1990-1991 The Times - issues 1-13

Local Committee Offers Assistance In Search for a New PSC President

by Susan Brown

A 17-member committee will be submitting the names of 10 semi-finalists for the vacant PSC president's position by October 8. Ms. Gretchen Hirschbach of South Sioux City, chair of the Search and Selection Committee for the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges, said the group includes PSC students. faculty and staff· representatives, and several leaders from around southeast Nebraska.

Known as the Local Review and Comment Committee, its purpose is to screen the list of applicants and recommend approximately 10 semifinalists.

The state board's Search and Selection Committee, including Ms. Hirschbach, Ms. Wynn Nuckolls of Fairbury, and Keith Blackledge of North Platte. will then reduce that number to a handful of finalists, who will be interviewed and visit campus prior to the final appointment.

Trustees hope the announcement of a successor to Dr.

Jerry Gallentine, who resign1:u last May, will be made by the end of the year.

The local committee has already narrowed the field of candidates from over 70 to 20, according to Steve Johnson, staff representative on the committee. The committee is limited to reviewing resumes ar.d cover letters of the applicants. Johnson said he "feels that's adequate for their purposes."

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2% Lid Bill Raises Many Questions

by Deanna K. Swales

The proposed 2 percent lid on government spending in Nebraska could greatly reduce the quality of education and the state's economic growth, according to some PSC staff members and students.

Stephen Frayser, deputy director of the Nebraska Department ofEconomic Development, says he is uncertain of the effects the proposal will have. on developing communities.

The proposal, Measure #405, would put a 2 percent lid on state and local government spending. This spending funded by taxes and fees, could only be increased by four fifths vote of the state legislature or by a majority vote of the electorate for local governments.

Dr. William Snyder, vicepresident and interim preside.nt of PSC said, "Essentially what it (the 2 percent lid) will do, is it will force us to just simply offer the most basic services." He added that off-campus activities, such as additional course I N s I

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offerings, band trips and c.ommunity service, would be under close scrutiny.

"This is an information, education-driven society. So if you shJot yourself in the foot, it's pretty hard to keep up in the race." Dr. Snyder said, commenting on the long-term effect of the 2 percent lid.

Mr. Robert Shivley, business economic development officer at PSC, also expressed concern over the passing of the 2 percent lid saying, "The big problem with the 2 percent lid, as I see it, is that it becomes a part of the constitution. If it doesn't work out, we're stuck with it. Once something gets into the constitution, it is almost impossible to get out."

Communities the state face similar difficulties. The economic growth of towns and cities in Nebraska is still in question with the passage of the 2 percent lid, according to Frayser. "In th,e short

term the potential is, if in fact it (2 percent lid) is retroactive, you would see cuts in programs. The alternatives we would be facing would be either reductions across the board slowly, reducing all programs because inflation is running in excess of2 percent, or we could have to take entire programs and eliminate them," said Frayser.

Commenting on the eff!!ct of the 2 percent lid on rural communities, Frayser continued. "In the long term it would mean a less accessible state government, probably. If you don't have the resources, you're not going to able to be there." Frayser also added that it was hard to say specifically what kind of impact the 2 percent lid would have on the Department of Economic Development and the communities.

Steve Sims, senior at PSC, summed up the proposal saying, "The 2 percent lid is like severing the roots of a tree: by the time you notice the ' effects, the damage is already done."

D E F 0 L D

Dr. Mowbray Gains National Attention;, Testifies in the Savings and Loan Trial

\ by Cathie English

Dr. Kermit Mowbray, interim chairperson of PSCs business division, said he is making· a new life as an academician at Peru State College. He said he chose Peru because he "didn'.t want to retire. ·1 wanted an academic position and wanted to stay in the Midwest, and it's not that far from Topeka."

Mowbray joined the PSC staff since retiring after 25 years with the Federal Home Loan Bank CFHLB) of Topeka, KS on July 1, 1989.

In recent months, Mowbray has received

nationa_J attention because of his past position as president of the Federal Home ·Loan Bank and as chief regulator for savings and Joan associations for Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Colorado, including Silverado Ba_nking, Savings and Loan of Denver.

Mowbray explained thatin the early 1980's the savings & loans began to make risky loans that were beyond their primary business in the home mortgage market.

After thi:!se policies began, ·Mowbray said, "The Home Loan Bank requested the c0ntlnued 0n page 5

Melissa Friedrichsen assists Gov. Orr prior to the Apple Jack ·parade while fellow flag corps meni>ers Belinda Vernon and Dorinne McKinney look on.--photo courtesy of the Nebraska Oty News-Press.

The Big Question: Who Will Be Next-President

"Who will be the next PSC president?". The question seems to hang in the air everywhere you turn. It is a question that concerns us all, studerits, faculty and staff alike.

!t appears the PSC students' greatest concern lies with academics. The Times editorial staff agrees with that consensus and would like to see a continued effort toward a highgrade academic structure. When the emphasis is on learning, an "institution of higher learning" can't go wrong.

We need a president who will help PSC build an exceptional · reputation for high academic standards. We need a who will embrace learning and listen to new ideas, someone who is serisibie. but has themoxy to act boldy when necessary. Beyond academics, we need a president who will acknowledge noii only the efforts of the student body, but also the struggle of the inqividual student.

Growth in enrollment is necessary and desirable if we are to survive as an institution. Without it, we will be forced to close the doors. So our new president must be able to rally support for PSC both in the legislature and among supporters in southeast Nebraska.

Competition is keen in this rapidly changing world. We need a president who is willing to become PSC's champion.

We encourage you to contact one or more of the appointed representatives of the Local Review and Comment Committee and relay your thoughts and opinions. It will help them do a good job and let them know what you are thinking and why. Your voice ·can make a difference.

Students

SayNew President Must Back Academic Quality'

by Susan Brown

With all of the talk about the Presidential Search Committee and what they will do, it came to mind that the students might! like to voice their opinions. What do PSC students look for in a J college presidential candidate? I Let's ask them.

"One whose top priority is the quality of education for current students, with less emphasis on enrollment increases. One i who is familiar with the special concern and problems inherent to a smalrinstitution."-Cheryl Gilson, senior.

"As a student I would like to have a president that is strong on education without losing sight of a good athletic program."-- Cornelius Riley, senior.

"PSC needs a president who will work for the students and the institution. Bill Snyder is someone who, works not only for the betterment of the institution, but also keeps the students in mind. Because of his ·open communication, he knows the needs of the student body without losing sight of the individual student."-- Vicki Smith, senior.

"It often seems that learning has become an extra-curricular activity. I would like to see· a president who would cut through all tt;e crap and restore learning to its rightful p'osition."-- Martin Jacobsen, junior.

"I believe the most important quality of the new president should be concern for the student and a definite intention to expand curriculum at PSC. He or she would need to understand the sped.al needs of a small school and maintain our 'family' environment."-· Ann Cosimano, sophomore.

"As a traditional student, thi:. quality I'm looking for most in a president is an emphasis on education."-- Nathan senior.

Computer Labs Open for Business

!here are five computer labs now open for student use.

There is one lab in Hoyt 102 which ha? IBM, Apple, and VAX computers. A mainframe is also in this lab.

The other labs are located in T.J. Majors. TJM 202 has 26 IBM compatibles. TJM 203 has 25 Apples. TJM 301 has 9 IBM and 9 MAC comp· uters. The lab schedules are posted outside the labs.

Assistants and lab directors will be available to help students with most problems. according to Ted Harshbarger, director of cooperative education. The directors are also in charge of making out work schedules for assistants and keeping the labs running smoothly. Students are funded by the computer lab fee which was paid during fee payment.

Harshbarger said rules are no food, drink, smoking, or walkmans. Students must supply their own computer paper, which can be bought by the ream or page, at the book store.

Software used in classes will be available for check out, but students must bring an ID or drivers license and sign in and out of labs so a record can be kept of when the labs are normally used.

Harshbarger said if you are interested in being considered as a future lab assistant or have questions or comments, to contact him in the Administration Building, 105, or Jody Ford, TJM 303. If you would ·like the labs open a certain time, he also said to submit your request in writing to his office.

The times staff are pictured from top left clockwise: Laura Osborne, Susan Brown, Betty Hecht, Cathie English, and Merri Johnson.

New Faculty Members Join Peru State's Staff

by Coranne Moss !

Six new full-time faculty have joined PSC this fall: Charles Haddad and Paul Hinrichs in science and technology, Harold Wheeler and Charles Wade in physical education and coaching and Barbara Wilmes and Jody Ford in education.

Charles Haddad, computer science instructor, is from Ivory Coast, Africa. He received a B.S. in mathematics from American University in Lebanon. He also earned a M.S. in computer science from Moorhead State College, MN and taught at Tarkio College, MO, from 1987-90.

Paul Hinrichs, mathematics instructor, earned a M.S. from Concordia College at Seward.

Missouri State University and his M.A. from Northeast Missouri State University. Wade taught high school and college in Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas and Colorado. "I really erijoy my teaching here at Peru. It's nice to be surrounded by so many friendly people," said Coach Wade.

Jody Ford, director of the teaching/learning center. 1 is from North Platte, and lived in western Nebraska for 10 years. She received a B.A. in business education from Chadron State and was a graduate and teaching assistant at UNL, completing her M.S.

Ford plans to earn a Ph.D. in

Bighteen Members Make Misty Blues Than Ever

by. Todd.GC;>ttula

Following recent tryouts, Dr. Thomas Ediger, PSC choral director, has come up with "the biggest show choir" PSC has 1ad. Eighteen students were selected to represent this year's Misty Blues. In past - 1ears the group has had 14 to 16members.

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-Renaissance Festival Opens; Entertainment for Everybody

Haddad Hinrichs Wheeler

He taught high school math three years and is working on his Ph.D. in mathematics at UNL. He commented that "PSC is very nice and friendly."

Harold Wheeler, assistant football coach and physical education instructor. is from West Plains, MO. He attended Southwest Missouri State University, earned his master's from the University of Georgia and has coached college football for over 20 years. Being from a small town himself. Coach Wheeler erijoys Peru.

Charles Wade, assistant football coach and physical education instructor, received his B.S. from Southwest

office information systems and/or training and development.

Barbara Wilmes, education instructor,. received B.S. and M.S. degrees in home economics, vocational education and special education from Mankato State University, MN.

Wilmes has completed extensive coursework in learning disabilities a11d research in employment of young disabled adults. She spoke at the 1988 Washington, D.C., national convention of the. Association for Retarded Gtizens. She chose PSC -because of the warm and friendly people, professionals and students.

Misty Blues is already considered ·a very "experienced" group. Eleven of the 18 students are previous members of the Misty Blues Show Choir. The seven newcomers have also been active in choral groups, having performed in. their high school swing choirs.

This year's members are seniors Stephanie Kroeger, Michelle Kimball, Tom Doran, by Heidi Ziminsky escape from the present, and Jason Brewer.

The sun's golden rays dance on the heroic knights' armour as they battle in the name of chivalry.

Jn the center of an enchanted kingdom, a magician thrill:: crowds of bewildered peasants as he performs tantalizing tricks.

Children of all ages dare to ride in the Crow's Nest, -as it twirls higher and higher into the air, powered only by the sweat of burly men.

This is not a child's tale of a fantasy world. This is Kansas Gty as it is magically thrust back through time to Renaissance Europe, where a revival or art, literature, and learning is underway. This rebirth, beginning in the fourteenth ·century and extending through the seventeenth century marks the transition from the medieval period to the modern world.

The Kansas City Renaissance Festival, held annually for fourteen years, offers entertainment for both young and old. From fire eaters to gypsies to a parade of royalty, the festival is an

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The festival simmers wit:Jthe aroma of luscious treat such as apple fritters, Scotch eggs, sweet and meat crepes and pigs on a poke. To quench even the mightiest of thirsts. sparkling water, lemonade and imported beer and wine is alw!'!Ys on tap.

"'Drench a Wench,'

'Deck the Duke' and 'Slay the Dragon' are just a few of the games of old that amuse festival _goers."

"Drench A.wench". "Deck the Duke" and "Slay the Dragon" are just a few of the games of old that amuse festival goers. Professional artisans feature their homemade wares in a sixteenth century village. They create and sell such oddities as hand-blown glass, Renaissance toys and hand-forged armour. An educational Historical Flgure Series has been added this year. allowing famous persons such as Shakespeare, Henry V and Joan of Arc to · come to life.

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Junior members are Amy Ammeter, Brenda Lampe, Belinda Vernon, Robert Matthies and Rick Reisen.

Robin Anderson, Amber =abry, Ken Jones. Todd Klopfenstein, Tony Rieschickand Kristi Scott are the sophom'ore singers.

Freshmen John R. Hall. Michelle Morgan, Kip Nanninga - round out the list.

Paula Rilinger, Ron Hackbart and Deana McAlexander are the accompanists.

<\ccording to Ediger. the shows will vary in style throughout the year. Broadway music, rhapsody in rhythm and jazz ballads Will be the most popular types used. Rehearsals are underway, and the group's first performance is scheduled for the PSC High School Show Ch.cir Competition/Oinic on Oct.2324. The singers will also go on the annual tour of high schools in December, and a combined tour with the stage band in March is being planned.

When asked about the groups activities, Dr. Ediger commented, "Peru's show choir is oneofthewaysthe music department can stay in touch with the P!Jblic."

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Person of the Week

by Betty Hecht

There are murmurings that the work ethic in America is at an all-time low. At PSC, the work ethic is alive and well in the form of Lori Broady, a senior in social science and education.

Broady. who lives with her husband Jeff and daughter Dani on a farm near Johnson, gives extensively of her time both in and out of the classroom. Dr. Spencer Davis, PSC professor of history, credits Broady's efforts in reestablishing the PSC chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, a national honorary history fraternity. "I'd say she did a lotofth.ework to get our chapter going again," commented Davis.

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The full committee arrived at "a consensus of personality traits that would be needed" · for the position, said Johnson. · He declined to be specific about any of those traits, stating only that they · would be general characteristics that anyone would find necessary for the job.

Even after the ten: semifinalists are recommended by the Local Review and Comment Committee, Johnson explained that the State Board of Trustees committee may still add other names for final consideration. One reason for such action could be that an applicant may no longer be interested or available.

Johnson is hopeful that one of the local committee's ten semi-finalists will be chosen. If

fantastic."

Broady's willingness to work hard is reflected in her academic achievements. Dr. John Hahn, Broady's advisor and professor of political science, describes Broady as "very diligent. Lori is one of those encouraging signs of our society. I wish I could have more students like her."

Representatives

The Local Review and Comment Committee: Student

Jason 3rewer represents the the PSC Student Senate, and Jeff Janssen is PSC's student member on the Board of Trustees.

Brewer is a senior from Gretna majoring in elementary education and music. He is the current vice president of the student senate and is active in teacher education and music groups.

Janssen is a junior from Sterling majoring in accounting and business management. He is active in student government and business and social org.anizations.

Faculty Representatives

not, he said he would feel the' Dr. Lester Russell, professor committee's "efforts were in of industrial arts, will represent vain." the college ·Science and Technology division.

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Dr: Jack Hytrek, associate professor of education, will represent the Education and Psychology division.

Dr. Donald Jacobs, associate professor· of business, will represent the Business division.

Dr. Spencer Davis. associate professor of history, will represent the Humanities division.

Staff Representatives

·· John J. "Jack" Mcintire of Nebraska Gty will represent 1 1 the Peru State College Foundation, the private, nonprofit corporation to support PSC.

R. Fre.d Gf.eller, building and. grounds attendant, will. represent the college support staff including secretarial/clerical and maintenance/custodial. rorICE;

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Stephen Johnson, business office manager will represent the professional staff.

Area Leaders

The area leaders are Mrs Mary Ruth Wilson, Peru; Floyc Vrtiska, Table Rock; Francis Seid. Falls Gty; Jerry Mullins, Falls Gty; Dr. Tom Morrissey, Tecumseh; Mrs. Jan McMullen, Stella; Oay Kennedy, Brownville; and Dr. Alfred 0. Gigstad, Nebraska Gty.

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Additionally, Broady is secretary-treasurer of Alpha Chi. the national honorary scholarship society; secretary of Beta Mu chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the national honorary education fraternity; and has just resigned her position on Student Senate because of her s:tudent teaching commitment.

Lori Broady

Ian Nabb, a junior at PSC, related his feelings about the festival saying, "I felt the Renaissance [festival] was well worth the time and money. It was very interesting-to see the arts and crafts, as well as entertainment of that era."

The Kansas City Renaissance Festival is sponsored by Coca-Cola, Budweiser and Best i Buy, and promotes the future 1

According to Broady, "The activities have been almost as important as the classes I've taken. Student Senate has· probably been one of the best experiences· I've had, and I regret having to resign. I encourage other commute l's to be a part of Student Senate because it helps you to realize that you are a part of the governing process. What you 5ay is important to the school." An important influence on Broady is her family. She says it was her parents who taught her a strong sense of responsibility.·· "I give them total credit for the grades I get and the successes I have here at school."

PSC was Broady's choice of school because of its location and reputation as a good college. But Broady says she "stayed here because the staff and the faculty are

.The drive that makes Broady give her all to whatever she participates in shows in her private life also, as youth leader at Martin Luther Church, Johnson.

Broady plans to substitute teach in area schools after her graduation in December. Eventually she would like to complete her coaching and driver education endorsements and earn: a masters degree to become a guidance. counselor. Her ultimate goal is to become a high school principal.

If the hard work and determination Broady has already displayed in her capacities at PSC are any indication, she will accomplish her goals.

••*The editorial staff of the Times encourages the submission of the names of students for consideration as the topic of this column. Names may be submitted in care of the Times via campus delivery.

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Cultural Corner

Oct. 14 and featuresthemesincluding"The State College Celtic Games" <Sept.22-23) , Dirty Linen and Newfoundland/College Auditorium/Oct.11-14 "Masterpieces and Merriment" Student Recital/Benford Recital Hall/Oct. 16 (Sept. 29-30), "If Music Be the·• Twelfth Nlght/(:olleg. Audltorlum(()c;t. 19 Food of Life, Play On" (Oct. 6 110 In The Shade/College Auditorium/Oct. 19 7) and "A Fantasy Farewell" BROWNVILLE <Oct. 1 3-14).

Posts/Concert Hall/Sept. 29

Costs for the festival are Outhouses/Concert Hall/Sept. 30

$8.75 for students with indentification- and senior citizens, $9.95 for adults, and $3.95 for children ages 5-12.

Children under 5 are admitted free. Advance tickets and group rates are available, and there is no charge for parking.

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LINCOLN

Lincoln Symphony Orchestra/Lied Center/Sept. 21

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam/Lied

Center/Sept 26

Les grands Ballets Canadians/Lied Center/Sept. 29,30

OMAHA

Big River/Community Playhouse/Sept. 7-0ct. 7

The Last Stand of the Polish Sharp Shooters/Community Playhouse/ Sept. 13-0ct. 14

I'm a Stranger Here Myself/Opera Omaha 'FallFestival"/Sept. 23

Marla Padilla/Opera Omaha 'FallFestival"/Sept. 22

American Premiere/Opera Omaha 'FallFestival"/Sept. 21

Just For Starters/Omaha Symphony/Sept. 27, 29

Local Review and Comment Committee members include (left to right) Jason Brewer, Jeff Janssen, Jan. ·McMullen, and. Steve Johnson. ··

Continued from page 1 · Office of Management and Budget to require more examiners," but, he said, , "the administration wouldn't allow it."

He said Congress was requested to approve putting $15 billion into FSLIC in 1986, but it was not until 1987 that Congress approved only $10.8 billion. "But it cost more," he said, "Time was money."

The problem with the S&L's he said was that there wasn't enough money in the insurance corporation to close insolvent associations. He also commented that the area he was regulator for was hit by agricultural and energy problems. He said the 1 986 Tax Reform Act also played a role in the troubles with the S&L associations.

Conflict of Interest

Mowbray said a number of news articles have pointed out that he had a conflict of interest in the Silverado matter. but he stated, "I felt I was able to separate the functions [of .President of the FHLB and S&L regulator]. Legislatively, I was given responsiblity for both functions."

fv'lowbray stated that because of a decision by ..,.. Congress. the position he held at the Federal Home Loan Bank no longer exists. .• • ··Today, one persoh is president of the bank. Another agency has taken over the job as regulator."

"\ Mowbray stated the main4 reason the Silvera do association "was in the news is because of [President] Bush's son." He said he thought the situation was overplayed, and he >-:I emphasized that' the FSLIC spent too much money in solving it.

Subpoenaed

Mowbray said he was requested to testify in May before the House Banking Committee. and he went to Washington. DC, prior to the

requested "I with the staffs of the Senate majority and minority who w'°"re all given a book of dates and actions ! looked at a few of them and asked for a copy."

Mowbray said he was told he would not get a copy and that he could look at the book while in Washington. It was then, Mowbray said, that he declined to go back to Washington because of the withheld information. He was subsequently subpoenaed, he said, and testified before the committee. According to Mowbray, during the hearing, he asked to see a portion of the book where one statement attributed to him had a note to "see attachment." He said he was not allowed to see the I attached note.

"My feeling is not to be. paranoid," he said. "I'm a target that people shoot at." i Mowbray said he felt like he; was a scapegoat.

Democrats vs. Republicansl

The congressional hearing, he stated, was a'. "noticeable political game 1 between the Democrats and ! the Republicans. The: Democrats blamed the' Republicans, and the Republicans blamed the , ;)emocrats." He said that· during a congressio·nal hearing there are no rules, '>o liability for the congress-· ·:ien. 'Tm under oath, but · >·0 ey aren't." he said. added, "It was not ,, fun experience."

In -Retrospect

He said because of the Silverado experience, "I lost my faith in human nature. When things get tough, the friends you think you have leave ship." Mowbray said.

''In retrospect, I always thought I was so squeaky clean l wasn't operating in a st.ate of fear." Mowbray sairi the worst thing about the Silverado congressional investigation is "what it does to my family."

Advisors Appointed To Provide Information For Students about Career Planning Process

by Oierelyn Ramold

Whether you have declared a major or are among the many who cannot seem to decide, an academic advisor will be appointed to help you in the career planning process.

"If the students have declared a major whe.n they come in on their application form, we will go ahead and assign them an advisor in that area," said Jennifer Nelson, pre-major advisor and special programs coordinator.

Each new student who has less than 30 semester credits will be given a self-assessment test i:hat has three parts: 1) interest- what kind of jobs the ·student likes to do, 2) general abilities- there are eight abilities tested, and 3) work values.

The main purpose of this type of test is to give the students more guidance in choosing the major that is in their best interest.

"I think a lot of students come to Peru with the idea that they know exactly what they are going to major i.n and that's great, but I would say that probably at least 30 to 40 percent of these students, after their first year, change their major," Nelson stated.

If students wish to change their major or advisor, they need to see Nelson. Her office

is located in room 306 at the administration building.

Nelson also has information about job descriptions, job titles, salaries, kind of major needed for various jobs andjob outlook for 1990.

Although a new program was jeveloped. the new catalogs .::ire not out yet.

This past year an Undergraduate Advising Committee also got together, formatting ·a student handbook and an "The students are ultimately responsible for their program. The advisor is there just to guide them "

There has also been a change in the general studies program.

"The past two years we have been under· the 1988-90 calendar catalog and that had a general studies program · associated with it. The students who have entered in the fall of 1990 are not only going to be under the new catalog, but they are also under a new general studies program," Nelson said.

advisor handbook. Its purpose' is to state the responsibilities of the and the responsibility of the advisor to the student.

"The students are ultimately responsible for their program. The advisor is there just to guide them, to help them, and if they have a personal problem, they are there to refer them," Nelson said.

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PSC Student Programs Plans For an Exciting School Year

by Rich Huff

PSC's Student Programs is oi fering another year of c1• irnerous student activities.

Mrs. Barb Lewellen, head of student programs, state that this year's activities will feature a variety of new events in addition to old favorites.

StudentRugramswillbesponsoring an all-school picture Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m.

Spirit Week ac .vities will include the Farr.Hy Fued Game October 8. Legs Contest October 9 and Home' with the band tor 1ng Dance "lnounced, Oct. 13. Also dunn· .,piritweek, Student Progr. s will add Clean and Sobt·: its list of movie showings ,;vnich include Pretty Woman and Field ·of Dreams. Lewellen noted that special homecoming sweatshirts will be sould throughout SpiritWeek.

On October 19, the Omaha Community Playhouse will visit PSC to perform two live plays. Activities will begin in the after-

noon with the performance of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and and end with 110 In The Shade at 8 p .m. The afternoons show will be offered at a reduced price. This event is spqnsored in part by the Nebraska Council of the Arts and Student Programs.

In addition to campus activities, Student Programs organized a Package" from five Omaha arts organizations. The package includes ballets, symphonies, and plays. Ticket prices are $30 for students and $40 for faculty and are on sale in the Programs Office until Sept. 26. Student Programs welcomes suggestions for new activities. Their office is located in the Student Center.

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Peru Players will their 82nd season with Tom Stoppard's farce comedy, Dirty Linen and New-Found Land (Oct.11-14). Theplayhasbeen called "an elegant ballet for foot-in-mouth" in which British parliamentarians try to solve the problems of sex scandals and present an overview of America.

The second offering is Triple Play (Nov. 29-Dec. 2). This is - an umbrella title covering three one-act plays by three great playwrites: G.B. Shaw, Eugene O'Neill and Anton Chekov The program will mix and mingle sophisticated comedy, dramatic melodrama and the comedy of human foibles for an evening of superior entertainment.

Fools a=eb. 28-Mar.3), Neil Simon's comic fable, will be the third play of the year. It is a twiste.d fairy tale about a Russian hamlet that has been cursed with chronic stupidity fortwohundredyears. Thisi.sa play the whole family will er-Uoy as a new school teacher tries to reverse the curse.

The last play of the season will be Much Ado Jtiout Nothing (Apr. 25-28). This is one of

ENTER THE HOMECOMING PARADE

Homecoming 1990 on the Peru State College campus is 1 Saturday, October 13th. Campus organizations; are encouraged to· enter the homecoming parade, whk:h is. ·scheduled for 11 :OOa.m. that day. The Peru State College homecoming parade is an opportunity to show support for the Bobcats, and to win cash prizes for your organization!

The categories and cash prizes are as follows: Floats·; first place $100, second place $50, and third place $25; motor vehicles, first place $25; Childr.en in costume, first place $20, second place $10, third place $5.

Contest Judg.ingWill Begin at 9:30 a.m.

To enter the parade, contact Lori Gottula at extension 2356, · or fill out the following form and return it to Lori Gottula's mailbox at the PSC post office by Oct. 9.

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Information for announcer ______________

most delightful plays containing a potpourri of comic styles designed to please almost any audience.

All performances are held at. the PSC Theatre at 8 p.m. on Thursday .Friday and Saturday; and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Season tickets, available ·through the Peru Drama Department or Peru Players, are$ 7 .00 for all four plays, plus a bonus tickets good for any one of the four plays, plus a bonus ticket good for any one of the four plays.

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Student Senate met Sept. 12. Senators are working with Student Programs on Homecoming plans.

Faur vacancies on Senate were filled. Leland "Butch" Lockard is the new commuter representative. Julie Harney is the new representative. Two freshmen re\presentatives were elected:. Todd Gottula and Dana Alexander.

In the future, student senators will wear blue name buttons on Wednesdays to help other students more easily identify them and to remind students that Senate meetings are on Wednesday.

The Board of Trustees will be on campus Thursday, Sept. 20. There is a reception from 3 to 3:30p.m. in Diddle Court in the Fine Arts-Building to welcome them.

Senate discussed the 2 percent lid.that will be on the ballot in the coming elections. Senate voted to oppose the lid and to get information out to students and area residents to explain what the lid will do to PSC and to the state of Nebraska as a whole.

Senate also voted to help out on Grandparents Day, Oct. 11, 1990.

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Media Should Stop Criticism Of Sports Stars' Private Lives

;-DY Russ Waring Hey. why's everyone steppin' ·on my heroes? It. seems.today's sports stars are all being tabbed as overpaid, ., selfishjerks. who are a problem. ''in society. The men who used to be role models are becoming outcasts. America's good guys ·._,,are becoming bad boys, targets of abuse for the press to attack· and the rest of us to

Brushes with the law

Perhaps the best example of this is Oakland A's outfielder Jose Canseco, who under the media microscope has had his well documented. Aside from brushes with the law due to a "lead foot," he has also ''0"been known to carry a hand gun in his car (due to threats ,.on his life). He has also skipped out on. some engagements, such as an autograph session ""at a card show last year.

Still, what we rarely hear about is the other side of the man, the side that shells out thousands of dollars for charity. Olarities such as The Miami Youth Club, a place he visits regularly to play basketball with the kids. Olarities like the Make-AWish Foundation, which fulfills the fantasies of dying kids. And getting back to autographs, he spent 4i hours one day last year doing just that to raise money for a paralyzed child. Besides contributing to society, he doesn't. drink or smoke. '

Ruth's Reputation

If you contrast this with the greats of yesteryear. players like Babe Ruth who were looked up to by an entire nation, I think you'll see what I mean. Ruth was possibly the best to ever play baseball, and he deserved the heroic status he gained. Yet, he too had his

faults. Of Ruth, it's said that he liked his "firewater" and he was constantly puffing on a stogie These are a couple of habits today's media would have a heyday with. Parents bark ·. about rolemodels, yet, in Ruth's day, he was considered a rolemodel. It seems like every time he talked to kids. it made th'e news reels.

Judged on Play

I'm not trying to find fault iri Ruth. As I said, he deserved his bigger-than-life image. l'mjust saying that the thing he was judged for most was how he played and how he carried himself on the field, not whether het was one of the 20,000 folks who drove home from the ballpark at a speed that exceeded the limit. If that's really front page news and coffee shop gossip, then what are we to, do when our heroes do sorr;iething good?

JPSC Lady Bobcat Volleyball Squad Reaches Point in Home Tournament Matches

i!lv Phil Davidson Sept.12, 199Jmayberemember,1ed as a turning point for the PSC volleyball team.

After.opening the season on road with a 3-6 record, the Lady Bobcats came home to .,,,host both Rockhurst & Concordia in a mini-tournament where every team plays each '"other.

• .,.· The Bobcats pl"!yed Rockhurst first, and it would prove to be a·tough test, considering ,Rockh'urst had three players on their ro5ter over 6 feet tall.

Using :their towering front line. R'oc:khurst won the first .two games 15-8 and 15-9, but as coach Ondy Brauck said, :'.Volleyball always gives a team the chance to come back because there is no time limit. ·There· i_s· always a chance; you can never predict when a team .will turn on the fire."

"Turn. on the fire" is exactly what the Lady Bobcats did as they came storming back in the third game behind the strong --play and leadership of seniors Kristi Deleeuw and Holly Neitze, winning the third game 1'5-8.

-' Peru went on to win the match by taking the last two games 15-11 and 15-4. However:-, in doing so they had a brief 5<;:are when freshman Jennifer · McGill came down a sprained ankle. Coach 1 Brauck praised the play of

sophomore Stacy Landwehr saying, 'When McGill got ir\iured we lost some height up front, but Stacy ca·me in and contributed with some very consistent volleyball.

After the great comback, momemtum was definitely in Peru's favor as they dominated Concordia 15-12, 15-7and 15-2.

Coach Brauck said, "Playing at.home helps a lot. The roar of the crowd helps us keep· our momentum, and when the crowd reacts, it boosts our enthusiasm."

Some of the goals for the Lady Bobc,ats this year are to finish over .500 and give· their

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best effort to yvin the conference. While finishing .500 doesn't sound like a lofty goal, Coach Brauck says they have a very difficult nonconference schedule and a lot of new players playing a lot.

Kristi Deleeuw agreed, saying, "We have a lot of new players, and I think we're beginning to come together."

PSC's next home game is Sept .28 against Oladron State.

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Bobcats Vault to Fifth in Football Poll

PSC Sports Information

The PSC football team moved up-two notches to No. 5 in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics {NAIA} Division II poll this week following its 42-27 victory over Dana.

Coach Tom Shea's Bobcats, 20, received one first place vote for the second consecutive week and a total of 378 points, according to the second weekly rating announced Monday afternoon from the NAIA office in Kansas City, MO.

Lady Bobcat Bev Wedding goes for a kill during a match in the mini-tournament at the AWAC, Sept. 12.-- photo by Mike Harris.

Catterson, Gerdes Lead the Bobcats

To a 42-27 Applejack Bowl Victory

by Russ Waring

A crowd of 2,200 was on hand to watch the Bobcats roll to a 42-27 victory over the Dana Vikings in the 22nd annual Applejack Bowl, Saturday, Sept. 15. The Applejack took on a new look this year with the Vikings filling in for the Tarkio Owls. However, the outcome was much the same as the Cats won for the fourth straight year, to take a 16-6 record overall.

The seventh ranked Bobcats jumped on the board first when, with just 1:30 left in the first quarter, halfback Mark Whitaker broke free for .14 years and a score. Ron Shaneyfelt added the PAT, and the Cats went up 7-0.

The Cats scored two more times in the second quarter, the first on a five yard run by slotback Scott Gerdes with 7:20 remaining in the half. The PAT failed, and the Cats led 13-0 until quarterback Nate BRadley hit wide receiver Corey Catterson for 22 yards to score with just 36 seconds remaining in the half. Whitaker added the two point conversion and the Cats went in at half with a 21-0 lead.

In the first half the Vikings showed showed they were capable of moving the ball on the Bobcats, but had several drives stall after sacks by Bob Hansen, Kurt Hasley, and Tim Herman.

Second Half dittos first

Cats' Passing Offense Leads Nation in First NAIA Report

The PSC football team was leading the nation in team passing offense, according to the first statistical report of the 1990 season distributed by the NAIA office in Kansas City, MO.

· future PSC opponents Northwestern, IA and Doane were tied for third, both at 300.0 per game.

The second half started out much the same way, as Hasley fell on a fumble at the Viking one yard line, and on the next play fullback James Jerry rolled in for the score. The PAT gave the Catts a 28-0 lead with 13:15 remaining in the third.

The Vikings were the next to score as quarterback James Anderson scored on a one-yard sneak. The PAT was good, and the lead was cut to 28-7 with 5:27 left in the third. However, the Bobcats answered quickly, as Bradley hit wide receiver Garriet Blair from eight yards out. Shaneyfelt's kick made it with 3:30 left in the third.

Gerdes who rushed for a game high 150 yards on just 12 carries, scored PSC's final touchdown on a 43 yard run. The PAT made the score 42-7 with 13:01 left to play, and put the game out of reach. The Vikings scored three more times, but it was too little too late as the Cats held on for a 42-27 victory that moved them to 2-0 and dropped Dana to 0-3.

Coach gets his wish

Going into the game Coach Shea said he would like to see a strong rushing attack after the first game in which the Cats had just 17 yards on 24 carries. This time he got it, from the likes of Gerdes with 150, Jerry with 80 yards on 11 carries and Whitaker with 68 yards on five carries for a total of 314 yards on 34 carries.

Other key stat1st1cs include Bradley's completion of 17 of 32 passes for 257 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions.

Cat's ground defense good

Catterson caught seven of those passes for 140 yards, Gerdes had five grads for 60 yards and Blair had two for 23.

On the defensive side, the Cats gave up 353 yards passing but only 52 yard rushing on 42 carries. The held Sean Dalton, who was averaging 108 yards per game on 5.5 yards a carry, and a man whom Shea calls "a very explosive runner," to just 20 yards on 24 carries.

The defense was led by: Hansen (4 solo tackles, 3 assists and Y2 sack), Hasley (2-5 and 3.5 sacks), and Dave Foster (3-4). Bobby Stephens and Scott Sullivan each had four solo and two assists, while Terry Clark had five solos and one assist. Herman, Matt Hug, Cornelius Riley, and Robert Arnold were all in on four tackles, Herman also had a sack.

The Cats have their first true home opener this Saturday as Southwest State out of Marsha·!, MN come to town. Kickoff is at 1:30p.m.

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Junior quarterback Nate Bradley was second in individual passing with a mark of 410.0 yards. The 6-2, 200-pounder from Newark, NJ, completed 27 of· 44 attempts and tossed three touchdown passes in the triumph over the Saints. 410.0 yards-per-game averag.e.; Azusa Pacific, CA was second, while

Coach Tom Shea's Bobcats, a win 21-7 win over Carroll, MT in their season opener on Sept. 1, ranked first in the NAIA's Division II with a

Lady Bobcats Look To Avenge Early Losses

by PSC Sports Information

The PSC volleyball team will look to bounce back from a disappointing performance at the NNU Invite this weekend when they open play Friday, Sept. 21 against the host Lady Olargers at the Briar Oiff Invitational, Sioux Gty, IA.

'We can't go into that (Briar Oiffi tourney tired or lacking in confidence.When we play some of our best ball; we can comp· ete with any of these teams," stated Coach Gndy Brauck.

The Lady Bobcats didn't look fresh at the Wesleyan Invite, Brauck said, where they've typically in the past.

"A majority of the teams play· ed like they were tired," she said. •we didn't have the same intensity as we had in the

match against Rockhurst at home."

"A good degree of it may , have been the way they managed themselves. They may have celebrated too much, and didn't get the rest they needed," said Brauck. She also stated the problems weren't

technical or strategic in nature."Our problems were physical and emotionally related," she said.·

The top two teams in the Briar Oiff tourney will advance into a single-elimination winners bracket. The lower two teams will comptete in a consolation playoff.

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Nate Bracuey, James Jerry, Gil Meyers, David Foster, Adrian Witty, ; Cornilius Riley and Joe Parks celebrate a sweet Applejack victory.-

Photo courtesy of the PSC Peruvian

Increase in PSC Student Enrollment Causes a High Budget Carry-Over

, - by Cathie English

PSC is currently operating with a $400,000 carry-over of expenses · from previous years. Interim President William Snyder said the main reason is because "our growth exceeded our funding." He said because PSC's enrollment grew, the college had to meet student demands for classes. In order to do this, he emphasized, the college had to hire necessary adjunct faculty.

Snyder said, "Categorically, there wasn't a case of some wild maniac spending money like water." He said most divisions stayed within their budgets,' but as student and other demands for travel and operating costs came up, they had to be paid out of next year's budget.

Dina Musil, dean of administrative affairs, cited several different reasons for the carry-over; bl!tthree main ones were the mid-year budget

Spanish Courses Being Offered as Electives, To Give Options to Bachelor of Arts Students

by Jeff Hinz

This semester marks the revival of a foreign language course at PSC. Spanish is now offered as an elective, open to all students. This five-credit-hour class meets Monday-Friday at 8 a.m. It is being taught by Clarence Eash. who also teaches math at PSC. The class will be offered both semesters as Spanish I and Spanish 11.

Eash says the c!a-;s not only satisfies the interest of teachers. professors, and students in foreign language. it also fills the requirements for earning a bachelor of arts degree instead of a bachelor of science. In the past, if a student wanted a B.A he had to take ten hours of upper level courses outside ofhismajor. Nowhecanopttotake

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ten hours of Spanish (both semesters).

Eash learned Spanish while living in Costa Rica in 1968-69. Convinced that his 1000 classroom hours of instruction qualified him to teach Spanish, he: presented a course outline to the administration. With Vice President Snyder's encouragement, it was approved last May. too late for pre-registration for this fall. Even though the class was not in the catal9g, 14 students enrolled.· Eash was pleased with that number, as he feels that 15 t.o 20 students is ideal for this type of class.

Eash believes students should speak as much Spanish as possible.

To reinforce learning, he frequently gives instructions in Spanish, repeating in English if necessary. D E F

He also feels learning should be as enjoyable and easy as possible. To that end, he has his class play BINGO using· Spanish. This exercise gives practice saying numbers. Eash says the hardest thing about learning a foreign language is putting sentences together correctly. so he plans to work extensively on the basic.parts of speech and syntax.

Eash says. "The goal for this semester is for each student to learn 500 words. These words, for the most part. will consist of nouns and adjectives." In Spanish that reads. "La meta para cada estudiame es aprender un vocabulario de quinicntas pal11bras este semestre. Es;is palahras ser sustantivos y adjectivos."

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cuts in the early I980's; the enrollment '.2-rowth over the past few years; and, in previous years, the inflexibility of cash appropriations from the Legtslature.

According to Musil, in the past few years, the legislature has used the phrase "cash estimate," which made the cash appropriations more flexible. Tuition and student fees comprise PSC's cash appropria-

tions. She said the school's budget uses 80 percent tax dollars and 20 percent cash appropriations. She stated that when times were difficult in the state, PSC was forced to use 75 percent tax dollars and 25 percent cash appropriations. "We were forced to use our cash reserve to offset tax dollars," she said.

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Spring 1991 Pre-Registration To Have Stricter Guidelines

by Jennifer Gilbert

Pre-registration won't be as easy this year. Dr.William Snyder, PSC vice president said that the guidelines. for pre-registration will be strict! y followed this year.

If anyone has unpaid bills, they will not be allowed to pre-register. There will be a list of names of persons with unpaid bills at the time of pre-registration, and if a student's name is on it, he/ she will not be allowed to pre-register, Snyder said. This does not mean that everyone

with unpaid bills will .be excluded from PSC next January. As lohg as the bills are paid by January, students can register then. If not, tlie students will not be allowed to attend PSC ·until the next semester, provided the bills are paid.

This policy is not new, but it was not strictly enforced in the past. Students planning to pre-register this November, should make sure all their bills are paid.

Homecoming Theme for '90 To Be 'PSC in Hollywood'

by Coranne Moss. cheerleading squad. Patsy Shea, "PSC in Hollywood" is the director of intramurals, is the theme of this year's Homecoming coordinator. and Spirit Week events. "Dirty Linen and New-FoundT he theme, "PSC 1n Land," directed by Dr. .Charles Hollywood," was chosen by Harper, plays Oct. I 1-14 in the Allison Lewellen. Tim Rice and auditorium. A pep rally and Heath Miller designed the bonfire are scheduled Oct. 12. homecoming logo, which is with the movie, "Clean and printed on sweatshirts available Sober," showing in Benford from Student Programs, Recital Hall after the bonfire. according to Barb Lewellen, Chemical Awareness Week also head of student programs. coin\:ides with Homecoming.

Spirit Week kicks off with a leg Parade entries will be judged at contest and treasure hunt. 9:30 a.m.. Oct. I3. with the Family Feud, a game for big parade beginning ut 11 :OOa.rn. brothers and sisters will be held The pre-game show begins at Oct. 8. Co-ed teams of four can I: !Op.m. The Bobcats take on pool their water skills in the the Northwestern. IA. Rnl water olympics, Oct. 9. and Fun Raiders with half-time featurini! Flicks will feature students a Band-0-Rama and crowning <;I starring in their own Hollywood 1990 royalty. The Bohcats movies on Oct. 10. Barb basketball team will Lewellen can be contacted for PSC alumni at 6JOp.m. "I Jtc more information. Confidcntials" will perform !or

The lip sync contest is Oct. 10 the homecoming dance in tht: and first prize is $30. Lori Student Center. which will he Gottula, program development decorated with the Holl\'·rnnd coordinator, is accepting entries. theme. Lori Gottula a., A powder puff football game is chairpersiin for Homecoming planned Oct. 11 featuring a niale coordination and planning.

Clockwise: Keith Blackledge, Dr. Richard Bringelson, Becky Kohrs, Diane Elsken and Lowll attend State College Board of Trustees meeting Sept. 20-21. At the meeting Blackledge said a vote for the 2 percent is .a vote to clo.se esc .--ph.oto by Mike Harns (sec editorial pg. 2)

2% Lid Will Do More Harm to Us Than Goo

On November 6, Nebraskans will go to the polls and vote on a constitutional amendment. If passed, the amendment will place a 2 percent limit on increases in appropriations by the State and a 2 percent limit on the increase in budgets of local governments, except under certain circumstances.

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The controversy over this has been fierce. The proponents of the amendment claim that it is the beginning of sound fiscal responsibility. Opponents claim that it will cause massive cut-backs and loss of services.

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Whatever the outcome of ·the vote, the issue has had at least one positive side effect. There is an increased awareness by the general public and on this campus concerning governmental spending and the rights granted to us under our state constitution. This issue has made the voters aware of their responsiblities in the legislative process. We must hold ourselves accountable for the selection of the people we choose to represent us. It is our responsiblity to monitor the actions of those elected officials and to vote them out of office should their actions con,tradict our wishes.

Proponents of the amendment ultimately wish to reduce the tax burden by reducing the ease with which legislators and public officials increase spending. At the local level, any increase in budget above the 2 percent threshold would require a vote by the people at a regular or special election. At the state level, appropriations above the 2 percent threshold could be made only with a four-fifths majority vote of the Legislature.

Opponents of the proposal warn. of drastic cuts in governmental services should the amendment pass. They claim that a 2 percent limit would render local governments impotent in the face of unforseen • emergencies such as natural disasters. Opponents point to the four-fifths· vote needed to increase appropriations over the 2 percent limit as rule by a minority. They question a Z percent increase in budgets when the inflation rate is running at about·S percent.

With the information available to us, we believe the amendment would do more harm than good: Special elections to increase local budgets would be expensive and time-consuming. We use a representative system so that government can run in an orderly fashion. The system loses its effectiveness when we begin placing stipulations upon the running of it.

Furthermore, if the issue is irresponsible spending by governmental agencies, it makes more sense to appoint a watch-dog committee, independent of the Legislature, whose job it should be to audit the various agencies and report waste. After being reported, cuts could be made to those areas.

We question the necessity of a four-fifths vote in the Legislature to increase appropriations above the 2 percent threshold, when a two-thirds majority vote is enough to put statutory Jaws on the books.

While we applaud the efforts of concerned citizens to exercise their rights in demanding fiscal responsiblity from our state and local governments, we must at this time urge the rejection of this amendment. Cleariy, it is the duty of the people to sift through the propaganda being issued by both sides and seek the facts in this issue. We urge every9ne to attend the convocation being planned for Oct. 18, 11 :OOa.m., College Auditorium for further information on the issue.

Letter to the Editor ...

Letter to the Editor ...

Relationships Should Be Accepted

Another year at PSC has.started. Fall semester brings lots of things. Homework and tests, fall sports parties, romances, and with all of these. problems invariably follow.

It puzzles me, though, that we aren 'fable to become involved, on a romantic basis, with whomever we choose without a general consensus being passed or people talking. And it generally isn't common that what is saicj is very nice.

"l .can't figure it out. She's normal. He's normal. In fact they're both really good looking, bright, and great together." They like each other, and quite frankly, it's ju'st none of our business. Or is it our business, because she's white, and he's black? Or she's black, and he's white?

It's sad to think that in over 200 years of this "Great Free Nation", the "Land of Opportunity," we were nearly in the 21st century before integrated sc.hools were commonplace. How long will it take before interracial relationships will also be commonplace? Not 200 years. I hope.

America is progress, and yet perceive a country struggling with itself to understand that people arc people. no matter what color, creed, or choice of partners.

Interracial relationships on campus are becoming a little more commonplace. This doesn't mean that they're accepted, though I know .several people who are opposed to them, and several people who are in favor of the right to choose one's partner.

Going out with someone of a different race should not affect a person's social life, their choice of partners afterward (I'm sure many people are familiar with the racist statement, "Once you go black, you don't go back") or their working environment. That type of behavior is un-American.

We have come to higher education to learn how to pave the way for our younger counterparts-· the next generation to come It i' our duty to give them a world that has been handled in a liberal, but firm manner. We must teach them how to do this. by showing them that we are liberal. Segregation and racism on our part will not de this. We, for now, are the ne\\ generation. It starts with us

Caitlin R. Lope

H9t Temperatures Early This Semester Cause

Noise Problem, Complaints at PSC Complex

by Michele Marschman

"I'm lettingJhe students deal with it." This is the means by which Dan Haugland, director of residence life plans ·to remedy. the excess of courtyard noise at the Centennial Corrip,Iex.

The· noise became a problem at the beginning of the year when dorm room· temperatures were a blistering 112 degrees, and many residents had nowhere else to go to socialize and try to beat some of the heat. This noise;.· however, infringed on the dorm residents' two basic rights: the right tO steep, and Jhe right to study.

After several residents complained, Haugland sent a letter to all Complex residents, telling them to try to keep the noise to a minimum, especially since the had dropped. Three

Senate Says Lid Threatens Nebraska's Future

Dear Editor:

As sfodents of PSC and citizens of Nebraska, we are very concerned· about the welfare of our state.

The November elections are right around the corner, and with them comes· the threat of a Constitutional amendment that could tum our cities, schools and homes into a thing of the past. A 2 percent lid on all state and local government budgets could turn many communities into ghost towns by shutting down their ability to provide adequate education, law enforcement, road repair, health care and other services that all small communities depend on. With the complicated nature of providing for' emergency situations, what would happen to our small towns if a section of the hospital's roof caved in, but the money to fix it had already been used to clear snow off

the roads?

In just a matteroftime, Peru State would reduce so greatly in size, that it could no longer meet the needs of southeastern Nebraska. Wi.th a 2 percent increase limitation placed on the budget, PSC could no longer afford to accept so many of the grants that make its academic programs possible. To compensate for a lack of funds, cuts would have to be made in all areas of campus life. But where would the cuts be made? Maybe PSC could no longer have off-campus courses, a football team, a drama department, or a business administration program. The possibilities are open-ended, but regardless which division feels the cuts, enrollment numbers will go down.

The public must be made aware of the 2 percent lid. ff such an amendment were to pass, the future

of our state would be severely threatened. Action must be taken. For the sake of Nebraska, please take the ramifications of such a measure into consideration on Nov. 6. A vote for the 2 percent lid is a vote to close Peru State College.

PSC Student Senate

PhiAlpha Theta

.Elects Officers

Phi ·Alpha Theta, the interna-'·; tional honor society in history, recently elected officers for the 199091 school year. New officers are President, Cheryl Gilson; Vice President, Cathy Martin; Secretary/Treasurer, Rozann Schwarting and Historian, Sonja Wenzl.

days late.r, on Sept. 20, there was another disturbance.

Haugland then asked the people · involved in the disturbance to help prevent it from happening again. get ni.e wrong, fthink people meeting and 'sho·oting the breeze' is.

·said Haugland. "but when it infringes._ on the basic rights of that's where I draw the line."

Haugland feels that the "peer pressure" manner will remedy the noise problem. However, if it doesn't work, more extreme

measures will be taken. "As ;an absolute last resort, groups congregating in the courtyard will be prohibited after a specific hour," said Haugland. He feels that rule will probably not be necessary, especially with cooler weather on the way.

If you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten. either write things worth reading. or do things worth the writing.-Benjamin Franklin.; Poor Richard. 1738.

Education

Society Holds Induction; Elects Officers

PERU--A 41-person group of initiates joined the PSC chapter of Kappa Delta Pi fraternity in September.

Kappa Delta Pi is a national honorary fraternity in the field of teacher education. noted sponsor Dave Jensen. instructor of physical education at PSC. Only upperclassmen meeting strict academic requirements can apply for membership

The chapter also elected officers following the induction ceremony held Sept. 17 at PSC. They include Dawn Bowsman. a junior from Plattsmouth. president; Sharon Wucrll. a senior from Evans. CO. vice president; Rachelle Roesener, a junior lrom Cook. secretary; ·Rebecca Staley. a junior from Tecumseh. treasurer: and Brenda Hawkins. a junior from Fairfax. MO. historian and reporter.

New members of the PSC Kappa Delta Pi chapter include:

Ed Ankrom. a senior from Shubert; Susan Arnold. a senior from Lincoln; Amy Beck. a senior from Columbus; Shari Blum. a senior from Omaha. Dawn Bowsman. a junior from Plattsmouth; Brown. a senior from Peru; Susan Brown. a

Dr. Sharon Mccaslin, technical services librarian at PSC,. has been elected vice president ana presidentelect of the Nebraska Library Assoi.:iation.

This 750-member professional organization includes librarians from academic, public school, medical, corporate and public libraries in the state.

Dr. McCaslin will assume the office of vice president at the annual convention in Kearney on Oct. 2526. During the first year in office.

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Reports 'Top Dog' Program To Develope New Leadership Skills

PER U--In business, everyone wants to be "top dog." On Tuesday nights in October in Auburn, everyone can be "top dog"-if they. sign up for PSC's "Top Dog Economic Development Leadership Training Program "

Meetings will be held from 6:309:00 p.m. on four Tuesdays in October (9,16;23, and 30) at Auburn High School. The Economic Development Committee of the

Life Membership" by the AEDC. For more information, contact Shively at PSC by calling toll-free at J,800-742-4412 weekdays, or contact Fred Obermeyer. chairman of the Auburn Chamber's Economic Development Committee, at (402) 274-3145.

Otandparents To Visit Freshmen

Auburn Chamber of Commerce is A special day to honor the junior from Nebraska City; Dawn Carlson, a senior from Minitare; Casey Carpenter. a sophomore from Omaha; Darla Chrans, a junior from Falls City; Christine Denker, a senior from City; Trudy Fankhauser, a senior from Humboldt; Marlene Fletcher, a senior from Clarinda, IA; Sherry Gibson. a senior from Shenandoah. IA; Cara Harris. a junior from Table Rock; Brenda Hawkins. a junior from Fairfax, MO; Sandra Hilding, a senior from Shenandoah, IA; Lauri Jilg, a senior from Silver Creek; Angela Kuker. a junior from ·Stella; Ronald LaYelle. a senior from Nebraska City; Deana McAlexander, a junior from Sidney, IA; Vicki McKinley, a senior from Plattsmouth; Carole Neary, a senior from Glenwood. IA; Holly Neitzke, a senior from Council Bluffs. IA;

co-sponsoring the workshops. grandparents of PSC freshmen Sherri Oestmann, a senior from A similar program offered in has been set aside for Thursday, Johnson; Haeven Pedersen, a senior · Pawnee County in September Oct. 11. "Grandparents' Day" is 'from Bellevue; Kathleen Quinlan. a attracted over40 participants, noted an o PP o rt unity for the junior from Dawson; Jennifer Bob Shively,· PSC director of grandparents to visit PSC and Reichart. a senior from Murray; economic development. their grandchild.

Rachell Roesener, a junior from Shively will lead sessions on such The activites for the day, begin C · k Sue Rokev a sophomore at 9:00a.m. w1.th. a coffee 1·n t'ie 00 ; , • topics as "Funding the Program," ' from Sabetha. KS; Rozann "Building Pub.lie Support," Student Center. Participating Schwarting, a junior from Falls "Targeting Opportunities for Small freshmen students and their City; Rebecca Staley, a junior from Towns and Rural Areas." and gr;indparents will see part of a Tecumseh; Teresa Stoner. a junior "Marketing the Community." play directed by Dr. Charles from Rock Port, MO; Cynthia Harper,. hear the Jazz Ensemble Shively, a certified economic..._ Sullivan, a junior from Falls City; under the direction of Larry Yan Theresa Swank, a senior from developer, has been chief executive Oyen, and tour the Art Gallery. officer" of chambers of commerce in Shenandoah. IA; Theresa Taylor, a Worland, WY, and Norfolk, and They will also have an sophomore from Auburn; Deb spent. 20 years with the Nebraskii opportunity to have their picture Thiltges, a post-graduate student Public Power District as director of , taken as a momento of the day. from Rulo; Catherine Thomas, a d · d · 1 Gra_ ndparents' Day is S·enior from Nebraska City·, Michelle market 1ng an 1n us tr 1a d I t A member orga_nized through ' the Career Waltemath, a 1·unior from Omaha; eve opmen manager. Ll·sa Wt.ttrock, a senior from of the American Economic Planning & Placement Office D I C ·1 · 1964 h under the direction of Linda Humboldt; and Sandy Zabel, a eve opment ounc1 since • e Warren. junior from Rock Port, MO. •w•a•s-re•c•e•nt.ly-g•i•ve•n-a.,;n••··H-o•n•o•ra•ry•-------------•

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she will plan and coordinate the 1991 convention, after which. she will serve as president of N LA for a year.

A member of the Peru State staff

College, and a doctorate from the U nivertiy of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Art is a lie that makes us realize the truth.-- Pablo Picasso

Student Assistance is offering an on-going education al opportunity to students and employees alike. During the second year of the grant. we will provide financial assistance to individuals that wish to at.tend workshops in the area on all aspects of drug and education. Most of these workshops are one or two day sessions and Student Assistance will pay the registration fee for those interested in attending.

·Student Assistance has a thousand cfollars available for this program and it will be on a first come, first serve bas is. Those interested should contact Student Assistance for more information and a current iist of workshops.

Kappa Delta Pi officers left: Dawn Bowsman, Sharon Wuertz, Rachelle Roesener, Rebecca Staley and Brenda Hawkins.--photo by Mike Harris

Person of the Week Jones Sets Sights on Career In Coast Guard

by Betty Hecht

In landlocked Nebraska, a career in the U.S. Coast Guard is not the choice of most college students. However, it is the longterm goal of sophomore David Jones.

Jones, an industrial management major from Underwood, IA, is. a member of the Coast Guard Reserve unit based in Omaha. He got interested in the Coast Guard while in high school. "I was in the Sea Explorers, which is like a division of the Boy Scouts. They supplement the Coast Guard Auxiliary. I saw what the Reserves is like. and I decided to go with it." says Jones. As a reservist, Jones' duties include patroling the Missouri River during boating season, from Memorial Day to Lahor Day, and assisting with search and rescue.

In addition to his duties in the Reserves, Jones is an athletic trainer for the PSC football and men's basketball teams. "I enjoy athletic training. It's a way I can be part of the team," says Jones.

Tom Shea, PSC head football coach, praises Jones' abilities as a trainer. "He handles himself

Art Exhibit Opens

extremely well. He's very professional." John Gibbs, men's basketball coach agrees and says, "He's a great worker. He always has things done and seems to be thinking ahead to what he can do next."

Although athletic training and a Coast Guard career seem worlds apart, Jones feels the two jobs are actually complementary.

· "Athletic training techniques and basic first aid help me out in the Coast Guard. What I learn in

Cast is Set for "Dirty Linen"; Comedy Running Oct. 11-14

PERU--The Peru Players production of Tom Stoppard's Dirty Linen and New-Found Land opens Oct. 11 with an 8 p.m. show.

It continues through Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. and concludes with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Oct. 14.

Dirty Linen is a farce written during the Profumo sex scandals in Britain. Director Dr. Charles Harper says patrons will enjoy the comical look at the escapades of a select committee of the British Parliament convened for the purpose of investigating allegations

of promiscuity within thf government.

Cast members include freshmen Amy Allgood, John Hall, Jenny Vann, Scott Webster; sophomore Pat Vendetti; juniors Andrew Donovan, Fred Miner, John Molzahn, Warren Roberts; and senior Jeff Hines. Freshman Penny Gibbons is stage manager. Single admission or season tickets can be ordered by mail by writing Peru Players, Peru State College, Peru, Neb. 68421 or they can be purchased at the door.

Peru--Recent work by freelance artist Don Stutheit went on display in September at PSC.

The Stutheit exhibit opened Wednesday, Sept. 26 and continued through Oct. 24 in the PSC Art Gallery, located on the main level of the Jindra Fine Arts Building.

The exhibition includes paintings, drawings, and lithographs, notes Ken Anderson, coordinator of all PSC art exhibits.

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the Coast Guard helps me out in athletic training. It all works together," says Jones.

PSC was .Jones'choice because of the small-school atmosphere. "You're.able to get one-on-one with the instructors," remarks Jones. "You're not just a number. You're a person."

Among other activities, Jones is· secretary of the Industrial Technology Club and a member of the Epsilon Tau chapter of Phi Beta Lambda, a national business fraternity.

"Dave is the type of person you like to be around. He's a very conscientious student," remarks Robley Evans. Jones' advisor and assistant professor or industrial arts at PSC. "He gets along well with the other students. He's very cooperative." adds Evans.

Jones credits his father with encouraging him to succeed. "I feel grateful to him for standing behind me. He taught me to be responsible."

Jones plans to remain in the Reserves. and apply for admission to the Coast Guard officers candidate school after finishing his degree at Peru. !'SC salutes David Jones.

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students have been nomi·nated 1990 Dawn Carlson, elementary and physical education major. ' 1905 J STREET homecoming royalty. special education major; Erin Sophomore class attendant i AUBURN. NEBR.

PSC will celebrate its 68th annual O'Grady, health/ physical education candidates are: ' ' Homecoming on Satuday, Oct. 13. and psychology/sociology majpr; Amy Berkey, accounting major;

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• Among the highlights is the and Heather Waring, business Mary Miltenberger, pre-pharmacy A A coronation of the 1990 Homecom- management major. major; Sheila Sughroue, ·pre-major; ' Check out our lounge menu· ' ngKingandQueenathalftimeofthe Candidates for Homecoming Mark Fritch, biology major; Jason

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College football game, set to begiri Tom Doran, majoring in music major; and Ron Shaneyfelt, ' ,-,{' at Cl:3

1 0 1 p.m. d 1 d h and computer science; Cornelius sales t• ·, ·' ·Dance Friday nights away with

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September, said Mrs. Barb include: educationmajor;AnjiJohnson,pre- Call now for your

Lewellen, student programs Amy Ammeter, music major'; major; Sheila Tickle, elementary •t

coordinator. Amy Fossenbarger, accounting and education major; Dana Anderson, ;1omecoming dinner They will vote again on Oct. 8 to art major; Lisa Gellett, art major; business administration/ sales reservations elect the class attendants and the Mike Harling, business manage- management major; Randy i

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John Molzahn gives Jenny Vann a hand during of ;Dirty Linen'-photo by Mike Northrop

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Students Work' To Learn in PSC's Cooperative Ed. Program

Semler. also a junior. was in the same program and worked as a special education teacher through the Bellevue Public Schools. Semler worked with nine mentally retarded children on a one-on-one basis. He said he was very much on his own when he taught them physical education. Shawn had this perspective on the difference between theory and experience: "Things in the classroom are much different from what you learn in a textbook because you have to act on your own instincts."

Biological Consultant

site. If the report found any endangered species of animal or rare plant, developers had to either stop or reestablish the species that existed on the plot of land in another area.

Certified Scuba Diver

money, and designated jobs to be done. He said that designating jobs was especially difficult because he had worked there so many years, and wanted to do the jobs instead of having someone else do them.

Chuck Hall uses computers to weigh rocks for Fort Calhoun, NE Stone Co. -photo courtesy of Cooperative Ed.

by Thomas M. Hyde

"You learn to be disciplined and to believe in yourself. because some of the things you may do. you arc not capable of. However. in time they become second nature."

This is what PSC junior Nate Bradley said of his experiences for two summers in an internship

Strasil Heads Group

through the Cooperative Education Program at PSC with the U.S. Army. Bradley said that one of the other things he learned as a PFC Infantryman/Squad Leader was to be motivational as a leader by leading by example. He also learned to use many different types of weapons and to help his men with orienteering. During his summer, Shawn

In his internship with Pacific Southwest Biological Services. PSC junior Kurt Hasley learned how man is often at odds with nature in the housing industry in California. One of Hasley's duties as a consultant, due to developing laws. was to survey the land for birds and plants and ·to report his findings. The reason for this was to make sure that there were no ·rare plants or endangered birds on a prospective land development

Yellow Ribbons Show Support for Hostages

by Heidi Ziminsky

Yellow ribbons have flowered on PSC's "one thousand oaks"through the efforts of Tracy Meyer. sophomore, Melissa Strasil, freshman and the American Citizens Support Movement (ACSM) to show support for the American soldiers and hostages in the Persian Gulf.

"We don't want it to be like

packages that are sent dally.

The ACSM is an unofficial organization that stems from the Vietnam era, according to Meyer. It is not politically motivated and takes no position on the current crisis. "The thing that really strikes me is how the movement volunteers stick together regardless of political convictions," .said Meyer.

Vietnam," said Strasil, task force The yellow ribbons are a direct chairperson for the Falls City result ofa popular seventies song by ACSM, referring to the negative Tony Orlando and Dawn entitled attitudes Americans had toward Tie.a Yellow Ribbon around the Old Vietnam veterans. The movement Oak Tree. This song chronicles a hopes to keep the soldiers' morale soldier's return home to find a 0 high through letters and care yellow ribbon tied around his

Hollywood at PSC ...

girlfriend's oak tree to show that she still loves and supports him.

Students and faculty can aid the movement by informing Strasil of the names of family members who are currently stationed in the Middle East. She is on campus daily and can be contacted at 245-2593. A bake sale will be held in the student center on the last Thursday of October. Donations to the movement can be made by check in care of the ACSM to the First National Bank of Falls City.

When asked how long the ribbons will remain at PSC. Strasil replied, "Until the soldiers come home."

'Fun Flicks' a Chance to Fulfill One's Dreams

by Cherelyn Ramold

It's your chance to fulfill all your Hollywood dreams of starring in a .movie or singing and dancing in a music video, when Fun Flicks visits PSC.

On Oct. 10, the Kramer-Magnan Agency of Grand Rapids, Ml, will be in the Live Oak Room from 3o.m.-9o.m. to bring PSC students :and faculty Fun Flicks totally interactive video.

The only other companies similiar to this 28 - year-old agency are located at Walt Disney World and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Studios. The main difference is that the Kramer-Magnan Agency is the only mobile station of its kind, using j Sony studio equipment totalling_ , $250 th.ousa11d and allover : the Umted :States and Canada.

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The professional engineers and technicians custom-make your video using 40 thousa:nd•different special effects, a vast music library, lyric sheets, full costumes, props, varied chroma key backgrounds, lights, cameras, speakers, monitors and a control panel.

Participants may decide to 1ihow their talent and make up their own

band or movie. On the other hand, they may wish to dance with the Robert Palmer girls or sing with Janet Jackson. It is the participant's video, so they can use their imaginations.

"dThe is able to view the § v1 eo as 1t is being produced on a big § screen. television. The participants § then get to keep the tinished product.

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Another job came about when Hasley was certified in scuba diving. Once he was certified, Hasley measured off plots of marine grass for erqsion control and habitat reestablishment. Through this experience of the summer, Hasley said he learned how habitat is disturbed by development and how different species of plants and animals can be distinguished by habitat.

Since age 15, Troy Uhlir, another PSC junior, has worked at Burger King in Norfolk. This summer he was able to work there as manager through PSC's Cooperative Education Program-. With his business/sales management major, Troy worked as a weekend manager.

As manager at Burger King, Uhlir ran a crew of 17, scheduled, bala need registers, counted

Uhlir said he was evaluated every two weeks and wrote a paper on the benefits he received while working at Burger King. Some of these included better communications skills, handling complaints in a rational manner, and increased self confidence.

Learning to Manage

Uhlir concluded by saying. "Management is not just telling people what to do, but also helping to motivate and teach." · By way of over 70 internships, PSC has helped students learn a great deal about the work that a job in their major might e11tail. And it would seem that these students have also learned a few simple facts about improving basic skills such as communication and public relations: things that everyone will need once they are out of college and into the job market.

Caravan To Perform at PSC

The Nebraska Theatre Caravan, the professional touring wing of The Omaha Playhouse. will be appearing at the PSC Auditorium on !Friday, Oct. 19.

Caravan will be performing at 8p.m. as part of its fifteenth anmversary Con Agra Nebraska State Tour, according to Mrs. Barb PSC student programs coordinator. The Caravan will stage 110 IN THE SHADE at PSC. This musical by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt was the first production mounted by the company in 1976.

_Based on the highly successful play THE RAINMAKER by N. Rrchard Nash. llO IN THE SHADE creates a delightful setting for a tale of love and self-discovery filled with exciting music and wonderfully crafted dialogue. ·

Tickets to the production are $3 for adults, $2.50 for senior citizens. and $1 for students. For more information, contact Lewellen at (402) 872-2252.

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Looking for a student organization that would like to earn $500 to $1 ,000 for oneweek, on-campus marketing project. Must be organized and hard-working. Call Ashley or Jeanie at 800-592-2121.

ATTENTION

Anyone planning to student teach during the Spring 1990 semester. must have their applications into the Education Office by October 15, 1 990. Applications can be picked up in TJ Majors 207.

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ATTENTION

Need people to help organize and plan the 1991 Women's History Month programs. If interested, please contact Barb Lewellen ext. 2252 or Dina Musil ext. 2224.

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History on Display In P.A. Building

by Coranne Moss

An empty display case in Diddle Court inspired Steve Sayer, PSC history and social science senior, to create exhibits of historical memorabilia.

"l visited Harper's Ferry campground museum. It was filled with Civil War memorabilia like old battlefield maps, and I became interested in beginning my own collection."

Sayer used his relics to develop Civil War, Union Pacific. firefighter and medical displays. "I helped my grandparents clean old sheds and , found an old mecjicine cabinet .containing pill bottles." These items are featured in the current display

Another problem, according to Musil, was that up until three to four years ago, there wasn't a computer on campus, so records were kept manually. Consequently, there was often a six-week delay before divisions or departments knew where they stood. She said there is now a dual method (computer and manual) on campus because purchase orders are still sent to Lincoln, and then the State of Nebraska writes out checks for expenditures and sends them back to the college.

Musil said a plan has been devised

Musil stated there would be less money spent on development and "I have to say, 'no,"' she saift", In the past Musil said, she wasn't:;given the authority to say "no." She added, "We all caused the problem. We all have to tighten our belts."

Budget continued from pg. 1 which will make cuts into programs and services over the next three to fouryears. "Wehavetomakeupthe deficit and withhold money somewhere," she said. President Snyder stated, "We're going to do a better job of accounting as our expenditures occur and mak_e people more aware of those expenditures." 8

which is changed monthly. Student Senate met on Sept. 19

"I'm on the fire department. at and 26. Plans for Homecoming are Peru where I got the. idea for the being finalized. The organizational firefighter display. 'l'm planning board is now ready for assembly.

another railroad exhibit and a pop bottle display," said Sayer who is student teaching at Stella. Sayer. with the permission of Dr. David Edris, chairman of the humanities division, enlisted the help of Dr. Spencer Davis, associate professor of history. and Phi Alpha Theta, honorary history fraternity, to initiate the development of these exhibits. ''I don't throw a thing away," said Sayer, whose hobby of collecting began with toy tractors and .led to his restoration of an antique tractor.

PLACEMENT NEWS AND EVENTS

Tuesdays for Seniors 11:00 Ad 304

Oct. 9 Credential files (collecting writter, references)

Oct. 16 Resumes

Oct. 23 Cover Letter (letter of application)

Oct. 30 Interviewing

*Oct. 18 5p.m.-9p.m. all workshops

Deadlines for Resumes for Interviews

Oct. 8 Mutual of Omahaj Accounting

Oct. 8 : FDICi Business

Oct. IO Deloitte & Touche Omahaf:Accounting

Oct. 17 State Dept. of Revenue/ Accounting·

Oct. 18 TM I FJoor Manager/ All Majors

Oct. 26 Aetna in Omaha/W.orkman's Comp Claims Claims Repr. Underwriter

Oct._29· Bland Datesman, Omaha/ Accounting

Senate has been discussing the 2 percent lid-and its effects, should it be adopted. Senate encourages students to attend the forum on Oct. 18 at 11 :OOa.m. at the College Auditorium to learn more about this lid. Senate is sending letters to the editors 'of area newspapers

expressing its views. Senate is also arranging for a voter registration booth on campus to · facilitate student registration.

Schedules of computer.lab hours are now posted around campus. Student Senators are now wearing blue identification buttons every Wednesday to make it easier for other students to identify their senators. The buttons also serve to remind s.tudents that Senf!te meets every Wednesday nigh(.

ENTER THE HOMECOMING PARADE

Homecoming 1990 on the Peru State College campus is Saturday, October 13th. Campus organizations are encouraged to enter the homecoming parade. which is scheduled for 11 :OOa.m. that day. The Peru State College homecoming parade is an opportunity to show support for the Bobcats; and to win cash prizes for your organization t

The categories cash prizes are as follows: Floats; first place $1._00, second place $50, and third place $25; Deco_rated motor vehicles, first place $25; 01ildren in costume. first place $20, second place $10. third place $5. Contest JudgingWill Begin at 9:30 a.m.

To enter the parade. contact Lori Gottula at extension 2356, or fill out the following form and return it to Lori Gottula's mailbox at the PSC post office by Oct. 9.

Contact: Person & telephone# ____________ Type of Entry (float. car, etc.)----------:---:--lnformatior:i for announcer

WOULD YOU LIKE TO EARN MONEY WHILE YOU ARE WORKING OR GOING TO CLASS AND AT THE SAME TIME ESTABLISH YOUR OWN CREDIT? * FOR A VERY LOW COSTNO CREDIT CHECK & NO SECURITY

Inside Sports ...

Football 'Not Broke'; One Platoon System 'Won't Fix It'

by Russ Waring

The Sept. 3 issue of Sports Illustrated contains an article, "One Is More Like It," dealing with the topic of returning football to the days of having just one platoon. Yeah, that's right; the days when i men were men, our parents walked · ten miles to school through snowstorms in August, and everyone's dad was a stud. In S.I.'s proposal, guys would play both offense and defense, with a maximum of two substitutions per play. Not a bad idea, huh? Well, I'm not sure. Let's see what it has to offer us.

Scrap "Chicken Ball"

SI lists several reasons to scrap "chicken ball," and do what: Pittsburgh coach Mike Gottfried calls, "get college football back to where college football was." The first reason is expenses would be cut. This takes into consideration everything from cutting down on the humber of coaching assistants, to the number of players on a team who would have to be tested; but it's .· biggest cost reduction is the number of scholarships. The proposal is to cut the number of scholarships to 60 players from the current 95. This would not only lower costs but supposedly "alter the balance oL power," as perennial cellar dwellers would get a shot at "35 players who

have gone to

Bradley Fills. Opposing Secondarie·s' Minds With Fear, Air with Footballs .on

by Todd Gottula

Every Saturday morning Peru State junior Nate Bradley wakes up with a smile on his face, knowing the air will be filled with footballs. Why do footballs in the air make him happy? Because he guides those footballs into the hands of some of the best receivers in the nation, while ripping up opposing and record pages.

Bradley Honored

In just over two years at PSC, the quarterback from Newark, NJ has accumulated many individual awards and records. Last year, he ended the season ranked tenth in the nation in passing. Currently, Bradley holds 15 school records, including his career total of 4,603 yards and 42 touchdowns (which includes his first two games). In addition, Bradley holds records for most completions, attempts and touchdowns in a single seaso11;. His 2,550 single-season yards and yardsper-game average (259) rank him first on the all-time chart.

All of statistics helped earn him the Lincoln Journal Star Athlete of the Year award, and the Honorary Captain and the State College F6otball Player of the Year by the Omaha World-Herald,

Heavily Recn1ited

Bradley began his college career heavily recruited. Rutgers (PA) University won the battle, and ·he started out as a seventh-string quarterbacl< in 1987. By the end of that season, he had moved up to No. 2 on the depth chart. Bradley was shocked when he was asked to move to linebacker--an old high school position--at the end of the year. He decided to transfer so_he could play "his" position. Bradley decided on Delaware State, where a good friend of his was attending, and waspffered a scholarship.

: A few days before starting school, Bradley received a phone call telling him his scholarship was no longer Disappointed, he packed ;j.nd headed for PSC. PSC?

Schol;uships Taken Away

That's possible, but it's this , writer's belief that teams like Nebraska could stay among the nation's elite by hand picking their I 60 and by maintaining their productive walk-on system. Also somewhere along the line, those 35 1 scholarships taken away from the 106 NCAA Division I schools are going to mean that thousands of young adults don't get their shot at · an education. When that happens it stops being just numbers: Injuries on Artificial Turf

The next argument is that "the players will be better conditioned• and there will be fewer injuries." SJ says the emphasis would switch from "training to be a sprinter to being a marathoner." Thus the typical 185 pound player won't be bulking up to 220 when he doesn't have the bone structure to support

So what do we do now; go back to natural grass? Oh no, remember, you have to keep expenses down. Not only would you have to tear everything up and plant sod, you'd have to rehire those old assistants to come be your grounds crew. Then there's the thought that. "The all-around athlete will predominate." The article quotes Iowa State Coach Jim Walden as saying, "Blocking doesn't teach iou to tackle, so what two-platoon football does is make a man a lesser player." I think that today's allaround athletes are stillthe ones that shine most brightly, whether they play on one side of the ball or both (and some do). As for Walden's remark, I say, so what? Riding a bike doesn't teach you to ride a skateboard, but does that make a kid have less fun?"

Players Would Love It it. I disagree. While in practice One of Si's reasons does make players tnay train like marathoners, sense to me, though. "The players but they'll hit the weightroom (and : would love it." After all, it's the quite possibly the steroids) even , 1 • b SI h · payers game, so may e as a harder in search for that little edge; that will win them one of the 13 i point when they say, "Ask any positions instead of the old 22. , college football player if he would Besides that, we hear a lot about: _like to play both offense and defense injuries caused by playing on and, without exception, everyone lights up at the Even artificial turf, and since most qua"rterbacks.'' If that were the case, Division I schools play on turf, it then maybe they'd· have a po·1·nt but stands to reason that the longer a ' player is on the field, the greater the: ask around campus and you'll find beating his legs take and the greater. that many of the Bobcats would the risk of injury.. rather just go one way. The reason? It's not because they play "chicken ball," it's because as Gil Meyers said, "Platooning allows each man to concentrate on a specific position."

The pre-season All-American gives Coach Tom Shea and his teammates the credit for his success. · He said that this year he's "thinking of team goals instead of individual."

"I want to use my individual talents to lead the team to an undefeated season and a national championship," he said. So far, he is on the mark.

Pros a Possibility

PSC Sports lnformationDirector.

Vince Henzel said, "A lot of Division I quarterbacks wouldn't be able to do what Nate has done here. He could easily play at a. smaller Division I football program, if anything just because of his tremendous passing skills."

Shea said Bradley is' "the best .throwing quarterback I've · cN.. · ched."

When asked, "Why Peru?'',• v,. :Bradley responded, "At the time, l So, is this great quart_erback great ijust wanted to play football, and l to play professionally?

;knew I would get that chance if I · · /'I think he'll get looked at," said came here!" >"-i 1 Shea.

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In a season-opening win over ·· · Senior slotback Scott. GerdesCarroll (MT) College, he passed for who is oil the receiving end of 412 yards setting a new school Bradley's passes--said, "My answer's record. Those efforts brought ' yes. He can play professional Bradley the USA ;roday and the football. Maybe not in the NFL, but Football Gazette National Player .of the new World Football League, the week honors. Arena ball, or CFL would be ideal."

Fall Baseball To HitPSC Campus Soon

by Brent Drawdy

The PSC baseball team has a tentative schedule forthe fall season. Head football and baseball coach, Tom Shea, has scheduled three potential double-headers. The teams and dates of games have yet to be announced, but one doubleheader is scheduled to be played in Auburn.

Steve Shaw will be the interim head baseball coach for the fall, 'then win assist in the spring.

Scott Kohout, a sophomore · pitcher from Cortland, feels the team will be very strong. "We're : returning six of nine starters from last year's spring team," stated Kohout. He added," All our pitchers are returning as well. So our pitching staff should be very strong." ·

Practices are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m. but. they are not mandatory. Coach Shea stressed, "Academics are the most important in the fall -for baseball players." Shea believes fall · baseball is a great opportunity for the players to get to know each other and play together prior to the spring season.

I don't think that attitude is unique

_ to PSC but if it is, then maybe that attitude is why the Cats are where they're at now. Everyone does his

job, and he does it well. ·

I can't say I fully agree with Bob Devaney; who gets railed at the end of the article when he says, "I don't see a single advantage to oneplatoon." However, I hope that 1 can speak for Bob and 76,000 fans who congregate in red and white for every home game. when l say if it's not broke, don't fix it.

Nate Bradley unloads under pressure.--photo by Mike ,Harris might

Notre Dame or Michigan or Oklahoma."

·Bobcats Ou_tduel Southwestern; Climb in NAIA

by Russ Waring

The PSC football team climbed another notch in the NAIA Division l I polls to number four by defeating Southwest State, MarshalL MN,2717 in their home opener on Sept. 22. The Cats improved to 3-0 with their win 01n the Mustangs who came into the game ranked 15th in NAIA Di1ision I.

PS( jumped out to an !early lead 11 hen. on their first possesion, c.iuartcrhack :'\ate Bradley dumped the ball oil to slot back Mark Whitaker who rambled 16 yds. for the score. Ron Shanevfelt added the P/\T. and the Cats up 7-0 with 11:40 left in the first c.iuarter.

Southwest State got on the board · next as they blocked a Chuck Humphery punt through the end 1one for a safety that cut the lead to 7-2. The Mustangs then took their only lead of the game on a 19 yrd. pass from Jeff Loots to Walter Sutton. The two hooked up again for the two point conversion to push the score to 10-7 with 2:01 left in the first c.iuarter.

First Fieldgoal for Shaneyfelt

The Cats struck right back as Shaneyfelt capped an eight play dri1e with a 25 yrd. field goal to knot it up at I0-10, as time expired in the first c.iu<1rter. The field goal was the first of the year for the junior out of Millard South (who earned All American Honors last year), after four previous unsuccessful attempts.

The Cats scored again when · Bradley hit running back James Jerry on a little shuffle pass. Jerry picked up several key blocks, hit the sideline and rolled in from 48 yards out. The PAT made it 17-10 with 10:40 remaining in the second quarter, and it would remain that way until halftime.

However, after the half, it didn't take Jong for the Mustangs to tie it up as Loots again found Sutton, this time from 17yds.out. ThePATtied it up at 17-17 with 11:08 left in the third. That was to be the last of the

scoring for the Mustangs as the PSC defense tightened with the help of several key sacks, interceptions, and a blown field goal attempt. In fact, neither team managed to score the remainder of the third, and the game remained tied until Bradley hooked up with wide receiver Cory Catterson on a fly pattern that ended 92 yds. later when Catterson crossed the goal line, with 6:09 left in the fourth. The scoring strike was the longest in school history, bettering the 80 yd. mark Catterson 'ct in 1988. The pass also pushcJ Bradley

over the 1,000 yard plateau for the third straight year. Bradley reached this plateau in just three games, quicker than any other signal caller in school history.

Shaneyfelt put the garni: out of reach when he capped the scoring with a 47-yard field goaL that put the Cats ahead 27-17 with just 30 seconds rernain(ng. who was two for three on the day, gained the praise of Coach Shea who said.

"No lead was really safe with them, so we had to go for the field goal. It was a crucial time and pressure point in the ball i-!arne, and Ron came th rough for us."

Individual leaders for the Bobcats were as follows: rushing, Jerry 13 rushes-38 yards; Scott Gerdes two carries-I I yards; and Whitaker nine carries-nine yards. Bradley was 16 for 32 passing, for 344 yards. three touchdowns, and three interceptions. Catterson led all receivers with four receptions for 152 yards. Gerdes and Whitaker had five receptions a piece for 82 and 59 yards respectively. Jerry had one grab for 48 yards. and Dennis Browning had , one for three yards.

The defense wirs led by Cornelius Riley (6 tackles 6 assists and one sack). He was followed by Dave Foster (6 and 5). and Bob Hansen (5 and 6 with 2 sacks). Bobby Ste1cns was next (7 a'nd 2), followed by Kurt Hasley (3 and 4 with. two sacks).

Mark Fritch, Tim Herman, Matt Hug, and Scott Sullivan were all in on six tackles. Fritch added a sack

Riley and DeBoest Lady Bobcats' Never-Say-Die Attitude· Leads

NamedConference To Improved District Tournament Standing Players of Week

PSC Spnrts Information

Peru State College's Troy

DeBoest and Cornelius Riley! have been named the Tri-State Athletic Conference offensive. and defensive Players of the ' Week respectively, following a 1 53-12 rout of Doane College on· Sept. 29.

DeBoest, a freshman wide receiver from Lake Charles, La., caught two touchdown passes and set PSC single-game records with 15 catches and 209 yards. He entered the contest with just one catch on the season for 14 yards.

DeBocst's 29-yard TD, reception from Nate Bradley : gave the Bobcats at 26-6 lead with 11 :03 remaining in the third c.iuarttr. His 24-yarder in the fouth period from freshman Jason Eaton capped PS C's scoring with 5:08 left.

Riley, a senior from Deerfield Beach, Fla., collected nine tackles, one quarter sack, and one tackle for a loss of three yards. The6-I, 190-pounderalso: recorded his first interception of the season. one pass breakup, and caused a fumble.

The 4-0 Bobcats, idle this Saturday, moved up to number three in NAIA Division JI : rankings this past week.

and an interception; Herman, two sacks; and Sullivan, an interception. Tony Uhlir and Adrian Witty were in on four tackles, with Witty adding an interception.

Mark Whitaker shows the right stuff.--photo hy Mike Harri,

The Cats then lraYeled to Doane, where they overcame five first half interceptions rn route to a 52-12 thrashing of the Tigers. In the game. Bradley had three TD passes, including two to Troy De Boast who had 15 receptions for 209 yds. James Jerry added three I D's. including a 61-yard pass play, as the Cats went to 4-0.

The Cats ha1·e the next week oil as they prepare for homecoming against Northwestern, IA on Oct. 13 al IJO p.rn. in the Oak Bowl.

by Phil Davidson

toughest match, as they built on Mary. This is important because the The Lady Bobcats enhanced their their momentum, only losing one set winner or the league gets an position for a spot in the district the rest of the tournament. automatic berth in the di.,trict tournament with a first place finish After the tournament Coach Coach Braud "Last year in the Nebraska Independent Cindy Brauck commented, "We did we had a habit or playing teams League tournament which Peru what we had to do to win One or close. To this point this year, we're hosted. our prescason goals was to peak by developing more of a killer instinct."

The September 28-29 tournament included Chadron State, Wayne State, Bellevue and College of St. Mary.

Peru opened the round-robin tournament with Wayne State, and after getting down two games to one, the Lady Bobcats came back with their recently discovered never-saydie attitude and won the match in

the conference tournament_ which A killer instinct isexactlywh;1t the we did. Now we have to peak again Lady Bobcats need as they ta kc their by districts." eight game winning streak. on the In the tournament the Cats were road to the Missouri Western led in kills by Kristi Deleeuw and lnvitiational in St. Joseph. Coach Holly Neitzke with ,98 and 66 Brauck says, "This is by rar the respectively. Margo Labrie had 123 toughest tournament or our season." assists, with freshmen Kerry Mease She also savs tf1ere will be a number contributing 107. of national.ly ranked teams in the

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Their victory pushed Peru to 5-1 20 team tourney, but "hopclully in the Independent League we're mature enough to play with

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Shea Says Baseball Complex

To Be Ready in Spring of '91

by Rich Huff

The long-awaited construction of a new baseball complex on campus will be completed by the spring of 1991. Thanks to the efforts of Athletic Director Torn Shea and Dean of Students Jerry Joy, PSC's faculty and students will be able to attend spring baseball games right here in· Peru.

past the Bobcats traveled 12 miles to play home games in Auburn. Completion of the field will require the hard work of the people pushing for it. Shea stated that Steve Johnson and Ron Fabry have been instrumental in that process. Limited funds do not allow the job to be contracted out, so the 1991 PSC baseball team will provide the labor to finish the work. The result will be a baseball complex comparable to most oppOnents' home fields.

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Scott Sullivan goes for the sack.--photo by MikeHarris

THE TIMES

From Higher Fuel Prices to·

Desert Sands, Mideast Conflict Hits Home

by 'Coranne Moss Jeff Hinz

When Iraq invaded Kuwait the world stood up and took notice, economies all over the world were affected, the armies of the world prepared for conflict, and the price of oil went through the roof. The crisis had an effect on the lives of many Americans, including students and faculty of PSC.

The persons most affected seem to be commuters and those in the military or whose spouses are in the service.

"Students are mobilization assets. and if they are called, they have to .go," were the words of Reserve Unit Administrator, Captain Dave Armknecht. And this bit of reality has PSC reserves altering their educational plans.

Mike Gerhard, PSC student and member of the 1 72nd transportation unit of the Army Reserve, reported .for active

duty at Fort Riley, KS on Oct.

11. He plans to return to PSC by next fall, according to Doug Lucas, resident director of Davidson Hall where Gerhard lived.

Julie Sheppard, PSC jr. in business management and reservist said, "This has made me stop to think whether I'll get through this semester here. We were never officially putori alert, but at drill we were told to think about who will take care of thing.s when you have to go. Our unit, 82nd Field Hospital, where I'm a medic, used to drill at the Veteran's Hospital in Lincoln. Now we review common soldiering tasks at our unit building. I'll miss school for two weeks in November to go to Pennsylvania for special training. This affects my long term plans and will delay school for over a year, if activated."

John Bryan, reserve staff administrator, said, "If college

students .are mobilized, each school may consider on a c.as·eby-ca se basis, refunding fees and tuition upon students withdrawal from classes."

Gay Nita Grimm, a science/speech/drama education major and a commuter, expressed concern about rising gasoline· prices, "I make my trips worthwhile; I'm not just zipping over here." Being "a product of the sixties," Gay expressed her concern of the situation, "Vietnam was very releva·nt to me."

Cathie Martin, a psychology/ sociology major, sa.id "Being an older student, I wonder what the younger boys are thinking. The young people haven't had to think much about war:"

Beverly. Nennemen, a math education senior, expressed concern for her son, "When you have a boy over there you worrv. You feel that if they continued on pg. 5

on 2% Lid Students Say They Will Vote

To Put a Lid

by Coranne Moss

How do PSC students feel about their right to vote in the Nov. 6 general election?

Todd Crownover, senior from Unadilla said, "I will vote. The 2% issue is very important to me, and will make cir break my education here. L don't want to have to tell people that I went to a college that no longer exists."

Kip Nanninga, freshman from Humboldt said, "I vote because it is my right as a citizen. Kay Orr should remain governor. All politicians screw up, but she needs · another chance to prove herself. I don't think the 2% lid will pass: too many are against it."

I don't intend to vote because I don't pay attention politics. It serves people's. V-:.ants instead of their needs," ,said Pamela Black, junior from Omaha.

Cheryl Gilson, senior from Plattsmouth said, "If you don't take the time to vote, then you have no right to complain or criticize."

"I think more students should get involved in the election.

Your single ballot counts. need to get involved to prepare for our future, and I won't vote for .the 2% lid; it wouldn't benefit students," said McLendon, senior from Papillion.

''Cornelius Riley and teammate celebrate during PSC's homecoming victory over Northwestern CIA>. The Cats won the game Z2:6. See Sports for more football action.

--photo by Toni Cunningham continued on pg. 4

Peru TMI Completes Renovation; RibbonCutting Ceremony Kicks Off Celebration

by Laura Osborne President .Tom Osborne, PSC

a big recruiting month," saic

The Fieru branch of the TM! Interim President Dr. Bill Kelly Bray, acting brancr corporation recently complet- Snyder, TM! Regional Manager manager. "The open house ed a moving and renovation David Gilchrist of Omaha and was step one of the recruiting project. The telemarketing Tom Searcy, TMI director of drive."

businessrelocatedtotheupper operations of Dallas, TX. TMI also employs 10 upp.,r level of the Neal ballroom atthe Tammy Moerer, national management personnel for the Centennial complex from its media relations manager for ciay and evening shifts. formerbasernentlocation. The the company, said she was new workspace has greater pleased with the attendance phone line cap a city, a Tours of the facility were given conference-teaching room, by employees as a part of the employee break room and staff continental reception. offices.

TMI now expects expanded

An Oct. 4 open house was employment. Presently, the held for the ribbon cutting company employs 60 phone ceremony. ·the representatives, 40 percent morning event were Peru of whom are Peru State Mayor and Mrs. Rex Allgood, students. · · Peru Chamber of Commerce

"We expect this month to be

Computer

j Computer labs will be closed at 4 p.m. Oct 24 and will reopen on Oct. 28 at S p.m.

PSC To Survive Most Recent Closing Scare

The Times' front page photo of Oct. 5 included Keith Blackledge, State College Board of Trustees member. The cutline stated that "Blackledge said a vote for the 2% [lid] · is a vote to close PSC." Blackledge probably got the attention of 1:1 1 who attended the meetings here on Sept. 20-21, but his words only incited fear among students, faculty, administration, and citizens of southeast Nebraska.

Perhaps Blackledge is so strongly opposed to the 2% limit that he felt it necessary to use such inflammato:-y speech, but <:o use such scare tactics doesn't serve the best interest of anyone. It is difficult enough for the administration to run a college campus and for instructors to prepare for and teach classes, without having to worry about whether they'll have a job within the next few yea.rs.· It is difficult for students to concentrate on studies if they're ·worried about the school remaining open long enough for them to graduate.

· The Campus of a Thousand Oaks has lived with these rumors and scares in the past. There are former students and present faculty and staff who weathered the "PSC is closing" storm-in the 1950's and There were times when enrollment was low and many programs were cut. It seems that whenever financial woes hit the state, the first direction the legislative "cutback" axe points is its smallest campus. Over the years, PSC has had to dilligently present its "raison d'etre" to the rest of the state.

Peru State College will be here for another 50 years or perhaps even more. There are a· lot of reasorn; why it will survive, but mostly, it's the people. PSC meets the need of people from Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Florida, New Jersey and other states far beyond our own little corner of Nebraska. As iong as there are students who want an education. PSC will go on providing the oppo.rtunity to learn.

Once you've been on Peru's campus, it doesn't take long to discover that there is something special about it. Peru has its sha;e of students and faculty who constantly cqmplain about classes, but this is true of every campus. Perhaps what you won't see on most campuses is the spirit that exists he-re. Some might call it the never-ending spirit of the pioneer or immigrant or farmer. The people of PSC have the spirit not only to survive. but to overcome. As we choose a new president, we must show him or her that we are willing to educate the public about the consequences of legislation, in particular, lnitative 405. Most importahtly, though, we need to show the new president that we have the courage and stamina to face the future, despite the fact there are rumors of PSC's certain demise.

Peru Players Air Dirty Laundry, Celebrate America in Rollicking British-Style Comedy

by Heidi Ziminsky

Peppered with parliamentary promiscuity, Peru Players' production of Tom Stoppard's Dirty Linen and New-FoundLand, directed by Dr. Charles Harper, amused audiences during PSC's homecoming weekend.

Dirty Linen is set in a House of Commons' overflow meeting room in London's Big Ben tower. It tells the comical tale of six parliament members trying to thwart public attention of press allegations concerning their sexua• escapades. At the center of these allegations is Mis5' Maddie Gotobed, played by Jenny Vann, a speech/drama major at PSC.

Miss Gotobed an 1compet· ent, yet witty secretary for the House, lent a bright air of comic relief to the dry meeting room.. The audience became atuned to her flirtatious, diverting antics .as she irmocently tried to : hide her

numerous affairs with five of''' voluptuous woman clad in a the six commitee members, bathing suit. including Mrs. Ebury, played by freshman Amy Allgood.

While the cast of Dirty Linen took a break from their deliberations, two Englishmen entered the meeting room to begin New-Found-Land.

Arthur returned to reality upon the reentry of the Dirty Linen parliament members and scurried to hide his tie beneath his blue suit.

Bernard, played by senior Warren Roberts, and Arthur,

News-In-Brief

by Michele Marsch.man

Chemical Awareness Week was observed Oct. 15-19 at PSC as part of a national drive throughout the month of October.

Gene Engel. director of the

'Fun Flicks' Captures Students' Imaginations

And Hollywood Atmosphere of Spirit

Week

by Cherelyn Ramold progressed, so did t,he. anotherhourandahalftotake ·Cries of "Lights! Camera! enthusiasm. down," said Dave Mann, Action!" rang through the · Fun Flicks has two mobile engineer and road manager for Student Center on Oct. 10, units. Each consists of three Fun Flicks. "The job keeps us when Fun Flicks, totally crewmembers. Theengineer/ busysevendaysaweek,either interactivP. vidP.n, visited PSC. road manager· is in charge of doing a ·show or driving.''

"It was really neat," said Amy Snyder, senior and Student Senate president. "The guys were great. They were really nice."

Using special effects, costumes, props, background, lights and music, students created their own videos.

"I had fun. I thought the backgrounds and special

effects Were realistic," said

country, and it's a good experience," said Mann. "The pay is also pretty'9ood."

As the cast of New-FolindLand exited, it became clear that Miss Gotobed had played by junior Andrew convinced the sixth Parliament Donovan, tried unsuccessfully ·member, Mr. French,playedby to decide whether to allow an freshman Scott Webster. to American to gain English use her original idea of a short. citizenship. Bernard, who was simple denial letter to the press almost completely dear, fell concerning the members' asleep as Arthur erupted into · promiscuity. an energetic monologue The Peru Players' next describing the American way production, running Nov. 29 of life. His verbal images held thru Dec. 2 is entitled Triple the audience enthralled as they were taken on a whirlwind tour of the United States through his enthusiasm, Arthur was an American at heart. made obvious when he revealed his socks, embroidered with stars and As he became more excited, he exposed his red tie that_ featured a

Play and will include three oneact plays.written near the turn of the century. The Children's Theatre Class will be presenting The House at Pooh Corner for grade school ·Children on Nov. 8 .and 9. Reservations can be. made ·through Barb Lewellen at 8722252.

Chemical Awareness Is Engel's Big Angle

PSC Counseling Center, organized the week's activities with the help of a group of students. Activities included guest speaker Tami L.. the "I'll Take a Virgin" (Drink) dance and assorted video tapes

ANNOUNCEMENT

The public is invited to / attend a meeting concerning · prospective implications of Initiative 405 (The 2% Lid). This meeting will be held in ' the Peru Qty Hall on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. Representatives from the city of Peru. the school board, the hospital, the county, and the college will speak. Discussion will follow. ,, (A Peru Kiwanis Pro"ect)

dealing with addiction and abuse. The videos were shown at 11 :30 a.m. daily, while the movie Clean and Sober was viewed in the evening.

"The purpose of this week was to bring people together by providing alternatives to alcohol and other chemical substances," said Engel. Engel feels the media is responsible for a lot of the glamorous images of alcohol and other drugs. "They're trying to connect alcohol with having fun," he added.

Chemical Awareness will continue throughout the year, according to Engel.

ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE?

VOTER REGISTRATION WILL BE TAKEN

PSC STUDE:NT CENTER

Tuesday, Oct. 23, 1990

11 :OO·a;m. to 1 :00 p.m.

Students Unaware of Possible Financial Aid

National Scholarship

• Services.

Private financial aid sources go begging because students are not aware of the estimated $4 billion available nationwide according to a past Fulbright Scholarship winner and current college instructor.

Government student aid continues to shrink, says Ken Hoppmann, executive director for National Scholarship Services, a financial aid computer matching program. Nebraska provides about $380,000 to private institutions to rank among the bottom 10 states for aid to needy students.

Nebraska Literature Course To Take In Old West and Days of the Pioneers

Are you interested in tales of the Old West and the struggles of the pioneers? Then one of next spring's offerings may be just what you're looking for.

A course in Nebraska literature will be taught next spring, according to Dr. Dan Holtz, associate professor of English. The course will focus on works· by noted Nebraska authors Willa Cather, John G. Neihardt and Mari Sandoz. It will also feature "writing by. more recent Nebraska

2% Lid Not Alone.

authors, Dr. Holtz said.

Another interest g feature of the course, according to Dr. Holtz, is a planned field trip to Red Cloud, Bancroft and Gordon, the Nebraska towns which Cather, Neihardt and Sandoz called home. Each of these towns has a visitor's center to commemorate the author, and people can.visitthe homes of the. authors as well.

The course, titled Nebraska ·Utel'ature, will meet,Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9: 15.

trains pass.

Hoppmann says private sources often stipulate eligibility requirements which give some students an edge.

Privately funded scholarships may seek to award students who are handicapped; belong to an ethnic group; are divorced or separated; or have a greatgra ndf ather who was a Confederate soldier. ·

"National Scholarship Service matches the unique characteristics and interests of students to private financial aid

requirements. A student guaranteed six computer matches of scholarship! available throughout the United States or a refund of the search fee. I'm available fo1 consultation complete and on how tc submit the forms, if desired. I've had lot! of experience," he says.

Privately funded scholar ships help the student whc wants to attend an indepei.n dent college as well as a tax supported college or univer sity.

Thiee-Quarter House Program To Help Students with Chemical Dependencies

According to the Association by Susan Brown re!:\ideFlce, incluamg agree1.ng ir of Independent Colleges and ·..,..Students recovering from wri'\:ing to random drug testing. Universities of Nebraska, the chemical. dependencies will be They also understand tha· state offers about $1.3 million extra boost from Gene using, chemicals while living a· to public institutions for Engel, director of Oak Arbor in the residence means im students in need. Nebraska Qty and coordinator mediate expulsion from thE

"I know the struggle and hard of the new PSC three-quarter program and school withou· work that goes into finding house program. benefit of the normal appea money for tuition," says· "The program is designed to process.

Hoppmann, a 1988 Outstand- meet the needs of individuals

It is hoped these ing Young Man of America. that wish to enhance their will become the peer role

But privately funded educationfollowinggraduation models of the future anc are plentiful when from a treatment program," prov.ide students with the students know how to access Engel said. support needed to choose ai them. For example, says The program rs approved by alternative to chemicalr1 Hoppmann, the Union Pacific the State College Board of dominant lifestyles. Railroad gives 300 scholarships Trustees at their June 1990 There are four students ir each year to students living·in meeting. the program now. PSC is ablE counties through which its ·to handle seven to eigh The three-quarter house program provides a chemically students per semester at

Education Funding Imperiled in Other States

Education funding in Nebraska looks almost rosy compared to the situations in several other states. Higher education observers, according to College Press Service, "fear this year may be one of the leanest on record for colleges and college students."

Lay-offs of staffers and teachers, fewer course offerings, and mid-year tuition increases are possible re·medies for the money crises.

At this point, Nebraska's woes are mostly speculative dependent on the outcome of the 2°/o limit in spending increases to be decided on the November ballot.

Here is a look at some ·Of

t'"ie states' situations:

Arizona: University of Arizona President Henry Koffler has told college deans and other officials to cut 4 percent from their instructional budgets.

California: .Gov. Georgei Deukmejian in August eliminated 2 percent from the alreadylean budgets for the ninecampus University of California system and the. 20-campus California State University system.

Florida: Gov. Bob Martinez is expected to order campuses to reduce their spending by 3 percent as a way to trim $34 million from the state's higher ed budget.

Children's Theatre To Bring 'Pooh-Bear' Stories to Life

On Nov. 8 and 9, the eleven members of Dr. Royal Eckert's Children's Theatre class vvill become a variety of stuffed animals as they bring to life the toys created by A.A. Milne for his Winnie-the-Pooh stories.

Each member of the.c:ass is directing a segment of the play, and all members are participating in the technical aspects of the production. There will be two performances of the play on the dates scheduled, one at

1 :OOp.m. The performances will be attended by pupils from area grade schools.

The cast for The House on Pooh Corner includes Pat Vendetti as Christopher Robin, Katy Duryea as Winnie-the-Pooh, Penny Gibbons as Piglet, Gay Grimm playing Owl, Fred Miner as Eeyore. Andy Donovan as Tigger, Elsie Sejkora playing Kanga, Tracey Todorovich as Roo. Trish Tapee as Rabbit, and Cara Harris and Deana McAlexander as Rabbit's

Georgia: 1.n August, the state's university system budget was cut by 3 percent.

Maryland: Gov. William Donald Schaefer has ordered the University of Maryland System to prepare for a 6 percent decrease in stateappropriated funds.

Mississippi: Gov. Ray Mabus has asked the board of trustees to cut $16 million from the $320 million earmarked for higher education.

New York: Oty University of New York, faced with $42 million in budget cuts. has canceled 2,000 classes, dropped 670 teachers, slashed library hours and limited enrollment.

North Carolina: Students are trying to adjust to a $53 million 'cut in the University of, North Carolina System's $1. 1 billion budget.

Rhode Island: The state's three major public campuses had to raise tuition about 9 percent after receiving about $2.2 million less than last year.

Virginia: Higher education officials are contending with two 5 percent budget cuts, Washington: Anticipating lower state revenue and a declining national economy, state officials have asked public campuses to figure out how to cut their biennial

free structured living zone with time. a certified counseloron staff. For more informatior

Participants in the program contact Gene Engel at Oal n!'!ed to fulfill cer'tain Arbor in Nebraska Oty. requirements to live at the

·psc Continuing Education Announces

Classes for Health Care Professionals

PERU--Health care professionals can sign up for two .Jpcoming programs being :lffered at the Nemaha County '-lospital in Auburn through PSC ani:l Lincoln General Hospital.

The first program will be Monday, Oct. 22 from 6:309:30 p.m and will feature instruction on "Current Treatment of Cancer," "General Chemotherapy Information," and "Venous Access Devices."

The second progran1, Monday, Oct. 29 from 6:30-

9:30 p.m covers "Pai.r Management of the Oncolom Patient," and "R.adiatior Therapy."

Both programs are Nebraski Nurses Association approvec and provide for 3.2 coritac hours each or 6.4 hours fo both programs. The cost is $2! for both programs or $15 fo one.

For more information the PSC Office o Continuing Education at (402 8?2-2241 or 1-800- 7 42-441. weekdays.

917 Wildwood Lane Nebraska City, NE

STREET LEGAL

Friday, Nov. 2nd 8:30-12:30

$5.00 Non-Members

$4.00 Members

6 Oz. Sirloin $6.25

Fish Fry $3.95

Friday, November 16th

Beverly Ramsey, reviews a list of business students for potential internships with Ted Harshbarger.--photo courtesy · of College Advancement

Campus Scenes

PSC's Band Director Larry Van Oyen Brings Out Members as We.II as Great Enthusiasm

by Thomas M. Hyde

Three years ago: In 1987 a young man came to PSC with an unc '''·graduate deg·ree from Michigafl State and a masters degree 1 rom Eastern Michigan to become the · new band director.

Before current director Larry Van Oyen arrived, there was little enthusiasm, and there were few students in the band program.

Three years later: Larry Van Oyen and his band are preparing for the football game with Northwestern (IA). A si11gie-file procession marches into the afternoon sun for a day of practice before the homecoming game. Springlike winds blow across the intramural football field as the students approach it. They wear jeans and tee shirts, unusual dress for an October afternoon. The band stops on the sidelines, standing as still as the ten-yard markers on the football field they practice on. An order is given. instruments flash in a brilliance of readiness. and the band begins to "We Didn't Start the Fire." It is evident from spending an afternoon watching them practice that spirit and

Vote continued from pg.1

"I intend to vote. The 2% lid is uppermost in everyone's mind. The way of life for the old, the young, and the poor is being threatened," said Fred Miner, PSCsenior.

In order to vote in Nebraska, however. citizens must be registered in the county where they reside. Nemaha County

Oerk JoAnn Rohrs said, "If students have established residence in Nemaha County, and are 18. they are eligible to register to vote in Nemaha County. If they are residents of another county, they must vote in thi'lt rnunty or request an absentee oauot. If a student is age 1 7, but becomes 18 before election day, they can still register. There is no polling place on campus, only for the precinct of Peru."

Amy Snyder, student senate president. is chairing plans ;to offer student voter registration on campus.

enthusiasm have returned to PSC's band

Preparations include indoor rehearsals; reviewing the marching routine; combining marching and_ the music; and raising self-esteem. Van Oyen tells them Peru .has the, :)est band in Nebraska. Through Van Oyen's enthusi3sm, members are inspired to 1111ork to their best ability. Knowing when to let his band have fun and vv_hen to concentrate, and setting an example of spirit, precision, energy and dedication, Van Oyen prepared them for the homecoming Band-0-Rama,

Among the members is their youthful instructor, lost within them as if l')e is el,ioying their high-spirited practice as much as the band ·students are.

Van Oyen shows his students their errors, but gently teaches them the proper way. The precision and fine-tuning he has done with · the band isevidentas they rehearse the finer points of the upcoming performance.

The results of Van Oyen's efforts are seen as the band performs at homecoming during halftime. Their performance contradicts a common fallacy that the band has no spirit, but after sitting through a game it is apparent that it is the crowd that has none, and it is the band that tries to wake spectators from their apathetic sleep.

Senior band member Jason Brewer has this to say about Larry Van Oyen and the other band fnstructors: "Our music department is very fortunate to have very talented instructors. 'They {Ill put a great deal of time. effort, pride, trust and belief into the students themselves, so that they can be outstanding musicians,"

Committee Narrows Field in Search to Replace Gallentine

The of .f,irJding pscs_ 23rd pres1derit 1s right or::i scheduie, according to or-·· Larry Schultz, legal counsel for the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges.

A local committee has selected 10 as-yet-unnamed candidates from the original pool of over 75 qualified appljcants, Dr. Schultz said.

"The local committee did a job-- had the chore of going through over 75 files and came up with a great group of candidates," or. Schultz said

1Jie Board office is now in the prdcess of doing background checks on the 1 o. and hope to complete the inquires by Oct. 26 when the Trustees hold their regular meeting at Kearney State College.

-If the checl<s are completed, the Board will tf:le.'

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Organizational Board Built In Memory of Two Alumni

by Todd Gottula

materials and determine a _list of finalists. lhere is still a po_ssibility additional candidates-- applicants who did f"\Ot make the local committee's semifinalist list-- could be added to the pool, Dr. Schultz said.

From the list of semifinalists, a groups of around three_ to five ·finalists will be chosen by the Board's Search ar1d Selection subcommittee of Gretchen Hirschbach of South Sioux Gty, Wynn Nuckolls of Fairbury, and Keith· Blackledge of Nortl'". Ratte.

The earliest a successor to past President Jerl".Y Gallentine could be named would be at the Board's Dec. 14_ meeting in Lincoln.

If you can't find a particular announcement fo·r your campus organization posted among the thousands already taped up in the Student Center window. then search no ll10re.

The construction of a new organizational board started on Friday, Oct. 5. Located between the Student Center and Morgan Hall on.the Student Center lawn, the board will be of great value for those students involved in many campus .The•. new message board will have a brick base with a corkboard surface surrounded by a lighted glass case;

Last February the PSC Student Senate held a basketball toumament for area town teams. The money from the teams' entry fees vvas used to fund part of the project. Dean of Student Affairs Jerry

Joy, and the families of Chris Haddad and Troy Rippen, two PSC graduates who were killed in car accidents last year, donated the rest of the money.

A dedication ceremony fo·r the memorial announcement board was held on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 9:30 a.m. PSC student Senate President Arfiv Snyder said, "Approve'ci' campus organizations can post announcements injt by getting. the key from the pr:ograms· office."

. Larry Van Oyen

Jamie Riechart rides atop the PSC Art Guild float which placed second in the Homecoming parade contest.--photo by College Advancement

Campus Scenes

'Animal-Like' Actions Bring Reprimand

by Todd Gottula

As I walk down the stairs on _ my way to class, I step in a puddle of spit, see chewing tobacco on the walls and ceiling, and witness trash being thrown out of a second floor window. I live in Delzell Hall.

Recent behavior problems have caused resident directors, janitors, and other P5C .,. staff members to take immediate action. Todd Smith, resident director; said, "A few .,, people are the ones causing all of the problems." The main problet11 is people spitting on the. wall, ceiling and floor. was recently knocked out of a recreation room wall, and a --window was broken. Trash is being thrown out the windows. and cigarettes are ..,,. being put out on the walls.

DelzeU custodian Gary

7 by Betty Hecht.

Watching our "step" is - difficult for most of us. but PSC junior Amy Ammeter not only has to watc_h her step but the ·"" step of 42 members of the PSC marching band. Ammeter is - the drum major.

Ammeter, a native of '- Hebron, is a music education major. In addition to her dutie·s as drum major. Ammeter is the of the PSCchapterof Music Educators National Confe'i-ence and a member of Misty · Blues swing choir, concert band. and concert choir.

This is Ammeter's second year as drum major of the PSC mar<:..fliFIQ band, and she admits·· that she likes being in charge. "I won't deny it,.. but quickly adds that she only feels that way when she knows what shEfs doing "In music, I feel prE!ttY confident."

Although Ammeter is not from a,Jamily with a great deal of background, she says that, "I .love it." She admits that the first five or six years of piano lessons were not something she wanted to do. "Mom had to drag me to the piano to practice. Finally, in high school, I realized that it was something I'd like to do."

Ammeter does well in mus.ic. Dr. David Edris, Ammeter's 'advisor and professor of music - at PSC, said. "She's a good student. She asks intelligent questions. ··Amy has an effervescent personality." Mr. Larry Van ·oyen, instructor of music. and director of band activities, agreed and added

Staples, said, "Every year it happens. but this year it is particularly bad." Signs were posted on every floor during the first week of school politely asking residents to "please spit in the trash can and not on the walls."

Because the problems remained, a letter w';? issued to all Delzell residents explaining the situation. It told of the problems and warned of what the consequences would be if things persisted.

No Television

The problems still rem9ined after the letter was issued, so a mandatory dorm meeting was held on Oct. 2. Residents. according to Smith, were told that if the problems persisted the lobby television wouid be taken away. If problems still

continue to occur, then the microwave, pool table, and ping pong equipment will be unavailable for use. If people still don't getthe message from the previous measures mentioned. then .:risitation rights will be taken away, as well as establishing 24 hour quiet hours.

Parents Visit

"Things have gotten better since we had the meeting," said Smith. When asked about Delzell's conditions, Staples said, "Some parents came to visit last week, and I was ashamed at how the building !ooked, but it's hard to keep the place. looking nice when five minlites after I clean something again. I doubt if the kids act like this at home, and there's no reason for them ·to do it here."

Mideast continued from P,9· 1 start a war he will be in it. It. makes it hard to study."

Brenda Sandahl, a sophomore, explained her feelings, "I hate it. I am pregnant and I don't want my husband to go

Smith believes many residents don't realize the kind of effort Staples puts into making this building a overthere." respectable place. On Martin Jacobsen, a nonnumerous occasions, Staples traditional student, said, "As a has scrubbed the walls with a commuter, it has of course toothbrush and water bucket become much more expensive trying to get rid of the tobacco to goto school, but on the other stains. "Gary is one of the _hand. a world crisis gets people. hardest workers I've been totalking,andwhenpeopletalk around. He does a greatjob," about such things they realize said Smith. It's a shame that either consciously or unconmany residents make his job sciously the role that their almost impossible .by living like educational experience plays in "animals" their evaluation of such Show Courtesy matters."

Rob Wright; a sophomore resident said, "I don't chew myself, and I have nothing against people who do, but it would be more courteous if they spit in the trash can or a cup instead of· on the walls, floors, and ceiling."

That view is shared by Dr. John Hahn, history and political science instructor. He urges students to read and watch .news reports analytically; to evaluate, not just hear about,. the crises. "If we stop thinking, we don't understand anything."

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other activities,. Ammeter conducts ear training labs for music theory classes. Sfie says, "It gives me a good feeling to be helping [people] learn." She also added tt;iat her eXPeriences convinced her that she·· really wants to teach

Ammeter chose PSC after coming tc:i the campus. She admits that the quality of the faculty and the friendltness of the campus along with the personalized tour conductedby Troy Rippen impressed her. "I felt at home.. It's a friendly_ campus. You can be a total stranger, but it seems like almost every person you see on campus will say 'hi' to you." Of the faculty she says, "They're really supportive and helpful. They help me keep a positive attitude."

Ammeter's positive attitude shows in the classroom and during half-time on the football field as she keeps the P?C marching band in step.

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Cats Roll cont. from pg. 8 give the Bobcats a 7-0leadwith make a stick that foiled a Red Jerry led all rushers with 78 8:38 left in the third quarter. " Raider fake-punt. Shaneyfelt yards on 18 carries. He was The cat defense was the added the PAT, and the Cats · followed by Gerdes with 52 next to score when, one play · wentinfront22-0with2:501eft yards on 12carriesandBradley after a Dave Foster sack to play. with 45 yards on 11 carries. another hit on Northwestern Scores Troy DeBoest carried once for caused an errant pitch, which 26 yards, Parks had two Maasdam himself recovered Northwestern scored the carries for 26 yards. and Mark for the safety. The Cats were final points of the game, when : Whitaker handled the ball five now up 9-0 with 5:04 left in the running back Kerby '•1ss took times for 20 yards. Bradley third. The defense a pitch off the left side and had 186 yards passing, to play well getting big hits went 46 yards for the score. completing .12 of 37 passes for from the likes of Cornelius Riley The two point conversion · one TD and one interception. · and Hansen, as well as an failed, and. the score went to Catterson led all receivers with interception by Sullivan. 22-6 with 2:03 remaining. The four receptions for 93 yards Cats were then able to run time and a score. He was followed Parks Scores Final TD off the clock, and hold by Garriet Blair's two grabs for Sullivan's interception led to Northwestern to se.al the 37 yards, Gerdes' three for 28 PS<:;;'s next score, a 29-yard victory. yards. Jerry's one for 15, field goal by Shaneyfelt, with Individual leaders on the DeBoest's one for 11, and 10:57 left in the fourth quarter. defensive side of the ball were Whitaker's one for two. Shaneyfelt added the next as follows: Foster (6 Battle of Unbeatens score as well, this time on a 42- unassisted tackles, 5 assists, The Bobcats then took on yard boot with 4:32 remaining 1 sack and a fumble recovery), · Teikyo-Westmar on Oct. 20. in in the fourth, to give the Cats a Riley (5 and 5, 1 sack), Hansen a battle of unbeaten nationally15-0 lead. (4 and 4, 1 interception), ranked teams, but results

Across from Crestview shopping center, Auburn

Senate Review

Senate met on October 3 and 10. Dan Shouse was selected I as the new Congratulations D;n ! Jeff Janssen, student representative to the Board of Trustees, reported 'that the top ten names from the local , Committee for the new president have been given to the Board of Trustees.

All of the letters about the 2 % Lid have been mailed out to all Nebraska alumni of PSC. Letters to the editors of all·area newspapers have also been sent. During fall break, letters will be sent to all students' homes concerning the Lid. At the end of October, Senate will distribute informational pamphlets on the Ud to all Peru households. If you would like to help, contact the Senate office.

The new down slip policy was discussed. Down slips will no longer be sent to students. It is the responsibility of all students to contact their professors to be sure their progress is satisfactory. Also discussed were the new catalogs. They should be here by the first of November. ·

Running back Joe Parks Bobby Stevens (5 and 2, 1 int.) were unavailable for publica" scored the Cats final points of and Witty (3 and 2, 1 int.). tion. The Cats travel to the day. Parks rambled 22 Hasley, Hug, and Brett Jordan Benedictine for their next yards for a touchdown just one were all in on four stops, with game on Oct. 27, as they hope play after Scott Gerdes came Jordan recording a sack. to grow one step closer· to up from his return position to On the offensive side, James gaining a playoff berth.

Fall Semester Is BusyForPBL Members So Far

by Angela Bischoff

PBL Public Relations

PBL has had a busy semester so far: This year's officers are president, Mike Harling; vice ·president, Brian Boyce; financial vice president, Scott Hahn; secretary, Jodene Glaesemann; public relations, Angela Bischoff; historian/ parliamentarian, Lisa Reeves.

Hoyt Street Printers ribbon cutting on Oct. 12 was attended by S.usan Udey, Rev. Tom Osborne, Paula Winkelman.• Jerry Gallentine, Jr., Dottie Holiday, and Jerry Joy.--photo by Kent Propst

Pre-Registration Policy

Students with outstanding balances or delinquent payment plans will not be allowed to pre-register for subsequent Peru State College sessions.

Students may work with the college Business Manager to establish a payment plan (balance due In full by semester's end), which will then allow the student to pre-register.

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Nov. 6th on Measure #405 (2% lid)

In September the state officers presented a workshor: on how to establish commit· tees and how important they are to an organization. PBLhas established a finance program< & social committees. The; organization is also privilegec to have State President .Dave Bracken, & State Financial Vice President Kenra Perry, alon£; with our own Jodi Hytrek anc Jeff Janssen. assist us ir membership recruitment at the organizational fair.

Inside Sports .•.

• by Russ Waring

The year was 1977, and the Huskers had just beaten the Sooners 17-14. The scene was the Nebraska locker room vvhere, thanks to his uncle, this 'squarely blonde-headed, little eight-year-old vvandered around vvith eyes as big as footballs and mouth ajar. I vvatched as the players kidded and prodded each other as well congratulated, watched as l.M. Hipp towel-whipped Junior Miller, while Miller retaliated on Rick Burns.

_ Exposed body parts

I'm sure that the presence of a little rug-rat such as I was not something that thrilled any of those players, but it seemed - to have little effect on them. They knew that as long as they stayed on the other side of the lone camera they were safe to do as they pleased. Nowadays, players. especially in the pros, have even bigger problems. They not only have to control their excitement or frustration, the·1 have to worry about - exposing body parts as well.

Woman·in·the-lockeroom

The woman-in-the-lockerroom issue has been well documented, from Boston ·- Herald reporter Usa Olson's sexual harassment charges against Zeke Mowatt and several other New England Patriots. to Sam Wyche's restrictions on the media in the locker room. While Wyche, the Cincinnati Bengals head coach,

(:ollege

Has 'P' Painter

Football Field Gets Groomed

by Rich Huff

When fans viewed the Oct. 13 Homecoming game they watched the Bobcats play on a field that has undergone extensive improvements over the past five years. The Oak Bowl has seen the addition of new goal posts. a new sprinkler system and new "field graphics" such as the giant "P" centered on the 50 yard line and end zone lines. Athletic Director Tom Shea stated, "The football field is in the best condition it has been in since its existence, due to the efforts of Ron Fabry and Dean Jerry Joy."

Shea said that the preparation of the Oak Bowl begins with the cleaning of the press box, concession stands, ticket booths, bleachers, and surroundings, which is handled by the custodial staff. Next the grounds crew mows, trims, and details the field.and areas

Female Reporter Causes Big 'Stink' Over

Locker Room Access Issue: Who's Right?

may not have gone about handling the issue of equal access to locker rooms quite right, when he went public instead of to NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, he did have some pretty good ideas on handling the situation.

Wyche battles for solution

Wyche was fined an estimated $23.529 in Seattle when he kept USA Toda} reporter Denise Tom from entering the locker room. Instead, he gave her first dibs on interviewing whomever she wanted outside the locker room. The next week he allowed all reporters into the locker room in Anaheim, after the Rams game, but separated the showers from the dressing room with a yellow curtain. This time he gained Tagliabue's approval for what I think was a great idea.

League's equal access rule

becomes the bad guy.

Most players against rule

A poll of 143 NFL players done by Sports lllustrated showed that 38.5 percent of the players polled were in favor of letting women reporters enter the locker room, while 47 .6 percent were against it, and 13.9 percent were undecided. Among those for letting them in is Washington Redskins' punter Ralf Mojsiejenko, who says, "Women reporters have to have the opportunity to have careers. It doesn't bother me the lea st bit. It's part of the game." Well, Ralf. you're right; they should be able to be sportsjournalists. Yet. I thought that the game was played on the field. not;n the showers, and even though it doesn't seem to bother you, it is evidently bothering most of your peers. Take for example running back Ron Wolfey, who says, "The locker room is a. sweaty place. You want to' belch. Maybe you want to· scratch. It doesn't seem like a' good place for women to be." Then there's Chicago Bear's defensive end Trace Arm-· strong, who says, "How would members of press feel if we came to their houses with a video camera and asked them questions while they were getting ready for work and showering?"

around the stadium. Final!>;; the application of the lines aria· field graphics is completed bY grounds crew member Ed Myers. This process requires 30 gallons of premixed paint from concentrate and takes Myers nearly 8 hours to apply to the field. ·

Shea mentioned that Business Office Manager Steve Johnson is in charge of ticket sales and concession revenues; Sports Information Director Vince Henzel handles the statistics arrl r-r;nting of the programs. •Residence Ufe Director Dan Haug la r ·d is the game announcer. Dr. Jack Hytrek, professor of education runs the scoreboard; Randy Gottula of Falls Qty and Dean Jerry Joy handle the play-byplay broadcast.

Shea ended by commenting that everyone involved in the preparation of the Oak Bowl is proud on game day that they have provided players and fans with an €xcellent fadlity to enjoy the homecoming festivities.

keeps all reporters under certain restrictions. Because if something isn't done, then the media are really going to be hurting, as more players will take Oeveland Browns' center Mike Saab's point qfviewNhen he says, "I don't care. I treat every reporter the same, like crap."

The public is invited to attend a meeting concerning prospective implications of Initiative 405 (The 2% Ud). This meeting will be held in the Peru City Hall on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. Representatives from the city of Peru, the school board, the hospital, the county, and the college will speak. Discussion will follow.

(A Peru Kiwanis Project)

Restrictions needed

l think that something needs to be done, something like

Think about it; under the League's equal access rule, the locker room must be open to all accredited media within seven minutes after the game. That doesn't even give the players enough time to get back to the locker room and listen to what the coaches have to say, much less take a shower. It seems to me that every time you watch a professional football game you hear someone questioning the effectiveness of the ihstant replay rule. Yet, it took this long for someone like ·Wyche to really question a rule like this, and when he does. he Wyche's closed curtain that

PSC quarterback Nate Bradley is pressured by Northwestern defensive player during the Homecoming game Oct. 13.--photo by Mike Harris

Catterson, Gerdes, and Whitaker Help Peru Cl!mb to Top of Charts

by Phil Davidson

Every Saturday afternoon

pro scouts from every tearr hop on the road and head to every major college football game in the country in hope of catching a glimpse of a reciever who may become the next Jerry Rice.

One road they are missing may be Highway 67 which leads to PSC. which can boast three of the top receivers inthe NAIA.

Week in and week out Cory Catterson. Scott -Gerdes and Mark Whitaker are making the plays and taking the hits that help lead Peru to the top of the NAIA charts. but for these athletes, football seems to be just one part of their busy lives.

Who could forget the Southwest Minnesota game. The score is tied, and the Bobcats have the baIT deep in their own territory halfway through the fourth quarter. Then suddenly, just like that, Cory Catterson is catching Nate Bradley's pass in full

Team Setting Goals

stride and heading toward the end zone for the deciding 92yard touchdown.

It's moment like this that make Catterson glad he came to Peru. After his high school days at Uncoln Southeast, Catterson came to Peru following his father's advice. Catterson says that he is growing accustomed to smalltown life but is glad he can go home on occasion.

After majoring in education, Catterson wants to pursue a career in teaching and coaching. However, if that road fails, he may be interested in a law enforcement career.

Or who can forget the Apple Jack BowP. .Nate Bradley steps back t:o pass. This time his down-field receivers are c;:overed, so he tosses the ball over the middle to his secondary receiver, Scott Gerdes. Four or five broken tackles later, touchdown Peru.

After a great high school career at Auburn, Gerdes looked at some bigger schools

Brauck Enjoying Challenge

by Brent Drawdy

The PSC Lady Bobe.at volleyball team has improved greatly in the 1990 fall season notjust by chance or fluke, but because of second-year head coach, Gndy Brauck.

Brauck, originally from Highland Park, IL, earned her undergraduate degree in psychology, her teaching

to the 1989 squad, Brauck feels the 1990 squad is more mature. Brauck stated, "The younger players this year have a lot more experience. compared to the young players we had last year." She believes this factor lets the team specialize more, a·llowing players to concentrate on one specific position. Last year. the younger. less experienced· players had to work on several positions to maintain the strength needed to compete at the college level. Brauck also said. "Everybody accepts their role on the team. Whether they are a setter, a hitter. or a spiker, they all feel they are a part of a team that works together well."

Due to PSC's size, Brauck has to do her own recruiting. She

like Iowa State, Kansas State and Northwest Missouri State but chose Peru for the opportunity to play right away. Gerdes also likes being out on his own but is glad that home is not too far away.

After schoof the senior educ a ti on major wou Id entertain any professional offers, but if they don't come, Gerdes would like to go on to get his master's and be a student assistant coach. After that he would eventually like to get into college coaching.

Gerdes loves the support the fans give saying it's "great. (The fans) are behind us all the way, and we love to see them."

In addition to Catterson and Gerdes, every time Peru needs a really big catch, Bradley knows he can throw the ball to number one, Mark Whitaker, and if it's even close, somehow the sure-handed receiver ,comes down with the ball no matter how hard he is hit.

Whitaker came to Peru from Long Island, NY. Long Island? Isn't there a little population difference? Whitaker says, "New York•was kind of wild; Peru is a nice .change of pace. Sometimes I get homesick, but when I get home, I'm ready to get back to Peru."

Whitaker, a psychology and sociology major hopes that some of those pro scouts do find Highway 67 because he would like to give pro ball a shot, but if that doesn't work out •. he wants to go into criminal justice, either in the Midwest or back East.

These receivers give credit to Bradley and the offensive line who all have the same goal of winninq a national title.

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PSC

Lady Bobcats vs. College of St. Mary

8:30 Tuesday, Oct. 23 ·gives credit for recruiting to 1 in the AWAC Bonnie Henzel, her assistant

Tim Herman stretched high as the PSC defensive line continued ·.to frustrate Northwestern's offense.--photo by Mike Harris

Cats Roll Over Northwestern

by Russ Waring

The Bobcats moved to 5-0 in their Oct. 13 Homecoming victory over Northwestern, who dropped to 3c3. The Cats' 22-6 win was due in large part to a defensive unit that has yielded an average of just under 14 points a game. Northwestern had just 254 yards of total offense, including 57 yards rushing on 30 carries. The Cats offense had one of their best rushing performances of the year gaining 243 on 50 carries.

The first half saw no scoring as the Bobcat offense struggled to 189 yards total offense, including 5-16 passing for just 62 yards. The Red Raiders were unable· to do much as well, due in large part to ·pressure put on the quarterback by the down line Of Tim Bowen. Kurt Hasley, Tim Herman and Matt Hug. The defense also received boosts on interceptions by Bob Hansen and Adrian Witty, as well as a blocked field goal by Scott Sullivan.

Witty's interception led to the Cats best offensive performance of the half. a 12-play

drive that saw them have first and goal on the four. But, they were turned away on fourth and goal from the one. when the Raiders' Mark Moss stepped in front of a Nate Bradley pass intended for Roger Mciver.

Second Half Starts Slow

The second half started out much the same way as the Cats took the ball on their own 32 and went on an 11 play drive that saw them have first and goal on the Red Raider six. This time the drive stalled on fourth and goal from the 16, when Ron Shaneyfelt missed his second field goal of the day, from 34 yards out.

However, the offense was soon given another chance when Hug fell on a fumble caused by a Herman hit on Raider quarterback Kirk Maasdam, just three plays into Northwestern's next possession. This time the Cats took advantage on third and 12 from the Northwestern 27, when Bradley connected with wide receiver Cory Catterson who made a beautiful grab. Shaneyfelt added the PAT to continued on pg. 6

Brauck.--photo

certificate in physical education, and her masters in administration at Southwest Missouri State University. She currently teaches theory of volleyball, elementary education classes, and aquatics here at PSC. She decided to coach volleyball as a profession because she finds the sport challenging, as well as very interesting Jn comparing this year's team

coach. Brauck stated, "Bonnie's· of the' state (referring to local and; small-town high schools) really is a big help for me, since I am> from out of the state." Brauck believes a successful volleyball program along with good academics will be a key to recruiting in the future.

Brauck says the Lady Bobcats' goals were set by the players and staff. One goal is to end the season over .500 Their record as of Oct. 12 was 19-14. Brauck says tough, consistent playing the past three weeks has put this goal within reach. Another team goal is to win the conference outright. "In order to do this, we must beat St. Mary's on Oct. 23," explained Brauck.

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Dr. Richardson Speaks to PSC Students About Exciting Research On Aging Process

by Cathie English

PSC's 1990 Visiting Scholar. Dr. Arlan Richardson. told a Benford Recital Hall audience of approximately thirty people on Tuesday e\cning. Oct. 30, that they can extend their life span by reducing calorics and by participating in both physical and mental exercise. He also said that if smokers quit smoking. they would prolong their life span because the harmful effects of smoking could be rc\·ersed.

Richardson. a 1963 PSC graduate. stated in his introductory remark> !hat more attention has been focused on the elder! y in the past decade because their number has increased. Richardson said that as of July I. 1983 there were more Americans over 65 (27.5 million) than there were teenagers (26.5 million). He said. "The most rapidly growing segment of the population is the 'old old' or people over 85.''

who will require more and more health care attention.

Richardson. professor of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center, addressed three aspects of aging: effects of aging on an organism. the biochemical effects of aging and whether the aging process can be altered. The characteristics o'f an aging organism, according to Richardson, <ire reduced ability to adapt to changes in the environment. reduced ability to achieve equilibrium after change and the decline of the efficiency of most organ systems.

"The decline in the ability to respond to stress in organ systems results in a number of diseases," he stated. Richardson said the top four killers of the elderly are heart disease, stroke. cancer and pneumonia or flu. He said the present focus in gerontology is the health status of the individual. In

the past, the focus was on increasing life expectancy.

Richardson also discussed a number of different theories on the biochemical basis of aging. He stated that there are two types of theories on aging: the organ/tissue theories such as immunological and neuroendocrine, or whole organism theories such as free radical or error catastrophe.

According to Richardson. "The most popular theory of aging right now with the news media is the free radical the.ory." The reason it's popular with the news media, he said, is that if aging is caused by free radical molecules (highly ·reactive molecules that damage the lipids, which leads to cell death), then medical science should be able to prevent this cell damage. He stated that an antioxidant. such as vitamin E. prevents free radical damage. "Vitamin E is a beautiful thing." he said, "but we don't know what it

,Dr. Arlan Richardson addresses at convocation Nov. I. does." ·

Richardson is currently studying whether the aging process can be altered. Research has proven that the life expectancy of cold-bloodeo animals can be increased b:reducing body temperatures. Jn research on mammals (rodents), lik expectancy is increased by reducini: total calories consumed. While emphasizing that caloric

Henke's Job Nets Interview With Big ·Name Star

by Doug Henke

What can I say'? What can I write? She's done almost everything a performer can do.

From Broadway to radio to TV. She's toured around the world and won numerous.awards. As I discussed with my wife after the interview, three words best describe her: tradition<il classy lady. Who am I talking about?

I'm talking about Phyllis Diller. I had the great honor of interviewing this fine younglooking lady (she does look young). I tried to ask questions of Diller that would Interest evervone: from advice to to censorship. I hope you will get as much out of the interview as I did.

Henke: H.ow is stage performance (in general) different now, than from when · you first started')

Diller: Well, stage performance? Are you talking about a book show or where a person is responsible for her own material?

Henke: Responsible for her own material.

Diller: well you're talking about comedy. Stage show is the same as it always has been. You

do whatever the book was written about, line fdr line, but comedy has changed immensely because I would say the flood gates are open with the changing of social mores people know no bounds. I mean boundaries on taste or civility, and I think it has gotten too loose. When I hear a

imaginary husband?

Diller:· That was an ad lib.

Henke: Ad lib?

Diller: Uh huh A long time ago that was an ad lib and I devefoped it.

Henke: The Saturday Evening Post once said (about you) " she certainly would have continued performing, had her career not been interrupted by marriage and babies;'' (Performing. meaning as a pianist and a lyric soprano.)

Diller: Well, now that isn't true. I never did perform. I studied. I gave it up. realizing I didn't have enough talent to be a top professional: · I studied and thought "this is not right." So my next big project was getting married and having a lot of children, which I did. And this other thing, this came up as an accident. I ran out of money.

Henke: Your first performance

Phyllis Diller was at The Purple Onion in San comic who just uses the "F"word Francisco. What was going on in and all· the other words your mind before you went on constantly, I'm missing material. stage?

I like to hear material. I like to Diller: Panic, terror. a t1opsweat. hear ideas. I just do not need all I had to be alone and silent for at those shock words. least five minutes before I could Henke: In an article about you I go out. I also had to have two read that "Fang" is a myth. How martinis and total silence and did you come up with this meditation, to try to screw my

head on a little tighter, and screw my courage to the sticking point. It's just terror, just terror. sheer terror, to be a stand-up comic. Anyone will tell you that.

Henke: Anyone?

Diller: Great big men will tell you that.

Henke: Now that you have been performing for many years, when you walk on stage do you still feel the same as you did at your very first performa nee?

Diller: Oh no, I feel comfee and wonderful. I feel like a cream puff. all warm and wonderful. · It's great to have security. to know what you're doing, to have material. to have a name that's known, and to not feel fear. to feel no · nervou·sness. It's a wonderful, wonderful feeling.

Henke: Do you still have a few martinis before you go on?

Djller: Oh God. that's another thing. I wouldn't touch.a drop. I wouldn't think of it. You see. well. once you become a real professional you certainly don't doa thing like that. lt'sjust that i was petrified, you see.

Henke: Even though you use little or 1 no profanity in your show. what do you think about

1reduction and exercise does help to !prolong life. Richardson stated that '60-80 percent of· the factors determining longevity are genetically controlled. "Heredity plays a role," he said. "We \.ave a genetic predisposition if your grandparents (and) your parents lived to be old, you probably will. too.··

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Get the Most Out of School· ' Letter to the Editor .. Special Programs Offer Help -Davis Sees Cqllege As Much More

Do vou ha\c what it takes to be the hest \OU can be'? No. this is not from l;ncle Sam. It's one of the questions on the Honors l'rosram application. The Honors Program. started in 1982. and the \caJernic Enrichmrnt Committee. lounJcJ in 1984 under the title Spccia I hen ts Committee. were established at PSC to give ·interested student-; a hand up.

I he Honors Program is designed to "give something special to the serious student." according to program director Dr. Anthony McCrann. Students must complete a minimum of 15 semester hours of honors c!a-,scs to be designated as honors graduates.

According to chairman Dr. Spencer Davis. the Academic Enrichment Committee came about to provide funding to "sponsor more events that were academically or culturally oriented."

These two programs have brought a new dimension of intellectual stimulation to our campus. For the students who take advantage of them. these programs offer a touch of university:,, atmosphere that wouldn't otherwise be available at a small school.

The Times encourages all curious students to investigate the Honors Program. Participation is based on certain prescribed scholastic achievements or permission from the Honors Committee. Honors classes are not in addition to other coursework and generally meet a general studies requirement. The program does not cost the college anything for extra instructors. but definitely pays the students in learning opportunities.

Aside from the prestige of graduating with honors. students have a chance to expand culturally through outings sponsored by the program. Such outings have included attendance at a lecture by world-renowned anthropofogist Richard Leaky and an evening with Ballet Omaha.

The Academic Enrichment Committee is to be 'commended for its efforts in spite of funding uncertainties and logistical problems. The Committee has a limited budget. and the amount varies each semester. According to Davis. not knowing what the next semester's budget will be makes it difficult to arrange.events (most->peakers require at least a sixmonth notice).

Peru'.: location strains the budget because speakers often require two days' compensation so they can fly into Omaha and then drive to Peru.

Ironically. the most disheartening problem is what Davis calls. "competing for students' time." Campus involvement is sometimes a problem. he says.

In spite of these difficulties, the Committee has been able to sponsor presentations this semester by a UNL artist and two speakers on human relations. Other planned events are poetry reading by Mary Kathryn Stillwell of Falls City on Nov. 15 and an astronomy lecture to be announced.

We at the Times applau-i the sponsors of the Honors Program and the Academic Enrichment Committee. and recognize the contributions they have made to the education of PSC students. We join with McCrann when he says these programs "add !o the prestige .of the campw•."

Students Polled ...

Dear Editor.

The State College Board of Trustees has begun to consider gov"rning its campuses through a new structure. The current system in which each campus president exercises very wide powers would be replaced by ·a system in which a chancellor would be the chief executive officer of the system. Such a reconsideration of the state college system was to be expected at the present moment.

Governance of higher education is currently a lively topic. The transfer of Kearney State College to the university system must call for

reexamination of the system.

Skeptics can question whether the modest change in governance is what the situation really requires. Certainly there is a case to be made that three campuses of basically · similar size, structure, and mission should have a number of consistent policies. The chancellor system of government is the best means to achieve that. The deeper issue is what each state college should stand for.

In recent years the state colleges have made much of their regional service role and their economic development role. This is

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politically sound, but there is, to my mind. a real danger of losing sight of the real purpose of the colleges: the provision of quality education in a setting of a small. friendly campus. The relentless pursuit of head-count and the equally relentless of college programs whenever we can find a site must have some limit.

The price for being a "jack of all trades" is. after all. to be "master of none." However the state college system is organized. its.leaders must commit themselves to the pursuit of academic excellence and prove to the public that such is our purpose.

Spencer Davis

PSC Student Support Program Receives Aid For Increasing Success of 'At Risk' Students

PERU--Succeeding in college is said. "Without the federal support. Bridge program. where at risk difficult enough for anyone. but we would never have been a hie to students will attend special summer some types of students face greater provide this type of service to our sessions. These sessions will CO\ er ,, than do others. students." sucl.1 critical. skills as note

Peru State College, aided by a " The program's aim is to sec more ta kin¥· dealing with test anxiety. U.S. Department of Education ''at risk" students complete their '.Ind time management. It will also grant, aims to increase the number college education at PSC. Dean Joy include regular I reshman-le\·cl of "at risk" students who enjoy a said. · in such as history. successful experience on its Campus Each year the program is funded. English. m'.tth or I he of A Thousand Oaks. approximately 225 at risk students program will also include at lcas1 will be identified. counseled and one cultural act1v11y.

The Education Department recef!tly notified the.college of firstyear funding of $120.000 through its Student Support Services Program. said Jerry Joy. dean of student affairs at PSC.

The college has requested funding for a three-year program which. if approved in its entirety. would total over $400.000 to develop a counseling and advising center on campus. Joy said. "

"We are pleased and grateful to have received this grant." Dean Joy

Smoking Hazards To Be Emphasized

by Jeff Hinz

The American Cancer Society's Great American Smokfout day is Thursday. Nov. 15. On that day. smokers will be encouraged to give up their habit. at least for one day.

The Surgeon General has determined that cigarette smoking can be dangerous to your health. Researchers believe secondary smoke (smoke inhaled by .a nonsmoker) to be as dangerous. if not more dangerous. than primary smoke (smoke inhaled through a filter by the smoker.)

An editorial in the Oct. 23 issue ot the Omaha World-Herald stated that. "Tobacco kills nearly 400.000 Americans per year. The writer goes on to recommend a ban, on

their progress monitored by the "We bclie\'c \cry strongly th at the Student Support Services staff. program this grant will enable us to

The staff. which Joy hopes to put in place is going to mean. to have hired and on campus by many students. the dilfrn:ncc November. will include a project between success or failure in director who is a certified counselor. college." Dean Joy said. and an assistant director who is also a certified counselor. Fu'nds for / Attention. all closet poets and a full-time secretary arc also authors: the Silas Summers included. writing contest t)ffrrs \'OU a

Funding to hire 15 students as chance to submit works for peer c •Unselors each year. and to publication in the PSC liter<iry hire a part-time financial aid maga1inc The Sifting Sands. assistant the last two years. arc <ilso in the plans. Joy said.

Faculty advisers from each PSC academic division will also be assigned to assist the program. ·

cigarette vending machines.

Of 23 smokers surveyed at PSC.

22 believe they may be endangering their own health, and 14 believe they: may be endangering others. but they still smoke. A poll of IOI PSC students revealed that roughly 75 percent were non-smokers and 25 percent were smokers.

smokers? The data say no. Only five of the smokers started their habit at PSC. and eight of the nonsmokers had quit the habit after starting college. On the question of banning cigarette vending machines. 43 non-smokers and seven smokers were in favor. Nearly 50 percent of the smokers plan to participate in the smokeout. Susan Brown Cathie English Betty Hecht Laura Osborne Merri Johnson Russ Waring Laura Osborne Mike Harris Ann Cosimano Dawn Bowsman Toni Cunningham Beginning Journalism Katy -Duryea Lisa Gottula Dr. D.3n Holtz · Thl.! Peru State Times welcomes a!l lett:ers t:o the editor. All letters to the editor. cartoons. or articles should be signed and wil! be published at the discretion of the editors. The Peru State Times reserves right to edit all letters to the editor. Editorials, unless signed. reflect the opinion of the Peru State Times. Send materials to: Editor, the Peru State Times. Campus· Mail, Peru College, Peru. Nebr:-aska 68421 • ·

Among the goals of the program are to retain 95 percent of the student participants as continuing students; to have 85 percent attain a grade point average of 2.5 or above on PSC's four point scale: and to place at least fiYc percent of the program's alumni into graduate

school programs. .There is also a proposed Summer

Contest c<itcgories arc poetry. short story. drama and essay. Entry blanks arc available at the front desk of the Lihrar\. Entries may be deposited in the box at the Lihra ry front desk anytime between Nov. 15. 1990 and Jan. 15. 1991.

Cash pri1es will be awarded and winning entries will be puhlished in the spring 1991 edition of The Sifting Sands. The contest is sponsored hy the PSC English Club.

ame Inductees ...

PSC Honors_Former Athletic Stars

bv Todd Gottula

At halftime of the Peru State vs. Teikyo- Westmar football game on Oct. 20, the 1940 Bobcat football team, 1965 cross country team and distance runner Jack Weyers were inducted into the PSC Athletic Hall of Fame as part of its sixth annual ceremonies.

"The 9etermination we had, combined with our great friendships, helped us to be a close knit bunch of players," said Mather.

Rushing 78 yards for a touchdown on the first play of his senior season is · Mather'smostmemorablemoment. He stays busy by selling crop insurance, watching athletics andhelping with high school track meets in his hometown of Arapahoe.

Jack Mcintire, honorary captain of the '40 team, said he was glad for all of his teammates who were finally getting into the Hall of Fame. The former center, who is retired and plays golf to stay fit, was inducted into the PSC Hall of Fame in 1986 for his individual accomplishments. Mcintire is currently a member of six· Athletic Hall of Fames throughout the United States.

A native of Sterling, Jack Weyers brought PSC Cross Country to national status: In 1970, his senior season, Weyers won every regular season race and placed fourth at the postseason NAIA National Meet, adding to. his already long list of accomplishments. He helped the '70 team win the NAIA District 11, Midwest AAU Championship and Ne1Jraska College Conference titles. But perhaps his greatest achievement is the four consecutive all-American honors he received while running for PSC.

In 1984, Weyers was inducted into theNAIAHallofFameinKohotia, WI. Weyers recently gave up his hobby of training race horses and now works as a waterwell driller. When asked about his inductiofl:' Weyers simply said, "I am honored."

Peru has done an excellent job of making a bunch of'old' men 'stars' for one more day.

By finishing a surprising third at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)NationalChampionships, the 1965 Cross Colllltry team is the first team other than a football or basketball team, to be inducted into the Hall Of Fame. That third place finish makes them the highest finishers in any sport in the history ofathletics at PSC.

They were the Nebraska College Conference R\lllilers-Up and winners of the NAIA regional title. When asked about his induction into the PSC Hall of Fame, team MVP Louie Fritz said, ''Today is one of the highlights of my entire life."

These teams, and the great athletes who led were all very appreciative of the effon put forth by PSC to make their induction dav a memorable one. PerhapsJimSprague,MVPofthe '65 cross country team said it best: It's nice to know that our college is honoring our accomplishments. · Peru has done.an excellentjob ofmaking a bunch of 'old' men for one more day."

Construction of the new Casey's General Stnrt s finally underwa; Southeast Of the Centennnial Complex. workers were busy laying wat and gas lines late last week. Construction is expected to be completed the near future.--photo by Todd Gottula

Nebraska State Patrol & PSC Sponsor

Campus Driver Improvement Course

The Nebraska State Patrol and Peru State College are cosponsoring a 'course in driver improvement in early November.

The class will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 7 and Thursday.

Nov. 8 from 4:30-9:30 p.m. in room

105 of the T.J. Majors Building.

The class satisfies reuuirements ,for people whose licens• has been

·suspended, and for state employ needing certification to drive a st car.

It's also a valuable asset individuals. and some insura1 companies allow a discount in ra for those completing this class

Cost of the course is $5 person. noted. Bob Baker. dean countinuing education a·t PSC.

Board Okays Consultant in Search

by

College Advancement

Jack Weyers

The '40 Bobcat football team upset Chadron State to repeat as Nebraska Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationConference champions and gave coach Al Wheeler, 1986 Hall ofFame inductee, his second straight winning season with a 7-0-2 record. The team used its five shutouts and first undefeated season in 13 years to become only the second football squad to be inducted as a team.

Halfback Jim Mather, who as an AllStater led the team in scoring with 61 points, said the reason for the team's success was a combination of two things.

Fritz led PSC by placing 14th overall at the NAIA National Championship meet TheDawson-VerdonHighSchool graduate said the most memorable moment of his career was receiving an all-American honor that he didn't even know existed. Surprisingly, Fritz didn't know about the honor until he was told a few months after being named to the team. ''That made it even better," said Fritz.

Fritz is currently teaching physical education in nearby Falls City. He has run competitively for the last 24 years inmarathonsandorganized trackn1eets, but recently "gave it up," although he added, "I still run about 30-40 miles a week."

The Nebraska State College Board of Trustees. in a meeting Od.26 at Kearnev. uuthori1ed the Board's centrat office to contract with consultants to help screen the JO candidates lor the presidential position at l'SC. pnffided the kc is within reason. noted Dr. Larrv Schult;. kgal counsel to the board.

Schult; said the Board had considt:rcJ hiring a consultant to conduct the search from the outset.

after former Prcsid cnt .I errv Gallentine resigned last spring. ·

About JO consultants submitted proposals. Schult; said. but costs were prohibitin:. Because the original list of O\Cf 75 candidates has been trimmed to IO. the Board believes costs will be significantly reduced.

The role of the consultant will be to assist Schultz in doing· background checks. referenct: checks. etc on the 10 semifinalists.

He emphasized that the Board "' still be responsible for selecting 1 three to fi1e finulists u 1d appointing PSC's 23rd f1resident Rather tha1rdelaying the selecti process. Schull! bt'lic1es t consultant will help keep the sear on schedulc--a schedule which cm result in the appointment of president as early as Ikccmbcr. PSC will bL· assessed costs contraciing with the consultan1 one i' hired. Schull! added.

No Coercion, Director Says ANNOUNCEMENT Crisis Center in Third Month

by Merri Johnson

The Southcust Nebraska Crisis Pregnancy Center (SENCPC) is in its third month or operation on the PSC campus. The center has an office in the lower level of the Student Center and operates a 24hour telephone hotline.

Center director Kelley Ballue of Peru states that there is a "misconception about who we are and what we do." We "Jo not c0erce" women into rejecti'ng abortion, but merely inform women in crisis pregnancies of their options. she said.

The Center provides free pregnancy testing; informution on abortion and alternatives; referrals for professionai help; and support 1 for mother and baby. It does not recommend or make referrals for abortion.

The SENCPC is a local cross-. denominationai association. organized under the umbrella of the nutionul Christian Action Council, according to Ballue. Trained volunteers the

hotline which can be reached by calling 274-5433. Appointments can be made for pers.onal consulation at the Center's office on Tuesdays from 5-8 p.m. All services are free and confidential.

The SENCPC is funded by private donations and is staffed by volunteers. The local board of directors are Dr. .John Crotty.

Pastor Gary Ganger. Richard Lomax. and Bill and Nancv Moran. all- of Auburn.

Watercolors. photographs a nc pottery by three memht:rs of tht PSC faculty'-are on ·lispl;1_1 ;:t PSC through Nm. 2\

The works are bv Dr. Lelaro< Sherwood. professt;r ol art: RJ.ll Evans. assistant professor o industrial arts: and Ke, Anderson. associate profcsstir o art. The display can bt: seen in tht Art Gallery of the Jindra Fin Arts Building.

-nesi.9na.tec! tlri.ver Pro9ra.mc!ri.ver receives Jree non-a.Ccoholi.c

r!ic Epsilon Gamma Chapter of Delta Sigma Phi Fratrrnity is proud to announce the initiation of eight new members int(} the Engineered Leadership Program. Initiated into the fraternity in a ceremony conducted Oct. 20. I990, were Eric A. Larson, a r·emajor from Eagon, MN Noel J. PengeL a premajor from Gerin:: James L. Clark. a computer science major from Omah;,· Uinton E. Thomas. a wildlife management major from Omah." .John F. Hall. an industrial arts major from Valk: · Mark E. Baldscnperger. an industrial arts major from Fred I.. Miner .Ir. a speech and drama major from Louisvilk· rnd James P. Shreves. a special education major from Union.--Douglas J. Larson, secretary. Photo by Mike Harris····.•

Students oin & Organize Protests Against Mideast Military Buildup

· movement will Increase dramati- by. College Press Service .··.A. )>t1bstantial number of college cally, especially if there is fighting.

Qndcd · two mon.t. h.s of "They ain't seen nothing yet," he claimed. · · S1;\:111ing silence a.bout. th·e· mill.ta. ry h, 11 · h M"ddl Ea b There. are some ihdica:tions .that · •• ,ui ( up in t e. 1 e s.t y •joining-..:and helping to organize-· college students anfi administrators Oct. 20 pr<llests in 16 difforentcities. are becoming more politically

··· · active. • ·

• The rallies :vere in part by lhc Hamp.shire College Gull Action Group. whkh sent

facsimile messages to campus peace · groups the nation to coach to generate big turnouts.

marches ultimately d.rew anywhere from 125 people in Washington. to,5.000 in New York City. Students also rallied in Los Angeles. San Francisco •. Atlanta and Houston, among other · places. · ·"''Dialogue" Encouraged

Qrgani7.ers said they were pleased "'ith. the. turnout and hoped the efforts would get college students and communities involved in a about the U.S. involvement. int.he Middle East, said Erik Havlick,. one oftheHampshire who mounted the·. fax campaign.

Other .students had different foa$Ons for ptQtesting. '

·· Alexandra DeMontrichard. a student at Mount Holyoke who was ·of· about .800 protestt}rs in .B9stqn•.said she wanted .Americans to have a more objective view of the c.risis.

think there's been a one-sided view of possibilities" to end the Middle East crisis, DeMontrichard said. · · · ·

Until now, student reaction at home has been strangely quiet, unlike during past conf:icts in Vietnam.or Central America, Isolated Campus Protests

'While national polls show that 1829 year-olds are the most .critical of any age group of the U.S. 's handling of the situation, there have beell only isolated protests on a few campuses.

The biggest anti-war turnouts thus far have been at the universities 1 of Illinqis-Champaign, California at Berkeley, Minnesota and Colorado ··.at Boulder and George Mason University

:·we're not getting any kind of lfistory or background" .about the · ·'Middle East from the media, Havlick complained.

Havlick started the Hampshire College Gulf Crisis Action Group to · help students at his school get more information on the conflict. He I hopes that students at other schools 1 : will also take a stand.

"I hope that any student who's " involved in any sort of social j improvement" will fight for a 1 peaceful solution in the Middle East, Havlick said. ·

"They ain't seen nothing yet."

However. Michael Beneville, another Hampshire student, was more optimistic about· student activism. ·

Beneville predicted. the. stude.nt

Students at the universities. of Akron (Ohio). Denver. Alabama and Arizona. as. well as Kansas State, American and Tufts universities held. a "Free Kuwait D:iy" on Sept. 24 to c\111 for Iraq's withdrawal from Kuwait.

by Cherel)'n Ra:mold

The current situation in Saudi Ara.bia arouses diverse responses from PSC students. ···

"I hope the other Arabs try to take care of the situation themselves," said j nior Michelle .Saf.

"It would scare me if we were the only country there, but we aren't," said senior Jim Kleine.

"l think we should .have more support, both with arms and with troops,· from other countries," said freshman Brian M onoghan.. ..We need to show him (Saddam Hussein) that we do.mean business!":

Although numerous troops have been statione.d i1,1 the Mideast,. there are some who feel that the United States simply is not doing e1,1ough.

"We have waited too long," said fresh1t1an Chad Poggemeyer "'We need to be forceful and act now, before it is too late." ·. '

Both Iraq's leader, Saddam Hussein, and President George Bush, n;ceive negative reactions from concerned students.

"Hussein is crazy enough to use nuclear .;ar heads," said Sa.f. "That's why we need.to stop him now." ,

"I think Bush is afraid todo anything,•· said Poggemeyer. "So, we are just sitting around, doing nothing, and waiting for something to happen."

As a result ofthis crisis in the Mideast, the students conimutil)g to PSC ·have noticed their pocketbooks being a(fected by increasing gas prices.

"I commute to Peru from Ne,braska City every day and tspe,n<;I about $50 a week.on gas," said.freshma1,1 Angie Ferguson. "I think that is ridiculous!"

''I think we shou(d have more support, both with arms and. with troops, from other countries." ·.

Brian Monoghan, Jreshinan ·

"I think human lives are more important than· oil"

Jennifer Williams, freshman

There are others, though, for whom the current .happenings hit even closer to home.

"I like 'the situation," said freshman Shari Rivett. "If we go to war, I have a cousin who will be sent. over.to serve on an aircraft carrier."

"Last month they called fny brother, and ifthings aren't resolved, he will be sent over in December," said freshman Deanna Wampler. "We are hoping that he will still be here for Christmas, but I doubtit. Hejust got married recently, too."

"I have to leave for two wee.ks of preparation training," said junior ! Julie Sheppard, a private first class medic in the Army National Guard .1 Reserves; "I'm nervous, but I won't get scared until l actually get'sent over." ·

..l think human lives are more important'tliat oil," said freshman Jennifer Williams.

! We may not find the answer today or tomorrow oi: even next week, but 1sophomore Colleen Harding suggests a solution, "The public needs to start out how .they feel about situation."

Phone: (402) 872-3245

fJJ7 • 5th Street Peru, NE 68421

Julie Cotton

PLACEMENT NEWS & EVENTS

Attention: JUNIORS &.SENIORS

Preregister for COl,LEGE 400 Caree1· Strategics meets 1:00 Wednesdays

I· hour credit •. graded

W,orkshops Tuesdays 11 :00 Ad 304 No Credit

Nov. 13 Dress for Success

· 20 Salaries and the<)dds .of finding a i1) yom: majqr

Nov. 21Jobs for Math & 1 Scicncc Majors ·

Willbegin delivering Nov. 9 to· Peru·

1State College

,The AuburnPizza Hut is experhnenting on· a trial basis, to deliver to Peru.

All you need

to do is call 274-4391by3 p.m. and place your pizza order. We will malre all deliverles that , evening at.5:30 p.m. at A.D. MajQrs Hall.

·There will be a $1 delivery charge. Now, you have the conveniei;ce of eating a great tasting pizza in your home or donq room.

Delivery Begins Nov. 9!

Call Auburn PizzaHutat 27 4-4391 by 3 pm fora530 pm delivery to A D.'Majors Halt

Bob Mattheis, Amy Ammeter, Michelle Kimball and Tom Doran of the PSC Misty Blues Show Choir perform a selection at the recent PSC Swing Choir Clinic.-·photo by Todd Gottula

, Pers11n- of the Week

- Riley's Success Stems from Attitude

by Betty Hecht

Who was it that said nice guys finish last'' It's obvious that he never met Cornelius Riley. a senior health and physical ('rlucation maiorfrom Pompano, 1-L

According to Dr. Joel Lundak, , assistant professor of psychology. "Cornelius is a really 'nice' guy." Lundak it is Riley's caring attitude towards others that makes him such a nice guy. "He's really interested in people. He seems to cnioy people. He lis:ens to them "

students were leery of him. "At first you're labeled, but once kids get to know you. a lot or them_ like to open up and talk. I enjoy that."- Riley adds that his two years as a ;ieer counselor in high school gave him cx-perience in listening and talking to others.

Riley hopes to continue working with young people after his graduation. During summer vaca'tions he .returns to Florida where he works for Deerfield Recreation Department. He says coaching children is a different role for him. Riley says he enjoys seei,ng kids win and encouraging

He told us about it and that we would 'have an opportunity to play." Rilcyhasbeenastarterfor the past fottr years and has been named an all-conference and allstate player. He isalsocaptain of the PSC team.

Tom Shea. head football. coach at· PSC, says of Riley, "He's an outstanding athlete to coach. He works extremely hard. He's the best possible person he can be, not only on the field but off ti1e field, too. His leadership of our ball club is one of the reasons we've had success ·defensively the past two years."

Phil Davidson, a junior language' arts and education major at PSC. says, "Cornelius is a great pers'on. Ile knows how to motivate others." Davidson added that although Riley is modest about his_ accomplishments and doesn't talk a lot. "he's \·cry respected for what he says on the field and in \he classroom."

New members of Alpha Chi, the national honor society, were inducted on Nov. 4. FHint row, left, are: senior Betty Hecht.junior Cynthia Sullivan. junior Amy Fossenbarger,junior Sandra Zabel; 2nd row; left are: junior Rachelle Roesener. senior Debra Pugh. junior Merri Johnson, junior Tracey Niehuesd; 3rd row, left are: junior Marilyn Woerth. senior Theresa Swank, senior Sherry Gibson; 4th row, left are: junior Steve Goldsberry.junior James Helms.junior Jeff Janssen; Back row. left are: ·Chapter sponsors Dr. Leland Sherwood, Dr. Spencer Davis, and Dr. Clyde Barrett. Not pictured are junior Jeffrey Chmelka and senior Jeannie Cully.--Pho_to by Mike Harris

Native Southeast Nebraskan Will Deliver Public Reading

by Vicky Smith

Resident Assistant (RA) of Ddzell HalC Riley has the ., opportunity to become involved 1 with students. Riley says. "I like being an RA. Sometimes it gets me when some.one comes knocking on my door at 3 a.m., but it's nice getting to know everyone in the dorm."

Although Riley enjoys being an RA. he admits,that at first

them when mes' up: "I like to sec kids .having fun.-·' '·

In addition to being a student; a pledge in the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, a social fraternity; and an RA. Riley plays football for the PSC Bobcats. It was the possibility of playing football that brought Riley to Peru. "We had a football player from my high school that came to Peru.

='Triple Play' the Next Show <On the List for Peru Players

"' by College Advancement

Rclicarsab arc underway for the ___ Peru Players :-ccond production of its 82nd season. Triple Play. to be directed by Dr. Royal Eckert.

English Rcna issa ncc. It concerns a chance meeting nf the Virgin Queen with a soon-to-be-famous actoi· and playwright from the (ilobc theatre.

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Riley hopes to keep playing football, but eventually he'd like to become a member of the Broward County Sheriff Department in Florida. Riley ;ays that by becoming an officer he'll ha\·e more of "an impact on kids' lives. I want to help kids and keep them out of trouble.

According to Lundak. Riley "will be a tremendous asset in whatever line of work he goes__ into. He has goals and applies himself to those goals." Riley is one nice guy that isn't finishing last.

Mary Kathryn Stillwell will give a publi.c reading of her poetry 15, 1990, in Benford Recital Hall. '

Ms. Stillwell, a native of southeast Nebraska, has been widely pulllished in publications such as Mid-American Review, Nimrod, The South Florida Poetry Review, Prairie Schooner, Fire Island Times, California State .Poetry Quarterly, The Little Magazine, The Massachusetts Review and The Paris Review. She has·atso had an anthology of her poems published

under the title Moving to Malibu. Earlier readings of her work have been performed in Nebraska. but · will be her first public reading since her return to southeast Nebraska wi•h her ·husband and young son.

Everyone is invited; there is no charge. A reception will follow immediately after the reading. The Stillwell 'reading is sponsored by the PSC English Club and generous support is provided by the PSC Academic Enrichment Committee. .

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Triple Play presents the talents 0 1_ Lady" an: -1.ynn Hicks. a frL·shman three or the lorernost playwrighh 01 English and wildlife ecology major: the earlv modern na. Ai:ton Tl}omas Hyde.asophomore_Engl'ish Chekho\': Cicor1!c Bernard ma1or; I nsh I apcc. a and Eugene O'Neill. The . will be staged Nov. 29-30 major. <1nd I <it cnddt1. a and Dec. 1-2 at J>SC.

Chekhov's "The Botir" is a major.O'Neill\ interest in the sea and in _,.farcical comedv and a far crv from the playwright\ m()re and - brooding longer plays. "The Boor" is ;nore in the mode of the humorous short stories for which Chekhov is

---Donovan. a junior pre-major; Jenny Yann. a freshman speech and drama major; Katy Duryea. a junior music. speech and drama major: Warren Roberts. a junior business management majN; and Scott Webster, a fresh n.a n elcmenta ry education major.

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Playing members of a troubled family in "The Rope" arc Victoria Smith. a senior language arts and Cast in "The Boor" arc Andrew speech and drama major; Penny Gibbons. a rrcshman elementary education major; John Hull. a freshman industrial technology education major; Jeff Hin1. a senior English and speech and drama major; and Fred Miner Jr.. ajunior speech and drama major.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Two of the most preventable defects. fetal alcohol syMl-rome and fetal alchohol effecl. will be the focus of a weekend workshop at PSC.

The workshop will be held on Saturday. Nov. 17 at PSC. but participants are asked to register by Nov. 9.

The workshop runs from 8:30 to 3 p.m. with a $10 fee covering the program. lunch and breaks. ·

Topics include causes and efft:cts. dealing with FAS/ FAE children in the' home, and education and schooling, noted Gerie Engel of PSC's student assistant program.

For more information or registration. contact Engel at PSC by calling (402) 872-2348 weekdays.

ATTENTION

A weekend course teaching techni4ues in stress relief is being offered by Peru State College's Division of Continuing Education this month.

The ropular "Stress Relief" workshop (Ed 350x) will be held on Saturday and Sunday. Nov. 17 and 18. and is good for ho11rof<-nllege crcdi1 The class meet' X a.m. -5 p.m.

l\.Jvancc registration is re4ucs1ed. though walk-ins will be admictcd. To preregister. call the !'SC Office of Contim1ing Education at (402) 8722241 or. toll free at 1-800-742-4412 weekdays.

·from many newcomers as well as the returning players. the men's and women's basketball teams look to continue Peru's winning ways.

When asked wliat the key to a competitive Bobcat season would be, Coach John Gibbs said. "Stay healthy." The Cats have three returning starters rn James Bell, Brad Thompson, and Brett Richards. These three were last year's leading scorers and rebounders. and this season they started their senior year being elected squad captains. They will lead a group consisting of two other returnees;>ophomore Rob Wright and junior Chuck Milner. and a number of junior college transfers, through the season.

One of these· transfer students is Greg Snipes. a sophomore from Allen County Community College. Snipes says, "The newcomers are going to have to play their part to come in and )lelp us win some games."

"With the talented transfer students we have, one of our major assets is going to be our depth."

Coach John Gibbs

Coach Gibbs agrees, sayrng, ''.With the talented transfer students we one of our major assets is going to be our depth."

This can be seen during practice. which is sometimes very intense as players compete to secure a spot on the team. Co-captain Thompson says, "To achieve our goals we arc going to have to play bard as a team."

What are those goals? Senior cocaptain James Bell defines them: "Everybody has to stay healthy. We have to get off to a good start and play as a team." After a pause he

The campus lab hours have been reviewed for usage and changes have been made to meet the needs of students and faculty more effectively. The new lab hours will become effective on Monday, November 5 and will be posted outside of each lab.' If you have comments or suggestions regarding lab hours for the remainder of this semester or for next semester, please contact Ted L. Harshbarger in AD 105.

states the goal of everyone involved with the team: "Go to Kansas City and win the National Tournament."

The Bobcats started that quest Nov. 6.against Doane in the Al Wheeler Activity Center.

The Lady Bobcats are faced with the problem of finding people to replace last year's rebounding and scoring leaders lost to graduation.

"The talent is there, what we need to do now is blend all the new faces together with the ret1;1rning players "

Coach Wayne Davidson

Coach Wayne Davidson. however, does not consider the season to be just a rebuilding year. Davidson savs. "The talent is th.ere. What we to do now is all the new faces together with the · returning players, and get them as much experience as we possibly ,can."

Some of the responsibility is gojng to lie on Dawn Carlson's shoulders. As the only senior on the team. she has to have another good year and be a leader, says Davidson.

Carlson has been doing just that so far. according to Assistant Coach Vince Henzel. "Dawn has become a very good leader, and she offers encouragement for the younger players as they learn the system."

The guard positions look strong this year for the Lady Bobcats as

they return a number of players. Janelle Henderson, Diane Pokorny, Stacy Williamson. Mary Miltenburger. Kim Horsham and Dawn Carlson all saw ample playing time at the guard position last year, -and Coach Davidson expects contribu·· tions from all six.

The inside game could be one of the keys for _a good season for the Cats. Only one returning player saw action at the post last year. That player is Michele Marschman. She and a. hunch of junior college transfers and freshmen will have to battle to see who steps forward tp help the team.

"I think all the new players are. starting to blend in, and once we get some experience we are going to be tough."

Kim Horsham

Kim Horsham and Diane P4,lkorny say the team goals are to win all home games, a)ways outrcbound the opponent, and advance as far as possible in post-season. Horsham thinks a great season is possible. "I think all the new players arc starting to blend in, and once we get some experience we are going to be tough."

The Lady Bobcats open their tough non-conference season at home against Northeast Missouri State. an NC AA Division 11 team. on Nov0mber 17 at 7:30.

Senate Review

Student Senate met on Oct. 31. 1990. Voter rc!.'.istration was discussed. The Nemaha County Clerk told Senate that 200 'nc\\ rntcrs 11ert.: registered in '.\icmaha County.

Senate members spent Nov. I and 2 dis.tributing fliers about the 21.i Lid to all households in Peru.

The aluminum recycling is going well. Senate hopes to have more receptasles out in the near future. so remember not to throw your empty cans in the trasfi'.:. Put them in the recycling containers.

Dr. Snydcr"visitcd Senate to talk abotft the Rising Junior Exam th<1t will be implemented in the near future. Information will be provided lo students alter all the details arc finalized.

Thanks-to all students who attended the reception for the·\ isiting schola, as well as his presentations.

Jeff .Jan.,scn. student represcntati\'c to the Board or Trustees. reported that the hoard will conduct a cost analysis of l'SC\ wood burning projc-ct io determine whether to repair the existing ey11ipment or to replace it.

I he Board is also continuing with the presidential search 1·or Peru. arc hiring a consulting !inn to research the ten candidates. This should be completed by the end or No\·c·mhcr or the beginning of Dcccmbc1-.

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Lady Bobcat Spikers Receive 1990 All-League I{ecognition

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l'cru State College hitters Kristi "Deleeuw. Holly Neitzke and Bev Wedding have been named to the 1990 All-Nebraska lndepende11t "League rnlleyball team.

"We played pretty tough at the rn11krence tournament. so I'm not surprised lo have three on the first team." Coach Cindy Bra uck said of the· \oting. "! think anybody we would have fared well. Hut \\C'rc only allowed three. The thin_t! about Kristi. Holl> .:ml Be\ i-; '1hc· three ol them cnmhin«·I dn Jllore than anyone in th< contc1, ,cc 111J ;ire· rnorc consistent ··

Dclcctrn. a second-team pick last ,ca,,in. \\a, the league\ top 1otct!Ct tn I he 5-10 senior lrom

leader in passing with a .96'; mark in 1.224 was named lo alltournament teams at Emporia State, Briar Cliff. and Nebraska Wesleyan during the regular season.

Neitzke, a 6-0 senior lrom Council Bluffs. IA, was second in kills with 3.4 average .and 458 total. and 180 blocks.

"We expected her to be more of a force from the left side," Brauck said. "She made a nice transition to that spot during the spring and proved she was a lot more effective from there. This year, I think she was jumping better than she ever had, and she was more deceptive offensively, going both cross court and down the line. Plus, she's a great blocker from the right side; not too many teams go to that side much."

Bev Wedding Holly Neitzke Kristi Deleeuw

._Waverly led all hitters with a kill ;nerage o(4.9 per game. She had 98 .;.J.;ilb in powering the Lady Bobcats to a 5-0 record al the league tournament.

"Kristi was probably the best allaround plavcr in the conference." uck "1 id·. "There \\·ere a couple ol otht:r players who got first place }Ot". but she was more highly · rc'cogni1cd than the others."

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Wedding, a 5-8 sophomore middle hitter, led the team in blocks ( 124), was second in passing (.938), and third in kills (2.6). "Bev was a steady. quiet force," Brauck said. "She's not real flashy in what she does for us. but her contribution to the team is greatly needed. She passes the ball well, and closes down the middle with her blocking. That forces the opposition to go around her and helps slow down the ball for our defense."

Inside Sports ...

-By Russ Waring

As the PSC football team raps up not her great regular season. and sets its sights on a second straight playoff berth, we thought you might like to know how the playoff system works. The playoffs, which start the 'weekend prior to Thanksgiving. consist of 16 NAIA Division II teams. The teams are then paired "hased on geographical location. ii na ncia I considerations and the -final season rankings. The winner of each game moves. and the loser goes home.

,1\o Automatic Berth

lo he ciil:.iblc, a team must ri r·st Jee la re its to participate in the playoffs by Sept. 15. From there. a ··team must finish in the top 20 of the linal rating on Nov. 11. The Cats fell from second to fifth a'.:er their 1010 tie to NWMSU. Barringa major disaster against Mid la 1d Lutheran ._in the season finale, the Cats will meet that requirement also. A team

Myers Deemed Silent Hero Offense Creators Go Unrecognized

It's a typical fall day in southeastern Nebraska. and footballs arc flying along with the oak leaves. With the roar of the crowd. PSC's Oak Bowl comes alive. On the field .ii running back has just scored on a fine run. All eyes are focused on the ball carrier. while bad where the play

Bobcats Aim to Gain Berth

In Complex NA/A Playoffs

must also play a minimum of eight intercollegiate games. The NWMSU game was· the Cat's eighth of the year.

From there, any champion finishing in the top 20 receives an automatic -berth assuming the conference has five or more members in good standing.

Finish in Top 20

Here the Cats ran into trouble as there weren't enough teams in 'the conference to meet the criteria. thus, even though they won their conference, they don't get an automatic berth. There are 13 qualifying conferences in NAIA Division 11. If all the conference champs finished in the top 20. there would be only three bids open for teams such as Peru.

Even so, the Bobcats go into the Midland Lutheran game sitting pretty for the playoffs. If they: make it. they will play a team in this general vicinity, since the pairings are based on location rather than

seeding. The Cats' first opponent will probably be either Nebraska. Wesleyan, Missouri Valley, Baker Universiry out of Kansas (yes, I'm sure you do remember).

Hosting a

Possibility

In that case. it may be possible for them to host a playoff game or two Dean Joy has made bids for the first couple games. Joy says. whether or not we host either "If those games depends on "who the opponent is. and where the NAIA thinks the best gate or income will be. This year even the championship game will be hosted bv one of the two schools playing it. In recent years, the game has been played at Malone College in Ohio. The switch to letting one of the competing host is evidently due in large part to financial reasons.

Regardless of where the games are played, I hope to see you all there watching as at least one Nebraska team keeps its championship hopes alive. ·

originated, a young man lilts hirnsc!f off the turf and wipes the gra" from his pants. He will receive 1w · attention for what he has done. but he is wild with excitement and smiles, knowing deep down that he has done his job.

No Glory or Glamour

The only glory this individual receives is having his name announced at the beginning of the game. ni:ver to be announced again that day. If things should go wrong. this man is the first to be criticized. Attention and glamour are not important to him. though, and he is satisfied with contributing to his team's victory.

One individual who knows these feelings well is Gil Myers. a senior offensive lineman for the Peru State Bobcat football team. Myers knows that it takes a different breed to play on the offensi1e line. Mverssaid. "It takes a person with a inner drive. who has strong discipline and is willing to accept a challenge to be · an nffensi\e lineman." When asked how he feels about receiving little or

nn attention tor his etlorts. Myers "lated, "It goes with the territory." \1\ , also said that he receives saii,tal1.o.k bv the number of W's in the win

Myers was born in California where he lived for I0 years before moving to I exas. where he attended Johnson High School. Myers was an all-dist?ict offensive center selection. Myers is a four-year letterman who has be<:n a starting offensive lineman the past two seasons. in addition to handling all of the long snapping duties. He is majoring in physical education and health and plans to be a graduate assistant coach and to work toward, his masters after graduation. Myers said there were a number of peopk who helped him in the past. but one person he wanted to mention was his fother. He said his father helped with his long snapping technique and pro1·ided moral suppori throughout his career.

At the next game you attend. look for number 50. He will be the one putting in another day of hard work battling it out in the "trenches." '.P:E:JlU

Fullback James Jerry (32) punishes a Benedictine linebacker on .i lo.;g run. as offensive guard Gil Myers (50) looks on. Jerry rushed for two touchdowns in the Bobcats 35-13 thrashing of the Ravcns.--photo by Todd Gottula

Weather, Bearcats Take PSC's Record to 7-0-1

by Russ Waring

The Bobcat football team pushed its record to 7-0-1, with two wins and· one· tie in the last three Saturdays.

The Cats took to the road on Nov. 3 and headed to Ma[yvillc. MO. to take on Northwest Missouri State (NWMSU). an NCAA Division II team. The Cats saw their 14-game. regular-season winning streak come to an end in a 10-10 tie as, cold. wet and windy conditions made it tough for the PSC aerial attack to take off.

Plenty

of Action Here

It was a low-scoring affair, but those who braved the elements saw plenty of action. The game featured more hard hits than an Evander Hollyfield highlight film, and you might be able to call NWMSU the Buster Douglas of this game.

The Bearcats of NWMSU scored twice in the first quarter. on a 42yard field goal with 7:46 remaining and then on a 70-yard option play off the right side, with I :53 left in the first. The Cats scored next, as Ron Shaneyfelt made good on a 24-yard field goal attempt with 12:52 left in the second quarter.

Cat's Best Drive of the Game

I he kick was made possible by what w;is probably the Cats' best drive of the game. It took 11 plays, and featured passes of 26 and 29 yards to Cory Catterson, and a 19yard shovel pass to James Jerry.

Bowen Recovers Loose Ball

The Cats then concluded the scoring when Tim Bowen fell on a loose ball in the end zone with just 0:23 remaining in the half.

The play was made possible when NWMSU's Jeff Agee intercepted a fourth-and-14 pass on his own oneyard line. Shaneyfelt added the PAT, and the teams went into the locker room tied at 10-10.

Neither team could manage any points in the second. half. as the only real threat came when NWMSU's Lance Miller intercepted a pass at the PSC 16, with 7:56 left in the third. But the Cats' defense held, and on fourth and 12 from the 19. the Bearcats' field goal attempt saded wide right. That play marked the last time that either team would find itself with possesion in the other team's territory.

Jerry

Scores Two Touchdowns

On Oct. 27 the Bobcats took their number-two rating to Atchison, KS. to face the Ravens of Benedictine. This time the Cats came out ontop, 35-13, with Scott Gerdes and James Jerry scoring two touchdowns a piece. The Cats also received a lift from a defense that allowed just 201 yards of total offense, including zero yards rushing on 20 attempts in the second half. Gerdes and defensive lineman Tim Herman received conference player-of-the-week honors for their play in the game.

Bradley Sets A School Record

On Oct. 20. undefeated Bobcats played host to another undefeated, nationally ranked team, the TeikyoWestmar Eagles. The Bobcats improved to 6-0 with a 34-13 victory over the Eagles, behind the arm of quarterback Nate Bradley. Bradley threw for three touchdowns, and set a school record with 416 yards passing while connecting on 33 of65 attempts, also school records. Wide receiver Cory Catterson was on the receiving end of two of those TD passes, and kicker Ron Shaneyfelt added four field goals.

Coach Shea Says Academics Important Too

Credits Assistant Coaches

by Brent Drawdy '

The PSC football team is currenti"y 7-0-1, Tri-State Conference champions, and ranked fifth in the nation in the NAIA Div. II poll. The Bobcats have not always been this talented, nor this well coached. Thirnks to Tom Shea, his great coaching staff, and his tremendous recryiting abilities, the Cats are where they are now.

Shea has 'everal professional titles here at PSC. He is the athletic director, physical education coordinator, head football coach, and the head baseball coach. Shea has 18 years of waching experic.nce under his belt. six of them here at PSC. He was an assl'Stant coach under Jay Adcock in 1985. and in 198.6 Shea became the Bobcats head coach. Before coming to PSC. Shea coached at Dakota State College.

When asked about his coachinl! philosophy. Shea said. "My

Coach Shea with former student

philosophy of coaching is cn:ating an atmosphere in which student athletes can find success not only in

Lady Cats Hustle Up Winning Scores to Finish With Sucess

The Lady Bobcats volleyball team turned in what proved to be their last hurrah in the opening round of the NAIA District 11 volleyball tournament against the Chadron State Eagles on Oct. 30.

The Lady Bobcats got off to a slows art. losing the first game 10l 5·x,"-"" Then after regaining the momentum and winning the next two games. the Cats got down big in the fourth set 1-9. ,,,Coach Cindy Brauck opted to use one of her timeouts. and in the huddle told her team to just relax and concentrate on making accurate passes and hits. ··

Co-captain Margo LaBrie said, "We knew we could win. Even though we were down 1-9, they really couldn't put us away. We really hustled and got excited and ended up winning."

Besides LaBrie the Cats were led to victory by the spiking of Holly Neitzke, Kristi Deleeuw and Bev Wedding. These three were selected earlier in the week for the 1990 Independent League AllConference team, holding down half of the spots available.

Two days later the Cats traveled to Doane to play their second round game. This time they were not as fortunate, losing 15-9, 15-2, 15-13.

Freshman Kerry Mease said. "We just didn't play as well as we were capable of playing."

That was the last game for seni0rs Deleeuw and Neitzke. Labrie stated, "We're really going to miss them. They always did everything they could to help us succeed."

The Lady Bobcats finished their successful season with a 24-22 recortl.

athletics. but also in academics."

Shea gin:s a lot of credit to his coaching 'tar(. Ile and has great faith in them. There are· several 'tudent coad1cs helping Shea out on his stall. Shea said. "The young stall is very cffecti\·e · because they bridge the gap between players and rnaches. The student coaches can relate to the players and help them in special ways." Shea stated that all rhe student coaches a re assigned a position to coach, and all do a \ ny good job.

Shea has t\IO goals which he would like to accomplish in his lifetime. "The first and most important goal is to take care of mv family. ·Secondly. to develop :1 football team that is rccogni1.cd as a quality program because or its consistency and graduates." stated Shea.

Bobcat's Dave Foster (49) and Bobby Stevens ( l8)1Put the crunch on a Benedictine ball carrier a; Atchison KS. Foster collected 15 tackles from his linebacker position.--photo by Todd Gottula ·

Margo La Brie, Bev Wedding, Carrie Meise, and Holly Neitzke play tough at the conference tournament.--photo bv Cathie Enl!.lish

THE

November 26, 1990 Issue #5

Bob Hansen runs tough after intercepting a pass in last Saturday's playoff thumping of Wisco[lsin La The junior also made 13 tackles from his linebacker position.--photo by Todd Gottula.

Games Lose _'Pep' Without Band

by Todd Gottula

Picture this.

It's a cold winter night in Peru. Inside the Al Wheeler ActivityCenterthescent of freshly cooked popcorn fills the air. The sound of basketballs pounding against the floor can be heard as players warm up for the upcoming game. Fans can be seen filing into the stands preparing to cheer the Bol:x:ats on to victory. Everything that makes small college basketball exciting is present. Or is it?

No. The pep bands that can be found at most college basketball games aren't seen at PSC. Pep band is not a part of the curriculum at PSC. Band and jazz band are the only group instrumental classes that students receive credit for. The marching band members are required to play at the football games. Once football is over, the horns are packed up, and the basketball teams are forgotten.

Pep Band Advantage

Head Men's Basketball Coach John Gibbs feels that a pep bandis averyimportantpartofwinter athletics. He said, "If we had a pep band, it would obviously give us an advantage. It would get the crowd, coaches and players fired up."

PSC Sports Information Director

Vince Henzel agreed, saying, "A band

definitely adds to the atmosphere of a basketball game." Henzel went on to· say that the basketball teams have learned to adjust without the band by playing taped music. "It isn't as excit-. ing, but wehavetomakeduewith what we're given," he added.

Gibbs feels that both the basketball and band program would benefit from a pep band.

Band members Jay Wickhem and Jason Prante agree with They have been trying to organize a pep band. They posted a sheet outside the band room asking for the signatures of people willing to play, but only 10 students signed up.

Positive Response vs. "Too Bus)i"

Mr. Larry Van Oyen, PSC band director, said there probably won't be a pep band this year. He did mention that he would make all ofhis music available to

the students tzying to form a pep band. Because of the lack of interest, Gibbs contacted area high schools about playing at a few home games. Their responses were very positive.

· "It's pretty bad when area high schools are more interested in playing at the games than our own band members," said Wickhem. He added, "We want to get a band going so we can represent the music program in a good way, and help

out the basketball teams in the process."

With basketball season just underway, players, coaches, fans and faculty alike have been discussing the need for a pep band. Numerous people have asked why the band supports the football team and not the basketball teams.

Senior music major, Tom Doran, said, "If more than two basketball players cametoourconcerts,morepeoplernight be willing to play at their games."

Prante, a freshman music major, summed up his thoughts about the matter and said, "Most of the students are just too lazy. They don't want to come ana play an extra hour a week, so they use the excuse that they are too busy!"

Campus of a Thousand Oaks

Exam To Test Students' College-Level Abilities

by Cathie English

PSC will introduce the "rising junior exam," named Academic Profiles, to a pilot group of sophomores next spring. Dr. William Snyder, interim president, stated that the exam is a nationally normed exam developed by the Educational Testing Service, that tests students' reasoning abilities and their abilities to perform at the college level in English and math.

"With general studies," said Snyder, "to be generally educated is to have the ability to do college level work." Snyder said he is optimistic and expects students to test well because the college is doing a better job of placing students in developmental courses.. "The job Peru State has done is pretty exemplary," he emphasized.

Dr. Spencer Davis, associate professor of history, thinks there are people who are afraid that whatever kind of test or however well-crafted

it is, instructors will eventually teach to the test. "For myself, I don't think or look on it as a danger," he said. "l don't think it will change the way I teach. I don't think I will do that."

Davis thinks this type of test is necessary in today's world. "Legislature, federal government, accrediting agencies, and reformers are doubtful· .that colleges are as tough as they should be that we. aren't doing our job as upholders of academic standards," he said. Davis commented that since that's the way colleges are looked at, they have to respond to it and give tests. "Tests are a part of many people's business and professional lives," he added.

Snyder said this year's freshmen will most likely be the first group to take the exam and be required to score at a certain level. · He emphasized that if the tes! scores. combined with grades in general continued on 4

2% Lid defeat welcomed ... Students React To Elections

by Cherelyn Ramold

The election results involving the governor's race and the 2% Lid proposal generated both relief and disapproval among PSC students and faculty, The rejection of the 2% Lid proposal pleased concerned students.

"I am definitely glad that the 2% Lid did not pass. Many things such as sports would have been eliminated, and the school may have even been closed!" said freshman Will Ferel. "An education at Peru is a definite advantage."

"I am really glad that the 2% Lid wasn't passed," said freshman Shari Rivett. "It would have caused a lot of problems for the school."

"I am pleased about the results of the 2% Lid," said freshman Jenny Schulze. "With the Lid, we wouldnothave PSC ." Another issue that generated concern was the race for governor.

"I was disappointed that Kay Orr

didn't win," said adjunct mathematics instructor Jennifer James. "I distrust Ben Nelson. When he shook my hand, he didn't look me in the eye."

"I voted for her [Kay Orr] because I'm a Republican, because I'm a woman and because I had met her previously and liked her," said non-traditional student Joan Fink. · However, other students had a different opinion about Gov. Orr's defeat. "I am pleased that Nelson defeated Kay Orr, because I didn't see her doing much over the past few years," said freshman Tim Bailey. "I am from western Nebraska; Ben Nelson is also. He is a well educated man, so let's give him a chance."

"I am glad Kay Orr lost," said fresh man Marcie Hines. "Although she did some good things with education, she let the rich busiriesses.beexempt from taxes."

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Times Takes Wait-See Attitude About Exam 'Troops Worried' Says PSC Student

O. K. Everyone in favor of adding another test to college course work. raise your hand. All opposed. same sign. Just as.we thought: no one 1 ''" nts to ta kc a not her test.

I Con-,ider yourself lucky. You won't have to take the new risingjunior l'\<lllL That fate awaits the freshman·class of At the end of their ,ofiliomorc year. they will be required to prove their competency in

studies material \·ia a 150-minute test. according to Interim !'resident William Snyder.

I North Central Accreditation is requiring the test for all its member j institutions. including PSC. The reason. says Snyder. is to heighten accountability of schools for the education ihey say their students are getting. This is an interesting concept. since it is students. not faculty or ;1dministrators. who will be tested.

The test score, combined with each student's grades in general studies classes. will be used to determine if the student is ready to progress to upper level classes. It is conceivable that students with relatively high GP A's may not perform commensurately on the risingjunior exarh. This perplexing situation could mean many teachers are too lenient. the student just doesn't test we IL the rising junior exam is too hard. etc.

Anticipating just such "bugs" in the test, PSC is wisely administering a trial test next April to this year's sophomores. Snyder is optimistic that the test will be generally beneficial to students and the college by aiding assessment of PSC's programs. Any conscientious student or teacher should support that goal.

Because the test will be nationally normed. we should be able to draw some general conclusions about the caliber of students PSC is turning out. But before we get too excited about the prospect of above-average scores. let's consider the test itself.

The exam PSC plans to use was developed by Educational Testing Service, the same people who gave us that bane of high school students. the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). With all the SAT-bashing in the news la:ely. one might justifiably question the validity of such a test at the college level. Again. Snyder expresses confidence that the test will be a plus for PSC.

We at the Times hope he's right. But until the results of the trial test are in. no one will know the true ramifications of this latest attempt to drag America's educational reputation out of the sink hole it's. in

Dear Editor:

As I sat reading the article "From Higher Fuel Prices to Desert Sands, Mideast Conflict Hits Home," by Coranne Moss and Jeff Hinz (Oct. 22 Times story), many emotions went through my mind. I'm glad it's being reported in our school paper, what will they say, how does our school feel? When I finally fmished the article, I was quite disappointed. I didn't read anything-of any relevance- that I didn't already know. Only two people were interviewed about the personal aspects of the crisis. And most everyone else wasjustupsetaboutgaspri<;es. Then last week I read another article, "Students Speak out on Crisis" (Nov. 9 Times story) by Cherelyn Ramold. This time, the students seemed a little more informed, but some of the general ideas were the same.

is allowed to keep them. Right now, he is to form an arsenal of nuclear warheads, and his income from Kuwait's oil fields will aid this venture. Although the United States initiated the standoff against Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, the entire world is supporting us, whether monetarily or militarily.

I was quite surprised that Julie Sheppard was not worried about actually going into combat. She was quoted as being worried about school. I'm sure she is worried about her combat situation. And if she's not, she should be. Here's the real scoop from me, the wife of a man deployed m Saudi Arabia. Before he left my husband told me, "I'm scared to death. I 'd be crazy ifl wasn't" In his latest letter, he said, "I'm so scared that something will happen, and I won't come home that I ahnost want to cry out loud. You can

Our friends know how inseparable we were last semester. Not having him here makes life very lonely. He feels · the same loneliness, coupled with boredom, every day. Igo to class from 8 a.m to 5 p.m., then work until 12 or 1 a.m. every day to keep from worrying about him. I thankfully fall into bed too exhausted to remember most of the nightmares. It is very hard, but it has to be done. Unfortunately, he doesn't have anything to keep him busy, and all he can do is think and worry.

What's important is what he

will do with the_ extra money from. his new oil fields if he is allowed to keep them.

First of all, this is not about "the United States againstlraq for gas." True, Hussein has taken control of some of the richest oil reserves in the world. It's not importimt that he's hiking up the price of gas because of this. What's importail.t is what he will. do with the extramoneyfromhis new oil fields ifhe

Censorship, Lack of Acceptance of Opinions Could Lead to Rebellion, Hinder Maturity

by Jeff Hinz what is bad or good about them, then let Censorship is an increasingly power- the child decide, not only will there be ful injustice in our society."Everyone is a stronger bond between family mementitled to freedom of speech by the bers, but we will have responsible, First Amendment Everyone has aright thinking people in charge of building to express his opinions; this also means the future. everyone has a right to disagree with If we continue to force our will on our someone's opinion. children, we could be faced with two

What has beenhapperring lately is that different possibilities. Tomorrow's people are waving their right to dis- generation could become mindless agree in favor of simply forcing the zombies, who can't make their own

If our society limits the creativity of its members because others find their work distasteful, we, the people, will suffer. other party to shut up. Case in point: decisions, or they could rebel against the obscenity charges against the band ·the older generation en masse. These 2 Live Crew. I may not agree with the scenarios aren't as fantasic as they may lyrics of their songs, but I'm not going sound.

to stille their artistic expression be- I know people who have problems · cause I happen to be offended by its making decisions, and I'm sure you do product. If our society limits the crea- too. A majority tend to be freshmen or tivity of its members because others, sophomoreswithstrictparents(parents find their work distasteful, we, the who always make the final decision).

ence, as well as a learning institution, offering many decisions to be made. Good or bad, the decisions made in college help the student grow and mature. Take away the decision-making process, and you take away a valuable part of growing up. This part is beiI).g taken away from today's young people, through telling them what they can do, say, listen to or wear and what they can't

It is a historical fact that people don't like to be told what to do by their countries or their parents. Both types of authority are important, but when either becomes excessive, people tend to rebel. History has seen many rebellions of the common man against his rulers. Our own country was born out ofrebellion. And in the 60's the United States was rocked by a rebellion of the younger generation.

Could it happen again? I think it's possible. · people, will suffer. Luckily colleze is a learning experi-

Already a plague of apathy has descended on the United States. If it becomes conunon practice to put people in jail because we don 'tagree with what they represent, more people will be-

come apathetic out of fear of prosecu- Editors tion. I'm not saying we should let murderers go free because everyone is

free to say and do what they wish. I'm

just afraid of the day when we put an Advertising Manager author in prison, because of what he

writes, or the editor, because he pub-

lished it.

Manyparentsareworriedbecausetheir

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imagine how much anguish I feel trying to keep it inside We are. the spearhead of the ground invasion. Even the marines won't go in before we do. The morale here is decreasing. We all just want to go home."

Ron is a calvary scout If war1does break out, his life expectancy is approximately seven to 12 seconds. He's not worried about his educational training or financial situation. He's only concerned with coming home alive. How do I feel? I'm scared, too. I

I have nightmares of him getting killed. I have horrible daydreams of receiving 'the phone call. ' have nightmares ofhimgetting killed. I haye horrible daydreams of receiving 'the phone call.' I wonder all hours of the day what he's doing, how he's feeling. Ishegettingmyletters? Hashehad heat stroke? Is he eating and drinking .enough? And most importantly, when is he coming home?

The crisis in the Middle East is not a The crisis in the Middle East is not a foreign or unimportant problem. foreign or unimportant problem. Even if you don't know someone in the Gulf, or if you don't care about gas prices, Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait is still your problem. The fate of the entire worldmay lie in the events of the next few months. Everyone in the world must take' a part, however small, in the opposition of Saddam Hussein. If you want to help," write to a soldier. Any soldier. Radio stations and newspapers can give information on how to mail letters to soldiers. Or give a letter to someone who writes, and have them send it to give to a platoon buddy. Whatever you decide to do, don't think the Middle East crisis is as simple as some articles suggest, and don't brush it off.

Michelle Saf Editor's note:

The opinions expressed in the two Times stories mentioned by Ms. Saf are those of the .individuals interviewed. They do not reflect the opinions of the reporters or of the Times editorial staff. The Times agrees with Ms. Saf that the Mid.dle East crisis is potentially devastatmg.

Gil'e the Gift of Life-Gfre Blood this Holiday Season.

American Red Cross

.Recruiter Believes Guard's G.I. Bill Offers Substantial Financial Benefits for Students

by Michelle Marschman

"Most students aren't aware of how much money is available," said Sergeant Jerry Moore, recruiter for the Nebraska City branch of the Nebraska Army National Guard. According to Moore and Sergeant Randy Weiker, recruiter for the Auburn and Falls City branches, there are substantial financial benefits linked to becoming a reserve.

The State of Nebraska provides a 75 percent tuition waiver to those that qualify. In addition, if students enlist for eight years (six years active and two inactive), they receive a Critical Skills Bonus of $2,000.

Under the G.I. Bill. full-time students also receive $140 a month after basic training. The government will also pay a ·designated portion of outstanding loans.

Reserves also receive insurance,

20 Students Respond ..

Quayle Offers Help; Will He Do It?

by College Press Service

About 20 students, apparently willing to try anything, have taken Vice President Dan Quayle up on a spontaneous promise to personally help any collegians who are having trouble paying their tuition bills and might be forced to drop out.

Quayle made the surprising offer in response to a student's questions at the national convention of the Society of Professional Journalists in Louisville. Ky Oct. 12.

Just after Quayle's speech. Uni\ersity of Florida student West Davies rose during a question-and-answer period to tell Quayle more than JOO needy students were turned away from UF this fall because of a reduction in college loans and grants.

'That's a mistake." Davies told Quayle. "We are spending money on sophisticated weapons

and not on our future with our students."

Quayle responded by saying the present level of higher education funding is sufficient.

When Davies pressed him for a better answer, Quayle came up with the clincher: "If anyone is being denied the opportunity for a higher education, then you tell them to write a letter to me and I will help them out."

The 20 letters received so far contain "'a wide array of cases ranging from people in financial straits to people who have been told their families make too much money to get financial aid," said Craig Whitney, Quayle's assistant press secretary.

Besides bumping the pleas to the "appropriate office," Whitney said Quayle's staff is trying to make sure students "are getting fair treatment and that the system was working properly."

Piano Concert Set For Feb. 2 by College Advancement

Plans are already underway for PSC's second Piano Extravaganza, set for Feb. 2, 1991.

PSC and Williamson Baldwin of Dawson will again sponsor the event. noted Dr. Thomas Ediger, professor of music at PSC.

"Pianists of all ages will have a chance to perform together with up to 30 pianists," Dr. Ediger explained. "We will have 15 pianos on stage with two people at each piano."

The pianists will assemble at 8 a.m. that day in the PSC College Auditorium to rehearse with their groups. After working with their group all day, the event concludes with a 7 p.m. concert that is open to

Davies isn't "I did not believe for a minute that Vice President Quayle was going to help these students who wrote to him. I don't think he really cares about how people get through college."

But it's important, he added, to send letters just to remind the Bush administration of student concerns.

Letters can be sent to Vice· President Dan Quayle, Washington. D.C. 20510.

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Mon.-Thurs, 8 a.m.-lOp.m. Fri.-Sat. 8 a.m.-11 p.m. KEGS

re'tirement, medical and air travel benefits.

In order to participate in the Army National Guard, "a person must serve 13 weeks of basic training, one weekend a month and two weeks every summer," said Weiker. In addition to college benefits, reserves receive S82.60 for each weekend they serve and $620.70 a month during basic training.

To qualify for the college benefits, reserves must achieve a minimum score on the Military Entrance (ASVAB) Test. According to Moore, "M ostjufliors in high school who take the ASV AB qualify for college benefits."

Moore also stated that the "oneweekend-a-month" requirement does not interfere with students' activites. "They don't miss the game for drill; they miss drill for the game," said Moore. For example, student-athletes Nate Bradley,

--Horace Walpole

Garriet Blair, James Jerry and Jason Seymour are active reserves. but have not missed a Saturday afternoon football game because of their commitment to the Guard.

For more information. students can speak with Weiker or Moore once a month at the Student Center. or call Weiker in Auburn at 2744615, or Moore in Nebraska Cityat 873-7197.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Attention. all closet poets and authors: the Silas Summers · writing contest offers you a chance to submit works for publication in the PSC literary magazine The Sifting Sands. , Contest categories are poetry. , short story. drnma and essay. 1 Entry blanks are available at the 'front desk of the Library. Entries may be deposited in" the box at the Library front desk anytime between Nov. 15. 1990 and Jan. 15. 1991.

Cash prizes will be awarded and winning entries will be published in the spring 1991 edition of The Sifting Sands. The contest is sponsored by the PSC English Club.

:AUBURN '.P1ZZ:A HUT

Will begin delivering Nov. 9 to ' Peru State College

The Auburn Pizza Hut is experimenting on a trial basis, to deliver to Peru.

Makin' it great!•

AJl you need to do is call 274-4391 by 3 p.m. and place your pizza order. We will make all deliveries that evening at 5:30 p.m. at A.D. Majors Hall. There will be a $1 delivery charge. Now, you have the convenience of eating a great tasting pizza in your home or dorm room.

Delivery Begins Nov. 9!

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the public free of charge.

"We have eight different groups of piano literature varying frum the first year beginners to the advancing adult pianist," Dr. Ediger said.

"I hope we have pianists from six years of age to 96," he added.

For more information about the PSC /Williamson Baldwin Piano Extravaganza. contact Dr. Edigerat PSC. (402) 872-2253 or toll free at 1800-742-4412 weekdavs.

12 packs of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper and Sprite $2.99

Across from Crestview shopping center, Auburn

The Ice Blue Jazz Ensemble performs a selection of music at the group's Nov. 13 concert. Musicians pictured from left are Suggett on keyboard. Ron Hackbart. drums, Scott Sare; bass. Kris Kubert. trumpet, and Jason Prante, saxophone. --photo by Todd Gottula

'This world is a comedy to those that think, a tragedy to those that feel."

Nebraska Poet Writes Of Beauty of Real Life

by Heidi Zlmlnsky

Sit down. Relax. Let the gentle palms of Father Darkness engulf the November evening. Turn the iamp on low and watch its golden light splash on the book that lies softly in your lap. Slowly open the cover and meet Mary Katluyn Stillwell.

Poetry? Yes. Poetry of the beauty and humor of real life. Poetry inspired by the experiences of a Nebraska native whose soft, motherly eyes could .quiet the surliest of children.

Person of the Week 'Rewards Of The Heart'

proves you can fall in love anywhere."

LovePoem,formy grandmother personifies Stillwell's wish thather grandmother could have attended her wedding.Speaking ofher grandmother, Stillwell says, "I think anyone who loves us brings light into our lives."

Stillwell moved back to Falls City with her husband after adopting their son, Will, from Colombia. She said "Write. Get everything out."

that it was interesting to retuni to Falls City to see how things had changed and yet stayed the same. Stillwell had some advice for aspiring writers.

"I write my poetry .fur the poem.''. she says. l\he asks herself, "Can I express this particular experience- grab the experience- allow it to come alive once more?"

Stillwell explains, "We don't writehave writer's block - because we don't allow ourselves the freedom of writing whatever comes to mind."

by Betty Hecht

For many of us, there is in our background one teacher that made a real difference in our lives. Amy Beck, a senior elementary/ special ma.jor at PSC. has the makings of that special type of teacher.

Mary Kathryn Stillwell was born m Omaha an<1.lived on Dodge Street until she was 15. She and her family then moved to Falls City.

Still well received her B.A. in English from St. Mary College ·in Xavier, Kansas, and did graduate study in English at the University ofMissouri in Kansas City. She then moved to New York City and attended New York University.

"We poets like to say geography is destiny. "

It was rather accidental that Stillwell began writing poetry when she was 27 years old. After finding that a course she originally wanted had clMed, she registeted for .a poetry class with .a friend.

"We poets like to say geography is destiny," says Stillwell.

Stillwell lived in New York for 21 years and met her husband, Frank Edler, there .Her collection of poems entitled Epithalamium characterizes their relationship from courtship through marriage. ·

When describing the love poem This is Brooklyn, Stillwell comments, ''This poem takes place in New York, which Election Results continued from page 1

"It didn't surprise me that she lost," said sophomore Shawna Allgood. "I was in favor of Ben Nelson, anyway. Kay Orr didn't do anything for Nebraska, as far as taxes were concerned."

"I didn't v.>te for either Ben Nelson or Kay Orr," said freshman Michelle Ramold. "It was a bit of a toss-up."

A PSC student summarized the election results by saying, "Overall, I don'twanttosoundanti-establishment, but it seems as though government has become increasingly inefficient and corrupt. I realize that I don't fully understand all our government's intrF cacies. But, are our representatives in government fully representing the people?" said Bailey. "I am pleased with the results. but l might have liked to have scat moie incwn1:..:.nts voted out."

She advises, "Write. Get everything out. Free associate. Let it out without censoring it." Stillwell says that after brainstonning, the writer should go back over what is written and "really find the m" write to investigate possibilities, to find out what's reajly in there," said Stillwell as she gently touched her heart.

"Write about what is special to you or touches you profoundly."

Stillwell continues, ''Write only what you can write. Write about what is special to you or touches you profoundly."

Stillwell also had some advice for writers about getting published. She says that writers should send three to five poems and a self- addressed return envelope. She also advises writers to "Look for therightpublications - magazines that will accept your work."

Stillwell cautions that there are almost always more rejections of material than acceptances. She urges writers to "Convince yourself to keep writing" after receiving a rejection.

She also emphasizes that even famous writers are rejected. She says that when a rejection letter is received "Consider yourself in good company."

"Look for the right publicationsmagazines that will accept your work:"

There is a possibility that Stillwell will be conducting a poetry workshop at PSC during the spring semester, and her modest sensitivity and off-beat humor bring her poetry to life.

"Places are fantasy places, too," says Stillwell. · Click out the light. Float off to dreamland.

Beck is the vice-presiden't of Peru Student Education Association, PSEA; a member of Kappa Delta Pi, a national honorary education fraternity; a member of the Nebraska State Education Association, NSEA; a member of the National Education Association, NEA; and she serves on the Placement Advisory Board at PSC as the education information coordinator. In addition, Beck is employed by the Educational Service Unit (ESU 4) in Auburn as a life skills educational · paraprofessional.

In her capacity as a paraprofessional, Beck works with Linda Glenn, ESU 4 life skills at Calvert Elementary School in Auburn. "I love working with special education students, because they are 'special' students," says Beck. "The rewards (of the job) are of the heart."

Dr. Norma Gilmore, associate professor of education at PSC. says that Beck is a real professional. "She's interested in her work and in the children. In fact, I think she puts the children's needs first."

Dr. Anthony Citrin. associate professor of education at PSC. agrees and adds that Beck is able to do her job and still keep her sense of humor. "She relates and interacts with the kids. which is a marvelous quality and absolutely essential when working in sp·ecial education."

ATTENTION

New Class at PSC "Co-dependency in the Classroom" Covering topics on behavioral traits and intervention strategics.

Room I 05 T.J M

Friday (Dec. 7) 7-10 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday (Dec. 8-9) 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

For more information contact PSC Continuing Education (402) 8722241.

Astronomer To S,peak About the Stars

At PSC's Benford Recital Hall Nov. 29 by College Advancement

Stars will star in a lecture by astronomer Dr. William Buscombe at PSC on, Thursday, Nov.

Dr. Buscombe, professor of astronomy at Northwestern University, will talk aboutthe birth and death of stars in a public lecture at 8 p.m. in Benford Recital H'all of the Jindra.Fine Arts Building.

The lecture, part of the American

, Since becoming a paraprofessional. Beck has learned. the necessity of working as a team, and adds that this job has "given me some experience in working bv myself and in team teaching." She admits that she sometimes gets frustrated, but quickly adds that the frustration she feels isn't with the students. ··The frustration is with myself. I have

teach, and she does the best and learns the most that she can about it.".

"She's probably one of the most persistent young adults I've ever met," adds Dr. Citrin. "She's persistent at things that concern self-improvement and doing a better job as a professional. She's just one of

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Astronomical · Society's Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectureship program, is open to the public free of charge. A reception in the lobby of the Jindra Building will follow.

Earlier that day, Dr. Buscombe will be making his presentation in a PSC astronomy class.

His appearance is sponsored by the PSC Academic Enrichment committee.

to think, what can I do better. The most important thing is to make them love to learn and to get (them) excited about learning."

Although Beck initially ran into. some difficulties with the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST), she did keep working on it because she says, "I've always wanted to be a teacher." She advises a 1yone who has difficulty with the not to give up. "No matter who or what anyone tells you. don't give up. It'll pay off in the end."

Beck's persisteHce with the PPST is reflective of her attitude 1 toward teaching and academics. Gilmore says, "She wants to Rising Junior Exam continued from page I studies courses, are not good enough, students will be limited· in the number of upper level courses they can take. He also emphasized that these stipulations were still in the "discussion stage."

Davis added that it isn't something students should fear. "It isn't a great harm to ask students to take such an exam," he said,

those young people you enjoy watching. because Amy is going to do something (with her life). She's got that vitality and enthusiasm for doing things."

Beck plans to do her student teaching during the spring semester. Her long-term goal is to become a school psychologist or a school administrator. however, she says, "I don't want to leave education." She believes that the rewards of being a special education teacher come every day in the forms of "hugs and smiles. You go into it (teaching) for the student's love of learning. You do it to help kids learn and not for selfgratification."

"especially since it can be retaken and it's combined with other criteria before a judgment is made."

Snyder stated that giving the test will give students an advantage. "It makes their diploma more creditable, which makes them more employable and allows them to compete with students on a national level," he added. "In the long run," he said, "it gives a degree of credibility to the college, too.'.'

''No matter who

anyone

you, don't give up. It'll pay off in the end. ''

Amy Beck

Characters from all three one-acts that are a part or PSC's "Triple Play", include (top) Jenny Vann (Nebraska City) and Andrew Donovan (Lincoln) from Chekhov's "The Boor"; (bottom) Penny Gibbons (Douglas) and John Hall (Valley) from O'Neill's "The Rope"; and Lynn Hicks (Auburn) and Thomas Hyde (Plattsmouth) I rom Shaw's "The Dark Lady or the Sonnets." The Peru Players production of"Triplc Play." will be staged at 8 r.m. on Thursday Nov. 29 through Saturday Dec. I. and at 2 p.m. on Dec. 2. in the PSC College Auditorium.-photo by Lila Fike.

Fan Finds A Genuine Pleasure

The Quiet At .

by Rich Huff

You can't help but notice how content lived outside ofTaegu. HIS educallonai

- If you have attended any of the Dr. Hahn is to be a professor at Peru m(·teredsts lbrikoughht Drh. to .tyChluoo

• s If de · h soun s e c ew o ruvers1women's volleyball games or men s tate. you are won rmg ow some- ed T 1cy· J he h football games this year, then chances one could be happy. in a small town edm do o,. apl an, wAfterer greadrue· 'th th b' · h 11 ce1v a egree m aware you have seen political science w1 out e ig city atmosp ere, we be · · f Dr J hn Hahn H · ·d then all you neec! is a little background allon he came a newspaper essor · o · etSanavi H andwaseventuallypromotedtoed1tor.

PSC Coop-Ed Wins First State Awards

by College Advancement

A lot of cooperation between PSC officials, students, and businesses and organizations in 13 states contributed to a successful first year of PSC's Cooperative Education program.

Funded by a federal U.S. Department of Education grant, the PSC Cooperative Education program was recently cited as Nebraska's outstanding program of the year by the Cooperative Education Association of Nebraska (CEAN).

The award was presented at the CEAN state convention held Nov. 2 in Kearney, noted Ted L. Harshbarger, director of PSC's Coop Ed program.

The program allows PSC students to be placed 'n internships in business and organizations across the nation, earning college credit and on-the-job experience.

For the most part, the internships are paid positions, Harshbarger said. PSC internees earned in excess of $I 60,000 during the first year of 'the program, he said.

During the fall 1989, spring 1990, and summer I990 academic terms, I 25 students completed 128 different internships at positions in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Virginia, Georgia,. Minnesota, Texas, California, Wisc.onsin, New York, Ohio and Florida. Harshbarger reported.

Inl955 Am · h l t d · an encansc oars u ymg news Japan asked Dr. if he ,tf..,

would like to come to the Uruted States and attend the University of Utah. At

this point Dr. Hahn sent information to the University ofTexas, the University of Minnesota, an4 the University of Utah. Dr. Ralph Casey.director of the school of journalism at the University of Minnesota, showed immediate interest and called Dr. Hahn and notified him of his acceptance.

In 1956 Dr. Hahn came to the United States and changed his name from Joon WooHantoJohnHahn,hislegalAmerican name. In 1974 Dr T.f aim became a naturalized citizen. He received his "Learning never stops during a lifetime, and you can learn so many things from children and students."

masters in journalism from Minnesota and then completed his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Cincinnati. In 1968 Dr. Hahn came to Peru. He was impressed with the tryside and quiet atmosphere. He feels that beautiful and quiet surroundings allow one to grow mentally, and that is just what he is enjoying.

Dr. Hahn reads many books and is continually learning a variety of sub- , jects. He stated, "Leaming never stops during a lifetime, and you can learn , many things from children and students."

"""been cheering for the Bobcats since Dr.HahnwasbominTaegu(Ta-goo), 1968. Dr. Hahn stated, "I've been a Korea, a huge city which today has a He popularionoftwomillion. Evenduring also mentioned that he played baseball his childhood, Dr. Hlhn enjoyed getandsoccennd was on thctnck tclln as ting away ID lhC cowilly when he fre- · ,,.&,youngster. " quemiy Visi@ his .WOO

Content? Yes, John Hahn is content ' teaching, expanding Jiis knowledge, spending his spare time with children, attending athletic events and enjoying all Americin cuisine. I leave you with lhewordsof1ohnfflhn'sfathcr. "Don't be picky about .the foods you eat; what is more importlnt is havm, a decent pbicC to live."

The program is designed for students in all PSC academic programs, and relies on coordinators in each PSC academic division to oversee and evaluate internees, Harshbarger said.

During the 1989-90 year. division coordinators included Clarence Eash, science and technology; Donald Schwartz. humanities; Bob Lewellen. business; and Larry Brown. education and physical education.

If fully funded. the Department of Education grant will fund the Cooperative Education program for five years, and grant funds could total approximate! $385.000.

OPEN INVITA TJON RECEPTION FOR DECEMBER GRADUATES

December 9, 1990

4:30-6:00 p.m.

Burr Oak, Student Center hosted by Placement Everyone Welcome: graduates students faculty friends family

Announcing Madrigal Christmas Dinner

The sights, sounds and smells of Christmas in medieval days come to Peru State College during the Madrigal Christmas Dinner on Saturday, Dec. 15.

Tickets to the event are now on sale for $12, noted Dr. Thomas Ediger. director of choral activities.

The dinner will feature 16th century-style entertainment from juggling to jesting and special performances by the PSC Madrigal s;ngers and Peru Players. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m with the Royal Procession commencing at 7 r.m. in the PSCStudent Center.

For more information or to make reservations by phone, call (402) 8722253 or l-800-742-4412 weekdays.

Senate Review

Senate met November 7 and 14. It was announced that junior exam has been selected, and that the Board of Trustees will be meeting at Wayne State College on December 8 and 9.

Todd Gottula has resigned as freshman representative to Student Senate. The executive committee will be interviewing applicants for the position after Thanksgiving break.

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Thank You I wish to extend my sincerest thanks to all who mpported me in the past sheriff's election. It was greatly appreciated and your trust will not be betrayed. Your Sheriff.

Angelo R. John

Federal Funding Belt Tightens: PSC Students

Won't Feel The Pinch Other Campuses Might

Microwave Oven for Sale: Large I.5 cubic foot capacity. JO power le\el settings. 650 watts. Very· good -condition; cookbook included. $85. Call davs 872-2267. Peru. or evenings 274-5174. Auburn.

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Final Exa1n Schedule

The following schedule is for the on-campus exam week of December 17-20. /

Monday, December 17, 1990

by College Press Service.

As many as 250.000 two-year college students could be shut out of federal student loans next school year under the new budget plan, an education lobbyist warned in midN ovember.

Another 50,000 four-year college students also could lose their loans next year, he added, if they attend schools with default rates above 35 percent. And some students may be facing a tighter situation with Pell Grants, as well.

According to Dwight Garman, director of financial aid, the default rate for PSC is nowhere near the 35 percent limit.

"It's going to have a substantial impact upon poor folks," asserted Stephen Blair of the National Association of Trade and Technical Schools, which respresents the private, for-profit institutions in W.ashington, D.C.

The deficit reduction package, passed by Congress on Oct. 27, slices some $1.7 billion out of the most popular federal student loan program by creating rigid restrictions on schools whose students have high loan default rates.

The new methodology for determining a school's eligibility for Pell Grant and student loan participation has little effect on PSC, said Garman, because PSC's

default rate is below the restrictiontriggering limit.

The congressional action was , spurred by concern over high default rates at some educational institutions and several instances of f}agrant fraud and waste by .disreputable schools.

Most of the disqualified students go to technical and trade schools; some of which were blasted in September congressional hearings as unscrupulously arranging loans for students. The students, who used the loan money to pay the trade schools. then did not get the training or education they needed to get jobs that, in turn, could help them repay the loan to the government.

Hoping to keep crooks from borrowing money without. using it for school. Congress will now delay giving first-time borrowers their loan money until 30 days after the start of classes.

The new budget also tries to cut the default rate hy requiring students without high school diplomas or equivalency degrees to pass independently administered standardized tests to recei\c loans.

"The 30 days (rule) will hurt everyone somewhat," said John Blong, chancellor of the Eastern Iowa- Community College system. The other restrictions. he said, "shouldn't have a major effect on comm.unity colleges."

Placement News & Events

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All Seniors: Register with Placement: pick up a form or bring in resume. Education Majors: Start your credential file- necessary for job search.

Nov. 21 Resumes for NCH Sales position with chemical company in Lincoln.

Nov. 28 Interview with U.S. Army for Officer Candidate School

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· NOTE: Original Class Time indicates the first class meeting of the week or only class meeting of the week. ·

EVENING CLASSES

I) If the class meets once a week, then the exam period is during the scheduled class meeting.

2) If the class meets more than once a week and begins at.6:30 p.m., then the exam period is 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the first day ofthe week that the class meets.

3) If the class meets more than once a week and begins at 8:00 p.m., then the exam period is 8:30-I 0:30 p.m. on the first day of the week that the class meets.

NOTE: If you have any questions about' the exam schedule, do not hesitate to contact Dr. Snyder in the Administration Building.

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Your odds of figding a job

Nov. 27 Jobs for Science, Math & Technology Majors

Dec. 4 Jobs for Humanities Majors

Dec. 11 Jobs for Business Majors

In addition to tighter loans. students may find themselves competing for fewer. smaller Pell Grants for the school year. The reason is a possible $145 million shortfall in funding again, as a result of cuts made by Congress on Oct. 27. the U.S. Department of Education has confirmed.

Legislators approved a $100 increase in the maximum Pell Grant - bringing it to $2,400 - and initialfy appropriated $5.3 billion for new grants.

But at the last minute, 2.4'! percent was cut from most discretionary programs, including the Pell Grant program.

To save the money. the Education Department. depending on changes in national enrollment and economic conditions when it needs to take action next February. might implement a "linear reduction. "said a department official who didn't want to he named.

In plainer terms. about 71,0QO students nationwide would have their grants cut by $225.

Another 1.22 million grants would he trimmed bv about $100.,

The cuts wouldo't affect about 2.2 million of the neediest student\ who. because of the $100 increase. would receive bigger grants. the official said. According to Garman. most of PSC's Pell Grant recipients fall into this category.

CLASS RESCHEDULED

A workshop on the problems of fetal alcohol syndrome. and fetal ·alcohol effect. scheduled for Saturday (Nov. 17) at PSC, has becQ postponed.

The workshop will he rescheduled for a later date, most likely ii] January, noted Gene Engel. director of PSC's student assistane-e program.

For more information. contact Engel at PSC.

'Bobcat 'Big Guns' Overmatch Grandview At PSC

- by Phil Davidson

Oooh baby, as Dick Vitale would -sav. college basketball is in full force here at Peru State College.

The men's team took a 1-2 reco.rd the Northwest Missouri State tournament at Maryville, MO and ·r'" lilrn llr'l game met up with Grandview College, out of Iowa. Playing without starting center and _co-captain James Bell, the Bobcats did n'1 kn(l\\ what to expect. They >lwuldn·l ha.ve worried, as Michael Woosley, Matt 1\fotky. LuUJs Goins, and Garret Mann came to play, each scoring in .,.douhlc figures to lead the attack.

Co-captain Brett Richards added, "Grandview was overmatched inside .,.'tnd our big men did a great job of laking advantage of that." Mann was the leading scorer and -fthm: .dcr in the contest with 21 and I.< rt''n''<"l" ,.Jy. Coach John Gibbs prai,cJ the 111side game saying, "The -key·" 111c ,,,andview game was the great play of our big kids." The won the game 96-78.

The Cats took Friday off. and

Inside Sports

At PSC Size Doesn't Matter

.J3¥ Russ Waring

With hundreds of awards as wel a» accomplishments behind them, the PSC !all programs are drawing _,_Jo a close (hopefully not for a while, where football is concerned.) Both ...-the volleyball team and the foothall team ha1e gin:n us the opportunity to take extra pride in our school.

l'hese programs' successc'S arc

··-even more a»tounding when you consider that Peru is the smallest state college in Nehraska with an of approxima,ely I.JOO ...:'tudcnts. That's what they arc too. they're students first, and yet these players have hecome part of one of ..the top programs in both sports.

The volleyball team finished 23-22 ;rnd made it to the playoffs. The team also placed one person on the All District team, as Kristi Deleeuw -#'as named as a hitter.

The football team continues its -,cJimh towards number one. and at 90-1 has earned the right to consider itself among the nation's elite. ..,Along the way the Cats have compiled some pretty impressive

The Cats placed IO players on the Tri-State All Conference list. including Nate Br·adlev who was named Player of Yl'-aL after finishing second in the nation in total offense (317.6) "'and thir·d in passing (313.6). Cory Catterson led the conference in receiving yards for the second ''straight year with 918 yards, and Scott Gerdes led in receptions with ..,52. Kurt Hasley led the conference in sacks with nine. With these and other numbers. All-American seem likely.

The following are just a few of the top _numbers in key categories, and the reason why these teams had

success this year. A special thanks to Vince Henzel for Bobcat and Lady Bobcat stats all year.

FOOTBALL DEFENSIVE .STATISTICS

after a quick walk through practice. went out to support the football team through their big win on Saturday. However after the game, the players had other things on their minds, getting readyto play a tough NCAA Division II team, Northwest Missouri State.

This would be the final° game of the tournament as well as a good test for the Cats in this young season, and they were primed for an upset. However NWMSU had other ideas. After struggling in their first game of the season, Northwest came out ready to play this time. Using a tough man-to-man preS!.ure defense, the NWMSU Bearcats got off to an early lead, and at one point in the first half were up 34-17. The Bobcats finally settled down and went into the half down hy iusteight, thanks in part to the p;c>>ing of Jeff Parker, Chuck Miln•·r .,..,,1 "The Defensive Wizard," Roh

Despite a halftime talk from Coach Gibbs warning them not to get off to another 10".' start, the Cats started theseconc h:df1J1'11sslowas the first, scoring »IX po;nts in the

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first eight minntes of the half. '\t that point, th lid finall: cam< >If the hasket, but 11 pn'ved to r>L' too late as NWMSU took the :;:i:nc 7562.

Brad Thompson put the game in ·perspective by saying, "That's the most incredible defense we will play· against all year. Not only do they play it hard, they have the athletes to do it." Richards added, "The game was a great learning experience for us. It made us realize what we have to do to be successful."

Richards was the leading scorer in the game for the Cats with 15. Greg Snipes added 14 and was the leading rebounder, pulling down nine. Richards and Mann were also named to the all-tournament team.

After the game Coach Gibbs remained optimistic saying, "Northwest is an exceptionally good team, but we are continuing to make the progress necessary for us to be a good team also."

The Bobcats continue that trek against Dana College, Nov. 26 at 7:30 in the A WAC.

Deleeuw Named All-District

by Sports Information

PSC hitter Kristi Deleeuw has been named to the 1990 National Association of Intercollegiate <\thletics (NAIA) All-District I I 101leyball team.

Deleeuw, a 5 foot 10 inch senior ·rom Waverly, was PSC's lone ;election to the I I-member squad.

Hastings College placed three players on the squad, while district champion Doane and MidlandLutheran both landed two. Concordia, Wayne State and Chadron State all claimed one first· team choice Deleeuw led the 23-22 Lady Bobcats in hitting "Yith single-season records of 746 kills and a 5.1 average

per game from her outside position. She also posted a .266 attack percentage in a record 1,723 attempts.

During the regular season, Deleeuw was named to alltournament teams at Emporia State, Briar Cliff, and Nebraska Wesleyan. She was also unanimously chosen to the All-Nebraska Independent League first team.

Doane's Cindy Meyer was selected District 11 Coach of the Year, with Jill Mulvihill of MidlandLutheran voted Player of the Year. Members of the all-district team will compete with other all-district teams for NAIA all-America honors, to be announced on Nov. 26.

VOLLEYBALL STATISTICS

Head Eoach John Gibbs gives instructions lo his team in the recent PSC Men's Baskelhall Tournament.--photo by Mike Harris.

The Call of the Hunt Beckons In Fall's Crisp Morning Air

by Brent Drawdy

It's a brisk 38 degrees at 6:00 a.m., and several pheasant hunters just south of Peru are waiting for daylight to break over the treeline along the Missouri River so they can begin their hunt in hopes of bagging their daily limit of three roosters.

The dogs, whining impatiently, wait for the hunters to open their dog boxes and release them into the bitter cold, dew-dropped fields, where they can smell nearby birds from the truck. Just as it gets bright enough to see, the hunters walk just over 20 yards, when two roosters fly up ten feet in front of them. Two shots ring out, and one bird falls, as the other stays in flight on a narrow escape.

Pluck Eagles

Bobcats Roast Wisconsin- LaCrosse

by Russ Waring

Okay. so it wasn't Thanksgiving yet. but that didn't keep the Bobcats from partaking of the bird. On Nov. 17 the Cats feasted on the Eagles of Wisconsin-Lacrosse, in the opening round of the NAIA DiYision II Playoffs. The Cats were ungracious hosts as they took advantage of some good field position and five Eagle turnovers, including four interceptions by the Bobcat defense, en route to a 24-3 Yictory.

The Eagles used a fake reverse on the opening kickoff to gain good field position on their own 44 yard line. The Eagles then gained one first down. but were forced to punt when facing fourth and nine on the Cats 42. Cornelius Riley got a hand on the punt, for a school record eighth career block. and Bobby Stephens returned it for three yards. Bradle) Connects with Catterson for Score.

The Cats offense was unable to score on their first series as well. but the PSC delense continued to give lits to the Eagle offense. which in aYeraging almost 24 points a game. On their third series, the Cats' offense struck as quarterback Nate Bradley hit wide receiver Cory Catterson over the middle from 14 yards out. Ron Shaneyfelt added the PAT to cap thefivc play. 41-yard drive with 2:49 left in the first quarter.

Hansen Intercepts Pass

The Cats' defense continued to play tough getting big plays from the likes of Riley, who added a sack to his list of credentials. and linebacker Bob Hansen who had an interception and broke up another pass. The Cats then went up 10-0 on a Slw1cyfelt field goal with 7:36 left in the half. The Eagles scored next on a 42-yard field goal with five seconds remaining in the half to cut

the lead to 10-3, where it remained through the half.

Gerdes Scores on Shovel Pass

The Cats struck again, as a Scott Sullivan interception started a I0play. 75-yard drive that ended on a Bradley shovel pass to running back Scott Gerdes who went in untouched from six yards out. Shaneyfelt added the point after and the Cats were up 17-3 with 8:14 left in the third quarter.

Witty Scores on 95-yard Interception Run.

The score remaineJ the same until defensive back Adrian Witty. who had already broken up five passes. stepped in front of Eagles receiver Dan Bridges to make the interception. Witty then outran everyone 95 yards !or the touchdown to put the Cats up 24-3 with 8:46 remaining in the game. The interception not only broke the Eagles' backs. it stopped a IO play drive by the Eagles who looked to close the gap on the Bobcats.

The score remained the same as the Cats' defense got four· more sacks by the likes of Hansen. defensive end Mark Fritch. and the down line of Kurt Haslev and Tim Bowen, as well as - another interception by Sullivan.

Gerdes and Witty earn MVP's Gerdes was named offensive player of the game. while Witty received the defensive honors.

Other individual stats were as follows: Rushing, Gerdes, nine carries for 28 ya1ds; Troy DeBoest, two for 11; Joe Parks, one for six; James Jerry. two for five; and Bradley, six for minus three yards. Bradley completed 20-38 passes for 232 yards, two TD's and no interceptions. Gerdes caught seven of those passes for I05 yards and a TD, while Catterson had six grabs for 75 and a score. Garriet Blair had

three receptions for 38 yards, DeBoest had three for eight yards, and Dennis Browning had one for six yards. The defense was led by Dave Foster (five unassisted tackles and I I assists. with one for· a loss of one), Hansen (four and nine, three for a loss of five. an interception and a sack), Tim Herman (six and three. two for a loss of two and a sack). Riley (two and five. two sacks), Sullivan (three and three. with two interceptions). Jordan (two and four). Bobby Stephens (six unassisted, and a fumble recovery). Mark Fritch (two and four, one for a loss of one, and a sack). Witty (three and two. one interception), and Hasley (two and two with a sack).

Play-off Bus Trip

PSC vs. Dickinson State (ND) Sat.. Dec. I. I p.m. (MST)

Bus fare: $75.00

Tickets: $4.001 students

$I 0.00 /non-students

Contact Steve Johnson. ext. 2211 for reservations by noon Tues Nov. 27.

Pheasant season in Nebraska opened Nov. 3 and will remain open through Jan.31, 1991. Roosters,alsoknownas cocks, which are the male pheasant, are· the only legal pheasant hunters can kill. Pheasants are generally found where there are many edges. The edges may be weedy areas between com and milo fields, fence rows, windbreaks, ditches and even shelter belts. These areas give the pheasants plenty of nesting, winter cover and winter food.

Most hunters hunt with 12 gauge shotguns, using six and four shot shells. The difference between four and six shot is that the four shot has a tighter pattern than the six shot. Therefore it is

t.etter to use in thick brush.

When hunting pheasant, it is good to have a well trained dog. A good dog can locate birds you will never see. Not only does a good dog locate the pheasant, but it will also retrieve the game after it has been shot.

When hunting without a dog, it is best to hunt with at least one other person, if possible. It is very difficult to get birds out of thick cover hunting alone. The thicker the brush, the more movement is needed. The best chance of finding birds without a dog would be to work the edges of heavy cover, rather than hunting the fields like you would with a dog.

When you down your game, it is easiest to find if you drop a handkerchief in the place you saw the bird drop. Then search the area in an ever-widening circle, kicking weeds and cover while you search. Don't ever leave any stone unturned.

Hunting pheasants can be great fun and a very exciting sport, but only if you practice safe hunting and follow all the hunting regulations. Remember to always ask pennission before hunting on private land, because it is a Nebraska state law.

I hope you take up the sport of pheasant hunting, and if you do, may you be startled by a three-pound, cackling rooster that bursts from beneath your feet!

Make All-Conference ... 10 Players Picked for Honors

hy Sports Information

'uomrnauon 011 tne lootnall field this fall is rcrlcctcd 111 the lirst set of ind iv id ual post-season honors.

The Bobcats, who finished with their first undefeated regular-season since 1953 at 8-0-I and earned a second straight NAIA Division II national playoff berth. placed ten players on the 1990 All-Tri-State Athletic Conference football team announced this week.

Peru State's offensive picks are quarterback Nate Bradley, wide receiver Cory Catterson. slotback Scott Gerdes, (chosen as a wide receiver) guard Gil Myers, fullback James Jerry and place-kicker Ron Shaneyfelt.

On defense. Bobcats named to the first team i1.·:lude tackles Kurt

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Hasley and Tim Herman, linebacker Bob Hansen and strong safety Cornelius Riley.

Four other Hobcats received_ honorable-mention in the voting. rnclud mg l111ebackcr David Foster and Scott Sullivan free safety on delense, wide receiver Garriet Blair on offense. and punter Chuck Humphrey. STATE

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Adrian Witty (47) and Cornelius Riley ( 15) celebrate after a big play. Witty was named defensive player of the game for his 95 yd. interception return for a TD. The senior defensive back also set a school record by breaking up fiye passes in the National Playoff game.--photo by Todd Gottula.

December 7, 1990 1ssue#6

Dean Joy Prepares To Depart PSC's Campus

by Peru State Times Staff stitutional Advancement at Western Jerry Joy, dean. of student servic:s New Mexico University. smce 1982, officially announced his Joy commented that the toughest deciresignation from PSC on Dec. 5. His sion he ever had to make in higher iast day on duty at the college will be education was the decision to leave ?cc. 21, 1990, to Dr. Wil- PSC. As aPSC alum, he said, "lt'svery uam Snyder, mterim president. difficulttowalkawayfromPeruState."

Joy. has accepted the position of Vice Joy spent a total of nearly 15 1/2 years President of Student Personnel and In- at Peru. "I care a lot about it," he said, and ''I'm going to miss it."

In a memorandum distributed to PSC faculty and staff, Dr. Snyder stated, "It goes without saying how much (Jerry Joy) has contributed to Peru State College, and he will be missed even more than we realize. I want to wish Dean Joy all the very best, and we will always consider him a 'Bobcat."'

Until a replacement for the Dean of Student Services position is found, according to Dr. Snyder, an interim dean will be appointed. The college is currently accepting applications for the interim post, with the target date for announcing the interim dean to be Dec. 17.

Dean Jerry Joy continued on page 2

High Priced Textbooks Arouse PSC's Students

by Laura Osborne

The response is almost the same when srudents at PSC are asked how they feel about the price of textbooks. "It*#% !" they say immediately.

Indeed, over the past several years, the prices of books have steadily risen. Why? Who's responsible?

Before students start pointing fingers, they should understand the book-buying-and selling process.

It all starts with the publishing houses. They print the texts and sell them to college book companies. These companies then sell the books to individual college bookstores at prices based on supply and demand. The bookstores in rum sell the books to the students, adding a mark-up for profit.

The Bobcat Bookstore deals with the Follett College Book Company. Follett publishes a "blue book" which it distributes to its customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. The book is a guide

for the prices bookstores should pay students for used books, and lists the prices the company is willing to pay the stores for those same books.

This is the point many students find upsetting. "We can deal with paying high original prices for new book," said senior music major Kent Stutheit and junior music major Tom Sudik. "But we should be able to get back two-thirds of that amount we paid when we return a book in good condition."

Pat Vendetti, a junior drama major, said, "It'snotfair [that] we pay so much and don't get much back.'.'

"I think the prices are outrageous, and getting only a fraction back is terrible," commented Amber Fabry, asophotnore science major.

When asked about the buy-back and re-sell prices of books, former Bobcat Bookstore manager Chris Joy stated that the PSC business follows Follett's continued on page 5 ·

Firm's Report Gives Praise to PSC

by College Advancement

The final report card is in, and it indicates high marks for Peru State College. After nearly a year-and-a-half study, the educational consulting firm Widmayer and Associates of Chicago, IL, has released its final report and recommendations on changes in public higher education in Nebraska.

Atcordillg to Dr. William Snyder, interim president at PSC, Nebraska's first state college was applauded throughout the report. In general, the Nebraska state colleges at Peru, Wayne and Chadron drew praise in the 125page report.

"It's nice to see an outside authority affirm what we've said all along-

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Nebraska's state colleges are tremendous resources, providing quality programs at a modest price," Dr. Snyder said.

Consultants Dr. Patricia Widmayer, Dr. CarlTrendlar, and Dr. HaroldEnarsonwrote: "PeruStateCollegeispraised in the [final] report for its long history of excellence in undergraduate teaching. Nebraska's fi!lc state colleges are _correctly aligned to be outstanding teaching institutions."

They later added: "Teaching ability must be essential criterion in hiring, promotion and tenure. Colleges and universities must not blindly emulate the research institution model, replete with shortcomings to undergraduate instruction."

Dr. Snyder agreed. "We hire faculty to teach, as opposed to other kinds of activities. They take a great deal of pride in their ability to help students learn."

PSC' s strong undergraduate academic programs weren't the only areas praised by the consultants. The institution's economic development and cultural resources were also noted.

"Each of the State Colleges has a Nebraska Business Devel_opment Center; the center at Peru State College is especially active: despite its small size,

in just over two years it has provided services to 231 businesses in 31 communities ," they wrote.

''The richness of [state college] cultural activities enhances their regions," they added.

"Peru State College is regarded highly as asourceofleadershipfor those living in the southeast region of Nebraska," they noted.

No new masters program

The consultants also recommended that Chadron and Wayne State Colleges be allowed to expand their masters degree programming, but not PSC.

"I think that [recommendation] is appropriate," Dr. Synder said. "We simply don't have the resources to expand our graduate program beyond our masters degree in teacher education."

"We'd much rather concentrate our efforts on our existing undergraduate programs, and feel that is how we can best serve our region and the state.''

Not all of the report was positive or favorable for higher education in Nebraska.

"Nebraska's colleges and universities have been 'hurting' financially form any years," they noted. "Despite recent continued on page 6

Offensive linemen Jim Wenzl (78), Dave Hoatson (61) and Chuck Trom (55) block for Nate Bradley (3) as he drops back to pass. The Bobcats beat Dickinson State University to advance to the NAIA Final Four.--photo by Todd Gottula

Semester Totals at Bookstore .Cathie's swan song... . Spark Anger in PSC Students ..:A Letter to the Editor from a Sleepy Editor

"Don't jump to .conclusions." How many times have we heard that phrase'' Apparently not often enough.

Many students at PSC do jump to false conclusions when the clerk at the Hobcat Bookstore tells them the total price of textbooks for a single semester. These students immediate!y see red and fly off the handle. Many of them carry on a one-sided "conversation" concerning the "injustice" done them in the prices of the books. often not caring whether they know the facts and certainly not caring if they hurt thefeelings of the clerk so unfortunate as to be waiting on them.

The article concerning book prices included in this.issue would be an excellent reference for people at this time. As the article points out. the individual college bookstores ·are not to blame for outrageous prices. Granted. it\ frustrating for students who are literally on their own. and \\ho arc paying their own way. or for students who have families to support to find the money to pay for the books. But there are students who can afford the texts with little trouble. although they grumble the whole time.

The grumbling is understandable. no matter what a person's financial situation may be. The problem is that there are some students who. believe it or not. don'tjust grumble; they complain quite loudly to Bobcat Bookstore emplOyees. These students often don't stop for breath long enough to allow the clerks to explain the reasons for the high costs. In some cases. they can become insulting. not caring who they're hurting (imagine that).

We're frustrated. too. We don't like gettinga handful of change back at semester's end for books that cost a small fortune a mere four months earlier. · In fact it makes us angry. But we're not going to kill the messenger because we don't like the message.

What can be done'? Not much. It would take the voices of all of the college :;tudcnts of the United States speaking out to the publishing houses to haw any kind of effect. And that doesn't appear very likely.

So. it seems that we are. at least for the time being. st:.ick at the short end of an unfair system. Until some effort is made to create a united voice of college students on the issue. little will change.

But. the next time you go to the Bobcat Bookstore to buy or sell back books. and you start to get upset at the prices being too high or too low. stop for a minute. Think about whether or not the clerk is to blame before you stqrt yelling.

Resurfacing Gym Included In AWAC Improvement Plan

The Health Physical Education Recreation (HPER) Center was opened to the public in 1980. In 1986, the athletic facility's name was changed to the Al Wheeler Activity Center (AWAC), in honor of the former PSC coaching great. 1990 has been a year of improvement for the PSC building.

In recent months, there have been numerous problems in different areas of the building. The swimming pool has been closed for many weeks. Filters in the pool leaked because they were corroded. Water treatment chemicals were added manually, and sometimes the concentrations were too high or too low, which affected the filters.

Although it took some time, PSC did the right thing to improve the pool. New filters and an automatic chlorine feeding system·were recently installed. These will keep chemical concentrations steady, thereby eliminating the filter corrosion. The pool is now open to the public.

Many water-stained ceiling tiles can be found throughout the AWAC. Thousands ofloose bolts and faulty caulking on the roof have allowed water to leak through for many years. Each time the tiles became soaked, chances increased that they would fall to the gym floor. ·

PSC has hired Triple A Roofing of Lincoln to make repairs. Work was schedu1ed to begin on Nov. 27, but was delayed by adverse weather.

Another area that needs major improvements, but hasn't received any, is the gym floor. For many years, especially the last couple, the tartan rubber floor surface has been peeling away. This is especially a problem on court two, where all of the varsity athletic contests are played. Ron Fabry, supervis6r of 1 buildings and grounds, said, "One court [2) gets used a lot more than the other three." -

' This might be one of the reasons the surface on the game court is so bad. Everybody always wants io have practices, intramural and pick-up games, tennis matches and other activities on the game court. Hopefully the floor b-! repaired, and the game court will be used sparingly thereafter.

Pear Times readers:

This is my last piece of writing for the ··Peru State Times, but it is not going to be the least thing I write. On the contrary, I believe it is the most important article I've ever written for our little college newspaper.

It is 12 a.m. and I'm sitting here at a wonderful new Macintosh SE in the (Teaching Leaming Center. I ·was here · ;yesterday from 3:30 -9 p.m. The reason I'm here so late is because our typesetter ::is on the "fritz." This isn't first time our typesetter has caused us problems, .· · and it certainly won't be the last. · ·· My fellow editors and I have com:.: plained loudly ab6ut our lack of reliable \equipment_ We have complained especially loud this week because we've put

on a lot of miles running back and forth from the Publications office to the Teaching !-earning Center. In spite of all our equipmentmalfunctions, we feel we have done a fairly.good job giving the students, faculty and administration an excellent college newspaper.

I think it's high time the Peru State Times was given some type of reward. And I don't mean a pat on the back. For the next semester, I would like to see the college make funds available so that the maypurchase a Macintosh computer (or two!) that can.be installed in the Publications office. It would be nice to have a laser printer, but I know that would be asking too much. It would also be nice to have a fully equipped dark room with a new timer, stools , ample supplies ofprocessing solutions and pho-

tographic paper.

I wrote a feature story on Dr. Holtz, and one of the things he stated in that story was that he'd like to see students from a lot of areas get involved with the Times.

Well,lwishhimgoodluck. Anumberof new students working on the staff this semester realize how archaic our methods are. I doubt that students will be willing to work under such adverse conditions. It's more than disheartening-it's depressing.

My fellow editors, our advisor and I plan to meet with Dr. Snyder about our newspaper working conditions. I hope our pleas do not fall on deaf ears.

Sincerely,

Cathie English

Randy the Reindeer W'ishes a Happy & Safe Holiday to All ANNOUNCEMENT

by Heidi Zlminsky

Last night, in this world of incredible technology, I received a startling telephone call from a favorite red-nosed reindeer of mine.

In his cute, rather nasal, voice, Randy the Rock-n-Roll Reindeer (Rudolph's forgotten brother) confided his holiday fears to me.

His main concern that PSC students, whose homelands extend from coast to coast, would have a difficult ·time getting home through the blustery December nights.

"Rudolph's buddy, Santa, has seven reindeer, a sleigh, and magic dust," Randy said. "What do PSC students have?"

I graciously informed him that we have cars, busses, and airplanes to take us home. was greatly relieved He said, "Hey! I have a few pointers (no pun intended) for those folks who have to travel!"

"Oh, really?" I asked.

"Oh yes!" said Randy. "First they ·must make a recording of all those traditional Christmas carols so they can catch the holiday spirit. You knowFatherChristmas, by the Kinks, Bruce Springsteen's rocking rendition of Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, and that catchy ditty by the Waitresses. Oh yes, and don'tforget that Ehno- and-. Patsy favorite, Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer," he giggled.

"Hold on a minute, Randy," I said. "I thought you said 'traditional' Christmas carols."

"What are you talking about? Those are CLASSICS!" Randy exclaimed. "Anyway," he continued, "tell those adventuresome PSCers who are driving

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home, to pack a really good map, and plenty of hoof-warmers."

"Hoof-warmers?" I asked.

"Yes, hoof-warmers, and back-warmers as well as a spare shoe for their vehicle," replied Randy.

I told Randy that I thought he'd been sniffing too much of Santa's magic dust.

Randy laughed and told me to tell the students at PSC to "be careful, follow their noses, and have an excellent holiday break."

I thanked Randy for his concern. I told him to be careful, too, because it is deer hunting season, and then hung up the telephone.

And they say Santa and his reindeer are a myth.

Attention. all closl'l poets and authors: the Silas Summers writing contest offers you a chance to submit works for publication in the PSC literary magazine The Sifting Sands.

Contest categories a re poetry. short story. drama and essay. Entry hlanks arc availahlc at the front desk ol the l.ihran. Ent1·ies may he deposited in the box <1t the l.ihrar> front desk anytime hctwccn !'Jm. 15. 1990 and .Jan. 15. 199 I.

Cash pri;cs will be awarded and winning entries will he published in the spring 1991 edit ion of The Sifting Sands. The contest is sponsored hy the PSC English Cluh.

The recent AWAC improvements are saving PSC money, and in some irstarices, preventing accidents. Although improvements in the weight room, siorage facilities, and other areas could be made, the current efforts to improve the AWAC should be applauded.

Joy Resigns continued from page 1

According to Dr. Snyder, the college has formed a search committee, chaired by Dr. Jerrold Hanson, chairman of the Division of Education, to review applications from i)eople interested in the interim position. In additi0u to Dr.Hanson, thecommitteewill

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consist of two student services representatives, one faculty member, one support staff representative, and two students.

Dr. Snyder encourages anyone who has suggestions or questions concemc ing the search process to visit with him or members of the search committee.

As students at PSC, we would like to say that the band contributes quite a lot to this college. Band members squeeze marching and concert band into one semester; many of us are in additional music groups; and spend one and a half hours in class three times a week, plus time spent at the home football games. For all this, band is worth only one credit hour. Let's give credit where credit is due.

Laura Osborne Merri Johnson

Gives Students a Jump On Careers

by Rich Huff

PSC' s placement office has been under the direction of Mrs. Linda Warren for four years. During that time, oncampus interviews with employers have increased from only nine per year to 30.

Warren is the president of CPAN (College Placement Association of Nebraska), and boasts a 99 percent placement rate in the past two years. Her support staff includes Nancy Strittmatter, placement secretary; Jennifer Nelson, pre-major advisor; Deb Pugh, office intern; and five work-study students.

The placemer1t office's duties include contacting companies to interview students, collecting and maintaining student credential files, and organizing PSC's annual Career Fair. The staff also provides students with information, workshops, classes and resume typing to aid in the job search. The office is located on the third floorof the Administration Building.

Warren advised that students start their job search early because getting a job offer may take five to eight months. She also said that students wishing to utilize the placement service should contact her office, state their job preference, submit a resume, and provide information for a credential file. If students do nothave resumes, the placement office can type one with the information provided by the student. She added that two more career counselors will be hired, and with additional funding, the placement office will be moved to a location more convenient for students.

The stars shine during a class presentation and during a talk, open to the public, given at 8 p.rn. in the Benford Recital Hall on Thursday, Nov. 29. (The presentations were given by Dr. William Buscornbe, professor of astronomy at Northwestern University.) With witt, humor, and a great deal of technical information, Dr. Boscornbe shows his audience " some of the 'beasties' in the astrological zoo. Dr. Buscornbe expains the intricate behavior patterns certain kinds of stars, and with many visual aids at his disposal, shows dramatic pictures, thanks to the use of new computer

Early Start Big Key In

by Rich Huff

Areyoupreparedforgraduation? Have you given what you want to do after graduation any thought at all? D9 you know how to conduct an effective job search? If you are not asking yourself these questions, you should. Believe it

'Bobcats Find Victory Elusive At Emporia State Tournament

by Phil Davidson

The PSC men's basketball team took their show on the road Nov. 30 to the ' Emporia State tournament in Emporia, KS.

On Friday night the Bobcats met traditionally tough and highly ranked Emporia State University. ESU's starting lineup included players six feet 11 inches and six feet nine inches tall, so the height advantage was obvious.

Peru started out strong, and behind the shooting ofGreg Swipes, Brett Richards and Kelvin Roebuck, led for most of the first half. Then with the score 30-28, Peru's favor,ESU started pounding the ball inside to their big man, and the Bobcats couldn't stop him.

The Cats came back in the second half and never gave up. Although they enntually lost by nine, 97-88, the Cats looked anxiously ahead to Saturday's consolation game against Hawaii Hilo University.

This game started out the same way, with the Bobcats getting off to a quick start. Shooting an amazing 61 percent from the field, the cats went into the lockerroorntied at36. Michael Woolsly came off the bench to score 10 points in the first half.

In the second half, the Bobcats couldn't

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buy a basket. Scoring only five points in the first 15 minutes of the second half, the Cats were still within stri'cing distance. The comeback fell as Hawaii Hilo hit all their free-throws down the stretch, winning 66-59. Brett Richards was recognized as the ·tournament's bes't free-throw shooter, hitting all eight of his attempts.

The Bobcats returi home on Jan. 8, 1991, to play Hastings College Davidson

says Watson Makes Big Impression by Sports Information

It didn't take long for Peru State Col1lege newcomer Carla Watson to make a favorable impression with head coach Wayne Davidson. ·

In the first three games of the season, the 5 foot 10 transfer forward from Sheridan (Wyo.) Junior College has averaged 19 points and 13 rebounds per game in helping the Lady Bobcats to a 4-3 mark.

"Carla has given us the inside help we so desperately needed following the lossofthreeseniorpostsfromlastyear," Davidson said. "She's already establishedherself as a strong, aggressive rebounder, and were also very pleased with her defensive ability."

Watson, a junior from Marion, Ind., ornot, college flies by, and before you first step in the job search. Through scored 16pointsandpulleddown 11 reknow it, you will be applying for gradu- placement, you will learn how to con- bounds as the Lady Bobcats edged Lination. duct your job search, how to type a coln University 65-59 on Nov 21 in Will you be ready? Will you be among resume, now to work a career fair, how Jefferson City, Mo. thelucky20%ofstudentsthatwillhave to make contacts, how to interview, Davidson said he's been pleasantly secured a job before graduation? howtodressforsuccessandavarietyof surprised with Watson'soffensiveproWouldn 'tit be nice to know that the job other how-to' s that will help you find a duction thus far.

you want is reserved for you? Being a job. By the time you are a senior, you

Vocal Performance To Conclude Season

I he PSC vocal groups will end their season on Sunday. Dec. 9 with a 3 p.m. performance in the College Auditorium.

The public is invited to attend the performances at no charge.

Dr. Thomas Ediger. director of choral activities. said.

The 60-voicc Concert Choir will present a variety of music including "With a Voice of Singing" by .Jennings. "Cantate Domino" by Schutz. and seasonal songs such as "A Virgin L! nspottcd" by Billings and "This Little Babe" by Britter.

The Madrigal Singers will perform wch select.ions as

Pu r c e 11 "Tn the Delightful Pie ,1i: l 111l\... .1r 1 ! ,., at On __ \I_·:: \i1.. i u•i •. .,.,n_:-.·• Weelkes.

Performances will conclude with the Misty Blues Show Choir. with their show strong on George Gershwin tunes including "Love is Here Today."

"'Rhapsody in Rhythm." and "They Can't Take That Away from You."

PSC vocal groups also brought the sounds of the-season to six Nebraska communities in performances Dec. 5. 6 and 9.

The groups' made stops in Falls City. Hebron. Aurora. Malcolm. Humboldt. and Peru. according to Dr. Ediger. '

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"I felt very goodaboutherdefense and collegegraduatewithoutajobisascary will be confident of conducting an rebounding corning in," he said of thought, but there is hope. effective job search and assured that Watson, who led the Lady Bobcats in You can be prepared for graduation; your education will pay for itself. the scoring column in their first three youcanconductaneffectivejobsearch; So, wake up, juniors and seniors, contests. "Buther extra scoring ability and you can be one of the fortunate and get ready, sophomores and fresh- is what's really helping us now." 20%. Yes, you. All it takes is some men. Stop suffering from college Watson, who averaged 15 points and 8 y College Advancement

rebounds per game as a sophomore at involved early. See your advisor; ask myopia, andlookatthebigpicture. Get Sheridan, W!IS shooting 57.5 percent him or her questions about your major; ready for the real world; you'll be glad from the floor on 23-40 shooting in her decide if the field you have chosen is you did. What you achieve in employ- first three games. She connected on 11rightforyou. Butwhatrnaybethernost rnent is worth the extra effort you put 17fieldgoalsinthewinoverGraceland. irnportantstepyoutakeconcerningyour into the search. PSC has placedgradu- Davidson said Watson's work ethic education is to see your placement di- ates at salary levels of $30,000 plus. has contributed to her early success. rectortherninuteyouknowyourrnajor. Wouldn'titbeniceoverChristrnasbteak "She gives a 100 percent effort at both After all, isn't getting a successful job to answer Uncle John's annual question ends of the floor," he said. "She has the the reason you decided to attend col- with: "I'm doing fine in school, and I ability, but she's also a hard-nosed lege? The placement office will do will have a job in May when I graduate. competitor. She loves to compete. everythingitcantohelpyouinyourjob It pays $25,000 to start, plus benefits, So far, she's been the experienced search, but you must take the initiative. and there is opportunity for promotion. player inside for us that we hoped she'd Visiting the Placement Office is the Oh, by the way. How's your job?" be."

effort on your part. The key is getting

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Hard Work Needed Behind Scenes To Make Performances Successful

by Jeff Hinz

The audience sits impatiently. The lights dim, and the roar of the crowd subsides. The curtain opens. The stage lights come up, and the show begins. The audience is entertained for two hours. The show ends, and the audience goes home.

This is a basic outline of a theatrical performance; however, it is not all there is to putting on a play. The director, cast and crew spend a month preparing for a two-hourperfo;mance by the Peru Players.

First, the director auditions all interested persons. Try-outs usually run two nights for two to three hours eachnight. Thenthedirecto'.rdecides which actors to put in which roles. After the cast has been chosen, the director makes a rehearsal schedule, trying to avoid any conflicts. Then thecastmeets Sunday through Friday for the next month, rehearsing the play.

A rehearsal evening usually starts at 7 p.m. and lasts until around 10 pm. During this time the actors work under the director. Usually three sections of a play are rehearsed per night Actors are required to be present only for the sections they are in, but need to be on time so as not to

upset the schedule.

The first time a section is worked, it is "blocked." Blocking is setting the movement in a play, and it may be changed by the director later if something else looks better. The rest of the rehearsals are geared towards getting the actors used to the play and each other. The final week is spent tying the sections together and perfecting the play as a whole.

Preparation for a play goes beyond the cast and rehearsals. The set and lighting are designed by the light and set designers and/or the director. Then a work crew made up of the cast and other interested persons helps the designers and director to hang and focus the lights and build andpainttheset. Workisdoneinthe afternoons on weekdays and mornings and afternoons on the weekend.

Costumes and props must also be found. A prop is any item that an actor uses in the play: a comb, mirror, magazine or ahand gun, for example. If these are not on hand, they must be bought, borrowed or made.

But the work back-stage is not finished on opening night. Many tasks essential to a performance go unseen by the audience. Before the

show, props must be set and lights checked for any problems. During the show a light board operator adjusts the lighting to enhance the settingorthemoodoftheplay. Ifthe action takes place in more than one locale, the scenery must be shifted. The actors are kept busy changing costumes or make up or watching for their cue to go on.

One person is in charge of keeping all these activities from turning into mass hysteria. The stage manager has the last say on everything that goes on back-stage during a performance. If something goes wrong, it is the stage manager's job to fix it or appoint someone to fix it.

The curtain closes on the last performa.."1ce, and still the show is not finished. The next step is "strike," the dismantling of the set and taking down and storage of the lights by the cast and crew. This takes anywhere from two to six hours, depending on the complexity of the set. Then during the next week, the costumes need to be cleaned, the props returned, and the shop area cleaned so everything is ready for the next show. The curtain never really closes; there is always somethin to do.

Differences of Opinion Are Healthy Congratulations December PSC Graduates

by Cathie

English

writers. "It takes time to build up good ties. "We need to come up with incen-

A reception to honor December Have you ever tried to advise five writers," he said, "and when you do, tives to get a greater variety of people.

graduates will be held Sunday Dec. strong-willed, hard-working, opinion- you don't have to advise these people The people on the staff are principally

9 from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Burr Oak ated, perfectionist female co-workers? onwriting. Yousitbackandletthemdo English and language arts majors, but Room in the Student Center Well, if you haven't, I know someone their interviews their stories." I'd like to see people from other areas as

Accounting Elementary Education & who can give you some pointers: Dr. According to Holtz, the Peru State well."

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Dan Holtz. Holtz, the advisor to the Times is astudentnewspaper and should Holtz said his most satisfying moment

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Kim Vrtiska editorial staff of the Peru State Times, be a free-flow of students' ideas. Holtz comes when an issue "comes together."

Jim Frerichs Elementary & Special Education said, "Sometimes I'm a chicken, so I said, "I want it to be that .I feel like I He stated, "With any issue, there are so Art Sheri Matson don 'tsa)' anything." Seriously, though, jump in when I shouldn't-it's hard to many things that have to be done .it

Susan Arnold Sherry Rogers he stated, "Most of the timellet people judge." He thinks the paper reflects his starts with students doing interviews-

Business Geograpy work things out for themselves." ideas, but he wants it to reflect the will they ask the right questions?" He

Lyle Edmonds

Clinton Palmer

Most people on his staff are non-tradi- staff's. Because the paper is a_student emphasized that there are many deci-

Scott Ellis Health &PE tionalstudentswhohavethematurityto sions to make concerning writing, edit-

Kevin Caverzagie work through problems that may arise, ing and photos. "Sometimes, it doesn't

David Germer

Tony Jordan History he said. Holtz believes that differences come together, but if it does, it's very

Kevin Kite Marjorie Ely of opinion are healthy and make for a satisfying."

Mike Stehlik Industrial Arts better newspaper. "Unless I see some-

"My own goal for the paper," he said,

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Keith McWilliams thing that's interfering, "he said, "Ilet "Is for it to become an 'All-American Business Agriculture Industrial Management & it take its course." Paper,"' a classification of the Ameri-

Greg Parriott Technology

can Scholastic Press Association. He Computer Science. & Business

Carol Bradshaw said he thinks the students on the staff

have this goal besides the goals within.

Scott Moyer

Elementary Educat1Jn

Lori Alexander -

Bradley Martin

Anthony Toman

Let's hope this is achieved-maybe it

Christine Denker

Christie Ference Language Arts will convince Holtz to re(:9nsider his Carey Kinghorn

When he arrived in August 1987 the closed-mouth "chicken " policy long

Victoria McKinley

Natural Science newspaper was called the Pedagogian, enough to tell his "matron" staff, "Good

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Judy Hughes in reference to PSC's recent past as a job, guys."

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Physical Education teacher's college. Holtz said the big-

Dan Shouse gest problem he had then was lack of

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Since that time, Holtz thinks the staff newspaper,hewantsstaff members who

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Psychology/Sociology has become more professional when it are willing to take on leadership roles by giving you

Renee McAllister comes to laying out the pages. He said and set good editorial policies. the staff is working on AP]Jle 's Macin- The most impressive thing about this

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"It takes time to build up semester's paper, said Holtz, is ."the Work very dedicated staff." He said he has

Cairn.ow for Dan Sikyta good writers you sit back good people who put a lot of time in to Social Science and let them do their intermake the paper as good as it can be.

yout· appointment! Lori Broady

Social Science & Coaching views ,, contribute their time-some people put Steve Sayer tosh computer desk-top publishing in 10-15 hours an issue when they have -

"We have people who are willing to

Sociology a full load of classes and other thi11gs." which has been incorporated into the Despite the dedicated staff this semes-

(;[)7 - 5th Street Mary Mangelsen paper. He emphasized, too, that he ter, Holtz feels the Times needs more JuJi.e Cotton Peru, NE 68421 Speech & Drama fee-:S the Times has quite a few good people to help spread the responsibili- Scott Hogan

Jeff Hinz, wh0 played the character Patrick Sweeny In Eugene 0'Neil's one-act play The Rope, moves part of the set back stage. Tracey Todorovich was stage manager for all three of the one-act plays which ran from Nov. 29-Dec. 2. photo by Mike Harris

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OF THE WEEK lloliday Season Brings

English Shows Creativity on Paper I A. Variety of Traditions

by Betty Hecht

If you've seen the movie Throw Momma from the Train, you'll remember this line: "Writers write." Cathie English, a senior English/ language arts/education major atPSC is a writer that writes.

English is a member of the English Clu? at PSC; Kappa Delta Pi, a nat10nal honorary education fraternity; and Alpha Chi, a national honorary society.' She is an assistant managing editor of the Times, PSC's student newspaper; assistant to the Honors Program coordinator; and a tutor. She appeared as Kate Jerome in Brighton Beach Memoirs, a Peru Players production.

"I like being involved," says English. She adds that going to PSC has given her opportunities to do

person to be around." She adds,"I've been writing daily for the past eleven years."

Dr. Dan Holtz, associate professor of English at PSC, says, "Cathie is probably one of the most creative students I've ever had. She has the ability to create characters and to create situations and to tie them together." Dr. McCrann agrees and adds, "She's driven. She's always writing." McCrann believes that those are characteristics of a good writer.

English feels that her classes and writing opportunities at PSC have helped her develop as a writer. Composition 101 class finally convinced her of her talent. "I felt I could be a writer, but I needed someone to make me believe that I could really write." She adds that

Dr. Clyde Barrett, English's advisor and professor of English at PSC, says, "Cathie is an excellent student. I think she really has a lot of promise as a writer. She's had some successes earlyonhere, and that's agoodsign."

English's published works are On the Radio, published in The Rectangle, the journal of Sigma Tau Delta (an international English society); Parabulate, The Long Shot, and Birth ofBeauty published in The Sifting Sands (literary journal of PSC); Our Books, Our Wings: A Review and Life's Lye, a review and short story respectively, published in neblab (Nebraska Language Arts Bulletin).

"It' skindof surprising and shocking to getpublished," says English. "But you have to keep it in proper perspective. I never take myself too seriously."

English plans to attend graduate school after her graduation from PSC in May. "I've applied at Iowa, Iowa State; and the University of Kansas." she says. Dr. McCrann believes English will do well in graduate studies. "She's a real scholar. Professionally, I think she has what ittakestogoalongway." Dr.Barrett concurs and adds, "She's highly moti:vated She has the potential to succeed."

by Cherelyn Ramold

It is Christmas Eve. We are at church celebrating the birth of baby Jesus. After singing numerous carols, everyone lights their candles A hush falls over the sanctuary as we begin singing Silent Night to the flicker of candle light.

After the service, we go to my grandparents' house, that is filled with the smell of Grandma Nellie's homemade apple pie, and the smmds of wood crackling in the fireplace and of my three-year-old cousin, Robbie, anxiously searching for 'his' presents under the brightly decorated Christmas tree.

Christmas traditions differ for each student here at PSC. Maybe the opening of presents falls on Christmas Eve, or perhaps early Christmas morning. Either way, family togetherness proves to be a significant part of the holiday season.

For some students, it's off to Grandmother's house to engage in the traditional Christmas festivities.

"On Christmas Eve, we have a special soup supper at my Grandma's for the immediate family, and after that we open presents," said freshman Greg Brennan.

thedayisspentatthehouseofanother relative.

"On Christmas day, we have dinner at my aunt's house, and for supper we go to my great- grandma's for a huge family dinner," said Brennan.

"We open our presents early on Christmas morning," said nontraditional student Jeri Spurging. "We go to my husband's family in Iowaforlunch, thentomyfamilyfor dinner." "'

"We always go to our church for the Christmas Eve program. Then my mom, dad, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews come home to open the presents and eat all our goodies," said junior Susan Kujath.

Sometimes, there are other special traditions observed by PSC students. "My family usually wakes up at 7 a.m. on Christmas morning to open thegifts,"saidfreshmanPeteDennis.

"After all the wrappings have been collected, we have the traditional Christmas breakfast."

"We basically do the same thing that you do here," said Emebet Tadesse, a foreign exchange student from F::-ance. "We open our presents on Christmas Day, but we don't put our tree up until after December 1."

many things that she would never have done if shehadn 'tdecided to go to college. The Honors Program is of special interest to English. "I __,.., · think students should be in the program. The classes are exceptional. Youcangetinvolvedinthe activities like going to the ballet."

Dr. Anthony McCrann, assistant professor of ·-< English at PSC, praises English's work as an intern on the program. "She has itin wonderful shape. She's on top of what needs to be done and is extremely responsible."

English admits that writing is important to her. "Writing is something I have to do. If I have a story in my head and haven't had a chance to getitout,I'mnotapleasant

Book Prices continued from page 1 - pricing guide. She also stated that when the store buys back used books, it gives the students the same amount the store receives from the book compames.

Bobcat store officials said that if they know that a specific text will be used again, the store does not sell those used texts to Follett. The store buys them from students and then resells them to students. This gives the PSC business a _, greater profit.

PSC store officials cited student com-

· plaints that the texts they had purchased were not used in class. Students feel they should receive more money for books returned in virtual mint condi-

composition and journalism sharpened her writing skills.

English has used her journalism skills as a reporter for the Times for the past five semesters. ''I've really enjoyed writing for the paper," she says. "Someoftheassignmentshave been a challenge, but the results are very rewarding. You have the opportunity to meet interesting people. Some of my interviews have been a lot of fun."

In her role as an assistant managing editor, English has found her most challengingjobyet. "Ineverrealized justhowmuch work goes into putting a paper together--it's really timeconsuming. It makes you really appreciate your co-workers." · tion.

If students are upset because a textbook wasn't used in a class, one option is to talk to the instructor. Professors sometime require the texts for classroom study and student aid. Most instructors, said Joy, don' trequire texts without reason. Also, according to Joy, PSC teachers· try to choose the lower priced books as much as possible. Original book cost and buy-back prices reflect the business side of the issue. Joy commented that the trend is for original book prices to continue to rise. She said that publishers print so-called "update editions" year for texts which helps maintam a large market for their high-priced new books. The Persian Gulf crisis will

English admits that being a writer is hard. "I think that you really have to believe that you are a writer. Unless you believe in yourself, you won't make it." English hopes that her writing helps others. "I' dlike to help people see something or understand something they hadn't thought about before or to come to an understanding of themselves."

English says that her faith is her biggest support but quickly adds "Without Jerry (her husband] and John [her son], I wouldn't be in school. Those two have really supported me. They even moved to Peru so I could finish school."

With her firmly established goals and a determination to succeed English is a writer who writes. ' also keep shipping prices high, ru;ther inflating book prices. , The remaining question can only be answered by the student. How much is an education worth? Students who pay $34 for a book are spending $7.50 a month for the education that book provides. What price are students willing · to put on a future that starts with their education?

"I start the day by getting up and seeing what stuff that good ol • Santa has brought me for Christmas," said sophomore Kevin Stewart. "Later our family goes to my grandparents' housetoeatdinnerandopenpresents. I guess the rest of the day I go hunting."

If it isn't grandma's, then perhaps OPEN

RECEPTION FOR

DECEMBER GRADUATES

December 9, 1990 4:30-6:00 p.m. Burr Oak. Student Center

hosted by Placement

Everyone Welcome: graduates students faculty friends

The Christmas season is special to PSC students, offering time to spend , with their families. To sum up the spiritoftheholidays, I wouldliketo say to them all: "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night."

Editor's note: The preceding article contains opinions of the author.

A master can tell you what he expects of you. A teacher, though, awakens your own expectations.

--Patricia Neal

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Will be buying back books Dec. 17-20

Thompson Quits Basketball Says Game Is 'No Fun' Now

by Brent Drawdy

On Nov. 20, 1990, Brad Thompson played his last collegiate-level basketball game. The 6 foot2 inch, 185 pound senior guard from Jefferson City, MO, decided to hang up his black Nike Airs after nine years of basketball, three and one-half of those being collegiate.

His honors throughout his career include making the first team all-state selections in high school, and playing in the District 11 All-Star game last year. Thompson averaged 30 to 35 minutes of playing time per game for the Bobcats

should recover from the loss." Wright says that losing Thompson makes the team emphasize their inside game more, ,because Thompson had a great outside shot.

Kelvin Roebuck, a Platte Junior College transfer, has filled in for Thompson at one of the guard positions. At the other uard is Brett Richards, who when

Firm's Report continued from page 1 budget increases, the need forresources 'continues to be a great one."'

"In light of rising costs to students, state-funded student financial aid programs are called 'meager' and not adequate to meet the needs of Nebraska students," they wrote.

Their report emphasized the need for better coordination of public higher education involving the State Colleges, University of Nebraska system and the Community College system.

JAG--How long?--MHR & HSW

Pauly--How's your Aspen?

Heller--Best friends share everything.

Wanna go to breakfast?

JAG-- What is quonset?

Chuck--How big is your ego

Chuck& Dave--Merry-Go-Round on acid??

Rick--How's crusty Goose & BT--How many "mice" did you get this semester?

Stacy-- What's your favorite letter?

Caitlin--How's the closet space?

Russ--Been to Rosenblatt lately

JAG--Is there still tomato on your window?

Russ--How 'bout com and oysters?

Kimball--Rekindlinganoldflame? Mis & Heather

JAG--When is the divorce final?

Hoffart--Do the Humpty-Hump--HSW

Barry--Ride that keg!

Has any one seen poor Bambi lately? Whataboutitcast? "Ihavetousethe bathroom."

MRH: This is just like a ride at Worlds of Fun!! Love ya! JAG

MIS: You're gor-gous.!

Hee-ther: Don't worry about it--He's just a snoopy __ ! Your neighbor

Ray--Go back to the projects!!

Many of Thompson's fans were wondering where #30 was for the Dana game Monday the 26th. He was at home studying for a nutrition test. He said, "My main intention for now is to finish my degree in education and attain a coaching_ endorsement." Thompson intends to teach physical education and coach at the high school level.

"The reason I left the team is because I wasn't happy playing basketball anymore. Thefunhadbeentakenoutofit," said Thompson. H!! had no comment on how the fun was taken out of the game for him, but he did say that he has no future plans of playing basketball at the collegiate level. Thompson said, "I'mhappierrightnow than I have been in along time." He plans to use this time to put his priorities in proper perspective.

Rob Wright, a sophomore guard, stated, "The team misses Thompson because of his great senior leadership, but we have so much other talent, we

Senior Art Exhibit 1990 proudly features artists Susan Arnold, Annette Bolen, and Jamie Reichart, shown at left with one of his pieces.

The art department cordially invites you to stop by and enjoy all of the art work on diplay Nov. 29 - Dec. 20.

Brad Thompson

asked about the situation said, "We will miss Brad's leadership, experience and basketball abilities."

Thompson feels he abandoned the team but stated, "It had to be done for the team, as well as for myself." Thompson regrets not playing with the great teammates he had, but wishes them nothing but the best for the year. He also said, "They are a great bunch of guys whom I enjoyed playing with, and I miss them more than anyone can imagine."

John Gibbs, head men's basketball coach, had no comment on Thompson's · decision to leave the team.

The report led directly to a constitutional amendment, passed in November by Nebraska voters, establishing the Nebraska Coordinating Commissionfor Higher Education. Much of the reportfocused on what that body needs to do.

Transfer barriers

Higher education institutions in the state were also criticized because students often have difficulty transferring credits when they enroll at a different college or university."

The consultants wrote: "Credit earned with a passing grade at one regionally accredited public college or university should be accepted as credit earned at another public college or university."

"Nebraska is at a crossroads in its approach to higher education, and there is a great deal that can come from this report," Dr. Synder said.

"Overall, I'm especially pleased that this report recognizes the contributions Peru State Collegemakes to the citizens of Nebraska," he concluded.

Final Exam Schedule

The following schedule is for the on-campus exam week of December 17-20.

Monday, December 17, 1990

Showing

Showing

NOTE: Original Class Time indicates the first class meeting of the week or only class meeting of the week.

EVENING CLASSES

I) If the class meets once a week, then the exam period is during the scheduled class meeting.

2) If the class meets more than once a week and begins at 6:30 p.m., then the exam period is 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the first day of the week that the class meets.

3) If the class meets more than once a week and begins at 8:00 p.m., then the exam period is 8:30-10:30 p.m. on the first day of the week that the class meets.

NOTE: If you have any questions about the exam schedule, do not hesitate to contact Dr. Snyder in the Administration Building.

PSC Gets a Big NAIA Playoff Payoff

photos by Todd Gottula layout by Susan Brown

Dennis Dushaw (77) and Joe Parks (34) celebrate after Parks' 1 yard TD run.

Nate Bradley is awarded "offensive player of the game" honors.

Injury Is More Than a Sprain Jones To Miss Out On Season

by Sports Information

PSC forward Brian Jones has undergone reconstructive surgery to repair a tom ligament in his left ankle and will miss the remainder of the 1990-91 season, Basketball Coach John Gibbs said. "The original forecast for him wasn't good," Gibbs said," but after they went in, it turned out to be more serious than what they first thought."

Jones, a 6' 5" junior from Glenrock, Wy., suffered the injury first during pre-season drills, Gibbs said, then aggravated it again during the Bobcats' season opener against Doane.

"He sprained it [in practice] coming down on somebody else's foot on a dunk," Gibbs explained. "We held him out of practices for nearly three weeks afterwards, but he didn't have any sta-

bility wheri he came back, so we had him go back to the doctor again."

Junior College Transfer

Prior to the injury, Gibbs said Jones, a transfer from Eastern Wyoming College of Torrington, was emerging as one of the team's top newcomers.

"We felt he was a definite starter and wouldreallybeamajorforceforus,"he said. "He was probably the second-best shooter on the team, but he was also sound in all aspects of the game."

Jones played briefly in the Bobcats' 89-85 loss to Doane on Nov. 6 atPSC's Al Wheeler Activity Center in his lone appearance of the season. He scored nine points on 4-of-6 shooting, including one of two three-pointers in approximately 10 minutes' time.

"You usually don't have too many

Inside Sports ...

By Russ Waring

complete players like him on the same team," Gibbs said, "that can shoot, rebound, and play great defense."

The loss of Jones has forced a shift in the Bobcats' lineup. Sophomore Greg Snipes, a 6' 2" transfer from Allen County (KS) Community Co)lege who was penciled as a starter at the shooting guard position, now occupies the small forward spot. Junior Kelvin Roebuck, a transfer from Central Community College-Columbus, has moved into the starting off guard position for Snipes.

Defense Lacking

"Oil.e of the areas that hurt us second semester last year was defense," Gibbs said of Peru State's 17-14 finish last year after an 11-2 start. "And now two of the top defensive people we felt we recruited are hlirt."

Mike Harris

NCAA Holds Up Lady 'Cats' Face Tough Opponents For Runnin' Rebs

What's this? Is the NCAA showing that they have a heart, or are they showing their true colors? The leniency given to the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) wasuncharacteristicand seemed to say that a school with enough money and power deserves its own set of rules.

I really don't have anything against the Runnin' Rebels. Their high-scoring offense and defensive play by the likes of Stacey Augman is almost as much fun to watch as their coach. Their pregame fireworks show rivals anything Hollywood could produce-it makes James Brown's appearance in Rocky IV look like a Barry Manilow concert. But, let's face it: they goofed, goofed as much as any other school, but they Dickinson hosts ...

received different treatment.

The NCAA has been after the Rebels for years, and now, when they finally catch them in the act, NCAA officials just prolong reprimands for another year. That's got to leave other basketball teams like North Carolina (NC) State, and football teams like Oklahoma and SouthemMethodist University (SMU), wondering where justice is. -

How can you expect people to believe in your rules, much less abide by them, when they don't know which set of rules they 're supposed to play by? Think about it, gentlemen: one team's chance at repeating a National Championship does not warrant special treatment. What happens if they do repeat? Do you just put off reprimands for another year?

bl'. Sports Information

The Peru State College women's basketball team will complete a brutal road trip Saturday afternoon, Dec.8, against defending NAIA District 11 champion Midland Lutheran.

Peru State, 4-3, began its most demanding road swing of the season with an86-69 loss at Kearney StateonDec3, despite a career-high 33 point effort from Carla Watson.

At Kearriey, the Cats sliot just 31 percent from the floor and were victimized by an effective Lady Lopers fast breaJc in falling behind at intermission 42-30. "We didn't get our feet under us in the first ten minutes of the game," Peru State Coach Wayne Davidson said. "From that point on, we played some pretty good basketball and made a run or two at them." -

The Cats hung much closer with feated Doane two nights later and trailed only 44-38 with less than two minutes

Bobcats Scratch Hawks In Quarterfinal Galne

by Russ Waring

GettingtoDickinson,ND,tookl3hours Second Half Bradley completed of 48 p.asses of driving, and the only scenery was a for336yards,fourTD sandtwomterhuge statue of a cow! In fact, North The Bobcat offense came out for the ceptions. Gerdes wasonthereceiving Dakota should ask the Campus of a secondhalfandwenttowork,scoringon end of six of those passes for 100 Thousand Oaks for some tree donations. their first' two possessions. The first yards. Catterson caught five for 95 But what one saw (or didn't see) on the score came on a39-yard pass from13ra- and two TD's; Dennis Browning trip was more than made up for on the dley to wide receiver Cory Catterson grabbed seven for 70 yards; DeBoest field as PSC fans were treated to a38-34 with 13:01 left in the third. The second hauled in eight for 51 yards and vicro'ry over Dickinson State. came on running back Joe Parks' only TD's; andBryanSullivanpul!eddown

The Cats, who found themselves trail- carry of the day, aone-yardpfunge with one for 20 yards. 6:07 left in the third. ing at halftime, scored twice in the final

5 minutes for the first time this year, 'Those scores cut the lead to 27-24, but earning a school record tenth win in a a Dickinson State TD with 12:39 remaining in the game left the Cats need- single season.

Dickinson State scored first on a one- ing two scores to win. That's they yard run by Rob Stanton, who had 170 got as Bradley hooked up with DeBoest Yards on 26 carries for the Blue Hawks. for another TD, this one from eight yards ouf and 5:09 left.

But a bad snap on the PAT attempt left the Hawks up just 6-0 with 8:26 left in A short punt by the Hawks, forced by the first quarter. pressure froJll Cornelius Riley, setup the

It didn't take long for the Cats to strike winning drive. That Cats drove40 yards back, as quarterback Nate Bradley hit on four plays, with Catterson hauling in slotback Troy DeBoest for nine yards the game winner, a 12-yard strike from and the score. Ron Shaneyfelt added the Bradley. The Cats held on for the final PAT and the Cats were up 7-6. 1:38 to claim the 38-34 victory.

Dickinson State then ran off 21 unan- Individual leaders for PSC inrushing swered points before Shaneyfelt hit a were: Scott Gerdes, 13 carries, 105 field goal from 36 yards out as time yds.;DeBoest,oneforsix;JamesJerry, expired in the half. The Cats were down two for two; Parks, one for one, one 27-1 Oat the half. TD; and Bradley, six for minus 11.

Defense

The defense wasled by Bob Hansen with nine unassisted tackles, three assists and a fumble recovery; Dave Foster, seven and five with two for a loss of two; Cornelius Riley, eight unassisted, including one for a loss of two; Kurt Hasley, six and two; Tim Herman, three and two with two for a lossoffour;MattHug,fiveunassisted; Brett Jordan, one and three; Bobby Stephens and Scott Sullivan, three unassisted.

The Cats will look to advance to the finals, as well as to gain some revenge, on Dec. 8 when they host Baker {KS) University at Al Caniglia Field at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Kickoff is at 1 p.m.

to go in the first half. The Tigers, however, struck for two late baskets to build '8. 48-38 half time advantage.

Freshman center Tarnir Anderson along with Watson paced the Lady Cats, throwing in 16 points apiece. Anderson also pulled down a team high 11 re-

bounds. Doane pulled away to win the game 91-69.

Peru State returns home to begin a four game home stand. The Cats entertain Missouri Viilley on Friday, Dec. 14, and the next night play host to Concordia.

AtJ:B U'.R'.N P1ZZA HUT

Will begin, delivering Nov. 9 to Peru State College

The Auburn Pizza Hut is experimenting on a trial basis, to deliver to Peru. -

Makin' it great!'

All you need to do is call 274-4391 by 3 p.m. and place your pizza order. We will make all deliveries that evening at 5:30 p.m. at A.D. Majors Hall. There will be a $1 delivery charge. Now, you have the convenience of eating a great tasting pizza in your home or dorm room.

Delivery Begins Nov. 9!

Perfection--Peru State Style Society's Top Awards Go to PSC Students

by Peru State Times Staff

Peru State students have again shown they are not "bugged" by tough competition, as they recently made an impressive showing against some of the top insect research students in the nation.

Sheri Rumbaugh, a sophomore biology/chemistry major, and Tamara Surette, a senior math major, took first and second place awards, respectively, at the annual Entomological Society of America conference, held Dec. 2-6 in New Orleans, while competing against graduate and doctoral-level students from major research institutions. Rumbaugh said 136presentations were given at the conference by students from 54 colleges and universities. Her presentation was entitled "Characterization of Aedes triseriatus populations using morphometric, enzyme, and cuticular hydrocarbon met!i0ds." It took first place in the "Medical and Veterinary Entomology - Research paper" category.

nitely motivated me to g•:t a master's degree and possibly go further, which was not in the original plan when I started school. I'd probably want to get more into the research and the medical end of the research."

The work Surette did on her project, which incoporated computer analysis, is also reflected in her future plans. She said she would like "to get a job working with math and computers," particularly in business or industry.

Three Methods Used

In laymen's tenns, Rumbaugh said her project was looking to see if.a particular species of mosquito would be affected by changes in its environment. The mosquitoes used were collected from Indian Cave Park and a tire pile near Falls City.

She believes one reason her project did so well is because of the research methods used. She said many of the presenters used only one method of analysis; whereas, her project used three.

State's Division II Championship Dec. 15, at Caniglia Field on the University of Nebraska-Omaha Campus.

-... The Bobcats beattwo-time defending champion Westminster College (PA) 17-7.

St;ason Comes to Life

· by Todd Gottula

A dream!

__ "" That is all that a national championship was to the Peru State College footway back on Aug. 15 when football practice started. Tears of pain could be seen on faces as players went through.grueling workouts.

.,. For weeks, the men prepared for that first game which would set the stage for 'r the fabulous season that every player and coach was hoping for.

Finally, it was time to leave the practice field, pack the bags and head for Carroll, MT, the site of the kickoff that _ startedtheseason'sfirstdefensivestand.

The Bobcats' win over Carroll College that day was a good indication of things to come. In the following weeks, ._, Peru used strong individual perfonnances by Scott Gerdes, Cory Catterson and Troy DeBoest to defeat Dana, Division I Southwest State (MN) and Doane.

22-Point Second Half

After a scoreless first half, the Cats scored 22 second half points to beat Northwestern (IA) and raised their record to 5-0. The dream was still in the distance.

Pappases Dire.! Projects

Both Rumbaugh and Surette spent a Surette's project, a poster which dis- great deal of time working on their played her research, took second place projects during the summer of 1990. in the "Medical and Veterinary Ento- According to Rumbaugh, her project_ mology-Poster" category. The project took eight weeks of full-time work wasentitled"Fourierexpansionofwing during the summer and as much as 20 shape variation in Aedes albopictus." hours a week during the fall semester.

Using the school record perfonnances like anything but a playoff caliber team. Both projects were directed by Peru Her success has shown her, however, ofRon Shaneyfelt (four field goals) and But, that was in the first half. Coming State faculty members, Drs. Carol and that students from smaller schools and Nate Bradley (416 yds. passing), Peru · backfroma20pointdeficit,Peruscored Larry Pappas, with Larry's name ap- students not as far along in their prosmashed visiting Westmar (IA) 34-13. four touchdowns in the second half to pearing on Rumbaugh's project and grams can achieve significant things. Benedictine (KS) was the· seventh squeak out a 38-34 quarterfinaI win. Carol's appearing on Surette' s. Both She said, "We can learn just as well as victim of the season. ·With the win, Getting a tinge of revenge from last projects have also influenced the two they [graduate students from research coach Tom Shea's squad clinched the yea(s fast-round playoffloss to Baker winners' ideas.about their See 11 Science Students" conference championship for the sec- See "Dream Season" on 2 Rumbaughsai.dhersuccesshas defi4

The following week PSC traveled to T • s I c o

War's Explosion Ignites Reactioll"s:

11mes amp es ampus p1n1ons

sity. Thisteamwouldeventuallybe,J:he by Heidi Zlminsky, Cherelyn Ra- aresowillingtoservetheircountry,and only group to put a bk,••.:sh on PSC's mold, and Cheryl Gilson itisuptousathometoshowoursupport 12-0-1 final record. 11 played for their actions and for each other," in a heavy downpour, was a struggle for On Jan. 16, at 5: 14 p.m. CST, a wave- saidPSC StudentSenate President Amy both teams. The result: a 10-10 tie. of contemplative silence swept over Snyder. Peru' 3 first in 12 years. America as flashes of light and explo- In his Jan. 16 national address from TI1e Bobcats rebounded to clinch the sions of war rocked the Persian Gulf. the oval office, President Bush reiterschool's firstundefeatedregularseason "My first reaction to the·announce- ated his view toward the troops in the since 1953 with a 37-7 drubbing of ment of war was pretty typical. Fear gulf saying, ''This will not be another Midland. The dream seemed to be wasmyfirstfeeling,notonlybecausel Vietnam." He stressed thathe wanted getting closer. know people who are over there, but our men and women to be given the Then Peru State captured its first na- because any loss of human life is a "best possible support in the world." tional playoff win ever by defeating tragedy. I do believe that the United PSC student Denise Meyer agreed, Wisconsin LaCrosse 24-3 in the open- States has arefiPOnsibility tokeeppeople saying, "Whenifirstheard that war was ingroundplayoffgameattheOakBowl. like Hussem in check. Whether rnili- started in the gulf, I was really scared, Facing Dickinson (ND) State Univer- tary action was appropriate is no longer probably because of the fact that it sity op. a blustery day, the Cats looked relevant. I'm proud of the people who became reality. I support the action

taken because it was time to do something to stop Hussein. The troops that are there now deserve 0ur support and prayers for fighting."

Dr. Kelly Liewer, registrar, also agreed, saying, "Now that we're at war, I support the whole war effort because of the men and women who are there. I hope we've learned our lessons from North Korea and Vietnam - let the military run the wars, realizing that the political factor is always a part of war."

Freshman Shari Rivett expressed her opinion saying, "I think we did the See War Ignites

Troy DeBoest (bottom left), Roger Mclver (85), J<ie Parks (34), Dan Wolfe (67) and other players celeb..[ate Peru

(Photo by Todd Gottula)

Work and Dedication

Give Us Pride-in PSC

What more could we ask for?

We've got it all-top science students, top volleyball and football players, top teachers and coaches and, let's not forget, a nat1onal champion football team, just to name a few! All of this from the first semester alone at PSC. Yes, Peru State College, that place that a few years back was close to being closec down. · ·

Just look at us now! Thanks to the efforts of many people over the past several years, PSC has gained back respectibility and stature among not only NebraskaJ.s, but people all around the U.S. as well.

Often times, those who have received honors for their efforts · have worked with limited facilities and funds,· their talent shining through. Money can do a lot of things, but talent coupled with hard work can do great things. Many here atPSC ·, have found the right combination.

· We, the Times staff, decided to recognize PSC' s outstanding ' people with this special edition which highlights only a portion of the praiseworthy at Peru State. There. are so many people who contribute to the successes of this college that it becomes virtually impossible to name them all. We thank · them, however, as we give them a well-earned "pat on the back." ,

Times Supports Gulf War

"No slack for Iraq!" That's the motto recited by a squa<Iron member of the American land forces in Saudi Arabia as preparations for a ground war are made.

The Persian Gulf fighting seems so unreal to a lot of us who have never lived through a war yet. It is made most real, however, as we watch the moment-by-moment developments on our televisions in the safe comfort of our homes and dorm rooms. We feel the regret at the loss of lives, on both the Iraqi and Allied sides, that we know is )'.et to come.

At the same time, however, we realize the sigmficance and necessity of U.S. involvement in the combat. With that in mind, we stand most finnly behind our troops, many of whom are our family, friends and loved ones.

To them, we would like to say we love and support you, our prayers are with you, and don't give 'em any slack!

Way To Go, Peru Bobcats

Peru State College's national football championship caps a comeback for the college after it fell on hard times in the late 1970s and early 1980s. And what a comeback i: has been.

A recruiting effort has reversed a trend toward declining enrollments. Talk of closing the school hasn't been heard in the Legislature for several years. A recent consultant's report said that Peru "is regarded highly as a source of leadership for those living in the southeast region of Nebraska."

Saturday the Peru Bobcats won the Division II national championship in Nati on a! Association of Intercollegiate Athletics competition by defeating Westminster College, 17-7, in Omaha. Bobcat spirit spread across campus, into the town of Peni and across the countryside. Dr. William Snyder, the school's interim president, said, "I can't think of anything that has generated as much excitement as this has, and I've been on this campus for 20 years."

Way to go, Bobcats. You have brought your school and the state an achieve';<:nt • of which to be proud.

;.:eprinted with permission from the Omaha World-Herald.

Peru State (Neb.)

bags

NAIA football .cro'Wll

By Jerry Bonkowski USA.TODAY

Reprinted with permission of USA Today, copyright December 17, 1990.

Peru State (Neb.) sacked Westminster (Pa.) quarterback David Baker 5even times en route to a 17-7 upset In Saturday's NAIA Division1II championship game in Omaha.

The los.s, oii.ly the second in Westminster's last 40 games kept the Wilmington, Pa., school from a record third consecutive Division II championship and sixth since 1970.

"We have a young offensive front, and all year we felt we had to improve," said Westminster coach Joe Fusco. "Once you get behind in a game, you have to throw the ball. I thought we handled PeruState's pass rush well, but they really reared back.and knocked us down." · ,

Known primarily as a rushing team, Westminster was forced to throw the ball because of the way Peru State's de-· tense effectively bottled up Titans tailback Brad Tokar, who had only 51 yards on 18 carries. ,

Despite the pressure, Baker still completed 15 of 20 passes !or 215 yards. He threw two interceptions. His 41-yard pass to wide receiver Dave Foley was Westminster's only score.

Peru State quarterback Nate Bradley, named outstanding offensive player of the game, completed 15 of 34 passes (plus one Interception) for 238 yards and a touchdown.

"I've never been No. l In anything in my life. It's a great feeling to be national champions," said Bradley, a junior from Newark, NJ.

Peru State had the only points ot the first half on a 9-yard pass from Bradley to Troy DeBoest early in the second quarter.

Foley's reception in the third quarter tied it Peru State iced the game in the fourth quarter on a 38-yard field goal by Shaneyfelt and a 20-yard interception return by defensive back Adrian Witty.

Peru State,· which averaged 440 yards a game, totaleq. only 299 Saturday - 238 Pa£.5ing and 61 rushing. Bobcats Scott Gerdes gained 58 yards on 18 carries and was the game's leading rusher. · ·· ·.

Westminster totaled 266 yards on Baker's 215 passing yards and Tokar's 51 rushing yards.

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Peru State inside linebacker Bob Hansen - with eight solo ·tackles, seven assists and a sack ..;... was_ .named outstanding defensive player. ·

"Dream Season" from 1 .(KS) University, the Bobca Baker a 27-3 loser and their doormat to Caniglia Field for tional Championship game. The dream was really close.

On Dec. 15, playing in fr<>nt of a huge crowd at Caniglia Field, the Cats_to.ok on Westrninst.er that would make PSC hiStofy.,;:;:'ffi:a game fiiled with big plays, the sive and offensive units combined to claim a 17-7 national championship win. Exactly four months after that first practice, the Bobcat Football Team was celebrating. There were no more games to be played, films to be watched nor plays to be run.

· Peru State was the NAIA Division II National Champion. The best football team in the country. Nebraska's first small college to win a football title. Tfie tears of pain were now tears of joy. The dream was finally for real!

Sculpture of PSC Artist To Be-In World Exhibits

A sculpture by Ken Anderson of Peru State College has been selected for inclusion in an international art exhibit. Anderson's "Sweet Muse" will be included in the ·fourth annual International Shoebox Sculpture Exhibition, opening March 10 at the University of Hawaii at Manoa Art Gallery.

After the exhibition closes in Hawaii, it will go on a two-year cir<:uit of galleries in the U.S. and other nations. Anderson, an associate professor of art at PSC, is represented in several public and private collections. He has been on the Peru State faculty since 1984.

He received his bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a master of fine arts degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Senior slotback Scott Gerdes dives for first down v'·,rdage.

··photo by Mike Harris

Joe Parks turns the corner. Gottula

Offensive MVP Nate Bradley throws another COA1pletion while eluding a Westminster defender.--photo by Todd Gottula

Adrian Witty (47} smashes a Westminster receiver as Scott Sullivan looks on.

--photo by fv1i ke H. ,rris.

The Proof!

Junior gets n<; 7 win

.eguard Matt Hug 'o celebrate the 11: o by 1'<x1d (jon_,;a

Coach Tom Shea

by PSC Sports Information

Tom Shea, who guided Peru State College to a 12-0-1 record and the 1990 NAIA Division II football championship, has been named Division II Coach of the Year. He was selected by the NAIA Football Coaches Association.

"Science Students"

from page 1.

institutions] can. ltdoesn 'tmatter when we're presented with the material."

In addition to Rumbaugh and Surette, sophomore biology major Andrea Brown, senior science major Merry Holliday and Ellen Kruger, aPSC graduate who is now working on a graduate degree at Iowa State University, also attended the conference. Brown, who won top honors in competition last year at a ronference for the American Mosquito Control Associatioi;. a paper entitled "Geographic vanation m Culicoides guttipennis." Herentry was ineligible for judging, however, due to an error on the entry form.

Photos by Peru State Times Staff

War Ignites Reaction

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Announcement was made Sunday, Jan. 6 from the NAIA headquarters in Kansas City, MO.

Shea piloted the Bobcats to a 17-7 victory against two-time defending championWestminster (PA) College fu gain the NAIA Division II crown in the school's first trip to the championship game. It was the first national title in school history. Peru State finished as the only NAIA team in either NAIA Division I or II to go undefeated.

"It's a tremendous honor, but it (Coach of the Year) is not an individual award-it extends to our assistant coaches, players, and the whole Peru State family," Shea said.

"Certainly, it's one of the highlights of the year. But the biggest highlight was the team winning the national title," Shea said. "Individual honors are just frosting on the cake."

Peru State was ranked fifth in the final regular-season football poll. A 10-10 standoff against NCAA Division II foe Northwest Missouri State prevented the Bobcats from compiling an undefeated, untied record.

In final Division II statistics, Peru State ranked ninth in total offense (441.6 yards per game), third in passing (320.9), and sixth in scoring defense (12.4 points per game).

"The award means a lot, coming

Lady Bobcat Deleeuw Leads

Nation as NAIA's Top Hitter

by PSC Sports Information

Peru State College's Kristi Deleeuw finished the 1990 volleyball season as the leading hitter in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, according to final official statistics released from the NAIA office in Kansas City, MO.

Deleeuw, a 5-foot-10 senior from Waverly, averaged 5.11 kills per game to edge Cindy Mierow of Edgewood (WI) College, who finished at 5.08 per game.

A unanimous first-team All-District selection, Deleeuw also wound up eighth in individual passing with a 96.2 percentage. In 46 games, she passed 1,289 times with onlv I" errors.

Peru State, 23-· 3, placed fifth nationally in team passm5 with a 93.3 percent accuracy and 13th overall in team assists at 11.8 per game. Lubbock Christian (94.9) and Judsen College (13.7)

Kristi Deleeuw led each respective category.

The NAIA's final statistics included the Top-25 individual and team rankings in blocks, assists, kills, service aces, passes, and digs. National stats were not compiled duli?g the regular · season.

Deleeuw also topped the nation in kills per game according to stats compiled and released by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (A VCA). The Lady Bobcats ended up 10th in assists by the AVCA.

from my peers in coaching," Shea said. 'Those are the people you compete against and deal with day in and day out"

Shea came to Peru State in 1986 and served a year as an assistant coach. He previously served as head coach at Dakota State (SD) University in Madison ·where he compiled a 13-16-1 record from 1981-83.

Before entering the collegiate ranks, · he coached at the high school level with stints at Beckman High School in Dyersville, West Monona High in Onawa, and Lake City High in Lake City, all in Iowa.

With Shea at the helm, PSC has consistently improv::d and in 1989 posted an 8-2 record, finished No. 6 in the fmal regular-seasonNAIA poll, and qualified for its first-ever Division II playoff berth. In his five yearsatPSC,hehasa34-18-1 record. His collegiate record is 47-34-1.

A native of Sparta, WI, Shea received his bachelors degree in physical educationfromDakotaState -· · ""ld earned his masters from Dakota State University.

"I'm hoping now that many of our players will be recognized on the national level," Shea said.

The NAIA will announce its AllAmerica team on Jan. 18.

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right thing in enforcing the deadline with Saddam Hussein. I don't like war anymore than anyoneelse, butI support the troops. I just hope it ends soon so my .cousin who is on the aircraft carrier, the Theodore Roosevelt comes home

Putting an end to Saddam Hussein's presence in world affairs seems to be important to. students at PSC. 'The war is necessary. It's a shame people are dying, but we have to stop this madman. He's the kind of person who could destroy the entire world with his sick mind," said Roberta Smith, a student at PSC. , "How do I feel about the gulf crisis? Well, I think it's about time we started the war. No one thought we would do anything, but I guess we showed them (Hussein) that we 're not afraid to fight. GoU.S.A.!"saidsophomoreKevinStewart.

AD.other concern among young men is the possible start up of a draft. On Jan. 21, an Oklahoma television station aired a chart depicting the form that a draft, if necessary, would take. The first to be called to serve would be those age 20. After that, men21-25 would be called, followed by 19 year-olds, then 18 yearolds. The only exemptions from service would be for cases of extreme hardship, students of the ministry, or cases of extreme objection. The final exemption has yet to be explained in detail.

When speaking of the war, PS C's Dr. Spencer Davis, associate professor of history, says, "This begins a American commitment to keep troops in the area, to create a responsible Iraqi government, to settle the Palestinian problem and toregainourrelations with Jordan. This will challenge our ability for many years to come."

One concern among protestors- is that the U.S. is fighting over oil. Master Sgt. J.P. Kendall, who is currently serving in the gulf, discredited this fear saying, "We're here for more than the price of a gallon of gas."

Efforts have been taken to stabilize gas prices. At approximately 8:00 p.m. CST, on Jan. 16, Conoco, Mobile, and Chevron companies froze their gas

prices. At about the same time, President Bush ordered a release of strategic petroleum reserves in Louisiana.

Several PSC students also have feelings concerning the current nationwide protests.

"I fully support the decision of the U.S. president to commit our troops· to free Kuwait from Iraq's control. I am relieved to see other countries support and contzj.bute towards the mission. I am sorry for the Israeli's who are caught in the middle of this conflict., as well as those families, U.S. and other nations, whohavelostfamilymembers. I would also like topointoutthatthe time to protest needs to pass and that the troops over there need our support," said Miriam C Duckett, a non-tradfrkiiiiil student.

· Todd Clobes, another PSC student, said, "Ever since August, I have not been in favor of military action in the gulf, but now it's clear that force is necessary to remove Hussein from Kuwait and to stifle his military sion. What I don't understand is why protestors in our own country feel that violence is the way to express their desire to stop the war in the gulf. Our troops are commited, and we should stand behmd them."

In his Jan 16 address, President Bush quoted Thomas Paine, saying, "These arethetimes·thattrymen'ssouls." And to quote President Bush himself, "I prefer to think of peace, not war."

February 8, 1991 Issue #8

SC Pride and Spirit Drive New President -· --

Bums does not face a smooth road. Sandra Scofield, chief of staff to Gov.Ben Nelson, warned the board and colleges to expect lean times in the next two fiscal years, according to a PSC ,, """.""' college advancement release. Although -thewarningwasn'tunexpected,itwasa _ ,., disappointment to interim president, Dr. /;;\ Wiliam Snyder, the release stated. _

"We 're already so greatly underfunded that to continue to provide service to the region at the level we have in the past isgoing to be doubly difficult," Dr. Snyder said. The college's first priority must remain its academic programs, he emphasized to college advancemenrofficials.

by Laura Osborne

Peru State College will begin a new era May l when Dr. Robert Bums be-gins his term as president.

The Jan. 25 official Board of Trustees election was unanimously in favor of the recommendation made by the local review and comment committee to hire Dr. Burns. Burns received a 26-month contract from the Trustees.

Opinions--Outlook

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Reactions to Gulf Media Coverage on4

Person of Week··

Brett Richards on 4

Football

All-Americans on8

This creates the biggest problem for Dr.Bums. Inatelephoneinterview,Dr. Burns stated that his overall goal in his work at PSC will be to keep PSC's q:iality, maintain it and make it even better. "We want to be able to have pride," he said.

Thepresident-electstated thathisnumber one goal w!ll be to learn a lot more about PSC with the help of the students, faculty and residents of the community.

"I want to focus on the good things, but I will also have to deal with problems,

so good communication must be established," he stated.

Now that Peru Suite College knows who the new tenants in its President's Home will be, work continues on the r-:novation/remodeling project in the 99-year-old house. Here, PSC freshman Craig Hall and PSC maintenance man Phil Wemhoff clear fallen plaster from

Advancement

ATTENTION

AsofFeb.1, 1991, all PSCstudents planning to attend any Student Programs function such as a dance, comedy, or special event must have a PSC student ID card to present at the door for admittance. Any person not holding a PSC student ID will pay a $2.00 entrance charge. IN : college from people of the .area, the j students, faculty and staff and the trus' tees. A lot of schools don't have 4!at S

When asked what had attracted him to I I apply for the position, Burns immedif atley answered, "Both my wife and I i were impressed by the spirit about the

See "Dr. Burns" on 5

Snyder Sheds One Hat; I Notes Accomplishments

Troops' Families & Friends Form Own Support Group

by Heidi Ziminsky

The proud display of yellow ribbons and American flags, along with emotion-triggering lyrics emanating from radio stations across the country all boost support for American troops in the shadow of Operation Desert Storm. Butwhataboutthefamiliesaruifriends left behirui, forced to continue day-today life in the absence of laved ones?

messages to the Gulf and video messages.

He also hopes to "get people down from Offut [Airforce Base] to explain the procedures for call up and its time frame, as well as some of the different things - terms - that we hear on the news that get us crazy."

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by College Advancement Dr. Snyder also said, "Dr. Burns' backAfter seven months of staffing the top ground is rural America, and he and two positions at Peru State College- Mrs. Burns are anxious to move to interim president and vice president- Peru." E

Gene Engle, student assistance director, acknowledged this situation by establishing a Gulf War Family and Friends Support Group at PSC.

Dr. William Snyder will shed one of "The people of southeast Nebraska those hats when Dr. Robert Burns as- will be equally captivated by his wife, sumes the college presidency on May 1. Pat-she' svery warm, very sincere and Dr. Snyder will continue as vice presi- ·a gracious person herself," he added. L

• Dr. Snyder also said, "I'm extremely Saying Dr. Burns' focus at PSC will proud of what has been accomplished closely mirror his own, Dr. Snyder in the last seven months. The instituadded: "Dr. Burns is going to fit into tion has continued to progress and Peru State College and southeastern improve, and at the same time, we've Nebraska like a hand fits into a glove. addressed, head on, several difficult isBecause of his honest, straightforward sues-most notably, our over $400,000 and low-key style, people will quickly budget deficit. ' grow to appreciate what Dr. Burns will pledged to reduce that deficit by bring to this campus," he said. $100,000 this fiscal year, andl'm con"Dr. Bums has a reputation for work- fident we will meet, and very possibly

dent.

Ding extremely well with faculty, with exceed, that goal," he said. staff members and with the general "In spite of extremely tight budgets, publicincommunitieshehasserved;he we've been able to provide the quality willbeatremendousassettothecollege See "Snyder Sheds Hat" and the region we serve," he said. on 3

Engle describes the purpose of the group, saying, "It gives people the opportunity to be able to talk about the fear in anon-shaming atmosphere. It makes a big difference to have people who know what you're going through."

Engle hopes the group will "help to start the healing process" for the families and friends of soldiers.

The support group is open to anyone, especially those with friends, relatives or former classmates stationed in the Gulf. It meets Thursdays at 11: 15 a.m. in the Emery Oak Room in the Student Center.

Engle is attempting to gather and utilize all available resources to aid communication from families and friends to the military personnel. Some of these resources are FAX numbers to FAX

Engle is also trying to make information available to the dependents of military personnel to help them cut through the "red tape" concerning financial matters and medical benefits. He also wants to find contacts who can get a message through to the Gulf in emergency situations.

"We've talked about starting a trauma team, with the hopes of never having to use it," said Engle. The team would "work with people who are victimized" by any loss of life, injury or capture of loved ones.

Student Programs has posted a bulletin board containing the and some addresses of friends, relatives and students currently in the Gulf. The board is located outside of the Programs Office in the Student Center. For more information contact Barb Lewellen at extension 2252.

Engle can be contacted at extension 2348 for information concerning the Gulf War Family and Friends Support Group.

Campus of a Thousand Oaks

the building. The target date for completion of the renovation and remodeling project is May 1. For more information about the project, turn to page 3 by College

Let's Welcome Burns, Say Thanks tQ Snyder

Call it a new era at Peru State College. Sometime in May, Dr. Robert Burns will take over the president's office at the school replacing Dr. Jerry Gallentine and Interim President Dr. William Snyder.

Although we at the Times are pleased and confident with the selection of the Board of Trustees and the local review and comment committee, we would also like to commend the job that Dr. Snyder did while acting in the difficult position as interim president.

Also, although we are pleased with the hiring of Dr. Burns, and are confident with his abilities, we wonder what kind of chance Dr. Snyder was given. Is the tradition of the school to hire outside of the college a contributing factor' or did the fact that the University of Nebraska received a lot of heat for going · ahead.and hiring their interim president, Dr. Massengale,after spendmg a number of the taxpayers dollars on a selection process, hinder.Dr. Snyder's chances?

We do feel, however, that Dr. Bums will bring a new and exciting point of view to the school from an outside source, which is just what the school may need.

The job of President at Peru State College brings with it a number of problems, including a promise from the state government to expect "lean times" in the next two fiscal years, but . we also feel it should be seen as an exciting new challenge.

When asked what attracted him to the college, Dr. Burns stated," My wife and I were impressed with the spirit about the college from people of the area, the students, faculty and staff and trustees. A lot of schools don't have that enthusiasm behind them: It is the key to having progress through times of problems." It's thoughts like that that make us think that Dr. Bums will do a fine job at PSC. Welcome to the family Dr.

God .Bless Our Troops!· Come Home Soon.

Some Have Gone Too Far on Rights' Issues

by Laura Osborne

Last week I was taken by surprise as I read the information provided in the College Press The release that caught my eye read as follows:

"ALBANY, N.Y. (CPS)- The student government at the State University of New York at Albany has resolved to use the term "womyn" whenever it refers to its own women's issues coordinator in its written material. Advocates 9f the measure maintained the spelling "womyn" is a less sexist term" tfian the accepted spelling of"women," the New York Student Leader reported."

I find equal rights just as important as the next person. However, I don't see any need to change the English language. What makes someone equal isn't how they spell their name or title, but what's inside of them as an individual.

· The spelling "women" has been used for centuries without causing any offense to any women I know. I'd much rather be referred to woman · than a lot of other terms used in society today.

In short, yes, equal rights is an important issue. However, there comes · a point in the quest for that equality when those persons fighting need to watch their step, or they just might be stepping too far.

MOVIES

by College Press

DANCES WITH WOLVES (PG-13)

Kevin Costner- Excceptional western that portrays Native Americans with eleoquence (GREAT)

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS (PG13)

Johnny Depp- Heartwarming fable of a strange humanoid with long cutting blades for hands. (GOOD)

THE GODFATHER, PART ill (R)

Al Pacino- Uneven chapter to family crime opera is engrossing nevertheless. (GOOD)

GREEN CARD (PG-13)

AndieMcDowell- Hilarious screwbaall comedy involving a marriage convenience. {GOOD)

KINDERGARTEN COP (PG-13)

Arnold Schwarzenegger- Charming comedy of undercover cop posing as a teacher. (GOOD)

MERMAIDS (PG-13)

Cher- Footloose mom tries to settle down in this uneven coming-of-age comedy. (FAIR)

MISERY(R)

Kathy Bates- A gothic triller supreme involving a hhacknovelist held captive by a demented fan. (GREAT)

Peru State Times

Published Bi-monthly

£NVIRONMOJT BY CONSUMll-IG L-9TS OF DJVIR.Ot..lM9'lrAU.Y SAFt..

These students make up the Times staff for spring semester 1991. (Back Row) Phil Davidson, Cheryl Gilson, Cinda Goodrich, Russ Waring and Marty Jacobsen. (Front Row) Mike Harris, Cherelyn Ramold, Laura Osborne, Katy Duryea, Heidi Ziminsky and Todd Gottula.

Plans to Renovate Morgan Hall Put on Hold For Now

by Elizabeth Jessen

Plans to renovate Morgan Hall have been put on hold. According to Dan , Haugland, interim dean of student affairs, the project will resume as soon as the new president is on campus. The original plans began under Dr. Jerry Gallentine, past president of PSC.

The project description, goals, objectives, and justification have all been completed and a proposal has been submitted to the Board of Trustees. It included the history, structural limitations, and handicap accessibility. The plans advanced as far as the design and development stage before Gallentine' s departure.

Switzer Starts The Student Support Services Program

by College Advancement

According to Linda Switzer, the way to succeed in her new job at PSC is by helping more students succeed.

Switzer began work on Jan. 2 as project director for PSC's$120,000 U.S. Department of Education "Student Support Services Program" grant Funds are provided for the program through the 1992-93 academic year.

Essentially, the program calls for Switzer and a soon-to-be-appointed academic counselor/project director to counsel students who qualify for the project

These will be students who statistically are less likely to succeed in college than others. Inaddition to having academic shortcomings in one or more areas, they may come from lower-income families, have handicaps, or be first-generation students.

"We will do. academic couseling,

Harold Edgerton's Photography to be Showcased at PSC

by College Advancement

A special exhibition of Harold Edgerton's photography will be held in the PSC Art Gallery starting Tuesday, Feb. 12.

The exhibit will continue through Feb. 27 at the Gallery, located in the Jindra Fine Arts Building at PSC.

In conjunction with the exhibition, a lecture and slide presentation by Nebraska State Historical Society curatorofphotographsofJohnCarter is set for Thursday, Feb.14 at 2 p.m.

The lecture and slide show will be held in Benford Recital Hall of the JindraBuilding. The public is invited to attend both the lecture/slide show and the photo exhibit at no charge.

Edgerton's strobe photography in the 1930 's resulted in the "photographic electronic flash unit"

His pioneering Work helped make high-speed photography a reality.

The exhibit and the lecture are cosponsored by the PSC Art Department and by the Humanities Resources Center of the Nebraska Humanities Council, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the

personal counseling--whatever it takes to help the student succeed," she said. "Ouraimissolvingstudents'problems."

Haugland stressed that the project is not at an end, but the decision lies with Dr. Robert Bums, president-elect. Haugland, who is also the director of residence life, added, "It·is definitely something that needs to be done. The building is sixty years old and outside of one addition, there have been no major renovations."

A native of Cass County, Switzer attended Plattsmouth High. She then attended Hastings College, earned a bachelors degree from the University by College Advancement

StudentSenatemet on Jan. 16, 23 and30, 1991, and discussed the upcoming Senate election, which will be the last week in February. The new Senate will take over on April 3, 1991. Applications for the new student representative to the Board of Trustees will also be taken around the end of February.

New president, Dr. Robert Burns, will be here on Feb. 14, and Senate will host a reception for him at 3 p.m. mthe Live Oak room at the Student Center. All students are welcome.

Senate also helped to distribute summer &ehool surveys to determine what courses students want to take during summer school. Student representative to of Trustees, Jeff Janssen, reported on the Board meeting held on Dec. ls-}, 1990. The Board discussed the possible dismissal of PSC's debt. The Senate wishes to thank all those who talked to the presidential candidates when they were on campus.

Phi Beta Lambda is Raising Money for Trip in the Spring

' The PBL members will also be helpby Jenny Goering ing with the high school business conThePhi Beta Lambda (PBL) business test to. be held Feb. 21. The PBL State club of PSC is currently raising money Leadership Conference is scheduled for to fund its spring trip. The club is April 19 - 20 and will be held in considering going to Minneapolis.MN, Kearney. Feb. 10 - 16 is FBLA-PBL April 24.- 28. PBL will be participating week. The Management Association in a fashion show on Feb. 14, to raise has invited PBL to go on a field trip to

some of this money. Landons on Feb. 12

President's House Facelift

conditioning, systems are planned, of Nebraska--Lincoln, and in Decem- A $55,000 project to renovate and Dr. Snyder saici. New insulation and ber received a masters in guidance and remodel the President's Home at Peru energy-efficient windows are also counseling from the University of State College is underway. provided for. Nebraska at Omaha. Completion of the project is The downstairs area will be Sherecentlycompletedaninterflship anticipated by May 1, noted Dr. completely revamped, Dr. Snyder in the student services department at William Snyder, interim president said. No major changes upstairs are Omaha's College of St Mary. Prior to of PSC. planned beyond improvements to the that, she worked in the financial aid The 99-year old home has housed plumbing and electrical systems and 'office at UN-0. presidents of Nebraska's oldest new plaster.

Among the goals of Switzer's pro- college since 1904. Purchased by Private and FedeFal gram are ,lowering the dropout rate the state in ,1921, it is today the only F d• · among new students, helping partici- state-owned president's home in un 1ng pants maintain a strong grade point Nebraska. · The Peru State College Foundation aver!lge, and seeing a high percentage New Utility Systems has agreed to fund up to $20,000 of of them earn a college degree. the cost from private sources, Dr. "Wewanttodowhatittakestomake .Completely new electrical, Snyder said. State building these students a success socially and 1 b · d h maintenance funds; provided by LB academically, and to help provide them ....,P_u_m_i_ng,_._a_n e_a_ti_n_g_Ja_i_r ·309, will pay fortheremainderofthe _in_o_ur-cl_as_s-ro_o_ms-. expenses.

"Snyder Sheds Hat" from 1 of our students have come to expect.

ulty evaluation process is one impor- , Presidentsoftheotherstatecolleges I receive a $13,000 annual housing tant tool to do so; I. want to firm up our ' faculty evaluation system," he said. i allowance in lieu of a state-owned

"I'm also very anxious to begin a 'program review' process, so we can better examine and evaluate the academic programs we are offering," he ·said.

"We may decide we are on the right · track with our academic offerings, or

we may find we need tomoveinnewdirections, but until we develop and insti- t tute a comprehensive program review process, we can't know for certain," he concluded.

He has had "a marvelous experience" i heading up Peru State Cpllege during · the past several months, and believes the institution's best days are yet to §

Valentine ' Notes

By

Peru Jay

Cees.

The Peru Cees will sponsor a .,,, "Singing Telegram Service" on Februaryl4. Therewillbetwotypes of telegrams available to send to individuals of your choice; Individuals or groups can send a "Love-0-Gram" or a "Hate-0Gram." The "Love-0-Gram" costs $5, while the "Hate-0-Grarn" will cost $10.

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To purchase a "Sing-0-Gram," call H-0yt Street Printers (872-30\3) between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. or stop by the booth in the Student Center over the lunch hour starting Feb. 3 and ending when the ' schedule is full or Feb. 13 at 6 p.m., whichever comes first.

Jay Cee cupids will be ready to deliver a "Love-0-Gram"orn "Hate0-Gram" any place, any time, or to anyone on Feb. 14.

home. ·

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Linda Switzer, the new director of Peru State College's Student Support Services program, reviews paperwork with the program's administrative secretary, LaDonna Wade-- photo by College Advancement

For every Valentine qrder placed, your name will be put into a drawing for a 36 inch Valentine Bear

"I'm probably most proud of the way the college community has cooperated, and earnestly sought solutions to our fiscal problems, andhas gotten more involve?, in all decision-making processes, he said.

May

Dr. Snyder will dig back into several tasks that had to be sidetracked when he became president.

institution needs to come up with a better method of helping faculty ere-

Brett Richards drives to the hoop in an earlier garrie against Doane. The senior guard scored the winning basket in a 68-66 win over Benedictine on Feb. 5. His 18 points made him the the third leading scorer in PSC history.

Richards Shootslo the Top

By Todd Gottula

He's one of only 14 people to score 1000 pofnts in a basketball career at PSC. His 1338 points rank him fourth on the all-time chart.He's the all-time leader in career assists and the.only player to get over 300 in a career.

PSC basketball coach John Gibbs says Brett Richards' great understanding of the game has helped him to achieve excellence on the court.

For Richards, a senior physical education - heal th major, understanding basketball comes naturally. Richards, the son of Lanny and Linda Richards ofBellevue, has been around the sport since a youngster. His dad has been coaching basketball for 29 years.

The many years Richards spent with his dad in the gym have helped him immensely. "Basketball has definitely been a part of my whole life," said Richards. Hanging out in the gym when he was. young influenced Richards to follow in his father's footsteps and pursue a coaching career.

"After college, I want to coach and teach in the Omaha area My dream is to become a graduate assistant coach at a large college and

PSC Students React to Media Coverage; Operation Desert Storm is Leading Issue

by Cherelyn Ramold

Nearly five and a half months ago, as the military began to dispatch its artillery, tanks, ships, aircraft and troops to the Persian Gulf, a necessary element was lacking to make the unit complete.

This element and its forces are unarmed. Instead, they rely on their microphones, cameras, tape recorders, papers and pencils to get the job done. They are the international war correspondents.

The censorship that is being placed on the .media by the various governments is becoming a major issue among concernedPSC students.

"In war-time, it is necessary that censorship be enforced," said Joan Hazard, a non-traditional student.

"I feel 11).at the media is doing a good job.with coverage of the war in the gulf," said freshman Stephanie Shafer. "However, I have become aware that information is being releasedthatcouldhelplraq. !don't

Wuertz Named to Fall Honors List

by College Advancement

Sharon Wuertz has been named to the · Fall 1990AcademicHonorsListatPSC, according to interim Dr. William Snyder.

To qualify, students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.75 on PSC's 4.0 scale for the previous ter.

They must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours, and can have no incomplete grades or "holds" on their academic record.

Sharon is a senior elementary and special education major at Nebraska's first college. She is the daughter of Mr. Harold Wuertz of Hudson.

think this is right, but I guess the media is only doing their job."

"Cej!Sorship is needed -to protect national security," said freshman Brian Monaghan.

"I think it is important to know what is going on, but they [the reporters] don't go into enough detail," said freshman Angie Ehlers.

"I would like to know what kind of damage our bOmbs are causing, but other things such as the military operations could be left out," said freshman Mike MCarty.

"I think we should all understand that the safety of our troops is more important than letting the reporters have great stories," said freshman Dawn Walton.

·In other words, the battle of the networks to 'get the scoop' is drawing negative reactions.

"They are treating the whole situation as if it were a soap opera: 'Showdown in the Gulf'," said MC arty.

"Sometimes I feel the networks try

to outdo each other,'-! said junior Dawn Bowsman. "The information needs to be told, but it also needs to be the truth.''

Other PSC students, however, are less critical of the media.

"I believe the media is doing ·an excellent job keeping us informed," said Walton. "The only thing I think they should change would be to show more people supporting the war and fewer people against it."

Sophomore Crystal Porter voices a similar feeling. She said, "For the most part, the reporters are doing a good job. It's wrong to criticize all of them when only a couple go to extremes."

Sophomore Heather Engel tries to summarize the situation saying, "I feel that under the circumstances, the public can't really expect any morecoveragethan they are already receiving. Not only do the media have to worry about their own safety, but also about giving details in an area that is highly restricted."

1'z:·-. eventually qecome part of a 'bigtime' university coaching staff," Richards said.

Dave Jensen, PSC assistant basketball coach, thinks Richards has a good chance ofcoaching collegiate basketball. "In an academic achievement camp for area high school students lastsummer,he did a great job of coaching and helping me with the Physiology of Exercise course. He'll make a very good teacher and coach someday ,"hesaid. Out of high school, Richards attended the University ofNebraskaOmaha and was aredshirt basketball player. The following year he transferred to Bellevue College. "I attended Bellevue without putting enough thought into it," he said. When asked how he ended up at Peru, Richards said, "My brother Billy came here and I wanted to play ball with him because we've always been real close and done a lot together.''

Since coming to Peru to play basketball, Richards has received manyhonors.On Jan.12 hehad32 points and 8 assists. against Northwestern (IA) to earn himseL NAIADistrict 11 Playerofthe Week

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honors. He has been a team captain for two years, member of the NAIA Ail-Star team.in 1990 and amember of numerous all-tournament teams. Unlike the other record holders, his scoring and assist marks were set in only two and a half seasons of play. "He's been a very successful player here. Brett has made himself a great player by working extremely hard at it," said Gibbs.

When asked about his honors, Richards doesn't say much. "Someday when I look back at my basketball achieve!Tlents, "I'll feel great. But today I have to worry about what's going on right now. I want this year's team to be successful."

Team success and Richards shooting the ball have consistently gone hand in hand. "He's a tremendous shooter. I've been coaching 21 years, and he is one of the top two shooters I've coached," Gibbs said.

Richards, who describes himself as very competitive and loyal to his family and friends, says basketball has been very good to him. "It has prepared me for life by showing me how to work as a team and rise up when obstacles occur. That's what sports and life are all about."

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PSCAnnounces Feb. Events

by Will Poe

Student Programs has many upcoming events for the month of February and the first part of March. On February 12 and 13 they will have the movie "Presumed Innocent" at 8:00pm in the Student Center.

On February 18 there will be a dance in the Student Center. The band is named Innovation and they will be playing from 9pm to lam. Baio Lewellen, Student Programs Director, says that "Innovation is a really good band that they (the Student Programs) have been trying to getfor a couple of years."

Innovation plays songs from various artists and also a great deal of their own songs.

The Gulizia Brothers will be coming to Peru State. The GuliziaBrothers is a jazz band that has traveled all over the state. They will. be performing here live, February 26 at 8pm in Benford Recital Hall.

The Student Programs will also be ·selling tickets to Worlds of Fun. The cost of each ticket is $9 .95 tax included which is almost half off the gate price.

Other things to look for from Student Programs in the near future will be Spring Fling, the week of April 8 to 11, which includes the Wild Video Dance in the Old Gym, April 11 from 9prn to

lam.

For any questions concerning the upcoming events, contact Barb Lewellen, Jason Brewer (Chairman, Student Programs) or Tom Doran (Co-Chairman, Student Programs) in the Student Programs Office located in the Student Center.

Meeting

by Marty Jacobsen

The English Club will host an informal literary evening at the horny of Dr. Anthony McCrann on Saturday, Feb. 16, 1991. There is no charge for this event, and refreshments will be provided.

Original works by people interested in writing will be of primary interest, but readings of poetry or other literary works or excerpts are also welcome. No criticism will be give11.

The 1988-90 Peru State College catalog states that, 'The English Club promotes the mastery of written expression, encourages worthwhile reading, and fosters fellowship among students specializing in English or literature."

If any of these things appeal to you, perhaps the English Club is the place for you. If you are interested in the English Club, contact Vicki .Smith, president; SusanBrown, vice-president; or Dr. McCrann. facultv advisor.

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by Marty Jacobsen

For nearly 30 years, Dr. Daryl Long, " professor of science, has been helping students learn not only how to do math and science, but also how to live life. He brings to the classroom a variety of experience, both academic and actual.

Dr. Long started his teaching career in ·-... 1962as agraduateassistantwhileworking toward a master's degree in soil physics atlowaState University, where ·-· hehad earlier earned a double bachelor's degree in agronomy and science/math education.

After completing his Master's degree, Long was an instructor at the Univer-

sity of Nebraska-Lincoln for two and ahalfyears,duringwhichtimeheearned a Ph.D. in soils as related to engineering mechanics. He has also completed an additional 18 hours of post-graduate mathematics.

Dr. Long has taught at PSC since 1965.

He feels the general studies program ,_ "definitely adds" to the education of students majoring in his field, saying, "What good is science or math if you don't understand the ramifications in terms of our whole society?"

Long believes the general studies program at PSC to be adequate, especially _,_ when one considers the length of time required for a major.

Long finds a lack of enthusiasm toward learning and a desire on the part of many students to acquire only the bare facts discouraging.

"What have we done in our educational system" Long asks, "so that we

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don't keep our students motivated all the way through where they want to go to school and they want to learn? Why can't we as educators keep thatmotivationgoing so that people think it's fun to learn and to discover what they can accomplish?" '·.:

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On the other hand, Long is encouraged by the many methods available today to aid in teaching, such as videos. He also believes that students are better pre-

pared when they leave high school ihan they once were.

As a piece of advice to any student, Long recommends thathe or she take ari additional speech class. It is, according to Long, imIJ9rtant that a person be able to communicate his or her ideas toothers.

Long spends his leisure time shooting, sailing, and above all flying airplanes. He is a member of two aviation groups in Omaha and says, "I love to fly. I am just enthralled with airplanes." As a scientist, this activity gives many reallife examples to use in the classroom.

Long also feels it is important for students to know thata professor must read exhaustively to remain up-to-date cin the developments in his/her field. "You read a heck of a lot of stuff to find one thing that fits in with what you 're trying to do," Long commented.

One-on-one with students is something Long. believes to be paramount. Although time-consuming, Long feels one-on-one sessions :a.re a much better way to help stu·Jents explore the material than just giving a test.

When asked what he considered to be the purpose of education, Long offered something from his own collegiate experience.

"There's a quote above the door of the Iowa State University library ·. and don't give that quote to me (I'm paraphrasing) that says something like 'We come to college not only to learn·how to earn a living, but also to learn how to live a life."'

by Cooperative Ed

"It is not too early to start making plans for the summer" is one of the messages coming from the Cooperative Education Internship Program Office and coordinators. One may think that summer is a long way off; however, if a student is interested in securing summer employment that could be utilized as a cooperative edµcation internship, right now the best time to start looking for the j:iositions.

According to the Coop Ed staff, many businesses-both at the federal and state levels-are already receivhtg applications from interested individuals for employment beginning at the close of the sch.ool year. Many federal agencies have early deadlines, such as the already past Jan. 15 deadline for the National Park Service. Other summer opportunities have application deadlines that extend into April.

The Cooperative Education Office has been summarizing this information and has been printing updates about every two to three weeks. This information, found on bright colored blue, orange, "Dr. Burns" from 1 enthusiasm behind them. It's the key to having progress through times of problems."

Dr. Burns stated one major concern with higher education in general. "Everywhere you go, there ought to be more funding for education. There's a lot of work that needs to be done, but it costs money."

Burns and his wife, Pat, are both natives of Kentucky where most of his family is located. They have two sons, Christopher and Les, ooth of Topeka, Kans. Burns received his bachelor's degree in 1965 from' Kentucky South-·

purple, and green papers posted on the bulletin board, c'an be found in every building on campus, including the dorms.

Sixty-nine students completed the requirements in the program this fall, Thirty-three students have currently registered for the spring term: If students secure a position that would qualify for the program, they may register any time the semester.

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Ac.;ording to Ted Harshbarger, director of Coop Ed, many students have reported that because of their internships they have had better job offers or have been hired because of having the work experience that other candidates did not possess.

If you are interested in finding out more about the Cooperative Education Internship Program, you may see one of the coordinators-Mr. Brown, Mr. Eash, Mr. Schwartz, or Mrs. R:unseyor stop in the Administration 105 office to visit with Harshbarger or Alma Anthony, secretary for Coop Ed.

em College, a master's from the University of Florida, and a doctorate from the University of Louisville

He has been principal academic officer at Washburn University of Topeka, Kans., since 1986. The institution has 6,600 students and 270 faculty members. He was interim president of the college from November of 1988 until last August.The president-elect also was chairman of the faculty senate twice during his 14 years at the Univeristy of Wisconsin La Cross, and served as executive director of the West Central Wisconsin Morehead (Ky.) State University.

Dr. Burns will be visiting the campus on February 14 with a reception in his honor scheduled for 3 p.m. that day in the Live Oak Room.

by Terence A. Wenzl

The fourth annual dress for success fashion show, according to Linda Warren, placement director, will be Feb. 14 in the PSC student cafeteria at 11 a.m.

Warren states that the show is a way of "helping students make the transition into the world of work."

She says students should attend the show to know firsthand what is acceptable professional dress and at what cost such clothing may be purchased. Warren says the show is also beneficial for faculty and staff members.

The clothing is described as traditional, conservative business apparel for women and men. High quality fabrics and a variety of sizes have been chosen. Specific outfits range from approximately $150 to $400, with a total of nearly $10,000 worth of clothing to be modeled. Landon's, Tailored Woman, Younkers, Casual Corner and JCPenney, all of Lincoln, are contributing the clothing.

The following PSC students have beenrecruitedformodeling: Heather Waring, Kristen Reeves and Rich Huff, senior business management majors; Denise Meyer, Billie Taylor,

Mike Harling andKipReeves,junior business managementmajors; Marcy Grace and Cindy Walla, sophomore business management majors; Tamara Surette and Ron Hackbart, senior mathematics majors; Roger Mclver, junior, and Nate Bradley, senior, psychology/sociology majors; Chris Hackbart, vocational education post-grad.uate; LeeAnn Clifton, senior· business management/computer science major; Holly Waring, freshman physical education major; Stacy Landwehr, sophomore pre-major; Dana Kruse, junior elementary education major; Deb Morris, sophomore psychology major; Brian Boyce, senior accounting major; Otis Crumpton, senior accounting/ business management major; Troy Uhlir.junior b1,1siness administration sales management major; Kim Vrtiska, elementary/physical education post-graduate; Mike Harris, a senior electronics/robotics technology major; and Brent Drawdy, sophomoreEnglishmajor.

The show is being funded by the Student Support Service GrantLinda Switzer, project director. Pam Cosgrove, admissions director, will be the emcee.

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PSC Will Host the Fourth Annual 'Dress for Success' Fashion Show Band Is Set To Go on Tour

A group of PSC musicians will bring their show to four eastern Nebraska communities during their annual tour on Feb. 13 - 14.

The PSC Concert Band and the college's Jazz Band have stops planned at Elmwood-Murdock schools, and at Prague on Feb. 13. The E•M concert begins at 9 a.m. and the Prague performance at 2 p.m.

On Valentine's Day they will have an 8:30 a.m. program at Gretna High School, and will conclude their tour with a 2 p.m. concert at SoutheastCsmsolidated schools in Stella, according to director Larry VanOyen.

All performances are open to the pub- lie, and there is no admission charge, VanOyen said.

Concert Band members ir.clude freshmen Stacy Anderson, Rodney Colson, Steven Eis, Melissa Friedrichsen, Lisa Gebers, Scott Holmes, Kristine Kubert, Susan Meyer, Christine Michel, Michelle. Morgan, Kip Nanninga, Jason Prante, Jennifer Sugget and Debra Wherry.

Sophomores include Angela Bischoff, Deitra Hartman, John Koziol. Peter MacNaughton, Laura Osborne, Sarah Pate , Anji Potter, John Sayer, June Strasil, Belinda Vernon and Jay Wickham.

Juniors are Amy, Ammeter, Renee Bilstein,JasonBrewer, Steve Defreece,

Brenda Lori Land, Robert Matthies, John Molzahn, Michelle Saf and TomSudik.

Seniors include Edward Ankrom, Cody Collins, Tom Doran, Ronald Hackbart, Holly Morgan and Kent Stutheit.

Comprising the Jazz Band are Ms. Bilstein, Brewer, Collins, Eis, Hackbart, Holmes, Koziol, Kubert, MacNaughton, Matthies, Michel, Molzahn, Prante, Stutheit, Sudik, Suggett and Wickham.

The groups will hold a special performance at the PSC College Auditorium on Sunday, Feb. 17 at 3 p.m.

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PSC has acquired the NCIS Skllls Program, a new software program, that will help students with a variety of job and career related questions. Jennifer Nelson, pre-major advisor, said NCIS (Nebraska Career Information Survey) is a program to aid and inform PSC students on defining career goals, selecting careers, and developing job search skills.- NCIS also provi.des information about graduate schools

The money to purchase the NCIS Skills software.came from the Student Support Services Grant, a federal grant the college was awarded in 1990.

Nelsonfound out about the software after she attended a career planning wo.rkshop where she saw it demonstrated. She said that this software, in comparison to other programs, is more compatible, more complete, more user friendly, and more informative on jobs and careers in the state than other o 'rams.

··Forfreshman pre-majors coming ti PSC, Quest is required of student as part of College 100. In Ques students are asked a series o questions to see what.their interest and skills for a future career are Based on how they answer th1 questions, they are given ideas t< research on possiqle jobs. If students do decide to do mon research, the program will also hel1 them by making availablt information such as wages employment, course of study to tak1 towards a career, graduate schools job outlooks, training, jol descriptions, activities and worl environment. Theprogrameventell a student how to prepare for ru interview for their particula occupation. Students wanting tc know more about a career can alsc look in the DOT (Dictionary ol Occupational Titles). according tc Nelson.

Some ot the goals of the prograrr are to get students to start caree1 planning early, to involve students ir the internship program and to ge1 students involved in placemenl activities.

Nelson summed up the program by saying, 'This program is intended tc help students identify career goals in their academic majors early on in their careers. We really think that students need to thinkaboutthls early in their colle e c eer."

The Colleges May Be Terrorist Target

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on 2 Th .Fed al B f In "Until we can get a perspective, woman Cynthia Atwood. e er ureau o vestigation ought to be cautious," said Capt. Ralpti warned all Jewish-related ·and Arab-

related schools Jan. 16 that they might Martin, a professor of naval sciences be tempting targets for terrorists. and commanding officer at the Naval

In some published reports, moreover, ROTC program on campus. afewobserversspeculatedthatguerril- Cauti·ous Phone Use las might try to disrupt private schools in Washington, D.C., because they are in a media center and because it is likely they could injure the sons and daughters·of the government officials now waging war against Iraq.

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People who telephone the campus security office at Tufts University in Massachusetts are informed that their call is being recorded.

Jn Baltimore, city school officials are tracing anonymous phone calls in an effort to halt a spate of bomb treats they believe are linked to the war.

Brandeis University, a nonsectarian Concerns Discounted school with strong Jewish ties, blocked oneoftworoadsleadingtoitsWaltham, Others think terrorism fear may be a: Mass., campus with barriers and set up ·bit unfounded. a security checkpoint on the other. "Ipersonallydiscountallthistalkabout

Anyone entering the campus must pro- attacking the schools because it doesn't duce identification. make for good copy," said American

At Utah State University,'where the University government professor campus was evacuated Jan. 17 because Emilio Viano, a specialist on terrorism. of bomb threats, campus police are Vianosaidterroristswouldbedeprived "more alert," said USU Chief of Police of their key objective- sympathetic pubLarry Arave. · lici ty- if they attacked a school.

Arave added.the force's bomb techni- Security officials at American nevercian has been busier than usual, way- theless are alert to sU:Spicious activities.

Michael Woolsey looks to pass in.Side against Central Methodist on Feb. 2. The Bobcats won 99-89 to keep their current five game winning streak alive. (Photo by Mike i

Diane Pokorny in NAIA District 11 Top Ten Statistics

by PSC Sports Information

PSC guard Diane Pokorny continues to rank among the Top IO leaders in three point percentage in the NAIA District 11 leaders in assists, according to the fourth statistical report distributed on Jan. 30.

Pokorny, a5-7 junior from Bellwood, NE is shooting 35.7 percent from the three point arch through 22 games. The David City Aquinas graduate has made 30 of84 attempts, but slipped two spots after ranking third the week before.

PSC continues its hold on team defense in the District, having given up only a 67.7-pointyield per game. The Lady Bobcats have also ·made their opponents shoot poorer from the 3point line than any other district team21.7 percent.

Pokorny, a two-year starter and letterwinner, is averaging 6.9pointsforCoach Wayne Davidson this ·season. She is currently second on the team in assists with 52, and tied for third in steals with 25.

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rBobcats Down Central Methodist·

by Phil Davidson

· Loyola Marymount came to Peru on

• Groundhog Day to play the Bobcats at the Al Wheeler Activity Center Oh wait, maybe it just seemed that way -with the way the ball flew up and down __ the court. Central Methodist College out of Fayette, MO came into the contest averaging around 1lOpoints a game.

"" All week during practice Coach John · Gibbs and his assistants stressed how • important it would be for the Bobcats to run back on defense. However, it took until Saturday night for the Cats to .,_ realize how right they were. Right from the opening tip-off Central Methodist - started their full court pressure trying to

--The Show Must And Did Go On

As war broke out in the Persian Gulf, America' s_most watched battle was put in jeopardy. Those who talked abou.t postponing or even canceling Super Bowl XXV hlid good reason. Not only are our men and women going through a lot over in Saudi Arabia, but the emotional state of the American public has caused major concern.

Yet,.to have put the Super Bowl off would have _been a big mistake. Not only was this one of the best Super Bowls ever (narrowest margin oF victory), but it was an emotional ou:.Jet as well. When John Kennedy wz: shot, things weredifferent; the public wasn't given enough time to come to grips with what had happened, before the championship game was played. Today most .of us realize that the war in the gulf was inevitable, and the majority of us sup-

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Whether you believe in 's volvemeht or not, you still need a brc. from relility, and .not only were given one, but the men and womer Saudi were given one as well. Any· who watched the halftime show knof what I mean; they saw how our tro/,\ flocked around the television ;:' cheered wildly lintil the game endc ·· about 6 a.m. their tiJne. In fact, mm them may have watched the game those of.us back in the sl<ttcs, a;; Super Bowl drew the third low cs vision audience in the garnc 's 2.5 ' history.

Even sO, to have canceled the Bowl would have been a big mist Not only would those of us who watchhavemissedagreatgame, bw would have missed a chance t:o csc reality for a little while as well.

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get the Cats into their style of play. At times it worked with Peru breaking the press and taking advantage of many two-on-one and three-on-two opportunities to take the early lead.

Then the Cats settled down and took advantage of their size and tried to get the ball do\.vnlow to the big men. Senior James Bell had root canal on a tooth out in practice on Friday, insisted on playing Saturday and scored 18 points and pulled down a team high nine rebounds in a courageous effort. At halftime the Cats went to the locker room with a 14 point lead. Coach Gibbs told the team at halftime to, "not be satisfied with the lead but to build on it."

Gibbs also reminded his trooos how

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rWill Not Allow Track Team

by Thomas M. Hyde

According to Dr. William Snyder, in' teriJn president of PSC, there will not be a track team in 1992. An article in the _ Feb. 16, 1990, Peru State Times stated that there would be a new $10 athletic fee. This fee was to go towards the .: completion of the baseball and softball fields, construction of tennis and basketball courts with lights and the addi-. iion of track and golf programs.

Dr. Snyder went on to say that the governor's administrative assistant - spoke to the State College Board of Trustees and told the board r:ot to ex- pect any increase in funding. This is due to the currentnationwider<:cession. Also, the athletic fee has not been in

effect because a computer fee was levied by the college. Dr. Snyder stated that the two fees in combination would have been too costly for students.

When asked about trying to get funds for a track team from another source like the alumni foundation, Dr. Snyder explained that, 'The alumni are usually only interested in giving money for scholarships and buildings."

Finally, When Dr. Snyder was asked about the funding problems that plague not only the proposed track team but also other programs, he stated. "The biggest problem is that PSC is underfunded, and we just simply do not have enough money for the different activities that we need to have."

explosive Central Methodist was, how they could score points fast. The Bobcats must have listened because they came out and built leads of as much as 22 points before settling for a 99-89 win.

Brett Richards led the team in scoring and kept cliJnbing in the all-time point leaders at Peru with a 20 point effort.

After the game-somebody wrote on the chalkboard in thelockerroom ,"four down, one to go", referlli.g tO a goal made two weeks ago to win fivestaight games. Michael Woolsley then perhaps reflecting the new attitude of the teatn went to the board and changed it to, " four down, ALOT more to go".

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Bradley Named to First Team Six Picked on All-American Team

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Six Peru State College football players have received All-America honors for the 1990 season from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.

PSC quarterbackNateBradley, who guided the Bobcats to their first undefeated season since 1953 and all the way to the NAIA Division II national championship, was named to the first-team offense. Wide receiver Cory Catterson and defensive tackle Kurt Hasley were both second-team selections.

Three Bobcats earned honorablemention honors, including placekicker RonShaneyfelt, widereceiver Scott Gerdes, and safety Cornelius Riley.

with four touchdown passes in the quarterfinals at Dickinson State.

The 6-2, 200-pounderfinished the regular season ranked second nationally in individual total offense (317.7) and third in passing (313.7).

He was also named the outstanding player in the title game against Westminster(PA), throwing.for315 yards in a 17-7 triumph over the twotime defending champs.

a three-year starter, joined Wayne Stacy of Wilmington (OH) as a second-team receiver. The junior caught 63 passes for a school record J. 223 yards and a career-high 11 touchdowns.

Hasley, a transfer from the University of Nebraska, was a big addition to Peru State's improved

with 117 tackles, including a teamhigh 64 unassisted .He also produced ,, career highs with six sacks and 16 -pass breakups.

Shea said Gerdes m9y have been hindered by his positionslotback-than his performance.

"I'm happy he made honorable mention, but also disappointed because he was in a Catch 22 situation," he said. "Scott had good rushing stats and good receiving stats, but they don't have that position on the all-America team."

Because of Gerdes' performance, Shea said, a new position is being created for 1991 to be known as the 'H-Back.'

"I think it's justified," Shea said, "even though it won't help Scott."

Bradley Catterson

The selections, made by a committee representing the NAIA Football Coaches Association, were officially announced Jan. 18 from the NAIA headquarters in Kansas City.

'Tm very, veryhappyforthepeople on our ball club that got recognized," said PSC Coach Tom Shea, who was · recently voted Division II Coach of the Year.

Bradley, a junior from Newark, NJ, completed 264 of 528 passes (50.2 percent) with a school-record 26 touchdowns. He set single-game marks for most completions (33), attempts (65) and yards (416), all against Teikyo-Westmar. He also equalled a school and career mark

Hasley Shaneyfelt

defense. The 250-pound junior logged a team-high 11-1/2 sacks and finished fourth in tackles with 89. He anchored theinteriorof a Bobcat defense which finished sixth in scoring in Division II at 12.4 points per game.

Shaneyfelt, an All-American last year leading Division II in kickscoring, made 19 of 29 field goal attempts and 40 of 41 point-after tries in 13 games.

Gerdes was a jack-of-all-trades for the Bobcats. He led the team in rushing with 852 yards and seven touchdowns; 71 catches for934 yards and four touchdowns; and returned 32 punts with a 7.2 yard average.

Riley, an intimidating force in the

Gerdes Riley

Shea said he was pleased with Peru State's six honorees, but also thought the Bobcats had other players who deserved consideration.

"I believe that we have other individuals who were very deserving of that recognition, too," he said referring to linebacker Bob Hansen and defensive tackle Tim Herman.

Hansen, PSC's tackle J-::ader with 138, was named the defensive Player of the Game in the semi-finals against Baker (KS) and the championship with Westminster. He was also honored as the Lincoln JournalStar' s State College Defensive Player of the Year.

Herman finished with 68 tackles, eight sacks, and 13 tackles-for-losses.

Phil and Russes' Intramural Top Five

by Phil Davidson and ,Russ Waring

Mr. B's Party Pack, to gain second in the ratings.

The most exciting team so far may be the third-ranked Baghdad Bombers. Composed of anumberofbaseball players, the Bombers put Loyola Marymount to shame with their run-and-gun offense, pull up three pointers and what they like to call their "pressing defense".

The Bombers take the third spot due in part to two convincing wins last week.

son, Shroeppner and Tim Herman.

Dawn Carlson sho0ts ajumpshot over a Hastings defender while Coach Wayne Davidson and Kristi Cummins (50) look on. The Lady Cats play host to Rockhurst on Feb. 9 at 2 p.m.-·photo by Mike Harris

Trail 37-27 atHalf

Lady Bobcats Drop to 11-12

By Russ

In a season of ups and downs the Lady Bobcat Basketball team fell to 11-12 after a 68-56 Joss to Hastings in a Jan. 31 game at the Al Wheeler Center. After being outscored 14-2 in the final five minutes of the first half.the Cats found themselves trailing37-27, due in large part to the inside play ofHastings' Missy Bellamy and the inside play of Rochelle Wiese.

Watson, who went intc the game as District 11 's leading rebounder at 11.5 a game, pulled doWn 14 boards and scored 24 points on nine oJ · 23 shooting from the .field and six oJ eight from the free throw line to bette1 her team-leading 18.4pointsagameaverage.

January 29 and 30 kicked off what is sure to be an exciting intramural season with all 11 teams playing in at least one game. And to make sure not one exciting game goes by unnoticed the TIMES will provide in-depth coverage of the action.

Starting where they _left off last year in the number one spot is All Fed Up. Led by Sean Mclucas, All Fed Up defeated Mr. B's Party Pack to gain the top honor.

Otis Crumpton and Andy Dunlap helped push Operation CourtStorminto thefour slot by scoring 18 and IO points respectively in a win over the Screaming Eagles.

Wrapping up the top five is pie Yuppie Scum, who started the week slowly by dropping a game to the Baghdad Bombers, but came back the next night with a 30 point win over a tough Showtime squad. Jim Shroeppner led the way with 26 points

Player of the Week

The second half started much the same way, as Hastings' lead grew to as many as 13 before the Cats' full court press led them on a13-l run that pulled PSC to within one at 57-56. Scoring for the Cats during the run were Carlotta Watson, Tarnir Anderson and Dawn Carlson. However, the Mustangs hit their free throws down the stretch and scored the last nine points to come away with the victory.

Lora White scored 12 points on five of13 shooting from the field and two of four from the line with seven rebounds. White went into the game averaging 10.2 points a game and 6.6 boards.

The Cats then took advantage of a chance to get back to .500 as they defeated Central Methodist 74-65 on Feb.2, as five Lady Cats scored in double digits. White led the Cats with 20 points and 12 rebounds; she was followed by Carlson who had 16 points including eight ofl I free throws. Others in double figures were Pokorny with 12 points and five assists, Watson 10 points and seven rebounds, and Anderson 10 points and five boards. Kristi Cummins added four points and four rebounds, while Janelle Henderson scored two points and had four assists.

The Cats then played Kearney State at home on Feb. 6, but results were too late for publication. The next game is Feb. 9, when the Lady Cats play host to Rockhurst at 2:00 p.m.

Holding that top spot may not be easy this year thanks to a number of talented teams. One of these teams is UB6,IB9, Led by Mark Fritch and Cory Catterson, UB6, IB9 won two close games, including an exciting 78-75 win over

Player of the Week honors go to Scott Kohout who had games of 21 and 42 points in leading the Baghdad Bombers to a pair of victories. In those games Kohout hit 16 three point field goals. · Honorable Mention go.es out to Catter-

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Campus of a Thousand Od\S

February 22, 1991 Issue #9

AWAC repairs should be finished

in March

by Terence A. Wenzl monthifweatherpermits.Headded:

Deteriorating structural conditions "They're doing a good job," and the are currently being repaired at Al work is guaranteed. Necessary reWheeler Activity Center, according pairs include the resealing of two to Ron Fabry, physical plant direc- vents a:td all tin roofing sheets, tor. the mstallatlon of new roofing bolts In 1987, maintenance crews dis- and the caulking of any holes due to the 11-year-old contraction.

s ongmal roofmg caulking Fabry says concerns about conhad dried out and washers had due to temperature fluceroded. This has allowed water to tuatlons unnecessary because leak through seams and bolt holes the venulatmg roof fans work in onto the suspended from conjunction with exhaust fans to which water has been drippmg onto automaticaily dispel any such the courts below. Fabry states that problems. normal wear caused the problems. Fabry states that although plans Although some ceiling panels have for repairs wi:re begun in 1988, ".the collapsed and fallen to the floor wheels of progress move very J;1oors have been slippery, no slowly," especially when money is mJunes have been reported. needed. The repairs are being fiFabry says repairs begun last fall nanced through LB309, which in by AAA Roofing of Lincoln, the November 1989 allocated $14,000 lowest"bidder of three contractors should be complete by early next See "A WACH on 6

February 28 is date set for election of senate president, vice-president

programs could be cut

A. SU!-tewide mood of fiscal re-

A ATTENTION •t campus.AUaresubjectiothekn.ife,"

'HERE'S YOUR CHANCE...... Dr. Snyder said.

• to tell us what you would like to see• The interim president, who. will be

tm the Peru State Times. At succeeded by Dr. Robert Burns on suggestion box located in the Student May 1, with the· fiscal •Programs office will be available to• problems facmg Gov. Nelson.

i all students and faculty/staff & f members this semester. ' budget increases nght now, even if

• Information for articles or ideas for• revenues they tour Person of the Week articles t may not be, Dr. Snyder said. may be placed in the box. "Still, it's not realistic to assume

• Submissionsdonothaveto besigned. • the colleges can cover the shortfall

tLetters to the editor should be sent tot in state revenues with a more effilhe Times through campus mail. cient operation. There is no fat in ·-·-·-·-·-• our budgets."

"Our challenge will be to continue providing the best services we can under the constraints placed upon us," Dr. Snyder said. The proposed budgets would also five percent increases in costs to students each yearwh1ch drew a cautionary response from Dr. Snyder. ·

See "Budget cutting" on 3

in 1985-'86, '86-'87, and '87-'88 straint is reflected in. the 1991- '92 said. It takes people and dollars to though enrollment grew each year and '92-'93 budget proposals an- provide services.' During those last two years nounced by Nebraska Gov. Ben Gov. Nelson's proposal for the State's was the only public higher Nelson. 1991-92 fiscal year, starting July 1, education budget to see cutbacks in F?r Peru State already calls for a 3.05yercent hike for the state tax dollars. a budget deficit and still state colleges i,n Wayne and Increase in tuition from years of budget Chadron. For 92- 93 the rncrease cuts m the mid-1980s despite dra- would be 5.05 percent matic growth in enrollment and The colleges are already committhe news-even though ted to a six percent raise in anucipated-couldhardly be worse. faculty salanes over each fiscal year, "f:very program we offer, aca- Dr. and have recomdemic and otherwise, will be under mended similar mcreases for staff Dr. William Snyder, members. · mtenm president at PSC. "Some Subject to knife may have to go, or at least be re- duced. To make up the difference, "We'll .-·-·-·-·- take a look at every program on

by Jenny Goering institution, and she would like to Student Senate elections are com- see the part we play expand. She mg Acc9rding to Amy Snyder, would also enjoy working with sen10r business administration PSC's new president, Dr. Robert management major and current Burns. If elected she would like to Senate president, the fol- see an expansion of the recycling lowmg people had signed up as of · program already started by the Feb. 7 to run for the offices of current -office holders. She would and vj.ce president, re- also like to get more information on specuvely: Denise Meyer junior the plans of renovation of the dorbusiness. administration · mitories. If you would like to hear ment major, and Troy Uhlir, jumor some of the other candidates' reamanagement major; Ann sonsandplans,therewillbeaforum for all candidates on Feb. 28 at sociology maJor, and Deb Morris 11:00 in the Li..ve Oak Room. This forum is open to everyone. Hall, freshman mdustrial technol- Petitions to run for office had to be ogy education major, and Jason in Feb. 21 at p.m. The junior elementary educa- for president and vice ti.on music K..6 major. pres1denthadtohave50signatures' When Ann Cosimano was asked and petitions for senators had tO what her reason was for running for have 25 signatures. president, she said that the Student The election for president, vice Senate is a very strong part of our president and senators is Feb. 28.

Contact Barb Lewellen on 3

Person of Week-Stephanie Kroeger on 4

Raid on Morgan Hall on 4

Addresses for "Desert Storm" personnel on 5

Pumping up PSC's weightroom on 8

Dr Robert Bur:15. (second from left) PSC president-elect, talks with Dr. William Snyder, interim president a a: the Student Center, Feb. 14. Dr. Bum$' wife, Pat, is speaking with Ross Udey, ' mstructor of Dr. Burns was on campus all day to meet with various faculty, staff and student groups m preparatJ.on for his assuming the presidency, May 1.--photo by Mike Harris PSC

Stricter fee payment \makes things difficult

IIt began last November when beautifully laminated flyers ·announced PSC's new "Pre-registration Policy."

; The flyer read:

"Students with outstanding balances or deli11fluentpayment plans will not be allowed to pre-register for subsequent Peru State College sessions.

"Students may work with the college business manager to establish a payment plan (balance due in full by semester end), which will then allow the student topre-register.""

The new policy seemed clear-cut to most students last November. But with theadventofthespringsemestercame a new rash of fee-payment obstacles.

After scraping to get money together by the end of the fall semester for pre-registration, frustrated students were informed that all balances forthe spring semester were to be· paid in full during fee-payment week in January. Failure to do so would result in their names being dropped from their class rosters. This information appeared in a flyer enclosed with fall G.P.A.'s. .

Students waiting for grants and loans to ·through were hardest hit by these new policies. And then, to pour salt in their seething wounds, the bookstore was no longer allowed to issue book loans.

Campus lighting a problem

by Laur3 Osborne

Anyone who has walked acr!>SS the campus at night recently will surely be the first to agree that it isn't safe.

Quote of the Week:

. "There's too. blamed many Those students affected by these policy changes know this information all too well. And though the first attack of changes is virtually over, questions remain.

First, are there not other places where the college can make its monetary practices stricter? And what is themainreason for PS C's frantic attempt to payoff its $400,000 debt by the end of the semester?

Second, why is the college intensifying its fee-payment laws with such obvious disregard to the academic welfare of its students? The students here can survive without PSC, but the college will fail disastrously without the students. We need sensible payment plans - not impossible ones.

Parking within lines very .at PSC

We have at a half dozen lamp posts with globes each. Less than ways to spend money and not enough new ways to get it.,,_ needs to try to cut back on expenses, isn't there Hubbard

at least enough money to buy just one light bulb for each of the lamp posts · for the sake of safety?

Some say new policies a problem

by Terry Marchand and Danielle Meek

With the mailing of grades reports for fall semester 1990, the PSC administration notified students that there wouid be a fee payment deadline of March 1 for spring semester. When students returned to Pitiful parking problems. They've plagued PSC for several years, and the school, they also found out that lack of space is likely to be a problem for many years to come. It is a fact there would be a termination of that can't be changed. book loans.

However, the problems of parking become pitiful when students receive Dina Musil, dean of administra- · tickets for not parking in the lines. Commuter students who use the lot at tive affairs, said that these policies T.J. Major's know what we're talking about. Several students have said are not new; they were just never they received tickets for not having their cars parked within the "lines." strictly enforced until this spring. Using the term "lines" in discussing the lot in question is difficult to do. Thereasonfortheenforcementnow The surface of the lot is not pennanent blacktop or concrete. The supposed ;is because some· students got by "lines" have, therefore, been WOf!l off many places, an.din others they are 1without pa at all. very hard to see. This fact combmed with the poor parking talents of some ·Dean Musil said the policies should people makes parking within the lines anything but easy. not cause problems with recruiting

· We recognize that PSC would like to raise as many funds as possible, but new students. She added that the wouldn 'tit be polite to give a warning to students before giving them a ticket policies will be more strictly enfor parking outside the lines? Shouldn't actual tickets be used and forced next fall. She said, "It's a concentrated upon both students and faculty members who park in lots not retraining or re-education of our designated for them? staff, administration and students."

Although the security personnel who issue tickets undoubtedly do the best However, somePSC students think. they can, the job simply isn't getting done. Upon a stroll past any one of the differently about these policies. parking areas on a pei:son can see least three cars ?king up Students frustrated valuabk space when their permits are for a different lot, but no tickets are on the vehicles.

Finally, PSC is· not an especially large campus, even with the Centennial Complex being slightly separated from the main campus body. Why should students from the complex drive to class? This only creates more of the parking problems. Although not very much can be done about the lack of parking space, we can all do a better job of utilizing what space there is.

Andrew. Reed, a sophmore art of the semester. He said, "It could advertisment major, said he is go- put a damper on the student's eduing to have great difficulty with his cation.·· Concerning the March 1 payment before the March 1 dead- deadline he said, "PSC is in debt line. Reed, who said he did not and needs to get ·out. This is just know that there would be no book another way the college is trying to loans. when he returned for spring protect itself." semester, was not able .to buy his books until the third week of classes. He said, "The administration should find another way to collect its money."

Freshmen pre-radiological technology student; John Hall, also said that the termination of book loans was unfair to those who can 'tafford to buy their books at the beginning

Bi-monthly

Janette McQueen, a freshman accounting major, said that the enforced deadline was unfair after experiencing many problems with financial aid during the fall semester. / She said, frankly, "Ithinkitsucks!" ...____________________,.a

Students keep Lewellen'sjob bµsy an9interesting

by Cinda Goodrich

For more infonnation, contact Barb Lewellen at872-2252. This is

telephone to offer various student -packages.

·Schedules PSC Activities

a familiar line usually found at the Once these programs are bookoo end of most articles of the Peru State Times, not at the beginning. So in for our campus, Lewellen's next order to find out just exactly what jobistogetthemschedulecl.Student kind of infonnation Barb Lewellen. Chairpersons are appointed to help get this done according to what can give, I asked her t6 describe her activity is being brought to campus. job and duties associated with it. For instance there chairpersons

For the past two years, Lewellen for dances, movies, cultural events, has been the Student Programs Co- and low budget events.. Through ordinator and Sponsor for Student Student Programs and· Student Senate at Peru State. Through this h · al h · position she has been able to help Senate, s e is so very muc mstudents--both traditional and non- volved with the Christmas Fonnal traditional--in a variety of ways. and Homecoming events.

, Organizing coffees and schedulAttends Oct. Convention ing speakers for non-traditional Her job as Student Programs Co- of Lewellen' s ordinator includes the bringing in responsibilities.

of different programs and packages Barb states that she als9 around and offering them to students at a,/ JUSt to help. out and hste?, m whatstudent budget price. She receives ever capacity she I always Lewelle!l in her office in the Student Center. Her job includes overseeing help in this job from the chairperson manage keep busy. . . avanetyof entertainment and educational activities forstudents.··photoby Todd of Student Programs who is also the She .decided to take JOb after

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Highlight of band tour is Ediger's new composition

by Laura Osborne

Feb.13-14, the Peru State College Concert Winds toured high schools in the southeastern Nebraska area. One highlight of that tour and the Feb. 17 concert at PSC's college auditorium was the playing of a piece written by PSC's own Dr. Thomas Ecliger, professor of vocal music.

Dr. Ediger was commissioned by the Concert Winds to. compose the piece in early December of 1990. He was asked to write a piece utilizing experimental instrumental techniques, keeping in mind the available instrumentation at PSC. The piece was also to feature the percussion section. Subsequently, the piece requires at least five percussionists at any one given time.

Dr. Ediger has had previous experience in instrumental composition, having written for orchestra and several small ensembles. The commissioned piece, however, was his first attempt at 20th century style.

To fulfill the requirements of his task, Dr. Ediger experimented with percussion equipment, acquiring three brake drums to add a unique

"Budget cutting" from 1

"At some point, tuition increases will bring into question accessibility-we can be priced out of the market for some Nebraskans, and that would be a crime," he said.

The combination of academic programs cuts and tuition increases will inevitably lead to enrollment declines, he added.

If there was a silver linin$ in the Governor's proposals, it was Nelson's inclusion of $222,951 to help PSC clear up its approximately $450,000 cash deficit brought on by the rapid growth of the college in recent years. The college will make up the other half.

"I'm pleased the Governor has

aspect to the piece. Ediger' s other ideas, mainly with the brass instruments, came from previous experience in composition.

Ediger began thinking about the piece immediately after he was asked to write it, but he didn't begin writing actual notes on paper until early January of this year. He worked completely on his own, hand copying all of the separate instrument parts, and finished his piece, "Vortex," Jan. 23.

"I've really enjoyed the experience of writing a piece for the band as well as the opportunity to go in and work with the band as they were learning the piece," Dr. Ediger commented. "It was a nice opportunity for me as a composer to be able to do that because we have been able to make changes and adjustments that have made the song better."

Dr. Ediger received a bachelor's in music education from UNL, a master's degree in piano performance and a doctoratein theory and composition from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley.

recognized the needs of Peru State College and has asked the state to be partners with us in clearing up our dyficit, brought on by aggressive expansion efforts," Dr. Snyder said.

The Governor's budget proposals are subject to change by the state legislature, and the state colleges hope to convince state sena"fors that more funding of the schools is warranted.

Substantial increases are highly unlikely, Dr. Snyder admitted. The end result will be program reductions elimir.ations, to be determined ultimately by Dr. Bums.

"What we'll be forced to do is reduce services-even though there isa proven need for those services," l)r Nmf'JntlP.tf

- Vice President of Student Senate. teachmgfor 19 years

These programs are discovered at elei:ientary school, and Jm:nor the National Association of Colle- settmgs. She working with giate Activities (NACA) held an- students and was!1 t.ready for a canually in October. · reer change This. JOb to

super student senate. She thinks they are as good as any at any other campus. 1

She believes that she has the right to make this judgement based on her meetings with other students at conventions. She also feels that it is important to become involved with student activities because students can learn many things th;;: can help out later in life.

To sum up Barb Lewellen's job, many of the students she works with made up their own job description for her and have it posted on the wall behind her desk.

Woman of Many Positions

Barb Lewellen

May I help you?

AD MANAGER WANTED

She, along with three or four rep- come at the ume of her resentatives travel to the NACA Convention where they watch live is .. working, with the kids ..,She perfonnances. If they decide that thihks they re all great .mds they like a certain perfonnance, they that are Vf hat .i;nake her JOb then contact the agent representing most T?ey my the act who then makes the ar- day--! love bemg them, she rangementsto getthem to Peru State. states.Lewellen also thmks that Per Agencies also contact Lewellen by ,_h_as_a_su_.pe_r_st_ud_e_n_tp,_ro_gr'"'"--am_an_d_a____________,

College choir to March event

Peru State College will hold a Choral Festival with the Nebraska Chamber Orchestra on March 23, 1991. High school singers and adult singers will join with the PSC Concert Choir to fonn a massed choir to rehearse several short musical selections including "And the Glory of the Lord" from Handel's Messiah, "How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place" by Brahms and two selections by John Rutter.

At the end of the day, the choir, under the direction of Dr. Thomas Ediger, professor of music, will join with the 32-piece Nebraska Chamber Orchestra. Afmal concert will be given at 7 p.m. in the College Theatre.

Singers are still needed for all voice categories. The cost is $6.00 per person plus a small fee to purchase music for the event.

The only rehearsal will be held on Saturday, March 23, 1991, though individuals may rehearse with the Peru State College Choir on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12-12:50 p.m. in Fine Arts lll.

Additional infonnation can be obtained by contacting Dr. Ediger at 800n42-4412, ext. 2253 or 402/ 8724775.

This project is made possible by a grant from the Nebraska Arts Council.

The Peru State 'Times is looking for an ad manager to finish the rest of this semester. The ad manager earns 20 percent commission on all ad sales. Contact Dr. Holtz, FA 203, phone 872-2267.

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Kroeger's enthusiasm motivates at PSC

By Todd Gottula

The game of life. "I guess you could say she's right with it," said fonner PSC instructor Dr. Esther Divney.

Stephanie Kroeger, a senior special education major, got "right with it" after her freshman year. "My grades were terrible after my first year here (PSC)," ·said Kroeger. Over the past three years Kroeger has w9rked toraise her once lousy GPA to a very respectible 3.2.

Kroeger is the coordinator of Women's History Month and a member of Student Programs, Misty Blues Shvw Choir and PSC's Madrigal Singers. She _ appeared as Pip in the Peru' Players' production A Murder is Announced, and was a cast member in last Fall's musical revue Vaudeville Tonight. Her duties as an RA for Morgan Hall and college ambassador keep her busy throughout the year. "I just

like being involved and doing · things," says Kroeger. She adds that she decided to attend PSC

because she came from a small high school (Malcolm) and she knew she would feel comfortable right away at PSC.

After settling in, Kroeger became a member of all three major vocal groups at PSC. · "Stephanie has brought a lot of energy and enthusiasm to the groups she's been involved with. Her constant enthusiasm has helped to motivate everyone around her," said Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Thomas Ediger. He also commented on her positive leadership with and great attitude.

Kroeger wants to use that great attitude to help students with special needs. "I want to teach , and work with special education __ students. I would eventually like to develop my own special education program," she said.

Many people involved with teaching special students do it

because they can relate and interact with the kids. For Kroeger, relating to children with special needs is no problem. "I have a cousin that needs special

atter 15 years9fteachingatPSC, thinks Kroeger has all the tools necessary to be a great teacher. "If I wanted a model for other. students to follow, Stephanie, would be the one," she said.Divney went on to say that anybody as caring as Kroeger is bound to be a success with children and adults alike.

help and attention. Watching her grow and mature over the years has influenced me to pursue my career in special education."

Kroeger saiq.

Dr. Divney, who retired in 1990

Morgan panty raid results include an injured student

Kroeger, who gives Dr. Divney the credit for making the greatest . impact on her lite, said, "She made me realize that every little thing a nonnal person does is an extraordinary feat for a special education student." The senior also thanks Divney for making her realize how fortunate most people are and that we should take nothing for granted.

Whether it be a programs meeting, choir performance, campus tour or duty as an RA, Stephanie .Kroeger is definitely "right on top of it!"

ATTENTION TEACHER EDUCATION MAJORS

PSC to present 'F o_ols'

by Danielle Meek

Smith said that after the panty raid, A panty raid at Morgan Hall on "One person needed medical atJan. 29 resulted in several people tention." Jason Eaton was hit with getting a wet surprise and one per- a plastic water pitcher under his eye son needing medical attention. and had to receive stitches.

Todd Smith, resident director of Dan Haugland, director of resiDelzell Hall, asked the residents for dence life, didn't know the panty activities they \.\(anted to do at a hall raid was going to take place because meeting on Jan. 28, and the panty they are a "spur of the moment" raid was suggested. Smith then told activity. "There are a lot of things Erin O'Grady, resident director-of I'd like to know about, but some Morgan Hall, of the plans for the things are unpreventable." raid,but"Apparentlysomebodyhas Haugland said his major concerns a girlfriend up there or whatever, arewhen someone is injured and and they told that girl and she told the buildings are damaged. the rest."

Any student wishing to student teach in the fall of 1991 must apply for student teaching by March 15, 1991. Applications for student teaching may be picked up and returned to the Education Di vision office in T.J. Majors.

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Pete Dennis, freshman business

The traditional panty raid usually administration/economic developoccurs in the fall, t'. but the guys ment major, was involved in thewere really excited and wanted to panty raid and said,"When I first do something different," O'Grady came in, I thought something was said. The girls just added a change up because no one was in the halls to tradition. "Morganhasneverbeen and no one was around." able to get even with Delzell when "I thought it was about time we got by Elizabeth Jessen Leon falls in love with her himself. they had panty raids, and we've revenge," said Brenda Vonnahme, Fools are coming to Peru, but not Sophia, played by Marcie Hines, a tried and tried and tried, but this is a freshman. Vonnahme described the in the way you might think. freshman business major, has just first for us to get even with them," haU as "Chaos! There was shaving Fools, a comic fable by Neil learnedtositdownattheageof19. saidO'Grady."Ithinkitmadethem cream and water everywhere Simon, will be presented Feb. 28 Behind the scenes, Harper pointed realize that we're not so easy to get squishing when you walked." through March 2 at 8:0b p.m. and out that much credit needs to be · at."

Whe11 asked if he thought things March 3 at 2:00 p.m. in the audito- given to Andy Donovan and Tracey Tammy Ross, sophomore elec- got out of hand, freshman, Will rium. The play is under the direction Todorovich, both junior speech/ tronics/robotics major, said,"We Ferel replied, "I don't think people ofDr. Charles Harper, professor of drama majors. Donovan designed threw anything we could get our should have been hit in the face speech/theatre. andconstructedthesetfortheshow hands on that we could clean up." with eggs or laundry detergent"

Fools is the story of Leon-a school for less than $50. Todorovich, on Some of the things thrown at the When Smith was asked if he teacherportrayedbyPatVendetti,a the other hand, recyeled old cos- "raiders" were water, shaving thoughl"'the residents of Delzell junior speech/drama major-who is tum es in order to yield the clothing cream, soapy water and eggs. "The would think tWice about another faced with unusual circumstances. for this production at no expense. eggs were definitely out of hand. I pantyraidhesaid,"Itdoesn'tbother ThevillagethathiresLeonhasbeen Katy Duryea, a senior drama ma- can handle shaving cream, but the me; I didn't get hit with anything. curs,edwithstupidity,andifhestays" jor, has been cast in the role of eggs were out-of hand." O'Grady

It'suptotheguysiftheywanttogo for more than 24 hours, the curse Mishkin, the postlady. Duryea has said. back up there." Smith added, will be placed on him as well. The previously participated in the pro- O'Grady also reported that there "What comes around, goes around. curse can only be broken if Leon duction of Fools. According to her, were no damages to the building There's still a lot of year left." can educate Sophia, the doctor's "It's a hilarious play that everyone andthegirlsdidagoodjobcleaning · "We'll see," was the reply from daughter. The plot thickens when will find entertaining." up afterwards. O'Grady.

Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-lOp.m. Fri.-Sat. 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

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Vinon Asti Spumante $6.99

Olympia (loose case) $7.99 with afree tray

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16 oz bottles 39 cents

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Stephanie Kroeger

Pat V looks on as Michelle Kimball blows her horn to call for her sheep. · Vendetti plays the character Leon, the schoohnaster, and Kimball plays Snetsky, the sheepherder, in Foois.-..photo by Mike Harris

"If I wanted a model for other students to follow, Stephanie would be theone" ·

- Dr. Esther Divney

-,..by

Marty Jacobsen

"Will no one tell me what she sings?-

"Perhaps the plaintive numbers flow For old, unhappy, far-off things, battles long ago "

· William Wordsworth

What she sings history. Arias are performed for select audiences each Tuesday and Thursday.

-'-. For the last seven years, adjunct instructor Sara Crook has been "singing" history here at Peru State

In addition to her teaching ·activities, Crook has also organized .Lie Peru State College District History Day Contest.

With a B.S. in social science and a .M.A. in political science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Mrs. Crook, having passed allcom,. prehensive exams m the doctoral program, hopes to be Dr. Crook _ sometime in May of next year.

.,.. Crook, who mmored in physical as an undergraduate, began teaching in 1976 with junior high history in North Platte, where she also coached volleyball.

In 1978, Crook taught and coached at the high school level in Brush,

Taking a sojourn from the classroom in 1980-81, Crook was news/ -'-sports director at KFTM/KBRU

'"_radio, Fort Morgan, CO., either giving play-by-play coverage of or providing color commentarv for

Crook steals attention of PSC 's classrooms

virtually all high school sportmg events.

It is, then, not at all surprising that tennis and golf are among Crook's leisure activities. In addition to these pastimes, Crook stated, "I love to read books."

Nineteen eighty-two found Crook back in the classroom, this time as a

cation. Crook further commented that "to have a desire to learn" is the best advice a student can be $iven Conversely, Crook finds it discouraging when students "want an easy grade."

It is also important, according to Crook, for students to know that there are many things that go on behind-the-scenes. Grading, keeping current in one's field, looking for supplemental material, writing tests, reading papers are among the many unseen efforts performed by a faculty member.

Crook went on to say that as an adjunct, she is not as well-known to the student body as she would like to be. ·She further stated that the teacher/studentlliJeraction is limited by her adjunct status.

graduate student. While studying for her masters, Crook was both a graduate teaching assistant and a research assistant.

To Crook, the purpose of teaching is to make students more tolerant of views other than their own. "Abroad background does not hurt anyone," Crooksaid.Shebelievesthegeneral studies program to be a good place to build a foundation for this background.

Research on methods of teaching and the increase in the number of non-traditional students are, for Crook, encouraging factors in edu-

to be doctor) Sara Crook feels it is the responsibility of" a teacher to make a subject as applicable a.s can be to the modem day. The connection between yesterday andtodayisonewayinwhichCrook hopes to increase the aforementioned tolerance for the unfamiliar.

The conclusion of the stanza that · begins this article sums up in a general way the manner in which Crook believes history should be presented.

"Or is it some more humble lay, Familiar matter of to-day? Some natural sorrow, loss or pain That has been, and may be again."

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56 student teachers prepare Time has arrived to engage I into a semester of teaching

by Thomas M. Hyde

When this week is over, 56 student teachers will apply what they have learned at PSC towards the education of elementary and secondary · school students.

To ready themselves for this, their professional semester, studen't teachers have had to:

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1 •· asking for to make their temporary residence, so many · miles away,seemalittlecloserto home.

Here is a list of students, family ' members and friends that would appreciate letters from PSC.

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About the only thing better than a letter would be to hear the voice and see-the face of aJoved one so far away.

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* Decide whether or not they will teach in elementary or secondary schools

t Find a subject area, if they have a secondary education major,

* Take the PPST(Pre-Professional Skills Test)

*Go to a teacher education interview, provided they have at least a 2.5 GPA and are not on probation

* Take 200 level education courses ·

* Have a practicum where they get a feeling of the classroom

* Take upper-level education courses

*Have an upper-level practicum where they could teach mini-lessons or small groups of students

* Have a professional semester (in which there are six weeks of professional courses and ten weeks of teaching).

According to Dr. Jack Hytrek, di-

rector ofteacher education, students will be expected .to have a good background in their endorsement field, have a good idea of learning theories,. have knowledge of their , rights and responsibilities as a teacher and have ways to get information to students so that they will be able to comprehend it. Student teachers will also be expected to know how to motivate students, how schools are organized and how to control a class.

Cathie English, senior language arts/English and education major, felt that the methods she was going to use in student teaching are the inquiry model or methods and synetics ( a model to generate creativity).

Danny Thompson, senior industrial technology education major, said that he planned to "emphasize skill and knowledge as it relates to industrial technology."

In summing up the teacher education program at PSC, Dr. Hytrek said, "Peru has been here a long time, and we have had a good reputation as a teacher education 1nstitution. It's the goal of teacher education faculty to produce the best professionaleducatorsthatwecan."

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The PSC Media Center, located in theoldgymnasium,isallowing people to use its facilities and equipment to videotape messages to be sent to a friend or family member serving in the Middle East.

There is no charge for this service. It is available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. If necessary, an appointment could be arrariged. Blank videotapes can either be brought in or obtained from the Media Center.

For more information contact the PSC Media Center at 8722215.

"A broad background does not hurt anyone."

-Sara Crook

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Applications are being to study at Oxford Umvers1ty m England this summer (July 22 through August 16). Program sponsored by the College of Business Administration, University ofNebraska--Lincoln. Program open to any college student. Earn 6 hours of 400level economics credit.

Applications available by calling Ms. D'vee Buss (402) 4726720, or writing CBA 242, UNL, Lincoln, Ne 6858$-0405. Applkation deadline is March 15, 1991.

. Applications are also bemg accepted to study fall semester 1991 at Senshu University, Tokyo, Japan. Courses of instruction include Japanese language, Japanese business systems, and apanese civilization (19 credit hours).

Application deadline is April 1, · 1991. Applications available at above address.

Opportunities to study in Russia, Budapest, Eastern Europe, and many others are also available.

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As the war in the Persian. Gulf enters its third week, still no one in Washington, D.C., is willing to do much more than guess if Congress will reinstate the military draft The only certain thing is that young American men who don't want to fight will have few sanctuaries to which to turn.

Most of.the escape routes have, in effect, been dosed.

"I see huge, huge problems" for people trying to escape the draft, said Conrad Joyner, a political science professor at the University of Arizona.

Canada, where many U.S. draft dodgers fled during the Vietnam War, no longer will help. Since the war in Vietnam ended, Canada has passed immigration and employment laws that make it virtually impossible for draft refugees to live there today.

No "Student deferment"

Campuses aisd' provided a safe harbor during most ofthe war, when a "student deferment" from the draft helped thousands of men keep from Jlaving to go into the armed forces as long as they were registered fora small load of college · courses.

Senate met on Feb. 6and 13. Senate elections Feb. 28 Now there's no such thing as a and March 1, and there will be a forum on Feb. ?8 m the Live O.akroom student deferment, although colleat the Student Center to provide an opporturnty for the canqidates to gians would be allowed to finish introduce themselves and for other students to ask quesuons. The their semester before having to redeadline for applications for Student Representauve to the Board of port College seniors would be alTrustees is Feb. 20. lowed to finish their academic year.

Student Senate is also sponsoring a benefit dance for Cody Paysour, Young men who can prove to their daughter of Lance and Gmger. Cody medical and local draft board they are homoher parents must take her to Texas to receive It. The dance will sexual or a conscienuous objector March 4, from? p.m. to 12 a.m. Lyle Edmonds has agreed to DJ we _.cangetoutofserving,though1twill dance. There be a $2 at .the door. take some. effort. Senate, along with also volunteered its time But do these men and their famito work on the restoration of the Presidents home. lies even need to be worried about

Quiz bowl scheduled for April 9

The annual Peru State College Quiz Bowl has been scheduled for April 9-11, according to Lori Gottula. administrative assistant to the president, and the coordinator of the three-day event.

The Quiz Bowl is an academic competition open to high school teams in Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas and Iowa. In the 1990 competition, 110 teams from over 60 different schools participated. The schools are divided into categories based on the enrollment at the school in grades 10 through 12.

Mrs. Gottula commented that five different rooms are operated simultaneously in the double elimination tournaments. Each room needs a reader, timer and scorekeeper, which amounts to the need for 15. volunteers every half hour during the three days.

"After the competition is underway, the volunteersenjoyitsomuch that they come back to see when ).hey can help again. However, this

isn't a 'drop in' type of job. If the three people do not show up for their sessions, that room cannot compete. Scheduling is extremely difficult with that many people." However, Mrs. Gottula stated that in the past three years, the competition has always run on time, and replacements were immediately found for those few volunteers who did not show up for scheduled sions. '

Mrs. Gottula students to volunteer to help with the quiz bow1 when schedules are distributed.

"This is a tough academic tournament, but it's exciting, and it's very educational. It's also very compeutive. National quiz bowl orgamzers have said that Peru State's Quiz Bowl is the third largest competition of this type in the nation. 11

"Large numbers of secondary schools nationwide are becoming involved. Participation as a volunteer would certainly look good on a prospective teacher's resume. 11

"Right now I would say we really don't know," admitted Cord Bruegmann, a staff member for the CCCO, a draft and military counseling agency based in Philadelphia.

''The likelihood has increased" since the war started, but not in a way that people should be overly worried, Bruegmann added.

Officials disagree

Most U.S. government officials consistently have denied the draft will be imposed.

As late as Jan. 17, the Selective Service issued a statement stating "the agency has no indication that a draft is needed. Neither Congress, the White House nor the Department of Defense indicates a draft is under consideration, and the president has said a draft is not necessary."

Yet not all U.S. government officials are discounung the possibilitf

'Nobody is yet speaking of reinstituting the draft, but if the war goes beyond 90 days, it would be seriously discussed, if not necessarily adopted," Rep. Henry Hyde, R:-IL., a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, told the Associated Press. · ·

And Arizona's Joyner thinks if the war escalates to prolonged ground fighting, a draft will be needed to supJ,>Ort reP,lenish the troops. "T see it commg. '

Students give support

While many oppose instituting the draft, the University of Michigan's student newspaper has called for reinstatement.

"However unjust the war might be, the greater injustice lies in the fact that the poor and people of

color continue to shoulder the ma: jority of the said an editorial in the Michigan Daily.

"If the sons and daughters of our president and members of Congress were required to fight alongside others in Saudi Arabia, these officials might act with a little more hesitation," it continued.

Selection process

It would take a congressional vote to reinstate the draft, and the seleetion could start within hours of approval.

The first step would be holding a lottery to decide which of the 1.8 million20-year-oldmenin the U.S. would be drafted first.

The lottery would be open to the public, held in an auditorium where Selective Service officials would have two clear drums.

One drum would hold 365 slips of paper (366 if it is a leap year) imprinted with the dates of the year:, The other drum would hold slips numbered one through 365 or 366 A draft official would then draw a slip from each drum, matching a datetoanumber.Menturning20on the date drawn with the number 1 would be called first

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to the project This money will cover the cost of the roofing repairs, while allowing for partial replacement of damaged ceiling panels. Fabry sats additional panels be replaced as funds become available:

Fabry is in the process of ing infonriation the stallation and fmancmg of new ·· flooring material for AWAC, which has suffered normal wear. However, floor repairs will not begin until financing is available. __

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For more information about the quiz bowl, contact Lori Gottula at extension 2356.

Programs will host Gulizia musicians

The jazz duo known as "The Gulizia Brothers'.' willappearatPeru State College on Tuesday, Feb. 26 for an 8 p.m. performance.

Their show, to be held in Benford Recital Hall of the Jindra Fine Arts Building at PSC, is open to the public. Cost is $2.50 for adults and $1.50 for students and senior citizens.

The Gulizia Brothers have performed across the region and smce 1979haverepresentedtheNebraska ArtsCouncil. TheyresideinOmaha.

The program is sponsored by the PSC Student Programs office, with the supJ>Ort of the Nebraska Arts Council.

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Inside Sports American team ' says "sayonara"

It was about two weeks after the World Series had ended, and the American press had all but stopped 'covering baseball, when a group of Americans went to take on Japan's best at "America's game."

The series between the two countries drew little press in the States was proclaimed "an exhibition," by commisioner Fay Vincent The only problem was somebody forgot tell the Japanese that. They put together a team that was loaded for bear, and their press hyped it up t6 >te "The" World Series, and why not? The Amerians might not have ·-"-sent their best, but the,): didn't send a bunch of Steve Jeltz'es over either. The U.S. team had guys like "'Chris Sabo, Barry Bonds, Ken Griffey Jr. and Cecil Fielder-who -<hit 51 home runs last year in Japan.

By the time the four-game.series was over, the Japanese had not only ":'won three out of four, they had completely shutdown Fielder, who ->naturally went in as a crowd favorite,and they had made a strong case -.,,,for a different kind ofWorld Series.

The outcome left Vincent whis'"'· a different tune as he called it "an embarrassment" He's right; today's big leaguers ask for so much _.money that it seems like the days of

the million dollar bullpen catcher are just around the comer. I'm not griping about salaries, because I feel that most big-time, big leaguers deserve close to the money that · they're asking, and if the owners are willing to pay it, let them. However, I am mad at these guys for either not having enough pride in their country to want to go play in the series or enough pride in them-

over, holding the Eagles to just26.5 percent shooting from the floor in the second half. Pokorny continued to stay hot hitting her only two three point attempts of the second half to finish witfl 30 points and five rebounds, while connecting on 11 ofl 7 shots from the field, including seven ofeight from three point range. She was followed by Carlotta Watson who had 14 points and 8 rebounds, hitting five of nine from the field

Deb Carlson hadl 1 points and seven boards on five of nine shooting from the floor.while Tamir Anderson had 11 points and two rebounds connecting on four of five shots. Lora White added nine points and 10 retounds while hitting four out of eight shots and Dawn Carlson added eight points while grabbing selves to take it a little more seri- ·Diane Pokorny shows her fonn. ··photo by Mike Harris 11 rebounds whilehittingfourof 12 ously. .________...,..________________. shots from the field.

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Lady Cats attack the Eagles

DawnledtheCatsinscoring,with fessionals play in the Olympics, 16, when they played Rockhurst, thiskindofthingscaresme.It'sbad three nights earlier in a game that enough watching the best collegiates by Russ Waripg

The Cats took a 4 l •3 l lead into the saw the Cats claw back from a 35getting worked by the Cubans and After two frustrating losses the locker at halftime, due iii large part 22 half time defiicit only to lose by the Japanese. But what would you Lady Bobcats bounced back to 13- to the outside shooting of Diane a final of 61-58.Pokomyadded 13 do when Roger Clemens' 21.5 mil- 14 on the year, as they the Pokorny. Pokorny had 19 points in and Watson 10. Watson also lion dollar arm gave up a game- thefirsthalf,andhitfiveofsixthree grabbed a team high 10 rebounds, winning home run? m a game at the Al Weeler Acuvity pointers. she was followed by Dawn's seven Center on Feb. 12. From therethe Cat defense took boards and Anderson's four.

Greg Snipes is an athlete on the move.

by PSC Sports Information

Peru State College swingman Greg Snipes has put the brakes on a near month-long slide, , The 6-foot-2 sophomore went through a six"game stretch in January where he only scored in double

figures twice and was held to three toGregwasevenifhedoesn'tshoot rebounds or less three times, while well, he can help us in many other hitting 20 of 56 field attempts · areas," said Perii State Coaeh John (35.7 percent), including one of 12 Gibbs. "He had several key rethree-pointers. · bounds in the Central Methodist

But in three games against Mid- game when we needed them." -

Grand View' and Snipes, a transfer from Allen CentralMethodist,Snipesaveraged County (KS) Community College, 13.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.0 had 14 points, six rebounds, five assists while shooting 16 of29 from assists and three steals in the Bobthe floor (55.2 percent). cats' 99-89 triumph at the Wheeler

"The thihg we tried to emphasize Center over Central Methodist,

which entered the contest third nationally in team scoring in theNAIA with a 107.7-point average.

Prior to the slump, Snipes was the Bobcats' leading rebounder (6.8) and number two scorer (12.4) and was shooting percent from the floor. The recent surge has pushed his season numbers back up to 11.3 points and 5.8' rebounds, and his field goal accuracy to 45.7 percent.

Bruins win battle over Bobcats

By Phil Davidson

The Bellevue College Bruins walked into the Wheeler Center winless and left the same way, although not without a fight

It was Parents Night for the Bobcats and after presenting gifts to their parents to thank them for: their support, there was one gift left to be presented. Senior guard Brett Richards, who earlier in the month became only the third Bobcat to score 1400 pts, was presented a game ball in recognition of his achievements.

Th Bruins were looking for their first win of the season and figured this could be the night to get it considering the narrow win Peru escaped with earlier in the year. The game was nip and tuck throughout the first half and despite the fact that the Bruins shot 20 first half free-throws, the Cats walked into the locker room up by three.

After the half, with the score 4341 Bobcats,Jr.forwardGarretMann scored eight straight points to give the Cats breathing room

The Bruins however, hungry for that first win battled back to lead

61-60 before Buck Sells stole the Bell added the exclamation point ball and passed off to James Bell withathunderoustwohandeddunk running the floor. Bell slammed it with two seconds remaining. home to take the lead and get the Snipes led all scorers with 25 pts, crowd into the game. followed by Richards with 21. After one more spurt by Bellevue Michael Woolsly and Bell provided to take the lead, Richards, with what the board work with eight apiece. after the game he called the ugliest On Sunday Feb. 17, the Bobcats three points of his career, banked in traveled to Central Methodist where a twenty footer as the Bobcats took , they lost a track meet with the Eagles the lead for good. 104-94.

Rob Wright, Greg Snipes and The Cats start the district playoffs Richards sealed the win with big Feb. 27 with site and teams to be freethrows, down the stretch. and announced.

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Faulty equipment needs replacement Athletes pumping up weightroom

lfy Todd Gottula

The PSC athletic program has had a run-down weightroom with rusty faulty equipment on its shoulders for many years, but the efforts of three freshmen Jthletes may soon change this.

Jeff Leo, Dewey Fingar and Jim Schroepner agreed that something needed to be done about the weightroom and equipment conditions. The existing weightroom has a lot of old equipment that is in need of repair. Cracked mirrors, bent bars and worn out cables are a few of the many things that make lifting undesirableatPSC. The safety of the lifters is also becoming a concern.

Safety is a concern

"I don't use the incline bench anymore because it will tip over and land on top of me if I lift my feet up. I know many other lifters ! who don't use certain because of safety reasons, said freshman Jason Eaton.

With this in mind, Leo, Fingar and Schroepner decided to make improvements in the facility. After visiting with Vice President

Dr. William Snyder, the trio realized that no extra money was available. "It's very clear that PSC doesn't have the money in its budget to update and get modern weightlifting equipment," said Dr. Snyder.

Money-making ideas

Following another visit, this time with· Interim Dean Dan Haugland, who is helping with the project, the three students decided to raise money on their own. "They asked for ways to make money, so I gave them a few ideas," said Haugland. "The guys got off to a good start by collecting a lot of donations. But eventually the individual contributions wil1 fall away," he added.

$3500 goal set

A goal of $3,500 has been set. The money will be used to fix the faultyequipmentandreplacethat beyondrepair. "Wehaveoureyes on about 16 new pieces of equipment that will cover all muscle groups," said Leo. Equipment for weightrooms is very expensive, but PSC may have the right connections to

avoidthehighcosts."Ihavesome connections. One is PSC alum and former coach Rick Neubauer who is involved with a company that sells weights and exercise equipment. We (PSC} should be abletogetagooddealfromhirn," Haugland said.

Donators to be recognized on weightroom wall

"After donations we'll probably have to hold a fundraiser for a last surge of money," said Leo. The changes in the weightroom, , which will include a new paint job sporting a bobcat strength logo, should be completed towards the end of this semester or early summer. All individuals who make a donation will be honored by having their names posted on one of the weightroom walls.

The efforts of the three studentathletes have drawn praise from Dr. Snyder and Haugland. Haugland concluded, "The weightroom is something that probably wouldn't be improved without these guys doing something about it on their own. They should be commended for their efforts."

Phil & Russes' Intramural Top 5

by Phil Davidson and Russ Waring

Yuppie Scum then Knocked heads with UB6, IB9, who went in ranked number three. When the smoke cleared Die Yuppie Scum won 70-. 69, as Shroepner again led the way with 20 points. He was followed by Jason Morris who added 19. Mark Fritch and Cory Catterson had 19 points apiece for UB6, IB9. The loss dropped UB6, IB9 to the number four spot in the poll.

The Baghdad Bombers fell to fifth in ·the poll after going one and one.

ries. Honorable mention goes to Schroepner, Kohout, La and Brent Strittmatter. '

Pokorny 's 30 points help drop Eagles

by PSC Sports Information

This weeks basketball poll saw some changes as some previously ranked teams suffered defeat, while other teams looked to claim a spot in the top five.

All Fed Up remained undefeated and on top of the poll with a 5747 win over the Screamin Eagles. Scott Gerdes led the way for All Fed Up with 18 points, while Nate Bradley scored 16. Kip and Rod Nanninga had 15 points apiece for the Eagles.

Operation Court Storm moved from fourth to second in the polls as they stepped on Smack It, Flip It, Rub It Down 8645, then worked Armed and Dangerous 82-51. Dan La Rose totaled 39 points in the two victories to lead the Storm.

Die Yuppie Scum also moved up two places in the polls to number three with a 71-58 victory over Smack It, Flip It, Rub It Down as Jim Schroepner scored eighteen and Dan Annan 15 for the Scum. Don Hobscheidt, who had 16 points in the loss to All Fed Up, scored 14 points to lead Smack It, Flip It, Rub It Down in this contest as well. D!c

The Bombers fell to Mr. B's Party Pack 69-68 despite a 27 point per· formance by Scott Kohout. Tim Herman led Mr. B's with 27 while Jeff Paulson tossed in 15. The Bombers then bounced back to beat Showtime, with Kohout scoring 17 and Will Raftery adding 15.

Mr. B's, who also beat the Screamin Eagles and The Bud Hou.se, who beat Showtirne and Armed and Dangerous, also revotes.

Player of the Week Player of the·week honors, go to Herman who tallied 56 points, while leading Mr. B's to their two victo-

Tim Herman Player of the Week

Women's record thru Feb. 18

Peru State College g?ard Diane Pokorny shot holes m Central Methodist's strategy Feb. 12. · Pokorny, known as an outside threat but not a primary scorer, pumped in a career-high 30 points, mcluding a school-record seven 3point baskets, to power the Lady Bobcats past the Eagles 89-58 atthe Al Wheeler Activity Center.

Pokorny, a5-foot-7 junior from Bellwood, also added her name to the Peru State record books in two other categories. She drilled 7 of.8 three-point shots on the night to set a single-game record for highest percentage-87.5...:.and broke the single-season mark'. by pushing her total to 44.

high was 16 points against Lincoln (MO) l.Jniversity and Concordia earlier this season, tallied 19 in the first half, hitting 5 of 6 three-point baskets to tie Cave's mark. She entered the contest averaging ·· 7.2 points per game and shooting 34.9 percent from the 3-point arch (37of106).

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Shea says farewell to PSC

vision II National Football Championship in the school's history. Next fall the Bobcats will attempt to defend their title with a ·new coach stalking the sidelines. On the afternoon of Feb. 27, Coach Shea announced he was accepting another rebuilding challenge. This time at the University of Mary, in Bismark, ND.

Shea resigned his posts of football coach and athletic director to become the head coach of the Marauders effective March 5. In his five-year stint as the Bobcats' head man, Shea improved what was a 37 team in his first year to a national

playoff qualifier in '89, and an undefeated national champion team last fall. Shea says the move was, "the toughest decision I ever made," and it came down to his family. "It was a good opportunity for my family, one I couldn't pass up at this time."

Shea defended his decision saying, "As a coach, if you're going to leave a position, it's better to leave it on a high note, with good talent and the prospect of doing well in the future. I think that is where the · program is at."

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Tom Shea

by Phil Davidson

Last fall, Peru State College Head Football Coach Tom Shea com4.. pleted his rebuilding job as he led the Bobcats to the first NAIA DiTrio Awards--PSC

Women's History Month concludes with activities

by Todd Gottula

Women's History Month activities for the rest of March feature a bit of humor and culture, both foreign and domestic.

On Tuesday March 19 the Academic Enrichment and Women's History Month Committees will sponsor a friendship banquetat6:30 p.m. in the Student Center's Live Oak room.

Marni Vos, a professional comic for three years, will present the funny things that happen to all of us. A soup and salad supper will be served with tickets costing $4. Students wishingtoattendmayusetheirmeal ticket by signing up before March

15.

On March 21 Helen Walsh, an Australian teacher representing the International Teaching Fellowship, will present a lecture on the Australian Women of the past and present. Her talk includes the hardhips and difficulties a female must overcome in order to survive a male-oriented society. The progam will begin at 7 p.m.

A Sadie Hawkins dance will round out Women's History Month activites on March 27. Sponsored by Student Programs, the night's activities will begin at 8 p.m. in the Student Center.

in to _volunteer time to the Peru State College President's Home renovauon project recently were Scott Hahn (left), a sophomore from DeWitt and senior Brian Boyce. The pair are members of the college chapte; of Phi Beta the honorary national business fraternity. Several campus and co.mmuruty groups have volunteered to assist in the renovation project, prepanng the 99-year- old, state-owned President's Home

Morgan vandalized during campus blackout

by Laura Osborne

The lights, and everything else operated by electricity, went out on the Peru State campus on the night of Feb. 28.

According to Ron Fabry, supervisor of buildings and grounds, the power loss occurred at approximately 6 p.m., and OPPD officials were contacted approximately one hourlater. TheOPPDworlcersfrom Syracuse, who arrived on the scene at approximately 8 p.m., informed Fabry that damage to cables from the high line to the transformer appeared to have been caused by a woodpecker. The wire damage allowed moisture to come into contact

with the bare wiring, and an explosion occurred.

That explosion blew one leg on both the north and south power supply sidelines to the campus from the substation-to-substation hookup west of the student center. The ensuing fire was spotted by a memberof the Peru fire department who first informed the OPPD personnel. Workers installed a new fuse, which caused a second explosion, blowinganotherpowersupply wire. The power was returned at 2: 15 am., according to Fabry, after several hours of work in rainy weather.

Campus computers suffered little or no damage, with only slight problems with the main computer being reported, stated Fabry. Motors in individual buildings suffered some damage due to contactor burnout.

The most damage seems to have been done in Morgan Halt; where reports of thefts have been confirmed by Resident Dorm Director Erin O'Grady. The suspected ties entered two basement level rooms by breaking window screens.

One victim reported the contents of one whole dresser drawer to have been taken, while the victim of the

second room reported scattered stolen items and some property damage.

Authorities, according to Miss O'Grady, have a list of suspects. MissO'Grady stated thatthere have comments made that the guilty parties entered the dorm for the purpose of a panty raid. The suspects, however, did not enter through the front door, instead causing property damage which prompted Miss O'Grady to comme.nt, "I call that breaking and ennota pantyraid." Asofpress tune, no fonnal charges had been raiserl

for its new tenants Dr. and Mrs. Robert Bums. !he Bums's will arrive in Peru May 1, when Dr'. Burns becomes the 23rd president of Nebraska's first college.--photo by Mike Harris See Related Story on 3

Women deserve more recognition.

As many of you mayk:now-ormaybemore appropriately statedas many of you may not know, March is women's History Month. During the month of March, women through all walks of life are honored for their achievements and contributions to our society. Congress passed a resoluti0n so designating this. . Peru State College is very much involved in this celebration of women. There are programs throughout the month, including a voice recital, a comedian entertaining, a minister speaking, an artists' showing, all of which are being advertised around campus and in this issue.

We think that it's wonderful that women are given a month to celebrate their contributions just as we feel that blacks deserve a month to honor their people for their contributions. The problem we have is that it took so long to recognize women and their contributions.

Congress didn't declare March as Women's History Month until early in the 1980's. So you can see, women have a lot to celebrate, especially when you consider that they've been around as long as men.

One of the greatest contributions women have given to mankind is giving birth to all of the great men whom history has recognized for thousands of year, all year long, not just during one month. We should be proud of our women. It is right to designate a month to celebrate the history· of women, but it goes further than that. Women should be recognized all year, because everything that we've achieved has been an uphill struggle.

P.S. We just wish we could get a holiday out of it.

Library illiteracy not totally absent at PSC

by Danielle Meek

The library is a place to research a paper, study quietly or even relax with a magazine. With all of the materials and services available, it ·is surprising that some students at PSC don't know how or where to find them.

It is not uncommon to be searching through the library and to see someone asking for assistance from people other than the library staff. This can often lead to more confusion or irritation to the. people being asked. The library staff is there to answer questions and help the students in any way they can.

Newspapers don't need swear words

by Laura Osborne

I have been asked several times over the past two years why I chose journalism as my field of study. My reasons have not only remained the same, but have been redoubled as I watch the press world today. What are my reasons? First, a love of writing and of history, and second, the desire to bring integrity tp our culture .

No matter how awkward it feels to ask for help, students should remember the library staff is there to help them use the facilities to their advantage. For those students who don't know how to locate materials in the library, taking a tour of the facilities is one way to become more familiarwith the building. There is also a library science course that may be beneficial which involves the student directly with the library.

New advances in library science technology are constantly changing. the system, and keepmg up with those changes should be important to PSC students.

Last week, I was reminded of the second reason for my career choice as I read a boldfaced quote in the University of NebraskaLincoln 's student newspaper, The Daily Nebraskan. I was casually skimming the Feb.19 issue when a profane word, in boldface italics underneath a picture,caught my attention.

Although the article was an editorial, I feel the author, Lisa Donovan, went too far: Her story contained her personal feelings about the Persian Gulf War, with the quote in question being, "The Persian Gulf conflict so far has churned out a bunch of war philosophy from the left, but it is nothing more than politically correct bull- that translates into hypocrisy."

I realize that as young adults, college students wouldn't find this to be a new word. However, there is a certain responsiblity of integrity that should be respected by the press community. Printing profanity is not impressive; it is not the way to show respect toward the reader.·

Don' tthink that I'm ready to begin censorship; that isn't at all what I'm saying. I'm simply stating that journalists have a responsibility to remain within the boundaries of good taste. The news itselfisquite often disgusting enough without adding to it unnecessarily. I haven't seen Tom Brokaw or Peter Jennings using profanity on their news broadcasts, and they are the professionals.

We'd like to bring attention to whoever owns the sky blue Pacer, licence NE 48-F254, which is parked out in the south end of the complex. In case you haven't noticed, the parking at Peru State is not good. What gives you the right to take up a front parking space consecutively for two years? This car has a flat tire, broken windows, and numerous other drawbacks. Why can't you put this undriveable car in the back of the south parking lot? Please have some consideration for students who have driveable cars. We the students have to carry in packages other heavy items and at night afe forced to walk through a poorly lighted area.

Why put a school sticker in the car when it's not driveable and taking up a space forno reason? Either fix it or move it. If it is driveable, then more power to you in parking the car there up front, but since it's not, have some consideration for others.

Thanks, Complex Residents

MOVIES Current Showings

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KING RALPH (PG) John Goodman- frothy comedy about a second-rate lounge singer from America who unexpectedly becomes the King of England. (GOOD)

L.A. STORY (PG-13) Steve Martin- So-So romantic comedy spoofs Los Angeles' culture and style. (FAIR)

Budget is too tight.

College yolun_te_ers to help

by College Advancement . Were so used to with He wasalsoquicktonotethatthe f1;ffids high. bulk of the work is being accom-

The Peru State plished by PSC maintenance perCollege officials is how to com- he said. It should, but it doesn t. sonnel, keeping the expense of pletely renovatea99-year-oldhome The vo.lunteer Dr. Snyder hiring subcontractors to a minimum. on a tight budget notes, will save thousands of do!- PSC staffers Eldon Kistner (carComplicating the situation is the and time to help pentry), Bob Breazile (electrical); need to finish it by May, when PSC fm1sh the by May 1. and Bob Judd (plumbing) are parpresident-elect Dr. Robert Burns is Volunteers mclude stu- ticularly involved in the renovation scheduled to move into Nebraska's faculty and local c1v1c or?a- · project, whose budget of$55,000 only mzau?ns, whose efforts are bemg ivnolvesamixofpublicandprivate

It was ume to call out the volun- coordinated by Paul Kruse, PSC funds. teers--and, in typical Peru fashion, director of learning

Subcontractors will be called upon the response has been overwhelm- ?Y Ron Fabry, supemsor of bmld- primarily for the installation of a , mgs and new heating and cooling system, Thanks to people s w1llmgness to The student busmess fraternity Phi installation of sheetrock and of pitch in, we'll come in on budget Beta Lambda spent a couple of windows, Dr. Snyder said. and on time unless something un- evenings recently pulling old nails The recent mild weather has alforeseen happens, " noted PSC in- out of studs throughout the house. lowed for considerable progress, terimPresidentDr. William Snyder. The Student Senate will soon be and the project is "staying close to

"But that volunteer spirit is cer- asked to install insulation. schedule,'' Dr. Snyder said. taii;Iy representative of the attitude The local Kiwanis Club and the Thanks to all involved, Dr. Snyder we ve come to depend on at Peru Peru Jaycees have also volunteered noted, the President's Home will State and in the Peru community," their services and will be called have a nice new interior when it Dr. Snyder said. upon to help, Dr. Snyder said. turns 100 in '92.

High grades don't guarantee success in \vorking world

by College Press Service

A high grade-point average won't necessarily translate into a successful working career, a University of Tennessee professor claims.

"Grades don't really predict anything," said psychology Prof. Howard Pollio. ·

Pollio was a panelist for "GPA-ValidPredictorofJobSuccess? ," a Jan. 17 videoconference sponsored by the College Placement Council.

Minorities Suffer

Employers have only a four percent chance of choosing an applicant who will succeed on the job if they use grades to screen out candidates, he maintained.

"Screening doesn't help us," Pollio said. · -

What's more, it makes it even tougher for companies to hire minorities, Pollio added. Minority students tend to have more financial problems and a tougher time adjusting to campus life, particularly in the first two years. As a result, their GPAs tend to suffer during that time.

GPA Hurdle

Another panelist, Gale Varma, AT&T manager of college recruiting, noted her organization's research does not indicate a correlation GPA and successful on-the-job performance, particularly for technical where course work and JOb responsibilities are closely matched.

Yet AT&T, she added, doesn't use GPA as a job-candidate screening device.

That's the exception, Pollio says. In a study he conducted five years ago, more than half the employers he surveyed had some sort of GPA hurdle students had to clear before making it to a first interview.

'Trio Award' received by three PSC students

by College Advancement

By overcoming adversity to excel ·in college, three Peru State College students were recognized with Nebraska TRIO Awards at a program held Saturday (Feb. 23) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

The TRIO Achievement Award winners from PSC included Tom Doran of rural Lincoln, Darrell Wring of Deerfield Beach, FL. and Miriam Duckett of Nebraska City.

Duckett and Linda Switzer, director of PSC's student support services program, represented PSC at the awards ceremony. U.S. Sen. Bob Kerrey was the keynote speaker.

Wring, a senior health and.physical education major, received the "Pacesetter Award." It goes to a student who has exhibited superior leadership by involvement in, and service to, their school, community or profession

Doran, a senior computer science and music major, received the "TRIO Achiever" award. The Achiever award goes to a student with. high academic achievement, superior character, service and commitment to the_goals and mission of the TRIO programs.

Senate met Feb. 20 and 27. President Burns was on campus on Feb • 14. His meetings wentwell. He will be back on campus periodically and will meet Senate on one of the visits. Senate is helping, along with other organizations, to renovate the president's home.

Senate has investigated the problem of no lights on campus at night. ' There is a short in the wiring and it can't be reached until the ground has more time to thaw.

: The utilization of channel four has been discussed. Any organization on campus can post meeting times or activity information on the channel by contacting the media center. The Board of Trustees will meet March 14-15 in Lincoln. ·

Senate elections were Feb 28 and March 1. The new senate is: President, Denise Meyer; Vice-President, Troy Uhlir; Commuter reps. , Todd Cloves and Joey Davidson; Non-Trad reps., Roberta Smith and Nancy Vogt; Senatotrs at large, Robin Anderson, Jenny Church, Kris Kubert, Michelle Marschman, Sonya Miller, John Ramsey, Flo Stuckwisch and Belinda Vernon.

The hall representatives are; Ninette Jeff JanssenDelzell, Greg Kotas-Davidson/Palmer, Amy Fossenbarger-Clayburn/ Matthews and Ann Cosimano-Nicholas/Pate.

'Some Like it Hot' at PSC; Programs host Spring Fling

by Thomas M. Hyde

PSC will hold its annual spring fling April 8-12, according to Barb Lewellen, student programs director. "Some Like it Hot" is this year's theme.

Lewellen said that the them'e was chosen at a Student Programs meeting when she had students divide into groups and come up with ideas.

'I)lese ideas were then voted on and the one with the most votes got pick¢ for the theme.

The events include a showing of E.T. on April 8, at 8:00 pm, "Let's Act Stupid" Night on April 9, at 6:30 pm, "One-Night Stand" on April 10, at 9:00 pm and the Wild Video Dance Party on April 11, at 9:00pm.

Nicrht" will hf'

held in the Student Center and is a series of stupid games. "One-Night Stand" is a talent contest with a nightclub atmosphere. ·Non-alcoholic drinks, waiters and waitresses and al! emcee are some of the ways that the nightclub theme will be emphasized. Students and faculty will be encouraged to be involved to make the event a success.

She said that the two most successful events are the talent contest and the dance. Last year, Lewellen said that about 400 people attended the talent show and about 700-800 people attended the dance.

"We want to have a great time with as much student involvement as possible," said Barb Lewellen, summing up her goals for Spring HlincrWPP.11-

Award recipients "exemplify the high standards of academic excellence, social consciousness, commitment to TRIO goals, and service totheirschool orcommunity,''Mrs Switzer said.

Duckett, a junior business management major, received a TRIO "Persistence Award," presented to a student who has shown great dedication, effort and persistence in their academic work.

TRIO is a federal program designed to assist students who are statistically less like! y to succeed in college than others. For example, they may be first-generation students, minority students, students from an economically depressed background or handicapped students.

Besides PSC, other colleges involved in the. TRIO program are Creighton University, UN-L, Doane, Wayne State, Chadron State, Nebraska Western Community College and Metropolitan Community College.

Winners of writing contest announced by EnglishClub

by Susan Brown

The results of the Silas Summers Writing Contest are in, and these are the winners:

ESSAY: 1. Bible--Cathie English,

2. Grass Houses of Life--Brenda Vonnahine, 3. Good-bye--Joan

Christen

FICTION: 1. My Favorite Candy

Bar--Cathie English, 2. The Ordeal--Jeff Hinz, 3. Rare Meat-Vicky Smith, Honorable Mention: The Fourteen Cent Nightmare-Dearle Marrs

POETRY: l.ShadowTwin--Lynn Hicks, 2. For My Daughter's Tenth Birthday--Merrie Johnson, 3. Pictures--Cathie English, Honorable Mention: The Death of a Friend--Martin M. Jacobsen

On behalf of the English Club and the Sifting Sands, I would like to thank everyone who participated in the contest. Without your participation this contest and the Sifting Sands would not be possible.

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Person of the week... Morris's ambition helpful to PSC Organizations -

by Todd Gottula

"The first thing I noticed when I met Deb this year was her_ youthful maturity.Sheisn'tready to talce on the world, but I bet she'd give it a shot," said PSC sociology instructor Nancy Emerson. She added, "I was delighted to meet her."

Deb Morris, a sophomore psychology major with a 3.85 GPA, may not be ready for the world, but talcing on PSC is a possibility. Her involvement in student programs and student senate has given her the opportunity to run for Senate Vice-President.

Besides her above duties, Morris is a dorm president and was a member of the stage crew that worked on the set of the Peru Player's_recent production

of Fools. "I've gotten involved in a lot of extracurricular , activities and met many interesting people through them," she said.

Morris has acted on the Morgan Hall renovation committee, which was active in trying to . improve conditions of the 61 year old women's dormitory. As an admissioos ambassador, she has had the opportunity to meet many high school seniors. While giving the students a campus tour, she listens to the things they look for in a college. "I show them what Peru has to offer and encourage them to attend PSC," said Morris.

According to Morris, most people think she's a little timid. ''.I come off as shy until people get to know me. Then I'll talk their ear off and never shut up." she said. ·

Many people look at Morris' shyness in the wrong way. "Deb is just preciously polite. She has

a very bubbly personality," said Emerson. "Deb has a constant smile on her face every day. In today's world that does a great

willingness to learn and an upbeat personality are two necessities in this line of work. Director of Student Programs, Barb Lewellen, thinks Morris has both. "Deb is a very intelligent person who loves to work with people," said Lewellen.

When asked if anybody has had a great impact on her life, Moms answered in a serious tone. "Not really. I try to motivate myself whenever possible. Making decisions on my own is very important to me." When she was asked about future goals, her voice suddenly lost its serious nature.·

deal for others," added Emerson. After college, Morris wants to attend graduate school and get a ·Deari of Student Programs or Deari of Admissions degree. The

Art Gallery displays works by women artists

by Terence A. Wenzl

Three energetic artists find Nebraska's environment conducive to a meaningful pursuit of art-Susan J. Brasch, Lee Cummins-Hotovy and Jeanette Richstatter-as evidenced by their works that enlighten the PSC Art Gallery, located in the Jindra Fine Arts Building.

Via telephone interviews, I

recently had the pleasure of speaking with Brasch and Hotovy.

Brasch, who since 1982 has been a self-employed, professional studio artist, also assumes the roles of mother, wife and author, living with her family near Lincoln. Thriving on variety and driven to experiment and evolve through a multitude of experiences, Brasch enjoys

pursuing mixed media painting and sculpting. She has traveled to Paris, Ireland and London.

As an artist with teaching experience, Brasch advances an approach to art education that involves st.udies of art history, aesthetics, critiques and handson experiences in a humanistic environment in which students are offered praise. She encourages the beginning artist to keep a journal, an on-going Sketch book and to experience the world through others' art in order to enrich one's vitality.

Brasch refers to her series at PSC as "Burning Embers/Black and Bright," noting that the asymmetrical, non-objective illuminations of oil and acrvlic pastels and fluorescents are highlighted by calligraphic black line patterns. Brasch says her paintings talce ·on an entity all their own- "1 .e a newborn baby" -and the viewer experiences the piece through "a personal conversation with the artwork."

A verbal as well as visual artist, i Brasch likes to talk about the symbolism she includes in her works. She says she has an intuitive overall intent, but that the viewer must search for personal meaning.

Brasch maintains one of 26 studios at the Burkholder Project in the Haymarket District in Lincoln, and she welcomes visitors Monday through Saturday where more of her artwork may be seen.

Hotovy, who describes herself as spontaneous, humorous and

sensitive, says she is a risk-talcer, but not to the extent of being . foolhardy. She is spiritually motivated by God and nature, hoping that others will approach her work with an awareness and understanding of the inherent abstract qualities. She describes her work on display at PSC as simplified landscapes in mixed media.

Hotovy asserts that "it is impossible not to be influenced by our vast Nebraska sky," from · which she draws energy and inspiration. Through painting, Hotovy says she strives "to encounter that spiritual part of us that is so easily lost in our busy world: the part that talces us to a real sense of what is important, ofwhatmakesuswhoweare: the awe, joy and fullness we experience in the colors, textures and movements that nature has surrounded us with."

Hotovy, a seemingly reserved person, maintains a private studio in her Lincoln home, where she lives with her family.

Richstatter' s watercolors seem to capture the world spontaneously through an emphasison the moods and colors of nature. Richstatter, who also maintains a studio at the Burkholder Project, was unavailable for comment.

You may observe these artists• works in the PSC Art Gallery from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. MondayFriday through March 29. The PSC Art Department, Student Programs and the Women's History Month Committee are sponsoring the exhibition.

Showing her more common side, Morris donned a smile and responded, "I want to have a family and all of that kind of stuff, then et out of Nebraska!"

' ATTE1''TION i

' HERE'S YOUR CHANCE '

• to tell us what you would like to see• tin the Peru State Times.. Ai suggestion box in the.Stiideni' •Programs office will be available toe i all students and faculty/staff a Jmembers this semester. f

• Information for articies or ideas for• i our Person of the Week articles£ J may be placed in the box.'

• Submissionsdonothaveto be signed. e

6Letters to the editor should be serit:to { ' the Times through campus mail. · l

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"I try to motivate myself whenever possible. Making decisions on my own is very imporQ tant to me. "

-Deb Morris

Ken Anderson, associate professor of art, and Sandy Zabe, gallery intern, prepare the works by three women artists to be displayed in the Art Gallery, located in the Jindra Fine Arts buildin .--photo by Todd Gottula

"Just when you think tomorrow· will never come, it's yesterday."

-Earl Wilson's column

by Marty Jacobsen

Buenos dias, Roberto! Como esta usted?

These are phrases to which business professorBob Lewellen grew accustomed last semester when he found himself "in front of the desk" (frente al escritorio)

Lewellen is fluent • • zn various areas

papers, Lewellen is sure to be mvolved in something.

For instance, Lewellen mentioned community activities, which include church and the chamber of commerce. But his involvement in his community goes deeper than that. He is also an explorer of Peru history, mentioning that he is presently researching Peru's former underground railroad.

A mere glance at Lewellen's Rersonal history reveals that 'involvement" has been a way of life. Travel, military experience and corporate experience are among the many past involvements that Lewellen brings to the classroom.

Lewellen has been in teaching for the last 26 years, the first seven at the high school level. He has a double B.S. in business education/English, and an M.S. in management and vocational skills, both from Northwest Missouri State University iri Maryville, MO.

PSC annQunces names for fall A¢ademic Honors list

by Cherelyn Ramold

According to the vice president's office, 181 students have been named to the Fall 1990 Academic Honors list at PSC.

have a high enough priority nationwide and statewide; it's either very underfunded or we' re a very poor state that can't afford to fund it properly."

Lewellen stated as well that students need to be aware of the fact that teachers are also learning· and that they actually direct learning instead of dictating it.

·In order to achieve this award, a student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.75 on a ·4.0 scale for the previous semester to qualify and to have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours with no incomplete grades or "holds" on their academic record.

Students on the PSC Academic Honors list are Lori Alexander, Sherri Alverson, Robin Anderson, Edward Ankrom, Amy Ammeter, Susan Arnold, JohnAsbury,JeffBarker,Sherry Bartles, Christine Barton, Amy Beck, Elizabeth Beethe, Pamela Bennett, Rodney Beyke, Todd Blome, Lori Broady, Shannon Brown, Susan Cade, Brian Carlson, Casey Carpenter, Joanne Catlett, Lisa Cecil, Jeffery Chmelka, Wei Chong, Darla Chrans, Joan Christen, Gary Christensen, Ann Cosimano, Pauline Costello.

Herbert Howard, Ann Huenink, Judy Hughes, Becky Huppert, Kathleen Hynes, Martin Jacobsen, Jeff Janssen, Ann Jeanneret, Elizabeth Jes sen, Leann Johnson, Merri Johnson, Tracy Just, Ann Kibel-Schwartz, Carey Kinghorn, Rondel Korbelik, Jennifer Kresak, Kristine Kubert, Susan Kujath, Angela Kuker. , Lori Land, Laura Langdon, Ronald Lavelle, Brian Lhamon, Julie Lutz, Darren Marshall, Cathy Martin, Sheri Matson, Sharon Mears, Angela Meyer, Deana McAlexander, Renee McAllister, Mark McGuire, Debra,Mohling, Debra Morris, Carole Neary, Tracey Niehues, Whitney Nielsen, Larry Nitsche, SherriOestmann,BridgetO'Neil, Nancy Overbeck, Judi Paczosa, Kim Panko, Jeffrey Parker, 1ane Plutt, Debra Pugh, Kathleen Quinlan, Sidney Quint

as a student of Spanish 101, the first foreign language offered at Peru State College for quite some time.· ··

After talking with "Roberto," it became clear that his being a member of the new Spanish class was something that he probably couldn't have avoided. It just , wouldn't be consistent with his nature.

You see, Bob Lewellen isn't one to let things pass him by.

Whether he be m class (on whichever side of the desk), in the cafeteria keeping up with themainstream of student lore or in his office buried in a mound of

"Shea

Resigns" from 1

Shea informed his players of the decision at a team meeting late Wednesday afternoon. He emphasized to the players the difficulty of arriving at his decision. After that, Shea advised the players to stick together. "If they stick together, they are outstanding individuals and athletes that can be successful in the future."

The things Shea says he and his , familyaregoingtomissmostabout Peru are the closeness of the people and the environment which he said was,"great to raisechildren."When he was asked what he will rememher most, Shea answered without hesitating. "I'll remember the people more than the national championship. The faculty and staff are a group of people who care about each other. I will also never

Lewellen finds the general studies program to be "time well spent," and he stated as well that he would like to see more general studies courses required. Lewellenfurtheradvisesstudents to visit professionals in one's chosen field.

One source of encouragement in education, accordrng to Lewellen, is the large number of non-traditional students "who have been out in the world and have a different motivation, who know important a college education is."

When asked what he found about education, Lewellen said, "I find it doesn't forget the good times I had with my coaches as well as the great student athletes."

University of Mary

At the University of Mary, Shea will take over a program that just started competing three years ago. The Marauders compete in the same conference as Peru's 1990 quarterfinal playoff opponent; Dickinson State. The Marauders went from 1-7 in their inaugural '88 season to4-5 in last fall's campaign.

"It's basically still anew program, and I see it as a challenge as a coach of developing it the way you would want it to go from scratch,"Shea said about his new job.

Offensive strategies

When asked if he would use the same run-and-shoot offense with his new squad, Shea quickly an-

He further stated that profe8sors must read constantly to stay current in their ever-changing fields, especially a field like business. that publishes a voluminous amount of new information every day.

At this point, Lewellen listed things in which he is involved that are in-line with the classroom, things such as the aforementioned Spanish class as well as having reviewed a manuscript for a publisher. Above all, however, Bob Lewellen is involved in what he most likes being involved in: being involved.

Let's hope he stays that way.

swered , "We'll throw the ball". Coach Shea's wife Patsy will stay on campus the rest of the year and continue to be intramural coordinator while her husband is getting things settled at their new home. The search for an interim coach is expected to start shortly. Coaches · Larry Brown and Charles Wade will take over spring drills until a coach is named.

Personal Computer Fair

at the Student Center from 9:30 a:m. to 2:30 p.m.

Monday, March 18, 1991

SpolllCIOd by mM

James Daubendiek, Christine Denker, Lisa Demint, Sheila Diederich, Cindy Dierberger, Vickie Dierking, Tom Doran, Miriam Duckett, Lyle Edmonds, Susan Elder, ScottElf s, Marjorie Ely, Catherine English, Amber Fabry, Kirk Faris, Christine Ference, Louis Ferony Jr., Wenona Fischer, Amy Fossenbarger, Matthew Foster, Kevin Frey, Bradley Gerdts, Bevin Gerkensmeyer, Penny Gibbons, Sherry Gibson, Cheryl Gilson, Betty Goldsberry, Steve Goldsberry, Lisa Gottula, Debra Graeve, Glenn Greaver, Gay

Grimm, Christine Hackbart, Gina

Hallberg, Julia Harney, Cara Harris, Chris Haussler, Brenda Hawkins, Joan Hazard, Chad

Heath, Betty Hecht, James Helms, ·.Dee Henry, Ruth Heywood, Dena Hildebrand, Sandra Hilding, Merry Holliday,

Cherelyn Ramold, Christine Ramsey, John Ramsey, Lisa Reeves, Jennifer Reichart, Rachelle Roesener, Sherry Rogers, Faith Rolfsen, Thor:1as Ruetten, Sheri. Rumbaugh, Charles Ryan, Shondel Sailor, Steve Sayer, Hope Schawang, Mary Schofield, Sean Schuetz, Jason Seymour, Stephanie Shafer, Lori Shaw, Michelle Sherman, Elizabeth Sickel, Lori Simanek,RobertSmith, Victoria Smith, Kris Snethen, Rebecca Staley, Kay Standerford, Joan Stepan, Thomas Stephens, Christina Stover, Cynthia Sullivan, Tamara Surette, Theresa Swank, Susan Sweet. Theresa Taylor, Catherine Thomas, Lila Thomas, Danny Thompson II, Judy Truelsen, Brian Tumer,LisaUrbauer, Carla Vandervort, Sherri VerHuel Belinda Vernon, Vonnahme, Kim Vrtiska, Diane Waltke, Jennifer Wbinger, Beverly Wedding, Terry Wenzl, Cathy Wiles, Curt Wilwerding, Lisa Wittrock, Lisa Whitten, Sharon WuertzandThomasZieg.

"I fifid it (education) doesn't have a high enough priority nationwide; it's either very underfunded or we're a very poor state that can't afford to fund it properly."

-Bob Lewellen

SUMMER CAMP

Nebraska's most beautiful camp, YMCA Camp Kitaki, located on the Platte River, is seeking applicants for the following positions: Boys' Counselors, Girls' Counselors, Lifeguards, Waterfront Directors, Wranglers, Assistant Cook, Maintenance, Crafts Instructors, Nature Director, TargetRange,Steward, Health Care Supervisor. Call or write: Camp Office, 1039 P Street,Lincoln,NE68508;(402) 475-9622.

ATTENTION

Area farmers considering moving into the "computer age" can take a course designed just for them on March 11-12 at Peru State College. PSC's "Agricultural Computer Class" is being offered by way of the college Farmer-to-Farmer program. It will be held on Monday and Tuesday, March 11-12 from 9 a.m.5p.m.

Designed for beginners, the course will show participants how to enter and use types of information they need. The main focus is on information about planning crops, controlling production costs, cash flows and cash forecasts, budgets, and enterprise analysis. For more information, or to preregister, call the PSC Office of Continuing Education at (402) 8722241 or at 1-800-742-4412.

President Burns at top of list. ..

Meyer and Uhlir take over Senate

STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES

Applications are being'accepted to study at Oxford Umversity in England this summer (July 22 through August 16). Program sponsored by the College of Business Administration, University ofNebraska--Lincoln. Program open to any college student Earn 6 hours of 400level economics credit. Applications available by callingMs.D'veeBuss(402)4726720,orwritingCBA242, UNL, Lincoln, Ne 68588-0405.

Application deadline is March 15, 1991. Applications are also being accepted to study fall semester 1991 at Senshu University, Tokyo, Japan. Courses of instruction include Japanese language, Japanese business systems, and Japanese civilization (19 credit hours).

Application deadline is April 1, 1991. Applications available at above address.

Opportunities to study in Russia, Budapest, Eastern Europe, and many others are also available.

Lodging Tax Committee

Applications for grants are being taken by the Nemaha County Lodging Tax Committee. Applications from non-profit organizations must be submitted to P.O. Box 51, Auburn, NE 68305 prior to March 12, 1991, for consideration of the first quarter review. Those interested m applying for funds must be anon-profit organization which will use the grant for the purpose of promoting, encouraging, and attracting visitors to Nemaha County, Nebraska. Any person having questions regarding these funds should submit a letter to this address: Nemaha County Lodging Tax Committee, P.O. Box 51, Auburn, Ne 68305.

ATTENTION

TEACHER

EDUCATION MAJORS

Any student wishing to student teach in the fall of 1991 must apply for student teaching by March 15, 1991. Applications for student teaching may be picked up and returned to the Education Di vision office in T.J. Majors.

PLACEMENT ACTIVITIES

Sophomores, Get Ready for Internships

Juniors, Prepare for September Interviews Seniors, Last Chance -

WORKSHOPS

11:00 Tuesdays, Ad. Bldg. 304

March 19 Job Search - Where & How to Look for a Job

26 Resume

by

Russ Waring

mate Jason Brewer. Ral?sey, Flo Stuckwisch, and "l would like an opportunity to Meyer,acommuterandnontrad., Bebnda Vernon. were work with the new president, as alsostatedthatshewouldliketosee Todd Clobes and Joey well as an opportunity to work on "more activities where students can The Non Tracts. old issues such as recycling," stated speak out" When questioned about and Nancy Vogt. Representmg the DeniseMeyerattheStudentSenate his best qualifications for the job, dormswereNihetteOlivo,Morgan; Forum. Infact, all the candidates Uhlir stated, "I have good people Jeff Janssen, Delzell; Greg Kotas, expressed an interest in working skills, and hold nothing against Davison/Palmer; Ann Cosimano, with President Burns, as well as the anyone." Ex-PresidentAmy Snyder Nicholas/Pate/Oak Hill; and Amy new dean of students. saw ·these characteristics in both Fossenbarger, Clayburn/Mathews. However, it was Meyer and her Meyer and Uhlir stating, "They are Snyder added words of encourVicePresidentCandidateTroyUhlir both very•visible on campus, and agement and wisdom saying, "I who won the election and thus re- that makes them easy to talk to for would hope that the new Senate ceived an oportunity to work with students and administration alike." would continue to see the importhe new president and dean. Others Others winning spots on the Sen- tance of their representation on the running for president and vice ate were as follows: Senators at official bodies and committees on president were Ann Cosimano, Large, Anderson,. Jenny campus. The faculty and adminisalong with her running mate Deb Church, Kns Kubert, Michelle tration have always taken the stuMorris, and John Hall with running Marschman, Sonya Miller, John dents' views seriously, and it is up

to the Senate to uphold this tradition." With that we wish them all, the best of luck.

April 2 Cover Letter

9 Interviews

**Preregister for College 400, one hour credit

**Seniors register with Placement S? you can be r_eferred employers.

**Job openings posted weekly on Times boxes & TJ. Majors benches.

**Transportation available to GRE and GMAT tests.

IMPORTANT DATES

March 13 & 14 NAIA Career fair

15 Training on government job applications

April 4 Resumes due for OPS interviews (education majors)

11 Career Fair Speaker at 11 :00 - Michael Scott of KETV

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Winners of the Tri Beta science club essay contest. Joan Christen (2nd) and Cathy English (1st), pictured with club president Merry Holliday, wrote papers on the pollution of our bodies.·· Todd Gottula

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a.. March Madness Time

.,.. by Phil Davidson Brett Richards

It's that time of year. Time to forget about getting in shape for summer. A time to put down the weights and take off the jogging shoes, and replace them with a .__,. blanket and bag of chips. Run to the nearest TV, for this is March and there's a madness in the air.

That's right, it's college basketball tournament time, and with it comes a madness that no other sport can offer. This madness- gives us basketball junkies a safe haven from the rest of the world (and a perfect excuse to miss class).

·-< Who's the best team in the land?

That is up to the 64 teams in the Big · ""' Dance to decide, not egotistical, biased fans like us. But we'll take our chances at it anyway.

UNLV Invite?

Some have called it the UNLV invite. We call it the year for a ., Cinderella, but the big question is who will fit the shoe? Why won't

UNL V win it? We'll tell you why. make their presence felt with two No, 110, no. Not a plane crash. Not other teams as well. Kansas, which injuries.NotevenbecauseofNCAA beat UNLV last year, at times exregulations. It's because no team ecutes Roy Willll)ms' motion ofhasmadethemplayadifferentstyle fense in a way that may be imposor tempo besides Princeton, and sible to defend. Their system can they don't have the talent that other beat you as well as their players. schools have. Execution will play a Nee-bra·ska major role in upsetting UNLV, and at the Big Dance the best coaches Oh,anddon'tletusforgetourown live off executing. · Nee-braska Cornhuskers. Theirsize Who's the coach that will win it. and mobility make it difficult for It's been the year of the General. No anybody to beat them. Consistency not Schwarzkopf, we're talking at the point guard spot will be the about Robert Montgomery Knight key (not Jose Ramos, Danny) to of Indiana. Everybody said they their success in the tourney. were.a year away, too young, too Otherteamstowatchoutfor:Duke, little. Forget the critics, Coacl:i who makes a habit of appearing in Knight has his troops playing their theFinalFour.NorthCarolina,Dean best basketball at the right time. Smith can out-coach anybody. Coach Knights' Hoosiers aren't Syracuse, if they leave their attitudes the only team capable of wearing in New York and hit free-throws the glass slipper. Led by the Cow- down the stretch. Arizona may not boys 0f Oklahoma State, the Big 8 have the guards to do it. Arkansas shouldn't be overlooked. Th_e will try to run with the Rebels of Cowboys are street tough and play UNL V anJ you see where it got a style of ball that would bother them last time, a big L. Ohio State, talent rich teams like UNLV. The depending on seedings may have ruggedBig8 (who, us biased?) will the best chance of anybody to de-

throne the defending champs. Now for a sleeper, how about Kentucky? Well that would be a good one if they were eligible for the tourney. Our sleeper is Utah. While UNLV was getting all the publicity out west, the Utes stormed over WAC conference foes and posted a dazzling24-2record. That's not the only reason they are our sleeper.

Rick Majerus

How about the name Rick Majerus, the ex-Ball State coach who faced UNL V in the Sweet Sixteen two year's ago and nearly. upset them? Now with mor.e talent and the same philosphy, the Utes cannot be overlooked.

Ok, so UNLV may not be beatable. But was Georgetown? Or Houston? That's what makes this tournament so spectacular.

So UNLV and all of your bandwagon fans, beware! An upset is possible in every game. Pass the chips fellas.

Phil & Todd's Top 5

by Phil Davidson Todd Gottula

There is a new number one team in the intramural rankings going into the final tournament.

Operation Court Storm handed the previous number one team, All Fed .· Up, their first loss of the season 62- ' 49. Operation Court Storm takes over the top spot with a 5-0 record. In the game against All Fed Up, Mike Martin, Otis Crumpton and Dan LaRose broke open a close game with consecutive three pointers to give Court Storm some breathing room. Martin led the team with 15 points, including four three-pointers. Nate Bradley kept All Fed Up close with 15 of his own.

Operation Court Storm stayed undefeated the next week by beating Die YuppieScum69-46.LaRose led five Court Storm players in double figures with 13. Dan Annan and Rob Craig added 11 apiece for Die Yuppie Scum.

All Fed Up made up for their frrst loss by winning their next two and taking the second spot Led by Scott Gerdes, Bradley and Garret Blair, All Fed Up Beat the Baghdad Bombers and Showtime.

UB6, IB9 moves up to third in the rankings with four wins in the two weeks of coverage. Included in that streak were a couple of narrow wins against Showtime and Screaming Eagles. Matk Fritch led the way by

For Season

Opener March 7

by Todd Gottula

With only 12 players on this year's roster, the PSC women's softball team needs to combine new talent with returning players in order to be successful.

Senior Kristi Deleeuw and juniors Bridget O'Neil and Kim Horsham, 1990 first team all-district selections, will provide leadership for four newcomers and two other returning starters.

According to third year. coach Larry Brown, newcomers Kelly Burnside, Shari Hadden, Nicole VetterandJennyChurch,alongwith returning starters Diane Pokorny and Teresa Frye, will provide solid hitting and some much defensive play for this year's squad.

Defense Is Key

Brown feels defense is the key to the outcome of the season. "Playing good solid defense is what we have to do to be successful. We didn't always do that last year," he said. Brown went on to say that hitting is definitely the team's biggest strength.

Last year, the inconsistent defensive play and a very tough schedule contributed to the Lady Cats 15-20 record. Brown commented that this

scoring 43 points in three games for his squad. Showtime was led by Brevin Jackson's 16 pts. and the Screaming Eagles got 34 points from Rod Nanninga.

Court Storm 7-0 70

All Fed Up 6-1 60

UB6, IB9 6-1 70

Die Yuppie Scum 5-2 73

year's schedule is not as tough as in the past. Kearney State, a national power who beatPSC four times last year, is no longer on the schedule. Many other universities and col-

leges larger than PSC have also been dropped. "We'll be playing a 45 lot of new teams and in a lot of 55 · differenttournaments,"saidBrown.

Screaming Eagles 3-4 61 58

Season Starts

PSC opened its season by playing one ofthose newly scheduled teams. Dropping down a notch to number The Cats travelled to Atchinson.KS, four is Die Yuppie Scum. After a where they played Benedictine loss to Operation Court Storm, the Collegein adoubleheaderonMarch Scum exploded by scoring 85 and 7.

98 points in wins over Armed and Since PSC is not in a softball conDangerous and. The Bud House. ference, the team• s primary goal is Jim Shroeppner and Craig paced tomakethedistrictplayoffs.Brown the attack by scoring in double concluded,"! want us to play the figures in both games. best we can every game. If we hit Moving into the top five for the the balllike we have in practice and first time this year is Sreaming •play consistent throughout the seaEagles. Led by Nanninga and Brian son, we have the ability to be as Carlson, the Screaming Eagles won good as anybody in the district." two games, including a convincing 61-47 win over the previous number five team Baghdad Bombers. Then tl!ey played number three UB6,IB9 to with-in one point.

Player of the week honors go to Shroeppner who had games of 31 and 30 in a pair of wins for Die Yuppie Scum. HonorableMention goes' to Nanninga for his 34 and 27 point efforts in leading the Screaming Eagles to the top five. Bradley and Fritch also earn Honorable Mention for their performances.

!b. Sru·_ucppner, lays the ball off the glass

<>rewart on his way to a31-pomt perfoimance.--photo by Todd Gottula

Season ends with two-point loss in District 11 playoffs

by Phil Davidson

It was a disap{'Ointing end to a rather disappoinung season.

Midland Lutheran College came to town for the first round of the District II playoff and walked away with a narrow two-point victory.

The Bobcats came out guickly behind the play of Brett Richards and Greg Snipes, forcing Midland to take two early time-outs.

The Warriors settled down and played even the rest of the half. But the Cats went into the locker room up six, 40-34.

At half time Coach John Gibbs told his team to keep fighting, because they were 20 minutes away from HasUngs, the site of the secondround game.

The second half started with Peru coming out and taking a 10-point lead, but then Midland came back to cut the lead to three. This would be the tone of the entire second half-Peru building a lead and Midland fighting back. James Bell, who along with Richards was playing in what proved to be his final game as a Bobcat, fouled out with five minutes left, with Peru having an eight-point lead.

From there the Warriors gained the momentum with some help from the referees, shooting free throws every time down at the end of the game to pull close. The Warriors outshot the Cats 33-10 from the line for the game.

Garrett Mann kept the Cats ahead with three three-point plays, and Richards broke open a tie game with a deep three pointer. Then after a Midland three pointer the Cats a one-point lead, Snipes got fouled and made one of two to tie the game. With four seconds left in the game, Midland's Bryan Rump

Johnson· to be at the helm Cats start new year with new coach

by Phil Davidson

The Peru State College men's baseball team started the season with many new faces and a new coach.

Dan Johnson takes over the helm as the skipper of the Bobcats. Johnson comes to Peru from Ranger High School in Ranger, TX where he was head baseball coach as well as head football coach and athletic director.

Johnson, who is married and has two young children, said he first came to Peru late last summer. "I was ready to take the job right away but the people at Ranger had been really good to me and I didn't want to leave them in a bad situation going into football season."

When Coach Tom Shea notified Johnson later in the year that the job was still open, Johnson who is 28, jumped at the chance. "One goal of minehasalwaysbeentobeacollege coach by the time I was 30." Johnson says he likes the challenge of the college game so far because the

players are at .a higher talent and maturity level than they are in high school.

Johnson, who will also be an assistant football coach, was impressed with the baseball team when ·he arrived. "These are a bunch of guys who have basically been without a coach all year. I was impressed with the way they took it among themselves to get themselves and the field in playing condition,"

One of Coach Johnson's strong points should be working with the_ pitchers. In his playing days, Johnson was an All-American catcher and participated in spring training workoutswiththeMontrealExpo's. This experience really helped Johnson become a student of the game which he hopes to carry over into his coaching.

Johnson won't spend all of his time on the field. In addition lO his coaching duties, he will teach a wide variety of PE classes, including participatory classes such as

Too much offense for Southwest

got fouled and made two free throws to put the Warriors up by two. A last-second shot by Mann was too late, and the Warriors advanced to the second round.

Richards led all scorers with 29 points. He also grabbed six boards and dished out nine assists in his final game in a Bobcat unifonn.

Mann and Snipes followed with 20 and 25 points respectively.

The Cats finished the season at 1119.

tennis and jogging.

When asked what his goals were for the season, Johnson stated, "I think one of our goals is to get to the regional tournament. When I was in college I played in the tournament and it was a great experience."

Under Johnson's leadership the Cat's have an opportunity to share that great experience.

Boys of summer grab first win of the year

by PSC Sports Information

The Peru State College baseball team picked up its first win of the season Feb. 23 by defeating Southwest State (MN) 10-9 at Kyle Field in Tarkio, MO.

The second game of the double header was postponed in the fourth inning, thus not counting as an official game., two teams cancelled a twm blll schecl.uled for Sunday afternoon.

·OutfielderChris Johnson and third baseman Mike Simcho both finished with two RBI's for the Bobcats, 1-2. Shortstop Dennis Browning walked twice and scored

three runs, while designated hitterJ eff Paulson and first baseman Matt Miller both scored twice.

The Bobcats fell behind 1-0 in the first inning and 4-3 after two, but rallied for three runs in the bottom ofthethirdfora6-3leadon a single by Johnson to drive in both Browning and Simcho.

Peru State increased its margin to 10-5 with a four-run sixth frame. Sophomore left-hander Scott Kohout relieved starter Ken Hatten in the seventh to retire the final three outs. Hatten, 1-0 with the win, recorded eight strikeouts in the contest. ,

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"It's nice to get thefirst win under our belt," said PSC Coach Dan Johnson. "The weather made it (game) sloppy to play. The pitchers have a tough ume with control when it's like that, so you're going to score a lot of runs.

"But based on what I've seen so far, we're going to be all right. Sometimes you try and get ahead of the game, especially in February, and you can't do that."

'Kim's' champion intramural tealll

by Phil Davidson

The championship game of the

women's intramural basketball

tournamentwasplayedonMarch5.

· &1 The game featured the two teams by Elizabeth A. Jessen the games more readily." Shawn homesoilboosttheBobcats'record? thathavedominatedwomen'saction

Attention Bobcat Fans: For the Semler, a senior second baseman, Some say yes. Brad Gerdts, a all season. The Has Beens had lost first time in the history of PSC stated,"AfterplayingatAubumfor sophomore pitcher and third twotimesduringtheregularseason baseball there will be home games. the last three years, I"m looking baseman said, "I think that in any both times to Kim's team. They met The field, which is located at the forward to making baseball a sport the home field advantage is .a again in the finals and Kim's came Centennial Complex, is almost household name in the community plus. The enthusiasm of our tean:i 1s out on top once again. ready for action. of Peru." On the more serious side, generally good, however, playmg The game was close throughout Tom Shea, athletic director, and Johnson added, "There's no com- in front of home fans would give us the first half with neither team able thebaseballplayersjoinedtogether parisontoplayingonyourownfield the edge we need to bring home a to gain a big lead. last fall to lay the sod for the infield. as opposed to someone else's." district championship." The second-half featured the same That is the reason for the delay. The Bobcats were 1-2 after three tempo, but toward the end Kim's AccordingtoShea, "Weneedwann games as of Feb. 28. The two AN OPTIMIST started to pull away. weather so the sod can take hold." blemishes on the Bobcats' record is someone who tells you to have a JessenandWallaweretootough Dan Johnson, head coach, said he belongtoCentralMethodist,ranked ,good day when everything is going downthestretchandKellyBurnside anticipates playing at home in three sixth in NCAA Division II. Will right for them. · hit some late free-throws to ice the to four weeks. win 49-43.

The field is without lights, but that will be it's only drawback. An underground sprinkler system was installed and Pepsi Cola donated the funds for a scoreboard. Also, portable bleachers are being moved to the baseball field from the Oak Bowl.

Shea said, "It's a tremendous addition to PSC. The faculty, staff, and students will be able to attend

Brett Richards shoots for two of his 29 points during a first-round district game. The Bobcats lost the game to end their season.--photo by Todd Gottula

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Issue #11

PERU STATE- Cam us o a Thousand Oaks

Michael Scott is featured speaker

Career fair to draw 60 employers

by Cherelyn Ramold

Whether you have already decided on a career or haven't thought about entering the work force yet, the 1991 PSC Career Fair is the place to be.

According to Linda Warren, career placement advisor, on Thursday.April 11,from 9a.m.to1 p.m., approximately 60 employers are expected to be in the AWAC to answer any questions concerning a specific area of work.

Workshops will be held every half hour from 9-11 a.m. for each major division of the college. A panel of employers will present infonnation on their professions and how to find jobs in that area. Students are welcome to ask questions during this period. Theworkshopsstartat9 for students interested in graphic arts, advertising, marketing, IMT and journalism. At 9:30, the focus will be on psychology/sociology careers.

Continuing at 10, business and computer science fields will be featured. At 10:30, the emphasis is on physical education. Finishing the

Search for new coach on track, Snyder says·

by PSC Sports Information

The search for the next head football coach of Peru State College is right on schedule, according to PSC interim president Dr. William Snyder.

Several applications have already been received to the- advertised opening, Snyder noted. The deadline for application is Friday, March 29.

Snyder said response to the position has been favorable.

"There's been a considerable amount of interest in the program," he said. "We've received applications from some people who would be considered by just about anyone, several others who have indicated theirs is being mailed, and numer-

ous phone calls on behalf of others who have said they intena to apply.

"So far, I'm really encouraged by the application pool."

Snyder updated the players at a team meeting- Wednesday noon.

"I told them quality attracts quality," he said, "and that is exactly what we're attracting."

Thecollegehasassembledasearch

·committee to conduct interviews with three to as many as five finalists during the first week of April. The group will attempt to name a successor by as early as mid-April, Snyder said, with a target date no later than May I.

See "Football Search" on 3

discussions, Micheal Scott from KETV, Channel 7, will address sfudents at 11.

The employers will bring such items as pens, pencils, tablets, keychains and tote bags to be given away to the students. A drawing will be held for those who attend the fair and register to win the door prizes that include a $200 tennis racket, a calculator and a free pizza. The food service will also be serving lunch in the AWAC, instead of ii! the cafeteria.

Some of the employers attending will be Brown's Shoe Fit, Franklin Life, Home State Bank, IRS, Life Investors, Pizza Hut, Radio Shack/ Tandy, Security Mutual Life, Woodman Accident& Life,Bishop Clarkson Nursing, DentistryStephen Schulte, Nebraska Methodist Nursing, Physical Assistant Program, School of Allied Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, CISDA (domestic abuse), Department of Social Services, Father Flanagan Boys Home, VISTA, Nebraska State Patrol, Nebraska

State Probation, Nebraska State Personnel, Creighton MBA, UNL College of Law, UNL Graduate Studies, Harris Labs, U.S. Navy Officer Program, U.S. Army, NPPD, UnionPacific,BeckerCPA Review, FBI, McNaughton Graphics, Marcotte Insurance and Financial Services, Peace Corps, United Ministries,LincolnFireDepartment and Gallup Pole (SRI). Public School Districts attending include Auburn, Nebraska. City, Omaha, Johnson-Brock, Tecumseh, Table Rock and Pawnee City. Additional attractions at the fair will be the new computer job search software, which was developed and will be shown by Jennifer Nelson, pre-major advisor/ special programs coordinator. Cooperative Education counselors will also be present to discuss internships.

The fair is sponsored by Career Planning, Placement and the U.S. Department of Education Student Support Services Grant. See Linda Warren in AD 303 for further information.

Trustees announce scholarship recipients

The Nebraska State College Board ofTrustees will award 88 full tuition scholarships to freshmen attending Chadron State College, WayneState College and Peru State tollege during the 1991-92 academic year. Recipients are graduates of Nebraska high schools attending college for the first time, and are chosen based on academic achievement

The scholarship program, begun in 1970, allows the State College System to provide academically gifted high school students the opportunity to pursue an outstanding

college education in Nebraska.

"More than 1,500 Nebraska high school graduates have benefitted from previous Board of Trustees Scholarships, and we are proud to offer this prestigious award once again," said Keith Blackledge of North Plate, Chairman of the State College Board.

The scholarships are renewable full tuition grants. The value of each scholarship, if renewed for four years, is estimated at approximately $5,000. The scholarships are funded by the State College

System Office, which headquarters in Lincoln.

Peru State recipients are the following: Amy Bremers and Leann McCoy, Lincoln High School; Kristin Huenink, Crete High School; , Marni Jo Durfee, Fairbury High School; Michell Larsen (Liberty), Lewiston School; Marlene Skalka (Deweese), Sandy Creek High School; Adric. Tiedeman (Bennet), Palmyra High

See "Board of Trustees Scholars" on 6

Michael Scott from KETV, Channel 7, is one of 60 business and school representatives who will speak at the Career Fair on Thursday, April 11. Scott will address students at 11 a.m. in the AWAC.

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Bored on weekends? opportunity knocks

Party, cruise, play baseball, go to the river, clean your car, watch television, play nintendo, study or just sit around arid twiddle your thumbs. What is a person to do when he/she is stuck at PSC for the weekend?

There are some students that pack up the dirty clothes on a Friday afternoon, jump in the car and start on the journey home. On the other hand, there are others who choose to stay the campus for the weekend. _

During the week, there are such activities as dances, organizational meetings, movie showings, athletic games, banquets, intramurals, art exhibits, vocal and. band concerts, talent shows and various presentations. On the weekend, however, the number of organized activities offered to students is greatly reduced. ·

"We try to plan the events when they will draw the biggest crowds, which happens to be during the week," said Barb Lewellen, student programs coordinator..

There is one thing, though, that is changing on the weekends. Some computer labs in T.J. Majors building are now open on Sundayevenings. Rooms201 arid202, which have Apple and Apple compatible computers, are open from 5-10 p.m. Rooms 203 and 204, which have IBM compatible computers, are also open from 5-10 p.m. The newest lab to be added to the list is · room 304, which has IBM's and Macintoshes. It is also open from 5-10 p.m. on Sundays.

If you are one of the students who is stuck at PSC for the weekend and can't seem to find anything to do, then Lewellen has a suggestion. "We nonna11y plan the events during the week; however, if students· would be interested in having activities on the weekend, then they are welcome to attend the Student Programs meetings, which are at '?:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, and express their ideas." 1 ,

The meetings are open to all students, and anyone can join. We, at the Times, encourage everyone to bring ideas and present them at the meetings. For further ihformhtion, contact Barb Lewellen at 872-2252. '

Quote of the Week

He that never climbed never fell.--John Heywood.

CPS

Times learns of sex· harassment

by Todd Gottula

There is a problem atPSC. I know, parking is terrible, there is a lack of money and a· few of the school's best coaches, teachers and administrators have leftforothercolleges. These are not the problems I'm talking about. The problem I want to discuss deals with the big, bad three letter word. Yes, I want to talk about sex.

For the last few months I've been hearing complaints about certain instructors who are making sexual advances toward students. At first,

I wondered if what I was hearirig was true. _.

I first learned of PSC' s problem by receiving information from a source who had a teacher make comments about her white skirt. The source, who wished to remain anonymous, told me the teacher said, "If you keep wearing short, see-through skirts, you'll have no problem getting an Ain this course. You have a great body to flaunt"

I took that quote down, and after thinking about it, I realized that maybe the teacher was just kidding

and there really wasn't a problem here. Then story after story kept popping up around campus. I came to realize that sexual hW<lSsment is definitely a problem in more than one PSC classroom. But the real problem is that PSC Interim President William Snyder can't do anything unless the victims come forward. "If the students harassed will come forward and tell me their story, then I can take action on the matter," said Snyder. "It's a tough problem See "Students Talk about Harassment" on 3

acuity handbook contains policy

by Heidi Ziminsky

Located on page 24, Appendix 3 ofthePSCFaculty Handbook is the collegepolicyonsexualharassment

The policy does not, however, appear in its most needed location, the PSC Student Catalogue/Handbook. According to Dr. William Snyder, interim president of PSC, this oversight will be amended in next term's qandbook. Until then, the followAPPEN01x 3

ing is a copy of the Faculty Handbook's policy, published in an effortto inform affected students of the action that must be taken to deal with sexual harassmentatPSC.

According to Dean of Administrative Affairs, Dina Musil, "Affected students must be aggressive, ·which is difficult for some people to do. Go thro.ugh the normal channels - talk to the person making the

PERU STATE COLLEGE POLICY

Sexual Harassment

It is the policy of Peru State College to provide an environment free of unwelcome sexual adv!'lnces. requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct communication constituting sexual harassment. The purpose of this memorandum is to establish clearly and unequivocally that Peru State College prohibits sexual harassment by and of its employees and students and to set forth procedures by which allegations of sexual harassment may be filed. investigated and actiudicated.

Letflattery, the1zandmaid of vice, be kept out of friendship.--Cicero.

Sexual harassment is a form of misconduct which interferes with work productivity .and wrongfully deprives employees of the oppor'tunity to work and students· of the opportunity to study and be in an environment free from unsolicited and unwelcome sexual overtones. Sexual harassment includes all. unwelcome sexual advances. requests for sexual favors. and other such verbal or physical misconduct. Sexual harassment is a prohibited practice and is a violation of the law which can result in an employee's immediate djsn;1issal.

advances. If that doesn't do any good, talk to the department head, and if still no action is taken, talk to .the Dean of Student Affairs.

"Unfortunately, at PSC most of those channels are male. It is still mostly a female problem, even in the big world out there. If the student feels uncomfortable doing that, See "Administration Reacts"on 3

FACULTY HANDBOOK--PAGE

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission · has issued guidelines interpreting Section 703 of Title VII as prohibiting sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is defined in those guidelines as follows:

Unwelcome sexual advances. requests for sexual favors. and other verbal or physical misconduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment w.t1en

1 Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment.

2. · Submission to or r.Uection of such conduct by an individual is used as the · basis for employment decisions affecting such individual, or

3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonable interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimida.ting. hostile, or offensive working environment.

See "Harassment Policy" on 3

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to solve if nobody will talk," he added.

I understand that a teacher may tell a student that he or she looks nice on a certain day. A compliment of this sort can do a great deal in boosting some student's self-esteem. But when compliments turn into harassment, something needs to be done.

A second female student close to the matter also allowed me an interview. When she was asked why the victims of this sexual harassment haven't come forward to the proper authorities she said, "Most of the victims are afraid that if they tell on the instructors involved, their grades will be lowered. They're scared of what the teachers might do to get back at them for telling."

A non-traditional male student who heard a teachercommentonanother student's figure said, "I know for a fact that certain girls have skipped class because they're worried about the teacher saying something about

t.heir body. A couple of my friends feel 'very uncomfortable in certain classes."

Two former PSC students were harassed so much last year that they decided to transfer to another college. It became so bad that they couldn't go to class without being, touched or stared at The teacher "accidentally" rubbed up against them throughout the year. "It got to the point where we couldn't go to class without being laughed at.

Everybody in the class knew what was going on," said one of the former students.

The source added, "There isn't a lot of sexual contact going on; it's moie verbal abuse." -The student went on to describe the verbal abuse taking place.

I learned that in most instances, the teachers involved make suggestive comments towards the student. Most of the comments are made on a one-to-one basis when a teacher

has the student stay after class for a few minutes to talk about a assigi'lment or certain test score. Teachers · have also been known to suggest thatastudentcomein for extra help, therefore allowing that teacher access to a student.

Not only are the instructors involved putting their jobs in jeopard¥, but families, pride and jail time are also at stake. Sexual harassment of a person, whether it's a student or not, is against the law.

When a teacher uses their title/ position to take advantage of a 1 student, they should be dismissed immediately from the PSC staff. If the victims don 'tcomeforward soon

so the proper authorities can take care of the problem, I'm afraid a victim's boyfriend, ftance or husband will. College student's already have enough on their minds without having to worry about being sexually harassed by an instructor!

Brian Boyce, PBL Vice-president helps sell one of the prized items at ti PBL auction on March 20. The money raised was put in the organizatio g cneral fund, and will help pay ·for their State Leadership Conference an< spring trip to Denver this May.--photo by Todd Gottula

"Administration Reacts" from2

The problem of sexual harass- saying, "If the students with the ment, discussed in the Times story problems would come forward, we on this page, has been hidden from then take someone with you - if not the administration ·for the past few would do everything possible to , a trusted friend, then another fo- years. Untilstudentscomeforward first, protect them, and second, male, myself, Jennifer Nelson, or th · hand a.·ed pursue the means to see that J. ustice

L da W " 1 ,, err s are m arren, ior examp e. Dr. Snyder confronted the issue is served."

Sandy beaches, cool water, sun and all night partying

by Katy Duryea

"Harassment Policy" Continued

from 2

1. Aggrieved persons who feel comfortable doing so (This policy ls currently under review and possible nwlslon to comply with all laws and regulations.)

It shall be a violation of the Peru State. College policy to har9ss another employee sexually. to permit the sexual harassment of an employee by a nonemployee or to harass or permit the harassment of a student sexually. Sexual harassment may take many forms,, including, but not limited to:

1. Verbal harassment or abuse:

2. Subtle pressure or requests for sexual activity;

3. Unnecessary touching of an individual. e.g patting. pinching. hugging. repeated brushing against another person's body;

4. Requesting or demanding sexual favors accompanied by impJied or o'·ert threats conceming an individual's employment or student's status; or .,._.

5. Requesting or demanding sexual favors accompanied by implied or overt promise of preferential treatment with regard to an individual's employment or student's status:--

Any person who feels he or she has been subjected to sexual harassment has several ways to make his or her concerns known.

"Football Search" from 1

The search committee, chaired by Dwight Garman, director of financial aid, will consist of two faculty members, two representatives from the college's student services division, and two students-one of whom will be a football player.

Snyder said the position could possibly include duties as athletic director also held by Shea. But the decision on a full-time athletic director, he added, will ultimately be made by newly-appointed president Dr.Robert Burns.

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should directly inform the person egaging in sexual harassing conduct or communication that such conduct or communication is offensive and must stop.

2. If an aggrieved person does not wish to communicate directly with the person whose conduct or communication is offensive or if direct communication with the offending party has been availing. the aggrieved employee or student shall contact his or her supervisor or the offending party's supervisor.

3. Aggrieved persons alleging either sexual harassment by anyone with supervisory authority or the failure of supervisor to take immediate action on the comolainl' should communicate with the Dean of Administrative Affairs or file a grievance in accordance with the provisions of the reievance procedure.

Regardless of the means selected for resolving the problem, the initiation of a complaint of sexual harassment will not cause any reflection on the complainant nor will it affect his or her employment. compensation or work assignments. or status as a student.

Information contained in this policy serves as a supplement to and cannot be inconsistent with the Policy Manual--Board of Trustees Nebraska State Colleges.

Spring Break! Sandy beaches, cool water, sun, volleyball, all-night partying- Padre, Fort Lauderdale, Cancun. How much of a reality is this for an average college student?

It could be a real reality if yqu possess an extra load of cash; you know, the kind that doesn't need to be spent on tuition, rent, food, gas, and local entertainment A spring break could run anywhere from $600-$2000, depending upon the destination. To find out if local students took advantage of their one week to travel, Peru State students were asked how they spent their spring break.

The most exciting trip had to be that of Kip Reeves, a senior business administration major from Auburn, Sam Pfeifer, a junior business major from Lincoln, and Mike Harling, a junior business administration

major from Fairbury. They sp one week in the sun and fun South Padre, Mexico. They fan iarized themselves with such pla asLouie'sandCharlie's,butmai kept Peru State on the map by cializing with other students frt Texas A & M, the University Oklahoma, University of Tex Kansas State and the University Kansas.

Most students from Peru did have the time or the money to traveling.

Tim Bailey, a freshman gene studies major from Ogallala, sp< spring break working at KTNC Falls City.

Scott Hinz, a juniorfromFallsC admitted that after working a f1 week ofbartending at the Falls Ci Country Club, that "yes," inde the Peru State Campus was a wt come sight.

Sigma Tau Delta selects Bowsman, Hazard and Jacobsen

Three Peru State College students recently became members of the Phi Alpha chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society.

Dawn, Bowsman,Joan Hazard and Martin Jacobsen met the require-

ments for Sigma Tau Delta and were officially notified of their membership on March 20.

Membership for Sigma Tau Delta are an interest in literature and creative writing, and above average scholarship. Mem-

LET'S GET PERSONAL

The Times is accepting personals for the April 19 and May 4 issues. Personals can be humorous but they must be in good taste.

Submit ads to Peru State Times, Box 120 in the Ad. Building mailroom. AdsJor the April 19 issue must be submitted by 4 p.m., April 11, and by 4 p.m., April 25 for the May 4 issue.

The cost is $1 for two lines approximately 40 characters per line, and $2 for five lines.

Payment for the ad must accompany the submission.

bers assist the English Club in the publication of the Sifting Sands, Peru State's magazine of student writing, published each spring.

Sigma Tau Delta is an intern< tional. honorary English fraterni open to qualified students.

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"Sexual Harassment" continued from page 2

Comedienne Visits PSC

T. Marni Vos rattles students'

· more likely to take place when Motivated to do still more with her laughter is your companion." With gift, Vos says she would love to asenseofhumorVossurmisesthat make a good movie some day or "you do not have to deny imperfec- become involved in a television tions or an inability to live up to show and write a book. But most of societal standards." all she wants to be happy and will Furthermore, Vos distinguishes not feel any less fulfilled if these ·between being funny and having eventsnevertranspire. Vosrealizes , fun. She says it is much more im- that"weliveinadayandagewhen portant to have fun-to become we can have several good careers," involved in activities that foster joy and is thus prepared to use her expeand laughter. As Vos points out, rience and gift in other ways. happy people are more productive Although still challenged by the people. problem at times, Vos relates how Contagious humor she successfully overco.me a stuttermg problem. She did so Vos encourages people. to "play through the aid of stuttering tapes, the fool, because sooneror later you and she says seeing the humor in the will make a fool of yourself situationalsohelpedtremendously. way. So you may as well act Vos dislikes comics who use you planned it that way, and then sit negativism and detests laziness in back and laugh at yourself!" others, implying that she likes to be

ond-hand stores. Although Vos enjoys blowing things up in the microwave and eating raw cookie dough-especially peanut butterchocolate chip and no-bake chocolate-oatmeal-in the privacy of her own home, many of her meals are eaten away from home, often at Chinese restaurants.

In her free time, Vos enjoys being with family and friends, on whom she is able to test the universal themes of her comedy acts. She purposefully limits her television viewing, but favors two shows: Murder: She Wrote and Cheers. Additionally, Vos has an interest in watercolor painting, aiming for the freshness of child-like images. She also enjoys being around her house plants.

Still a teacher

by Terence A. Wenzl

T. Marni Voss

Do you have a sense of humor? Of course you do!-says comedienne

T. Marni Vos-it's just that some exercise it more than others.

Vos, a professional stand-up comic of Liiwoln, visited PSC on March 19 as guest speaker at the Friendship Dinner-a celebration of Women's History Month. She has been involved in the business of comedy for over eight years, getting her start part-time as a humor columnist while in college. She accepted an offer to do a comedy act at a local bar and grill in Lincoln where she was paid $35 plus free beer and sandwiches for 45 minutes of stage time one night a week. Having now pursued comedy full time for four years, Vos also offers humor workshops for businesses, hospitals, educators and other inter-

New students are applying to Peru State

Even though it is not yet spring, studentsarealreadyapplyingtoPeru State for the fall of 1991.

Four students who have already applied are Chris Frank of Auburn, who anticipates majoring in business administration; Adam James of Aurora, who anticipates a major in physical education; Ashly Rod of Benkelman, who is interested in pre-medicine; and Staci Thomas of Omaha, who wants to major in elementary education.

People who want infonnation about applying to PSC may contact ihe Admissions Office in the Administration Building.

ested parties.

Noting that our world can be a quite frightening place, Vos says humor helps us to cope, callingit "a key to survival, and something thut everyone has truly been granted." She believes humor builds a positive community, where .m:oblems may be put in perspective and creativity and innovative thinking may .tlourish.

Humor builds hope

Having physiological, therapeutic effects, Vos sees that the flexibility of humor builds hope, faith, compassion, courage and patience. Citing humor as a very powerful tool-influential, humanizing, humbling-Vos says ulaughter is an adhesive to learning." Because the world is more pleasant with humor, Vos feels that "learning is

Vos especially enjoys her profes- around people who are serious about sion because of the contagiousness what they're doing-those who atof humor. relates how others tribute to society and take pride in are more willing to be funny around their work. She finds inspiration her when they know she is a comic. among people with good ethics-

Personally, Vos believes humor is people who are honest and harda celebration of joy and laughter working and who realize that eduthat may be devefoped by anyone, .cation is a privilege and that what and ?ne t!tat better with they make of their life helps deterVos is thrilled with the opportumty mine where we all end up. t? encourage people k? t?.e Vos says she loves to experiment, side, but often finds it amazmg to take risks, to play and to fill her tha! do not to open life with spontaneity and newness. their gift of humor. She describes herself as a colorful Vo.s sold the rights of a energetic person with good comic video, Saturday Mourn, to tionsandoneintouchwithherown

The piece, which humorously inner feelings and emotions, but depicts Vos at her own funeral, was one that does make mistakes and televised on the east coast last De- has had disappointments. Vos encember. joys reading, working on VosnamesMiami,NewYorkand her personal computer, watching New Orleans as a few of the most movies,bike-riding(whichshedoes interesting places she's performed. ·even at 3 a.m. sometimes), taking time, Vos jokes, ''I got lost classes when possible and shooting drivmg to Dayton, Ohio and ended off fireworks year round. When up ·in Cleveland! I missed that traveling, she tries to take advanshow ." tage of art galleries, diners and sec-

Rally held for military troops

by Laura Osborne

A rally for American service personnel from Nemaha county and Peru State College serving in the Persian Gulf was held March 14. The morning service, held on the east side of the student center, attracted approximately 40 people.

A large yellow bow adorned the student center wall with the ribbon

stretching the length of the building front in support of the troops.

Speakers were Mr. Russell-Beldin, business instructor atPSC; Dr. Joel Lundak, PSC psychology teacher who has a son-in-law serving in the gulf; Sherri Verhul, PSC student whose brother is serving in the gulf; and Cindy Kaster, also a PSC stu-

dent whose boyfriend is in the gulf.

The speeches called for warm welcomes to returning gulf personnel as the war comes to an end. Also, the speakers stated the war will not be over until. all of our service members have safely returned home.

PSC Campus Minister Tom Osborne read the names of the men and women of Peru and PSC servin the war and added that banners were available inside the student center to those members on which personal messages could be written. The banners are to be presented to the individual service members upon their ·return home.

The rally was concluded with the unison singing of ''.America The Beautiful."

Although Vos was pleased with a teaching position at Waverly Senior High School several years ago and credits the students for influencing her career in comedy, she has determined that she makes approximately three times as much. money in a shorter amount of time as a come-:: dienne. Vos still considers herself a teacher in retrospect of her shops and advice to others.

Vos advises those wanting to get into comedy to "get up and do it and do it." She says the newness of this type of adventurous lifestyle ..... is great. To everyone, she adds: "Realize that this is not a practice life-you go around once," so do it right. Remember, she says, "You are a chain of choices that ultimately determines who you are, so take chances and go after what you want, and have fun doing it!"

Vos will be perfonning at Noodles Comedy Club in both Lincoln and Omaha next December.

Sunday Matinee 2:00 Mar. 29 to Apr. 4

'by Marty Jacobsen

There are many aspects to the of a college professor. What we see is a person who comes to the classroom and talks with us for an hour or so, administers an exam or two, perhaps requires us to write a paper, and then "disappears.

What we don't see is the behind,,1.hecscenes effort and the behindthe-scenes idealism which motivate these men and women >ro come to tht:se classr90ms. Dr. Anthony Citrin embodies both -Jheeffortandidealism that make a professor a professor.

When it comes to effort, Dr. itrin' s list merely begins by his !laving earned five academic l1egrees, including an Ed. S. (educational specialist) and an 't-Ed.D. Dr.Citrinstronglyadheres to what he calls the trilogy of professorial responsibility.

The first of the three things, says Dr. Citrin, is classroom +teaching. Dr. Citrin also

·vr. Citrin 's idealism· motivates students

feels it important to be available outside the classroom. So Dr. Citrin takes most of his work (grading papers, lesson plans, etc.) home with him, and does his best to remain free while· on campus.

The second part of the trilogy is research and publication, whjch Dr. Citrin has responded to with the publication of a test book and bibliographical guide to references concerning child abuse called Victims All.

The last part of this trilogy is public service, which Dr. Citrin says is "bringing the expertise of the college or university to the . taxpayers who support it."

Dr. Citrin's public service activities include things like numerous workshops and speaking engagements on the subject of child abuse, as well as work as a consultant on child abuse to the state attorney general's office. It is not unusual for Dr. Citrin to total 37 ;000 miles

onhiscarinayear'stimetraveling to these extra-educational activities.

Dr. Citrin' s other public-service activitiesnumberatleastadozen.

All of this effort is the result of

Dr. Anthony Citrin

an idealism that sets apart those who, as Dr. Citrin says, take on the "lifetime mission" of education.

To Dr. Citrin, the purpose of education is "to better the human

condition. Period. The day that I don't feel that what I do is bettering the human condition is the dav I want to be out of it"

Dr. Citrin goes on to say, "I guess the thing that I became convinced of, ifl getto the 'Why be in eduction?' is it's become the only thing I can see where the average person can impact the human condition.

Dr. Citrin believes the general studies program to be an important part of education and wouldadviseanystudenttoleam how to learn. "The Primary thing you learn, before you're able to truly become a lifetime learner, is simply how to Dr. Citrin said. ·

He especially extends this advice to those who wish to becomeeducators. Hestatesihat, "The competent elementary teacher, or secondary teacher or college teacher is basically a competent student; it is someone who is committed to a lifetime of being a student."

f>erson of the week... Schroeder's experience proves helpful to PSC

,.by Todd Gottula disease known as post traumatic students-even faculty-look up to with fire protection. He also The reaSbn most people attend stress syndrome. This disease . him," said teaching learning served on a Defense Early -1-college is to obtain a degree and affects people who have viewed center director Jody Ford She Warning System in Greenland 'pursue their careyr ambitions. So a traumatic event in their life. For added, "They respect him for for RCA. ;nvhen you're a 44-year-old man' Schroeder, that event was the whathe'sbeenthroughandwhat For four years Schroeder even whohas held numerousjobsand Vietnam War. "My war he's doing with life." had a brush with. fame. He ,hashadexperiencein the working experiences finally caught up Schroeder has been a computer owne4 a ranch in Phoenix, AZ, 'world for 20 years, why do you with me," he said quietly. lab assistant under Ford for four that rented horses, original to make the change and Flashbacks and other mental months. · covered wago!ls and enroll in college? disturbances are at the top of a In addition to his computer stagecoaches to large parade J For non-traditional Gary longlistofhisdiseasesymptoms. interests, Schroeder has many organizersandmovieproducers. 'Schroeder that answer comes He is also a recovering alcoholic· other hobbies. He runs the clock "¥y horses and equipment were teasy. "I was hesitant at first, but who has been sober for six years: at home basketball games and used in the movies Back to the Student assistance coordinat(}r supervises the AWAC in the Future, Rambo and The

Gene Engel, who provides · Gambler," he said. therapy for Schroeder, said that "'M

When asked about his attending college is an important Y horses and equip- personality, Schroeder frowned part of Schroeder's recovery. ment were used in the and simply said, "I'm honest."

"His involvement with different Ford agreed, but added to his people and activities at PSC has movies Back to the Fu- response. "Gary will tell you given,Gary the he ture, Rambo and The exactlyhowhefeels.Heholdsno needs tocopewithhisproblems," Gambler.,, comment back. He throws out a said Engel. thought, and he doesn't mind

Many people don't like to talk • .:.Gary Schroeder' whether you take it or leave it." about their life because they're

Dr. Citrin finds it encouraging that there is a new emphasis on standards and that this emphasis concentrates on the future of education instead of focusing primarily on what presently exists.

On the downside, Dr. Citrin stated that there is a profound · lack of funding on a nationwide ba-;is. Off campus, Dr. Citrin' s hobbies include photography (he tOok all pictures for his book, Victims All), target shooting, and learning to be a pilot. He was also recently recognized as businessman of the year by the Nemaha Valley High School FBLA Chapter for work done through his small photography business in Cook. Some of this work, done for Nemaha Valley High School, was done to expand the students' horizons.

Even at leisure, Dr. Anthony Citrin is doing what he feels most important: bettering the human condition.

One pair of heels is worth two pair of hands.--Thomas Fuller.·

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I realized how much I missed by having college," he said.

Schroeder, a first semester freshman psychology major, is >.part of PSC's vocational rehabilitation program. The <program, designed for individuals who need special attention and ' assistance, is the main reason ·"for his enrollment at PSC.

Schroeder suffers from a

After college, Schroeder wants ·afraidofwhatpeoplemightthink. to work with war veterans like There's something special about evenings. He enjoys playing golf, himself. He hopes to use his past a person who can open up and bowling, writing and helping experiences to benefit others in talk about his problems without younger PSC students. "I enjoy someway.FordthinksSchroeder being ashamed. Schroeder has helping 18and19-year-old 'kids' has what it takes to be a success. that special characteristic but because some of the mistakes "Gary always puts forth doesn't make a big deal of it. they'remakinglmadeyearsago. tremendous effort and goes the "I'm just an average person with I can offer them good advice," extra mile. He does the job and a few problems now and then. · he said. then some."

My problems are just a little This year is not the first time By combining his experience more complex than most that Schroeder has been busy. A in the business world with his people's," he said. That positive multi-talented businessman, he computer knowledge, and using attitude has enabled Schroeder has had many work experiences. his enrollment atPSC as therapy, to become a role-model for He was the manager of a large it's hard to tell just how much other students. sprinklercompanywhichledhim Gary Schroeder might "A lot of thP- non-trnrlitional to his own business that dealt accomplish!

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Fabry looks· to improvelighting ...

77-year old lights finally·repaired

by Thomas M. Hyde

At the base of one of the lampposts, are the words, "Class of 1914."

It was between the years 1914 and 1919, when the lampposts first appeared at PSC.

In these years, the First World War had just ended an<l the United States began the decadent-overindulgence that would lead to the Great Depression.

Compared to the number of trees now, the PSC campus was a forest then. They were planted helterskelter over most of the wide spaces in the center of the campus, but there were no benches to sit on, very few sidewalks and no lights.

But now Peru had lights.

Ground Wire Replaced

An underground wiring system took care of the electricity getting to !:}le lampposts. Encased in clay pipe, the wires were protected and would lastanumberofyears. This wire ran from the basement, north of the Administration building, to the · manhole.

However, in March of 1991, that system had to be replaced because of the amount of moisture now ting into the decayed clay pipe, which had shorted the ground wire. The new line runs west from the basement of the Administration

building to the manhole•.. This project was actually planned for the spring of 1990, but other, more priority projects and a lack of funds, delayed the repairs. A trench was made to get to the wire. The temporary wiring that was put in two years ago had shorted out, and that was the reason for some of the lights not working on camous. · · ·

Installing New Globes

This old line has now been replaced with a new, more durable · one. Aecording to Ron Fabry, head of the maintenance department, the wire should last approximately 50 years. ,.-

Similar problems with non-functioning lights have occurred at the Complex. When asked why some of the Complex lights are out, Fabry stated, "The bulbs are delicate and it takes :l very small jo!t to make them burn cut."

The Complex, in a virtual front yard blackness, is a victim of the money problems at PSC. Since being installed when the Complex was built in the fall of 1967, the Complex, and the rest of the lighting on campus has been plagued by two problems, the energy crisis of the 1970's and budget shortfalls.

In the 1970's, to save energy, the bulbs i!l the lampposts were reduced byhalf,andnowashonageofmoney

the front yard of the Complex.

Fabry talked of future plans of replacing the bulbs with high sodium ones. He said that the sodium lighting would be cheaper, last longer and would be a bit dimmer, but would cast a more even lig!lt. Fabry went on to say that light would be "even like daylight."

About every two years, the posts are painted the traditional black. Every 500-1000 hours, the bulbs are replaced. The hours that bulbs last depends upon how carefully the delicate bulb is put in and how well-made the bulb itself is. Fabry said that a bad bulb may only last two months.

Replacing Old Bulbs

Fabry said that the high sodium bulbs will eventually be in all the lamps, subject to priority and available funds. He went on to say that eventually there would be new globes installed instead of the present ones that sometimes let in water. Finally, Fabry said that he plans, when the lighting is changed to high sodium, to get lights that would be fluorescent and not the incandescent ones now in place. It seems that once money is available, Peru will again leave the "heart of darkness" that some areas of the campus are in.

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Much Ado About Nothi1 to be presented April 25-

by Katy Duryea

The cast list has been set for the Peru Player's upcoming performance of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. This production is one not to be taken lightly. With a large cast of 20, ·Dr. Royal Eckert, professor of speech/theatre and Much Ado's director, has his hands

full. ·

Solo fair offered to musicians from area high schools

by College Advancement

A "solo fair" for area high school musicians is being offered soon by Peru State College.

The solo fairis set for Friday, .April 5 and Saturday, April 6 at PSC, according to Dr. Thomas Ediger, associate professor of music at PSC. The fee is $2.50 per student

"We are hoping this event may help students to better prepare for music contests," noted Dr. Ediger. Clinicians will be members of the college music faculty, including Dr. Ediger(pianoand voice),Larry Van Oyen {woodwinds),Dr. David Edris (brass and percussion), and Mrs. · Barbara Johnson (voice).

Students are asked to prepare one solo and will receive instruction and suggestions from .the clinicians. The fair is open to all high school musicians.

For more information, contact Dr. Ediger at (402) 872-2253 or toll free at 1-800-742-4412 weekdays.

This comedy is centered two lovers, Claudio, played 1 Webster,and Hero, played t Pate, whoattemptabitoftri1 bring their friends, Beatrice by Penny Gibbons, and Be played by Andrew Don°' gether in marriage. Other m of the cast include McAlexander, Jenny Van Hinz,PatVendetti,JohnHal Smith-Huenink, Fred Min Warren Roberts, Thomas John Molzahn, Jason Christian Creed and Marci1

Auditions were open to the and two people were cast fr, community- Jeff Falter.,. a s drama high school teache1 Auburn, and Brad Hytrek, State alumni from Auburn. The performance date for AdoAboutNothing issetfo 25 - 28.

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30 PSC students/ earn spots in 'Who's Who' 1991 edition

"Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges" has selected 30 Peru State College students for inclusion in its 1991 edition.

The 30 seniors were nominated by aPSC selection committee and were chosen on the basis of academic achievement, service to the community; leadership in extracurricular activities, and potential for continued success.

They join an elite group selected from · more than · 1,400 students

Outstanding students have been honored in the annual directory since it was first published in 1934.

Students from Peru State College

· to be included in' the directory in- Grimm, social science and speech elude Amy Sue Beck, elementary and drama; Merry Lee Holliday, education; Pamela S. Bennett, psychology-sociology; Stephanie Jean Bibler, elemenla!Y education; Joanne Marie Catlett, elementary education; Thomas Dean Doran, music and computer science; Miriam C. Duckett, business management; Sharon Lynn Elder, psychology; Catherine Cave English, language arts and English; Kirk Joseph Faris, mathematics; Julie Ann Franklin, elementary education; Sherry Jane Gibson, elementary education; Cheryl L. Gilson; social science and psychology-s9ciology; Jodene A. Qlaesemann, business management; Gay N.

biological science; Angela Huppert, mathematics; Judith Ann Jackard, elementary· and special education; Leland L. Lockard, business management; Mark Alan McGuire, physical science; Cathy D. Martin, psychology-sociology; Sheri Renee Matson, elementary and special education; Cathie Geane Miller, elementary education; Erin · Marie O'Grady, health and physical education; Jennifer S. Reichart, elementary education; Victoria Louise Smith, language arts and speech and drama; Cynthia Irene Studer, special education; Tamara L. Surette. mathematir.-:· ThP.rP.<><•

Ann Swank, elementary education; Curt A. Wilwerding, business management.

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Harshbarger interim A.D.:at PSC

director. The decision on a permanent athletic director will be·made later by newly-appointed president Dr. Robert Burns.· ·

by Phil Davidson

Other symptoms include, pressing ts rett Richards your helpless opponent when win"h's 5 p.rn. and the cafeteria lines ning by 35 points, chewing out ofopen, and you 're the first one there, ficials constantly no matter what but instead of heading toward the the score is, getting technicals, -,main course line, you head to the fi¥hting with opponents, fighting salad 11.ne 5 30 aft with teammates, Come On! : p.rn.: er your light supper, you are back home

Competition

-ilalf watching TV, but your mind is

on bigger and better things. 5:45 Intramurals are supposed to be fun p.m.: it's time to start getting ready. and competitive. The cornpe,tition 'lb:l5 p.m.: youcan'ttakeitanymore; is there, but is anyone really having you have to head down to the gym. fun? Sportsmanship seems· to be ,§:20 p.m.: you embark in a lackingattheseNCAACharnpion1Vigourous stretching routine trying ships as well.We could have sworn to get those muscles ready for · wesawDickVitaleandJimValvano

seem to be abruptly put aside. The referees seem to take the brunt of the players frustrations. These highly skilled, finely tuned officials never make mistakes. If they do, boy there's a riot in Al's house! Heck, intramural basketball doesn't need officials: nobody ever fouls anyway, do they? We've seen guys come out of the game with blood gushing onto the floor. They wonderwhere the blood is coming from, since the opposing players swear that they didn't touch anyone.

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-"lt-x>mbat. 6:40 p.m.: after taking a settinguptheirbroadcasters'booth The competition level of coupleoflaps to get loose, you start in the AWAC. From the way some intrarnurals is great. That's why we the pre-game warm ups. players act, it seems that Vitale and have come up with the Intramural -o<:D, H d Jimmy V should be on hand. Top5,totrytogivetearnssomething ..;.; I e · ar There were numerous times Patsy to compete for when they're actuDo you have these syrnptorns? For Shea, PSC's inti::amural director, ally on the court So with this in what you ask? No it's not Larry nearly picked up the balls and shut mind, during softball season lets getting ready for the Final down this all-important spectacle · leave the die-hard to Sears, the Four, or Larry Bird getting ready of events. commentary to ESPN, cornplain--jer a key conference match-up. No Peru State is not a large institution, ing about the refs to Razor Rudduck this goes far deeper than this. These and many students are friends with and the trash talking to the World , .i)fe symptOms of ihe Die-Hard In- each other, but during the hard-core Wrestling Federation, and havefun player! intramural season, these friendships with it. '

:Phil and Todd's final Top 5

_;,by Phil Todd Gottula ,

}t hasi;)een:said that all good things inust come to aniend. Such was the Intramural basketball which 'foncluded its run with it's tournament held the before spring

· Operation Court:Stonn earned the -flumber one seed fo the tourney, but· all eyes were on All Fed Up who 9nce again was trying to claim the tide. However All Fed Up was beaten in the semi-finals by a strong UB6, IB9 team led by Cory Catterson, Mark Fritch and the J Lucas. That left open the distmction of a new intramural champion.

The finals pitted Operation Court §Jorm against UB6, IB9. Led by Andy Dunlap and Dan LaRose and

the strong backcouit· of Otis Crumpton, Mike Martin and Royce Drake, Court Storm took home the title and the much sought after tshifts that went with it. They also earned the top spot in our final poll.

UB6, IB9 switched places with All Fed Up thanks in part to their semi-final win over All Fed Up which is ranked third in the final rankings.

The Cinderella of the tournament is the Baghdad Bombers who won two games before running into a hot CourtStonn team in the semi's.For their efforts the Bombers exploded back into the ratings at numberfour. Dropping down a notch to number five is Die Yuppie Scum. Despite An early exit in the tournament, the · Scum's successful season earns them the .nod.

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"We expect his role to be that of a caretaker," Dr. Snyder said. "He'll help make a smooth transition to a full time athletic director later this summer."

Harshbarger is no stranger to athletics. During his tenure at TecumsehHighSchoolfrom 197786, he served seven years as the Indians' headhead volleyball coach, six years as head boys and ·girls track coach, and assistant girls basketball coach for four seasons.

He joined the PSC staff in December of '89 with the cooperative education program. He assists·students bysecuringameaningful work by PSC Sports Information experience related to their major, ·enhancing their employment

Ted Harshbarger, director of co- oppurtunities after graduation. operative education at Peru State "I've also supported Peru State in College, has been named the whatever endeavors I could athschool's interim athletic director letically and academically;" he said. effective April 2. "I see a need to make sure· we're

The appointment was announced this week by Dr. William Snyder, athletes." interim president of PSC. "Plus, it's one of the avenues I'm Harshbarger will assume the posi- pur: .1Jing in my doctoral program," tion vacated by Torn Shea, who resigned to become head football he said. "Someday, I would\like to seek a full-time position in athletic coach at the University of Mary administrationatafoilr-yearschool Ted is an excellent choice · or an organization like theN¢AA." to serve as the interim," Dr. Snyder · As A.D., Harshbarger will said. "He's had considerable back- the daily functions ofPSC' s-athletic groundasacoach1ont11ehigh school Some of the level, and he has a extensive back- ties to be addressed include. the ground in business, which was completion of budgets and schedcrucialinourdecision. We'.retickled uling and facility improveme4ts. he accepted it." Although the position is part-fune Harshburger, a nativeofHumboldt Harshbai said he hopes to and a PSC grad, will continue to "a couple of hours a day" ofatlil'etic perform his day-to-day -responsi- director duties into his cwtent bilitiesasthecooperativeeducation schedtile. · :

The Peru State College softball team hopes to do a little hot-dogging on the field this spring, thanks to several hundred dollars worth of equipment provided for by Ted Harshbarger (left), PSCdirector of cooperative education. Showing off the new bats are Lady 'Cat tri-captains Kristi Deleeuw, Teresa Frye and Kim Horsham, along with Bobcat coach Larry Brown. Harshbarger, a Humboldt resident and self-admitted "contestor," entered a baseba!Vsoftball sweepstakes contest sponsored by Oscar Mayer. Harshbarger's entry was a $500 "wiener" in the contest, and he ordered eight new bats for the softball squad, plus additional equipment for the baseball team and for the college physical education department. Softball fans hope the team won't be talcing any cold cuts at opposing pitching this season.--photo by Mike Harris

Weather tough on baseball , team

by Russ Waring

The PSC Boys of Summer have faced some this year, but none have been tougher than the Nebraska spring weather. The Bobcats have had at least 16 games canceled due to foul weather. However, the Cats were able to compete in the Tarkio Tournament, which took place March eighth through the tenth. The Cats split the six games they played, going three and three to move their record to five wins and six losses.

Tue Bobcats first two games were against Briar Cliff. PSC won the first one, five to three, behind the pitchingofScottKohout, who went the distance, striking out seven while walking four andallowing just four hits. Phil Burlingame and Shawn Semler each went two for three to lead the Cats in hitting, with Burlingame adding a home run.

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Players react to coach Tom Shea's departure

by Elizabeth Jessen

PSC lost the second game nine to seven, as Brad Gerdts took the loss after coming in in the second to relieve Curtis Rust. Gerdts struck outfiveand walked five while giving up just three hits and allowing five runs. John Jesus, Mike Simcho and Semler led the Cats offense going two for three.

The Cats took on Avila the next day and once again came away with a split as they lost the first game eight to four. Kevin Lawnsdail took the loss after going six innings and allowing seven runs on eight hits while striking out eight and walk· ing four. Will Raftery went two for four to lead the Bobcats.

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1 1 0 W-Starner (1 ·0), SV -Huff (1), LOB-8, SAC-Paulson, SB· Raftery, Berry, Hatten, Cullison, 2B-Raftery, Berry,Hatten 2, HRSemler, Paulson 2, RBI· Semler 2, Paulson 4, Hatten 2, Cullison, Rice

The Cats then took on Tarkio and again came away with the split Starner took the loss in the first game as the Cats fell to the Owls by the score of three to two. Starner went six innings giving up three runs on four hits while striking out two and walking one. Matt Miller Tue Cats won the second game 11 • went two for three to head a Bobcat 10 as Mike Starner earned the offense that struggled, gainingjust tory. Starner pitched six and a third six hits, none for extra bases, as a innings while giving up ten runs on stiff wind blew in from right center. nine hits, he struck out seven and Hatten gained the victory in the walked six. Rich Huff pitched the second game as the Cats won ten to final two thirds of the seventh to five, thanks to a seven run third gain his first save of the year, while inning. Hatten went the distance, alowing one hit and striking out allowing seven hits while striking two. Ken Hatten went three for out six and walking six. Jesus went four, including a double, and threeforfour, while Mike Maroney Raftery, Darryl Berry, and Jeff went two for two, and Berry and Paulson went two for three. Raftery Simcho went two for four.

Tom

Shea,

head football coach, resigned. How does his decision to leave PSC affect what was once his team? Will they stick together? Will they defend their crown? In short, what lies ahead for the NAIA Division II National Champions without Coach Shea?

It has been an emotional roller coaster ride for the team. It all started last fall when they began the season with high expectations. The ride reached its peak when the Cats defeated Westminster College to become national champions. The ride isn't over, but fornow many of the players are feeling confused, undecided and even abandoned.

Chuck Trom, a junior offensive lineman, voiced his fears, as well as many others, by simply stating, "I'm scared the team is going to fall apart" Brett Jordan, a junior de· fensive back, went on to say that if a new coach comes in and changes a lot of things, it could be a different story next year.

Although Gil Myers, a senior physical education/health major, has completed his eligibility, he has a good feeling for what lies ahead. "I think it will be hard forthe players,

especially the seniors, to be put a new system, but if they stick to gether and work with the new coach they will find success."

Several people feel the transitio1 will be a smooth one providing ev eryone pulls together. Success attainable. Mark Whitaker, ajunic running back, says just that. "I fec that we should stick together bE cause we've built something sJron. here. Although we have a difficul schedule again next year, it's go in: to be tougher than hell to defeat us That is providing everybody come. back, of course." Cory Catterson PSC'sAll-American widereceiver added, "We are the same team witl or without Coach Shea, whethei people realize it or not."

Although the Tom Shea Show come to an end, the PSC football squad has no reason to be crying in their beers. From another perspective, the person who once said, "It's not easy being on tor," had this team in mind. To answer the big question, "What lies ahead for the Bobcats?," Mark Fritch, a sophomore defensive end, replied, "Ifthe team will work for the new coach like they did for Coach Shea, continued success is a good ity."

Casey's General Store should be open in May

The Casey's General Store, to be located at R.R. #1 in Peru, is scheduled to open in May of 1991, according to Chris McCready, store operations clerk.

There are currently 779 stores in operation throughout an eight-state market area in the Midwest. Casey's General Stores, with headquarters in Ankeny, Iowa, started in 1967.

All Casey's stores offer self-service gasoline, groceries, health and beauty aids, automotive products,

Radio Shack/Sapp Bros.

and other merchandise. They alsofeature coffee, fountain drinks, and sandwiches at a self-service snack center. Made from scratch pizza, · homemade donuts, freshly baked _ cinnamon rolls, and cookies are featured in most stores.

Casey's President, Ronald M. Lamb, said that when the store opens, approximately two to three people in the community will be employed full-time, and six to seven people will be employed part-time.

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PERU STATE Campus of a Thousand

KETV anchor highlights career fair. ..

PSC impresses Michael Scott

by Laura Osborne

Keeping up a newly bought house, maintaining a marriage, reporting and broadcasting news and.speaking to various organizations keeps KETV Channel Ts news anchorman Michael Scott busy every day. On Thursday,April 11,Scottfilled the role of public speaker when he came to PSC as a part of the Career Fair that morning. He spoke to students and faculty about his career background beginning with his work as a teacher for an inner-city New York school.

Deciding that teaching wasn't for him, Scott applied for and got an internship in February 1977 at a Tuscon, AZ, television station. In November of 1978, he began working at a number one Denver, CO,

orth Central accreditation for ten years awarded PSC

by College Advancement

National re-accreditation of Peru State College--sort of a driver's license and report card all in one--has been recommended for the maximum 10-year tenn.

An evaluation team from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools was on campus April 8-10 to review recentperfonnance of the college, which has held North Central accreditation since 1915.

And while the four-member committeee indicated some areas of concern, their recommendation to the North Central Association will be reaccreditation of PSC programs through the year2000-2001.

North Central is scheduled to act upon that recommendation in August, according to Dr. Fred J. Taylor, chair of the evaluation team and chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

Reaccreditation for the maximum term is "the strongest possible affirmation of our college," Dr. William Snyder, interim president, said. Ootionsavailabletoevaluation

... teams include suggesting a couege not be accredited, or be granted

accreditation for a perioo shorter than the IO-year maximum.

"The team identified as our number one strength a very dedicated group of professionals who go the extra mile; in that regard, they truly captured the spirit of Peru State College," Dr. Snyder said.

"The problem areas they noted were ones we had identified in our self-study report to them," he added. "There were no surprises.

fl Almost every problem they noted relates to a lack of funding,''. he said.

For example, expansion of the library and physical facilities (called "minimally adequate for ·meeting the educational needs of the insti- · tution") was one suggestion of the team. More funds for faculty development was another area of concern.

Still other problem .areas noted were the lack of handicap accessibility in some facilities at the college and the need to hire more women and minorities.

Thereportlauded "the willingness of faculty and staff to assume additional duties to offset financial fl <>mi noted "an existing SOU!U<llli>,

Dr. Snyder said PSC has an op-

portunityto contest any conclusions drawn or suggestions recommended by the evaluation team.

"But we won't," he concluded. "They were right on target." Additional members of the evaluation team were Dr. Beatrice Clupper, director and professor of the Des Moines (IA) student teaching program for the University of Northern Iowa; Dr. Leslie C. Duly, president of Bemidji (MN) State University; and Dr. Stephen Roderick, dean of the school of education at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO.

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station where he remained for three and a half years. During a portion of his time there, Scott served as the entertainment editor, enjoying the job's glamour. However, his contract with the Denver station wasn'trenewed,and the rejection sent Scott into a personal debate of his career choice. After five months, he decided to take a chance and come to Omaha.

"it's important to be a part of the area you live in." When he does find free time, Scott enjoys racquetball, reading and watching movies. He is also a former comic book collector. Scott has always enjoyed reading. As a child, his favorite book was A Tree Grows In Brooklyn. Today, he enjoys such authors as Tom Clancy and Robert Luggman. Within his own profession, Scott

At KETV, Scott began as a substitute and weekend anchor before gaining his present position of 5 and 10 p.m. weeknight news anchorman.

Although adjustment to Nebraska life took considerable time for the native New Yorker, the fact that he recently purchased a house shows his intent to remain in the area. The newsman was also recently married, although he admits that time for a marriage in his work can be hard to find.

Scott's day in the KETV studios begins at 1:30 in the afternoon and ends with the conclusion of the late news, usually shortly after 10:30. The mornings are almost always filled with speaking engagements, as are some of his weekends. He feels such speeches are important because they allow him to get feedback and they can be a good catharsis for him. "Also," Scott stated,

admires Bryant Gumble and Peter Jennings. Scott especially respects Jennings for his style and sense of command over any subject he addresses. Scott had the opportunity to meet the ABC anchor in person and found that he wasn't a "jerk in person", which reinforced his admiration.

Scott describes himself as "crazy, irreverant, comically rude, and a good listener," which he feels makes for a good interviewer, with a humor that relaxes people on camera. In the course of his job, the chanPlease turn to page 5

Correction to April 2 Issue of the Peru State Times-"Career Fair" story

The April 11 Career fair was paid for (not simply sponsored) by a U.S. DepartmentofEducationgrant through Student Support Services.

INSIDE FOLD

Times sees need for Automatic Teller Machine on 2

Complain, Complain, Complain on 6

Phil and Todd's Top Five on 7

Success Spoils Football Schedule on8

KRISTI DELEEUW AND SOFTBALL COACH Larry Brown display the trophy the softball team earned by winning the Teikyo-Westmar/Godfather's Classic in Lemars, IA. Deleeuw was named the tournament's most valuable player. (See Related Story "Cats Claim Tourney Title" on 80 Photo by PSC Sports Information.)

Small colleges such as PSC have a special importance. "Students don't get lost in the shuffle, and there is a unique closeness between the students within the campus."

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ATM on PSC campus be· convenient

Don't you just hate it when you need a dollar or two for something or other, like a book (which will probably always amount to more than a doijar or two), or lunch, or a copy card, but you find your wallet bare and your checkbook absent?.

But what's even more frustrating than that is knowing that we have a bankcard in our wallet with which we can make a withdrawal from an automated teller machine, and knowing as well that the closest such machine is in Aubilrn, 12 miles away.

What we'd like to see is an ATM on campus. An ATM on campus could be conveniently located in the Student Center and would benefit not only students and staff, but would probably prove beneficial to many of our campus's visitors.

Moreover, the college would benefit because those previously unavailable dollars would be spent here on campus. We cannot count the number of times that we have gone to Auburn or just gone on home, when a simple transaction, lasting about five minutes, would have kept us and our money on campus.

Cardholders of the campus unite! Don't be caught emptyhanded (or, as it were, empty-walleted) again. If yoti are interested in the possibility of a campus ATM, drop a note in the Peru State Times suggestion box.

Visitation hours at Morgan Hall need to be extended

Jenny Goering

"Male visitation hours are now over; male visitation hours are now over."

Morgan Hall residents know exactly what I'm talking about For the rest of you, this announcement is heard throughout Morgan every week night at 11 p.m. sharp, indicating that all males are to leave. ·

Eleven o'clock seems to me to be a little early, and most of the people I talked to feel the same way. Even on weekends guys have to be out by 1 a.m. Maybe this would be okay if we were high school students, but we 're not We're mature, responsible, college students (or supposed to be anyway!). .

I contacted a housing representative from Chadron State college and discovered their visitation hours in female dorms are from 9 a.m. to midnight oil week nights and from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. At Wayne State the hours are from 10 a.m. to midnight on weeknights and are 24 hours on weekends. Even Dellzell hours last until midnight during the week. If guys can have girls over until midnight, why can't girls have guys over until midnight?

Erin 0 'Grady, resident director of Morgan Hall, says our policy is for our own protection. Some girls don't lock their doors at night and some don't even close them (a ow don't get any bright ideas, guys!), so they don't want males roaming the halls too late at night. When Andee Hostetter, Freshman education major, was asked if she liked the visitation policy, she said, "It's kind of nice when I have a visitor, but when I don't and want to take a late shower I'm afraid there will be guys in the hall." Connie Duncan, Freshman social work major, thinks visitation hours should start at 10 a.m., because someone might want to come over after a morning class. I, myself, don't like the idea, however, of possibly running into a guy before I've had my eye-opening shower.

Another reason O'Grady gave for the hours is that the R.A. 's don't want to have to sit in the lobby too late on the week nights. She says 11 p.m. is late enough for them to have to sit there. Jenny Polowy, Sophmore elementary ed. major, thinks the hours should be later, though. She feels that the school is being our "babysitter" by making guys leave at 11. Kristi Cummins, Freshman business management major, put it quite frankly, "They suck!"

Up until this year Dan Haugland, director of residence life, said the hours were only until 10:30 p.m. on the week nights. They were changed by a . vote of the hall. I know it's too late to change them this semester, but I hope if next year's residents of Morgan Hall don't like the early evening hour, they will get together and change it. I know I would do what I could to 'extend it if I was going to live in Morgan again next year. With so many people being unhappy with the male visitation policy, Haugland says he is just "waiting for students to rally up and change it."

Letter to the Editor policy ·

The Peru State Times welcomes all letters to the editor. All letters to the editor, cartoons, or articles should be signed and will be published at the discretion of the editors. The Peru State Times reserves the right to edit all letters to the editor. Send material to: Editor, the Peru State Times, Campus Mail, Peru State College, Peru, Nebraska, 68421.

Morgan needs better parking

by Danielle Meek

For the residents of Morgan Hall having a car can sometimes prove to be an inconvenience, especially when trying to park.

Trying to find a place to park is difficult, especially for those with large cars. It can be even more dif- · ficult if even one person parks incorrectly. When you pull into the

parking lot and your car is at the slightest angle you may think it is "no big deal", but it can disrupt an entire row of cars.

If a person has one tire on what is considered the roadway it produces a hazard and therefore, they receive a ticket. ,

Another problem is trying to compete {or parking spaces -with students from the Complex. Every time you park behind Morgan for meals or classes you take a parking space assigned for someone else. This year, according to Ron Fabry,

physical plant director, those students who do park behind Morgan without the proper permit will receive a ticket and they are expected to pay the fine. A record of all tickets- is kept and those students with tickets will not be allowed to pre-register for classes or their transcripts will be withheld until the bills are paid.

Though the parking problems will not be easily solved Fabry feels they could be lessened if people park correctly in the places to which they are assigned.

Readers' opinions presented

To the Editor:

The two articles regarding sexual harassment in Peru State Times April 2, 1991, highlight a difficult problem that women (and it is still mostly women) currently face and will continue to face until we begin to support and nelp each other. I may not be able to do anything beyond the confines of Peru State College, but I would like to think I have some ability to help on campus.

All women will be victims of sexual harassment in one form or another at some time in their lives. It can range from an "uncomfortable" situation to rape. So what do you do i( you believe·this is happening to you? Please speak to someone. Even if you don't want to confront the offender, you must get counseling to understand that you are not the cause of the problem.

Although women faculty members on campus are few, there are also other women on this campus who can help you. You may also want to visit with another female student such as an RA, RD or older friend. I encourage you to talk to a college staff member, because it then becomes their responsibility to help you get counseling, to report that they know of an incident (keeping you anonymous if you so request)

and to help you decide what you want to do about the harassment. It isn't easy. I, too, have been a victim and have kept silent for fear of retaliation; or worse, of what others would think. If you believe that you have been a victim of sexual harassment, then you have. Realize that nothing will change unless the problems are disclosed. It is also important that we believe in ourselves and support one another. If you want to talk, report an incident, or need help, please visit with me. If enough people decide it'simportant,asupportgroupcould be organized. At a minimum, I will always be available for you.

Dina M. Musil Dean of Administrative Affairs

To the Editor and Staff Advisor of the Times,

Having been an assitant editor and editorofthePedagogian (nowthe Peru State Times), I feel the Times is a name that is over used and without character. The name Pedagogian has character, plus it has deep roots in Peru State College.

My grandmother graduated from Peru in 1927. (I won't give her actual agesincesheisstillspryenough to bring her foot up to my back side.) I can't see any good reason for changing it in the first place.

I suggest we have a rebirth of the Ped!

Thank you, Chuck

Smith

Ju.ni.or job April 30

Juniors who need to be ready for their senior job search are invited to attend a meeting on Tuesday, April 30, at 11 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Ad Bldg. Conference Room on the first floor. Mrs. Linda Warren, placement director, will hand out packets of information for all majors.

Education majors may begin preparing their credential files, which are required when a person applies for teaching jobs. ·

Business majors are especially urged to attend the meeting to get information onresume writing. Mrs. Warren says that companies are recruiting earlier and earlier in order to not let the best candidates "get away" and be hired by other employers. The deadlines for resumes may be as early as Sept. 1. Mrs. warren will also explain how the Nebraska InJerview Consortium works with Omaha and Lincoln interviews.

Accounting majors are invited to bringincompletedresumesonApril

30 so that the Placement Office can send a "book" of resumes to firms who begin interviewing in the summer.

There will also be information available on entrance to graduate schools and the required exams which should be taken in October of the senior year. The registration deadlines for the exams are in September.

Mrs. Warren urges all juniors to begin the job search early because 1 of the state of the economy and rising unemployment. "Employers will do their hiring of May graduates in the fall, and they do not hire in June. Applicants should be aware that some of the best paying offers are those that occur in the fall. Many of the interviews are for Nebraska locations."

The Placement Office is available to help students with all aspects of the job search, including preparing resumes and letters and providing a list of openings and employers who are hiring.

Few courses focus on minorities

Problem evident in Nebraska ...

This article contains opinions of the author.

histories.

frame of mind as Hussein.

Opportunity to meet artists

This article contains opinions of the author.

by Terence A. Wenzl

by

Thomas Hyde Colleges do not have a vested interest, or know ledge of the heritage and significance of blacks, other minorities and non-Protestant religions. We stilllive in a white man's world with predominantly white male views of the world being taught to all students. Blacks and other minorities in Nebraska's colleges are graduating with little or no know ledge of their heritage.

The problem is evident in Nebraska. A Febrnary 10, 1991, Omaha World-Herald article on George Garrison, chairperson of the black studies department at UNO, brought attention to the problem. His department is the only one of its kind at the college-university level in Nebraska.

ln colleges across the state, there are few courses that give time to blacks and other minorities. Minority students go through college relatively unexposed to much of their own culture.

Required classes?

At PSC, there are a few courses that have some focus on the black experience, but in general, classes do not pay enough attention to other minorities. Blacks and other minorities that take a course such as the black experience, will come out having a better knowledge of their heritage, but in other courses, black writers are barely touched. Little attention is paid to the Arab, Asian or Latin American literatures or

We see PSC classes such as the Hellenic-Hebraic Tradition, in which we learn of the Greek, Roman and Hebrew literatures. However, we see no courses about Arabic or Japanese literatures. Attitudes · are changing, but it seems that our white, Protestant-male tradition still dominates.

How can this be remedied? What can be done to make sure that minority students learn more about their culture?

In Omaha, the public schools are trying to develop a plan to have more black courses in their curriculum. In other high schools around the state, there should be minority literature and history classes. These two classes would be required for graduation from high school. This way, students going to college would be able to understand the problems that minorities face, and we would start to unravel the thread of problems in our state that occur from misunderstanding minorities.

In the Omaha World-Herald article, Garrison said, "Many of the problems we face around the world have to do with ignorance. Out of the ignorance comes stereotypes and misunderstandings about people."

Unfair stereotype

I agree with Garrison. Think how much differently our nation might have looked at the recent problems ! in the Persian Gulf. Most Americans were against Hussein because of his acts against humanity. Many Americans immediately thought of tN- lt'Wli' lv>ina in thi> jll'lffiP.

Many people expressed the opinion of nuking the ragheads. To me, this seems to be an unfair stereotype that proved to be more and more ridiculous as the war went on. If the adults expressing these views had been educated about the Moslem ways, perhaps there wouldn't have been such negative feelings or stereotypes about the common person from Iraq.

Change needed

The people of our country try to interpret world events from a white, Christian viewpoint. We, as Americans need to realize, that countries aren't run the same way as the United States. The United States likes, as a white male nation, to oppress its minorities and other countries. As a world power, we also are more ready to exert our power on a non-white nation than on one that is white.

It can be seen that there must be a change. White America must stop trying to force itself on those who are not white. By making these changes, we can start to have a better understanding of the different races.

Viewing art is an intriguing and inspirational experience, and it canbeespeciallyinterestingwhen the artist is at hand to talk about her or his work in person. Therefore, I encourage everyone to take advantage of the opportunities to meet artists right here at PSC and ask them direct questions about themselves and their creations.

For instance, Rob Hatem, an artist from Hallmark Cards, Inc. ofKansasCity,MO, willsoonbe at PSC. Anyone interested in getting to know this prominent artist and gaining an understanding of the well-known corporation at which he has worked for nine years, should join an infonnal discussion period on Saturday, April 20 at 10 a.m. in the PSC Art Center, located on the lower level of the Old Gym. This will be the perfect time to ask questions of Hatem, such as ·the nature of his work, pay and style of living in Kansas City. You will also have the rare opportunity to see some of his works in progress.

Additionally, while in the Art Center, you may join us on a tour of the facilities. A number of art

students maintain studios here, so you will be able to view student works in progress and a large quantity of completed works in the Student Art Center Gallery, such as paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints and other unique designs. Many of these artists will also be available for comment and some may even be at work in their studios. Another opportunity to meet artists and view their creations first-hand will be on Monday, April 22 when Heath Miller and Judy Truelsen will present their Senior Exhibition with Opening Night at the PSC Art Gallery, Jindra Fine Arts Building, from 7-8 p.m.

Don't miss these occasions to meet interesting artists and to expand your knowledge and appreciationofthearts. You may even want to become a member of the PSC Art Guild, a campus organization dedicated to the exploration of art through study and hands-on experiences, whereby art is encountered further through trips to museums, galleries and other colleges. You do not need to be an art major to join the Art Guild or to enjoy the events I have cited.

PHONE: (402) 245-3440

RELUCTANT LOVERS BENEDICK (Andy Donovan) and Beatrice (Penny Gibbons) finally meet in this scene in the Peru Players production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. The comedy will be staged in the College Auditorium at 8 p.m. April 26-27 and at 2 p.m. on April 28. -Photo by Todd Gottula.

Person of the week... 'Nring's dreams of college to life at PSC

1 by Todd Gottula

I Everybody in his family

Idreamed of going to college. But as PSC senior Darrell Wring knows, making thatdreamcome

I true is easier said than done.

Since nobody in his family of seven had attended college, Wring knew· the possibility of furthering his education after high school wasslim.Hedecided that after graduating from his Deerfield Beach (FL) high school, he would join the Army Reserve. "I wanted to attend college, but itjustwasn'tpossible because of my family's financial situation," said Wring.

So how did Darrell Wring end up 1400 miles away from home at a Nebraska State College? "I was offered a football scholarship which enabled me to pursue a college education at PSC," he said. At first, Wring was hesitant about coming to Peru because he wanted to join the Army. His high school coaches eventually persuaded him to give college a try. "They told me if I didn't enjoy college, I could always quit and give the , military a try," he added.

When asked about his decision, Florida. Then I hurriedto call my wlth a Nebraska Trio Award. He Wringsaid,"ComingtoPSCwas mom to tell her all about it," Received the "Pacesetter one of the best decisions I've Wring said. Award," which goes to a student madeinmylife.Collegehasgiven Wring, who describes himself who has exhibited superior me a lot of opportunities I as understanding, gentle and leadership by involvement in, wouldn'thavehadotherwise." easy-going, is a physical and service to, their school,

One of those opportunities was education/coaching endorsement community or profession. the Nebraska weather. "Before I major. He is involved with the PSC Women.'s Basketball

contributor for him. "The education and professors at PSC are great. There are a lot of friendly people 'here who have taught me many things about the way oflife in Nebraska. I'm very appreciative of those people."

After college, Wring wants to get active duty with the Army Reserve, or get a job with a lawenforcementagency. He has been engaged toPSC juniorPam Black for a little over a year, and a weddingdateofAug.17hasbeen set

Wring realizes the importance of the past four years of his life. "It's been agreataccomplishment for me to play a varsity sport and be able to graduate in only four years. I'm almost proud of myself," he said. ·

came here (NE), I had heard rumors about the cold weather. I thought my clothes from Florida would keep me warm here. Boy was I wrong! I had to go outright away and buy some 'real' wann clothes."Wringworethosewann clothes the first timehe saw snow.

"I went out and played in it (the snow) with my buddies from

Army ROTC, and will become a ·secondlieutenant this May. He is an RA at Delzell Hall, letterwinner on the PSC football team and a active member in the fraternity Omega Si Phi. "The fraternity has had a positive influence on me and given me a chance to give something back to the community," Wring stated. On Feb. 23 Wring was presented

coach Dr. Wayne Davidson, who has taught Wring in many classes, feels Wring is very deserving of the award. "Darrell is well-organized and puts forth great effort into everything he does. He's a solid contributor to the classroom andPSC campus."

According to Wring, the PSC campus has been the solid

Delzell grounds overtaken by spring cleaning

the brick walls, making flower beds near the entrance and preparing a fountain for use.

Nonworking fountain

The fountain, which has been de' functformany years, is 3 feet deep 1 and has a sculptured bobcat head with an opening for water. The tank has been filled with leaves and grass for many years, making it 1 unoperable. "I know a lot of guys :would like to see it turned on. It's something that would really improve the looks of this place," said Smith.

DELZELL RESIDENTS Doug Weber, Dewey Fingar and Alan Orf were among the 30 students that assisted in cleaning up the surrounding grounds • ··photo b Todd Gottula

by Gottula

On Thursday April 4, students walking to and from Delzell Hall saw something out of the ordinary. Known as "The Zoo" because of some residents' animal-like behavior and living conditions, the PSC men's dormitory was cleaned by students who wanted to improve the looks of their college home.

On Wednesday April 3, Delzell Resident Director, Todd Smith, posted a sign on the announcement board in Delzell's lobby asking residents to join each other in an

outside cleanup. "Refreshments, sun, music and work provided," fr read.

"We just wanted to do something to make the place look nice, and get everyone to take pride in where they live," said Smith. Thursday morning at about 11:00, guys stMed working on the west side of the building. Throughout the day about 25 different residents took part in the clean-up. This included raking and bagging dead leaves and grass, picking up tree limbs, tearing away dead vines from

PSC maintenance members Gary Staples, Dellyn Clifton and Phil Wemhoff provided all the equipment necessary for the spring cleaning. Although Delzell' s workers had no intentions of getting help from the crew, Staples, Clifton and Wemhoff took time out of their scheduletolendahand. "Iknowthe guys were very appreciative of their efforts. It wasn't something they had to do," Smitb stated.

Improved appearance

Attheendofthedayitwasn'thara to see that the appearance of Delzell had improved. Residents spent six hours cleaning in the hot sun, but were determined to continue and complete the process on another· day. On Thursday April 11, a cook-

out was held outside of the dorm. Those attending finished the.project by picking up in the areas not covered by the previous cleanup. Dr. William Snyder, PSC Interim President, wrote a letter to Delzell residents thanking them for their work. Smith, who is in charge of the dorm, added his thanks to the maintenance crew and students alike. "I would personally like to thank everybody who participated and contributed their time and effort to this project. It's nice to see the guys taking pride in where they live."

Four ago, attending college was just a portion of a high school senior's dream. By getting help tlrrough a football scholarship, Darrell Wring saw his high school dream of being able to go to college come true. With the things he's: accomplished since being able to attend Peru, Wring deserves to be proud!

Textbooks for Sale

Do you have any to sell? If so, why not advertise them in the Peru Sta.te Times.

Your ad should include the name of the course, the price you want andhow you can bereached. The ad will look like this:

Used

Textbooks

• FASHIONS FOR GUYS & GALS

• POPULAR NAME BRANDS

• HUGE SELECTION

• GREAT PRICES

•JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES

• JUNIOR & MISSES SIZES & STYLES

• YOUNG MEN'S & MEN'S SIZES & STYLES

• HUGE SELECTION OF PEPE & GUESS 1015

Journalism 234/$10; English 202/ $7.50; Economics 100/$15; Music 101/$25; Geography 333/$10Contact Joe Student, 872-2267.

The price for this kind of ad is $2 for five lines (approximately 40 characters per line) and $1 for two lines.

Submit ads to Peru State Times, Box 120 in the Ad. Building mailroom. Ads for the April 19 issue must be submitted · by4p.m.,April ll,andby4p.m. · April 25 for the May 4 issue.

IPayment for the ad must accompany the·· submission.

"Coming to PSC was one of the best decisions I've made in my life. College has given me a lot of opportunities I wouldn't have had otherwise.

"

--Darrell Wring

by Marty Jacobsen

:M:any people have earned bachelors' and masters'degrees at Peru State. :M:any professors have taught here; some of whom have gone on to be the heads of their departments. Peru has probably also had its fair share of vice-presidents who have returned to the classroom to teach. But there have probably been very few individuals who have done all of these things.

The following is a story about such an individual Dr. Clyde Barrett, head of the English department, has been involved in education since the early 1950s. He did all of his graduate work in the field of education, and having taught in Kansas, :M:issouri and Nebraska, Dr. Barrett has extended the hand of education to innumerable students.

This extensive experience has afforded Dr. Barrett many

Barrett's background helpful to PSC

perspectives from which to view an education.

One of his beliefs is that there is an advantage in a four-year program which includes a general studies component. He clarifies

in."

As students are working toward the acquistion of an occupation, hefindsitimportantthatastudent start by choosing a major that he or she will enjoy, saying, "after lifetime."

To "make changes in the world so it's a better world to live in" is the supreme function of an education according to Dr. Barrett. He also feels that an education opens doors to better, more fulfilling occupations.

on a job where you're watching the clock to see when you can get off work.''

Dr. Barrett contends that there area number of things thatheand other professors do of which students are not aware. Researching, rereading, textbook

Tau Delta, the English honors society, and Alpha· Chi, the national scholarship society which recognizes students for high academic achievement.

Given all these things, it is amazing that even while travelling, which takes up a lot of Dr. Barrett's leisure time, he feels it important to go to places mentioned in literature so he can develop a familiarity with them that will enable him to bring them alive in the classroom.

this statement by saying, "A person only spends so many hours a day on the job, but you 're living a lot of hours other than those you spend on the job. That's where the general studies comes

As the above mentioned subject was being discussed, the bells started to ring, as it was 4:45. This prompted him to say, "You want the kind of job where when you hear the bell ring you say 'Heyit'saquartertofive, where'd the day go?' rather than saying 'it's a quarter to five, I'll sure be glad when the next 15 minutes is passed so I can get away from here.' Because there's nothing more deadening than a lifetime

ordering, grading and preparation are just a few of the things Dr. Barrett does to remain at his best in the classroom.

On top of all this, Dr. Barrett is all you're talking about a the faculty advisor for both Sigma

The advice Dr. Barrett gives about choosing a major one will enjoy is the voice of experience. Evengiventheenormousamount of classroom work and extracurricular act1v1ty mentioned here, it is obvious that Dr. Clyde Barrett wonders where the day has gone when the bell rings at 4:45, and he has fifteen minutestogo.Ortwenty.Orthirty Or ?

Accreditation from

l cadre of competent administrative and well-qualified faculty."

The library automation program at PSC "places the College in an enviable position." Another strength was "the dedication and commitment of the Division of Student :r Services personnel to meet the needs of students."

...: The college's recent budget deficit resulted in the team's suggestion of ..: a "comprehensive budgeting process" on campus. The process should include "fiscal, managerial and administrative policies to prevent further deficit " problems.

Along those same lines, the evaluators wantPSCto "implement an Academic Master Planning and Program review process to determine the allocation and redirection of the College's limited fiscal y resources."

Michael Scott

nel 7 anchor stated he has encountered some racism. Scott, of Jamaican heritage, recalls hate mail and verbal abuse. Hds frustrated by it, but adds, "I hope that one thing I accomplish is to break down some ·of the walls." Scott was the first dominant black male anchor in Omaha

When asked why he chose to pursue journalism, Scott said he enjoys the large audience, tb.e gathering and telling of information and the resjionsibility the job affords. He sees himself as having a responsibility to the common person who doesn't have the access he does to the officials and persons involved in his stories to get the answers to questions and to get them withaccuracy. Also, Scott has always liked the whole medium of television.

Honor students attend Mozart opera

by Marty Jacobsen

On March 5, 1991, Dr. Anthony McCrann, honors program director, and a group of Honors Program students and invited faculty members attended the Opera/Omaha production of Mozart's operatic fairytale The Magic Flute at the Orpheum Theater in Omaha.

Heralded by some as Mozart's finest work, The Magic Flute combines comedy and modern special effects on a set characterized by Masonic imagery. Players, adorned in everything from long gowns to feathers, offered the theme that faith in reason and diligence will overcome the forces of evil.

The libretto was written in GerJ man by Emanuel Schikanader, a friend of :M:ozart's and prominent stage actor in 18th century Vienna. For the Omaha audience, the dialogue had been translated into English and selections sung in the original German were accompanied by English subtitles.

According to Honors Program studentMerriJohnson, "Itwasquite different from what I expected. The way it was presented with contemporary language made it enjoyable and understandable."

The Magic Flute, frrst perfonned in Vienna on September 30, 1791, was Mozart's last opera.

The anchorman said he most enjoys being up on everything that happens, often knowing more than he can tell his viewers. He noted it can be frustration not to be able to get all of the story out to people because it may lack enough verifiable sources.

He feels the biggest story he has ever covered was the Council Bluffs tornado of 1989. It was a whole afternoon of remaining at the news desk keeping people informed while in danger himself. The hardest part of the day was to remain calm while suppressing an inner panic.

Scott truly enjoys his job, but is quick to admit it isn't all glory. "Lots of people don't make it," he commented. " The amount of jobs is limitedforone thing. Once you 're in the work, it can wear your life down. Also, the starting pay is minimal."

The KETV newsman feels that small colleges, such as PSC and :M:idland (where he teaches journalism courses two days a week), have a special importance. "Students don't get lost in the shuffle," he stated, "and there is a unique closeness between the students within the clµllpuses."

Scott said he was impressed by PSC upon his frrst visit to the college. "I'd like to come and visit again," he commented, "I'm glad you had me here.''

When asked what message he had for young people today, Scott had the following to say: "Get the degree. It's important to take full advantage of the opportunity to go to school. Try things you think you'll never need, because in the end, you will need thehl."

MICHAEL SCOTT ofKETV, channel 7, relaxes in the cafeteria after addressing students in the AWAC on April 11 at the Career Fair. Scott was among among 60 business and school that attended the Fair • hoto b Todd Gottula

NONRESIDENT SCHOLARSHJP REMINDER

All students currently receiving the Nonresident Scholarship must reapply for the 1991/92 school year.

Pick up an application in the Admissions Office.

Those students from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Colorado who have not .applied must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to qualify. Pick up an application in the Admissions Office.

LET'S GET PERSQ,NAL.

The Times is accepting personals for the April 19 and May 4 issues. Personals can be humorous but they must be in good taste. Submit ads to Peru State Times, Box 120 in the Ad. Building mailroom. Ads for the April 19 issue must be submitted by 4 p.m., April 11, and by 4 p.m., April 25 for the May 4 issue. The cost is $1 for two lines approximately 40 characters per line, and $2 for five lines.

, Payment for the ad must accompany the submission.

from 1

.,,There's more deadening than a lifetime on ajob where you're watching the clock to see when you can get off work."

--Dr. Barrett

Senate Review

Peru students get a lot of practice ...

Complain ... complain .. complain

The following article contains opinions of the author.

by Liz Jessen

Complain. Complain. Complain. Why is it that most people insist on complaining? How often do you hear things like, "I wish I could lose weight! Peru is sooo boring! My boyfriend is such a jerk!"? More importantly, how often do you hear similar utterances coming out of your mouth? I rarely complain and it's something I find extremely annoying yea, right!!!!!

So you want to lose weight? Do it! Force yourself away from the trough after the first helping. Exercise! Nothing says fat people can't wear Spandex and walk a few miles everyday. Just yesterday, I followed up three helpings of saucy spaghetti with a four-mile. jaunt. You just know.I spent the entire time complaining about the cellulite bouncing around on the back of my legs. I would have been further ahead to skip the walk and two servings. Yea, I know, easier said than done.

Peru 'townies'

Do you think Peru is boring? Does Peru, NE, population 1000, represent a living hell to you? I felt that way five years ago when I first got here. Now that I'm a "townie," I accept Peru for what it is: the quiet life. I've learned that complaining makes the quiet life decidedly depressing. The solution is to get out and see what be happenin' rather than "talking" about it. Yes, I know, easier said than done.

Spatting popular

Why is it, that boyfriends are generally jerks and girlfriends are always the "b-word"? Either we enjoy spatting or we enjoy spatting. It's a tough call, but I think most of us just plain enjoy it. Why else wouldwekeepgoingbackformore?

Ending the misery seems to be the most obvious solution. Yes, I know that it is easier said than done. There's a good chance that I am a

professional complainer. Not one day goes by that I don't make a fat joke about myself, and for what? Is God miraculously going to change my body into that of Elle McPherson, a world famous model, simply because I'm a complainer? Heck, He'll probably throw in Actress Julia Roberts' face because I'm really getting on his nerves. The point is, it's not doing me any good to bitch, nor is it helping you.

wouldn't be a problem.

Ask yourself, "What do I complain about the most?" If you can't think of something, ask a close friend. I guarantee they will be able to list at leasts things. After you have established what it is you need to work on, put forth ari honest effort to DO something about it. I, for one, am going to give it my best shot.

NOTICE

There is no alcohol allowed at the baseball field west of the Centennial Complex. This includes ·in your car, on the grass or in the stands. Please don't make this an issue. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated.

Student Senate met on March 20 and April 3. On march 27 there was a Senate banquet honoring the old Senate members and welcoming the

new members. ·

Volunteers were to be in charge of survivarkits and two memberswere assigned to the Dean ofStudent Affairs search

'c An update was then given on the search for a new footballcoach. Fifteen applicants were reviewed, and the list has now been narrowed down to four. The intervie"." process should be completed by The:e were;quesuons on the Rising Jr. Exam, so Dr. William Snyder, mtenm addressed the Senate and answered questions. The exams purpose is to make sure Peru students are receiving a quality education. Its fmal goal is to make Peru State a better school , and to better prepare the students to compete in the world. It is a quality check not only on the students, but on the college.

Snyder stated that the North Central Evaluation Committee's exit was that State was in very good shape and that our General Studies program is top quality.

Senate members then signed up for choices of committees. Members will be committees before the school year is over.

The Phi Beta Lambda parly-pro team also presented its skit on parliamentary procedures.

Gottula would like to thank everyone who helped out with the Qmz Bowl. It was-greatly appreciated.

Non-trad adjusting well to collegel

by Danielle Meek

On the flip side, there are people who complain about things they can't control. For example, people wish they were shorterortaller. It's been a long time since I gave the "I wish I wasn't soooo tall" speech. In fact, I think it has been four whole days. That may very well be the longest period of time I've ever gone without "discussing" it Short people complain too, and some even do something about it. There was a rumor going around several years ago that John Denver had a "stretch job" because he was so unhappy with his height I guess if short people are that determined, great, go for it! For the most part, height, unfortunately, is just one of those things over which we have no control. Hey! I've got an idea. If I stretch myself out four or five more inches, my weight would be just right.

Make a change

Everyone has something they would like to change about themselves. But where does complaining get us? If we spent the time trying to rectify the_ situation, as opposed to bitching, the problem

PSC accepts area students

Students from Auburn, Omahaand Stellaarejustsomeoftheoneswho have been accepted to attend PSC, beginning fall semester 1991.

One prospective Bobcat is Willie Bennett from Auburn, who plans to major in industrial management technology. Two Omaha· students acceptedfor1991 areMichaelBlum from Roncalli High School, who lists business administration/management and computer science as his major, and Wendy Zuber from NorthwestHighSchool, who wants to major in art

From Stella and Southeast Con-

Gqing to college has been an adjustment for all PSC students, but for the non-traditional it can be an even greater adjustment. There is more to life than living in a dorm, attending classes, studying and socializing. Many non-traditionals also have a home and family to care for.

One non-traditional freshman, Vicki Andrew, is an example of this.

A typical day starts out with getting herself and her 11-yearold son ready for school. She then takes him to school and comes to Peru to attend her own classes. After classes it' sa rush to pick up her son from school and to go home to take care of the housework and other chores, such as feeding their horses. After fixing and eating supper, she spends time helping her son with homework or does some of her own. The late evening provides more of a chance to study or to relax and watch television. It's easy to see how this can make for a hectic day, especially if something were to go wrong.

O_ne major adjustment she had

to make when going back· to school was learning how to study again. It wasn't an easy habit to get into. It was easy to see all of the things that needed to be done around the house, and they

challenging. Andrew said trying to decide what was important and what wasn't when studying and ·taking notes had to develop as it does for many others-by trial and error. But eventually she learned what was expected in her classes. The use of computers was also new. "I'dneverevenbeennextto a computer!" she said.

One p.ressure that Andrew was glad she didn't have was that ofa job. "If I had had to work too, I would have been a basket case! I don'tknow how these women do it, I really don't."

Vicki Andrew affectedherconcentration. There were also adjustments that had to be made by the family. Some of the time that was once spent together changed to study time, "It was an adjustment for the whole family." she commented.

Things at school were also

Like many other nontraditionals, the reason Andrew came back to school was in order to geta better job. Heropinion is that everyone should go to school any-way they can right after high school while everything is still fresh in their minds instead of waiting. Computers have. made everything move so quickly it's important not to get behind.

So, forthose traditionals facings the many challenges at PSC, it may beagoodidea to thlnk of the non-traditionals like Vicki Andrew who are facing many more challenges every day.

solidated High School comes Cheri Ramer, who wants to major in business education.

Students who want to attend PSC should contact the Admissions Office.

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Softball begins .... Phil & rQdd's Top 5 Fans will be Fans

by Todd Gottula ginning at 5:00 p.m.

Phil

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Davidson·

to get them unfocused Top 5 for their impressive win over a talComplex to the new baseball field. from thetaskathand, which clearly w L ented Stoogies team. Second goes There it was a baseball game. Yes helps our Bobcats. Obviously the l. Silverbullets 1 o to IB6, UB9 for their win over All One sunny afternoon after watch- this is where everybody was. So we Bobcat baseball team loves the

1 0 About Having Fun, a team that later ing all the re-runs one can decided to pull up a spot in the support, but surprisingly the 2. 186,UB 9 1 0 in the week beat T .E.A.M. and saving the beloved umpires like to hear the crowd

3. All Fed Up 1 0 Thenextthreespotsgototheonly princess for the thousandth. ume, cold..... Coke while watching Peru s support. One umpire commented

4. NWSAB other teams that have posted victowe decided to leave the friendly boys of summer in action with the aftertheDoanedoubleheader, "you

5. Mr. B's Party Pack 1 0 riesatpress time. AJlFed Up takes confines of home and explore what rest of the faithfuls. guys are the greatest fans I've ever

5 It Matters

1 0 ball Peru had to offer.We went down to seen you made the game go by third for their win over Kim , ,,_ the river thinking peoplewould be Verbal attacks! Thats an appreciated com- while NWSAB takes fourth for a out enjoying the sun no one was pliment from a guy who the fans After an intense basketball season, come from behind win over TCD. there. So we journeyed off to Shop- Little did we realize what we were had been "complimenting" all day intramural buffs threw away their We have a tie for fifth with Mr. B's EZ still trying to find something to getting into.'The Bellevue in their own round about way. sneakers and dug out their cleats for Party Pack and It Matters. Both do it was also deserted. Then baseball team was being abused by af the ever-popular softball season. picked up opening day wins.

beingthebasketballfanaticsweare Peru. No, not only by the guys in Enjoyable ternoon

This year, 15 teams of Duetothelargenumberofparticiwe headed toward the gym, figur- uniform, but by the relentless, Not to take anything away from fiveguysandfivegalsarecompetmg pants,ithasbeendecidedthatthere ing everybody would be down there overbearing, but in good taste ver- the players but in general baseball is in pool play. As is the case each · will be no Playerof the Week honors 4 playing the courts were bare. bal attacks by the Peru State fans. notthemostexcitingsporttowatch. year, these teams have come up for the softball season. However, Finally in a last ditch effort before Led by Jon Lucas behind the plate However if you take the action on with some rather unusual names. we will take note of outstanding . heading back and savffig oor hero and Royce Drake and Kevin Kite the field and comhllle it with the For example, Fallopian Swim Team, plays, unifonn designs or anything the princess agam, we decided to down the lines, these fans offer" en- action in the stands, its an enjoyable Hoader' s Bigs ticks and It Matter's else that deserves special attenuorL ..., head toward the Complex. As we couragement", helpful tips an. d way to spend an afternoon. So £.or · · 'th - 11 known IB6 UB9 and

'th · d s 1om· ewe - ' For the few who were were driving w1 our wm ow better dietary plans to the opposmg all you students that are bored with All Fed U teams 11 down we heard astrange noise off teams. Some opposing players and Peru, andhavemasteredsavingthe P April lOatthe notable to play on a team, come on in the distance. A noise that we most of their fans seem to enjoy the · Nintendo princess, oh, and maybe Play began fi id G will down to the field and watch botli. haven't heard since basket, I mean "encouragement" the fans provide. needastudybreak,(yeahright)come pracbeucelaieed.eveamryewseek- foolish and outstanding play· S be' gthei"'ves l t tak · · · th contmue to P Y f 't t <:r· Joowai. season. o m -·• - Howeversomep ayers seem o e out to the field and JOm m e day throughout the school year be- 'There's plenty o grass to st on. -· -ti-ga_uv_e_repo_rte_rs_w_e_are=w=e=fo=l-==1.tpe=rso=:nal=ly=ge=tti=ng;;;:;;;m;;;:;;;ad;;;:;;;an=d-up;-iset

Bobcats hold off the storm and

the Tigers in doubleheader sweep

by Phil Davidson

On the morning of.Wed., March 10, the PSC men's baseball team and Coach Dan Johnson had to be wondering if they would ever get another home game in.

Since the construction of their new home field has been completed, the Bobcats' have managed to play just a handful of games due to Nebraska's unpredictable weather. March 10 could have been no exception with forecast's calling for a strong storm blowing in.

Fortunately for the Bobcats' the only thing that blew into town was the Doane College Tigers for a doubleheader. These Tigers did no damage.

Peru explodes

In the first game, Peru exploded with six runs in the first three innings to make the score 6-1 going into the fourth.

That is where starting pitcher Scott Kohout ran into trouble. After taming the Tigers in the first three innings with a masterful display of "junk" pitches mixed in with an occasional fastball, Kohout gave up five runs in the next three innings, knotting up the score at six going into the final frame.

In the seventh both teams scored a run to push the score to 7-7. The score stayed that way until the ninth inning when Kohout, still on the mound, gave up one run. However,

inthebottomhalf oftheninthleadoff 4 triumph. The junior batter John (Goose) Jesus drew a from Des Moines, Iowa walk. 1-2 on the year

After·stealing second it appeared JUSt ,three and a half mmngs Jesus would be stranded there. rev1ous two years. Doane then recorded two quick outs before the Tigers' pitcher let the pressure get to him. After two and hitting one to force m the tying run, the Tiger hurler then walked Kenny Hatten, forcing in the winning run and giving the Cats' a 9-8 victory.

Kohout went the distance for the Cats' to improve to4-2 on the year. Hatten, who replaced injured Wil Raftery in left field, was the offensive star of the game driving in three runs, including a big two run homer, as well as the game winning RBI.

Center fielder Jesus literally walked into Peru's record books. The5'6juniorfromBellevue(West). broke the single game record for walks in· a contest, by getting four the previous weekend against UNO. In the first Doane game, Jesus ·walked his first three times up to set the consecutive walks record with seven. Theseeffortshelpedhimraise his team leading on base percentage to .522.

·(Sid) wins

· The story of the second game was Kevin (Sid) Lawnsdail. Lawnsdail picked up his first career win as a Bobcat by scattering four hits over six innings, leading the Cats' to a 6-

·· 6 - Run i.nniu

Coach Johnson p; Lawnsdail's performance s;.. . "He finally threw his kind of g: r c which is to put the ball ovu plate and get some help frow defense. He was walking afterwards," said. Coach "I'm really glad for him. Itco1 :\!1• of happened to a nicer kid." Lawnsdail received all the would need in Peru's six run inning. Phil Burlingame drrv,: the eventual game winner, anc Jcsu' doubled for the Cats' only base hit. Although Peru commiucx1 five errors, they held on to win contest 6-4.

The Bobcats' did suffer one however, when utility infielder Jason Cullison broke his wrist sliding irito home against the Tigers'. Cullison, who is from Beatrice, will be lost for the season.

After the games, the storms rolled in forcing the Cats' to pone a couple of weekend doubleheaders. The Cats return home, weather pemiitting, April 27.

Upcoming games:

April 23 at Dana 6:00

April 27 Wayne 1:00

April 28 Neb. Weslyan 1:00

SENIOR KEN HATTEN fires away against Kearney State in a ?revious, game: i.ie is the seasoil, liavfng dropped his iast two starts. --Photo by PSC Sports Information.

Football team seeks games ; can't find any takers

by Russ Warmg Whenaskedaboutthesituation

To the goes the spoils, or Henzl stated that, "Everyone so the saymg goes. However, the their cycles, we just happen to be PSCfootballteamssuccessseems in a good one." However, he tohaveleftasourtasteinmostof , their opponents mouths. doesn t see that as bemg a good

The Cats who are 20-2-1 over reason for teams not to play the the past years, are having Cats, we trouble finding teams to play, as were m 85 and 86 we their current schedule only has kept playmg the eight games on it. Of those eight, (Rankednumberone m 85 when twoareagainstNCAAIIschools they the Cats) and the (Wayne State and Missouri Benedictines (ranked Western) and one is against an four when the t'Yo teams met).

NAIA I school (South West The Cats got whipped by h?th of State), while only two games are these teams, butHenzl saw it as a to be played at home. way for the Cats to measure up to Interim Athletic Director Ted thebestandseewherewewanted Harshbarger and Sports to Now that were there we Information Director Vince can t fmd any takers Henzlhavebeengiventhetaskof Both Harshbarger and Henzl findingatleastoneandhopefully agreethattheCats,havebeenhu;t two more home games for the bythefactthatwe renolongerm Cats. They have contacted almost a conference, they also fee! that every school in Nebraska, the lack of two year contracts Missouri, Kansas, and South hurts. Two year Dakota, as well as schools in teams to play at least two straight Kentucky, Wisconsin, llinois, years, one home game and one and Oklahoma. away. . .

Throughout their talks with this other schools, Harshbarger and situation is not umque to Henzl have numerous problems Tartleton State, a school m and countless excuses. Take for Texas, and _another example Doane who at one time pow\!r, is havmg trouble finding had an open date but decided to games as well. fill it with Concordia instead. Whatever the case those of us Then their's the coach that Cat hope that we can come Harshbarger talked to, who just up with a _couple gan:ies. laughed at the thought of playing However, if we don .t , eight theBobcatsstating, "We'dRather game schedule will still be keep the date open than play Peru to keep the Bobcats State." eligible for the playoffs.

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Deleeuw named· MVP Lady Cats claim rare title

by Sports Information Todd Gottula

For only the second time in school history, the PSC softball team has won a tournament.

The lady Bobcats posted a 5-0 record0two weeks ago in winning the Teikyo-Westmar/Godfathers Classic in LeMars, Iowa. PSC defeated Dordt College, Nebraska Wesleyan and Northwestern in pool play on Friday, then won smgle-. elimination games Saturday over thehostLady EaglesandBriarCliff.

The tournament crown was the Lady Cats' first since capturing the PSC Invitational in 1988, and the first under third-year coach Larry Brown. The five-game sweep also improved Peru State to 9-4 overall, and helped equal the school's longest win streak since 1978 at six games.

"I think what they did is slowly sinking in," Brown said. "They were really happy about it, obviously.

''It should do a great deal for our

confidence. I know some of the that we've been getting· home early a lot on Saturdays in tournaments the last couple of years. I think some of the parents and boyfriends were a little worried about them this weekend because we weren't home until late."

Peru State placed two players on the all-tournament team selected by the coaches in pitcher/first baseman

Kristi Deleeuw, who was named the tourney most valuable player, and outfielder Diane Pokorny.

Deleeuw won pitching starts against Dordt, Wesleyan and Teikyo-Westmar. The senior allowed only one earned run in 25.2 innings while recording 21 strikeouts.

"Her pitching was excellent;" Brown said of Deleeuw. "She got tired in the last game against Briar Cliff so we replaced her with Shari Haddan. Haddan had a great tournament, too, picking up two wins."

Pokorny, finished the tourney go-

ing 7 for 19 (.368) with two runs scored and two RBI's.

Citing several reasons for the teams success, Brown said, "I think we played better defense, which is something we haven't been able to do. And for once, I think we retained our intensity for a Saturday."

He added, "We didn't have any oneperson standout,although Kristi did have a good weekend. You can go up and down our lineup and find somebody that had a great game. Plus, I think beating Missouri Western the Tuesday before was as bigaboostaswecouldhavepossibly had. That was the first time to my knowledge we've beaten a team from the MIAA:"

Peru State will look to pick up another title when they travel to Orange City, Iowa on April 19-20. The Lady Cats' will play host to Wayne State in their final home game at the Auburn Softball Complex on April 25.

Berry flourishes at plate this year

by PSC Sports Information is the change in coaching style," WhenPeruStateCollegeshortstop Berry said of first-year coach Dan Darrell Berry was lowered in the Johnson. "Last Year I got on base Bobcats' batting order just two with a lot of walks. This year, I'm games into the season, he didn't get looking to hit the ball more instead on the defensive. of just getting on."

More like the offensive. Berry started out one-for-six in the The junior from Sidney, IA, has season-opening double header flourished at the plate this spring in against Central Missouri State, but the lower third of PSC's lineup. Johnsonsaidthatisn'tthereasonhe Berry, who batted leadoff almost shifted transfer John Jesus, currently exclusivelylastseason, wasleading hitting .302 with a .475 on-base the club in doubles (six) and runs percentage,intotheleadoffposition. scored (16) and was tied for second "I moved Darrell down primarily in hits, as of April 5. " because he's a good line drive and He was also third in batting at .373 contact hitter," he said. "He's been

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(19)injust21 games. And included in his .518 slugging percentage was a dramatic seventh-inning grand slam home run-his first as a Bobcat since transferring from Iowa Western Community College-to defeat Hastings College 8-6 on March 30 in Peru.

. Butitisn'tonly Berry's new-found bat that has Johnson's attention. The Bobcats are hitting .315 collectively_.:.30 points higher than last season-and averaging 6.5 runs per game.

"Everybody has been hitting well this year," Johnson said. and fifth in on-base percentage at hot and cold at times, but also had a .-----------. .421, after averages of .244 and couple of big hits." .361 respectively last year. Berry has already reached over "I think the difference, foremost,. half of his 1990 RBI production

A DELEGATION OF seven top education officials from China paid a visit to Peru State College April 23 and received a briefing on computer aided design from PSC professor Rob Evans (seated). The young lady to the left of Evans is Wei Chong, a PSGsophomore who served as interpreter for the delegation. The Chinese officials were in the U.S. for the fifth annual meeting of the USA-China Teacher Education Consortium, whose members include PSC's Dr. Jerrold Hansen and Dr. Joel Lundak.-·photo by Mike Harris

Morrissey says well•being of PSC important to area

by Cinda Goodrich

Editor's Note: This is one series ·wl:ikb !his issue oft.he Times. of-the series are doRlar

According to Senator Spencer Morrissey, there are two avenues which can be taken to try to get more money for PSC. This available funding includes money from the State's General Fund and the cigarette tax.

In order to receive money from the cigarette tax, PSC must submit a request Morrissey explained, however, that the list of institutions requesting cigarette tax money is quite long and includes the University system, prison construction interests, private colleges, solid waste interests, and the otherstatecolleges. In other words, "the money provided by the cigarette tax is under full frontal assault."

The Senate Appropriations Committee will be meeting during the week of May 6-10 to lay out the budget bill and make amendments.

Times staff wins first· place honor for work

by Times Staff

The Peru State Times, recently received word that it has .won a first-place award from the American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA) for overall quality during the 1990-91 school year.

ASPA is i;i.n organization which critiques over 2,000 college, university and high school newspapers annually. The Times scored 910 points on a 1,000 point scale, with 850 being the minimum needed to qualify for a first place. In its announcement to the Times, ASPA said, "You· have an excellent publication which shows a tremendous amount of time, energy and talent by editors, staff members and advisor.

The Times, like all other newspapers entered in the contest, was judged on five categories: content coverage, page design, general plan, art (including advertising and il-

Governmental funding survey

lustrations) and editing.

The editorial staff for fall semester of 1990 included Susan Brown, managing editor; Cathie English, Betty Hecht and Laura Osborne, ::issistant managing editors; Merri Johnson, editorial assistant; Russ Waring, sports editor; Mike Harris, photography coordinator; and Laura Osborne, ad manager.

For spring semester the editorial staff has included Laura Osborne, editor-in-chief; Phil Davidson, assistant managing editor and sports editor; Todd Gottula and Cherelyn Romold, assistant editors; Katy Duryea, production editor; Mike Harris and Todd Gottula, photography coordinators; Gregg Mattox, ad manager; and Cheryl Gilson, copy editor.

Dr.Dan Holtz, Timesadvisor,said, "I am pleased with the progress. The staff set a goal to work for a first place this year and achieved it"

Students aware of money problem

Those on the Committee are Scott Moore, chairman; Lowell Johnson, vice chairman; David BernardStevens, Lavon Crosby, Joyce Hillman, Daniel Lynch, Bud Robinson, and Roger Wehrbein. According to Morrissey, Wehrbein, who represents District #2, would be the most helpful in answering budget questions pertaining to PSC due to the fact that District #2 is directly to the north ofPSC' s district, District #1. Therefore, he knows the and realizes first hand how important the future of PSC is to the area.

Morrissey believes that the future of PSC won't get better for atleast a couple of years and that we can't expect increased funding for this year. He feels if PSC can tighten its belt it can pull through in a couple of years.

"The well-being of PSC is directly tied into the well-being of Southeast Nebraska," Morrissey stated. Not only does he feel it would be a tragedy for students, but PSC is the largest employer in this part of the · state, and he feels it would be a tragedy for Southeast Nebraska to lose it for that reason also.

by Terence A. Wenzl

WANTED AT PSC:$ $ $ $ $ $

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

An 84 percent majority of PSCpopulation believes strong! i that the college needs additional money to fund its current programs. This information is based on a non-scientific Times survey (see survey summary) of 88studentsand 12staffmembers between April 16 and 19, 1991.

If more funds do become available at PSC, survey results show that 60 percent of those surveyed believe academics

should receive first priority.

Campus housing, parking, athletics, scholarships and clubs and organizations follow respectiyely.

In terms of inadequately funded programs, no specific area was singled out more often than the music department. Comments about the need to replace outdated, unusable and missing instruments recur.

Clearly, many would like to see further maintenance on campus buildings. Morgan Hall, cited with an inefficient hot water

heater, and the Art Center, said to be in need of decent bathrooms, made the top of the list.

A number of those surveyed also expressed a desire for more full-time faculty and increased salaries among staffing.

As a means of collecting additional revenue to support the state colleges, Governor Ben Nelson and the Appropriations Committee are proposing a five percent tuition increase at the state colleges. But, the _majority of See "Survey Results" on 3J

Government funding an issue at Peru State

Every year, for the last 10 years, totai enrollment at PSC has increased, except for this year when ·it dropped only slightly. However, the government funds that the college receives either stay the same or drop without the consideration of a larger enrollment. We, at the Peru State Times, are attempting to understand the funding In this issue, we are featuring a story campaign to examine Peru State's financial situation, so that some changes can possibly be made.

After conducting a survey, we discovered that the lack of government funding troubles a great majority of the students and staff members. There are a number of areas that people say need more financial support: for example, the weightroom, the dorms, the swimming pool, the baseball field, scholarships, the softball field, the journalism program, the football field, the outdoor tennis courts, handicap facilities, the drama department and, we can't forget, the parking. ·

The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools inits recent accreditation visitation pointed out some weak areas of the campus, such as inadequate space in the library and the deterioration of some physical facilities. They also mentioned fue needs for facultydevelopment, improvement of handicap accessibility and more women' and minqrity staff members. Most of the areas that need improvement result from the lack of funds.

Although the demands are many, improvements to the campus are not at all absent The renovation ofT.J. Majors, the addition to the Student Center, modernized computer labs and the restoration of the old gymnasium/art building are some of the most noticeable. We also know that there are a significant number of people who have therr time to improve various areas. Students and staff members have recently volunteered to clean up the surrounding grounds of Delzell,· raised money for new weightroom equipment and helped to renovate the president's house, and Coach John Gibbs raised money for new men's basketball uniforms last year.

It is evident that students and faculty members are. concerned about the financial status of PSC enough that. they will actually do something, instead ofjust complaining: about it. We, at the Peru State Times, feel that there is a ; problem, however, with government funding. As enrollment ·· and the cost of living increases, we feel it unfair that government funds are evidently insufficent. We would like to shake the hands of every person who has volunteered his/ her time and say, "Good job. Keep it up." However, we would also like to encourage each and every one of you to write Governor Ben Nelson or Senator Spencer Morrissey at the State's Capitol and tell them what you think of .our situation. It's time to speak up!

Plenty of people party at Peru

by Jenny Elizabeth

Peru parties! Where are they? What makes them a good party? And what are a few of the advantages and disadvantages to hosting a social gat¥ring?

We talked to residents of what we consider to be the three Peru party greats: 710 Hoyt Street; ''The Brown House"; 1020 Main Street, ''The Bud House"; and 509 Main Street All three house residents are in agreement that Peru parties are a necessity.. When students were asked what things are neededfora successful party, they gave a variety of answers. According to our sources, music is a big factor. Others considered to have top priority include beverages, women and thirsty people.

Homecoming party

Residents ofThe Brown House, who wish to remain anonymous, feel that their most fun party was the one held during Homecoming. The excitement and success of the football team led to the overall enthusiasm of PSC. The Bud House's Tim Bowen, a junior health/physical educationmajorandKipReeves, a senior business administration major, collaborated to say their most exciting get together followed the Bobcats' victory over Wisconsin La Crosse in the

play-offs. After .much deliberation, John Jesus of 509 :Ma.in Street decided that their bestall·ti.me social followed the basketball season finale. What are the advantages to having a party in your home?

Basement apartment

Representatives of the Brown House feel that their closeness to campus allows easy access without the need to operate a motor vehicle. Also, the fact that they live in a basement apartment gives them an opportunity to close doors and confine what neighbors might consider to be unappreciated hubbub. Bowen and Reeves agreed that meeting new people, socializing and the absence of Resident Assistants are an advantage to rallying at their house. Reeves added, "It gives me an opportunity to be a disk jockey, bartender, and bouncerallinoneevening!"Jo1in Jesus, a.k.a. Zeus or Goose, believes the absence of cliques promotes a peaceful and unified environment for their domestic establishment. He also said, "Everyone is welcome in our house!" (What ,a guy!1)

Roommate Brett Richards, a senior health/physical education major, agrees with Goose as long as the girl to guy ratio is in his favor! ·

Many memorable and note

Letters to the Editor...

Dear Yearbook Editors and Chief have a limited staff, and are just as of Staff, busy as you, and are involved 'in Forthelasttwoyearswehavespent other clubs and organizations as $24 each year for the yearbook well. Wearenotthetraditionaltype which we have not yet received. It ofayearbook, wedon'tjustscribble makes us wonder where all the the layout down on a sheet of paper money has gone, and why you have and send it into the company to layout and print. beengettingourfeepaymentswhen We layout each page, and that no annuals have been received by adds up to a 250-plus pages with PSCstudentsfortheyears 1989-91. approximately 4-5 photos (which Wewouldappreciateitiftheannuals we have to print to siz.e), paste-up, for 1989-1991 would be done by writeandeditcopy,setcqpy,layout the end of summer of 1991 so copy, then send it to the company. that we may receive them in the fall You see it takes many long hours of199 l. Ifyou wish not to mail them to prepareandsendoutthe yearbook out, please return the $48 to those in order to get the completed book people who have not received their back to you the "Large Group of yearbooks and have graduated. Students." If you would like to see So that the students do not lose the yearbooks here earlier then we money we suggest that PSC makes · suggest you join the staff and assist buying the yearbooks optional. in speeding up the process.

A Very Large Group of Students

Dear Very Large Group of dents, Your 1989-90 books are enroute to PSC and delivery date is set for June 15 according to the company. '.The 1990-91 yeaibooks are to be delivered Septemoor 1991. We apologize for the delay, but we

worthy episodes have transpired in each of the dwellings. Bowen and Reeves were rather astonished to witness Sam Pfeifer,aseniorbusineslVphysical education major, displaying hunting tactics to uproot a few undesirables from their habitat. Brad a former resident of 509 Main Street, created an awe-inspiring moment when he decided to jeopardize the life of Phil Davidson, a regular. Fortunately, the arrow went through the wall as opposed to Phil's noggin.

No bed of roses

Parties! Sure they're fun, but it'snotalwaysabedofroses. The · most common drawbacks are stolen articles and things getting broken. Spilled drinks, stale refreshment odors, unwanted and unexpected overnight guests, beverage tabs in the garbage disposal and messy urinals represent the morning. after for party hosts and hostesses. All in all parties in Peru appear to be a great way for students to unwind and have a good time. Party-goers need to demonstrate courtesy and respect for the resident and their homes. Also, those in attendance need to be safety smart before, during, and after social gatherings. If these ·- >things take place, continued cess is a good possibility.

--James

By the way, you pay $25.00 per year for your yearbook, which is a mandatory charge. If it were not a mandatory charge, we would not have a yearbook and we would be back to the 70' s with no yearbook available. Thehistoryofthecollege and the people who make up PSC would be forgotten.

Thank You, PSC

Do not look ahead in fear, n0:r ha.ck in anger,, but around in awareness.

Thurber

Theatre has good year, Plays viewed- by many

by Times StafT

In terms of audience attendance, Peru Players have had one of the best seasons in recent years. The members of Peru Players have performed for 4,411 people this year.

Attendance forthefourmajorplays was down slightly from last season. However, this is accounted for by the fact thatnoprevue perfromances were given this past season and one performance of Fools was canceled when a campus-wide power failure occurred on the opening night of the Neil Simon play. The total numbers for regular season attendance were 1,482,includingthespecial Theatre Day performal)ce of Much Ado

About Nothing presented for 150 high school students and teachers.

Four performances of the Children'sTheatreplay, The House at Pooh Corner, brought 2,464 grade school children on campus. The performances were made possible by the active support of Mrs. BarbaraLewellel}and themembers of the Student Programs Committee, who contacted the schools and aided in the distribution of study guides prepared by the Children's Theatre class (Fall 1990).

Peru Players Mummers Play, Saint George and the Dragon, playedto465peopleatthe Western Heritage Museum in Omaha, the Madrigal Feast on 'campus and a similar dinner atFalls City.

Survey Results" Continued from

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studentssurveyeddonotsupport prison," PSC has failed to collect b,lition PSC-specificallythevisualand samecrapwedo.Anotherstude t I the increase, some asserting that Whilemostpeoplebelievesome fromdelinquentstudents,causing perfonningarts.PSC'scomputer states: "The art scholarship tha I

I thetuitionisalreadytoohighand programs and services will be the college to suffer financially. network, teacher education received is not nearly enough; others unwilling to believe that eliminated in order to sustain Althoughthosesurveyeddosee divisionandsomeoftheteaching feelideservemoreformytalent! thisadditionalmoneywouldtruly PSC,mostdonotwanttospecify athletics as, most likely to be staffwerealsocitedasespecially As several survey membe be used to benefit the individual s .

and noting that is a maJor 88 Students

I. Please specify your position at PSC:

orgamzauons factor in the lSsue.

Staff members· (including administration, faculty and

a maJonty students and sta_ff

2. Please define yotir typical housing arrangement this academic

5. Goyemor Ben Nelson and the Appropriations Committee are members believe the will semester: proposing a five percent tuition increase at PSC and other state to without ,,, 70 On-campus housing 18 Off-campus housing colleges. Would you support an increase?

Please respond to this statement: PSC needs more money to fund ·

Yes

No

Uncertain m and will existing programs.

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6. Please specify your overall perception for the future of PSC: occur. Still, as some participants 84% Strongly agree 0% Disagree somewhat

PSC will continue to operate without increases in fundsay, even after cuts take pl:ice, 15% Agree somewhat 0% Stongly disagree ing. the college may end up closmg. 1% No opinion 48% PSC will continue to operate without increases in Others are how long the

4. If you agree more money is needed at PSC, and if it were avail- funding, but cuts in programs and services will occur. colle_ge can survive on able, where do you feel it should be used? If you choose more

23% PSC may collect additional funding through govemfunding, but do foresee a dechne than one priority, please rank rank your choices starting with mental and/or tuitional allocations in order to continue in enrollment. As one student number one. its services. states: "PSC will lose ... students

18% PSC will ultimately close due to inadequate funding . if some of its bujldings aren't improved.... the dormitories are terrible." Deeming PSC "an inadequate institution," another person believes that "because of the 'twilightzone' environment. and the food we must digest

relentlessly, this college deserves and earns the right to become a

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which ones should be sacrificed. Yet, a number stated that athletic programs should be dropped before any academics. Still, additional areas are Cited as unnecessarily sucking money from the system. For instance, one student proclaims: "Too

subjected to cuts, when asked to define which programs or services should never be eliminated at PSC, specific athletic programs weiecitedmore often than any others. A number of people also point out the necessity of all general studies

favorable assets to the college. In the final phase orthe survey, some students explained what they see as the unpleasantness of dealing with an inadequately funded institution. As one student asserts: "It is very ·unfortunate that we, as students, have to wake

conclude, money-wheth r needed for expansion or bas c operational costs-is often short supply at PSC. Thus, m agree with the student w analyredPSCfundingbywritin : "TWO WORDS: UNDEFUNDED."

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NEW MEMBERS WERE INDUCTED into the Peru State College chapter of Epsilon Pi Tau, the national honorary fraternity in industrial teclmology, in April. They include (from left) Gary Jorn, Russ Dalton, Dave Jones, Kevin Hamele, Steve Felthousen ,Todd Clark, Dan Sims, Tim Friese! and Scott Jones.- hoto by PSC Rob Evans

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Parks goes from street fighter to bo:xing champ

by Tood Gottula

Unlike most people, Joe Parks grew up in a New Jersey neighborhood where fighting was something he had to do in order to survive. "My hometown of Paterson, NJ, had a lot of violence in it,'' he said.

Now an amateur boxer, the21year-old said that when he was younger he was afraid to fight. "My older brothers got into a lot of fights. I had my share; but I was more interested in sports like footba11 and basketball,'' said the senior social science major.

When asked about his past, Parks talked of growing up on the East Coast; of working with his late uncle, Eddie Parks, who was a professional boxer; of deciding to go to a "little" school, Peru State, after financial problems kept him from attending the Universityoflowa; ofhis success on thePSC football team; and of his career as boxer. He said hekn.ows what it's like to get help from others.

Some of the help came from expected sources. "My family has always pushed me to be the best They. expect an awful lot, but they're right there to catch· me if I fall. I owe everything to them,'' said Parks. Spending time

in Boys Clubs with his uncle, who was a member of the 'Magnificent Seven' pro boxing team in the 1960' s, was another source of help.

Parks, who gives his best to please his family, also received help from unexpected sources. "My father worked in a prison," he said, "andlgottomeetalotof prison fighters in the gym.

"A lot of them talked to me and gave me knowledge to develop a workman-like attitude for athletics."

The prisoners, who helped during his teen-age years, still keep in touch. "They'redefinitely my biggest fans. They like to know how I'm doing and what's going on with football and

boxing," Parks said 1 really previous year. there." respect those guys a lot. It's too ,1 "Sometimes God makes bad Parks, who drives from Peru to bad they made a couple of things happen to a good person Sidneytoworkoutonweekends, mistakes and ended up in jail." just to make them a little stronger is no longer afraid to fight. He Football grew in stature for andseehowtheyhandleitiwas won the super heavyweight Parks when his uncle died. "I was one of those people," Parks said novice championship at last justgettingstartedinboxingwhen quietly. year's Omaha Golden Gloves he died," he said. "That set me Some people would have given and has a 9-2 record over the last back." Iowa attempted to recruit up, but Parks coped with his two years. He recently entered Parks, whoplayedfootballatJohn problemsandstuckwiththeteam. the open class of the Golden F. Kennedy High School in Inlastyearschampionshipseason GlovesChampionshipsformore Paterson. "I was ready to go he rushed for 127 yards and three experienced fighters and lost in there," he said, "but I had some the championship fight to the financial problems, and I just returning champion. decided I was going to go to a However, Parks doesn't like to little school." "They (my family) ex- talkabouthisboxingcareer. "If! Peru State, he said, was easy to pect an awful lot, but don't let everybody know I box, get accustomed to. "Especially then there is no pressure put on "afterlmadeanarneformyselfin they're there to me." He cited the media and football my freshman year. I t h if " people who try to start fights realized Peru had the kind of ca C me l "'' • withhimbecausetheyknowhe's people I wanted to be around."

--Joe Parks

a boxer as the main contributors

The quiet atmosphere at PSC to the pressure. was a welcome change, "!needed ParkS, who describes himself as to get out of the city," he said, an introvert, hopes some day to "from the stress and everyday touchdowns. He occasionally preventothersfromgoingtojail. pressures." linedupattightend. "ljustwanted "I want to help people and Parks welcomed PSC, and the to take things in stride and help bobcat football team welcomed the team in any way I could," he him. As a sophomore he rushed added. for892yardsandhadnineTD's, Parks got back into boxing earning himself numerous post- through a friend, Jeff Limerick, seasonhonors.ButasParksfound ·who lives in Thurman, IA, near out, things can change quickly. Sidney. "I went out there with After suffering through some Jeff one weekend," Parks said, personal problems, his junior "and I almost jumped into the season lacked the lamor of the ring when I saw it in the gym

children. Maybe a probation officer or a counselor at a boys or girls club. People helped me when I had troubles, and that's why I'd like to do the same.'; Portions of this story reprinted with the permission of the Omaha World-Herald's John Rodino.

Crumpton receives Scholar of the Year award Attention i

by Todd GottuJa

Highlighting fraternity Omega

Psi Phi's 8th District meeting in Omaha on April 13 was the selection of PSC senior Otis Crumpton as Scholar of the Year. PSC fraternity members Ted Riley, Cornelius Riley and Darrell Wring also attended the event

The gathering, which attracted

300 Omega members from eight states, was set up to allow the public to get to know the fraternity.

"Throughout the weekend we helped host five events that dealt with the public.We also had meetings. where we discussed old and new fraternity business," said Crumpton.

Included in the event is Omega Psi

community. In December they held a where a study setting with refreshments and snacks was provided for those attending.

Crumpton said that campus involvement is important to the fraternity members. "Because we're a black fraternity, some people tend

Phi's District 8 Scholar of the Year award. Crumpton, a accounting/ business management major, was the lone winner in this year's voting. To be eligible for the award, a fraternity member must be an undergraduate with a grade point average of at least 3.0. Community and campus involvement is also taken into consideration. to shy away from us. Our main goal

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is to try and give something back to STATE THEATRE Active in organizations thecommunityandcampusbecause Auburn, Neb. they've provided us with so much."

Crumpton has been involved in PBL, student senate and the ac- • counting and management associations. He was also a member of the Bobcat basketball team and serves

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by Martin M. Jacobsen

How many people do you know who set out to sabotage the very thing that makes his or her living. Who in their right mind would do this? No one, right?

Wrong. Peru State College math instructor Mark Fegan, after earning a B.A. and an M.S., (both in math education), continuing graduate studies in math, and teaching · mathematics and computer science at both the high school and college level for over 14 years claims that "a teacher should strive to make himself obsolete."

- What can he mean?

It is not as far-fetched as it may sound when one becomes familiar with Fegari' s philosophy of education.

Fegan believes that learning is something in which one must take an active part. A stildent should not expect the teacher to infuse him/her with all of the necessary skills or information, to "let it wash over them" as it were. He recommends a student study two hours for every hour spent in class. Is this something which could contribute to his

Fegan is striviiig to, beconie obsolete

self-absolecence. Fegan adheres to his own advice. He spends nearly twice the time preparing for class as he does lecturing, and in addition to the gradu-

Another of,Fegan's tenets is that one learn a variety of things. The general studies is one place where a person can learn many things that will help with the "128 hours not

Mark Fegan

ate courses mentioned earlier, he spends even his leisure time computer programming and reading in mathematics.

He finds it discouraging that education has become a campaign issue. Hefeelsthatitimpedesthereal purpose of of education when the tax dollar and who gets it becomes more imP<>rtant that what is being taught and who learns it

Final Exam Schedule

The following schedule is for the on-campus exam week of May 13-16. l\ionday,l\iay13,1991

you don't learn it, it won't be there if you should need it sometime."

He continues on this theme with, "College is a transition period from when you have teachers to when

your own teacher." --Mark Fegan

spent on the job" every week when one enters the working world. Feagan illustrates this point by responding to a question he is often asked regarding his classes: What will I use this for? His answer: "I don't know; I really don't But if

you don't. .· There are no answer books in the real world.· When you get out of college, you have to be your own teacher."

Again, weseeevidenceofFegan's' underlying desire to make himself obsolete (or is it an underlying de-

130 students apply for degrees

sire to teach self-relimce?)

There is one thing in Fegan' s way, however. He finds that there are now more people who see education as a lifetime thing, as evidenced by the large number ofnontraditional students here at Peru State. It is an encouraging thing, he says, that "more and more people are staying interested in learning."

It is evident that more and more people are interested in learning. And it seems likely that as long as teachers like Mr. Fegan are trying to make themselves obsolete, the more people will be interested in learning. And the more people are interested in learning, the more we '11 need teachers to teach them, and Hey! Wait a minute! Obsolete indeed!

Peru State spring graduation set for May ..18

by Times Staff

More th:-m 130 students have applied for graduation from PSC for spring semester 1991. The graduation ceremonv will beheld at 10:30, Saturday, Miy 18 in the AWAC.

The following are the degree candidates.

Master of Science in Education: Mary L. Findeis, Robert Michael Little, Ginny Kay Aufenkamp Novell, Claudette J. Stevens, Suzanne North Whisler.

Bachelor of Arts: Patricia R. Gebers, Michelle Ann Gertson, CherylL. Gilson, Cathy D. Martin, Mark Alan McGuire, Judy Lynn Truelsen.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Education: Thomas D. Doran.

Bachelor of Arts in Education: Catherine Cave English, Gay Nita Grimm, Betty JoAnn Hecht, Ronald Raymond La Yelle, Todd Michael Smith, Victoria L. Smith.

Bachelor of Science in Education: Edward James Ankrom, Amy Sue Beck, Stephanie J. Bibler, Daniel B. Blackbum, Michelle L. Curtis, JillK.DeJonge,KirkJ.Faris,Peggy Ann Farrell, Marlene F. Fletcher, Julie Ann Franklin.

Tamra Garcia,Sherry Jane Gibson, Ronald G. Hester, Sandra D. Hilding, Becky AngelaHuppert,

Lynn Jenkins, Elizabeth A.Jessen, Mayfield, David J. Mazankowski, LauriL.Jilg,ShirleyJ.Mahlin,Jill Terry D. McCartney, Brian J. Marsden. McCormick, Timothy Emil Cathie deane Miller, Lynnea A. McKenney, Heath R. Miller. Carrie Lynne Morris, Janet R. Joan Nenneman, Shem Lynn Morris, Sharlene A. Most, Rod Oestmann, TimothyGarfieldPotter, Aaron Nanninga, Erin Marie Madeline Parisi Scudder, Scott O'Grady, Delores Oliver, Rodney Harold Shepard, Lori Ann Simanek, Lance Olson, Elizabeth D. Packett, Theresa Ann Swank, Catherine J. Tyrone Antonio Perry, Rodney G. Thomas,LisaMicheleUrbauer,Lisa Rahl, Jr.

M. Wittrock. · Kip McKinley Reeves, Lisa L.

Bachelor of Science: Tony R. Reeves, James Scott Reichart, Anville, Todd E. Ashenfelter, Gregory Alan Riege, Cornelius Sherry J. Bartels, Toni Lee Bates, Riley, Jr., Gurjit Samlok, Ronald WaylandR.Bennett,GarrietMarcel Lee Schomaker, David Charles Blair, Annette Marie Bollen, Brian Sesna, Steven David Shaw, Amy M.Boyce,NathanG.Bradley,Keith Eveleen Snyder. Brookshire. Rick L. Songer, Linda L. Otis L. Crumpton, Derrick Dea, Speckmann, Vern W. Stairs,Kay Shirley Jeanne Drake, Sharon L. M. Standerford, Tamara Lee Elder, Bevin Kaye Gerkensmeyer, Surette, Jonas I. 'Thompson, AnStacy P. Gibson, Jodene A. thoqy J. Toman, Robert J. Waltos, Glaesemann, Jill Susan Grancer, Jr., Heather Susan Waring, SonjaJ. Michael Arthur Harris III, Dee Ann Wenzl, Lisa Marie Whitten, Darrell Henry. L. Wring.

Jeff A. Hinz, Merry Lee Holliday, Bachelor of Technology: Bradley Anne Marie Smith Huenink, Blair, Duane A. Blassl, Kenneth L. ard Roy Huff, Shirley Ann Bronis, Bradley E. Finkbeiner, Huttenmaier, Jodi L. Hytrek, Ni- Timothy J. Lehman, Cary F. cholas A. Jones, Cynthia JoAnn Petersen, John W. Rosati, Charles Kaster, Kevin T. Kite, Kenneth M. L. Ryan, Miguel Angel Soto, Jr., Korus. · Mark A. Sumwalt, Craig T. Carrie Rae Lawrence, Leland Webster.

Lockard, Kimberly Sue Luebbe,. Associate of Arts: Marilyn J. Michael D. Martin, Tammy Jean Woen,h.

NOTE: Original Class Time indicates the first class meeting of the week or the only class meeting of the week.

EVENING CLASSES

1) If the class meets once a week, then the exam period is the scheduled class meeting. ·

2) If the class more than once a week and begins at 6:30 p.m., then the exam period is 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the first day of the week that the class meets.

3) If the class meets more than once a week and begins at 8:00p.m,"then the exam period is 8:30-10:30 p.m. on the first day of the week that the class meets.

NOTE: If you have any questions about the exam schedule, do not hesitate to contact Dr. Snyder in the Administration

"There are no answer books in the real world. When you get out of college, you have to be

GARYW ARREN AND KENWortman,Auroracivic leaders, briefed Peru State's Advanced Economic Development class April 15. The ·class, taught by Economic Development Director Bob Shively, visited ·Aurora and Hastings to learn about successful community economic developmentprograms.Lefttoright Warren, Wortman,JeaneCrooker, Richard Hoback, Rod Naninga, Leland Lockard, Janis Fischer, Dave ·Sessna, Gregg Riege, and Shively.--photo courtesy of Aurora News Re ister

Three levels of The PSC budgeting process

$ $ ,, required to show reasons for the by Martin Jacobsen - card. This detennines a basis by Peru Slate College is moving to- whichthefundingwillbeapproved. ward what is known as zero based The third level of necessity deals· budgeting. According to Dr. Wil- with funding for items that are liamSnyder, vice-presidentofPeru wanted. If the professor wants a State College, this newly adopted computerfor instructional purposes, method of budgeting as follows: but can make due with a typewriter, requests for monies must be de- fundingforthisrequestwillonlybe fended to their level of provided if there is extra money necessity. available.

There are three levels of necessity. There are three major funds which Requests at the primary level are handle distribution of monies: the requestsforthingsthatarevital.For General Fund, the Revenue Bond example, a professor must have a Fund, and the Peru State College telephone to be able to communi- Foundation. eate in a way that optimizes prepa- - These funds workin the following ration time; therefore, a telephone ways. The General Fund overseen is an item that must be provided. by the Dean of Administrative AfThe next level of necessity applies fairs, distributes monies garnered to items that are needed. If the fromtuitionandtaxmoneysetaside professor requests a card for 100 by the legislature for PSC and is photocopies during the budgeting used for instructional purposes. period as a pan his or her instruc- TheRevenueBondFund,overseen tional system, he or she will be by the Dean·of Student Services,

PSC students seek sorority

Only one exists at PSC ...

by Dani Meek

Many girls know that there is only one sorority at PSC. They don't know, however, that an attempt is made to start another sorority by Mary Jo 2'.elasney, sophomore, and Janette McQueen, freshman.

The idea to fonn the new sorority came from girls at Doane College, where2'.elasney attended school last year. The girls at Doane were in the processofformingthesororitywhen 2'.elasney transferred to PSC.

After the first semester of the

1990-91 school year, 2'.elasney and McQueen realized how few women's organizations Peru had to offer and the idea of forming another sorority came up.

The two girls took the idea to Barb Lewellen, student programs director, who then sent them to Dan Haugland, directorofresidence life. Haugland infonned 2'.elasney. and McQueen that they would need to draw up a constitution and rules and regulations for the sorority. They also decided to send letters to all full-time female students on C2lllpus

l Four nationaraccrediting bodies have commented on the • deficiencies of Peru State College's library. Of Particular concern is l & inadequate student seating and stacks. Many volumes are stored in i ! another building due to extreme space limitations.--from-the Ii! ' i Nebraska State College System office. •

Senate Review

Senate met April 17 and 24. Members were assigned, to their committees and updates from these committees were given.

An update about last year's and this year's yearbooks was also given. Last year's yearbooks will be in June 15, and they can be sent out to students. There will be a sign-up sheet if anyone wants theirs right away. Otherwise, last year's yearbooks can be picked up along with this year's on September 1.

Senate voted on and passed the motion for the library to stay open until 11 p.m. during dead week and finals week. The library is now also open at 3 p.m. on Sundays.

The dean search is going well. They have narrowed the candidates down to ten. The next step is to interview these candidates on the phone, and the search should be Completed by May.

Senate also decided to recycle cans again next year. A committee is also going to be organized next year to research the interest of an honor donn on campus.

Finally, the contest date for the homecoming theme was set. It will run from April 24 to May 8. The Senate will vote on a final theme at their May 8 meeting.

to try and generate interest

McQueen feels· that a sorority should stand for friendship and unity. They hope to create a sorority that will "bring different kinds of people together to become friends and have fun." ,

Anyonethatisinterested,hasideas or wants more information is urged to contact McQueen or 2'.elasney the semester ends.

The two hope to receive enough response to finish organizing and begin seeking-a charter in the fall.

Published author

To speak May 10 In Student Center

by Susan Brown

Brian Vachon, an editor of Saturday Review andNewsweek and author of A Time To Be Born and Writing For Regionals, will be speaking on Friday, May 10, at 3 p.m., in the Burr.Oak Room, !>SC Student Center.

The topic of discussion will revolve around various ways to get work published, what to expect from publishers and how to handle rejection. The talk will centeron one particular piece published· by Vachon and the many problems he encountered with getting this particular piece published. Copies of this article can be obtained from Dr. McCrann or Susan }3rown.

A question-and-answer session will follow Vachon's talk. All persons interested in professional writing and becomingpubli,shedare encouraged to attend the presentation.

The Peru State College Foundation, overseen by the foundation president, directs the funds that come to PSC through donations and scholarships, distributing it through the awarding of scholarships and through subordinate organizations such as the Greater College Fund. Simply put, anything which somehow helps teach you comes from the General Fund; anything thathouSesorfeeds you comes from the Revenue Bond Fund. The Peru State College Foundation, then, distributes monies received through donations and gifts where the need is greatest, and through scholarships.

The final decision regarding all

distributes funds gathered from housing and food fees and pays for housing and food service, as well as paying the revenue bond holders.

·funding lies with the president. The Dean ofAdministrative Affairs, the Dean of Student Services, and the vice-president, who deals with academic funding, submit requests and decide with the president where the money should go.

The oudget process at Peru State College is audited annually by an outside fmn.

c'Ten new RA' s selected

by Times Staff

Ten Peru State College student:S have been selected to serve as dence hall assistants at the college for '91-'92, according to Dan Haugland, interim·dean of services.

RA' s advise and counsel student:S living in their halls in such areas as academics and personal and social matters, and strive "to keep the atmospherepositiveandcooperative," Haugland said. "Their primary function is to assist students in obtaining a more significant learning experience at Peru State," he added. Setting up educational and recreational programming, reporting mechanical malfunctions in the

residence halls, and reporting student cooe violations are just some of the responsibilities given to'RA 's. Approximately 550 sttidents live in PSC residence halls, Haugland noted.

RA' s at PSC will include: Brad Gerdts (Pate Hall), Jennifer Jacobs (Morgan Hall-spring tenn), Todd Klopfenstein (Delzell Hall), Mary Miltenberger (Palmer Hall), Jeff Parker (Clayburn-Matthews Hall), William Raftery (Delzell Hall) ,Ron Smith (Clayburn-Matthews Hall), Matt Stukenholtz (Delzell Hall), Sherri Ver Huel (Morgan Hall-fall tenn), and Lora White (Morgan Hall-spring tenn).

$ Funds- needed for athletics $

, by Phil Davidson

The first of may brought to Peru a new president With Dr. Robert Bums arrival comes a new hope. Hope that something can be done , about the outrageously low athletic budget at Peru State College.

While going through a bunch of • papers trying to find more information on the football coach, I came across an article in the Dallas MorningNewsthatcomparedPSC's athletic budget, which it stated was.,_ $58,800 not counting coaches salaries, to the University of Texas' laundry fund.

Granted Peru is not as big a school as Texas and does not bring in the kind of money a school of that size would. However anybody who attended a football game last fall and saw the thousands of people there, knows that athletics do bring people r and attention to the college.

AWAC needs repair

There are many areas in athletics

4 that could use some financial help, but one of the most important may • be the athletic facilities. Take the AWAC. This building is used at one time or another by every one of the six varsity teams we have here.

_ It is also used by a majority of the " students who are not involved in varsity sports. It provides opportu, nity for jogging, intramurals or just pick-up games ' with friends. i

With this much use it is obvious

• that there is going to be some and tear in the gym. Interim Athleuc Director Ted Harshbarger agrees saying, "Some kind of.fund should have been provided for the general up keep of the gym." I wonder if a fundofthatnaturehadbeeninplace

if the school worild have Saved money in the long run.

When the men's and women's basketball teams returned from a brief Christmas break, the AWAC was literally in shambles. Parts of the ceiling were all over the.floor, and water. was dripping onto the two main courts and in the swimming pool. Could this have been prevented?

Gibbs would like

wood floor

Another major project that is neededin theAWACisanewfloor. Men's basketball coach John Gibbs says, "Ideally we would like a wood floor, but the cost is probably prohibitive. I'd like to see if they can redo at least the game floor." Assistant women's basketball coach and Sports Information Director Vince Henzel agrees, "The gym floor has to be the number one priority because all the teams use it. Right now court two is risky to play on because it so bad it would be easy to blow a knee or an ankle. It seems we have had way more ankle injuries than when the floor was in good shape. The gym has gone way past its proper maintenance schedule."

If you don't think that athletics · need more money, takea walk down to the weight room. After you get accustomed to the smell and the dungeon like atmosphere, look the equipment and ask yourself if this is the kind of weight room a national championship football team deserves. Not only that, but if you get any more than 20 there, it's far to crowded. This sometimes scares away the average Joe from using it. The trend in athletics is to be stronger and more

flexi'ble.Inordertokeepupwiththe competition, improvements are in order. People have started to realize this and are starting to hold fund raisers for the cause. While this won't lead to total revampment, every little bit helps.

The new baseball field is another obvious place that could use some money. Often times when .I go to a baseball game I hear people saying where's the scoreboard. The scoreboard is already on campus; the problem is getting the $1500 needed to get the powerlines. Other wants would be bathrooms, a pressbox, and oh yea, more bleacher for the world's greatest fails. The eventual goal, according to Henzel, is for the baseball and softball teams to each have their own field out behind the complex.

New goal posts needed

A new NAIA rule shortening the

goalposts is also going to cost some

money for some new goalposts

downattheOakBowl. Otherpossi-

bilities for the field' are to get rid of the track, which serves absolutely no purpose, and to re-sod the middle of the field and some of the practice field. It would also be nice to somehow expand the bleachers a little to give more people a ·chance to see the Bobcats.

Last, but maybe not least, is anything ever going to be done about. the tennis courts? It seems a shame. to let what could be a beautiful. place set there and rot away. Obviously there is no budget in the country that could cover all the things I have mentioned. However with good planning and an increased budget, a lot of them are feasible, but with the current budget, they are just a dream.

Lady Cats place high in tourney

- by Phil Davidson

The Peru State softball team closed , out a competitive season by claiming third place honors at the NAIA District 11 softball championships held in Omaha.

The Lady Bobcats posted a 3-2 record at the District tourney to finish 17-12 overall under third, year coach Larry Brown, including wins over Nebraska Wesleyan, Midland-Lutheran, and Wayne State. Dana College, which won a , 12-2 decision over PSC in the winners bracket, eliminated the Bobcats with a 14-8 victory in the losers bracket.

ThethirdplacefinishwastheLady Bobcats' highest post-season effort since 1979, and the fourth-highest win total in school history. Coach Brown was pleased with the effort saying, ''We knew we had a shot to

be in the top three. As it turned out, if we hadn't run out of gas and would have had another pitcher to work with, we would have been iri good shape to contend for itall."

Offensively, the Cats continued their good hitting, batting .327 in the five tourney games, including two games with double-digit hits.

Senior righthander Kristi carried the bulk ofthe pitching load, including complete game victories over Wesleyan and Wayne State.

Freshman Shari Haddan tossed a four-hit shutout against Midland to finish the season with a 6-4 record.

"I'm very pleased with the year we had," Brown said. Welost22 games to rain outs of which we could have won 14to15 games and maybe won around 30 this year."

The Cats were well represented on the All-District team as well.

Bobcat team victorious in a doubleheader with Midlan·d

by PSC Sports Information

Jeff Paulson's pitching performance the afternoon of May 2 spelled r-e-1-i-e-f for the Peru State College baseball team, and an upset stomach for Midland Lutheran.

Paulson, a junior from Council Bluffs, Iowa, pitched 3 and 1/3 inning in his first appearance as a reliever this season to preserve the Bobcat's 14-6 victory in the first game of a double header at Peru.

Deleeuw, outfielders Kim Horsham and Diane Pokorny, and thirdbaseman Bridget O'neil receivedthehonor. -

In the nightcap, the Lewis Cental graduate helped stop a Warriorrally by recording his first career save in a 9-8 triumph. Paulson,s 1-1/3 innings of relief for starter Rich Huff closed the door on the Warriors, who had rallied for two runs in the sixth to pull within the final margin.

The sweep improved the Bobcats to 17-20 while Midland fell to 1518.

Paulson, who had a 2-2 pirching mark last season, got off to a shaky start against the Warriors. He entered in the top of the fourth after starter Scott Kohout, walked Midland'sBradVogtwiththebases empty and two outs. Hesuurendered three consecutive hits as the Warriors scored three runs before leftfielder Wil Raftery threw out Midland's Don Lehman at home plate trying to score from first The Warrior then manufactured a run in the fifth, but Paulson retired the side in order in the last two frames. Paulson, who entered the day with a .336 batting average, was 4-for-4 at the plate, with a pair of doubles and three runs scored.

District play begins this weekend at Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha.

Hog roast raises funds for sports

The day also saw Jerry Joy come The day was May fourth, and the , back to throw out the first pitch, Bobcat Baseball Team was to take which he did in the AWAC. He also the field, then the rain came (imag- said a few words about Peru's acine that). The Cats were looking forward toplayinginalittledifferent and stated that he still considers this atmosphere as they were going to to be home. take on the PSC Alumni Baseball Later m the evening a hog roast Team. was held at the VFW in order to The Game was rained out, but the raise money for the renovation of day was not completely ruined as the weight room, as well as the the 14 or so alumni who showed up baseball team. After that the alums to play baseball found themselves settled down to do a little remiplaying basketball in the AWAC, Discing and <2!"hing up. The soand rather well I might add. cializing seemed to mean more to

by Russ Waring

the alums than any game could've. Perhaps, Mark Czapla, a former infielder said it best when he said, "This is what I came for, it's what were all here as he moved from table to tab k swapping stories with old terumnates and current Bobcats alike.

Although the weather couldn't dampenthespiritsofmostthepeople who attended that evenings events, it was able to cancel the golf tournament that was to be held the following day, in Nebraska City.

SCOTT KOHOUT FIRES AWAY against Midland, May2. He·was

d

relieved by Jeff Paulson, who pitched up the win.--- photo by Tod

Bradley will return for final season ... aban to lead Bobcats in '91

Todd Gottufa Phil Davidson

Imagine this. You're a football player at another NAIA school, and you're about to do battle with Peru State. Not only are you facing a team with almost everybody back from last years national championship squad, but as you peek across the sidelines, you see that the new coach of the Bobcats is a man with over 16 years of coaching experienceon the professional level. It just isn't fair.

On April 19, Lou Saban was chosen to fill the shoes of Tom Shea; and to try and continue the winning ways Coach Shea established. Never has Peru received so much attention. Every time you picked up a local newspaper or turned on the local news, Peru was in the headlines. In fact even the national cable channel CNN did a story on the naming of Saban. By now everyone knows about Lou Saban. Who he is? Where he's from? etc. etc More important to us though, is what is he going to do at Peru?

Saban said it was his love of helping kids and the desire to continue coaching, that led towards PSC. Then showing his personality ,he gave another reason, "I still have to pay the bills."

Coming to town at the start of spring drills gives Saban a full day's work every day. This includes recruiting, whichrequireshim tottavel all over the area. Still, Saban has had some ti.me to look Peru over, and he really likes the atmosphere at PSC "My time here has been very pleasant so far. The acceptance from tiie people of Peru and surrounding communities has been very gratifying," Saban said.

Under Coach Shea the Cats ran the run-and-shootoffense, which relies heavily on throwing the ball. Although the pass was a major factor toward the championship, Peru proved it could run the ball. Against Baker in the national semi-final game, the Bobcats were forced to run as Baker came out with as many as eight men defending the pass. We all know that strategy didn't work, as the Cats established the run and ran over Baker.

This is the kind of philosophy that Saban brings with him to Peru. "My offense varies from game to game, because you have to take what the defense gives you." This does not mean the ball won't be in theair ,just Area Managers Needed in Growing Company.

not as much. Saban believes in a attack and who's to argue w1thaman wholedOJ.Simpson to his legendary 2003 yard season in 1972.

When Saban does decide to pass, he can do so with confidence, knowing that Nate Bradley will return to take the snaps for the Cats. Bradley, whosetallkindsofrecords last year but was undecided about returning for one more year after Coach Shea left, decided quickly when Saban recieved the job. Bradley praises his new coach saying, "Coach Saban definitely has knowledge about many different things. He's the kind of coach who can relate to us guys."

Although he rewrote the record books out of the run-and-shoot, Bradley believes the new offense will definitely help. "There were times last year when teams were starting to figure out the run-andshool I have confidence in the backs we have to get the job done."

Defensive back Adrian .Witty agrees with this assessment, "Saban's a helluva coach. He'll make us play harder because of his stature. He's a big name coach who's been around all levels of football."

Witty also likes Saban's attitude toward coaching, "He tells you straight up what's going on. He expects you to be your own leader.

He also stresses academics." During a team meeting, Saban told the squad, "If you leave here without a degree, then football was justa waste of time."

Wide receiver Troy DeBoest sums up his feelings by saying," It's going to be interesting. His system is that of a pro-offense. Its going to give us even more confidence, and it's going to be great playing for h• II lIIl.

Although Saban will not teach at Peru, his off-season won't be all fun and games. Saban's time will be spent organizing a variety of fundraisers for the college, with special emphasis on the current athletic program.

When asked about next year's schedule Saban commented, "When a program' son theriselikeitis here, it's sometimes difficult to find teams that will play you." Can you blame them?

THANKS

The coaches and men's basketball team would like to thank our cheerleaders for their enthusiasm and support this past basketball .season. We really do appreciate your efforts and we hope to see you next season.

NATE BRADLEY, PSC'S ALL-AMERICAN quarterback, and Lou Saban, PSC's newly-hired football coach, watch a recent spring practice.--photo by PSC Sports Information