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Hello, friends. If you’re reading this, you’re likely an incoming freshman, parent or guardian to an incoming freshman; a new international or transfer student; or my grandmother. For the former, allow me to be probably not the first and most definitely not the last person to welcome you to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Let me also introduce to you UNL’s only independent newspaper written, edited and produced entirely by UNL students: The Daily Nebraskan. But you can just call us “The DN.” Whether you’re looking for the cause of the UNL Alert that woke you up at 3 a.m. on a Tuesday, suggestions for which new downtown restaurant to blow your financial aid refund on or coverage of Nebraska’s six-time national championshipwinning bowling team’s most recent tournament, The DN will provide. News will keep you updated on campus happenings, from the construction of new buildings obstructing your path between classes and highlights of the UNL Police Department crime log to what it’s like cleaning up Memorial Stadium on game days or being an overnight janitor. News reporters will tell you why campus pine trees are sprayed with fox urine in the winter and about the time a couple of UNL sorority members ended up with an Australian pop star’s cell phone. A&E will tell you which restaurants offer the best french fries, which movies are worth the $5 on Thursday nights and which songs will best distract you from your studying. Arts & Entertainment writers will introduce you to the UNL Baby – a grown man who walks around campus wearing a baby mask and a diaper – and the pair of freshmen who’ll deliver ice cream to your dorm room until 2:30 a.m. on Thursdays. Sports will give you more than football game coverage. The sports reporters will keep you in the know on each of Nebraska’s sports teams, from basketball and volleyball to rifle and golf. They’ll tell you stories about players, coaches and die-hard Husker fans you won’t hear anywhere else: what it’s like being the only native Nebraskan on the women’s tennis team, how a unique set of handshakes gets each softball player pumped up before a big game, when friendship between two top Big Ten coaches trumps the rivalry between their respective teams when they compete for a tournament title.
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Meet incoming UNL Chancellor Ronnie Green AIDAN CONNOLLY DN › EDITOR’S NOTE: Outgoing University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Harvey Perlman annouced his resignation in April 2015, exactly 14 years after his tenure as chancellor began, citing his age, longevity and “the uncertainty of (his) continuing tenure” as factors in his decision. A national search yielded four finalists for Perlman’s replacement, which were introduced by University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds in February 2016. Bounds announced Green as his pick to succeed Perlman on April 6. Although Perlman’s official resignation is to take effect June 30, Perlman announced April 21 his plans to allow incoming Chancellor Ronnie Green to begin his role May 8. As of press time, Green’s nomination to the role was subject to the Nebraska Board of Regents’ approval. When Ronnie Green was first asked by Harvey Perlman to consider becoming chancellor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Green thought he was “nuts.” Green grew up in Virginia and was a first-generation college student, attending Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where he earned a bachelor ’s degree in animal science. Green also earned a master ’s degree from Colorado State University and a doctorate from UNL, both in animal genetics. After leaving UNL in 1988 with his wife, Jane, Green worked at Texas Tech and Colorado State as a faculty member before working in the private sector and for the government. “Throughout that period of time, we stayed connected, indirectly, to the university,” Green said. “I had collaborations here research-wise.” Green and his family moved back to Nebraska in 2003, while he was still working for the USDA, and became the vice chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources in 2010. “The unique thing about (the VC for IANR) position that is different than any other position in the university,” Green said, “is that the legislature, in the 1970s, made this position also the vice president of the university system.” In 2015, Green was asked to serve as the interim senior vice chancellor for academic affairs. “That’s why my signature block has like 89 words in it, and I’m glad to get it down to one,” Green said. Green said he initially didn’t want to serve as chancellor after Harvey Perlman stepped down. “There were a lot of people that talked to
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Ronnie Green speaks to students at an open forum in March 2016. Green was one of four finalists to hold forums for students, faculty, staff and community members as part of the chancellor search process. me about it over the last couple years,” Green said. “Harvey talked to me about it saying, ‘You should really look at this position when I step away from it.’” That’s when Green told the then-chancellor he was “nuts.” Green said people continued to talk to him about the position and it caused him to think, “Well, maybe they know something I don’t.” Green said discussions and preparing to apply for chancellor began just before Harvey made his retirement announcement. Green talked with friends, family and colleagues about whether the chancellor position would be a good fit. “It came down to one question,” Green said. “Would I be able to make a bigger dif-
ference here in this position, or would I be able to make a bigger difference in the chancellor ’s position?” Green said the ability to make a difference depended less on the scope of the role and more on where the university is and what opportunities are ahead. “In the last six years, we’ve set the stage for IANR to be one of the top leaders in the world,” Green said. “We have the plans laid, and it’s happening. But, the rest of the campus has a lot of other opportunities. There are lots of great things that can happen with the campus as a whole.” As chancellor, Green said two of his main goals are continuing the university’s growth efforts and increasing the graduation rate. Green said within the next 10 years, he
expects to increase student enrollment by 40 percent. In the fall of 2015, there were 25,260 students enrolled at UNL according to the Institutional Research, Analytics and Decision Support Fact Book. “That’s a big number, huge number,” Green said. “But, it won’t be that we’ll have 35,000 people in Lincoln. It’s that we’ll have 35,000 students all over the place, though most of them will be in Lincoln. There will be a significant percentage that will be non-traditional students — distance, online, credential and master ’s programs. Those are growing sectors of the higher education market.” Green said another portion of the enrollment increase will be graduate students.
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How to find a job in college JACOB ELLIOTT DN Holding a job during college can lead to a number of benefits for students, from gaining experience in their fields to earning steady pay for those late-night Raising Cane’s runs. Chris Timm, the associate director at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Career Services, gave some suggestions on how UNL students can find a job. According to Timm, it’s important to be able to balance school and work. Timm said many incoming students are surprised when they find out just how heavy the college workload can be. Timm suggested students avoid missing classes, lectures or events simply for the sake of a job. Students should make sure to discuss their class schedules with employers and figure out what work schedules are best for their academic lives. During the summer, it is important for students interested in work to get ready for any job openings. They should make sure to have proper resumes, cover letters and reference sheets for potential employers. If an employer is currently searching for help, a student should apply right away, as job openings fill up fast. According to Timm, most high school resumes list off various clubs, past jobs and academic achievements. When transitioning to college, students should trim down the various
clubs and focus more on skills and academics. The cover letter should sell the student to the employer. It should list off his or her positive traits and how the future employer could use these traits to his or her advantage. Employers are aware newer students will most likely have less experience, but students should do their best to inform them of any positive traits that could help down the line. When listing references, students should include contact information for people who will be able to remark on their character and work ethic. Timm recommends reaching out to former teachers and employers. Students should make sure those who are on the reference sheet have approved the use of their names beforehand. After sending out resumes, students should contact their references to let them know to expect a call from potential employers. For students looking for work, it is recommended they look at Husker Hire Link or at employers near their college. Universities typically post information on available jobs that relate to each specialty. Students should try to find a job that relates to their field of study. While any work experience is beneficial, Timm said jobs that relate to a student’s future career look better on a resume. “Students across campus, across the community, can do a whole lot of things,” Timm said. “Physical jobs … administrative … I just hope what people do is ask, ‘Am I gaining skills
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Ayesha Munnaza, a freshman finance major from India, works as a consultant for Love Library. Munnaza said she recommends using Husker Hire Link when looking for jobs. for my long range career?’ For example, if a student wants to work with children but has spent all their time working at a restaurant, that’s really not going to help them as much.”
For any additional questions, check out the UNL Career Center for more information. NEWS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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CoJMC custodians form special bonds BAILEY SCHULZ DN
› EDITOR’S NOTE: This story originally appeared in a Feb. 22, 2016 edition of The Daily Nebraskan For any student who stays late at Andersen Hall, Donald Harris and Gina Schilke are just as much a part of the experience as excessive caffeine or the stress of a deadline. The two custodians work from 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. and make sure to strike a conversation with students and faculty as often as they can. For much of the faculty and College of Journalism and Mass Communications students, they’re considered a part of the college’s family. Harris has been working with the university since 1990, and Schilke since 1977. Before moving to Andersen, the two worked together at Avery Hall, when the CoJMC was stationed there. When Andersen opened in 2001, the two were asked to follow to college to the new location. Harris said that custodians following departments to a new building is rare. Usually, when a department leaves, the custodian stays put. “But the dean reached out,” he said, “not only to our department but to the (longtime Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance Christine) Jackson and said, ‘We want these guys to follow us. They do a good job for our department, we want them.’” Donna Martin, a custodial area manager, said that the two are a good example of custodial staff at UNL. “They both have a real strong idea, a good work ethic (and) know now what needs to be done,” she said. “They kind of have become a part of the makeup of the
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Donald Harris and Gina Schilke begin work at 10:30 p.m. in Andersen Hall. Harris and Schilke have been working together as custodians for the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications for almost 25 years, even following the college’s move from Avery to Andersen Hall in 2001.
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ASUN offers opportunities for freshman involvement NOAH JOHNSON DN For students wanting to make a change on campus, the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska can be a place to start. ASUN is UNL’s student government and is meant to serve as a voice for the university’s student body. While students can get involved with the organization in its Senate or in an executive position, there are other options available. The Freshmen Campus Leadership Associates is one example. Made specifically for first-year students, FCLA is a group of up to 24 freshmen students who serve as a liaison between the freshman class and ASUN. Students in FCLA serve year-long term and are introduced to the operation of student government, which can pave the way for future involvement in ASUN. “FCLA is a great way for students to learn more about ASUN and develop leadership skills,” ASUN Sen. Josie Jensen said in an email. Jensen, currently a sophomore, began serving in ASUN as a freshman. “Starting my term was terrifying because I honestly didn’t know what I had gotten into,” Jensen said. “Once I felt more comfortable with the procedures, senate meetings be-
came my favorite part of the week. I looked forward to the weekly debates and hearing about exciting things happening on campus. I also made new friends who I couldn’t imagine not having in my life.” Students can also get involved with ASUN by applying for open positions on committees in the fall. Committees manage issues such as campus sustainability and student fees and range from the Campus Life and Safety Committee to the Environmental Leadership Program. “I got involved by joining a campaign group in the spring of my freshman year,” Jensen wrote. “I would encourage anyone asked to join a campaign to say yes because it is an incredible way to meet ambitious and caring people.” Jensen said ASUN is a great opportunity for incoming students because it introduces students to different parts of the university and is a mechanism for making a change on campus. “Because of my involvement in ASUN, I feel more connected to campus and obligated to make it a welcoming and safe place for everyone,” Jenson wrote. “I would recommend getting involved in ASUN because the experiences it offers and knowledge it builds are rewarding.” NEWS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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ASUN President Spencer Hartman shakes hands with outoing student body president Thien Chau at an installation ceremony in early April. Hartman and his running mate, Internal Vice President Laurel Oetken, were elected by a margin of nine votes in a March student government election.
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UNL under construction COLLIN SPILINEK DN
With new buildings going up and old ones receiving updates, those walking around the University of Nebraska-Lincoln can expect to spy several construction sites. Here’s a few of the construction projects and renovations that are currently going on at UNL.
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A new dining hall complex is scheduled for construction on 17th Street, just north of Cather and Pound halls. Since the two halls are set for demolition, the new $33 million dining complex would replace the Cather-Pound-Neihardt Dining Center and serve 2,800 meals a day. The project is set to be complete in 2017.
One of the more prominent construction sites on campus, the new CBA building is located just east of Memorial Stadium at 14th and Vine Streets. The $84 million, 240,000-square-foot building is the largest academic building project in UNL’s recent history. Funded largely by alumni donations, the new building will feature classrooms that seat no fewer than 50 and up to 130 students, study rooms, offices for CBA’s student organizations and a Husker athletic store – “Husker Business Lab” – that will be managed, marketed and staffed by business students. The building is on track to open for classes beginning in the 2017-2018 academic year.
A new residence hall north of C.Y. Thompson Library on UNL’s East Campus will replace the 1950s-era Burr and Fedde residence halls. The four-floor, two-winged hall will offer 370 beds in both traditional and apartment-style rooms and is scheduled to open for the fall 2017 semester.
The Lutheran Center is set to undergo a complete reconstruction. The 60-year-old building will be demolished and rebuilt at the same location on 16th Street with an expected completion in 2019. The new building will feature Sjogren House, a residential space for 12 students on the upper level and a designated location for OpeN Shelf, the center’s campus pantry. In addition, it will feature classrooms, kitchen facilities and worship space — both in its chapel and elsewhere in the building. PHOTOS BY ADAM WARNER | DN
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CUSTODIANS: FROM 6 dents who graduated as far back as the ‘90s. family here (at Andersen). They seem to get along really well with everybody.” Harris said the students and staff are one For Schilke, the best part of the job is inof the reasons they like working with the Coteracting with the stuJMC so much. dents. “They’re a differThey both have a “They make my job,” ent people,” he said. she said. “They’re just so “They’re all outgoing, real strong idea, a awesome.” somewhat wild and Harris said that good work ethic (and) crazy in a sense. They’re he’s dubbed Schilke as so very friendly and evthe ‘den mother ’ of the know now what needs erything. But at the same building. The grand- to be done. They kind of time, they’re serious mother of six does just about their work. They about everything she have become a part of are different from other can for students, from the makeup of the family students at different driving them home durfields. So you just can’t ing snow storms to sew- here (at Andersen). They help but love them.” ing buttons back onto on seem to get along really The two have been shirts. working with CoJMC “There’s not a stu- well with everybody.” students at Andersen dent that she can walk since 2001, and have by and not say nothing,” worked together since Harris said. “She gets 1992. Today, Harris said DONNA MARTIN along so well with all the he can’t imagine workCUSTODIAL AREA MANAGER students, and they all ing without Schilke. come to her. Just for any “We know what the little thing that might be other one is thinking bugging them.” when it comes to work,” he said. “We work Even after they’ve graduated, Schilke so well together. And I think that’s why keeps up with former students through Facethe faculty here wanted us to come over (to book. The two still stay connected with stuAndersen) together, because they knew we
worked so well together.” The two met after Schilke’s shift was moved from Love Library to Avery. After working at the library for 15 years, she said she dreaded the move. “I wanted to stay where I was at, but they were moving people around, so I had to go with the flow,” she said. Harris said that Schilke didn’t know anyone in Avery, and he didn’t know anybody, period. But it didn’t take long for the two to become friends. “The way I got to know her was basically always coming up behind her and scaring her,” Harris said. “She’s so easy to scare, so I found that funny, so I made it a point to always scare her at least two or three times at night. So that’s how we became just good friends. And the rest is history.” Then the move to Andersen came in 2001, and the two were temporarily split up. Harris was still at Avery when Schilke was moved to Andersen, which was still under construction. “We both were complaining,” Harris said. “I’m complaining about being over there and half the building is stripped down and she was complaining about being over here by herself.” Schilke said that the first month by herself at night in Andersen was frightening.
“You hear weird noises and you didn’t know what to expect,” she said. “It was just all open, everything echoed and I just, I was nervous.” Not only that, but custodial duties were more difficult when the building was under construction. “When you start cleaning something up the next day, it’s sawdust,” Harris said. “It was just making it where people could walk through.” Even though the beginning was rough, Schilke and Harris said that they’ve liked working in Andersen for the past 15 years. “It feels like home,” Schilke said. They’ve grown close to a lot of the staff since joining the college, they said. The two often go to faculty functions like Christmas parties and picnics. They also try to go to retirement parties when a staff member leaves. After almost 25 years with the college, Harris said that they’re as close with the rest of the staff as ever. “They are like our family,” he said. “And here it is, 25-some years later we’re still here.” NEWS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Here’s where your student fees go ELIZABETH REMBERT DN The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is unique in the amount of funds students control, sophomore finance and accounting major Joe Zach said. The Association of Students of the University of Nebraska, the student government at UNL, controls more than $500,000 in funds. It’s up to the student-run Committee for Fees Allocations to decide where the money collected from student fees goes. ART BY MICHAEL JOHNSON | DN
Last year, Zach served on the committee. After being asked to run for student government, Zach chose the committee because he wanted to contribute to student life, he said. “Once I found out you help decide how the university is using student fees, I thought it was really applicable and it would be a chance to give back,” Zach said. Zach explained that there are two funds students contribute to: Fund A and Fund B. Fund A covers student organizations and institutional obligations. Student services are
supported by Fund B. In the fall, committee members tour facilities and view presentations from the beneficiaries of student fees. They show what their organizations do for students, what programs they offer and how they use the funds from student fees. Zach said when allocating money, the committee considers efficiency and use. This involves asking the beneficiaries a lot of questions, he said. “We ask them things like, ‘Why do you spend this much money on this aspect?’” he said.“‘Is there any place you can cut back?’ ‘Is there a program you offer that is really being used?’” Zach said the committee also asks students questions, including, “‘How often do you use this service?’ ‘Have you enjoyed having this service?’ ’Did you know that you have this resource?’” After meeting with each beneficiary, the committee will approve or deny the organization’s request. Once the budget for both funds is set, it is sent to the ASUN Senate, which reviews the budget. Finally, the Fund B budget is sent to the Board of Regents, which considers it for final approval. Jackson Grasz, a freshman business major, was elected to the committee for the 20162017 school year. He said he was excited to make a big impact on campus. “Student fees are important to students because they’re fairly expensive,” Jackson said. “I wanted to be involved in the process to make sure it goes to deserving places.” Grasz said he wanted students to know committee members are elected representatives who serve different parts of campus. Students should feel free to look up committee members on UNL’s website and approach them if they have any questions, he said.
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• Counseling and Psychological Services: Feeling like you could use someone to talk to? The first three counseling sessions at CAPS are free. • Lied Center for Performing Arts: See shows for free or half-price rates with the Lied Center ’s student discount. • Recreation Centers: Use a free rockclimbing session and get some free injury prevention and care treatment at the rec centers. • College Readership Program: Students can receive The New York Times, the Omaha World-Herald, the Lincoln Journal Star or USA Today for free by swiping their N-Cards at newspaper stands located around campus. • Green Fund: For those passionate about the earth or looking to make campus a greener place, the ASUN student government has funds that can help launch projects. • Student Money Management Center: UNL students can make a free appointment with the center to learn about credit and debit cards, spending and saving plans, investing and other money management topics. • UNL Career Services: Make a free appointment and meet with career advisors to perfect your resume and master your interviewing and networking skills. • Student Legal Services: In trouble with the police or maybe a landlord? Student Legal Services provides students with an attorney to offer free legal advice or representation. NEWS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Technology fees help pay for software packages AIDAN CONNOLLY DN Each semester, University of Nebraska-Lincoln students are charged $11 per credit hour – with a limit of $165 – in technology fees to finance information technology resources. Among these resources are seven software packages that are free to students.
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UNL recently partnered with Microsoft to offer free @huskers.unl.edu email accounts to students. Students can keep their email addresses @huskers.unl.edu after they graduate and use it for life. Along with the email address, students also receive a Microsoft Office 365 subscription. Included in the subscription is one terabyte of online storage with OneDrive, access to Office Online and a copy of Office 2016 to install on their computers. Learn more at go.unl.edu/dn-email
BOX CLOUD STORAGE
Box is an online storage product, similar to Dropbox and Google Drive. Users can upload large files and share a link for others to view and download them. Download the Box Sync app and Box will automatically upload and download files as they get added to the Box Sync folder. Box also offers mobile apps to view and share files while on the move. Another perk students receive as part of their free Box account is unlimited storage. Learn more at go.unl.edu/dn-box.
SYMANTEC ENDPOINT SUITE
Students who plan on connecting to the internet while in a residence hall will need an antivirus software installed on their computers. UNL, through its membership in the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, provides a copy of Symantec Endpoint Suite. The software can be installed via a disc or as a download. Learn more at go.unl.edu/dnantivirus
MATLAB
Matlab is a technical computing software, used for applications including signal processing and communication, image and video processing, computational finance and computational biology. UNL offers a free license of Matlab to students. Learn more at go.unl. edu/dn-matlab
MATHEMATICA
Another computational software product offered by UNL is Wolfram’s Mathematica. Mathematica allows machine learning and geometric and geographic computation. With the Wolfram Language, users can use algorithms and functions to work with networks, images, data science, visualization and more. Learn more at go.unl.edu/dn-mathematica.
NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS
The UNL College of Engineering currently has an agreement with National Instruments for access to software. Available products include LabVIEW, TestStand and VeriStand. Students can use NI software for academic studies and non-commercial research purposes. Learn more at go.unl.edu/ dn-ni.
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* * * Neil Wineman, director of client services for Information Technology Services, said the software is evaluated every year. An Association of Students of the Univeristy of Nebraska student government subcommittee reviews and examines each college’s use of its budgeted student technology fee. “What we try and do is cover the big productivity software choices, which we think is being covered really well with Microsoft, Adobe and Box,” Wineman said. “We think it’s pretty comprehensive. We regularly talk to our Big Ten peers to see what they’re doing on campus.” Wineman said he realized new software will be needed in the future. Another main function of ASUN’s Technology Fee Committee is to research other proposals for use of the fee and special projects that may be funded by the technology fee. “If students feel like there is a gap in what is being offered, they should find a student tech fee committee representative and have them bring it forward as a possible opportunity,” Wineman said. A list of Technology Fee Committee members can be found at asun.unl.edu/TFC NEWS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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GREEN: FROM 4 They made up 4,576 of the 25,260 students according to the IRADS Fact Book. “I think we’re significantly under our capacity of where we should be in master ’s and doctoral students on our campus,” Green said. “We’re going to seek to grow that substantially.” Green said increased enrollment goes hand-in-hand with students graduating quicker. “As compared to today where we’re averaging 13 or 14 credits for a full-time student in a semester, I want that number to be 15 or 16,” Green said. “I want the graduation rates to be substantially higher. If you have more students enrolled combined with students graduating faster, we produce more graduates that are going to make a difference.” Green said he recognizes the fact some students can’t finish in four years, due to working, family, study abroad, internships and other opportunities. There’s nothing wrong with that, he said. “I’m not putting in everyone in a box and saying, ‘Everyone must graduate within four years or you get a demerit,’” Green said. “It’s more to push those people who can finish in four years.” Green said one issue causing students to not graduate in four years is that advising and curricula have become more relaxed – students are getting the message that it’s okay to take six years to graduate. “The downside to that is if you don’t have to (take longer than four years to graduate),
it adds to the cost of your education,” Green he hopes a culture of reporting sexual assault continues to improve. said. “Every additional semester that you’re “We’ve already seen tremendously highin school adds to the total cost. er reporting of sexual assault and investigaAnother issue Green said he recognizes is tion of sexual assault,” Green said. that the course offerings aren’t perfect. If a sexual assault happens, Green said “Not all students can get into all courses one thing he and other that they want in the time faculty and staff memthat they want them,” There were a lot bers have to remember Green said. “We’ve got is they are not responwork to do on that end, of people that sible for people’s behavand we need to get better ior. at that. We need to make talked to me about (the “I’m responsible for sure the availability of my behavior; you’re classes doesn’t slow stu- chancellor position) over responsible for your dents down due to se- the last couple years behavior,” Green said. quencing.” “We certainly should try Green said he hopes Harvey (Perlman) talked everything in our power to create a more diverse, to me about it saying, to have a environment representative environment, especially with ‘You should really look at that doesn’t foster bad behavior, but we’re not faculty. responsible for each “Our faculty is not this position when I step other ’s behavior.” terribly representative,” away from it.’” Green hopes to creGreen said. “We want a ate a stronger relationvery high quality faculty, ship between UNL and but we also want a diRONNIE GREEN the University of Neverse and representative INCOMING UNL CHANCELLOR braska Medical Center faculty.” for both research and Green also hopes to student health, especialincrease the university’s research stature and to continue developing ly with mental health discussion on the rise. “It’s a consequence of the changing world Innovation Campus. we live in,” Green said. “It changes the way On expanded attention paid to Title IX’s people communicate and work in the world. impact at universities, Green said the legislation has already had an effect at UNL, and We know it’s a trend that we see and need to
address.” As for the all-important topic of his favorite Runza, Green said although he enjoys the occasional seasonal special, his go-to meal is the Swiss Mushroom Runza combo. Green said he has always enjoyed music and musicals, but his favorite musical is “Les Misérables.” Green has performed as Javert in a production of the show, as well as Joseph in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” “Both of our sons thought that was the most bizarre thing in the world because they were 13 and 15 at the time and thought, ‘Oh, God, my dad’s in that robe,’” Green said. In his free time, Green said he enjoys taking care of his property. “I’m kind of a farmer at heart,” Green said. “I have a tractor, and we have about four acres here in town. My kids know that when I’m on the tractor, I’m idling my mind but thinking about stuff.” Following Perlman’s social media presence, Green said he will be active on social media, but he’s not sure how it will present itself. Green said he wants to be seen as approachable. “I’m the kind of person that really likes to be out and about,” Green said. “I’ll be seen a lot on campus. I would expect a lot of people in my office, but I’ll also be out of my office.” NEWS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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One national championship. Fourteen wins against top-25 opponents. One First-Team AllAmerican. Those were some of the statistics for Nebraska athletics in the fall of 2015. To catch you up, here’s a recap of the 2015 seasons of all of NU’s fall sports.
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Husker volleyball made headlines in 2015. John Cook’s team went 32-4 on its way to the fourth national championship in program history and the first since 2006. Outside hitter Kadie Rolfzen was named a First-Team All-American and libero Justine Wong-Orantes was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. Nebraska kicked off its historic year by winning 12 of its first 13 games, losing only to No. 3 Texas. Nebraska went 17-3 in the Big Ten, which was good enough for second place behind Minnesota, which won the conference with an 18-2 record. In their third season at the Devaney Center, the Huskers boasted a 16-2 home record. In away games and neutral games, the Huskers also went 16-2. The Huskers were dominate in the NCAA
tournament. They lost only a total of three sets in six games in the tournament. Nebraska got two revenge wins in the Final Four. One was against BYU, a team that beat Nebraska in the tournament the year before. The other was a sweep against Texas in the final to avenge the early season loss to the Longhorns.
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This storybook ending did not play out for the Husker football team, under the direction of first-year head coach Mike Riley. Nebraska went 6-7. In Riley’s first game at Nebraska, BYU completed a 42-yard touchdown pass to sink the Huskers 33-28 on the last play of regulation. Nebraska lost six of its first nine games, including games against Illinois and Purdue, teams typically at the bottom of the Big Ten standings. Just when it looked like Nebraska had no hope of making a bowl game, it reeled off backto-back wins, including a win against No. 6 Michigan State, which came to Lincoln undefeated. Brandon Reilly’s touchdown catch with 17 seconds left in the game against the Spartans will be etched in Nebraska football history: a historic catch in a forgettable season. Two weeks later, the Huskers lost to an undefeated Iowa team and found themselves at
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5-7. Normally, that would not make them bowl eligible. But with so many bowls and not enough teams to fill all the spots, Nebraska had a date with UCLA in the Foster Farms Bowl in San Francisco. Riley and the Huskers controlled the whole game against the favored Bruins and won 37-29. It was only the third losing season for the program since 1961.
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Both the men’s and women’s teams started hot but did not finish well. The men won their first two meets of the season. The first came in South Dakota, whre they defeated 21 other teams at the Augustana Twilight Meet Sept. 4. They followed that by finishing first out of six teams in their home meet at Pioneers Park Sept. 19. The women outran 22 other schools to claim the title at the Augustana meet, giving the Huskers an opening meet sweep. In four regular season meets, the men finished no worse than third in a meet. But both the men and women finished second-to-last in the Big Ten Championships. The men were 11th out of 12, and the women were 13th out of 14. Although the men had a bad showing at the conference meet, they improved in the NCAA
Regional. The Husker men finished eight spots than at last year’s regional, finishing 12th out of 26 teams. On the women’s side, Nebraska finished 22nd out of 32 teams.
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The Nebraska soccer team opened a brand new stadium in fall 2015 and enjoyed some success in Barbara Hibner Stadium. The Huskers started the season on a fivegame homestand, winning four of the five games. The only loss was to No. 11 BYU. Eventually, the third most difficult schedule in college soccer and a mid-season ACL injury to 2013 Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year Jaycie Johnson caught up to the Huskers. Nebraska finished the season 8-7-2 overall and 4-5-2 in the Big Ten. NU notched two wins against top-25 teams. Nebraska beat No. 23 Kansas 3-0 at home in the first game of the year and No. 24 Northwestern in mid-October. Nebraska also played perennial power North Carolina in front of 2,746 fans in Lincoln but fell to the Tar Heels 3-0. Soon to be senior Caroline Flynn was invited to the USA U-23 team camp. SPORTS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Despite bringing in arguably its best recruiting class during Coach Tim Miles’ tenure, Nebraska struggled and did not make it to a postseason tournament in its 2015-2016 season. The Huskers went 16-18 overall and 6-12 in the Big Ten. Senior co-captain Shavon Shields lead the team with 16.8 points per game. Shields was a four-year starter and is one of five players in school history with 1,500 career points and 600 career rebounds. Not far behind Shields was junior guard Andrew White III. In his first year of eligibility after transferring from Kansas, White averaged 16.6 points and 5.9 rebounds. Both of those marks ranked in the top-15 in the Big Ten. NU’s 2015-2016 team was a squad filled with youth. Forwards Michael Jacobson, Ed Morrow, Jack McVeigh and guard Glynn Watson all saw significant action as true freshman. All four will return next season. The team will lose Shields and guard Benny Parker to graduation and may also lose White, who declared for the NBA Draft. White will be able to return to school as long as he withdraws his name before May 25.
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The Nebraska women’s gymnastics finished eighth at the NCAA Championships. Senior Hollie Blanske led the Huskers, and was first-team AllAmerican after earning 9.925 on the vault. She was also a second-team All-American in all-around performances and floor exercises. Junior Jennie Laeng was also an All-American. The team only losses two seniors in 2016, and will hope to be a top contender in the Big Ten again in 2016-17. The Huskers grabbed second place at the 2016 Big Ten Championship.
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First-year Nebraska rifle coach Ashley RoseMacAllister helped lead the Huskers to its fourth consecutive top eight finish. The Huskers finished eighth at the 2016 NCAA Championships. Both Rachel and Denise Martin, whom are of no relation, earned All-America honors. NU loses Denise Martin to graduation, but during her senior year she earned second-team honors from the NRA in smallbore. Rachel Martin also earned second-team honors, and was named a Collegiate Rifle Coaches’ Association honorable mention. She also was invited to try out for the United States Olympic team, but fell just short. Martin and fellow senior Jaycee Carter are the Huskers’ only upperclassmen heading into the 2016-2017 season.
Nebraska women’s basketball was plagued with injuries in its 2015-2016. Everyone on the roster had an injury at some point, other than guards Natalie Romeo and Emily Wood. Freshman Jessica Shepard was the Huskers’ leading scorer, averaging 19 points per game, while Romeo chipped in 16 point per game. Nebraska finished its season 18-13 overall and 9-9 in the Big Ten, and received an invitation to the N.I.T. The Huskers lost in the first round to Northern Iowa. Coach Connie Yori -the winningest coach in Nebraska History- stepped down after 14 years of coaching, and was replaced by former Nebraska player Amy Williams. Williams, who comes to Nebraska after a head coaching stint at the University of South Dakota, will look to get the basketball program back on track after a disappointing end to the season.
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The Nebraska wrestling team capped off its year with an eighth place finish in the NCAA Championships at Madison Square Garden. Juniors TJ Dudley and Aaron Studebaker led the Huskers with 24-7 and 23-11 records respectively. Dudley finished second in both the Big Ten Championships and NCAA Championships grabbing All-American honors for the second time in his career. Eric Montoya placed fifth in the 133-pound weight class in the NCAA Tournament and claimed All-American honors. Dudley and Montoya were joined by 165-pound senior Austin Wilson, who placed seventh at NCAAs, in the All-American ranks. Senior Jake Sueflohn also led the Huskers in 2015-16 with a 29-8 record. Sueflohn fell just one win shy of becoming an All-American in 2016.
Seven members of the Nebraska men’s gymnastics team qualified for the NCAA Championships at the end of the 2015-16 season. The Huskers were led by senior All-Americans Sam Chamberlain and Ethan Lottman. Chamberlain posted a 15.15 on parallel bars and Lottman earned a 15.25 on pommel horse. Those scores were good enough for third place in their respective events at the NCAA Championships. Chamberlain also tied for tenth in the vault finals. The two earned their second All-America awards at the 2016 NCAA Championships. With five guys returning with NCAA Championship experience, the Huskers look to improve on their 6th place Big Ten Tournament result from last year. Another goal for this team will be qualifying as a team for the NCAA Championships.
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After winning a National Championship in 2015, the Nebraska bowling team made its second consecutive trip back to the National Championship but fell to Stephen F. Austin. NU finished its season with a match record of 100-34. The Huskers have posted two second place finishes within the last three years. Sophomore Julia Bond led the Huskers with a 208 average, and 11,216 pin falls. Junior Gazmine Mason complemented Bond with a 203 average and 10,983 pin falls. Nebraska losses just two to graduation this year, and returns the majority of its core bowlers. A team that has been one of the university’s best in the last decade is looking strong heading into 2016-17.
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Male athletes to watch in the upcoming year CODY NAGEL DN With nine men’s sports at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, there are nearly 350 male athletes on this campus. Here are six Husker athletes to pay attention to in the 2016-17 year.
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KEVIN MAURICE SENIOR DEFENSIVE TACKLE Before the Foster Farms Bowl, 11 defensive linemen were listed on the depth chart, five of which were defensive tackles. Now, heading into the start of the 2016 season, Maurice is one of five remaining defensive linemen from that game, including the only defensive tackle. Maliek Collins (DT) and Vincent Valentine (DT) both forwent their senior seasons and declared for the draft. Givens Price (DT) and Jack Gangwish (DE) both graduated, and just this spring, Greg McMullen (DE) graduated and quit football, while Kevin Williams (DT) decided to transfer. Maurice, with just one career start, now looks to fill the place of the departed players before him. In the 10 games he played in last season, Maurice recorded 21 tackles, including three for a loss. He also recorded a sack and two forced fumbles. CETHAN CARTER, SENIOR TIGHT END Carter earned honorable mention AllBig Ten by the media and was awarded Nebraska’s Most Improved Player after last season’s performance. Compared to the final season under Bo Pelini, the tight end position saw a rise in productivity in the first year under head coach Mike Riley. In 2014, tight ends totaled just ten receptions, six of which by Carter. In 2015, they totaled 29 receptions with 24 of those by Carter. Carter did not play in the first two games, but was fourth for Nebraska with 329 yards receiving and two touchdowns. He also proved to be a threat in the running game with two carries for 48 yards. In the game against Rutgers on Nov. 14, Carter ran for a 32-yard touchdown in the first quarter.
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GLYNN WATSON JR. SOPHOMORE GUARD Watson Jr. played in all 34 games for Nebraska during his freshman season and was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Feb. 15. The Bellwood, Illinois native averaged 8.6 points, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals last season. The best shooting stretch of the season for Watson Jr. came during the Huskers four-game winning streak from Jan. 1 at Rutgers to Jan. 20 at No. 11 Michigan State. Watson Jr. shot 21-of-38 (.585) from the field, scoring double digits in three of four games. He averaged 12.5 points, 2.5 assists and 2.3 steals during the stretch. Watson Jr. proved to be a key factor in the success of Nebraska this season. The Huskers were 10-3 when he shot above 45 percent from the field and were 6-15 when
he shot below 45 percent from the field. TAI WEBSTER SENIOR GUARD As one of the most improved players in the Big Ten this season, Tai Webster is a player that head coach Tim Miles will likely rely on as a leader. Webster reached double figures 16 times last season and was fourth in the Big Ten with 1.4 steals per game. Before starting the final six games of the season. Webster was known as Nebraska’s sixth man. Prior to being named a starter, Webster was averaging 9.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.17 steals. As a starter, he averaged 12.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 2.2 steals. Webster has improved a great amount from the 2014-15 season, when he averaged 3.9 points and 18.4 minutes. He was named to the 2015 Barclay’s Classic All-Tournament Team and was a member of the New Zealand National Team in 2014.
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T.J. DUDLEY SENIOR As the 2016 Nebraska Male Athlete of the Year and Most Outstanding Wrestler, Dudley returns for his senior season looking to become Nebraska’s 13th three-time NCAA All-American and possibly its fifth national champion. As the seventh seed at the 2016 NCAA Championships, Dudley wrestled his way to a second place finish following a 5-3 loss to top-seeded Gabe Dean of Cornell. Dudley also finished second at the 2016 Big Ten Championships in Iowa City, Iowa. He fell to No. 13 Sammy Brooks of Iowa in the championship match, 6-4. In 2015, Dudley finished sixth at the Big Ten Championships and eighth at the NCAA Championships. Dudley has recorded 20 wins by way of pin in his three seasons at Nebraska; he has yet to lose by way of pin. He tied for first for the Huskers in 2016 with seven.
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JAKE MEYERS JUNIOR LHP/OUTFIELDER As of May 2, 2016, Meyers is batting .310, which is second highest for Nebraska players 100 at-bats or more. In 42 games played, Meyers ranks third for Nebraska in runs (27), hits (53) and onbase percentage (.381). The Omaha native is tied for first with a fielding percentage of 1.000 and has not grounded into any double plays. His stolen base percentage of .818 ranks first among players with four or more attempts. And he can pitch, too. On April 30, Meyers earned his third win of the season in just his fifth start. He pitched six shutout innings, allowing two hits and three walks. His three strikeouts raised his season total to 13 in 23 innings pitched. Of the eight Nebraska pitchers with three or more starts, Meyers ranks first in ERA. SPORTS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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JESSICA SHEPARD SOPHOMORE FORWARD After being one of Nebraska’s highest-rated recruits to commit in school history, forward Jessica Shepard burst onto the scene as a freshman. She led NU with 19 points and nine rebounds per game. Shepard won Big Ten Freshman of the Year and was named to Big Ten All-Freshman Team. she also won big ten freshman of the week 10 times, which is conference record. the fremont native also recorded the most points and double-doubles as a freshman in school history with 574 and 10 respectively.
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BRIANA HOLMAN JUNIOR OUTSIDE HITTER After having to sit out a year due to NCAA transfer rules, Briana Holman comes into her first season of eligibility with the Huskers as a highly touted talent. Holman played two seasons at LSU
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CAROLINE FLYNN SENIOR MIDFIELDER Caroline Flynn was the Huskers’ leading scorer in 2015 with five goals and ended her 2016 spring campaign with
four goals over a five-game stretch. Flynn was one of nine midfielders invited to the United States Under-23 Women’s National Team Camp in the spring. Aside for her stellar play, she has been Academic All-Big Ten three straight years with a 4.0 grade point average and has been a Big Ten Distinguished scholar twice.
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JENNIE LAENG JUNIOR Jennie Laeng finished her 2015-2016 season with some momentum as she became an all-around participant on Nebraska’s roster. Laeng was named Second-Team All-Big Ten and to the 2016 Big Ten AllChampionship team. She was also named Big Ten Co-Gymnast of the Week once and Big Ten Event Specialist of the Week once. Laeng is known for her uneven bars performance and she shared the Big Ten title in the event in 2015.
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Transitioning into college life isn’t easy. Between sharing a room, using a public bathroom and shower, eating cafeteria food and balancing school work, freshman year isn’t always a blast. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln requires at least 30 academic hours of on-campus living to graduate. Most students knock it out in their first year of attending UNL. Abel Residence Hall is the largest on-campus residence hall on City Campus, housing more than 1,000 undergraduate students. The Daily Nebraskan talked to Carrie Fitzwater, the resident director of Abel South (floors 8-13), to find out what freshmen can expect while living on campus. The Daily Nebraskan: How long have you been working for campus housing? And how long have you been at Abel? Carrie Fitzwater: I have been working for University Housing here at UNL for three academic years. I have been in Abel for all three years, working closely with the resident assistants who live on floors eight through 13 and co-advising the Abel
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The life of a UNL student-turned-professor ANNIE ALBIN DN David von Kampen once walked the halls of Westbrook Music Building on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln City Campus as a student. Now, he sits in his office as an adjunct professor. After spending his college days studying music composition for his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at UNL, Kampen teaches five classes at the university while also composing music on the side. Kampen has written two musical recently with Becky Boesen, a local playwright. One of the musicals, “Puddin’ and the Grumble,” was recently performed at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. When Kampen isn’t composing, he can be found directing the UNL Vocal Jazz Ensemble and teaching classes in ear training, music theory and history of rock and roll. The history of rock and roll music course is popular among many UNL students. According to MyRed’s information about the four sections of the course, close to 700 UNL students took the class this spring. The class fulfills the Achievement Centered Education’s arts section. Kampen uses his experiences as a musician to teach his students in the class. “I try and sort of infuse my history of rock class with interesting musical tidbits,” Kampen said. “We talk about musical style a lot.”
Kampen said he discusses many things in the class that are not major parts of the textbook, especially if he feels strongly about a certain style or isn’t a big fan of it. “I hope to give a nice, wide variety of stuff in the class period.” Kampen said. “Stuff that will reinforce what they need to know for exams, obviously, but also things that come out more from my background as a musician.” Even though he’s a well-trained musician, he said students don’t have to be professionals to understand the class curriculum, either. According to Kampen, pop music can be appreciated at any level, especially if it’s well done. “You don’t need to be a trained musician to appreciate ‘Pet Sounds’ by the Beach Boys,” Kampen said. “But if you are a trained musician there are a lot of layers there that peel back in cool ways.” History of rock and roll music starts at the beginning of American popular song and continues up to modern day. The course covers early recording techniques, soul, Motown, pop, hip-hop, punk, hard rock and singer-songwriter music, along with many other genres. The class also incorporates videos of interviews and performances from the artists discussed in the book to give students an even better look at their music. Before Kampen was teaching at UNL in the fall, he was finishing up working on a musical.
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MAURA GILLAN DN The comfort of a home-cooked meal can be hard to come by in college. After getting out of night class at 8:20 p.m. with only ten minutes left before Selleck closes, rushing to the dining hall to grab a bite of the day’s leftovers doesn’t always seem worth it. Digging into a bowl of instant ramen or microwave macaroni and cheese sometimes won’t cut it, either. Whether it’s a night class or study session, the work of making food or going to a dining hall can seem unappealing next to a bed or practice test. The Daily Nebraskan compiled a list of food delivery services for all those stay-at-home needs. The Picnicker bicycle delivery service will pick up any food ordered from their downtown associates for $3. Their associates include: The Coffee House, Yia Yia’s Pizza, Buffalo Wild Wings and many more listed on their website picknicker.com. Picnicker will deliver from unlisted clients for a $6 fee. You can order online from their website, sign up for text ordering or leave the company a voicemail order. Deliveries are accepted from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Metro Dining Delivery Service will deliver food from a variety of restaurants in Lincoln between the hours of 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. There’s a fee of $2.99 for orders of $40 or more. Orders $25-40 have a fee of $4.50 or $6.50 for under $25. Now onto some establishments that deliver their own food. Jimmy John’s will deliver from 11 a.m. until 3 a.m. for fees ranging from $3.99-$5.99. Toppers Pizza specializes in late night specialty pizza, delivering right to residence halls or apartment complexes from 10:30 a.m. until 3 a.m. The menu includes crazy pizzas like the Loaded Tot-zza topped with ranch sauce, mozzarella cheese and tater-tots, or the Jamaican Jerk
Chicken with ranch, jerk chicken, pineapples and tomatoes. There are more tame pizzas such as classic cheese and pepperoni available too. Billy’s Restaurant offers American-fare food such as pasta, salads and subs. However, they require a minimum purchase of $35 and tack on a delivery fee of $5 for all orders. Boss’ Pizza and Chicken also serves specialty pizza and chicken, all the way up to 25-piece baskets. Boss’ requires a minimum purchase of $12 and includes minimum delivery fee of $2. The fee increases depending on the order size. Big Daddy’s Pizza serves up specialty pizzas, like their double decker of italian sausage, ham, beef and bacon between two crusts. If pizza doesn’t sound good, Big Daddy’s has wings as well. Delivery requires a minimum purchase of $10 along with a $3.50 fee. After every good, greasy meal there must come desserts. Ice Cream Bro- which will be returning in fall semester- is an ice cream delivery service provided by two UNL freshmen, Reid Gahan and Jacob Shiohira. All ice cream has been bought up for the semester, but Ice Cream Bro will deliver a pint of Blue Bunny ice cream for a flat rate of $4 when they return in the fall. LaMar’s Donuts, new to the delivery game, doesn’t require any minimum purchase but they will charge a delivery fee of $10 for all orders. However, these donuts won’t be for dinner as the shop closes at 2 p.m. Le Cupcake serves cupcakes and macaroons. Le Cupcake requires a minimum purchase of $25 and a delivery fee of $10. Doors open at 8 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. College schedules can be tight and the dining halls aren’t always the most accommodating. Downtown Lincoln offers flexible food options for the busy student, whether it be lunch on the go or a late midnight snack. ARTS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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Late-night dining essentials Food under $5 BEN BUCHNAT DN
AMIGOS/KINGS CLASSIC (1411 Q ST.)
After 11 p.m., it’s marginally harder to find a restaurant that’s still open to fill your late-night cravings. But near the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus, there are several restaurants that play the game right and close deep into the night (or morning). The Daily Nebraskan compiled a list of the restaurants that keep their lights on long enough for you to get your midnight snack.
Amigos serves up taco and burritos and traditional American food such as burgers and milkshakes. Amigos is budget-friendly for students and offers a variety of combo meals for under $6, including the cheesy burrito and soft taco. The tater tots that come with every combo meal are excellent and also a unique part of Amigos. It are located near Andersen Hall on city campus and is open until 3 a.m. on weekends.
RAISING CANE’S (201 N. 14TH ST.)
JIMMY JOHN’S (101 N. 14TH ST.)
This restaurant chain, which specializes in fried chicken fingers, is a popular late-night hotspot for college students, and it’s easy to see why. The combo meals are filling and reasonably priced, with the 3 Finger Combo costing $6.51 and the Box Combo costing $7.12 without tax. The chicken is what the restaurant is known for, but the signature Cane’s sauce and the Texas toast are fan favorites. Raising Cane’s is right in the heart of downtown and only a short walk from campus. Raising Cane’s is also open until 11 p.m. on weekdays and until 3 a.m. on weekends.
D’LEON’S (824 S. 27TH ST. OR 831 N. 48TH ST.)
While it is a short drive from campus, D’Leon’s is a great late-night dining option. Its half-pound burritos cost $3.99 to $5.99, making it very affordable. The all-day breakfast burritos served with two eggs are also a great deal, with prices ranging from $4.99 to $5.99. It’s worth the drive any time because D’Leon’s is open 24 hours.
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The popular sandwich chain is known for its delivery speed and highquality subs. It delivers from 10:30 a.m. until 2 a.m Sunday through Wednesday and until 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday, so it’s a great option for late-night studiers who don’t have time to sit down at a restaurant. Serving 8-inch subs like the Pepe, a smoked ham sandwich, and the Vito, an Italian sub, Jimmy John’s offers many options for sandwich lovers. They even have an Unwich, in which the bread is replaced by a lettuce wrap.
A little more than a 10-minute drive from campus lies Hi-Way Diner. Open 24 hours a day, this is a great place to go for some late-night studying or to satisfy some breakfast food cravings (also served all day). Hi-Way diner also has free WiFi during business hours. The restaurant is also known for the third egg being free, making it a deal for egg lovers. Othersignature dishes include the popular Magic Toast and the diner classics like the Hot Stripper sandwich, consisting of three chicken strips covered in sausage gravy on grilled Texas toast. ARTS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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JACOB ELLIOTT DN Being tight on cash doesn’t mean you should have to tighten your belt. There are plenty of places downtown where you can get a decent meal for cheap. New students may not have the downtown map, but The Daily Nebraskan has comprised a list of places to get a good meal for $5 or less for students on a budget. In order to get on the list, the food item in question must be composed of a meal item and drink. Appetizers don’t count. Also, the meal in question must be $5 or less before tax.
WAHOO’S FISH TACOS
Thinking of eating healthy but on a budget? Wahoo’s Fish Tacos offers a soft shelled taco with a side order of beans and rice for $4.65 before tax. If you show your student ID, you can also get a free drink for both to-stay and to-go meals.
While most of the prices are average, Arby’s has a special deal for current students. Show them your student ID and you’ll get about $3 taken off your meal. Using this for the Classic Arby’s meal, which is made up of a small drink, an order of curly fries and an Arby’s classic roast beef sandwich, you’ll be paying a full $3.60 for a satisfying meal.
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Wendy’s 4 for $4 is a deal you can’t really ignore. A drink, burger, fries and chicken nuggets are just what the doctor ordered. Well, maybe not the doctor, but it’s definitely what the undergrad ordered.
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“Time management. In high school, I never had to study or worry about stuff. College classes are obviously a bit more advanced, so just kind of managing and getting ahead in classes to get the grades that I want and still having time for friends.” Hannah Sieckmann, freshman nutrition science and pre-med major
“It’s really helpful if you visit (your) professor once a week or every other week. Just hang out in the office for a bit and get to know them. They get to know you, and you get to use them as references and they write you letters. It’s really helpful when you’re good friends with your professor.” Priscilla White, junior international business major
“Probably time management. If you don’t manage your time, everything is going to slow up on you, and you’re going to be overwhelmed. You have your classes, and you have to set a certain amount of time to study and to do your homework. You have to balance your social life and your sleep within your schedule because, if you don’t, you’re going to be miserable.” Jack Borden, sophomore finance major
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HEADY: What I learned in college, at the DN
So, I got into journalism because of a sportswriter named Rick Reilly. And when he hung up his cleats for good a few years ago, he wrote about a few things he learned covering sports for 30 years. I’m no Rick Reilly, but it’s my final week as editor-in-chief of The DN, and my final finals week as a student at UNL, so to pay homage to the writer who convinced me to get into this business, here are a few things I learned during my time at the University of Nebraska Lincoln: Engineer? Take fiction writing. Business major? Take Oceanography. The more you
can diversify your college experience the better. That goes for friends, bars and classes. If you sleep more than eight hours a night, you’re doing college wrong. If you only sleep three hours a night, you’re also doing it wrong. Finishing your paper is important, but midnight runs to Taco Bell are essential. In the Greek System? Great. But get out of it every once in awhile. The world isn’t filled with people who share your same ideals. Not in the Greek System? Great. Talk to someone who is in it every once in awhile. The world isn’t filled with people who share your same ideals, either. “Mr. Brightside” is, and always will be, the best song to play at any party. Call your parents. Email your grandma. Go home on a random weekend. You know how much you miss your dog? Your parents miss you 16 times more than that. The best part of campus, by far, is the walkway from the Lied Center to Memorial Stadium at midnight after $5 movie night at Marcus Theatres. Cry when you need. Ask for help when you need. Go to the batting cages and unleash hell-fury on some baseballs when you
need. College is stressful, and sometimes, it’s OK to not be OK, and it’s always OK to show that you’re not OK. Don’t envy the athletes who walk around this campus. Yes, they’re kind of famous, but imagine not being able to choose what you eat for lunch every day. The best coach I covered was Connie Yori, the nicest Mike Riley, the nastiest Bo Pelini. Ameer Abdullah was the most gracious, Taylor Martinez the least. The only thing worse than a Jaysker is a UNL student who’s only been to football and men’s basketball games. Wanna call yourself a “Husker fanatic?” Go to a women’s soccer game for crying out loud. Read. Read things that make you mad. Read things that make you think, and read them over again. We like to ignore the opinions we disagree with and shelter ourselves in news and opinions that cater to the world we want to live in. Ignoring a world you don’t agree with doesn’t make it go away. Writer ’s block cures in order: 1. Middle school music. 2. Pixar movie clips on Youtube. 3. Rinse, repeat. The coffee in every newsroom in America
is the same: too dark, too hot and made by the same guy every day. Ignorance and online comments are the truest romance since Harry met Sally. Someone will be offended by this story. Another will be offended by that sentence. If you write, don’t get caught up in comments and criticisms – stay true to storytelling. That’s far more important. The DN, at its best, starts a conversation. You might not always like it, but a society that isn’t constantly questioning itself is doomed, and a newspaper that doesn’t raise those questions is also doomed. You’re not going to see UNL at the top of any “best places to go to school lists” any time soon. The secret is, though, it is. CHRIS HEADY IS A 2016 GRADUATE OF UNL’S COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATIONS AND THE OUTGOING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF THE DAILY NEBRASKAN.
SERVER: Husker fans make Nebraska special
To be honest, I have never understood why Coloradans hate Nebraska so much. It seems as though I can’t go anywhere in a Nebraska shirt without getting the typical “Did you know the N stands for Nowledge?” I suppose this comes from the hatred developed during our rivalry years. Bill McCartney, coach of the Buffaloes, picked that rivalry because he knew playing such a quality opponent would make Colorado relevant, and it worked for a while. Now, however, we aren’t even in the same conference, and we won’t renew our rivalry until 2018. Despite this, the animosity for Nebraska is evident and strong in Colorado. Oh, and by the way, if any Nebraska fan feels down about our recent losses, just consider how bad the University of Colorado-Boulder has been the past four years since they joined the Pac 12: A combined record of 10-39 and no bowl
games. At least we’re not them. I feel it necessary to explain this because I come from outside of this gigantic and amazing fan base in Nebraska. My only perspective on Husker nation was hearing stories from my mom and grandma about how my grandpa loved Husker football and how his birthday cakes would be Husker themed. Beyond that, I had no idea of just how passionate Nebraskans were, not just for their football, but also for their school. Since then, however, I have found that there really is no place like Nebraska. My first Husker football game was the moment that I came to appreciate just how special Nebraska truly is. I remember walking down Vine Street and stopping and staring in complete awe as I saw this huge mass of red fans ahead of me. This was three hours before kickoff. I know my reaction might sound like hyperbole, but I had never seen so much excitement and passion for a football team before. Yes, we Coloradans love our Broncos, but it’s different here in Nebraska. Everything that day was amazing from the Go Big Red chants every five minutes to the Husker Power back and forth. I was flabbergasted when I saw the consecutive sellout streak and got goosebumps when I heard the bass drop for the tunnel walk. And yes, I could definitely feel it. I guess it’s just one of those events you have to experience to know how fun it is. For me, the experience couldn’t have been better.
From that point on, I felt as though I had become a part of the famed Husker nation that I had only heard about in Colorado. I’ve attended many of the different athletic events here at UNL and have discovered Husker games are simply fun. The fans create an electric atmosphere; the players are easy to root for, and the arenas are all state of the art. There are few things I would rather do on a Saturday night than spend it at a Husker game with the best fans in all of college sports. Not just football, sports. Beyond athletics, however, there are plenty of other reasons I love attending UNL. Perhaps the greatest of these is the atmosphere of Nebraska, specifically, Lincoln. The community is among the friendliest I have ever met. People I have never met treat me like a neighbor and almost always greet me with a smile. Even when I am in Colorado, I will get an occasional Go Big Red and smile from a Nebraska fan joining me in enemy territory. I see an example of “Nebraska Nice” after every volleyball match and basketball game as a member of the Big Red Express Pep Band, when fans come up to me after the game and tell me I did a wonderful job playing. This community is a huge part of what makes Lincoln and UNL so special. I’m often asked why I would choose to go to Nebraska over any of the Colorado schools and give up the mountain scenery and high altitude that I love so much. Many of my friends ask me, “What is there to do in
Nebraska?” Well, I don’t want to bash Colorado schools too much, but at UNL, unlike CSU, I can go to a football game where attendance against Minnesota breaks 35,000. And unlike those at CU, I don’t have to deal with the stench of pot wherever I go. One of my friends at CU Boulder told me “there is a common expectation that anywhere you go with a lot of people, there will be pot,” including football games. That might appeal to some people, but I will stick to the family friendly atmospheres of Husker games. Listen, I love Colorado, and it will always be my first home. I respect its universities even if it doesn’t respect ours. Yet, I do not at all regret coming to Nebraska, and I have loved and appreciated every minute I have been a Husker. Nebraska has become a second home for me, and I flaunt it every time I go back to Colorado. Being a Husker isn’t something that comes from attending a football game every now and then; it’s a lifestyle that comes from being the best fans in the nation. So I say as a native Coloradan but true Husker: Go. Big. Red. MATT SERVER IS A SOPHOMORE POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR. REACH HIM AT OPINION@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM OR VIA @DNOPINION ON TWITTER.
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KUKLINSKI: Change is normal, just go with it
› EDITOR’S NOTE: This column originally published on March 14, 2016 It’s a little bit odd, constantly finding the world in a whirlwind of change. I’ve caught myself looking back and barely being able to recognize my past, whether it’s the movie theatre I’ve worked at for four years that finally got rid of the Douglas carpets or the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo that’s been transforming. In just less than a year after graduating, even the English department will look foreign to me when the first floor renovations wrap up. I’ve always found myself in an age of transitions. In other words, it’d be safe to say that every time I leave someplace, that place always seems to get better as soon as I leave. Not because of anything I do, but just because of the same age-old reason; it was time. Time just has a funny habit of
pursuing change as soon as I leave the room. And it would be nice, for once, to live in a world of concretes for even just a moment. But that’s asking a bit too much from the world. That’s like asking the Internet to shut off for the day or to ask Trump to stop telling the world that his fingers aren’t small. I was born in 1994, which means that election seasons have always marked beginnings and ends for me. High school started in the heat of the 2008 presidential election, my college career started with the 2012 campaign, and now...well now I’m ending my academic career by voting for my political future. Every time I look back, I feel like I’m looking into another era, another page in the history books. I’m hyper conscious of it. I think we all are. I guess the easiest way to explain it is a kind of depressed nostalgia. I want something from my past, but I’m not all too sure what it is. Like I said earlier, I’ve been an archeologist for the past few weeks, studying the time capsules I’ve nestled inside diary entries to better understand how exactly I’ve gotten to where I am today. They’re the only solid--though somewhat biased--pieces of history that are still tangible. Looking back to my discrepant Tweety Bird diary that has kept itself together with a bit of spinal tape and hope, I can read history: the presidential elections of 2004 and the inception of Amber Alert and how frightened it made me. I can also see into how my family dynamic evolved from my parents treating me like a child to them treating me like
a young woman...as well as my stupid rebellious phase. But I can also mark the day where I first started my journey with depression. It’s a bit chilling, and comic, to see how that black cloud’s been following me. But these are all just moments, little entries in time from a girl who never knew what it was like to live in the same state for more than two or three years. And now, here I am, having lived in Nebraska for half my life, confused and scared. Nebraska has this strange gravitational hold on people. It recognizes change but seldom accepts it. Instead, it stays perfectly still until the harvest...of corn. Because, in case you haven’t noticed, that’s how we keep track of the seasons: by stalking our vegetables. I’m graduating in August, and I’m filled with nervous energy. It’s been fizzing up inside me for 10 years, and I feel like I’m about to burst. I’m afraid of the whiplash, of being thrust into motion again. For someone who has grown up in the cracks formed by change, I’m afraid to make the plunge again into movement. I feel like all of us millennials feel this way: products of change, movers and doers, but the frightened and nostalgic. Other generations tell us to cap ourselves, that it’s better to be silent than risk saying anything. They tell us to stop looking at our phones and to have conversations again. They tell us that we don’t yet understand the world and that we haven’t earned our voice. I was standing in line to caucus last week and listened to the people ahead of me talk about how there were too many young people out voting. Say-
ing how we weren’t experienced enough to vote. But we are. We have seen more transitions in 20 years than any other generation has in that small window of time. I have seen the birth of YouTube, the evolution of the cell phone, and I have seen social change through the Amber Alert. I might have lived in a dark, uncertain generational fault, but I have overcome that. I wish that I could look back and meet my past rather than its reconstruction. I hate how I won’t be able to recognize the first floor of Andrews a year after I graduate and that I can’t navigate Henry Doorly Zoo like I once could. But living a life of transitions has not only made me stronger, it has taught me how the past is only a memory, and I literally cannot go back. I’ve tried, and I can’t meet with the same familiar faces I once knew. I wish I could. I envy the friends of mine whose families have lived in the same house for their whole lives. But again, I’m glad I haven’t. Being a byproduct of change isn’t easy, but at least now I know that there’s only one way to move through life, and that’s by moving forward. EMILY KUKLINSKI IS A SENIOR ENGLISH AND THEATRE DOUBLE MAJOR. REACH HER AT OPINION@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM OR VIA @DNOPINION ON TWITTER.
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WINTER: FROM 15 SWIMMING AND DIVING
The Nebraska swimming and diving and team capped off its season with a 39th-place finish at NCAA Championships. The Huskers finished 5-3 in duals last season, and in ninth place in the Big Ten. Junior Anna Filipcic received an All-American
FITZWATER: FROM 18 honorable mention in 2016, and accumulated 35 top-five finishes and 20 victories through the last two seasons. She has qualified for the NCAA Championships in each season as a Husker, and notched her best finish there this year with a 10thplace finish in the one-meter dive. SPORTS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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VON KAMPEN: FROM 19 Kampen said writing his last musical took him around a year, and it is still going through the process of writing and rewriting songs. He said his musical theater songwriting style is influenced more by pop, folk and jazz. “Musical theatre generally has a broader appeal than say, if you wrote an opera,” he said. Kampen is also working on a cantada for a choir and string orchestra, which is liturgical
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a great community to be a part of. Not to mention we have a learning community on almost every floor, so students get an additional opportunity to take classes and study with those that live next door. DN: What are the most common hardships for freshmen living in the dorms? CF: The first few weeks for most first-year students are probably the most difficult but nothing they can’t overcome. Many students are living with someone for the first time, and adjusting to different sleep schedules can be new and, at times, difficult. I would also say that living away from home for the first time, for an extended period, is hard for some of our first-year students. Firstyear students will often want to go home after the first week or will start going home every weekend because they miss the familiarity of the town they grew up in, the high school they attend or their parents. In order to overcome the difficult hardships I mentioned, I often encourage students to engage in the hall they live, with their classes and the university. DN: How do you think the residence halls help transition freshmen into off-campus housing? CF: Living in university housing is a good stepping stone to moving from your parents or guardians’ house to an apartment. In the residence halls, you are living among people that are possibly feeling the same anxiety that you are with living on your own for the first time. In campus housing, we provide opportunities to meet new people; have an (RA) living right on the floor with you; provide programmatic events on how to finance for the future, how to do laundry for the first time and how to prepare healthy meals while not
having time to cook. I believe the other way that living in university housing helps students transition is through academics. Students that live with us in on-campus housing typically have higher GPAs, which helps them learn appropriate study skills and time management. Both of these translate to helping them move off campus, as they already have ingrained study techniques to make them successful in the classroom. DN: What’s the craziest thing you’ve seen happen in Abel? CF: The line for Husker Hoagies. At the beginning of the year, returning students are so excited for Hoagies to open, coupled with our new students wanting to try it out, the line gets really long. I have seen the line go into the welcome center by the couches because people are so excited for Husker Hoagies they are willing to wait 30 minutes. While that may seem like a long time, it is well worth the wait. DN: If you had one piece of advice for the incoming freshmen about living in the residence halls, what would it be? CF: Put down your phone and introduce yourself to the people you live next to, on the same floor with; you pass in the hallway; and in your classes. There are so many opportunities waiting for you here at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, but you have to engage those opportunities. You don’t want to miss a friendship, a network opportunity or important information in your class because you were playing Candy Crush. ARTS@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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