1998-1999 The Times (Peru, NE) - issues 1-12

Peru State Times

t Peru, Nebraska

, September 18, 1998

THE STUDENT V01cE OF PERU STATE SINCE 1921@

A Fierce Little Paper Volume 76,

PSC President wants college open

By Joy Hober

The interim president of Peru State· College wants the college to remain open.

"Southeast Nebraska is very much in need of affordable higher education," according to Dr. Richard Flynn. "Everyone ought to line up behind someone. whose primary purpose is to strengthen the programs which will strengthen the college."

Dr. Flynn is concerned that the move/renovate issue will become more of an open/close issue for the college.

"I don't see people out there rallying around the campus to move or to keep the college," he said. Instructors who focus on their jobs keep the open/close issue minimal by concentrating on the students.

Students select a campus for perceived price, quality, and location, Dr. Flynn said. Students stay at a campus for the actual quality, or

Flynn said. "Many things can be accomplished in an Interim role."

Dr. Flynn assumed the presidential appointment on July 1. One of his priorities was to fill key administration openings.

He said the function of Peru State College is to "provide affordable public higher education opportunities to students in Southeast Nebraska."

Legislature.

Dr. Flynn said his role as interim president includes providing leadership for the college, building a foundation for the future, networking and other public relations responsibilities, and integrating a sense of community into the campus. ·

While he dismissed a question about re-implementing the theater major on campus as premature, he also said that he's "still doing a lot oflistening." He would like to use the campus theater to bring cultural enrichment activities to campus, like drama performances ·or lecturers.

Dr. Flynn said the campus newspaper "affords great practicum ences for our students," and is instrumental in maintaining and improving campus communication.

what they find the programs and · ;;;!;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;I instruction to be like once they arrive. Dr. Flynn even compared the selection of a college to selecting a movie.

"When you get there, whether you like the movie or not, will determine whether you go back again," he said: He feels that some areas for possible improvement at PSC include the establishment of a "Quality of Life" committee, and the improvement of existing campus outreach programs.

ihe Coordinating Commission for Post-Secondary Education (CCPE) is currently conducting a study that is looking at the needs of Southeast Nebraska and "how Peru State College has been in the past, is in the present, and could be in the future responding to those needs," Dr. Flynn explained.

Dr. Flynn, a native of Bluffs, IL, received his Bachelor's degree from MacMurray College, a small liberal arts school in Jacksonville, IL. He then received a Master's degree in education from Ohio University, and went on te earn his Doctoral degree from Columbia University.

-photo by Joy Huber

President Flynn successfully juggles his many responsibilities as PSC's new interim president.

"We need to take a look at how well we're serving the students, and how well we're serving the region," Dr.

Coordinating Commission conducts study

By Genny Harris Boulder, Colorado.

For the past two to three

Tuesday, October 13, the months the study has conCoordinatmg Commission for sisted of a consultant analyzPos t Secondary Education ing data collected by the con(CCPE) will meet to discuss tractor while other members the comprehensive study of of the commission have been Peru State College and the sur- working in focus groups. As roundinfS area. This meeting. of today, the groups have met will be neld in room 1517 oI and compiled the information. the State Capitol in Lincoln at On January 6, 1998, the Ne9:00 am. There will be a dem- braska State Colle_ge Board onstration and oral ref ort voted to move PSC from its made by Dennis Jones o the home in Peru to a new locaN ational Center for Higher tion in Nebraska The Sducation Management Sys- Governor's response was that :ms (NCHEMS), out of there needed to be more re-

search done to determine the impact of moving the college. The Nebraska Legislature tlien passed into law Legislative Bill 1138 which called for the commission to perform this study. ·

The study focuses on an environmental scan of PSC and the 19 counties it services as well as the needs of current and future PSC students, employers and citizens in Southeastern Nebraska. Alternative scenarios for the educational needs of Southeastern Nebraska will also be addressed.

The CCPE report was commissioned before Dr. Flynn starte.d at Peru, making his role in it's preparation minimal.

The report is due out October 13, and it will go to the Nebraska State

Dr. Flynn has 29 years of experience in the field of education, both as a professor and administrator. Since 1986, Dr. Flynn has served as the Dean of the College of Education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He has taken a one-year leave of absence from that position for the 1998-99 year. Questions about whether he will apply for the presidential position when his appointment is up are premature, Dr. Flynn said. He said that there are "lots of things to unfold."

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Find the Enrollment Stats on Page Two

Crouch on Page Two

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Seek Administrative Appointments on Page Five

Read about the Players of the Week on Page Seven

Meet the Staff on Page Eight

"'Taking it all in stride'

Report due out October 13

"When you get there, whether you like the movie or not, will determine whether you go back again."

-Peru State College interim president, Dr. Richard Flynn

Peru State not alOne among state colleges' enrollment decreases

By Matt Maxwell

As expected; enrollment at Peru State College was down at the close of general registration on Monday, August 24.

However, under the circumstances surrounding the college throughout the last year, few expected the decline to be as small as it seems to have been.

After a turbulent 12 months that found PSC at the center of not one but two major controversies, preliminary enrollment indicates a student population just 3.99 percent, or 44 students, from the same time a year ago.

Nebraska's other two state colleges are seeing enrollment declines as well. ·

Chadron State College reported a 4.41 percent decrease in full time enrollment since last fall. Chadron's enrollment droppped from 2,175 a·year ago to 2,079 on August 31, according to Deb Hollin from the Chadron State College Information Office.

Wayne State College Research and Data Management Officer

Chris Fletcher told the Times that WSC's preliminary Fall of '98 enrollment sits at 3,804. According to the State Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Educati_on, that figure is down 35 students, or one .percent, from last fall's total of 3,839.

"In light of the circumstances, we are pleased at the number of students who made Peru State

their college of choice," said Interim PSC President Dr. Richard Flynn. ''Every public four-year college and university in Nebraska has reported an enrollment drop at some point in the last two years, so we certainly don't stand alone in that regard.

''That doesn't mean we are satisfied with it," he added. "It's something we intend to reverse, and we will."

Dr. Flynn noted that PSC's August '98 enrollment still is over seven percent aheaq of where it was just three years ago, when 1,023 were on ·the rolls at the end of general registration.

By August24, 1998, 1,101 stu.dents were registered. That compares to 1,145 at the same time

one year earlier. Some on PSC's campus anticipated a double-digit enrollment declfo.e after the college was embroiled, first in a public debate over the location of its main campus, and then in a controversy over a racially insensitive remark which was a factor in the departure Qf the school's president and its academic vice president.

Dr. _Flynn was quick to compliment the efforts of the PSC Admissions Office.

"I think our Admissions Office staff deserves special credit for persevering through these trying times," he said. "It is quite apparent their efforts, and those of a lot of others on campus, have off."

Some classes in Peru State's extensive academic program don't begin until well into the fall semester. Because of this, overall enrollment figures won't be known for several weeks.

"No one likes to report enrollment figures showing a drop, but given the events oJ the past year, I think the college community can justify a sense of satisfaction in this report," Dr. Flynn said. "But only for a moment, and only due to the circumstances. Peru State College has too much to offer to be satisfied with anything less than a larger student population."

Crouch in the Corner With Russell Crouch Student Senate gets under way·

Student Senate. How many of you cringe at the announcement of those words? How many of you just think, 'ohh, That's the group that sits around and does nothing.'? In reality we are the busiest organiza- iion on campus. We have made many changes to better suitJ the needs of all of the students on campus. As an acquaintance once stated, "Student Senate is the largest public relations group. in .the world." Student Senate is here for you. We want to be able to listen to your concerns and problems. We were elected by you to be the voice for you.

·To better serve the students at Peru State College, the Student Senate has made a few changes. We have added two additional Senator-AtLarge positions. The additions were made based on the. increase in student population at PSC. These two new positions allow the Senate to hear more voices, concerns,· questions, problems and information from the student population. This addition brings the total number of Student Senate members to 25. Student Senate has also changed our meeting time. We have. abandoned our traditional meeting time of 5:45 pm on Wednesday to a more comfortable Tuesday at 11 am. This time change will take some adjustment, but we believe it is for the The late meeting time on Wednesday was very inconvenient

for the Senate members as well as the general student population. It was very hard for the senators to be involved with extra-curricular activities or to have a job.

The new time allows the senators· to attend the meetings and also to be involved with other activities. In addition 11 am on Tuesday makes it easier for the general student population to attend the meetings. Many students couldn't attend the meetings for the same reasons the senators wanted to change the meeting time. We are hoping that' more students will be able to attend the meetings and share what information or concerns they have with the entire Student Senate.

Senate also discussed our upcoming Blood Mobile. The Blood Mobile is scheduled for October eighth. As always, we will be looking for donors and volunteers to help with the event.

Currently Student Senate is seeking a representative for Morgan Hall and a representative from Delzell Hall. If you are currently residing in either of these halls and would like to be a part of Student Senate, please stop by the Student Programs office for more details.

If there are any questions or comments please feel free to contact me or any of the other Student Senate members at senate@pscosf.peru.edu or our office number 872-2329.

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Staff 0Pinion Change good for everyone

With every new year there are new changes. It is the opinion of the Times staffthat the changes that have been made are for the best. We believe that the new administration has made many changes that have and will continue to improve the campus. It is impressive to see that with all of the rough times that the college has seen over the past year, the concept of 'students first' did not die but was reborn.

It has been a long time since this campus has seen the philosophy of students first. The new administration, under the guidance of Dr. Richard Flynn, has already proved the campus lifestyle and has mentioned many other ideas that will increase the viability, serenity and well-l:ieing of Peru State College This administration has already proven that it intends to make students first; for the first college in the state of Nebraska.

In every direction that any student, faculty or staff member looks, improvements have been made or are being made to the college. After such a hectic time this past year, it is important that the entire campus works together to mend and repair the damage that has been done

The Times staff supports the efforts to improve the campus, it's programs, it's students and it's life in Peru.

We.here at the Times.feel that Dr. Flynn is both tn;istworthy and capable of bringing this college out of it's depression. He possesses the leadership abilities and the intuition that will bring this college to greatness.

Letters frolnt-h·e

Editor. With Haro.Id Davis·

New Staff Bring-s New Talent to ·Paper

Welcome back to the Peru State Times. We are not currently urrder any departAs the new editor of this fine publication, ment on campus and therefore, we are _ I would like to go on recora and say a neutral and impartial in qur reporting of few things. First of all, I resent the the news. I resent the fact that lhave had that everyone thipks that we don't people tell me that we should cover this enough stuff to fill our newspaper with. or we should .cover .that. ;Basically, if you It kina of takes the fun out of reporting want somethmg pl'Jllted m the paper, get when we are constantly bombarded witfi your butt to a meeting aJ1d then v61unteer memos and newsletters telling .us what tffwrite the story. · .·. · ' · everyone thinks should be in our news- We have welcomcil a new staff adpaper. ·visor, Ms. Kristi Nies and we are work-

We have an extremely talented new ing hard to break her in properly. We sup- staff of almost tw.ency five. Most of these port our and we.are tliat are volunteers that just want to help out under her gmdance, this paper will conbeqause of their undying love for JOur- tinue to flourish. nahsm.

I would like to take this time to state

We are not a second rate paper. We are some of our major goals for this year. We a top rate journalistic establisnment with want to print the news impartially, and many awards. Our new staff is standing create a paper worthy of the outstanding on tlie shoulders of excellence to create a tradition of excellence that precedes us. worthy of the name Peru State We want 1P:Ore than t<? learn from · the expenences yve. gam, so if we make

With my pnde lymg wide on the street errors or cause fnct10n, please remember now, I want to make a few things clear. . that we are a learning process.

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A memorial service for Jason L. Sorgenfrei was held in the Benford Recital Hall, Thursday, September 17 at 11 :00 am.

Peru State Health Center hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. A doctor is available every Wednesday, appointments are preferred. The Health Center is located in AD Majors, third floor.

The fall schedule for the Al Wheeler ·. Activity Center is now available. The AWAC .and weighr room are open from 6:30 am to 8:00 am and from 11 :00 am to 1:OO pm on Monday through Friday.

Dr. Martin named new vice president of academic affairs at Peru State College

By Chris Hawkinson

Among all the new faces and names on campus is the new interim vice president of academic affairs, Dr. Jerry Martin.

Dr. Martin originally applied and was hired to be the chair of the humanities division. Dr. Richard Flynn, Interim President, then contacted Dr. Martin about stepping up in rank. Although Dr. Martin was reluctant to enter at that level, Dr. Flynn helped him to make the decision.

"I'm very pleased with the people I've encountered in Peru and the faculty l've worked with thus far. "I'm very positive about the school," Dr. Martin said.

Originally from North Dakota, Dr. Martin did his undergraduate work in international affairs and

BOBCAT

Applications for December graduations are due September 25.

Student Teacher applications are due for the Fall of '99 on October 2.

Student Teacher call back at Peru's campus from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on October 23.

-Next Times Publication is October 2.

latin america at the United States training and education," Dr. MarAir Force Academy in Colorado tin said. Springs. "It's a little different not seeing After graduating from the acad- the mountains every morning," emy, he was an intelligence of- Dr. Martin says. Dr. Martin fleer and held positions in South- moved just south of Nebraska east Asia and Europe. City with his wife and three chilAt Troy State University, Dr. dren. Martin received his miisters in in- Although he is "move neutral," ternational affairs. He then went Dr. Martin enjoys the campus and on to receive a doctorate in his- says, "My concern is with sustaintory from Ohio State University. ing and enhancing the quality of In August, Dr. Martin retired education." from the Air Force as a lieuten- Since he is a firm believer in asant colonel. Before his retire- sessment activities, Dr. Martin ment, Dr. Martin had been com- looks forward to helping the colmander of the 34th Education lege with visions for the future. Corp. "I hope to learn enough about

"I taught US History and World the school and enough about the History, and served as an admin- people here that I can effectively istrator, running a number of help develop some long range multi-disciplinary professional plans and visions for the future of programs both in professional· the institution," Dr. Martin said.

BRIEFS

Entries are being sought for Peru State College's annual Homecoming Parade. Registration is required no later than October 16.· There is no entry fee. For more information call Jackie Williams at 872-2225 weekdays.

Aeolian II will be holding a recital on Tuesday, September 22. The recital begins at 8:00 pm in the Benford Recital Hall in the Jindra Fine Arts Building.

On Saturday, October 3, Peru State College will hold 'Parents Day.' Cost for the event is $5.00 for person and includes lunch and sports activities.

Gothenburg will hold its annual Harvest Festival October 3 and 4. For more information contact the Gothenburg Area Chamber of Commerce at 537-3505 or 1-800-4825520

An ACT workshop will be held at Peru State College on October 10. This workshop will help participants prepare for the October 24 and I or December 12 ACT test.

'New man on campus'

Dr. Jerry Martin recently assumed the interim vice president of academic affairs posistion. -photo by Chris Hawkinson

Interim administrative appointments announced Sumrner-long painting project brings

From Peru State College Advancement

Three·key administrative positions at Peru State College have been filled with interim appointments announced by Dr. Richard B. Flynn, President of the college.

The appointments include Louis T. Dean of Student Services; Dr. Joel Lundak, Chair of the Education, Psychology, and Physical Education 1ivision; and Dr. Sara B. Crook, '::hair of the Humanities Division.

Lou Levy brings over 20 years' exJerience in higher education admin,strati on to his new duties at PSC. A year and a half ago, he joined PSC '1S Executive Director of Admissions

y will be responsible for finan1al aid, housing, student programling, intramurals, campus food and .:alth service feder'ly-funded Student Support Services ;iogram, and the admission's office.

will continue to be un- nator of the college's popular Quiz earth them es lo ·M 0 rg an Hal

der Levy's direct supervision as stu- Bowl program; and is a co-sponsor dent recruitment efforts will be of of the PSC Student Senate. She is a By Angie

critical importance to the can:ipus in member of the Nebraska State Histhe immediate future. torical Society Board. Levy holds a bachelors and a mas- Dr Crook's bachelors, masters, and ters degree from the University of doctoral degrees all come from the Wisconsin-LaCrosse and an· Educa- University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She tional Specialist (EdS) degree from also has done graduate stu4y at the Virginia Tech. He has worked in University of Iowa, was a research education in Indiana, Florida, Mi chi- assistant both there and at UNL, and gan, Alabama, Virginia, and Wiscon- was a teaching assistant for UNL' s sin. ,political science department.

Dr. Sara Crook has taught history Dr. Joel Lundak has been at PSC and political science since 1984 and since 1989 and is a professor of psyjoined the faculty full-time in 1993. chology, but temporarily left his An Associate Professor of History faulty position in the education diviand Political Science, Dr. Crook will sion a year ago to chair the Humanibe experiencing college administra- ties Division. He won the PSC tion for the first time in her profes- Teaching Excellence Award for sional care·er. 1996-97.

Dr. Crook serves as the coordina- Dr. Lundak has a bachelors degree

R. Hunzeker

If the walls of Morgan Hall could talk, they would certainly have a lot to say.

Due to a summer-long painting effort, Morgan's halls feature new colors and new theme-based designs.

The idea to paint Morgan's interior came up last fall. .

"We thought the hall looked too institutionlJ\," said Misti Munson, Mor-· gan Hall Director.

Choosing a specific theme, Murison1 Kathy Chase, sophomore Art/English major, and Erin Sayer, Director of Residence Life, elected to have Morgan Hall represent Earth. Munson and Chase proceeded to design and paint each floor accordingly.

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plete With fish and a sea horse, while · the first flooris perfect for a "Walk in the Park" with butterflies.and flowers. Second floor esealates"Into the Clouds," and third floor journeys to a star-filled "Outer Space."

Munson and Chase used nearly 40 cans ofpaint to complete the project. However, costs were avoided when the art departffient donated several cans of paint left over by former students.

In general, Munson feels most residents like the change despite .Ute fact that some residents' parents. felt it made the halls look too dark.

"I haven't heard a bad comment," Munson pointed out.

"Overall; it looks nice," said Steffany Nowaczyk, senior psychology/sociology major and Morgan resident.

tor for the regional History Day con- from UNL; masters ·degrees from test for seconday school stuedents; is UNL and General Theological Semico-founderof PSC's Trails and Tales nary of the Episcopal Church in New --------------------------------------------- Tour and Institute; has been coordi- York, and his Doctorate from UNL. ,

Culture Chase

KathY Chase

: Ross launches Peru State's art season I

Imagine the crisp an Impressionist of the two by using an enersound oI water rushmg vibrant colors and hght. getic ana spontaneous over broken rocks, ani1 Howeve.r, Ross takes-his style throughout. the spectacular colors of work a bit fin1hyr mto mod- The work: is currently on l fal afternoon, to em art by t}le cal}.- display in the art gallery ;alt shakers and wme vas, and JUXtaposmg J;ns locatea on the first floor o oblets. .seem- natural land§capes with the Fine Arts g.gly contrastmg images man-made obJe.c.ts. · through Sept. 24. Galle!)'. .md themselves bound Tl].ese images are hours are 8:30 am - 3:30 · ogether through the art startlmgly .differep.t by na- Q.m Monday through work qf D9ug Ross. ture- a still life J!lXtapos- Thursday, or oy apQointRoss s pamtmgs launch mg a landscape. However, ment by calling 872-'227 l. fl!,e .1998-99 season of ex- tµey work together to esµb- Doug Ross is currently. a 1 hib1tions at the Peru State hsp a recipr9qal relat10n- resident of Minneapolis,

· C9!lege Art Gallery. ship that umfles the two Minn., and is also an 1 V1s1torsto gallery cci.n genres. Ross creates a Emeritus Professor of the

· expect Ross s energetic Iieavy cop.trast between the University of NebraskalandscaP.es to recall the stark background of Lincoln. All paintings are geometnc brus}:l":prk of the still and the com- available for purChase Paµl Mont plex.colors iJ:1: the landsq1pe through Professor Ken Samte-V1ct01re, as well port10n, while balancmg Anderson.

As aresult, Morgan's basement is submerged "Under the Sea," com-

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PORTS

Lady 'Cats compete in tournament

College. P-State stayed fairly close Later, on the first day of the tou to both teams, taking each game to ment, Peru was taken in three Peru State College's volleyball team four sets. · the host, Northwestern State.appeared in the Bobcat Preseason In their first game Saturday, the Peru Volleyball started out on Tournament, which took place in Peru, Lady Bobcats beat Newman Univer- urday with a close game aga and the Northwestern Tournament, sity in four sets, gaining the first win Jamestown University. The g. which was played in Orange City,· oftheseason. TheLady'Catslostthe wentfivesets,butPeruendedup Iowa. last game of the tournament to Lee ing. The Lady 'Cats ended the W· The Lady 'Cats had a disappointing University in four sets. end tournament strong, beating B start the weekend of August 27-28, The first weekend in September Hills State College in 4 sets compiling a record of 1-3 during the Peru State traveled to Northwestern "We didn't hit the ball very well course of the weekend.· College, in Iowa, for the second tour- weekend. Our serving wasn't Peru suffered two losses on the first nament of the season. They got off to sive in the final three matches. day of the tournament to College of a quick start·on Friday, September 4, have too many errors," Coach 1 the Ozarks and Missouri Western State sweeping Mt. Mercy in three sets. Jensen said in the Bobcat News.

P-State starts regular Upcomir· games with two wins Volleybal

By Katie Benson

The Peru State College volleyball team got off to a great start in their first two regular season games. teenth ranked Doane and unranked Dana both to Peru. The gym was filled with faJ!S on September 2 for Peni's first regular home game against Doane College. The Lady 'Cats got off to a rocky start losing 7-15 in their first set. They rebounded in the second set when man Janelle Findlay spiked down the game point to win the set 15-6. ·

In the third set, senior Kendra Jacobsen blocked Doane's attempt to stay in the game. PSCwent on to win the set 15-7. To finish off the game, Peru played a strong fourth set. Freshman Amanda Kemling served an ace to win the last set and the game 15-3.

" I finally felt that we played as one and not as six individuals," Amanda Kemling said.

Dana College visited Peru on Sepe tember 8. Peru swept the Vikings in straight sets. P-State· came out and played a strong first set, winning 155. Then, in the second set the Lady 'Cats slid a little and Dana took the lead. The Lady Bobcats caught their footing with a strong play by the team and a major kill and block by Tracy Makovicka.

After many long volleys, Peru won the set 15-13 with a block from Julie Bixler. Peru kept control most of the third set. Senior Carrie Leong served the game point which won the set, 155, and won the game.

"The win was important, but there still is a lot of work that needs to be done," said Janelle Findlay.

Games

September .18Graceland College Invi tiohal TBA

September 21 York rl lege 7:30 pm

September 25-26 ,_ Fa11 Classic i (HOME)

September 29 Doane 0 lege 7:30pm

October 1 · Park Colle 7:30 pm (HOME)

October 3 Columbia 0 lege 4:30 pm· (HOME:

'Just a little further'

Janelle Findlay,.nurnber 13, a Freshman from Stella, Nebraska, pushes the ball over the net whife players Tacy Makovicka, number 11, from Lincoln and Amanda Kemling, number 2, from Aurora look on. -Times Photo

'Could you move please?'

September 18, 1998

Bobcats tackle higher ranked Doane College

'By

Melissa Hamernik

The Peru State College football team, ranked number 24 in the N AIA preseason poll, knocked off number six ranked Doane 31-21, Saturday, September 5 in Crete. ·· Junior quarterback Wes Haven, Stella, was 12of29, passing for 205 yards. He also threw three touchdowns and two interceptions. Duane Kosch, Humphrey, led the defense with four unassisted tackles.

"I didn't know what to expect with many newcomers m many keY. positions. I thought we Clid a great job of controlling the line of scrimmag_e_ on-both sides of the ball. We took advantage of some of their mistakes and converted them into 12oints,'' Peru State Head Coach, Dick Strittmatter said, in the September 8 issue of the Bobcat News.

BOBCAT PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Offensive: Quarterback Wes Haven (Stella) and Runningback Alex Reier (Broken Bow) Haveman was 12-for-29 passing with 205 yards. Reier led the Bobcats with 96 yards rushing.

Defensive: Safety Bob Moffit (Sevina Park, Md.) and Safety Jon Rother (Tecumseh)

Moffit intercepted a Doane pass with 1:59 left in the first half to set up a 14-point explosion in the final two minutes. Moffit also collected 4 tackles, one for loss. Rother had 5 tackles and broke up two passes fonhe Cats.

Hardest Hit: Linebacker Duane Kosch (Humphrey)

In the third quarter, Kosch separated Doane QB Chris Snyder and his helmet.

Special Teams: Kicker Jake Schmidt Schmidt "'.as perfect, nailing a 25-yard field goal and hitting 3 extra points.

P-State to play in annual Apple Bowl

By Matt Maxwell Strittmatter said of the Apple Jack the second half. Bowl. "Dana will be up for this one Strittmatter said that the Bobcats unGet ready Bobcat fans. and so will we." derstand that their offense cannot afVikings invade Southeast Nebraska The 'Cats plan to use their "mix-it- ford to start quickly and then sputter. tomorrow night and the 'Cats will try up" offense to keep the Viking defense "We need to maintain our offensive to hold them off in Nebraska City. · guessing. The same mix of running focus for four quarters," he said. Tomorrow night, Peru State ( 1-1) and passing hurt Dana last week as Special teams were another area of and Dana College (1-1) meet in the they were crushed by Huron Univer- concern for Strittmatter as he prepared annual Apple Jack Bowl football sity, 44-20. his team to face Dana. game. If the Bobcats. jump on top early, "We need an overall better effort out Last year, won their sec- though, don't expect the Vikings to of our special teams," he said. "We ond straight in the heated rivalry when quit. In their first game this season, need better kick coverage and can't they whipped Dana, 25-7. However, they won in overtime, 13-10, over give up any more blocked punts." history means nothing in this matchup. Nebraska Wesleyan. Tickets for the Apple Jack Bowl re"It doesn't matter what our records They also know that P-State jumped main on sale in the Bobcat Bookstore. are or what we've done up until this out to a two-touchdown lead over Tickets are $3 for students and $4 for game," Bobcat head coach Dick Hastings College before faltering in adults.

J Derek Garfield seems to be saying to Hastings' defensive line. The Bobcats faced Hastings September 12, in Jones Stadium at Hastings College. Although ' Peru was up by one at half-time ( 14-13), Hastings came back to win, 30-24, making Peru's record 1-1. Shown in photo above are numbers: 56, Brian Kile, a junior out of Omaha, 31, Derek Garfield, a junior out of Aurora, and 81, Andrew Sherman, a senior from Lexington, Nebraska. The Bobcats face off next

l against Dana College in Nebraska City in the Apple Bowl, September 19, at 6:00 pm.

-photo by Ben Tammen

'Don't touch me there'

An offensive lineman blocks for quarterback Wes Haven, number 19, in the game against Hastings, September 12.

·photo by Ben Tammen

Joy to the World . With Joy Huber Joy gives the world top-ten

Welcome to another school year. lege students this Fall. How quickly the long summer 10. New Presidential sex scandal in passed. I hope everyone out there the news for us all to follow (comhad a good one. I know I did (the J?lete with reports published by Ken highlight by far being the Johnson Starr on the Internet) Picnic in mid-June), but now it's time 9. New Baseball records being set to get "back into the routine of 8. New Interim administrative apthings," as they say. · pointments

I don't know about everyone out 7. New forwards to read there, but I am very glad to be back· 6. New supply of Pepsi and snacks to school. Maybe it's because I in the Production Office missed my college friends this sum- 5. New (wonderfully nice) Interim mer, and couldn't wait to see them President (who I know because I had again. Maybe it's because I've been the opportunity to interview him) in college since 1994, and can finally 4. New episodes of my favorite see the end in sight. I'm student night-time television shows (Melrose teaching in the spring, and am pretty Place, Friends, Pary of Five, and excited to get this semester going. 90210)

The Thousa-nd Oaks

A Short Squirrel Saea

Totally Pointless Knowledee

BY Katie Gilbert & Brad DorenkamP

Did you know thatMr. Rogers is an ordained minister

Mark McGwire won the home run race. But, thanks to our fine internet skills we also found out that McGwire is also a film buff as well. Driving Miss Daisy and Midnight Express ale his favorite movies.

Well, I'd love to offer some advice

3. New season for the Huskers to to those incoming Freshman, but defend their National Title (Hey, since I was a transfer student in the they're already 3-0!)

Fall of 1996, I'm afraid I can't be

2. New price for Coca-Cola prodmuch help in that area. The best I ucts on this Coke dominated campus can say is to get involved in campus (a $0.05 cent reduction in the price/ activities and organizations, study can in campus machines), So I don't hard, and don't be afraid to listen to have to carry a dollar bill and a dime the Beastie Boys now and then! if I want to drink two pops a day.

The new faces on campus bring to !. New charge for printing a page mind the motifs of fresh starts, and of ANYTHING in the library (e-mail, beginning anaw. That's the whole Internet info; $0.GS/page) idea of this column: a new school Well, I guess I'll keep that dime in year, and new changes. What I have my pocket after all. Save $0.05 here,· compiled for this is a list of the Top spend it there. Good Luck with your Ten things that are new for PSC col- upcoming semester. See ya' later!

Meet the Press

The Times staff for'Fall 1998 has enlarged over last year. This year s staff consists of over twenty students ranging from freshmeJ?. to .seniors. The photo at mcludes (top row, 1- · r) cnris Hawkinson, Andy White, (next row down)

Brad Dorenkamp, Katie Gilbert, Kathy Chase, (next row) Russell Crouch (next row) Tiffany Chisholm, Kim Bremseth, (bottom row)

Alecia Boyer, Delta Fajardo, David V1cich. (seated on wall) Genny Hams, Features Editor, Katie Benson, Co_ports Editor, (standing)

Harold Davis, Editor and Joy Huber, Assistant Editor.

Not pictured: Kristi Nies, Advisor, Matt Maxwell, Ben Tammen, Angie Hurtzeker, Copy Editor, Mindy Pelle, Alan Gag_er,andMelissa Han1ernik, Co-Sports Editor

Welcome to The Thousand welcomed FiFi with open paws. Oaks, a place where real life is Buddy was a rabbit and he was irrelevant and fantasy and make- good at what he did, planning asbelieve run rampant. Today, we sassinations. For just a few waljoin our furry squirrel friends nuts, he would plan the whole Billy Nutshell and Bonnie thing. Fluffytail where they have been He would talk to Tabbi secretly meeting by Oak number Fuzzytail, a cat belonging to one Four. of the most notorious squirrel "Don't tell anyone about our haters on campus. Tabbi would secret meetings, Billy." Said· talk to his owner, we'll call him Bonnie in a sexy whisper. J:C. We don't want to disclose "Are you kidding, I don't want his real identi!}:.. Tabbi had a way my wife to find out about us, of talking to people. He would ·she'd kick me out of the nest." snuggle clbse to themat night and Said Billy to his furry mistress. use the puddytat mind melt to diAbout that time, Billy's wife, rectly put ideas into their heads. FiFi, came hopping along unbe- A few hours later, FiFi was asknownst to Billy and Bonnie. sured by Buddy that everything FiFihadwithherthreeofherfif- was in motion. Both Billy and teen children (the three from this Bonnie were as good. as gone. year's litter). FiFi had no more FiFi would then receive an insurthan popped around the ti:ee ance payment and be granted a when she saw Billy and Bonnie certificate to remarry. Only, no walking away, tails intertwined. one kpew how wrong the events FiFi about went through the would unplay. No one could canopy, so to speak. She had sus- have imagined how badly things pected Billy of such squirrelly would tum out. No one could behavior before, but it was a hu- foresee the catastrophe unplaying miliation to her and her kids to before the eyes of millions. have him do it in public where Join us next time to find out everyone could see. how Billy and Bonnie foil Fifi's Fifi knew just what to do. She by getting J.C. too drunk to ' went immediately to see Buddy know which squirrel to hit with Lon gear, the neighborhood con- his car. Find out who really dies nection to the mob. Buddy lived. in next week's episode of The in a hole under TJ Majors and he Thousand Oaks.

The average human consumes eight spiders in their lifetime at night Kinda makes you want to sleep with one eye open, doesn't it?

A can of SPAM is opened every four seconds. Ahhh the taste of fine dining from a can!

.Now don't be square, our last fact comes from the Hasbro Home .Page. There are more than 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 lfOSsible positions to manipulate the Rubik's Cube.

Judd Nelson's dog is a pit bull named Tallulah Bighead.

"Oh no, it's my husband! Quick, get back on the floor."

Peru State Times

Peru, Nebraska October 2, 1998

THE STUDENT VOICE OF PERU STATE COLLEGE SINCE 192l, A Fierce Little Paper ·Volume 76, lssµe 2

Renovation to double space Peru State College library addition project approved by board of trustees

By Joy Huber

A project to renovate and add-on to the existing library was recently approved by the State College Board of Trustees. The project, valued at $5,071,066, was placed at the top of the board's list of capital construction projects for the 1999-2001 Biennial Budget, accordingto a memo from Dr: Richard Flynn, Interim President of Peru State College.

Next the Board will seek approval for this project from the Coordinating Commission for Post-Secondary Education.

The library is projected to be completely remodeled and changed.

"There would be lots of changes in I the way the library would look," Dr. , Sharon Mccaslin, Interim Director of the Libr:ary, said.

The project would more than double the existing floor space of the library,

with a new addition extending to the south side. There would also be art elevator added, and there would be handicapped restrooms on every floor. If the project goes through, it is estimated to be completed in January 2002.

Shifting around in the library would be necessary while certain areas are being renovated. However, Dr. McCaslin believes the benefits of the renovation will out-weigh the inconveniences incurred during the process.

"Right now, we are moving around with no space," she said. Space is the most valuable commodity the addition will add.

"Every shelf is full. We have less than an inch of space at the end of shelves," she explained. One studene s primary job right nowisjust shifting books arourid, trying to find space to place new materials, she

added. Dr. Mccaslin has observed that there are certain peak usage times in the library when there are students standing i"n line to get to com-

be determined. "It would be put out for bi\! all state projects," Dr. Mccaslin said.

The introduction to the project, prepared by Clark Enerson, says, "The. pose and objective of the project and justification of need are identified in the original progfam and are basically unchanged except the need has intensified with time."

The lower level, now at 5,335 feet, would be improved to a total of 13,641 feet. The main level, currently 8,453 feet, would receive an additional 5,315 feet, taking its total to 13,768 feet. The upper level of the library would remain unchanged as· the additien will not reach quite as high as the top of the existing library.

"These improvements will provide m.ore access to the library," Dr. Mccaslin said.

-Dr.

Sharon Mccaslin, Interim L.,ibrary Director

Some criteria listed under the objectives section for the project are to "meet National Standards established for college and research .libraries," and to ''.provide access to the physically challenged."

The program outline also identifies the four major functional components puters, or standing in lirie to get a of the building. Those areas are Public seat. That shouldn't happen. Services, Technical Services, Library TI:ie estimates and initial drawings Administration, and General Library for-the project were·compietedby ··Services' ClarkEnersonPartners. Theactual The addition would add a new contractor for the project is yet to subgrade level to the library of 8,398 feet.

The Board of Trustees, which approved the project, is not looking out for Peru's improvement projects alone. The Board also considers projects for Wayne State, and Chadron State.

The Legislature doesn't necessarily approve what the board approves.

"As long as the Coordinating Commission for Post-Secondary Education is supportive of PSC;Iwouldthinkthis (project) would be at the top of the list," Dr. Mccaslin said.

Investment in college, town too much to lose

By Chris Hawkinson and Katie Gilbert

With one child in college and four others still at hqme, if the college closed, their future would be uncer-

No one is more scared about the tain. possibility of Peru State College mov- "We'd probably end up closing up ing than those who have invested the the store and·moving elsewhere," Mr. most in the town of Peru. Ed and Barb Decker said. "There wouldn't Decker, owners of Decker's Food ·enough business here to stay open." Center, are two who have invested If the campus is close·d, it could postheir lives. sibly be converted into a detention

The Deckers started the food center facility, as Tarkio College, Tarkio, Mo, seven years ago, after leaving a store changed to the Tarkio Academy. in Ness City, Kansas. With their five "Even if something did go back into children, they moved to Peru to open the school, like at Tarkio, it may not the store. happen immediately," Mr. Decker

Since the business has been open, said. "It may they have created a grocery store in happen a few the town of Peru where students as years later. Well as community members are of- We can not • ten greeted by name. afford to wait

The Deckers and their children, who for that to all help in the store, try to provide the happen." best accomadations for their custom- With recent ers. preliminary "We try to keep improving to make findings rethings better for everyone. We would leased by the like to keep growing," Mr. Decker Coordinating said. Commission

Further renovations to the store may for Post Secbe hindered by the campus' uncertain ondary Edufuttfre. The Deckers know that the c a t i o n most importarit thing in their lives is (CCPE), the to put food on the table for their kids. college's fu-

ture is again a controversy.

"Newspapers a lot of times naturally tell all of the negative stuff," Mr, Decker said. 'Thate to see anything negative come out about the college."

· On October 13, the college and community will be waiting for results of the CCPE Mr. Decker and bis family wiil be waiting along with everyone else.

"When we"!eft Kansas, we had a going out of business sale, packed what we couldn't sell into a semi and moved to Peru," said Mr. Decker. If the school closes, we'll probably have to do that again."

'Paper or Plastic?'

Barb Decker laughs with a customer at Decker's Food Center, a family business in downtown Peru owned by Ed and Barb Decker. The Deckers started the store seven years ago. -photo by Jared Taylor

'These improvements will provide more access to the library."

Crouch in the Corner With RusseH Crouch e're au in this together

·We all worry about getting into the classes that we want. We all worry about making the grade. We all worry about finishing college in a reasonable amount of time. And we all worry about the financial aid.

Student Senate is working on easing the pain of going to the Financial Aid Office or receiving monetary support for college. Senate, along with the administration, have come ·up with some ideas that will hopefully be utilized to make this process more student friendly. It is impqrtant to remember that this concern needs to be understood by all sides of the problem.

After the troubled time we had with this semester's fee payment, Student Senate sincerely wants this process to be easier for all students. With all of the student oriented plans and processes that have been installed or will be. installed, it is impprtant we,the Senators, hold up our .end of the. deal. We have to be there to inform all other parties what we feel the students want and need to ensure the betterment of Peru State College.

Speaking ·of the betterment of the college, the Coordinating Commission for Post Secondary Education has released a preliminary report/ consultant findings of the needs, strengths and concerns regarding Peru State College. In this report, the commission states "that, "Peru State College is relatively isolated in terms

of transportation via major highways." Compared to Wayne and Chadron, I think Peru is located closer to civilization. In fact, all three state colleges are situated away from the major metropolitan areas in the state. Mayl:Je that would be the reason we are.still colleges and not universities.

What everyone needs to realize is that we are all unique. Many people say that to their Cinderella-like child, but PSC is unique and special to all of us. We all chose to attend classes here because we wanted what the college offered. It is for that same reason that people choose to attend Harvard or Eastern Kentucky University.

On a brighter note, Student Senate is working with the administration and other offices to beautify the campus. We believe that it is important to .l:Jetter the campus and its appearance. We are located in a. very scenic area of the state and we need to utilize what we have to increase the attractiveness of the campus

It is important to remember that Student Senate wants to make life on this campus the best experience for each student. If there is anything we can do, come. see us, call us or email us. It is important that you let us know what we can do to better your life and the lives of others. As Red Green said, "We're all in this together."

Times feels CCPE report is premature

We, the staffof the Peru State Times, ment hasn7t grown appreciably in re- enrollment. What? You mean a steady "All of the things I see in there are they want, why can't we?) feel that the preliminary report issued cent years, but off-campus classes are increase isn't good? Look at the what I call fixable," Flynn said. The report says that some of our by the Coordinating Commission for attracting more and more students. We records of other colleges and univer- The study reported one of the com- retention problems may be due to an Post-Secondary Education has been have a theory on this one, too. sities. How many otheFs can actually plaints of students and faculty is a lack open admission policy. Flynn stated overblown, over analyzed, and poorly In "recent years," Dr. Robert L. say that they' have enjoyed a steady of things to do. We fet!l that the re- that when you're giving everyone a handled in the hands of our fellow Burns was president. Bums iinple- increase? ported isolation from· urban facilities· chance to succeed, you're also giving journalists. mented what we would like to call "a In the Lincoln Journal Star, the ar- may be a strength for Peru. them the chance to fail. We could

In an age where the media controls round 'em up and move 'em out" pro- ticle about the CCPE report states that The lack of things to do in Peru is improve our retention numbers if we the news rather than reports it, news gram. Thanks to Burns, some of the Peru is attractfog students from small something fo think about. One has to had stricter admission policies, but can take on an entirely different face classes that manystudents are required rural areas where populations are flat drive 15 minutes to Auburn or about that would undermine one of the madue to bias and shoddy reporting. We to take are only offered off-campus. or declining. We believe this is all the 25 to Nebraska City. Ok, thl}t'S true. jor advantages of Peru State College. feel it is necessary to take a closer look Of course off-campus enrollment is more reason to have a college in the But, how long does it take to drive The report says that we have a relaat the articles written by the Omaha going to be up when students have to area. Ifthecollegeismovedorclosed, across Lincoln? Not that one would tively narrow program base. Well, World Herald in the September 22 is- go off campus to take certain required the population that is now flat will have to drive across Lincoln to find look back in the report and see that sue and the Lincoln Journal Star in classes. · definitely decline. something to do, but one doesn't re- southeast Nebraska is projected to the September 23 issue. Both of these Saying that full-time on-campus· The Lincoln paper cites the report ally have to drive. to Auburn or Ne- have needs for teachers, accountants articles discuss the CCPE report that enrollment hasn't grown appreciably as saying Peru's convel'lient and yet braska City to find something to do and tpose trained in various aspects of was released and, if not closely exam- in recent years is vague. How many isolated location is both a strength and here, either. People know full well business management. Don't we ined, either one is almost enough to years are considered recent? How a weakness. what Peru is like· before they come cover all those areas? send Peruvians packing. many students would make appre- Did the CCPE even consider the stu- here, and yet they s61l come. Tne soli- Another point here. We used to have In the Omaha paper's article, they ciable growth? Also, what about half- dents that could be hurt by this incon- tude of Peru from the rest of the world more programs and majors, put some start with the negative issues. The ar- time students? In today's busy soci- elusive preliminary report? How good may be one of the very reasons that were cut because we needed to conticle says that Peru State has problems ety, students often have to work their is a Peru education if employers have people come to Peru. serve money and concentrate· harder attracting minority students and fac- way through school. It's hard to make to ask: if the college. is still good "We're maintaining a student popu- on others. The CCPE is in charge of ulty. That's probably true, but why enoughmoneyataminimumwagejob enough to be open? They will ask lationwithoutanurbansetting,"Flynn cuttingourprogramsandaddingnew exac,tly is that? Anyone? We have to pay for schooling, so it becomes graduates trying to get jobs why the said. ones. So riow the very people that cut some simple theories. more convenient·forstudentstowork sche.ol is' irLsuch·trouble. 'fheY will · The' report says that Peru is relatively us inthe pli$t are saying we don't have

Perhaps because southeast Ne- and go to school p'art-ffme. probabty .• assume 'that Peru doesn't isolated ill terms bfttansportatimfvia enough: Tell that to the Drama Mabraska, northeast Kansas, southwest Did anyone consider those working provide a good enough education. major highways. I consider Highway jors that were forced to find alternaIowa and northwest Missouri are made students that wouldn't be able to go Thank you, CCPE, for making our 75 to be a major highway, as is I-29. tive arrangements. up of primarily white populations, on to school-if it weren't for Peru? education seemingly second rate. Wow, six miles west or 15 miles south If they want to see an increase ·jn minority college students from these According to information provided We believe that the material and ih- and east, which one are we isolated enrollment, let them add some proareas are in short demand. The truth tO us by Peru State College Interim formation gathered by the CCPE was. from? How close are Wayne State or grams to our system. More majors is, in this part of the country, minority President Dr. Richard Flynn, our drop- badly reported and was possibly de- Chadron State to major. highways? equal more students. · populations are few and far between. out rate is just over 30 percent, com- signed to make us look bad. If a per- But forget thatcaren't all three state In conclusion, we feel that the There are no major metropolis cities pared to the national average of 50 son actually looks through the report colleges supposed to be serving the Omaha World Herald and the Lincoln other than Omaha or Lincoln from percent from the freshman to sopho- one can see that there ai:e definitely remote areas of the state? Aren't we. Journal Star reported poorly on the which to draw. That is assuming, of more years. What? How can it be that some problems with Peru, but we be- supposed to serve.the people of south- CCPE pteliminary report. We feel that course, that most minorities in this two major metropolitan newspapers Iieve there are at ieast ten times more east Nebraska that don't want to or the CCPE failed to consider many area live in large cities. reported this wrong? Interesting. strengths than weaknesses and most can't make it to Lincoln or Omaha? things that could have made huge dif-

The Omaha World Herald goes on Also, we found that from 1993- of these strenghts aren:t listed in the Again, the report talks about Peru's ferencesin their findings. We feel that to say that full-time ,1997, there was a steady increase in report.

PERU STA.TE TIMES

The Times, the official student newspaper of Peru State College, _is published seven times per semester by Peru State College students. The Times office is located in the college publication office-in the Physical Plant Building, telephone (402) 872-2260.

Opinions expressed may not necessarily be those of the entire editorial staff. All letters to the editor are welcomed. Letters, cartoons, articles and so forth submitted to the Times should be signed by the individual(s) submitting them and will be published at the discretion of the staff. Letters to the editor should not exceed 250 words in length. The Times.reserves the right to edit all letters to the editor for grammar and style. ··

The Times is printed by Auburn Newspapers, Auburn, NE.

Please e-mail at psctimes@pscosf.peru.edu or send material fo: Editor

Editor

Assistant Editor

Features Editor

Sports Co-Editors

Advertising Manager

Darkroom Coordinator

Copy Editor

Arts Coordinator Advisor

Harold Davis Joy Huber

Genny Harris

Katie Benson

Alecia Boyer

BenTammen

Angie Hunzeker

Kathy Chase

Kristi Nies

Peru State Times

Canipus Ml!il

Peru State College .Peru, NE 68421

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Editorial Assistants

1998

llobrulla l'rau A11oclattan

Matt Maxwell

Katie Gilbert

Chris Hawkinson

Andy White

Jared Taylor

Brad Dorencamp. and Reporters

Delta Fajardo·•

David Vicich

Alan Gagai·

·· retention problems. Dr. Flynn doesn't the negative issues were emphasized

really see these problems. He told us. more than the positive issues and we that Peru brings in about the same. believe this is unfair reporting. number of freshmen as it graduates We are disappointe,d in the profeseach year.· So, if we lose 30 percent sional unbiased work that was supposbetween the freshmen and sophomore edly published. We would like to see · years, where do the· rest come from? · more research and more impartial pubTra!lsfer and students lications done before a decision is make up for that deficient. made on whether or not to move the Oh, wait, the report says that there college.

is little evidence that Peru State at- Flynn believes that almost any tracts transfer students from commu- college's name could be placed on this nity colleges. Wait, ok, a small note report.

there. We may not attract that many We agree. Peru has' some problems, students from community colleges, so but it also has a uniqueness that brings where do they come from then? UNL, people in year after year. That uniq'ueUNO and other four-year colleges evi- ness can't be moved to Nebraska City dently are losing students to us. (Ev- and southeast Nebraska will not imeryone else reads into the report what prove without it.

We want to hear move issue, we would! free to send us your feelings awig:tpµglj,tsi11tt1e

· Peru State Times Campus Mail

Peru State College i Peru, NE 68421

Railroad recycled

Steamboat Trace hikin-g trail dedication will be October 11

By David Vicich

In Peru, a bustling sound can be heard. It is the sound of hope and excitement in the town.

What is all the commotion about?

There is a nature trail in south Peru, where the old railroad used to be. Af-' ter three years of hard labor, the trail is ready for a bike ride or walk down to Brownville.

"I think that by building this trail, it wiH hopefully bring both students and community together again," said Phyllis E. Rosenquist, head of the Peru Museum.

There will be a dedication on October 11, according to Boyd Mccurdy of the Peru Print Shop. A pancake breakfast followed by a trail hike from Peru to Brownville will be part of the festivities.

"It would be a few years before they see _the trail to Nebraska City [the noz:th half] finished," McCurdy said, "But [now] it stops at a town called

' Minersville, which is basically almost the hike there are some markers pointdeserted." ing out specific plants, but Lewellen

The south half.{)f the trail goes from believes the most interesting things to Peru to Brownville and then on to be ingravings of student signatures.

Cooper Nuclear Power Plant. The trail There are also carvings in the rocks is estimated from the northern most along the trail by Rolly Sherman, a end to the southern most tip to be about Golden Eagle scout 21 miles long. ·· "It's like a real-world laboratory," Mccurdy heads a group called The ac;cording to McCurdy. Peru Depot Gandies, which is trying to fix up the depot at the trail head. The name Gandies comes from the workers that built the railroad, the · Gandy Dancers.

"Having the trail there should attract enough attention for other businesses to notice, it should, in main effect, bring students as well as tourists to Peru;" Mccurdy said. "And what I really want to do is get the Depot sta.tion set up so students can come rent a bike or just buy some hiking sup- · plies."

"Full of nature at it's best," Bob 1.ewellett' saidcducing :iV recent. hike: .: "Look, there's another. squirrel!" On

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Peru computers· s.ecure for the year 2000

By Brad Dorenkamp

Have no fear, the year 2000 is almost here. How much are we going to be affected when the-new Millennium comes? Will the world come to an end? Will all the computers blow up?

Are you one of these people worrying about these questions? If so, you can stop. Peru State C_ollege is prevared for what the next century will bring for our computer systems. From the e-mail to the web pages, the truth <ibout what steps have been taken in regards to Y2K is now known.

One man who knows the truth is Dr. Stanley Mccaslin. Along with

being a professor of Physics and Com- 'tions Services. He has already begun puter Science, Dr. McCaslirt is also in the conversions to a four digit date charge of the e-mail and web pages system. By doing this, the computers on campus. According to him; there read the years by all four digits of the. is no danger to our campus computer year, making it easier for it to read the systems. This is because we are cur- dates, rently using the Unix system which The Y2K problem may even have counts the time in seconds, thus mak- some affects on ATM's, digital clocks,. ing the Unix systems all ready for the and even gas pumps, Jacobson is year 2000. grateful that he is on a small campus; Even with all this technology, Dr. · "I don't have to worry about all of McCaslin is a little worried about the systems on a big campus like Y2K. · UNL," he said.

"I sure would not book a plane ticket So, for all· of those people searchfor January 1, 2000," he laughs out ing for a way to survive the coming of loud. · the Millennium,.relax yourself with a Another man with a plan is Jay good web page or an e-mail to a best Jacobson, Director of Communica- friend:

Mccaslin -fills -interim library

By Delta .Fajprdo restrooms," she said. So, after graduating from Kansas Otber accomplishments include a State University, she went on to reDr. Sharon Mccaslin has been doubling of the number of computers ceiove her Masters Degree in Library working at the Peru State Library fot with access to Windows, a revised Schooling at Emporia State University rhe past twenty-eight years as a tech- web page, and an overall house clean- in Emporia, Kansas, and later received nical service librarian, and now she ing of unneeded information. her Ph.D. in Higher Education from "nds herself in the position of being "Future improvements," she said, the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. ne interim library director. "include networking so that we can "I really do know what I'm doing,"

"Actually, I'm both the director and· have black and white as well as color she said. "The position is onJy an inthe technical-service librarian," she pfrrrting', and therdis a plan to$'efnltW ;·terim, but I plan on making a8 many ;aid. "But only until a replacement shelves for our ever-growing library.'; improvements as I can.'' can be found for the previous direc- It wasn't until her senior year at Dr. Mccaslin believes freedom of tor." Kansas State University in Manl;lattan, speech to be vitally important to.librar-

Dr. Mccaslin has already begun Kansas, that Dr. McCaslin had real- ies. work on several library improvements, ized what she wanted to do in life. ''The only thing I am intolerant of is both large and small. "I had a major in Modern Lan- intolerance," she said. "As a Iibrarc "We have work study girls putting guages, but during my senior year, I ian, I must remain open-minded. Liup signs to show whe_re things are in realized that I was totally unemploy- brarians must learn to present all the library,. especially for the able," she said. sides."

1The Culture .Chase i With Kathy Chas.e

Peru State teachers unappreciated

! Now that I the almighty i power of the wntten word at my disposal, and your rapt and un- 1divided attention, I'd like to do something a little bit different. 1However, Harold the Great.has l informed me that due to my column title, I am obligated to mention culture. So, culture, culture, culture. There, now that we have that out of the way, I can move on.

Lately, with all of the murmuring going on about the college's future, we've heard a lot of negative stuff about our fair Peru. I'd like to be one of the few newspaper writers to share a positive '.>pinion.

This is an excellent college. I ·P. here mostly because it was

RIEFS

Parent'_s Day will be held on campus on October 3'. The day's events mclude a barbeque, volleyball game, and football game. For moreirifonnation, contact Kent Propst at 872-2225.

Three Lincoln area artists will be on display in the Peru State College Art Gallery from September 29 to October 28. Artists for this exhibit Kate Brooke, Nancy Peterson, and pamter Memll Peterson. Exhib1t10n hours are8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For more information, contact Ken Anderson .'!t 872.:-2271.

Pe11JSttteCollege will be holdifig a blood drive on Thursday, October 8. The bfood mobile will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. m the Live Oak Room ofthe Student Center.

,Peru State College Creative Writers Series willbe presenting the Nebraska poet, 'I\vyla Hansen, on October 13 at 11:00 a.m. in the.Benford Recital Hall. This event is sponsered by CAB and the Peru State English Club.

Peru State's College ch_ol.rs will be making their first public appearance on the evenmg of Thursday, October 15. Groups P.erfonping include 1'he Peru State Choir, The Madngal Smgers, and Misty Blues Show Choir.

Student Support Services and CAB will be co-sponsoring Dr. Helen Moore, a diversity speaker from The University of Nebraska-Lincoln, on October 14. Moore will lead students through an interactive diversity workshop beginning at 7:00 p.m. All students are invited to attend. For more infonnation, contact Robin Jensen at 872-2442 or Anne-Marie Tay- lor at 872-2329. ·

The deadline to register to vote in the November 3,1998 general election is October 23. If not registered, students, faculty and staff.should contact the County Clerk in their home counties to find out how to register and complete the absentee ballot process.

October breast cancer month

cheap; but I stayed because I felt I could get a good education. Over my three years here at Peru, I've heard many students say the same. Our professors. are wonderful.

·This is one of the few campuses where the professors will take the time not only to tutor outside of class, but also to get to know their students on a personal level. They like their jobs. That's why they stay here. '

This is a beautiful campus, old buildings and all. It's the charm of the place. Where else can you stand in the middle of the street and ·see a star shoot across. the· sky?

Have you noticed the light right at sunset on an autumn evening as it illuminates every blade of grass, every stalk of· corn as if from

within? Or the way that light caresses the bricks on the old brary, and warms the bleachers of the stadium?

This is a college where the students know each other. I love going into the cafeteria with the assurance that I'll always have someone to sit with. People passing by on the sidewalk actually say hello here. This is a college where even ,the President will stop to talk to unfamiliar students.

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That's why I stay here. That's why a lot of us sta:y here. No matter what happens to Peru in the future, I'll always have fond memories of my time here ·I guess that's what college is about. ·

Fr<>m Peru State College Health Center ·

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many college students think that they are too young to worry about breast cancer. This is not true. An estimated 43,500 American Woman women are expected to die. from breast cancer in 1998 with approximately 180,00 new breast cancer cases diagnosed each year. Breast cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer death in women, but men also can be at risk.

Although these facts are alarming, breast cancer rates have declined over · 5 percent, since the early 90's.

Early detection and treatment h_ave played a large role in this-decline. That is Why is so important to educate the public on breast cancer and self-breast exams.

It is recommended that for women over age 20to pefform self-breast exams monthly. Women between the ages of 29-39 should receive clinical breast exams (by their doctor) every three.years, while women 40 and over should receive these exams every year. In addition women 40 and over should have a mammogram administered every year. Men should contact their physician regarding the frequency that is best for them.

To obtain information regarding self-breast exams you can contact your physician or stop by the Peru· Sate College Health Center. Remember, ALL women are at risk for develoeing breast cancer.

Over 70 percent of breast cancer occurs in women with NO known risk factors. Yet, with proper medical care and early check-ups, breast cancer can be highly detectable and treatable.

Peru State goes 4-0 in home tournament

By Katie Benson

Peru State College volleyball had its best showing in a tournament this year by going 4-0 in Its own Bobcat Fall Classic, September 25-26. Peru along with Concordia College of Seward went undefeated out of the eight teams.

Scholastica of Duluth, Minnesota in three sets, 15-10, 15- 7, 15-6.

The Bobcats swept Ottawa University in three sets, 15-5, 15-12, 15-6.

To go undefeated in the tournament, Peru had to go through the University of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio, Texas. They did it in only three sets, 15-3, 15-11, 15-11.

UPcomin!! Volleyball Games

October 3, Home game against Columbia College at 4:30 p.m.

October 5, Away game against Graceland College at 7:30 at Lamoni, Iowa.

October 8, Away game against Midland Lutheran College at 7:30 p.m. in Fremont.

October 10, Away game at Nebraska Wesleyan at noon in Lincoln.

October 10, Away game against Concordia University at 7 :30 p.m. in Seward.

October 13, Away game against St. Mary College at 7:00 p.m. in Omaha.

Kendra Jacobsen, senior, and fresh-· man Janelle Findlay.

"It seems like we all started to gel this weekend," sophomore, Kelly Scheel said. "It also helped when 4 or 5 of us are on fire and not just I or 2. We all need to talk more and that is an obstacle we are slowly starting to overcome."

The Bobcats will see if they can

'Bump, Set, Spike' · ,, Number 7, Carrie Leong sets to number 25, Heather Schroeder. Number 8, Randi Mayberry runs to assist them in a game against Lindenwood University from St. Charles, MO. -photo by Katie Benson

On the first day of the tournament Peru played Lindenwood University of St. Charles, Missouri. The Bobcats took them in three sets, 15-9, 157, 15-6. Peru then defeated St.

The Bobcat Fall Classic named I 0 volleyball.players from the eight teams that participated to the All Tournament Team. Peru had two players nominated to the team, outside hitters

carry on their success with home 'Bumpin' the Ball' games against Park College on Octo- Janelle Findlay bumps the ball as number 4, Kelly Scheel and Kendra Jacobso ber I and Columbia College on Octo- look on. -photo by Katie Benso ber 3.

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Peru State escapes close call against Wayne

By Katie Benson

Coming off a disappointing loss to Dana College in the Apple Jack Bowl, Peru was looking for a win out of their road trip September 26 to Wayne State College in Wayne. The 0-3 Wildcats were looking for their first win of the season.

The game got off to a slow start with neither offense getting very far, then having to punt. Then, off of a Peru punt, sophomore Ryan Young caqsed a fumble that was recovered by senior Todd Liberty.

This led to a touchdown throw from senior quarterback Wes Haveman to senior Zach Sangster to give Peru its first touchdown of the game.

Another defensive play by the Bobcats caused a Wayne State fumble and

eventually led to a 22-yard field goal by freshman Jake Schmidt.

Wayne had its first scoring attempt in the second quarter with a failed field goal attempt. Peru came back with a long drive by the offense.

Haveman ended the drive with a 10yard rushing touchdown. Schmidt kicked the extra point that put Peru up 17-0.

Wayne threatened to score at the end of the half, but their rhythm was stopped by a broken pass, thanks to sophomore Kyle Lee.

Peru ran into some luck to start off the third quarter when their field goal attempt was blocked, but Wayne got called for illegal participation. Peru made the most of their second chance by Schmidt kicking a 29-yard field goal.

This lead to a quarterback sneak by Haveman. Peru ended the third quarter with Schmidt's extra point. This left Peru with which seemed to be a safe 27 point lead to enter the fourth quarter.

A missed 47 yard field goal attempt by Schmidt was the beginning of a bad fourth quarter for the Peru Bobcats. Peru's defense let down and the WayneState Wildcats went on to score three touchdowns in almost eight minutes.

Peru withstood Wayne's rally to win, 27-20. The Bobcats, who are now 22, will play their first home game Saturday, October 3 with a kickoff time of 1 p.m., against Valley City State University all the way from Valley City, North Dakota.

Realists wanted With Chris Hawkinson Rumor Mill running rampant

Welcome to Rumor Mill, USA, Peru State College, where, if you have a pulse, you have a story, whether true or not.

School's back in full swing. Students are getting to know each other, and hearing wonderful, new and often totally insane stories about themselves. People in Peru know your life and if it's not jazzy enough, the stories, through the chain of command, will become more exciting than a soap opera.

The only stories that can be believed as true are stories involving your life. (Unless you hear about a not so mentally balanced young girl who liked to talk to trees' and would yell at her milk for spilling itself. Those stories are probably accurate.)

So, here's the problem. We attend a small college in a small town which has basically nothing in terms of entertainment, ·unless you enjoy shooting beer cans off a bridge. Those people who don't enjoy a good tractor pull often use the rumor mill as their alternative source of amusement.

Unfortunately, there is no concrete solution to this problem. People are always going to talk and others will always listen. Those eager listeners just need to realize that the truth has

often been contorted until the only fragment of reality left has slowly dwindled into nothing.

It's easy to forget how Peru works when you leave for a summer, but as soon as I left civilization to enter the realm of small town life, I quickly recalled that the village has eyes all it's own and my life is no longer just my business. Any bored person who may consider me rumor worthy can contort my truth into a wonderful tale of manipulation and deceit.

I removed myself from Morgan Hall, grand central station for rumor starting, and moved off campus in hopes of having a pinch of privacy. Let me tell you, a student would have to move to Antarctica to get away from the Peru gossip ring and even then stories about rabid penguins infecting the young traveler would exist.

You may not want to be a soap star, but needless to say, you don't have a choice; According to some, I have been everything from a witch to a key member of the Morgan Hall drug ring. I have lived the life of a rock star without even having to·step a foot out of my dorm room.

The key is just to learn to laugh at the things said. Who cares what other people are saying?

Expose

In violation of Code 1OOK-A, Section Ill, Paragraph IV, I am restricted from consumption of all chocolate products. If,, you see me consuming chocolate on-campus or elsewhere, please call my probation officer at 872-2260 immediately.

Kathrine R; Gilbert

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Thousand Oaks A Short St[uirrel Sa9a

Bad cat seduces squirrel

Last time on A Thousand Oaks, Fifi cally, "In a few moments, those two Nutshell discovered her husband in a little nuts will be road pizza!" love tryst with Bonnie Fluffytail. In a · Fifi, a bit unsure of her plan, asked, fit of rage, Fifi ran to the local mob- "Are you sure everything is set up? I ster, Tabbi, to have the two lusty ro- ·need that insurance check to pay off dents knocked. off. Feeling sure that my .debt to the Emporium." things were in order, Fifi sprawled out "Don't worry, baby," Tabbi growled, on her favorite limb, poised to watch his nappy tail twisting around Fifi. "If her evil plot unfold. you can't get that check, I know a great "Oh, Billy! Hold me!" Bonnie whis- way you can pay it off." pere.d seductively. "Hey! What are you doing? Stop "Oh, Bonnie!" Billy said as he that, you slime ball!"Fifi yelled as she wrapped his adulterous paws · struggled to get away. around her. The two strolled together, Just then Bonnie and Billy step out paw in paw, down t_he trunk and intothestreet. Headlightstearthrough headed towards Hoyt Street. the night. A horrifying scream breaks Meanwhile, back at "Rodents R Us: through the heavy air as ... someone Illicit Drug and Gambling Ei:npo- falls to the ground. Then, that terrium," Tabbi was seducing his owner rible crunch. into consuming large amounts of al- Join us next time to find out who fell coho!. In his sly, feline ways, the from their doomed glory. Did Billy mobster king had convinced J.C. to and Bonnie meet their planned 'dedrive under the influence. (Just goes mise? And what of poor J.C., the mere to show you, kids; never trust a cat pawn in Tabbi and Fifi's evil plan? who runs a drug and gambling empo- Find out next week on A Thousand rium.) Oaks.

J. C., in his drunken stupor, buckled himself into the driver's seat and sped off into the night. Of course, Tabbi was too smart to be caught at the scene of the crime, but he wouldn't dare miss the action. So, he scampered over to Fifi's hangout to watch the action "Ha, ha, ha!" Tabbi laughed mania-

Chocolate crook runs amuck. Gilbert Sighted

Kathrine R. Gilbert has been sighted several times eating chocolate on c,ampus and off, in flagrant defiance of her current restrictions against chocolate. Not only did she gorge herself on the succulant sweets, but she also attacked some poor stander-by with her stic'lcy mitts, causing hundreds of dollars of damage to her victim's clothes. These injustices MUST BE STOPPED! Do your part to stop this mad woman from her twisted schemes.

TOTALLY POINTLESS KNOWLEDGE

BY KAT-IE GILBERT·& BRAD DORENKAMP

Starting out simple horses, rabbits, and rats cannot vomit. Cat's urine glows under a black light. We cannot be held responsible if you try this at home. Speaking ofurine, to keep cool ostriches urinate on their legs; then it evaporates like sweat. Brad says "Why didn 'tl tbink of that during the dog-days of summer?"

More money is printed daily for the Monopoly Game than by the U.S. Treasury. Do not pass go do not collect $200 and remember it is better to lose all your money in Monopoly because there's always more where that came from.

Just how flexible are you? Well, if you stretch a standard slinky out flat, it measures 87 long.

As we're stuck on the subject : of bathroom humor we'll leave i you with this final thought:I·

4,000 Americans are injured by toilet seats each year. Kind of a bummer huh?

CH A Q $ by Brian Shuster

As she gazed into the· mirror, Sally realized that the kids at school weren't teasing she was, indeed, a cow.

Peru State Times

Peru·, Nebraska

·October 16, 1998

A Fierce Little Paper

Volume 76, Issue 3

CCPE report reveals options for Peru State College future

By Harold Davis

Lincoln-"The Southeast Nebraska problem this year is the Panhandle's problem next year," Dennis Jones told about 25 people in the state's capitol.

The Coordinating Commission for Post Secondary Education (CCPE) heard a report Tuesday from Jones, president of the National Center for Higher Education in Boulder,, CO. outlining the future of Peru State College.

Although no conclusion was reached anhe meeting, Jones did present three options for the future of Peru State College.

"There's a case to be made for a t four-year institute in Southeast Nee J braska," Jones said

Repairing Peru's current campus and leaving Peru where it is while adding some two-year programs is one option to be considered.

To repair the current buildings would cost just over $5 million, according to Mike Wemhoff, commission facilities coordinator for the CCPE. That would just bring the current buildings back to new condition. That doesn't include modernizing or making them more accessible for handicaps.

"Option one looks like the most feesible option, especially because we already have the articulation agreements with community colleges and out-reach programs in different areas of the state," said Dr. Mary Mokris, chair elect of the Peru State Faculty

Senate. "' lege or make it work in cooperation

Moving the college to another loca- with an existing college, such as tion in Southeast Nebraska is another· Southeast Community College. option. It was brought to attention that Jones outlined a system of clistance another college in this geographic Io- learning centers that provided delivcation would probably havethe.same ery of programs at several different problems as Peru because of the de- sites. m9graphics given for this part of the Though these centers would hav,e state. the potential of providing a greater va-

According to Jones, the populations riety of programs, certain programs in this portion of the state seem to be may have to be eliminated, Jones gave declining or at least leveling off. Many the teacher education program for exstudents from this portion of the state ample. are not going on to college or, if they The report pointed out that Peru is do, they go out of state. Exact rium- located in a part of the state where bers of students in Peru's service area there aren't many people per square attending out of state schools were mile. In this part of the state, there unavailable. aren'.talot of young people, compared

The third option for Peru would be to Lincoln or Omaha, the report said. to consolidate it with an existing col- Much of the information cited in the

report was general to the state and not Peru specific.

The CCPE cannot make any of the three options happen by itself.

Jones is scheduled to present his findings a:nd conclusions regarding reasonable scenarios forthe" future of Peru State College and higher education services for Southeast Nebraska on Thursday, November 5 at the SCC Energy Square Building in Lincoln.

The commission will take action regarding the report to the Legislature and Governor on the issue on Monday, November 30 at Central Community College in Grand Island.

On Tuesday, December 1, the commission will submit its final report to the Legislature and Governor.

.Homecoming events scheduled,. fall break starts week of fun

Graphic by

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Center

By Chris Hawkinson

Homecoming festivities are.once again upon us. Peru State College will be at the movies starting Wednesday, October 21. Fall break cuts the week

into just three days, leaving many

events compacted into a shorter

Center "It would have been nicer if it had

been longer, but coming out of fall

Alumni vs Varsity WBB· break didn't leave the time to do a lot .,.. garn+ Wheeler Center of things," Anne Marie Taylor, president qf CAB,. said.

During lunch hoursthroughout the week, CAB wiH present different contests and entertainment.

On Wednesday, CAB is sponsoring Spilt Milk, an improvisational group, held iirthe college auditorium at 8 p.m.

Dr. Bill Clemente, Assistant Professor of English, will again be burning the ugly tie downtown at the bonfire on Thursday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday's·festivities begin with the parade at 10 a.m. Starting at the commuter parking lot, the parade will proceed on 5th Street to downtown Peru.

Peru Print shop asset to town, co·llege

By David Vicich

Boyd McCurdy is a man of many talents and business. As owner of Peru Print shop, McCurdy handles both college and community printing needs. They also handle faxing, and the selling of different types of pa.per. Most of the jobs that the college gives the Print shop are business letters and ads.

McCtlrdy had bought the store about a year and a half ago from it's previous owners, Ester Divney; and Lillian Schottenhamel. McCurdy also likes history so he researched some of the shop's history.

BOYD MCCURDY works on layouts in the Peru Print Shop.

"I have been looking very hard to find the date in which this building was built but, I can't find the information I need around here."

Mccurdy said.

He also is the president' of the Peru

Depot Gandies. The Gandies are a group of people that had worked on and organized the trail in Peru. Their major goal is to rebuild the Depot at the beginning of the trail.

When the shop first opened, it was called the College Print Shop. Then it was bought by a private investor and called Hoyt Street Printers. The shop was about to be closed down due to financial problems. So a group of five community · members put their money

together to buy it. The five people were Peru chamber members, but three of the members were eventually bought out by Diveny and Schottenhamel:

Since that time, the print shop has been in the same downtown locatiop.

"There is usually between S() and 75. entries for the parade," Kent Propst, director of college advancement, said.

The PSC Bobcats will take on Huton University at I p.m. at the Oak Bowl. Homecoming King and Queen will be announced during the halftime show and the attendants will be presented.

CAB voted to extend dance hours for Saturday night. .The dance will be held in the student Center from 9 p.m. to I a.m.

-photo by Jared Taylor

Graphic by Andy White ,

One-act plays bring new life, experien-ce to college theater -.,

By Alecia Boyer

For the past two years, the stage has been quiet. Now the lights are set and the curtains are rising for the upcoming tryouts for three one-act plays.

Shannon Hall has a serious tear-jerking play. Brad Dorenkamp will bring in the comic relief with his play. And Kathrine Gilbert has what she calls a "pure" play. Tryouts for the.all-school

one-act plays will be October 21 in the tool for individuals for after graduate Iege. It gives us a taste of our percollege theater. teaching in drama, especially for forming arts, It will broaden out culDr. Jerry Martin, vice-president of. smaller schools. And number two, tural horizons," Interim Humanities academic affairs, approved the tryouts creating an opportunity for students to Chair Dr. Sarah Crook said. "This is and performances of the one-acts. participate ·and create an entertainment an opportunity to expose language arts

"Both Dr. Harper and J?r. Crook for attending the campus." majors to the experience of directing

brought the concept to me," he said. The college has a wide variety of a play when teaching."

"that our language arts majors are, in fact, diversified and prepared for a fan-· guage arts job in the public school," Crook said.

"My hope and desire is that perhaps we cari do more in:the future," Dr. Charles Harper, professor of'speech/ theater said.

"Primarily for the production class, I activities offered for the students, but The humanities departmentwill felt that it was worthwhile for the it has been awhile since a play was know the language arts majors are Everyone is welcomed to tryout. school for two reasons. Number one, performed-. ready to teach in the real world. The one-act plays will all be performed on November 20 and 21. I thought it was a valuable learning ''This is a lovely addition to our col-. "It adds a sense of ligitimacy,"

BOBCA/ ,RIEFS

· ti Information on school closings due to weather will· be announced on these area stations:

Television:

KOLN-TV (Lincoln, Channel 10)

KETV (Omaha, Channel 7)

Radio:

KNCY (Nebraska City .and Auburn, 1600 AM, 105.5 FM)

KTNC (Falls City, 1230 AM)

KLZA (Falls City, 101.3 FM)

KFAB (Omaha, 1100 AM)

KMA (Shenandoah, Iowa, 960 AM)

KWBE (Beatrice, AM)

KLIN (Lincoln, 1400 AM)

KOTD (Plattsmouth, 1OOOAM)

ti Art work by area artists Kate Brooke, Nancy Peterson, and Merrill Peterson is now on display at the Peru State Colle'ge Art Gallery through Oct: 28.

tlThe Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity is sponsering an annual .essay contest for full-time undergraduate juniors and seniors. Write for mare ' information by Dec. 18, 1998.

Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics

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Contracts cause problems for students

By Matt Maxwell

M.ike and two of his friends decided to move off campus. Excited about

their first house, they all were impatient for Christmas break to begin so they could move out of the dorms and into their new Peruvian hideaway.

However, Mike, a fourth-yearManagemeilt major, who asked that his name not be used for this story, was ·shocked by the news he received from the Residence Life Office.

Peru State wouldn't let him move out of the dorms.

"I freaked," he said. "I had a house in Peru picked out, had made a deposit, and ready to move in. Then the college tbld me I couldn't leave, and that I had to stay on the meal plan. It was like [PSC] was holding me hostage in my dormroom."

That was three years ago when Mike was a freshman, but he still gets ease ily agitated when talking about his foiled plan to leave the dorms.

Cases like Mike's are less than rare, but easily explained.

"All unmarried freshmen and ·sophomore students must live in College residence halls while enrolled for

classes at Peru State College," accord-

"If several students Wf;. were countip.g to the Student Handbook and Col- ing on living in the dorms suddenly lege Catalog. left," she explained, ''.the only way to That is, unless the student meets one offset that added expense would be to of several criteria: they are over 21 raise dorm rates for everyone else the years of age, they are commuting from following year."

the home of their legal guardian, or Sayer and the residence life staff are are enrolled· in eight credit hours or not hiding any of their policies from less. anyone. Sometimes, the policies just

"All students living on campus are aren't being reaq required to be on the meal plan," Before moving into the dorms, evthe handbook also says. ery student receives a housing con-'' ''Ther.e are always certain excep- tract. In boldfacetype, directly above tions;" said of Residence Life the student's signature, the contract Erin Sayer. "Arid I will always con- reads, "The signing of this document sider everything during ari appeal- establishes a contractual relationship and people do get released from their between the student and the College contracts." for one (I) academic year. The StuSayer said, however, that it would derit Handbook and College Catalog take an extremely rare case for a stu- are integral parts of this relationship." dent who is not eligible to live off cam- · "A lot of people don't read the conpus to be granted the right to move tract," Sayer said. "Then in Decemout.The explanation is financial. · ber tlky've already made plans to We determine how much we need move out before they find out what to charge residents based on how they signed." many students are in the buildings," Sayer continued ro say that thirdshe said. year students, or students who other-

She explained that the dorms basi- wise qualify to live off campus, are cally work like a big apartment build- more likely to be released from the ing. Every resident pays his or her terms of their contracts, but they are share of the total re11t. charged a.20 percent fee.

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Staff 0Pinion

A few matters have come to my attention. We're not just talking trivial details here. These are a few of the matters that just JUMPED off the'Pages at us as we casually thumbed through a report entitled, "Statewide Capital Construction Budget Recommendations 1999-2001 Biennium for the University of Nebraska, Nebraska State Colleges, and Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (Committee Draft)."

Did we happen to lose anyone there? We sure hope not. We were under the impression that our library renovation/addition project was very vital, and that this attitude was shared by the commission. However, as we glanced at the commission's six highest priorities for the 1999-200!•biennium, we changed our mind. '

The commissions' number one priority is now LB 309 Fire and Life SafetyClass I Request for $2.5 million. So the PSC Library Addition comes in at a close second, right?

Again, maybe not. Try a UNL City Campus Hazardous Material Center Request for $1.1 million. #3 is LB 309 Deferred Maintenance - Class I Request for $8 million. Well, we shouldn't get excited, you're probably thinking. Surely beautiful PSC is in there. Just because we're a small college in a rural setting doesn't mean we'd get left out, or shafted, does it?

Surely we've never heard anything negative about being a small, rural school before? If you'd like us to list #'s 4-6, we could. We don't want to waste your time. Instead of approving our request that has been well-researched and thought out, projects like a UNL Library Central Storage Facility Request for $3.4 million were placed at the top instead.

If you're almost as curious as we were to find out what happens with the PSC project, stay tuned. We could quote this. Actually, let's: 'The Commission reducing the project cost for the Library addition in half, approximately $1.8 million. The revised program statement does not appear to adequately address ·how technology such as on-line documents will affect the amount of space future libraries may need."

Yet, later in the report, when the Library Addition and Remodel project is scored, with a percentage of awarded points/maximum points, the project scores a 63:43%. Not to good, you'd say. Hang in there.

Flip the page. The Wayne State College Ramsey Theatre Renovation and Expansion scored a 59.24%. Math majors? The PSC project scored higher, correct? Wejust wanted to make sure we were all interpreting the numbers in the same light. We know that there has never been a problem with anyone distorting numbers to advance their own personal agenda.

Yet what happens to the WSC project? Again, we think a quote would be appropriate here. "Commission Action: Approved on September 18, 1998."

Do we have a point? Yes, and we're getting there. The point is this is upsetting to those of use who chose PSC. We are tired of seeing our beloved little school get passed over on important issues. We feel that the Library Renovation/Addition project was very important to our academic progress here at PSC.

We, the staff of the Times, feel that all of the college students who chose PSC are equally as important as those who chose WSC; or UNL. We do not feel that the commission should skip, or reduce a project that was supposedly important before What has changed? ·

Does everyone see it this way, or are we just misreading the numbers? Please let us know.

Letters from the Editor With Harold Davis

Inappropriateness sign of good writing

I think everyone is entitled to one of those columns where the world has to stand up and listen. In this case, I think you better sit down. It has come to my attention that some things are not appropriate for print and other things are.

For exarriple, the pointless information in the last issue centered around vomit and urination. Some people found this totally pointless. Well, that's the idea. Some people found this offensive. Our advisor told us at the beginning of the year that if our paper didn't upset at least one person with each issue, we weren't doing our job. Well, I'm happy to say, we did a really good job with the last issue.

Is such material inappropriate? Should such graphic matter be printed in a college student publication? Why not? Freedom of speech exceeds the bounds of censorship in publications such as this

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one. Why else do you think I could get away with writing this column about inappropriate material?

Who decides what is inappropriate?

Is it our teachers? Is it our readers?

Is it our editor? Oh wait, that's me. Is it the great authorities of our culture?

Who are the great authorities of our culture? Could not the very people that weave the tales .of our humanity and by doing so influence all mankin<:l into shaping a culture that doesn't really exist the people responsible for authoritating our culture? For example, Jonathan Swift, a great writer, ·may influence the culture of this great nation with his writing.

In Swift's book, Gulliver's Travels, Gulliver rescues the people of Lilliput, a small peop.le, by urinating on the burning city. John Steinbeck, in his novel The Grapes of Wrath, tells about a lactating woman breast-feeding an elderly, starving man. Are these examples inappropriate? .These are just

a couple of the great works of prose in our American culture. Should we take offense to them?

I don't ttJink that is for me oranyone on my staff to say. I do think that at the college level, we are mature enough to handle material, even if we find it offensive. We are the generation that is writing tomorrow's history. Do we want Generation Y to be so immature as to become offended with adultc<,>ntent? Are we going to shelter them from the classics because of "inappropriate" content matter? I guess the Canterbury Tal\:s are out then, too.

I just want to say that I was not offended by last week's pointless knowledge. I can understand why some people may have been, but that's life isn't it? I don't think vomit and urine ate subjects to wig out about, but that's just me.

Crouch in the Corner With Russell Crouch No opinions here

I would like to thank everyone happy to help you. who helped with the Blood Mobile. · Some of you may he wondering We surpassed our goal by twelve what Propositions 413 and 414 are units. Some Student Senate mem- about. Since I don't vote in Nebers hav.ediscussed raising our cur- braska, I certainly cannot share my rent goal or possibly having a two opinion. However, I can pass along day event: The Blood Mobile had · information dealing with these isto tum away some of the walk-ins sues. Read the newspaper, check because of the time constraint. We out the Unicameral Homepage think that the possibility of blood (http://www.unicam.state.ne.us/ donors is tremendous on campus. index.htm), watch television, or lisWe also want to involve the com- ten to the radio. The more informed munity. It is important to work with everyone is, the better decisions we the people that surround us, whether make.

·Matt Maxwell

Katie Gilbert

Chris Hawkinson

Jared Taylor

Brad Dorenkamp

Delta Fajardo

David Vicich

Alan Gagar

Andy White

it is Peru or Auburn. As the words on the State Capitol Senate is sponsoring voter regis- say, "The salvation of the state is tration1oday. They will be set lip in watchfulness in the This the Student Center from 9 a.m.- phrase has several meanings. As I noon. The registration will then would interpret it, we need to watch move to the Peru City Hall for the and be a part of the actions that afrest of the afternoon. Many issues feet each person in the state. Like will be 'dealt with in this election. the Unicameral, Student Senate canThere is Proposition 413, Proposi- not function without you. We need tion 414 and 9f course, the your input to help make the decinatorial election. Evezy vote counts sions that affect you. Stop by, call in every election. If you haven't or e-mail. We need to hear from registered or want to pick up an ab- you. The. more you are involved, sentee ballot, stop by. The people the better life on campus can be for behind the table will be more than everyone.

Computer labs underused

By Joy Huber

Many people on campus are not aware where campus computer labs are, what hours they are open, and what types of software they have. These labs are located in A. V. Larson 21, Hoyt I02, TJM 202, and TJM 203.

"No one knows this lab exists. People walk by and go to th·e plex or the commuter lot, and they don't know this building exists," said Jeff Wusk, senior industrial technology education major and A. V. Larson Jab assistant.

The A. V. Larson lab is not just for industrial technology majors. Anyone can use this lab. The lab's hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

"Our lab is open to fit your needs during the day so you don't have to come back at night," said Jason Stinson, senior industrial management major and lab assistant. ·

The software on the computers in the Larson Jab includes Microsoft Office 95, AutoCad 14, and other industrial technology programs. The lab also provides e-mail and internet access.

The hardware in. the lab includes: laser printers, an HP scan jet 4C scan-

ner, and an Epson Power Lite Projector 5000.

"People in the past say, 'Why didn't I know about this earlier? I love this lab,"' Stinson said.

Hoyt Lab 102 is often referred to as a computer science Jab, but it is also open for anyone> to use. The computers in this lab also feature internet access, e-mail, and most of them are equipped with Microsoft Works for Windows 3.0. The printers in the lab include an HP Laser Jet 6MP, and Apple Image Writer Ils.

"Best hours here, but slowest ma-· chines," said Matt Asher."Nobody knows. No one's ever in here at night. About 6:30'0r 7 is when it dies."

The hours for the Hoyt Lab are Sunday nightfrom6 p.m. - 12 a.m., Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. - 12 a.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The lab is open during these times, but there is not always a lab assistant on duty.

"We don't have Jab assistants all that time, but there's usually faculty around," said Dr. Stan Mccaslin, assistant professor of computer science.

There are two labs .in the T.J. Ma-

Break-ins prompt questions

By Angie R. Hunzeker

just happened to be the year they found his .vehicle.

jors building, side by side on the sec- · ond floor. The IBM-compatible Jab is in TJM 202. This lab is currently seeking more lab assistants. Contact the Business Division office in TJM 246.for an application. The application deadline is today.

The writing Jab in TJM 203 is equipped with 24 new Macintosh G3 computers, according to Dr. Bill Clemente, associate professor of English.

The Jab is open during the follbwing times: Sunday, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., Monday andWednesday, 3 p.m. - 10 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. - 10 p.i:n., Friday, 2 p.m: - 7 p.m. ·

"There are people complaining that there's not enough computers in the library, but then there's no one in here," said Liv Fritz, writing lab assistant and sophomore art major.

The computer Jab is equipped with Claris Works v. 4.0, Corel WordPerfect v. ·3.5 for Macintosh, Microsoft Office (includes Microsoft Excel 5, Microsoft Word 6, Microsoft Power Point4), two laser printers, and free paper.

Recent vehicle break-ins at Peru State College parking lots raise questions from students about vehicle safety. .•

Lance Kurz, a junior biology major and Delzell Hall resident assistant, knows all about being the victim of a vehicle break-in. Kurz was one offive Delzell residents whose vehicles recently suffered damage in the Delzell parking lot.

A broken window, a stolen stereo and sunglasses _will cost Kurz nearly $150 in damages.

To help avoid such incidents, Chief of Campus Security Les Stonebarger suggests keeping valuables, such as CD's and car phones,' in dorm rooms or vehicle trunks. Stonebarger also said that any vehicle has the potential of being broken into because suspects who intend to steal concentrate only on what's inside the vehicle, not the model of the vehicle. Vehicles with expensive stereos are particularly attractive to suspects.

Kurz said break-ins have hap: pened in campus parking Jots every year since he's been at Peru. This

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He also feels the break-ins in Delzell parking were random. "They (suspects) can look in and tell what is in there that they want," Kurz said.

Security was on duty the morning of the late-September Delzell breakins, but the suspects did damage during a short time when security was not around the Delzell parking Jot.

Although the suspects got away, Kurz feels campus security is doing its job to help discourage break-ins. "Incidents have decreased because increased security has helped," he said.

Kurz said that having a car alarm helps keep people away from vehicles. Unfortunately, his was not working the morning of the breakins.

Prevention Tips

* Lock your car

* Remove valuables

* Don't leave windows down

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Welcome Wagon Ambassadors vital to campus

By Genny Harris

Are you good at answering questions? Do you possess the skill of walking backward while carrying on a conversation? Do you know about the activities going on here at Peru? Tf so, you could be considered

school.

"They (the Ambassadors) are the leaders. They are involved on campus and have taken an interest in being students."

"I enjoy my job because with all the bad publicity that Peru has been getting lately it gives the ambassadors a chance part of an elite group here on campus referred to as the Student Ambassadors.

The Ambassadors are the people who welcome incoming freshmen to our campus. They 5i ve tours to pers pec ti ve stu-

-Russell Crouch

Student Ambassador

dents and their parents and talk to them about what is offered in the way of and organizations for them here at Peru. They also set up meetings with professors and coaches the visitors may want to meet.

According to Brandi Erickson, the Ambassadors are the good will and public relations between the college and incoming students. They are the first impression people get of our

to show that Peru is not anything like what they say. We give the visitor the opportunity to decide for either him or herself. I also like it because it is an easy way to meet new people, by the time the new fresh-

men class comes you know half of them because you gave tours to them," said, Drew Davis, a junior from Weeping Water.

If you feel you would like to try your hand at recruiting for PSC, the Ambassadors will advertise openings in the spring. To get the position you must fill out an application, attend a interview, and take the interviewers on a trial tour of the campus. Start brushing up on you campus knowledge and work on not falling down the steps while you go down them backward.

Log provides training for basketball player

By Brian Maher

"Look at him. What is he doing?"

This is just one of the questions that Peru students ask when they see Koe Jones carrying a log on his shoulders. Jones came from Dallas, Texas to Peru to play basketball. Surprisingly, he has only played organized

The Culture Chase With Kathy Chase Hansen advises young poets

For all the budding writers out there, Twyla Hansen delivers a dose of reality, I sprinkled with hope. Hansen, a Nebraska writer, read her poetry and offered advice at last Tuesday's installment of the Peru State College' Creative Writers Series. "To be a writer, you have to put in your time," Hansen said. "It's not something you can just pick I up."

.1 Hansen has been writing ; poetry since 1984, when i she discovered her talent in ; a creative writing class ; taught by Poet Lauriatte, \ Bill Klefkorn. At the time,

she was working at Nebraska publisher's office. She Wesleyan University as a told her audience to just horticulturist and arboretum "send [their work] into that curator. Hansen had never void, the vast abyss of the .even considered writing be- cruel world of publishing." fore that time. Hansen admitted she's had Hansen's work, largely to face the reality ofrejecbased on her life growing up tion many times. "I have in rural Nebraska, is a bright every rejection slip I've reminder that anyone, rot ever gotten." just those of us actively in- However, Hansen cervolved in English, should tainly has achieved succonsider writing. "Ideas can cess. Twyla has published come from anywhere," two collections of poetry, Hansen said. "One of my po- How to Live in the Heartems was actually inspired by land ( 1992) and In Our a bumper sticker." Very Bones (1997), and is Hansen also offered other .also regularly published in tips on how to get stuff out various magazines and anof your brain and in to the thologies.

basketball for two years. Jones picked Peru St.ate College from his list of prospective colleges because of the coach, John Gibbs.

Jones said that Coach Gibbs understands his players and is willingto help them with anything Jones also mentioned that Coach Gibbs is a very good motivator.

So, why does he carry that log?

"It is for my strength conditioning for basketball," Jones said. Because he only lifts weights twice a week, carrying the log helps him maintain his fitness. Whenever Jones is without his log, Rebeana, he carries a basketball or jumps rope.

Officers secure ca·mpus

By Katie Gilbert

You're heading home after a long day of classes. When you arrive at your car you see a vaguely familiar item tucked under your windsheild wiper. Yes, that's right another ticket. For not having a valid parking permit. Many of you may think that writing tickets is all that campus security does. However, security has many other responsibilities. They are continuously working to make the campus safer for all students.

There are three full-time security ·officers. Les Stonebarger is the Chief of Security and the other officers are Don Ballue and Larry Cook. There are also two part-time officers.

There is always at least one officer on duty at a time. During events such as games and dances, Stonebarger schedules more security personnel.

Many changes have been made to campus security this year. One of the biggest changes it that Campus Security has moved its headquarters from the Physical Plant building to the Physical Education Lab/ Art Department Building.

This change was brought about so that 'Security, and all spare keys, could be centrally located on

campus.

Another major change is that security is trying to crack down on alcohol this year. Stonebarger stressed that this campus was meant to be a dry campus and that he would like for it to be a dry campus.

Security is constantly looking for ways to make the campus safer. When Stonebarger first arrived five years ago, he was the only full-time security officer. There are now three fulltime employees. This makes coverage of the entire campus better.

Campus security personnel are all trained by Stonebarger, who is also responsible for scheduling securiiy for campus events and writing tickets during the day.

To be a security personnel on Peru's campus, you must have a good, clean record and a good temperament. "Temperament is a lot of this job because you have to put up with a lot of back talk from time to time," · Stonebarger said.

On the first day that Stonebarger worked this year, he wrote 42 tickets and he estimates that 15 tickets are written each day.

"If it's a rule I enforce it and that's what I expect of all of our officers," ·

"It's a great opportunity to meet potential alumni of Peru State."

'Cats victorious on home field

By Katie Benson Jamol Harris

intercepted a Valley City pass which he ran back 20 yards

Peru State Bobcats had their first for a touchdown. Schmidt's extra home game October 3rd against 0-5 Valley City State University of Valley City, North Dakota.

Peru scored first with a 62-yard pass from junior Wes Haveman to senior Todd Liberty. Freshman Jake Schmidt kicked the extra point to give Peru an early lead.

When the Bobcats regained possession later in the first quarter, freshman Alex Reier had a 23-yard run to move the ball down the field. Reier finished off the drive with a !-yard touchdown run. Schmidt's extra point attempt was good to put Peru up 14-0.

Senior Aaron Brand stepped up for the defense with an interception which led to a missed 47-yard Schmidt field goal to end the first quarter.

Peru started the second quarter off with a drive that ended with a 37-yard missed field goal by Schmidt. After a Valley City touchdown, Peru scored with a 36-yard field goal attempt by Schmidt. ·

Aaron Brand came up with another interception to stop a Valley City drive near the end of the half. ·

Senior Zach Sangster started off the second half with a 52-yard run off a Valley City kickoff, but Peru couldn't capitalize on the good field position. The defense came up big again with freshman Duane Kosch recovering a fumble forced by senior Scott Gates. The fumble recovery led to a 38-yard

field goal by Schmidt.

Kosch blocked a punt which was recovered by junior Jamol Harris. This led to a 9-yard touchdown pass from Haveman to senior Andrew Sherman. An extra point by Schmidt

point was successful to give Peru the lead going into the fourth quarter. The fourth quarter got off to a slow start with both teams punting. Junior Darrin Garfield broke out with a 30yard punt return. This return led to a successful 40-yard field goal kick by Schmidt who went 3 of 5 on field goal attempts.

Peru went on to win, 37-12. The defense caused four turnovers and the offense totaled 360 total yards. The Bobcats also had 12 penalties for 150 yards.

"We are 3-2 right now and we are happy," said head coach Dick Strittmatter. We are also disappointed that we don't have another win or two because all of the games 'have been close. We have won our last two games and we hope to keep just winning game by game. If we do, we will be good enough to make the playoffs."

Strittmatter also said, "Our defense has continually been improving and doing good. [Our] Offense has been inconsistent. Once they become more consistent and play the whole four quarters, it is going to be hard stopping· them. Special teams had improved considerably over the last three games."

Strittmatter concluded saying," Due to the team's continued enthusiasm and attitude we should finish the season strong. It also helps that three of our last four games are played here at the Oak Bowl."

The Bobcats will try to continue their winning streak against Dakota Wesleyan University, October 17th at the Oak Bowl.

The Peru State Times is currently seeking an intramural sports reporter. Interested persons should call 872-2260. Experience preferred, but not required. Some photography may be required.

WES HAVEMAN, number 19; Dave Bishop, 63, Luc McGhee, 54, Andrew' Sherman, 81, Armagost, 58, Jan Maggiore, 29 and Todd Liberty, 4, join the huddle with other players.

· -photo by Greg;IJ}.om1

Spring sports start Volleyball goes 2 - 2

By Katie Benson

Peru State softball finished out their pre-season with a 3-1 record in Peru State baseball players had a a three-team tournament in busy weekend starting October 10. Peru's first game of the October 10 On Saturday, they had a fund raiser tournament was against Hastings called the 100 Inning Game to raise College. Peru came out with the win money for the team. They played by a score of 2-1. · baseball from 7a.m. to 11 ·a.m, and The Bobcat's second game of the then from 1p.m. to 6p.m. During the day was against the host school. Peru end of the last session, parents could had a big offensive game which pro! come out and join the fun. duced 9 runs, while Ddane only came

' On Sunday, the Bobcats hosted the up with one run. club team from University of Ne- Peru played Hastings in another braska at Lincoln in a double header. close game. This time both teams Peru won the first game with a domi- scored more runs, and Peru came·out ' nating final score of 13-2. In their with thefr first and only loss of the 1 second game, the Bobcats had even day by a score of 6-4. , more control of the game with an Peru's last game of the day was easy win or'25-5. against Doane. Doane played a lot

"Our team seems much stronger this stronger and made it a closer game year," said Jim Lovely. "We have a for the Bobcats this time, but Peru lot of good hitters. Our pitching is won with a final score of 3-2. This also coming along real ·well. We tournament completed Peru's preseem to have a lot of team unity season softball schedule. which will help, too."

in four game stretch

By Katie Benson

on October 3. Columbia took the lead in the first set and never looked back. The Bobcats traveled to Doane Col- Peru lost in three sets 6-15, 7-15, and lege in Crete, NE to face the Doane 6-15. Tigers for the second time this year. After a two game liome stretch, Peru Doane started out strong by winning traveled to Graceland College of the first two sets, 9-.15 and 6-15. Peru Lamoni, Iowa. Peru came out strong took the third set, 16-14. Doane went and won the first set, 15-6. Graceland on to win the game in the fourth set; took the second set, 7-15. Peru fin2-15. ished off the game .in the next two sets, On October 1, Park College from winning, 15-9 and 15-12. Parkville, Missouri traveled to Peru Peru has now posted an overall where the Bobcats were looking for a record of 14-11. The current overall home win. Peru jumped out to a quick individual statistic leaders for the seastart, winning the first two sets, 15-2 son include, senior Kendra Jacobsen and 15-6. Peru let down in the third with 190 kills. Jacobsen also leads the set and lost, 15-7. The Bobcats came team with 64 aces. back strong in the fourth set to defeat Senior Carrie Leong has accumuPark College, 15-4. lated the most assists with 353. · Columbia University of Columbia; Sophomore Randi Mayberry rounds Missouri, the· number 1 ranked team off the statistic leaders with 21 blocks. in NAIA volleyball, traveled to Peru ·

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Cartoon days were good days

Remember when you were nine years old? You would wake up early on a Saturday morning and turrt on the tube to watch your favorite cartoons.

Those were the days; the days of crime solving with the rest of the Scooby-Doo the days of l!lfge bo"."ls of cereal in your hand while a great Trarrformer fight went on. The days free of school and homework.

It seems that those days are gone for kids nowadays. Now early in the morning television stations have news. instead of cartoons. Don't get me wrong, I think kids should keep up on current events but not on Saturday, their day off. Would you rather have your kids watching news about the Ken Starr report or wat-ching the Coyote get an anvil dropped on his head?

Come on, you remember what it was like watching cartoons, learning the life lessons at the end of every G.I. Joe episode or getting in those mischevious adventures with the Smurfs. Most important were the laughs you. shared with the Looney Toons.

Sure we look back and we laugh at it, but back then it was

all we stood for. We were inno- So, how can you get this cent in the way we relished over befoved, youthful memory Inspector Gaget's blunders. We back? Maybe can take .a took pride in the fact that He- Cartoon Appreciation class if Man could always defeat was offered here. Maybe you Skeletor. We sympathized with can ·watch Cartoon Netw?rk Dave whenever Alvin and his all day long. Or maybe, JUSt chipmunk friends would do any- maybe you remember to get in trouble. Our emo:- !}1em with a fnend. tions escaped us, and for a half Now you know and knowmg an hour, we would live in some is .half the battle." kind of fantasy land. Brad's top five cartoons: O.K. the cartoons nowadays 5. G.I. Joe-This cartoon gave have the credit of good anima- us characters and fun tion. The animation we grew fights with our heroes always up looks cheap and the story coming though. Goo Joe! lines seemed to be cheesie, but 4. Robots that that was the whole point. We change into jets and cars. I get can look back on the. shows we found memories of this show watched and have a good laugh when ever I see a semi-truck. about them.

Last time on A Thousand Oaks, bad boy, Tabbi Cat sat poised on a. branch high above as Billy and Bonnie walked into his heinous plan like two marionettes. It was destined to be a sad day in the Thousand OaJ.<s. As the day peeked over the · hills of Peru and the sun warmed the grass, scads of squirrels gathered around acertam tree to look at the scene. The. humans had already .rem9ved the car that had wrapped around a large oak the night before. Glass littered the ground, yet and auto-bodily Juices sprinkled the landscape. ·.

The crowd of animals had gathered near to view the disaster. Someone's body lie parted upon the street. Someone's body lie in a pool of blood, surrounded by shards of glass, a head here, a body there. Blood soaked fur clung to the curb.

3. Looney Toons- That's all,

The cartoons were not only folks! · good on Saturday but were also 2. Ducktales- .This show good everyday school. I taught i:ne I need to would always fmd myself know m hfe. Oh yeah_, I trapped in adventure wanted a money with the characters on scrooge so I could swim m it. Ducktales. Who can forget the 1. Scoo by-Doo( without famous episode scappy) It was funny, and you where they did a parody of try to guess who Homer's classic, The Odyssey. the v1llian was. C?h yeah, I had Or the times when Lauchpad a crush on Daphme. ·· McQuack whould crash his And the best cartoon episode plane. No other show was quite ever... ·· like it. I can almost picture the ''Scooby-doo meets Don Beagle Boys breaking out ofjail Knots." with the crow bar their mother hid in a cake she gave them. ·

The squirrels gathered, .not because J.C. was in critical condition, not because one of the greatest oaks threatened to make it a campus of 999 oaks, but because a fellow animal had fallen victim to a horrible end.

J.C. had been driving fast and a small object fell from the tree where Fifi and Tabbi were perched. Fifi's purse went crunch under the tires of J.C.'s automobile. Billy and Bonnie, walking audultrously paw in paw, barely escaped a horrible death-by-squishing. Billy threw Bonnie off the street just as J.C. came _by.

Billy lie on the edge of the street, his head parted from hi· body, parted like the Red Sell before Moses. Bonnie stood in her own face bleeding. Billy had been decapitated by the flying glass. The age of innocence was over for Fifi. He1 plan was successful, almost. Her adulterous husband was dead, his trampy little frienc w:as bleeding, but Tabbi was still alive.

What will happen to Bonnie. the wounded harlot? Will Fifi get her insurance check? Wil: Tabbi get Will Billy get;; proper bun al_? poor J..C.? he live or .d1t.. Tune m next tune to.find out.

This article is not based .on actual events. Any of characters or names is purely coincidental.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22- Dec. 21) Taurus (April 20- May 20)

··Today you will be injured by a Put off everything today, and safety sucker. have a weasel calling contest.

Capricorn (Dec. 22- Jan. 19)

Be careful this weekend! The urge may strike to watch Howard the Duck on BETA.

Aquarius (Jan. 20- Feb. 18)

Uranus covers the moon this week, Aquarius. Get out ond ex" ercise; or next week it's liable to cover the sun. -

Don't"'be surprised if you find ·Pisces (Feb. 19- March 20) an alien in your mashed pota- You will go fishing whe.ther you toes today. like it or not.

Scorpio (Oct. 24- Nov. 21)

• Aries (March 21- April 19)

you.

Gemini (May 21- June 21)

Relax today with reruns of Perfect Strangers·.

Caricer (June 22- July 22)

This weekend go to Hawaii and get."leid."

Leo (July 23- Aug. 22)

Today youwill clean your room and find Jimmy Hoffa.

Virgo (Aug. 23- Sept. 22)

The stars say you should write a letter to the editor for removing "Pointless Information."

I was youna. I didn•t know any better. With Brad DorenkamP

A Thqusand Oaks

A Short Squirrel Sa9a

·. You won't eet. ''a -head'' drivine drunk

As Foretold by Nimrod Ginsburg Libra (Sept. 23- Oct. 23)

Put on Mickey Mouse ears and Beware of falling acorns. The sing Cat Scratch Fever. squirrels are out to get

Peru, Nebraska October 30, 1998

THE STUDENT VoICE OF PERU STATE COLLEGE SINCE 1921.

Volume 76, Issue 4

Fire causes minor damage in dorm

By Harold Davis .,

A fire in Delzell Hall last Friday caused relative damage to one room and minor water damage to two others.

A short circuit in a small fan caused the fire, which was reported by a student at 11 :40 a.m. No one was in room 31 Q when a passing student heard the smoke detector and smelled smoke. That student immediately pulled the fire alarm.

The hall's water sprinkler came on and contained the incident. Damage was limited to furnishings and plaster and paint in the room. Some personal belongings of the residents were also damaged. Minor water damage to adjacent rooms was also reported.

Erin Sayer, directm of residence life at Peru State College, said that insurance will cover any damage to the hall. Insurance for personal belongings is the responsibility of the students because the fire was not the fault of the college.

"It was nothing that could have

been prevented," Sayer said. "The fire prevention system in the hail worked like a charm."

The curtains and carpet melted instead of flaming, like they were supposed to.

"The residence staff really did a super

Project Response provides help for victims of abuse

By Matt Maxwell

Over -1200 women and children have called Phyllis Heidzig over the past year. Most didn't know her name, but she didn'tcare. Heidzig and her group of employees and volunteers were there to listen and, if needed, help.

Heidzig is the director of Project Response, the first and largest domestic abuse/sexual assault relief organization in Southeast Nebraska. The organization serves as a 24-hour emergency service for anyone involved in any type of abusive relationship.

Most who call Project Response's 24-hour crisis lines are local women who are being or have been abused by their husbands or boyfriends. However, according to Heidzig, many Peru State College students have called her group for help as well.

"We work with 20 to 30 Peru State students in an average semester," Heidzig said. "Sometimes we will go weeks without getting one caU from Peru State, but we have had as many as four different callers in one week"

According to Heidzig, Project Response has provided crisis counseling, legal and medical referrals and advocacy to PSC students who are involved

in violent dating relationships and marriages, have been assaulted in the past, or have been the victims of sexual assaults while attending Peru State.

Heidzig, along with a number of volunteers from PSC, feel that the number of students caught in violent relationships has created the need for a Project Response branch office here on campus.

"A Peru office would act as a resource center to aid students if they need assistance," Heidzig said.

She said that a campus office would provide students assistance with any number of problems. Infonnation on such topics as alcohol abuse and Alcoholics Anonymous, food pantry, rent aid, family planning, violence management, and different support groups would all be included in the campus office.

In addition, Heidzig said that, like Project itself, the PSC office would be a grassroots effort.

"We would like the office to be run primarily by Peru State students, for Peru State students, and overseen by Project Response," she said.

Project Response began 10 years

ago when Heidzig, four or five volunteers, and Project Response's Board of Directors received "NonProfit Organization" status.

"We had no office in 1988," Heidzig remembered. "I worked out of my car until January of 1989. St. Mary's Hospital in Nebraska City donated an office and then we got the crisis line set up there."

Today, Project Response operates out of a rented office space consisting of four offices and one meeting room. Three full-time and three part-time employees help Heidzig lead a group of over 20 volunteers.

Anyone interested in volunteering time and effort for Project'Response should call the hot line between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

What to do if you need help

J:X Call. If you are involved in an abusive relationship, have been physically or sexually abused, or need to talk about a similar event in your past, please call Project Response at 1(800) 456-5764. Advocates can be reached 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All calls are confidential. No names need to be used.

J:X Leave. If you are in danger, or the potential for danger exists, go somewhere safe immediately.

l:X Plan your move. If you are going to a friend's home or to a shelter, collect everything of value: money, checkbook, important papers, keys, clothing, toys, medication, etc. Leave no reason why you must go back.

J:X Document your injuries. If you are a victim of domestic violence and/or sexual assult, it is important to record your injuries, pain, or bruises.

J:X Contact or go to: your doctor or emergency room (call 1(800) 4565764 for a confidential advocate to accompany you), or local law enforcement.

job handling the situation," said Kent Propst, director of college advancement. No one was injured in the fire and a dollar amount of the damage is as yet unavailable.

FIRE damaged a wall, curtains, carpet and other items in a brief ; blaze at Delzell Hall last Friday.

-photo submitted by Erin Sayer

A BURNT chair was removed from a room in Delzell Hall. The chair was subject to a brief fire that caused minor damages to the hall and damages to student contents. -submitted photo

"Get shot" The flu season is reason enough to get a flu shot

By Angie R. Hunzeker

. or egg products, you should not get a flu shot," Bayliss said

It be the right time of year to She also said that those who have get a shot. had allergic reactions to the flu shot

Flu season is almost here and a flu in the past and women who are pregshot is one of the many ways you can nant or nursing are not advised to get protect yourself against the flu virus. the shot.

The vaccine is now available to Peru Along with the flu shot, there are State students and faculty at the Col- other ways to defend against the flu. lege flealth Center for $7. Defending against the flu is impor-

The shot helps protect against the tant because college students are just strain of the flu that is predicted to be as much at risk of catching the flu as most prevalent this year. The shot con- ·any other population. tains a small dose of the predicted vi- Outbreaks of the flu are especially rus, which is used to build antibodies high in the dorms. Bayliss said that in the system that helps the body de- the outbreaks were severe last year and fend against the strain. can be expected every year.

"Each year it's a different strain or· "College students' defenses get virus, so that's why there is a differ- worn down," Bayliss said. Lack of ent flu shot every year," said Tammy sleep and improper nutrition may Bayliss, R.N., B.S.N., and Peru State cause students to be more likely to get College Health Center director. the flu.

Once the shot is given, it takes a Bayliss said that eating right and couple of days to take effect, and its getting enough sleep can help a colbenefits should last three or four lege student protect against the flu. months. Since peak flu season lasts Yet, if a person gets the flu, she said from mid-November to yarly March, ·he or she should be sure to. drink Bayliss said most health care profes- plenty of fluids without caffeine sionl!ls recommend getting the shot at cause the flu' causes a person to" the end of October or the beginning quickly dehydrate. · of November.

Bayliss said the shot is not guaran-

The side effects from the shot, if any, teed to keep a person from getting the depend on the individual and are usu- flu; it's just another way you can proally mild. Bayliss said that some may tect yourself from the this year's preexperience soreness in the side where dieted strain of the virus. the shot was.given. Some may also "Ofthe50peoplelgaveflushotsto run a low feverordevelop a small cold last year, most of them were faculty foradayortwoaftertheshotisgiven. and community members," Bayliss Even though flu shots may be a good said. "Students didn't utiiize the shot defense, they are not for everyone. much last year."

"If you are allergic to chicken eggs

letter to the Editor

The proponents of Initiative 413 claim this is a ground swell action to contain the growth and spending of government. Paid petition circulators and $3,000,000 in advertising to convince us that 413 is good for us, does not seem like a ground swell to me. It looks more like a well financed special interest group trying to make the tax laws work even more to their advantage. A recent survey cited by the Omaha World Herald indicated that the top two concerns to most Nebraskans were education and property tax relief. Initiative 413 would deal a severe blow to each.

One need only read the proposed amendment to know that the motive is not general tax relief. It is in fact an attempt to block sales and income tax funds from being used to provide property tax relief to political sub-divisions. In fact, the"b,ase year" which will be used to calculate each political subdivision's growth will· be the current or the first prior year with allowable growth factors applied. The effect is to wipe out the $110,000,000 increase in school aid voted by the legislature, and the result will be a roll back in many budgets and correspondingly inservices. The only option for local officials would be dramatic· increases in property tax or draconian cuts in their budgets.

The amendment contains roughly 3450 words or an 11% increase in verbiage to the constitution. If our needs

g,hM8e, thenJets have a A referenc:lilfffis rt6t the wayto go. · · ·· .· ·...

Behind the masquerade of tax relief, Initiative 413 is really a wolf in sheep's clothing. Our elected officials already face a difficult task. If we do not like the job they are doing, then elect someone else, but Initiative 413 is not the answer. VOTE NO!! ·

Sincerely,

James M. Miller

518 N Shore Drive South Sioux City NE 68776

Letters from the :fd:ito,r ·

With Harold Davis

Busy semester takes toll on student$

Welcome to Hell. The fires are hot, the stakes are high, and the place reeks of sulfur and brimstone. There is no light at the end of the tunnel, only dark, hot fire. There is no rainbow, there is no other side, and there is only the darkness that cannot be penetrated. Death and destruction are nearby, the end oflife as we know it is everywhere. Well, maybe it isn't all that bad, but it seems like it at times. This place I'm referring to isn't real, it is more a state of mind, more a time than aplace. It is the "Semester ft:om Hell." The many activities seem to bum at one's patience and sanity like the dark fires that must exist in only t4e darkest; hottest Hell. The rotted, dilapidated schedule one is supposed to follow reeks of rotted flesh, it bums the body with sulfuric fumes. Well; perhaps jt doesn't,, but it seems like it. Somehow in this darkdismal tunnel of a semester, the lightatthe end seems to fade into oblivion. The darkness is ever-present. Night knows no end. The fires here 'are fueled by the dedications one

makes, but has trouble keeping.

I believe this semester from hell is the true test of a person's commitment. Usua1lycoming in the Junior or Senior year, this semester tries even the most qetermined and persistent .students.

I have come up with some heJpful hints for s,µrvival. Simplify. Dropping unnecessary activities may seem like defeating the purpose, but \Vhen it comes down to it, what's more important? Don't get behind. Staying on top of assigmnentsis ably the best thing a person can,do. Once behind; getting ahead is nearly impossible. Take a little time off. Spend a Friday night visiting haunted houses with friends- it's amazing.how much stress such a road trip can be afraid to Ask for.help. Professors and friends are more willing than a person realizes.

I hope these help. If the fires are.still too hot, seek professional help. There are tutors, peer mentors, andthere is evenacampus mental health prof

Hawkinson enUghtens public on PMS

When I was young, my mom told me that God gave me the blessing of procreation, !Uld that one day I would be a mom, too. Someone explain to me what the hell was.talking about. ·

T,heJdy of birth is It is thirty six hours of pure pain and torture. Havf9),a nine llound .object from your bOdy is just cruel torture. Sqre,;thjs atien looking•thingis supposed to be beautiful, but come pn, w9men experience years of suffering for this one moment. (And I don't believe that whole, ''.You forget aboutthe pain." Yeah, right. How can you · ·f9rget something: like-that·?) ·

Not only do we as women have to give birth, but we also have to deal with premenstrual synClrome. · ·

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Every.month for a day or two; maybe more for the lucky ones, the emotional roller coaster rears its ugly head. I know some of the women out there are saying, ul don't get PMS," but you do. Every woman experiences it at some poin tor another. If you don't believe me, just ask your family or your friends or the innocent bystander you yelled at while driving.

I most men out there don.'t cry at the Saturn commercial when the young girl gets her first new car. That's a tearjerker. Then there's that great church commercial where the girl is getting married and. her sister starts crying, and then the dad comforts her. I usually end up calling my sister in

tears just to see how she is doing.

I just love snapping at myfriends for no apparent reason. Then I realize how awful I was and proceed to stare at them with the deer in the headlight gaze wnile tears stream down my face.

· Working with the public is always an extra added bonus. I find it difficult to not let my bitterness fowards the world affect my customer service ability, but lhave often caught myselfright before a thoughtless comment slipped through my lips. ·

I once snidely snapped at a telemarketer for waking me up at 3 in the afternoon, then proceeded to blaine the problems of the world on the unknowing guy. The poor guy, who was just trying to make a buck, didn't even know of my chemical imbalances.

All this trauma each month for 50 or so years just to give birth to two, maybe three children. I. even want kids, so I will go through 50 years of this just as a cruel joke. How wonderful!

What do guys have to do in order to have children? They definitely don't go through nine months of torture to have a thing extracted from their bodies. They don't have to deal.with Aunt Flo's visit every month or the dreaded PMS. Sure, they have to deal with women, but that is nothing like experiencing the emotional trauma that women must live and recuperate from each month. Women have to deal with all the hardships in life and we don't even get to experience the joy of being able to pee standing up.

'Stuaent Senate is ing interested parties to fill the Student Repre-. sentative position for th.e· Board of For more details contact Student Senate at · 2329.

Breakfast Sugar dough sits anonymous on my plate, Hopeless donut crumbs watching their brothers' end.

By Kathy Chase

Reality strikes students hard as Peru st_udents face mortality

By Delta Fajardo

worst possible scenario when someone is drunk," said Junior, Andrew

Were you wondering why people · · · · were walking around campus mortally Almost every kind of scenario dealwounded Thursday; Oct. 22? They ing with alcohol was expressed in were taking part in Reality Bites, a · Reality Bites: rape, car accidents, program headed by Mfsti Munson, fights, sexually transmitted diseases, Resident Director at Morgan Hall, for and pregnancy. The program is Alcohol Awareness Week. tended to caution students by using Students wore make-up and carried people they knew instead of more consigns to show what could happen to · ventional methods like speakers, fly_. anyone who used alcohol. ei:s, or films.

"It was to make people realize the "It's just to make you think," said

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Kim Muth, senior. "I mean, what if that person sitting .next to you in that make-up isn't there tomorrow because of alcohol?"

"There were peopie who joked about it. People need to realize that what was written on those signs can really · happen," said Steffany Nowaczyl, senior.

"I couldn't talk to anyone because I was dead. That was really hard," said· Freshman, Tyree Sekjora.

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Changing weather brings safety issues for drivers

By Harris

While living in Nebraska there is a little saying you hear all the.time: If you don't like the weather today, wait a day and it will change. Although this saying may not be completely true, it's important to be ready for sudden winter weather this time of the year.

One of the biggest dangers of winter weather is driving in the snow, ice, slush, or rain. Severely cold temperatures also add to the dangers of being out in the winter.

To minimize the possibility of being stuck out in the cold, everyone should have their car winterized. This includes checking your tires (use snow tires if possible), wipers, lights, and fluid levels (radiator, windshield, power steering. oil, and brake). You

should also prevent your doors and trunk from freezing shut by lubricating them with lock lubricant.

If you do have to go out in bad weather, make sure your car has a winter travel kit. This will keep you alive if you get stuck and have to wait for an extended period of time. Always make sure that the exh;mst pipe on your car is Clear if you· have to wait. This will protect you from carbon monoxi_de poising.

According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), you can reduce the danger of skidding on the ice or snow by engaging, steering, and braking your vehicle with slow steady movements. Always allow at least one car length for every 10 mile per hour speed you are traveling. Apply your brakes with slow steady pressure. Avoid 'pumping' your brakes while in \

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a skid, <111d never 'lock' the brakes. Should a spin or ski<l occur, let tip on the accelerator. If the back end of you car skids, steer in the same direction the car is sliding.

Before traveling during a wintet storm, always ask your self if the trip is necessary. If it is, then you should listen to local weather reports on the television or radio before you he!td · out. You should also tell soII).eone like a friend or relative where you are going, the time you expect to arrive; and the routes you are taking. You should then phone that person to tell them you have arrived.

Giving yourself extra time is the most important thing you can do while traveling in winter weather. Going slowly in winter weather is the best way to avoid accidents.

413 ra.ises questions, concerns

There have been many questions and concerns about reducing the sales and use tax. There is not mention of Initiative 413. The airwaves have been filled with pros reducing the property tax rate; something that the people and cons dealing with the proposal. There are many of Nebraska have been screaming about for years. sides to the story and it comes down to the voters. It is There is however. mention of property tax. The iniyour vote that will decide the fate of this proposal. tiative sates in section three that the local government, The Proposition is over 3500 words, and in small "shall reduce or set the property tax levies or rates." newspaper print makes for an interesting read. Let me There is no mention of returning unused property tax help interpret the political jargon used in the proposal. money to those who put so much into it. In essence, In the second section of the proposal, the government, the government could sea higher property tax and give whether state or local, can increase taxes if the regis- the relief to sales, use and income tax. tered voters approve it, the population of the state grows, The Om:i,ha World-Herald from October 25. states, inflation, emergencies, or to pay for an unfunded fed- "State aid and other revenue for the university and state · era! mandate. BasicaUy, the proposal would slow the colleges would fall un,der the amendment's restrictions. amount of money that the state government can spend Tuition and fees would not." There has been a tuition in a given year. increase for the past five years. If the initiative were to

The proposition states that the state and local gov- Pl\SS, the state would deal out less money than before ernments cannot exceed the amount of money that they to us and the other state colleges, and in return tuition have. If the state projects a growth in taxes; they must would likely increase. lower the rate to fit into the constraints of the proposes The rpost important item to remember is that this iniconstitutional amendment. If this were "the case, then · tiati ve IS a Constitutional amendment, not Just a legisnew state programs that are viable to the growth and lative bill. There are three crite'ria for any Constitufuture of the state may not be created. If they are, then ti on. One, the Constitution needs to be brief with a those other state funded programs would feel the pain. solid foundation. Two, the Constitution needs to be

The Unicameral is only willing to spend money on ·accountable. Three it needs to be amendable. This what it deems appropijate. If the State Senators feel amendment violates the first two basic criteria of what that a new _building is needed at Peru State College and should be part of a state's Constitution. feel even stronger that the roads in Northwest Nebraska ·· The list of people and organizations voting against are in need of repairs, someone is going to lose. In Initiat_ive 413 continues to grow. Senator Bob Kerrey, other words, the Senators are going to have to take both gubernatorial candidates, the Nebraska State Board money from one state funded entity to support another, of Education, Nebraska Trails CounCil, the Kearney instead of supporting both. Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Public. Employee

As Ire-read the initiative for the third time, I noticed a Retirement Board are among those opposed to 413. few other points of interest. If the state projects a tax They are more than seventy groups, 300,000 people in increase above the amount provided in the initiative, all opposing the initiative. then 50 percent shall be avoided by lowering the in- Vote. The future of the state, your future, and the come tax. The other fifty percent would be avoided by future of your children all depend on it.

Winter Travel Kit ·

Keep the following items in your car during the winter.

llblankets/sleeping bags

llhigh-calorie, non-perishable food

llflashlight with extra .batteries

nfirst aid kit

llknife

llextra clothing to keep dry

l:la_small can and water-proof matches to melt snow for drinking water

- nbag ofsand or cat litter

llshovel

llwindshield scraper and brush

lltool kit

lltow rope

llbooster cables

llwater containers

lleompass

nroad maps

ncellular phone

JaU:Uing to "What a man, what a mighty good man," the brave contestants in· the Mr. Peru State contest strutted their stuff, and bared almost everything. Todd Schneider, sophomore, was crowned the first ever Mr. Peru State on Wednesday, October 28.

The Mr. Peru State competition consisted of the followiiJg categories: talent, swimwear, formal wear, and tj_uestion for the top five contestants.

The seven contestants included: Ryan Young, Todd Schneider, Jamar

Williams, Roy Burton, K. C. Carnes Seren Humburg, and Derek Cockl:oft The field was narrowed from seven t< .five, and then the top five contestant: responded to questions.

The fieldof the top five was furthe narrowed to three contestants, wh< each responded to, "What would yo1 do to keep PSC in Peru?"

·"I hope it's the start of a great tradi tion," Schneider, a native o Glenwood, IA., said.

Volleyball team ends up winning two, losing three

By Katie Benson

The Peru State volleyball team stayed busy over the past week, and going into the last stretch of their season, the Bobcats needed to post some wins in order to get a favorable seed in the Midwest Region Tournament on November 7.

On October 8, the Bobcats played Midland Lutheran College of Fremont. Peru got off to a slow start by losing the first set, 5-15, but they came back strong and won the next two sets, 15-9 and 16-14. The fourth set belonged to Midland, who won, 2-15. Peru finally won the game in the fifth and final set, 15-5.

Another five set match occurred at Nebraska Wesleyan University on October 10. The Bobcats opened the game with a 15-11 win. Nebraska Wesleyan took the next two sets, 1215 and 5-15. Peru came back won the fourth set, 15-13. After the difficult battle, Nebraska Wesleyan came out on top with a game winning 12-15 fifth set.

Bobcat volleyball traveled to Concordia University in Seward, NE, where Concordia took the first set, 815, but the Lady Cats came back looking strong by winning the second set, 15-7. Then Concordia swept the last two sets 13-15 and 8-15 for,the win over Peru.

For the last game of their four game

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road stretch, Peru traveled to play #13 ranked College of St. Mary in Omaha

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Peru State continues winning streak, gaining a win over Dakota Wesleyan

By Katie Benson

who had only lost one game all year. The Dakota Wesleyan Tigers conPeru opened the game up with a strong trolled the first quarter of their Octo15-12 win, but the Flames weren't ber 17 game against Peru State by going to receive their second loss of gaining 85 yards to the Bobcats' 20 the season and won the nextthree sets, yards. The Tigers opened with an 807-15, 8-15, and 5-15. yard drive that ended with a touchGraceland College out of Lamoni, down.

IA visited Peru on October 15. Peru The second quarter was adifferent defeated Graceland earlier this season story.· Peru earned their first points of and wanted to continue that success the game against the 2-4 Tigers from against them. The first set was a hard -Mitchell, SD, after a 7-play, 53-yard fought battle, but Peru came out on top drive by the offense that led to a 31to win, 15-13. Set two started closely, yard Jake Schmidt field goal. After a but Graceland ran away with it by 74-yard drive, Peru's offense scored winning, 15-9. Peru won the third set, again when junior Wes Haveman con15-9 thanks to the great serving of se- nected with senior Zach Sangster for nior, Carrie Leong. Peru kept their their first touchdown of the game. success rolling by winning a close With Schmidt's extra point, the Bobfourth set, 16-14. cats ended the second half up 10- 7.

The Bobcats ended up 2-3 on their Peru came out strong and scored the five-game stretch, which bringing first points of the second half with a their overall record to 16-4. Their last 27-yard touchdown catch by senior regular season games will be played Todd Liberty. The extra point by at the Grinnell College Tournament in Schmidt was good to give the BobGrinnell, IA this weekend. · cats a 10-point lead.

The Tigers didn't wait long to an-

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swer and 5 minutes and 13 seconds sity on October 31 for their final away later, they scored a touchdown. game of the regular season.

After a fourth-quarter drive down Junior Ian Maggiore accumulated 80 the field; Peru committed its first tum- yards on 17 carries to lead the bobover of the game when freshman qtiar- cats in rushing. Passing was led by terback TornrnyAklana, who stepped Wes Haveman who was 11 of 28 for in for the injured Haveman, threw an 154 yards with no interceptions. Zach interception at the I -yard line. · Sangster piled up the most receiving Dakota Wesleyan couldn't score off yards with 5 catches for 76 yards. the turnover and Peru had to punt on On the defensive side for the bobtheir next possession. This left Da- cats, Andy· Katz had a team leading kota Wesleyan in a must-score situa- 11 tackles and Shane Rippen ·corning tion with less than two minutes left in in a close second with 8 total tackles. the game. With strong passing, the Erek ·Tuma and Duane Kosch both Tigers made their way down to the picked up a sack in the game. Peru 15 yard line.

Then, with 24 seconds left, junior Jarnol Harris picked off a Tiger pass in the end zone to assure llie Bobcat victory.

The 17-14 win over Dakota Wesleyan puts Peru on a three game win streak. The Bobcats will travel to Northwestern Oklahoma State Univer-

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;ARAH DORREL, Number 54, tempts to block a shot made by PSC Almni player.

W photos courtesy of Peru 3tate College Advancement; ;;appy

left, JILL MORIN drives while Jeff Dean, and Kelsea Bayliss smile for the camera below, CELESTE NOLTE, number 30, tips the ball away from a Peru State Alumni while Number 32, DeeAnn Othmer Richardson, and Number 42, Tammi Christensen, look on.

DEEANN OTHMER RICHARDSON, Number 32, Sarah Dorrel, 1 Number 54, an. unidentified PSC player, and Celeste Nolte, .Number I 30 all wait to get the rebound form a PSC Alumni player.

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CURTIS BATCHER, Number 30, strips the ball from a Peru State Alumni player attempting a shot.

HOMECOMING QUEEN Celeste Nolte, Falls City, and her grandfather, Elmer Duerfeldt, smile at the crowd during the Homecoming ceremony.

lTHE ART GUILD presented the Titantic in support of the Homecoming theme. Kathy IChase played Leonardo DiCaprio, and Melissa Frey played Kate Winslet.

from L: KENNY VODICKA, Jon Critser, qnd Charlie Cowden walk alongside the Industrial Technology float in the Homecoming Parade.

THE STUDENT VoICE OF PERU STATE COLLEGE SINCE 1921.

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tAlien discovered in mashed lpotatoes in PSC cafeteria I

By Anita Lyffo

fiBt<pottod Lw-ch. Ho WM this smoll

. green guy unlike anything I had ever

IAn alien. was found in the Peru seen before. He was just hovering in · State College cafeteria on October the mashed potatoes." One student 26. who wishes to remain anonymous

The alien's full name is said.

Zspostzymn Kyrmropty. "Iwasprettyhungry. Mymomonly Zspostzymn or Lurch, as he prefers packed a Little Debbie Moon Pie for :o be called, landed his small space me and an Ecto-blast 'drink for me to · craft just outside of Peru late on Sun- eat. A person tends to get pretty hunday evening. gry after a forty billion mile trip.

After spending the rest of the night Naturally, I headed straight for the cafsleeping from his long trip, Lurch eteria. When I saw the mashed potapeaded to. campus in search of food toes I guess I just got a little carried •nd women. away. I guess that's when they spot-

"I just needed to get away from ted me." Lurch said.

I home for a while. The main reason The visit raised curious glances • for this visit is to find a nice chick to from several students in the dining .1 take home to meet Mertyl and Eldeer, hall including myself. Of course, no WY folks. Peru seemed to be the logi- one contacted the F.B.I. , the County

Ical choice You have some_very odd Sheriff, Campus .Security or the sp.ecimen here on your campus." M.I.B. because Peru has had more Lurch said. - than its fair share of publicity in the i Just how was Lurch discovered? past year.

"I wasjust sitting in here [the caf- This picture is the only real proof 'rial minding iny own business, that an alien was found in the mashed men I heard a scream come from potatoes on the Campus of a Thou1ehind the counter. That's when I sand Oaks.

Monkeyboy sighted on campus

By Tyaha Shou

Ghost of Eliza Morgan Facts revealed, the ghost is real the true stories are told finally

By Kathy Chase and Brad Dorenkamp

For years, strange things have been going on in Morgan Hall, many of which have been linked to the ghost of the hall's namesake, Eliza Morgan.

Morgan came to Nebraska's first teacher's college in 1·872, from New Yorkstate, serving as the women's dorm "Preseptress," or what is now considered the Resident Director. Morgan also taught rhetoric, literature, and general history.

Originally, the women's dorm stood where the Student Centei: now is, called Mount VemonHall. Morgan Hall was· connected to Mount Vernon Hall some years later.

Sightings and other alleged contacts with the ghost have been re-

ported by many, from resi.dents to residentassistants.

Selene Frampton, a freshman from Barnard, MO., noticed one Sunday evening that the antennae on an unused radio was extended.

"My stereo was on the dresser. It wasn't p1ugged in, and hadn't been used since I've been here," Frampton said. "I know it wasn't my roommate because she hadn't returned from the weekend, yet. I just pushed it down without thinking.about it." ·

The following day, Frampton noticed the antennae was again extended, and again, she pushed· it down without a thought.

Upon finding the antennae extended again that Tuesday, Frampton finally questioned her roommate.

"She said she didn't know anything about it. Besides, she wasn't here the

first time it happened," Frampton said. "The funny thing was, the very day I asked someone about it, it stoppe(i happening."

Resident Assistant Kim Muth, a senior from Lincoln, NE., also had contact with Morgan's ghost

"About two years ago, a group ofus were standing outside room l lA, which is right across from the bathroom, around 2 or 3 a.m.," Muth said. "A friend of mine, suddenly· looked down the hallway. Noticing that, all of our heads turned. We saw this big white cloud-like thing. It flew down the hallway and into the bathroom." There is no way to prove that any of these occ_urrences are related to ¥organ's ghost. However, they certainly defy any reasonable explanation.

" Ooh ooh ooh ah ah ah ooh ooh ooh," he said.

Chris B. Chixen and her friend This was not the first time the alWendy Kowscome-Hoem screamed in leged monkey boy has been spotted. disbelief when a creature leaped out Last. week , during a screening o.f of a tree and tried to assault them. The Planet of the Apes in Auburn, the girls told the police that the creature monkey boy threw bananas at the aulooked like a ha:lf monkey and half dience. He then began to make faces boy. at the crowd and said, " ah ah ah ooh Beside being a little startled, the girls ooh ohh.''. were unharmed by their strange en- Is there any way to stop this relacounter. They were taken into ques- tive of bubbles the chimp? ' tioning by police officer Bert Toest. "Yes," said police officer Toest, "If Chris told the officer that she remem-, you see him, offer him some qanana bers the monkey boy saying some- chips and make him watch Gorillas thing. in the Mist."

This is the first HaUoween special of the Peru State Times. We apologize ahead of time if we offend anyone in any way, shape or form. We ciaim no · responsibility for the actions taken here in. We were given complete freedom to roam and experiment by out' most trusted advisor, Ms. Nies. If you have any complaints, please contact her. If you have any compliments or praise please contact us.

Thank you,

Harold Davis, Editor-in-chief

Halloween stories bring horror and fright to real people

By Alecia Boyer and Delta Fajardo

Note: The following stories are from true eyents that have happened during the past Halloweens.

Story #1: Trick Or Treat

This is how it happened. I had just broken up with my boyfriend of three years because we had realized that it just wasn't going to work. Iwas heart broken, but I knew that it was for the best. After that I decided to not see anyone for awhile. During that time, I ended up getting hooked on the Internet Chat Line. One night, I met this guy.

He introduced himself as Bob, and I decided to call myself Katie. We chatted for awhile and got kind of um kinky. Yeah! ·And I had so much fun that I decided to meet up with him agam the next night, and the night after that. Our computer affair

went on like this for about a month. Then, we started to actually get to know a little bit about each other. He mentioned that he had just gotten a divorce, and I told him that I had just broken up with my boyfriend. We talked about common interest blah blah blah. Eventually, we decided that we wanted to meet in real life. He thought it fitting that we meet on Halloween and unmask ourselves. I agreed and included that 'we should get a hotel room s<tthat we wouldn't make the mistake of going up to the wrong person. So, Halloween came and I drove to Las Vegas and checked in at the Imperial, got the room ready with the right music and lighting (which was none), got undressed, and slipped into bed. A couple of minutes after that, I heard a sound at the door.

"Trick or treat!"

knew k I turned on the lamp light near my bed. Imagine my horror when I saw my father standing before me.

Story #2: The Full Monty

One Halloween, I decided to \Vear an authentic Scottish kilt, and being the traditional person I am, I wore it faithfully as the Scotts did. I was having a blast at first-getting candy, spendingtime with my girlfriend, and just being happy. As a joke, my girlfriend and I decided to go knqck on her mother's door and yell out trick or treat. Well, when she came to the door and peered out at us, a sudden gust of wind lifted my kilt to reveal the FULL MONTY!

Story #3: Party Favorites

ibly good-looking girl. I had to admit that she was thin, her legs were very smooth and long, and she was wearing a good set of high heals. My friend, however, was more interested _in her well-developed" breasts. Being a girl, I really didn't care. Anyway, he went over and started talking to her, and it seemed like they were having a great time by the way she was grinning a little overly much. I found out later that he had asked her out on a date next Friday. On Monday, however; I was listening to a bunch of guys a few lockers down from mine, and how they were doubled over about one of them getting a date with some guy he had met at the party.

October 30, 1998 NEWt

An interactive board from Barker Brothers "Pooper SQooper"

This game involes you and your opponet in a battle to see who 9an be the first to scoop the poop.

For ages 5 to 80

Warning: This g<illle may s_mell

By Genny Harris

Sitting at a picnic table surrounded by older buildings and a red barnshaped house you can look over almost eight acres of land spotted with orange. Handley's pumpkin patch, located in rural Barada, is an amazing sight.

Children and adults alike delight in going out to the farm, riding a hayrack or a wagon pulled by mules, and picking their very own pumpkin right out of the fields. Many of the area grade schools take special field trips to the pumpkin patch so the children can pick out their own pumpkin to deco-

"Bob!"

I wentto this Halloween party once "Katier' with a bunch of my friends. One of Something wasn't right, and we both my guy friends, Ben, saw this incred-

Pumpkin .Patch is family business

rate at school. "We had to do something different," Open from noon until dark on Satur- Randy said "the price of shipping all days and Sundays, the Pumpkin Patch of these pumpkins wasn'rmaking'us has much to offer just everyone. any money."

Pumpkins of every size, shape and Randy and his wife Judy started their color, as well as many different kinds own business of selling pumpkins out of squash and gourds, can be found at of. their home. They still sell some Handley's, pumpkins to the larger markets, but In 1984, after attending many meet- most of what they sell goes to the ings on alternative crops, owner peoplewhocomeouttotheirfarmand Randy Handley decided that pump- · pick out their own from the hundreds kins would become his crop of choice. they have.

He began by selling his pumpkins Since then, their two sons Dillan, 16, wholesale to larger markets, the price and Levi; 15, and their daughter Moro{ shipping the pumpkins to larger cit- gan, 8, have taken part in the family ies became too much, and he decided business. Morgan has even started her to cut out the middleman. own petting zoo on the farm.

A Thousand Oaks PROFITLESS A Short Squirrel Sa2a I NT EL LI GFNCE Cat fight turns squirrelly

By Snoop Katey Kate and Da Brad

Last time on A Thousand Oaks, Billy Nutshell nobly pushed his scheming wife out of the path of J.C.'sspeeding car. Sadly, Billy paid -Let's try something different that price with his head literally. this time and start out challeng-

Realizing the true horror of her plan, Fifi Nutshell leapt toward the · ing. In 1942, Columbus sailed remains of her husband. "Oh, Billy!" Fifi wailed. "What have I done?" the ocean blue.

Kltally Pointless Knowledge

·By Gilbert and Brad Dorenkamp

We'll start out simple just like in every other issue:

-Bats do not want to be in your hair. Katie says do I always wake up with bat hair then 'r'

-Bats can carry rabies, but you are more likely to contract rabies from an unvacciliated<dog or cat.

"Most lipsticks contain fish scales sorry ladies if this disturbs you, but sometimes a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do for beauty.

-Do you know anyone with triplet$? We don't either. But imagine giving birth to them better yetimagirie giving life to 464 children, this is approximately how many eggs a Black Widow lays.

-The Beatles won the first MTV

Turning to a startled Bonnie, Fifi cried, "You trampy little piece of -Andrew Jackson was the first beaver snot! You are the reason my husband has no head!" Then, she President of the United States. lunged toward Fifi and pulled her freshly coifed squirrel fur. This is why our country's capiBonnie pulled Fifi away and screamed, ''What, you silly nut?! Jtow tal is named Jackson, E.D. could this po'ssibly be my fault?"

"This is just like that time, when I was twelve years old. I pushed music video award. AHA! It my sister down the stairs, and it felt good," Fifi said>"My sister, Skimpy, must have been a hard day's stole my boyfriend. The nappy tailed runt thought she could get away night taking on this award. with it. But, I fixed her good, just like I waS going to fix you. ·i would -Texas is the smallest state in the have gotten away with it if it wasn't for that darn cat." Continental U.S. Is that why the "I love that movie," Bonnie said. Hillbillies moved to Beverly?

"Shut up," snapped Fifi, :•you wouldn't know a good movie if it -The Scarlet Letter was written slapped you in the tail. You see, !'hired someoneto kill both Billy and by Janis Joplin. Take another you. It was a brilliant plan. In a drunken stupor, J.C., my pitiful pawn little piece of my adultry baby!

-The Washington Red Skins won was duped into driving under the influence, by Tabbi "Bad" Cat. But the World Series in 1998 Go then, it all went horribly awry. Mark Sosa 'and Sammy ''Tabbi and I, poised atop our lofty bough, waited for our plot to un- · McGwire. fold. But, Tabbi couldn't keep his fiendish paws off me. We struggled; -The Highest grossing movie I ';,as flung from , · • ever was "Police Acadeip.y 5." I pI;m. , Why.dictn:tthey

That speeding nearly t?ok my·ltfe nabb1t, stiould ve -The Top-Selling home video. been you! My poor Billy lost his head attemptmg to save my wretched ever is "Sweating to the Oldies life! Why? Why? Why?" Fifipulledatherfur,rippinglargedumps Two" starring Richard from her tortured brow. Simmons. I guess you could say

Just then a diabolical laugh rang out from a long dark alleyway. it is die leader of the pack in Bonnie and Fifi started at the sound, both peering into the night trying ·home videos. · · in vain to distinguish the source of the soun,cJ, · -The richest person.in the w-0dd Who could be lurking in the shadows of that devil's scene? Be it Zsazsa Gabor. Man don't you friend or foe; you must find out next time, on A Thousand Oaks. just wantto slap her?

-"I want to suck your blood." Brad and I really aren't into that kinda thing, but we would like to leave you with one final thought. There really was a Count Dracula:. He was the son of Vlad Dracul, and so he was referred to as Dracula, qr the son of the Devil.

BANK OF PERU

Haunted houses rated by Times staff professionals

Cro.uch in the Corner ) -

With Russell· The Muscle Crouch

Killers bring Crouch to reality, ·grim reality

By Kathy Chase

As we left the building, innocent as lruubs to the slaughter, a very large man with a chain saw As the season for haunted came flying at us. Beads ·of houses wanes, we as the voice sweat melting on our necks, terof Peru State felt it was our rifled by the roar of a chain saw duty to experience and review at our though, for meeting us at a couple of the area establish- the car, anned with sticks and ments. So, we hopped in an stones to break our bones. "approved" state vehicle, and A few members of our group barreled off to the Dunbar found their wild squirts of wayHaunted House. The trip was ward water a bit offensive, howa love fest of singing, story ever, as they struck our heads, telling, and colorful con versa- contacts, and derrieres. tion. (We got jiggy with it.) They. topped the experience Dunbar's haunted house, off by sneaking into the van and sponsoredbytheDunbarRec- waiting for our return. We've reation Department, won the got a pretty good hunch that Times Seal of Approval. It was Harold had something to do held in an abandon school with this. house- schools, a pretty hor- Over all, the evening was a rifying sight on tlieir own. hit; we all learned a little someThey got marks for originality, thing. First, bring a gas mask offering refreshments while to Syracuse, as the town smells we waited. Although, they pretty funky. Secondly, Harold ·· were pretty adamant abou:t not isn't the sweet, innocent guy we , allowing it in the· actual ·thought he was. We'lljustleave haunted house- something it at that. Genny doesn't really about choking hazards. like strange men touching her Also a highlight was the with large sticks. And finally, crawl room, requiring the par- don't expect Kathy to play the ticipant to be on all fours. heroaroundchainsawmaniacs. (There was a little "accidental" ·She's liable to sacrifice her own groping. The guys don't really mother to. that hungry blade. like to talk about it.)

I bolted out of bed at the sound of the phone. I don't blood and smell off of my body. I began my normal get many phone calls, so this was definitely important. routine. I pulled the shower curtain over and reached Besides, the only people to call at 5:30 in the morning info tum on the. water. Only, I didn't find the water are parents or your drunk friends who need a lift from handles. jail.

I closed my and slowly pulled my ar.m back. I I picked up the.receiver only to be hung up on. I was really hoping to be done with this mess. I pulled really hate that. It was only three rings, surely they back the curtain and slowly looked up. Starting with couldn't have thought that I wasn't home. the feet I noticed the b6dy looked familiar. Hmmmm....Oh weli, time to get that add!tional hour Covered in blood was my best friend hanging from and a half ofsleep. the shower nozzle. This out to be one hell As I crawled back into bed, I noticed headlights on ofa week I frantically ran to the phone to dial the the street. It's nothing unusual, there are many people police. As lhit the talk button, the phone beeped at out this early in the mqming, trying to get a head start me. It wasn't working. Of all the lousy days for the on the day. Funny, they weren't moving. It must be phone not to work. , someone warming up the car before they take off. I suddenly realized that the killer might still be in the Seven a.m. rolled around sooner than I thought. As I house. I ran back to the kitchen to grab some weapons. crawled out of bed; I smelled this awful scent coming There was 110 way that a toy Lightsaber would save me from in another part of my apartment. Now, now. I needed a good blaster at my side. I have smelled some strange scents in my life, but his· I ran to the back door. The sun was just breaking was disgusting. over the house as I headed outside. It was cold. The I began to search the rest of my apartment. I had chilled air hit my lungs like a.Wookie hitting C-3PO. I· plenty of time to get to class and eat .some food for suddenly realized there was someone else outside the breakfast. l entered the kitchen. The smell was the apartment. I ran harderand faster than I ever had in my strongest in here. Maybe lhad'left some food out from life. Still, I felt they were gaining. the night before. I've done it in the pa$t so it wouldn't !"'started down the embankment across the road. I be the first time. I looked onlhe countertop and found was picking.up momentuin whenlfelt ll$elf starting no food. But I did find blood running over the edge.· to fall. Suddenly I awoke in my bed, safe and sound. I quickly looked around for something to dry up the Man, do I hate those dreams where you feel yourself mess. I grew up on a farm, and was used to the smell falling and just when you are going to hit, your whole of hogs, cattle, ducks, dogs, pretty much any farm ani- body jerks awake. mal. This stuff was gross. Imagine the smell of a I got up, checked the clock, two a.m., still not late bloated skunk on the side of the road. You don't dare enough to get ready for school. I went to the kitchen. touch the thing for fear of it exploding. If the dead area, grabbed a glass of water and noticed the knife I carcass didn't get you the natural defenses of the skunk had picked up in my dream. It was covered in blood. I would; · · thought this was kind of strange.

Eleven o'clock rolled around. The kitchen was fi- Like the force searing through Luke in Return of the nally cleaned enough to be called livable. I had clam- Jedi, I suddenly realized, I don't live alone. I have a bered into the bathroom. hoping to take some of the roommate or I might.

WJtlf ·KathP WathY Chase

.Halloween ''sp.irit" fl:aunts;season ·ofcutious activities

"'·

•Maybe it's the crisp smell of decaying leaves, maybe it's the fal(e blood, swinging cQrpses, and the general sense of imp.endingniayhem, but every October peop,le get a little.bit myself

Yo11 see, this week I fell from the ranks of rational people.· !played with an Ouija board. (I like to blame it 011,my ftjends. all a bunch.of corrupters.} What's worse is that I believe that there really are ghosts out there. : ·

, I think what really destroys the game's credibilify is where W s sold.· Something like that, it should only be available in scary underground shops. You know, like Black Magic and Other Scary Witch Paraphernali(lR Us.

But no. They sell this thing at your local right next to Candy/and and Mr. Wigg lie. Isn't it bad enough that Parker Brothers slaps their name on it? · · _

So, here I am, an otherwise ratioJ1al person, with my finger8 perched pi;ecariously on the pointer, like heck that this really IS just a hoax. ·

And then it moves: Just a bit. My companions and I eye each other, positive that the other one did it. "Is anyone there?" I asked, a little embarrassed to be talking.to my ceiling. · ·

It glides over to "Yes.1 I don't meanjust glides. I mean this thing moved like it. was on rails. Like a magnet had realized its attraction to plastic. .· ·

It's all so scary and exhilarating at the same time. On one hand, you're hoping like crazy it's fake. Because, if it's real then you, Judas, HAVE to believe. On the other hand, you're prayingfor it to be real, trying .to prove that the Boogie Man really did live in your closet.· ·

Afterwards, I was terrified, mostly because I was the moron w_ho played in her bedroom. Just try to go to sleep after you found out · some evil ghost named GDG is· watching you.

The moral of the story? It's okay to go a little bit nuts around Halloween, as long as you have some friends to protect you from the monsters that really DO live under your bed.

Peru State·Times

Peru, Nebraska November 20, 1998

Peru future recap

PERU STATE CoLtEGE SINCE 192t. I'}. -

A Fierce Little Paper

Volume 76, Issue 5

Colleg·e issue resolved; closure issue revisited

By Harold Davis

The State College Board of Trustees voted unanimously in favor of leaving Peru State College in Peru.

This decision was a complete turn about from last year when the board voted unanimously in favor of moving the college to Nebraska City. Supporters of the move are now withdrawing their support of the move and endorsing keeping the college in Peru while strengthening the southeast Nebraska service area of the college.

The Coordinating Commission for

Post Secondary Education (CCPE) Nebraska City have realized how has now shifted the focus of their in- much_ Peru means economically and vestigation to whether the college socially for southeast Nebraska. should remain open or be closed. Nancy Hoch; president of the River Recent hearings have been positive Country Industrial Development Corfor the future of Peru despite sbme poration in Nebraska City and a long people's belief that the college isn't time advocate forthe move was quoted really serving its purpose. in a recent edition of the Omaha World

The thtee options outlined at previ- Heralq as saying that the group was ous CCPE hearings by Consultant nb longer pushing foi: the move of the Dennis Jones on the Peru issue have campus. now been narrowed down to two. "We agreed with the senators Keep it 0pen or close it. With the fo- (Wehrbein and Vrtiska) that a Bandcus shifted from the move issue, lo- Aid approach is not the answer," Hoch cal supporters and supporters from said. "We are committed to a long-

tenn effort to strengthen Peru State College."

"We feel like there is a spirit of cooperation and unity on everybody's part," said State Senator Floyd Vrtiska in the same World-Herald article. ''We need to move in that direction for the benefit of the students and young people of this state."

Other senators aren't as positive about Peru State College.

"I can't believe the Legislature is willing to invest $30 million to $40 million in a school in a community with no police force, no high school,

Students look forward to spring graduation

1 Chris Hawkinson

Preparations for spring graduation

· are under way and many seniors en, tered the lines of class registration for - .:1e last time last week.

' Graduates must now complete their ! last classes and their last tests, but they must also prepare for the May 8 com1encement ceremonies.

Caps and gowns can be ordered on Dec. 11 in the student center and applications for May graduation are due

Feb. 12.

As students count down their last days.at Peru, they also begin looking into their future career fields. - Students must perfect their resurnes and cover letters for submission to future employers and future teachers must complete their files.

"Career Strategies has prepared me for the business world," said Senior Jason Ross. "It me devefop my resume and has made me aware of what's ahead of me."

Students looking tq further their education in graduate school are also preparing for the admission _ _''tcigl)'t should be the determining factor to get into grad school, but I still have to take my GRE so I will be studying my aSs off," said Rumery, a psychology/sociology majoi. _

Education students are looking forward to student teaching.

"As I approach fall, when I student teach, I'm a little nervous;" said Se-

nior Freedom Robinson. ""What ifl get out into the world after five years and $25,000 of colleg¢and realize this isn'.twhatlwantedtodo?" ·

As the countdt>Wn continues,.som:e students are looking forward to just_ moving Oil.

""I've watched my friends graduate for the last three years," Rumery· said. "Now, it's my turn to walk across the stage." -

New attendance policy affects finanCial aid

By Delta Fajardo

Due to the controversy that resulted over the disbursement of student loan proceeds at the start of the Fall 1998 Semester, Peru State College is implementing a new student attendance policy. All teachers will be required to take attendance next semester

"The problem, it was discovered, that there was not a formal process being followed to verify the three components of eligibility for a student to receive federal _financial aid," said Donna Svare, director of Financial Aid.

These three components are fonnal enrollment, class attendance, and satisfactory academic progress.

"Basically, in order for a student to receive any financial aid, a student has to attend class," Svare said. "It's important to understand that federal financial aid is mandated by federal government guidelines."

"If teachers don't take attendance, federal financial aid will be taken ,

away from Peru State College," said Louis ·Levy, executive director of Admissions. "We want to make sure that we are following all the rules and regulations."

As of now, Peru State's Financial Aid Office follows three different manuals concerning award proceeds: Federal Student Aid Handbook, CFR 34 (Actual Federal Regulations), and Peru State's Policy and Procedure Manual. Students receiving any kind of financial aid are now ' encouraged to request information concerning the guidelines of their awards.

"Students need to be aware that they have a shared responsibility'in helping the Financial Aid Office deliver their aid in a timely manner," Svare said. "That is to read all infonnation given to them; attend classes regularly, and if a change in enrollment occurs, to notify appropriate faculty and the Financial Aid Office."

The policy also states that the Financial Aid Office will no longer

be responsible for the monitoring of award proceeds at the beginning of each tenn. If a student does net meet the guidelines, however, notification will then be sent to the Financial Aid Office and it may be necessary to calculate refunds to be

Before a student can receive disbursements of federal aid, the following must be verified by the institution: ·

1. Confinn the student is enrolled at least half time.

2. Confirm the studenthas attended classes.

3. Confinn the student is making Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Process for class attendance:

1. A computerized roster will be sent out to all professors. Professors are instructed to update the rosters.

2. On the second Monday of a new semester/tenn class schedules of _all students borrowing student loan

sent back to federal programs, thus leaving balances owed on the student's accounfwhich would prevent them from registering for future tenns.

""We need to rectify this before it becomes a catastrophe," Levy said.

proceeds will be printed by the computer center. This will be the last date to change classes.

3. The student's class schedule will be compared with class rosters to verify class attendance.

4. Once class attendance and enrollment have been verified, Satisfactory Academic Progress will be checked. These items are identified on the loan disbursement sheet. Upon verification; the loan will be readied and taken to the Business Office for disbursement. A notice will be issued to the student at this time to notify them that their checks are in the Business Office.

no medical services and no pharmacy,". said State Senator Gerald Matzke of Sidney, according to the World-Herald. Matzke went on to say that he thinks it is time to rethink how higher education is going to be provided in southeast Nebraska.

"My hope is that the Dec. 1 meeting will result in the continuance of excellence in education here at PSC and will secure the future for a renewed, expanded residential college a strong outreach program,:' said PSC Faculty Senate Chair-Elect Dr. Mary Mokris.

Happy Thanksgiving From The· Tintes

Remember, there is no school on Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27. Campus offices will be closed.

The Public Should 'Know

_to say goodbye

t/ Information on school closings due to weather Peru State a

will on these area stations:

Television:

KOLN-TV (Lincoln, Channel 10)

KETV (Omaha, Channel 7)

Radio:

KNCY (Nebraska City and Auburn, 1600 AM, 105.5 EM)

KTNC (Falls City, 1230 AM)

KLZA (Falls City, 101.3 FM)

KFAB (Omaha, 1100 AM)

KMA (Shenandoah, Iowa, 960 AM)

KWBE (Beatrice, 1450 AM)

KUN (Lincoln, 1400 AM)

KOTD (Plattsmouth, 1000 AM)

I/Tami Barrett, senior psythC>logy major, will be making a presentation Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 9-:30. a.m. to Ms. Emerson's "The Family" class: Contact Nancy Emerson at 872-2269 for info.

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waste of taxpayers' dollars

The Legislature should close Peru State College's doors for good.

A debate that has raged for more than a ypar must now be brought to a close with the release of a report on whether to remodel or move the college. · , ·

The Nebraska CoordinatingCommission for Postsecondary Education heard from consultants Iliursday who estimated it would cost mote than $100 million to move the college to Nebraska City, which some interest h.ave . ... . · · . . .

Another presentation mfopned that it would cost about $27 million -to renovate the current dilapidated campus in Peru, which is in desperate need of modernization.

Nebraska taxpayers cannot be asked to pay such exorbitant amounts for a school that is worth increasingly less. ·

'.Though the costs would be SJ?read out over time, to illustrate how ridiculous it would be to ask taxpayers to foot the bill, consider these figures based on this year's enrollment figure of about 1,800: To move the school, the state would be paying roughly $56,000 per student. To renovate the existing campus, the state would be paying aoout $15,000 per student.

All this for a campus that is failing to meet the needs of its region. Figures from a Coordination Commission report show that more students from the area the state college serves attend Southeast Community College and the Uhiversity of Nebraska-Lincoln than attend Peru State. ·

Statistics show the school is failing academically as well. Compared to its peer institutions that graduate one-third of their students in five years, Peru graduates only one-fifth. About half c, Peru's freshmen drop out their sophomore years. . .

• The town of Peru - lacking m even the most basic services - offers little to students. Nebrasla. City, on the other hand, saysit would be a good new homefor Nebraska's oldest college.

J:3ut supporters of the move must realize a college cannot be looked at throu,Wi the eyes of a financial .Planner - it is not an economic boon nor a diploma mill - it is an of higher education for the good of aU Nebraskans. · ·

Students looking for a small-school atmosphere can find it in the other state colleges or community colleges near Pen:t. · · · · ·

Though aluII?fil, students and faculty will no doubt mourn of their college, they must realize that taxpa}'ers cannot contfuue to throw money at a frulmg school.

Having honorably.served Nebraska since 1867, Peru State.has simply become redundant and must close.

See Russell Crouch's rebuttal on page 3

If you have your own opinions concerning this editorial, you can e""mail the editor of the Daily Nebraskan at letters@unlinfo.unl.edu.

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Letters from the Editor With Harold Davis Spice up your holiday dinner

Every year at about this time, things get a little scary, a and plays; save your money for the final result. little hectic and a little depressing. ThoseJ'hanksgiving Although your relatives a6t as though they want you turkeys are sitting just around the comer, Cfiristma8 will to stay forever, they really don't: Trust me, my Mom. soon be decking youx halls and all. those family get- hosts a family dinner every year and by the end of the togethers and dfoners will be feeding your impatience. day, she may be vocally telling them not to go, but that Of all the controversy, of all the horrible things hap- last offering of pie at 5:00 in the afternoon is actually pening everywhere in the world, I decided the topic to meant to scare them away. Remember that less is more. cover this week is how to endure family dinners. The less they see you at Thanksgiving, the more they Family dinners aren't supposed to be boring and de- will appreciate seeing you at Christmas. And unless pressing. So, lets find some creative ways of spicing the old fo1ks are nearing that time, they will appreciate them up. First of all, remember that other people are seeing you again next year. · trying just as hard as you are to find ways out of going to Time management at family functions is an imporGreat Aunt Gertrude's. You are not alone, when you tant skill. Don't sperid all your time talking to the old arrive, seek out those other people and discuss ways to folks unless they hate you and you are trying to change create mischief. Everyone loves a good practical joke, your drunken stupor image to that of a nice guy. If they (except me) find a new way to pull the toupee off uncle think you are the greatest thing since birth control alHorris' head. ready, give them a hug and a peck on the cheek and

Second, everyone always brings their new girlfriends/ move on. If you brought an S.O. (significant other, or boyfriends to the family dinners, not so the new fling sex gQject, which ever applies), spend time holding the can meet the family, but so the person bringing them infants and playing with the toddlers: Just don't hold will have an excuse to leave early. Everyone knows that. the babies when diaper duty comes around and don't Treat the new guest like a member of the family. Pull take the !egos from the Don't waste chairs out from under them and accidentally fling mashed your time sitting ii) .the corner, the sooner .YOU talk-to ' potatoes on them. Also, remember they are trying to everyone, the sooner you can 'leave. impress the family. Tell them to ask Aunt Georgia if Finally, eating is a major issue for many college age they Ci).n wind the sundial in the back yard. students. The typical college student eats about once Avoid the cranberry stuff at all costs. Even if you like every couple days during the year•. But during the holiit, that stuff stains like you wouldn't believe and if the day season, the offeringoffoodcomes four to five times old folks. see you with it, they will immediately think a day if you count dessert and snacks. Don't try to put you're constipated. If the young folks see you with it, on that extra layerof fat for hibernation all at once. It's you' re not going to be asked to play scrabble with them just not a good idea. Here's a tip, if your parents host later. the event, you can probably grab left-overs to take back · Avoid cheering for the underdog during the football to school with you. If someone else hosted the event, games. You might as well try inviting all your Nebraska take a large purse or wear those pants with all the pockfriends to Kansas to watch K-State kick the Huskers. ets. I once had a coat that could hold about five pounds (Oh wait, I did that). Well, at least I cheered for the right of turkey in the i11side pocket. team. Avoid betting quarters and. dollars on first dqwns Good luck.

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Crouch in the Corner With Russell Crouch

Daily editorial ignites Crou·ch's rebuttal

Dear Editor of the Daily Nebraskan:

I would 1ik.e to address the recent editorial concerning Peru State Col- · iege as a waste of taxpayer's dollars.

First of all, the cost of moving the college to a different l()fation would not cost more than I 00 million dollars. It has been estimated at 96.5 million dollars. Another discrepancy in numbers includes the cost to renovate the college. The Coordinating Commission for Post Secondary Education has estimated the cost to be l!fOund 37 million dollars.

The editorial also failed to note the needs that are being. met by Peru State College. Peru meets the needs of many students .who are not allowed into the University of Nebraska at Lincoln or private instifutions. Through open enrollment, PSC gives studenfs an opportunity that they may not receive at other institutions in Nebraska. The college also serves a large non-traditional, commuter based population. This popula:tion would not receive higher education if it were not for Peru State College. According io information prmdded by tbe. CcPE, if the collegeiscloseq, · 700 students frbmthe service area would not be served with a small, open enrollment institution. ·Two hundred of those students would be served by private institutions WITH state support-state support that could have gone to any number of students within the public institutions of Nebraska. The other 500 stude_nts would not gain any experience of higher education.

I praise the editor for stating, "a college cannot be looked at through the eyes of a financial planner-it is. not an boon nor a diploma mill-it is an institution of higher education for the goOd of all Nebraskans." Keeping an institution ofhigher education IS good for all Nebraskans across the state. It betters the students; the communities, the businesses and the integrity of education at all levels

I wou}d like to point out that there are no other "state colleges near Peru." We have a 19 county service area,not a six county service area as noted in the editorial. We do have community colleges in the area, but

·. Perµ State services a different type of student.. We .Service st\ldents seek-

·. ing a four"year bachelor's degree, not a two-year assocfate's degree. The editorial is correct when it states that faculty, staff and students would mourn the closing of the college.· But is closing the college justified? The answer is no. Without Peru State College, many people would go without affor4abie higher education. Some of these students would leave the state, possibly forever. With each person that leaves the state for higher education, so leaves a taXpayer.

Harold Davis Joy Huber

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Closing ,the campus would be to ignore the education·needs of southeast Nebraska. It is important that there be an institution of higher education in the area. Otherwise, many people will go without the opportunity of higher knowledge.

Peru State College is not redundant. We Serve students that couldn't, didn't want to, or chose notto attend the University. Neither you nor I can say which experience is better for an individual. We all have different learning experiences. Our experience just happens to be at a small, affordable public institution in southeast Nebraska ·

Russell Crouch Peru State College Student Sen.ate President

Bookstore provides for Peru students

By Angie Hunzeker

The Bobcat Bookstore offers more than textbooks for classes. The bookstore, which has been located in the upper level of the Student Center for nearly ten years, serves Peru State College students in a variety of ways.

The Bobcat Bookstore provides many services for students such as balloon bouquets with campus delivery, public fax machine access and discounts for campus organizations, said Deb Adams, the bookstore manager since 1990. Adams also said that Assistant Manager Barb Jones, who has an art background, creates computerized, personalized signage available to students.

Even though the Board of Trustees decided to have the Bobcat Bookstore be privately owned, all profits from the bookstore go back to Peru State College.

Since the bookstore is privately owned and not leasecl0ut by a chain such as airnes &:·· . ' ' Noble, Adams hM more freeook fo set prices on certain items. Adams said that she likes to sell items at a reasonable price and being able to

set prices locally often helps reduce price mark up for students.

"If it was leased by a national chain, you would not get the services you get here," Adams said.

Keeping quality service is not always easy.

One of the most difficult things about serving PSC st}ldents is dealing with textbooks inventory. Adams said that the bookstore sometimes does not get in textbooks for students and sometimes they get in too many. Occasionally, companies will not let the bookstore return textbooks that did not get sold.

Yet, Adams enjoys helping

students, even if it means coming in after hours to help students who call for assistance.

"We try to work out a solution wh11tever it can be," Adams said.

In the future, Adams wants to get the bookstore on-line so that they can have access to all publishers. Adams also wants to expand the gift line and bring in more items that will attract students to buy from the bookstore.·

· "StudentS have to understand that we don't purchase in volume but we are a business that is trying to make money for PSC," Adams said.

Graphic by Andy White

Computer lab discovered

By Brad Dorenkamp

Are you sick and tired of waiting to check your e-mail or to get on-line? Well, wait no longer for your access to the infonnation super highway. All you have to do is find the hidden computer lab in T.J. Majors.

If you pass the candy and pop machines on the second floor ofT.J. Ma;ors, you will find the lab dubbed the hidden computer lab. This lab is part 1f the Education Di vision on campus.

"There are many benefits to this omputer lab," said Shelia Carlson, a special education major and lab assistant. ''We have just gotten a new pro'':ram called Learning Plus," Carslon ,aid, " It is a program that helps stu-

dents prepare for the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST)." "

The Learning Plus program gives you practice test and question to prepare you for the PPST. The program also explains how long you should study for certain parts of the PPST.

"Our computer lab just got brand new IBM's." Carlson said. "We also have access to e-mail and the internet."

Lab hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, the lab is only open for an hour. If you want to use the lab and it is closed you can get the key from the Education Division.

The quarterback is back

By Kathy Chase

Refusing to be put down by his injury, Starting Quarterback Wes Haveman played in last Saturday's '.ame, the last of the season.

After separating his left shoulder during the Homecoming game against Huron University, Haveman was told e'd be out for the season.

ond opinion and got the answer he was looking for.

In preparation for the game, Haveman wore a brace during practice to protect against hits, and saw the trainer everyday.

Despite the loss to Nebraska Wesleyan Saturday, Haveman played well, breaking his own personal record for the longest pass of the year, at 63 yards.

Members of the Computer Club recently took a trip to Union Pacific in Omaha. Union Pacifichas one of the largest privately owned telecommunications systems in the country. Pictured are Peru State College Computer Club members (L-R) Josh Brandt, Matt Asher, Lisa Frohn, Jeremy Walla, Michael Chamberlain, Meghan McCartney and Mike Henke. The Computer Club is hosting a Powerpoint Seminar this Saturday from 9:00

However, Haveman sought a sec- a.m. to noon in T.J.

The Culture Chase i ·. With Kathy Chase

1 New art surprisingly different

At 9 a.m., I'm not all that awake. So, , when I saw huge wooden chains and ; curious, six foot loops hanging in the · art gallery as I wandered through on my j way class, it's easy to imagine my I surpnse.

j But no, I wasn't dreaming. Fantastic l sculptures ranging from a seemingly j nautical netting of oversized chains, to a basket containing an enormous wooden spike, fill the Peru State College Art Gallery this month.

The art work of Mac Homecker, a j professor from Buena Vista University , in Storm Lake, Iowa, is quite a change , from the work normally shown in the ; gallery. His immense sculptures seem : almost surreal in comparison.

What's really amazing, is Homecker's ability to manipulate the medium. At first glance, they appear seamless. The time Hornecker must have spent on sanding alone, makes my fingers ache.

Upon closer inspection, a taste of humor appears in Hornecker 's work. For example, one of the large loops seems to strain against its bonds: two wooden boulders and a link of wooden chains.

If coffee in the morning just isn't doing its job, try hitting the gallery this month, through Nov. 27. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and by special request, by calling Professor Ken Anderson at 8722271. I promise you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Majors Room 202. -submitted photo

All photos taken at the Bobcat's last football game on Saturday, Nov.14 against Nebraska Wesleyan by Katie Benson, sports editor for the Times.

DARIN GARFIELD, number 37, runs the ball while fellow team members block for him. The Bobcats los' thefr last game to Nebraska Wesleyan on Saturday, Nov. 14. The 'Cats rounded out their season with a 45 record.

CHAD BECKMAN, number 33, punts the ball away for Peru State College.

IAN MAGGIORE, number 29, runs from a Nebraska Wesleyan defender while gaining yardage in the Bobcat's last football game last Saturday.

Football- season·ends

By Katie Benson

which averaged 36.4 yards a punt ancl

Peru State College Volleyball te,!im advances to Midwest Region Tournament

By Katie Benson

his longest of the day was 55 yards. Peru State volleyball recently played Peru State football suffered two dev- Peru traveled to Alva, in two important tournaments that astating losses recently· which ended Oklahoma to play Northwestern Okla- ·affectedtheir post season play. any post-season hopes for the Bobcats. homa State University on Oct. 31. The The first tournament took place at The first loss was suffered to Huron first quarter was tight with neither Grinell College in Grinell, Iowa on the University on Oct. 24 which was team scoring. Things fell apart for weekend of Oct. 30-31. The Bobcats Homecoming at Peru. With good field Peru when Northwestern Oklahoma played a total of four games and ended position, Peru scored the first points opened up their offense and scored a up winning the tournament. ;fthe game. Freshman Jake Schmidt touchdown in each of the remaining The first ganie was against Grand kicked a43-yard field goal which gave quarters. With a defensive shutout on View College out oflowa. The Bob•he Bobcats their only lead. Peru, Northwestern Oklahoma wOn cats played well and won the game in Huron took commanding control the game 21-0. 'Straight sets, 15-5, 15-11, 15-3. The from then on, and Peru's lead quickly Offense was a struggle the whole Bobcats totaled 44 kills against Grand liminished. Huron's first three scor- game for the Bobcats. Peru totaled View and served 12 aces, which was \ng drives were off of Peru turnovers. 1 only 49 yards of total offense, 25 0f the most for them in the tournament. l'his put Huron up with a score of 17- which were from 42 rushing attempts • Peru's second game of the tournaat the end of the first half. and the other 24 yards were from 17 ment was against Park College of Huron continued their domination in pass attempts. The offense also Parkville, MO. Peru had beaten Park t.he second half by scoring 24 uncon- fumbled the ball six times, but only College in four sets earlier this seatested points. This led to the eventual , lost three of them to Northwestern son. They beat them again, but this defeat of Peru by a final score of 41- Oklahoma. time they took them in three sets, 15Defensively, Peru gave up 236 total 10, 15-12, 15-1. offense was.hurting with Jun- yards to the Northwestern Oklahoma Peru hoped to continue their win quarterback Wes Haveman still out offense, 212 of those yards on the streak against the home team, Grinnell ,th an injury. The offense combined ground and 24 yards accumulated College. Peru won and once again, it a low 139 total yards and gave up from passing. ·

•e turnovers. The defense also had Special teams also fell apart for the rough day by allowing Huron 465 Bobcats. Punter Chad Beckman had i.al yards. Penalties were going posi- been averaging 38.3 yards per punt :ive for the Bobcats, who only had going into the game. He only averi.hree penalties for 20 yards. Huron aged 27.3 yards per punt against ommitted 12 penalties for 110 yards. Northwestern Oklahoma off of nine lJunior Ian Maggoire led the Bobcats punts for 246 yards. with 11 carries for 42 yards. Freshman Alex Reier led the Bob.shman Tommy Aldana was 6of19 cats in rushing on 14 carries for 34 ·a passing for 68 yards. Senior An- yards. Freshman Ryan Knapp was 5 !rew Sherman had the most receiving of 13 for 24 yards on his passing for ards off of 2 catches for 27 yards. the day. Senior Todd Liberty snagged

'!S to lead the defense. Sophomore On the other side of the ball, Freshfoe Martin and Junior Jamol Harris man Duane Kosch had a team leading collected a sack. nine total tackles. Kosch also had the Sophomore punter Chad Beckman· only quarterback sack for the Bobcats :ad another good day for special which was for a loss of 13 ·yards. He had five punts for 182 yards

V'{asin three straight sets, 16-4, 15-lO, ·a close five set loss, 15-3:1615-2. Peru'rackedup43killsaildhad 14,11-15, · 11 total blocks, which was a tourna- PerudefeatedBriarCiiffCollegeout ment best for them. This win put Peru of Iowa in three sets, 15-6, 11, 15in the championship game with a 14. This win put Peru in the champirematch against Grinnell College. onship game for the second tournaPeru won the championship game-in ·ment in a row.

straight sets for the fourth time in a The championship game was a row, 15-6, 15-3, 15-13. rematch againstNational American Senior Kendra Jacobsen and fresh" University, who gave Peru its only loss man Janelle Findlay were the only in two tournaments. Peru won the members ofthe championship team to tournament convincingly in straight be named to team. sets, 15-5, 15-3, 15-9. ·

With the help of their four wins at The Peru State Bobcats are now 23the Grinnell tournament, Peru got to ·17 and will advance to the Midwest host the Midwest Independent Region Region Tournament.

Tournament on Nov. 6-7. Peru won '"'Idon' t know ifit has justbeen in three out of four games to become the these last two tournaments that they champions of the tournament. have started to step it up," said Coach Peru's first game was against St. Todd Jensen. Louis College of Pharmacy of St. Louis, MO. Peru swept them in three quick sets, 15-5, 15-3, 15-2.

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With Rob SPeese

Small town equals big adjustment

Peru, Nebraska is a town that doesn't have a lot of people. But Peru State College has about one thousand students and faculty. Some of these students come from a big city to a small town. Peru Staie College has students from Kansas City, MO, Dallas, TX and Port St. Lucie, FL.

I myself come from Kansas City, MO. Compared to Peru, it's much bigger. Kansas City has many big parts, South, North, East and West. Peru has the same, they'.rejust closer together. Here in Peru, you can walk to the East side from the West side. In Kansas City, you have to take the bus or drive. If you walked, you'd be walking for hours.

There is nothing wrong with this small town called Peru. It's peaceful, sweet, and very beautiful. For a person like me, it takes time to adjust to this small town. It wouid take anybody else from a big city time to adjust, too. Some people get homesick and want to go back home. Missing family too much makes some people nervous. Others are scared to move forward, but then, some people get accustomed to it. They find out it's not so ter- .· rible.

A few Peru State College students were askea how they feel about this small town.

"It's cool, just too small for an average man," Willie Daniels, a freshman from Kansas City, MO said.

"It;s too small to even move," Corneal Conn, a freshman from Kansas City, MO, said.

"I take two steps, I'm halfway across town," Curlis Batchelor, a freshman from Port St. Lucie, Florida said.

A ThoUS9-Ud Oak A Short Squirrel. Saga

Reunion turns squirreny

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Pointless Information

By Katie Gilbert and Brad Dorenkamp

Last time, on A Thousand Oaks, a dark mysterious man emerged from the Week which was September 16-21. shadows as Fifi raged on, revealing her heinous plan to Bonnie. Harold always tells us "Better late "Fifi, that is not the kind of language I ever thought I would hear.from you," than two days after the paper comes the strange squirrel said. out."

Turning slowly towards the shrouded figure, Fifi commanded, "Who are out easy. Apregnantgoldyou? Step into the light." fish is called a twit.

As the light played over the cloaked figure, a familiar face emerged. -Did you know a monkey was once "Good Gravy!" Fifi.shrieked. "Is it It can't be! Billy?! But, I thought tried and convicted for smoking a you were "Fifi and Bonnie exchanged glances of fear and surprise. cigarette in South Bend, Indiana? "Dead?" the stranger added. "No. I am not Billy. I'm his long lost twin Was that cigarette banana-flavored? brother, Philly. Don't you remember me? We met at Billy's bar mitzvah. That's all we want to know. I've been in the Bahamas for years. · -Murphy's oil soap is the chemical "Well, of course I spent a few years in the-merchant marines, tour of duty most commonly used to clean ela11d all that," Philly said. "I ran away to the armed forces after I found out ephants. What do these people use Mom was really a ground hog." to clean their floors? Peanut oil?

"Oh yes," Fifi said, with a look of nostalgia in her eye. "I remember that -More peoplearekilledannually b;, day. Your poor mother, she was heartbr9ken." donkeys 'than in plane abcident:.J·

The two, caught up in their own reunion; lost sightofthe circumstances. In Look out for that Jackass! '*'f}r: the immortal words of Cindy Lauper; their true colors came shinning through. - It is iliegal to frown at cow$'tfjf/ They hugged and laughed and reminisced, unaware of poor Bonnie's suffer- Bladworth, Saskatchewan. So vt ing. · happens if you smile for the

"So, who is this trembling creature?" Philly asked, his paw pointing to -Armadillos can be housebroken Bonnie;

"So could one of my parent's p; ,

«You cad!" Bonnie shrieked. "You fiend! How dare you be so jovial while I'm sure" says Katie "but I fl n your own twin brother lies headless in the street! Your own flesh and blood! forsee that happening anyt. "'

"Oh, Great Rooent in the sky! How can this be happening!" Bonnie wailed. soon!"

"Your wife a murderess! Your brother a rake! Your mother a ground hog? -All porcupines float in water. WaS I the only one who truly loved you?" Bonnie asked as she petted Billy's just want to know .how they test this quickly stiffening hand. · · · little fact out. 1

"You conceited tramp!" laughed Fifi. "How could he have loved you-just -It takes 3,000 cows to a11oozy from thewrong side of the park? He gave his life up for me. NFL with enough leatherofayeafl<'ll

Turning to Philly, Fifi aqded, "What's better is I planned his murder, just an supply of footballs. Football isn · insurance check to pay off dirty debts." such a fun sport.for the world's car

"Really," Philly said, "Now that's the kind of feisty girl a half-breed like me population. could learn to love. What's say you and me grab a Buttery Acom at the bar?" -While were on the world's catf The two squirrels, arm in arm, left poor Bonnie- her body intertwined population; We'll leave you with with what was left of Billy's, shrieking, callirig for justice. that .it is approximately Come back next time to witness more hints, allegations, and other things,· · better left unsaid, on A Tho!lsand Oaks.

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Peru, Nebraska

December 11, 1998

Rohypnol linked to area date rapes

By Kathy Chase ·I .

· ; Date Rape? Roofies? Sound like , only Lincoln and Omaha have ;o deal with? Think again. This area 'may still be ccmsidered "small town," !but big town problems are definitely here.

disorientation and nausea. Next, the victim will have trouble speaking and moving, and will the11 pass out. Depending on the dosage, the effects can last up to 12 hours. The victim will have no memory of events during sedation.

Avoid Becoming a Victim

Never accept a drink from someone you don't know and trust. Order sealed drinks.

Never leave your drink unattended.

If it Happens to You

Get medical attention a:s soon as possible.

Rohypriol is also extremely addictive. Even one hit can cause withdrawal symptoms within three to five days after ingestion.

Always keep your drink in your hand, not left on the bar or table.

Take your drink to the rest room with you, or give your drink to someone you trust.

times more powerful than

In Nemaha County, in fact, a rape ·hat occurred in October has been oven to be linked with Rohypnol. :ording to Project Response, three rapes occurring in counties sur- !ding Nemaha are also thought to 1onnected with the date rape drug. '.:ilohypnol, also known as Roofies, the brand name for a drug called itrazepam, which is a sedative that f('

It is a white .o: pink 11 oiet about the size of an aspmn that :tr:il'S no taste or odor when dissolved ;•1 a drink.

·Sffects of the drug begin within min·s. At first, the victim will experi•ce dizziness, hot and cold flashes,

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The drug is illegal in the United States. In fact, in 1996; the Drug-Induced Rape Actmandated a sentence of "not Jess than 20 years" for anyone who uses a controlled substance ''with intent to rape."

Hoffman-La Roche, the drug's -manufacturer, has responded by offering testing equipment to the Drug Enforcement Agency, as well as stopping direct sales to some Mexican phaimacies. Roche. i.s c;un:ently reformulating the drug so it is less sol-

If you leave your drink unattended, order a new one.

Tell your friends where you are at a party.

Never leave without accounting for those you came with.

Watch your friends' drinks if they're not alert. Have a designated driver.

If you hear someone in your group kidding abf>ut pay attention: often someone planning to use a drug jokes about it, ing to get a reaction. from others.

The drug may be addedto punch at social gatherings- served only to women.

(information provided by the Spokane PoliceDepartment home page)'. vent in liquids. ·

PSC Flynn takes Massachusetts post

From Peru State College Advancement on the campus," said Russell Beldin, a Peru State College faculty member since 1970. "We have no right to ask Dr; Richard Flynn, the Interim Presi- for more - but I wish we could. I'm dent at Peru State College since July, saddened to hear that Dr. Flynn won't has accepted a position as President be available to apply for the Presiof Springfield College in Springfield, dency of Peru State, but I'm happy Mass. for his new position back east."

Flynn will begin work at Springfield Springfield College is a private colin March. In addition to resigning his lege of approximately 4,000 students. interim appointment at PSC, Flynn It offers undergraduate, graduate, and also will be leaving his position as doctoral programs at its main campus De.an of the College of Education at and its satellite programs in Boston, the University of Nebraska at Omaha. California, Delaware, Florida, New He has been on a leave of absence Hampshire, Vermont, Africa, Brazil, from UN-0, where he has worked for and Sweden. Springfield is a comnearly 30 years. munity of over 150,000 about 90

This past summer Flynn was.asked miles west of Boston. to serve as interim president at Peru Though excited about his new apState during a time the college -was pointment, Flynn noted he will leave undergoing a close study as to whether Peru State with mixed emotions. He the campus should move, close, or re- first was contacted about the oppormain in Peru with additional support. tunity at Springfield last April, well

"I have enjoyed my work at Peru before. he was asked to serve Peru State College, and the privilege to get State as its interim leader. to understand and appreciate southeast "I will always remember and cherNebraska," Dr. Flynn said. "It is an ish my time at Peru State College," area with close knit communities and Flynn Said. "The friendships that genuine people, and an area with a have been established will remain pargreat need for ·accessible, affordable, ticularly important to me. I will conquality four-year residential college tinue to follow the Peru story after my opportunities as offered by Peru · departure and I can count on hearing State." great things."

''This man has certainly given his all · The opportunities that lie ahead for toward rebuilding and espirit de corps Peru State, and the fondness he de-

veloped for the college over the past five months, will make his departure from PSC all the more difficult, Flynn said.

The Peru State presidency should· have great appeal for potential candidates, Flynn said. As a result of action in rec.;ent weeks and months by the Nebraska legislature, State College Board ofTrustees and the state's higher.· education Coordinating Commission, the stage has been set for a rejuvenated Peru State College, he noted.

Expanded academic programming, state funds for facility improvements, non-state funding for i'mprovements in campus residence halls, all have been called for in recent action by various state agencies. All bode well for making a good even better, Flynn said, and should give the next PSC president the necessary resources to move the college forward at a pace perhaps unparalleled in the college's 130+-year history.

"Dr. Flynn brought unity back to the campus and has made it a better place to go to college," noted Russell Crouch, President of the PSC Student Senate and a senior from Malvern, Iowa. "On a personal level he's been great to work with and I've gotten along with him very well - he's a wonderful person."

Try to collect a urine sample within 24 hours after the assault. (This may be your only evidence linking the drug to the crime.)

Don't destroy any evidence by showering orwashing before receiving medical attention.

Believe in yourself. What happened to you is a criminal offense. You are nottoblame.

(inform11tiop Project Resp6nse) ·

Commission leayes PSC in Peru, benchmarks to be established

By Harold Davis

Peru State College will remain in Peru. An immediate sigh of relief seemed the immediate response for Peru State supporters. However, the Coordinating Commission for Post Secondary Education's decision to leave PSC in Peru came at a small price. The CCPE decided to create some benchmarks and a time-line for which tho5e benchmarks must be met. The benchmarks and timelines will

be developed by representatives of Peru State College and the State College Board. These should be completed by Aprill, 1999.

The last report issued by the CCPE provided several recommendations for Peru and brought several other things to light that weren't previously realized.

"Among the State Colleges, Peru has seen the largest growth in total headcount enrollment. " since 1992, according to the CCPE report. Enroll-

ment at Wayne State College was up age in1.;rease in State appropriations two percent; Chadron's enrollment over the past six years," the report was down eight percent. Peru says. Wayne received an i1J.crease of enrollment was. up_ 18 percent in the 30.4 percent. Chadron saw an increase last six years. of 22.4 percent while Peru received 'According to another report by the an 18.8 percent increase. commission, other state public four "Success will be dependent upon the year institute enrollments were down leadership of the State College Board as well. UN-0 was down 16 percent, and campus administrators; on a willUN-L was down 7 percent and UN-K · irigness and ability to change on the was down 15 percent since 1992. part of the faculty and staff of Peru

"Peru State has had the lowest State State College; and upon the support appfopriation and the lowest percent- of many people, including State leg-

NeW personnel director joins Peru State College staff

By Joy Huber learning about," Cade said. She utilizes a variety of media in advertising

"I knew a few faces beforehand, but positions. "Faculty positions are all am finally starting to recognize ways advertised in the Chronicle of people," says Eulanda Cade. Cade,· Higher Education," said Cade. She the new· Personnel Director at Peru also uses S!!veral newspapers, magaState College, started on November 9, zines, and the Department of Labor. 1998. Although new to PSC, Cade is not

Prior to assuming the personnel po- new to this area. She.graduated from sition at Peru, Cade worked part-time Nebraska City High School, and her several years, and then full-time for parents live north. of Nebraska City. the past 13 years as a counselor at Job Cade attended William Woods Service in Nebraska City. lege, which was a four-year private Cade said she was drawn to Peru giils school at the time in Fulton, MO, because she has "always had a love and graduated with a bachelor's of arts for education. I was ready for a degree in psychology. She then rechange, and this job was related to ceivedhermaster'sdegreeinguidance things I had done before," she said. and counseling from the University of Cade has a variety of job duties. Nebraska-Omaha.

Several of them are: reviewing appli- Cade's husband, Terry, is a farmer, cations, serving on the safety commit- and the couple lives near Nemaha with tee, maintaining all personnel files for their two children, Heidi, 11, and all employees, handling personnel is_- Colin, 4. Cade said her son Colin echsues (such as grievance resolution), oes her thoughts on Peru. "He gives and maintaining confidentiality of in- Peru a thumbs up," she said. formation. She also assists in developing and updating job descriptions,

islators, Peru State College Foundation members arrd alumni, and the residents of Southeast Nebraska," the report went on to say.

For now, the debate has been resolved. April 1 may bring new information as the penchmarks are submitted to the CCPE.

CADE, Peru's new personnel director gets aquainted with her new job. -photo

Joy Huber on-campus interviews, and advertising for position vacancies.

"There are a lot of things I'm still

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Crouch in the Corner· With Russell Crouch Crouch condemns couch potatoes

As a cheerleader friend of mine once stated, "give me a V, dot your I, curve your C, T-0-R-Y." Yes we have scored a victory, but the eight to one decision is just that, a victory. The "war" is not yet over. Part of the deal was to establish benchmarks, new edu''!cational sites in various communities, and to work on retention and in'krease the number of new students.

J I'm not saying that the battle we all fought over the past year was for Peru State has been given a bigger pair of pants to fit. We have ''"'loom to grow and prosper and we need to make sure that we can bust that. pair of pants· in the near future.

1 The past year has served as a wake-up call for everyone involved with · issue. It is time that we all together as one big happy Peru State ollege family to better the environment socially, physically and intelctually for current and future students. '

All of the clubs and organizations on campus need to work together to ·elcome new students.into their groups. On campuses across the ation it is known that the more involved the students are, the more likely·· , ey will stay in that particular institution.

, The accounting majors have the accounting association. The social sience majors have Phi Alpha Theta. The science department has the Club, the computer science majors have the Computer Club. >;·Ul of these organizations are open to any student of Peru State College. may not be able to receive the honors, but they will welcome you '• , ;lith open arms. ·

;j'These groups wants members, they need members. There are very few d1ajors on this campus that don't have a corresponding organization or .'j!ub. Just imagine the possibilities that could happen for each club ori , sjampus.

There could be competitions during Homecoming and Spring Fling ·; }'eek. Heck, there could be competitions throughout the year. It could ·· pe something like, "the most creative poster" at a home game, or the '. ;,inost people from a particular club attending the game.

This camaraderie doesn'tjust end at the student level. Nope, it goes all .:Jhe way up. Student Senate has officially challenged the Faculty Senate 1t"Jo a game of Donkey Ball. For those who have never heard of this, it is a ;;, or softball game played on donkeys. Senate wants to bring • fun activities with the faculty and other members of the PSC f fommumty.

Letters from the Editor With Harold Davis

Furbies, Bobcats, what's the difference

The new mascot of Peru State College: the Furby. Need I say more? I will anyway. The parallels between the small, language-challenged creatures and Peru State College are uncanny. Lets examine just a few.

Target audience. Peru targets pretty much anyone willing to spend four or five years attaining a good education. Furbies target pretty much anyone willing to spend four or five years giving them a good education.

Purpose. Peru's purpose is and always has been to deliver a great education at a price everyone can afford. Furbies. have a similiar, yet not so grand destiny, to teach patience and tolerance and that, my friend, is an education. Add an affordable price and you have something.

Media coverage. I don't think I need to expand on that one. If any more media coverage is given to either, I am going to suspect a presidential scandal. Oh wait, that doesn'tsound goo( Let's not put hairy Furbies; presidents, Peru and scandals

all in the same sentence. Well, we have, in the last year, gone through a pretty "hairy" presidential scandal at Peru.

Do Bobcats eat Furbies? I'm not sure what the Furbies natural enemies are. Perhaps children under the age of 6 or perhaps parents annoyed and aggravated would be considered predators.· Also, · I think the family dog could be trained to attack anyone speaking Furbish, the native language of the Furby.

I personally don't see the attraction to these ugly, hairy, improper English speaking Giga Pets with :fur. Who needs the trouble? I could live with a cat or a dog, now there's an interactive pet. They provide, company, excercise, and an attachment to something that is actually alive. Sure, they cost and require cleaning up after, but isn't that the point. Responsibility. What responsibility is a Furby going to bring with it? Ah, what the heck, Mom, just go buy.me some

Fond farewells, thank you's and best wishes

I would also like to take· this moment to say goodbye. to some staff members that will be moving on next semester. Matt Maxwell. You were here before I was. You knew what you were doing when I was just learning. Thank you for your help and friendship. Angie Hunzeker. You were a great copy editor this semester. Thank you for helping us get the paper going this year. You don't know how much you helped. Thanks for being a good friend and good luck. Joy Huber, Joy, you will never know how much you actually mean to me and the rest of the staff. You kept us on our toes (mostly trying to keep up with you) and you kept things calm when times got hot. I don't know who is going to remind me of appointments and assignments. You and your organizational skills will be greatly. missed. I know you won't forget us, you can count on us to walk down the halls at your school yelling "HUBER!" while you are student teaching. Thank you doesn'.t say epoUgh·. " '• ""

i 'j One of the most praised aspects of PSC is i_ts size and the familiarity of ; \the faculty, staff and students. We all need to work together to better ii'lourselves and PSC. Get out there, join an organization or club. Join and j' jf nt:amural team, attend a sports game and show your school spirit. • .., • :

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I Upon rece1vmg this mformat10n, all hfe centered around the pentacle, proceeded to ask him questions. has had only one detention m four "Teen-agers defend Wiccan reli- Rose, All)ber, and I decided to ask for or supreme being; and 3) know that "What's niy favorite color?" I asked. years, has a 4.8. grade point average gion," was what I saw as the front- an interview to set everyone straight, whatever you do to another will come "Well," he said, wondering what the on a 5.0 scale, is a Junior ROTC page headline in theDecember2, 1998 simply because we <lfe Wiccan, and back at you three times fold. We also right thing was to say. Then, as he Kittyhawk member, a member of issue of the Bellevue leader. Also on we are not "evil." We wanted to stop believe heavily in preserving life with looked me over, he stated, "I think that National Honor Society, and a fourthat page was a photograph. The cut- the stereotype that those who are the use of nature. it's either black or purple." year varsity letter and team captain on line said, "Delta Fajardo, 19, Rose Wiccan, wear gothic dress, and/or like ,Unfortunately, when Rose, Amber, My favorite color is pink. Imagine the cross-country team. Sipes, I 8, and Amber Johnson, 18, wearing black clothing are Satanic and and I went in for the interview, it was the giggles I was getting from Rose Rose, a graduate of Bellevue West, said they believe the Wiccan religion are degenerates. The Nov. 28 inter- obvious to me that there was this pre- and Amber. Imagine Dejka's eyes is currently working two jobs to save has fallen victim to stereotypes." view with Senior Writer, Joe Dejka, conceived idea that we were sick, de- widening with interest as I continued. up enough money to go to college. It can be argued that in today's soci- proved differently. mented freaks that only wanted to stir "Out of the three of us, who smokes I am anAand B student at Peru State ety there are many people who are Our main goals were to explain what up trouble and didn't know any bet- or has smoked?" I asked. College stu<lying to be an English Litnarrow minded, especially when it the Wiccan religion is ·and what it is ter. We certainly received those "Oh He thought that all three of us were erature teacher, and I participate in, comes to changes and difference. This not, to express our personal beliefs and my gosh, would you look at that!" kind smokers, but I promptly told him that English Club, PSEA, and concert and had no particular effect on me at first, experiences, and to show the public of looks as we walked around in our I was allergic to nicotine and alcohol, show choirs. except for the random jokes about my that we are, in fact; normal. black gothic dress and black make-up. and that I have never done any drugs. Just to let everyone know, none of name, personality, and attitude. This Amber stated best the basic beliefs· Never faltering, I was there to prove Neither had the other ladies. Mr. us are the same. I also want everyone all changed when a defense attorney of those in the Wiccan religion. There that I did exist, and I was as much a Dejka began to smile. to know that it.was this different perof the Scott Catenacci murder, which are three main principles that we must person as everyone else was. My last question was, "How do you son along with three others who took place Sept. 29 at Haworth Park, live by as Wiccans: 1) do unto others Ay?ung man had been watching us think we are doing in school?" stumped Mr. Dejka and the man who Bellevue, NE, suggested that the stab- as you would have done to you, 2) as we talked to Mr. Dejka. I eventu- He simply said he didn't think any ·ju(iged me only by appearance rather bing had a connection to "Wicca, worship the four elements: earth, fire, ally walked over to him an.d asked him of us were honor roll students. than actually talking to me.

New honor society formed in Peru

By Genny Harris

There may be something riew to do on campus next semester. The addition of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), a leadership honor society, is being considered to promote leadership here on the Peru State College campus.

Louis Levy, dean of student affairs at Peru State College, has been meet-

ing with the presidents of all of the clubs on campus to find out what they do, how many members they have, arid how they are marketing themselves to the students on campus. He then plans a meeting at the first of the year to put together a possible spring fling program.

"A lot of students don't know what organizations we have on campus"

Levy said. "This will be a good way to show students what is available to them on campus."

This group of students will also help with the decision of bringing ODK to campus.

"We are a small campus and we need to promote leadership" Levy said.

Foundation valuable to college

By Matt Maxwell

Many Peru State students shared the same thoughts as they read their financial aid award Jetter last summer.

First, they thought, "Wow! I got an extra scholarship!"

Then they wondered, "Where the heck did that come from?"

Chances are the mystery scholarships were presented by the Peru State College Foundation.

"· The Foundation, governed by a 57:inember·Boatd ofTtustees and operated by a nine-member board of directors, awards nearly $150,000 to PSC students annually.

The Foundation pays over $28,000 in work stipend wages to students chosen by college staff merpbers to serve as work stipend employees. Along with work stipend wages, the Foundation also pays out approximately $ l 30,000 in scholarships each year.

Money for schol;i.rships and work stipends are generated mainly through gifts by PSC alumni. Each Spring, ITI sponsors the PSC Phone-a-Thon

which raises the bulk of the Foundation's money. Later in the year, letters to the majority of PSC's alumni are sent asking for donations. The rest of the money arrives through the wills of former alumni and occasional gifts.

Just in case money is still tight before a student Joan payment arrives, the Foundation also provides temporary loans for books and other educational expenses to qualified students through the Livermore Loan Program. Livermore Loans are awarded by a committee of foundation members after reviewing an application filled out by a student.

"The money for this [program] was provided by an alum that was once a (financially)

poor student," said Foundation Secretary Carolyn Bredemeier. "He provided in his will for a large sum of money to be left to Peru State to help needy students get through school," she

Students are not the only benefactors of the Foundation's help. PSC's different departments also have their own funds financed through the Foundation.

The Foundation office is located just east of the Physical Plant.

·Graphk by Andy White

Suicide awareness important for holida\t·season Attention Students

By Chris Hawkinson

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students. With winter break and holiday festivities approaching, people need to be aware of others who are showing signs of depression and may be having suicidal thoughts.

Suicide is almost always a complication of a psychiatric illness with major depression being the most common. The AFSP reports that over 60 percent of all people who commit suicide suffer from major depression.

"Life has a lot of ups and downs," said Pam Bennett, counselor at PSC. ·'Just because yQur having a bad day doesn •t necessarily mean your depressed. It's important to distinguish that."

During any one year period, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 17.6 million American adults suffer from a depressive disorder, a whole-body illness involving the body, mood, and thoughts. Depression affects the way people feel about themselves and the way they look at things

"Depression is like a black hole where you just can't find your way

out," Bennett said.

To help a depressed person, the most important thing anyone can do is to help him or her get the appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

Depressed people may experience feelings of hopelessness, guilt, or worthlessness. They may have a loss of interest in activities that they once enjoyed and may have difficulty concentrating, remembering, and making decisions.

Once the depression has been diagnosed, counseling or medication may help the individual regain good mental health.

"Medication helps bring a person back to a level where they can deal with the depression themselves," Bennett said.

The NIMH indicates some types of depression run in families. Stressful situations can also create an onset of depression.

There is no typical suicide victim. It happens to young and old, rich and · poor, male and female. Soine common warning signs do exist and should not be ignored.

According to the American Association of Suicidology, a person may be suicidal if they withdraw from friends and/or social activities, Jose interest in hobbies, work, school, etc., or they increase their use of alcohol or drugs.

Warning Signs

Talks about committing suicide

Has trouble eating or sleeping

Experiences drastic changes in behavior

Withdraws from friends and or social acti vi

Loses interest in hobbies, work, school, ect.

Prepares for death by making out a will and final arrangements

Gives away .prized possessions

Has attempted suicide before Takes unnecessary risks

Has had recent severe losses

Is preoccupied with death and dying

Loses interest in their personal appearance

Increases their use of alcohol or drugs

The Culture Chase With Kathy Chase Student art show in gallery now

For my final Culture Chase of the with florescent color. semester, I have the ultimate plea- "Monk Angel," a brick earthenware sure of recognizing the work of my sculpture by Marge Helmick, grabs the colleagues. No, not that of my fel- viewer's attention with its spongy natulow Times reporters, although their ralism. Other ceramic pieces by Jenniwork is exceptional. Today, I study. fer Hale, Nicholas Burge, and Melissa the very creators of Peruvian cul- Frey are beautiful in their simplicity. ture, the avante-garde of our fair There are also a number of still lifes on Peru. Today, I chase art majors. display, done in various media.

Student art work is now on dis- Perhaps most exciting are the· feplay in the art gallery through Dec. male nudes done by an artist by the 18. Visitors to the show can expect name of What's her name again? I a wide variety of genres including think it's something like Katy, or painting, printmaking, drawing, Kelley? Anyway. They're pure genius. sculpture, pottery, and photography. (By the way, they are for sale.)

Especially interesting are the pho- Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. tographs of childhood trinkets taken Mon. through Thurs., or by appointment by Brandi Groff. The photos, taken by calling 872-2271. with a black light, are sprinkled

What to do

Be direct. Talk openly and matterof-factly about suicide.

Be willing to liijfn. Allow expresc sions of feelings. Accept the feelings.

Be non-judgmental. Don't debate whether suicide is right or wrong, or feelings are good or bad. Don't lecture on the value of life.

Get involved. Become available. Show interest and support

Don't dare him or her to do it.

Don't act shocked. This will ptit distance between you.

Don't be sworn to secrecy. Seek support.

Offer hope that alternatives are available.

Take action. Remove means, such as guns or stackpiled pills.

Get help from persons or agencies specializing in crisis intervention and suicide prevention.

The cafeteria will hold an exam breakfast Monday, December 14. This is your one chance to be served by the faculty and staff of Peru State College.

Meal Plan students should also remember that the last day of Meal Service is . Thursday, December 17. After that, you' re on your own.

Everyone be sure to wish Wayne and Darlene in the Bob Inri avery Merry-?::.Christmas.

NUMBER 52, Dan Stevens, a freshman from Plattsmouth, fights for the ball in a close loss against the Dana College Vikings. The game marked the Bobcat's closest loss, 53-54. The men's basketball team is now oand 11 on

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Lady Bobcats start with a winning record

By Katie Benson

i , Women's basketball has posted a , winning record of 7-4 after the first ' month of the basketball season.

The Bobcats opened their season with three tournaments. The first tournament took place at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, KS on Nov. 6-7. The Bobcats went 0-2 in the tournament with a loss to William Jewel College of Liberty, MO, 53- 70.

· DeeAnn Richardson scored 15 points in the loss. The home team, f MidAmerica Nazarene, handed the i Bobcats another loss, 62-88 Sophomore Tammi Christensen collected 14 points and Celeste Nolte pulled down 8 rebounds. ·

The next weekend, the Bobcats hosted their own tournament. With the home court advantage and Amy Petry' steam-leading 24 points, Peru avenged its previous loss to MidAmerica Nazarene.

Peru beat Grand View College in overtime, 78- 72, to earn their second 1 win in the tournament. Celeste Nolte had a team high, 23 points and Jun: ior Dee Ann Richardson grabbed 9 re-

Peru State College's men's season starts out rough

By Katie Benson

The men's basketball season opened up for Peru State on Nov. 6. Over the last month, the Bobcats have gotten off to a slow start by losing their first ten games.

The Bobcats opened their season at the MidAmerica Nazarene University tournament in Olathe, KS. The Cats lost their first game of the tournament · to MidAmerica Nazaqme by a score of 49-103. Their second game against Sterling College of Sterling, KS was much closer, but still ended with a 5866 loss. Sophomore Dan Stoakes was the high scorer with 17 points.

The Bobcats participated another tournament on Nov. 13-14, at Dana College in.Blair, NE. The Bobcats didn't gain any wins in the tournament by losif\g 46- 73 to St. Ambrose University of Davenport, IA and 63-89 to the Dana Vikings. Junior Koe Jones was the leading rebounder with 9, and shared high scoring duties with Dan Stoakes and Freshman BJ. Winton,

each scoqng 10 points against St. Ambrose. Winton led the Bobcats against Dana with 23 points.

For the third weekend in a row, the Bobcats came out of another tournament winless. Peru traveled to Bellevue University on Nov. 20-21. Their losses were to Bellevue by a score of 60-91 and 69-85 to Hastings College. Koe Jones had 15 points and 6 rebounds to lead the Bobcats against Belle.vue. B.J. Winton was the top scorer in the Hastings game, with 13 points.

Peru's first non-tournament game was played at Midland Lutheran College in Fremont. The Bobcats seventh straight loss was to Midland by a score of 52- 73. Freshman Tony Kobza led the team in scoring with 9 points, while Freshman Steve Vanderkamp pulled down ?·boards.

The end of Peru's eight game road trip took place at Dakota State University in Madison, SD. Dan Stoakes led the team with 12 points and Steve Vanderkamp led in rebounds with 7

in the 64-85 loss.

Peru's first home· game of the season took place on Dec. 1 against Bellevue University. This time Peru improved and stayed rhuch closer. They were defeated in the 63- 75. Dana College came to Peru on Dec. 5. The Bobcats cameout and played their closest game of the season. Dan Stoakes posted up and scored the clutch basket, getting fouled in the process. Stoakes made his free throw and put Peru up by one with 14 seconds left in the game. With one second left to play, a Dana player drove to the basket and was fouled. hopes of winning their first game crushed after Dana made both their free throws, giving Peru its tenth loss, 54-53.

bounds.

Peru traveled to Hastings College for their third tournament. Their first win of the tournament came against St. Ambrose University of Davenport, IA, 78- 71. The Bobcats continued their winning streak with a 82-62 win over Huron University of Huron, SD.

Peru's four game winning streak ended in a 50-56 loss to Grand View College whom they had beaten in the previous tournament. Senior Celeste Nolte was the team's leading scorer and rebounder with 24 points and 8 rebounds.

Peru's next three games took place at home. Tabor College came to Peru on Nov. 30. Peru posted a 8153 win. Senior Amy Petry collected 17 points and sophomore Tammi Christensen grabbed 6 rebounds to lead the team. Peru handed Friends University a 80-52 loss on Dec. 4.

The next night, Hastings College, who is ranked in the NAIA woman's college basketball top ten, came to play the Bobcats on Dec. 5. The Bobcats put up a strong fight, but still ended with a 71- 78 defeat.

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-With Joy Huber

Huber says Farewell

"Wow, I'm really going to miss this place," I think silently to · myself. What? Did I just say those very words? I, who lamented that I'm going to be in college forever; I'm so tired of studying all the time; I have no motivation left whatsoever.

Yes, indeed, as the clock ticks down, the sun sets, on my undergraduate career, I find myself reflecting and reminiscing over all that has happened.

Four and one-half years has been awhile. My time at Peru State College (Fall 1996 forward) has been truly rewarding and interesting. I look with anticipation and excitement towards my student teaching, and my future career in education, but I sadly realize that "the good days of college" are over.

I have enjoyed the benefit of immensely wonderful faculty instruction, where I was more than 'just a face in the crowd.' Thank you to all of my terrific instructors at Peru, who also served in the capacity of friend many times.

Harold, as the editor of the Times (and as a super valuable friend EVERYtime my brain was so scrambled), you have been a terrific inspiration in my life. We share the same major, therefore having multiple classes (and multiple hours in the publications Office) together. I feel like we've have fun producing the1imes; andl \Xill.truly miss the and 'talks' we've shared.

1 To ·t11e· rest of "The ·Fabulous Seven," and you all know who you are without further clarification, WOW! Thp.nk you truly for all of the memories. Movie nights, haunted house tours, and meteorite searches (I really wish someone would have bothered to look UP in the sky that morning. Had we discovered that it was CLOUDY, perhaps we could have saved ourselves a trip to the cemetary!) were all the best. Russ, if you could "Play me some mountain music" maybe Brad would do the "Beaver · Dance!" You guys have understood when no one else 'got it.'

The list could go on and on, but thank you sooo rriuch to everyone on this campus who has been a friend to me. I will cherish Peru dances, 'talks in the library,' and lunches in the Bob Inn when I was told I should "marry a mute," forever in my heart.

Alright, alright, enough of the stupid sappy stuff. Let' s have a Top Ten here for the last time. The Top Ten things I will miss about being on the campus of Peru State College: 10. The bells at every 1/4 hour. I've hardly ever had to wear a watch. Plus they sometimes play fun songs, and we go around playing "Name that Tune." 9. My favorite sign I see right by the Physical Plant: No dumping without permission of PSCAdministration! 8. Playing Ouija board, well, quite a few places on campus that should stay classified. 7. Dancing to "The Hootch," and about anything else in the Print Shop. 6. Awarding the Iron Balls of the BiWeek award to someone gutsy on this campus, and selectin,.g the "Quote/Worcf of the day." 5. Seeing (and hearing) Dr. McCrann walk by my classes doing the "Y, M, C, A!" Speaking of Mr. McCrann,-4. hearingH-U-B-E-Rholleredoutnomatterwhere I am on this campus 3. Requesting "approved state vehicles" for journalistic functions 2. Lunch Club 1. My dearest friends I recall when I first transferred to this campus. I knew I wouldn't like it, and had decided that I really didn't want to start all over again, meeting new people and getting to·know new instructors. However, I'm not so truly happy that I stuck around to finish my B.S. here. I guess you could say I have 1missed this for the world.

Farewell

A Thousand ·Qaks

A Short St{uirrel Sa9a

Death, love, drunks, deceit

Last time, on A Thousand Oaks, Billy's long lost twin brother, Philly, returned from the Bahamas after receiving word of his brother:S death. After a short reunion, Fifi admitted her plan to a proud Philly, and the two villains then strolled to the neighborhood bar, Buck Shooters.

"So, Philly, I have to admit I'm a little surprised to see your wicked side," Fifi said as she crossed her hind legs provocatively.

"Well, before I got to the Bahamas:' Philly to gulp down his drink. "I stayed in Cuba for a few months. Anyway, I started running around with the local drug lord. Sort of an apprenticeship.

"Well, he taught me all sorts of things- mostly the drug and gambling end of it. So, when I moved to the Bahamas, I started my own organization.· Made a pretty penny, too," Philly said with a little gleam in his eye.

"Let's drink to that," Fifi offered. Raising her glass, Fifi wondered at her luck. Her husband out of the way and a check in the mail, this was the perfect time to find someone new.

Their glasses clinked.

"You know,. Fifi, I never dreamed this little town would have so much to offer me," Philly said, a faint lisp pervading his speech.

"You have no idea," Fifi said in a throaty voice. "You have no idea just how much is offered to you." Fifi leaned a bit clqser to Philly, her tail delicately stroking his.

The night wore on. Finally, the two left- Philly, intoxicated from the alcohol, Fifi, intoxicated by the possibilities.

That morning, Philly rolled over. Noticing he wasn't alone in the bed, he said with a yawn, "You still here?"

Fifi smiled to herself as she glanced down at the ring on her finger. "Baby, I'm.going to be here for a long time."

Will Fifi's new marriage last? How will Philly react? Tune in next same bat time, same bat channel, on A Thousand Oaks:

The Real· News

We don't write it,. ·· We make it.

Pointless Information

By Katie Gilbert and Brad Dorenkamp

This time we will start shnple;

• In 1895 electric Christmas lights were first used. The new lights proved to be safer than the traditional· candles. Nowadays. you shouldn't have .candles or lights in your dorm room or you might start a fire.

• The songs in How the Grinch Stole Christmas are sung by the actor who supplies Tony the Tiger's voice. I love those Christmas specials. They're Greeeeat! ·

• Intended to be a marketing holi-. day item, Animal Crackers were introduced in 1902. They put a string on the box so people would hang it on their Christmas tree. Who can beat finding an elephant and a camel sitting on your holiday tree?

• A medieval English Christmas celebration featured a giant 165pound pie. The ingredients tncluded: two bushels of flour, 20 f; i pounds of buuer, four geese, tw.o · 1 rabbits, four wild ducks, two wood- 'l ·cocks, six snipes; four partriages, two neat's tongues, two curlews, six pigeons, and seven blackbirds. I think they would.be safer with a box of Animal Crackers.

• We will leave you with this last fact. When visiting Finland, Santa Claus leaves his sleigh behind and rides on a goat named Ukko. Ukko is made of straw, but is strong enough to carry the Jolly Fat Man anyway._

Fall Final Exam Schedule

Peru State .Times

Peru, Nebraska

February 5, 1999

A Fierce Little Paper

Volume 76, lssue7

Christmas break opportunities for Peru students

Basketball diaries ... Bahamas' beaches becken Bobcat team

By Alicia Millard

Dayl:

It's 3:30 a.m. on the first day of the new year. The Perl! State Women's Basketball team was off for the Great Bahamas Goombay Shootout, in Nassau, Bahamas. We boarded the plane at six a.m. in a wintery Kansas City, MO, bundled up in our windpants and sweatshirts. When we stepped off the plane in Nassau, the layers came off quickly. The weather was a beautiful 70 degrees. The ocean wa_ter was the clearest I'd ever seen.

Day2:

We took an all day guided snorkeling trip to two different spots in the South Ocean. The underwater sites were beautiful. The fish were swimming all around the reefs. Scuba divers swam below us.

Day3: Today, we played the first basketball game on our schedule. The plan was to play competitively, and leave with a few victories. Things did not go according to plan. We The Bahama· Select team defeated us by six points.

Day4:

We played Montana .State University- Northern, out of Great Falls, MT. Th.ey were the most talented and skilled opponent yet. They would eventually leave theweek with the Sea Shell Trophy for first place. We had our best performance against Montana; we were only beaten by two points.

Our final game was versus Rockhurst Coliege, Kansas' City, MO. Victory alluded us again. We finished with a ten point deficit.

DayS:

This was our free night. The team ended up at the Rock N Roll Cafe. We sang and danced the night away. We ended the evening with a late night stroll on the beach.

Day6:

We left around one p.m Noyv what you've all been waiting the dirt. One night, a forgotten Amy Petry, a senior, sat stranded at the hotel by the bus, whik rest of us enjoyed a very tasty dinner. Fresh"· man Becky Fletcher can really sing! She busted vocals for her hero at karaoke night. Freshman M.elissa Temme was almost decapitated by a rope while running on the peach la,te one night. My large luggage (nicknamed the Titanic) camet!n:oµgh ba,g" gage claim torn up from top to· bot- · tom.

Costa Rica calls to criminal justice majQrs_

By Katie Gilbert

On December 26, 1998, 31 students left for a 15 day trip to Costa Rica. The Costa Rica trip was taken as part of Criminal Justice·498/598 Special Topics in Criminal Justice taught by Dr. Kelly Asmussen. The main focus ofthe Costa

Lucas Prison Island, a juvenile prison and a women's prison.

"I experienced how corrupt the police. are there," said Junior Natalie Magnusson.

but also to truly appreciate another culture that's very different from ours, yet in many ways similar," Dr. Asmussen said. Students got a chance to see everything," The trip included a variety of activities for the students. Students talked to the First Lady of Costa Rica, Clare Lorena Facio. Rica trip was to compare their justice "It looked like They also toured San ·system to ours. The group exarµined the four major areas of criminal justice: police, corrections, courts and juvenile justice in

Costa Rica in comparison to the United States' criminal justice system.

"Students will not only gain a lifelong learning experience that will impact their sensitivity about another culture and give them an appreciation of how good our system is and to truly appreciate what freedom is all about,

The tour wasn't all research for the students. They were also able to see a carnival parade and enjoy white water rafting. They spent the New Year's weekend at La Perla Negra Resort at Puerto Viejo.

The trip costthe students approximately $2,000 each, the class costing $1,400 and students bringing money

for meals and souvenirs. Most students who went on the trip believe that. it was worth their money.

"I think this trip will.benefit me by taking notes of what was wrong with other countries' criminal justice systems and using that to improve my performance in the criminaljustice field," said Sophomore Jase Blunt.

"I can now look at how grateful we

should be for living in tile United States," said Natalie Magnusson. An international trip has been put off for next year. However, Asmussen is considering an tour to Jh(! West Coast to study the federal jus" · tice system in Washington D.C. next year.

Saigon-everything's got bars and steel garage doors.".

-Ryan Mulder

MEMBERS of Dr. Asmussen's special criminal justice class pose for I a photo at the Cafe Britte in.Costa Rica. -submitted photo

Precautionary measures.... Student fees no longer Safety checks to be enforced dark dangling enigma

By Jase Blunt Christmas lights, overloaded electri- rector.

terns.

their feelings of the checks most

cal outlets and blocked sprinkler Wheri students were asked about By Russell Crouch towards the comedians, the movies, the dances as well as other activities sponsored by CAB, One of the changes students will have to face this semester, besides new Classes, will be scheduled room safety checks in campus housing.

This active enforcement of the right to check rooms was decided after the third floor fire in Delzell Hall last semester. The State Fire Marshall pointed out a few violations and unsafe conditiohs in students' dorm rooms.

The safety checks are intended to curb unsafe conditions. These may include candles, improperly hung

"If a student has a problem with one voiced that is was a good idea. Curtis of these, they would be given a warn- Gocke, a Delzell Hall resident said, "I ing, and will then have ample time to don't feel like it is a big deal. It's a correc_t it before the next safety good idea, so the dorm won't bum check," said Erin Sayer, director of down." · residence life.

After tuition is paid, after the cost ofliving, books and supplies, there are still fees to pay. Many have wondered what this money pays for.

When asked what Megan Taylor, a

The checks will be conducted about resident at the Centennial Complex, once a month, ana are intended. for felt about the safety checks, she said, safety concerns only. Residents will "I really don't mind it. But, I really know in advance before the checks don't like the invasion of privacy." take place. Those conducting the in- ·Most students were concerned about spection will likely consist of the resi- thier privacy; however, many are willdent assistant and/or the resident di- ing to sacrifice it for safety.

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Monday - Feburary 8, thru Sunday - Feburary 14, 1999

Monday thru Wednesday Noon to 6 p.m.

Thursday thru Saturday Noon to 9 p.m.

Sunday Noon to 7 p.m.

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Located in Downtown Peru north of Deckers Food Center. Phone orders accepted. 872-6355.

Fresh cut roses and flower arrangements, silk and dried flower arrangements, balloons, mugs, magnets, cards and Valentine Teddies

PERU STATE TIMES

The Times, the official student newspaper of Peru State College, is publi:sned seven times per semester by Peru State College students. The Times office is located in the college publication office.in the Physical Plant Building, telephone (402) 872-2260. ·

Opinions expressed may not necessarily be those of the entire editorial Stl).ff. All letters to the editor are welcomed: Letters, cartoons, articles and so forth submitted to _the Times should be signed by the individual(s) submitting them and will be published at the discretion of the staff: Letters to the editor should not exceed 250 words in length. The Times reserves the right to edit all letters to the editor for grammar and sty le. The Times is printed by Auburn Newspapers, Aubum; NE. Please e-mail at psctimes@pscosf.peru.edu or send material to: Editor

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Harold Davis

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Editorial Assistants and Reporters Photographer Graphics Designer

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"They don't begin to cover the costs," said Dr. Susan Udey, vicepresident for administration and fi-

"Every student pays that fee, if they like the activities we put on, then they should attend them. If they don't, they should tell us or join CAB to try to change the activities we do," Senior, Kim Constantino, variety chair of nance. CAB said.

The money collected is pooled to- The publications fee is used to pay gether in the cash fund; It is then dis- for the campus calendars and the Peru tributed into appropriate line items. State Times.

Last year, the college took in $33,000

The rest of the fees are used for the from: health fees; thirty thousand went line items they are listed under on the · towards personnel. bills sent to the students.

Students pay only a portion of the Because Peru State College is a pob-

costs. The rest comes from a general lie institution, the state. helps with fund that has been appropriated from · some of the fundirig. the legislature.

Every year, there are small increases Not all fees are pooled together. The in·the costs. That is partly due to inpublications fee and the activities fee flation and focreased costs over all. are controlled by .the students. "We [studentsJare real fortunate that Student. Semite and Campus the state helps funds out higher eduActivite8 Board (CAB)use the money cation," said Freshman Melissa tofund various activities' throughout Temme, biology major. tlie school year The activities fees go

The Peru State Times will be hosting an Open House in the Publications Office located in the Physical Plant on Monday, February 8, from 3: 15 to 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend the grand opening of the recently painted and renovated Print Shop. Retreshments will be provided. Stop in.

letters to the Editor

Illegal parking on Hoyt Street has been a problem in Peru for years. The small number of students who continually park on the north side of Hoyt Street, make all of the students at Peru State College look bad. The college spent taxpayers' money to build more parking spaces a half block from campus. This new lot is never full. Lack of parking is no longer an issue for these students. ·

Students also park in front of private mailboxes. Not only is it illegal to park in front of mailboxes, but it is also an inconvenience for the mail carrie;r and the homeowners. The mail carrier must get out of his car to deliver the mail, and the homeowners cannot pick up their mail without leaning up against dirty cars blocking the way.

Parking illegally on Hoyt Street narrows the street down to one way. In an emergency situation, the illegal pl:lrking could prohibit emergency vehicles from reaching their destination or prevent emergecy medical technicians and fire fighters from working at full capacity.

There are also a small number of students who feel the need to park in private spaces on other city streets. Homeowners of Peru pay rent on these parking areas directly in front of their homes. These homeowners have the right to tow cars from private parking areas (at the car owner's expense).

These homeowners have been and continue to be good neighbors to Peru State College. They have supported the college for lJl.allY years a110 fought l},ard to save it in the last year. PLEASE! BE GOOD NEIGHBORS! Park in the designated lots or legally on the streets of Peru. It may take a minute longer to walk to class. That option does not look too bad when compared to paying parking tickets or towing fees. Please! Be good neighbors!

Colleen Beck Peru, NE

Petals from the

·Letters from the Editor With

Harold Davis

You heard it here first...

Caped crusaders protect Peru

Perhaps you haven't noticed them. They walk wishes to remain anonymous, I won't disclose inconspicuously across campus doing good, what building on campus that would be. I rehelping the helpless, making things work that ally can't tell you much more about them, just didn't work before. We know their identities. that we at the Times, are grateful they exist and Both of Batman and Robin really do hang help us every time we call them. out on Peru State'.s campus. Normally, they The Batlight, the famous shadow of a bat, the just do theirlittle thing, fixing computers, mak- calling card for those in need, exists too. Just • ing people· like me happy. · watch for it on our next production. night when They hardly ever wear their tights and capes our printer won't print and our computers take anymore. Not since they ran Two-Face a dive. Mc Bums out of Peru (which they deny having For the lack of other things to write about in any part in). They are currently dealing with my column, I salute these two brave heroes; Jokers like us. However, we already know their BatI.llan, who altruistically sacrifices his days true identities so they don't bother with the helping the needy and Robin, who faithfully tights. Batman referred to them as "restrictive." learns the ways and wiles of computer programThe Batmobile is real, but as of yet, Robin ming. And I hope that after this, they will still won't let me dri_ve it. Anyway, I just wanted .· stop by.the printshop frQm time to time. the public to know ..about tbese ·· :: ":· W:atch f<?r.!9.Ym o._n_yo._uj way across campus. They really are heroes and no one would sus- Salute the two men walking with the confidence pect them because to. the normal, untrained, of heroes. Thank them for all they do. unsuspectful eye, they are just two men, two (All characters in this column may or may friends, two whiz kids that do their jobs well. not be completely fictitious. Any references to The location of the somewhat overlooked high tech toys may or may not be real_. We Batcave is on the first floor of one of the im- didn't see or hear anything. If anyone asks, portant buildings ori campus. Because Batman you didn't read this, and I didri'fwrite_ !t.J": : ·

Gibbs is winningest coach

By Katie Benson

The Peru State men's basketball win on Jan. 9 was not only their first win of the season, but it also made Head Coach John Gibbs the all-time wins leader in Peru State coaching history. Coach Gibbs accumulated his 252. wins since the start of his career during the 1980-1981 season, 17 years ago.

"I really wasn't planning on being here long enough," Gibbs said when asked if this goal ever seemed attainable. '"My wife arid I planned on being here about three years. But, the longer we were here, the more we liked it. We thought that this would be a good place to raise a family. We've been here ever since."

"I really wasn't aware of the record until last year when I was getting close· to it," Gibbs said. "I really didn't think about it much and wh.en I did get it, it was an attribute to the players."

"It has meant a lot to me getting to know the players and keeping up with them.after they are out of college," Gibbs said.

"I don't have any 'individual goals that I have in mind, only goals for the team," Gibbs said. ·

"Over the last five years, our teams

have been good to mediocre," Gibbs said. "In the 80's, we were consis- · tently good. My goal is to win year after year and have a consistently good team."

Coach Gibbs would like to thank all of the fans for their great support, and. wants them know that the team will continually get better the rest of this season.

Harshbarger to replace Levy as Interim Dean of Student Services at Peru State College

From Peru State College Advancement lege, and was PSC's director of Athletics in the early 1990's. He also is the state advisor to Phi Beta Lambda Ted L. Harshbarger, a Peru State national business honorary. College administrator for the past 10 Harshbarger was manager of vocayears, had been named interim dean tional student organizations for the of student services at the college. Colorado Community College and Harshbarger will begin the appoint- Occupational Education System prior ment on Feb.15, according to Dr. Ri- to joining Peru State in 1989. From chard B. Flynn, interim president. He 1978-87, he was a teacher, adviser and replaces Lou Levy, who accepted a coach in the Tecumseh Public Schools. vice presidential post atAustin, Texas "I expect a smooth transition," Community College. Harshbarger said. "We.have good

"Since I came to Peru State, I've people on our student services staff, been impressed with the work of Ted· people who are fully capable of runHarshbarger," Dr. Flynn said. "He is. ning their own operations and who an individual who is strongly commit- believe in keeping students uppermost ted to Peru State College, and he has a in their mind." vast array of experiences within the earned his bachelors college and the educational field. degree from Peru State and had a mas"His administrative background and ters degree from the University of expertise prepare him well to provide Nebraska-Lincoln. He is pursuing a leadership to the student services doctorate degree from UN-L. ai-ea," Dr. Flynn added. As dean of student services, he'll Harshbarger, who lives near his na- oversee operations of Peru State's adtive Rumbolt, is currently the director missions, financial aid, student supof cooperative education and career port services, student programs, resiservices at Peru State. He'll continue dence life, intramural and health cenwith those responsibilities. ter areas.

He also teaches classes at the col-

By Agatha Christie

February 17 & 18 7-9 p.m. · College Theatre

No experience necessary

Campus assassins leave many dead; one survives

- By Amanda Kemling their partner with a water gun before they were shot.

Killing was the object of the game Killings could only take plac;e be.around the Peru State campus last se- tween nine a.m. and five p.m. Also, master. After a three month battle, shooting was not allowed in buildings Assassins came to a close with one or off campus, Once shot, the player person left standing- Sophomore was out for good.

.Brian Johnson. Johnson's killing strategy was

There were 31 total participants in- simple. He figured out when his vicvol ved in this "organized crime." tim had class, and waited for them. Eight pairings were chosen randomly With this strategy, he assassinated four by Senior Anthony Carlson, the direc- people; his last victim was Misti tor of the e-mail based game. Munson, resident director of Morgan The students checked thdr e-mail to Hall. find out if it was their day to partici- · "It was a lot of fun, and I look forpate. If the player was lucky enough ward to doing it again," said Johnson. to be chosen, the object was to sho.ot

Bobcat's Head Basketball Coach John Gibbs communicates from the sideline at a recent game. -submitted photo

Mailroom Marilyn goodbye after 20 ye_ars

:i..y Genny Harris

You're walking across campus and omeone calls your name. You find :lat your long awaited package has rrived; it is waiting for you in the nailroom. Who was that woman who rought you the joyous news of your .:kage, and how did she know your came?

If you have ever been to the "ulroom or called the switchboard, ou have met Marilyn Sayer, director ,f both. She is in charge of every:iing that comes into and goes out of ie campus. She also seems to recog;ze just about everyone.

"When kids come in to look. for a ,ackage, they just stick in my mind," ;ayer said. "I love my job. Ncit many Jeople can say that."

After 20 years, students are going to ee a new face in the mailroom and ear a new voice on the switchboard. 1yer is planning on retiring at the

beginning of the surnmer.

Retirement is going to be a "hard transition" for Sayer. Peru State College alumni still send her their wedding announcements and baby pictures.

Contact with the students, faculty and staff of PSC will be something she will miss .

A mother of three and a grandmother of four, Sayer is planning on moving to Rising City after her retirement to be closer to her middle daughter.·

Sayer graduated from Auburn High School, and has been a resident of Peru since she started 20 years ago. ·

When Sayer applied for the job at PSC in 1979, there were only two people who applied for the job.

Today, they expect to have many more apply for the position, but it will be much harder for them to fill the shoes of Sayer, one of the most recognizable faces on the PSC campus.

to leave Peru

Jy Chris Hawkinson

After three years at Peru State Col;ge, Louis Levy, interim dean of stuservices, has acq:pted an appointent as the new Vice President of dmissions and Records at Austin :exas) Community College.

As the third largest community colge in the nation; Austin CC has '8,000 students and eight campuses.

'here, Levy will be admitting students mo the different academic departnents and will also be performing the egistrar functions for all of the cam-

Levy received both his bachelors

·nd masters degrees from the Univer-

"cy of Wisconsin, Janesville, WI He

.vent on to receive his education spe-

·ialists degree from Virginia Tech,

The Culture With Kathy Chase

A -continuing series ... Interview with an artist--Peggy Jones

How did you know you wanted become an artist, as well as a professor?

"I always loved [art], the challenge of doing it. My love of art and my outgoing personality sort of led me into teaching. I really enjoy it. I have some friends who would rather be just an artist, - but are sort of "forced" into teaching for the stability aspect."

What artist or professor had the greatestimpact on your work? ·

"My Graduate Committee Chair, Patrick Rowan. He's an art professor at UNL. He was the first person to help me realize the commitment I had to make to my work. I had to make my work for myself, and for no one else.''

In your art.work, what messages are you trying to communicate with the viewer?

"It's really an outward expression of my inner search for meaning. You know, 'Why am I here?' - things I think about.''

What mediums do you prefer to work 1n?

"I don't really have a preference as far as media, as much as I do with two-dimensional work. I almost always deal with pattern, design, or the illusion of depth."

What piece of advice can you give aspiring artists?

"Well, like I said. You have to make an internal commitment to yourself. You _have to just get in there and do it, as opposed to just thinking about doing it. It's like Nike- Just Do It!

"In the larger room of the gallery, my work has sayings on it that came from Tao Te Ching, by Albert Camus. The book is really very good. I recommend [young artists) read it."

What are your plans for the future as bothan artist and professor? ·

"As an artist, I'm planning to start some oil paintings. This is unusual for me; I don't normally work with the traditional form of painting. I'm: really excited to explore the medium, maybe use collage also. I usually show my work twice a year at the Haydon Gallery in Lincoln. I'm also planning to do some shows in Omaha.

"As a professor, my goal is to provide more technological advances for my art students. My two-dimensional design students are p1.1ttirig _ gether web pages."

-Associate Professor of Art, Peggy Jones, is currently showing work in the Peru State College Art Gallery.

Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p,m., Monday through Thursday, or by appointment by calling 872-2271.

Blackbur, VA, a Therapy license from the University of Miami in Florida, and attended the Harvard Management Institute.

At the University of Texas-Austin, Levy plans to complete his djssertation in order to receive his .doctorate in Student Personnel services.

Levy will be leaving PSC on Feb. 12, and believes the future of PSC is strong.

"The campus is in the best position they have been in because they are now in charge of their future," Levy said.

On Feb. 15, Levy will begin his job at Austin CC. ,

"I've enjoyed my stay here," Levy said. "Peru has been a good place to work and gain experience. I will miss the people here. They are what make Peru a strong place."

! The Peru State Times, a student run newspaper, is always accepting new ·. employees. We are currently looking very hard for new reporters and sports writers. No experience is needed to apply. For more information

1tact Harold Davis, editor, at 872-8020 or call the Times office at 872fl, feel free to teave a message at either place. Interested parties may by the publications office located in the Physical Plant. Weekly

at

everyone is welcome to attend.

It is time once again to apply for the Student Board Member to the Board of Trustees. Applications can be picked up in the Student Programs Office or the Dean of Student Services Office. This gubernatorial appointed position is for one year. Help make a difference by giving your opinion to the Board of Trustees.

Are yo'u interested in joining an extra curricular activity? Would you like to make a difference at Peru State? Need another resume booster? Then join Student Senate and help make a difference for all students . Applications are available in the Student Programs Office. Stop by for more details.

NWMBER:ss., Koe.Jones protects the ball from the Midland Luthern Warrior players. Jones headed points and 6 rebounds. -photo by Katie Benson

Julie Cotton, Owner 5th Street, Peru

NUMBER 22, Tyler Erwin makes a clever

Midland Luthern player. -photo by Katie Bens1

NUMBER 24, B. J. Winton drives for the basket in the Bobcat's close loss to Midland Luthern Collegi January 22. The final score was 64- 73.

-photo by Katie Ben

Bobcat's basketbaU season improves

By Katie Benson and 5 rebounds.

York College from York, came to Peru State Men's Basketball has had Peru on Jan. 19. The Bobcats pulled its best showing of the season since off their second win, despite giving up coming back from winter break. Af- a 15-0 lead to York at the beginning ter going 0-17 the Bobcats have now of the game. Freshman Forward B.J. gone 2-3 since break. Winton led the offense with 18 points, Jan. 9, Grand View College traveled and Dan Stoakes pulled down 10 refrom Des Moines, IA to. play the bounds in the 69-60 win. winless Bobcats. Peru had a strong Peru State's i:mprovement showed offensive showing by having three on Jan. 22 against Midland Lutheran players scoring in the double digits. College from Fremont. The Bobcats Sophomore Guard Neil Hayhurst led came only 9 points short of another theway,hittingfivethreepointersand win, compared to the 21 point loss ending with 19 points. On the defen- they .suffered to Midland in. a previsive side, Sophomore Center Dan ous game, ·

aobcats win three of. four

dished out 7 assists. The Bobcats posted a 71-55 win.

} \The Bobcats, who went 1-3 over the break, were ready to gain some 'vins. The Peru State Women's Basi<etball team came back strong, win1ing three of their last four games.·

On Jan. 9, Peru traveled to Tabor College.in Hillsboro, KS. .Peru had previouStyro'eaten Tabqt by 28 points; on Nov. 30, With four players scoring in the double digits, Peru posted a 15 point win. High scorer was shared ':>etween Sophomore Tammi Christensen and Junior DeeAnn "lichardson, who both scored 15 ·nts. Defensively, Sophomore AliMillard had four steals in the 84St. Mary College out of ..eavenworth, KS traveled to Peru on an. 12. In a big offensive. game, hit 15 points, and Millard

Peru came out on top after another big offensive game with Missouri Valley from Marshall, MO, on Jan. 18.

Peru won, despite letting three Missouri Valley players score upwards of 20 points. The Bobcats had big scorers of their own with Richardson and -Senier·CelesteNolte both>Scoring 20 pbints. Nolte also contributed with 12 rebounds in the 72-65 win.

The Peru State Women's Basketball winning streak ended when Briar Cliff College out of Sioux City, a team ranked fourth in NAIA standings, traveled to Peru on Jan. 23. The Bobcats only had ·one player in the double digits, and that was Celeste Nolte with 16 points. Millard collected five assists. Defensively, the Bobcats caused 20 Briar Cliff turnovers, but still came with the 47-64 losing effort.

Stoakes grabbed 8 rebounds. Despite· Junior Forward Koe Jones headed givingup39pointstoGrandView,the the team .with 20 points and 6 reBobcats pulled out their first victory bounds. Cory Scammen provided ·of the season with a close 69-68 vie- nine assists in the 64- 73 loss.

tory. The fourth ranked NAIA team, .Peru had another close game against MidAmerica Nazarene University out Park College out of Parkville, MO on of Olathe, KS; traveled to Peru on Jan; Jan. 11. With three seconds remain- 25. They previously gave Peru a 54 ing in the game, Park College's Willis point loss, their worst loss of the seaReed hit a jumper to win the game, son. 56-57. with 16points The story was different this time.

Peru kept them to a 69-82 win. ,Koe Jones collected 20 points for the second game in arow, whi!e Scammen knocked down 4 three"{)'ciriters to add to his 16 points. Freshman Forward Curtis Batchelor grabbed six rebounds.

"The team is making great improvec ments nearing the end of their season," said Coach John Gibbs. "Their close game against MidAmerica Nazerene really showed their-improvement."

He went on to say "They are a very young team. They are a great group to work with. If they stick together, they will have a very bright future. When you go through a toughse,$ons, it's hard to keep working. Thi'si_team continues to try and work hard every day."

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As. Foretold by Nimrod Ginsburg

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)

Today you will make a fool of yourself. You will trip over a bump in the sidewalk; just start running to try fool to people.

Risces (Feb. 19 - March 20)

A Thousand Oaks

A Short St(uirrel Sa9a Sex, lies and wedding rings

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Today you will find out that When Harry Met Sally isn't the type of movie you thought it was.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Your friends tell you that you remind them ofa muppet. Just your luck they were talking about Gonzo.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

A stranger verbalizes financial and emotional views. It's called prostitution.

Gemini (May 21- June 20)

Last time, on AThousand Oaks, a stunned Philly, Billy's long-lost merchant marine turned mob boss brother, awoke to find Fifi in his bed. Thoughts running mad inside his little squirrely brain, Philly searched his memory for the last night's events. He distinctly remembered sitting at the bar That must be it! Philly thought. I must have left with herfrom the bar! ·

Feeling rather proud of himself for "bagging" a honey on his first nightin town, Philly relaxed. The warm, furry body next to him cuddled closer.He stroked Fifi's fur. Yep, I must be one heck of a stallion, Philly thought. . · ·

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By Katie Gilbert and Brad Dorenkamp ·.

This time we will start simple. There are five times as many rats in Lima, Peru as there are people. ·In Peru, NE, there are 500 times more people than there are rats.

You wi.n third· prize in a beauty contest.

Ave. Collect $10 and advance to Baltic She stirred.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22)

In his manliest voice, Philly said, ''So, baby. Did 'ja enjoy yourself last night?" Fifi giggled and snuggled.closer.

It's time for a history lesson. One of the primary reasons the Pilgrims ended their voyage at Plymouth Rock was because they ran out of beer I guess that brings a meaning to drinking and driving.

"Oh, honey. I hope every night will be like the last. Of course, we have all the time in the world to make that happen ... " Fifi's voice was. trailed off as she nuzzled his shoulder.

Health fails you after lunch when you find out what the mystery meat really

J,,eo (July 23 ·Aug. 22)

So, she wants more of me. Yah, I MUST be a stud She wants it

You an.cl your friends are a little hungover today. A little, hell, if you were every night: A slow grin spread across Philly's face. Have to let her hupgover you would be married to that toilet. downeasy. Can't limit myself to just one girl...

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22)

"Uh, about that. Ahem , ,. maybe we should just keep it casual

The moon of Libra covers your Venus causing the Milky Way to rise higher in you know, don't wantto move too fast, too soon, or anything." the sky.

Libra (Sept: 23 • Oct. 23)

Fifi playfully· slapped his chest and giggled. "You 're such a jokester.

Don't you think what we did last night was moving too fast?"

S,crx}s pn your mind tod;iy. You don't realize it until you see your grocery list. "Well, ya. But, that was harmless, nothing. Water under the bridge, , ,, '", " ·. and all that. Nothing we cant forget about. I mean "

Honey Bunches of Oats, Hoc Hos, Ding Dongs, Vaseline, Head "Hann less? Nothing?" Recoiling, Fifi screamed, "You made me and Shoulders, Beef Jerky, Whip Cream, and Hot Cakes, _ your wife you hajf-breed sea scrub!" She pounded his.chest with Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) -staccato got the ring to prove it!" She shoved her fist

The jackass that you are sitting on starts to make funny noises. Just kick it in his face, a cubic zirconium leading the way. and it will move in the direction you want it to go.

"WHAT! I can'fbe married!"

What week of Pointless Information would be complete without some bathroom humor? The average person will use the bathroom six times during the average workday. You could say that's one way to getrid df your work load.

Kiss my Charmin!. Jerry Lewis got angry ·arhis agent one day, and had the agent's picture plastered on toliet paper rolls. That's helping Jerry's Kids out.

s.agittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)

What will happell next? Will Philly accept his new marital status? You lose your temper tonight when someone on Wheel of Fortune asks for a Will Fifi ever cure that uncomfortable itching? Will Tai ever know the conte.nts of her "Whole Chicken-in-a-Can?" Find out next time, on A Thousand Oaks. "Z."

Capricorn ( Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)

Today you will eat a bad mushroom and think that your science professor is McGyver.

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Peru, Nebraska: February 19, 1999

Bobcat Briefs

A Little Paper Volume 76, Issue 8

Hoyt plan.s approved by Board of Trustees

By Harold Davis approves the project. by the CCPE.

·The original project proposal in- Other oppositfon from the CCPE

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*February 20-- Peru State College will hold the Nebraska Correctional Officer Exam from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in ·T.J. Majors. Contact Julia Perry at (402) 872-2250.

*February 19- Peru State College Concert and Jazz ti Bands will present four )1 concerts in area schools. I I'

*February 21-- Peru State College Con'cert and Jazz Banes will present a concert in the college auditorium at 3:00 p.m.

*February-22--•l"tegistrationfor the annual Peru State College Piano Extravaganza. Contact Dr. Ediger at (402) 872-2253.

*February 22-- Comedian Al ooi, Carpenter is here. Contact CAB for more information.

*Feburary 26-- Peru State College will host History Day '99. For more information, contact Dr. Crook at (402) 8722237.

*March 5--Student Teaching Applications are Clue in the Education Division Office.

*March 8-12-- No classes, Peru State College Mid-Term Break.

*March 15-- · Last day to register for Coop. Ed. internship program.

*March 19-- Nomination forms due for the Barb Lewellen Award for outstanding faculty, staff or administrator who has distinquished themselves through the betterment of students and student life at Peru State College. Contact Russell Crouch at (402) 8722329.

"Now we are here and if we are go- eluded over 5,000 more square feet of came because they didn't feel it was ing to be here, \\'.e need quality facili- space. The project was trimmed to fit justifiable to build more facilities on ties," Student Representative to the the amount of money allocated by the Peru's campus. The Net Assignable Board of Trustees Rob Hollis, a Peru legislature in order to gain approval Square Feet (N ASF) refers to the State College junior, said.

The Board of Trustees recently approved the addition· HA'(f' s+. and renovation of Hoyt Science Hall.

The addition would give Hoyt 26,590 total square feet as well as several new classrooms, one new lecture hall, five new laboratories, offices and other rooms.

The addition would also consolidate all the science disciplines into one building.

The cost of the addition and renovation came to 3.9 million.

The money to cover the cost comes ve;H bills, LB 1138 and LB 1i08.

The completion of the project is expected to be January or February of 200 I, if the Coordinating Commission for Post Secondary Education (CCPE)

Benchmarks hold future of PSC

By Joanna Stauffer

After months of debate over the future of Peru State College, the Coordinating Commission for Post Secondary Education developed a report stating the strengths and weaknesses of the college.

The results of this report lead to the development of benchmarks, goals for the college to achieve within tht< next six years, set up by school officials and committees addressing each of the following issues.

The nine committees are as follows:

1. Improve retention, improve recruitment of students especially from urban areas and community colleges. Co-Chairs · Pat Beu and Ted Harshbarger

2. Improve academic assessment processes. Co-Chairs Joel Lundak and David Pippert

3. Improve community amenities, improve support from the community/ surrounding areas. Co-Chairs Bill Snyder and Becky Propst

4. Improve facilities utilization, renovation of key campus facilities. Co-Chairs Rich Clopton· and Erin

Sayer

5. Improve faculty, staff and student diversity. Co-Chairs Spencer Davis and Peggy Jones

6. Improve PSC Foundation/ alumni support. Co-Chairs Kent Propst and Lester Russell

7. Development of learning centers in other communities. Co-Chairs Bob

There are student representatives on all of the committees. Open meetings for. students and community will be held so that concerns and ideas may be expressed.

Students are encouraged to make their concerns known and to be involved in the process. Suggestions and· concerns should be directed to the committee co-chairs.

Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Martin, feels that Peru is not being singled out and picked on by the CCPE, rather PSC is just the first, because in a few years he sees all colleges and universities in the state setting up benchmark plans.

number of square feet per student and is used to deier.mine. whether more space ·is needed.

Currently, Peru has more area than is efficiently used. This is because space that is basically unused, like the Old Gym, is counted in this figure. Revenue bond buildings are not included.

The renovation of Hoyt's 15,000 existi1ig square feet is also included in the pian. Currently, it is unknown what exactly will happen to existing facilities such-as the computer lab.

Existing .space will become classrooms. The new addition will house the"laboratories, as well as a foundation enough to house very sensiti,Y,,e equipment, such as an.electron microscope.

The addition will also make Hoyt handicap accessible. The new addition will be located on the nQrth side of Hoyt Science Hall towards Hoyt Street.

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8. Academic program review and development. Co-Chairs Sara Crook and Jack Hamilton

9. Campus technology. Co-Chairs Perry Gray-Reneberg and Patil Hinrichs

''The process can be seen in two ways," Martin said. "One is as a reaction to the CCPE report; the other is as part of a broad strategical plan. Both Dr. Flynn and I had already planned on developing benchmarks for the school before it was reccommended in the report."

The intention of these committees is to show a community effort to better the weak of the school and to maintain the quality of education that students expectat PSC.

"One is as a reaction to the CCPE report; the other is as part of a broad strategical plan."

-Dr. Martin

CABgalnsownstructure...

Peru State College organization

Senate regroups sponsors day care accountant

By Pete Stritt

Student Senate recently took a vote to sever the bonds between Senate and Campus Activity Board In the past, the Senate Vice President automatically served as the CAB President.

For the past year, Student Senate has considered re-organizing the structure of the Senate Vice-President position.

The Senate Rules Committee brought forth a proposal, last year, that would separate those duties.

With the change, the Senate VicePresident will be able serve in a larger capacity than they have in the past.

According to the Senate Constitution, the vice-president is automatically the chair of the Political Committee and a member of the Executive Committee. They can also serve in other capacities within the organization.

"Both duties are very demanding and· put a lot of pressure on me and· other individuals," the VicePresident of Student Senate, AnneMarie Taylor said.

The separation allows CAB to elect their own president and all of the officers as stated in their constitution. They would not be part of the general

elections that Senate conducts each spring semester. They will hold their own elections, but the process for those elections have yet to be mined.

The decision also includes a representative from Senate to sit in on CAB meetings. This allows Senate to be aware of what events 'will be taking place. The representative has the opportunity to run for president or any other position of the CAB Executive Committee.

"The conversion will not leave either group out of the loop. Each side will have the opportunity to expand and become even better organizations," Brandi Groff, CAB Spirit Committee Chair said.

As far as office space is concerned, the office will continue to be shared by the two organizations. Senate and CAB share a sponsor and similar resources. ·Both sides feel that to have the organizations in separate offices· would be wasting space.

"It [the conversionl will strengthen both organizations and will enable each group to fulfill their duties to the students," Tammi Christensen, sophomore and past Senate memoor said.

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From Peru State College Advancement

College·students stretch dollars all the time. Peru State College students have found a way for just 100 dollars a month to help the school, its students, PSC faculty, and area residents

The Peru Student Education Association voted this school year to sponsor a 100 dollars monthly scholarship for a business student. The student, Amanda Cave, serves asthe accountant for Peru Day Care Center located on campus.

Cave, a senior accounting/management major from Duncan, NE., has been performing her day care duties since September.

PSEA President Jodi Evans, a junior from Lincoln, said the organization was pleased to help the Day Care Center. The center serves many PSC students and faculty members, as well as residents of Peru, Nebraska City, Auburn, and the surrounding area. The Center· was having fonding problems, even suspending service for a time this past summer. PSEA Sponsor, Dr. J:)onald Seger, presented a p1an to fund the accounting position, after being approached for help by the Peru Day Care board members Dr. Katherine Rempp and Dr. Anthony

Citrin.

Seger, Rempp and Citrin are professors in the Education Division atPSC, and Citrin formerly sponsored PSEA.

"[The plan would be] a worthwhile expendittire of PSEA monies," Seger saud, "One hundred dollars is not a small sum for any on-campus organization to pledge."

Cave would agree. PSEA's spc;msorship not only puts money in her pocket but gives her valuable business experience also.

"It's a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience without leaving the Peru campus," Cave said. "I worked with the.kids in the day care a couple of years ago, and I realize what a great asset it is to the school and community. I'm glad that I could be a part of the reorganization and reopening of Peru Day Care. I appreciate PSEA's sponsorship."

PSEA Treasurer Jennifer Lockner, senior elementary and early childhood education major from Bellevue, said that the organization hopes the project will increase school and community awareness of PSEA, and encourage participation by the members.

The PSEA officers, consisting of Evans, Lockner, Vice President Periny Egbarts, a junior from Lincoln, Secretary Jenny Spilker,.a junior from

Peru, and Historian Brandy Buck, a junior from Murdock, are'looking into other fund-raisers to benefit the center.

"PSEA's decision to fund-us has really helped out," said Teresa Anderson, director of Peru Day Care.

·Thirty-five children stay in Peru's Day Care at various times through the week. Anderson is assisted by one full-time employee and several parttime student employees and volunteers.

The Day Care Center benefits Peru students who take their children there or work there, as well as providing needed opportunities for students in early childhood education classes to observe the youngsters.

"Everybody benefits," said Citrin. "The Peru Day Care Center provides an indispensable service to those who use it.

Dr. Citrin felt it's been very gratifying to see a relationship develop between an on-campus organization, the Day Care Center and the community at large, while being able to provide a scholarship to a deserving student.

"The bottom line is that it is the ideal win-win situation. Everybody comes out on top and can feel good about their part in it," Dr; Citrin concluded.

PERU STATE TIMES

The Times, the official student newspaper of Peru State College, is published severi times per semester by Peru State College students. The Times office is located in the college publication office in the Physical Plant Building, telephone (402) 872-2260. · ·

Opinions expressed may not necessarily be those of the entire editorial staff. All letters to the editor are welcomed. · articles and.so fo:th submitted to the Times should be signed by the individual(s)submitting them and will be pubhshed at the discretion of the staff. Letters to the editor should not exceed 250 words in length. The Times reserves the right to edit all letters to the editor for grammar and style. ·

The Times is printed by Auburn Newspapers, Auburn, NE.

Please e-mail at psctimes@pscosf.peru.edu or send material to: Editor Editor-in-chief

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To Whom it May Concern:

We have all chosen to attend Peru State College for different reasons. We all were drawn here because of what we wanted or had seen. The same rules are in effect now. Very soon there will be buses of junior high and senior high school students on campus. All of the young people will be in our way, taking up room in our cafeteria, using our game room and lounging around the campus all day.

The buses will, as take up parking stalls in many of the lots around campus. There is probably nothing more frustrating than losing a parking stall to a big yellow bus. When I commuted to campus, I would always be pissed with the fact that they didn't pay to use the parking lot. These visitors had violated the most sacred aspect of commuter parking.

Then I realized, that all of these 'little people' were potential students at Peru State College. I may not like the fact that the buses are taking up space in my lot, but for the best inter-est of PSC, we all need to cooperate with these potential students. Please be courteous to the students, the bus drivers and other visitors on campus. This is all part of working together to help our institution survive and flourish.

Be nice to these people. They are potentially the future of this college. If they look lost, ask if they need directions. If they are being too loud, kindly ask them to keep it down. Show them the that you would like to see you_rself.

Respectfully,

Joy Huber

Lette·rs from the Editor With Harold

Davis

Harold goes a little ..

Squirrels suffer due_ to apathy

Has anyone ever noticed how the squirrels nuts for their squirrel to eat? at. PSC seem to steer away from the students? I believe that there would be a lot less Why do you think that is? Anyone? Any- rels running across the campus of 1000 oaks one? I have a couple theories. if the little fuzzies were any. friendlier. I beHas anyone ever watched the students her_e? lieve that we the students of Peru State ColThey walk across campus, kicking pine cones, lege should demoastrate a little care and show leaving their gum in the bushes outside the a little love for the campus. We really have a Fine Arts building, throwing trash on the beautiful campus. ground, and demonstrating a general attitude I'm not saying that everyone on campus has of apathy. . an attitude that is detrimental to the aesthetic Is it possible that the squirrels know some- environment ·of the college. There are some thing that we don't? Perhaps they see within that really care and pick up the trash and do human souls and know the evil that seems to their part to make the campus a better place. lurk within. The evil that turns friend against However, I'm going to quote a good friend of friend, the evilthat makes people say things mine here. "I'm not gomg to pat you on the and do things contrary to their beliefs, the evil. back for doing what you are supposed to do." that seems to persuade people to yvhere So, next time see a sqmrrel running they came from and what they believe m. across campus and it stops and looks at you Or, maybe the squirrels are just afraid of us. with its cute fuzzy whiskers twitching, stop J:..et's think about it. What would the average and say hello to it. Tell it that you love it and student do to if th_ey c:al!ght then up the trash on the si.dewalk apd it? Would they feed rt beer or set rt oµ fire? .throw 1t m the trash Next time you see Would they lock it up with their dog? Would someone doing something that isn't quite right they cut it up and eat it? How many of the to the campus or to another person, take the students would actually make the squirrel into to stop and them that you don't think a pet? How many would make a fnend out of that s the nght thmg to do. Together, we can their squirrel and go pick up acorns and wal- make the squirrels happy.

Petals from the Flower of WhY From the Hillside·

By Michael

Hill

"/still haven 'Uiguredout why my human prays to this Goa every Satuidaynir;ht."

Peru State College concert and jazz bands tour four schools in two states

From Peru State College Advancement

Two Peru State College music groups will stage a two-day tour on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 18-19.

The PSC Concert Band and the college's Jazz Band, botp under the direction of Dr. David Edris, will presentfour concerts a.t area schools.

They'll kick off the tour with a 9 a.m. performance at Fairfax, MO High School on Friday,. Feb. 18. Next,

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they'll appear at Conestoga High School near Murray for a 2:30 p.m. concert.

The group will perform at Fairmont High School at 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 19. The tour concludes with a 2 p.m. concert at Pawnee City High School.

Members of Peru State College's Concert Band include: Jeff Adamson, sophomore, Lincoln; Jenny Anderson, junior, York; Matt Asher, senior, Omaha; Melissa Backer, sophomore, Hamilton, MO; Steve Baumert, fresh-

says farewell

Skov takes position

By Genny Harris

As of March 1, 1999, Dr. Richard Flynn, interim president of Peru State College, will be behind a different desk. He has accepted the position of president at Springfield College in Springfield, MS.

"I enjoyed most everything here. I enjoyed the students, I enjoyed working with faculty, staff, and had a great deal of joy working with alumni," said Dr. Flynn.

Dr. Flynn felt he was most successful here at PSC because he got people to believe in themselves. He not only got people on campus to believe in themselves, but he also got the community to step up in support of the college.

"My intent was to share with others all the good things about Peru. I

also liked to think that we were involved with some healing on campus and in the community; some healing that was necessary due to some of the divisiveness that existed in the past."

"I see Pesu as continuing as a very viable small college. Providing a tremendous service to south east Nebraska," said Dr. Flynn.

Taking Dr. Flynn's position will be Dr. Leonard Skov, former educational administrator.of the UniversityofNebras}<:a at Kearney. ·Dr. Skov also served as interim vice-chancellor for university relations and dean of the college of education at Kearney.

Dr. Skov and his wife Dolores will be moving to Peru in March, and will remain here until May when a permanent replacement will taKe over the presidency.

See in color.

man, Clarkson; Jase Blun't, sophomore, Elmwood; ·

Drew Davis, senior, Weeping Water; Phil Davis, senior, Pfattsmouth; JeffFentimim, sophomore, Rock Port, MO; Gena Fritz, sophomore, Crab Orchard; Beau Jennings, freshman; Council Bluffs, IA; Steve Jirsa, senior, Friend;

Liz Johnson, sophomore, Cook; Sam Klein, junior, Bee; Nick Laferriere, freshman, Omaha; Christy Lewis, sophomore, Council Bluffs IA;

Natalie Magnuson, junior, Glenwood, IA; Tim Mcconnaughey, senior, Peru;

Jeanna Moyer, senior, Nebraska City, Jennifer Olberding, junior, Fairview, KS; James Oltman, freshman, Clatonia; Jake Overfield, freshman, Auburn; Lisa Parde, senior, DeWitt; Sara Freshman, Gothenburg; · Melissa Rieschick, senior, Falls City; Rebecca Schlamann, sophomore, Dorchester; Jenny Stuthman, freshman, Papillion; Mike Singleton,

Katrina Daniels, freshman, Omaha.

Members of Peru State College's Jazz Band include: Jeff Adamson, Melissa Backer, Drew Davis, Phil Davis, JeffFentiman, Gena Fritz, Rob Hollis, junior, Craig, MO; Brent Jorgensen, junior, Alma; Sam Klein, Natalie Magnuson, Tim McConnaughey, Jennifer Olberding, James Oltman, Jake Overfield, Lisa Parde, and Melissa Rieschick.

(Peru t:>layers stage comeback after hiatus

By ·Jase Blunt

The oldest active college theatre club in the state has returned to Peru State College's campus from a two year hiatus.

The Peru Players, originally started in 1908, is sponsoring a production of Agatha Christie's play The Mousetrap. Dr. Charles Harper, professor of speech/theatre, h\J.S helped the group become active again with great support and encouragement from other faculty members.

Peru Players·is a member of the

American College Theatre Festival (ACTF). This is a national organization that chooses actors or plays for regional and/or national performances. If the actor or play production is good enough, they could perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. In the past some of the Peru Players have had the honor of performing at the regional performances.

The Peru Players traditionally promoted theatre to the surrounding schools. They did this in two main ways. First, by touring local schools

and giving performances, second, by sponsoring a Theatre Day. During Theatre Day, the students attended workshops on make-up, stage crafts, lighting and acting, as well as listening to a guest speaker and seeing a complete behind the scenes tour of the current play in production.

The Peru Players are looking for new members to rejuvenate the oldesul active theatre club in the state. Any-'\: one who has an interest in theatre is welcome to join. For more information, contact Dr. Harper at 872-2232;

Baseball season .through March 11

Wed. Feb. 24 against Doane College (Peru)

Sat.Feb. 27. against Avila College (Peru).

Sun. Feb. 28 against Nebraska Wesleyan (Peru)

Tues. March 2 against York College (York, NE) 6against Oklahoma Baptist(Shawnee, OK)

Mon. March 8 against Oklahoma Christian (Edmond, OK)

Tues. March 9 against St. Gregory's College (Shawnee, OK) ·

Wed. March IO against University of Science and Arts, OK. (ChiCkasha, GK)

Thurs. March 11 against Southern NazarenS'!_Uriiv Sun.March 7 agaisnt Oklahoma City University (OK. City). ersity (Bethany, Ok)

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Search for apartments is on

By Chris Hawkinson

As the end of the year slow.ly approaches, Peru State College students who no longer want to live in campus housing, will be presented with the tedious task of finding off-campus housing.

"I just moved in with friends," Se\iior Jason Ross, criminal justice, psychology/sociology major said. "It was that way."

One place to start, if the above is not possible, is to attain a list of landlord names and phone numbers available 3t the Peru City Hall. Be aware, some landlords may not be on the list.

Pay attention to the 'For Rent' signs }fl houses or flyers posted in local

Newspapers will also provi de listings for places not. only in Peru, but also in Auburn.and other local towns.

"We saw a sign on the house and called," Senior Freedom Robinson, english, speech/theatre major, said.

"The most important factor when moving off campus is completely understanding what you _are getting into."

Junior Brooke Shown, biology, said. "If you sign a lease, read it. If you have .to pay utilities, pay them."

"I usually ask students [currenttenants] at spring break if they are moving out." Esther Divney, local landlord, said. · "I know what I will have availiable after that for students who call."

The Culture Chase With KathY

Chase

Mainstage production back after five year hiatus

Agatha Christie mystery setfor Spring·

During the great dramatic comedy of the past year, an of Peru was a stage, and all the men and wom.en merely players. However, this semester, we have the good fortune of viewing the real thing, Agatha Christie's Mousetrap.

"It's your good old fashioned 'whodunit' murder mystery," Dr. Charles Harper, professor of speech/theatre and director of the mainstage, said. "It's full of red herrings that lead you down the garden path, so to speak."

Only the old fogies here (ahem russeH ) will remember the last. mainstage play performed at our fair Peru- The Fantastics, put on during the spring of 1995.

ers that be,'" Harper said.

- Four years later, the plays are up and running in part' to the help that was previously lacking. Dr. Eckert, a professor who left Peru in 1994, has volunteered to design the costumes, 1996 Alumni, Heather Stutheit, has volunteered to design the set, and other Peru grads have also volunteered their time and services.

"I have really missed getting involved with · the students;Tm a people person," Harper said about what he missed most during theatre's four year hiatus.

Graphic by Andy White

Computer specialists keep PSC campus up and running

By Harold Davis

Computers seem to be a vital part .f the everyday Ii ves of students, faculty and staff at Peru State College. But, what happens when your comuter crashes, your printer won't print or someone launched your old comouter out the window?

Nho do you Jll when _·our chips are down? Often imes, you :all Delyn Clifton, :omputer support spec i a I i st.

.::lifton and 'he other employees

of Computer Services keep the computers on this campus running and the printers on campus printing. Computer Services is actually a part of Communications Services, directed by Jay Jacobsen.

· Computer Services provides computer technical support for all of Peru State College's computers;at both on Today in History:

campus locations and off campus. Keeping the campus' computers running efficiently is a full-time job for the seven full-time employees of Computer Services. This year, Computer Services has a student to help with extra tasks.

"The job is different everyday because of the problems

you encounter. You may not work on a printer for three days, then the next day you may work on three or four," Clifton said.

"The job consists of pretty much all duties assigned." He works on hardware and software support on campus along with upgrading, running cables for networks and diagnos-

ing problems.

The Y2K problem has also been a concern for the Computer Servi<>e. Clifton said that no real problems are expected. Older computers have been replaced with newer ones that are Y2K compliant.

"The campus will still be working Jan. 2," Clifton said.

1987 - A controversial anti-smoking ad aired for the first time on television. It featured actor, Yul Brynner, in a public service announcement thai was recorded shortly before he died of lung cancer. i -from www.histor channel.com

"We tried [to continue the plays after the theater program was dismantled] for a year. The problem was I was by myself trying to do every thing. I received no support from the 'pow-

newswnters · wanted

The Peru State Times, a student run newspaper, is always accepting new employees. We are currently looking very hard for new reporters and sports · writers. No experi. ence is needed to apply. For more information contact Harold Davis, editor, at 8728020 or call the Times office at 872-2260, feel-free to leave a message at either place. Interested parties may also stop by the publications office located in the Physical Plant.

Weekly meetings are at 3:15 on Mondays. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

A call goes out to everyone interested in theatre. Now that there is support from the administration, there needs to be support from the students. With support, the possibility looms of reinstating the theatre program.

Looking for something to boost your resume?

Been spending a little too much time with your television? Is it starting to talk back? Student clubs on campus are always looking for-new members. The Computer Club, the English Club, Student Senate and many, many others exist for the betterment of the· students of Peru State Col- I lege. The Times would like to encourage everyone to be involved in something. Get off the couch. Get busy. Meet people. Take out the trash. Yakkety, yak. Don't talk back.

"The job is different everyday because of the problems you encounter.''

-Delyn Clifton

The Peru State Times is currently seeking applicants for the Fall of 1999. Open positions include: copy editor, features editor, news editor, photographers, reporters, sports reporters, advertising manager and many others. No real experience needed. Call or stop by the Publications Office for more information. 8722260. Equal opportunity employer.

Peru State Times Production Schedule Spring 1999

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' Senior Celeste Nolte shoots the ball while Park College players stand in awe. -photo by Tony Koso

NUMBER 22, Senior, Stiens, aids the Bobcat's tight win over Park College on Jan. 26. The 'Cats won 76-73. -photo by Tony Koso

Special Thanks to Chris Erickson· in the Sports Information Office for providing all the basketball photos for this issue.

NUMBER 12, Alicia Millard, goes for the hoop against Park College out of Parkville, MO. -photo by Tony Koso

Pobcats add win to record Bobcats go two for three ·ft Katie

Benson

i1he 10-6 Dakota Wesleyan Univers'!ty men's, basketball team traveled from Mitchell, SD to play the Bobon Jan. 7. Peru allowed five Dakota Wesleyan players to score in Jouble digits, while the Bobcats had )nly three players shooting in double iigits. This led to a 62-75 defeat for the Bobcats. Sophomore Dan Stoakes ied the offense with 18 points for the Bobcats. Freshman Curtis Batchelor led the team with 9 total rebounds.

Dakota State University from Madison, SD came to Peru on Jan. 30. The i3obcats started out the game by shootng 50% in the first half which left them down by a close 30-40 score at the half. The Bobcats had an offensive struggle in the second half, only ;;hooting 31 % while allowing Dakota State to shoot 52% for the half. Peru •nded up with a 59- 78 loss.

Freshman Cory Scammen led the way for the Bobcats with 12 points.

Freshman Corneal Conn also had a big game. Despite being a guard, he led the team in rebounds with 7 tota'I boards. Conn also accumulated 10 points had 9 assists.

St. Mary College out of Leavenworth, KS' came to Peru on Feb: 3 for the Bobcats final game of their eight game home stand. It was a high fouling game for both teams. They combined for 67 free throw attempts in the long two hour and 10 minute game.

The Bobcats had a strong offensive game; having every player in the game but one, scored. Stoakes led the Bobcats in scoring with 17 points and 9 rebounds.

Freshman Rod VanNordstrand collected 8 assists. The Bobcats came out with their third win of the season by a close 77-74 score.

:ntramural madness takes over ·

'iy Jonathan Annin

tute the woman's league. They have split the first two meetings of the year.

' The Wheeler Activity Center has The only intramural sport played !uddenly become the place to be on previously this semester, was the weeknights. That's right, we are cur- Three-on-Three Basketball Tournarently caught in the grip of February ment. This round robin tournament Madness. The time of the year when was won by Justin Thomalla's team all of the b1ood, sweat and tears finally which didn't suffer a single loss in 'JY off. The time of year when dreams tournament play. .re realized, or broken. Intramural events to look for in the

It's intramural basketball season, coming weeks include a Slam Dunk _.;by! The games are fierce, rough, and Three Point Shooting Contest, and always competitive. The five on Indoor Soccer, and Water Basketball. five season is in full swing weeknights Sign ups, times, standings and other 7 00 d 8 00 intramural information can be found 1t : p.m an : p.m.

Todd Liberty's team currently sits at the Intramural Office which is lo·op the men's league with a record cated just inside the Student Center. 4-0, but anything can happen the The office can also be reached at 872st season. Only two teams consti- 2443.

Baseball season begins

'3y Mr. Johnson

The weekend of the 27, the Bobcats face-off against Avila College from

On Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 3 p.m., Kansas City, MO. On Feb. 28, the +1e Bobcat$ baseball team will host a Bobcats square off against Nebraska :ouble header against Doane College Wesleyan University to complete the .o open their 1999 season. The double home stand. Both games are double 'leader is the first of a three game home headers. ;tand. The Bobcats return seven start- "I hope we play well with few erers from the 1998 season including rors and in the end we come out on Ted Lipari, who finished the last sea- top," said Freshman Pitcher and Short;on with a .347 ERA, five doubles, 21 stop Zenon Popi! of Edmonton, RBI's and one homerun. Alberta, Canada.

NUMBER 30, Celeste Nolte shoots for two of her 31 points for the night against Park College.

-photo by Tony Koso

If you read this, imagine how many other people did. Many people could read your ad too.

By Amanda Kemling

The Peru State women's basketball team won two of their last three games. One of those wins took place at Parkville, Missouri when the Bobcats faced Park College on Jan. 26.

Senior Cheleste Nolte led the team with a total of 31 points for the night.

Senior Angela Steins contributed to the win by dishing out 7 assists. The Bobcats fought strong until the end with a 76- 73 advantage.

Peru State was back on the road again Feb. 3. This time the team traveled to central Iowa, where they left Grand View College in disappointmentfor the second time this season.

Statistics showed three players in the

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double digits. Ne!,te team again with 26 points. Junior DeeAnn Richardson and Sophomore Tammi Christensen were close behind with 22 and 17 points respectively.

Richardson and Christensen both had 4 assists in the 88- 71 win.

The winning streak ended, however, when Peru State went on the road again to face Briar Cliff Feb. 6. Peru State came out strong in the first half by scoring 41 points.

Christensen ended the night with 18 points. Nolte and .Richardson also reached the double digits. Defensively, Sophomore Sarah Dorrel tallied up two blocks. This was still not enough to shut down the Briar Cliff offensive in the 63-80 losing effort.

The Real News

February 19. 1999

Things to do this we·ek

Sunday: Go see the God Guy. It's Sunday, dagnabbit.

Monday: Go to Times meeting at 3:15. It's fun AND informative!

Tuesday: Clean the soapy film off your shampoo bottle.

Wednesday: It's Hump Day! (Take that as you will.)

Thursday: Go to the bathroom. It's fun AND informative!

:Friday: Go fly a kite. It's the weekend, dagnabbit.

Saturday: It's National Pick Your Friend's Nose and Wipe it on Your Pants Day. Practice makes perfect!

CH A 0 S by Brian Shuster

A Thousand··Oaks A

Short St[ulrrel StUJ.a

Fortune cookies must be fate

Last time, on A Thousand Oaks, Philly discovered quite a perplexing dilemma. In adrunken stupor, he somehow married his half-brother's widow- Fifi Nutshell. Fifi, outraged by Philly's forgetfulness, had him pinned against the bed post, ready to do some squirrely damage.

"This is a surprise," Philly said as he leaned further away from the remote control aimed at his noggin. "Well, no 'sense making big decisions on an empty stomach, that's what my momma used to say." Philly smiled a little. "What's say me and you go get somethfog to eat. We'll talk this out then." ..

Fifi relaxed her fighting arm. "All right. I could really $$';(<'5' leaned back a little. ·

"Great." Philly beamed and gave Fifi a little kiss on the cheek. "Thanks for being so understanding, dolL Take out?" Philly lifted the receiver and began to dial.

''I'd like two Sweet and Sour Nuts, please. Room 224, Nutshack Inn. Thanks." Philly replaced the receiver and said, "Fifteen minutes. How 'bout we clean up?"

Fifi grabbed her purse and headed to the bathroom.

Ya' know, Philly thought, shes a purty nice catch. I could handle waking up next to her every morning. Shes got a sassy little tail, too. Philly shook off his reverie and worked on taming the cowlicks in his fur.

There was a knock at.the door.

"Harry Hunan's House of Hot Stuff!" hollered the delivery boy. "I've got your nuts!"

Philly paid the delivery boy and brought two steaming packages into the room.

"Hon, dinner's here," Philly said through the bathroom door. Fifi promptly exited the small room and sat down.

"First things first," Philly said, tossing Fifi her fortune cookie. "Open yours."

Hands trembling Fifi ripped into her cookie. "It says, 'Watch your relations with others carefully, be reserved."'

"I can't believe it! This must be fate!" Philly jumped up. ''That's exactly what my fortune says! This MUST.be fate. This is a sign from God." Philly clasped Fifi's arm and kissed her hand.

"Darling, will you stay married to me?"

"Oh, yes!" Fifi answered, "Yes! Yes!"

And the two lived happily ever after, or so the story goes. Until one day, an envelope was placed in the Nutshell's mailbox. Written in bold, black letters were the words, "I KNOW what you did last fall." The letter, unsigned. (Maniacal laughter rings in the background. Lightning crashes. And other scary sounds follow next time, on A Thousand Oaks.)

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By Katie Gilbert

This is my first solo flight with P_ointless Information since Brad has taken a hiatus from the paper staff. So, I'll start off easy, just like every other editjon of the paper.

A bro)c(!n at least twice Okay; maybe that one was aiitdetoo easy can figure that fact out.

This next fact is just a little tribute to Brad. The yo-yo was originally used as a weapon in the 1500 in the Philippines. It consisted of a four pound stone connected to a 20 foot long string.

Donald Duncan patented the famous toy we .know today i 1929. Who would have thought such a cute little toy could have such a primitive·beginning?

Are you sure those are your parents? Don't laugh ... each day 12 newborns are given to the wrong "}Jarents. Maybe that's why no one in my family looks like me.

What edition of the paper. would be Complete without a little bathroom trivia? The first bathroom tissue was developed in 1879 and was called Waldorf Tissue.

If the first tissue paper was called Waldorf Tissue then what. does the name for the famous Waldorf-Astoria· Hotel mean?

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Public Notice:

.Peru has officially declared itself an independant nation. Anyone interested in joining the militant militia, please contact the Ministry of Propaganda, located in the former Publications Office.

-High Emperor Crouch

Lost:

One jackass. Last seen grazi1 behind the AWAC. Answers to d name· of Russ. Caution: Russ known to have delusional e1 sodes, addressing himself "High E).11peror." Please return Student Senate Office ASAP.

Pet Missing:

One barking dog. A.nswers the name of Decaturian. Last se attatched to Harold Davis's ank If found, return immediately tot Publications Office for floggi: with a wet noodle.

EXcitement had run high at the first annual mime convention. Yet, within seconds, an embarrassing silence tilled the auditorium.

We don't write it, We make it.

Peru· State Times

1 Peru_, Nebraska . March 5, 1999

'Bobcat Briefs

J Tuesday, March 9, Peru State College will host an interview day for prospective ,; teachers. Contact Ted Harshbarger for ),'f!lore info. at 8722420.

0 Saturday, March <l 27, area high school students can prepare \. • themselves for taking the ACT test at the PSC Spring 99 ACT workshop. For more info. call 872-2420.

0 March 29-31 , the _ 17th annual Peru State College Quiz Bowl will be held. For more information, contact Joe Kincaid f at 872-2223.

0 Tuesday, April 13, auditions for the S. L. Clements Band Scholarship will be held. For more info. contact the office of ;; Financial Aid at 8722228.

THE STUDENT VoICE OF PERU STATE COLLEGE SINCE 1921.

A Fierce Little Paper Volume' 76, 9

LegiSlative bills still hold fuJure of PSC

By Russell Crouch

Since the turmoil over the location or closure of Peru State College began mor.e than a year ago, higher education in Nebraska has been under siege in the Nebraska Unicameral:

Last ye?r, Senator Floyd Vrtiska of Table R9ck,' proposed a bill that would fund an addition to the Hoyt Science Hall. After much deliberation in the unicameral and a review by the Coordinating Commission· for Post-Secondary Education, the college would stay in Peru and offer a public. four year education in Southeast Nebraska.

During the 1999 session of the Unicameral,however, several bills were introduced that would change thecmtlook of PSC and of higher education in Nebraska.

LB-631, introduced by Senator

Doug Kristensen of Minden, and cosigned by Senator Ernie Chambers of Omaha, would tum Peru State College intO a two

the Board of

and the

Board of Trustees.

Trustees.

Under the bill, Wayne St?te and Chardron State would be absorbed by the University system, and would be guided by the Board of Regents. A 15-member board would be created to govern all of the four year,

By Kathy Chase

Annually, the Campus.Activity Board has been responsible for the majority of the activities planned for students during Black History Month. This year, due to sudden cancellations and bad weather, many'bf the activities planned by CAB will be delayed well into March.

"Since the beginning of the semester, things have been canceled and re-. scheduled." Anne-Marie Taylor, president of CAB, said. "It's been a bad

public institutions of higher educati6n would be appointed. This proposal in Nebraska. ' ·· was introduced by Senator Pam Brown So far, this bill has been discussed of Omaha. in the Education Brown believes that creating· this year community·college. Also, the bill w o u 1 d eliminate the need of the CCPE

Committee, board would .be more cost effective with testimony through specializing _the campuses. by various offi-· Brown also feels that the board would cials including have a larger vision of the state's deRick Kolkman, livery of higher education.

chairman of the Other bills that could effect the co!Board of Trust- lege directly are LB714, which relates ees and Dr" to post-secondary education in SouthJ erry Martin, east Nebraska, LB8!4, which would vice-president create a higher education planning of academic af- team and LB8 l 5, which would provide

fairs. funds for studies through a task force. Another pro- In weekSto come, there will be inore posal, LB-561, would keep the state discussion of tbese legislati.¥e bills. colleges, eliminate the Board of Trust- The outcome of these discussions and ees and the CCPE, and create a 15 the eventual vote are what will have a member board. Seven of these mem- larger vision of the state's higher edubers would be elected, and eight cation.

Black History Month reviewed

semester for thar."

"It may seem like we haven't done much [due to weather complications]. But, every day we are working 9n something," Taylor said.

Originally planned for Black History Month activities, was Omaha artist, Debrah Bunting, and Musical Group, Jabali Afrika. Bunting was originally scheduled to give a presentation on Feb. 25.

"[Jabali Afrika], we tried to get in February, but we couldn't," Peggy Groff, student programs director, said

"So, they· are coming sometime in March." · '

CAB put together a display in the front of the Student Center of quotes from black historical figures. They also have African art on display in the trophy case just inside the cafeteria. "If there is anything [more] that the students would like to do, we'd love to hear about it," Groff said. "If there's something we're missing, we want to know. We want to provide for the needs of the students."

NeW stores bring n-ew service·s

By Russell Crouch

Economic development in Peru has been booming in recent weeks. Peru resident, Esther Diveney, is a major force in the town's advancement. In the past, Diveney has financially backed many of the current businesses in Peru, including the Peru Print Shop the Becky's Cottonwood.

In the near future, Diveney plans to help develop a shop that will house bike repair shop, a used books and a general store. It will offer a varitey of supplies that members of the community have requested and will be located in the old storage units situated near the town business district in town._

"The variety store will have a book The store will also have various nook for used paperbaeks," Diveney items to purchase, such as sourveniers, said. "It is pretty frustrating to be in various snacks arid sewing supplies. the middle of a project on a Saturday People will be able to sit down and afternoon, and need nails, or screws, have a bite to eat and something to and have to drive to Auburn or Ne- drink while their bikes are being fixed, braska City for them." or people can just stop and rest.

Also located in the building, will be· "All of the ideas have come from a bike shop. The shop will mainly be the people saying I would like this or used for repairing bikes that people · that," Diveney said. She added that have ridden on the Steam Boat Trace. the community would not be here Diveney has also looked into renting without the college; and that working· bikes and hopes that students and with the people who are here,is very members of the community will rent important. them to ride on the trail· and around Diveney hopes the store. will be town. The plans for bike rental open for the vacl:ltion season. She says haven't been finalized, bot Diveney it is planned to open Memorial ·Day feels it would go over well. Weekend.

The bill would

eliminate the need of the CCPE and

Psychic visits Peru. State College

By Alan Gager

Graphic by Andy White

Trainer keeps students going

By Joanna Stauffer ming, Physiology of Exercise, Adaptive PE, Racquet Sports and Walking, Jogging and Conditioning.

If you don't play sports or take physical education classes, you probably haven't met Julie Kernes, head certified athletic trainer and.physical education instructor. ·Kernes joined the Peru State College staff last semester.

"I enjoy the contact with all the different people here on campus," Kernes said. "I like to learn about all their different backgrounds."

As a trainer, Kernes' services are mainly only available to the athletes and the students in her classes. She Skills Series l, Prevention and Care of Sport Injuries, Aquatic Fitness, Beginning Swim-

THANK YOU

"The hardest part of the job is juggling my schedule," Kernes said. "I want to give the students and the ath-

work

at the University of Nebraska at Lin- · coin and received her masters from the University of Oklahoma. · She has worked with the Nebraska Special Olympics, and the International Paralympics in Atlanta, GA in 1996. She has also worked with the Jamaica, Nebraska, and Oklahoma athletic pro-

grams.

In the future Kernes would like to work in an athletic program for a NCAA Division top 25 school.

To the entire Peru State College staff for the cards, flowers, prayers, help to my wife and most of all, for your donations of earned time.

Thank You all and God Bless.

-Al Dalbec

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Do you believe in ESP? If you don't, you should have attended the CAB sponsored Psychit Chi-is Carter. He combined humor with unbelievable psychic stunts.

"He led the students through a mysterious, funny and unforgettable tour of their minds," Peggy Groff, student programs director; said.

One of his several stunts involved him being blindfolded with duct tape

and then correctly guessing information the audience wrote on individual cards. He correctly guessed six phone numbers, two Soc.ial Security numbers, and predicted a couple of wedc <lings.

· Through "projecting electron magnetic fields" the audience was able to focus their attention and shatter a new light bulb.

"I think it's .a.bunch of bologna, but it's fun to watch," PSC student, Tara Long said.

cool: it made ers, Kim Coru;tanttno, PSC semor said.

Other free CAB sponsored events include Suzy Charmes on March 16, the "Rock of Africa comes to America" through Kenya's Jabali Afrika Band on March 22, and Tony Jarvis arrives from New YorkCity to create his "funktified acoustic music" on April 20.

Numerous other activities are planned especially for "Spring Fling"!

Leadership to.rum proyides experience

By Joanna Stauffer

The Nebraska StudentLeadership Forum on Faith and Values was held at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln Feb. 18-21. /The conference was hosted by Governor and Mrs. Mike Johanns. Over I:SO students attended, including two from PSC. This was the first year that Peru was represented at the conference. Students who attended were selected based on academic achievemel)ts, and were nominated by their merits in leadership abilities in poth school and comriluhity servi.ce.

Speakers for the conference were drawn from a variety of personalities such as Senator John Christensen and his wife, former Miss America Tara Dawn Holland Christensen, Senator Ed Bryant from Tennessee, Husker Coach Ron Brown, and NETV Sports-

caster Bill Doleman. The speakers all state's government system. shared their expertise on what they On Saturday, the groups participated believed tnakes a good leader and the in service projects in the community. importance of serving others. Projects included working in a food There were several highlights of the shelter, a second hand store, helping conference that made it very educa- with social workers and cleaning for tional and fun. On Thursday evening the elderly. there was a banquet with a question/ On Saturday night, various families answer session with the Governor, his in Lincoln invited the groups into their wife and Senator Bryant. This was · homes for dinner. also the first time that students. met Sunday morning ended the conferwith their small groups. ence and it was very hard to leave afThe groups spent a lot of time to- ter all that had happened. Each group gether and became very close. On performed ··a sk.it on what the weekFriday, the·students were guests at the end had meant to them, and then the Nebraska Prayer Breakfast, where ·Christensen's gave the.closing readdresses were given by senators, marks. judges and other studen.ts. The small The main theme of the weekend was groups took lunches to the Capitol and how to be a leader, and how the best ate in various senator's offices, where way to lead is to serve others, ana· the they were given the chance to ask best way to serve is simply to care. questions and learn more about the

PERU STATE TIMES

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Opinions expressed may not necessarily be those of the entire editorial staff. All letters to the editor are welco,med. Letters, cartoons, articles and so forth submitted to the Times should be signed by the individual(s) submitting them and will be published at the discretion of the staff. Letters to the editor should not exceed 250 words in length. The Ti11ies reserves the right to edit all letters to the editor for grammar and style.

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Katie Gilbert

Kathy Chase

Russell Crouch

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Kathy Chase

Katie Gilbert

Editorial Assistants and Reporters

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Amanda Kemling

Andy White

Alan Gager

Joanna Stauffer

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SPecial Column

BY Alecia Boyer

Commuting equals personal sacrifices

When asked to write about. my thoughts and feelings about commuting, I thought to myself this could take awhile. Some of the things I say may not be what others agree with. But hey, this is my column, so whatever I say goes. Commuting is like being hooked to a chain that only lets you go so far. My social butterfly standards are not being met because of this stupid cha.in. Commuting only allows a person to get involved' in so much. I tried to get more involved last semester, but I paid for it in the end. Well actually, my friends and family paid for it. But, they are very loyal people who know how to handle a tired, sarcastic witch.

Meeting new people and keeping up with the latest newsis second nature to me. Commuting makes it hard to meet new people. I love the few friends I have on campus, especially because they keep me up on the latest juicy gossip.

Commuters who live at home really don't get a true college life. Sure, it may be cheaper, but in the long run they have missed something vitally important: the chance to find how they can qeal with eyery day life without the help of their parents. As a young women wl.th two over protective parents, this becomes important.

Alright, I'm not completely unhappy about commuting. I still have my friends, free room and board and a very cool car. What more can a girl ask for? ·

·Lette.rs from the Editor With

Harold Davis

·College life .invokes questions

What is the purpose of college? Content knowledge? Life experience? I think college was designed to cater to those yeari> in a person's life when questions of self actualization-come to the surface.

Sometimes it seems like college is the time when students are stretched and shaped and given the experiences that will define·the rest of their lives. Wow, that sounds pretty deep. It's true though.· Employers look for the highest GPA combined with the most involvement in activities. So, my question is what should the students sacrifice? Should we take time out of our studies to work in clubs and other student organizations just to boost our resumes? Or should we sacrifice our health and finan- · cial well being by doing nothing but studying and donating time for our favorite clubs. Should we skip sleep, socialization and even meals trying to please everyone, while attempting to keep our grades up?

·. Perhaps some ofus shouldn't even pe iI) college. Perhaps college is for the genius crowd and not for the common person wanting a higher education. Or, perhaps college is just a huge

Petals from the Flower of WhY

test to see whether we can balance professionalism with socialism, and at the same time keep our sanity and health.

Sounds like lots of fun, huh? Anyway, I believe the correct way to get through college is to spend a couple years just building your GPA, and then spend the next couple years doing everything you can and hoping to God that your GPA can hold up.

If you happen to be a genius, you are lucky. If you aren't a genius, you better W()rk your butt off. Here's a tip also, you don't have to be the president of a club to say you are a member. Anyway, I think I have brought up some things to think about. I don't think s.tudents should sacrifice everything just for the grades and. experiences that college can provide. Just look at your professors now. Ask yourself how many of them.were book buggers .ifl. college. Ask yourself how many of them were pn,si- , of call1pµs and 'not saying that our professors are a of tree-hugging hippies, but some of therri are possibly, perhaps, maybe better off not revealing . their pasts, huh?

From the Hillside

by Michael Hill

"Excuse me, Professor ?

This is college: you actually expect me to study?"

A first hand account

Peru State College bclnds perform in annual tour·

By Jase Blunt

Day 1: 5 a.m.

As I trudged up the cold sidewalk from Delzell Hall with Junior Andrew Davis and Freshman Jake Overfield, I was pumping myself up for the long two day trip with the Peru State Band. lt was the official >tart of "Band Tour." I drrived at the Fine Arts building and in on loading the charter van. We all got on the bu> and on our destinal ion tu Fairfax. MO.

We aITi1ed at 8 a.rr. We busted butt, and gm the equipment unloaded and set up about 8:40. Then we warmed up and gave the first concert of the tour. I felt that it went quite well. We then hurriedly broke down. re-packed and got back on the bus.

At l p.m., we embarked for Conestoga Junior/Senior High School. We had a 2:30 performance there. It started to snow, and the highways were getting a little slick. We had .no

!em getting to Conestoga, though. Our performance went o.k. The dismissal bell rang on the last song and the students just went running out of the building.

We departed for the Villager Hotel

in Lincoln at 5:30 p.m. It was getting very slick on thefaghways. A couple of cars were lying in the ditch on Highway 34. We made it to the Villager in one piece. We ate and played cards. Day 2: 5:45'a.m.

l didn't get much sleep last night. In fact, it wasn't sleep, itwas a fortyfive mii;iure nap. We're back on the road again, this time headed to Fairmont, The roads are good and I got some rest. The concert went well.

The whole set-up and tear-down process went fast and smooth. We made a quick stop at McDonald's for lunch and headed to Pawnee City. We sounded great. The only problem was that I fell asleep playingmytuba. I was so tired. We had a great band tour; we sounded great and had fun.

Upcoming Band Even.ts

March 23

Jazz Band with clinition

March 24

Jazz Band Festival

April 21

Concert

ne hundred fifty vocalists make choir festival a success

By Katie Gilbert

On Wednesday. students from ten area schools joined the Peru State College Choir in a concert. The concen was part of the second annual Choral Festival Honor Choir. One

hundred fifty three vocalists made up this year's honor choir: one hundred fourteen students from area schools and the rest were from the Peru State Choir.

"High school choir directors recommend some of their best singers to

come and join with the Peru State College Concert Choir to rehearse and prepare a concert," Dr. Thomas Ediger, professor of music, said. The students worked on their music for approximately one month prior to the concert. Then on Wednesday, the students practiced from l 0:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with breaks and lunch in

between. At 7:00 p.m., they presented their final concert.

their own potential," Senior Andrew Davis said.

The final concert started with the Peru State College choir presenting a few pieces on their own. Then the Madrigal Singers sang several selections. The conce11 concluded with the mass honor choir singing nine different pieces of music, including "Dry your Tears" from Amis tad, as well as music by Handel and Schubert.

How?

Just take that favorite snapshot of yourself over to the Auburn Newspapers

Blow yourself up ... for two buclrs'

Tell 'em - "I want to you to blow this puppy up as big as you can."

Later you'll have an ll"x17" Canon® laser color copy mini poster that you can send to Mom (or surreptitiously post over the bed of your significant ol:her.)

Now that's way too much fun for$2.

The staff of the Peru State Times would like to wish everyone a safe and fun Spring Break.

"This is a great opportunity for the high school students because they get to hear what an experienced choir sounds like and it helps them realize

The ten schools participating this year included: Louisville High School from Louisville, Plattview High School, Nebraska City High School, Nebraska City, Bishop Neumann Public Schools from Wahoo, SyracuseDunbar-Avoca High School located in Syracuse, Falls City Public High School, Falls City, Bennington Public School , Table Rock-Steinauer located in Table Rock, Tecumseh High School, Tecumseh, and Plattsmouth High School from PlattsmGuth.

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PERU STATE COLLEGE Jazz Band performs in a concert during the two-day band tour.

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-photo by Elizabeth Olsen 1 Band

Business contest held winners announced

By Andy White

The Peru State College High School Business Contest was held last Friday.

Mr. Jack Hamilton, chair of the Business division, sponsored the contest. Hamilton started the program one year ;1ftcr arriving at Peru State, il is currently in it's 26th year.

The contests were created, according to Hamilton,' to maintain good public relationships, to help the area and community, and to keep the schools in touch. The program. also helps bring prospective. students to Peru.

Business Day not only consists of the contest, but also activities that high school students can take part in while on campus, such as the entertainment in the game room, or movies run in the TV room. In the past,Jive bands and guest speakers were also available for entertainment.

The contests consist of 14 business related events including: Accounting f. Accounting IL Economics, Office Technology and Procedures. Key- boarding I (Skills), Personal Finance, Marketing, Introduction to Business, Business Math, Business Law, Computer Concepts, Keyboarding II (Objective), Management and Computer Programming Team.

Most of the contests are standard tests, except for the Computer Pro-

gramming Team and Keyboarding Skills events, which are hands on: About 25 PSC business majors helped out Thursday, during the testing. Twenty-six Nebraska schools participated. First and Second place winners won trophies and first through fifth place contestants received certificates.

· First place winn)!rs were: Kami Hoffman. of Heartland, and Philip Morton, of Gretna, in Accounting I; Andrew Watt, of Heartland, in Accounting II; Dustin of Heartland, in Economics; KristineThimm, of Tri-County, in Office Technology and Procedures; Evi Steffens, of in Keyboarding I (Skills); Stephanie Weiss, of Sterling, in Personal Finance; Josh Steadman, of Auburn, in Marketing; Matthew Holloway, of Platteview, in Introduction to Business; Tim Steiner, of Waverly, and Philip Morton, of Gretna, in Business Math; Dan Mauler, of Gretna, and Chris Weber, of Nemaha Valley, in Business Law; Andrew Watt, of Heartland, in Computer Concepts; Mikala Vandenbroucke, of Gretna, in Keyboarding I (Objective); Megan Gosch, of Platteview, in Management; and Becky Widoe, Erin Moyer and Robbie Benton, of Nebraska City, in Computer Programming Team.

History Day comes to PSC area students attend event

By Alecia Boyer

A blast from the past was in effect on the Peru State College campus last Friday. A total of 99 middle school and high school student<; came to compete in the History Day competition.

Dr. Sara Crook, interim chair of tht< humanities division and History Day Sponsor, believes that History Day is a wonderful experience for young stu./, dents:

"History day is a way to bring history to life for the middle school and high school students," Crook said. "It allows them to research an area of interest and experience exciting aspects of history."

The competition consisted of four categories: the poster board exhibit category displayed in the Live Oak room; the documentary category, which incorporated slides or computer projects, presented in the Burr Oak room; the paper category, also pre-

The Culture Chase With Kathy Chase NeWsies make for great

I ha ye one word for you: self-effacement. Webster defines it. as: "To make oneself modestly or shyly inconspicuous." This 'Yord should be the credo of newspapers ·everywhere. Journalists very ·often sacrifice greatly for success of a single article and work to erase any sign of that effort.

Even the simplest objectives become overwhelming in the shadow of a deadline. For instance, responsibility and dedication. are. often issues. Journalists don't always make deadlines on time- actually, sometimes they don't make them at all. The problem is then laid on the editorial staff to fill empty spaces.

Speaking of the editorial staff, these are , people that sorely deserve our praise. Not only are they responsible for correcting and laying out the raw material rep_orters submit, but they are also responsible for

covering ·those stories that fall between the cracks. ·

Laying out the paper itself is an incredible task- a task thafis usually left for one or two people to tackle. 'Fhese people must then face the of style. Editors must pour over strange and wondrous technicalities such as: dog legs, gutters, kickers or tombstones. It is not unheard ofto be putting the finishing touches on an issue until 2 or 3 a.m.

However, when dawn breaks over a publications office, and the last paper has been delivered, a rush of pride fills the breast of every newsy. The average person hardly knows the true sacrifice journalists make for their papers Seeing a patron chuckle at a cartoon or gasp at photos of gravity defying athletes is payment enough Just one word: self-effacement.

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The Perll'State Times, a student run newspa- 1 • per, is always accepting new employees.

se.nted in the Burr Oak room, and the historical performance category presented in the Benford Recital Hall.

Voluntary judges, assisted by Peru State College history majors, were given responsibility for choosing who should advance to the state c9mpetition held at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, on April 17. The 12 judges consisted of three members of the Nebraska Historical Society; three Peru State College faculty members and historians from around' the area.

History Day started in 1985, and has grown throughout the years. In 1986, there were only two entries. This year it has hit th<i all time record of 56 entries. Dr. Crook believes that this is remarkable for the college.

"All of these entries could be prospective college students" Crook said. "This gives the college a chance to show off."

We are currently looking very hard for new reporters and sports· writers. No experience is needed to apply. For more information contact Harold Davis, editor, at 8728020 or .call the Times office at 872-2260.

Feel free to leave a message at either place. Interested parties may also stop · by the publications office located in the Physical Plant.

Weekly meetings are at 3:15 on Mondays. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Been spending a little too much time with your television? Is it starting to talk back? Student clubs on campus are always looking for new members. The Computer Club, the English-Club, Student Senate and many, many others exist for the betterment of the students of Peru State College. The Times would like to encourage everyone to be involved in something. Get off the couch. Get busy. Meet people. Take outthetrash. Yakkety, yak. Don't talk back.

'Cats win last game Of season Bobcats

By Amanda Kemling and Tammi

The Peru State women's basketball · added three wins to their record this week. The winning streak started at home when the Bobcats faced Park College on Feb. 9.

The Bobcats ended the night with four players scoring in the double digits. Senior Celeste Nolte led the team with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Others in the double digits were Sophomores Sarah Dorrel with 15 points,

and Lexi points.

Ehlers, both with 14 pomts. The final helped qut with the big wm, dishmg · ·

season With victory

score was 87-75. out six assists in the 79-39 win. By Katie Benson

On Feb. 13, the Bobcats traveled to The Bobcats ended theirregulafseaLeavenworth, KS, for an easy defeat son play at home on Feb. 17 against over St. Mary College. Again, the Midland Lutheran College from Freteam ended with four players in the mont. Nolte racked·up 19 points, Petry double digits. scored 18 and fonior DeeAnn

Nolte led· the team with 15 points. Richardson hit 12. Closehehind her were Junior DeeAnn The Bobcats put on a good show for Richardsen·, Senior Amy Petry and their last regular season performance Senior Angela Steins, each earning 13 by winning 69-57.

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a combined totai of 12 points, the Bob.cats took their game to Bellevue Uni-

The Peru State men's basketball versity on Feb. 16. Freshman B.J. team traveled to Parkville, MO on Feb. Winton's fourthree pointers could not 9, breaking their eight game home bring 'Cats to a victory. They lost stand with a game against Park Col- 62-71. Winton captured the team high lege. The Bobcats lost by one point in scoring, with 18 points. Defenin the last meeting with Park College. sively,, Freshman Corneal Conn The 'Cats ended up losing another grabbed four steals in the loss. close one, 67-71. Peru's last chance to show the home ' Freshman Cory Scammen had a ·crowd a win came on Feb. 20; when huge game for the Bobcats by leading Doane College traveled from Crete to the team in four categories. He had a play the Bobcats. The Doane Tigers team high 14 points, seven rebounds, had previously beaten Peru by 32 five assists three steals. - points on Jan. 2. Peru's three point-

Next up for Peru, was St. Mary Col- ers played a big role in the game. lege out.of Leavenworth, KS on Feb. With one minute.and 30 seconds left 11. Despite shooting 41- percent for in regulation, Sophomore Neil the game, while St. Mary only shot 36 Hayhurst knocked down a big three percent, the Bobcats dropped another pointer to keep the Bobcats in the close game. The final score was 60- game. Then, Scammen sunk a three 68. to take the game into overtime.

Sophomore Dan Stoakes stepped up In overtime, Scammen knocked for the 'Cats; leading the team with down two more three pointers lifting I 7 points. Scammen grabbed six re- Peru into its fourth and final victory bounds while Freshman ·Rod of the season. Scammen and Junior VanNordstrand dished out five assists Koe Jones led the team with 14 points .in the loss. each. Jones .also grabbed seven reAfter losing their last two games by bounds in the 70-69 overtime win.

The Peru State Times is currently seeking applicants for the Fall of 1999. Open positions include: copy editor, features editor, news editor, photographers, reporters, sports reporters, advertising manager and many others. No real experien.ce needed. Call or stop by the Publications Office for more information. 8722260. Equal opportunity employer.

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Pisces (Feb. 19 ·March 20) Listen to a friend's advice. Pay back that money you owe them.

Aries (March 21 • April 19) Be proud about using your talents at work or play. Show everyon(f that you really can burp the "Star-Spangled Banner."

Taurus (April 20 ·May 10) Taurus is sometimes called the sign of "the camel." This means today you will get a hump or if you' rducky two humps.

Gemini. (May 21 - June 21) Certainly you understand where an associate is coming from. It was the bathroom and you can smell it a mile away.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22) You have a short attention span today. In fact, you are probably not reading this part of your horoscope. I could make fun of you. right now and you wouldn't even know. Why am I even writing anymore information on your horoscope? You are probably taking anap right now. '

Leo (July 23 ·Aug. 22) You should be feeling good and looking great today. You must have gotten lucky last night.

Virgo (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) Take credit for someone else's work. Tell everyone you created the television show fllf .

Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 23) You get the idea for "Alternative Twister." Left nostril blue and right butt check yellow become some of your most popular options.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 ·Nov. 21). Go to jail. Do not pass go, do not collect $200.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 ·Dec. 21) The stars that come out of your Virgo shoot through your Taurus and make the Big Dipper.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Maintain a high profile. Smoke some dope.*

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) Today you_ will find the following items under your couch: two dimes, four nickles, three pennies, and a cheeto.

* The Peru State Times does not openly condone the use of any illegal drugs. Any referencesto drug use ate for entertainment purposes only.

A Thousand Oaks

A Short Squirrel Sa9a ·

Last time, on A Thousand OakS, .a conspicuous letter had just been placed in the Nutshell's claiming, "I KNOW what you did last fall."

The newly remarried Fifi broke the sealed paper free· from its envelope. The words stood out like thumbs on the snowy page. Fifi gasped. A hurricane of butterflies let loose in side her squirrelish tummy.

Who could be sending this Jetter of malice? Could it be Bonriie Fluftytail, the mistress whose Jover was viciously murdered? Could it be Tabbie Cat, the proprietor of the Illicit Drug and Gambling Emporium and lover scorned? Could it be a decapitated Billy out for revenge from his murdering, disloyal wife? ·

Fifi stuffed the lette'. into her back pocket to be disposed of later. Just then, a car door' slammed shut.

That's odd, Fifi thought, Philly shouldn't be home for a few re hours. Fifi strode to the Jiving room window and parted the Suddenly, a brick sailed through the fragile panes! Fifi leaped to the side as shards exploded all around her. A brickthumped to the floor.

"Holy macaroni!''. Fifi squawked as she wiped glass from her clothes. "I never thought I'd be so glad to havethese sausage legs! They sure can move!"

Fifi bent forward and examined the brick A bit of paper was strapped to it. Fifi ripped the paper from.its restraints and read:

"Kiiling is fun; I think ifs neat. Don't try to run;. I have fast feet.

The few who know What happened last fall, WiU try to show That they don't know at all.

But we know better, You and I, Fifi dear. Remember the It might cause you feac.

"You heard it here first"

.Pointless ·lnforrnatlon .<"

/ By Katitr Gfll5ert and Brad D.orenkamp

This time, let's start out simple. Jellyfish sometimes evaporate. A cockroach can live for several weeks without its head. Adding to that comforting thought...about 20 percent of all adults in the UnitedStates have, or have had, a cockroach live in their inner ear. This really makes me want to sleep with earplugs in my ears every night.

WARNING TO ALL PEN CONNOISSEURS! On average I 00 people choke to death on ballpoint pens each year. You can love your pens, just don't love your pens to death.

This letter speaks truth. It's not a lie. Hire·a sleuth. A lot of people will die.

Some will be skewered, Others just maimed. But you, will move toward Going insane.

And now I leave you With fear in your head.

Death of a vending man.. Since 1978 at least 37 people have died as a result of shaking vending machines.

It's time for the name« game. Other names for a railroad caboose are: crumb box, brain wagon, strawberry patch, and loose cage. Some of our names for the caboose are: the shaggin' wagon, the loose caboose, and the baby got back track.

Whatever you do, CHAOS by Brian Shuster Don't w.hat \I am talking about."

Find out what this crazed letter could mean, next time, on A Thousand Oaks.

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Peru, Nebraska. March 26, 1

THE STUDENT VOICE OF PERU STATE COLLEGE SINCE 1921.,

Recruitment is vital to future of Peru State College

; By Alecia Boyer

"We have nothing to hang our heads about," Janelle Moran, temporary assistant of admissions, said after she gave the percentage of student applications sent in for next fall.

, Compared to last year, applications :are between eight percent and nine 1percent behind. Pending applications are at 127 students, which is same as last year. Early applications are at 211 students, which is down from last year's 250 students

Ted Harshbarger, dean of Student Affairs, also feels confident.

"After two years of negative information, we feel positive that we are turning a corner," Harshbarger said.

Considering the blows to the c.ollege in the past year, there is still an air of positive energy. The staff is !working hard to bring· in students. Several projects are being planned 1 to help the situation. ·

; An open house was held March ! 6. Approximately 84 junior and senior >high school students and 80 parents attended the campus for a day filled with tours and talking with professors and students.

"An open house is a day for the campus to show· off," Moran said. "It is a good time for young students to come and see for themselves that Peru State College is a good state educational system. The college is not failing, but alive and growing."

Another project is a Board of

Trustee luncheon for scholarship reCipients and parents. There was also a telethon that consisted of a three week, three night a week process. Admissions staff and students called roughly 2000 area students to talk. to them about tbe advantages of attending Peru State College. A possible overnight program may also be set up for incoming students. They did this two years. ago, and found it to be helpful for students to get the

"Students here are not concerned as far as incoming students are concerned," Harshbarger said. ''I think they are concerned because they like the college, and several years later, they want to be able to say they went to this college."

Parents and students are not the only ones w9rried. Alumni members are still very concerned, particularly out of state members who don't have ac- · cess to information. Alumni members have rt'iobilized and have made a big difference where the legislature is concerned. Writing letters and making phone calls to help encourage the legislature to support the college are two major things the alumni has done. But, Kent Propst, director of College Advancement anqAlumni, wants more.

"The alumni will be expected to continue to be actively involved, but the focus is going to change," Propst. said. "We need financial contribution. In fact, we need to raise two million feel for campus life. dollars for campus

"It is a chance for the students to see The alumni also need to take an acthe facilities and the activities and to tive role in student recruitment." interact with other students," Propst feels very optimistic about the Harshbarger,said. legislature. Twenty five of 49 sena-

Counselors are going to high schools tors, support the college. Our local and nearby community colleges to at- senators, Floyd Vertiska and Roger tract transfer students. Wehrbein have written up a bill to How do Peru State College students make improvements in the college. feel about the percentage of incoming KentPropst would also like to thank students? Ted Harshbarger believes Governor Johanns. that this js not on the top of their list "He said from day one that he supof worries. ported Peru," Kent Propst said. "He

had also proposed giving money withi:n his budget plan."

Propst feels that strong endorsement is very important When the media brings out a lot of negative information, it leaves the public with a lot of questions, especially in students and parents.

The future goals of the college are to slowly increase the freshman class to at least 300 students in five years and to finalize the blows of negative information.

"We've got to get beyond this and let the issue Propst said.

AREA HIGH SCHOOL students explore the campus at the Open House held Tuesday, March 16.

Old Gym could be future h·ome of Library

Genny Harris ten on the specifics, such as space highly possible option," Dr. Skov said. needed for stacks and rest rooms. The Coordinating Commission will

The Library needs more space ac- After going through the Program · look at the plans after they are apcording to the Association of College Statement Phase, the plans will move proved by the Board of Trustees. Afand Research Libraries One option on to the Board of Trustees, and they ter receiving the approval from the to get that space is to completely re- win either approve the plans, or send Coordinating Commission, the plan model the Old Gym, and move. the them back for rriore revisfons. will go back to the Legislature so that '.ibrary into the newly remodele'd Because the options of constructing they can appropriate funds for design :.iilding. new buildings and building onto ex- development.

of the lack of funds and space, constructing a new building, or adding onto the existing building is very unlikely.

"You can bet that the.Library will be in the Old Gym," Dr. Skov said. "There are not too many choices here on campus."

by Elizabeth-Olsen

This Week in History

-A-streaker (i.e.: someone running around naked), ran onto the set .of "The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson" this night. The clever NBC

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"This is an option that is being dis- isting buildings are so expensive, at-

Upon receiving the funds from the cussed," said Kent Propst, director of tention is .being focused on existing Legislature, a construction document College Advancement and Alumni buildings to see if the space they pro- will be made, During this stage of the Affairs. · ' vide could better accommodate the process, specific details like walls and

According to Dr. Leonard Skov, in- Library. One such building is the Old other permanent structures, are terim president, the plan to expand the Oym. blueprinted. Bids will then be taken Library is in the Program Statement Other options being examined are from contractors to determine who can Phase. During this phase, questions building on to the existing Library, or do the job for the least amount of ch as how much space is needed, building an enclosed walkway to go money. The renovation. of the buildw that space will be used and who between the Library and the Old Gym. ing will then begin.

.II be using the space, are asked. "[Moving the Library into the Old Dr. Skov feels that moving the Li,fter coming up with the answers to Gym] is the only answer available brary to the Old Gym would be the best ,hese questions, a report will be writ- without new construction. It is a solution to the space issue. Because

Dr. Skov also said there.may be some concerns voiced from alumni. and students because of the history of the Old Gym. Some people will not want to see the building turned into something different pecause of the memories associated with· it.

The Old Gym has gone through many changes, First built as a chapel, it was then turned into a gymnasium with the pool in the basement. Now the building is being used as the Art Center, the Media Center and the Physical Education Center.

censors decided to blackout the lower half of the TV screen the videotape to prevent an "X" rating. The streaker was arrested, but released, for "lack of evidence,". said Johnny. -from historychannel.com

The Times would like to apologize for the misspelling of Esther Divney's name in the issue.

"After two years of negative information, we feel positive that we are turning a corner."

-Ted Harshbarger

By Chris Hawkinson

March is Women's History Month and celebrations are under way at Peru State College.

On March 16, Suzy McKee Charnas, science fiction author and women's advocate, spoke at two presentations about her work as an author and as a feminist. Charnas was co-sponsored by Campus Activity Board and English Club as part of the

Board of Trustees makes New Health Center Nurse ·decisions for Peru

No cond9ms to single students

changes condom poli.cy ·

By Jase Blunt

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By Delta Fajardo 'cess 6f and expan'ding the potential of PSC. The meeting on The decision to keep Peru State Col:· .:tyfaich'. 3'.J is ·a but

students. Nurse Bumari believes Iege in Peru, NE, has created a need April 1 meeting Is open to the public.

premarrital sex is inappropriate. Dis- for many improvements to enhance The IO a.m. meeting will begin with If anyone ventures down to the · tributing the condoms would promote and promote the college. public comments and concerns about Health Center, they will see a new sex before marraige. The Board of Trustees meeting on Peru, €hadron, and Wayne State Colface. Nurse Melissa Buman has tern- "I would be happy to discuss my March 31 and April 1 wiil determine leges. porarily taken over Tammi Bayliss's beliefs with anyone who has ques- the projects that will take place for )?eru State will be submitting the position in the Health Center while tions," Buman said. Peru as well as fpr Chadron and renovation projects for the Old GymBayliss is on maternity leave'. Condoms are still readily available Wayne State Colleges during the up- nasium, Physical Plant and Library. W'th ew f t th Health Ce from resident assistants, the 1 an ace a e n- coming-years. Finally, the legislative subcommitter, comes a new policy. Condoms Physician's Assistant and the Health Students arid faculty are invited to tee will be submitting its update on the

will no longer be distributed to single Center Doctor. attend, and possibly aid, in the pro- legislative bills.

Events held in -honor of Development committees work for Peru W, omen's Histor.Y· Month ·. . . .

ongoing Creative Writing Series.

Dr. Spencer Davis, professor of History, created a bµlletin board display in the lobby of the Jindra Fine Arts building which defines women throughout history.

In celebration, CAB posted inspirational quotes from prominent women throughout history in the windows of the Student Center. CAB also created table displays in the cafeteria which gave information about the lives of famous women in history.

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Economic development in Peru has been worked on for about ayear. The process started when the Peru 'Chamber of Commerce invited representatives from the SQutheast Nebraska Development (SEND) to present ideas and.information. ·

The representatives met with- vari-. ous members of the community and representatives from the college in order to create a plan. The idea was to begin development of the economy

the citizens were looking for in terms Each committee is working towards a

of development and physical plan of action in order to fulfill their makeovers. A questionnaire was sent goals. to residents for them to fill out. In the Some of the various committees insurveys were questions dealing with elude city issues, which includes streets, housing and economic devel- streets and water, housing committee, opment. The residents of Peru were tourism committee, marketing cornasked to rate the various categories mittee, recreation 'committee, and a which they felt were most_important town appearance committee. to the betterment·ofthe.towi:i.· .,.

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The returned questionnaires were niendations frorri'the members- of the tabulated. by SEND, and the Inwere returned to the committee for . formation and ideas can be directed their review. to Becky Propst, president of Peru · and growth of the city of Peru and sur- There have been three meetings Chamber of Commerce.

rounding areas.

since the results were given to the eco- "We are hopefully going to be seenomic development team. The team ing some progress this spring and sumCommerce set forth to find out what has since broken into ten committees. mer," said Propst.

The members of the Chamber of

Special Column

With.Chris Hawkinson

College dampens opti,mism

I used to carry optimism around with me like a briefcase. I could always find one good thing about everyone. College has changed me into a very cynical person.

I now realize in order to survive the realistic world I must look at the good while understanding that often times there is just bad.

I can not declare one single incident as the about face from .optimism to pessimism. Rather, my faith inthe world" has been tested and tarnished by many different separate incidents.

When I was a freshman, my RAhid under a dorm bed so she could hear what we were saying. ·

Throughout college, I've met "trustworthy" individuals who lied to me and stole from me.

The news has proved to me that people have an amazingly immense capacity for cruelty.

A boy in New Jersey recently went to his so-called friends house where they tied him up, shaved his head, sprayed it with hair spray and then lit his head on fire. A man w.as dragged behind a truck for miles until he was decapitated just because of his race. CNN reported a mother set her son's·snift 011 fire for misbehaving.

The reality is our world is an extremely violent place. No longer do I view the world with the idealfst, often ignorant, blinders.

Over the past four years, college has changed me. I like the eynical bitch that I have become. I am aware now.

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Qr drop it in Campus Mail addressed to Peru State Times, or drop it by the Publications Office located in the Physical Plant. All letters must be signed and include the author's address. All letters are subject to editing. Letters are encouraged from everyone including students, faculty, and community members. If anyone has any questions, they should feel free to call the Peru State Times at (402) 872-2260.

Letters from the Editor With Harold Davis Secret ·roorri holds 'important crap'

Welcome to Peru State College, home to many charming and sometimes mysterious buildings. I have decided to examine the likes of one of these mysterious buildings. The Physical Plant serves as the hub for campus maintenance and power. It houses the notorious Physical Plant office where students pay their parking tickets and attain parking permits. The building also houses my second home, the Publications. Office, ai;spacious, airy and usually subtropical hideaway away from the .hustle and bustle of everyday ruin.

The physical plant also is home to (shh, don't tell· anyone) the surplus room That's rjght folks! Just beyond the comforts of the Publications Office lies a dark and mysterious room. A room where old furniture, wrought with abuse and use, is stored. This room is so mysterious and the items in this room are so important, that only two people on this campus have keys to the door.

I ask you, students of Peru State College, what can be in this room !hat warrants such security? What dark and villainous dangers can possibly lurk beyond. that door? Well, fear no more, for I have been in that room and I have seen with my own eyes the wonders of the other side. I will tell you the secrets that are hidden and locked and never spoken of.

The archives of the Peru State Times lie within those secretive walls. The extra 50 boxes of Peru State

From the Hillside

by Michael Hill

"Wei/it's spring break '99, Jhope he remembers that there's just _two of us

College catalogs call that room their home. The furniture that no one loves anymore, that no one can 1>tand to looki at, the furniture that has fallen between the cracks of our fair campus, lies· in huddled masses within that room. Don't cry for me, Peru. I have no way of reaching the histories of the Peru State Times without an appointment. But still, I go on: Tu,at locked door is for our own protection.

Now, I have accepted that there needs to:be a storage room, and I realize that it has to be somewhere. I don't care that the only door to it is through my office. Here's what bothers me. People just stack their junk in my office because the one person that has authorization to open that door is busy. Well, I've · had enough. There is nothing in that room.that is so valuable that we have to worry about thieves Only a handful of people even know where ihe roo!Jl is. Why does it have to be locked so that junk has to pile up in my office until "Someone" get$ around to opening the door. There are two 'People with keys, one is a janitor that is always more than willing to let me in to my archives, but doesn't have the authorization to open the door to put junk in there.· Well, to the other person, here is my question. Why? Why '.afe you repressing the one office that has the. voice to stand up for itself? Haven't you ever heard the expression, "Don't mess with the press?"

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Technology program recieves software grant worth $52,000

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, The Industrial Technology Department at Peru State College has received a grant from the SolidWorks Academic Grant Program with a value of over $52,000.

The grant provides for 15 stations of SolidWorks 98 Plus, a computer- aided program for three-dimensional solid modeling. Each SolidWorks program has a comrnercial value of $3,500, according to PSC's Rob

Evans, assistant professor of Technology.

Following the lead of noted engineering schools such as Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Ohio State University and Carnegie Mellon, Peru joins schools around the.world that are utilizing 3-D 4esign automation programs to replace outdated two-dimensional engineering tools.

According to Evans theSolidWorks program is growing in popularity with many area industries, including those in Omaha and Lincoln. Evans has re-

ceived the software and plans to install it later this semester.

<Over 7,000 stations of SolidWorks have been installed in more than 500 educational institutions: The user-and teacher-friendly program allows students to learn 3-D design and instructors to focus on learning objectives-in just one semester.

The SolidWorks Academic Grant Program was introduced last September and provides more than two million dollars worth of software and services for colleges and universities.

Propst keeps Peru looking good

By Kathy Chase

"I could perhaps make more money working someplace else, but I doubt ifI could find a place that rivals this one for job satisfaction." Do you sometimes wonder if you'l1 ever be able to say that about your job?

Kent Propst; director of College Advancement and Alumni Affairs, isn't wondering. He's found that job and loves every minute of the long hours and weekend work.

"The variety of my duties is one of the best parts, since no two days are even remotely alike," Propst ·said.

Propst is responsible for three major areas: .public relations (news and media), alumni affairs, and special events such as Homecoming and Commencement.

"My objective essentially is to put the college in as positive light as pos-

sible," Propst said. "My goal is to continue to do all I can to help get Peru State beyond all of.the trials and tribulations of the past couple years."

Also working to keep Peru State looking good are Jackie Williams, public relations secretary, and Carolyn .......

-Kent Propst

Bredemeier, alumni.secretary. Several students also w6rk in the qffice: Senior Debbie Sailors, helps wi_th press releases, Senior Tony K.oso and Freshman Elizabeth Olsen take photos, and Freshman Alan Gager helps around the office.

Propst first c;ame to Peru in 1975 as a college freshman. Hebe,gan to work for the Times and eventually became Editor-in-Chief. After graduation, he spent two years at Wayne State working in public relations and sports information. In 1983, Propst was of.·. at Pe,ru. · ·· · the gooclfortime·tolldrneday have a job, as I do, that allows them to work at a place they love, doing work they love, and for an organization they wholeheartedly believe in," Propst said.

"It is almost impossible for me to imagine working someplace other than a college environment; it is invigorationg and ever-changing,'' Propst said. "From boardmeetings to ball games, working for a college offers such a breadth of activities that it's hard to imagine a 'plain old office 1 job."'

essentialfy, is to put the college in as positive li.ght as possible."

Jabali Afrika rocks Peru State Colle

Clockwise starting at left Sophomore Charisma Flowers cuts a rug with a member of Jabali Afrika. (Upper Left) Members of Jabali Afrika give a hundred and ten percent while singing "100%." (Above) The bass drummer of Jabali Afrika shows the students of Peru State College how · it's done. (Below) Carol Saha demonstrates her dancing expertise with the CAB sponsored Jabali Afrika, in the Student Center, Monday, March 22. CAB tried to book the group in February'for Black History Month, but because of their tight schedule, they were unable to appear until Monday.

The Culture Chase With Kathy Chase

Peer pressure prompts PSC students into participation

It's amazing the things people will do, while a crowd of screaming people cheer them on. Last Monday in the Student Center, the Campus Activity Board sponsored a concert featuring Jabali Afrika. There, otherwise unassuming students danced like Muppetsmouths gaping, arms flailing, legs hopping- barely keeping up with the rhythm of drums. (We have the pictures to prove it.) Quite obviously, many were unwilling. They danced all the same.

It was quite a show. Jabali Afrika, a band native to Kenya, Africa, brought to Peru music that some.have probably never been exposed to. The whole show was filled with percussion based music that moved with a heartbeat rhythm, setting every toe and finger in the room tapping.

Then came the fun stuff- the dancing. A member of the band began to pull unsuspecting concert-goers on

to the stage, teaching them dance moves that are not exactly common in the mid-west. (Here's where the Muppet part comes in )

Some of you surprised us. Senior Jeff Wusk shook his groove thang, cowboy boots and all, and Senior Carol Baha caught on quicker than most. In fact she wasn't afraid to teach some moves of her own.

Speaking of surprises, Scott Douglas, senior member of the Bobcat baseball team, can really hammer a tune out on.the bongos. Junior Jeff Fenti man didn't do too bad either; however, as a percussionist for the PSC Marching Band, we'd expect nothing less.

For the last song of the evening, fifty pairs of feet hit the floor. Everyone was up, dancing to the infectious rhythm that would stick in their minds for the rest of the night.

Bobcat baseball season starts Softball season 9pens -

By Jonathan Annin

The Peru State baseball team took the field for their season opener at Avila College, Kansas City, MO, on Feb. 27. Originally scheduled to be the Peru home opener, the game was forced south due to snowy field conditions. The Bobcats fell twice, including a nine to eight extra innings thriller in which Junior Outfielder Ted Lipari homered. The offense pounded out thirteen hits in the game.

Doubleheaders against Nebraska Wesleyan, out of Lincoln, on Feb. 28 and York College, out of York, on March 1 each produced splits. Freshman Pitcher Derek Dallorto threw a dominating, one hit shut-out in a 11-0 rout Wesleyn. ·

Offensive support was supplied by the first baseman, Junior Brendan Rayburn, and the third baseman,

Freshman Monte Scott. Each contributed a home run. Two sport athlete; Junior Wes Haveman, was the winning pitcher in game one's eight to four win over York College. The 'Cats saw a three run lead in the seventh inning dissolve in game two.

The snow finally receded and the ball team took the field for their home opener against Doane College, out of Blaire, on March 3. After losing the first game five to seven, Peru came alive and exploded for I0 runs in a 100 blowout of the visiting Doane Tigers.

Most recently, Copcordia College, out of Seward, invaded Peru's home turf. Concordia won game one of the March 16 double header, 15-1 i. This offensive prize fight was highlighted by a fifth inning explosion by the home team. Peru scored ten runs on nine hits.and five players would reach base twice.

Game two produced a different outcome and style of play. Peru outlasted the .visitors. in a 3-0 victory. Freshman Zenon Popi! struck out seven batters for the win. Senior Outfielder.

Seth Perkins and Rayburn paced the 'Cats with three hits with one run scored, and a home nin, respectively:

· At just over halfway through the '99 campaign, Coach Bayliss's team has nearly eclipsed last years win total. The Bobcats have a very young core which looks like it will continue to improve as they move towards the post season.

"The number of close games we have played, and the improvement within our team since the beginning of the year,. prove that we are better than our record," Sophomore Outfielder Scott Macholan said. "We have a serious. shot at making it through regionals."

By Katie Benson ·

non-torirnament games ·against Texas Women's University in Denton, TX.

Peru State Softball kicked off their Texas Women's University swept Peru season on March 27, with bad weather. in the double header with scores of 0The Peru State Classic reduced 5 and 1-6. Peru had a very slow·ofto only three competing teams. The ·· fensive day by a combined total of Bobcats went 1-1 for their first tour- only seven hits in the two games. The nament.

College of St. Mary, from Omaha, easily defeated Peru by a score of 1-7.

Sophomore Ann Momin triple knocked in Sophomore Crystal Mahoney for the teams only run.

Peru's first win of the season came against Hastings College by a score of 5-1. Senior Melanie Tramp showed leadership offensively and defensively. She collected her first pitching win of the season while connecting two hits and one run.

Over spring break, Bobcat softball traveled down to Texas for two tournaments. The first tournament took place March 5-6 in Denton, TX. The Bobcat's did not have a strong showing, by only going 1-5 in the tourna-

only run scored for Peru came in the second game by Freshman Bobbie '· Dorau,.who was the pinch runner. The Bobcats traveled to San Antonio for theAlamo Invite on March 1113. Their second tournament of spring break trip turned out to not be · anymore successful than the first one ( by accumulating a record of 1-4. On the first day of the tournament, the 'Cats had a re-match with· Texas Women's University. Peru improved, but still came up with a 2-4 loss. All of Peru's scoring came in the first inning when Mahoney stole home, and Senior Amy Bachle was hit in by Momin. The second game of the day was against Oklahoma Baptist out of Shawnee, OK. The Bobcats were shut ment. out by a 0-7 score. Next up was

Their first game was against Texas Concordia out of Austin, TX. SophoWesleyan out of Fort Worth, TX, who· more Melissa Miller knocked in all played a strong defensive game by three bf Peru's runs in tl'fe 3-5 loss. only allowing Peru one hit by Momin. The day.of the tournament1

jThe second game of the tournament proved to be more successful when 1 was against Central Oklahoma. The Peru wound up their first win against Bobcats got off to a slow start by al- St. Mary out of San Antonio, TX. lowing six runs in the first inning Freshman Tara James helped win by Freshman Stacie Sell stepped in and pitching the full- game, and only alonly allowed four runs the rest of the lowing two hits and one run in the 2-1 game. The Bobcats only scoring came victory.

off Sophomore Sara Robert's home

The last game of the Alamo Invite run in the second inning, to make the was played against Mary Hardinfinal score 1-10. Baylor. The 'Cats tried to see if James' Southern Colorado handed Peru its arm was on fire for a second day. But, third loss of the day with a score of 2- she fell a little short and ended up with 5. Roberts had a big offensive day a 3-5 loss. Offensively, Mahoney Jed with her total RBis counting for the the way by going 2-2 and scoring one• teams only scores. run.

The second day of the tournament

Nebraska Wesleyan in Lincoln. The Bobcats continued their winning streak by sweeping the double header by scores of 6-2 and 15-0. Peru had a huge offensive day by combing for a total 31 hits in the two games, boosting their record to 7-12.

The home field was welcoming afbegan against a fellow Nebraska team, ter being on the road for thirteen York College. The Bobcats came to games. The Bobcats used the home their closest to a win, but fell short by· field. advantage by sweeping the a 9-10 Joss. Senior Krissy Tatum had double header against Hastings Coltwo hits which counted for one run and Jege. Tramp struck out nine to help her one RBI. Next up for the Bobcats get her.second win of the season in was a re-match with Southern Colo- the 3- I Bobcat victory. Tramp led the rado. The 'Cats got revenge for a pre- Bobcats to victory again in the secvious loss with a 7-0 win. The last orid game with a 12-8 win. Offengame of the TWU Invite took place sively, Momin collected three RBis. against Northwood from Cedar Hill, On March 17, the 'Cats were on the TX. It looked like the Bobcats were road again. This time they played mounting a comeback in their Jast-atbat, when Freshman Becky Fletcher scored to bring the 'Cats within one. But, they came up short with a 10-11 loss. Sophomore Melissa Miller went 2-4 and collected four RBis in the close loss.

On March 9, Peru played in two

rrhis Week in History

1937- Joe DiMaggio used a 36-ounce bat instead of a 40-ounce"stick" during that season. The result? He hit .346 during that season with 46 home runs - the most he ever hit in a single year. -from historychannel.com

SPORTS Bobcats compete for regional title

Amanda Kemling

Both Bobcat basketball teams traveled to Sioux City, IA, to finish out the season in the Midwest Regional Tournament on Feb. 25-27.

The men's team started the tournament off strong against MichiganDearborn. Junior Forward Koe Jones led the team with 18 points, and close behind him was Freshman Forward B.J. Winton, with 16. Defensively, Sophomore Guard Neil Hayhurst had four steals and seven rebounds in the 87-79 win.

The Bobcats dominated the court the next night against St. Louis Pharmacy in the semi-final game. Freshman Cory Scam men ended the night with an impressive 27 points. Jones went 11 for 11 in free throws. Offensively, Freshman Guard Corneal Conn dished out seven assists in the 84- 77 win.

IA in the championship match. Jones led the team with 22 points. He ended the tournament making "31 out of 32 free throws. The Bobcat's fell short, however, of qualifying for the national ·tournament by ending the game with a 73-96 score.

The women's team also had a great first round game against MichiganDearborn.

"We dominated the first game as is shown by the score Coach Tara Kreklau said.

Sophomore Guard Lexi Ehlers led the team with 20 points. Close behind her was Senior Point Guard Celeste Nolte with 16.

The team's next opponent was University of Illinois-Springfield (UIS) in the .semi-final game. Nolte was the only to strike double digits with 17 points, which was not enough to stop UJS. The Bobcats closed out the seaThe Bobcats then went on to face son with a 50-55 losing effort.

44, Sophomore Dan Stoakes goes for a rebound in the Midwest Regional Tournament Feb, 25-27.

-photo by Russell Crouch

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Arriving at the park, Fifi hopped on the merry-go-round. She pushed herself faster and faster around, until the images around her became a blur. Slowly, after each revolution, she began to notice a small shining object in the midst of what appeared to be a fuzzy tree.

Wait, that can't be a tree, Fifi thought. Trees don't move.· This thing seems to be coming closer. All the while, the shining object drew nearer throll'gh the whizzing landscape. ·· ·

Suddenly, Fifi stopped turning.

A gloved hand had emerged from the mist and clutched the rusting bars of the merry-go-round. Fifi looked up with a gasp.

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Fifi's worst fears came alive at that moment. "It was you! You know!" she shrieked.

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Another great woman in American history is Martha Gooch. Martha Gooch is not a real woman but the first macaroni factory in the U.S. was established in 1948.

Speaking of great women and food, a Japanese artist made a copy of the Mona Lisa completely out of toast in 1983. My mom always told me not to play with my food but I guess if it's art it's okay.

Of course, where would women be today if it weren't for Cinderella? Cinderella's shoes were of fur in the original story not nearly as glamorous as glass but I'm sure it _gave her toes that nice.• warm, fuzzy feeling.

What is it that more worrien do in the bathroom than men? Sorry if you. guessed shaving their facial hair you would be wroRg, The real answer is washing their hand.s. Only 55% of men say that they wash their hands in the bathroom while 80% of all women say that they wash their hands.

3.9% of all women say they never do this what is it? Okay, get your heads out of the gutter .is that all you ever think about? The real answer to this question is wear underwear.

I'll.end with a fun fact about every woman's best.friend that's right shampoo. John Breck (a male) first marketed shampoo in 1930.

The Peru State Times would like to apologize f<>r any confusion over the ficticious ad that we · ran· in the last issue.'" ThereJs no Tiffany's Bed and Breakfast. Do not call for reservations because the place does not exist. To everyone that actually called sorry. You shouldn't believe everything that appears on the back

"You heard it ·here first"

Peru State Times

Peru, Nebraska

April 16, 1999 .

THE STUDENT VoICE OF PERU STATE COLLEGE SINCE 1921..

A Ferocious Little Paper

Board of Trustees meet; discuss expanding.PSC

By Delta Fajardo

"Please assure the students, families. alumni and friends of Peru State College of my commitment toward the continued improvements of Peru State College." Governor Mike Johanns said in his letter to Peru State during the Board of Trustees meeting. on March 31 and April L

The importance of the meeting for Peru State was the Board's official blessing in enhancing the activities at Peru. Donna Nelson, associate executive director for Fiscal & Facilities Management. said.

The Board of Trustees discussed many things about Peru State College. Some one thousand projects from Peru. Wayne and Chadron State ((>lieges went before the Board for approval. Peru State's battle for exp:msion, now that the college is stay;ng in.Peru. was quite evident through ihe process.

Among the projects from Peru State were the renovations for the Physical Plant, Old Gymnasium and Library. A 1.5 million dollar project concerning new heating and air-conditioning systems, as well as re-wirirtg for computer and Internet access in every room at the Centennial Complex, also went before the Board. All four were approved to go before Legislature.

Other projects included resolutions designed to improve the quality of life for residents at Peru State: fire

and life safety, roof replacements, food service equipment, new room furnishings and parking improvements.

An improvement aimed directly at students lies in the approved FourthYear-Free housing program designed as an incentive program to increase residence hall occupancy. In order to qualify for the Fourth-Year-Free program, students have to possess a 2.5 or higher GPA, have to live on campus for three years and have to remain free from academic/social probations.

"What we would like to do is encourage those students who want to move off campus to stay," Erin Sayer, director of Residence Life, said.

Other issues discussed during the two-day meeting included raising room and board rates and meal plansa 2.9 percent change in room prices and a i .6 percent change in meal plans.

"I have submitted a budget for the next biennium which. if followed by legislature. will appropriate sufficient money to provide the campus wide facilities planning, architectural planning and water system renovation to begin the long-overdue improvement of the Peru State campus." Johanns said.

"I have every confidence that the faculty, staff and community of Peru State will not only meet, but exceed these goals, and that the state will fulfill its commitment to providing the resources to ensure continued accessibility of sound educational programs in southeast Nebraska," Johanns said.

High winds in excess of 40 miles per hour caused a large pine tree between the Larson Building and· the T.J. Majors Building to bend. The maintenance staff of PSC quickly decided to cut the tree down. Park Avenue traffic was rerouted through the main commuter lot until the tree was removed.

'Y2K' no problem for PSC campus

From Peru State College Advancement

It's business as usual for the Peru State College Communication Services Office, where Director of Communications Jay Jacobsen and his staff have been working steadily towards preparing PSC's computers for the year 2000.

As the new year nears, concerns intensify regarding the so-called "Y2K" bug, a problem many computers made before 1997 read the year in only two digits.

Some experts predict that 70 to 90 percent of the world's PC's will fail to correctly advance their internal clocks to the year 2000, thus affecting services that depend on those clocks such as banking transactions, e-mail and voice-mail, data tracking and more.

At PSC, many classes are taught in computer labs, grades are kept on computers, student accounts in the Business Office are maintained on computers- virtually every facet of college life depends, to some degree, on computers.

"As dependent as the world is on computers, some inconvenience has to be expected," Jacobsen said. "I don't

expect Jan. 1, 2000, to come without some problems, but I don't think that any of the problems wi!L be major. Whether we like it or not, computers are involved in almost everything in our lives."

Communications Services began its Y2K compliance preparations in the Spring of 1998, when all of Peru's inhouse written software was checked, and all changes to date storage were made, according to Jacobsen.

Since then; numerous steps have been taken to keep all of Peru's computer systems running smoothly Into the next millennium, Jacobsen said.

Software manufacturer SCT is providing the appropriate updates to make Student Records, Financial Records.and Alumni Development compatible with Y2K. The update "patches" need only to be applied and then tested for performance.

Regarding PSC's hardware, COMPAQ has provided the software changes necessary to ensure that the administrative operating system functions properly. Peru's other operating systems (Novell, Windows NT and Windows 95) are either already compatible or are awaiting the application of the appropriate patch.

Jacobsen said all Apple Macintosh computers, including those on campus, have been able to read the full fourdigit year since their inception and are immune to the Y2K bug.

IBM or PC-compatible computers built before 1997 are able to read only two digits and.are most likely to encounter the Y2K problems.

Jacobsen explained that the campus PC's have been testeci to determine if they will handle the new year. Those that can't will be replaced as part of ongoing1 computer replacement this summer. Some will have to be reset manually to 2000 in order to operate correctly.

"We have been replacing older PC's as they have become technologically obsolete, so the vast majority of PC's on campus are Y2K compliant," Stanley J. Mccaslin. assistant profess.or of computer science at Peru added.

The Communications Services Office has been preparing the campus computers for Y2K, while the tenance department has had the noncomputer systems, such as elevators, fire alarms systems and heating/cooling, checked for problems.

The work of the Communications continued on page 2

-photo by Tony Koso

New scholarsf1ips offered to Peru State College Students

By Alecia Boyer

"Wecan'tjust say we love Peru, but we love Peru and want to help,"

Carolyn Bredemeier, Alumni and Foundation secretary, said when discussing the individuals that are giving money for the new Foundation Scholarships.

Last week, the Foundation Office held a phone-a-thon, calling alumni members and asking them to contribute to new Foundation Scholarships. Bredemeier hopes that contributions will be more pro.fitable this year.

"Last year was controversial because the alumni did not know what was going to happen to the college,"

Bredemeier said. "They were not sure if they wanted to give money." · Alumni are becoming more open and active in trying to promote the college. Currently, there are four new Foundation Scholarships.

The Dr. Larry Pappas Scholarship is geared toward incoming freshman majoring in biology, with a high school GPA of 3.2 or higher. ·

The Dr. Richard Flynn and Senator Floyd Vrtiska's Academic Scholarship is for incoming freshman who are living in legislative district one, and are in the upper one fourth of their class.

·The Kansas City Alumni Scholarship is directed towards freshman; but will take upperclassman applicants as

Y2K no problem ... oont.trompage1

Services Office has been reported to "it is not a separated duty and isn't the N:ebraska State College Board of being tracked separately." Trustees, and the two entities will Once all update patches are applied tinue to communicate about PSC's to PSC's major software packages, Y2K preparedness. testing will be conducted all summer

"I really can't put a cost on the to determine the effeetiveness of the preparation for the year 2000 at Peru changes. State," Jacobsen said. "All of the Jacobsen doesn't feel that corruption Y2K software changes from SCT are from other computer systems will be included .in our normal maintenance a problem. He also dismisses the excoritra.ct. · .The same is true for our treme reactions of some concerned hardware contract with COMPAQ." hoarding cash, stockpiling

' "While it does take time to apply food, and building "Y2K" sheltersthese changes," Jacobsen explained, as unnecessary

well. Applicants must be from the supports PSC student teachers, is now Kansas City ar<?a. open to all majors, not just for those The Gladys Weeks Scholarship tar- majoring in education. gets students majoring in education The Presidential Scholarship is now and li\ling in Sabetha, KS. valued at $3,800 over a two-year pe-

"We appreciate the gifts from the riod, rather than $400 for one year:· individuals who have helped make ·The Leadership Scholarship, which these scholarships available," was originally a $500 cash award for Bredemeier said. "We hope these one year, is now ·available, if certain scholarships will help attract quality requirements are met, as a two-year students to Peru State College, and scholarship. encourage others to apply for schol- The Transfer Leadership Scholararships in the future." ship, originally available to Associate

There have also been changes to Degree holders only, is now available some of the current scholarships. The to any transfer students, and is also Cooperating Schools Scholarship, a available as a two-year scholarship. scholarship available to high school Ted Harshbarger, dean of student seniors graduating from a school that services, feels thatall of these-changes

show a positive outlook for the lege. ,.... ·"' tf. ,,;,;. '

"We know that me co1lege needs to look at other ways to increase recruitment," Harshbarger said. "This creates and increases what we have to offer."

Harshb.arger would also like to thank Linda Jacobson the Business Office manager.

"She has pushed and helped us to understand what we can do with the procedures," Harshbarger said.

A lot of work is being done in the Admissions Office. They have sent out letters to high school counselors, and announced the new scholarships at the open house.

New members added to Board of Trustees

By Russell Crouch

representative in the Unicameral.

Trustee Kosman has been involved

College and the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Many PSC students feel that having a past graduate on the board will be an asset to Peru State and the other state colleges.

Ms. Lindau received a bachelor of

New faces were added to the Ne- in many volunteer activities in the braska State College System Board of Scottsbluff area. Kosman is a past Trustees this March. Willa Kosman, adult basic education instructor at of Scottsbluff, and Steve Lewis, of Western Nebraska Community ColLexington were both appointed by lege. She earned her bachelor's deGovernor Johanns. Sheryl Lindau, of gree in se·condary education from Wayne, was also reappointed to the Chadron State College. Board of Trustees.

The new trustees will be replacing ·arts from the University of Nebraska. former Committee Chair Rick She is involved with many commuKolkman and Lee-Ellen Matzke of nity and regional activities. Sidney. Kolkman's term on the board Trustee Lewis serves as the director ended this year. Matzke resigned from of administrative services at Trithe board due to conflict of interest County Area Hospital in Lexington. with her husband, who serves as a state Mr. Lewis has degrees from Peru State

"It is good to have a past Peru State College graduate serving on the Board of Trustees," Junior Shannon Hall said.

"I feel that it is viable to have a Peru State graduate serving on the Board," Junior Marcy Krolikowski said. "It will provide them w_ith an additional insight in the happenings on our campus."

Letter to the Editor Sponsorship nee:ded

Dear Editor and Whom. it May Concern:

First of all, as the 1998-1999 cheerleading squad, we would like to congratulate the football players, volleyball players and both the girl's and boy's basketball teams on a job well done, and we wish the best of luck to the baseball and softball teams. We all enjoy cheer- · ing at the games and various sporting events.

As a squad, we would like to inform the public about something that deeply concerns us. During the '98, 99 school year, we were left without a coach. Because ofthis, many stresses and hardships were abruptly placed on the squad as a whole. Just like any other athletic team, a coach is to train, teach, condition, discipline, and most importantly, guide us. This year, the cheerleading program lacked these aspects in coachmg. .

Because of the lack of funding, we have not been able to find anyone interested in helping us. Just as the program was starting to turn into something good, we are being neglected by the lack of funding and the lack of coaching.

In order to have a successful squad to represent Peru State College, we need the support from the administration, faculty, staff, coaches and our fellow student body. If anyone has any suggestions or are interested m helpmg us, please contact the college.

Deeply concerned,

The 1998-1999 Cheerleading Squad

Blow yourself up

for two

bucks.

Staff OPinion

Censorship sucks; staff speak&·out

The staff of The Peru State Times is outraged. On March 16, an open house was held at Peru. State Co.Hege. What a great idea. An open ho!lse brings people in to look at the college and to see what it has to offer. These open houses provide an opportunity for students and parents to find out the truth about PSC. These open houses are our face to the public, our smiling, friendly and lying face.

Usually, the prospective students that attend the open houses are given a copy of The Peru State Times. This time however, they were not. It wasn't an oversight, it wasn't because there weren't any available, it was an intentional decision made by someone- someone worried about students' responses to a front page story. The issue in question was the March 5 issue. The story was topped with the headline "Legislative bills still hold future of PSC." For fear that the prospe,etive students would think there was a danger of PSC closing, or moving; or something horrible like that (which could still very well happen) this someone (or perhaps a group of someones) withheld information from the students. Was this a good idea? Is it always best to put the best face forward? Not if that face is misleading.

The Times staff feels that it was a huge injustice to withhold the information contained within that story from prospective students. How are they going to feel if they start attending PSC and, then suddenly, they are without

·a colleg_e? They will blame the college administrators for not telling them the whole story.

So, if the current trend is to suppress the truth from the people that need it most, perhaps the Times is headed in the wrong direction. Perhaps the headline should have read something like "Legislative bills probably might, but don't necessarily hold future of PSC." Perhaps we should have put a disclaimer with the article that read, "Please take this article with a grain of salt. Feel free to believe whatever you want. Pay no attention to the truth taking place ··around you; sell everyone you know tickets to your little Never-Never Land;"

Seriously, the newspaper is here to inform the public, as well as tlie students at PSC, of· the events taking place around them. This story in question was a very important one, and we do not think it is right for some people on campus to decide what is appropriate or inappropriate for others

Perhaps the way the situation should have been handled was to stress the importance of new enrollment at PSC as being the key to keeping PSC alive and well. The truth is often the most powerful weapon. ;Anc=1:, people Wt'., more apt to feel comfortable around those that . tell the whole story and not just part of it. No one likes a cover-up. College students, especially, are easily offended when it comes to people making decisions for them.

Petals

How?

Just take that favorite snapshot of yourself over to the Auburn Newspapers.

Tell 'em - "I want to you to blow this puppy up as blg as you can."

Later you'll have an ll"xl7" Canon® laser color copy mini poster that you can send to Mom (or surreptitiously post over the bed of your significant other.)

Now that's way too much funfor$2. ·

Breazile keeps PSC clean

By Kathy Chase

Tucked deep inside a worn, pea green storage room, stacked to the collapsing ceiling with boxes of toilet paper and window cleaner, sits a comfortable chair, a tidy desk and Custodial Leader Debra Breazile.

Amongst phone calls, memos and work-orders, Breazile supervises and manages 12 custodians, handles reorders and sets up for events, all with strict organization. How does she do it? '

"I have a good group of custodians," Breazile said. "It just makes your job easier when people like this work for you. They are always there, ready to help out.''

Breazile came to Peru in 1986, working as a custodian, and has been employed as the Custodial for the past five years. She credits her success in the position to Ron Fabry, director of the Physical Plant, and to her husband, Bob Breazile, facilities manager.

Breazile plans to further develop the custodial department by reorganizing its paperwork, and by placing it on a computerized database. '

"I really enjoy the people," Breazile said when asked what she enjoyed most about her job. "I learn something new everyday."

"I just wish I could say enough to my custodians for all the work they do," Breazile said.

New senators announced

Student Senate Members for the 19992000 School Year

Holly Bell (Junior, Murdock) Davidson-Palmer

Derek Dollorto (Freshman, St. Albert, Julie Bixler (Junior, Raytown, MO)- Alberta, Canada)

President, Nicholas-Pate

Heather Speice (Junior, Wilton, CA)- Tina Thormahlen (Junior, Burr)

Vice President Oak Hill

Senators-at-large Chris Waddle (Junior, Erickson)

Sheryl Ehmke (Sophomore, Syracuse) Delzell Hall

Scott Wherley (Freshman, Interna- James Oltman (Freshman, Wilbur) tional Falls, MN) Morgan Hall

Tyree Sejkora (Freshman, Burchard) Kristin Munson (Freshman, Kelly Scheel (Sophomore, Columbus) Sutherland)

Scott Gibbs (Sophomore, Peru) Non·Traditional Students

Brandi Groff (Freshman, Auburn) Cody Schilling (Senior, Auburn)

Tracy Makovicka (Junior, Lincoln) Bonnie Forney (Sophomore, Fremont)

ReeAnna Morgan (Junior, Lincoln) Commuters ·

Terry Zessin (Junior, Lincoln) Randi Mayberry (Sophomore,.Ne-

Lance Kurz (Junior, Palmer) braska City)

Clayburn-Mathews Trish Linder (Sophomore, Tecumseh)

•Groceries

•Meat

•Produce

•Beer

• Liqvor

•Copying

•Videos

Much needed technology

Several new comptlters were recently placed in the Hoyt Computer Lal5. The new computers replaced the old apliances that previously made up the lab located on the first floor of Hoyt Science Hall. Danelle Goings (shown here) uses the new computers for homework. -photo by Elizabeth Olsen

FINALS SCHEDULES ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON THE PERU STATE COLLEGE HOME PAGE ON THE INTERNET. WWW.PERU.EDU.

•Film Developing

•Phone Cards

•Money Orders

•Powerball

•Lottery Tickets

•Fresh Flowers

•Greeting Cards (Rent and Sell)

Donation made to Costa Ri·ca school

By Chris Hawkinson

The kindness of Nebraska recently reached Costa when Dr. Kelly Asmussen, associate professor of hutnan services, and Peru, State College students donated money to the Huetare Indians, a tribe near San Jose.

Asmussen and the students had the opportunity to visit Quitirrisi, the town where the Huetare live, over winter break where they met and talked with elders about the issues of the reservation.

"I wanted to see how Costa Rica treats their indigenous population and see if there were similarities between there and here in the U.S.," .Asmussen said.

Carlos Hernandez, a Huetare Indian and a 17 year teacher, gave Asmussen and the students of tour Quitirrisi, including the new and old school.

The new school was being built to avoid children being injured on a nearby highway.

"As we were shown around by the

elders, I wondered, 'What can we do to help them and thank them for their generosity," Asmussen said. "The chalkboards were just plywood with green paint. I sent them money in order for them to buy new chalkboards for the new school."

Asmussen received positive reports from Clarence Eash, a former PSC faculty member who now lives in San Jose.

"The school had them installed with a plaque explaining who had given them the chalkboards,'' Asmussen said. "All the kids stood up and said 'Thank you for the boards' when he [Eash] was visiting."

"It's a good feeling when you can help further a child's education," Senior Jonna Parsons, psychology/sociology major and student on the Costa Rica visit, said.

A book about Nebraska was also sent to the school.

"Now the children will know and understand where it is that we live," Asmussen said.

If you have a problem with anything on Peru State's campus or with the town of Peru in general, use the voice of the students, The Peru State Times. Letters to the editor are always welcome. Address them to The Peru State Times, Campus Mail or drop them by the publications office.

captures attention of Peru State College .

By Alan Gager

Agagtha Christie's mystery The Mousetrap was staged in the college theatre April 8-11.

"The production marks a return to main stage theatre at Peru State," Dr. Charles Harper, director and professor of speech and theatre said. After a three and a half year hiatus, Dr. Harper sent a proposal to reinstate main stage theatre to Interim Humanities Chair Dr. Sara Crook. She forwarded the proposal to Vice President Martin and President Flynn.

"They all supported th_e idea, and here we are enjoying the play," Harper said.

"I'm behind Doc 100 percent in trying to get the theatre back," Junior, Sara Wiseman said.

Harper called the Agatha Christie play a classic 'whodunit' murder mystery with a lot of Christie's traditional "red herrings."

"I think the students enjoyed themselves, I sure did," Harper said.

"Without the help of alumni and friends, everything would have been extremely difficult," Harper said. "I would especially like to thank Emeritis Professor Dr. Eckert, who spent an entire semester cleaning, repairing,

Freedom to Review With Freedom Robinson 'Mousetrap' skillfully directed; PSC welcomes return of plays

Peru State College's theatre staged Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap April 8-11. The curtain opened Thursday mght to a house of 150 people. In it's four day run, the show played to upwards of 445 people. The Mousetrap is a murder mystery play originally written as a radio program for Queen Mary of England.

Dr. Charles Harper, professor of speech/theatre, led the play with flawless direction. He choreographed the many entrances and exits of the eight member cast perfectly. Harper also worked successfully with the large cast, while keeping the staae free of clutter.

Heather Stutheit, a PSC alumni, designed the set, creating a beautiful gothic scene. She incorporated wall lighting, which added to the overall effect of mystery. She chose subtle colors of brown and green as a backdrop to set the scene -of murder.

The off-the-wall character, Christopher Wren, played by Sophomore Brad Dorenkamp, stole the show. Dorenkamp did a wonderful job acting, while still keeping his character believable. He playfully manipulated his eyes and body movements to keep

his character fresh and enjoyable. Dorenkamp successfuily added humor to the otherwise serious mystery.

New-comer to theatre, Junior Travis Martensen, who played Major Metcalf, was a pleasant surprise. His character was very pious, and one that demanded respect. Martensen was completely able to fill that role.

Some parts of the play were hard to understand. The cast delivered their lines in an English accent which was sometimes unintelligible. Sophomore Sheryl Ehmke, who played the lead as Mollie Ralston, often raced through her lines, leaving the audience baffled as to what she said.

There were a few cases where climaxes were rushed leading to seemingly unnecessary shouting matches. One minute there would be normal conversation between characters, and the next minute, all out yelling.

Overall, PSC welcomed the return of mainstage productions. It was an enjoyable experience to have the stage alive with theater again. The Mousetrap was the perfect selection to renew PSC's theatre legacy.

and organizing all tlte

In some aspects we started all over.

I would also like to thank Heather Stutheit a PSC alumni, who came back to design and supervise set building," Harper said. "I'm pleased with everyinvolved. They put in long hours doing everything they were asked."

"The hardest thing was memorizing the play in only four weeks," Mike O'Neil said.

"Schedule clashing made practice time hard. Practices were really fun when it rained, because everything would get wet. It's too bad they can't fix the roof," Wiseman said.

''Brad Dorenkamp. Need I say more? He is very energetic and outgoing," Mike O'Neil said_ when askt:d about new personalities.

Members of the cast included: Seniors, Russell Crouch, Harold Davis, and Katie Gilbert; Juniors, Travis Martensen and Sara Wiseman: Sophomores, Brad Dorenkamp and Sheryl Ehmke, and Mike O'Neil.

According to Harper, an attendence record was set during this production. A total of 470 people attended the show during its four day run; approximately 125 more than any other show · produced during this time in the semester.

:>vphomore, Brad Dorenkamp (L), Sophomore, Sheryl Ehmke(Middle) and Mike O'Neil (R) fomer PSC ·tudent, practice a scene from "The Mousetrap." The show marked Peru's first mainstage production in · .·ur years. -photo by Elizabeth Olsen

Peru State 'Cats post .500 record over last three weekS,

By Jonathan Annin

The Peru State Baseball team posted a .500 record over the last three weeks. The Bobcats took.the field on Friday, March 19 to open a weekend home stand. Peru swept Mt. Senario 11-5 in game one and 7-0 in game two. Game one of the Friday doubleheader saw the 'Cats fall behind 2-0 before exploding for seven runs in the third and fourth innings. Freshman Pitcher Derek Da1lorto picked up the win, while the Peru offense pounded out nine hits, including triples by Senior Shortstop Chris Solaita and Junior Designated Hitter Ted Lipari. Game two was also dominated by Peru. Sophomore Pitcher Wes Haveman threw a shut-out in the 7-0 rout.

York College came calling on Saturday, March 20. The Bobcats defended the home turf as they completed their second doubleheader sweep in as many days. Freshman

Pitcher Zenon Popi1 pitched for the win in Peru's 8-7 game one victory, and Sophomore Pitcher Jim Lovely picked up the shutout win in a 10-0 game two victory. Home runs in the doubleheader were hit by Freshman Outfielder Campau and Senior Center-fielder Seth Perkins. Senior Third Baseman Scott Douglas sparked the offense by collecting five hits in the series.

Peru continued their weekend rivalry with Mt. Senario, as the two teams locked up for their second meeting on Sunday, March 21. The 'Cats

saw their season high five ganie w.inning streak come to an end in a 3-2 game one However, Peru rebounded for a 10-0 game two domination which only lasted six innings due to the mercy rule. Popi! picked .up his second win of the weekend in the shutout.

The Peru offense would struggle as: they dropped two games to Grand View College in a Wednesday, March 24 doubli::header played in Des Moines, Iowa. The 'Cats would be their own worst enemy in both games as they committed seven errors in rollte to 7-1 and IO-I.losses.

Defense would once again be the enemy of the Bobcats in. a game one loss in their doubleheader against Benedictine College at Atchinson, KS

on Sunday, March 28. ·Peru would rivals, this game bore post season im ' find their winning ways again in game plications. The Bobcat offens· two. The offense exploded for five jumped all over the visitors in a 7-1 runs in the top of the seventh for a 7-4 game one victory. Dallorto picked up victory. Senior Pitcher Kris Matthews the pitching win, and Junior First gave up four runs in fiveinnings to Baseman Brendan Rayburn homered,; qualify for the win, and Dallorto for the 'Cats. Game two would not pitched the seventh for the save. yield the same results. Briar Cliff, The Bobcats fell twice to Rockhurst scored five runs in the fifth inning anr' College at Kansas City, Missouri in a went on to win 6-2.

Wednesday, March 31 doubleheader. As of April 2, the PSC Baseball tean< Peru was leading five to one before has posted 13 wins, which almof Rockhurst rallied for five runs in the doubles last year's win total. bottom of the sixth to steal a 6-5· vie- steady gives the Bobcat ' tory. Unable to generate in game two, a legitimate shot at 20 wins, and 1 the 'Cats were beaten 12-2 in five in- sibly a top seed at sectionals. Look nings. · forupcoming home action on April 1f

Most recently; Briar Cliff College at 1 p.m. and April 20 against Bellevtt, invaded the friendly confines at PSC at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 2. Being sectional

Intramural madness...

Champ·ions crowned;; Softball season starts'

By Jonathan Annin

The stats are all recorded, the last foul has been handed out and the 1999 Iiitramural Basketball Champion has been crowned. Team "Coaches," led by Captain Aaron Lauby, defeated the undefeated challengers led byCaptain Todd Liberty in the championship finals. The seven point victory capped an amazing run through the playoffs

by team "Coaches." However, ev. as one intramural sport ends, anothe; must begin.

Intramural Softball kicks off its l 9'?r, campaign on Monday, April 12. times are 6:30 and 7: l 0 p.m., and thr games are. played periodicafl throughout the week. To find exac dates of all' games, look for schedule: and results posted outside the Intra mural Office in the Student Center

Finals Schedule

For

Christopher Designs

*First class meeting of the week Of only class meeting

icats improve record

:y Katie Benson of Senior Melanie Tramp and her six strike outs, the Bobcats won with de"-Bobcat softball has participated in fense.

;_:'l,ienteen games in the last three

The second day of the Hastings toureeks. During that time, the 'Cats nament continued to-be successful for 6sted a 12-10 record to bring their theBobcats,astheystartedofftheday

Yerall record forthe season to 19-22. by handing Mayville State out of

The 7-12 Bobcats traveled to Fulton, North Dakota a 2-1 loss. It was a close 10 for the William Woods Invite on game with both teams going into the ,

:Je weekend of March 20-2 ! The seventh inning scoreless. Senior Amy \its first game against Culver-Stock- Bach le and Freshman Samantha

i, out of Missouri, ended up in a '8- Robinson scored to lead the team to 'l loss. Sophomore Sommer Miller victory.

a big game, by hitting 3 for 3, Freshman Stacie Sell held Mayville

1 '1\ch led to three runs and one RBI. to only three hits, which helped her 3first win of the tournament 4 record. Peru had yet another close µfue against Hannibal-LaGrange out game, but this time it was agairtst

If Hannibal, MO. The Bobcats started Doane College out of Crete. Going t strong, scoring five runs in the first into the seventh inninw, both teams

>i)ing. Sophomore Crystal Mahoney were tied 1-1, then Miller knocked in

1ent 2 for 2 and scored two runs in Mahoney to win the game with a 2-1

Batter, Batter, Batter, Swing...

A Bobcat softball player swings for the ball in a game College.

1e 8-4 win. Next up for Peru was score. The Bobcats winning streak The Peru State Times is a student run newspaper. Our goal is to

'. 1 niversity of Mary out of Bismarck, continued aoainst Northwe_stern of · "" report on the upcoming and happening events at Peru State College: '"). The game re_mained tight, going· Orange City, IA .Late game offense We are currently accepting applications for the Fall of 1999. Any :to the seventh inning when both came in handy for the 'Cats when they · · · · d 2 2 p d d ct· h · h · hth · · interested parties should call or stop by the publication. s office. 872-

:ams were tie - eru en e up score t ree runs m t e e1g mnmg

llowing two runs to score giving to win 4-2. Peru's first Of the toura 2-4 loss. Mahoney and nament came in the final game against >enior Krissy Tatum scored Peru's Minot State of Minot, ND. The Bobruns. cats could only manage seven hits in

:;t.e second game of the tournament the 11-3 loss to end the tournament

'" i1ld be more promising for Peru. with a 5-1 record. started out the day by handing The Bobcats had their first home 11issouri Valley from Marshall, MO game in two weeks against Bellevue ronvincing 12-4 loss. Mahoney had University out of Bellevue on March

:ige day by going 4 for 4 with one 31. Peru was no match for the 25-5 3I and scoring four runs. Peru's last Bellevue, who won both games me of the tournament came against Freshman Sara Roberts went 2 for 4 astings College of Hastings, NE with one RBI and scored two runs in

·horn Peru had already beaten twice. · the 4-8 defeat. The lack of offense

< looked as if Peru was heading to- produced only four hits for Peru, in the

1ards their third win over the Bron- second game. They lost 0-8

1s, when they scored four times in Sioux Falls traveled to Peru on April first inning. Freshman Tara Jam es l. With the help of Sophomore Aon Junior Krystal Northouse in Mornin who went 3 for 4 with two

pe fourth inning, and only allowed RBI's and three runs, the 'Cats won

1ne hit to lead Peru to a 6-5 win. The the first game with a score of 8-4. overall went 3-2 in the Will- They weren't quite as successful in the

:1m Woods Invite. second game, when they gave up three

. The next weekend, March 26-27, runsintheeighthinning.Thisledtoa traveled to Hastings, NE for the 7-9 defeat for the Bobcats. fastings Invite. Dakota Wesleyan of Peru continued their home stand 4itchell, SD was first up for the 'Cats. against Doane College on April 6.

::veryone helped a little bit on Peru's Miller came up with the only hit of ·ffense, with six different players the first .game,· which knocked in ;oring all of their runs in the 6-3 win. Mahoney for the teams only run in the eru's second win came against Briar 1-6 loss. Peru didn't fare much better ]iff of Sioux City, IA by a score of in the second game when they accu1-2. The 'Cat$ didn't score_agaih af- rnulated only five hits in the 1-8 dethe third inning, but with the help feat.

Rabid fox attacks 79-year-old woman

Brooksville, Fla. (AP)

A Thousand Oaks

A 79-year-old woman was knocked down, bitten and A Short

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clawed by a rabid fox but managed to grab the crazed ani- , ma] and clutch it for 12 hours until her landlord came by. F·1f ·1

'b. 1·0·W·n .a·w.ay' by mu r·derer

and beat it to death with a stick.

"Either she knew what she was doing or she got lucky." Last time on A Thousand Oaks, Fifi was poised in a precarious predica- Sheriff's Officer Cathy Lee said. · , Lucy Dover was hospitalized in seriol)s.condition and will ment. A mysterious, disco-crazed creature shrouded in a dark mist and need rabies shots. surrounded in over-played disco tunes stood about to "hook" Fifi with a Dover told authorities she was attacked when she went huge meat hook. outside her mobile home to smoke a cigarette. The 15- Fifi; feeling her life nearing its end, suddenly felt a rush of adrenaline. pound fox knocker her to the ground, and she broke a hip. With super-squirrel speed, she leaptfrom her perch on the merry-go-round Dover said she seized the animal behind the neck and sending it spinning around with the dark murderer still aboard. The enignear the tail and held it until her landlord happened to come matic villain fell with a curious thud as the apparatus spun round faster and by in the morning. (Taken from April 9 issue of the Omaha faster, the shiny hook sailed through the air and whizzed towards Fifi's World head. · .. . . ...

At that moment the fleeing Fifi tripped over a niisplaceq jump rope. The meat hook, launched from the murderer's hands, caught and swung around on a set of nearby monkey Fifi saw her opportunity to end the madness She ran for the meat hook. Suddenly, she tripped on a croquet wicket, twisting an ankle. ·

Thud. Thud. Thud. Footsteps grew closer her.

Fifi got up and hopped on one paw, careful not to further complicate her wounded ankle. Fifi hopped faster:and·faster across the suspension bridge.

The s9und of footsteps stopped on the pridge.

The bridge started rocking furiously. Fifi, thrown off-balance by the killer swinging the bridge, fell, t'Yisting her .other ankle on a loose board.

Thud. Thud. Thud.· Footsteps continued their approach. The acrobatic young newly-wed jumped in to a handstand and walked off the bridge, balanced on her squirrelly paws.

If only I could get to the monkey bars, I could get the. hook and kill the killer, shethought to hers_elf.

After what seemed like miles, she finally reached the monkey bars. The hook gleamed in the clear twilight. It seemed to call to her, inviting her to take it and plunge it into the breast of the cloaked villain. She swung around with her strong tail to the top of the monkeybars. Fifi, perched high above the ground, clutched the me'at hook in one hand. The evil monster stopped below her: She raised the hook ·into the darkening sky, preparing to descend on her victim.

Suddenly, from nowhere, a bright bolt of sizzling lightening came from the clear sky. Fifi stood paralyzed in a puff of dark, stinky smoke. Dazed,

confused, singed and burnt, she regained her squirrelly composure and leapt oug t

riving an populous · species, a ruthless turn in evolution was causing the to nearby tree. The tree limb creaked under her smoking weight, breaking pop-ants to become extinct. · off with a crack.

Fifi fell. •

Luckily, the see-saw below broke her fall. Fifi sighed, glad to be back on the ground. Just then, the cracking tree limb fell onto the' opposing side of the see-saw, sending Fifi back into the. air. ·

She soared, arms and legs flailing in the moonlight, a stream of burnt squirrel-fur smoke trailing behind her. Fifi landed, like a dart to its target, on the horseshoe courts. She moved to get up; she couldn't. One arm was impaled by the horseshoe stake.

The footsteps stopped. Fifi looked, for the first time, into the eyes of her pursuer "Why?" she whispered, unable to catch her breath.

The killer looked at the poor burnt creature before him.

"Aln)ost," he.said in a grindinf voice, "Almost only counts in hqrseshoes and hand grenades. Fortunately, I just happen to have one."

Asilentwhine spewed.from Fifi's windpipe as the pin from the hand grenade struck her in the eye. The killer placed the gre.tJ.ade beneath her weary body and walked away.

"You think you've had a bad day," she said with her last gasp. Bits and, pieces of squirrelly fur and anatomy littered the playground as the grenade exploded. A dark figure stood, leaning against a nearby tree, mist and disco music surrounding him.

"Oh tny God! You killed Fifi! You bastard!"

Pointless

By Katie Gilbert and Brad Dorenkamp

Let's start out easy, shall we? Opposite sides of a die always add u,p to seven.

Banging your head against the wall burns 150 calories an hour. We don't trying this at home, unless yot are really .desperate to weight, or you really want t\t have a brain hemorrhage.

"Hey little buddy, did you know that coconut can help with all of your brain hemorrhaging problems?" The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as a substitute for blood plasma in an emergency. Don't you wish you could have learned this on a Gilligan's Island re._run.

The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps blood out of the bod• to squirt 30 feet. Too poor to afford a Super Soaker this summer? Just use an I. V. needle and your own blood.

!00,000 people die annually from adverse reactions to prescription drugs. I guess you could change amoxicillin to alotofkillin.

The waste ice cream from the Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory is sent to local hog farms. The pigs like all of the ice 1 cream flavors except mint oreo. Wonder what the pigs call these here are a few of our own ideas: Hoggy Road, Bacon Brittle, Tin Hoof Sundae and Pig Ala Mode.

Speaking of living like pigs, citizens of Kentucky are required by law to take a bath once a year.

In Paraguay dueling is legal as long as both parties are registered blood donors. Aren't laws great? They keep Kentucky citizens clean and they keep Paraguay Citizens alive!

CH AO S by Brian Shuster

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Peru State Times

Peru, Nebraska

April 30, 1999

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STUDENT VOICE OF STATE COLLEGE SINCE

A Feisty Little Paper

Volume7..6, 12

Resident assistance extended to Oak tf ill Apartments

By Harold Davis

, Campus apartments are available to students of Peru State College. Oak

Iii! Apartment housing is available , ,0r students who have families, or to those who are older than traditional 01lege students. Preference is given ,;) married students who may or may not have children. ·

There are twelve apartments at Oak Hill, four of which are only one bedroom. Until now, the Oak Hill residents have been without much campus supervision. A resident assistant from the Centennial Complex is moving to Oak Hill in an attempt to bring security and participation to the Oak Bill residents.

Kelly Meyers, currently an RA at Palmer Hall in the Complex, will be

moving to Oak Hill to live with her fiance.

"I won't necessarily be an RA, it's just to have someone to contact in the

This position is on a trial basis. Meyers willalso be responsible for coordinating with Nicholas Hall Apartments and Faculty Housing. Erin Sayer, director of Residence

Life, described tbe position as more of a contact for residents needing assistance.

Sayer said that the maintenance staff at Oak Hill was excited abbut the new position.

"A similar position was tried in the past, assistant] didn't live there, and that ·made it difficult," Meyers said. "This will event of an emergency," Meyers said.

"We are trying to make it more of a community, and get them more involved in programming."

provide more programming for lies and the kids living there."

The idea for the position was. Sayer's. ·

"There. have been more concerns voiced to me this year about Oak Hill," Sayer said: "Oak Hill iS. campus property."

Concern was voiced by some, saying the college is promoting premarital sex by allowing Meyers to live with her fiance on campus property. , Sayer points out that there are quite a few people who are living together on campus because they are engaged. Sometimes they move in to share the rent. Sayer also pointed out that there is 24 hour visitation at the Centennial Complex.

Oak Hill living is considered an apartment situation. Visitation rules that apply for the Plex do not apply for Oak Hill. -Cohabitation is against policy at the Plex and cohabitation must be noted on the lease for Oak

Presidential candidates visit Peru campus

:f?Y Genny Harris

The presidential search committee is one step closer to finding a president for Peru State College. The list of candidates has been trimmed from over 50 applicants to five finalists.

Dr. Rex Myers, former assistant to the president and assistant to the registrar at Western State College in Colorado, visited the college on Friday, April 23.

Executive Vice President and Provost at Lake Superior State University in Sault Sainte Marie, MI, Dr. David Toppen was on campus Monday, April 26.

On Thursday and Friday, April 29 and 30, Dr. Ben Johnson, the former vice president of Academic Affairs and dean of faculty at Thomas College in Thomasville, GA, met with students, faculty and staff. ·

Dr. Ken Rhodus, dean of students at

Hastings College and Peru State College graduate, will visit Peru on Monday, May 3.

Dr. Larry Landis, who has been interim vice president of Academic Affairs at Dickinson State University, ND, vice president of Academic Affairs at Black Hiss State University in South Dakota, and assistant viCe dent at Drake University in Iowa, will visit PSC on Wednesday, May 5.

"From the candidates that have vis-

Hill, according to Paula Czirr, assistant director of Residence Life and resident director of the 'centennial Complex.

Meyers will be paid the same as she was for being an RA at the Complex, and will be responsible for some rent, electricity, phone, etc. According to Sayer, Meyers' fiance will have to go through some training, but he will not be paid. ·

"He will be expected to handle some situations if Kelly is not available," Sayer said.

Some of the. residents at Oak Hill are skepticaL

"I don't have the goals and objectives yet. I feel it may be helpful, but now, I don't think it's a good idea," Oak Hill Resident Clayton Waddle said.

ited, all have been ,very qualified, and I expect the others will belhe same. The committee will· have a tough choice, because all of the candidates. are so qualified," said Dr. Dan Holtz, professor of English and Presidential Search Committee co-chair.·

"I am impressed.with the quality of the candidates," said Eulonda Cade, personnel dfo:ctor. "I'm very anxious to bring someone on campus."

New signs a part of campus wide beautification

By Alecia Boyer

A visitor walking around campus will not feel lost again thanks to the Campus Beautification

semester. They are also planning to move the marquee in front of T. J. Majors to the Wheeler Activity Center before commencement. The committee feels the Committee. There are move would ennow signs posted by "They [the signs] hance the view of every building. This k th campus from the $4500 project is one of ma e . e campus road. They are now the small things thatthe look more working to put in committee has done for four or five visitors the college. inviting," parking spaces in

The Campus Beauti- the parkfication Committee is a ing area. year old group consist- -Selene Frampton The signs are ing of faculty and stu- part of the focus on dents. Interim Presi- the interior of the dent Dr. Richard Flynn was the first campus. The committee hopes that one to come up with this idea. He within one year, there will be enough wanted to see more efforts being made money· in the budget to focus on the to make the campus visualy appeal- exterior of the campus. ing and visitor friendly. · ''They [the signs] make the campus

The committee was also in charge look more inviting," Freshman Selene of putting up the Christmas lights last Frampton said. '

"This will provide more programming for the· families and the kids living there}'

-Kelly Meyers

THE PHYSICAL PLANT recieved its sign, thanks to the Campus Beutification Committee. Quajity Signs of Plattsmouth installed the signs Tuesday, April 20.

-Photo by Kathy Chase

Peru uses criticism to stimulate economic development

By Bea Patterson

The view from a "hill of a town" is looking pretty good these days. In response to varied criticism leveled at the Peru community, residents andthe city council have activated to address these issues.

In response to the statement that the people of Peru don't get involved, approximately ten strategic planning groups have been formed to address various aspects of community needs.

One of these goals is to establish outdoor recreation and entertainment in Peru. The Heart of the Steamboat Trace has become the motto for Peru's portion of the hiking and biking trail. Activities and plans to develop this resource will enhance recreation, tourism and economic development.

The Peru Depot Gandies have received a substantial grant with which to construct a trail head facility. Local interest in supporting the trail was

demonstrated by how quickly the re- now complete the project, w;!lich will odds and e.nds that normally call for a projects. quired matching funds came in from , allow the field to be better utilized. trip to Auburn or elsewhere. Dr. Peru has also. been making other local residents.

Peru supports a number of social, Esther Divney has done extensive res- improvementsrsuc[I a.s a recycling To better meet the needs of the trail, community and business support toration to an empty building at Fifth program. A recycling bin with seethe Gandies have incorporated, and groups. A full list of businesses, in- and Oregon St., and is turning it into a tions for various materials will be their first board ofdir&tors met re- , eluding clubs and organizations, are general store. Feaiuredwillbeabook placedjustsouthofthefirestation. A cently. Subcommittees have been es- by contacting Peru city hall. nook, sewing center, snack bar, tour- program to inform and educate resitablished to cover every facet of what Every college town supports a local · ist information center, hardware items, dents about how to recycle will also will be needed to develop and support bar establishment; Peru is no differ- a children's activity center and gen- be implemented. the trail, from construction; to long- ent. Shooters has proven to be a re- eral merchandise.

OPPD has awarded the Beautificaterm maintenance, to educational ac- sponsible business, willing to actively Peru's first bed and breakfast is be- lion Committee a $665 grant for tree tivities, to special projects linking promote Peru, as well as to provide a ingdeveloped by Betsy Reed, and she landscaping in downtown. The new Peru State College to the town. . social center for students. Expansion hopes to be open for business before trees will replace ones destroyed in rePeru is also actively supporting and plans are in its foture. ·· summer starts. cent ice storms.

encouraging plans for the establish- Peru has also made advances _in Criticism has also been leveled Peru also has established three web ment of two lake areas just north and available· services. Peru businesses, about the state of Peru's streets. The sites. One is paid for by the Peru west of Peru. Primarily, they are be- some home-based, offer a· wide range Peru community passed a one percent Chamber of Commerce, and offers a ing established for watershed and of products and services. Video rent- sales tax. It will be earmarked for variety of information about events, flood control, but one of the lakes will als, .tanning beds, hafr cuts, .print.ing street improvements. Tax collection history, organizations and maps. The be suitable for recreational purposes, needs,'banking ser¥ices, tire repair, a began April l, 1999. - address is <http://www.ci.peru.ne. such as fishing and picnicking. restaurant, groceries, ATM, craft busi- The city council has been gathering us.>. The Depot Gandies have two Getting lights in the outfield at the nesses and a web site designing/mar- information about using crumb rub- sites at: <http://www,peru'.edu/ baseball park has been a longtime goal keting business are just some of the bermaterial in street paving. Bids are -hassler>, and <http:// for Peru recreation. A $4,000 Ne- services available. being solicited, and some have already www.ci.peru.ne.us./depot.html>. braska Baseball Association grant will People will also soon be able to buy been accepted, to work on three street

Education division searches for replacements

By Chris Hawkinson

The Peru State College Education Department is currently searching and interviewing to fill several open posi-

Joy Dunnigan, assistant-professor of education, Dr. TamaraArthaud, assistant professor of education; Dr. Kathryn Rempp, associate professor of elementary education, and Dr. Dan

Cox, professor o{ education, are all phasis in learning disabilities. departing PSC. At Hastings College, Rempp will be Dunnigan, who has been with PSC handling elementary education for five years, has accepted a position classes. Rempp has been at Peru for at Hastings College as an assistant pro- sixyears. fessor of special education. Cox.was unavailable for comment.

After being in Peru for four years, Dr. Don Seger, assistant professor of Arthaud is heading to Southern Illi- education, is on the search commitnois at Edwardsville. tees to find people to replace Peru's There, she will be an assistant profes- - losses. Along with Dr. Joel Lundak, sor of special education with an em- professor of psychology and interim

chair of the education division, and the other search committees, they have been working towards creating final selections.

"Dr. Lundak and I realized that we couldn 'tjust hire replacements," Seger said. "We can't replace these people. We have to hire well qualified individuals, but it will take a semester to build the team aft-er we get the players."

Special Column

With Jase Blunt

Letters from the Edit.or

.. Kosovo confllct hits home With Harold Davis

War has plagued mankind since the dawn qf time. From the battle of Jericho, to the French Revolution, to World War II, to the Persian Gulf, millions · of people have perished fighting for their way of life or beliefs.

On the horizon of the 21st century, a new war is on the brink. The atrocities in Kosovo have brought the camera lenses ofthe world to the former Yugoslavia. Here, thousands of ethnic Albanians have fallen to the evil wrath unleashed by the sounding guns of Serb military and police forces.

To help stop the immoral acts of the Serbs, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has started bombing strategic Serbian points. Unfortunately, this will probably not stop the Serbs mission of ethnic cleansing; so, · ground troops will probably be nesscesary.

That means Army Reserve units like mine will have to be activated to support the ground war in Kosovo. This is because many units in tbe Army and Army Reserve are very specialized. For instance, my unit is the only one in the U.S. Army that handles enemy prisoners of war. Freshman Peggy Wiemers's unit has already been activated and sent to Bosnia to help out over there, with numerous other Air National Guard Units.

Also, to reach the same military strength status the United States had in Desert Storm, the U.S. government would have to reinstate the draft. Then, every male over the age of 18 could be affected by the Kosovo conflict.

Kosovo is a very serious matter. I am no bleeding heart liberal that thinks peace talks will solve every confrontation. Sometimes a country has to protects its interests with force. I'm not saying that war is always great, but if there is no way out, then, so be it. I am willing to lay my life on the line for someone I have never met, or ever will.

What is happening in Kosovo iswrong and should be stopped. So, IF. a ground invasion of Kosovo is needed to stop the slaughtering of innocent people, and IF the United States Army, Air Force, Marines and Navy are needed to stop it, show your support. Write letters to your friends across-the Atlantic Ocean in support of what they are doing, pray for them at your place of worship and be strong when you see them go. Be strong because they will need the emotional support for the time that lies ahead for them, and be sure to rejoice when they come home.

Harry says good-bye, good

This last year has been probably the most educating year of my life I am referring to myjob as editor. Nothing could have prepared me this position, and as I step down, I realize there is nothing I can do to prepare my successors.

The position of editor for the Peru State Times is one of great importance; that person ri:nist weigh the events happening around campus, and decide which are most newsworthy. Of course, no one realizes that there isn't enough time or staff to cover every story, nor is there enough room in our fierce little eight page publication for.it all.

The burden of responsibility can sometimes bog the editor down. Everyone in every group on campus wants their stuff in the paper. The editor must cast that final vote on what goes in and what doesn't, what gets covered and what doesn't, what the readers will read about and what they won't. It's not an easy task by any means.

Upset employees, reporters whoilon 't cover the whole story, staffers that just don't care and readers who disagree, are only a few bf the many interpersonal· problems the editor faces throughout his short career. The people

skills training is probably one of the most important benefits of being the editor.

I can not express how happy I have been to be the editor. I may not have been the best, but I am proud to serve. ·I also cannot express how happy I am to be turning the job over to someone else. I will look forward to the free time I once had, back when I knew what to: db with it. ·

Before I go, I have a few words to say. · Thank you all for your support and for those who did not support us, thank you for helping us learn what caring is all about. To Kristi, thank you for coming through for us when we needed you. To all my staffers, thank you for your help and good luck in the future. To · everyone that will be working with Kathy and Genny next year on the paper staff, God be with you. To Kathy and Genny, I have every faith in you that you can suqiass the quality that has been presented to you. Finally, to Deb Sailors and Dr. Dan Holtz, thank you doesn't say enough.

I know that isn't everyone, so everyone else feel free to write yourselves in on the margin somewhere.

"Despite all the negative things I've heard those nice signs have made up my mind about attending Peru State college. "

By Andy White

Vegetarianism has been, gaining popularity in the past decade for health and moral reasons, Vegans, in addition to not eating meat, do not use other animal products and byproducts such as eggs, dairy products, honey, leather, fur, silk, wool, cosmetics or soaps derived from or tested on animals.

Why not eat milk, cheese or eggs? They don't harm or kill the animals to produce them, right?

In today's business world, profit is the main goal. It is usually reached by stepping on others' toes. Many of the family fatms like those along Interstate 75 have become factory farms in other areas. This is due to the pressure on small farmers to match profits with large industry farms. tunately, the larger farms ate putting family farms out of business. These "modern" farms are built for quickness, efficiency and profit.

On most family farms, cows are able

gains popufarity as healthy for rights activists

to graze in open fields. "Bessy" gets milked by hand, and it sounds nice and innocent. However, the situation on factory farms is much diffe(ent.

To begin with, the animals on factory farms live almost their entire lives inside a pen. The pens are so tiny, animals cannot even turn around. This method is used to increase efficiency by getting more animals in the same housing complex, and therefore, money is· saved and profits are increased. This is practice, _in many cases; has given animals severe cuts and .bruises from trying to move around in such tight living quarters. Chickens are often crammed into spaces that are even more confined, squeezing six chickens into a wire cage the size of a folded up newspaper.

Next, because of these poor Hving conditions, animals often become sick. Factory farmers do not, in mariy cases, call for veterinary help; as doing so could decrease profit. Instead, they inject\animals with loads of antibiot-

ics that surface in the foods we eat. Other drugs are also used to increase milk productfon in cows, as well as to increase birth rate. ·

In order to produce milk, cows must give birth. Cows arear.tificially raped time after time, with only two months between delivery and pregnancy. They go through this process for the restoftheir lives, until they no longer produce satisfactory amounts. When this happens, they are sent to slaughter for the cheap ground meat and fastfood hamburgers we eat every day.

So,_in this sense, dairy cows do die for their milk.' They may not die due to milking; but, they live a miserable life; and are' killed in the end, no matter what. Dairy cows give birth to up to six calves during their lifetime, which is drastically shortened by the industry, from their natural life span of 20-25 years, to 5 years.

The calves, if male, are usually raised as veal calves. Th!!Y are not allCJWed to move much, and are kept iron deficient to get the pale color and

tenderness that is desired in veal meat. Farmers feed them a liquid diet; not the vitamin rich milk intended for them by their mothers. This liquid diet consists of antibiotics and hormones created to keep the calves from developing muscle and strength. Often, these calves are seen licking the metal sides of their cage, and eating their own feces or lickin_g their-urine in order to make up for the loss of iron in their bodies. After a short life of 16 weeks, the calf is murde!ed. ,

Unless you eat farm-fresh cheese, the enzymes from the stomachs of unwanted female calves, called rennet, goes· into inexpensive processed cheese. So, if you eat Kraft Macaroni and Cheese , it is not, technically, even vegetarian. Once again, a life was taken.

Adding to all of this, cows are no longer hand milked. That takes too much time and effort. Instead, cows are milked by cold metal machines attached to their udders. These machines have caused severe, painful

rashes on the. cow's udders. One in five cows is J>y mese rashes, according t-0 the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PeTA). Again, veterinarians are hardly ever called upon to treat the sickanimals. For health reasons alone, people should be vegan. Cholesterol is a major factor in heart disease and '' other related illnesses. Animal products are the only foods that contain this cholesterol. There is also more pus found in milk due to the infections on cow's udders. Animal products clog the arteries and kill people over aperiod of time. Living vegan, people are actually healthier than the average person.

Think about vegetarianism. Think about veganism. For your health and for the animals, think it through. Research it for yourself. Look up PeTA online at: www.peta- , online.org, or write to them at:. PETA · Headquarters I 50 I Front St. I Norfolk, VA I 23510. For vegan recipes, visit: www.vegan.com.

New Peru State library director wants involvement

By Delta Fajardo

With all the new additions to PSC comes a new library director, Dr. Peg O'Rourke.

"I am thrilled about being here," Dr. O'Rourke said.

O'Rourke, from Georgetown University, worked as the head of the Blommer Science Library since 1981. She has degrees in elementary education and biology, and a masters degree in library science.

"I chose books [over education and biology] because they are a natural for me," O'Rourke said. "I've worked in libraries since I was fourteen."

"I never was a city girl," O'Rourke said. "I've done it all, too, and now I want rural."

O'Rourke said Peru State offers the personal contact that builds good working relationships between students and teachers.

Dr. O'Rourke has many goals for the library. One of her goals is to network library files for distance learning students. Also, O'Rouke plans to build a focus group With the students during the fall semester.. The group would help develop studentideas for library improvements.

Some of the questions O'Rourke has for the students concerns availability

Best of Luck to the PSC class of •99·

hours.

• "Do the students have a chance to use the library'as often as they can?"

O'Rourke asked.

She also wondered if including a tour through the library during freshman orientation would help students to be able to use the library more effectively. ·

"At Georgetown, nothing was automated before I got there," (]'Rourke said. "Since then, I have helped in adding many new It [change] wil1 take time, though. Revolutions don't happen, but evolution does occur."

O'Rourke is interested in students' ideas to improve the Library.

-Photo by Russell Crouch

Grads say good-bye to PSC

By Katie Gilbert "tests, it comes down to one moment," JeffWusk, a senior from Wilbur, said

On Saturday May 8, at 10:30 a.m., "That's when I have the diploma in 210 students will take their last steps my hand, and that makes it all worth as Peru State College students. One it,"

hundred fifty three of these students "I am VERY excited to graduate!" are May graduates, while the remain- Joy Huber, a senior from Sabetha, KS, in·g sixty seven are graduates of last · said. "To me, college graduation is August, December and this coming more than just a symbolic ceremony; August. it's truly a time to reflect back on my This year, the Omaha Pipes and ·fun times at PSC, and also a time to Drums will be performing during the coqsider the different opportunities commencement exercise. The Salem that lie ahead now."

Baptist Church Voices of Victory "Graduation, hell now I have to start Choir, out of Omaha, will also be per- paying back those students Joans." forming during the ceremony. Senior Russ Crouch from Glenwood, "After four years and six P.P.S.T IA; said.

NEW LIBRARY DIRECTOR, Peg O'Ro'urke is enthusiastic about her new position.

Three Peru State faculty say good-bye, look forward to retirement

By Alan Gager

Three professors are retiring at the end of the semester. They have :vorked a combined total of 78 years a.t Peru State COilege. Jack Ham,ilton,. business division will be retiring after 27 years .vith PSC. He plans on remaining in Peru and spending more time with his family.

"I believe all non-teaching areas

have matured," Hamilton said when asked what has changed the most.

"I've enjoyed being division chair, but I would've rather taught more, so I could interact with the Students," he said.

"I believe everyone involved with the college can, and has shaped the college's future for the better," Hamilton said. "It's taken work and dedication, but it will pay off."

Russell Beldin, assistant professor of

business, is retiring after teaching 29 "Could I have done one more thing to years at Peru. After his retirement, help that student succeed?"

he plans on traveling, relaxing and Dr. David Pippert, science and techmanaging his .r:eal estate properties nology division· chair, will retire after Beldin plans to live on a lake in South serving PSC for 22 years. Dr. Pippert Dakota during the summer, and in Ha- plans to continue living in the area, and waii during the 'winter. wants to spend more time with his

"I've loved the involvement with family; the students. It'sPeru'sc!airntofame; "I can 1001,c back at my career and it's our own niCbe," Beldin said. say that srnalf schools make a unique . The only regret Russell had, was a contribution to higher education," question many professors face. Pippert said.

Ediger recieves Excellece' Award

From Peru State College Advancement

Dr. Thomas L. Ediger, professor of music, has been awarded Peru State 1998-1999 Teaching Excellence Award for his outstanding work at the college.

He has becomes Peru State College's candidate for the George Rebensdorf Teaching Excellence Award, which the Nebraska State Coliege Board of Trustees selects.

The Trustees will choose a state winner from the campus teaching award winners from the three state colleges, Peru, Chadron and Wayne.

Ediger receives $1,000 from the .t'eru State College Foundation in conjunction with the award. The winner at the state level will receive an additional $3,000.

'Tm very honored to receive any recognition of this type," Ediger said., "I really like teaching and working with students. I'm very, very pleased

to receive this award."

Ediger joined PSC in 1979. Since 1987, lie has been the director of chonil activities, the conductor of the PSC Concert Choir, the Madrigal Singers and the Misty Blues Show Choir.

He describes his primary goal when working with the student choral ensembles as achieving superior musicianship and that special group spirit.

"I belie¥& in setting high standarps; then, I work with students from where they are to bring them up to those standards," Ediger said: "It is important to me that students excel and remain excited about music and learning."

Under his leadership, PSC's student Music Educators National Conference (MENC) chapter was selected as the 1997 Collegiate Music Chapter of the Year By the Nebraska Music Educators Asso.ciation. ·

Ediger is founder and director of the PSC'Piano Extravaganza, which since 1990, has brought more than 200 pianists, annually to Peru's campus for a

special program each year.

He also coordinates an annual high school show choir festival each fat!

"We are finally seeing support for · the sciences," said,.,, '.'It's been a long time corning. finally gotten over the hurdles and µnkept promise_s. We are looking forward to the much needed building improvements."

All three retirees agreed that their greatest achievements in their careers are the students walking down the isies at each graduation. 1

And the award goes to ...

Times staff wins NPA awards

.at PSC that show choirs from The Peru State Times garnered four approximately 40 high schools. awards in the Nebraska Press Ediger serves as the president of the Association's Annual Better NewspaNebraska Music Teathers Association per Contest. (NMTA) a11 d is. a member of the Na- The ''.fierce little paper" picked up tional Advisory Committee· for the the awards at an April 17 awards banMusic Teachers National Association quet in Omaha.

Commissioned Composers In the Collegiate Newspaper Contest Ediger has also served as State Con- Division, the Times won the follow-· vention Chair and Chait ing: Debbie Sailors - 3.rd plac;e, Best forthe NMTA. Ediger also is the cur- News Photo; Harold Davis - 2nd rent chair of PSC's Faculty Senate. place, Best Personal Column; Staff -

"I believe excellence in teaching 2nd Best Photo; Staffmeans active leadership in the college 3:? place, Best Ed1tonaL campus and in providing important · I m reapy proud ?.fthi:: staff.and on the campus for area wo:k we ve Ed1tor-mhigh school musicians and our own a semor language students,. Ediger said. ·arts education rna1or from Wetmore, "For me, teaching is verymuch like KS. "AND BOY AM I GLAD THIS musical performance. I hope lam always improv:ing and always enthusiastic. ltis a privilege tci be a college teacher." ·

Residenc.e hall upgrades-'.1,1nderway

From Peru State College Advancement

Plans are moving forward for the most sweeping series of improvements to Peru State College's residence halls since the construction of its Centennial Complex in 1967.

The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges recently ap-· proved Peru State's plan to seek legislative approval to issue up to $1.5 million in bond anticipation notes for the renovations, according to Dr. , Leonard Skov, interim president. · Those funds, coupled with appmximately $400,000 in surplus cash in PSC's revenue bond account, would pay for nearly $2 million inenhancements in PSC halls over the next two years.

"The objective is quick improve' ments that will allow us to provide the improvements needed by our students," Erin Sayer, director of residence life, said.

"Peru State will ask the legislature

to approve the bond anticipation notes to fund the lion's share of the projects," Sayer said. "No taxpayer dollars are involved."

"PSC plans to retire the bonds within five years by generating more revenue by hosting summer conferences and camps- which has been hard to,do without air conditioned facilities," Sayer said.

"Air conditioning at the six-building' Centennial Complex is one of two significant and most expensive improvements.that PSC students will notice.

The other big-ticket item is internet access in all halls," Sayer said.

The new fan-forced heating/cooling units at the Complex will replace aging and inefficient radiant heat units. Adding air eonditi6ning gives Peru State the type of facilities tliat have been needed· for many years.

"The estimated $56o;GOO project affects Nicholas, Pate, Clayburn, Mathews, Davidson and Palmer Halls, a few blocks south ofthe.main campus," Sayer said.

Those facilities, along with the oncampus Morgan and Delzell Halls, will be rewired to accommodate the internet in every room. The project is estimated at approximately $450,000. Those projects are at the top of the list of student request and will allow Peru State to be more competitive in student recruitment and retention.

"This is the first time since I've been around, that we've been able to do major work in our halls and to do what the students want," Sayer said.

"We've gotten to a point where we can do new things that our students have identified as very important to their decision to live in the residence halls."

· The rest of the proceeds will go towards projects fuat are less visible, but no less important. Carpeting, painting and things of that nature are on those lists.

Likewise, the $400,000 of surplus funds in the revenue bond ,program will find some obvious improvements and others less apparent. Work will take pface this summer.

YEAR IS ABOUT OVER!"

In the Collegiate Divivision of the NPA, the Times competes against all member schools, regardless of size. The student-produced paper of Peru State College went up against such schools as the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, University of NebraskaOmaha and Hastings College.

"I think the factthat the Times won awards in several different areas - photography, writing, sports - shows the depth and breadth of the talent of these students," said Kristi.Nies, faculty advisor to the Timesfor the second half of 1998

Dre Dan Holtz served as the faculty advisor to t.he paper for the first half of 1998.

Bobcat baseball team's strength tested against tough opp,onents

By Jonathan Annin

The strength of the Bobcat baseball schedule over the past few weeks has included many highly touted opponents, including national power Bellevue University, sectional rival Briar Cliff College from Sioux City, IA, and division two, RockhurstCollege out of Kansas City, MO.

On Sunday, April 11, the 'Cats continued a series of road games, as they traveled to Northwest Missouri State, in Maryville, MO, and left with a doubleheader split. Senior Infielder Christian Solaita put the Bobcats· on top, 2-0, after a first inning home run in game one. However, the high octane Northwest Missouri State produced most of the game's scoring as they pounded out twenty hits in the

22- 7 victory.

Sophomore Pitcher Wes Haveman picked up the win in game two, as Peru outlasted the home team 16-14. Junior Catcher Tim Sealock and Junior First Baseman Brendan Raybourn each connected for two RBI home runs.

Peru State continued road play as they traveled to Briar Cliff College to play a pair. The first game settled into a grueling pitchers dual, with neither team breaking into the hit column until tbe third inning. Despite solid pitching from Freshman Pitcher Derek Dallarto, the 'Cats fell 4-2 in game one. The Briar Cliff offense rose to the occasion in game two, .en route to a 15-5 win.

The action once again shifted to the home turf on Sunday, April 18, when

division two Rockhurst College came callihg. Rockhurst took game on of the double dip 7-1 while sporting soli4, nearly flawless defense, which took the Bobcats out of,the game early. Peru struggled to generate offense, as four Bobcat base runners were eliminated in double plays, including one which accounted for the finaltwo outs of the game. Senior Outfielder Seth Perkins was able to breakthe shutout in the top of the seventh when he led off the inning with a home run to the left-center field power alley. Rockhurst played at the top of their game as they went on to a 26-0 wiil in game two, despite producing only six extra base hits offensively.

Peru traveled to York College to renew their season long rivalry. The teams only played one, nine inning

game. York staked their hopes to a 30 lead after two innings, but a three run bomb by Sophomore Outfielder Scott Macholan would put the 'Cats ahead, to stay after four innings of play. The Bobcats cruised to an 8-5 victory, in which late game patience at the plate produced four walks, and on each of these, Peru base runners would eventually score. Junior- Pitcher Lance Kurz picked up the win. University came calling on Tuesday, April 20.

Unabfe to generate offense against the Bobcat pitching early in the game, the Bruins had to resort to a bunt based style to get on the board in the first few innings 0efore flexing offensive muscle in a two home run fifth inning. The Bobcats !)howed heart as they rallied for five runs in the bottom of the

sixth, before finally f<tlli,ng 16-5. Peru State baseoa!r"wau!o again tak: to the road on Saturday, April 24.1 Doubleheader action against Doa• · ., in Crete, NE, w';\,b number 16 and 17 of they year for m1·· fighting 'Cats. Senior Pitcher Kris Matthews wertt five and one third i. nings to qualify for the win as the Bobcats took game on 8-6. H·aveman held the home team to two runs in a 5-2 Bobcat victory in game

Freshman Second Baseman Ben Kassera scored in the third and seventh innings to pace the 'Cats Difficulties encountered by the State baseball team over the past few1 weeks serve only as a tune up _for tht;., sectional which the Bobcats will participate in from Wednesday, May 5 - Saturday, May 8.. , ·

lntramurals season wraps up'I

Annin pre.diets softball champs

By Jonathan Annin

The dusk of the 1998-1999 intramurals is upon us. This week marks the last intramural sports championship tournament. The softball regular season yielded three teams with unblemished records, and five teams that have a legitimate shot at the title. ·

The field is headed by a clear cut favorite, team "Playmates." The team, headed by Andy Katz, has combined great offense with consistent defense to dominate the league game in a game

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Team "Jarfas Yoke Makers" may ! have the most dominating player in thr ' league, though. Captfiin pari:Garfield wields a lethal glove in th1 left field, and a powerful bat at the 1 plate. In a contest agairisfteam "Good! Gamers," two Garfield hits found the ' trees behind the fence in left center in their 26-0 route.

The championship game is scheduled for Thursday, April 29. I predict team "Playmate" will defeat team "Jarfas Yoke Makers" 8-6 to take home the championship:

Finals· Schedule

State College softball wraps up season

Katie Benson different pitchers, Peru gave up 18

Nearing the end ()f the softbaJl sea:i5n, Peru softball was looking for a wins to finish the season above

;,. On April 7, the 16-20 Bobcats

:,: 6 an their search for wins against College of St. Mary out of Omaha, ·l:ho had previously defeated Peru in

The outcome was no different this time. Peru lost both games the double header by scores of 2-3 2-16.

Peru held up strong in the first game, Gy holding St. Mary to a scoreless game until the sixth inning when Peru Jroke down and gave up three runs. t-eru's defense was no threat to St. ¥ary the second game. Through three

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hits. Sixteen of those ended in runs. The lowest point for Peru came when they gave up ten runs in the fifth inning.

Peru hoped for better luck as they traveled to Cedar Rapids, IA on April 10, for the Mt. Mercy Invite. First up for the Bobcats, was St. Ambrose out of Davenport, IA. Senior Melanie Tramp pitched a complete game with ten strikeouts to lead the 'Cats to a 141 victory. Sophomore Crystal Mahoney started off Peru's scoring by stealing home in the first inning.

Mahoney went 2 of 3 for two RBI's and scored two runs on the day. Next up for the.'Cats was Mt. Mercy, who they defeat by a score of 13-4: Peru

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started off with a strong offensive showing, scoring nine runs by the second inning. Senior Krissy Tatum led the way by hitting 4 of 4, with six RBI's and scoring four runs. Peru's third opponent of the toum·ament was Maycrest International of Davenport, IA. It was a low offensive game, with both teams combining for only twelve hits. Peru came out on top with a score of 3- l for their third win of the tournament.

The 3-6- 7 Bellevue University thought they were in for an easy two wins against the 19-22 Bobcats on April 20. ,Bellevue had previously defeated Peru on March 31, by convincing scores of 0-8 and 4-8. It was a different this time when Peru

took both Despite being allowed only four hits, Peru managed a 3-1 win. Senior Amy Bachle started the scoring off in the third inning, when she tripled to score Mahoney. Freshman Sara Roberts then singled to give Peru a lead they would never lose. The next game was even closer, withPeruonlywinningby 1-0. Peru's only score came off Roberts's single that knocked in Mahoney.

The Bobcats last regular season tournament took place in Omaha on April 24, at the College of St. Mary Invite. Peru's first game came against St. Mary, who Peru had previously lost to three times. Tramp pitched a full game with eight strikeouts to make they wouldn't be defeated again.

Come suPPOtt the Bobcats!

Saturday, May 1 l p.m. Final regular season softball game

Wednesday, May 5 Baseball sectionals

Saturday, May 8 Baseball sectionals ··

Peru came out strong offensively.too, with Mahoi:iey and Roberts scoring in the first inning tQ give !?eruil lead they would never lose-. P€ro came out with a win for their victory of the tournament. Iowa Western of Council Bluffs, IA was up next. Peru wound up with a 0-4 defeat due to low -0ffensive output. Peru's only two hits came from Seniors Sommer Miller and Amy Bachle. Peru ended the tournament by playing Bellevue University, Bellevue took revenge and beat Peru by a 0-2 score.

The 22-24 Peru State Bobcats will finish out their regular season at home. game against Nebraska Wesleyan University out of Lincoln, on Saturday at 1 p.m.

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Crouch in the Corner With

RQsseH Crouch

'I sense a disturbance in the force'

A's Dr. McCrann once said, "What the hell are you still doing here?" Yes, I am finally getting out of here.

If you could imagine, I've spent five years at Peru State. Yes, it has been that long. What do I think of it? I woUldn't change a thing.

For most of you, this will be the last time you wil1 hear from me. Some of you are jumping up and down. Some of you are looking at the picture in the corner of this box and wondering where you may have seen me before.

·Some of my most memorable times at PSC include: spilling wassail on the entire English department, drinking, going to fgotball games, listening to people whine and complain about how rough their first year has been Gust wait till you get this far along), watching the "wild flowers" grow next to the Old Gym, asking Dr. Crook what_ her and her hus. band grew on their farm besides corn and soybeans, and, finally, watching a guy named Dave Norris climb the tree outside of the Fine Arts building while Dr. Mokris was watching from inside.

If J could give you one piece of advice it would be to work together. Over the past year and a half, I have seen the best and worst aspects of the college. 1have seen the lack of trust between colleagues, the lack of faith in the administration and a general hatred of people living, working and sleeping at Peru State.

When it came time to battle for the existence of the college, we all pulled together to save what was most sacred to us. We need to this support. It·is probably the only way that we will be able to make Peru State an eve11 stronger part of the community and area around us.

We need to put our petty differences aside, grow up a:nd act like the adults we all are. Don't sweat the small stuff. Worry about getting homework done for class, but don't worry about getting it all done correctly. You are allowed a few mistakes in life. Take them while they don't count for that much.

As the summer rolls around, we all will go our separate ways. I sincerely wish everyone the best of times. Continue the actions that make Peru State what it is, even better. I will miss this place. It has brought a lot of joy to my life. I will forget the smaller stuff, but the memories will live on

For those who I will probably never see again, have a great life, and may the force be you.

A Thousand Oaks A Short Squirref Sa9a The editor.says, 'Fin'

Last time, on A Thousand Oaks, poor Fifi died at the hands of some mysterious, hook-wielding.maniac. Meanwhile, back at the ranch

"Fifi, I'm home!" Philly called, briefcase in hand as he entered his deserted house. Calling (or his young wife, Philly went to the living room to investigate. ·

"Good Gravy!" Philly cried. "Where did this brick come from?" Reading the poem attached to the brick, Philly realized the malicious intent of the author.

If I was Fifi, and I hadjust received a death threat, what would I do? Philly wondered. She probably went for a walk to clear her head. And SO, Philly set out in the very footsteps that Fifi took only hours before.

Reaching the city park, Philly slowed hjs sear.ch. A strange smell wafted to his nostrils. A strange, burning scent. A bit like burning fur

"For the love of God!" Philly screamed when he finally saw the pile of squirrely goop that used to be his foving wife. "Who!? Who could do such a thing?" Philly dropped to his knees, sobbing.

','I did it because she annoyed me?' a loud booming voice said. Philly scanned the area, No one. "God?"

"I might as well be," the voice replied. "I'm the editor, Philly. Th,is is the most infantile, nonsensical piece of literary trash I've ever seen.

."I just couldn't take it anymore. Don't you see! Every issue, another moronic story. The convoluted plotjust kept spreading out and multiplying like the stench from a rotting rat carcass.

"I had to put it out of its misery. So I did it. I killed her. And, I'm going to kill you, too. No sequel, no last hurrah. After all; I've already fired the author. There is no escape. I hold the cards now. Besides, I AM the editor.

"Now, it's \lme for you to go."

Philly, stunned by the revelation, was backing away from the source of the voice. Just then, a toilet appeared. Philly fell backwards over it, banging his head on the rim. Ah, just another senseless toilet bowl death.

"Ha, ha! Now for the rest of them!"

·All over the town, people were dropping like soiled shorts as "the editor" wrote them out. At last, his job was done. A Thousand Oaks was over.

This week

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I 1938- Viewers of W2XBS-TV (now WCBS-TV) watched the first book I I review show on this day. NQ word as to bow many awake... I

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Pointless

By Kate Gilbert

For our last edition, I thought I would start out easy. Ulysses S. Grant had the boyhood nickname of "Useless." What a ·great nickname!

On this day in history (April 30), in 1904, the ice cream cone made its debut at the World's Fair in Chicago, IL. In 1952, Mr. Potato Head made his first television appearance. Mr. Potato Head was the first toy ad- · vertised on television. April 30 was a really important day in American history, edible ice cream dishes and potatoes with appendages, all on one great day.

This fun fact is foiour friend Russ who tried so hard to teach Katie how to play chess. There are 170,000,000,000,000, 000,000,000,000 different ways to play the ten opening moves I in a game of chess.· No wonder

·chess is such a challenge for some! ·

A person is just as likely to die , by falling out of bed as they are getting struck by lightening. The chances of this happening ·is one in 2 million. I once knew a person who was struck by lightening. I always knew he t was one in 2 million.

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The second national city is Port i Angeles, WA. This means that if something were to happen to Washington, D.C., the capital would be moved to Port Angeles. It is always important to know the second national city in\ ·case we need to move the tapi-' toL

· Is the second national city for Peru State College Nebraska City? Do we need to declare a second national ciry for the college just in case something were to happen to Peru? We're just curious:

I 1987- Hold on to your, um, hats for this one. For the first time, LIVE I : models were used for Playtex bra ads. This time, models didn't have to be : · mannequins or women wearing the undergarments OVER dresses. The use : of live models wearing bras crossed a previously taboo advertising line. :

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We'l.l leave you with a this little tidbit of information. Each year, Baywatch stats go through 306 pounds of body makeup and one, fifty gallon drum of sunscreen. I know this fact is a bit unfathomable but "trust us on the sunscreen."