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March 20, 2014 | Volume 3, Issue 23 |Lincoln, Nebraska

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WANDERLUST page 2

GREEK OF THE WEEK: KATIE LARKIN page 3 MEDIA AND MEN: HOW WE CAN CHANGE THEIR VIEW OF WOMEN page 4 SPRING BREAK STYLE page 5

FRATERNITY VS SORORITY RECRUITMENT Photos by Meg Ronspies

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Editor's note

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WANDERLUST in Mexico are all great options when it comes to break,

take on some of the responsibilities of adulthood while

JACY LEWIS

but don’t let those options be the only options. Road

you’re still in college. If that’s you, then I’m sorry.

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college students, unless you’re considered a hippie.

Jacy is a sophomore studying journalism. You may contact her at jacy_2012@hotmail.com.

I understand being outside for an entire week might

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It’s time to break out and grab one of the few chances you have to experience something new before adulthood.

Spring break doesn’t have to be this well thought out

trips and camping are underrated when it comes to

not be everyone’s idea of fun, so maybe you would prefer traveling to a new city and getting a hotel room for part of a week. Spending time discovering a city is a beautiful experience and it usually comes with lots quaint coffee shops with wonderful mugs of coffee.

plan of going to Vegas or Panama City Beach for the

I have always preferred random road trips with

week. Pack up some food, sleeping bags, a tent and don’t

friends, rather than long thought out vacations. Nothing

forget your friends and your spring break can turn into

has to be detailed when hitting the road with a bunch

a great college memory.

of college buddies. That’s the great thing about spring

Skiing in Colorado and spending a week on the beach

break, because while you’re in college you have no strings attaching you to home, unless you decided to

Don’t worry about trying to make money over break.

Seriously, we’re all poor college kids so sooner or later that bank account will be the same as it was before break.

The most expensive thing you’ll have to pay for during spring break will be gas and, possibly, a hotel room if you don’t want to go all out rugged.

Put your friends and the idea of a once in a life time opportunity before your almost empty wallet and sleep deprived mind. Being able to leave whenever you feel like is part of the fun of being a college student. Don’t put restrictions on yourself that keep you from enjoying a week long break. At least try to go some place new for a couple of days.

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Self health & fitness

GREEK OF THE WEEK: KATIE LARKIN Name: Katie Larkin.

Sorority: Phi Mu. Year: Junior.

Major: Biochemistry.

Hometown: Lake St. Louis, Missouri.

Fun fact: I was bit by a mouse on my foot in middle school, but luckily I didn’t get rabies!

Katie Larkin is one of my sisters in Phi Mu, but I never really had a chance to get to know her, until now. She walked into the basement of the sorority house right on time carrying an intimidatingly large book and leftover pizza. Once she took her coat off, she went to warm up her pizza and was ready to tell me all about herself. On campus, she’s involved in Scarlet Guard, Nebraska Legends and is an NSE leader.

Larkin wants to attend medical school at Mizzou and work in pediatrics, so she does volunteer work at St. Elizabeth’s. To

her, it’s much more of a learning experience than a chore. She completes side work, fills charts and paperwork, keeps supplies stocked and puts together gift bags for mothers heading home with their new babies. While working, she also spends time admiring the newborns in the neo-natal area, during her down time, while volunteering.

Larkin is also a teammate mentor at West Lincoln Elementary School. She visits the school once a week and spends time with a fifth grade girl who was nominated for the program due to family trouble and lack of options. Larkin has been working with the girl for two years and enjoys being a good friend to her while boosting her confidence for the week.

Larkin is applying for early decision at the University of Missouri Med School. Ever since she was little, going to medical school has been a pipe dream, so she’s very proud of herself that she will actually be applying. Earlier in the week, Larkin met with her counselor who told her that she knows

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TAYLOR SIMON Phi Mu

Ta y l o r i s a f r e s h m a n studying advertising & PR. You may contact her at Taylor_Simon001@aol.com.

she will get in whether it’s for early decision or not.

Over the summer, Larkin will be staying in Lincoln to be an orientation leader and help new students enroll and get ready for the fall. Along with other orientation leaders, she will be living in Selleck, which she says will make her feel like a freshman, again. As she nears the end of her college experience, her advice to her freshman self is to relax. She says, “I remember waking up in the middle of the night crying because I realized I did something wrong on my calc test.”

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IRISH FOR A DAY Everything you wear should be green

Ever heard of the saying, “If you’re not wearing a bit of green on St. Patrick’s Day, you’ll get pinched.” To avoid this, make sure everything you wear is green. I mean everything, head to toe. Add in a couple of those “kiss me, I’m Irish” tattoos, an Irish flag and you’ll be good to go.

Dye your hair red What’s more Irish than being a ginger?! Nothing, that’s what! Nothing says, “Hey, I’m Irish,” more than some auburn hair and a face full of freckles.

Take it from a true Irish ginger. If your hair is red and people see you on St. Patrick’s Day, they will go insane! Seriously, it’s like they’ve found the gold at the end of the rainbow.

If you follow these tips and throw in a couple of “Top of the mornings” and Every year when March 17 rolls around, it seems like everyone in the U.S. suddenly becomes Irish.

No matter their true heritage, everyone claims

“Erin Go Bragh” in conversation, you may even fool a true Irishman. It’s a

DANIELLE WILKERSON Chi Omega

Danielle is a sophomore studying broadcasting / journalism.

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to have some connection to the far off emerald isle.

If you’re wondering how to make your upcoming St. Patrick’s day as authentic as possible take a look at these helpful tips. You’ll be behaving like a true son or daughter of Erin before you know it!

Never call St. Patrick’s Day, “St. Patty’s Day” This is the one thing that annoys me the most! In Ireland, the nickname for Patrick is Paddy and the nickname for Patricia is Patty. We’re not celebrating St. Patricia, it’s St. Patrick, so don’t let a one nickname change the whole holiday.

Don’t confuse shamrocks and clovers Shamrocks are all over during St. Patrick’s, but don’t be that person who confuses them with clovers. They are very similar, but only clovers have four leaves, never shamrocks.

Eat as much potatoes as possible The Irish are known for many things, but one of the most famous is potatoes.

Whether they are mashes, baked or in a soup, potatoes are an Irish staple, along with corn beef and a glass of Jameson. Don’t bother eating anything else that day, it would be an insult to the Irish people, after all.

sure-fire way for a more than successful St. Patrick’s Day.

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MEDIA AND MEN: HOW WE CAN CHANGE THEIR VIEW OF WOMEN

and jeans, I’m just suggesting that if we ever want to be viewed as more than just objects

When it comes to the

objectification of women in today’s society, men and women share the blame.

While there is a strong feminist movement in our country, the issue of women being viewed as objects

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BAILEY WILLIAMS Chi Omega

Bailey is a freshman studying fashion design with communications.

Yo u m a y c o n t a c t h e r a t baileyjowilliams@gmail.com.

continues to increase.

for men, we first need to change how we present ourselves.

Do you present yourself as an object or do you imply that you are an able, powerful and successful woman? We need to reevaluate how we portray ourselves, because what we show, or don’t show, is going to be the deciding factor. That being said, it’s safe to say that both genders have responsibility in this department.

We cannot be responsible for a man’s preconceived notions or how a commercial is produced. We can, however, be responsible for ourselves. Dressing in a way that is respectful is not bowing to or changing for men, it’s something we should do for ourselves

There is nothing that disgusts me more than seeing the objectification of women in

because we know that we are so much more than a pretty face with a nice body. Try it out

today’s society. Don’t get me wrong, I understand the whole “sex sells” idea. I’m in an

sometime and I guarantee that, while you might not get as much attention, you will get a

advertising/public relations class this semester. I just don’t agree with the image the

higher quality of attention. And let’s stop pointing fingers at the guys. We’re to blame, too.

media sends about women.

Although there has been a strong feminist movement in our country, why does the objectification of women only seemed to increase when we have so many capable, independent women fighting for equal rights? This is where I believe we, as women, have gone wrong.

Here’s what women need to understand: men are not wired the way we are. They do not have the same thought processes, feelings, experiences; they are completely different.

One of the main differences is that men are visual. Sure, women fall into some traps, visually, but the affect on men is on an entirely different level.

The common misconception is that men should be able to control this. Why should we have to change the way we dress and act for a guy? Because he is different. This does not make him a Neanderthal or a jerk. It’s simply the way they are and it’s a good thing.

However, we need to be aware and sensitive to this if we are ever going to change the perception of women.

Somewhere along the lines we, women, got the idea that we should be able to be who we want, do we what we want and wear what we want. This is awesome! I’m so glad we live in an age where the opportunities that we have as women are limitless. Our accomplishments are inspiring and I hope we continue to work towards equality. However, we still need to be aware of how men process things. I understand that you have done thousands of squats and you want to show that off, but exposing yourself and dressing in a way that is simply to show off your body and get attention is not helping our battle.

If you dress yourself as an object, as something for men to only visually and, possibly, physically enjoy without any thought of you as a human being with emotions, thoughts, and dreams, you will be treated as an object.

Maybe that sounds harsh or rude, and someone will probably disagree with me, but I’m willing to take that risk. You are worth so much more than just being some guy’s fantasy.

A common rule of thumb is if you’re showing more on one half of your body, then you need to cover up the other. So if your skirt is a little short, keep the neckline high and vice versa. I’m not saying we should all cover ourselves from head to toe in turtle necks

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SPRING BREAK STYLE

City Beach, South Padre and other southern hot spots are perfect. No matter

For most colleges that aren’t Texas or Florida, spring break is the ultimate time to take a

ABBEY WALKER Alpha Omicron Pi

where you go, always travel in style.

Spring break is one week out of the year when you can trade in your riding

schoolwork and relax

Abbey is a sophomore studying boots and winter coats and just relax in your swimsuit all week long. If you do fashion communications.

Yo u m a y c o n t a c t h e r a t choose to go to a warmer state then good ol’ Nebraska, then you will need to awalker012@yahoo.com.

somewhere in the sun.

tops. There are a few trends that are all the new rage for spring break and the

Many different destinations are popular for a variety of reasons. If you are

beginning of summer. And the stores are all ready with summer trends and

more athletic and want to be busy all break, Colorado or Utah are the go-to

clothing that you can sport to your favorite vacation destination.

break from the cold and

places for skiing, snowboarding and other outdoor activities. Want to explore a city? I would go to Chicago, Las Vegas or even New Orleans to soak up the culture and enjoy all of the traditions and holidays the city has to offer. But for the typical college student who needs the sun and a good beach, Panama

revamp what’s in your closet and break out the high-waisted shorts and crop

One of the trends that is everywhere is the 1990s girly look, which includes daisies, bold florals and different cut crop tops. Recently, I bought a swimsuit top from Forever 21, which is black and covered in daisies. Every store has

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stocked up on the daisy shorts, tops and swimsuit which pair well with any denim shorts and any color swimsuit bottoms. Also, the razor-front crop tops are the new rage with any high-waisted bottom. The last few items that would look amazing next to the Gulf of Mexico are acid-wash shorts and printed bandeau bras that double as a cute top during the heat wave of spring break.

Another style you could go with in any city and weather is boho. I know that it is in style every spring and summer, but most stores are revamping the boho look and taking it farther. More crochet tops and dress are everywhere, more than ever, including flower headbands and tribal printed pants. There are so many new silhouettes to explore with the new patterns and crochet pieces. Spring break is the time to be more free-spirited, so why not dress like it. Plus, any of these outfits can easily convert to your summer wardrobe.

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8 FRATERNITY VS SORORITY RECRUITMENT Scene on campus

Picture this: A $30 steak dinner at a fancy cuisine restaurant, four boys clad in Ralph Lauren Polo, summer ch i n os, a n d t a t t ered sperries, and conversation about their next pool party.

MEG RONSPIES Delta Delta Delta

Meg is a junior studying business administration.

You may contact her at megsron04@live.com.

Picturesque, right? Well, as a sorority woman, this is how I think about fraternity recruitment. I understand there is more to it-you have to check out their resume, involvement, and future goals to know if they would really be a good fit for your chapter, but the free dinner and casual dress sounds more than inviting.

Now, picture this: 1,200 freshmen girls lined up down 16th Street in wedges and carefully picked out sundresses with nervous shaking legs walking into various chapter houses.

Sorority recruitment cannot even compare. The things chapters do to prepare for these events are completely bi-polar. Fraternity men sign up for recruitment the same way as sorority women, through a form online. These forms are carefully reviewed and noted.

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Each contains legacies, first-in-their-family-to-go-Greek and those who are just trying something new to meet people. They begin the process in the same way. That’s just the beginning, though. Fraternity rush begins in the spring semester. Although girls do have the option of a “Greek Preview”, fraternity men have the chance to meet potential pledges during the early months of the year. Some have barbeques, house tours or even are able to contact potential rushees. Sorority women steer clear of the potential new members.

Sorority pre-recruitment consists of recruitment workshops, chapter bonding and the everdreaded pre-recruitment week in August. We may begin some things in the spring, but the real rush for us begins the week before school starts. I cannot imagine fraternity men preparing for hours upon hours just to meet those going through recruitment. Though the similarities and differences may not line up, the process as a whole is for the same benefit. Each potential new member and fraternity rushee is looking for the same things-a place to fit in and a chance to experience something new in college. We are able to provide them with a home-away-from-home and a bond that will last a lifetime. Although prerecruitment is not the most exciting event for sorority women, we are able to spend more time with our sisters, sharing the last bit of our summer together. Best of luck to all chapters as this process begins, and I cannot wait to begin my senior year; sadly the last time I will be involved in recruitment!

SORORITY FORMAL RECRUITMENT

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FOUR REASONS TO GET NEBRASKETBALL TICKETS

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Most of these institutions have athletics. What makes Nebraska special is that it is ours. The student athletes are our peers and classmates. The interns, coaches, staff and the fans all cheer for the university that we proudly call our alma mater.

As students of this university, it’s important for us to stand along with them.

It’s fun

Please don’t listen to anyone who complains there is nothing to do in Nebraska. There I was, on a typical Sunday with no solid plans. I decided to go to the game. I ended my night by storming the court with the rest of the student section after an incredible win. But the winning wasn’t the only fun thing. The excitement inside the Pinnacle Bank Arena was unmatched. My voice is nearly gone from yelling along with a crowd just two shy of 16,000. And it’s not just about men’s basketball. Women’s basketball, gymnastics, softball, baseball, all these sports are open for students to view free of charge or very cheaply and it’s so much fun to attend with your friends. Don’t pass up an opportunity to have a blast.

More chances to wear Husker red For some of us, the end of football season means a drastic decline in the amount of time we spend in our Husker gear. Don’t let that $60 official Nebraska jacket sit in your closet until next fall.

This is your one shot Two second I just returned from the Nebraska men’s basketball victory game against the Wisconsin Badgers. The game was nothing short of insane. I was there by complete accident.

My friend needed someone to take her seat and I was a willing volunteer.

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Joslyn is a junior studying hospitality, restaurant and tourism management. You may contact her at joslyn.maenner@hotmail.com.

Truth be told, this wasn’t my first game of the season. It was my first Nebraska men’s basketball game, ever. And I’m here to tell you I’ve been doing it wrong for three years.

Nebraska basketball is an incredible experience that should not be missed. For those of you in need of further convincing, here are a few reasons to get Nebraska tickets next season.

Support our program Scattered all across this beautiful nation are thousands of colleges and universities.

Learning is life long, but someday college will, unfortunately, come to an end for almost all of us. Make these years count by living out those experiences that are only available to us as undergrads. Enjoy time spent in the student section screaming your lungs out.

Win or lose, you won’t regret the time you spent.

Keep tuned in to emails from the athletic department regarding student tickets for the 20142015 season.

Go Big Red.

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THE SPIRIT OF THE PARALYMPICS The Paralympic Games is a major international multisport event, often overshadowed by the Olympics, involving athletes with a range of physical and intellectual disabilities, including mobility disabilities, amputations, blindness and cerebral palsy. There are Winter and Summer Paralympic Games which, since the 1988 Summer Games in Seoul, South Korea, are held almost immediately following the respective Olympic Games.

This year’s Paralympics were held in Sochi, Russia following the WInter Olympics. The Olympics drew over 21.4 million viewers in primetime. While down 12 percent from the 24.4 million who watched, on average, during the more time zonefriendly Vancouver Games of 2010, viewership was up six percent from the 20.2 million average for the last European Winter Games in Torino in 2006.

The Closing Ceremony from Sochi CHRISTIAN averaged about 15.1 FOLSOM million viewers, well Delta Tau Delta below the 21.4 million Christian is a sophomore who watched the final studying broadcasting.

You may contact him at night from Vancouver. christianfolsom@gmail.com.

As a stark contrast to these millions of viewers, the Paralympics struggle to draw any viewers at all.

The Paralympic Games have grown dramatically. Paralympians strive for treatment equal with non-disabled athletes, yet the large funding gaps between Olympic and Paralympic athletes and the lack of media coverage are large obstacles that have proven

difficult to overcome.

While the Olympic Games have experienced tremendous growth in media coverage since the 1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles, the Paralympics have been unable to maintain a consistent international media presence. Until the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney, there were no meaningful improvements made in any form of media coverage.

Whatever the case may be, the Paralympics really do deserve to be shown on television just as much as the actual Olympics, but the fact of the matter remains: ratings sell television. If you cannot attract and draw the viewers for your broadcast, then you will not make money. It is as simple as that. The Paralympics have obviously made huge strides in their coverage, but if they want to be anything like the Olympics, they need to put a product on the field viewers consider worth watching.

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THE SCREEN’S LATEST SAVIOR

It started back in 1999, in New Jersey.

BRETT A bunch of slickBERGSTROM Beta Theta Pi haired, “whaddya Brett is a sophomore studying want, moah gabbajournalism / English.

You may contact him at goul?!” mouthing bergie003@gmail.com. gangsters, their veins pockmarked from needles and their home lives as messy as Italian love triangles.

And I joined right in! I once placed my confidence in the minds of men like Martin Scorsese or Steven Spielberg, visionaries of the silver screen whose movies transcended the idea of a two-hour escape from America’s monotony and were so, so much more. Now, I turn to the David Chases and David Simons of the world, men with ideas grounded in reality and with the anger to say exactly what they want on the television screen, with its limitless potential and vastly longer runtime.

It’s a trend that looks as unstoppable as an angry Jersey mobster.

Much of America has an increasing desire for quality shows such as Yeah, it started with The Sopranos, one of the crowning achievements those mentioned above. Many actors now look to television as the new of television history. And soon, HBO was rolling again with The Wire, a medium of artsy excellence, as evidenced by Kevin Spacey’s remark Baltimore-based drama focusing on drugs, police and politics. The aim that all the best actors are gravitating towards television. Game of of the show was just as angry and socially inclined, the viewer base no Thrones is the most-pirated set of files on the internet and Breaking Bad less broad or supportive. received outrageous Nielsen ratings in its final season. Kevin Spacey Then came shows like Entourage, Mad Men and Breaking Bad, also, recently, headlined an extremely popular show, House of Cards, with complicated heroes and fuzzed-over morality scales and decent which features a highly immoral politician (Spacey) as he navigates people doing indecent things. These shows delved into the underworld Washington on his way to the top of the food chain. of Hollywood, of advertising, the depths of humanity and human See the pattern here? Move over, movies. There’s a new king in town: interaction. Instead of glitzy facsimiles of the same themes and motifs highbrow TV. Hollywood has fed us for the past few decades, these shows provided something real and tangible.

Humor lol

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@eminixon: I wish my life came with a laugh track

@dineka7: I try to be such a positive person but

trust issues. Like, what clock do I even believe

so all my stupid friends would know when I’m

when I see dirty kitchens it’s like something snaps

anymore?

being hilarious.

inside me.

@fatamypost: *suddenly remembers all of life’s

@SamPeshek2go: I would have cheered for

@BRIEingSexyBack: can we PLEASE just go back

responsibilities on sunday night.*

Wisconsin if it meant not hearing “Started From

to a time when fashion trends mirrored that of

@a_mctygue: The only reason I’m mad that I

the Bottom” Drake references. I hate Drake. So.

an ‘80s hair band? Because that would be ideal.

didn’t go to the game was because I missed that

Much.

#perfectdecade.

pregame proposal.

@FauxPelini: WE HAVE A BASKETBALL TEAM

@davidreale: Taking a photo of myself looking

@coreythiele: “If I could massage Shavon’s toes

THIS IS VERY CONFUSING.

at myself taking a photo of myself in a mirror --

after the game, I would.” @gspeterson012.

@Chelsea_Fagan: how does it feel like february

therefore I am.

and april at the same time.

@KatyBelieu: UNL. Came for the football stayed

@BREN_inRome: Tomorrow in class my answer to

for the basketball. #GBR #NebrasketbalI.

every question is just going to be #Nebrasketball

@mollyanne07: Daylight Savings Time gives me

@BeccaGrosskurth: I’M IN A GLASS CASE OF EMOTION.