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At least 10 students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will be heading abroad this fall to participate in research, thanks to scholarships they received. Nine students were announced this spring as Fulbright recipients and another student received a Boren scholarship for study abroad. Laura Roost, a political science Ph.D. student with a graduate specialization in human rights and humanitarian affairs, will travel to Rwanda in October on a Fulbright Scholarship. She will spend 10 months there researching the role of women’s nongovernmental organizations in the country’s post-genocide recovery to see how the organizations have impacted genocide survivors. This will be Roost’s second trip to Rwanda. In 2009 she studied abroad with UNL’s Rwanda Summer Program thanks to her Senning Fellowship from the political science department and because of the support she received from Judaic studies. “This previous experience in Rwanda has helped me to focus my Fulbright project and has helped provide contextual understanding for my research,” Roost wrote in an email. Roost chose to apply for a Fulbright so she could spend more time in Rwanda to better understand issues of gender, human rights and transitional justice. Jesse Starita, a 2006 UNL broadcasting graduate, is currently in Brazil on a Fulbright. He first visited Brazil in 2008 through a grant from Partners of the Americas. That trip inspired him to return and apply for the Fulbright. “It was a long and grueling process, but I felt like I had a leg because I had already visited and established interpersonal connections,” he wrote in an email. Starita is studying local

lic University in Campo Grande, Brazil. He is the only American at a school of approximately 10,000. “The level of help and assistance from students, professors and administrators has been surreal,” he said. “They’ve invited me to backyard barbecues with live samba bands, pick-up basketball games, a palm oil harvest and an international cattle congress.” Starita added that the Fulbright is much different from an undergraduate study abroad where students normally travel with a group of Americans. “You’re totally independent on a Fulbright, and your level of immersion and integration within your host country is much greater,” he wrote. “I think I’ve learned as much about America as I have Brazil, because sometimes a foreigner’s image of America is more raw and unobstructed than our own.” The Fulbright Program, funded by the U.S. Department of State, gives recent graduates, master’s and doctoral candidates, and young professionals and artists the opportunity to spend an academic year in one of 155 countries to conduct research abroad or teach English in another country. The program covers costs such as books and research allowance, round-trip transportation and supplement health and accident insurance. Students are eligible for the Fulbright if they are U.S. citizens, are enrolled at or recently graduated from UNL, have an undergraduate degree, maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and have not completed their Ph.D. Laura Damuth, a Fulbright Program adviser, noted that this past academic year, 34 UNL students submitted Fulbright applications, 17 were finalists and a record-breaking nine students received the award. She described successful past candidates as those who have previously studied

ers, have a current research project that could be replicated in a foreign country or have language teaching experience. Elena Shomos, a senior international studies and French major, is UNL’s latest recipient of the Boren Scholarship. She expects to graduate in August and then head off to Albania in September for nine months to conduct research and learn the Albanian language. The Boren Scholarship, funded by the National Security Education Program, gives undergraduate students the opportunity to study in uncommon study abroad destinations that are considered critical to U.S. security interests. The scholarship gives preference to students planning to study for at least one full academic year. Boren recipients are required to spend a year working in a federal government position after they graduate. “I decided to apply for the Boren because it not only provides the resources for language study, but also gives me the opportunity to lay the groundwork for research,” Shomos wrote in an email, explaining that it is essential for her to master the Albanian language in her field of study. “I didn’t receive any other scholarships for this year, but the Boren Scholarship does cover the entire cost of my program.” Shomos plans to focus her research on the fall of the communist regime in Albania and how its changes toward democracy influence the country’s candidacy for the European Union. Students interested in applying for the Fulbright or Boren should begin the process as early as possible. For more information, contact International Affairs Office at 402-472-3076 or visit http://www. iie.org/en/Fulbright/ or http:// www.borenawards.org/. BETHANYTRUEBLOOD@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM

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On May 30, a fire destroyed the Lincoln Public Schools District Offices. Since then, LPS has been trying to recover in many ways, including getting its network and firewall back in place. In the aftermath of the fire, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln quickly stepped in to help LPS piece itself together again by offering data space. Walter Weir, chief information officer at UNL, first heard of the fire early in the morning on May 31. He called Kirk Langer, director of technology for LPS, as soon as he heard the news to offer all the help that he and his staff could. UNL invited the LPS staff to move into Nebraska Hall where they were provided with space in UNL’s data center to aid in recovery efforts. “We are sharing needed data space,” Langer said. “They provided us server hardware so we could get up and running again.” LPS has a small IT backup at North Star High School, however it did not have all the equipment LPS needed. “Our primary data center with all of our racks of data were destroyed,” Langer said. “All of our data was backed up to a location that didn’t have all those racks, so we needed another place and we needed all of that equipment.” He added that UNL’s invitation to move in was critical. “We’d be a weak spine if it weren’t for that right now,” he said. UNL loaned LPS four servers to use, installed circuits and

Three new security badges were also created for LPS employees to have access to the Nebraska Hall data center. “They’re up and running in our shop,” Weir said. A few high priorities UNL has helped LPS with are getting the network and firewall back in place, getting the LPS email functioning and getting its Content Management System operational. Langer said UNL has provided a great deal of human capital that has assisted the LPS staff in a hands-on way, which he said has been critical. “They went beyond saying help yourself and said we’re going to help you,” Langer said. “Everybody just kind of chipped in,” Weir said. In a letter Weir wrote to his staff recently, he thanked everyone for all of their work, support and friendliness toward those at LPS. “The directors and I are going to review all our disaster recovery plans to make sure we learn from this very unfortunate incident,” he wrote. LPS has just begun to get some of its backed-up computer systems running for the first time since the fire. It is estimated that there were $15 million in damages to the building and $5 million in damages to its contents. Langer said they will be in Nebraska Hall into the foreseeable future. “We’ll continue to build and add to equipment resources and partner with the university,” he said. “At some point we’ll work to move our stuff out of there.” BETHANYTRUEBLOOD@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM

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Marvel has the Avengers. DC Comics has the Justice League. These two teams are made up of individuals serving the greater good for humanity. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is made up of groups of individuals who make the campus and university a place Huskers can be proud of.

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hours a day, five days a week with support on the weekends, he added. » “We provide a safe and healthful environment for the students, faculty and staff, protect and extend the useful life of the buildings and maintain the appearance of the buildings and furnishings,” Bailey said.

an in person at the library, students can text a librarian, call, on-line chat or IM the library staff with any questions, Barnes said. “I know a lot of students are very good at doing their own research,” she said. “If you hit a wall, a librarian can look at it in another way.”

» There is someone on staff 24 tact them. Besides asking a librari- students on campus.

CUSTODIAL STAFF: LIBRARY STAFF: » They roam the buildings With a wealth of knowledge freely in order to pick up the garbage and keep the buildings on the university’s grounds clean. » The custodial staff at UNL literally does the dirty work in order for faculty to teach students and for students to learn, in a clean and positive environment. » The custodians have three major objects: sanitation, preservation and appearance, wrote Ron Bailey, associate director of custodial services, in an email. » “Custodial Services of the Department of Facilities Management and Planning is responsible for cleaning more than 100 buildings on the City and East Campus,” he said. » There are 215 custodial employees. The majority work 40 hours a week, year-round,

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With the university becoming more sustainable and energyefficient, Landscape Services is allowing the campus grounds to reflect this. Landscape Services is in charge of the recycling efforts on campus, as well as planting more trees and plants. According to the Landscape Services’ website, the department maintains more than 9,000 trees on City and East Campus. This has allowed the university to receive the Tree Campus USA recognition in 2008, 2009 and 2010. Making sure recyclable materials and trash are picked up and properly disposed of makes the lawns of campus a perfect place for studying during nice weather. The department is also in charge of snow removal, helping to keep the roads clear so students can attend class and other activities.

at their fingertips, the library staff may be one of the most valuable resources for college students struggling with finding resources in order to write a paper or essay. “We provide a whole bunch of services in terms of access to information,” said Joanie Barnes, a development and outreach librarian and assistant professor of practice. This online content includes subscriptions to journals that may be unavailable to the public or media content like photos. These librarians are trained to understand what is going on behind the catalogue, organize material and help with research, Barnes said. “We listen, we ask questions and we gather together the information,” she said. The library has made use of UNL PD: An obvious choice, but the different technology in the past couple of years in order to have officers in the UNL Police

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Pride festivals promote rights We at the Daily Nebraskan would like to recognize the New York State Legislature’s passage of the Marriage Equality Act on Friday, allowing both same- and opposite-sex couples’ marriage rights to be legally observed. The passing of the bill makes New York the largest of the six states so far to legalize the marriage of gay couples in the United States. Just as New York’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and queer community was celebrating this victory on Friday evening at their own pride festivals, Heartland Pride in Omaha was having its own “United in Pride” festival. The pride festivals occurring all over the country are a way for the community to come together and support the LGBTQ community with parades, informational booths and events. Allies and the LGBTQ community alike come together to raise awareness about legislation issues facing the states, which aren’t fortunate enough to have the equal marriage rights yet. It’s important to observe how allies can help the LGBTQ community reach its goals socially and politically. The more allies speaking out with the LGBTQ communities, the more likely their voices will be heard and their concerns addressed. At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln last December, allies and the LGBTQ community came together to pass the Plus One proposal, giving NU employees domestic partner benefits. At UNL, the LGBTQA resource center and the Queer Ally Coalition encourage students to become allies, as well as friends of the LGBTQ community on campus.

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Weiner resignation unwarranted

nthony Weiner is my hero, at least in political terms. This might come as a shock to most people, considering his recent scandal and resignation. If you didn’t hear about it, Weiner accidentally sent out a public tweet of a picture of his “junk.” He lied about it at first, saying his Twitter account had been hacked. But ultimately, America found out he had sent numerous similar pictures to young women across the country. After a failed attempt to wait and let it blow over, Weiner ultimately resigned. Now, most people found this pretty disgusting, including me. Having said that, let’s look at what he accomplished when he wasn’t taking pictures of himself for random women. Weiner was one of the most vocal members of Congress during his tenure. There are a bunch of YouTube videos that show him shouting at Republicans about various issues. My favorite was when he read from a children’s book, “House Mouse, Senate Mouse,” about how bills are passed to “help Republicans understand the rules.” This stuff is entertaining. Weiner even called out President Barack Obama in a CNN interview last December. Most congressmen and women don’t go after fellow party members on Capitol Hill, let alone the president.

EVAN MAROLF Obviously, Anthony Weiner is braver than most of his colleagues. Furthermore, Weiner often went on Fox News to debate controversial issues. There aren’t a lot of Democrats who would go on Fox due to its conservative lean and the chance that they could end up looking bad. Once again, Anthony Weiner is more BA than most. Most importantly, Weiner was a fierce defender of his constituents and their interests. In the aftermath of the sexting scandal, reporters interviewed people living in his district. Most of these people were understandably very disappointed in him and somewhat disgusted, but surprisingly, a lot of them still said they supported him and would vote for him in spite of the scandal. In fact, before he resigned, a poll found that 56 percent of his constituents thought he should keep his seat. One person told

NPR, “I don’t think he should resign … He’s a good guy. And he made a mistake. He shouldn’t be crucified.” This clearly shows that his constituents are pleased with his performance as a representative, probably because of his outspokenness and pugnacious attitude. It’s nice to have a person representing you who knows what you want and is willing to fight for that, even if it’s not easy. This is the kind of representative Weiner’s constituents had. There’s no evidence that Weiner did anything illegal. Granted, most people agree that sexting is immoral and amounts to cheating on your significant other, and lying about it is pretty bad, too. Yes, it was disgusting and perverted, but he didn’t break the law as far as anyone knows. So he lost his job over moral issues. What’s hard to understand is why House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, President Obama and other Democrats kicked Weiner under the bus and called for his resignation so loudly. Remember how a few years ago there was a guy in the White House who got caught up in a sex scandal and was impeached? Democrats didn’t let President Bill Clinton lose his job over the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Maybe that’s because he

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Movie, TV heroines show women kick ass, too

ummertime means big blockbusters in our movie theaters. And this year isn’t an exception. There are tons of fun and fantastic superhero movies. We’ve got “Thor,” “Green Lantern,” “X-Men: First Class” and a remake of “Conan.” While I’m a huge fan of superhero movies, I’m a bit annoyed: Why do I have to wait until December to see a kick-ass heroine starring in her own flick? So, for this week’s column, we’re going to highlight 15 of the most badass action heroines. Originally, this was supposed to be a top 10 list, but there are so many awesome heroines out there I had to add five more spots. For the sake of length, these are adult female characters, live-action and from English-speaking TV or movies. (By no means is this a final or complete list — I fully expect “Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” and “Hunger Games” to skew it.) If I were to highlight every awesome female ass-kicker out there, I could write a thesis or maybe a book. If I missed anyone super awesome, send me an email. Ready for this?

15. MIHO, “SIN CITY”

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wanting to bash my head against my coffee table. The show could’ve been just fine with a third of the plot. That said, Sydney Bristow is damn cool. She’s smart, speaks tons of languages, has morality in a place where many characters don’t and, oh yeah, could probably kill you in a minute.

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9. PRINCESS LEIA, THE “STAR WARS” TRILOGY

7. SELENE, “UNDERWORLD”

save the world. This quickly became sexy women battling the forces of evil in super sexy outfits and complaining about having to kick ass. Piper was the one consistently admirable character. She managed to run a club, be a competent parent, be a decent partner, be a compassionate sister and blow up demons. Was there too much complaining about wanting a normal life? Yes. Come on, who wants a normal life when you can blow up demons?

8. SYDNEY BRISTOW, “ALIAS”

Alright, this is a weird heroine to start off with. Miho is a prostitute in the world of “Sin City.” She’s also a mute. The good news is Miho doesn’t have to speak to be badass and kill vicious jerks. She does it well, and she’s entertaining as hell. The narrator, Dwight, is right to call her “deadly little Miho.”

14. EVEY, “V FOR VENDETTA”

She’s portrayed by a bald Natalie Portman. Enough said.

13. SELENA, “28 DAYS LATER” This isn’t Selena’s movie, but damn does the woman hold it together as the world is falling apart because of a zombie-like epidemic. She handles weapons, keeps a small child safe and keeps a level head. Oh yeah, and she snags the hot dude, too.

12. PIPER HALLIWELL, “CHARMED”

Piper was the one consistently cool character on this show. “Charmed” had a lot of problems: weak narratives, poor plotting and pacing, and Phoebe’s stupid haircuts, to name a few. The show’s premise was pretty cool: three sisters kick demon ass and

It’s hard to pull off an outfit made entirely of bandages, but somehow Leeloo does it. Also awesome: She’s considered the ultimate being and brings all elements to life. She’s powerful and super adorable in this movie. Added bonus: Bruce Willis in his prime … yummy.

11. LARA CROFT, “LARA CROFT: TOMB RAIDER”

This is Angelina Jolie doing her thing: playing a super smart character who kicks ass.

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Leia is a diplomat at the start of “A New Hope,” but she won’t back down from Darth Vader’s demands and sees her planet destroyed. Sure, she has to be rescued by Luke, Han and Chewy, but she quickly takes over and blasts the Stormtroopers. She continues to be badass throughout the films, even strangling Jabba the Hut with a chain while she’s wearing a tiny outfit in “Return of the Jedi.” And she reforms Han Solo, no small feat. There were a lot of awesome things about “Alias”: the acting, absolutely brilliant episodes, great and creative fight scenes and, well, J.J. Abrams. Unfortunately, as much as I dig this show, the overly convoluted plot lines make it impossible to watch reruns without

She’s a stoic, gun-toting vampire who wears a lot of leather. She’s deeply suspicious of her leader, defies him and breaks all kinds of rules in the pursuit of unraveling a mystery. This is a big deal because most of the other vampires follow Kraven without question and bow to his every whim. Selene, however, punches him in the face. She also has some creative techniques too, like shooting out the floor so she can escape from the villain.

6. ZOE WASHBURNE, “FIREFLY”

Zoe has this cool, calm badass thing going on. Her past is mysterious, but we know this much: She served in war, she kicks ass, she’s second in command

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I’m a comic book nerd. I’m not afraid to admit that. Even more so, I’m a huge DC Comics fan. Though that’s a bit of a painful statement these days with major and highly suspect reboots happening in the universe in September and Marvel’s habit of kicking DC’s ass at the box offices. In spite of all that, I was pretty excited to see DC announce the “Green Lantern” movie last year. That excitement quickly began to dwindle, however, once more details of the project were released. The casting of Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively in the two

main roles was questionable at best. Neither actor fits the part of their character very well. Reynolds is too goofy to play straightman Hal Jordan, and Lively doesn’t have the fierceness necessary to bring the feisty Carol Ferris to life. Casting aside, the plot is extremely problematic and barely coherent. The story is loosely strung together. Cramming Hector Hammond, Parallax and Hal’s origin into one movie seemed to be a stretch. Not to mention the terrible flashback scenes that are awkwardly inserted in an attempt to show Hal’s backstory. His family dynamic and history as a pilot are extremely important to his character but aren’t handled with the care they deserve. Hal comes off as selfish and full of himself, which are definitely two

things he is not. One of the major flaws of this story is that we, as an audience, are never really shown why Hal was chosen to be a Green Lantern. One of the things I love about GLs is that they are all so brave and noble. They do amazing things and beat insurmountable odds to save their sectors. GLs have the ability to overcome great fear, but the first time we see Hal in such a situation, which also happens right before he gets his ring, he chokes and crashes his airplane because of a ill-timed flashback. There is also the issue of the CGI suit. There are points throughout the movie where it doesn’t look half bad, and even I will admit that CGI is probably the best way to do the suit for this movie. But there are still many scenes where it looks terrible, most notably

in many of his flying scenes, which is unfortunate because flying through space is a huge part of GL culture. Despite the fact that the movie has major flaws, there is still something irresistible to me about seeing “Green Lantern” on the big screen. There are pieces of how great “Green Lantern” can be speckled throughout the movie. The creepy voyeurism of Hector Hammond and the frothy, cool demeanor of Sinestro hit their comic book counterparts dead on. And the shots on Oa with glimpses of other Lanterns that are clearly characters from the comic books was a

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fan service that I very much appreciated. Even Reynolds portrays some classic Hal mannerisms and lines that shouldn’t be ignored. Unfortunately, these instances are few and far between and fail to save the movie as a whole. So no, “Green Lantern” was not all I hoped it could be. But as a fan of the comics, I’m just excited to see something resembling my favorite emerald warrior on the silver screen, which is more than what most fans of DC characters who aren’t Batman or Superman can say. BEAHUFF@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM

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Marvel is winning this summer. In case you hadn’t noticed, the multiplexes are packed with superhero fare this season. We’ve already seen “Thor,” “X-Men: First Class” and “Green Lantern,” with “Captain America: The First Avenger” still to come July 22. Next year will bring several more comic adaptations, including a new “Superman,” a new “Spider-Man,” the next “Batman” and the long-awaited “The Avengers.” That means Marvel will be the first of the two major comic book companies to release a crossover film. For those who don’t speak geek, the Avengers are BEA HUFF | DAILY NEBRASKAN

Marvel’s resident supergroup, and the film will see Iron Man, Thor and Captain America teaming up on screen at last. A “Batman/Superman” or “Justice League” movie has been talked about plenty, but Joss Whedon’s “The Avengers” will hit theaters next year, leaving DC looking a little lame as its big heroes have yet to meet on the big screen. This is a concerted effort Marvel has been making for years — hints were dropped as early as “Iron Man” that the next five, count ’em, major Marvel movies would culminate in a crossover, and then a possible “Avengers” franchise that would only continue raking in the bucks.

It’s not too shocking that Marvel is reaching that milestone first: There have been 23 films featuring Marvel characters since 2000 (including the straightto-video “Man-Thing”). For DC, only seven. And while Marvel’s wide field of productions has yielded some turds, DC isn’t squeaky clean either. For every “Dark Knight,” there’s a “Green Lantern.” This summer has seen “Thor,” a movie about a Marvel-ized Norse god, hit theaters. Thor is a tough pill to swallow. Who but the worthiest of nerds would embrace such an obscure character? Yet Marvel Studios’ CEO Avi Arad must have known the real importance of “Thor.” If “Avengers” is going to

be a success, every step along the way needs to be accessible and fun. That’s why “Captain America” is such an important film for Marvel: One of its oldest and, by extension, most dated characters is finally getting a feature film, the last big Marvel flick before “The Avengers.” Sure, we’ll see the “Ghost Rider” sequel first, but no one’s expecting that film to go home with an Oscar. So, to some degree, the success of “The Avengers” relies on Cap, a blatantly over-patriotic WWIIera film. A tough sell, maybe, but if Marvel does half as well as it already has this summer, there’ll be asses in the seats. I know I’ll be there. BOBALGREENE@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM

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X-MEN FRANCHISE FACES CHALLENGES WHEN TRANSLATING TO BIG SCREEN SPENSER ALBERTSEN DAILY NEBRASKAN

Movie sequels often rely on the principle of “more is better.” Wherein it being a proven measure of upped quality is severely debatable. Often, “more” means sacrificing story to cram in another character rather than actually expanding on the ones that already exists. So where is the balance? The X-Men franchise, in all its incarnations (comic, TV cartoons, film), thrives on the very notion of multiplicity. Adding and dropping superheroes of varying attributes at a lightning pace is something that has become part of the identity of the series. The comic started in September 1963 with a group of about half a dozen mutants, which has since spread into the hundreds. The basic stories originally revolved around Professor Xavier training and teaching his group of young students to use their powers

for the good of humanity. But multiple circulations, offissue arcs and spin-offs have let the universe grow to something larger than what can be contained by Professor X in an up-state New York boarding school. The comics become a grand, episodic representation of an expanding world. With the limitless boundaries of pencil and ink, a more galactic feel can be given to the X-Men brand that also sees no worry in the proposition of adding more fuel to the collective creative fire. This, however, is a roadblock for film. The astronomical cast of the comic is always pared down when it reaches the big screen. Yet through five movies, about two dozen to 30 characters have been introduced and given a bit to chew on. How is this negotiable? It seems to be that the basic plot of “a bunch of good mutants fighting bad mutants” is the only excuse needed. But so many people, each with wildly unique and

incredible abilities, would be difficult to keep track of. There appears to be a wonderful medium of which characters are judged to be interesting enough to follow. In each movie, save for “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” which is a complete focus on the titular character, the general appeal is that each member is equally fascinating. We all want to see Wolverine break out the claws, so of course he’s going to get more screen time. But there IS a regulated focus on the dozen or so other members,

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like Cyclops, Jean Grey, Magneto or Storm. The movie franchise, by sheer budget and ethics, has to remain at a calculated number to be able to follow, which is something the comic realm has never had to consider. Fascinating as it may be, and with advancements of special effects allowing a much more colossal scope to be captured, there still is a boundary that hasn’t been crossed. The absorption of the concept of the X-Men remains singular in a big budget

picture. Because fewer can be made in the amount of time, picking and choosing become a real balancing act. The culprits of not fully understanding that were “XMen: The Last Stand” and “Wolverine” as they never really attached themselves to the mutants they introduced. Equilibrium in whatever form is observed as a separate entity appropriate for where it’s being presented, out of a projector or being struck through your fingers as you turn the page. SPENSERALBERTSEN@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM

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THE WORST BATMAN & ROBIN (1997)

“Batman & Robin” is a lot like genocide: It’s drawn-out, horrifying and, for some reason, George Clooney is involved. Call it zany, call it neo-camp, call it forgivable. But the simple truth is that director Joel Schumacher killed the ’90s Batman film franchise faster than the Joker would kill a wheelbarrow full of under-privileged infants. The Caped Crusader is probably the easiest comic book character to adapt into compelling cinema: He’s moody and troubled, he inhabits a city filled with dramatic shadows and he has wonderful toys and a bitchin’ ride. Tim Burton got it. The creators of the Batman animated series got it. Christopher Nolan got it. Each created a different on-screen iteration of a character whose history stretches back decades. And that’s great! Because, as we all know, it’s OK to be different. Except. Except Schumacher’s craptacular Batman, who fights crime with ice skates, rubber lips and (shudder) Bat-nipples. Add Ah-nuld as Mr. Freeze, spouting ice-themed one-liners that are both obnoxious and factually inaccurate (a comet killed the dinosaurs, not the Ice Age), and it’s easy to see why I rank this film just below Darfur in terms of crimes against humanity. OK, that’s going too far. I apologize. “Batman & Robin” was a product of its time: the fourth movie in a tired franchise, designed to sell bright and flashy toys to distract from the God-awful story. And really,

I can forgive all of these things, because I’m gonna let you in on a little secret: It makes for a hell of a drinking game. Take a drink for every Ah-nuld one-liner and call me in the morning.

HULK (2003)

Quick, describe the Hulk in three words. If all three of the words you picked were “smash,” then you win. You should probably move to Hollywood and start directing superhero movies. Ang Lee, on the other hand, should stay away from comics like they’re kryptonite. Kudos to Marvel for hiring a popular, visionary director to take on one of its big properties back when this current bubble of comic film franchises was new. But when you go to see a movie about the big, green meanie, you really expect to see some explosions and a lot of smashing. That’s all. Instead, Lee delivered a quiet, moody meditation on fatherhood, landscapes and existential angst in the American Southwest. Hoo boy. A distracted-looking cast, confusing plot and silly CGI didn’t help make Ang Lee’s “Hulk” any more exciting. The titular ticked-off titan beats on a few tanks for five minutes, and it’s far and away the best five minutes of the film. The rest? Missable. Five years later, Marvel tried again with Louis Leterrier at the helm of a much more actionpacked “The Incredible Hulk.” As a solid effort exemplifying the benefits of the Michael Bay School of Film, it fit the green gamma guy much better.

ELEKTRA (2005)

There are so many horrible superhero movies to throw on this list. Clearly, movies and TV shows from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s aren’t even included. Since 1990, the number of

great superhero movies has been dwarfed by the legions of atrocious garbage. So how does one pick a worst? Who is crowned king of the dung heap? Well, the crown easily could have gone to Shaq for making “Steel” (1997). Or it could have landed on any number of early ’90s schlock such as the Matt Salinger “Captain America,” the Roger Corman “Fantastic Four” or the Dolph Lundgren “Punisher.” But no. Instead, let’s take Jennifer Garner Vehicle Films That Spun Off From Movies That Were Bad In Their Own Right for $2,000. Even though Garner’s character of Elektra died in 2003’s “Daredevil,” the decision was made to bring her back in a film so ineffectual, I’m not sure if I ever actually saw it. Instead of seeing “Elektra,” go write 1,500 words about getting a splinter. Your time will be better spent.

THE BEST

THE DARK KNIGHT (2008)

This one is really no surprise. Christopher Nolan’s vision of Gotham’s heroes and villains is the most successful comic book movie of all time, and for good reason. Nolan’s strictly “real world” approach to the Batman mythos yields a grim, disturbing character study and a distressing allegory for the war on crime that leaves every other superhero flick feeling a little ... kiddy. Heath Ledger as the Joker doesn’t just steal the show, he blows out both of the show’s kneecaps and murders the show’s girlfriend. And he’s only one of the rockstar performances from the best comic movie cast ever assembled. Hans Zimmer’s score underlines in bloodred ink the frantic pacing of this suspense-fueled horror show.

And the beautiful sequences filmed in IMAX make the overthe-top feats of billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne seem all the more real. When he dives off that Hong Kong skyscraper, the audience dives with him. Maybe the most amazing thing for a comic fan is how loyal the film stays to the heart of the source material while spinning an original stand alone story. Geeks have a tendency to complain about every little detail altered in the film adaptation process. But while Nolan and screenwriter David Goyer took liberties with reinventing these well-established characters, it still feels like the truest comic book flick, maybe ever. The worst part about “The Dark Knight” right now is anticipating its sequel, the third in Nolan’s series. Can anything top it? Next summer will tell.

IRON MAN (2008)

The best superhero films seem to be those that take themselves just a bit too seriously. “Iron Man” succeeds because it does precisely the opposite. For all the greatness that is “The Dark Knight,” three hours of Batman can drag a little. I mean, that Bruce Wayne, what a whiner. What I want is a billionaire playboy who embraces his lifestyle with a little good humor instead of growling incomprehensibly from under a plastic mask. Tony Stark, then, is the perfect Bizarro Bruce Wayne (to borrow a comic book expression). Though Robert Downey Jr. is the Technicolor to Christian Bale’s Gothic Noir, the two are eerily similar. They’ve both got more money than the guy who writes God’s checks; they both have a thing for sweet cars; they both enjoy full-body battlesuits. But Tony Stark is a bit more dangerous. He shows up to parties with gorgeous honeys, just like

Bruce does, but he actually beds them instead of just going back to the cave and sobbing through 1,000 ab crunches. Tony Stark actually drinks (and drinks, and drinks), while Bruce discreetly throws his martinis away. They both have English butlers, but Tony’s is also a computer. “Star Trek” fans, remind me: How can you always pick the evil twin? That’s right, a goatee. Which Stark rocks. Tony Stark is Bruce Wayne 2.0: a billionaire superhero who’s actually fun and likable. Just as Christian Bale was a perfect choice for Wayne, Downey is sometimes the only thing sustaining the “Iron Man” films. I swear, when the world finally runs out of oil, RDJ’s charisma will be our last, best hope for renewable energy.

X2 (2003)

This is the high point of the “X-Men” film series — before director Bryan Singer left to pursue “Superman Returns” and before the next two increasingly bad movies in the franchise. Building on the first film’s characters and themes just as “Spider-Man 2” and “The Dark Knight” did to great acclaim, “X2” is the purest mutant movie we’ve gotten to date. Marvel’s mutant characters have always been relevant and interesting because they are representative of basically any minority group that has been persecuted in America. The films never let viewers forget this fact and mix in solid action sequences, character development, plenty of cameos from Marvel lore with heartfelt messages about prejudice and hatred. The more recent “X-Men: First Class” is a refreshing and fun prequel/reboot/thing that shows promise, but “X2” was where the original series peaked. BOBALGREENE@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM

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››Editor’s note: This story was also published on hearnebraska.org. The reporter is working as both an intern for Hear Nebraska and a reporter for the Daily Nebraskan. I can’t remember the last time I cried listening to music. Maybe it’s never happened before. But three songs into South of Lincoln’s “The Monsters/ Bathroom Sessions,” and I was broken. Max Holmquist, with a smile and sense of humor as infectious as any, sings and turns into a ghost, only he’s the one seeing through you. You’re just as imperfect as the archetypes of others and of the self he embodies with his voice. And through the sadness, you’re renewed. Following his debut earlier this year, Max hasn’t moved very far from home with this seven-song EP. He bookends the dirges with “Coming Home” and “Riverside,” but neither finds much resolution with lines like “I can’t cry no matter how hard I try / The paint on your face doesn’t make you the same.”

But then again, I’m belittling the power of Max’s songs by transcribing them to print. Perhaps there’s not an intrinsic beauty to his words. You can’t read, “Hey there, boy, what you say / There must be a better place / Broken jaw, busted heart, bloody face,” and sense the same twisted feeling within yourself becoming slack as you do when you hear the words sung. This young folk singer from Douglas, Neb., inflects his voice with an imported accent, and you find yourself in the midst of a home being transported to a distant land. It’s got some kind of magic to it. That said, I understand many music-lovers don’t get folk music. All too often, singer-songwriters use the genre as an excuse to be dull. They attach themselves to the culture and the history of storytellers who use inflection, cadence and the right three or four chords, and no more, to beg people to listen. Those who wrongfully co-opt such a time-earned trade do so, unfortunately, for

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self-aggrandizement. But the ones who do it right, the ones who connect, they don’t play folk music but rather let folk music play them. Max isn’t the same person with his Martin strapped on. He turns into the “Prowler.” He sets the scene with an alternating diminished chord and beats it down until a move up to the fourth seems to be the only way he can go. He lets words dangle in the air, twists them with extra vowels at the end, lets them take him where they want to go. He turns into “Thirteen,” a victim of abuse, singing, “Hope that you learn your lesson / You had better stop testing me / Hope that you learn your lesson / Time to grow up 13.” His strumming pattern never changes for five minutes and 20 seconds, pulling on the tenor of the song so the very threads are taut and tenuous until the last note dies away. Suffice it to say, I think Max is one of the best songwriters in Lincoln, if just a little south of the city limits.

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There seems to be a fine line between music venue and fashion catwalk these days. And what’s more ridiculous than the costumes kids are wearing these days is feeling old and outdated at the age of 21. Every show I go to now makes me feel like a babysitter for kids whose idea of punk rock is Green Day and Blink-182. Are you 16 and angry at your parents? Well don’t try to examine your feelings and figure out what’s going on in your head. Instead, cake on some eyeliner, put on your fishnets and head out to the closest attempt at a punk show you can find. When you’re there, don’t support the local bands. Instead, hang out outside and bum cigarettes off the older kids. When your favorite band plays, make sure you tweet extra hard how much you <3 them. After its set, hit on the lead singer and buy the band’s bracelets. Then leave immediately. Don’t stay for the rest of the bill, they’re not worth your time or money. I’ve seen some great venues turn for the worst because of this “seen scene” phenomenon. It’s not even worth playing at these places anymore simply because you have to deal with the baggage of the crowd. There is a hole in the scene, and we’re trying desperately to fill it. So what does a guy in a band do when playing local doesn’t work out anymore? We get as

far away from here as our vans will take us. As long as we can afford to be away from home, we’ll stay out. There’s very little difference between “touring” and “running away” at this point. At least I can say so much is true for me. I’ve played shows where the local scene is more inviting to us than Nebraska has ever been. And it’s almost heartbreaking to deal with. But we do what we can with what we’ve got. We hold out our day jobs until we can afford the gas to get us to New York and back. There’s also this sense of “paying your dues” that I can’t get over. Whatever happened to just having fun and playing shows? When did politics come into play? Apparently in my year absence in 2008, everything changed. Or maybe nothing changed and I’m just oblivious to what’s always been happening. Maybe there’s always been a sense of entitlement among the older bands that have played more shows and kids have always tried as hard as they could to look cool. Maybe I’ve just become cranky in my age. I know for certain I’m jaded and bitter. Maybe if I stop doubting and judging the scene so much, it’ll become what is used to be. In the mean time, I’ll continue being cranky, thank you.

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And what allows “The Monsters/Bathroom Sessions” to flourish is its presentation. The adornments on his first album, “Homes,” are absent. The first three tracks place the songs in a studio with air-conditioner noise, throatclearing and sniffling, all recorded to tape. The last three tracks take them to a forest at Wilderness Park. All that’s left is the soulsearching sound of Max’s voice and his guitar. Just the way it’s supposed to be. michaeltodd@ dailynebraskan.com

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Gordon looks at the test ahead of him. Countless times, the AllAmerican sprinter has stared down a runway toward a sandpit, sprinted down and leaped forward. This time, the test ahead of him isn’t of physical ability, it’s a final in a political science class — the major of the pre-law student athlete from Kingston, Jamaica. Athletes are usually glorified for their feats of strength, speed and agility. However, seven members of the Nebraska track and field team were named AllAmericans this past week for their achievements in the classroom. NU’s men’s squad led the nation with five track and field/cross country Academic All-Americans. Gordon was named for the second year in a row as a second-team selection; combined e v e n t s

MAROLF: FROM 3 was the president and we had a booming economy at the time. By the way, Clinton lied about his sexual encounter under oath. Anthony Weiner only lied to the press. Maybe those Democrats were trying to make themselves look better by wagging their fingers at Weiner. As if

people were going to think they supported his decisions if they didn’t publicly speak out about it. My problem is this: There have been multiple people in Congress who have been caught doing immoral stuff. Some have lost their jobs, others haven’t. Why is it so

ROOT: FROM 3 only to Capt. Mal Reynolds and she married a total goofball. Somehow, her relationship with her husband isn’t really damaged by living on Serenity (during “Firefly,” at least). She’s strong and maintains her awesomeness at all times (unlike River). Capt. Mal often defers to her on important decisions. Also cool, Zoe manages to keep the members of Serenity in line, as well as create a relatively calm environment.

5. STORM, “X-MEN” AND “X:2”

You know that scene where Storm electrocutes Toad? Yeah. That’s why she’s here. Also because she is able to be compassionate toward a hateful and ignorant senator as he dies. The “X-Men” movies aren’t really about Storm — they’re more about Professor X and Magento’s love/hate relationship and Wolverine. That being said, Storm is fun to watch, mostly because she’s powerful and not entangled in a love-triangle. Suck it, Jean Grey.

4. THE BRIDE, “KILL BILL VOL. 1” AND “KILL BILL VOL. 2”

The Bride kills pretty much everyone, including Bill. She’s got some pretty good reasons for it, too. Bill is a jerk, suffice to say. The fight scenes in these movies

athlete Bjorn Barrefors also was named to the team for the second year in a row, this time as a first teamer. Nate Polacek joined Gordon on the second team. To round out the five, Tyler Hitchler and Adam Dailey were named to the third team. While being named to the team was an accomplishment in itself, Gordon sees it as simply a matter of working hard every day and learning time management. “(Succeeding in school) is not impossible (for an athlete),” Gordon said. “You just go out and do what you need to do. People make it difficult, but I look at it this way: You need to excel in one to excel in the other.” Not only did the Husker men lead in the nation’s track and field teams, but they had the most Academic All-Americans in any sport in the NCAA this year. The women also added two athletes to round out the seven Huskers under coach Gary Pepin. Pole-vaulter Natalie Willer was named to the

inconsistent? Apparently it’s not about what you do or how bad it is, it’s about how powerful you are, how many friends you have and how powerful they are. Plus, Weiner didn’t even have any physical contact with any of these women, and it doesn’t sound like any of them

are spectacular and a lot of fun to watch, especially the fight with the Crazy 88. My friend “Lance” argues that the Bride should be No. 1 because she overcame vast amounts of oppression and becomes empowered and learns a super awesome fighting technique that Bill couldn’t. She’s not first on this list for damn good reason: Her motives are based on revenge. Revenge is the stuff of good action movies, not of heroism.

3. BUFFY SUMMERS, “BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER”

first team and Ashley Miller to the second. For Willer, balancing what she did in the classroom and in the athletic world is something that’s always come naturally. “It’s something I’ve done all my life,” Willer said. “I was driving to Lincoln every day in high school for gymnastics, so balancing sports and athletics has just come naturally.” For both Willer and Gordon, being named an Academic All-American is a far greater feat than being named an All-American on the track. “The best thing about being a first-team Academic All-American is that I get to be part of something bigger,” Willer said. “There’s such a great tradition of great student athletes at Nebraska, and it’s something I’m pretty proud to be a part of.” For Gordon, being named an Academic AllAmerican even outweighs his individual National Championship for indoor long jump in 2009.

felt harassed. This comes down to him cheating on his wife via Twitter. There are plenty of people who have done a lot worse than that. I’m personally hoping Weiner runs for his seat again in the next election. Once again, I’m just as disgusted as the next guy, and I’m extremely disappointed

Terminator who is trying to kill her with that dude, Kyle. Toward the end of the movie, he dies trying to protect her while the Terminator is still alive. She ends up destroying the evil machine in an epic ending. And Sarah Connor pretty much kicks ass the entire course of “Terminator 2.” Sure, she’s pretty much defined as a mother from the get-go, but she overcomes that role, to an extent.

1. ELLEN RIPLEY, “ALIEN” SERIES

What can I say about Ripley? She’s a warrant officer on the Nostromo, and when her ship has The title says everything. Buffy a nasty case of alien infestation, she stakes the undead and, for a large doesn’t lose her cool or control of part of the series, goes to school, her crew. Sure, they all die (except attempting to balance education the cat), but damn does she handle with dropkicking vampires. Buffy herself well. She’s also one of the is also pretty snarky as she kills the vampires and other assorted baddies first action heroines to be defined on her own terms, rather than by with her Scooby Gang. She sacrifices her happiness, her love and life the men around her. Ripley also gives us one of the best lines in on multiple occasions. cinema history: “Get away from her, 2. SARAH CONNOR, “TER- you bitch!” Quite frankly, without Ripley and her awesomeness, we MINATOR” AND “TERMIprobably wouldn’t have half of the NATOR 2” characters on this list. Ripley is the Sarah Connor has an amazing original badass heroine. transformation. She goes from a RHIANNON ROOT IS A JUNIOR weakling in “Terminator” to being a NEWS-EDITORIAL AND HISTORY ripped badass in “Terminator 2.” In MAJOR. REACH HER AT the first movie, we mostly see Sarah RHIANNONROOT@ Connor as running away from the DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM.

“A National Championship is just one thing,” Gordon said. “You just get lucky, and you are great at the long jump on that one day. Being named an Academic All-American is a combination of a lot of my work in the classroom and everything I do on the track.” Gordon and Willer also share an academic award from the Huskers. They were named the men’s and women’s Student-Athletes of the Year. “That one was one of the biggest surprises I’ve ever gotten,” Willer said. “Looking around campus at who could have been picked and who they passed up, that was a huge honor.” The honor for both athletes will be completed some time next year as Willer and Gordon will return in the fall to complete their undergraduate degrees. ROBBYKORTH@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM

in my former favorite congressman. But I’m also a fan of forgiving and forgetting. If he does what he needs to do to make things right with his wife and his constituents, hopefully people will be able to let this go. It’s sad to lose such an articulate congressman, whose constituents love him, over an

issue that doesn’t directly affect his professionalism. Hopefully he’ll get a job anchoring with Eliot Spitzer on CNN. “Spitzer Weiner” sounds like a show I would watch.

EVAN MAROLF IS A JUNIOR HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR. REACH HIM AT EVANMAROLF@ DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM.

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Looking for 3rd roommate on acreage 5 min from UNL, 1 block south of Pioneers Park. 3BD 2BA all electric. Outdoor swimming pool and room to board a horse if needed, outside dogs and cats welcome. $325+utilities. call Kayla 402-314-1629.

“One male roommate wanted in a four bedroom, two bath house. Six minutes from campus and very reasonable rent. Furniture, dishwasher, washer/dryer provided. Fenced in backyard in very friendly neighborhood. If interested, call either 308-379-4598 or 308-379-6537 or e-mail gshuda_22@hotmail.com to set up a showing.”

93 classic - (Ford blue) probe - new paintneeds work. Mechanics challange. Excellent care, one owner since 1996. $500. See at 401 South 44st. Call 402-261-3761

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Apts. For Rent 1234 South 20th nice area. 1 bedroom. Oak floors. Central air. Common laundry. No smoking. Cats okay. $400. 402-450-8175.

Homes For Sale 538 Lakeside Drive - $99,500. Well-maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bath townhome located minutes from downtown. Open floorplan, large master bedroom, walk-in closets, all appliances stay. Association dues take care of lawn, snow removal, water, trash. View listing at www.forsalebyowner.com.

4109 N. 45th Court. 2 bedroom townhome, cheaper than rent. $71,950. 402-430-8249. Kim Roberts.HomeRealestate.com Warm, Updated, Clean. 4146 Y Street: 2+bedrooms, 2 bath, second kitchen & laundry in basement. Clean, updated, parking! $118,000 Kim Roberts Home Real Estate 402-430-8249 EHO

Jobs Help Wanted FedEx Ground

Part-time positions available loading and unloading trucks. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 5am-7:30am. Wages are $9.00/hour to start with $1,500 tuition assistance after 60 days plus an additional $0.25/hour after 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 9 months. Paid holidays and paid vacation after 6 months. Apply in person at 6330 McCormick Dr. Inbound Call Center Rep – Part Time Looking for a job that will help you build up your bank account during the summer and still allow you to work part time during the school year? Then Speedway Motors is the place for you! Be a part of the next training class, which will start after school gets out. This full time training class will last for 3 weeks, and then hours will be adjusted so you will still have time to sit by the pool! Daytime and evening shifts available, shifts include working every other weekend. We have flexible schedules, our students stay and graduate with us! Speedway Motors is a growing catalog order company that sells classic and performance automotive parts to customers all over the world. Positions are available in our busy Call Center to process orders and answer general customer inquiries. Fun and fast paced. Must be a fast learner, have strong communication skills, an excellent attendance record and be able to provide industry leading customer service. Automotive experience a plus but not required. Computer skills are needed with the ability to type 30 wpm min. Previous customer service experience is required. Apply online www.speedwaymotors.com or in person at: 340 Victory Lane, Lincoln, NE Speedway Motors is a Drug Free Workplace EOE Join the CenterPointe Team! Part-time positions available in residential program working with substance abuse/mental health clients in a unique environment. Must be at least 21 years of age and be willing to work a varied schedule including overnights and weekends. Pay differential for overnight hours. For more information visit: www.centerpointe.org.

Misc. Services

Help Wanted CC student looking for a tutor for “Elementary Statistics” 5 week summer class. Prefer female. $10/hr. Call Natalie at 402-440-8947

Matchbin, Inc.

and College Media News are looking for Sales Representatives to market and sell the College Marketplace Solution. We are seeking individuals looking to begin a career as a sales or marketing representative, including those that strive for success and are looking for financially beneficial products they can proudly put their name with an unlimited earning potential. Sales Reps are responsible for marketing and selling accounts for the College Publication. Under the direction and leadership of your Sales Manager, you will develop productive, working relationships with customers to sell and market Matchbin?s products and services. By conducting sales calls to small and medium businesses, you?ll seek to place their businesses in front of the community with custom websites, SEO (Search Engine Optimization) tools and Daily Deals. Sales Reps collaborate with their Sales Manager and other team members and define weekly goals. We have developed a compensation plan that will allow you to earn income throughout the summer but more importantly allow you to focus on your education during the school year. For those who want to pursue part time sales throughout the school year, we will work with you to determine the parameters and opportunity to do so. Desired Skills & Experience Key responsibilities include: * Make in-field sales calls. * Consult with and develop strong long-term partnerships/relationships with the community businesses. * Maximize the revenue from all online advertising solutions; business directory websites, SEO/SEM solutions, local/national banner advertising, email/text message campaigns, mobile couponing, call tracking, SMB services, local paid search and other products. * Execute a sales strategy and aggressive sales plan metrics designed to create accountability and meet company revenue goals. * Consistent reporting and updates to Sales Manager. * Must work required schedule set forth by Matchbin. * Must be able to work from May through August. * No sales experience required, but helpful. Targeted compensation $1,500+ per month, based on performance with no cap. Email james.moon@matchbin.com. On campus this summer? Start training now for a position starting August 2 at the Daily Nebraskan. The DN advertising department is looking for a few exceptional students to join the sales force in the fall. Call on Lincoln Businesses. Compete on the same playing field as the professional advertising staffs at other Lincoln radio, TV and newspapers. For more information and to fill out an online application, visit: www.dailynebraskan.com/advertising.

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LIFEGUARD POSITIONS

Seasonal Park Workers E.T. Mahoney State Park Apply at statejobs.nebraska.gov. Use Temporary Park Worker #2. Any questions, call ET Mahoney State Park at 402-944-2523 x 7122

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