before playing Ohio State, Nebraska and Wisconsin in a difficult three-game stretch to finish the season. Nebraska has two weeks to prepare for a road test against Northwestern, who has given the Huskers fits in recent years. Wisconsin has some work to do, especially at the quarterback position, but cannot be counted out as long as running back Melvin Gordon is carrying the football.
EB: Are both of you guys ready for a bold prediction? Gregory will finish the season with doubledigit sack numbers. He will have 12 to be exact. Is that bold enough? AM: Freshman punt return specialist De’Mornay Pierson-El will tie former Huskers cornerback DeJuan Groce’s Nebraska record for punt return touchdowns in a season. Groce took four kicks to the house in 2002 and Pierson-El is halfway there at the midpoint of this season. With the exception of Purdue, who ranks in the top 10 in punt return yardage allowed, Nebraska’s remaining opponents have been average to below average this season at defending returns. Northwestern, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa each rank in the bottom half of the FBS. The Huskers return game has improved tremendously this season and Pierson-El has been the reliable return man that Nebraska has been searching for in recent seasons. His electric touchdown return in East Lansing nearly sparked a comeback victory for the Huskers. He might have even had a shot at another one in the first quarter but officials controversially ruled that he signaled for a fair catch. He has benefitted from strong blocking in front of him that should continue to improve as the season goes on and his speed is really something to be seen. Keep an eye on the freshman over the next 6 games, he might just run right into the Huskers’ record book. JK: My bold prediction is that the Huskers finish the regular season with an 11-1 record and a division title. I think the loss was a huge gut check for the team and their two biggest matchups come after bye weeks. First, Northwestern. Then, Wisconsin later in the season. This team has the talent to finish out the season strong. If they avoid the injuries that occurred last season, the Huskers will be able to find a good rhythm in the second half of the season.
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Sophomore quarterback Tommy Armstrong gets tackled by a Michigan State player. The Huskers lost the game by a score of 27-22. JK: If it was before the Michigan State game, I would’ve also said the offensive line, who only allowed two sacks in the first five games of the season. But as of right now, I have to go with the defensive line. They’ve been the best unit on the team. Abdullah and the offense have made some huge plays this season, but the front four on the defense have done a great job of executing their assignments. It’s obviously led by junior defensive end Randy Gregory, who has 4.5 sacks this season. The real reason why this is a great group is how they were able to still be a force when he was coming back from injuries earlier in the year. Jack Gangwish was doing well in taking over his position and the rest of them continued to put relentless pressure on the quarterback. The line’s been able to be a brick wall in the trenches, forcing the offense to take the ball to the outside.
EB: Both of you make good points about the offensive line being great up until the Michigan State game. I have to agree with Josh more, the defensive line has really stepped it up since the beginning of the season. Austin, you’re right that Abdullah has been spectacular to watch, but it was an obvious choice. The final question is: what is your bold prediction for the rest of the season?
EB: I have to disagree with both of you. I’m hopping on the Northwestern bandwagon. The Wildcats did lose to Minnesota, but I think that’s the last loss that squad will have this season. Going back to the Huskers, Nebraska has played well through the first six games by going 5-1. What part of the Huskers’ play has impressed both of you the most?
I think the Huskers are the most complete of the four teams, though, and will come out on top. They will be looking to get their ground game going again against Northwestern after totaling only 47 yards rushing against Michigan State. Northwestern gave up 259 yards to Gordon in their win versus Wisconsin and there’s little reason to believe they will be able to stop Husker running back Ameer Abdullah. Nebraska is an impressive 19-6 in the month of November under head coach Bo Pelini and 2014 has the looks of another strong conference finish for the Huskers. Their game at Wisconsin should be an interesting matchup of arguably the nation’s top two running backs and the winner just might be the team to come out on top in the division. With Minnesota and Northwestern fading down the stretch, and the Nebraska edging out Wisconsin on the road, I see the Huskers as the team representing the West division in Indianapolis.
AM: I’m going to have to go with the obvious on this one: Ameer Abdullah. The Huskers have been inconsistent at virtually every other position through six games. Going in to the Michigan State game, I would have told you that I have been most impressed by the blocking, both from the offensive line and from the receivers on plays outside the tackles, but the offensive line struggled mightily in East Lansing, Michigan. Quarterback Tommy Armstrong has had issues with decision making and accuracy on intermediate throws, while the defense has had its fair share of problems. Abdullah, though he struggled to get going against Michigan State, has been the most consistent element of this Huskers team. There is no telling where this team would be without him in the backfield, but it is safe to say a record of 5-1 would not be in the cards. With 1,175 all-purpose yards and 12 total touchdowns, Abdullah is on pace for a record setting season for a program that knows a little something about running back success. Abdullah’s struggles against the Spartans can be attributed to the aforementioned poor blocking up front as well as the fact that the Huskers were playing from behind and had to abandon the running game. Abdullah has arguably been one of the most exciting players to watch in the nation in 2014 and that alone is highly impressive to me.
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Nick Wilkinson DN Every day after cross country practice, senior runner Sidney Madlock gets dressed in his work clothes and drives across town to Stanford Madlock Trucking, his dad’s company. He works maintenance on the company’s gravel trucks by keeping them clean, fueling them and occasionally working in the shop to keep them up and running. He works every night and on Saturdays regardless of how hard or easy his practice was. He does the same thing in spring during track season. Sidney’s father, Stanford Madlock, said he thinks working makes a young person more responsible. “I’ve always raised my kids to want to be responsible. I always drill that in. Education is the most important, but responsibility is up there,” Stanford said. Stanford challenges his son every day to come in to work no matter how tough of a day he had or how hard his practice was. He challenges Sidney because he knows he can conquer it. “Sidney’s a very determined young man,” Stanford said. “When he set his mind to something, he always got what we wanted.” Cross country coach Dave Harris said he’s very impressed with Sidney’s ability to juggle so many activities at once. “He’s showing he can manage several tasks at one time,” Harris said. “I think he feels strongly about the family business. It’s not easy being a student and an athlete; I can’t imagine being a worker, too.” Sidney said his runner mindset of “No excuses” was handed down to him from his dad. “My dad has really given me the opportunity to excel. I owe it all to him because he didn’t get the opportunities I did,” Sidney said. Sidney is in his fifth year with the cross country program at Nebraska. He said he didn’t start running long distance until his junior year of high school at Lincoln North Star. He happened to be placed in the 800-meter race, and he’s been doing it ever since. Stanford said he never knew why Sidney suddenly switched sports in high school. “He played football all the way through grade school and high school. So I was surprised that he changed sports,” Stanford said. “A lot of kids don’t succeed when they switch, but like I said, his determination has pushed him through it.” Though Stanford loved watching his son run on the football field, he now loves watching him run on the track because that’s what Sidney has a passion for. “Sidney has always been a runner,” Stanford said. “He was a receiver in football. He is real aggressive and determined to be the best he can be at whatever it is that he does.” Sidney ultimately switched sports to prove his physicality in a different way. “I’m not a very big guy. I want to show people that my body is still physical even though I’m small,” Sidney said. “That’s why I run, to push my body to the limits.” Sidney said he believes the challenge of running is greater than any other; a runner pushes his or her body to its limits constantly.
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Husker runner Sidney Madlock stands with his father, Stanford Madlock, on the track. Sidney works for his father’s company, Stanford Madlock Trucking, on top of training and school work. “Running is very tough; getting in shape is the hardest part but after that everything steadies out,” Sidney said. Sidney said he runs cross country to set a foundation for himself. He said as an 800-meter runner he has to focus on the cardio and strength of long distance, but also speed. “The foundation of cross country sets me up for the track season,” Sidney said. “Track season won’t last very long if I’m burnt out too quickly. If we do all mileage then we won’t have speed.” During the past five years with the program, Sidney has relied on his coaching staff to help him not only grow as a person but also to excel as a runner. “I really trust Dave (Harris) in my training,” Sidney said. “A few days out of the week we work with the track sprinters since we are in the middle distance group.” Harris said they really focus on strength and speed as medium distance runners. “We do more strength; we really try to create the ability for them to push against the ground. We do a lot of anaerobic workouts as opposed to distance,” Harris said. Sidney’s No. 1 goal for the rest of the year is to leave the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on a good note. “I want to do more for the team. I want to score more points for the team. The best teams out there score points in all areas,” Sidney said. Over time Sidney said the cross country program has been building itself up, but like his father has taught him, no more excuses.
Sidney wants to do some serious damage in the spring. “My goals are so high,” Sidney said. “I’m not just competing for my team but for my state, my city and the high school I came from.” Sidney said he’s glad he decided to stay in his hometown for college. He also said he couldn’t be surrounded by better people. “Dave always believes in me,” Sidney said. “He’s the type of coach who doesn’t have time for excuses, and that’s what pushes me to stay hungry.” Stanford too was glad his son decided to stay in town for school. He said it took a little convincing to keep him here, but Sidney finally decided to stay on his own. “I was tickled pink,” Stanford said. “I wanted to see some of my kids go to Nebraska and Sidney was the first one. I was very happy he decided to stay here because we’ve been around the area for a long time.” Because he’s so close to home, Sidney said his parents come and support him, especially with track. He said they’re his biggest fans. “I just give him a pat on the back,” Stanford said. “When he’s out running you would think I was a little kid running up and down the track cheering him on.” The support of his parents and his coach keeps Sidney motivated each day to get better. “Sidney comes to practice every day trying to get better,” Harris said. “He knows the system really well. We’ve talked about his goal to get his time down to 1:50.”
Sidney’s time for the 800 meter is 1:51 right now, but Harris said he is fighting hard every day to get one more second shaved off his record. Sidney plans on running after college. He said his dream is to one day run professionally. “It all depends on how this year goes for me,” Sidney said. “If it goes well and I can run into the summer then I might have a real shot.” Whether he ends up having a long season this year or not, Sidney said he wants to run for a long time to come whether it’s for local clubs or other teams. “I don’t want to get my hopes up, but I want to do well,” Sidney said. As a father, Stanford will support his son with any dreams he has. He said he wants him to always remember to stay dedicated, no matter what it is he’s focusing on. “My advice to my son, if he wants to be a professional runner is to stay dedicated,” Stanford said. “I know he will; he got that from me. When I took over the trucking company from my father I set goals 18 years ago, and when we achieve one goal we keep setting the goals higher and higher.” Sidney is grateful for the long days of school, sport and work. He said he’s such a willful person because of all the years watching his father be a dedicated hard worker. “I owe it all to my dad,” Sidney said. “He has really established a good work ethic for me.”
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NU grabs 4th place Staff Report DN The Husker women’s golf team finished tied fourth out of 12 teams at the Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. The event, hosted by the University of Denver, was played at the par-72 Highlands Ranch Golf Club. The tournament was played during the course of three days rather than the more typical NCAA golf format of playing 36 holes one day and 18 the next. The Huskers shot 306 as a team in the first round on Friday, which put them in fifth place. The team was led by sophomore Jordan Chael who shot 73 in the first round. Junior Cassidy Stelzmiller wasn’t far behind carding a 74. Junior Cassie Deeg was the only other Husker to shoot under an 80, shooting an opening-round 78. Freshman Audrey Judd and junior Morgan Smejkal rounded out the Husker lineup with an 81 and 82, respectively. Nebraska also had freshman Emily Gillman and sophomore Sarah Pravecek competing as individuals in the tournament. Gillman shot 80 while Pravecek shot 79 in Round 1. Kansas led the tournament after Round 1, shooting 289 as a team. The Huskers were able to trim 10 shots off their first round score, shooting 296 as a team in the second round on Saturday. The team’s 296 was tied for the second-best team score of Round 2.
The Huskers best round came from Smejkal, who took her 82 down to an even par 72 on Saturday. Deeg was also able to shave shots off her first round score, the junior shot a 73. Stelzmiller played solid golf again, firing her second consecutive 74. Chael shot a 77, and Audrey Judd finished with an 80. Kansas State was able to overtake in-state rival Kansas for the tournament lead by taking a two-shot lead against the Jayhawks with a team score of 292 Saturday. The Huskers jumped to fourth place after Day 2 of the tournament. Nebraska shot 298 as a team on the final day of the tournament on Sunday to maintain its spot in fourth place. No player in the Husker lineup shot worse than a 78. Deeg was steady once again recording a 73. Chael, Judd and Smejkal finished close behind carding a 74,75 and 76. Stelzmiller and both Husker individual competitors shot 78 in the final round. Deeg and Chael were the highest-finishing Huskers, as they tied for ninth. Both players recorded three round totals of 8-over-par 224s. Kansas State won the tournament with a team total of 877, seven shots clear of Kansas. Wildcat senior Olivia Eliasson took individual medalist honors shooting 3-under-par for the tournament. The Huskers next tournament will be at the Rainbow Wahine Invitational in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Oct. 21. sports@ dailynebraskan.com
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Freshmen hope to help Huskers improve Tyler Arlt DN The Nebraska women’s golf team has been off to an admittedly slow start this year. The Huskers haven’t met expectations so far, freshman Audrey Judd said. There are a few bright spots on the team, however. Two freshmen, Judd and Emily Gillman are growing up fast on the links and are enjoying every minute of it. Each golfer chose Nebraska for her own reasons, but they both find themselves on the same team, playing together for the Huskers. Judd chose Nebraska because the student-athlete standard couldn’t be matched in her opinion. Judd also said she has great admiration for the coaches. That was a big reason why she chose the Huskers. “Nebraska and their coaches gave me the tool to reach the next level,” Judd said. She also said she connected with the
coaches. Gillman’s path is a little different. Gillman said she was “very impressed with the high standards of both athletics and academics.” She also said she feels very strongly about the golf program. “UNL has a great golf program that I wanted to be a part of,” Gillman said. Gillman and Judd agree they have some of the best coaches in the country. “It would be hard to find better coaches and better teammates,” Gillman said. Gillman and Judd are a little disappointed in the season so far. Gillman said the season has been a big learning experience for her. Her season hasn’t played-out exactly as she would hope, she said. “My season started off kind of shaky,” she said. But things have turned a corner for Gillman. She’s excited for the rest of the season
and said she could have a strong season. Judd takes more of a team approach on her season review. Judd said the season has been average and that the team hasn’t met expectations. Judd said she’s is also not pleased with her own play. “I am not where I want to be right now,” Judd said. She can look to get back on track as the Huskers are wrapping up things for the winter but will get back out on the golf course in the spring. As freshmen, both golfers are making the transition from the high school level to the collegiate level. “In high school there were people who want to have fun and people who wanted to get to the next level,” Judd said. “I was expected to win in high school. Now I have to compete with people who were expected to win at their high school.” Gillman said golf in Austin, Texas, was
very competitive, but she also said she enjoys being able to represent a great school like the Nebraska now. She said she feels great pride in being able to compete for something bigger than herself. Another part of the transition is keeping up with academics, as well as training. Both golfers said school is going well, but it’s tough to balance school and golf. They both agreed that time management is huge for student athletes as well as regular students. The Huskers women’s golf team may not be playing to the level they want to be at right now, but they have a chance to grow and get better, just like the two freshmen on the team have a chance to grow and get better. The future of the Huskers looks to be in good hands on the links.
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Nebraska thrives, falters in weekend matches in Michigan Vanessa Daves DN Going into this match, Nebraska coach John Cook highlighted the importance of having a short memory in the Big Ten Conference. Whether winning or losing, sights should be set on the next game, he said. It’s been years since No. 8 Nebraska has beaten both teams in the Michigan road trip weekend. And that’s what the Huskers were after during these away games. But their lack of a short memory led them to an inconsistent weekend, winning on Friday and losing their second match to an unranked team, Cook said. The weekend left the Huskers with an overall record of 10-5, and 5-2 in the Big Ten. In the match on Friday night, Nebraska took the first set despite being behind early on. The Huskers had a 12-2 run that led them to a 25-20 victory. The Huskers won the second set 25-18, but the Spartans took the third set after a 7-0 run to win the match at 25-22. However, the Huskers were able to pull a win out of the fourth set 25-23. Cook said he attributes much of the team’s ability to win to sophomore outside hitter Kadie Rolfzen. She had 16 kills and 12 digs throughout the night. “That’s what All-Americans do, and we need her to do that for our team,” Cook said on the postgame radio show. “She’s in a position where she’s going to have some big swings, and we need her to score those points.” Additionally, sophomore outside hitter Amber Rolfzen had 10 kills, junior middle blocker Meghan Haggerty had five kills and four blocks and redshirt freshman middle blocker Kira Larson had four kills and three blocks. Senior setter Mary
Pollmiller had 43 assists and sophomore libero Justine Wong-Orantes had 19 digs. Overall, Cook said he was pleased with the way the team played on Friday. “We made some amazing ups like we always do,” Cook said. “Michigan State did as well. They had some amazing ups. Relentless effort by both teams defensively.” And it was time for that short memory to come into play. However, those short memories that Cook had emphasized weren’t evident in the Michigan sweep against Nebraska on Sunday at noon. In a 3-1 (25-19, 32-30, 25-21) sweep, the Wolverines took the Huskers’ hopes of winning both Michigan matches as they had wanted. “Defensively, we kept letting them hit the same shots and working us and didn’t adjust,” Cook said. “That’s what’s concerning.” Michigan hit .331 percent while Nebraska hit .222 percent in the match. Early leads and the ability to quickly take control is what won the Wolverines the match in the end, Cook said. But, like he said going into the match, the Huskers just need to focus on their side of the net. “Even though we were playing hard, there were some communications issues on the court. We felt like we wanted to get some other people playing time because of communication issues and see if we could make that better,” Cook said. “Volleyball is a team game. You’ve got to give to the team, not take from it. If our team isn’t giving as a team, then it’s my job to make adjustments and teach lessons.” And this week in practice, they’ll do just that. This week in the Bob Devaney Sports Center, the Huskers will be facing other tough opponents, Cook said. Their match against Northwestern will start on Wednesday at 7 p.m. “Northwestern is better than these guys. We’re going to have our hands full,” Cook said. “Then,
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Sophomore outside hitter Kadie Rolfzen goes for the kill in a match. Rolfzen compiled 22 kills in the weekend matches in Michigan. Illinois just beat Penn State at Penn State. So it doesn’t get any easier.”
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Huskers bounce back with wins against ranked teams Seth Olson DN The Nebraska rifle team brought out the brooms for a sweep of ranked opponents this weekend at the NU Rifle Range. On Friday, the No. 9 Huskers came from behind to win against No. 5 Murray State with a score of 4,651-4,640. Then, on Sunday, the Huskers continued their dismantling of ranked opponents against No. 14 Ole Miss, who they defeated 4,653-4,576. Nebraska was able to win against Murray State by outscoring the Racers 2,355-2,343 in air rifle competition; the teams were separated by only one point in their smallbore scores when Murray State outshot Nebraska 2,297-2,296. Sophomore Lauren Phillips gave the Huskers a lift in smallbore as she led her team with a 578. Junior Marissa Major and sophomore Rachel Martin also fired solid scores of 575 and 574, respectively, to keep the margin slim. In air rifle, Rachel Martin also delivered big time by firing a 592, which led the Huskers. Senior Kelsey Hansen assisted with a 591 to help the Huskers earn a victory by the slim margin of 11. Nebraska coach Ashley Rose, a former Murray State rifle team member, said it was bittersweet defeating the school she used to shoot for. “I have very fond memories of Murray,” Rose said. “You always want your alma mater to do well,
but it is wonderful to see your team work as hard as they can to win.” Nebraska picked up right where it left off on Sunday, when the players took down their secondstraight ranked opponent with a score of 4,6534,576. The Rebels proved to be no match for the Huskers on Sunday thanks to the Martins in smallbore action. Junior Denise Martin shot a 580, while Rachel Martin added a 579 to get the Huskers in the lead. For Nebraska, it was no surprise that it had another strong showing in smallbore. “Our team has in the past been a very strong smallbore team,” Phillips said. “While we are still holding consistent in this gun, we are really showing our strength in air gun this year as well.” Nebraska didn’t look back after its hot start in smallbore, in which they tallied a score of 2,307 for an early 63-point lead. In air rifle, sophomore Jaycee Carter led the way with a score of 590, while Phillips added 586 to cushion the lead. After a tough loss to No. 6 Air Force the weekend before, the Huskers improved to 2-1 on Sunday after a 77-point win. Phillips was proud of her team’s efforts, she said. “Our team has a lot to be proud of this weekend,” Phillips said. “We finished strong against two ranked teams, one of which was ranked above us in the CRCA.”
Rose was also impressed with how her girls performed. “I am very pleased with the work ethic that was shown this weekend by my team,” Rose said. “Murray State and Ole Miss have very competitive programs, which pose a challenge when competing against them. My team was able to handle the pressure and work through the challenges they faced.” Defeating two high-ranked teams back to back isn’t the easiest feat, which is why both Phillips and Rose said this weekend’s victories were crucial for the team moving forward. “These two matches were definitely confidence boosters for us,” Phillips said. “It’s always a great day when the team succeeds at home. These matches are definitely the stepping stones we needed to tailor our training for the upcoming matches on the road.” Rose is working on improving each day and correcting mistakes to bounce back from the other weekend’s loss to Air Force, she said. The improvement was clearly shown this weekend, but she said they can continue to improve for their upcoming trip to South Carolina. “Since Air Force, we have continued to improve,” Rose said. “We continue to fix mistakes that are made individually and as a team in order to strive for perfection. We have to identify these earlier so changes can be made. Then, we will be able
to overcome obstacles faster and get back on track.” For the Huskers, they enjoyed having backto-back home meets this weekend. Rose noticed it made a difference for her girls. “It’s always wonderful to shoot at home,” Rose said. “The athletes are always a little more relaxed, and it was wonderful to see the fans come out and watch.” One athlete in particular stood out to the Huskers first-year coach, Rose said she was very pleased with her performances, which have come from hard work and dedication. “Marissa Major shot a personal best in smallbore with a 575 against Murray and then tied it against Ole Miss,” Rose said. “Marissa has been working very hard and is seeing success from her efforts.” But it’s not just Major who she’s impressed with: it’s all of her players. “I’m very happy with all of my athletes this weekend,” Rose said. “They were able to make changes quickly in order to recover. This team is full of hard workers.” Now, the Huskers will look to improve even more and continue what they started this weekend, when they travel to Citadel, South Carolina, to take on NC State and Army next Saturday and Sunday. Both matches start at 8 a.m. sports@ dailynebraskan.com
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