2000-2001 Peru State Times (Peru, NE) - issues 1-9

this is all done."

There is also a new hole beside the Physical Plant building, where a two-story addition will be added.

The Student Voice Since 1921 Campus of a thousand oaks and holes Improvements change campus landscape

STEPHANIE HUFFMAN Staff Writer

Students returned to Peru State College this semester to find several changes, including a few rather large holes in the ground.

Construction at the Hoyt Science Hall appeared dormant for the first month of the summer holiday. The architects working with PSC were busy deciding how to best protect the no1th end of the building while construction on the three-story addition took place. The final decision was to dig deep holes under the current foundation of Hoyt and fill them with concrete. These filled holes are what give Hoyt extra support while the area beside it is dug up for the building extension.

"We will start seeing things change really quickly [at Hoyt]," Linda Jacobsen, Vice President for Administration and Finance said.

Construction work at Hoyt is now in full gear and the steel should be arriving in the next few weeks to start the frame for the new wing. Hoyt is on schedule to be completed by August 2001.

"Besides it being a bit noisy, it really isn't different at all from last year," junior science student Derek Dallorto said. "It will be really nice to have new classrooms and labs when

The new structure will be called the Campus Services Building. Construction has taken place without interruption and steel should be arriving with a special crew and crane to erect it in the next week. The new building will house the Media Center, the mailroom,.and campus security, as wyll as all maintenance and physical plant responsibilities. Administration is optimistic that the Campus Services Building will be completed earlier that Hoyt, although it is also slated for completion in August 2001.

p oto y Tammie DIGGING IN THE DIRT The Hoyt science building has undergone extertsive excavation on it's north side to provide the framework for expansion.

"We're anxious to get the Campus Services building done. That will be the first step to emptying out the Old Gym," Jacobsen said.

The Old Gym will start its series of renovations in the spring of 2007. It is estimated to take 14 months to complete the renovations and another two months to move in the contents of the current Library.

"We've begun working with the.Art Department to move them to the lower level of Larson," Jacobsen said.

The Art Department, which is currently housed in the Old Gym, will be

receiving the bottom level of'the A. V. Larson building for their new classrooms and studio spaces. Other buildings on campus also received- special attention during the summer break. '

T.J. Majors had a scare last spring after a portion of the ceiling caved in over room 325. The emergency was caused by a moisture problem in the building which lead to rusted nails in the roof. The Building Renewal Task Force, put in place by Bill 309 to maintain state buildings where safety has

become an issue, was called in to evaluate and fix the problem as quickly as possible. The Task Force replaced the entire sheet rock ceiling ofTJ Majors, which involved removing all of the old sheet rock, the false ceilings and the light fixtures. PSC invested their own funds to replace the walls and to buy new energy efficient light fixtures for the third floor.

The Building Renewal Task Force was also called in to fix a drainage

See HOLES, page 4

New pipeline providing high quality H20

TROY UTVINCHUK

Staff Writer

Tap into one of Peru's newest campus improvements and you might be in for a colorless surprise. No longer will a reddish-brown sludge come streaming into your sink like something from a Ghostbusters movie.

Perhaps the greatest improvement to the campus over the summer was the upgrading of our most important resource, water.

The entire backbone pipeline for the Peru State campus water supply was replact;d over the summer. What this means to college .students is suppos-

edly cleaner and better-tasting water to all campus facilities.

But does this improvement completely eliminate all impurities in our water?

"Absolutely not!" said sophomore Andy Smith, in the midst of his second year at Delzell Hall, "[the water] still comes out brown sometimes."

The pipes within each building were not replaced and therefore will cause water quality similar to past years, as water passes through the older pipes. But the water straight from the water tower is fairly pure' up to the point of each building's pipes.

Therefore, depending on the age and wear of each campus builging, the water quality differs. For example, the

Centennial Complex has noticed significant improvements.

"Definitely, in the appearance, I've noticed a difference," said Monte Scott, a Resident Advisor in the Davidson-Palmer building at the Complex.

Another advantage of the new pipeline is that each building now stands alone. Each campus building is now liberated from Peru and other campus buildings. Therefore, if one building has a problem with their water, other campus buildings do not need to be shut off at the same time in order to fix the problem.

The water pressure has also increased with the new pipes, and this

pressure should be consistent throughout individual buildings. Students who have complained about shower pressure will notice the difference. Temperature consistency will also improve with the new pipes. S<;ott likes the improvement but he said, "not to the point where I'll drink the stuff."

Like many campus residents, Scott drinks bottled water, as the taste of Peru State water has improved some, it remains bitter throughout many areas of campus and resident halls. While the water quality has shown significant improvement, many students may not find the taste to their liking, but it is an improvement nonetheless.

Frustration ·builds for campus residents

CHERYL GINN Staff Writer

waiting for the wires to become live. checks will be issued to students who Although the delays are annoying to owe nothing. the residents, Sue Bauer; Assistant Di- Future renovations are now on the rector of Residerice:Life arid Confer- drawing board. The dollar amount 'Construction' and 'renovation' are ence Coordinator, that the ben- available through bond sales is yet to positive words we use to describe the efits will long outweigh the delays. be determined. The three buildings creation of something new or the im- The telephone dilemma lingers eligible for renovation are Morgan provement of something old; however, throughout the residence halls, but Hall, Delzell Hall, or the Student Cenadding the word 'delay' changes the Nicholas Hall has its own problems. ter. Which building· will be chosen connotation. The Residence Life de- The most obvious is the lack of kitchen depends on where the priority is put partment understands this concept. cabinets in the apartments. Rogge- . at that time. Students' needs will play The Residence Life department be- Davis Construction ran into problems a major part in plans for future renogan renovation of the five residence with its cabinetsubcontractors. The vations.

halls in late May. The department has delay was caused by a late change in Patience and flexibility are very im$1.825 million in Bond Anticipatory the order, in addition to the time asso- portant and are greatly appreciated. Notes for the improvements, and ap- ciated with custom building cabinets. These deiays are temporary, but the proximately $1.3 million is spoken for The re-carpeting of the building also private phones and Internet connecby the improvements completed to created problems. The carpet the tions will benefit Peru State residents date. These include air conditioners, school originally ordered was out of for many years to come. new.windows, new carpet, and more stock. Instead of substituting a carpet

unmentioned improvements at the of poor quality, the Residence Life

Centennial Complex. Morgan Hall, department opted to wait for the origi-

Delzell Hall, and the Complex are also nal carpet. Both Erin Sayer and Sue receiving in-room telephone and Bauer commend Rogge-Davis and Internet services, along with new cable feel "they have done the college television lines. According to Erin good!' They will be on campus periSayer, the Director of Residence Life, odically for the next 12 months to ful"This is the best thing that has hap- fill their site management responsibilipened to Peru State College housing since tht;y built Centennial Complex." Erin Sayer feels strongly about the However, the· delays in the wiring positive things renovation is bringing project are an inconvenience. Going and the. bond money the Financial into the sixth week in the semester, the Trustees are raising. "'this is the most residents still didn't have phone or moneythathasgoneintotheresidence

Internet service. halls in one lump," Sayer stated. ·

Kooi Communication of Norfolk Reimbursement is one the top priwas awarded the wiring contract for orities now that the wiring project is halls, The. contract had. wrapping up. The dollar amount per rio. of completion outlined, but' it week, per student is $4. 71. The total was· understood that the halls would will be figured from. the date school be ready by August 7 for the Resident began to the date that the wires· be- .· Assistants and the athletes to move. in. come live. The Business Office will · ect. Peru State College completed its credit the residents' ·PSC account by side of the project and is now · taking the. amount off the balance, or

Fall admission up; Johnson aims to retain. more freshmen

BRAD DORENKAMP

istration closes in October." to meet all their goals. Some of these In an ironic twist, the Coordinating goals included raising the current 55 Commission of Postsecondary Educa- percent retention rate; recruiting more tion, which once battled questions minority students, faculty and staff;

About a year ago, president Dr. Ben about PSC's future, is now commend- and updating the college's buildings J oiµis.on .infprnw4. the Peru State ing the school. for reaching the and are new chalTimes, " It's going to be a whole dif- marks set .in 1998. pSC has reached lenges that PSC wdl face m the next 5 ferent kind of college. The other state some benchmarks faster then they had· to 10 years.

colleges will have a hard time keep- anticipated. One benchmark stated "If I were a freshman at PSC, I ing up." that PSC was to obtain $2 million in would quickly become one of those By notice of the campus construe- funds during the next five years. students that would fmd ilte class sizes tion and the large increase of students Nearly $3 million in private donations comfortable," Johnson said. "I would on campus, Dr. Johnson's predictions have been received over the past 13 become one of those students thatlikes have held up to the test. months. to hang around faculty."

"Because of the· controversy and are grateful to the Coordinat- "I would also be like everyone else, bad press, PSC enrollment suffered ing Commission," Johnson said." It hesaid, "lwouldbe.headinghomefor during subsequent years. The evidence was their direction tqat caused us to the weekends because there just isn't is clear now that the trend is being re;· get moving. Now we are asking them that much to' do." versed and PSC anticipates growth in to look at what we have accom- Johnson, however, is optimistic an 18 percent increase in enrollment plished." about creating a more social PSC. over last year. I am anticipating this Although some benchmarks have . "We hope to start changing that in number with increase by the time reg- been cleared, PSC is still struggling the future," he said.

photo by Tammie Robinso

SENSORY OVERLOAD 3DFX rolled into town outside the student center.

· The attraction offered an immersive yideo experience for PSC students.

Cam Pentland

Swifter, Higher, Stronger ...

I love the Olympic Games. I fondly remember staying up all night watching the Winter Olympics in Nagano, cheering on the Maple Leaf to the very end.

As a Canadian, the,Winter Olympic games are a.little more interesting than the Summer Games, simply because Canada has a great chance in just about every event to win a medal. Unfortunately, that's not really the case in Sydney this year, where Canadians have only managed nine medals, only two of which are gold.

But watching my home country atliletes in this light has made me appreciate the finer points of international competition. Obviously, there are athletes from countries that compete for the sole purpose of winning medals, and if they don't, they get to return home and finish their miserable lives

Hey kids, why wait until Super Tuesday?

when an expected U.S. medalist fails Some adults worry about the next choices haye_ been: Orin Hatch likes to make the podium. I think that's be- generation of voters. They spout out

cause the ever-sensitive (ahem) Jim sayings like, "And to think, these kids Gray is the guy meeting the athletes or going to run the country," or "What when they get out of the pool, or off is going to happen when are children the apparatus. Here is an excerpt from are old enough to vote? According to a. post-meet interview between Gray the Federal Election Commission, less and U.S. men's gymnastic team cap- then one-third of 18-to-24-year-olds · Blaine Wilson (who has had a voted in the 1996 presidential elecdifficult time thus far in Sydney): tions. So maybe it's time to start inGray: Must be a disappointing day forming our children on politics.

for you, after that routine, Blaine. Maybe it's time for Gore and Bush to Wilson: Well, Jim, .I hard but start puckering up, and kiss every baby

it didn't together for me today, I they see.

guess. So how to we go about teaching are Gray: It looks like you just lost your children about politics? I thinkl may focus during the dfamount; Blaine:. have the soIJ_tion fo the' ptobietn: What the hell were you thi'nking? Don't worry George arrdA.i,'it doesn't Wilson: Actually, I was clean untii involve salivation glands' on new-

my second release move... borns.

Gray: Blaine, were you even trying First off, I propose the idea of the up there? Are you going to try during Joe Lieberman coloring book. That's the entire competition? right kids, you too can color Wilson: Tomorrow is another day, and Lieberman's hair. sky blue as he atI'U be thinking of my country and my tacks Hollywood and the music indusfamily... try. On page fiye, you can connect Gray: Do you think that Pete Rose the dots to show a cage match between

should finally come clean about betting on once and for all?

Wilson: Em

I know the CBC back home.is running interviews wi_th the Canadian athletes that sound a little more like this:

CBC: Well, Gordon, you finished eighth today, but you have to be happy with your effort. as a disgrace to their country, their Gordon: No doubt, eh'?· I worked family, and frjends. hard it's been a great experience

But in my mind, had for my muITi and dad, and my. something else. As a friend. coach.·.. · · · ·

pointed out, I think Canada set the tone CBC: That's great, Gordon. You'll get during the parade of athletes in the them in Salt Lake City for sure.' Keep opening ceremonies. The militaristic up· the good work by the way, and stoic march of the Chinese ath- where's the kegger tonight? letes was humorously contrasted by Regardless of Gray's tactless interthe def-jam hollering of the Cariadi- view skills, the Americans are marchans, who all looked like they were set ing to the podium more often than to go on the biggest two-week bender Spielberg at the Academy Awards. I'll Australia has ever seen. And that, my watch Team USAsweep the fiel<l evftiends, is saying a lot. ery single day in every single sport and

The coverage has.been excellent, yet, I'll be happy with Canada's two although it is tough getting used to the gold medals because I know which American commentary. Is it just me, country parties swifter, higher, and or is every other American victory ''the much, much stronger in the Olympic single-greatest upset in the history of village.

WEJ PAINJ

Bradley J. :Dorenkamp

·Lieberman andEminem. But the light of the book involves the paint by number of a Parental Advisory sticker on Lieberman's forehead.

Next, I would propose the idea of the George W. Bush etch-a-sketch. You heard right. You can etch your favorite subliminal messages over the body of George W. Bush. Some popular

Correction

In the April 28, 2000 edition of the Peru State Times, in the article, "50 years ago the book was closed," the Peru State Times reported that Paul Clark Maxwell was to recieve a plaque from Peru State College. The · plaque was in honor of his ·father's• contributions to the. schooL

This information was incorrect, as Mr. Paul Clark Maxwell · had passed on some years ago. The plaque was instead given to. Dr. John Maxwell, of Scottsdale, AZ

It was notthe intention of the Times nor the editorial staff to dishonor the memory of Mr. Paul Clark Maxwell.· The Times apologizes to the MaxW'ell family, as well as friends of "Jack."

PER···U STATE TIMES

Cam Pentland

Bradley J. Dorenkamp

Alicia Millard

monkeys; My good president; I just learned how to tie my shoes today; and Can I pull the switch this time? You could even have a George Bush, Sr., etch-a-sketch. When you get done, you can shake him tip and have him barf all over the country of fa-

pan.

Then there is my idea for the Al Gore · and Tommy Lee Jones action figures. Join these former college roommates as you reinact theirfreshrhah year. Orreinact a scene from Coa/:·Miners. Daughter; with Gore playing the Sissy ·Spacek role. Tammy Wynate never

looked the same. ·

On second thought;rriaybe we should slow Clown. !mean; whowanrs to see the Ra!ph·Nader·p0go.· we'.need fo Tirsneach otlr"C:hWdren about math and scienc:e, and wait for the politics to kick in later. Let them explore their freedom of childhood. Who knows? That kid down the block that eats paste, could be the next president.

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Caution: New deans look to pull down b<,irriers

residents for eleven years and ' then moving on to work at the University of Montana·Northem; Tande seems delighted with Peru's proximity ·to larger cities.

DELTA FAJARDO

Staff Writer

MUSIC DEPARTMENT ADDS TALENTED Go behind the tape with Elkins and Tande

ANGEUA McKEY Staff Writer

The winds of change have hit Peru

State College at gale force fall. The campus is undergoing major renovations that will impact the campus's future far after the 2000 is iogged into the history books. About the same time that the orange mesh barriers that represent that change began to appear on

campus, Professor Andrew Elkins and Elkins moved to Nebraska where he Professor Korrine Tande blew in to taught English at Chadron State ColPSC to pull a few barriers down. lege, eventually becoming the English

·Dr. Andrew Elkins, the new Dean Department Chairperson. of Arts and Sciences, sits quietly be- "I had gotten all the promotions I hind his desk 0n the second floor of could," he said. "There was nothing the Fine Arts building. He is a man on left for me to do there." the move-literally. When the opportunity arose to come

"I've moved from St. Louis to Little to another of the three state colleges Ro<;k'to'-St Ldujs to ChiCago to St. in Nebraska, the decision was made Louis to Chadron, Nebraska, before to pack once more. moving here," he laughed. "When I said we were moving to

Most of the moves in Elkins' life Peru.Everyone thought we were gohave been educationally oriented. Af- ing to South America," he laughed. ter his wife, Mary Ellen, was accepted "But with this humidity and the hills, at the School of Art Institute in Chi- I'm not so sure we didn't. It is south cago to begin work on her Master of Nebraska."·

Fine Arts degree, Elkins quit his job Elkins found thit the move would and,moveci immediately · · entail not only changing his location,

"I had nothing else to do, so lbegan. but position as well. For the first working on my doctorate in English time in his career, he is an administraat Northwestern at the same time. See, tor.

I've got the diploma to prove it!" he "I never knew the value. of the busaid,reaching toward a still unpacked reaucrat on a college campus until box. now. I was always one of the scoff-

After finishing school in Chicago, ers," he said. "But I did teach English

"I have found all the malls in Lincoln, Council Bluffs and Omaha," she said. "The big joke is that I need a raise already so I can continue to ·shop."

Being the youngest of six children, and also a twin, Tande was force to .make some trade-offs between her family and her work in order to come to PSC.

for the firstweek of-school and it kind "I got to spend an hour with my new of gave me a feel for the campus. I great-niece at the hospital on the way like it here. Everyone is so polite, and here," she said. "And then my oldest the acorns here are wild!" sister died .the day after I started work Although Elkins had not originally here. It was hard." planned on moving to a town as small Tande has also had other adjtistas Peru, he points out the advantages. merits in her family this year. Zoon

"Chadron was small, but isolated. Wood, whom· she has lived with for Peru is .small, yes, but close to Lin- the past ten years, was asked to teach coin and Omaha. Mary Ellen llow Middle Schoo! math iil Las Vegas in a teaches. Visual Literacy (art) at the predominantly Hispanic neighborUniversity of Nebraska. They recog- hood. · nize her value down here," he said. ''The decision for him to go was

Elkins anticipates great things for made just before I was offered the the campus, now that he has make position here. He may be here in a Peru his home. year, though He has never taught

"I expect to see Peru State flourish- other than at the college level," she and to part of it. This \.vill entail stu- said. dent body grown, financial stability, In tum, Tande convinced her friend and continuing academic strength," he Marie (Ree) Meland to cd!De to Peru said. "What else do you want out pf'it. with hetto J(eep bdr company. ·sirtce college, -free frisbees?" · arriving in July, Meland has become

When Professor Korrine Tii.nde left tile tutor coordinator for the Academic her native Montana this summer to Resource Center at PSC.

The Peru State College Music Department has many new players on the staff this semester.

Nick Phillips is the new accompanist for the Peru State Concert Choir. He is working towards his Master's degree in Piano Performance at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Originally from Indiana, he moved to Nebraska as_ an undergraduate and studied at UNL. In 1998, he earned first place in the Music Teacher's National Association Collegiate Artist's Competition for the state of Nebraska.

Julia McLauren fs Peru State's new Applied Voice instructor. She commutes from her home in Lawrence, Kansas, every Thursday and Friday to teach at Peril State College. McLaren holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in and Voice, and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Kansas. For several) years has performed as the vocal soloist with KU's New Music Ensemble. Matthew Gill comes to Peru State College as the Piano Instructor. Originally from South Korea, he moved to the United States when he was 13 years old. Currently, Mr. Gill is a contracted freelance conductor in Europe, and ha.s recently conducted for the Vidin PhilharmonJc in Vidin, Bulgaria

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takethepositionofDeanofBusiness OnceshegotsettledinPeru, Tande COn't from page One ·; and Education at PSC, she knew that began what might seem an impossible there would be plenty of changes in chore for a newcomer. She has to hold problem outside -of the Al Wheeler store for her. What she didn't expect PSC up to the scrutiny of what she Activity Center. The damaged sidewere,.the similarities she would find refers to as"the year ofaccreditation." walk on the'1>outh side of the building once she arrived. During this year, the school anc:I teach- was removed and PSC is "Peru is just like home in many ers will receive both state and national also in the progress repairs ways. The people have the same accreditation. to the air ventilation system in the amount of commitment, they are "I knew it when Itook the job," she building, hardworking and ha"'.e the same small said. "But accreditati6n is a team ef- Many' students are wondering why town values," she said. "I only wish I t.ime when we all worktogether. all of renovations happened in could get my mail delivered!" she The university that I was at before had such a short time. laughed. just undergone the same types of scru- "What we had started and worked

Having lived in a town of only 100 tiny and passed. Once again, there are on [this summer] was planned and reSupport PSC's MENC Chapter a lot of similarities." quested years ago. It all just happened Of colirse, there are differences that at the sametirrie," Tacpbsen said.

(Music Educators National Conference)

Tande notices: She is getting used to The next se(of building changes at the clicking of.the cicadas and the PSC will include a new building built close proximity of the squirrels, but between the Al Wheeler Activity Censhe says it is the fireflies that II).Ost fas- ter and tli.e commuter parking lot on ° cinate her. the hill above it, and the. demolition "I just love them. Back home in of AJ). Majors: These are not slated Montana we didn't have fireflies. I to happen for another five years.

photo by Angelia McKey

HAIL TO THE CIDEFS New full-time adlninistrators Dr:·An:drew Elkins (left) and Dr. Korrine Tande (right) assume the two dean positions:created in the. Spring

Stand in the doorway at the patio and ore m1ormauon an pie res o e · Auliurn Pizza HU+ on Mon<lay, , Octolier 9! watch them. It's like a part of child- progress on campus can be found at

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Bobcats cruise to 3-0 start with record-setting efforts 'Cats

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Matt She.lsta led the way with a total V./1

ANN MORNIN Sports Editor

This year. the Bobcat football team 10se 'Return to Dominance' as their )tto, and dominate is what they have

They have pounced to a 3-0 start recently leaped from 25' 11 to 15'h the NAIA Division II poll.

Ince again, leading the Bobcats is l coach. Dick Strittmatter. He bes his sixth season with a career .ord of 24-24-1. Along side of him

' year are some new and expericoaches. Terry Clark, a native n Auburn. Nebraska, is the new coordinator. Thomas is the new Running Back 1ch. Jerry Romines is the defensive e coach and Jacob Stallworth will mdle the defensive backs. The only turning coach is the offensive coornator, Dick Lemke.

The new coaching staff has been esto the team's successful beginmg.

'With an experienced coaching staff, ieir efforts] have helped me tremensly," Strittmatter said.

Junior left ..:kle MattArend also

"It is like night 1d day from last year. 'ith the older and ore experienced "lches, we have re1y learned a lot." coaches are not e only changes for Bobcats this sea'.l. They are also in 1ew conference.

.:,y are now compet1g in the Central tates Football eague. Other schools

•1 this conference inludes Haskell Indian

iations University

',a wrence,Kan.),

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will be returning junior quarterback, Tommy Aldana. In three games, he has thrown for 332 yards and thrown four touchdowns.

Besides Aldana, three running backs return for the Bobcats. Sophomore Dana Long and senior John Bosco are the returning tailbacks. Long has rushed for 262 yards and three touchdowns while Bosco has

receptions for 129 yards and one touchdown.

The real strength for the offense this year is the offensive line. The 'Cats are returning seniors Nate Armagost, David Bishop, J.R. Reid, and juniors

Josh Smulling and Matt Arend. Freshman Mike Stoddard and senior Nick Johnson have also seen some playing time and have done a good job stepping in for the injured Smulling, who is listed day to day with a lingering foot problem.

The Bobcats are returning an experienced place kicker with sophomore Austin Arnold.

"He has done a real good job this year for our team," Strittmatter said.

Defensively this year, the 'Cats have shown greet solidarity. Senior Joe Martin and junior Shane Maloley are vet-

of eight tacl<les, four were unassisted.

That type of aggressive defensive play is exactly what the coaching staff is looking for to set the tone for the rest of the season.

Strittmatter said, "Beating a 16'0 ranked team gets us off to a good start."

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angs on Umversity GET OFF ME! Senior Offensive Linebacker Nate Armagost

erans for the defensive line, along with senior Todd Schneider, sophomore Ross Luzman, and sophomore Tyler Armagost.

The standout for the ,angston, Okla.), takes his man down.

'uthwesternAssem-

linebackers this year is

'.ies of God Coilege (Waxahatchie, rushed for 46 yards. Sophomore Troy sophomore Matt Shelsta. He leads the oxas), and the returning NAIA Div. Reutlinger is the starting fullback and bobcat defense with 28 tackles, and national champions, Northwestern has a total of24 yards rushing. Aldana

'klahoma State (Avila, Okla.). leads all backs in rushing with 288

"here are 86 players on the roster this yards and four touchdowns.

and 26 of them are returning Sophomore Matt Beck is the only erwinners. Leading the Bobcats returning wide receiv.er. He has eight

two were for losses. According to Strittmatter, he has been a real quiet consistent player.

"Shelsta has not so much led by his talk but by his actions on the field,"

said Strittmatter.

Shelsta also has some help from junior Brian Maher and freshman Chris Masek. Maher has 18 tackles and one for a loss, and Masek has 17 tackles and three of them were for losses. Another freshman Nolan Reil has contributed with 17 tackles and two interceptions.

The secondary has terrified opponents passing games. Senior Kyle Lee and junior Jason Hurt are returning to the cornerback spot this year. Hurt has one interception with 22 tackles thus far. Lee has 19 tackles with three interceptions.

Senior Darin Garfield is returning at free safety this year. He has 22 tackles with two for losses. He averages 17.9 yards per punt return. He now has the school record for longest punt return for 79 yards in which he accomplished in the third game of the season.

In the Bobcat's first game, they played J6'h ranked Doane in Auburn, Nebraska. They dominated from the beginning and won 24- 7. Tommy Aldana completed 6 of 14 passes for 91 yards and a touchdown. He also led the rushin ame with 83 ards. The

The Bobcats had an off-week right after the Doane game, but returned to the field on Septtmber 16th for the Southeast Nebraska Appreciation Day game. They defeated Dakota Wesleyan 35-26 in a penalty-laden affair. Offensively, Dana Long led the"Cats with 162 yards rushing on 19 carries. He also had two touchdowns, including an 88 yard score which was the 5th longest TD run in Bobcat history. Defensively, freshman Nolan Reil and freshman Chris Masek led the cats with each having nine tackles Kyle Lee also qad. two. inter.ceptiqns; On September 23, the Bobcats had to travel for the first time to Oklahoma to play Panhandle State. The Bobcats trounced them 35-0. Tommy Aldana rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown and passed for 147 yards and three touchdowns. The highlight for this game was the record breaking, punt return from Darin Garfield. Heran it back 79 yards for the' touchdown. Garfield continued to dominate along with teammate Shelsta on defense. Shelsta had 13 tackles and Garfield had 11. Jason Hurt also helped lead the Bobcat defense with nine tackles and one foterception.

"Consistency is the key factor for our defense. We cannot afford to give up the big play," said Strittmatter. Long said, "We need to stay together. Our passing game needs to open up the run game. If we can do this, we will be suc;cessful."

The Bobcats are playing excellent football right now, and the team should be in the playoffs come winter if they can maintain both their defensive consistency and their potent rushing

YARDAGE Junior quarterback Tommy Adladra gets pulled down by the Dakota defence. Aldana leads all backs in rushing with 288 yards.

Volleyball team offto great start under new coach, Bobcats ranked 7th

in NA/A poll

MICHHlE WEDGE Sports Writer

The Peru State College Volleyball team is off to a great start this season despite dealing with the unexpected resignation of Head Coach Todd Jensen. Attempts to contact Coach Jensen for comments were unsuccess·.

alhletes were both disappointed and dismayed by Jensen's departure mid-season, but were not disheartened.

"It came as a big shock and surprise to us, but it seemed to pull us together more as a team. We still have the same goals as we did with Coach Jensen," senior setter ReeAnna Morgan:said. As result of Jensen's resignation, the Bobcats Assistant Coach Becki Deisley had to step up to take over the team. So far this year she has lead the team to a 13 and 5 record, and the Cats are currently the number 7 ranked team in the nation. Deisley has had a very talented team to work with coming irit9;herfifsr year as head coach.

"We have been told by other coaches that we are much improved from past years. But we feel we still have a lot we can improve on this season," said senior right-side hitter Kelly Scheel.

"We have been playing well so far, but we have not reached our full potential yet. That really is our ultimate goal," Morgan added.

Leadership has been a big part of the squad this year. The Cats are lead by co-captains Morgan and Scheel, but according to Deisley, they are not the only leaders on the team.

"If you would have asked me a few weeks ago (who the team leaders were), I probably would have said two primary people, but I would say we have just about everyone on the team that has stepped up. We have Janelle Findlay, Randi Mayberry, and ReeAnna Morgan. We have a lot of people that are definitely leaders on the court," she stated. Kelly Scheel is a leader both on and off the court. She is our enthusiast; she keeps us going on the court. Therefore, I would say it is literally everyone," Deisley said.

Leadership and dedication will play a key role in accomplishing one of the teams biggest goals, "to get to the National Tournament and compete well," Deisley said.

_To get to the national tournament, the team needs to take it one game at a time. The Bobcats chalked up their

first win of the season over Dana Col- The Cats continued to be on a roll at lege in three sets. The scores were 15- theirown tournament, The Bobcat Fall 0, 15-6 and 15-2. One of the most Classic, which took place on Septemmemorable victories for the Bobcats ber 22-23 in Peru. The teams that comthus far this season was defeating the number 2 ranked Hastings College September 6 in front of the home crowd in tbe AWAC. The Cats downed the Broncoss in 4 sets, 15-10, 16-14, 10-15, and 16-14.

The team also had another big upsetthis year with a win against Dordt College on September 16, who had previously defeated the Cats on September 2.

peted in the seven-team tournament were Peru State, Mid-America Nazarene, William Woods University, William Jewell College, National America University, and Haskell Indian Nations University.

Coach Deisley commented on the roles her incoming freshmen have played for the team's success.

"There's only two freshmen. Amanda Hedin from Bellevue West is

a total asset. And then we have Brool Placke, who is a basketball playt who is a setter this year and has fres, man eligibility. Those two are real' strong," Deisley responded. How is Deisley enjoying her first ye;. as head coach?

"I definitely like it. It's what I ha always wanted to do, and I just didr' expect the opportunity I have," responded.

"For being a first-year volleyb: coach, [Deisley) has done an exce lent job stepping up and taking ove• Scheel and Morgan both said.

BOBCAT CAGER COACHES REFLECT ON KNIGHT'S DISMISSAL :

BRIAN WOEBBEKKE

Sports Writer

On September 10, Indiana University fired its most successful and most controversial coach in its history.

Coach Bob Knight was asked to leave for violating a zero-tolerance conduct pohcy instituted by Indiana University. Knight was subject to the policy following a succession of alleged physical altercations with his players, and later, his students.

Two people that might have an idea are PSC's head basketball coaches.

Coaches John Gibbs and Tab Jefferson both have known Coach Knight for more than five years. They have seen both sides to coach Knight's personality.

Both coaches met Coach Knight at his basketball camp at IU. Both have very vivid ,mem.o.rie.s. of their first meeting. Coach Gibbs remembers,

•

Pioneer

"He is very intimidating.

very caring person. I think is He's a big man, probably very loyal person. I think 6'5", and probably weighs there are a lot of good aspects 260 lbs." of his personality you never

"I was like everybody else. see."

I was in awe, because I had

Coach Gibbs. :

Both coaches have also seen him so much on TV, and seen the dark side ·of Coach heard so much about him. I Knight. "He does have a terdidn't really know what to rible temper. I've seen him • expect," Coach Jefferson just explode at times," says • said.

Coach Gibbs said he came Coach Jefferson gives this •

away with two impressions. analysis: "He's just like ev- • "He's a physical presence, erybody else in a normal en- • he's J·ust a big person," hei.;;;...;..;.;;.;.....-.__...................

vironment... he has methods :

p oto courtesy o Ta Je erson said. "The other thing is he Coach Bobby Knight and PSC Women's coach Jefferson, 1987 of gettmg his pomt across and • has a brilliant mind."

L-------------------_,sometimes its intimidation."

Fans have seen Coach Knight in action on TV: throwing chairs, smashing phones, and yelling at referees. But there is another side to what some people call a bully. Coach Gibbs describes.him as. ''.a. -Yery _il)tf!\ligent pyrson, very well read. Not only does he

have a great basketball mind, but is also a very knowledgeable.person."

Coach Jefferson echoes this senti-

There is no question that Bob Knight is a great basketball coach. He has the record and the championships to ment, saying. "I've had conversations prove it. Indiana fans believe so. How with him and he is bright and articu- he will be remembered, if he retires late." from coaching, is still up for debate:

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GEARING UP Janelle Findlay (foreground) prepares for the Bellevue ser

play begins.theatre season

KIM PUKAll Lanette VanMeter, a senior major- teers offer their time during afternoons ,,, ing in elementary education, plays the to help out.

Staff Writer role of Abby Brewster, one of the old Actors and actresses sacrifice time step, turn, and speak. No, let's women. She believes the play offers every day because they value the theagain. Step, step, turn, LEAN "humor, drama, talent, good direction, atre experience, and want to have fun. and speak. and overall, just a great theatre per- VanMeter offered her reasons for auf1 nder the direction cif Charles formance'.' to. anyone who comes to ditioning for the play. "Theatre plays 1rer, Professor of Speech, a cast of see it. a majortole in my life. It is a calming ·is working hard to perfect every Lanette smiled when she said of her aspect.in a hectic day to practice at 1e as opening night of"Arsenic and character, "There is more to her sweet night." Lace" approaches. exterior than what meets the eye." · Stander said the play is "very time-

•\(Senic and Old Lace" will be per- Kay Stander, a junior and first-year intensive, but a lot of fun. The people r,,ed October 5-7 at 8:00p.µi. A transfer student majoring in second- are great. We have lots of fun to\nee will be performed at 2:00p.m. ary education/language arts, plays the gether."

:>unday, October 8. supporting character <if Martha Thefundoesnotcomewithoutdediile play is a comedy that was first Brewster, Abby's sister. Stander ex- cation and hard work, however. "You formed on Broadway in 1941. It plained Martha's reasoning behind the have to be willing to give up a lot of "'1e of those "oldie but goldie" plays murder, as she saw it. "Rather than let. time," said Stander. Rehears.als are ')rding to Dr. Harper, professor of these men live lonely, miserable, lives, held· six nights a week from 7:00 to ech/theatre. "Almost from th.e we bring them to a higher peace. We 10:00 p.m. ning of curtain to the last line consider what we're doing a mercy." VanMeter indicated she spends be1e play, yqu're laughing from these The play is "hilarious," according to tween five and seven hours every day 1orous, outrageous situations," he Stander. "If it could drum up interest on play preparation. Most of her time ed. in our theatre department, that would is spent memorizing lines and in 'he play takes place in the early be great, too," she said. "It's going to evening rehearsals.

Js in Martha and Abby Brewster's be a wonderful couple of hours. Plus, The cast, director, backstage help, .orian home, located in Brooklyn, it gives you something to do on a and volunteers of Peru State College ·1 York. These .two elderly ladies Thursday, Friday, Saturday night, or are working hard to bring the student they are offering charity to lonely Sunday afternoon." body and community a night of qualmen who come to rent a room by The cast of 14 qualifies as a "really ity entertainment. ; ng them with theirfamous elder- great turn-out," according to Stander. "You check your hat and brain in at ;y wine. A nephew then disposes Approximately 10-14 students also the door, come in and have fun," he men in the basement. help out and other volun- Harper said.

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ent that anyone you have ever met. I I can't legally fly aplaneorevendrive There are times in my life when I sit have decided to use the Peru State a car-but sometinies when I am go- down and think that there just has to Tin;les :as my personal soap box, and ing really fast down a hill on my single be a better way. This is a deep quesam taking this opportunity to tell you, speed banana seat bike, I close my tion when you think about it. Could I the people, what to expect. I am not a eyes and I -can·actually visualize my- be the person who one day makes pealittle bit country and a little.bitof rock self executing the illegal fly by. nut butter and jam sandwiches better? and roll. In fact, to be exact, I am -a Though I sound like a very simple How could I ever make peanut butter little bit-Yanni and a little bit Neil Dia- person, I am actually quite complex. and jam better? Perhaps with a new mond. When I am not hanging around My favorite rock groups include Jour- strain of highly concentrated peanut the local arcade I am playing my Roy ney, Bon Jovi and Motley Crew. I truly which somehow makes the peanut Orbison records backWards in the light believe that the lead singers of these spread easier, while still being chunky. supplied by my lava lamp. I enjoy the groups define me as a person, and Could smooth-spreading chunky peaAtari home entertainment system, and some mornings I have trouble seeing nut butter be just around the comer? myloveforQ-BertandMs.Packman wherelstopandStevePerry,BonJovi , How about edible tooth picks? is endless. If the jeans I wear are not and Vince Neil start. Would people go for this or would they tight enough to cut the off the.circula- I am definitely not a one-dimen- just question their durability? And tioh to my (eet I will refuse to wear sional individual. I am famous and I would you need an old-fashioned I tru!fbelieve that a strate- do have a bit of a following. My na- toothpick to scrape the new toothpick ' gically placed banana is ari. asset and tional appearances include, but are not out of your teeth? not false advertising. Converse shoes limited to, America's Most Wanted, In a fight to the death between a rat are a fine accessory to outfit and The Jerry Show, and of and a fire-breathing dragon, who ofcourseyoucannevergowrongwith courseRickiLake.Ihavebigplans:I would win? Well, is the rat's skin a Harley Davidson T-shirt and a am currently on the campaign trail, Is the dragon pasleather jacket which proudly supports with hopes of becoming the Peru State. sive-aggressive or is ht: a tough guy? the flag of this great nation. My avia- College 2000 Homecoming King. My Does he even like-the taste of rat? tor sunglasses are not as much a re- name is Mike Spies. Prepare your- You know that pain you get in the flection of myself as they are of my selves... front of your head when you think really hard? Well, I get that pain every time I play Snakes and Ladders.

I believe that it is important to remember to keep your feet on the ground while reaching for the stars, but if you grab one, look out, because · they are hot.

·I wonder why cats are called cats and dogs called dogs? If I could rename them I would call them Mondays and Tuesdays so at least I would know what I was having for dinner.

I hope that you are able to salvage something from this article because I can't. And on the off chance that it ·gets published, I would just like to say that Men At Work were NOT one-hit ·wonders, and that not matter where ou turn Vanilla Ice is alwa s around.

instntclors Brad and Alicia as they Razzle Dazzle yo1'J across the dance floor. These two stole the hearts of the Irish With their interpretive dance of "The Lass of Aughrim."

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Campus primed for ·Homecoming festivities

KIM PUKAll Staff Writer

The big bonfire, a morning parade, the ever-present voting in the student Center. Homecoming festivities are once again upon us. This year's activities are a pleasant mix of the new and old. Students will have an opportunity to participate in what they have come to expect as Peru tradition, and get ataste for some new and different takes on the celebration.

According to Peggy Groff, Student Center and CAB Director, Comedian Buzz Sutherland will be kicking off Homecoming week with his act in the Student Center at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18. He is NACA's 1998 and 1999 Comedy Artist of the Year, and has performed on hundreds of college campuses, in addition to HBO's "Comic Relief," MTV's "Half Hour Comedy Hour," K.o.t.h. radio's infamous DUCK, and as the host of Disney/KPLR "Kid's Connectioq." In addition to enjoying an evening full oflaughs, you may alsv enjoy the feeling of a door prize in between your fingers if you are lucky enough to win one.

On Thursday, Oct. 19, from 5:00 to 7 :00 p.m., the Fire Department will be sponsoring a free will donation Chili Feed at the Fire Hall. Following this event will be the famous Peru State Bonfire, held downtown at 8:00p.m.

The Chamber of Commerce will be offering refreshments. This will be an evening of Bobcat spirit, warm

cheeks, and. flying glowing embers The Bobcat Bookstore will be hav- head back down to the AWAC at 7:00 you won't want to miss. ing their official Grand Opening from Thursday at noon is also the dead- 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Student line for ordering Football Mums, to Center. If you return empty-handed be sold by the Peru Gandies for $5.00 from your parade experience, stop in each. Orders for the white mums for some free refreshments and door (complete with a blue "P") can be prizes. Or, browse around. Perhaps placed at the Bookstore or with Peggy you will find a good sale.

Groff in the Student Center. Mums The big football game starts at 1:00 can be picked up in the Student Cen- p.m. There will be a pre-game show ter Friday, Oct. 20 after lunch. Any at 12:45, so you not only get a good extras will be sold the day of the game. seat, you get entertainment. For those PSC students and clubs are encour- hoping to display some spirit, there aged to participate in a poster contest will be face painting at the game. Trathat will be judged on Friday as well. dition surfaces again at half time when The design must be chosen from one our king and queen will be crowned. of two categories-PSC Spirit, or this The fun doesn't end with the footyear's Homecoming theme, ball game, however. Come support Faces". Posters must be submitted to our girls at a 4:30 volleyball game. Peggy Groff or the CAB office by Take a: break from all the action, then Wednesday, Oct. 18. Try it-you

p.m. for the Alumni men's basketball game.

To top it all off, our Homecoming dance will be held in the Student Center from 9:00 to 12:30 a.m. Even if you don't like dancing, you just might be caught up in the spirit of the night and allow someone to drag you out on the floor.

All in all, Homecoming activities were planned with fun in mind. So get out, loosen up, have a good time, and enjoy some goodies and door prizes. Oh, and show some Bobcat spirit. Support our teams. Consider displaying a blue "P" on your left cheek. Besides, someday you'll look back at your college years, and you'll remember Homecoming. might win a Bobcat Bookstore gift certificate while you're at it.

When the big day (Saturday, Oct. 21) arrives, it will start early with a parade at 10:30 a.m. downtown. You will find food, drinks, and goodies at various stands along the way. There is also a good chance air-born candy will somehow find its way to your lap,

or head. But it doesn't hurt.

The parade offers a chance to win big money in a new contest this year. CAB is sponsoring an Ugly Vehicle Contest that will deepen someone's appreciation for 'ugly' when they walk away $75.00 richer for showing a Grand Champion. Fifty dollar awards will be presented for various other "qualities," such as the Boat Award or the Rust Bucket Award, as well.

complicates parking

wants to park there. In fact, according to Deputy Brent Lottman, a member Freelance Writer of the Morgan County Sheriff's Office and ten year resident of Peru, The few precious minutes in those some people who own property on early morning hours can be the most those streets actually have an agreefrustrating when trying to get to class ment with the city which enables the.m on time. One reason for this stress can to regard the parking area in front of easily be linked to the parking situa- their home as their property. Of course, tiononthenorthsideofthePeruState it is unknown exactly who has this College campus. Although opinions agreement with the city and who on this situation vary, one thing is cer- doesn't. Therefore, "good luck" in tain. If the students are not careful, determining whose "NO PARKING" they can be ticketed or even towed. signs can legally be enforced, and These streets, although thought to be whose signs cannot. owned by the city, are not completely open to everyone and anyone who See ANGST, page 4

CHRISTEN HALE

Tough loss I can't keep : diggers down

photo by Hillary McKey

THE SUPER BOWL'S GOT NOTH IN' ON US The PSC Marching Band practices for the homecoming festivities. The band will be performing selections from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Miss Saigon during halftime of the Oct. 21 game vs. College of Southwestern Assemblies of God.

Network access ready to hit campus residence halls MAGIC DELIVER ·-- POSITIVf N4ESSAGE

Mike Chamberlain · Staff Writer

After almost a month and a half of speculation, it seems that on-campus residents are within sight of network Internet access. However, for those of you who think you have "Internetready" computers just itching to surf, you'd better make sure you've got the right equipment for the job. The network is not accessable via a dial-up connection, so computers with standard modems will be ill-equipped for the job.

I.f you are a resident of the Centennial Delzell, or Morgan Hall, then you apparently make up part of an elite group on campus. Each room in the Complex will get a network connection to allow a student's computer to be connected to the school's network.

The major benefit of this will be a higher-speed internet connection over a standard modem connection. Students should expect to get the same downloading results in their donn room as they would by using a computer on campus in one of the labs. Unfortunately, the campus bandwidth will remain the same forthe time being, so any slowdowns that you may have experienced in campus computer labs will exist in the 'residence balls· as well, depending on the amount of users logged in to the system.

Students should understand that the PSC network operates behind a firewall, which is a network security system that prevents

WHAT DO I NEED TO tooK FOR IN A NETWORKINTERFACE CARD? .

· Look for a 1Oil00 base-T auto sensing NIC.

Plug & Play will help with windows installation.

Supports half- and full-duplex operation.

A PCI connection for newer computers

An ISA connection for older computers ·- :-./

.· Make sure it's compatible with your Operating System (f\{ac, Windows 95/98fME, etc.)

"outside" interference on the network. Therefore, students who use programs such as ICQ, AOL Instant Messenger, etc. may find that they have to re-configure many of their online.settings to operate with the new network. Fortunately, a detailed help sheet will be available· for students who will require a walkthrough of the installation process, once the network is operational in the residence halls.

To take advantage of'the network connection, a computer needs to have a Network Interface Card (NIC). These can be found at any computer retail store or online for around $25-$100. The Peru State Computer Club is selling network cards as individual cards or as installed cards. Please see the PSCC's webpage for further details at (http://www.peru.edu/-compclub) or send them an email at (compclub@bobcat.peru.edu).

SAFE HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREATING! The Blood Mobile will be on campus

The October Programming Resident Assistant Staff is sponsoring A SAFE TRICK OR TREAT FOR KIDS

In Peru, Auburn, and Nebraska City

If you are interested in participating as a safe residence for children to visit, please contact your RA and sign up before October 27th

Trick or Treating will take place on October 31st from ?pm to lOpm

Monday, November 9

· If you are interested in volunteering contact Cam Pentland at· 8 72-2260

8rou9ht to you by Stud.nt SHate

On October 10, Don Parker brought his blend of magic and alcohol awareness to the PSC campus. In the middle of his Don brought an 11 year old boy on stage to help him with a trick. Don explained that he was one year oldet than boy when he starting using tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. By 16, his drug of choice was marijuana and later LSD. This progressed into an adc diction to cocaine and heroin into his early twenties.

During the show, Don talked about his · abuse and his struggles with drugs and alcohol while· performing magic. He"'often compared the illusion of magic with the illusions thai: come with drug· abuse

Towards the end of the show, Don opened a question and answer period, which students took to their! advantage. The students enjoyed. the humor and message.brought to them by the program.

Cam Pentland Big League Issues, jttle league Politics

honestly tried to watch the first fate between Gore and George W. pean, I really did. But I kept thinkto myself that it was more of a little baseball 'game. Sure, they start the "big issues" around, versparring with each other, trying \create a high-profile chess match. 'hat was I watching, anyway? Two @posed "candidates" arguing the points of socio-economic policy? to believe that they actually write eir own material? I might as well \Ve been watching Milli-Vanilli at e Grammy awards with all of the lipinching going on.

Because, really, what would any spectable little league game be with:t the "parents" waiting in the wings, ady to strike at any moment when e opposing pitcher throws one up d in? When one of the little )Ungins takes a hard fastball in the 1ck, or slides just a little too hard into cond base, the moms and dads step ', and mayhem ensues. If you have ?er been to a little league game, you 1ow exactly what I am talking about. not, I strongly recommend you at:nd during the district championips.

Jf course, at the political level, the /arents" are the PR spin-doctors-a 1nglomoration of the greatest 1eechwriters, image consultants and <adies money can buy. This crackerick team is part of the process from :every beginning of the nomination. hey are the ones who attack/counrattack the main points, determine ;e strategy for each public appear1ce, and make sure that the "candi-

date" is dressed properly and how to spell "potato." Or is it "potatoe?" I can't remember.

It was a very simple scenario for the two presidential candidates: Gore addresses an issue that is key to his being elected; George vv. presents his manufactured rebuttal. A glib.commentary from both sides, and we're ready for the next question. What we in the audience don't see are the spindoctors redefining the strategy between each "pitch," staring each other down with. imp.unity on either side of the stage.

Team Gore: Did you see that? I think our man just belched! God, he looks uncomfortable as hell. Get Williams Dn the horn-we're in trouble.

Team Bush: He's got him on .the ropes, baby! I think he just belched. We have to start into soft-money spending right away and get it over with while we can.

Homecoming extravaganza? I don't buy it ...

CHERYL GINN Staff Writer

Every fall, high schools and colleges through out the country celebrate a holiday of sorts. I'm not referring to Columbus Day, Halloween, or even Canadian Thanksgiving. I'm talking about the exaggerated hype and pointless popularity contest we call Homecoming. Of course, this ritual has been around for as long as most people can remember.

The typical high school Homecoming is celebrated with bon fires/pep rallies, the crowning of royalty, a foot-

ball game, and an all-school dance. Back in my days of high school glory, I remember counting down the weeks, days, and even hours until the kickoff of the festivities. Summing up the Homecoming activities at my high school is like watching an episode of General Hospital. As I reflect now, it all seems a little silly. The pep rally foreshadows the activities yet to come. The energy and enthusiasm are like the tensions and passions that all soap operas use to fuel the plot. The crowning of royalty drives the conflict, which angers the losing candidate of the popularity contest. Many a cat fight has resulted from the intense jeal-

ousy, hence the clirfjaxjp jheplot. The resolution comes at the dance, when everyone is busy dancing badly to the music of an over-priced DJ or playing tonsil hockey with his or her date. College Homecoming poses a significantly different viewpoint. I have not partaken in the drunken festivities of a college Homecoming. I foresee a weekend filled with immature actions and unmeasured mayhem. Plus, I haven't even mentioned the keg races. I'm there! T-minus 8 days until the chaos begins, and I plan to be right in the middle of the drunken crowd. P.S. Vote Mike Spies ·for Homecoming King.

Student angsf over parking, con't from page one

Team Gore: We got the heads up from For thbse Peru State College stuWilliams that Al had lunch today, and dents that park on the streets north of that's causing some gastro-intestinal campus, it has become almost a game problems. It wasn't on the itinerary, of who can get a parking space, is willthat's for damn sure. ing to walk, or can find some resem-

Team Bush: Yep, green light th.e soft blance of a parking space and hopes money comments and send it in. Gore no one leaves a sign, or calls for the looks like he's coming to, so let's act towing company. fast, team. How we doing on the wa- The general guidelines to follow ter George look hy- when parking on a street are as foldrated to you ? lows: one must be 30 ft from all stop

Just like groups of unruly parents, signs, 20 ft from the sidewalk, and 15 these hired hands need to get their ft from hydrants. This rules out much hands dirty with just ab::mt everything. of the area that some students use evIf you think you can get elected just eryday in their quest for a place in because you went to Yale and used to which to park their vehicles. be the Vice-President, you don't know Deputy Lottman puts the whole situthe reality of today's political system. ation very simply, "students just need While people march into the polls to be considerate of the people who wondering who exactly is the best live on these streets." "candidate,'.' I. think it is more apt to This is an incredibly easy solution. consider who_ has the most capable However, mornings are not always the public relations team. That is a no- best times to find considerate people brainer, of course, since we all know At 8:59 am on Monday morning, a that Gore inherited Clinton's best and student, or anyone for that matter, is brightest wizards behind his presiden- thinking more about finding room to tial curtain. park and getting to class before their

ing on for years. It probably won't change for years, if ever. There are, however, ramifications to the sometimes horrendous parking jobs that occur north of campus. For instance, if the vehicle is obstructing traffic, it can be towed on the spot. That means ·that if one parks with half of their car in the middle of the intersection, they should not be surprised if they come back and their car is gone. Also, tickets can be issued at any time ranging from $33 to a court appearance.

is their space we are taking, they should mind their own business," said Winton.

While it is true that some, if not many of the residents can't legally stop students from parking in front of their homes, it is a gamble to try to decide wl)o can legally tow and who can't. One major piece of advice for students who park there is to simply obey the obvious parking laws. When parking on the street, face the right direction Don't stick out in the intersection. Make sure that all of the car is in the space (if parallel parking). If the car is sticking out, there isn't enough room.

According to Lottman, the city usually handles the complaints about the parking. However, he can go around and give tickets at any time. Not many tickets have .been issued so far this year, but students can not count on that.

Miss an issue?

This is a situation that has been go-

But don't feel sorry for George W. professor gets annoyed. More so than if he loses; he can rely on ·his people they are about Mr. So-and-so having to take him out for ice cream after the enough room for his truck, if, for some election. You'll get 'em next time, reasonhedecidestocomehomeinthe Georgie boy. Just keep working on next hour. your swing.

Most students haven't had major. problems, except irritation upon not finding a space. Peru State College student, Doug Jamison, said that he parked north of campus "sometimes," ·and said he hasn't "noticed any problems." However, another student, BJ. Winton, said, "One time I was park.ing my car by the comer, but I wasn't even close to sticking out, ·and some old lady drives by in her car. She stopped right in the middle of the roads, which impeded traffic, to tell me that I wasn't parking very well and I could do a better job than that. But I wasn't even done parking yet!" Many students echo the thought that some people, who go around leaving notes on people's cars are just too nosy.

"Unless it is a major problem, or it

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Tutoring programs leave their mark on PSC

KIM PUKALL Staff Writer

You could detect a sparkle in her blue eyes and genuineness in her smile when Misti Lenz described how she helped one struggling math student in a big way. Lenz, a Peru State junior and former math tutor, saw her tutee proudly display a B on her Elements of Math test. One year earlier, Beth had failed this exact same test.

Amanda Kemling, head tutor for Student Support Services, recounted a similar experience. After tutoring a student on academic probation for having all D's and one F, she helped raise his grades to all B's and one C. The look of elation on Kemling's face as she remembered his report card and words, "Look at this," told the story perfectly.

Peru State· College offers tutor assistance to struggling students through two different programs-Student Support Services and the ARC (Academic Resource Center). Both programs are achieving their goals. Students are being helped, and tutoring services offered by Peru State College are proving to be effective.

Marcia Holley, a freshman Psychology major, recently approached Student Support Services because she was nervous about her history and psychology classes. After only a few sessions of working with a tutor she said, "I feel more confident in myself. I'll be getting help with my work.'; ·

Student Support Services, the first of the two programs to offer tutoring, was created to serve only those students who are from low income families, are first generation college students, or have a disability, according to Dr. Pat Beu; director of Student Support Services.

Of the 230 students involved in Student Support Services last year, 119 received tutoring, according to Beu. 97 out of those 119 students were able to increase their GPA's.

Beu also noted that the federal gov-

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ernment provided the program with $193,000 last year to provide services to retain students. With that much invested in one small Nebraska campus alone, taxpayers should wonder if the services are effective. Measuring effectiveness is hard to do, however, since tutoring is based on individual experiences rather than group summaries or statistics.

The Academic Resource Center knew that the impact of tutoring could be astonishin.fi, but tutoring was not available for all stude11ts. Those students who do not meet the qualifications for SSS had nowhere to tum. This idea was the driving force behind the creation of ARC.

The college, not the government, is responsible for funding ARC, according to the tutorial coordinator, Marie Meland. The ARC provides students with.the help they need in order to be successful in classes. They also provide special needs services to those with disabilities, and tutorial software to aid in preparation for standardized tests such as the PPST.

To ensure students stay on task, some tutoring sessions are monitored. Tutors arid tutees also sign contracts to affirm their committment to the program.

According to Meland, the tutors of ARC are working hard to make students independent learners. Her observations have indicated that most students and tutors arrive ready to work and be productive. Most students feel their classes are going better. "They've gained confidence," Meland said.

Tutoring programs are successful at PSC. They are helping retain students, and are instilling confidence thatmay impact tutees for the rest of their lives. Everi though it is difficult to analyze the of tutoring as a whole because it impacts each individual in a different way, it is clear that tutoring has established itself on campus as the shining beacon that the way for many of the students it reaches.

Ath.letic improvements • an ongoing process

STEPHANIE HUFFMAN

Staff Writer

Long-awaited and unexpected improvements have graced the Peru State Athletic Department within the last year. Each sport on campus has received some sort of enhancement in its facilities, be it minor or major.

The Oak Bowl Stadium underwent many changes over the summer to prepare for what has become an outstanding season for the Bobcat football team. The stadium received a new patio area around the press box, a new retaining wall to accommodate the increased patio space, and renovations were made to the concession stand.

The softball and paseball fields are still under construction. Both fields received new bleachers and new cinder block dugouts, which have just recently been completed. Both fields also received new foul poles, however they have not yet been raised.

The Al Wheeler Activity Center was updated with renovations to ,the concession stand and a general clean up of the weight room. Unused, dangerous, old, and broken weight equipment was discarded. There has been a proposal made to administration and to student senate for funds to refurbish this area.

A.D. Majors also received some attention over the summer holiday. New storage areas for athletic training equipment have been constructed, as well as new assistant coaches offices. Both the men's and women's locker

TROY LITVINCHUK

Staff Writer

They hang ominously over the halls of Delzell, oblivious to the tumult they have recently caused. Jutting out from the walls near the ceiling, just daring someone to mess with them, the emergency water pipes hang. within reach of any average-size stu-: dent. On September 17, Delzell halls'. were given a thorough rinsing out. A water pipe was accidentally bro-! ken that caused the small tsunami, something that Delzell rarely sees. The accident occurred on the third1 flood and soon spewed water:: throughout the entire hall. It was an{ innocent situation, and the accident: could have happened to anyone. Apparently, a Delzell resident made lighi contact with the pipe and the pipe was subsequently broken. ·

rooms received larger lockers and carpeting. A new laundry facility has also been added.

The initial funds for these projects came from the various Booster Clubs of the Athletic Department. The College Advancement Fund and the National Booster Club also contributed to the renovations. The remainder of the funds used for the improvements came from advertisements, Coca-Cola Co., and funds raised through the Athletic Department Golf Outing.

"Our expenses exceeded our projections because of higher labor costs and availability of contractors, coaches, and students athletes who were assisting me on thes() projects," Athletic Director Gary Richert said. "Our fi: nal projection of costs for these projects will be approximately $30,000 to $35,000. If these projects would have been done exclusively by general contractors, it would have cost $100,000."

There is still work to be done. New shower stalls will be installed in the men's and women's locker rooms in A.D. Majors. New press box/concession facilities for both the baseball and softball fields are scheduled for completion in the spring by industrial technology classes from Auburn High School. A scoreboard will also be erected at the softball field, as well as new electrical wiring for both fields.

"The Athletic Department is continuing to raise additional funds through concession sales and booster club projects to finish the payment for these projects," Richert said:

Damage to·the hall following th, flood was minimal, with only ont personal item seriously damaged. The only lasting aftereffect was an appall ing stench coming from stagnant wa ter that hadn't moved in years. Tht perpetrator volunteered to clean any damaged rugs and towels and volun· teered his personal time to stean' clean all carpets damaged. Unfortu. nately for most residents, the linger ing water damage to carpets is diffi cult to clean, and it has taken quit some time for any significant im: provements to the rooms affected b· the flood.

Luckily, most Delzell resident. were quick to act to ebb the flow o the putrid water. A lot of the wate: managed to spread throughout th: halls, underneath doors, and spoilin;' whatever happened to be on the floe of resident's.rooms. However, Delzef residents reacted swiftly to the situ? tion and stopped the flow of water.

"Everybody helped" out," said Res dent Director Greg Wolfe in regarc to the clean up efforts. "As acollec. tive effort by residents, it was don in about five hours."

"Maintenance and security wer here within five minutes," Wolf added, obviously impressed with the reaction time.

The pipes continue to pose a thre to repeat this .event, as their suppm protection, and strength is minim<. Delzell residents are strongly advist to avoid contact with any and all pipt in the building as a precautionc measure.

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Bobcats head into Homecoming week· ranked ill top 1 0

ANN MORNIN Sports Editor

After falling short of a satisfactory tandard last season, the Bobcat's fuure seemed uncertain. Now the 5-0 'lobcats, for the first time since 1991, 1ave pushed their way into the NAIA 0p ten. They moved up from 13th to .·th with impressive wins over Lincoln Jniversity and Midland College.

On September 30, the Bobcats trav;led to Jefferson City, MO, to play :_.incoln University. Lincoln struck first vith a 1 yard touchdown run by their .iuarterback Toranza Every. The Bob.:ats answered back with a 46 yard field 0:oal kicked by Austin Arnold. By the ;nd of the first quarter, the score was 7-3 Lincoln, but the Bobcats bounced Jack in the second.

Right off the bat, junior Tommy Aldana threw a 10 yard touchdown pass to junior Chad Beckman to take :he lead. The Bobcats got the ball back 1fter junior Ross Luzum's fumble re-

On this possession, Lincoln 1ad two key penalties, which led to the 12 yard touchdown reception by mphomore Jason Niec.

The real story of this game was the Bobcat defense. They forced eight fumbles, and four were recovered.

"Our defense has done a great job 111 year. They forced fumbles which gave us great field position, and our offense took advantage of it," said Strittmatter.

Sophomore Matt Shelsta and junior Jason Hurt led the Bobcat defense. Shelsta recorded seven solo tackles and seven assisted. He also recovered one of four Lincoln fumbles. Because

of his efforts, he earned CSFL defensive player of the week. Hurt had nine unassisted tackles and three assisted.

Quarterback Tommy Aldana earned the offensive player of the week by connecting 8 of20 passes for 88 yards and two touchdowns. He also had 94 yards rushing on 26 carries and scored one touchdown.

The final score was 27-17. This was Peru's first conference win since 1989 when they belonged to the Tri-State Conference. This game was very exciting for the Bobcats.

"I was really proud of my team. They showed a lot or discipline and they never gave up. It was a great win for program," Strittmatter said.

On October 7, the Bobcats traveled to Fremont, Nebraska, to take on Midland College. Bobcats scored first with Arnold kicking a 4lyard field goal. But then Midland came back strong in the second quarter with Jeff Beckman's 39 yard field goal, and quarterback Dan Kennedy had a 17 yard touchdown run. By the end of the first half the score was 10-3, Midland College.

Once again, the Bobcat defense came through and never allowed Midland to score in the second half. Senior Joe Martin provided 12 tackles, including ten assisted. Shelsta also contributed with 13 tackles.

The Bobcat offense in the second half consisted of senior John Bosco 's 3 yard touchdown run and Beckman's 5 yard touchdown reception. Bosco led the offense with 56 yards rushing and one touchdown. Aldana threw for 104 yards and one touchdown. Jason Niec and sophomore Brett Schnitzer each had four receptions with a com-

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bined ·total of 92 yards. This Bobcat team hung together to win with a final score of 17-10. According to Strittmatter there are a lot of unselfish players on his team.

"This team has great team chemistry. No one cares who makes the big play just as long as they play well together and win," Strittmatter said.

The Bobcats have suffered some minor injuries this year. Sophomore Dana Long and junior Josh Smulling have both been struggling with ankle

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injuries, but have pulled together to play sparingly. Freshman Nate Ball is out for the season with a tom ACL and sophomore Matt Beck is probable for this weekend because of shoulder problems.

Of their next five games, four of them are at home including the Applejack Bowl this weekend in Nebraska City. Traditionally, the Bobcat's opponent in the Applejack Bowl has been Dana College. However, this will not be the case this year.

"Dana's conference added two schools and they just could not fit us into their schedule," Strittmatter answered when asked about the change in scheduling.

The Bobcats will face Ha,skell Indian Nations University from Lawerence, Kansas. The kickoff is scheduled for 6:00p.m.

"For us to be where we want to be at the end of the year, we have to improve each game and take [each opponent] seriously," Strittmatter said.

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'Cats fall just short in key battle of top ranked teams

CAM PENTLAND Editor

The 'Cats were within striking distance of upsetting the 3ro ranked College of St. Mary (Omaha), but they came up just a little short in their Oct. 4 contest. After being whitewashed in the first set 15-0, the Bobcats rallied to a 2-1 set lead only to fall short in a crucial 4m set with a five point lead.

"We ha:d them down 10-5, but we just could not get the ball back to push for a couple more," said head coach Becky Deisley. "After that first set, I let them know that this was their home court and this was where they needed to show up to play. They needed to get mad and frustrated to compete."

The Bobcats had their hands full with the consistency of St. Mary's strong outside hitter Jackie Hingst. Hingst helped lead her team back from the five point deficit in the fourth set to win15-13. Hingst, who leads the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference in kills per game (3.92), aces per game (0.55), and is third in attack percentage (.320), was a presence on the court all night, hammering balls from the left side with deadly accuracy.

"I think we contained her better than other teams have," Deisley said of Hingst. "She plays pretty solid, and

STYLE POINTS Bobcat middle Sandy Brown (10) leaps gracefully into the air to stop a St. Mary's

Brown leads the Bobcats this season in blocks per game with 0.95.

she's just this little thing with the best hitter Kelly Scheel and junior middle have an effect on the team's focus in vertical and the most athletic skill out blocker Jenny Pitz! also worked well, the later-stages of the match. It was a there." , stuffing St. Mary's attack, especially disappointing loss, however Deisley

The 'Cats countered with their own in the second and third sets. feels it will make the team better in tandem of junior outside hitter Janelle The Bobcats fell behind early in the the long run. Findlay and_ senior right side hitter fifth set and lost their edge as St. Mary "Forus, five sets are tough, but we Randi Mayberry, who dominated with won the match 15-5. Only six oppo- are working on staying focused," she strong defense and aggressive hitting nents have taken the Bobcats to five said. throughout the night. Senior right side sets this season, and that seemed to "We are working on doing [a variety

of] drills after games to keep them on their toes, and we actually had a practice before the Baker game."

"It's typical for the girls, they let up," Deisley added. "I still don't think that our girls have the killer instinct that they need. I've seen what it takes to get to the national tournament, and we are not there yet."

One player who Deisley has been impressed with as of late is Bobcat basketball transfer Brooke Placke. Placke, a sophomore setter, is second on the team in assists (365) and tied for third with sophomore outside hitter Sarah Hurlbut in serving percentage (.955).

"Placke is starting to be the biggest leaders on the team," she said. "In terms of being a vocal leader, she is starting to step up. She is very solid and very coachable."

The 'Cats hosted Baker University (Lawrence, KS) on Oct. 9 in straight sets, 15-3, 15- 7,15- 7, although Baker did rally in the third set to close within five points-after the Bobcats were up 10-0 with only two service losses. The 'Cats emptied their bench against Baker, and Mayberry and freshman outside hitter Amanda Hedin each had eight kills to lead the team, Deisley knows that the team is working hard but they have to come out strong against their next conference game against College of the Ozarks (Point Lookout, MO) on Oct 14.

The in-conference game should be a good contest for the 'Cats, as College of the Ozarks has posted some impressive defensive numbers throughout the season. Currently, Ozarks leads the MCAC in digs per game (20.60), and they are second in serve receive percentage (.944). Deisley hopes that the team can go into the match with an aggressive attitude that they can keep for the duration of the entire match.

"We should beat them, but that was the attitude we had going into the Newman game as well. We're not looking past anyone at all."

lntramurals going strong

CAM PENTLAND Editor

It has been a difficult semester so far for the PSC Intramural program. Sand volleyball was canceled this year due to the court not being in suitable condition. The construction workers were changing windows in Clayburn/ Mathews in the Centennial Complex and in the process, glass was shattered out over the East side of the building.

Subsequently, large shards of glass were found on the court. Removal of the entire sand pit was necessary for safety reasons, and that prevented even a postponement of the sand volleyball season.

On the other hand, flag football got into full swing. This year the flag football league consisted of five teams.

Prime Cuts, led by Matt Placek, was undefeated heading into the playoffs, posting a 4-0 record. Prime Cuts managed to take the 2000 flag football title, which included an overtime semifinal victory played in near-dark.

Members of the championship squad included: Dan Gates, Nick Burge, Brian Johnson, Sam Klein, Jared Manheit, Holly Hansen, Jamie McBride, Michelle Wedge, Ann Momin and Pfacek.

Just a reminder, for all who are interested in signing up for Co-Rec volleyball--make sure you go to the intramural office prior to the October 18th deadline. Teams can have a maximum of eight players, and all teams must have at least two men and two women.All games will played on Monday and Thursday nights. in the AWAC.

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Radiohead throws left when you're expecting right ...

MIKE CHAMBERLAIN

Online Editor

Do things differently, or don't do them at all" has become Radiohead's iew mantra. The band's fourth LP, Kid :\,leaves the listener without question 'If this statement. However, it's the good kind of different, Led Zeppelin's fII kind of different. The kind of different that risks alienating the majority of fans and encourages low record oales, but allows the band to expand into something greater.

If you are at all familiar with the group's 1997 release, Ok Computer, then the artwork of the packaging will seem recognizable. Stanley Donwood, who did the artwork for the previous LP, is also along for this ride called Kid A. Just by looking at the artwork, any listener can relate the paintings with the music. This is where the similarity ceases between the two albums.

Listening to Kid A, the first two cracks, 'Everything in its right place' .md 'Kid A', made me wonder ifThom Yorke had been hanging out with Ri:hard D. James of Aphex Twin too nuch. On the title track, Thom Yorke's .1ormal beautiful crooning is suppressed by means of being pumped through J.n electronic distortion box. It also sounds as though the opening could have come from a music box hidden underneath the whirling of a ballerina's delicate feet.

'The National Anthem' is probably the most recognizable song on the album since it seems to be the one that most likely could have been on Ok Computer. Don't get too comfortable though, as we hear something that has never been incorporated into a Radiohead song before-horns. This :an be credited to the lead guitarist/ electronic-stuff guy, Jonny Greenwood, who scored the track quite wonderfully.

As the first half of the album comes

Senior shrnes in recital'

STEPHANIE HUFFMAN Staff Writer

For the past few weeks students and faculty passing through the Jindra Fine Arts Building have more than likely heard some melodious saxophone music wafting through the hallways.

Peru State College student Jennifer Oblerding, a senior music education major, was the performer behind this music. Oblerding was busily preparing for her upcoming senior recital, required for graduation from the music education program.

Radiohead's new LP release, Kid A

to a close, expect to hear the very ambient instrumental, 'Treefingers,' seeming like Yorke went back over to Mr. James' house for afternoon tea.

The only remotely "radio-friendly" cut comes from the song 'Optimistic', which is the only track that could be identified as having a traditional song structure.

'Idioteque' illustrates an unknown "techno" side of Radiohead never shown before by throwing away the guitars completely for a more electronic vibe with the aid of two samples from First Recordings - Electronic Music Winners from 1976.

Oblerding's saxophone recital took place on Sunday, October 1 in the Benford recital hall. Her repertoire

included selections from various_J}me took me only two weeks to prepare. It periods, including works by Eccles, was fun to perform," Oblerding said. Bach, Schumann, and Bazelaire. She Oblerding's performance was outended off her recital by playing three standing. There was careful attention jazz duets by James Rae with her saxo- to style as well as skillfully played phone instructor, PSC music profes- technical passages. The recital was sor Dr. David Klee Sr. She was ac- also well attended. Unfortunately, it companied by another PSC student, was necessary to keep the doors to. the senior music education major Gena recital hall open due to the excessive Fritz. heat in the room:This

Oblerding had been preparing pieces sound slightly, but did not take away for her recital for two years, although from the quality of Oblerding's personie of her pieces were only added formance. this semester. "I felt the recital went really well.

"'The Suite' [by Bazelaire] played There were a few tuning problems

With the last track, 'Motion Picture on the soprano saxophone was my Soundtrack,' it seems as though Yorke personal favorite. This is the one that

is singing a lullaby to put the listener to sleep as the album comes to a close. Harps, another Radiohead first, help assist Yorke's mission to render the listener unconscious.

Waiting to see if there was a "hidden track" or not, I was thinking to myself that if there was, how is it going to be "different." It seems more common now to have a hidden track at the end of an album than to not have one ever since Nirvana's Nevermind broke the whole idea into the mainstream back in 1991. I' !I let you know this, Kid A does have a hidden track. Is it different? Indeec'.. Just ·like the complete album, it is impressively different.

because of the heat, but I adjusted as best I could," Oblerding said.

Oblerding has been a very active student during her five years at PSC. This year alone she is participating in the Concert Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Woodwind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Madrigal Singers, and as Drum Major for the Marching Band.

Ob Jerding will be graduati!lg in MaY, of 2001 and plans to find a teaching position in a music department at a high school for the fall. She hints that a Master's degree may be in her future.

"I have nothing tying me down, so I'm ready for anything," Oblerding said.

American Psycho lives up to .its name

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American Psycho seems nothing except well, psychotic. Though dementedly humorous, there is not much of a plot except that the lead character, Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale), has an obsessive-compulsive urge to kill people to feed his ego.

Directed by Mary Harron, American Psycho sums up the 1980s consumerfashion culture which some of us may recall. Bateman is merely an example of a perSOfl who has lost all sense of reality in trying to become someone else-;omeone popular, important, and successful.

· Based on Bret Easton Ellis' novel, ment building hallway, completely this movie is a black satire set on Wall naked, going after a screaming woman Street. It is about a 26 year-old.execu- with a running chainsaw without tive (Bale) with no real job descrip- anyone noticing? ti on in the company he works for, and I guess, in defense of the movie, that therefore feels restrained. He spends a wild and twisted mind is exactly the majority of his time sil';ng and what Harron tried to portray. Apparpining over either his inabilit) com- ently, the subject matter presented in municate with his co-worke1 .iis in- the novel made the task of making this ability to obtain reservations at "the movie an almost impossible one, bespot" restaurants, or his insecurity cause many directors folded on this with his own masculinity. To release project. One director even had himself from his pathetic, superficial Leonardo DiCaprio lined up as Patrick life, he turns to the surreal-which Bateman. So, completing this critiunfortunately involves "dissecting" cally-acclaimed film does Herron women and occasionally men as his credit in many ways. Still, all the inpsychotic state suits him. sanity presented supposedly only Arsenic entertains with dark My first impression of this movie amounts to a bunch of sick thoughts humor was that it was too outlandish for even in Bateman's head. Perhaps he is a rational contemplation. True, Chris- maybe too unimportant for such Arsenic and Old lace closed on Oct tian Bale's character is an upstaged thoughts to even be a reality. 8, after being well received by audi- dramatic personality showing a stereo- 101 minutes later, the viewer might ences. typical businessman going A.W.O.L find American Psycho djsappointing, Theatre fans should look forward to He suddenly feels useless and hope- but after a second try, one will more Peru Theater's next production, Wit. less in his personal endeavors, and than likely comprehend the real meanAuditions. will be held Wednesday, sees it necessary -to take drastic m(!a- ing behind the film-that is, if you October 18, 7:00pm in the college surestofeetpowerful: But while some even care to go that far. theatre. Copies of the play may be of his actions are deplorable, most are -Delta Fajardo signed out in the main Humanities downright unrealistic. I mean, who has i lcl..·in_g _...1.' th'e ability to charge down •an apart-'•

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KEY NOTES Jennifer Oblerding (right), assisted on piano by Gena Fritz.

in Marty's. World

Did you know that if you drop the started laughing so hard that I hit the ferent than the ones down here. It is a letter 'Y' out of my last name it spells ground. Among the cigarette butts, day filled with Rockey games, bar Beer? Perhaps this is why I love. the spilled beer, and chunks of regurgi- fights, whiskey, and smokes. I could month of October so much. There are tated sausage, I found my peace and not find a -turkey anywhere-just pots multiple holidays that involve the con- the world became clear for a few sec- of chili and pork and beans. I watched sumption of that special amber colored onds. I looked up at the man standing a strange· game called Canadian footbeverage that everyone loves. abo.ve me and asked, "Is this heaven?" ball, the Stampeders of Calgary deOctoberfest is perhaps the German's and he replied, "No, you're in the Wal- feated the Edmonton Eskimos 31single greatest contribution to the Mart parking lot." I was really disap- 3o'. Calgary won in the final seconds world. I love the fact that a whole pointed, I could have sworn I was in when the ball was punted through the · month is dedicated to drinking and heaven. As I walked away the accor- end zone for a point to lock up the vicpolka dancing, "Ich bein eine Ber- dions were ringing out the tune of tory. · liner!"-if you know what I mean. "Edelweiss"; I wiped a tear from the What an exciting day it was-never I never thought I would reach a point comer of my eye, and carried on. before had I seen a women over eighty of total enlightenment while at a beer- I headed north in hopes of finding a execute a keg stand. I dropped to my guzzling, sausage-eating festival, but bigger festival, with m9re activity, fun, knees and shouted "Is this heaven?" just last week it happened. I had just food, wine, and women. All of these The man standing above me simply worked my way through three could be found in a little country that looked down and said, "No, butthanks bratwurst, six over-sized beers and an I like to call Canada. Canadians eel- for joining us on this beauty holiday, hour's worth of polka dancing when ebrate Thanksgiving on the second eh." As I headed back south I couldn't it happened-someone in the crowd Monday of every Octeber, and let me help b,pt think to myself "Weird, I told a joke about leiderhosen and I tell you, their traditions are much dif- could have sworn this was heaven."

Crystal Lake Hockey League

Where: Camp Crystal Lake

When: Friday, October 13

Time: Between 12am and 6am or Sunrise whichever comes first.

Must be skilled in

hockey, be able to

Freshman Beth Jones can't stop watching Kathleen Turner's best movie, Romancing The Stone. The ' movie follows Joan Wilder (Kathleen Turner), a writer of romance novels, through a journey to Colombia in· a desperate attempt to rescue her flaky sister from kidnappers.

"I can really identify with the Joan Wilder character," said Beth "Except I am not a writer and I have never been mud sliding with Michael Douglas. On the other hand, I have met Danny DeVito, but he kept on talking about Andy Kauffman the whole time."

When other students qn campus were asked about Romancing t71e Stone, many students mistook the movie for the pornographic masterpiece, Romancing the Bone.

· ·I try not to caught up in the hype, The best band of all time would have cause dancm' for the man just airi't to be Blink 182, but I can't wait for ·where it's at. Blink 183.

I don't answer to anyone except Tom Petty seems lik<'.! a nice enough Mr. T, because I pity the fool as well. guy, but !hose Heartbreakers are· a · · · bunch of Jerks.

Some people worry about turning into their parents. I worry about turning Sometimes I wish I was part of into my grandparents, because I don't Marky Mark's funky bunch, but then want to wear huge diapers. I remember how much he likes to pull down his pants, and I change my If I had to choose between listening mind.

to Ann Murray everyday for the rest of my life or going to hell, I am not Sometimes I wish I had ADD Oh, sure which one I would choose. Is wait-what was I just talking about? there a difference?

I can't believe that people find I love baseball, apple pie, whips, and clowns funny. That's it-I JUSt can't chains. believe it.

Peru State College Students

':I don't care if people make fun of me because I have Romancing the Stone and Jewel of the Nile on Beta," said Beth. "Don't people know that Kathleen Turner falls into same category as Alley Sheedy or Meg Tilly? Come on, people. These actresses are going to be huge someday."

Are you sick of going to the cafeteria and only having the choice between warm and ice warm water? Well now you can choose between cold and ice cold water. You heard me right, cold and ice cold water

For those students who just want cold water, now they can get cold water. For those students who are more daring, they can get ice cold water. Want to be even more daring? Put ice in a glass and get cold water. Sure it's the longer way to get ice cold water, but maybe it's worth it. Or do you want to be the most daring person on campus? Put ice in a glass and fill it with ice cold water. That makes ice ice cold water. HzOh my Godthat is so cool!

An unknown librarian put her finger up to her nose and told some loud freshmen to "Shhhhhhh."

"I was just trying to give my friend the quiz in Seventeen. I don't see the problem with rating my friend's sex life," said one of the freshmen. "I don't know why the girl was reading Seventeen.- I mean what is she1'8?" said the librarian. "They are in college now. I think it is time to grow up.".

What the unknown librarian didn't know was that she had just set a record. That Shhhhh! became the 1,777,875,345,652,121,000 time a librarian has used that phrase. "I don't know what to ,say," said the librarian. " I am so proud."

The Student Voice Since 1921

Peru Expands With New Centre In Lincoln

CAM PENTLAND Editor-in-Chief

In the economic world, if you aren't growing, you're dying. That has been a reality for Peru State College for the past three years, since the alternative to growth would have been relocation or closure. But PSC' s latest facilitydevel opment in downtown Lincoln seems to have shaken the mightiest of Nebraska post-secondary institutions. ·

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln doesn't take exception to the type of degree programs PSC's new campus will offer. Instead, the cause for alarm is the street address of the campus: 11 •h and 0 streets, just three blocks away from UNL's campus.

"We've been offering coursework in the city limits of Lincoln for years, and· · no one has said anything about that until now," said Kent Propst, PSC vice-president of college advancement.

"Obviously there is an unmet need · in that community; we think we can provide a cost-effective service at times that are convenient to that population up there that is frankly not being offered, at least not cost-effective to the student."

"We are not targeting UNL students," Propst added.

In fact, PSC is not the only non-Lincoln based post-secondary school that provides academic programs within the city. Doane, Concordia, College of

St. Mary's and Crieghton University all have a presence in the Nebraska capitol, and Bellevue University has expressed an interest in· creating a campus in the downtown area as well. While UNL has never expressed concern about the academic agenda of other schools, it has certainly turned their attention to what PSC has to of-

fer. UNL representatives have stated publicly that there is no need for the duplication of its own academic courses, especially when it comes at the expense of UNL students.

UNL students. I said, 'Not a chance."'

"That's good for UNL in that it preserves their enrollment, but we ought to give students a choice," Johnson said.

Johnson feels that while UNL concerns are not unfounded, he believes that PSC's role in Lincoln is to attract two-year·program graduates, not four or five-year program transfer students-especially UNL students looking to transfer.

"We're looking for a different clientele," he said. "The people we are going to probe for are the community college students, the two-year ti:ansfer students who generally don't go to UNL."

Two-year degree holders often find difficulty transferring to UNL because many of the popular programs are full, or the transfer/admissionrequirernents force potential UNL program applicants to take additional classes beyond their transfer credit.

PSC secured a lease on the second floor of the Energy Square building, but they still needed approval from the Coordinating Commission (CCP) to officially open its Lincoln campus. Specifically, PSC had to illustrate to the CCP that its courses were not duplicates of UNL courses or, in this case, show that the duplication was necessary. UNL fears their students may choose to take the same courses at a cheaper cost and at perhaps a more convenient time.

"UNL objected strenuously," PSC President Ben Johnson said. "They said that they wouldn't have any objections at all if you refuse to accept The-CCP met with PSC and UNL See NEW SITE, page 4

TJ Majors Fire Causes Concern

KAY STANDER Assistant Editor

utes, began smoking and caught fire. Jeremy Heft, a member of the maintenance staff, extinguished· the fire upon discovery.

The nonchalant group gathered on The building was evacuated floor by the sidewalk outside the T.J. Majors floor and members of the maintenance building at approximately 11 :05 a.m. staff were posted at the front doors to on Tuesday belied the fact that there keep unauthorized persons out of the was a fire in the building. Fortunately, building. their attitude was justified. Peru's volunteer fire department was Though the ringing of thefire alarms called and arrived at the scene in minwas not a drill, the quick action of Peru utes, only to find the fire already put State College's maintenan_ce and se- out. The three trucks returned to the curity staff prevented the fire from station after verifying that the fire was becoming a problem. extinguished.

The cause of the fire, according to Once given the all clear by Chief of Peru State College maintenance super- Security Les Stonebarger, classes revisor, James (Jim) Reynolds, was the sumed and all was back to business as fan coil unit in the air conditioner in · usual. Room 105. During a routine mainte- Reynolds said that an electrician' nance cleaning, the unit became too would be called. in to the air warm and in the space of 5 to 10 min- conditioning unit. · ·

Photo by Kay Stander

EXPANSION Peru State College's new expansion center creating complaints from UNL.

Photo by Troy Litvinchuk

READY FOR ACTION Fire trucks arrive at TJ Majors in response to a fire caused by a faulty air conditioner. ·

Students Toss Around Frisbee Golf Idea

TYREE SEJKORA

Staff Writer·

January 15th a legacy Remember

I Have a Dream

HARLEN JOHNSTON Staff Writer

portunity for more students to get in- If you were walking through the Stuvolved on campus. They indicated it dent Center on Monday Jan. 15, you may attract potential students to Peru would have heard these words-,-first State. uttered in front of the Reflecting pool

If you were offered free money spe- Others wondered why we should not in Washington, D.C. by a single, cifically for the purchase of a new accept what is being given if it is not prominent man. trumpet, but you needed a new pair going to cost a thing. Still others won- These words helped usher in the idea of sneakers instead, what would you dered why we should introduce new that all men are created equal, and redo? Would you accept the gift and its things to campus if we can't keep up fleeted the founding fathers' determistipulations, or would you request that what we have now. They asked why nation to be free from tyranny. the money be put towar,d, the use. of donations could not .be used toward In the PSC Student Center, the something you need? fixing the AWAC or toward the pur- phrase "I have a dream" was uttered

Recently, a similar situation has chase of new weight room equipment. not by that man, but by a PSC sophobeen brought before the Student Sen- Student Senate members decided to more, Jesse James. ate. President Johnson has indicated ask the students-the people who are Peru State College held a day of rethat money will be provided, from actually going to use it. One hundred membrance to honor Dr. Martin

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such avenues as donations, ifit is used students were asked to comment on Luther King Jr. on Jan. 15. Campus Reverend Owen Cervantes gives an overview of MLK's ' specifically for the creation of a whether they would or would not like Activities Board (CAB)'sponsored a Frisbee Golf course. Frisbee Golf on this campus. service in the Live Oak Room at noon. ized they were in class while many of book display highlighting deci&ioncan,bemade abo,ut The results. showed56 students fa- President Johnson began with an their. contemporaries were not. More American authors and books voreq a fris!Jee Golf course, whi.le 44.. introduction that· highlighted impor- than a few students seemed perturbed what Frisbee Golf is. Frisbee Golf is did ·. · · ·· taut events in King's life. Rev. Owen by the idea that we did not have this played much like traditional golf. In- . Junior Bryan Doke, a PE/art educac Cervantes then delivered an inspira- day off. stead of using a ball.and clubs, how- tion major, said, "I think it would be tional speech on the meaning of the Randi Nielsen's opinion became ever, players-use a flying disc. A golf another form of entertainment. Al- day to an audience of approximately than representative of the student disc is thrown from a tee area to an though I've never done it before, I've 30 people. body's when said, "I think it's not elevated metal basket. The object is seen it in Lincoln and it looks like it Many appeared moved J:>y the fair that we have to be in class." to cqmplete each hole in the fewest would be fun to be able to get the guys speech's message of rising up to the Marinda Dennis said, "I think it number of throws. Frisbee Qolf was together at night just _to hang out.It's chal\enges in their. lives and should be a'. holiday so we. ca.i.propdes,igned to. be enjoyed .by people of not' like. there a lo,t of options of themselves to all expectations. er!y celebrate more speeches, all ages, male and fem.ale, and by ali things to do here at Peru." The program ended with King's "I ent activities, not classes." · _ athletic skill levels.

Henry Miller, a sophomore history Have a Dream " speech, read by The program in the Live Oak Room So, will students .be interested in education major, said, "I think it is a James. was not the only activity offered on Frisbee GQlf? There were many dif-. waste of money and it won't be put to What was the college reaction to this campus to celebrate Martin Luther ferent attitudes displayed toward this use for what it is intended to be. I think controversial day? The events were King Jr. Day. The multicultural club project in Student Senate meetings. they should use the money for more not controversial, but the day became put up a booth near the entrance to the Some felt that it would be a great_op- adequate purposes." controversial when the students real- Student Center. The library erected a

with the civil rights moveme1 CAB is also sponsoring an A Dream" creative interpretat test which began on Jan. 15 a through Feb. 15. A $50 prize awarded to the top five PSC entries. If students are inten participating, they can conta1 or Peggy Groff for more infor The day, indeed the spirit, 1 himself, was best summed Cervantes when he said, "I beli is a very important day for all cans because Martin Luther 1 did not only promote the i American race, but he promo tice for all mankind."

by Harlen J1

That's. my·Bush

Higher Education Com·petition Healthy

BRAD DORENKAMP

TROY LIVI NCHU K squeaked b.y the electoral college but Managing Editor waste of taxpayers' dollars." This edialso lost tlie popular vote by half a At a time when the University of torial was written during the days of .Staff Writer million after the 2000 election. Win- Nebraska-Lincoln is under increasing Peru's fight to save the college from

So is UNL worried about 'poor ol' Peru'? The University would like to make you think that it's not by playing with the taxpayer mind. I hope that is not all their learning in college. Qh ·well, you can't blame them for a little competition: ning the respect and support of a ma- pressure to .unsteady · moving or closing down. The

Daily Nebraskan; published an editorial with the headline "Peru State a

The ominous day in Washington on· jority who did not vote for him and do demit reputation, news thatPeru State rial stated, "Figures from .a n. 20, 2001 could only be apresage not support all his ideals is going to College is opening a branch on 11th and ing Gommission report shows that ·> the early months cifBush 's presi- be a difficult task, and a problem that 0 Street should restore the faith in any more studerits from the six"county 1P.ncy. will not simply go away. Husker fan with a fierce appetite of area attend•

Following one of the m0st contro- The first president of the new mil" competition.

Southeast <;:091IJ1lltJitY College and crsial arid contentious presidential lennium wasted no time in stirring The Jan. 24 edition of The Daily Ne- The University of Nebraska-Lincoln ;es in American history, the inau- things up in Washington and Europe braskan, published an editorial ques- than attend Peru 'lration was half celebration and half as he ceased funding to overseas abor- tioning Peru's intent on opening a years 1ater, Peru has ·rotest. There were droves of protest- tion groups. This means that overseas branch in the Energy Square Building back in order to attract more -s lined up along Pennsylvania Ave abortion groups will no longer receive in downtown Lincoln. The editorial of those students found in the Jf t_he parade raising signs high and funding from U.S. tax Bush addressed the concerns of taxpayers county area. Now, thanks to the oclaiming such things as, "Hail to was heavily criticized for this action having to fund two institutions doing benchmatks set by The Nebraska Ca;: ae Thief," and "You are not my in both Washington and Europe. · the sallfe-thing within blocks from ordiriatirig · Commission ··for ,eader."The Iasttime protesters \Y.ere Bil,$ · ··:::Wasted no time in each other. PostSecondary Eaucatiori,· Peru has is . . :' Enterihe nextbest thing to' a foot- risen' to ilfo challenge and has become

.0n was dudng'President Nixon's · · rii' his address he said, "To- ball game. A competition of gaining an underdog. ,

·ection in 1973, and we all know how gether ·we will reclaim America's a higher education. This growth not only helps Peru, but 'II that one turned out. (President schools, before ignorance and apathy So some students like to drink Coke it also helps Southeast Community 'ixon was impeached less than 19 claim more young lives." while others now have the choice of College and UNL by bringing choices ·onths later due to the Watergate kl any case, Bush has his work cut Pepsi. I am qot saying students should to the area. This offers students a z:andal.) out for him. Not only does he need to be blindfolded when taking the Peru/ chance to afford a higher education

The volatile protesters were so uphold his campaign promises while UNL challenge, but it seems like one with a smaller environment. I think !reatening that the police force lined running the country, but he.must also of these institutions is not looking at taxpayers would be satisfied silppoi'tJ in rows about five deep in places. win the approval and toleration ofthe the full picture. ing the affordable cost of a higher edu,timates say there were around American public. The Nov. 11; 1998 edition of The cation,

In 1789; the Constitution of the United States was ratified by the nee· essary nine states to make it the law of the land. Our first action upon acceptance of that document was to include 10 amendments to ensure the basic tenets of freedom. The question that is before today is : What ever happened to those freedoms?

T0day. tn-Ainerita·we':v'e-been'Cen°:.· sored, denied, and handcuffed by the. authorities. The "man" has finally J,000 protesters on hand but nOoSeriJS incidents. There were"lwelve ar· ------------------------.....--------------- · cracked down. It is my hope that in ;ts.

'o what lies ahead for the 43'd presi.,.. the United States? In his in1gural'Speech he vowed to lead with :::ivility,. courage, compassion;· and· 11aracter." This is a refreshing step in e right direction after Clinton diminhed our respect for American fam, values. Yet, it is hardly to m the support of the people. Bush •.ust first win the respect and admiram of the American people before he n even begin working on his vision '"a single nation of justice and op1rtunity."

The barrier between Bush and 1erican citizens is currently at co3Sal proportions. President Bush ..ist overcome more adversity, oppoion, and spite than perhaps any esident before him. This is primal due to the fact that he not only

CAM PENTALN D . Editor-in-Chief

We're back

I guess it's only fitting that our return to publication coincides with a new presidential term. To both our long-time and new readers, consider this the inauguration of the new and improved Peru State Times. Everything old is new again, and so forth-

we are sporting a new office, a new we have a lot more to offer our read- the next few articles I can cover how staff,andaplethoraofnewequipment. ers. You may notice that we have the people of America have slowly I won't spoil the moment by drawing moved to a 12-page format full-time, given up their voice to the so called ridiculed allusions to the DiCaprio's with pfans to move to 16 pages in the "Guardians of morality," in the misego-driven scene from Titanic but not-so-farfuture. We· have expanded. guided belief that this might make life let me just say that it feels pretty damn ourEntertafoment and Sports sections · better. good to be writing again. io better.cover campus events and our Consider overthe next few days how Where did we go? Well, we never growing athletic department. The ere- mariy ways you are told how to think · really left, but we created the savvy. ation of a Senate corner on our Cam- or act. Can you say what you want, illusion of disappearance by reorga- pus page will keep students up-to-date when you want to? How does society nizing and rebuilding the "feisty little with what is happening among their manipulate your everyday perceppaper" from start to finish; elected representatives. Our use of tions? Where is the line drawn in any

We thank our advertisers who en- digital media will improve 9ur spot freedoms that you have? Sexual oridured our semester-long relocation reporting, and will improve the qua!- entation is a great topic brought up and·subsequent problems-we appre- ity and diversity ofour photos. lately. Do you have the right to be gay? ciate your patience and dedication to It is our sincere hope that these Not. according to the individuals in our efforts. The words, "Let us fax you c.hanges will keep the Peru State Times who do not recognize the lethat invoice" has never rung sweeter growing and improving. We continue- ·gitirnacy· Of such ·unions than in our office duri11g the past three to strive to represent the students .of Whatthe·people-ofAmerica need to weeks. · this campus, and we think that .our new be reminded ·of, is that they are free . So what exactly has changed with touches wiH provide our readership They do have the constitutional right our paper, you ask? Well, aside from with much more to appreciate within to speak their mind and express themour in-house improvements, we hope our pages. selves in whatever way they see fit.

:THE PERU STATE TIMES

Cam Pentland

Bradley J. Dorenkamp

Kay Stander

Ann Momin

KimPukall

Michael <:;hamberlain

Hillary McKey

Troy Litvinchuk Monica Barnard

The Times, the official student newspaper of Peru State College, is published six.times per semester by Peru State College students. The Times office is located in the college Publica-

tions Office in the AD Majors ·building.

Contributine Staff The opinions expressed in the Times may not be those of the entire editorial staff. All Martin Beyer letters to the editor are welcome, and the. writers ofthose letters·need not be students.

Marinda Dennis Letters, cartoons, articles and so forth submitted to the Times should be signed by the Delta Fajardo Sarah Hurlbut individual(s) submitting them and will be published at the discretion of the staff. Letters to Harlen Johnston the editor should not exceed 250 words in length. The Times reserves the right to edit all Randi Mayberry letters to. the editor for grammar and style.·

Thukok Mier The Times is printed by Auburn Newspapers, Auburn, Neb.

Scott Nelson To reach the Times, call us at (402) 872-2260, e-mail us at psctimes@bobcat.peru.edu, or Tyree Sejkora send material to the Peru State Times, Campus Mail, Peru State College, Peru, NE 68421. Bill Clemente Vipw. us.on the.web at bttp:Upsclnx.pelU;edu/psc;tiD;leS.

HARLEN JOHNSTON Staff Writer

Picker··in a Pickle

Peru State College to· be featured " on ETV

CAM PENTLAND

. Editor-in-chief

·New, site in lincol1

continued from page one may ,choose to take the same courses at a cheitper cost and at perhaps a mor¢ convenient time,

The CCP met with PSC and UNL representatives Jan 18 to discuss the viability of PSC's Lincoln campus, and to if it would be unnecessary du-

fers a Bachelors in the Technology gram, so the redundancy in course' tent is only courses are pu ward a degree that tJNL does no1 fer. PSC will be limited to offering ior and senior-level courses since 1 must meet the requirements of CCP's decision.

phOto by Cam Pentland

PICKER UP Maintenance staff ran into a slight problem when one of the AWAC pickers, ended up in a ditch en route to the athletic center on Jan. 25. Les

PSC' s recent prosperity has not gone unnoticed across the state of Nebraska. After meeting numerous benchmarks set forth by both the Coordinating Commission and Peru State's adnl:inistration, the college will be. featured on ETV's Statewide program. State, wide is Nebraska ETV's weekly news magazine series.

Staneea-rgerr,..Head

·ofSecurity

an cl Paul Pat<:f,''Director'of:Campus Services, were on hand to assess and assist the situation. Aconstruction vehicJe from.the renovated physical plant was used to tow the machine out of the ditch w1thout harm.

Hair Affair

The program will feature the growth of the college since it's impending relocation and/or Closure in 1997. Statewide will fgcus on the transition from an institution su'ffering from both high staff turnover and low student retention to one that has made a commitment to serving Southeast Nebraska students with improved facilities and programs.

Statewide's PSC feature will air Friday, Feb 2 at 8 p.m., and Sunday; Feb 4, at 3 p.m.

Power outage causes extreme heat in swimming pool

TROY LITVINCHUK

plication of(•;;;;;;;;;;;;o;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; UNL courses. Based on pri- The

So far, outlook been v marily the clientele Lincoln have positive spite UN public disc for PSC's campus ini tive. Deb Jsrael, Coo nator of

opened theira·rms and are thrilled ment provided byPSC officials, the CCP approved the newfacility. that we are here

"They've Lincoln u pus, is co1 given us a five-year window, and during that time we have

dent that campus v Debbie Israel attract n transfer s dents. to ,do an .an· nual report that says how we are doing,"Johnson said. "If we end up with no students, then we'll close it down."

PSC will offer courses in Criminal Justice, Business, Technology and TeacherEducation, and will do so as part of a joint venture with Southeast Community, Cpllege. Cuqent!y,,PSC is the only collegeiri state that.of-

"I have d< contact with numerous people seek us.,put," she said. "There is a of traffic that goes by our doors, an lot of them Southeast Community C lege students."

"The people of Lincoln have oper their arms and are thrilled that we here,".Israel said.

AWAC Swimming Pool,hits high temperature

a complete overl}aul in the nearfutu The' much needed upgrade will cost 1 school $75 000. The recoating of 1 floor is one of the main priorities .the upcoming overhaul. This will 1 pair minor cracks in the pool flo, Some tiling on the outside of the pc temperatures -;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; also were low will also done. Staf!Writer outside, the It never got above "More o1 preventati' maintenan1

Apowernu gelast"m"todandro r:;::e 105 degrees so it some Peru students jn some hot wa- break. ,, or a repa

ter.Iitfact,anyonewantingtousethe "It never Wasn't

dangerOUS

stand point AWAC swimming pool this past se- got above 105 keep it fro

mester may have found themselves in, so it Paul Pate getting wor

hot water. The temperature of the pool wasn't dan- and deterion rose to an unprecedented high and re- gerous. It was , ing so we dor

mainedthereforsometimefollowing- just a iittle have to close

, power outage. The pool tempera-· more unpleasant for swimming. It was permanently at a later day," said Pa1

tutes were instable and often disrupted more like a backyard sauna," added referring to the nature of the improv

. physical education classes that neded Pate, commenting on the conditions. ments.

the pool for c.lass purpose. Some minor problems continued The pool is open Monday, Wedne

"' ·h·1 tt d · h d F ·d f 11 oo 1 oo "When we had that phased-outage, ior a w 1 e a erwar s wit attempts ay, n ay rom : - : p.m.,

we lost an· air-compressor," explains to set the air flow with the temporary and Sunday through Thursday fro

people of

Classes add support f incoming freshmen

Tewly designed >evelop mental ,lasses to Aid .Aeshmen

KIM PUKALL Copy Editor

cation requirement. classes to _ensure success. The,conpec- · · "It talces goocf people and a lot of these kinds of things will help [the reAdditionally, if a studentisreqtiired tion between tutors and teachers of. \\'.Ork," Clemente said. tention rate]."

to talce either math 100 or Eng 100, Eng 100 grows closer as tbe two fo- lOOclevel-classes, like Eng 100, seek To determine if these classes are ache or she .is :required tO'pass it before ctis on improving communication. to·improvePSC retention rates as well, tually helping, close statistics (such a:s moving on to the lOllevel. There will be ''greater coordination By providing students with a better comparing success rates with involveThe speCific aim ofEng 100 is "to of different units working together chance,ofsucceedingin Eng lQl ;...tfie merit in 100-level classes) will be kept. make it so that people have a good ·more closely," Clemente said. , , them }Vl!pta benefitedme in more chance of Clemente better·cli:arite,df in cl:>Hege·. ways than Hicks said. "The class passing 101," would like to as a whole. gets you.thinking al:ioufEnglish no.

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see a walk-in This turnsintohigherretentionrates, matter where you're at."

tutoring ser- according to Clemente. "I've seen what a semester does,"

vice materi- "We need to keep numbers up at a said Clemente. And a Semestenan do class is all alize. In such college," he said. "I am convinced a lot.

"When the

·No new classes were designed and said -and · Jk f h a walk-iri setto.the curriculum this year with done,' you wa out 0 t ere ting, tutors ear aim inmind-'-to boost the sue- · w·alk out of k would be 'S rate and confidence levels of in- there know-

nowing how to

available for 1ing freshmen. i_ng how to students to 'ath lOOandEnglish · write a mini- Write 8 min im.LJm .seek help at l to replace developmental studies mum size pa- their leisure, ses,suchasEnglish080,whichfo- per and how Size paper and how much like a •ed on specific skills, like reading. to make it computer lab ;ording to Dr. Bill Clemente, Pro- look good," tO make it look assistant. sor of English, developmental freshman

"The walk_.ses were only supposed to be prh y sic a I g.OOd ·in service is 6htincommuhitycolleges. therapy ma- something Ne have no indication that they led jor Jesse Jesse Hicks that we are ·1y success, really," Clemente said. Hicks said. goin:g to .1 their place, Eng 100 and Math Eng 100 students will utilize cam- work toward making a reality," 1 both three credit-hour classes, pus tutoring services as well.Accord- Clemente said. e created and required for students ing to Clemente, appointments with Its aim will be to accommodate stu1se ACT scores are lower than 17 tutors are part of the class. Tutors as- dents "at the times when students write ,adi11¥,)J.i.i:i.s.entence composition, sociated with the Academic Resource papers," said Clemente. l 17 in Ifiather&tics. The courses are Center (ARC) and Student Support The creation of such a center cer.::red for credit; how- Services are working closely together tainly requires adequate funds and a r, they do not fulfiil a <;erieral Edu- with and professors of lot of work.

he Little Schoolhouse on its way

Ben Johnson has wanted this project to happen since he started working for the college.

."When I first came to Peru and saw· the schoolhouse I knew I wanted something like tho.t on campus," Johnson said. "I told myself, 'Wow! I have never seen a schoolhouse like

Students get payback

'MA"IONIJ.A'"IDENNfS share:aroom.·

The amount each student should reStaff Writer ceive was tallied.up during the semes"Show me the ]110ney !" ter break so that Residence Life could This is a phrase that any college stu- be sure exactly how long each student dent is more than willing to say any was without the different services. The time, anywhere. Thanks to a few un- money was then issued as a credit to available services last semester (phone students' accounts. service, foternet access, and cable), "If they paid in full, then either a campus residents of Peri_l State 861!'.:' checkwduld·ftavebeeri:tistred• 1' lege can say just that. or [the office] Wonld hav; ·'"'.' ·'. According to Erin Sayer, the Direc- applied it to this semester," Erin said. tor ofkesidence Life, each student has If the credit was applied to this received approximately $5 for each semester's bill, it was called a "techmonth without Internet service, $16 nology credit." for each month without phone service, If students have no idea where their and .$13.50 for each month without ·money is, they should check with eicable service. )he amount returned for ther the business office or the Resithe and phony services is split dence Life-office and ask them to ·betwee11 .-roommates for those ·who "show me the:mpn,ey;"

BRAD DORENKAMP

Managing Editor

.e Schoolhouse Rocks! Private fi;ial support has saved the Little ·Schoolhouse, located along High. 75, from destruction. Now it is ied for Peru State College one k at a time.

mation center on campus. The restoration of the building will include the installation of two old chalkboards that were once used atthe schoolhouse.

Despite the amount of private funds already invested in the project, more money and time are needed. Not only are gifts and pledges needed, but Vol-

that before."' unteered time is also necessary to help The move of the schoolhouse has al- with the restoration of the schoolready started. In fact, the bell tower house. is already on campus. Npw the tricky " I am very proud" of all the money part is .moving the structure of the the Foundation has gotten for the · building brick by brick. The unusual project," Johnson said. "We are still move of the school is due to the path looking for donations to the project." it has to take in order to get to cam- Donations for the Little Red,Schoolpus. house can be sent to Karen Fritschie, "The school has to be moved brick special assistant to Johnson. Peru State by brick because of the power Jines College, P.O. Box IO, Peru, Neb. 'on Highway 75. After that it will be 68421. put together from pictures talcen of the If you would like to make a check schoolhouse,"·Johnson said. out for the project, it can be.made out The schoolhouse will be reas- to the Peru State College Foundation. sembled between the A. V. Larsen The memo line on the check should building and the T.J. Majors building. indicate that the donation is for the It will beGom<: ,museum and infor- Little Red Schoolhouse.

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Mathews Mentor Program has mixed

Flagship year for freshmen

retention tool has ups, downs

by that part of the program's require- which were supposed to be given out ments," said.Sue Bauer, Assistant Di- and signed at the beginning of the serector of Residence Life. mester. The purpose of the contracts

The freshman students enrolled in is to supplement the application all the program, also referred to as First- participants signed to be approved for Year Experience.Program (FEP) the program, and.the contracts would ticipants, are taking adyantage of the clearly state all the stipulations of the opportunities the program offers, but ' program. some feel there are issues that have

STEPlIANIE HUFFMAN been overlooked so far.

Staff Writer

"I'm pretty satisfied because the mentors are more myfriends then

The first year'6fthe Mathews Men- they are mentors. There's more tor program has met with mixed re- mutual friendship than anything t suits. else," freshman English major and ·

"It's new; and· I knew that· there Mathews Mentor program would;be mu- pant Marind:i Kaye Dennissaig, sic educationafid.perfofthance major bec3,µse and Mathews Meritor Marlana we lot of closeness between Hathaway said. us, but we're not really doing much

The Mathews Mentor program was with the program. The situation designed as a tool forfreshman reten- we're put in is great, but it's just tion. Mathews Hall, a building in the not all that structured," freshmen Centennfal Comp1ex,was chosen as psychology and art major and the site fof the program. The Mathews Mentor program participrogra!Yf'S pµIJ?.9,1e, \Vas to prqyide a pan,t.Tiffany Wernz said. "It's the of

program were pretty

they knew what the expectations [of the program] were. The mentees applied-they knew what the expectations were."

Another issue brought up by both mentors and mentees in the program is the question of discipline and the roles of the mentors and Residence Assistants. Whose job is it to speak up if another participant has not followed the substancefree agreement?

"There are a lot of people I know who have been using drugs and alcohol, and they take it casually when the whole point is that we're not supposed to," Wernz said.

Residence Life points out that they cannot do anything about participants who have not adhered to the agreement if no one is relaying the information to them. It is the job of those in the program to approach Residence

Many students participating in 1 program were confused by Resider Life's decision to house all of them< tors on the first floor and in the ba ment of Mathews while placing all the mentees on the second and th floors.

"I think it would have worked bet if there were some way that we co1 actually be in with them-living in same environment. It was Resider Life's call," Hathaway said. Residence Life made the decisior separate the freshmen from the upp class men so the mentees could be cl< to the Resident Assistants, and becai they felt the upperclass students p ticipating in the program didn't m such close contact with the Mathe\ Resident Assistants. They have a mentioned that this is one aspect of program that they may look ir changing for the future.

Erin

Sayer

"The program lacks guidance and ''Part of the application process was structure. [The mentors] need more that the students that signed up for the training ·and stricter guidelines:. We '.program understood that it was to be need to know what we can and can't a substance-free living environment do," junior psychology, sociology, and which includes.no a:lcohol or other business adwinistration major and drugs including tobacco. Having Mathews Mentor Alan Gager said. signed up for the program, it should Another issue brought up by some be understood that they would abide mentors was the lack of contracts

"I haven't received a contract and neither have any of the FEP participants," Hathaway said.

Life about any violations of the program. all ·i"f'ohfbftetl ac6v1ties are a lot of kmks to be worked out, include drinking alcohol, using ille- but I think that the idea behind it is gal -drugs, smoking, and using chew- really good.;' ing tobacco. Freshmen and upper- Many of the mentors are concerned 1Jassmen were chosen for the program at the lack of training and support they from.applications that they submitted have received from Residence Life. last spring.

· "I have a real concern if those things are happening and if [the information] is not getting to the right people," Sayer said. "The students have all signed agreements saying that are ·concerned about the whereabouts they agreed to be substance-free when of the contracts, and are hopeful th.at they applied. If they're not holding up they will have the in place tht:;ir end of the deal, then they should r.elatively soon. •' ' take some responsibility and [with-

Residence Life is aware that students

Dismayed with the lack of ment mentee activities during the fall sem ter, some mentees took matters i1 thier own hands and organized a he day d.inner for the residents Mathews Hall. Turkey, mashed po toes, stuffi11g, and cranberry saL were all part of the "traditional" m enjoyed by mentors and mentees ali

Although efforts have been made make the program more active, a Residence Life has assured stude that their contracts should be .rea shortly, some students feel that 1 damage has already been done.

us."

"It comes down to being an'honesty issue. Everyone needs to take it seriously," Gager said.

"We felt the expectations of the pro- ·draw] from the program, or someone gram were pretty clear. We didn't get should come .and say something to the contracts out but at the same time, in my opinion, there's a contract there," Director of Residence Life Erin Sayer .said. "The mentors applied-

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Jobcats battle through difficult first half

SCOTT NELSEN Sports Writer

fhe Peru State College Men's bas-ball team is having a rough inau<ral year in the Midland's Collegiate hfotic C_onference action. The is stacked with talent, adding the difficulty of the conference.

off ·1ong-range shooting ability. Stoakes knocked down multiple longrange shots, including a three-point dagger from the top of the key. Stoakes led the team by hauling down nine rebounds, while Maggett tallied seven boards.

is entering his 2Q'h year as the Bobcat's coach.

'College of the Ozarks finished

On Saturday, Jan. 13, the Bobcats fell to the College of the Ozarks 60-

York took advantage of poor shooting by the Bobcats as they defeated Peru State 70-39. The Bobcats were only able to. connect on 15-50 shots. Stoakes, Maggett and Josh Rhodd (Falls City) led the Bobcat's balanced attack scoring seven points each.

The Bobcat woes continued as they dropped two more MCAC games on· the road at York College and Newman University last week. :ond in the nation last season, iile Newman University tallied Z9-win.season during their 1999campaign.

.he 'Cats have battled through ·rsonnel problems throughout the 't half. 2000 scoring leader, Cori! Conn left the team just prior the beginning of the season, iving the 'Cats with one less

;rd to run the floor. To comund the situation, sophomore

1rd Brian Lemerond is out infinitely with a foot injury, al1ugh chances are good that he ay return to play near the end of the 1son. Sophomore.guarcl Scott Gibbs , .returned to practice after a pre;on leg injury.

,'he Bobcats began conference play h a 64-56 victory over Bartlesville last Saturday in the Wheeler ,nter. Junim transfer student Joey aggett led the in scoring, as he .ured in agame· high 20 points. Se-

·'r center Dan Stoakes.ad<;lecl 19 to Bobcat attack. The 6-8 Stoakes pped out of the paint, and showed

The b'iggest thing we need

to improve on is our defense

"The biggestthing we need to improve on is our defense," said Gibbs.

On Saturday, January 20, the Bobcats traveled to Wichita, Kansas to face preseason conference favorite Newman University. The Jets took an early lead

and ·never looked back as they Coach John Gibbs outscored the 'Cats by 36 in the first period of play. Stoakes

53, despite 44 percent from the field. Maggett once again led the Bobcat attack scoring 17 points, while Stoakes added 10. Maggett brought the crowd to their feet with two rim rocking dunks.

poured in 14 and Maggett added 11 to pace the Bobcat offense.

Maggett, a transfer from Southwestern Iowa College, leads the Bobcats in scoring an average of 13.1 points per game. Maggett is also winning the battle of the boards by Senior guard Neil Hayhurst has hauling down 5.6 rebounds per game. been ari Iron-Man for the Bobcats as The Bobcats are now 6-14 overall, he averages 30 minutes of action a game.

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"Dan Stoakes and Neil Hayhurst have showQ great senior leadership," saiq Bobcat coach John Gibbs, who.

1-3 in the MCAC, and in the next week, have and will return to the AWAC on Thursday February S'h as face York, beginning at 7:30, and then play host to Newman on February 10.

4Jobcats welcome Gramatikova

RANDI MAYBERRY Sports Writer

Bobcat women's basketball game

.y notice a new face at the end of bench. That face is Gorica amatikova, a Skopje, Macedonia ive.

orica (Go-ritz-a) came to Peru from ,mior college in Kansas. Before · ying in Kansas, Gorica playeii at a CAA Djvision I institution in Illinois. sophomore marketing/commuation major enjoys Peru State so far, stiil misses participating in some 1er favorite activities such as ski', rock climbing, and hiking. Gorica st settle for other favorites like •sic, art, and computers.

Vhen asked why she chose to conue her basketball career at Peru ate, Gorica stated, "It is a basketball

school."

She also likes the team and head basketball" coach Tab Jefferson's coaching style and program.

Jefferson commented on Gorica, saying that she is a "very nice young lady." He went ori to say that Gorica is a "very intense player" and hopes that the high level of intensity will "rub off' on the rest of the team.

Jefferson believes Gorica can add a wealth of talent to the already talented Bobcat squad. Currently, the Bobcat's sport both a quick defensive game, complimented by some strong rebounding underneath the rim. Jefferson believes that both Gramatikova's talent and athletic ability will fit in well with the Bobcat system.

"She can run the floor, handle the ball, and shoot from far enough out to draw the defense," Jefferson said.

game; and is second on the team in assists, with 46. Rhodd also-has added 31 steals to the 'Cats defensive effort.

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Gori ca' s basketball talent did not just "come out of nowhere;" it runs in the family. Gorica's 25-year-old brother played basketball at Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He is now playing professional basketball in Paris.

Spectators will not be able to witness Gorica's talent this season. She is red-shirting she would lose both the rest of her sophomore year and her junior year of eligibility if she suited up for the Bs>bcats this year. Gorica was also one of 15 players picked to play for the Macedonian National Team, but had to decline because she was playing basketball and going to school in the United States. · Bobcat fans can look forward to the continued success of the Bobcat women's basketball team with the debut of newcomer Gorica Gramatikova this fall.

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Women cruising through MCAC conference competition

· Sporls Editor

'This is the first year for the Peru State Women's basketball tea:m to compete in the po11ference, anq they .have. ment. They are 5-0 iii conference play and 13-7 overall, Along with their sue-

cess, there have been some disappomt- stepped it up when needed, and that ments this seas9n. The team lost se- is wonderful to see," said Harpin. niors Tammi Thompson and Marcy Their first conference game was Jan. Krolikowski fotpersonalreasons, and 9 at home against College of Saint .fieshmanTiffanyTaylortoatomACL Mary.' The Bobcats dominated from The A.ssistant Coach QreggHalJlin the beginning by shooting 46.7 perfeels: t4e ,tea,m ha$ Stayed cent from the field in· the first half. "We are really doing.well:rigfit now. Senior guard Tiffany Volk led. the Cats We are really happy wltb the way the with 13 points, while senior center team has played. Many players have Sarah Derrel had 11 points, eight rebounds, and one blocked shot. Tiffany is averaging 8.9 points per game and leads the team with 50 assists and 42 steals. According to Harpin the seniors have really stepped up the cha!·1enge this season.

"Our seniors have really shown a lot of leadership this year. Tiffany and Lexi both have shown they can lead by example," said Harpin.

The final score in this game was 6951.

Bartlesville Wesleyan College came to Peru on Jan. 12 for the Bobcat's second conference game. Once again, Volk had a game high 17 points, two assists, and was 5-8 from 3-point land.

· Junior forward Tonya Volk scored 11

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12 points. Junior transfer forward Jes-

.sica Stehlik snatched a game high 9 was. 55-51. rebounds. Tonya Volk leads the Bob- The women then traveled to Yor! cats in scoring an average of 12.7 College on Jan. 18 for their next con points per game. · ference game. Ehlers led the team wit! Bartlesville Wesleyan convincingly 15 points, 3 assists, and 6 reboundi: 68-40. · which helped the Cats to defeat Ym The Bobc(lts only had a day to en- 51-44. joy their wiri, because. the next night On Jan. 20, the women had to trave they had to play theirthihi conference again to Wichita, Kansas to pl< game against College of the Ozarks. Newman University. The Volk sister This game was a lot more vigorous for were too much for Newman Unive, the Bobcats. The Cats jumped to a 12- sity. Tiffany had 15 points and Ton:r 0 lead, but by the end of the first half, had a team high 21 points, 9 rebound.' College of the Ozarks had cut the lead and 5 blocked shots. Dorrel dominate< to one. Tonya Volk was just unstop- on the boards with 11 rebounds. Th,· pable With 18 points, 18 rebounds, 7 Cats pulled this win out by a score< blocked shots, and 4 assists. She also 56-50.

got some help from her sister Tiffany The Bobcats have a rugged sche(' and senior guard Lexi Ehlers who each ule ahead. Their next three games a had JO points. The Bobcats slowly all conference games that are awa; pulled away iil the end, arid won 60- but they will be ready, according h 53.

The women suffered a tough non- " They have been playing great dt conference loss to Briar Cliff on Jan. fense in the conference games and ou 16 at the Wheeler Center. Tonya Volk team is real positive right now," s;: had 13 points, 12 rebounds, and three Harpin.

blocked shots, and Ehlers had 10 The Bobcats come back to th points in this heart wrenching loss. Wheeler Center on February 8 to tak Even though this was not a conference on York College. They only have fo1• game, this loss was still tough for the more home games left unti I th Bobcats to swallow. The final score MCAC conference tournament.

Albletic Director search in full swing to stabilize athletic departmen:

CAM 'PENTLAND Ediior-in'-Chief · ,

dismissed immediately by Fundraising has always been an isHarshbarger, who said, "It's not miss- sue for PSC athletics, since the suring from department." rounding population of Peru, however PresidentBen'Johnson,Harshbarger, devoted to the 'Cats, is often not The fall departure of Gary Richert, and the mem,oers of the athletic depart- enough to generate extra gate revenue former PSC Athletic Director, left a rnent met to discuss the actions of the for the program. significant void which leffmany var- department. Through executive coun- Bowever,. most candidates had a sity programs questioning the future cil, Harshbarger. had· been appointed variety of fundraising plans to help direction of the department. acting Athletic Director until such a: build PSC's athletic department on a Richer_t's contract waslilfficially ter- time that the college can determine team-by-team basis--something that minated as of Oct 20, for confidential whether or not to bring in an interim some athletes are encouraged by. reasons. During his short. tenure, person to fill the position. "I like the idea of having one or two Richert oversaw a number of projects, The Athletic Director position was· teams benefit from larger fundraising including improvements to 'the Oak certainly a difficult one to ·fill in the activities," junior search committee Bowl concourse area as well as new midst of a school year, let alone a foot- student representive Derek Dallorto dugouts forboth the baseballand soft- ball season· Concerns had risen as to said. ball programs. Specifics related to. the quality of applicants available so "If they rotate the larger money Richerts dismissal are protected by late inthe fall semester; but those con- makers, then it gives each team the state laws regarding .personnel/em- cems have IJeen put to rest by the ar- money to updatilf uniforms, cover ployment history. rival of four AD candidates to PSC's · travel costs, and equipment."

However, Ted Harshbarger, Vice campus the week of Jan 15-19. Another key topic of discussion rePresident of Student Services asserted The search committee invited the volved around athletic redshirting. A that there were " enough concerns four candidates on consecutive days, somewhat controversial topic in the that led to the decision to suspend Mr. and he id 2-3 open sessions each day NAIA these days (due to the.proposed Richert. · for staff, faculty and students to meet restructuring of athletic eligibility to ·"we had a follow-up investigation the candidates'. Department members include a 5th year), candidates offered that led us to the decision for the ter- were encouraged to give their input mixed opinions about the validity of mination," Harshbarger added. on the. candidates, but student athletes retaining the eligibility of an athlete The grounds for Richert's termina- were also on hand to get some feed- via the redshirt process. Some betion are confiqential, but Harshbarger back. lieved it a riatural conformity to curstated that the dismissal " did not in- Much of the talk was centered rent five-year college programs, while volve financial aid, seholarship, or eli- around straightforward and honest ac- others saw it no better than a manner gibility." tion, sound planning for facility im- in which to have athletes pay for an • Rumors of ''missing were extra year of school if they want to

compete at the collegiate level.

The last noteworthy was in regards to PSC's plans to expand it's Athletic Department to 8 teamswomen's soccer ana perhaps track and field. With PSC's involvement in the MCAC, staff members were interested

heaval, the athletic teams for the 200C 2001 year will see no change in bud get. The only real change will be tli· Athletic Director they recognize. Ne year's budget, li.ke every year, is dt pendent on state legislature fundir PSC aims to have an able AD to hand. in expansion within the conference. that funding and continue to fos·

Regardless of the department up- success among student athletes.

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Jports Information Director resigns after three-year tenure'·

DELTA FAJARDO Staff Writer

former Sports Information Director. I month instead of just the customaey' .' .did it for six years." two weeks," Propst said.

Scott Nelson, the principle work- some extra_t!me to find Study employee in the sports informa- for the positions he held. I really rake a bow. After working four

I tiondepartment,hastakenoverthereJS and almost three months, Sports cording of basketball games and sta- to take a job whe11 it opens." JrmationDirectorChrisErickson,

tistics. Freshman Jennifer Panowicz "Tough timing, but I wish him , left Peru State College to pursue will be assisting Nelson as part of a best," Mathews said. ' · : ·e in law enforcement. / work-study for the Sports Information "Any time of the year there "ve always had a desire to try law

try aw department. things that need to be done and leavorcement and this opportunity

enforcement

"As for the assistant softball coach ing in the middle of the year is hard1e for me to wotk as Deputy Sher-

positionitputsabindonSpringsports est, but that's when the opportunity for Nemaha, County," Erickson on getting the publication in on time, came," Erickson said. "I don't think I J. "I will be training with Chief and it put pressure on me to find a new would have left if I didn't think there Brent Lottman for two Chris Erickson, · assistant coach," Head Softball Coach would be people to do the necessary 1ths starting in February. Then I D · Mark Mathews said. "We DO have things for the job."

epartmg Sports 1go to the Nebraska Law pnforce- Information Director David Branch,. a former assistant of "Chris has done a great job, and we rit in April." two years prior, to take his place." appreciate what he's done. We will .C:rickson faced many concerns softball coach? college web site and promoted While Peru State must work out miss him," Propst said. ':n he announced ,his departure at "[Chris Erickson] did the sports athletes," Vice President for College these difficulties, there seems to be no Applications have already been beginning of the spring semester. news, and put together the Bobcat Advancement & Institutional Rela- harbored tension between Erickson taken for the position. Kent Propst will 0 will takeover his duties as sports Magazine, a sports publication. Be tions Kent Propst said .''I'll be taking and Peru State staff members. head the committee for selection and director and assistant maintained the athletic portion of the over some of those duties. I'm a "He was good enough to give us a begin reviewing applicants week.

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Last Dance steps ahead

HARLEN JOHNSTON ferences between her old high-income racially segregated school, to one of Staff Writer the direct opposite in composition. She

A love story for a new generation. finds companionship in Chenille Save The Last Dance is a story of a (Kerry Washington) and Derek young woman from upper class sub- Patrick Thomas). Derek and Sara fall urban America who is transported to for each other despite their racial difthe inner city after the death of her ferences and find some solace in mother. Forced to live with her es- Sara's returning to ballet, which she tranged father in a small apartment, had given up after her mother's death. the heroine must learn to cope with The story's basic plot is divided into her new environs. two parts. First, there is the main story

Inner city Chicago is not an easy of Sara's return to dancing after her transition for Sara, (I 0 Things I Hate mother's death. Then there is the subAbout You's Chenille Stiles). She has plot of Derek's struggle to rise above to deal with the racial and cultural dif- the everyday realities of the place

The Ce// needs doctorin

where he lives and make it into Georgetown University. What ties the two together is the love between the two characters, a love that forces them to view their lives differently and gives them a reason to rise above any obstacles in their way. A good movie to watch with or without a date. I'd give it four out of five Bobcats. Just don't try most of the dance scenes at home.

HILLARY McKEY Staff Writer

The Cell is an action-packed thrill ride inside the mind of a psycho-killer as told by Jennifer Lopez's character, Catharine Deane. Her job as a psychologist is to will a young boy out of a coma, but she is quicklyrecruited to go inside the mind of the psycho-killer, Carl Stargher. Her mission is to convince Carl to give her the information she needs to save a young woman's life from the clutches of a watery and lonely death, where he had left her.

Catharine enters his mind and becomes trapped by his dominant corrupt personality, while at the same time obtaining hope from his subordinate personality, his childhood.

Catharine receives the help she so desperately needs from PeteArine' s consciousness from Carl's mind.

Tarsem Singh, who also directed Mystery Men, directed this movie. The Cell was a riot of color, textures, and disturbing images linked directly to self-mutilation and sexuality. The cinematography was stunning but should have been linked to a stronger story line with less direct influences from

Silence of the La.mbs and Seven. though it was original in its tak' the serial killer's mind, I felt tha movie on a whole went overb1 with its constant need to fulfill artistic side. This movie is mis only one thing to make it perfo plot. The pace is an adrenaline from start to finish but there shi have been a little less predictab within the dreamscape imagery sented to the audience. In my o ion, the ending was a nice suri until it was invaded with cliche : cliche based off of other 90's he movies.

Yet overall, I loved the visuals sented in the movie itself. but it c powered the story line. Had th1 sual effects been coupled with a> line as compelling as they wer would have been a far more succ ful movie as a whole. As the m stands, it is primarily for the slit deranged and the artistically min I give it two and a half bobcat:

VERDICT: 2.5 Bobcats out

ote Ugly bar where she deludes self into believing that the audi1 has come to hear her sing rather see her bare mid-rift. Well, it drn help when Izabella Miko (pla Cammie), Bridget Moynahan Cpla - DELTA FAJARDO Rachel) and Tyra Banks Cplaying: get $300 for one night's work.

Staff Writer Violet gets a nice check, howt "Did you ever wake up sober after a when her father (John Goodman) t one-night stand, and the person you 're out about her occupation and her next to is lying on your arm and he's tralian loner boyfriend, Mr. K so ugly that you would rather chew O'Donnell (Adam Garcia), tells off your .arm than risk waking him? that her singing is not what the dn That's Coyote Ugly," bar owner Lil come to gawk at. So what happe1 (Maria Bello) says. It's something for both sexes.

AsidefromtheraunchyviewofNew have comedy, York's East Village bars and a test of mance, a lesson to be learned, personal morals with exotic dancing, FLESH from BOTH sexes. Then wet t-shirt contests, and alcohol adver- plenty ofhighlights, including the tising, Coyote Uglyis about overcom- tioning off of the handsome Au ing fear and accomplishing dreams. Iian as payback and line dancin Often associated with the TV drama. Devil Went Down to Georgie Felicity and 8D's movie Flashdance, Charlie Daniels. Other selections Coyote Ugly is about Violet Sanford tured are Don Henley'sAll She ii (PiperPerabo), a young woman seek- to do is Dance, Blondie's One \Vt: ing fame as a songwriter. She is por- Another, and Violet's own son: trayed as a semi-na"ive, small town girl penned by Diane Warren and Le who gets a rude awakening moving to Rimes. New York City. No company will !is- I give it four bobcats out of fiv ten to her tapes unless she is discovered at an open mic night. One problem, though. Jersey girl has stage fright. Her only comfort is singing to a juke box at the over crowded Coy- VERDICT: 4 Bobcats out o

VERDICT: 4 Bobcats out of 5 SMILE! CAB's Fantasy Photo booth captures Peru students at their

theatre season b.egins with

KAY STANDER Assistant Editor

The spring theatre season is off to a ">t start Auditions for the first play the semester, "Crimes of the Heart"

1 Beth Henley, were held Jan. 10 and and rehearsals are in full sw!ng.

·ne play, which director Dr. Charles arper described as a "black comedy," he story of the troubled Magrath sters of Hazlehurst, Mississippi. The are reunited by the imminent ;ath of their grandfather and the arst of the youngest sister, Babe; for :>oting her husband iri the stomach. hese, and other troubles the sisters

,ce, are serious in content but infused

.1th an air of hilarity that adds humor otherwise heavy drama; ·

_"It really is. funny," said Serena a freshman elementary edu-

:i.tion/psychology major who plays

.1e middle sister, Meg. "It's got a se-

_:ius uriderline but there are some

:ilarious lines."

Chosen to bring this play to life on e PSC stage were sophomore Becker as_ Babe Botrelle, the

youngest sister; freshman Serena Stewart as Meg Magrath; the middle sister; sophomore Hillary McKey as Lenny Magrath, the eldest sister; seniorSheryl Ehrrike as ChickBoyfo, the sisters' first cousin; sophomore Tony

PSC Represented at Regional Festival

Nunnenkamp as Doc Porter, Meg's old flame; and senior Brad Dorenkamp as Barnette Lloyd, Babe's lawyer.

The play will open Feb. 15 and run throughFeb. Is.·

lntitrust asks, "Who. can you trust?"

MAYBERRY

Staff Writer

Ryan Phillipe, Rachel Leigh Cook

;hes All That), and Tim Robbins lead

1 otherwise unknown cast in a man"picture that depicts the s4ccess of

,1 ambitious computer software com-

<iny genius who will do whatever it

,kes to get whatever he wants.

Robbins plays Gary Winston, a Bill

Gatesian software genius. with an evil twist. ·He owns the company N.D.RYE., a very desirable place to work if you are a computer genius. Winston seems to be a very hardworking, motivational boss who knows and appreciates his workers. The Department of Justice is closely watching N.U.R.V.E., a soTtware giant, for monopolizing the computer industry.

Peru State College Students Get

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1Get a LARGE single topping pizza for $7.99 on Monday, 4j' Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 4prn to 1Opm

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Phillipe portrays Milo Hoffman, a computer ''geek" from Stanford University, who gets his chanc.e tb do

KAY STANDER

Assistant Editor

On Tuesday, Jan. 16, four Peru State College students piled into a 1986 Suburban and headed down to Over-

monologues to perform: Each duet and monologue had to be approximately two minutes in length to fit within the allotted five-minute performance time. Approximately 280 college students from throughout Region V, which includes the states of Colorado, Iowa, land Park, Kan., to take care of some Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Neunfinished business. Their destina- braska, North Dakota, and South Dation-'-Johnson County Community College, site of the 2001 Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival; their. mission-to compete for two $500 regional Irene Ryan acting scholarships.

Lanette Van Meter, a senior elementary education major, and Serena Stewart, a freshman elementary education/psychology major, were chosen last semester to participate in the Irene Ryan competition by the regional judicators who judged last semester's finai production, "Wit."

As part of the regional competition, they-were require&to perform duet scenes with partners. Tony

science major, was Van Meter's partner. Jessie James, a sophomore performance arts major, was the partner of Stewart

In addition to their duet selections, Van Meter and Stewart had to select something great when Winston offers him a job. Hoffman will complete the groundbreakillg new -program "Synapse." Upon employment, Hoffman receives a new vehicle, a cell phone, and other technological equipment necessary for the job. Milo accepts this job despite opposition from his friends. He soon learns that anything · that seems to good to be true, is.

Cook plays Lisa, another computer genius who works atN.U.R.V.E. Right away, viewers should be suspicious of her. She befriends Hoffman, yet has never spoken to any of her co-workers.

Things start falling apart when Winston gives Hoffman some information that will help him complete "Synapse." No one knows where this information comes from.

The int(!nsity now begins. While being tracked down in a matter of days, Milo must find out whom he can trust and whom he can't.

Antitrust is a movie made where nothing is in excess. Everything you see will be an important key to the unfolding storyline

If you are looking for a movie that is easy to follow, yet still throws you

kota, were entered in the first round of competition beginning Tuesday evening. Of these 280, only 34 were selected to move on to the second round of competition. Though neither Van Meter nor Stewart were chosen to advance, they agreed that the experience was a positive one.

"I didn't go to win," said Stewart. "My goal was to go for the experience and it was great!"

The Irene Ryan competition was the first of many events at the weeklong· regional Festival. Other activities. included workshops, social gatherings, and sonalities.

a sophomore computer "This is the first time we have [attended the Festival] in over four years," said Dr. Charles Harper,_director of "Wit" and sponsor of the contestants. He said that he hopes PSC will continue to participate in the Festival in the future.

Photo by Kay Stander

HE'S GOT MOVES Dr. Charles Hcuper for sophomore Stephanie Becker (left), freshman Sere.na Stewart (center), and sophomore Hillary McKey (right).

Photo by Harlan Johnston LEARNING BY OBSERVING Sophomore Art major Hillary McKey studies a sculpture exhibit in_ the Art Gallery. This UNK faculty show Will run through Feb. 7.

Student Mental

:Horoscope Lies with Mike Spiesl

I Anes Virgo _ Scorpio I Dictionary

1Today ts a day for refle_ction. Drink ?o play in, heavy tr_affic! notjok- Do something new-flash your co- I . · . I some beer, eat some chips and pret- mg re _a dram on society. You workers or get naked and do jumpand try to forget how bad your smell hke an armpit. No matter how ing jacks.. I

Sleep -A mythical thing, often talked hfe sucks. harci you try, you will never find a I about but seldom experienced. I mate if you remove that bag from your I I head., Sagittarius I

Intelligent - The guy who rernem- ·I Taurus

Mistakes come back to haunt you- I bered fo bring the bottle opener You are due for a break. Take some like that night you got drunk and I time to plan a long vacation. then sit jumped behind the wheel, Governor I Work - Something to be avoided at ·1back and think how nice it would be Bush. You have a chance to be big- I · all cost I to have the money to afford it. ·ger than Teddy Kennedy. I

Class-(see also Jail) Place where you I spend 10% of your week and it die- ·· Gemini Capricorn I tates what you do the other 90% I Your was right-.--you are

Computer- -

1) A magical box that helps- you create papers in under an hour.

2) A magic box that eats papers that took you six months to research and type.

3) What replaced Atari.

Life - 1) A magazine. · 2)Acereal

Fumr.e An tlbstmct tetrn referring to your next class.

Past - The place of all the stuff you can't remember

A state of physical conditioning.

EX: Bob must have a strong constitution to do all those pull-ups.

Studying - (Sorry, coul.dn't find this in a student's mental dictionary)

War - Card game involving an entire deck.of cards. Usually takes hours.

Peace - (see also Slice} a section or subdivision of a whole. ·

EX: I want a peace of that pie.

Test. - Something you learn about 5 minutes before class.

All-Nighter - Colloquialism often used by college students for a variety of experiences

EX: Staying ,up to study all·nigh:t -·

Mozart - Paintings above the bar at Moe's tavern

Assuage-

l)Words paper editors use but nobody really knows what it means.

2) A type of sausage made from a particular part of the animal. ·

Group Work....:.

See also All-Nighter

How you got the fridge to the top floor

I

IRumors are flying. Just know that if I I never going to make anything of you weather this storm, the rumors

I yourself no matter how hard you try, are still true, and it is abnormally I you big l?os_er. small.

I I cancer

I Take some time out of your busy I schedule to listen to some white-guys I rap. I suggest Vanilla Ice or Snow.

I Leo Libra

Aquarius

Your lucky numbers are 6, 9, and 15. Sell your house, go to Vegas, and bet everything on the three-legged dog ·at the racetrack.

I You haye neglected those closest to Congratulations! It is your day to do Pisces I you; take time to patch dam- nothing but smoke and drink, but not You are one-dimensional and boring. I aged relationships. After doing this, necessarily in that order. Be careful People would rather watch paint dry I be sure to _hit them up for some with those matches. Learn from Ri- than talk to you. Do everyone a fa'oney. chard Pryor's mistakes. vor and don't talk today.

On the first weekend in Ne eighth-year senior Hank Ger membered he had the memo Simon stored in a box in his b: Delighted by his discover rushed downstairs to find tr saucer-shaped toy.

"I used to the Jove the challe toy used to give. Red'folk green quickly answered by t' and one yellow. God, I 11 game," said Hank.

I"It's too bad I am 31 yean live with five cats in my parer ment."

Skippy Jones Edwards, di the upcoming low budget re l.apped Again, may use the P pus as a backdrop for his Edwards, most known for dir• after-school special about kic ing out after ripping tags off visited the campus last Tues<

"I like the trees. Trees are low budget films. The more the movie, the higher the Jm quality," Edwards said.

With word spreading quid the movie project, PSC en began to rise despite the off ing of the director's choice.

"My buddy's and I were dl twelve pack when I heard a' really cool thing CAB was d• miniature golf was cancelled. I started freaking out. That's' buddy told me that this Bia Sequel thing that might filn was so stoked that l told rriy f enroll at PSC. Well I didn't n if I remembered their phone r 1 would have," said some gu PSC will find out in two they get chosen for the mov close race between the carr Bob's Bumper Bowling Cen

no YCIU know your Celebrities?. Finish this multiple hoice and send it to the PSC tin11es office for your chance to Win the Lost Episodes of the ·Cartoon Pound Puppies. You must be 18 years old to enter. Uoid in Nebraska.

Who is Hairy?

A) Gary Coleman_

C) David Hasselhoff

D) Bea Arther

Who had a longer career?

A) Howie Mandel

B) Jimmy 'Dynomite' J.J. Walker

C) The Girl who played Jo on The Facts of Life

D) The Old Lady from the movie

Throw Momma From the Train

A) Mork

B)Mindy

C) Laverne

D) Shirley

Best show in the 80's?

A) Head of the Class

B) Webster

C) Silver Spoons

Beth Johanen claims she n letter from a famous person. I she got a large brown envelo mail last Friday. On the corr envelope is the picture of the• famous person.

"This is so cool," said Beth. applied to be in a fan club or< I am so excited that I have opened it up to see what it sa) even now who this guy is. I the envelope that· his nan McMahon. Didn't he Chicago Bears in 198.6?"

Later that day, Beth sat watch her favorite show T.V. ers and Practical Jokes. I gt will never know who the my: was.

The Student Voice Since 1921

Construction not confined to campus

KAY STANDER Assistant Editor

Peru.residents used to travelling the bridge on California Street will have io resign themselves to detouring in the coming months. Though a plan for replacing the bridge has been developed and the engiI1eering portion of • the project could potentially be completed in April, project would take many more months.

"There's a possibility it'd be done

The bridge closed on Jan. l after it was given a rating of grade 3 during its yearly county inspection in Dec. Grade 3 denotes a need to take action on a bridge that has been falling into disrepair. Corrosion of the trusses and some of the pilings of the bridge prompted the closure. The corrosion is blamed on the salt used on the roads during the winter mohths.

Though he did not know the exact age of the bridge, from talking to residents of Peru and from the fact that the entire structure was hot riveted · instead of being bolted, Whisler estimated it as being of 1910s or 1920s vintage.

Larry Lewis, a civil engineer with Speece & Lewis Engineers of Lincoln, was brought in to inspect.the bridge on Jan. 8, and said that the county in-

After the engineering is completed, the state will let bids for the actual construction of the cufvert and construction will begin once the state finalizes the bidding. There will be some down time after the completion of the culvert, the length of which will be determined by factors such as soil compaction. During this time, the city will work on the relocation of the water line that runs under the bridge.

Speece & Lewis will take care of their end of the project. Lewis estimated that even with the 1-2 month approval interval, the engineering could be completed by April. by the time school starts again next < year. That's what we're working for," said Josh Whisler, mayor of Peru.

Once conditions are right, the Department of Roads will come in and pave .over the bridge, completing the project.

BRIDGE OUT AHEAD

Corrosion of trusses caused the bridge on California Street lo close Jan. 1. Plans are to re-open the bridge by next school year.

ment close at hand. Second, bridges ment of Roads money that has filtered are a priority countywide. Third, the down to the county from federal fund- stretch of road of which the bridge is ing given to the state. a part used to be Highway 67, and is By paying for the engineering costs, still listed as a secondary federal road. the city hopes to expedite the comp le- This places the bridge high on the state tion of the project. ' priority list because secondary federal you want the engineering fees roads are required to be open to trafpaid as part of the grant, you're six fie. Finally, the city council has been months out before they even start do- working as quickly as possible to get ing anything," said Whisler. · the bridge back open to travel as soon Once the project is approved by the as possible state, which Whisler estimates will "We've got a plan together and it's take 1-2 'months, the engineers of· going to happen," said Whisler.

There are many factors working in favor of the speedy completion of this project. First, the nearby construction on Highway 75 has the needed equipspecfor had been right in having the bridge closed quickly. The city en-· listed the help of Speece & Lewis to outline options for the bridge replacement. , The city ·has decided on replacing the bridge with a nixt2' concrete box culvert over which the street will be paved. The total cost of the project is estima.ted at $163,000. En_gineering costs, as well as 15% of the rest of the costs, will be paid by the city. The other 85% will be paid with Depart-

ARC -concept joins resources and student services

CAM PENTLAND

Editor-in-Chief

money allocated by the end of this leg- as stacks space." where materials are to be used. That's islative session." · The Old Gym is home to the Art what I want that library to be," he D.ue to the Jength of the renovation, Department as welf as some Physical added. the lump ;;um will be divided into two Educati9n c\asses, and Johnson be- While the library will be an impreslt's not just the look--'it's the func- amounts. Five million dollars will be , lieves that Art will be better suited in sive undertaking, the ARC will protion. That's the attitude of PSC Presi- initially allocated, and the remainder it's future home, the AV Larson build- vide the means for students to use the dent Ben Johnson when·he talks about will be allocated in the following bi- ing-once the IT program has been ·· library resources,. and offer a variety the plans for .the new ARC/Library ennium. The first project, the reloca- phased out. of student support programs. renovation, slated for completion by tion of the library, is both necessary "The downstairs of AV Larson is "I saw [the ARC] as a place where 2004. The renovation is to take the and long-awaited. · much better suited for art with [its] we could consolidate tons of student existing Old Gym, which is largely "We need a new library desper- large bays and windows," he said. services. Other colleges have huge unused; and turn it into the ;new library, ately," Johnson said. "Every time we "Computer Science will be served compliments of student support sersporting three times the square foot- buy a new book we need to take one upstairs." vices and progn1ms, and up until this age of the current library. After the off the shelf."

Students will be treated to a number year, we have had limited [services]," completion of that project, the present Currently, PSC's library not only of comfortable additions to the new Johnson said. library will be remodeled to support• suffers from a lack of storage space, .library, including a gas fireplace as Since PSC has struggled with a 55% the Academic Resource Center but that lack makes it difficult to pre- well as· a eatery that will sup- · freshman student retention rate, the (ARC). serve existing materials. The basement port patio seating in warmer months. ARC is an ambitious project to keep

"This is a two building renovation,. level alone houses an abundance of "I think· of a Barnes and Noble students not only from failing, but also but it is seen as one project," Johnson material stacks and boxes .which are bookstore," Johnson said. "This is to improve the quality of their postsaid. "It has been approved by the not immediately accessible to stu- going to be a user friendly library secondary education. Additional stuCoordinating ComJTiission andit is in dents. where students can grab a cup of cof- dent support services will be added on the hands of the Appropriation Com- "The new library is going to have fee without having to rim up to the stu- a yearly basis, but related services mittee to allocate the money for it. two floors plus a little extra space. The dent center. · such as Cooperative Education and

"It is going to be a six million dollar carpenter's shop is planned to be used

"A library should not be a place that project, and we hopewe can get the as a third level, [which will b_e] used [only] preserves books, it is a place See ARC RENOVATION, page 4

Photo by Kay Stander

To Run, or not to Run

Frosty lends a hand reminder

KAY STANDER

TYREE

SEJKORA

Staff Writer

on March 2. Voting will be held on March 21-22 at 11 :OOa.m. to 1:OOp.m. in. the Student Center. Members of Student Senate must be able to voice their Petitions for students who want to opinions and be able to back them in run for president and vice-president a discrete manner. Members are reof Student Senate have been opened. quired to attend every meeting that is Qualifications for these positions held at least once a week. They are require the person to be a member of assigned to .committees and are exStudent Senate for one yt;:ar prior, OR pected to be an active member. Volhave completed .at least 30 credit unteering experience is also a helpful. hours. The president's responsibility asset to have for this membership,

is to conduct each weekly meeting. He Ten Senator-at-Large positions must or she appoints Student Senate mem- be filled for Student Senate to have a bers, except the vice-president, as- complete membership. signs them to coinmittees, and selects Golf on.target the chairperson. The president is also On Feb. 6, Stuqent Senate members the chairperson for the Executive voted in favor of creating a Frisbee committee and the President's Coun- Golf course on campus. After furtht::r cil. conversation with the president, Sen-

The vice-president's responsibility ate found it would be responsible for is to be the chairperson of the Politi- planning out th.e course if members cal Committee, which is responsible accepted Frisbee Golf. Maintenance for eli;:ctions and the publicity for the would then be required to set up the electkms of Student Senate represen- course and keep ·it ·The tatives and Homecoming. Intramural department would be in Petitions can be found on the door charge of all equipment and would add of the Student Senate office. They are it t6 the list of sports.

to be handed in OJ!. Feb. 23 to the en- President Ben Johnson .also invelope ori the Senate office door. Elec- formed Senate that he. would be able

voting will be held March 15, to raise around $2,000 forthis project. from U:OOa.m.-1 :OOp.m. in the Stu- Prices were researched, and 9rie hole/ dent Center. ·basket was found to cost approxi-

Senator-at-What? mately $250. This means only eight

All students of Peru State College holes will be able to materialize out are eligible to run for a Senator-at- ofan course. Amajority of the Latge position for Student Senate. Stuqent Senate members felt that if Petitions will be posted ort Feb. 19 on Johnson was assuring that he would the Student Senate door. They are due _ get donations, then the money was not back to Sheryl Ehmke or Peggy Groff an is.sue.

Undaunted by the torrential snowfall on Jan. 29, construction workers added a little bit of humor to the day by building this makeshift worker on the roof of the Campus Services building.

New scholarships available

MARINDA DENNIS Staff Writer

Every college student dreams of being able to say that they are raking in tlie hard cash, but for most students, this is an impossibility. However, thanks to numerous scholarships, students can realize their dream and have their education Partially subsidized.

The deadline for priority scholarships has passed; but applications will still be accepted for the fail 2001 semester. Some noteworthy additions to the scholarship roster available at PSC:

Andrews Scholarships: High school students with academib promise can

apply. There are eight awards, estimated at $200 each.

PSC Volleyball Scholarship: Available for walk-on volleyball players. Contact head volleyball coach for details. Est.Value $200 (freshman only).

Peru State Band Scholarships: Contact Davi_d Edris, Professor of Music for details. Applicants must audition and the value of eqch scholarship varie.s.

'Hoot' Bauer Scholarship: Awarded to incoming freshman preferably from North Platte, Bertrand, Holdridge or Tecumseh. Est. value $500. Athletic departmenf chooses the recipient. Marian Anderson Scholarship: Awarded yearly to an African-American female with average G.P.A. Est. value $1,000.

Assistant Editor Summer.may seem far away, but pre-registration for summer classes is right around the comer.

Pre-registration for the Maymester and the two summer sessions begins on Wednesday, Feb. 26 and will run through Friday, March 2. For those who are not yet ready to commit to summer classes, do not fear. Students can wait until general registrations begin.

General registration for the Maymester is Monday, May 7. General registration for all summer sessions is Monday, June 4. There is a second registration opportunity for the second summer session on Monday, July 9.

For more information regarding the Maymester and summer classes, consult the summer schedule available at the Registrar's office.

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photo by Cam Pentland

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1 HARLEN JOHNSTON ideal place it's supposed to be? accordingly. question, but no standardized test Staff Writer Since this is a newspaper and not a

As tax-paying citizens, this plan talces these things into consideration. novel, the short answers are Yes and sounds fair enough. It places the onus A school is a dynamic place with in- The last words of totally free speech No. Yes, our kids.should see the stuff

CAM PENTLAN.D Editor-in-Chief

on the schools to provide the very best dividual needs and specific goals. were uttered in the United S,tates over and· no, the Congressmen helping education for each and every student, Finally, if the voucher pfan falls into 225 years ago. On the first day of in- "clean" up the American media is not and it allows families to move students place, it will only contribute further dependence, Americans losrthe free- a good idea. My basic premise for this out of.Jailing schools regardless of to two primary distresses of public dom that they fought for. Ridiculous? idea is that America is supposed to be cost. Unfortunately for existing and schooling: overcrowding and trans- No. Anti-patriotic? Perhaps. the land of the free, not the free until future educators, this plan is a paten- portation. The Bush administration One must, however, be able to sepa-. someone de.cides it's bad. Also, we tialnightmare at best. seems to think iliat providing finan- rate patriotism from re;lism and most aren'tsupporting the negativity in meBecause the primary consideration cial vouchers for students to change assuredly, the truth is that the United dia by 11llowing people to make is the student'.s best interest, and not schools will improve their chances at States and any organizatfon that choices; we're supporting freedom. that of the schools themselves, failing. receiving a quality education. But proports the stan'dards of freedom is America has not in its entire history schools wi!lnot get the assistance they when students begin to gravitate en by their very nature attacking that been some -utopian society (utopian

choices are not his own.

You can choose freedom to express ideas across the board and adhere to the notion that people have the right to choose for themselves how life should be led, or you can choose the systematic elimination of anything deemed "impure" or "pornographic" in nature. Consider the problem of the second choice-those who aecide the definition of "impure" are not at all representative of America's intellectual diversity.

By now, anyone who is familiar with need to improve the quality 'masse toward a limited number· of which it would propose. Huh? To state societies being by definition non-exthe barrage of policy making by The voucher plan fails to outline schools, then inevitably, teacher/stu- it simply, a government, in order to istent). At no time in American sociGeorge W's administration· will have a method of assessment to determine dent ratios degenerate. Even if vouch- protect itself and its citizens, must ety has it been anything but a mass of glossed by the term what is "failing" and what is "success- ers managed to provide a significant limit the abilities of to say cer- individuals struggling to better themvoucher." Vouchers became a hot ful," but it is likely that standardized amount of money for schools, class tain things. It is illegal to shout out selves, and possibly the world around topic late in. the campaigns when testing will be the fundamental (and space is still a limited resource. If edu- your intent to kill someone as this can them. We are not saints. Yet, to deny polled constituents seemed to favor most cost-effective) method. Teachers cators are forced into teaching classes be viewed as a threat against that per- us the opportunity to say no to images hard-line reform of the Pt,Iblic school who are already burdened by curricu- of 30-40 students each day, two things son. It makes sense on several levels which some consider "bad" is to deny system. In fact, the Gore campaign, !urns that are strangled by standard- can occur: an influx of nervous disorc and it's easy· to understand just why us.both the freedom of choice and the which was initially against the ized testing will face an increased bur- ders among teachers, or labor strikes the government regulates speech. We ability to call ourselves human. For voucher system, managed to swim to den of improving test sc()res for fear every few weeks. Forcing sc.hools to cannot have 5 million people all stand- no man can call himself a man if his the middle and modify their educa- that their school will suffer financially adapt to a seemingly unlimited service ing on street corners simply shouting tional policies to incorporate a if they don't. The result? A basic, test- area will not.only skyrocket transpor- out ideas at the top of their lungs. No voucher element as well. Sure, the call based curriculum that caters to assess- tation costs but it will put a large num- one would be heard, and none would for public school reform is clear, but ment tests leaving little room for ere- ber of students into a commuter group, be understood. are vouchers the answer? ative and dynamic·instruction. Liberal unlikely to participate in extra-curricu- The government, like any good kinThe concept of vouchers is relatively and fine arts skills are rarel)' (if ever) lar activities due to their relative dis- der_garten teacher, is here to make cersimple: pro_viding public school stu- assessed on standardized tests, and tance to the school. Will an extra hour tain we all play nice. It is my opinion .,.. _;leuts the option to move from a "fail- vocational studies are always difficult of commuting honestly improve a that the "teacher" in the government , to a successful school. The to assess on multiple choice tests. student's performance in the class- has gone too far. After all, to use the relocation will be subsidized by a fed- Secondly, since the voucher plan room? Ask the student who spends anal9gy to it's full extent: a teacher era! plan, so that receiving school_s will fails to indicate assessment methods, more than two hours on a bus and who does not interfere in the day-to-day be "awarded" financially-thus ere- it also fails in assessing why certain is expected to complete three hours of playtime activities of students. I'm ating the educational voucher. The schools are failing. Beyondsocio-eco- homework. sure that mo.re then a few of the future subsidy per student is estimated to nomic limitations and/or financial dis- Regardless, none of these factors can teachers on campus can understand the range from $1500 to even·. $2500- parity among urban and rural schools, possibly improve the quality of edu- idea behind allowing students room to although Bush had" admitted that he there are a myriad of intangible quali- cation for students. Failing schools grow at their own pace. So today I'm had "people looking into [subsidy ties which contribute to the success or should not be punished when tb.ey simply advocating that .our erstwhile amounts]," because the cost per stu- failure of cert'!in schools. Does a need assistance the most. Improving "teacher," the government, give me .dent per year is closer to $7000. school have a predominately ESL the number of servicing schools will back some of my freedom during Something is amiss .in the planning. population? How about edu- improve education for a greater playtime.

The voucher plan addresses the need cation programs and specialists avail- amount of students.

.Still having trouble figuring it all for failing schools to improve in or- able to students? Perhaps a school's The laissez-faife mentality that per- out? How does the government stop der to retain their students and subse- faculty primarily consists of tenured vades the voucher system reeks of elit- us from growing individually the way quently retain financial assistance by instructors who are resistant to pro- ism and should anger_ existing teach- we want to? How has its policies of the federal government. In fact, it ef- gressive methods-,-or maybe the fac- ers and teacher candidates as well. censorship harmed anyone? Do we fectively serves as a threat, since fai.1- ulty is made up of young teachers with More schools will suffer, and that is want our kids to hear all the "bad" ing schools unable to improve the limited experience. :tlven the quality quality of education will be penalized of the administration would ·be in something. we cannot afford to have words, ideas, and pictures Cfn televihappen. Smarten up, Bush. · sicin? Aren't our congressmen really

Choice of the day America: Will you allow those in power to dictate freedom of speech or not? Your choice is determined by the ballots you choose to cast or not to cast. Ballots by the way, that represent the ideas you would like your elected officials to represent. Voting happens to be one of the few times in your life that you can speak your mind (along with millions of your fellows), and that voice must be heard by the United States In

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Crosses planted behind TJ Majors as cruel joke

Construction complicates traffic

TYREE SEJKORA I sat there for many seconds won- is needed for its growth. But while the dering what to do. I hoped that some- campus is expanding, isn't the safety Staff Writer one would come moye a vehicle or of our lives an issue? Maybe I'm goDISGUST ! ANGER! MAD! two or three or four, but no did. I ing a little overboard on the matter, but OUTRAGED!. HURT?!? could not see the other side of the long after the third time of being in this preWhat words come into your mind line of trucks to know if a vehicle was dicament it gets a little old. Sure, I when you know your life is in dan- coming from the other direction. tdid could take a different route but the ger? The people who are supposed to not know whether to try my luck and options in Peru are quite limited. In have responsibility and authority over drive through, chancing my life with fact, the only other option is the street the situation seem to be negligent. I the hope that there was not a speed- that winds around the IT building, and never know whether to scream out in ing car coming from the opposite side. that street is not much safer. profanity or just sit back dumb- I could not back up, because there was A solution to this problem would founded. already another car behind me. So I be what? The most practical solution

BRAD DORENKAMP

Managing Editor

Two crosses erected behind TJ Majors on the weekend of Feb 3 stirred

there. I told them that it was joke and_ not to worry about it." said Ballue. "I told them it might be a joke from the sledders who got injured that .weekend."

up some emotions among PSC stu-. It is not for st1re why the crosses are

This morning I was running late for chanced it and luckily made it, but I can come up with is traffic control. If class, so I decided to drive to make it wouldn't you know it, there was an you do not want to cover the cost of on time. I drove past the IT building, old farm truck barreling down the hiring someone, then at least gel the TJM, AWAC, and when I reached the road straight at me. drivers of the truck or the construction curve by AD Majors, I was astonished It.was scary and very upsetting. I workers to do it. How about having by what I saw: four semi-trucks and a am not saying the project of building security do it? That's their job isn't itmoving van parked on the road, leav- on to the physical plant is a bad idea. to control traffic? ingjust enough room for ONE vehicle I understand that while construction These are our lives at stake, and I'm to get through. is being done on this campus, space not ready to give up mine. Are you?

ARC renovations provide resources, skill development

dents arid staff. Ru- out there, but it did have Continued from Page 1

unique landmark on the PSC campus. rriors were started and I th 1'n k: 1't was ' some students question- Career Services will finally be brought questions were asked ing the motive behind together under,one roof to better serve , ,,. :rby.,.students about the , the joke. both students and the services them-

sotftce.and reasoning

Vety Wrong

"I think it was very selves. behind crosses. and rude wrong andrude," said "Tutoring, small group workshops, After some investi- freshman Kelsey Stitt. weekend workshops, diagnostic testgation by the Times • Kelsey Stitt "Those• who did it ing, study skill development and aca-

"The challenge is to incorporate both buildings into one concept," Johnson said. "[There will be] one building full of content and resources and the other full of assistance and skill development."

staff, it was deter- ;;;;;;;;;;;;,;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; should of thought of demic counseling will be added," mined to be a hoax. It is not for certain who placed the cros1;es behind TJ Majors. Security guard Don Ballue was one of the first to find the crosses.

what they were doing before they put Johnson said. "In addition to these, we those.crosses out." will have a writing lab, a math !_ab, f'.reshman Lacey Brake agreed and computer resources, seminar rooms said, "I think.it is disrespectful. I dont and tutoring carreis."

Think you 're,· p;regnant and

don't

So how exactly will the ARC/Library concept be physically re(,llized? Both buildings will be renovated from the inside-out, but it took a bit of a structural leap to make things possible. An elevated bridge will be constructed between the two buildings to realize the concept and create a

"The bridge becomes a symbol of the concept, joining content and skill development. We want students running back and forth between both places.

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CROSSROADS These two crosses put up by a student were removed immediately once discovered as a hoax.

Holtz returns from Genetic engineering advancing too far semester sabattical

English Professor researches Nebraska

"Prairie Beacon"

TROY LITVINCHUK born, to grow, and to live as any other No matter what the scientific gains, child: The orily difference is that this the ethics of it all must be considered.

Staff Writer will be the. first time any human ge- · As a society on the whole, are we

After teaching for a short time at A new era in hurnan existence is " netic has been born twice. ready for this step? In a world where PSC, she married and moved to upon us,. a renaissance of sdrts, the The potential scientific gains due to we cannot even define the second Omaha. Currently, she is 92 years old dawn of a new age for an· man- when an embryo becomes alive,

and resides in Valley, Neb., though kind. However you want to put we pretend to be ready to play her health is failing. it, the future is ,_ god! Our technology has finally

Holtz saw her on videotape, talj(ed ·Four years after "Dolly," the above our social and ethical KIM PUKALL. to people who knew her, read her cloned scientists are un- capabilities and may catapult us

Copy Editor works, and visited· sites relevant to dertaking the greatest effort as of into the potentially explosive situBrown's life such, as the crumbEng yet to clone a human being. An ation of abstract social order. It is schoolhouse and her parent's international group of reproduc- _like handing a loaded gun to your Dr. Dan Holtz, Professor of English, may have been absent from teaching last semester, but he wasn't on vacation

gravesites. - tive experts announced plans in two-year-old child. "Iwenttotheplaceslhadn'tbeen," aconferenceonJan.25,2001 to Will these clones be a social said Holtz. undertake a sei:ious'effort in clon- underclass looked down upon, as He then-gathered pictures and bio- ing a humari baby for infertile slaves were hundreds of years He was granted a semester-long sab- graphical information and put them couples. ago? Will they be used solely for batical and .the perfect opportunity to together into a power-point presenta- The process itself is fairly our own good, to be raised strictly divulge his interest in Nebraska litera- ti on, which will accompanYthe· talk simple. A man's undifferentiated for physical organs to let the rich ture and the state's history.. he delivers about Brown at the Cot- stem cell (or woman's) containing all cloning will be incredible and deep. ·live longer? Or will they be as any ·Divulge he did, when he decided to ton wood Feb. 20 for the local their genetic material is inserted into For example, we will finally be able other child, only a photocopy of somestudy Mar{on Marsh Brown, whom Kiwanis Club. a woman's egg that has been stripped to prove how much effect the environ- one else?

Holtz deemed a "Prairie Beacon" for Holtz's project also involved writ- of all P,revious genetic material. The ment, as opposed to genetics, has on I believe this is an epic moment in all her accomplishments and influence. ing folk-style songs for the guitar. He cell is then stimulated to begin divide children's growth. the history of mankind. The final fron"She is one of Peru State!s most fa- .has completed almost eight songs ing and form .a human· embryo. The Though simple in concept, there is a tier of genetic engirieering is upon us. mous alumni;" Holtz said. "[She is] now, all related to Neb. history. One embryo is then implapted in the great risk of creating a "monster", a The question is no longer 'can we' or somebody Peru State can be very of the songs; "Wild Bill," is a song womari's uterus and allowed to, grow being with a great d'eal of genetic ab- 'will we,' but 'should we'. We now proud of/' about Wild Bill Hickok who was a as a normal child would. normalities and problems·. In. the case have the power and ability, to create a Brown was born in 1908 between famous lawman during the years of The clone created will not be the typi- of animal clones, there were hundreds genetic being far and away in defiance Brownville and Peru, Neb., and wrote Black Hills gold prospecting. He was cal science-fiction depiction of a clone. of failed attempts at producing a.stable of what Mother Nature intended but many stories in which she highlighted stationed in Neb. early in his career· Rather, the clone will be a child, to be fetus. are we ready? · :".'-rthe:Jife she experienced in Neb. as a and was killed in a saloon Stories farm girl. Her fiction work, Marnie, detailing the exact events leading to for example, is very autobiographical. his death seemed to conflict, and She afso wrote fictionalized biogra- many dime novels were written abolit phies and works about Neb. writers. him because he caught the interest of

In Homeward the Arrow's Flight, the people.

Brown explores the life of Susan Holtz wrote a song called "You Big °LaFlesche Picotte,_for example. She. Dreamer" about Brownville as a was the first American Indian woman booming town in the 1860's. The doctor in the U.S. and came back to community paid to see their dream of Neb. to serve the Omaha reservation. a transcontinental railroad running .She established Walthill Hospital and through their town become a reality, was held in great regard for all her ac- but it never did. Many deserted the complishments and for not only treat- town in response. ing Native Americans, but for treating Holtz is convinced the experience whites as well. will help his teaching. He feels that

"It's a remarkable story," Holtz professors often ask their students to "A lot of the story is about the struggle write and research, but professors to be what she wanted to be." don't often have the time or opportu-

As a girl, she attended the District nity to sit down and write as often as # 17 school located five miles from they would like.

Peru. This one-room schoolhouse still "You get to re-polish your skills in exists: though it is crumbling. _ those areas," he said. "[Sabbaticals]

Her great-uncle was one of should give you the opportunity to do Brownville's first settlers, and her par- something you normally don't have ents' graves can still be visited in the time to do."

Brownville cemetery. For Holtz, it provided useful infor-

She graduated from PSC in ·1927 mation about Neb. literature that will when she was 18 years old and started help him in the classroom. leaching high school atthe age of.19. "It let me look in depth at a NeFrom 1934 to 1937, she actually re-· braska writer," he said. turned to Peru and taught English at And of course, not surprising to any PSC. She was also advisor to the col- that are aware.of Holtz's interest in _ _ )\trWlfrJ!i the

"[She had] a really exemplary teach: above.af["fun'and interesting to Clo," ing career,'? Holtz said. commented Holtz.

Monday February 12, 2001

FEATURES

. Randi Mayberry grant is full," explained Meland. , The ARC offers services beyond Staff Writer tutoring. Alice Holtz and Tab

Are you in need of help in a class?. Jefferson serve as academic advisors Do you want a place to hold a study ·for the .center. If a special need needs group? Can't figure out what ciasses to be met on campus, Marie can help you need? Rooms 316 and 317 in TJ to accommodate. She.can work with Majors have your answers. teachers and accommodate tests for

These rooms are the home for the new Academic Res9urce Center (ARC). Marie Meland is the coordinator of over 22 tutors and 46 participants. The program is open to all students who need some extp help in any c_lass. Tutors apcl students are placed together based on time and skill.

the top floor ofTJ Majors, across from the computer lab and among the Student Support offices. The student never really has to leave the building for anytl:ting. The ARC can be for studying, study groups, and meet,irtgs. The computer lab is open from. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.

The ARC is busy by the sixth week of the semester, and has had a lot of interest since the new set-up.

The ARC works in conjunction with Student Support Services, pu11ing from the pool of willing tutors, and collaborating services.

The Peru State Attorney General has quick solution for creditcard hounding

the students. is plenty of room and the il-

"Student-based needs are s.erved up lusion of privacy with the.dividers [in

"Since we are all in. such a close proximity, we can better serve our stu-, dents," explained Meland. here," commented Meland. · the ARC]," added Meland. · All in all, Meland believes thai the ARC has been "very well received," an4 has seen some "nice

The ARC was created when it was. The benefits of the ARC are not only realized that there,. was a need for tu" for the students, but for the tutors as ition beyond Student Support Ser- well. As a tutor; the experience alone vices. is great to.have, and those tutors who

"Prsident Ben Johnson.recognized are education majors really benefit.

are not qualffied for Student Support Meland. "Student success equals stu- a classroom, you may teach 30 stuServices, ·and those who are leftover dent retention." dents; in here it is one-on-one," voiced once the Student Support Services' The ARC is conveniently located on Meland.

"It has generated ·a nice response from faculty, staff, and students," concluded Meland.

"The ARC takes the students who that ths is a need for all students," said "It is a great benefit to he a tutor. In If you need a tutor, want to be a tutor, or just need a good place to study, go see Marie Meland on the top floor of TJ Majors.

Choreographer keystone in Misty Blues success

DELTA

the Temptations, and "As If We Never Sa.id Goodbye" from Sunset BouleStaff Writer vard.

The smooth moves of the "It was a pleasure to work.with the Peru State Misty Blues sho.ws can all Misty Blues,'' Witcher said. be attributed to one man, Kevin Witcher's work with the Blues hapWitcher. Witcher is a 32-year-old pened by chance.

Witcher's part. Nebraska is a long way with movement for our swing choir from home for him. there. Now, I have three high schools

HARLEN JOHNSTON Staff Writer

graduate from tlie University of Ne-

"A former Scarlet ana Cream braska-Lincoln and has been the cho- [UNL's swing choir} singer, who used reographer for Peru's show choir for to be a good friend of mirle, was doa total of three years. He was present ing ·the choreography for Dr. Ediger agaipduringthespringChoreography [director of vocal music at Peru Weekend held January 26-28 to cho- ·State]," he said. "When he moved reograph four new pieces added to the a way, he recommended me for the job Misty Biues' show. The new pieces and Dr. Ediger gave me a call. I wa,S are: "If I Were a Bell" from the r,nore than happy for the opportunity." cal Guys and Dolls, "Too Hot to Though it would seem an easy task, Samba" by. Kirby Shaw, "The Way helping the Misty. Blues actually reYou. Do the Things You Do" sung by quires a huge cor,nmitment on

"Right now I am living inMontgom- a!ld one middle school where I live ery Village, Maryland, which is a sub-. that I do choreography for, show choir urb about15 miles north of Washing- and musical productions." ton D.C.," he said.

Members of the Misty Blues. show

So why does Peru's music depart- choir feel that his work with them has ment desire him so much? been high quality.

"At lJNL I was singing with the "Peru.State is. lucky to have someScarlet and Crea111 show choir, and I one come in of that caliber," senior did a lot in the way ofchoreography music major, and former Misty Blues for_that group there," Witcher said. · r,nember Stephani« Huffman siiid.

"After graduating· from UNL with a "He seems to be an exceptional,

BFA in musical theatre and a, minor in dancer," freshman David Myers said. dance in December 1993, I went on to "Some of his moves, though, are a my first Broadway National Tour out little hard for me to do." .of New York with a show called Rai- "In the five years that I have known sin between 1994and1995. Aftertol!r- him, he has been an awesome choreing I did a number of things like theme ographer, and every show that he has park work, i.e. Worlds of Fun, Bush done with us has proved to be a very Gardens, and for a time I was work- good show," senior music major Aning for Carnival Cruiselines. Then, I drew Davis said. "We have a lot of did my second Broadway National ' people come to see us beTour with the musical Grease between cal!se of it. Next year, I hope he comes 1997 and 1998." back again because the show choir Witcher started· down the path to- will be even better." ward choreography when he was in "I don't know how long I will be high school. .· able to work with theMisty Blues, but

"I grew up in where I at- as long as Dr. F;diger continues to tended Omaha Northwest High want me and we can work it out timSchool," he said. "I would come up: ing. wise, I'll be there," Witcher said.

The Attorney General of Nebraska put out a notice this past month on ways to help stop pre-approved credit cards and other junk mail. If you're simply·tired of the hassle of cutting, shredding, or burping dozens of applications for credit cards and other junk mail, and would like the bonus of removing yourself from most telemarketing information, then you should iry contacting the Attorney General's "office. The Attorney General's office has post cards from the Direct Marketing Association that will remove you from afl of their lists. A card should be filled out for every member-of your household or dorm. This notice should help colle"ge students avoid their most dangerous enemy, the pre-approved credit. card. Consider the dozen websites dedicated to helping students locate free, pre-approved credit cards, and the fact that they are deliyered in envelopes

straight to our dorm rooms. Students accept these cards in pursuit of one goal_:_free money.

Unfortunately, with over 7,000 credit card issuers ln the United States,. credit cards are easy to come by. Many students also ignore most of the conditions liste4 on the.credit card application; turning instead to the large bold print. shouting· low interest rates and money back. '

Another way! suggest to take care of credit cards is simply toss every credit card you ever get sent in the.mail away. Slice them into pieces with a pair of scissors to remove all important information. This .idea is suggested by most as the best way of dealing with credit card "addiction".

Ifyou must deal with all the credit card "fun," then here is a modest suggestion: read the fine print. On the back of every credit card application, usually is a box called the "Schumer box," named for Representative Charles Schumer who created the box in 1988. The Schumer boX: reveals the card's annual percentage rate (t.PR), the .grace period before jnterest .is charged, and other fees or pena}ties. · ,•NG matter COUr$e of 'deCide to 'take, \vi'sely.

dominant in >_nference play

ANN MOkNIN Sports Editor

e Peru State women's basketball is going into its last week of regueason games-''before the MCAC

:rence tournament. The Bobcats

'.ill number one in their conference

a 7-1 record, and they are ranked

n the NAIA The Bobcats just fina six-game road trip and are look) finish strong in their last three 'Sat home.

.: women traveled to Seward, Ne-

.a on Jan. 23 to take on non-conice team Concordia, University. was a tough .game for the Bobfor they were out-rebounded 40

Junior ionya Volk led all scor-

;ith 25 points, 3 steals, and-2

s. Her sister, Tiffany, contributed

9 points, 2 assists, and 2 steals.

Darrel also.contributed

l 0 points and 2 blocks. Concordia just too dominating under.the

:Is arid defeated the Bobcats

DOMINATING

position to rebound the ball. She is averaging 5.6 rebounds per game. She is ranked second on the team with 129:

and two-steals.The Bobcats.won the game 63-56

The next day the traveted

has a positive attitude.

"We are pretty confident going into the last four games_ of the season. If we win the next game, we will sew

'). up the regular season conference

e women had a week to·pre-

1'or their next conference road against College of Mary

n. 30. In the first half, the Bobwere 12 for 28 from behind.

t. Senior Tiffany Volk led the with a team high of 18 points assists. was also 6 for 1 three-pointers. Senior Lexi

s was. also 4-6 from behind

.c. Tonya Volk helped with 16

s and 4 blocks. _Darrel cqn:d the boards with seven reds and added 8 points. There

1lso some contribution from

Lexi ·Ehlers

)more Jennifer Easterwood scored eight points and two to.Point Lookout, Mo. totakeonCol.ed shots. The Bobcats won by a lege of the Ozarks. According to

of 7 Coach Jefferson, the referees were not

next conference game was too kjnd to them in the second half. st Bartlesville Wesleyan College. ''.They only called three team fouls

:b. 2 The Bobcat defense really··. on the Ozarks the entire second half. oed it up with a total of 12 steals. This really hurt our chances getting omore Jamie McBride was the scime easy points," said Jefferson. scorer for this game with 16 Tiffany Volk was the team high s and 2 steals. She shot 4 of 7 scorer with 17 points and 2 steals.

1:Jehind the arc. Tonya Volk added Ehlers added 13 points and 2 assists, .ints, 17 rebounds, and 4 blocked but their efforts were not enough.The

;. Tonya now ho/ds the season Bobcatssufferedtheirfirstconference d for most blocks with 106: Tif- loss score:o,r6_

Jefferson still feels his team

SCOTT

NELSEN Sports Writer

Sure it's a baseball title, but I am going to talk about the new football league in town,' the XFL. Maybe it should be called the"Ain't-going-tobe-around-for-long League."

I ttied to watch the XFL's debut this weekend-the key word is tried. There are many different reasons for the bad taste the XFL has left in my mouth. The first one is Jesse Ventura. Don't get me wrong, I think th_e "Body" err I me3,11 the "Gov." is a great politician, but he is not an announcer. He should stick to what he's good at, running Minnesota. The next worse thing to listening to Jesse Ventura would be listening to Jerry "The King" Lawler try to do color commentary. Of course he is right next to his.Monday night announcing partner Jim Ross'. The XFL is more or less RAW is WAR without the Rock or Kurt Angle. It is sad to say, but you actually see more half-naked women in the XFL then you do on RAW. Worse yet is listening to the King talk about the women. Don't get me wrong, I like half-naked women, but I would rather watch football then· some ditzy' pompom waver:

·jerseys. The Las Vegas Outlaws' running back has "He Hate Me" on the back of his uniform. He should have "He don't have none grammar" instead.

8th ranked ·women.'s basketball XFL stranded at third prepares for final tournament Team looking

The next reason I don't like the league is the false advertising. "False advertising? What are you talking about?" you may ask. You keep hearing how there is no fair catch rule. WRONG, after talking to my Canadian friends, I have realized that the XFL is basically the CFL (Canadian Football League) in America. In Canada they have the halo rule, giving the punt returner a five-yard cushion. Once the punt returner catches the ball he is fair game, but he can't ·get hit until he has the ball.

The last reason I dislike the XFL is the camera angles. It's like watching Any Given Sunday all over again (and yes, it has the ugly uniforms). The only thing that makes it humorous is the fact that the cameramen on the field actually wear helmets in case they get hit. These guys stand about eight to ten yards behind the line of scrimmage and risk their lives getting the "up close" shots.

and we will host the conference tournament," said Jefferson. Ehlers also feelsthe team is confident even after their conference loss.

"I think that we are looking to win the last three games of the season and to meet the Ozarks again in the conference championship game. _Our goal is to make the national tournament' and rthink that · we have a good chance to will it," Ehlers said.

The conference tournament will be held from Feb. 20-24. Tbe win-

rter-of the conference tournament. gets an bidto the NAIA Di.: vision II national tournament.

Another reason why I despise this league is the players. I personally have nothing against the players themselves; its more about what they have on the back of their jerseys. Most professional sports have the player's name o.n the back of their uniforms, i.e.: Smith or Jones. Would the XFL go out and do something so simple? No. They give each player the opportunity to put whatever they want on die back of their

The good thing about the XFL is that in a couple of years it will be over. People can go back to watching college basketball in the months of February and March.

Well, I have already given too much attention to this poor excuse for football, so I promise I'm nearly done. In closing, if you are thinking about watching paint dry on a Saturday night or watching the XFL, pick a light blue color of paint, it won't strain your eyes. ,..

BECKY!IS

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Our goal is to make. the national tournament and I think we have a good chance to . win it

· Men's basketball team tries to end season on positive

scon NELSEN Staff Writer

The Peru State College men's basketball team's woes continue as they have dropped their past three MCAC games.

On Friday, Jan. 26, the men's team fell to Bellevue University 62-33. foey Maggett lead the way for the 'Cats, tallying 13 points and haul-

the Bobcats' cause, but no other scorer to mount as tallied over five points. Bartlesville they fell Feb. 3 won the battle of the boards as they at Point Lookout-rebounded the Bobcats42-24. The out Mo., to the Eagles also shot 59% from: the field, · College of the while the 'Cats shot 40% from the Ozarks 90-62 field. Sims mentioned Bartlesville had Erick Martinez a player that was not with them the-first lead all Bobcats· time they met this season. in scoring as .he shot 6-6 ing in 6 rebounds. BJ. Winton was Peru's other double-digit scorer as he' rained in 11 points on 5 of 10 shooting horn the field.

The 'Cats shot 24% for the game, while the Bruins shot 44%. The Bruins out-rebounded the 'Cats 43-30. Student assistant Nathanel Sims said the Bellevue team came prepared to play us.

" They are a very athletic club and we had a tough time getting going. We didn't shoot the ball well either and that hurt us," said ·

We need to shoot the bal I better

and win the battle of the boards

· from the field, all· of which were· from beyond the three-point arch, a'nd drained all .four of his free throws

as he scored 22 points.

Nathanael Sims · Sims said

"They had aguy who didn't play ally well for us.

The 'Cat's struggles continued on against us early this year perform well ·Friday, Feb. 2 as they fell to for them. He had 25 points and about Bartlesville Wesleyan· University 80- 11 rebounds and that helped them out 53. Maggett continued his hot shoot-. a lot. We got out-rebounded a_nd it led ing as he led all scorerswith26 points to too many second-chance points," on 12-17 shooting from the field: Dan Sims said.

Stoakes poured in 10 points to add tq The 'Cat's road trip woes continued

Chad. Beckman also had a career the Bobcats need to <

Photo t BOBCATS FALL TO BRUINS The Bobcat men's basketball team fol Martinez played re- lost to Bellevue o.n Janu_ary 26. Sims.

"Erik Martfoez came off the bench highas he scoredl6 points on 7 of 11 season strong, Sims s after freshman Josh Rhodd got hurt shooting from the field. Ozarks player is key.

and gave us some real quality min- Kyle Mays was 6-10 behind the arc "We need to shoot th utes. Ozarks made a run about half and scored 30 points. Defensively, the win the battle of the l way through the first half and we Ozarks as a team had 10 steals. The going to go up agaim never really recovered from that," 'Cat's shooting improved as they shot teams in the conferen Sims said. 56% from the field. When asked what all be tough

Bobcat softball team looking forward to conference

RANDI Staff Writer

The Peru State Softball team gears up·for the 2000-2001 season with high expectations. The/have· a new conference to compete in and load after losing no seniors from the 2000.squad.

Head coach Mark Matthews is very optimistic about the upcoming season.

"I expect that we will be very competitive [in conference play]; Our i:;onference is a very high level of competition."

The Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference (MCAC) teams the cats will have to battle with for the conference title include Bellevue University, whose softbali team has competed in the national tournament for the past two years, and the very competitive teams College of Saint Mary, and York College.

Matthews commented, "I think we kind of fit in the mix with those teams.

·Overall, I think if we had a preseason coaches poll, we would probably be picked two, three, or four. We're very. optimistic about that and, of course, we're going in thinking that we're

going to try and win it." fomia, is a very competitive softball

Senior Ann Momin expressed her player too, and·brings a iotto the field outlook for the season, "Our confer- with some experience and can do a ence is tough; but I am excited to play lot ofdifferent things, like hit on both in a conference this year and in a con- sides of the plate," Matthews said. ference tournament with the chance to The underclassmen will also prove go farther into the postseasc)Il." to be very key contributors to the sue-

The Bobcats wiil be led this season cess of th_e Bobc'ats. With eight freshby seniors; Ann Momin, Sara Roberts, men and four sophomores, the Cats and Corina Rodriguez. Matthews be- can look forward io success in the fulieves these women will be key. ture.

"This year we are going to rely "The sophomores got some valuable heavily on the. three seniors we do experience last year, and our juniors have. Sara and Ann have been with are a solid bunch of players," me for four years now and they're.both Matthews said. · just very, very good softball players," Coach Matthews also believes that 'he said. "[They] .probably .could go the two younger classes are "as talinto the-history of Peru as two of the ented a bunch" as he has ever had: finer softball players to play here.". Matthews continues, "they work re"Corina, who is a transfer from Cali- ai!y hard and seem to understand that

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they might have to play some roles."

"We have great-team chemistry and unity; they give everything they got, they get along and support each other really well," Matthews added. ·

The Bobcats' excitement about the season is heightened by the improved facilities they will be playing in. The softball field has new dugouts, a new

scoreboard, press be stand, and added ble: Cats will also sport .f forms this year.

Momin concludes, practicing really hare can't wait until we car take advantage of weather."

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team faces challenging schedule ti:ttramurals

he will return to form. ior right fielder Michael Hunt. Last "Our infield is probably the most

"He seems to be on schedule to be year, I{unt batted .294 with 11 solid group of people we have had Sports Editor ready to opening day, which is great doubles, 2 homeruns, and was 12-13 here," says Bayliss.

he Peru State men' ·baseball team news for us," said Bayliss. in stolen bases. According to Bayliss Scott will be at third base again this ANN MORNIN earing up for their first season in Dallorto the out- year. Along side him at shortstop will MCAC conference. The men are also .feels field posi- be sophomore Steve Winton, whom

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Y iI days away from their'first his recov" · tions are Bayliss feels has really worked hard

· e of the season. MarkBayliss is ery has going to' this year.

Intramurals are in full motion with ·ng into his fourth season as the g o n e be up for "He has improved a lot since last .men's and women's basketball tourd coach of the Bobcats. Bayliss smooth I y grabs. year and has earned that position," said t high expectations for this team. and he will "The Bayliss. tfOur sche&i!e this year is one of be ready to rest of the Second base will be split between

tougher ones in the country. When play. outfield is freshman John McHugh and junior omes to conference and non-con- "My arm going to Ben Kassera. Junior transfer Keenan ence games, we don't have many is feeling be a pla- Anderson will play first base. Y teams. We have a lot of strong good right toon situ- "Anderson is going to supply some

tfrners and some talented .lower now. I am ation until offensive power for us this season,"· semen who I feel we will be up confident we .see said Bayliss.

coordinator for the Bobcats.

naments. Assistant football coach Ryan Held is the new intramural director this- semester. He is a graduate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He was a football player and an undergraduate assistant football coach in Lincoln before going to the Univer-. sity of Tennessee where, as a graduate assistant, he was a defensive football coach. Last semester he returned the challenge," said Bayliss. that I will who steps Freshman Brad Wolansky will be the there are some key returners this be ready for it up and primary .catcher. Freshman Michael to LinC'oln as a recruiting administra:ar for the Bobcats. Third baseman opening earns it. Winakur will also see time behind the tor. He now is the interim defensive •;irite Scott, a junior, is back from d a y , " We have plate. . 1t year's squad. As a sophomore D a 11 or to moved se- The team had been hit by some inott batted .418, had 74 hits, 10 said. nior Joe juries. The pitching staff lost senior fubfes, I triple and 4 homeruns. He The re- Shimerdla Jim Lovely to a season ending shoul'is named NAIA Honorable Men- mainder of f r o m der injury. Junior Ben Kassera has 4i All-American. When Scott was the pitching shortstop been struggling with a separated '.<ed about what he thought about staff con- t o shoulder.Hewillbelimitedforav.;hile

's year's team, he was optimistic. sists of se- centerfield on what he can do. As soon as he is

We have a great-bunch of guys this nior Cam

Photo by Stephanie Huffman this year. healthy, hejsgoing to add consis,tency

1r. Everyone seems to get along Pentland, SAAWWllNNG BATTER! Freshman Left field andpowertotheoffensivelineup.Last tty well: We have a tough sched- who· is.,re- catcher Michael Winakur takes some will prob- year he batted .357 with 12 doubles this year and so our defense and turn i ·n g ably be and a fielding percentage of .964. ching are keys in having a winning from an pre-season batting practice. split be- For spring break, the baseball team .ison," said Scott. achilles in- t w e e n will be traveling to.Oklahoma and·

':StOiQ;.Jeremy Hale and junior jury lastyear,juniorSi:ottCampau, and Haveman and Campau," stated Texas. Their competition will be some rek Dallo'ttb are the two top pitch- sophomore Troy Litvinchuk. Scott and Bayliss. of the top teams in NAIA, but coach ,, returning from last year's team. senior Wes Haveman may also see Shimerdla batted .328 last year with Bayliss is confident this team can ,le was 6-7 with a 4.74 ERA and·· some innings. Campau was 3-0 last njne doubles arid two homeruns. He compete with th), best of them. ;uorto was 4-7 with a 4.89 ERA. year with a 3.88 ERA. He is going to certainly will be an offensive threat. "If our team can stay healthy over<llorto had elbow surgery a few see a lot more starts this year. In the infield, Bayliss feels they are all, then we win-be a tough team to · nths ago and Bayliss is confident. The outfield will be anchored by jun- going to be very stable this year. beat this year," said Bayliss.

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Maggett, Joey Stoakes, Dan Rhodd, Josh Maggett, Joey Stoakes, Dan Lemerond, Brian Rhodd, Josh Hayhurst, Neil Lemerond, Brian Martinez. Erick Hayhurst, Neil Rhodd, Josh Maggett, Joey Rhodd, Josh Hayhurst, Nell Lemerond, Brian Martinez, Erick Maggett, Joey Stoakes, Dan Lemerond, Brian Stoakes, Dan Maggett. Joey Winton, B.J. , Maggett, Joey Stoakes, Dan Winton, B.J. • Rhodd, Josh Lemerond, Brian Maggett, Joey Stoakes, Dan Lemerond, Brian Maggett, Joey

2001

Two three-on-three tournaments have already been held for both men and women. In the women's division the team Ace Beagles won the tournawent. They consisted of captain Sheryl Ehmke, Cheryl Ginn, Denise Witt, and Ann Momin For the men's division, the team Swanson took the t-shirts. They consisted of, captain Clint Swanson, Clayton Seeba, Nate Easley, and Mike Fossenbarger.

Currently in the women's second three-on-three tournament, the team No Names is undefeated. The captain is Anna Tennal with teammates Jiree Carpenter, Shannon Cqle, and.Ann Momin.

The men are currently playing in a five-on-five tournament. There are two divisions, each consisting of six teams. This championship game will be played the week of Feb. 20.

When Held was asked about what is next to come for intramurals, he said he is trying to get a variety of activities for the students.

"We plan on getting soccer, softball, and we are going to have a sand volleybaII tournament at the end of the semester. I knew that it was cancelled · first semester and I thought it would be nice if we could have it at the end of this year since there have been a lot requests for it," Held said.

Tuesday, Feb. 13, intramurals and CAB are co-sponsoring a bowling night in Nebraska City. From 9:45 to 11 :45, students can bowl at least two free games. Students must bring their ID. in order to participate. This activity wl11 be held again on Mar. I.

Also in March, intramurals and CAB will team up again to host a pool tournament in the Student Center. Dates for this, and all future events, "".ill be posted outside the intramural office in the Student Center.

Foreign film is a must-see Afinke Machine brings culture to cafeteria . '

DELTA FAJARDO Staff Writer

Who would have thought that the director of Jane Austin's novel Sense and Sensibility could come up with a fantastic martial arts epic like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon? Ang Lee has created a must-see foreign film. It is not your average tnartigl arts movie with no solid plot. It is a love epic with a dominating female lead.

In the 19th c.entury, women were confined to stereotypical female roles. It is important to remember this when watching the movie.

The hotheaded and willfully pendent princess Jen Yu (Zhang Ziyi) is frustrated over her arranged 'mar. riage to a man that will help her father politic.ally. As a way of proving herself as an individual, she steals the infamous jade sword of warrior Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun-Fat-Anna and the King) a couple of times and runs away. No fear, this princess is far from less. Under the tutelage of Jade Fox

(Pei-pei Cheng), Li Mu Bai's foe, she learns the secret art of the Wudan and proves herself to be a mighty female warrior. Unfortunately, she is without discipline, and uses her talent for wrongdoing. She begins a downward spiral, taking her anger out on others who cannot match her fighting skill. Her anger does not spare even her cret love, Lo (Chang Chen), a desert villain.

Aided with maestro Yuen Wo-Ping (The Matrix), the fight scenes in this movie will put you on the edge of your seat. They are simply out of this world. This, coupled with the easy-to-follow actions in the movie, make viewers forget the fact that this is a foreign film in the Chinese language with subtitles. Honestly, it doesn't effect the. overwhelming piece one little bit. See this movie!

Don't plan on Wedding Planner

SCOTT NELSEN . Staff Writer ·

This is definately a "chick flick", but is slightly balanced for the men by the lead chick, Jennifer Lopez. I personally believe that I should have saved my six bucks and rented a movie at Decker's.

Overall I thought the movie was rather predictable, which means it must be really b.ad, because if I can

guess what is going. to happen, it's a bad sign.

The movie starts off by meeting.our "wedding planner," Mary. (!ennifer The Cell). The storx unfolds, and Lopez finds her shoe caught in a manhole in the rriiddle of the street. , To make the situatiOn even more dramatic, a dumpster is strategically placed in the middle of the street at the top ofa hill, and begins to barrel down at Lopez. We now get to meet Dr. St.eve Eddison (Matthew.

MARINDA DENNIS Staff Writer

Peru State College started Black History month off with a bang as CAB invited the band Afinke Machine to perform over the lunch hour on Feb.

1. Student response indicated that the live music was better than thing the jukebox could have provided.

"It sounds so much-better than a jukebox," stated Jeremy Walla, a senior management inform<J,tion systems major.

"I think it's different than what I've heard. It's got a strong cultural flow · to it," said Zach Navraal, a junior business management major. "It's aq interesting flavor to the lunch hour when you can come in and sit down and listen to a live band perform, and yeah,

dents sit in on the next live performance.

"I'd love to jam with them or have themjam with us or do something together like that," he said.

One person, who .chose to remain .unnamed, did not like .the band as much as other students did.

"I like the band, but they are not as good as the ones Theard in the Bahamas. I'm not saying they're bad. I'm just saying the <mes I heard down in the Bahamas were much better," he said.

Even with this criticism, the student agreed it was nice to have live music during the lunch hour.

Upon interviewing the band, members Joseph Peck, Mark Lewis, Keith McGee, Matt Maholland, and Raphael gave a little insight to the history of the Afinke Machine as well as their own individual history with it's nice." music.

Dr. David Klee, director of the Peru The final member of the band, Troy State band, was pleased to see another Olsen, was too busy for an interview. live band on campus. ' Peck has been playing percussion

"I always feel that live music is bet- for 20years and steel pans for 10. He ter 'cause that's what we are as hu- enjoys sharing his music with people man beings. We're part of the world to try to "touch other people's hearts around us. Live music is part of our and souls." He hopes to bring awareworld, so it's important to bring it in," ness to the art form of the steel drum, said Klee. still relatively new to the iBstrumenKlee even said it might be nice to ta! world. be able to h,ave a few of the music stu- - Lewis has been playing steel drums

McConaughey-EdTv, Dazed and Confused) to dive at Lopez and rescue her.

Eddison, a.k.a. Eddie, gets set up by Mary's assistant (Judy Greer-Three. Kings, Jawbreaker). Mary and Eddie go on their date and begin to fall in love. Mary then finds out that Eddie

is tqgaged to Fran I)onelly (Bridgette Wilson:__Samprus, House on Haunted Hill) who's: wedding she is planning. The rest of the movie is history, and you can predict the ending from here. If you're a guy and want to go see this movie, take your girl with you, it may help you get lucky. She'll enjoy

since 1993, before joining Afinke.

"It's real satisfying to be able tc• make a living doi:ng what we want tci do as opposed to getting a day Lewis said.

McGee played percussion a little as a child and took it up again in .199 ( He said he enjoys the energy involved in performing. He feels when crowd gets up and has a good time, i'.. is easier to perform than when the crowd is not into the music.

Maholland has played percussior since he was in third grade and th(, steel drums for six years.

When asked if he likes to and tour, Maholland answered. "That's why we do it. To practice an2 get good and see the world througI, something that we love othe: than getting a job and having to pa; to do it." ·

Campanile started playing differen percussion instruments at age 10: H, said that his country believes "musi< is ·a way to elevate [the] spirit." ., Afinke Machine was formed almos" three years ago when a number of th1 band members went to the sam school in Wichita and started playin; some .of the more traditional songs. They have previously toured alor the East Coast and the Midwest, an, hope to hit the West Coast in thei 2001 summer tour.

the movie and you'll enjoy looking' Jennifer Lopez during the entire filrr

VERDICT: 2 Bobcats out of s· ,,

HENLEY

VERDICT: 4 Bobcats out of 5

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Come catc.h a Cinema Classic

KAY STANDER Assistant Editor

Band will be performing songs such A tradition continues this semester as Bird/and, My Funny Valentine, and with the revival of Cinema Classics, a Livin' La Vida Loca. The concert is weekly series of classical and interfree of charge and takes place in the national films hosted by Dr. Bill Jindra Fine Arts theatre. These bands Clemente, Professor ofEnglish at Peru are under the direction of Dr. David State College.

Klee and Dr. David Edris. Clemente began the event five years

The Peru State Concert Band, Wind The Peru State choirs will be hold- ago to give students in his film studinsembles, Percussion Ensembles, ing their first concert of the semester ies class an opportunity to see more Jazz Band will be taking'tneir anc on Feb. 25 at 3:00 p.m. The concert movies similar to those shown in class. '.la! band tour on Feb. 14-15. This choirwi!lperformfirst,singingsongs

Beingopentotheentirestudentbody ar the bands be traveling to four such as Give Glory to God Forever, and faculty of the college, Cinema ,jfferent high schools. On Wednesday, Gloria, and The Cloths .of Heaven. Classics also was intended to expose ley will be traveling to Auburn High Nicholas Phillips accompanies the people to films they would otherwise and Falls City High School. concert choir. Next, the Madrigals will not see, and to give people something hey will continue their tour on Thurs- perform In the Merry Spring and A to do on weeknights in Peru 1y in Topeka, Kan. where they will little Pretty Bonny Lass. The Misty Clemente's motives are not entirely .· playing for Royal Vafley High Blues Show Choir wlll perform the selfless, however. He adttlits Cinema :hool. Fi nail y, the group will head final numbers. They will perform a Classics is a great excuse to watch old 1ck to Nebraska to perform their pro- variety of Broadway and popular favorites again.

'am for Wymore. High School stu- tunes, including If! WereA Bell from All are invited to watch the films, mester. rnts. , Guys and Dolls and The Way ·You Do shown on Wednesdays at 6:00' p.m. in American Graffiti, Casablanca, and At 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 21, the Peru the Things You Do. Room 205 of the Fine Arts building. Vertigo have been shown so far this .ate Concert Band and ensembles The choirs are under the direction There is no charge. It is a casual event, semester. Showing on Feb. 14 is To di again .be perforll!ing the same · of Dr. Thomas Ediger, who states, · so dress comfortably. Snacks are Live, a Chinese film about China in ,:mbers they performed for their band "The program should have a variety lowed as long as viewers clean up af- the l 940s- l 970s that was banned in "'ur. The band will be performing of musical selections that should sat- ter themselves. Films will be shown its native country. On Feb:2I,Apocausic such as The Winds of Poseidon isfy all musical tastes." every Wednesday throughout the se- lypse Now will be shown Both up-

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Clemente welcomes any film suggestions, so take this opportunity to see that great old flick you've been meaning to see.

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Many muscial events are Ii ned up for. the spring semester

> TYREE SEJKORA Staff Writer

photo by staff photographer A NIGHT OUT IN PERU Students enjoy feature film Vertigo in FA 205 for Wednesday night Cinema Classics.

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New volleyball coach hired under controversy

RAN DI MA Staff Writer

Richert [athletic dii:ector at the time] and Ted Harshbarger, upon acceptance· of the position, presented me with the permanent head volleyball coach position. There was no interim atfachIt has been decided: The Peru State ment." volleyball team wilfplay under their Johnson stated, "I have to be third coach in.six months. ToddJensen vinced of a need for;a search commitstarted the year out, and left after the. tee, 'What are·we. looking for, what first game of the season. The job was do we need?"' But when asked what then given to assistant coach events led to Deisley's position being Becki Deisley, and now the reign has put up as interim, Johnson responded, beenhanded over to Fred Aubuc.hon. "I can't comment."

Aubuchon comes to Peru from Harshbarger answered the same ·.Owens Co!lllllunity College in Toledo, question with, "We are required to Ohio,· where he led the team to the conduct a search with the interim ponationaltouinamentfive out of the last sition." · six years. He has also guided club A search committee was formed for teams to national tournaments, and has the head. volleyball coach position alextensive experience in recruiting, dee though there were differences in reavelopmental camps, and fund-raisigg sons why.

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thorize the chair of the committee to we started by saying that 'this is conmake an offer or issue a written con- fidential. "' events. "The president appoints the commit- tract," stated Johnson. According to Crook, Johnson, and

Dr. Ben Johnson, president of Peru tee. We want to appoint a few people

In the case of the volleyball search Harshbarger, there was not a number State College, although he has not had who are directly involved. In the past, committee, there was some confiden- one choice; there was, in fact, a ,talethe chance to meet Aubuchon yet, be- the committees have gotten large and tiality borders crossed. Rumors were mate. lieves that Aubuchon "is a cumbersome," explained Johnson. that the committee came up with. a "This search committee found this ship coach and will continue to come According to Dr. Sara Crook, fac- clear cut number one candidate, who to be a hard choice. All the candidates up with championship teams." ulty athletic representative and chair happened to be Deisley, followed were very good; this is a problem we Johnson also thinks the volleyball of the volleyball coach search com- closely by Amy Hansen, and in third would all like to have. The committee team will "only get better" under the mittee, the goal of a search commit- place was Aubuchon. was happy with the amount of candiguidance of Aubuchon. tee is "to give input to the administra- When asked about the rumors, dates that were put forward,'' clarified · Vice President of Student Services tion on the best candidate who applied Johnson stated that he was "P.0' d at Crook.

Ted Harshbarger commented, "He for the job. We were given a healthy the committee. They have violated tre- Johnson was asked how a top can[Aubuchon] knows how .to recruit in pool of applicants which we signifi- mendous professional conduct rules. didate is determined in the chance order to bring players in who can play cantly reduced to four who were then We do know who leaked the informa- there is a toss up. at the level needed for championship brought on c:_ampus." · tion and tlley will be notified, and a "I ask key people on the committee, caliber.' 1 · · These four included Eric Fields, reprimand will be put in the proper in this case it was Ted, to give me more Head volleyball coach will not be Amy Hansen, Becki Deisley, and file." information. Then I make a decision," the only position filled by Coach_ Aubuchon. He went on to say, "Professional is he said. Aubuchon when he reaclfes campus The committee, after contacting ref- professional, there is no excuse." There is no longer a question as to on April 9. erences and visitirtg with the candi- Harshbarger contended, "We do not who will be at the he.lm of the Bobcat Harshbarger explained, "He will as- dates, narrowed the field further. know who leaked '[the information]. volleyball team. They will see their sumetheroleofhead volleyball coach, "The committee narrows it down to Wis unfortunate because it has made new coach on March l and 2, when then there will be some athletic admin- three or four candidates and prioritizes for some difficult times." he visits campus looking for residence. istrative assistant type duties that will them. The name the. committee rec- Crook recognizes the fact that when will officially begin work at Peru be assignt;:d. Part of it is yetto be de- ommends comes to rrie, and at that an internal candidate is it State College on April 9. We look forterinined and may not be the same for point I decide. I take the recommen- makes it "a lot more delicate." She ward to Aubuchon and the 2001 Bobnext year. We need to find s9mebody dations ofthe cqmmittee. I then au- also affirmed that "in every meeting cat. volleyball success. that can be a part of the entire <;:am-

Sex offenses addressed to public

doing something else."

How did Peru State College mine the need fdr yet another volleyball coach? The answer to this question is depending on whom you ask.

"When Crnich Deisley was initially hired, she was hired as a full time admissionsw.unselor, with a supplemental contract to be assistant volleyball coach. When Coach Jensen left, the decision was made to do an interim appoi9tment," explained Harshbarger.

According to Becki Deisley, ''Gary

violation of<the Sex Offender Act on HARLEN fOHNSTON Feb. 1, 2001 inthe Nemaha.County

Staff Writer court. Johnson had been convicted of third degree sexual assault by the

In November of this year, accord- Wayne county court for an Oct. 20, ing to the Nemaha County Attorney's 1995 arrest. He failed to register as a office, twd'alleged sexual assaults took · sex offender with the Nemaha County place in Peru. The second incident in- Sheriff's office when he moved to valved a female Peru State College Peru and began attending classes at student, and the accused is a registered Peru State College. Johnson was sex offender. The alleged assailant's found responsible for a violation of name was Lyndon B. Johnson. student code and was expelled from Johnson was formally charged in Peru State College.

Being expelled from the college meant that Johnson was immediately kicked out and is _no longer eligible to attend the college here at Peru, nor is he eligible to enroll in any other state college, the maximum amount of sanction possible from the college Kent Propst, vice president for College Advancement & Institutional Relations was helpful in outlining how a student's privacy is protected and in giving basic information about the in

[Aubuchon] is a championship coach and will continue to come up with champion.ship teams

Dr. Ben Johnson

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Due to spring break, there is only Members of Student Senate were · one upcoming event that willbe made quite concerned about how the snow available for students by CAB. On removal on campus was avoided on Thursday, March 1 free bowling will the weekend of the immense snow. take place at V-lanes in Nebraska City. When presented withthese concerns, Bowlingwill'startat9:45 and continue Paul Pate wanted to.apologize for hf! until 11 :45 p.m. Shoes will be. _in- • was unaware that maintenance could eluded free 'of charge. : ·be u on. th.·.e weekends To help·

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Several Girl Scouts line up to create craft bunnies. The Scouts were on campus to take part in the event put on by the Multicultural Club. ·

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"It is the policy of Peru State Col- Residrnce Life to come up with a sole&e to promote safety at all time.sand lution. So far, th.e solution that has t() preYcentpccupational injury, illness, been discussed is to first clear the to,this institution." commuter lot completely. They wi!J ·This is the statement that Chiefof Se- then haye each lot evacuated one at a curity Les Stonebarger sent in a memo time to clear the snow. If you have any to Student Senate. Continuing on with suggestions for other solutions or conthis thought, Stonebarger would like cerns about the plans thus far, contact to encourage individuals to submit, in Paul Pate. writing, any health/safety questions or concerns to the Security office. By doing this, Stonebarger hopes to learn

individ.ual or group thoughts, insight, and/or concerns abm1t safety of

SCOUTING OUT DIFFERENT CULTURES

Four Girl Scout members pose in front of a heritage display made up by the Multicultural Club. The Girl Scouts visited campus on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 22,

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The Live Oak room in the Student Camp Kitaki, NE Workforce Devel- service, so it's aiFeady paid for by evcerns about Peru.State College, its Centerheldoneoftbemostimportant opment,YSITarkioAcademy,Lozier, eryone. Although the job fair stayed campus, or Student Senate. You may events in a college student's life Tues- Advantage Receivable Solutions, full for most of the lunch time rush, contact the Student Senate president day, Feb. 13. They held the Burger·King,.and Mature Resources. students were not.entirely impressed. Sheryl Ehmke by email at tant Jobfair!

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Eleven companies and businesses job fair to become aware of job op- to say about the job fair: "What does president Tyree. Sejkora at showed up to try to recruit Peru stu- portunities, the Career Resource Cen- it say about the school's own faith in

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Staff Opinion

Living on .a campus located in a small, rural Nebraska town gives one a unique sense of security. It is difficult to imagine anything bad happenc ing in a place where doors are almost always unlocked and all residents of the campus could fit in the college· audi.torium. When you know not just· everyone on your floor; but almost everyone in the entire building, .you don't worry about having to protect yourself from the pehple Ii ving beside, above, and below you. Everyone soon finds out who the troublemakers are; and who might have sticky fingers. As

\1 in any small community, the grapevine is the quickest way to.distribute information. If you screw up, it won't take long for everyone to know about it.

So why is it, in this small community, that we went so long without knowing about a real threat to our security? Do we not have a right to know when a person with a history of committing sexual offenses moves in to our midst?

I understand many will argue that. just because someone makes a mistake doesn't mean that person should

for life. I completely agree that'!\° person who slips up once should be given achance to reform, but what if it happens again? And then again? How many strikes until that person is out? And why should a person be

The victim is not the only one who is affected by the actions of the offender. Nearly every member of the community feels that her or his safety

HARLE.N JOHNSTON Staff Opinion

un-American activities board, a board that was part of a governmental "witch hunt" to locate suspected communists and ruined the lives of many

There are, in any ·civilization, cer- innocent people in the process. To tain i.cons that represent the beliefs of begin placing the icons of the nation that civilization. One such symbol of above the freedoms of the people a civilization's power or beliefs is a would establish a slippery slope toflag. A flag is a strip of wards an almost cloth generally colored nazification of .sexual assault is riosmall maJter. For once existed. Even if the .offender is the Victim, it is a life-altering event, a removed from. the community, the moment or series of moments that ;wilt: general unrest.'continues. if the combe played over and over again in the ·· ll1unity was unaware of this offender, victim's mind for the restofher or his are they unaware of others who might life. Just when she or he thinks it is be next to shatter the calm?

chance after chance to devas- is threatened. Doors begin locking, tate the life of another, and yet an- in4ividuals no longer walk alone, and other? · there is a tension in the air where calm

given

completely behind them, some tiny thing will bring all those feelings of fear, humiliation, anger, a.nd violation back with an overwhelming tide of emotion that leaves her or him. reeling. Months, ·even years may go by, but the feelings will come back, just as intense, and just as wrenching. Why should one human being be allowed to remain anonymous within a community if he or she continues to. injure other human beings? Privacy, contrary to popular belief, is a privilege, not a right. It is a privilege that repeat sex offenders forfeit when they decide to commit offenses that devastate others' lives. It is a privilege that is revoked for the greater good of the community and for everyone else's greater need for security.

If we do not feel safe, it is difficult to focus on anything else. By depriv-

The residents of this campus need to be informed when their safety is threatened by a: repeat sexual offender. It is not that anyone who has committed a sexual crime is an inevitable recidivist. Studies show that only atound 13% of those who commit sex crimes will repeat the offense. When a person has repeated an offense, though, the odds that that person will do it again increase to almost 20%. That's a one in five chance, and when my safety is .affected by those odds, I want an early opportunity to minimize the possibility that I will become the next victim.

So give me a face and give me a name so I can keep my world from being torn down around me. Forewarned is forearmed, and all of us deserve to have the weapon of knowledge to protect ourselves.

Safer communities require tougher legislation

sistentand incongruentto precedent or policy. If policy to the inStaff Opinion dividual sex offender·and.his/het

While there has been some concern sexual history, does policy even;ex- · as to the quality of life for the s.ex of- ist? fender, the first priority must be the There has to be consistency in safety of both the victim and the com- policy in order to not only be effecmunity. No one wants to live in a com- tive; but to satisfy the victim and the munity with a potential sexual preda- community. The policy must prohibit tor, Ie.t. alone an unregistered one. pleas that reinforce a sex offender's There must be a philosophy in place refusal to register as such, or even thatnot only upholds tliese values, but outright refusing to admit their crimes. that stresses,reparation for victims as Sex offenders who do not register are well. effectively absolving responsibility by

But legislation has often failed in dismissing the seriousness of their this regard-at least to the satisfaction actions. of the community. The need. to feel Furthermore, sex offep.ders who are safe is pervasive, and is the crux of· allowed to hide in denial of their acsuch social concern. Members of the tions are at greater r.isk to avoid treatcommunity may not feel satisfied at ment, or worse, commit another sex the reformation, reparation and/or crime.All too often, a sex offender can "containment" of a convicted sex of- plead no contest in order to avoid a fender within their neighborhoods. direct admission of guilt. Even more .The alarm may be due in large part to common is what is known as an an individualized case management Alford plea, which is essentially a system; each case is judged on it's own guilty plea that permits a sex offender merit and subsequently, the manage- to maintain innocence despite a conmeiit' o'f'Sex offenders ca:ri seerii iricon- viction.

or dyed, on which is em- America. broideredthehopesofa To believe in the nation. In peace it is American flag and to used to recognize spe- hold true the values of cial events, deaths, and the flag, indeed, even our loveforourcountry. · being willing to die for

In war, men die to pro- the flag means that you · tect it and defend the believe in the freedoms ideas that the flag represents. In and ideology represented by the flag. America we pledge our allegiance to If you believe in what it stands for, it and doff our hats in respect as it then you must remember those same passes by, but do we burn it? Millions freedoms allow people to speak their of men who died in the pursuit of the· minds and to burn the flag as a repreideals behind the flag would have said sentation of that speech. no. Millions of Americans alive today The Supreme Court, like the rest of would say no. I would say, yes. America, has had mixed beliefs on the

Emotional attachments to the flag issue. In Texas v. Johnson (1989) the aside, the question you should ask is, Supreme Court upheld the Iiigaliiy of "Where can I draw my authority flag burning as an expressi'on· o-f sus those who have died for the flag speech". In that case, Johnson unfurled or those who would defend it?" My a flag in Texas and burned it. The Suright and authority to make such a preme Court on a 5-4 decision decided statement is that of a free American. this was "expressive conduct" and Now do I believe we should burn the "symbolic speech" and therefore proflag? No. Would I die to defend that tected by the first Amendment. This which the flag represents? Yes. Yet case was made even more important· because I do believe in what the flag by a later congressional attempt to stands for, I must allow people the make it illegal to burn the flag on a freedom to.destroy it. Not wishing to federal level. The Supreme Court derepresent millions of veterans without clared that law unconstitutional as

An Alford or a No-Contest plea does support, I should mention that Gen- well. Current talk is of a constitutional nothing to ensure the safety of the era!Colin L. Powell, the current Sec- amendment to make it illegal to burn comm_u11ity as it changes a sex offense retary of State, has a similar viewpoint. the flag. Such an amendment would to a non-sex offence.Ifofficial records· In a letter posted .on the ACLU place flag burning on t.he same level do not reflect that.the original charge webpage addressed as 'treason, is t)le only other was in fact a sex offense, then the dis- to Senator Patrick Leahy, Powell said: crime; provided for by the :constitutortion· prevents appropriate action on "We are rightfully outraged when tion. the part. Even deferred or suspended anyone attacks or desecrates our flag. I have already .Jisted my beliefs on judgements imply that the.action was Few Americans do such things and how flag burning, while not someeither not important, or that it was a when they do they are subject to the thing I believe in, should still remain one-time offense that will be forgot- rightful condemnation of their fellow legal. You can see how making flag ten after a few years pending the. citizens. They may be destroying a burning unconstitutional would actuoffender's community service and/or piece of cloth, but they do no damage ally limit the freedoms established in good behavior. The fact of the matter to our system of freedom which toler- the bill of rights in the constitution. is that incomplete official records put ates such desecration." The best argument I have read was communities at risk and allow sex of- People in America are allowed to given by Supreme. Court Justice fenders to re-establish themselves believe whatever they want, be that for Kennedy in his explanation of why he without supervision. or against American ideals. If people voted for Johnson: "Though syrnbols There must be no alternative to fil- are told they cannot express feelings are what we ourselves make of them, ing criminal charges for sex crimes. that are contrary or againstthe beliefs the flag is constant in expressing beFailure .to do so is negligent, ·danger- of the government, or beliefs against liefs Americans beliefs in law ous and irresponsible. Policies must be the government itself, then you shall and peace and that freedom which firm and consistent to cease perpetual be turning this nation of democracy sustains the human spirit. The. case denial among offenders that aie part into orie of fascism. We shall be re- here today forces recognition of the of a-seemingly-safe community. turned to a time where the very idea- costs to which those beliefs commit Policies regarding the crimes of sex that you might be doing or taking part us. It is poignant but fundamental that offenders should victim, in something anti-governmental the flag protects those who hold it in never the crlnilri.aL -- - - · : , . ' wotiid- plilce you before the·Board oVcontempt.'' "

HE SAID

Sex offenses cause campus H'istory d;ay·. draws buffs of a_ II ages

Continuedfro1n; Pa&_e 1 cident. can't do anything."

Although unable to give any details "As a non-traditional student with about the incident; Propst did have teenagers, my feelings about allowing this to say, "I am very happy with the sexual offenders on campus is against way the college handled this situation. it, because if they've offended once, I was very impressed with the way then they might again," said Jolene

CAM PENTLAND Editor-in-Chief

The past came alive Feb. 28 as PSC hosted its annual History Day celebration. Students from surrounding area schools were invited to display their the student services. dealt with this Neemann. situation, and. basically I ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;-;;;;;;;;; think it shows that we are

"When there is a essays, exhibits, documentaries and sexual assault it seems performances dealing with a number quicktorespond.Wetake We act in as · to be swept under the of historicalissues. these incidents very seri-· ously, a:iid we act in as sti"origa: strc)nga riiap.ner as we rrianifef''.as:::w:e

rug or it's · Faculty members volunteered to can."

The Student Handbook Can contains· two pages on

· · Perudefi- judge the various projects, awarding .: r)iiely scm1e- ·students in both group and individual ·thing aboutthese sexual categories, Supporting teachers from Kent Propst assaults because it's get- participating schools were· on hand to ting ridiculous," said assist in the festivities. how to ·deal with sexual sophomore Lauren Both participating students and staff assault. Also included are numbers Varvaro. were impressed with the quality of the s.uclr·as .the Project Response Sextfal "One of the things that might help is exhibits and projects. Assault Crisis Line 1-800-456-5764. if they had stricter enforcement. of the "There are some really impressive According to the Student Handbook's dormitory rules, because there are a lot ones, some really tough competition," listing of criminal statistics on cam- of incidents where those rules are be- said Louisville Public school participus, there have been no sexual as- ing broken on visitation," said sopho- pant Abby Fitzgerald. saults on campus between 1996-1999. more Hudson Shires. "I've been really impressed with the

When asked if there are a lot of "I would say it's not the sexual of- work. it's really interesting to see the sexual assaults, junior Kelly BJttcher fenders on campus. It's the ones who development of each project and see replied, "I think 'there are, but we falsely accuse them of sexually harass- how the ideas carry over into each dgn'.Lheacaoyth}ru; about.it. I tbink. ing tbe,m," said sophomore James other," said volunteer judge Anthony it's a li.ttle'oit fte;iky; .thoug)1, that we Ha.wkins. Citrin, Professor of Education.

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PROUD DISPLAYS (Above) Lynn Wilson and Jessica Hotsenpillar from Nebraska City show off their "Braille and Literacy' project, and (Below) Alex Hibler and Abby Fitzgerald from Louisville present their project, "The Life of Adolf Hitler."

Contest winners announced PSC Welcomes potential student!

TYREE SEJKORA Staff Writer

-Expressing your feelings can be quite a strenuous task. What you want

· to say and what you do say can become two totally opposite phrases. Is there ever really any possible way to show what your true desires in .life are? What is the best way to explain your feelings? Essays, poetry, painting, music, performance, photography,. poster, computer design? The list could go on and on.

To help achieve a better understanding· of their dreams, a creative· interpretation contest was held in the months of January arid February for all students of Peru State College. The theme of this contest was to express how the phrase "I Have A Dream" fit into the lives of the contestants. The prizes awarded were $50 for the top five entries. Prizes were awarded to students 'only, but faculty and staff were encouraged to participate as part of the celebration.

On Feb. 15, the winners for the contest were announced. The winners are stated alphabetically: Brandi GroffGraphic Art, Angela Njiri-Painting,

BRAD DORENKAMP Managing Editor

Kathy Neubauer -Essay, Danielle On Feb. 19, Peru hosted an open Prout-Poem/Collage, and Kim house for prospective students. The Puk;all-Essay; "There was a nice va- open house brought over 30 students riety of entries," statedjunior art ma- to campus. The group mostly consisted jor Brandi Groff. of high school students, but some com-

Groff continued by saying, ·"The ,munity college students attended the contest made me think.Everyone has open house as well. The students were a dream and it was great to have flex- not only greeted by sunshine, but also ibility in expressing ideas. I had a lot by the warm attitude of the campus. of ideas I wanted to work on with "We had a good turnout. We had a photography butdidn'thave the time little over 30 students," said Director to complete them. I would like to see of Admissions, Bob Lopez. "The a yearly event so students could weather was nice and people seemed

plan ahead." happy."

"What really surprised i:ne was the Sabrina Heft,. a staff member of Students had an opportunity to go amount of students from Omaha," she Peru State College, also entered an different activities., This in- said. "Most of the time you think stu- · essay. eluded a forum on financial aid, a visit dents from bigger high schools might

"We were excited with Sabrina to their academic area, and a tour of choose bigger colleges. Heft's entry; She works in the Ad- the campus. "I was surprised and optimistic of ministration and Finance office. It's Student am!>assadors took a number the always' appreciated and more fun of different students on a basic tourof The process of the open house has when foculty and ·staff participate in the campus. The ambassadors an- been changed to give more freedom our events," said Peggy Groff, the swered any questions the students or to the students looking at the campus coordinator ofJhe contest. parents might have asked. of PSC. The freedom of many options

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'TROY LITVINCHUK Staff Writer

Even 97 years after his birth, the celebration of his life-long works continues. Admired, respected, and cherished by children of all ages, the world and life of Dr. Seuss will be celebrated once again on March 2, 2001.

Several professors and members of PSEA will work together to create a fun and entertaining day for participants.

"They are just fun, and they rhyme, and you read them with a

.Please Go Now with a little help and participation from the audience. The members of PSEA will be performing a play in the form of Daisy-Head · Mayzie. Also, Dr. Clemente and Dr.

Harper are planning on a repeat performance of last year's Green Eggs and Ham. Also included in the festivities will be a collective singing of "Happy Birthday" to Seuss and a goodie bag for the kids.

"Parents liked the way the buildings was used to spark interest in chooswere all located in one specific space," ing Peru over other schools. said student ambassador, Tammie "We tried to break the old format

Mundil.

we had and created a true open

house," remarked Lopez.

"We gave optiOns of activities to th students in orderto give them variet throughout the day:" he added.

The students were also encourage to visit any area of extracurricular ir terest. Lopez expressed the idea th: students should visit any areas the would like to know·about.

"We are really looking at pushing th students in visiting in charg of different activities," said Lopez.· ' "Being a small college, I the ope house went over with a positive ou1 look." ,

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Seuss won the Pulitzer Prize in 1984 and two Academy Awards in his lifetime.Even 10 years after his PSEA members will perform death, he continDaisy-Head Mayzie at the. pr. ues to be the

Photo by Cam Pentland WARM SMILES greeted prospective students who entered the Student Center during PSC's open house on Feb.1:,19 .

smile,"

Light up--but don't dare burn that candle!?!?

KIM PUKALL Copy Editor

"When smoking in a room, the room door must be closed."

· "Residents and their guests are not allowed to burn candles or incense at · any.time." So says the Residence Life Handbook.

Do these statemen.ts seem contradictory? Why are dorm residents .allowed (preferably with a window open ana door closed) when they cannot even light a candle to enlighten a dreary mood?

.Smokers ai:e allow.ed to relax.after a rough day with a cigarette in front of the TV in the comforts of their own room, while candles to create · a relaxing; soul-moving (in my case) '4"

'· mo'tid are strictly prohibited. And wha.t aboU:t candlelit dinners? You could bring in pizza and sit around the little round living· room table in. the Complex with two lit candles; ar:d,it w.ould the same romance IoUnd !fl expeJ!SIVe restaurants. But. we are denied that nity. ·

· Candles have. a magical appeal.

Sometimes more importantly, they smell good. Smell is one of my most acute senses, and.certain smells intrigue' me, others cairn me, some. in-

'vigorate or rejuvenate me, while even others energize me.

For example, when I spend some tjrne in my parents' home, I light sunflo\Ver scented incenst: and it energizes me to the point that I immediately must embarkon a cleaning adventure.

I vacuum, dust, and inhale the luscious · scent of §Unflciwers while I'm doing ii.

Face it, Why do we have so many different smelling lotions or body washes and soaps? Cucumber melon, raspbeITy, white rain, tropical mango? As a society, smells intrigue us. We ate obsessed with them. And they can speak to our souls while incitin!?i acreative, mellow; or energetic mocid. So why when you're stuck in a dorm room civer the weekend and all you can smell is cigarette smoke drifting from underneath the. crack of your roommate's door are you not allowed to do much about it?

Sure, you can spray air freshener or deodorant, or find rnor}: inventive, less potent smelling alternatives. But they .don't work quite as well as the subtlely powerful scents of sofly glowing candles.

And what about those "rare" power outages that .leave us scr'ambling around dark rooms feeling for walls anq furniture to figure out where we' re going when all we want to do is get to the bathroom to brush our teeth? How do wO.brush our teeth when we can't

see the toothpaste or the brush we're putting it_ on? It becomes a long, tedious task without light. Trust me,. I've tried it. In times of emergency black out situations, I think the little dancing flames would be especially helpful.

In my mind, candles are no more dangerous than burning cigarettes. If you are not careful orleave either unattended, they will eventually start fires. So if our administration is worried about safety. why have they outthe better of the two potential sources of fire? ·

I realize small problems arose from burning candles in the past. Must we wait for a cigarette-related problem of the like to occur before they, too, are outlawed, even as the potential fire dangers of both candles and cigarettes remain the same?

Each year, nev; students inhabit'the dorms. Shouldn't they be trusted before· being condemned to a life without candles? If a problem occurs, I suggest prohibiting use for the rest of the year, while allowing use for following years until the new students prove they cannot handle the use of

candles responsibly. One tast point: How are cigarettes anc incense really that different? You ligh the end, watch them burn, product "ashes," and emit smoke. The only dif ference is one smells like roses, whilt the other stinks. If safety is really an issue. get rid o· all of them-- incense, candks, and ciga· rettes--but don't say one is OK and no the others.

·Besides, cigarettes kill without burn· ing anything down, while candles anc incense· only make you want to clear or sit down and write a paper.

Youth finds challenge at PSC

DELTA FAJARDO Staff Writer

Audiences can see bimjam with the Peru Stare jazz band and concert band, and they can also see him drumming away in the Nebrask!!'teity Pioneers' high school bands. He is Michael Klee, 18-year-old high school son of Dr. David"'Klee, director of qand activities.

"I .heard him [Dr. Klee] complain that he didn't have a drummer," Klee said.

With the departure of all of the music department's capable drummers (Jeffery Fentiman, Brent Jorgensen, and Nick Lafferiere), Dr. Klee was left with the task of filling the position.

"He was bored to death at high school, so I talked to the administration to see if we could move him out here," Dr. Klee.said.

Klee has proved to be a beneficial player for the-music department. Not only does he play for the bands, but he also plays for the Misty Blues Show Choir. He is also multi-talented "I can play the guitar, bass, tenor sax, a little piano, and 'double bass," Klee said.

"He's Drum .God," senior music education and vocal performance majorJeqnifer Anderson said.

"I think it's been good for bot[) him and the college," Dr. Klee said. "Obviously he's being challenged here."

Though he plays at the college level, Klee is not receiving college credit, but he does receive high school credit.

"Since he .is not enrolled as a fulltime student, he cannot receive credit;" Dr. Klee said. "He takes mu- · sic here for personal enriChment."

"I get credit to have fun," Klee said.

Klee began his fun when he was a child.

· "I have been playing drums since sixth grade," he said. "I had a drum teacher for about two months, but for the most part, I have had no teaching."

Will Peru State see Klee drumming away in the bands next year?

'Tm probably going to come here next spring semester," he said.

'Tm a proud papa," Dr. Klee said.

"I think he's a strong drummer."

photo by Delta Fajardo

KEEPIN' THE BEAT Michael Klee, son of Dr. David Klee; is a Nebraska City high school student who drums for the PSC band and the Misty Blues Show Choir.

Women's basketball team prepares for postseason

ANN MORNIN Sports Editor

The regular season may be over for the women's basketball team, but there is much more basketball to be played. The 19'h ranked Bobcats clinched the conference title and are now. preparing for the MCAC co11ference tournament. They finished 9-1 ln their conference and 17-9 overall.

The Bobcats secured the conference title with a win over Newman University on Feb. 10 in the Wheeler Activity Center. In the first half, the women were on fire from the field, shooting 50 percent. Senior Tiffany Volk led all scores with 16 points, one steal, and \Vas 3-6 from the 3-point line. Junior Tonya Volk had)O points with 6 blocked shots. The Bobcat defense stole the ball 16 times with sophomore

four assists and two steals. Senior Sarah Dorrel led the post play with 14 .points, six, rebounds, and one blocked shot. When asked about wl'!at

'Cats were led by junior Caprecia Christianson. She scored all her 12 points in the second half and had two blocked shots.

the difference was between this game The score was 49-49 with nine secand the one earlier in the·year, Dorrel onds to go, and Hastings had possesfelt-they really came together as a sion. They took the ball down the team. court, and Herbeck shot a "We were better prepared and had last second lay-up to take the game great teamwork. We shot the ball re- from the Bobcats. Herbeck had led ally well," Dorrel said. Hastings with 15 points. Christianson Tiffany Volk contributed with 12 stated she was satisfied with the way the team played.

"This \vas a pretty big loss for us.

We ca'n't ovetlook Wefeltbad,butweplayedrealiyweli anyone,

have to play with all our hearts

as a team,'' said Christianson.

Sarah Dorrei

Jamie McBride having 5 of them. She points, and Tonya Volk shot 9-13 from also had 11 points with two assists. The ·the field with 18 points and..6 assists. Bobcats pulled away early and never The women left no doubt who was looked back. The final score was 61- the better team with a score of 82-50.

The team has now been concentrating on achieving their first MCAC conference tournament title. The Bobcats are hosting the tournament this year, and it will be held Feb. 23 and 24. They are the number one seed. and they will be taking on York Colicge. lf the women win the tournament, will be making their second crnise•:utive appearance in thC' natir)nai WW" namenr. Christianson has a c outlook for the conferen•:e tournanvenr. 23.

The women had a few days rest before they had to take on York CoHege · on Feb. n Earlier in the year, the Bobcats had struggled with York, but this game was a different story. Tlie women shot 62.5 percent from behind the arc and 54.8 percent from the field. Senior Lexi Ehlers Jed all scores with

On Feb.15, the women took on 9'" ranked Hastings College. Hastings had just defeated 3r<l ranked Briar Cliff the night before, so the Bobcats knew this was going to be a vigorous game. It was hideous for the women in the first half. They shot on! y 21.6 percent from the field. They were down by nine at the half, but the Bobcats came

<"CjTS MAKE A RUN FOR NATIONALS The PSC women's b.asketball team is preparing to make the trip to ·Sioux City, IA on M9rch 7-13 for the NAIA Division II NationalToumament. 21 points, including 5 three pointers, storming back in the second. The

"We !iad a great week of pracuces and our team is confident going intn the tournament," Christianson satd. Dorrel feels they need to stay focused in order to go to nationals.

"We can't overlook anyone. Everyone wants to win.the championship game. We have to play with all our hearts," said Dorrei.

Basketball season en'ds on dismal note Peru State Softball Camp

SCOTT NELSEN Staff Writer

cent from the field. · )ohn Wafel's career as a Bobcat is On Saturday, Feb. 10, the Bobcats also over. Wafel is .a 6'3" post·player fell to Newman Uni'versity 58-52, in from Keenesburg, Colorado. Wafel another close heartbreaker in the Al played in 25 of 26 games this year av. The Peru State College men's bas- Wheeler Activity Center. Maggett led eraging 6.4 minutes per game

season came to a screeching. all scorers, pouring in 25 points on 8 BJ. Winton is also finished playing -1alt, on Friday, Feb: 16, at Be!Ievue ofl 7 shooting from the field, while basketbali as a Bobcat Winton aver-r Jnlversity. The Bobcats suffered their .nailing all nine of his free throw at- aged 7 .6 points per game and was .vorst defeat of the season, falling-to tempts. 'fourth on the team in rebounds with he Bruins 102-56. The Brµinsjumped John Gibbs said this about his senior 78. mt to a 26-1 advantage.and never class, "They are all excellent ex- Gibbs went on to say, "The'y all Jooked back. amples of student athletes. We should worked hard in playing through inju·Junior guard BJ. Winton led tbe, have two makeacademicAll-Ameri- ries. Each one of them had a various 3obcats in scoring, tossing in 16 points can and all four have excellent grade different injury that they bounced back 1D six of 10 shooting. The Bobcats shot point averages." from."

W percent from the field, compared; The Bobcats say good-bye to four Gibbs also had this to say about next co the tossing in 62 percent of players at year's end. Senior post year's class, "We'll have a. good rheir shots. " · player Dan Stoakes was the second nucleus returning. We are challeng-

On Tuesday, Feb, 13, the men's bas- leading scorer averaging 10.8 points ing them to work hard and improve. ketball team played host to York Col- per game,. while grabbing 4.7 re- There are two keys to this off season,. lege. The Bobcats put up a great fight bounds per game n'uniber one is going out and getting a but fell short78-73. The Bobcats had Senior guard Neil Hayhurst also good recruiting class with some talthree players score .in double digits to played in his last game as a Bobcat. ented junior college players and numiead their balanced scoring attack. Joey Hayhurst averaged 7.4 points per bertwo, our returners need to step up Maggett led the 'Cats in scoring with game and also added 28.7 minutes per and work fiard to improve their over',20 points, whileDan Stoakes added 17 game: Neil also shot 37 percent from all games."

:i.nd T.K. Goldsmith added 16 points. the field and a team .best 82 percent The Bobcats finished their season i:::or the game, the Bobcats shot 56 per- from the.free-throw line. with a 6-20 record, 1-9 in th.eMCAC

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photo by Hillary McKey

PSC graduate signs with Quebec. Les Capitales

CAM ·PENTLAN 0 Editor in Chzef

Th.e door to Major League has finally opened for former PSCfirst baseman Brendan -Raybourn. · Raybourn; who attended PSC from 1996-2000, has signed a one-year deal with. an option xear with the Quebec Les Capitales of the Northern League.

Raybourn garnered All-American honorable mention honors in 1999 and 2000, andholds a number of Bobcat offensiverecords including career hits, doubles, and home runs. Despite putting up tremendous numbers in his senior season (.444AVG, 17 HR, 72 RBI, 19 SB), Raybourn was not selected in the Amateur draft last June,. and he wondered whether his baseball career had grinded to a halt.

Cincinatti Reds_camp in Sarasota, Fla. last month to finally get a contract offer. Jay Ward, manager of Les Capitales, attended the camp and saw what he 1.iked in Raybourn.

"l was gett1gg ready to hang them up/' said Raybourn. "I was getting ready to move on with my life." _. "[Ward] canie over and talked to me at the tryout," Raybourn said. "We e&lled each other on the phone. a few times since then and worked things

Raybourn completed his teaching cettincatem of-2000; and has since spent his time teaching parttime as a substitute in the Bellevue. area. He attended a n!Jmber of tryout camps hosted by Major League (or

teams over the past 10

me'nths, but it took attending a

much of a problem," he said.

"I think it will be a lot of fun living in another country and learning about it a little bit."

Although Raybourn will have his Quebec accomodatioris provided by the Les Capital es .ball club, he'll quickly have to become accustomed to living on the road. Quebec City is part of the East division of the Northern League, and unfortunately, is the most northern of all divi'Sion teams. Les Capitales is the only Canadian team in the division, with other teams hailing from New York, New Jersey, and Penrisylvania.

"I don't think the. travel will

''IhadworkoutswiththePiratesahd be that bad," said Raybourn. "It's with the Diamondbacks scouts, and something I'm used to.

the Diamondback scout•callecj the "We'll be playing series so we'll be Reds and got me on the invitation list," · stopping over in each city for a while, he said. "I so it shouldn't be that bad," he added. the way things worked out." · The Northern League consists of in-

"[Les Capitales] try to push theii guys pretty hard, and they've hac some players who have made it up tht ladder, and made it to AAA, almost ir the majors," Raybourn said. ·

"If they find out that a Major League team wants you, they'll void your con· tract right there so you can play [witl the other team] the next day," h< added.

Les Capitales begin their training May 3, and Raybourn hope! not only to crack the starting lineup but to start as the everyday firs baseman. Reports out of the Le! Capitales organization indicated tha 2000 first baseman David Kenned) may or may not be returning to tht club this season, opening up a oppor tunity for a full-time spot fo Raybourn.

"There'll be a chance for me to earr the job when I get there, that I'mreally looking forward to,' Raybourn said.

Despite all the bad fortune Raybourn had in getting noticed, it took a strange twist of fate. to get the opportunity at

Moving to French-speaking of dependent professional teams without Canada will be a challenge for Major League affiliations, butmostorRaybourri, but he is looking for"'!ard ganizations are more than willing to to making the cultural transition and allow their players the opportunity to language barrier. sign affiliated contracts if giv.en the

"I think I should be alright; they tgld opportunity. In many instances, playme that most everybody speaks En- ers have used the Independent League glish as well, so I wouldn't too system to boost their pro career.

'Tm pretty excited about it," he said "Better late than never."

Until then, Raybourn will work ou in a facility in Omaha and improve hi: conditioning and arm strength. Hope fully for Raybourn, his hard work wil continue to pay off and carry over int< a strong first year with Les Capitales the Reds ca.mp. · ·

Stranded at third: March Madness and Spring training

SCOTT .. · Staff Writer

the state of Iowa is the Iowa State · The months of February and March Cyclones. Since their quadruple- over- also bring spring training to the sports timelossatMissouri,theyhaven'tlost world. Pitchers and catchers are rea gaine. After Saturday's convincing porting, and you are seeing rp.ore of I promise no XFL, I promise. The victory over Kansas, Kansas cc;:nter, Peter Gammons on ESPN. There have ·end of February and the month of Erk or as he's called at been many highlights this off-season March mark great in sports Hilton Coiiseum, Chinoworthless, said and it will be hard to rank them. The throughout America. In the middle of they got beat by two players who best thing about this year's off-season February, college basketball is start- shouldn't be playing Division I athlet- is Manny Rameriz walking into Red ing tci heat up. Teams are starting to ics. What Chinowith. is referring to is Sox camp with a Cleveland Indian's separate themselves from other teams the play of freshman se9sations Jake !:mg. This guy just signed a 180 plus in their conference; every game is Swlivan and Shane Power; who went million dollar contract and could not important for seeding purposes; every a combined 10 of 12 from the field afford to. go out and buy a: new bas.eplayer is important to the-success of a scoring 40 of the Clone's 79 points. ball bag. team. The Cyclones are playing great right There were also two ·other big This has never been so true as it has now; Sports Illustrated currently has signings in baseball-one will be been for the: Iowa Hawkeyes. Person- them as a number 3 seed. ESPN said struggling to make the playoffs; one ally, when they Luke Recker, I they are one of the teams that.can win will help a team win another World wasn'tthatscared,Theywontheirfirst the title. A lot of credit is going to Series. game against Minnesota, and thenhad Tinsley and Horton, but· more of it The Rangers paid some 225 million a week off to prepare for life without· needs togotoLarryEustachy, thehead dollars to acquire Alex Rodriguez· him. Life without him sucks, as the coach. Eustachy was the national while the Yankees paid 189 miHion Hawkeyeshavedroppe<i'theirlastfour coach of the year last year, and de- to resign Derek Jeter. Granted, It started with a loss at Carver serves it again this year. No one ex- is no ha{d-hitting Steve Winton, Hawkeye Arena to Ohio State and then pected the Clones to be a top 10 team though he will help lead the Yankees the falLto lonely.Northwestern, in the nation, let alone a t9p of the Big to another world title, while lowed by losses at Michigan and at i2 conference; he took a team of two Rodriguez will be watching ·from

• "'<n., ·fl , , s1i1fs Texas. As long as Jeter is a Yankee -SOiiiething .pO&iti\ii:comillg.out. '. , thC.Yankees willkeepon winning, ·

it kills me to say that. Maybe I need to _ Overall, the next six weeks shoulc realize that the Yankees are just that be pretty exciting in the world o good, or maybe I need to realize that sports. Maybe the highlight be th< the Twins aren't the Twins of '87 and XFL folding under-- Damnit, I men '9[ tioned them.

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Baseball camp a hit Baseball and softball teams prepar_e for spring break

RAN DI MAYBERRY Staff Writer

As the temperatures continue d'topping in Southeastern Nebraska, the Bobcat Baseball team is taking off for warmer weather. During the college's spring break, the team will travel fo Shawnee, Moore, and Oklahoma City in 9klahoma, and Cedar Hills, Texas. The Bobcats will embark on their trip on Friday, March 2, and will return early morning on Sunday, March 11. Head Baseball Coach Mark Bayliss' squad, who, weather permitting, will start regular season play at. home on Feb. 28, and will face some very tough competition while away from home. "With six of the 10 teams we play ranked, it will be very challenging. These teams may have as many as 10 games under their belt, while we have been on our field twice." Bayliss also contended, "We have a pretty good squad that should be able to compete and beat some of these teams."

MUNTER

Nate Munter takes time to teach Trey

Rockport, MO the fundamentals of bunting.

CAM PENTLAND , p:ditor-in-Chief

thing that came as.a.pleasant surprise to the coaching staff. While the first baseball camp in 1998 had a similar number of participants to this year's

Hundn:ds of balls were smacked camp, both 1999 and 2000 only regisround the AWAC and in the end, tered 40 and 50 kids respectively. mdding major leaguers aged 8-16 "One reason for the increase was the iad some fun learning about baseball. change in the camp date," Bayliss exThe fourth annual Peru State Base- plained. "Last year we had conflicts all camp on Feb.17 held in _the with city league bask;etball and wres\ WAC attracted 73 kids from the sur- tling toumamen_ts, and that \lffected our ounding area, including parts of Kan- turnout."

':as, Missouri and Iowa, A variety of

Senior Nate Munter said, "If we come out [of the trip] with a .500 record or better, it wiHbe good for us,'' and added, "I am excited for the season to get started."

As to any off time during the trip, Bayliss stated, "There is one off day; last year we took a tour of the Texas Rangers' facility: We might do that again. We will go to the Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial when we are in Oklahoma City."

A HOME RUN

Head Softball Coach Mark Mathews' vision II schools." crew will leave on Friday, March 2, and return the following Sunday, Ma:rch 10. This. includes one day off and one practice day. For the rest of the week;-the ·Bobcats•:wilk.corrif)ete"

in four double headers., They will play · Monday through Thursday, and Friday they have off.

The schedule is unknown as of yet, but Mathews commented, "There are ten [NCAA] Division III schools, three NAIA schools, and one community college. We have requested to play two NAIA schools and two Di-

Mathews also added that it is up to those who plan the schedule as to who Peru will face.

Senior Sara Roberts remarked, ":We' ye.rte.Ver: beernanywM.re.bestdes,-. Oklahoma and Texas,'' and believes that this opportunity will "give us more experience with teams on the East Coast."

"The team is pretty good, .and this gives. us a chance to see we match up, and can get some oonfidence going into. the season," Roberts said.

Basketball intramural champions· crowned

ANN MORNIN

The increase in registration was a Sports Editor

;tations provided the kids a well- boon to the day, and although the Intrarimrals are in full motion with ounded baseball experience, leaving AWAC was busy with activity, at no men's and women's basketball tourhem with some experience provided point was the action overwhelming to naments. Assistant football C()ach

1y Peru State players and coaches the team members. In fact; the kids Ryan Held is the new intramur;il ditJike. · enjoyed a three-to-one ratio with team rector this semester. He is a graduate ,,"I learned a bunch of things I didn't members, fosuring that instruction was from the Uqiversity of Nebraska-Lin:now and I had a lot of fun, too," said available to all. coin. He was a football player and an

:rmmy Jarred, 9, from Verdon, Neb. "Many parents commented on how undergraduate assistant football coach

1"My favorite part was the sliding," they were impressed with the amount in Lincoln before going to the Univer;aid Peru native Dante Severs, 9. of one-on-one instruction that the kids sity of Tennessee where, as a graduThere were a lot of things to do and had with the players," Bayliss said. ate assistant, he was a defensive foothe coaches were nice." "That's not something you might get ball.coach. Last semester he returned Peru State players helped out as sta- at camps provided by Creighton or to Lincoln as a recruiting administraion instructors and group leaders even UNL, even with their quality of tor. He now is the interim defensive ilike. Coaches were on-hand to over- instruction." coordinator for the Bobcats.

the instruction and to help orga- Ne_xt year, Bayliss plans to reinstate Two three-on-three tournaments nize the station work. the day-end wiffie ball game. It was have already been held for both men . "I think that overall, the camp was takert out this year due to the size of and women. In the women's division 4success," Head Coach Mark Bayliss the camp, the team Ace Beagles won the tour;aid. "Just like the past three camps, "The specialized instruction ran a They consisted of captain 'lll [participants] have had a good time little lqng this year, and I think that next Sheryl Ehmke, Cheryl Ginn, Denise and learned a lot about baseball." year we can have some wiffie ball, Witt,-and Ann Momin. For the men's

This year's turnout showed a 50 per- something fun for the kids to round <;mt. division, the team took the .. Tht:y:•cc;inststed -Ot:icapfuiru•

Clint Swanson, Clayton Seeba, Nate and Mike Fossenbarger.

In the women's. second. three-onthree tournament, team No Names is undefeated. The captain is Anna Tennal with teammates Jiree Carpenter, Shannon Cole, and Ann Momin.

The men are currently playing in a five-on-five tournament. The championship game will be played the week of Feb. 20.

"We plan on getting soccer, softball, and we are going to have a ·sand volleyball tournament at the end of the semester. I knew that it was cancelled ·first semester and I thought it would be nice if we could have it at the end of this year since there have been 'ti lot requests for it," Held said.

Tuesday, Feb. 13, intramurals and CAB co-sponsored a bowling night in Nebraska City, This activity will be he.Id again on March 1, and from 9:45 to 11:45, students can bowl at he is trying to get a variety of activi- least two free games. Students must ties for the students. bring their I.D. in order to participate.

When Held was asked about what is next to come for intramurals, he s;iid

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photo by Hillary McKey

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Freshman Anna Tennal gets a few more swings in before the softball team leaves for Myrtle Beach.

Mapapa African Acrobats Aeolian II spotlights music faculty visit Peru State campus

TYREE SEJKORA Staff Writer

In 1979, two Peru State College music professors began a collabora- · tion of their musical talents that has contillued to the present anti is now known as Aeolian II.

Dr. David Edris- and Dr. Thomas Edigar first began their long collaboration as just another "faculty duo," but soon decided they needed to select a name that conveyed what they felt they were presenting; thus, the name Aeolian II was selected. , The title of this presentation is one full of meaning and definition. The name Aeolian is often associated with the wind. Musically, however, Aeolian represents musical form and structure, instruments, and sound. The Roman numeral two represents the two performers. In short, Aeolian II presents quality-sounding performances of all forms of music on musical instruments.

Edris is Professor of Music and Chair of the Fine and Performing Arts department at Peru Sate College. Edris has extensive professional performing experience. He held prominent positions in the trumpet sections of the Tulsa Philharmonic Orchestra, the Tulsa Opera/Ballet Orchestra, and the St Joseph (Missouri) Symphony. He has performed in back-up groups for

Nebraska Music Teachers Association. Previously, he has been chairman of the West Central Division Composi· tion Contest for the Music Teacher National Association. Edigar is an active composer and performer. He founded the Peru State College Piano Extravaganza in 1990, and his piano students are frequent state and regional competition winners.

"I felt the programmatic nature of the program went very well together. The performers showed their expertise well," stated senior music education major Drew Davis about the Aeolian II recital which was held Tuesday, Feb. 20.

The duo started their 'performance with a N. Tchemberdjy piece called Pioneer Suite. This piece consisted of five movements, which ended with Edris walking out of the recital. hall into the hallway to play. This was to represent the title of the movement Evening, with the trumpet being heard in a far off place. Edris continued with the crowd pleasing solo piece, Midnight Soliloquy· by Joseph Pappas. This song is to describe a trumpeter playing at night sitting on a rock on the side of a mountain. Edris showed his creativity by turning off all the lights in the hall and playing seated on a piano bench by the light of a stand-lamp.

Edigar then showed his piano skills by playing a song called Millenium:

poser of this piece, he never felt it wa; thoroughly complete. Because of this he had recomposed about 40 percen: of the piece for this recital.

The next song was another collaboration of the two performers. Sonatu for Trumpet and Piano; II Allegrettc by Eric Ewazen was a soothing, ver; expressional piece. The finale of the program was a Rimsky-Korsakoff piece, arranged by Albert 0. Davis named Flight ofthe Bumble Bee. piece was a perfect ending to show of! each performer's capabilities. It wac a super ending to a superb recital.

Senior music ed./history ed. major Gena Fritz had this to say: "Tonight's performance was wonderful! It is sc eye opening to get to hear my professors perform at such a professional level. Being around them all da; makes you forget how phenomena[ they can perform."

Band takes quick trip

MARINDA DENNIS

Staff Writer

Despite nasty winter weather, PSC's band departed for Topeka, Kan. on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 2:00 p.m., to begin their tour.

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photo by Hillary McKey

a table. This feat was one of many daring stunts performed by Severinsen. the group ihtheAWAC on Thursday, Feb. 22. The performance Edigar is director of Choral Activiwas part of Peru State College's Black HistoryMontl"t,celebration. ties and Professor of Music at Peru ·State College. He is president of the

Search for the Unknown Region that he composed in 1989. It was a minimalism piece, which means that the whole song was composed with only a few pitches repeated over and over. During the recital, Edigar informed the audience that, as the com-

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They arrived at the hotel arounc 5:00 p.m. and spent the evening' watching movies and sharing their disappointment about having only twc stops on this year's tour.

The band got started bright and early the next morning, loading the bus at· 7:00. Their first stop was Royal Varley High School of Hoyt, Kan. The concert band won the audience over while the percussion ensemble awecl them with a conga beat. The jazz band left them swinging to senior music education major Jennifer Olberding's alto saxophone solo and sophomore music education major Marlanz Hathaway's tenor saxophone solo.

The band quickly packed up and got back on the road for another threehour ride, this time to Wymore, Neb. Again the concert band was a big hit, the percussion ensemble went over well, and the jazz band ended the show with a piece that left the audi-: ence wanting more. i

When the Peru State College bane. returned around 5:00 that night, they put everything away before receiving\ a "thank you" speech from Klee. Klee said this band tour; although relatively short, went rather well.

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KAY STANDER Assistant Editor

What do you get when you combine can predict how much longer the de- Peru State College's first theatre pro·

:.ains, boars, blood, and Anthony tective wiUbe.with us. · duction of the spring semester, Crimes No, not a con_troversial epi- Gary Oldman plays one of Lecter's of the Heart by Beth Henley, was difde of Survivor, but the sequel to Si- victims from years ago who is still ficult for cast and audience alike. of the Lambs. Hopkins returns. alive. If you have a weak stomach, this In just four and a half weeks, the six the intellectual and is the first time it will turn. Though cast members were asked to pick up 1lianne , _h e ', s new accents, figure out and transform ? o ore a 1iv e, themselves into extremely complex

:a k e s he's not characters, and memorize thousands

.;er for in a of lines. To comglicate matters even .o d i e very de- further, many rehearsals were cari1ster as sirable <;eled due to weather. ·

B 'I s t a t e The cast, however, remained undeg e n t His goal terred and opened the show as sched11 a rice in life is uledonThursday,Feb.15. The show's 'arling. · to cape run ended after the matinee perforThe t u r e manceon Sunday, Feb.18.

photo by Elizabeth Olsen UMMM! CAKE! The McGrath sisters pig out on birthday cake as the final curtain closes on Crimes. Pictured are (from the left): Babe Botrelle (Stephanie Becker), Meg McGrath (Serena Stewart), and Lenny McGrath (l:lillary McKey). I

Lecter, "Iwas very pleased with the way the many in the audience. Details of Babe pened to the grandpa, did he die of a a k e s torture, cast pulled together with all of the McGrath's (Stephanie Becker, sopho- stroke?"

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:ace 10 and kill frustration of rehearsals, with the more, biological sciences major) af- Despite the pace and the lack of clo;;ars af- him. weather; et cetera us to miss fair with a 15-year-old black man and sure, Fohl enjoyed.the play. r the first one. Clarice is now a full- Lecter finds that Clarice is back on .rehearsals," said director Dr. Charles the suicide death of the McGt:ath sis- "The acting was good and things edged agent heading up an operation the case; and comes back into herlife. Harper. "I was very pleased at how ters' mother had many audiencemem- were set up right. Some things went \·"bring in the bad guy." The typical , Those wbo have seen Silence of the they pulled the play together and made bers raising eyebrows and shifting in wrong, of course-we all know that 'cal-yokel male policeman, n_ot want; Lambs know that his interest in Clarice it work." their seats. The weightineSlLQf tne- happens; Overall it was a pretty " d, ig to listen. to a woman, goes over is almost _an obsession. This time, he' The cast did a decent job with a play show lent itself to a slower pace than play. I give it 7 out of 1O," Fohl authority and everything falls punishes those who are trying to hurt that \\las very heavy in content. They seen in pre".ious shows this school When all was said and done, most oart. TheJusticy_Department and.her her and her career. - dealt 'with serious issues racism, ydr, and the enqing left many feeling difficult and discouraging for the cast Jperiors in the FBI reprimand A few bloody twists and turns along abuse, adultery, insanity, that the play was incomplete._ was the small audience turnout. !arice. One of them, played by Ray the way may make your stomach flip- suicide, death, love, and murder, but "I thought it started out kind of "I was very disappointed by the tum, "!Oit;,. has a personal grudge against flop. All in all Hannibal is a great the scripting and much of the physi- slow," said junior language arts teach- out," said Harper. "I felt with the time , ' movie-full of suspense, gore, and cal \:Omedy added, elements of levity ing major, Luke Fohl. "And I didn't and effort the cast put into the show, Clarj_ce is placed. back on the psychological thrills. to these dark topics. like how it left everything in the dark. they deserved to have a .larger audifannibal Lecter case, after he has been This heavy content was· difficult for What to Babe? What hap- ence see it." \fought back to the Ten Most Vanted list.

VERDICT: 4 Bobcats out of 5

Now the scene moves to Italy, where · ecter is a curator ah1 museum:, 1g under a new name. A detective in-

Rock's remake uninspired

TROY LITVINCHUK

Staff Writer

Without. the comedic antics of Chris tock in Down to Earth, everything in his movie would be down under 1lrth. The modern versi_on of Heaven ;an Wait, which itself was a remake f Here Comes Mr. Jordan, has. a

weak, re.vamped story line to accommodate the styling of Chris Rock's stand up comedy.

Lance .Barton (Chris Rock) is a struggling sta,nd-up comic fighting for a big break at the "Apollo Club," who has his life cut shoq 50 years due to an overeager emissary from heaven. When the mistake is revealed in the big club up iri the sky, Chris Rock is

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given another chanc.e to live out his romance buf fell far short of one of funny, but he just doesn't create much life temporarily as someone else. He those feel-good, syrupy romances of a spark with his on-screen obsesends up taking over the body of a ,.._...,,...__,.,,.-- · sion Sontee (Regina King). wealthy old white man, Charles The boring and unoriginal screen Wellington, until a more suitable shots from the directors Paul and replacement can be found. Once back on earth he immediately sets out to win the heart of the woman he fell in love with minutes before he died.

Since the script w.as written by most of the Chris Rock Show staff, the movie centers around when Chris Rock is on stage and a few scattered moments of satirical comedy.

The movie is classified as a comedy/ This is due in part to Chris Rock's lim_ited acting ability. Sure, the guy is

Chris Weitz don't add much interest or capture the imagination of the audience; a little variety would .have been nice. It was really hard to get into the story, and the only thing that kept me in the seat was waiting to hear the next one-liner ··from Rock.

Basically, Down to Earth lacks substance, cohesion, and interest. If you don't like Chris Rock, you will hate this movie. If you are a fan of Chris Rock, you may be able to put up with the thankfully short 95-minute movie. Either way, it's not really worth wasting the money on a high priced movie ticket. Wait until it's out on video.

E.T. reaches out and gets to·uched by-the campus student body

JACK TRADES Staff Writer

ET comes home. If you didn't manage to attend open house on the l 9'h then you missed this great film star extraordinaire. Mr. ET, or "Reese" to all his friends, was on campus all day Monday. Invited by the campus Friends of Peru club, ET was greatly surprised by the great strides toward equality here on campus. Noting the steps in equality tha.t have been made between Humans and cats here on campus, . ET helped further thee spirit of togetherness by handing naRPY c;a!id,y from llis' planet.'

A fm:mer Peruvian himself, Mr. ET was happy to.

Marty Gras

of illegal aliens in the U.S., something really strange showed up on campus. Students ran from the large dark apparition that darkened the commuter parking lot. The door opened on the side of the craft, and out stepped one of the most unusual creatures anyone had ever seen. Michael Jackson timidly stepped into the sunlight of the brisk winter day. Three bundled security guards immediately surrounded the frail creature

give us an exclu- cam us last monda with E.T. si ve:'.'.'..1t\tef..view.

Ounepof1:er Jack Trades spent the day with Mr. ET and asked him what he thought of the campus. "Tbe food," Mr. ET said, "has not changed m)lch since the lasttimeJ.was home 4 million years ago. My room at Delzell still .had the saine decor when I stopped by, and I was glad to see that they never replaced my· name engraved in the bathroom door."

After thediscussionofMr. ET's time here at eampus, discussion turned to world even.ts and Cindy Crawford. During a discussion over the problem

and blocked any SU[llight from getting on the skin that was unused to earth's harsh conditions. Jackson's body was covered with a large helmet, breathing apparatus, and pictures of small monkeys. With: out fear, ReeseE.T. moved forward from the gathered crowcJ 'of gawkers and welcomed the visitor. After a

brief visit, the two stopped for photos and. experienced some "out of this world" cuisine at the cafeteria. Jackson then quickly disap-. ·peared leaving only dark Circles in the lot to prove his visit real for most-Peruvians. ·

"Reese" ET soon after had to leave to make it in time for dinner; he did, however, have this to say, "Don't worry about people, just reach out and touch s.omeone."

Before leaving, ET was given the key to the city and a copy of the Peru State Tiines. • ·

When asked where the party is, Marty Beyer usually answers, "in my pants." This Canadian can party any place, any time. So when Marty lost a bet, he knew his punishment would be worse than ing his legs.

The punishment involv.ed Marty spending the night in a unisex bathroom with only one roll of toilet paper and·a match. Luckily for this_ MacGyver fan, he'd seen this sode before. The Survivor episode of MacGyv,er taught Marty 15 neat ways to prepare toilet paper.

Marty fought tears of fear from not having his Donald Duck night light with him during his tim6 in the bathroom. He was also singing a Tears for Fears song as he rolled himself up into a toilet paper statue. Marty then came to the conclusion never ever to make fun of Scooty

"Campoo again. Then he realized that it was the darkness getting to him and vowed to always make fun of Scooty Campoo.

After hours of boredom, Marty asked himself what his friend Mike Spies would do in a-situation like this. He came to the conclusion that Mike woulq.not_pe caught dead in a unisex bathfoom. without his sunglasses and his 'cool U.S.A. jacket. Marty told himself to act toygh and then splashed water in his face to get rid of the evil midgets attacki!Jg him.

· .Then.c:a:mea loud knock on the door and ilbegan to open. Marty fell out "Cm the floor and began to sway back and forth saying, "All work and no play makes Marty a dull boy."

When Marty asked t10w long he had been in the bathroom the stranger pulled his mustache and laughed. "You were in there for 5 minutes."

Chief Investigative Reporter Bill Gerber found out some shocking news' last Friday. Gerber found out that the.: Jolly Ranchers given out in the caf;1 eteria are not part of the meal plan.

"They should be, darn it," said 1 Gerber. "I mean they are giving those' things out like candy."

After finding out this shocking news. Gerber left the cafeteria in rage/ Gerber threw down chairs and down old Afinke Machine Stickers. The damage to the cafeteria was the worst of its kind in two years. Some students may remember the they felt two years ago when the cafeteria took away Cookie Crisp cereal. "Jolly Ranchers are a part of a balf; anced diet," said Gerber. "It is important students realize nothing is free in the world. They should also realize that no one ever takes the lemon flavored Jolly Rancher."

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Speaks

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In a forum last Tuesday; the orangl traffic cone by the commuter parking lot bad a chance to speak out. The lecture lasted an hour and dealt with serious topics like abuse, neglect, an1 burning rubber. 1

"I sit out here everyday and I have to put up with the heavy traffic ot Peru," said the Orange Traffic Cone. "It is to the poinfwere I don't care if people don't really stop and use their tum signal when going down the hill-''

The traffic cone expressed concerm;; about the student's safety and then told them _to stop stepping on him when they cross the street. t

"I am concerned about the students' safety and my own. Am I that hard to see?" said the Orange Traffic Cone': "I mean I am orange,_ that should scream to you warning."

Cancun Mexico - Wild women, hundreds of parties, and the fun only stops when you do. Plus, if you"re '.a babe you can always go ahead and shop.

Negatives: Montezuma's Revenge · ·

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Alaska - Don'tlaugh, hooking up with.an Alaskan snow bunny under the northern lights ranks on the top ten list fri my book.

Florida -The home away from home for college students on spring break, MTV made this the fun state. Guys passing out from huge amounts of alcohol.

'NewOrleans - I've been.here before for spring break. I just seem to have forgotten the trip. I do know that you can get into a lot of clubs down there at least I think that's what all' theX's on my hands from when I groggily· arose in the airport parking garage.

Corpus Cristi,TX....: Fun in the sun in.the big state ofTexas. Stay away from the from the gulf? and the warm nights. May I suggest a blanket itfatead 'of nature's 'laying down ll}ethcd. ·

South Padre, TX - Watch out for the uµdertow and the jelly fish. The positive thing is that if you have TOO much fun partying you can always make it to Mexico before the authorities.

Colorado - Women: this is the place for you. Tons of guys who have more coordination than normal and are ready to take risks.

Puerto Rico - Lets face it, the islands rule. Puerto Rico has the_ advantage of being .close enough to the.United States that you don't have to worry about nasty extradition treaties to get out of jail. Pluses include hottanned women and an island thathas always been known for its rum.

Walt Disney World- Hey if you don't want tCi drink or other "bad" activities, then this small world might be the place for you. If you only live once (REINCARNATION RULES) then you'll have to spend at least a week in Disney world. Also Minnie looks hot in that little red dress.

Washington D.C. - One word, INTERNS. You can grab some cigars and engage in a little legislative action of your own over spring break.

at Freshman Chuck Fluck was amazed Thursday night on the amount of porn he found at Trail's End.

"I was amazed at the amount of porn I found at Trait's End,'' said Fluck. "They not only have Playboy and Hustler, but they also have cheap porn magazines, like Jugs, Swank, and Trucker's Big Tires', ifyou know what. I mean!"

Fluck was really battling buying a. porn magazine, but he bought the very best of Flock of Seagulls instead.

"I ran. I ran so for away. I ran. I could not get away," said Fluck. "I ran because I really stole the January edition of Swank. Dude; I am never go ing back to Trait's again. Well maybe to get the new Tiffany Album.

"Boy she's got big um hits."

The Student Voice Since 1921

Women's basketball team Bob Lopez . concludes incredible season movmg on

Peru State's director of enrollment management will be leaving April 5

KAY STANDER Assistant Editor

The admissions staff at Peru State College will be reduced by one after April 5. Robert Lopez, director of enrollment management, will be leaving to take a position at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

"It's been a really fun experience, and probably more than anything here I've enjoyed the people," said Lopez of his time at PSC.

Lopez came to Peru in June 1999 from a position at Northern Arizona University.

"When it came time in Arizona to begin to look for a job back in higher ed., this job (at Peru State College] was really perfect for me at that time.

SCOTT NELSEN 16 teams, the Bobcats matche'tl up to the Crusader's .321. The tandem of against the would be #18 seed, Evan- Dorrel and _Volk also gave Peru the StaffWriter gel, who entered the tournament with Points In the Paint edge, 32-22.

· ·The Peru State-College women's a 20-10-recotd.

Sophomore Jamie McBride was a basketball team won their first ever After shaking a few cobwebs loose spark plug, coming off the bench for NAIA: National game on from their 11 day iayoff, they trailed seven points. McBride was 3 of 6 from Thursday, March 8 at the Sioux City the Crusaders 25-24 at the end of the the charity stripe, but her dr.ibble penAuditorium. The Bobcats upended firsthalf. CoachTabJefferson'ssquad etration caused many problems for Evangel University, 62-54, in an 8:30 mounted a 14-4 run to begin the sec- Evangel. a.m. match-up, before.falling to even- ond half, and the 'Cats never looked "We expected a win, and were glad tual National <:;hampions Northwest- back. to get it," said Jefferson; "It was a hard em ofiowa; 76-61. , , "We made some adjustments at half fought win."

The Bobcats to the" Na- time," said Jefferson. "The girls re- The Bobcats played Northwestern of tional Toymament held in Sioux City, sponded well and we stuck to our, Iowa, in the second round game on Iowa, by winning the MCAC Confer- · game plan and executed better."

Friday, March 9. Some may say it was ence tournament held in Peru, Neb. Sarah Dorrel led the Bobcats in scor- 8 on 5 for the Bobcats as all of the The Bobcats knocked off the #4 seed ing with 16 points. The 5'11" senior calls went to nearby Northwestern of York College Panthers in the opening was 6 of 8 from the field and while Iowa's way. With 9:54 left in the first round of the MCAC toumame.nt, going 4 of 5 from. the line, Dorrel half, the Bobcats ha:d already "com43, while #2 seed College nailed her last four free throws, all mitted" ten team fouls, and had 17 of the Ozark's Bobcats in the champi- coming with the game tied, or the team fouls at the end of the first stanza onship game, 69-60: · Bopcats leading by no more than 3 compared to the Red Raiders' 7. The Peru State didn't receive the best points. Bobcats were out-shot at the free draw for their.opening round game,· Tonya Volk hauled in 14 rebounds, throw line,34to17, proving to be the as they played at8:30 in the morning. 11 of the defensive variety. The Bob- big difference in the contest. None of Although they seed the bottom cats shot .468 field, opposed See Womenfinish,page 7

•professionally · [it is] time to move on Robert Lopez

It was exactly what I was looking for .in a. place relatively close to home. And more importantly [it was] professionally the experience I was looking for," said Lopez. · -

Despite the brevity .of his stay at Peru, Lopez does not feel his leaving is untimely.

"For the type of work that I do, given my situation, it probably was the right amount of time, an\! professionally [it is] time to move on," he said.

Lopez said that he decided to look for other employment opportunities because he was looking for "the right situation," both professionally and personally.

"I can survive in this job, but I don't think that probably it's the best fit for See Lopez, page 4

photo by Hillary McKay NATIONAL CONTENDERS The women's basketball tea.m celebrated their inaugural season in the MCAC by capturing the conference title. This gave themtheir second consecutive.bid to the national championship.

Congratulations

Congratulations are in order for Tai Hali!il6 and fi.lan Gager for being voted in for the 2001-2002 Student Senate president and vice-president. They will take office on Tuesday, April3.

CAB

Gambling Awareness

March is Gambling Awareness month andin observance of this, CAB is putting on a gambling program. This is a·n opportunity to receive first hand informatipn on gambling from experienced gamblers,.. recovering gamblers, and others well informed in the area of gambling. This. event will ,be held on Monday, March 26 at 7:30 in the Benford Recita!Hall. It is presented in cooperation with Honey Hays and First Step Recovery and Wellness Center.

dent Center. Larry Gawel, a fine art photographer from Freelance Photography Business and an instructor from Metro Community College will present the workshop. ·

Pool Tournament

CAB and the Intramural .office are holdinga pool tournament on Wednesday, March 28. It starts at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in the game room of the Student_ Center. You can sign up at the intramural office for singles, doubles, or both. The prize for first place is a $20 gift certificate to Subway. Second place will receive a $10 gift certificate to §ubway and a $5 Phone Carel. The prize for third is a $1 Ophone card. Many other prizes will be awarded.

Political

·Homecoming Elections

The political committee is now in the

Two dates have been set.for-photog- all things have- been decided· on yet, raphy workshops at Peru State Col- they are thinking of going to a nomi• ,,..lege. The first one is on Tuesday,. nation process. All clubs, organiza- Senator-at-Large 27 and will be the ti9ns, and activities will be asked to

dence life are working together to determine changes in the meal plan. So far, what has been indicated is that all students on campus will be offered only a 15-meal plan that will be extended over the period of one week. If students need the use of more mea!S, then they are given the option of flex dollars. Flex dollars will allow the students to buy a debit card worth $120 for only $100: This will allow people to eat more meals if they use up the 15 meals. It will also allow them to buy dinners for other people, such as guests, family, and friends. By only allowing one meal plan, the food service is hoping to keep the price of food the same, while enhancing the quality.. They have also changed hours hoping that they will be able to bring more people to Sodexho and be available to their customers. If you have any questions or concerns about these pfease be present at the next food service meeting .. Look for emails and signs that will inform the date and time of the next meeting.

Senator-At-Large

Positions

use of filters to enhance photographs, nominate students of Peru State Col- Senator-at-Large positions were digital photography, and· Polaroid · 1ege. All of-those names will be put. voted on March 21 and 22; These materials and processes. The second on a list for the students to choose. If members ·will take their new office on date is set for Thursday, April 5. Photo you have any questions or comments, the first meeting of the fall of 2001. restoration (tta,ditional and digital), please contact Tyree Sejkora or Alan They will be in office. until the end of display and presentation of photo- Gager. the spring of2002. The new Senator-· graphs, mattingind framing, and edu- · at-Large representatives for next year cation.atjd employment opportunities Food Ser.vice are Jase Blunt, Derek Dalforto;Brandi will be main topics for this meet- Ch I Th M l Pl GroffkrlRebecca Johnson_, Kara Kline, anges n. e. ea an ing. Tliey are both from 12: 15 to 2:15 Ryan ·er, Jim Lovely, Kim Pukall, p.m. in the Burr Oak room of the Stu- The food service committee and resi- Tyree Sejkora and Anna Wheeler.

March 2?- PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP, 12:15 p.m. -2:15 p.m.

Burr Oak Room: Digital photography, use of filters, demonstration of polaroid materials and processes

March 28 - POOL TOURNAMENT, 6:30 p.m.

Ganie Room: sign up at Intramural office, fun and

April 5- PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP, 12:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.n

Burr Oak Room: Photo restoration, display and presentation of photographs, matting and framing education and employment for photographers

April 10- SCRAPBOOKING, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Student Center Coffee House

April 12 - NON-TBAD STUDENT BREAK TIME, 11 :00 - noon, Student Center Coffee House

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Wrapping up the MENC raffl

TYREE SEJKORA

Staff Writer

The goal was $500, and thanks .to all the friends and family that helped out, the MENC members accomplished that and then .some. The total amount that was achieved _was more than $600. This money will help to buy a camera that will enable members to take good clear pictures of all the performances and activities. It will

also help pay for the convention ti takes place in the fall. Names wt drawn on March 15 at 11 :00. The w rters were: Debbie Amory-So DVD player donated by an anon mous donor; Jackie Hatcliff-mam white afghan donated by Gena Jeffe1 Linda Remmers-blue/white afgh donated by Marlana Hathaway; M McGill-doily donated by Cher Sejkora; and Lynn LaBelle-bubt fish lamp donated by Pamida.

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EVERYONE THATCAN BE

IS GONE for their services. The majority of the BY NOON!! The wholewayit was Senateasitsitsatthismomentispup-

The "Changing of the Guards" handled was completely unethical in petsandafollowerofadministration's should be portrayed as the "Chang- · my eyes. If there was to be a rev.ate, hand in all of the students' business. ing ofthe Puppets," This is how I see should It is.no wonder students are afraid to the whole idea of the Student Senate have decided in a meeting, and only go in front of this supposedly highly as of late. The election process was after weighing all ofthese factors and , respected committee to say anything an embarrassment to anyone who allowed the students to revote on the · because it doesn't help us-it helps the voted, _throwing out votes from the first week of the I<Jh. But I guess that it is administration to get what they think day because of the misspelling of a not ethical because this changing of is what the· students want!! Well, candidate's name I understood com- the puppets in my eyes is a ployfor NEWSFI.ASH-ITISNOTWHATWE pletely. Why was the notification of administration to have their hand in' WANT!! We· want to be able to know the student body so brief? It was less the student voice and make the sug- and have time to prepare for mistakes. than 24 hours before the actual revote. gestion to. us rather than us making There was no time io prepare; you can Considering all the objects at hand suggestions to the administration. obviously tell from the numbers in the with the Senate, I see many problems Granted,. I am only one person on voting on the I51h. Most ofall, we n.eed with this revote: 1) the voter turnout this campus, but there are several to have our yoices heard and that is on Thursday 5'h d!d not produce people who hold this view that the Stu" not happening right now. This needs the same ratio that it did on Wednes- dent Senate is not serving the students to change in all aspects ofSenate proday the 14'\· 2) NO·ONE VOTES ON on this campus. Its sole purpose is to cesses in the future.

FRIDAY! Why is this?? It is because serve the people who give them funds -A Concerned Student

Miscounts and Recounts

BRAD DOREN KAMP dressed inordertohaveafaircountof a population, because federal funds Managing Editor count on this process.

Has the world forgotten the educa- Another controversial count contion they Of!Ce learned from Sesame cernii:ig Peru is the recent election of §treet? Last time I checked it isn't that Student Senate president. Due to a l:fard to count. Or is it? In a time of misspelling of a candidate's mime on post Florida -recounts, Peru has now the initial ballot, a revote was deemed joined in ·the questioning of the pro- necessary. Some students are questioncess of gaining information through ing the motivation behind this revote. figures and elections. Under the direction of faculty advisors, According to the U.S. Census Bu- a single s.tudent representative from reau, Peru's population has dropped Senate made an impulsive decision to almost 50 percerit from 1,110 people· throw out the first day's votes. to 569. This gives Peru the largest So what is Peru's problem with population loss among Nebraska cit- counting? With the future of the elies. Many residents are.arguing with ementary school now up in the air, I the mannerof the census taking. Data am sure they are still teaching their has found that 343 residents living a children letters and numbers. Maybe block away are shown on census maps the college should take some advice as living outside city limits. There are from these simple facts oflearning that also questions regarding the addition even grade school kids can compreof counting the past number of stu- hend. dents that lived on campus. It seems The point of a census is to be that these questions should be ad-.. counted, while the point of beillg

counted is to be heard. I thoughtelecting students to Student Senate is a chance to be heard, but voice gets taken away when a single representative makes a careless decision. I think the election of a president is an important thtpg that should not be taken lightly. One student -should not go ahead with a decision fed to him or her by an advisor without talking with any other representative on the Senate. Not even the current president of Senate should have sole power to just throw these votes out. I am sure she would be angry at the motivation if it happened to her during her election.

I'll tell you wliat I remember from Sesame Street. I remember learning about the people in my neighborhood. What I didn't learn about was how those neighbors could lose their voices by miscounts and revotes. One of these things is not like the other find this time it's spelled correctly; representation is the key to. democracy.

HARLEN JOHNSTON other person ever made; congratul; tions. Yet those things that define t Staff Writer' also divide us. You look at anoth1 Racists can protest. People who person and see the thousand little m think you're different have the right. ances that make them the only ind They can hate you, you can hate your- vidual with those characteristics, eve self, and they are allowed to. America Racism picks out one of the millic is all about freedom. Whether you characteristics that makes people ir think we should be a tossed salad, a dividuals and defines this characte melting pot, or separate races, you istic as "bad." have the right to try to support your In the past, America was a hotbe claim. In the 60's, people took the of racial division. We still are. n streets to try to change the way things quote I hate the most is one of the tn were. Acceptance of the system just est ones "We all have biases." Ra1 wasn't working. • isin is not limited to whites, blacks,< Just remember that you are going to Hispanics. Nobody is the "most dow1 die. Not generally a happythought, but trodden.': Hispanics are thought of: possibly one of the most important the "forgotten people" in moder ones that you will ever have. Religions America because they are least repn have been devoted to the thought, dei- sented. Blacks are considered a tro< ties have joined us, and every person den upon minority, and whites fo in the history of mankind before us has they are attacked on all sides. Who proven this one fact true beyond all right? Nobody, everybody, mayl others. somebody. In the end it doesn't ma What does this have to do with free- ter who's right about being treat( dom (beyond the eventual fact that we worse, or who in the end was treat< will all be "released")? This one fact best. In the end the only thing th should affect everything we all do and matters is how we live together. In ti bring us some sort of commonalty that end all that matters is that when y< transcends all differences. come down to the human, we are ' Racism has, however, proven our the same. common bond is not linked by com- · Sometimes we seem to miss it. Th rnon sense and we are led astray by one simple fact. The idea of being ti individual perceptions. same despite all of our differences. V You are different. It does not matter should celebrate cultures, but v who you are, what you look like, or should not allow the cultt1res to sep how many eyes you have in your head. rate us from the one thing that all tho are simply different than every cultures stand on. Our humanity.

Staff

Bradley J. Dorenkamp

Kay Stander

Ann Momin KimPukall

Michael Chamberlain

Hillary McKey

Troy Litvinchuk

Monica Barnard

Bill Clemente

Martin Beyer

Marinda Dennis

Thuokok Mier

Sarah Hurlbut

Harlen Johnston

Randi Mayberry

Tiffany Wernz

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RANDI.MAYBERRY the workshop.

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thatyouwon'tmakesomeoftheinane year. I think we might consider do- be no more?

"They asked if I'd be interested in mistakes that one makes when trying ing it twice a year. I learned a lot helping out," explained Clemente. to go quickly and they're nervous. If about this test I didn't know. I hope "The one the pe0ple were less wor- you wait for a PPST workshop to learn it continues and we make it a regular

Ask any education major what they ried about was the reading part, which how to write, you've waited a little too scheduled kind of thing. I thillk it dread the most, and they will tell you I think is important." long," said Clemente. would be a good idea/' ·that it is taking the Pre-Professional The day of the reading workshop, a Clemente advised not to study just The next workshop given by the Skills Test (PPST). The test is a rep- snowstorm had hit, so numbers were the mechanics in the grammar portion ARC and Student Support Services resentation of all knowledge accumu- way down on campus. of the test. "If you study for j1,1st me- will take place in the ARC at 2:00 lated thus far. Not only do students "I wish we would have had more chanics, it is also usage, so it is not just p.m. on April 12. Joe Kincaid, prosweat the fact that they have not paid· people the first time," commented grammar, it is style, too. So something fessor in the math department, will attention in their classes, but they must Clemente. · ·may look grammatically correct, but be presenting information and tips on pass the test before acceptance to the Clemente provided helpful hints and there's some redundancy there." the math section of the PPST. If you teacher education program will be information about the content of the Clemente suggested some tips for have any questions, or would like to awarded. This added pressure could test. \effective studying to prepare students see how these workshops can bentemporarily produce some very appre- '"!'here are two sections to the writ- for the PPST: efit you, contact Marie Meland in the hensive future teachers. ten part: the grammar and the essay. "I think you should study for it; you ARC, located in TJM 317.

Academic Resource Center (ARC) Nobody ever talks about the grammar should do an essay for half an hour and coordinator Marie Meland, Student and usage part. People say, 'I only take advantage ofthe things we have Support Services tutor coordinator missed it by a point,' and everyone here. You can go over there [ARC] and Janelle Moran, and English professor worries about the essay. I'm convinced sit down with a tutor and look over it. Dr. Bill Clemente havejoined forces that a lot of it is that they mess up on There'sCliff'sNotes forthe usage part, . to ease the anxiety of the test takers: the usage part. I talked a lot aboutthe but all·.they give you for the essay is a The trio-put together two workshops first part because there are some re- question. They don't have sample esdedicated to helping students succeed ally tricky questions in there and if you says saying this person got this many on both the reading and writing por- study it, you'll pick' up those extra points becaus.e he or she did this and tions of the PPST. Meland and Moran points.I figured that would be good that. The problem with grammar books coordinated the event, handling pub- prep for writing your own essay. If is that you don't know exactly what licity and-reserving the ARC for 90 you're looking closely at that usage you need to look for. If you take ad,. Illinutes ·.oh. March .1 and March 15. · thing, when you get to write your own vantage of a workshop and someone Clemente presented the in'formation in essay, I'm convinced it Will.help you says these are wrong, oi; if you take a

Hair Affair

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Bob Lopez

Continued from page I me professionally. I'm looking forward to being at a larger school, a larger town," said Lopez. "It's no ing. that's negative about here, but for me, that [the University of Wisconsin] is the best fit professionally."

HARLEN JOHNSTON Staff Writer

Napster has been under fire by the music industry for more than a year. This past month the music industry finally won a battle for"intellectual rights." Napster, the folk hero of millions of Americans and the godsend for money starving college students, was put to sleep this week.

Now the music industry, with the help of U.S. District Judge Marilyn Hall Patel, has made Napster block all copyrighted songs. The music industry is more than happy to give Napster a list. So as of March 20, Napster blocked 228,569 copyrighted songs. Napster and its part°'1, Bertlesmann, plans on transforming Napster into a pay service in July. Napster is also facing outrageously large law" suits. Napster and Bertlesmann are facing billions of dollars in copyright infringement suits.

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test, you can see what you need to work on. So that's why I like the coordination of the two together. You have to be systematic in the way you study. The .. test is a culmination not ajumpstart."

When asked how often the workshops will be given in the future, Clemente responded, "A lot of it has to do with numbers. I think there is a greater need than the numbers reflected. We'll talk to them [ARC].and the Education people to find out the numhers. I think I' II do it again next

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When Lopez and his family left Flagstaff, Ariz., it was with a wish to someday return to a school and town of similar size. The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is such a school, situated in such a town.

"The town of Eau Claire is about 60,000, with about 100,000 people right within that area. That's about the right size for.us [Lopez and his wife]," said Lopez.

Lopez will begin in his new position in Wis. on April 16. His new job title will be Executive Director of Enrollment Services and Admissions. His duties will be similar to what he has been doing for PSC but, as he said, "on a much larger scale.''

Even in his departure, Lopez looks back on his time atPSC.as time well spent.

"As much as I say that this job was good for me, I think the other thing is I think I was good for this job. I think any time you can leave a.job feeling like you'ye made it betteryou've improved' things-that's a good feeling."

Are the Napster users taking this lying down? No. Napster's web site has a place where you cart join the Napster Action Network You caH call 1-877-742-7464 and ask to tell your congressman how you want Congress to get involyed in the issue. Dozens of ·other web sites are going online every day for the same reason. The fear of the ever-present lawsuit is there, however.

People still wanting to get their music for free need not despair. There are many alternative ways to download MP3s from the Internet: For instance, neglecting to provide the ISP with accurate and truthful information will ensure your MP3 web site stays out of the eye of the iSP when it checks for copyrighted material.

Another way is to search foreign web sites or stick information on a foreign soil based server. Israel, Australia, and Asian countries have more than enough MP3s. So while American based companies are coming under fire, foreign nations are more than happy to allow you to download free MP3 files.

PSC Salutes Marion Brown

KIM PU KALL ' Distinguished Servic;e award, both Staff Writer from Peru State College. They are the _______ · ______ college's top awards, and she was the Marion Marsh Brown,· a famous/ only Ilerson in the history of the colPeru State alumnus and writer, died lege to. receive both, according to early on February 25. Propst.

The 92-year-old writer had been in "She really was pretty famous," failing health for some time, accord- said Propst. "She was extremely well ing t0 •Dr. Dan Holtz, professor of known in her time."

English. Throughout her life, Brown was a "She sure lived a riCh life," said Kent "person. who was at lots of college Propst, vice president for College Ad- activities and retained a sfrong ihtervancement & Institutional Re!a:tions. est in the college," said Propst. Brown was-born on July 22, 1908 . "[She was la fascinating lady. She on a farm between Peru and was warm and generous but she was Rrownville. She graduated with acac ·tough," Propst said. demic honors from Peru State and re- "She was one of our best."

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' turned to the college to serve two years Truly, PSC has been blessed to witas Assistant Professor of English. ness the unfolding beauty ofBrown's

"She deeply loved Peru," said life and to receive so much of what Propst. she willingly gave back to the colHer life was devoted to writing, and lege. she has published 19 books. Brown The staff of the Peru State Times donated her original manuscripts to the and the PSC college community PSC library in 1980, and has made would like to offer its .condolences additions since then. to Brown's family and friends in the

She has received countless a wards, loss of this most excellent person and. including an honorary doctorate and distinguished writer.

UMHE, FCA

Keepin' it real in NYC and D.C.

KIM PUKALL Staff Writer

Everywhere you go, you take a little bit of Petu with you.

!<'or spring break, I went to Washington D.C. and New York City, but I was never able to forget the influence of good ol' Peru. I missed the familiarity and decent customer service. I missed the laid-back walk that is so accepted in a small. town. Only spending three years in a small town: before visiting the biggest city in the country could have made me feel like a rat in a laboratory inaze, anxiously darting here and there trying to find a way out. Getting trampled by rushing humans, passing sleeping humans at the subway station, swirring around in.revolving doors, looking at a menu wherein the cheapest piece of pie is over $6, trying to distinguish which black leather coat was the one I needed to follow, smashing like hµmah sar.dines into a subway car, and then pushing your way out. If you don't push or speed-walk in New York City, you are left. And the interesting thing is nobody would care. In New York, it

is survival of the fittest.

The atmosphere is invigorating when you first look up at the towering buildings, and it's exciting to see blinking advertisements all over Time Square It's even a little flattering knowing you're shopping in Macy's, regardless if you buy something or not. But, there are fences in Central Park. And you have to wait to, cross the street-in a park.

Washington D.C. had a much cleaner, Jess sardine packing-like atmosphere. I was awe-struck by my first encounter with the monuments. It shocked me that humans could create such monstrosities. And it seemed to me that all the glory of an entire country's history and legacies are concentrated .in one city. One bomb and our every connection to how we have

evolved as a country could be wiped out. It was a little scary to think that. But there was nothing li:ke seeing a shimmering reflecting pool, or joggers and bikers embarking on physical journeys under low, sweeping birds. There was nothing like seeing the White House from a distance, or beholding the many white graves of the Arlington Cemetery-even if Tyree and I could not munch on our little orange crackers on the grounds of the cemetery. I saw the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the eternal flame. I saw things I never knew existed. like a collection of shoes saved from Holocaust victims in a four-story museum dedicated solely to those victims. There was so much to see we. didn't have time to visit nearly all of it. But what I saw I cherished. And I cherished the "time off' and the special roommate I was able to share it with.

Friendship, your roots, your beliefs these things you carry with you whereveryoligo.Whether inD.C. at Peru, you will always be you. And that should be enough to make you smile.

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Radio waves to p<Jst . ,

HARLEN JOHNSTON

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· s1cal selections, mformattonal proStaf!Writer grams, and radio dramas.

On the air before the era of a televiPeru State College had a voice. sion in every dorm, the radio station

Rather I should say that the students · broad<;asted directly to the students of of Peru had a radiD station. Peru· at 620 on the AM dial. Playing izysc was started in 1958 in the old from roughly 8:00 to 5:00 (variations Music Hall and aired only once. The in time schedules), the radio station· equipment was then move.d to the had its ups and downs.during its' time Education building where Circle K (a on the air. At one point, two students club on campus) then cabled the cam- ran the entire station. It was this occapus. for transmission. The cables were sional lack. of participation and new' cut and the station FCC. regulations was again forgotten until 1972. At that time the heaa. / had to of the English departri:ten t (Dr. d d. Barrett) ·helped epen . Q n bring it back to life.

·.--· The radio station the students was relocated ·to thecollegeaudfro- an.d-''

rium where it.was ·put back on the air help of it.

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that doomed this Peruvian staple. The new FCC requirements mandated a i0,000 watt antenna and an engineer to oversee the station. These ·costs at the· time were tocimuch for the administration to pay, and the radio station went off the air.

Eckert, the racase,. became· a· dio station's direlaii'v.e term, KSPC was literally rector who also taught speech and · ·-;-.'!"" into the campus. The radio sta- worked for the theatre department, had tioncould only be picked up by tran- this to say for the student's dedication, sistor radios on campus, originally "I didn't always have time;· I had to only in Delzell Hall and the Fine Arts depend on·the students and they did building. Transmission capabilities to it."

"Afr," in this

Morgan. Hall and the Complex' were While conversing with Eckert, he only later added. stressed the importance itnd dedication

This on agai11· and off radio of those radio diskjockies whose only stati(in had its ups and downs. More source.of records (no tape equipment) thin·once the radio station was off the was sometimes their own collections. to lack ofparticipation, faulty After KPSC was shut down, they did equipirierit, or other Murphy's law in- continue to send weekly to d.J1L:ed proglems. The radio station was Auburn. Eventually, the Radio and TV '.such. lull when. Dr. Royal Productions class was phased out as Eckert, \vho came to the college in well.

1975·, managed to dust off the old There are no current plans for a reequipment and restart it with the help turn to Peruvian radio. Many students of students In the late70's a.virtu:al have mentioned this dream in passing, fenaissance of college arts wa.S talcing but. apparently the funds at the college place: Nestled in the middle of the re- are insufficient for another student

·naissance of theatrical productions, radio station: There is, however, '#y,earbooks, newspapers, and_ other. ,enough money in,the budget for a new :.events was the Peru State radio stac upcoming frisl:>ee golf course on <;amjion. ·:fun primarily by students,. the pus. · ' .• ·.

I believe we are responsible to make ourselve.s happy. If we happy, our days will go by faster because we are having fun. When I was in refugee camp, people were in critical because some of them lost their family friends, _and parents due to Sudan's The only way and others to prevent emotional turmoil was to take responsibility for our own happiness and get involved in group activities.

You should want to participate in group activities, such as basketball, baseball, soccer, football, or other different organizations that you are interested in. Involvement in these different organizations or clubs will help you meet new friends, and teach you about different activities. These kinds of group activities will provide· you with new experiences that will help ·you in the future.

Football players enjoy playing the game, and have more friends simply because they are involved in th.e same sport. I feel friends are importa11t because they are always close to us and give-us ideas might help us handle our daily probl,e'ms. For instance, the friends I here will still be my friends. no matter where I go,. ;md I know I can count on them for heip and support I might not have gotten elsewhere. I believe friends can be natural c.ounselors because you share goals

and innate ideas with them that made their parents to the United States. Tl you become friends in the first place. was the big step that the United !\ In addition to helping us nrake tions took for us because it regem friends, being on a team can hdp you ated our lives and made us feel like h avoid your (ear when you want to ·man beings. press your ideas in front of people. I am telling you this because you < Difficulty expressing ideas always college students and you are separat existsforpeoplewhohaveneverbeen from your parents, family membe in group activities, but to get rid of and)'our friends ..J am sure the sitt that problem, you can become in- tion you are in is like the situation volved in activities that you like. the Sudanese lost children, althou. You can alsd work with others and you can always talk to your parents• make friends as a volunteer. Some or- telephones. Also, if you want to bu• ganizations will gladly let you help your future resume, this is the rig out because you are willing, and they time to do it. I am sure there will know that you will be motivated by little time to participate and. volunte tackling something new. This ·is cine when you get out of college. way that volunteering can develop If you are not happy doing sorr. your skills and become fun. By prov- thing, do not force yourself to keep d ing yourself in different ways, you ii:Jg it. To be happy, we have to soci: will end up with a fresh perspective ize and set some daily goals that wou back in the everyday world. The more boost our knowledge of things we w2 ypu are exposed to different thing-s, to know about. This would help the more knowledgeable and produc- develop a bright future, tive in your community you will be- Today,, many pe.ople have a _hard tir come. fulfilling their needs because they • For example, I vohmteered in Lou not interact with each other, but I ha Nuer Youth Federation (LNYF) in learned that people cannot live wit Ethiopia. I used to collect donations out others. Do not feel lonely; in'stea from people and distribute them to the get involved in our peer group, acti1 hungry. For my participation in our ties. The most important thing we ne State youth federation, I was elected is the happiness of getting involv· the chairman of Sudanese Youth brings, because the more we are hapr Federation (SYF). This organization the more we want to help and get i unaccompanied minors, or- vol ved in our <lail y activities. phans, and students with anyone who Finally, happiness does not recogni was willing to help the Sudanese lost color, age, religion, or nationality. Co children. Now I understand that the sider, for example, the respectab more I am happy to help, the more I cowboy who is willing to help and m] will be recognized due to my partici- all cows, regardless of what it loo pation and performance. like, because he knows each cow w At the time I was in refugee camp, always produce the same milk. Sirr most of the Sudanese youngsters saw larly, each of us should be willing counselors because they constantly associate with and help others regar thought about lost parents and friends. -less of how they look because th• The biggest reason they saw counse- know all people are human inside. !ors was ];lecause it was hard for them am giving you these examples in c to deal with separation at such young der to convince you to create your ov ages. The Sudanese government re- fun, because everyone has the respo quired every single child to be in the sibility to be in a good mood, and w military before he or she got a high born to make this choice for hims< schqoldiploma. Theonlywaytohelp or herself. We can make ourselvthe youngsters in distress was to bring happy to overcome difficulties, so le1 Sudanese youth that separated from do it.

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Women finish second straight season in national tournament

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me Bobcats' free throws came in a oonus situation.

Tiffany Volk led the Bobcats shootmg 5 of 8 from the field, and 4 of 5 from beyond the arc, scoring 14 points. Sophomore Jaci Ideus chipped :.n with 13 points, on 4 of 9 shooting from the field and 5 of 6 from the line. Northwestern's Rachel Binneboese, the benefactoron many of Peru's fouls \:d all scores with 31 points. She was 10 for 19 from the field and 11for17 from the charity stripe.

"It's not even funny to watch the N'CAA games on television and see the games played on an even playing field," said Jefferson. "We took a lead :md held it for the first six minutes, the next 14 minutes we committed 14 fouls to their 3. In the second half we outscored them, and it was the closest game that Northwestern .had all tournament."

In the MCAC tournament, the Bobe defeated York, 68-43 in opening round action held in Peru. Tonya Volk ·led all scorers with 19 points, going 8 for 11 from the field. Tonya's older sister Tiffany added 11 points, as the senior shot 4 for·8 from the field (3 of 5 from beyond the arc).

The next test for the Bobcats came ,./"...,... again&'! the #2 seed College of the Ozarks in the championship game of the tournament, in a game that saw five ties and six different lead changes.

Tiffany and Tonya Volk went a comoined 15-23,from the field, to pace the Bobcats. Tiffany threw in 19 points, whili: Tonya added 17: The Volk sisters shot a combined 27 of,42 for the MCAC tourna.ment.

T!iis was the first time in seven years thaf the College of the Ozarks had not won th(! MCAC tournament, which includes an automatic birth to the NAIA I'fational tournament.

Tonya Volk (6'0" Jr. Forward, Battle Creek Neb.) has been accepted into dental school at the University braska- Lincoln and it is possible that she put on the Bobcat shorts for the last time in her career. Volk broke all of .the school block shot

can Academic List.

The Bobcats return two starters for next year's campaign.

phbto by Hillary McKe

We're looking forward to the

"We are looking forward to the returners to next year's program," said Jefferson. "They played a pivotal role in our success." records in just two years, and is number one and number two-in season blocks for the Bobcats.

Tonya shot 50 percent from the

returners to next year's program

While there were many senior standouts on this year's squad, Tonya Volk posted great numbers on her way to being named MCACPlayer of the Year. Volk led the

percent from the free throw line.

Tonya led the team in rebounds, bringing in 243 boards. Tonya finished the year with 81 blocks. She was also named to the NAIA Academic AllAmerican team, along with being riamed NAIAsecond team AII-American.

Junior Caprecia Christianson was also named to the NAIA All-Ameri-

field, while Tab Jefferson shooting 63 Bobcats in scoring 13.l points per game and rebounding, 8,1 rebounds per game. Overall, the 'Cats played great team offense, shooting a collective .412 from the field, .362 from beyond the arc, and .646 from the free throw line. The Bobcats had plenty of scoring threats, outscoring their opponents 1940-1614, while averaging an impressive 64.6 points per game.

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"The crowd in the College of the Otlfrk's was the turning point in the

The Bobcats had 3 playerS receive Tiffany Volk (5'8" Sr. Guard; Battle all conference accolades. Senior guard. Creek,. Neb.) ends her season career Lexi Ehlers was voted MCAChonor- shooting 41 percent from the field. · able mention, while Tiffany and Tonya The sharpshooter drained 41 percent Volk received MCAC first team of her three pointers, while smking ognition. Tonya Volk also received the 66percent of her free throws. Tiffany MCACConferencePlayerofthe Year also led the team in assists with 87. award. Second year coach Jefferson Lexi Ehlers (5'9" Sr. Guard, Supealso received the co-coach of the year rior, Neb.) ends her career shooting award, along .with Gerry Nixon of 35 percent from the field, while conYork College.. necting .on 38 pt:rcent of her three

"It was good to see the giHs get rec- point attempts. Ehlers also pulled in. ognition," said Jefferson. "I hate to see 70 rebounds artd dishetlout 48 assists. all of these seniors. leaving. They are Ehlers was oneoffiveBobcats·natned great players and and!

to theNAIAAca

Scholar Athlete list

VICTORY SOUVENIR Tonya Volk cuts down the nf?t after the Bobcats · defeated College of the Ozarks to win the. MCAC Conference· Tournament crown. Volkwas named MCAC Player of the Year, and · coach Tab Jefferson was nar:ned MCAC Coach of theYear. game. The momentum carried us to ·had two good years with [them]." the victory, and the crowd was great," The Bobcats say goodbye to three said Jefferson. seniors and a junior at year's erid.

Sarah Darrel (5'11" Sr. Center, Bo!Ckow, Mo.) ends her career as a Bobcat shooting 48 percent from the. field. Dorrelconnected on 57.percent of her free throws, and hauled down 160.rebounds. Dorrel was also second on the team in blocks with 24. Dorrel was named a NAIA Academic AllAmerican Scholar Athlete.

The Bobcats also say goodbye to senior Tammi Thompson. Thompson hung up her sneakers after only 11 games because. of personaL reasons. She shot 51 percent from the field, connecting on 2 of 4 three-point attempts, and shooting :o7)iereentfrom'

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Women's basketball Bobcat women shred through spri1 jumps to nationals trip with great team play, attitude

RANDI MAYBERRY

the Bobcats, pitcher Angela Godfrey was named Regionar Player of the Staff Writer Week for the first week of the regular

The Bobcat softball team has gotten season. The 'Cats ended the week with off to a 9-1 start on the 2001 season. five girls hitting over AOO.

The team started their run in Myrtle· Mathews concluded, "We did some Beach, South Carolina over spring really good things at the beginning of break, where the 'Cats went 7-1, in- the year, which was nice. I think the eluding a 1-0 win over a team that was girls really enjoyed themselves. It was previously unbeaten and nationally probably one of the best spring break ranked in NCAA Division III. The experiences I've ever had since I've pitchers, supported by a strong de- been here." fense, held opponents to ten total runs On Tuesday, March 20, the Bobcats in the eight games played and collec- took thefr home field for the first time, tively possessed an ERA of l'.5. and came lip with wins on both ends

(44) goes up over a Northwestern happy with the Bobcats' performance., College.

ldefender for a shot while senior Tiffan Volk 34 looks on..

Sta.te Softball Camp

"As a team we played very solid soft- "It was nice to be at home; the field

able."

"It was one of those plays v we made it, they would nc scored any runs, if we field it ently, they would have only one run," he said.

The Broncos did not threa Bobcats after that. Jamie M gave the ·cats the !ead and t 9ff of a pinch hit three-run hor

In the second contest, the E took an early lead, let in, but sealed the Broncos' fat, ing two runs to end an inning.

ball considering it was our first time· was in pretty decent shape, and the outside. I was pleased to play eight girls were excited to be.out there with games and only have six errors which a nice crowd," commented Mathews. is very, very good for that time of In the first inning of the first game, year."

Has.tings jumped out to a 2-0 lead on

Based on the great performance a play that Mathews called, "question-

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Statistical leaders thus far 'Cats include: Carrie Alexanc Sara Roberts, hitting .500 an respectively, and each contrib· runs. Roberts leads the way ' hits, while Alexander is a clo ond with 12. Alexander leads tc cats in stolen bases with an i sive 6 out of 6 attempts.

In the pitching world, Godfre the team with a .31 ERA, 4 wi1 29 strikeouts.

On the defensive side, Ann leads the Bobcats with 80 puto of 87 chances, Corina Rodrigm 23 assists, and J double play Roberts adds 19 assists and a, play.

The Bobcats will l:>e home al! March 28 as tbey face Dana C at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., rii ·.: .fore they: head .dow.n to.Oklaho a tournament.

Photo by Hillari

FACING DOWN THE RISER Freshman catcher Amanda Metzger (22) prepares to handle a pitct Junior pitcher Angela Godfrey (34). Metzger is off to agood start behind the plate, hitting .321 with this season.

· photo by Scott Nelsen Head coach Mark Mathews was of a doubleheader against Hastings

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j Just die already ... no, opem_ng schedule t not you, Iowa State

Well, it's almosto. Last Anyway I also had-Iowa State in the -· Wt?ekend, the XFL received a 1.6 rat- final four, and when they. got beat I .l

.ing from the Nielsen Rating System. was never more ecstatic. Iowa State

Only one primetime show in history is to my family as Oklahoma is to Nehas been reported with a lower rat- braska fans. We hate them; it's beyond ing, that being an ABC after-school hate. The one game I went with my special on drugs. senses on, and picked a game the way

Hopefully this will show that jack- it should have been picked, I got · ass Vince McMahon that football is screwed. Anyway, I watched the last meant to be played from August to three minutes of the· game. Tinsley January, and Basketball from January 'threw it, that's my honest opinion. to the first weekend in April. I think On the plus side, however, are the the odds of the WWF changing are Iowa Hawkeyes. They beat Iowa State as great as the odds that there is a con- this year, won the "Iowa Championtroversy brewing on the campus of a· ship" (victories over in-state rivals thousand oaks. such as ISU, Drake, and UNI), won

Anyway, speaking of March Mad- the Big Ten championship, unlike ness, what a tournament we're hav- Iowa State choking in the first round ing so far. The tournament commit- game against Baylor, and also won tee did'an excellent job seeding the their first game over a very tough tournament this year. And if you mind Creighton University. me bragging, I wjll say I started the With Iowa, comes talk of their coach first Thursday of the tournament ona Steve'Alford I never th6ughtTwoufd 9-0 run. say this, but thank you Indiana. Once

That's right, I predicted Georgia Indiana took the "interim" nametag off State over Wisconsin, I predicted of Mike Davis it gave e.very Iowa fan Utah State over Ohio State, and I a huge sigh ofrelief. Alford is here in dieted Kent State over Indiana. Iowa to stay, and will .be there for a a Hawkeye why long, long time·.

1 did yon go against the Big 10? Just Besides, after having watched (or: because, it is March. I was cheering ignored, in my case) the downfall of for those teams, but I knew the XFL, there is burone to learn: down wh_o would win If you can buy It sucks to invest millions of dollars that, I have a piece of ocean-front in a football league that will only last property in Arizona for you. ' for one season.

The Peru State baseball team is off to a rugged start with a 2-11 record thus far. The men traveled to Okla,homa and Texas over their spring · break, where the competition was brutal with three out of the six teams played ranked in the top 25 of NAIA. Their first two games were against Oklahoma Baptist at Shawnee, Okla. This was the Bobcats' first time outside all year. It was a rough start for the pitching staff who gave up 14 walks. Junior Scott Campau struggled throughout the trip with an ankle injury, which made pitching difficult for him. Unfortunately, the Bobcats lost both games.

The next team they played was St. Gregory's in Shawnee, Okla. Junior Derek Dallorto pitched very well, but he was on a pitch count because of a prior elbow injury. St. Gregory's put a bunch of runs together in the·sih and it was all over as the Bobcats could not answer.

The same thing could be said about the next game, Freshman Brett Scheuler pitched exceptionally well, but unfortunately, so did St. Gregory's pitcher. The Bobcats just could not offensively get going. They lost both of the games; but many positive things could be said about the pitching and the defense.

The Bobcats next traveled to Okla-

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delivery. Hunt has a home run and two stolen bases th is season homa City to take on OCU, a team that Cam Pentland came in for the save. was preseason ranked 3n1. The OCU In returning from their spring breal bats were very much alive against se- the Bobcats were hoping to play the: nior JeremyHale. As a team, OCU was games that were scheduled, bt batting ,al!Ilost .35(} The of- · had other Jd.eas. Sb fense also came alive but just could not teen games thus far been car get the runs they needed to win. celled due to the weather. On Marc The Bobcats' only win against 20, the Bobcats finally got to play Free Will Baptist in Norman, Okla. regular season game against Bellevu Junior Chris Burke came in for relief University in Bellevue, Neb. Th and pitched well enough for the win. Bobcats took the first game becaus Free WiH did put up a bunch of runs of strong pitching from Dallorto. Th early, but the Bobcats did not give up. Bobcats went on to win posting a 3With-some good hitting from junior victory. They lost a close seconi Monte Scott and junior Ben Kassera, game 1-0. The 'Cats had people o: the. men ciime back to win it. The high- base, but just could not get the run light of the game was Kassera hitting in. his first collegiate homerun. Senior So far, Kassera has been the offen

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Dates team with 16 hits, 10 RBl's, and:

slugging percentage of .550. He i Baseball vs. tied for doubles with three arn Bellevue homeruns with one: Freshman catche

University, Brad Wolansky has also hit well wit! a .381 average in 21 at bats. Senio May 27, 1:00 pm Wes Havemen is hitting .316 with l'.

Softball vs. Dana · College, May 28,

hits, one double and eight RBl's. He also has a 3.00 era, but his 0-2 recon gives. the wrong impression of hi: pitching performances. The same thing is said for Dallorto. He has < 3.86 era, but a 1-2 record.

by Cam Pentlan WAIJING TO STRIKE Bobcat outfielder Michael Hunt waits on th• OCU

MENC keeping busy this spring Nine compete in Honor Band 1

TYREE SEJKORA Staff Writer

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with area students in a variety of musical events

Helping out Surrounding Schools

For the second year in a row, the MENC Chapter was honored to. donate their time in helping out with the contests of surrounding schools. On March 17, Auburn High School held a junior high music contest for area schools. MENC found this a great opportunity to get hands-on training on how contests might be held in the schools where they will one day be teaching.

also be helping out with the district music contest that is held at Auburn.

Jazz Festival

On March 21, Peru State College had its 28th annual jazz band festivaL It started off at 8:00 in the morning and lasted until 6:00 at night. Each band had the opportunity to perform their shows. They were then given comment by the guest clinician. and were judged against other bands in the band'.s own class.

This year the was Kerry Strayer. Strayer is a Peru native. He completed a Master of Music degree in saxophone performance at the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1985 where he studied with Tim Timmons. Since that time, he has been active as a saxophonist, arranger, bandleader, and educator in the Kansas City area. Strayer teaches· woodwinds and jazz studies at Johnson County Community College.

TYREE SEJKORA Staff Writer

That night they rehearsed until 9:00 p.m. and were up again practicing the next morning by 8:00 a.m. until 5:30 The Intercollegiate Honor Band was p.m. held this year at the University of Lin- That night the Honor Band precoln. It took place on Thursday, March sented the pieces that they had worked 1 and Friday, March 2. There were on over the course of these two days. nine members of the Peru State Col- They introduced their band by playlege band that received the privilege ing a piece called Festival Prelude. of participating in this band. These The next song was called Tall Ships members were clarinet player Katie which was followed by a premiere · Potter, flute player Marlana Hathaway, commissioned specifically for this .trombone players Drew Davis and band titled Relentless.

Jake Overfield, Jase Blunt the tuba Katie Potter expressed her feelings player, Marinda Dennis on theFrench on playing this song by saying, "I horn, and three percussion players Jen- thought it was exciting to premiere nifer Anderson, Ryan Zieglar, and Relentless since no one had ever heard Michael Klee. it before."

Senior math/music education major The fourth song was titled Elegy, Katie Potter said, "Intercollegiate which was written while the composer Honor Band was a great. experience was reflecting on the death of his son. for me." The last song that was performed was

The Peru band instructor Dr. David composed about the memory of a little Klee .first chose the nomination of girl's first baseball game named Early these members. This list was then sent light. to a committee of college directors, "I feel that all the Peru students repHeiping with the contests also got the word out that Peru State College is a great place to come to not only gef a futisfo degree, but also for everything else that is offered at Peru .State College. During this day the

The winners for each class were Tecumseh Public High School for Class C, Griswold High School fot Class B, Norris High School for Class of MENC were asked to be A, and Northwest High School for door monitors, errand runners, and ·Class AA. Each of these winners went announcers. The MENC group will home with a trophy

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which selected the members by the the Peru State College music( need of each instrument. The first day department well in the Intercollegiate the students arrived, they auditioned Honor Band. I feel that they could for chair positioning. After that the.y hold their own against any other stuwere placed in the seating arrange- dent in the state," stated Klee. ment in each instrumental section.

esc f acuity and guests entertain with an evening of jazz

'TYREE SEJKORA Edris; and Dr. Thomas Edigar. Guest artist "Razzy Bailey." filled the concert hall with harmoni- ing the trumpet. He was able to performers were Tim Stewart and Edris is the chainnan of the depart- ous vibrations. Allan Botschinsky change the mood of the audience with Perry Biaggi. m<;"lnt of music at PSC. He has per- composed -the first song on the pro- the flow of the music.

On March 13, the Peru State Col- Klee is the director of bands atPSC. fanned with such jazz luminaries as The second song was a seven-

··Staff Writer lege department of music presented Klee has performed with the jazz vibraphonist Terry Gibbs, jazz It was a.nice offset movement piece called "Suite for "An Evening.of Jazz." Performing this "Lettermen," "The· Four Tops," vocalist Jack Haskell, and trumpeter Flute and Jazz Piano," composed by show were Peru State faculty mem- "Temptations," "The Barnum and Carl Seversen. Of what ffiOSt Claude Bolling. In this piece,Edigar bers Dr. David A. Klee, Dr. David Bailey Circus," and RCA recording Edigar is the director of choral ac- poked on the piano, Klee fluttered fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii;;;;;;;iiOiiiiiiiiOiiiiiii;;;;;;;iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii;;;;il tivities atPSC. In 1999,hereceived people think Of aS on the flute, Stewart picked on the the prestigious Board of Trustees bass, and Biaggi tapped on the

· ·. .·_ · 11 · Teaching Excellence Award. 'typical' jazz drums. The first movement was titled - Stewart is an electrical engineer by "Baroque and Blue," which showed

trade and a musician by passion, and the flute playing in Baroque style,

hasplayedbothelectricbassandcon- Jennifer Olberding while the other instruments added a

cert tuba since childhood. nice touch ofjazz. In the sixth moveBiaggi (Dr. Beat), a Peru State Col-, gram entitled "A Jazz Sonata for ment, "Versatile," Klee showed his lege music alumnus, plays in a 1971 Trumpet and Piano," played by Edris flute skills by an improv solo that was Ludwig Hollywood outfit. on the trumpet and Edigar on the pi- accompanied by th.e flutter tonguing, These five men combined the love ano. This was a three-movement piece singing pitches while playing it, and

of their music to create an event that that showedEdris's great sJ?Il of play- multi-phonics, which is playing two

pitches at the same time.

Hours: Sunday - 1 ta.m. to 2:30p.m. Monday - 7a.m. to 3p.m.

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.It's nice to see all the (music) doc's with two people that aren't even a part cif the faculty performing together. It was very nice," said sophomore Ryan Zeigler, a music education and piano performance major.

Jennifer Olberding, a music education major who is student teaching this semester, continued by saying, "It was a nice offset of what most people think of as 'typical' jazz."

photo by Hillary Mci<ey PLAY IT, KERRY! Clinician Kerry Strayer struts his sax at the jazz festival on March 2L

Nightmares made fun again PSEA hosts Seuss birthday bash

HARLEN JOHSTON Staff Writer

Buy the movie Monkeybone. It .oesn 't matter if it's not on video yet, -latch the movie in the theatres and ;:1en bribe the projector guy for the 'Im. The movie is supposedly only a omedy but it's much, much more. fot only the acting of Brendan Fraser 'he Mummy) kept us on our toes, but 'le entire idea of the movie blows s mind.

Comic cre.ator Stu Smiley was a se:ous nightmare patient until he began ) create the · comic strip \1onkeybone." Stu fell in love with e therapist that helped pull him out =his horrific nightmare state. On the ght that Stu wants to propose to his rlfriend/therapist Julie (Julie [cElroy) a tragic accident sends him to a coma. The majority of the movie spent in Stu's coma, and in his at-

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tempts to get back to the real world to tell Julie how much he loved her and wished he could have married her.

If you like deep imagery with subtle undercurrents of religious and spiritual beliefs, then this _movie will prove its worth. If you like zany comedy that is just pointless fun, then this movie works on that level too. Of course the dancing monkey, Whoopi Goldberg as death,. and Rose McGowan as a cat, also add some flavor to the mix too. Go watch Mqnkeybone, and after the movie you can BITE MY MONKEY (a site related to the movie) at www.biternymonkey.com. I loved this movie so much I fell in love with nightmares all over again.

'itt and Roberts pair up

TROY LLTVINCHUK Staff Writer

-·.,..Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts star in ·"'" (ie Mexican as Jerry and Samantha, serious couple with some serious nblems. Their relationship is comicated by Jerry'sreluctant connecm to the mob as a bagman and the cessity to perform one last job. His ·!friend Samantha demands that he op his association with the mob de•ite the consequences and threats His 1al job is to travel to Mexico and ti;ieve a legendary, yet cursed pisJ. It turns out finding the pistol is mp le but getting it home proves dif: ;;ult. Especially. when· Samantha is 1<en hostage by a "different'' sort of t man·(JaI).leS Gandolfini).

With Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts on:reen together for- the first time, this ovie is bound to draw in the audi-

HILLARY McKEY Staff Writer

On March 2, 2001, excited.elementary students overran Peru State Col-· lege. Utilizing the buddy

Ted Harshbarger opened the sessions, tossing stress balls with "Peru State College" stamped on them to members of the audience who properly an·swered questions about the celebra-

ing the performers and Dr. Korrine Tande in a rousing rendition of "Happy Birthday." Post-it notes were placed under two chairs in the (\udierice each session, and the lucky students ·-who sat in those system they filed into the chairs were invited on theatre, two-by-two, to stage to receive their celebrate the birthday of doorprizes just before the one of the most famous singing. Aii the students children's book writers of who attended the celebraall time, Dr. Seuss. tions received goodie bags

The birthday "party," as souvenirs of their expehosted by the Peru State rience. Education Association Randi Mayberry, a (PSEA), was hei'd in PSEA member who honor of Dr. Seuss's 97th played Ms. Sneecher the birthday. This was the teacher, enjoyed her time second year PSEA has on the stage.

'i:' ff:' ff:' ff;' ff;' during the day. The 9 a.m.

front of children. They session attracted a crowd were so excited to be there of approximately 500 and responded very enthu-

VERDICT: 5 Bobcats out of 5 youth, while approxi- siastically to the performately 80 youngsters at- mances. The children tended the 1 p.m. session. knew 'Green Eggs and

Three perfori:nances of .Ham' by .heart and loved

Dr. Seuss books were

the performance by and tired plots that have recently plagued the big-screen. staged. Members of Clemente and Harper. It Gore Verbinski, who directs The PSEA presented "Daisy- was a very enjoyable exhe ad Mayzie " nollowed

photo by Hillary McKey perience," Mayberry said. M. exican, is a big sc. reen amateur. ' b D B · b

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s d d h h Verbinski is better known as the man Y .r. ar ara tan er agree t at t e H k h , ·f Dr. Bill Clemente (rig. ht) and Dr. Charles Harper (left) · ·t· who directed the first Budweiser talk- ec. at orn s per or- expenence was pos1 ive. mance of "Marvin K. perform "Green Eggs and Ham" at the Dr. Seuss "The children were so ing frogs commercial. The charm of birthday celebration on March 2.

two of Hollywood's biggest stars is Mooney, Will You Please excited-there was a great nearly overshadowed by James GoNow!"The final show energy in the theatre," said Gandolfini (The Sopranos). was Dr. Bill Clemente and Dr. Charles tion. Kay Star1.der, who narrated as the Stander. "I can't think of a better way Gandolfini, starring as who Harper returning to perform the well- Cat in the Hat in "Daisy-head to honor Dr. Seuss's memory than to known classic, "Green Eggs and Mayzie," also acted as MC, announc- share his stories with hundreds of chil- kidnaps Samantha (Roberts), puts on Ham." ing each performance. Each session dren in live theatre productions. It was a great performance and has some of Vice President of Student Services closed with the entire audience join- a blast!" the most touching moments in this , ---.;._,.---------------------"--..--------------show, despite the fact that Pitt and Roberts are supposed to be a'.couple.

The Mexican is a slow moving yet intriguing movie. with all the charm that these two stars always bring to the screen. With the big names hJ.cluded in this movie, it is bound to bring in the audiences. '

Play over before it can begin

KAY STANDER Assistant Editor

the reader's theatre production was tra papers to write at the end of the Dylan Thomas's Under Milkwood. busy semester.

Harper said he had hoped to cast eight .For others, like senior Biology mapeople in the show, four men and four , jor, Jennifer Gilbert, it means a lost women, but was unable to find enough opportunity to pe oq stage one more men .who wanted to be involved. time before graduation. casting· changes, missed rehearsals due tild·up, the original story line is a to weather, and cast member illnesses, freshing change from the unoriginal ---.• ·to pro4uce the three plays that were shown,ArsenicandOldLace, Wit,and

Those involved in theatre this year tees.· Despit,e an excruciatiJ;J.gly long overcame many challenges, including

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Crimes of the Heart. Being unable to fill the cast, however, is a fatal problem for a show, and it is this problem whieh. stopped the final play of the 2000-2001 season.

Due to an inadequate number of men auditioning for parts, Dr. Charles Harper, director of Peru State ' College's theatre department, decided to put the kibosh on the final show. The play that had been chosen for

Though Harper had hoped to have "This Was it for me," said Gilbert. the play cast before mid-term break, "I'm not going to have another he delayed the cancellation, hoping to chance." find two more interested men, and also Though the cancellation was not an reconsidering his choice of play. Un- easy decision, Harper feels he was left fortunately, no more men stepped up 'with no choice. All of the people into the challenge and Harper was un- volved with shows at Peru State Colable to find another suitable play. lege work on a voluntary basis to build This comes as a blow to those who the set, find props, and take on the have been Il\aking an effort to revive respopsiblity of acting in the shows. theatre at Peru State College. Without people willing to participate, It also presents a challenge to stu" college theatre cannot exist. dents who had yet to fulfill lab hour Harper hopes that next year he will requirements for their theatre courses. have fewer troubles than have plagued For many the cancellation mean,s ex- the PSC stage during this past season.

"Sub Sandwich Diet" endangers yet another hungry, hapless victim

GENE THORPE Freelance Writer

While millions are following in the footsteps of"Jaron," the next-door fitness hero and Subworld's poster-boy, a local man has not been solucky. Andy Gainger, 38, has suffered, according to Nemah.a County doctors, "irreparable intestinal damage" due to a year-long strict diet of Subworld subs. ·

Gainger, who tipped the scales at 366 pounds one year ago this month; had unfortunately ballooned' to a whopping 490 pounds before close friend Sherry Henkey intervened. Henkey found Gainger latelaSt Thursday at his home unconscious and covered in an array of Subworld wrappers and cellophane baggies.

"He was on a rampage," Henkey said, 'Tm not sure Andy really understood the principle of the Subworld diet, e.ven if that bastard Jaron managed to shed all that weight in a year."

Gainger was admitted to Nemaha hospital under the care of Dr. Barrett , who fears that it may be too , rate Andy. ·

'Tm riot sure what we can do to· ween [Gainger] off of these damn submarine sandwiches," Johanson said; "I don't blame him, though. I mean, who wouldn't be tempted to diet danger' ously to attain a figure like. Jaron's?" · ·

tudent Hooked on VH 1

Sophomore Lucy Tania, can't stop watching the cable station VHl.

"I can't stop watching the cable station VHl," said Tania. "Now that the campus has the channel I never leave my room."

About mid-semester, the dorms got the cable station and many students, like Tania are fanatic abciut their Be-

Many students who like the mium day are pumped up about thr variety of food to choose from. Tht potatoes have become a favorite fo; many students on premium day.

"I always enjoy waiting in a line fer forty minutes," Stick added. "Thax ticket taker lady is always in a pleas ant, smile-bearing mood."

Dude, Where's My House?

·hind the Music and Pop-up- Video. The After returning home from a 15-yea' channel is an alternative to MTV and wilderness expedition in the Africar: the screaming zit filled teenagers that Congo, .area man Edward Ucation wa TRL attracts. shocked to find his little red house ·

"I like the Behind the Music on ruins.

Falco, saidTania. "I wish I could rock The house, located on highway his Amadeus, if you know what I just northeast of highway 67, had ap mean. I also liJse the show Where are parently been ransacked and vanda1 they now? I always wanted to know ized by an unknown number of prowl what happened to the band members ers, Ucation. , ofBowWowWowandBananaRama. "I don't know what this world i No..,; my life can go on." coming to these days," a bitter Ucatior Tania's roommates are worried "said. "Yousetofftospendsomequal about her fascination of 'ha,ir' bands ity time in the jungle and everythin1 and SO's pop icons. They say that VHl goes to hell."

Jcihansoll. that the root of ·

photo provided PY Sherry Henkey Oainger's disorder lies at thepririciple PASS (ON) THE SUB SAUCE Area man Aody Gainger is a picture of the diet. • of futility after trying to work off the effects of his Subworld diet.

"See, from what I understand, Gainger has become part of a growing number of sub sandwich Subworld has this '6 subs 'under6' a IC S; deal," he said. "This is obviously re- delicious sauces, citing numerous health includferringto thecaloric iritake in a select "Poor, poor Andy," Henkey said. ing skyrocketing cholesterol fevels .·number of subs." 'Tll never understand how he.thought and arterial sclerosis.

According to Henkey, Gainger ·he could lose weight by eating "My advice is, stay the hell away thought that instead; the promotion footlong doul:>le-cheese meatb,all subs from that psychopath and his sub-eatwas· "6 subs under 6 dollars."The every single day... well,thafs beyond ing he said. "I mean, Jaron's sult;\mf-0rtunately for Gafnger, was a me." shoes are big ones to fill, but trust · daily freecfqr-aH,at the sub counter Dr. Johanson warns against other me:-at the moment, Jaron's chair is with nolimit to fillings, toppings and people signing up for "Jaron's Army," no match for Gainger's ass."

Mike Spies' World

; One of my favorite pastimes was eating food out of unlabeled cans. That was until I. opened up and ate half a can of unlabeled rat poison; ·

• Remember that song Achy Breaky Heart? I do and it still bums my Achy Breaky Ears.

• I'm not a $Cience guy or nothing, but I probably should not •have eaten that moldy sandwich before riding the roller coaster. '

• One thing I love is going to the proctologist. Oh wait, I mean eating Popsicle's

•I like to think of myself as a young Dav.id Hasselhoff, but the girls like to thinkof me as a middle aged Patrick Duffy.

•Vanilla Ice, once said that he got his name he spit out smooth rhymes. Hindsight being 20/20, he probably should have named himself Vanilla gonna have one hit before I fall off the face of the

is controlling her lik "I swear it looked like a friggir "VHl is controlling her life;" said bomb hit it, what with all the brick her roommates. "I am just glad we everywhere and dirt piled up a didn't get the Game Show Network around the doors," he added. because she would be going around Local law enforcement was calle,1 try.ing to guess the price of certain to the scene, but they were unable 1( match up any significant clues. Of ficer Eric Christianson blamed th, Scandal: Twice Baked Po- vandalism on the reckless behavior o tatoes Baked Once youths in the immediate area. It was discovered yesterday that the "This is clearly the work of som1 twice baked potatoes made for pre- - local hoodlums,'' said Christianson mi um day are actually only baked mean, they really didn't take anythin; once. The sca'Ildal comes right except the bricks and maybe a fel the height of las.t semester's. water boards. Maybe they wanted to put u scandal that shocked the whole school. a skateboard ramp or something." "I remember the water scandal," said Ucation was not convinced, how Jimmy Stick. "That was where you ever, and vows to avenge the exteri· could choose between cold and ice sive damage done to his little rec cold water, but ifyou put ice in a glass humble home. and get ice cold water you would get 'Tm not saying I'm going on a man· ice ice cold water, right? Anyway, hunt, but you learn some pretty freak) dude, Ican't believe those potatoes are. crap in the jungle, and I'm fixin' tc only baked once. That is really gross." bust some heads."

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Element of uncertainty for local children's future

Fiscal pressure from school board forces unanimous decision to close Peru .Elementary

CAM PENTLAND Editor-in-Chief

A strong, dedicated community voice simply wasn't enough for the parents to save the 54 K-5 students of Peru Elementary school from an uncertain academjc future. The emotional charge on behalf of the students of Peru Elementary fell on deahars

Monday, April 2, as Nemaha County School board members vo·ted unanimously lo cease operations of the school. The 6-0 vote ended long-term speculation that Peru Elementary .would be closed for fiscal reasons, although many parents ,Were left reel-. ing in the wake of the decision. Joe Kincaid, PSC mathematics instructor and parent of four children in the elementary school system, was extremely dissatisfied with the decision.

"[Peru Elementary School was] one of the biggest reasons why we located in Peru," hesaid. "I can walk to work, my kids can walk to schooi' ;;.nd it makes it easier for us to volunteer at -!he elementary school, developing school ties and getting to know the

school. community."

teachers. Regardless of her own secu''Allo.t:.that.comes"fiom.b.eing.in a r;ity,Anderson is.discouraged about to small town," he added. the situation for famihes and students

Peru E'Jementary teacher Jean of Peru Elementary. Anderson was also disappointed by "I can't say that l don't have a job the vote. Afiderson, married to PSC but it's sad closing down a building," professor of art Ken Anderson; had she said. "There were a lot of hurt feelJaught for 11 years at Peru Elemen- ings." tary at the K-1 .level and now finds. Anderson, among other Peru teachherself among other teachers looking ers, felt that the decision to close the to reJocate within the Auburn system. scho0l was made once the Feb. 27 tax

"The teachers in the school have not override bill w.as defeated. The deIost their jobs," she said. "We are all feat left the school board with limited tenured and we will be put into the options on how to save money within system somewhere in Auburn." the existing budget infrastructure.

That news does not bode well for Unfortunately for Peru, closing the Peru Elementary support staff and elementary school was the most effecteacher aides, whose immediate fu- tive, and perhaps the easiest, fiscal tures are uncertain. The situation is solution-at leastin the of the compounded by the possibility that school board. teachers in the Auburn district may be Superintendent Charles Chevalier dropped due to the relocation of Peru's addressed the April 2 me,eting on a

straightforward note. indicating that the primary reason for the shutdown was due t0 projections that indicated that state aid would be limited to S33 per student next year. Maintaining Peru Elementary was si.mply not within the means of such support. Chevalier said.

However, Kincaid firmly believes that the decision to close the schooi was based on erroneous projection::. provided by the school board Kincaid's own projections indicated that state aid would have been $300 per student. Kincaid abo affirmed the total amount for state aid (in 2001-02.i would be at least S5 l 00, in comparison to the board's projection ofS4800.

"This is a constant [number], not a ·variab1e, [since the] actual dollar amount that goes up per student ·is a1See Permanent closure, page ../

Bart Gray named new athletic direcior

RANDI MAYBERRY Staff Writer

the University of Wisconsin- said Gray. "I have a very strong sense LaCrosse, and Viterbo and Carthage for the dual role that athletics plays ·in Colleges, both of Wisconsin. ·both lives of our student-athletes and PSC President Ben Johnson com- the crucial impact it has on our cam-

After yet another long and arduous mented on Gray, "Bart has a great pus environment." search, Peru State College has found background in intercollegiate athlet- Peru State College has gone through · an athletic director. , ics; he knows the unique opportuni- a few athletic directors in the past two Bart Gray accepted the position and ties and obstacles found in small col- years. Tara Kreklau took on the posiwill arrive at Peru State College full leges, and his vision for the future of tion as interim for a time, then left to time in May. Gray must complete his. Bobcat athletics is right on the mark." pursue another position. Last spring, duties as head track coach and chair According to Propst, Peru appealed Gary Richert came in to lead the athof physical education at Lindenwood to Gray in many ways. He values the letic program, and left in the middle University in St. Charles, Mo. before· Bobcats' reputation for both competi- of the fall semester. Ted Harshbarger reaching the Campus of A Thousand tive and "clean" programs. He is also added athletic director to the list of Oaks. enthusiastic because he willhave the duties he already performs on campus Kent Propst, Vice President for Col- opportunitjl to enhance rather than re- until we could hire another one, and legeAdvancement, discussed Gray in build the programs at Peru. finally, Gray reaches PSC.

a recent press release. Gray has taught "This was the appropriate opportu- The athletic programs can have a and coached at Minnesota State Uni- nity in my professional timeline to sense of security and direction now. versity-Mankato, Hastings College, move into the administrative arena," A leader has been found in Gray.

photo by Hillary McKe

BLEAK HOUSE A lone student plays basketball on the playground of the soon to be closed Peru Elemen tary

·MUSICAL NOTES.

BY TYREE SEJKORA

UMHE

On April 18, the UMHE will be holding the Hawaiian Luau at 7:00 p.rn. in the Live Oak roorn: Some ·tivities i.nclude Twister, sandcastle building, and karaoke. Awards be presented to the cutest couple, ugliest Hawaiian shirt, and. the winner to the limbo contest. They will be serving a variety of festive foods. The admission for this evening has not yet been decided; but it will be welLworth every penny. Said Alan Gregerson, year's Luau was· great; this one will be better."

CAB EVENTS

Would you like to have a memory keepsake that you can cherish forever? Then come to scrapbooki.ng on Tuesday, April 10. It will be held in the Live Oak room of the Student Center. Come any time between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 ,p.m. Door prizes will be given. For more information, contact Tara or Peggy Groff(&772252) in the Student Center. · ·· ·

SPRING FLING ACTIVITIES

Tuesday, April 17

8:00 p.m.: Michael Anthony, hypnotist/mentalist; will be. showing his stuff in the college theatre. Audiences · have recognized Anthony.as one of the hottest hypnotists on the market today. His performance is a hilarious, nonstop roller-coaster ride from start to finish.

Wednesday, April 18 10:00.a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: The students and faculty will get to take part in th.e.Transender that be in

front of the Student Center. Ride and experiep.ce the thrills of the Transender-the open cockpit 3D motion that provides the sensations of being there.

Thursday, April 19

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.rn.: An All-hall dinner will be held for all residents of Peru State College. The Residence Life staff will .be providing a variety of events dlJring this time. Corne enjoy an evening of good food and free fun. · ·

9:30 p.rn. to midnight: Pure Sound · is bringing music that's fun ·to listen to and great to dance to in the form of a street mince. It will be held at down-

On that date; the budget committee • • will review the proposals. The third· Apnl 7@ 7:00

- Piano Extravaganza

April

11-12

- Show Choir/Jazz Band Tour

This year, the music department of Peru State College has decided to combine the jazz band and show choir for a rather rhythmic tour. They will be traveling to high schools including Nebraska City High School, Bishop Neumann, Wahoo, and Louisville Schools.

step is when the budget committee Pianists from all over Nebraska and the Missouri River Valley will gather brings itsrecommendation to the Siu- together to perform an evening of music. There will be a variety of performdent Senate body. From there; the Stu- ers of all ages. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for students. Tickets can be dent Senate will give their recommen- purchased at the concert. Doors open at 6:05. dation to Ted Harshbarger. Harshbarger will then review the proposals and bring it back to the Student Senate, at which time the Senate will notify the representatives of the initial budget proposals. Get your publication fee proposal in now!.

AWARDS

April 19 @ 11:00 - Student Recital

This is open to ahy stildent or students who want to perform a vocal or instrumental piece. Come join in on the excitement. It is fun to watch your schoolmates perform. The recital will be heldin the Benford Recital Hall. town Peru, but in the case of rain, the Scro II of Servic_e award is the highest dance will be move4 to the Student ofacademicawardsgiventoastudent April 19@ 7:30-Voice

StudentSenate is seeking nominations for the Scroll of Service award ·and the Barb Lewellen award. The

Studio Recital

Center. at Peru State College. The Barb The studio of Julia McLaren is required to perform a recital for the final Pidure Sale Lewellen award is designed to honor grade for voice lessons. Theyare required to sing at least two songs that they The Photography Club is going to -an outstanding faculty, staff, oradmin- have prepared for the semester. This is a very educational evening and helps be selling pictures taken from the last istrator who has distinguished theme prepare the st1.1dents for singing in front of an audience. The recital is held in couple years at many different events. selves through the betterment of stu- the Benford Recital Hall. Everyone is welcome! Qnly. $.25 per, pii;t4re.! Jhis }V.ilL take dents and. student life at Peru State. place to l:oOp.;n. and Nominations are welcome from all Apri\

20-.21-High school.Music Contest.

4:30 p.m. to 6:00 ·p.m. on April i 1: 18,' students, student ·organizations, fac- MENC has again offered to help work at the district music contest held in and 19. · ulty, staff, arid administration. To have Auburn this year: They help monitor doors and run errands. This is also an BUDGET a better understanding of your nomi- educational exrerience for the music members of PSC.

Tfiis year, Student Senate will again nees, Student Senate asks that a short manage the publication fee. All clubs biography or reason for nomination be April 22@ 7:00 - Senior Recital presented by Drew Davis and organizations interested in using included with the nomination itself. Senior Drew Davis is featuring his talent in a senior recital. This is a requirethis fee need to submit proposals and The nominations must be in written ment that all music majors must fulfill before they can graduate. Davis has budgets in writing. The process for the form (including e-mail) and delivered worked long and hard on his recital, and he would enjoy your attendance. Student Senate to review proposals to the Student Senate office no later His perfon:nance will be free of charge and held in the Benford Recital Hall. contains five steps. The first step is to than April ,12 at 5:00 p.m. Verbal .a11d sul;Jmit your written proP.Qsals to the voice mail nominations will n0t be April 24@ 1;30 - Choral Concert

Student Senate \)y April 10. April 11 accepted. If there are any questions, Another exciting evening that features the PSC choir, Madrigal Singers, and is the presentations concerning Jee please contact Sheryl Ehmke at 872- Misty Blues Show Choir. This will be held in the college theatre. proposals,. which is the second step. · 2132 or at ehmke@bobcat.peru.edu.

Dear Editor:

I am writing in response to the opinions expressed by the staff writers in the February 26, 2001 edition of the Peru State Times. There are a couple of points I would like tb draw attention to. The first point I would like to address is the poinrof privacy. To be level on what the definitio,n bf privacy is, I would use the definition from Black's Law Dictionary. The Right of Privacy is 'defined as, "the right to be let alone, the right of a person to be free from unwarranted publicity and right to live without unwarranted interference." A person has two types ofprivacy,.privacyfrom the gov·ernment and privacy from other people. Privacy from the government is assured by the Supreme Court case Griswold v. Conneticut ( 1965). The court held that a person has a right·to privacy from other people. Lawmakers have passed laws like trespassing and peeping tom laws to protect people from intetfering with other people's personal business. Isn't this idea ofprivacy also why we have locks on our doors to our homes and

blinds on bur windows? Everyone has tion of banning information from the a right to privacy; it is not a privilege. civil courtroom that was produced in If want to talk aboutsurrendering the criminal courtroom. The second privileges; talk aboutpeople sdriver's plea is the Alford plea. This plea is relicenses, not their rights to privacy. ally not that common at all. When

The second point I would like to ad- someone enters an Alford plea they are dress is the statistical facts of the actually pleading guilty, but with a sexual offenders' recidivist rates.- In a statement that they are still innocent. study by Looman, Abracen and The judge then has the power to senNicholaichuk on untreated sexual of- tence the person under the guilty plea fenders & Matched Controls, March guidelines. These pleas also don't 2000). Many other studies on sex of- change a sex offence to anon-sex offenders place _the sexua( recidivism fence. rates between 26-56 percent. These The "He Said, She Said" articles figures are-at least twice as much pub- had a sense of good intentions, howlished in the opinion. When one quotes ever; one must have their facts right. statistics one should supply the sources Knowledge is power and mismanageto those statistics. ment of knowledge is dangerous. One

That last point I would like to ad-.,_ should be aware of their rights and dress is the types of pleas brought up liberties, and the dangers to them. In in "Safer Communities Require closingiwouldliketoendwithaquote Tougher Legislation." The staff writer by U.S. Supreme Court Justice has brought up the issue of an Alford Brandeis, "The greatest dangers top/ea and the no-contest plea. The no- liberty lurk in insidious encroachment contest plea is quite_ common. When by men ofzeal, well-meaning but withsomeone pleads no-contest they ari out understanding."

given ihe punishment under law to a guilty plea. However, a no-contest plea offers the person the protec-

FREEDOM

HARLEN JOHNSTON Staff Writer

There is a building in your neighborhood that if you're lucky you'll never have to enter. You'll probably never even know the building is there until the day you find yourself to its doorstep for one reason or another. It will probably be a plain brick or wood building, most likely run down a bit on the outside, and will usually not be recognizable for what it That one or two story building contains every nightmare mankind ever dreamed into existence, and possibly the only hope .for hundreds of men. That building is a detox center.

Sincerely, Habeas Corpus

Questionable spending on campus

BRAD DOREN KAM p. leaving? Are they not excited with the brick by brick project?

_,, -r ,,, Managing Editor I have been here for four years.

,.. , , Yeah, shut up! So, I have seen a lot of Let's say you bought a computer but things. I have seen five different presiit really needed to be upgraded. In- · dents serve this school. I have seen the stead of upgrading the computer, you campus almost close down. I have seen go out and buy every CD-ROM game Ernie Chambers capture the biggest that you can get in your grubby hands. audience of PSC outside the Student Now your computer won't work and Center. I have seen many things I don't you have all thesi games you can't agree with on this campus of a thouplay. Looks like you didn't look be- sand oaks, yet I have been here for four fore you dove into the shallow end. years and I continue to come. Why?

Maybe some of the $50,000 that is · That is another column. This one is ·being raised for the Little. Red School- about the many people that have house could be used elsewhere. worked at PSC the past two years and $50,000 could pay for two years of a · are no longer on campus.

teacher's salary in $50,000 Not_ putting the blame on anyone, but could pay for two years of a PSC you have to wonder why there have Sports Information· girector's salary'. beep many staff and faculty members

·So with the Little Red Schoolhouse that have left in the past two years. coming to campus, how come so PresidentBenJohnson,thefifthpresiman staff and facult members are dent I have seen for PSC, has done a

lot for the school, yet employees still seem to be leaving.· I don't understand. Why? I mean, Johnson has raised money for campus renovation and an alternative center for Peru In Lincoln. He is also raising money for a Frisbee Golf course and is in the process of raising $50,000 to bring the Little Red Schoolhouse to campus. $50,000 is a lot of money. You think the people that _have left the past two years would contribute to that amount?

I have learned a lot in my days of Peru. for those of you who have left the pasttwo years, I thank you for what you have brought to the campus. You made students think one brick at a time. The history you brought to Peru, cannot be kept in a museum. The foundatiop of knowledge you have brought cannot be measured by sums of money raised to keep you on campus. That is a shame. Ma be it should!

You won't notice a major city's detox center by a huge sign on the door or a huge crowd outside. You cannot tell someone who has a problem from someone who does not, at least not usually. When you first step in you might notice the cots with addicts going through lhe first steps of withdrawal. You might stare into the shot eyes and have to watch as they are unable to control their own bod-ies: You might hear the whispered tales of how lives that began with hope and promise ended up in a nondescript building that is overcrowded, underfunded, and for many their last hope. These clues blatant though they are, are not the best sign of where you are. That privilege usually lies in some o.ther area.beyond the waiting room.

The cfearest sign of th_e reality around you lies in a few small lockers in a room upstairs. A room that houses as many men as will fit on beds separated only by those tiny lockers. Those tiny locker-& tell a far greater tale then simply the people shaking from withdrawal downstairs, because many detox centers also take former prisoners. Those small lockers are their entire lives, and usually not full. You can walk through the narrow space between the rows and talk to the men as the lieu orf'the on! s ace the have

tions Office in the AD Majors building.

in the world to call their own. The sto· ries are all different; here caught in a robbery; to the left is a mar who committed murder; and two over a rapist. The stories all have twc common threads-the men were abusing some substance, and they share a warning that whatever you do, do not end up where they are. They all say that as they pass, trying any way they can to encourage anyone who is within reach not to end up where they are. You do not want to end up where they are. The -meals are oatmeal for breakfast, a sandwich for lunch, and occasionally soup. There is no television in this place, no weight room, no personal space. In this place, there is only pain. The pains of withdrawals from the substances that held you captive, the pain of losing family members and being rejected from society, and for some the pain of losing yourself to the drugs that held you for so long.

Some people make it out of a detox center and live out the rest of their lives without doing another drug, sonie fail and come back, others never make it out at all.

I'm writing this because when we consider drugs we tend to think how many people died from them. Some people don't even think of that. There are more than a few who consider them as toys or that nothing will happen to them. Marijuana especially is considered an almost mystically "free" high. They don't see the price until they are lucky and end up six feet under, or unlucky enough to end up at a place like a detox center. Centers that are not only now large halls in urban cities but are spreading out to rural America as well.

This is the price of drugs, one that will not go away if we legalize them. One.that will not go away if we wish it to. One that will only go away if we end the usage of drugs themselves. r - Stay free of ;;;erything-1 L including the chains of addicti°..!!.:. ...J

Contributini: Staff

The opinions expressed in the Times may not be those of the entire editorial staff. Letters to the editor are welcome, and the writers of those letters need not be students. 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, Neb.

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Scholarships awarded School faces permanent dosun to deserving students

Continued from Page 1 didates will be able to determine that building entirely has given some I ways a fixed percentage," he said, "Our PSC is a growing college despite the ents limited optimism. But uni es projections are different: I'm using the situation. major change in demographics occ Board of Trustees

Scholarship recipiants recently named

RANDI MAYBERRY

Staff

Writer

his or her high school. These scholar- State of Nebraska's budget and .he's "I think that it is going to be in- in the next few months, the closure ships are renewable over four years for using bad numbers." creasingly difficult for people who left most parents with limited opti1 full tuition which is a valued at $8,000. Superintendent Chevalier could not are being interviewed for jobs and for the education of their children. "Each ofthese students have proven be reached for comment at time of pub- being recruited for faculty and staff "Some parents in Peru are plann they are among the best and brightest lication. positions to get a clear picture of to home school or maybe option th in Nebraska, and now they are ready, While students, families and staff of what the [Peru] community is like," into other school districts, and tha

· for the challenges and opportunities theschoolarethehardesthitshortterrn, he said. their choice," Anderson said. awaiting them at Peru State College," Kincaid is anxious about the Jong-term "[If canditlates] find out that a Kincaid feels that home schoolini

It is that time of year again. Yes, it said PSC President Ben Johnson. effects of the closure on not only the school has been closed and I think the most beneficial optionfor his fa is time to pray to the gods of financial ."These young ladies and gentlemen town of Peru, but also the college. Peru ily, and that the decision to ho aid that you will receive some schol- will enrich Peru State College has long been unique in it's having a school is not reactionary in nature arships. bit as much as our college will enrich post-secondary institution in the ab- lieu of the elementary closure.

Peru State College can help you out their lives." senceof ahigh school, but without the / hope {PS CJ

Perhaps the most disappointing f in your time of need. Scholarships The recipients are as follows: Katie elementary. school, many believe that tor in the decision to close Peru have been awarded forthe 2001-2002 Ballue, Jeanine Varvaro, Melissa Peru will suffer)n a number of demo- Students reaf j ze ementary was that the vote was m< school year. These awards range from Wornochil (Nebraska City High), graphic areas.,..-not the least of which that this wi II have regardless of what the community t athletic to academic to organizational. Kory White (Nebraska City Lourdes), is maintaining a year-long population to offer. Kincaid, among others in 1 BobLopez,PSCdifectorofadmis- Greg Agena, Arny Lempka, Joshua base. a profound impact comrnunity,feltthatperhapstheirc< slons, released the grand total thatPena Rathe, Ralph Wusk (Sterling High), "I hope [PSC] students realize that cerns were futile in the shadow o will be handing out for next year. Bradley Becker (Louisville High), thiswillhaveaprofoundimpactonthe On the COiiege- fiscal decision.

Overall, Peru has dished out $600,444 Erin Bode (Mercy High)? Erin Fritz college," Kincaid said. "It will be

"We knew that our words wot in scholarship money. Institutional (Dawson-Verdon High), Steven Full.er harder for non-traditional students Joe Kincaid probably fall on deaf ears but we h and Foundation Scholarships, which (Bryan High), Tina Haycock- [with children) to attend, hll.fder to at- to make our case anyway," he said. are mostly academic related, totaled Kuenning (Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca tract the best faculty to campus and think some people would say that t $478,355 while athletics cashed in at · High), Kenneth Jost (Plattsmouth harder for elementary education stu- that creates a negative impression. vote. was apparent six months ago, a $122,089. ·. High), Mandy McAferty (Pawnee dents to pursue their practicum and stu- For some people, that may be a very that they had been engineeiing thin

According to a press release from City High), Kelci Milius (Tri-County. dent teaching hours." difficult obstacle to overcome." to move in this direction for sor

Kent Propst, Peru State College has High), Heather Schroeder (Papillion- Without an elementary school to help Johnson indicated that although the awarded the Board of Trustees Schol- La Vista High), Nicholas Sims the Peru community grow in the corn- closing may be construed as a negato 22high school students. In (Johnson-Brock High), Tina ing years, a logical outcome would tive element in the community, he qualify for one of these schol- Tubbesing aiid Kandi Smith (Nemaha have Peru eventually losing a portion feels positive about PSC faculty and arships, a high school senior must have Valley High), Andrew Stone (Millard of its business community. • staff hirings (during his tenure) be-·

an ACT score of 25 or better along West High), and Lea Swarthout "What would happen to the college ing satisfied with the Peru cornrnuwith aJetter of recommendation from (Beatrice High). if we lose our grocery store? I don't nity.

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While it does not seem to the Pe community that the fiscal gains 01 weigh the sacrifice of the closure, the of whom who spoke to keep Peru I ernentary open hope that their concer will be kept in mind for future schc board deliberations.

think that was taken into

PSC President Ben Johnson is aware bers,"Johnson added. of the impact of the closure on incom- Some discussion to merely suspend · ing faculty, but he hopes that most can- operations instead of disposing the

"I haye expressed my opinions to ation," Kincaid said. the superintendent and board mern- "I think that [the board] had ma1 up their minds before they came in the room, but I think we made our ca well," Kincaid said.

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Quiz Bowl heldaf PSC Campus program enlightens

students on dangers of gambling

Students gain eyeopening expenence

Qn gambling during campus program

KIM PUKAll Copy Editor

KAY STANDER Assistant Editor

High school students nearly outnumbered college students at Peru State College on March 28, 29, and 30. Nearly 700 high school students came during the three-day period to compete in events at the 191h annual Quiz Bowl hosted by PSC ·

The PSC Quiz Bowl is the largest such contest in Nebraska and includes competitors from Kansas, Missquri, and Iowa as well. Winners of the PS<;. Quiz Bowl qualify for the national <"col].ipetition, but according to Quiz Bowl-coordinator Joseph Kincaid, many. do not because of financial constraints.

This year marked the fifth year that Kincaid, an instructor in PSC's mathematics department, has coordinated the event. He said hosts the event as "a service to area schools" as well as "a recruitment tool for the college."

An addition this year was the sweep-· stakes trophy, an award given to the school in each div.ision that has the highest overall score for one advanced and one novice team._The trophy was added in honor ofDr. William Longley, a for:mer PSC professor and long-time Quiz Bowl supporter who passed away in August 2000.

The contests; which began at 8 a.m. and continued.until 4 p.m., consisted of three divisions. Division I included scho_ols with enrollments of 350 or more, Division II was for schools with

students, and Division III had schools with 99 or fewer students.

Each division competed on a different day, beginning with Division III March 28 and ending with Division 1 on March 30.

· There were two levels of competition, advanced and novice. Division III advanced winners were Benedict (first place), Humboldt (second place), Stromsburg (third place), and Osceola (fourth plaee). Friel}d took the first place prize in the novice level wfth Weeping Water placing second. Brownell-Talbot took home the sweepstakes trophy.

In Division II Gretna won the sweepstakes trophy. Centennial took first in the advanced division, with Platteview taking second, Louisville taking third, and Malcolm taking fourth. Gretna won the novice level and Cameron placed second.

Division I saw North Kansas City High School winning the advanced division, while Norris took second, Savannah took third, and Seward took foutth. At the novice level Elkh.orn took first and Maryville took second. Norris won the sweepstakes trophy.

Kincaid has plans for expanding the scope of the Quiz Bowl.

"I want to start a college Quiz Bowl team," he said.

Any students interested in participating in a college level Quiz Bowl should contact Kincaid.

Sometimes what you hear is that gambling is a fun, harmless way to entertain yourself when you have a little exfra cash. What you don't hear is that gambling can become a disease that· can and will ruin your life if you don't seek help.

On Monday, March 26 workers and participants of the First. Step Recovery and Wellness Center in Nebraska City arrived to impart some eye-opening gambling facts to PSC students and community. The event was co-sponsored byFCA, CAB, and ogy, Sociology and Criminal Justice club of Peru State College. The program was opened with a few

hard facts about gambling. The audience was faced with the truth: gambling is a disease, and definite chemical changes occur in the brain when someone gambles.

Gamblers are addicted to the feeling they. get when they're in action, not so much to the money they win or lose. Money is a tool to get that feeling. Once addicted, it is easy for that addiction to cross over to another, like alcoholism or drug abuse, for instance.

The information presented became real for those in attendance when people who actually suffered from the disease told their stories. A 23-yearold senior at UNL told his story and admitted too much of his energy went into the gambling for it to be simply harmless entertainment. Another admitted he didn't know how much worse it could get. He lost his job, was kicked out of his house, and lied to himself and his family. Another took 40years to hit bOttom and still another lost her husband.

The story didn't end there, however. These gamblers sought help and

shilred the hope they harbor with the audience. It is a struggle each day, but they strive to rise above that which once almost devoured them. The 12step program, 0ne presenter admitted, is something you have to do every day. Another is working to become a gambling counselor. She looks back at her pain and doesn't want to go back to that ever again. If she could just help one person, it would all be worth it.

The message, although serious, was filled with inspiration and hope.

"I really enjoyed the program," said senior social sciences major, Tai Halalilo. "It was eye-opening to see a UNL student in front of us saying he had an addiction to gambling and that he was recovering. I would encourage any student on campus if that program is ever offered again to go and see .it because i.t opens your eyes to the fact that addictions can develop over a broad age group, and sometimes you'd be surprised as to what the definition to gambling is. I enjoyed it and I would go again and I'd probably take a friend."

photo by Hillary McKey f?UZZING IN Participants in the 19th annual Quiz Bowl hosted by PSC prepare to answer one of many questions.

you've had unprotected sex, ·. · don't wait for a period; ·· .that may

TAMMY BAYLISS Campus Nurse

·In society we are becoming more andmore·obsessed with diet and exercise, but the amount of sleep you get at night.is.just as or more important for a '1ealthy body. On average, aaults sleep six hours and 54 minutes per riight; this is more than an hour less than the recommended eight hours.

Sleep allows the body to rejuvenate and repair itself, reduces stress, increases. productivity,. improves mental functioning, and helps the body's ability to fight off infection. Getting enough sleep can help you have the energy you need to lead a more active day. Deep sleep is when you do y9ur dreaming, and this allows you to cleanse the nervous system of stress. have shown that by depr)ving

Onhne classes out of line

your body of sleep, you can destroy brain cells, weaken your immune system, promote storage of (at and speed. the aging process. Chronic sleep deprivation could be fatal.

Most sleep problems can be solved by small lifestyle changes, but there are some people who have a more indepth problem that could require Staff Writer medical atteption, Some symptoms· of Peru State College has undergone

sleep deprivation are as follows: you many changes in the past two years. wake up feeling unrefreshed, you of-· The campus has been given a facelift ten·forget what you're you have with landscaping and new signs for the difficulty p,aying attention at work or buildings. The numerous renovations school, you have trouble remember" have begun, and softball and baseball ing things, and you tend to nap every fields have been !inproved day usually at length. Academically, the ARC has been put

If you feel you have a sleep prob- into action, and a new, conlem, try some of the below suggestions venient concept. is well unfor.improving your sleep patterns. If derway-online classes, your sleep problems persist, contact Students can sign up for your own physician or make an ap- courses that will be adminpointment at tile Peru State College istered via·the Internet. Health Center. This allows the students to ·

Some Sleep Do's and Don'ts

/ K Go to bed and gyt up at the same time daily! This helps regulate your body's internal clock.

RELAX:-

EXERCISE:

Exercise is the number one pl:iysician recommended choice for helping to · improve your sleep. It a great way to relieve .stress and tension,

CLEAN AND HUMID AIR:

Try soothing and relaxing activities. Having clean and humid air helps such as a warm bath, relaxing improve your breathing at night, music, a massage, deep breaili'ing which in .tutn will help you sleep laxation techniques, meditation, and/ better. You can buy hµmidifiers and or anythingyou find that seems to help air filtering devices at ·most pharmayou tefax: · cies for a reasonable price. Also · increase your water intake .•This will help moisten your airways to help

STIMULANT FREE: you breathe better.

Stimulants such as caffeine, alcohol; and nicotine can interfere with your sleep: Try to avoid these types of stimulants at least four hours before bedtime; Remember that chocolate contains caffeine; Intake of alcohol does not help you sleep. It interferes with REM sleep, therefore the sleep. OU et is not as restful.

LIMIT NAPS:

-If you must nap during the day or evening keep it brief; no more than an hour;

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stay at home and work without bothering to show up on campus for class. Good idea, right?. Wrong.

Bellevue University's motto, ''Go Forward," refers to the technological advances they have made in the field of online courses. You can practically receive your degree entirely through Internet courses at Bellevue. Peru State <;:;ollege has attempted to mlrnic .Bellevue's success in the la:st two years by offering classes online, yet the. classes are central to _one area of study.

Although the enrollment in online classes has risen 6.1 % from 1563 students last year to 1659 this year, the variety of classes has not changed.

Peru State; College used to be a teacher's c9llege and most prospective students that I have spoken with know of Peru as strong in the education department. Yet, the amount of education courses offered smline are slim to none. I am happy to report that if you

are a business major there are a wealth of classes. offered. for your convenience. On the other hand; education majors have nowhere to turn.

In the summer course offerings alone, three business, one computer science, one economics, and 12 management classes are offered which all ·contribute to-business majors in some capacity. The other classes include one education class; which is a graduate level course, one English, one math, and one psychology class.

For the fall semester, PSC offers 22 business, three computer science, four economics, as opposed to two English, two history, one math, one po-

have done that online.

There. are many students that could easily take the majority of the classes needed for their coaching endorsement online. I realize.Prevention and Care of Sports Injuries would be nearly impossible to teach online, but the>theory classes can be offered online. I know people who have. taken the theory classes as an independent study, which can be. equated to an online class. In neither case do you have to come to campus every other day, and you hand in assignments as you go.

For that matter, the coaching courses could also be offered in the summer as well as online. Some high school teachers might want to go back and receive their coaching endorsements. The predicament I am in at the moment involves such coaching classes. I may have the opportunity to coach in the fall, but I need to take Prevention and C;ue and a theory class before August. I am forced to ta.ke them at Bellevue University and pay close to twice the amount that I would' pay here. Classes at Bellevue can cost up to $155 per credit hour, while at Peru they cost only $78.75.

Last year, some coaching classes, like Motor Learning, were offered in litical science, and two psychology the summer. I was looking forward to courses. taking it this summer, but since the I realize.that some education classes catalogs for summer are never require class discussion. I know that consistent, I do not have the opportu1 would not be as knowledgeable nity. To make up for this, I am taking about Special Education without dis- over 20 hours in the fall so I can gradticussions in such classes as Education ate.

of the Emotionally Impaired,,,and Spe- Peru State needs to "Go Forward" cial Education Methods, but through- and make a commitment to providing out my career, I have taken courses online and summer classes to all stuthat can easily be offered over the . dents in all majors. Maybe some of 'Internet. ·Parent anp Family Counsel-· the $50,000 that is being raised for the ing, for instance, consisted of papers Little Red.Schoolhouse could be used and tests over.book material. I could elsewhere.

Variety of online cfasses offered not sufficient RANDI MAYBERRY

lo beats manage·short win streak after rough start

Veather finally '/ears halfway '1to 1 Cats 1 season

ANNMORNIN Sports Editor

the deciding run coming in the last inning for the Bobcats. Keenan Anderson walked and was followed by Tynon 's RBI triple, which led to the deciding run. Freshman Brett Scheuler pitched six innings with only one earned ruh scored off of him. He only allowed six hits and Scott came in for another save. The final score

The Peru State baseball team has was 2-1. According to Anderson, und a groove and is now 5-3 in.con- these games were really important for rence play. They had started off the the team. ason 3-17, but they are on a four- " They were really big wins and lme winning streak.The men are they put us in a real good position in· 1oking to dominate in conferece play our conference," Anderson said. they can advance to the MCAC'ton- The next day the men played Colrence tournament. lege of the Ozarks in Pointlook, MisThe Bobcats traveled to Fremont, souri. Both te\[ms "!ere producing ofto take on Midland Lutheran fensively, .but the :Bobcats had one 1 Mar .25th. The first game was a. great' inning in the sixth inning, )Se one with the Bobcats pulling out Anderson led off with a single.and ade win. Junior Ben Kassera went-1-2 vanced to second by asacrifice bunt

· BRING IT ON Senior Wes Havemen gets ready to hit the ball against Bellevue Univeristy pitcher. Havemen is currently battihg .316 with tWo doubles and twelve RBI.

ith two RBI. The highlight of this by_sophomore Steve Winton. Ander- Scott and a double by junior Scott 1me was the homer4n hit by junior son advanced to third on an error and Campau. Scott comes in the bottom of eenan A.nderson. The final score of scored off a single from Sophomore the tenth to get his ,jfth save of the sgamewas4-3.SeniorJeremyHale Raymond 13uhian. Wolansky and year. The final score wa:s 11-8. Scott ched five innings and only allowed Tynon both hit singles to keep the in- went 5-6 with two RBI and left fielder o Scott;came in ning hot. Kassera_hit a double and Campau went4;6 with threeRBland · hisfirst_save of the year. bbth Wolansky·and ·Tynon scored. 'a double. After this win, the Cats have The second game was a different The Bobcats scored four runs and stretched their winning streak to four )fy forthe Bobcats. They could only kept theJead forgood. They won 9- games. Campau feels the team is a lot .·oduce three hits and their defense 7. Kassera was 1-3 with four RBfand more relaxed. >mmitted two errors. Freshman John Tynon was 2-4. Haveman also had a "We are.having a lot more {µn. We k;flugb, Freshman Brad Wolansky, hot bat going 2-3 with two RBI. have had good pitching, timely hitting, S<l Sop'firn;i19re Steve Winton were the emy Hale pitched five innings allow- and good defense," Campau said. 1ly ones to get hits for the Bobcats.. ·ing five runs off of six hits. Scott came Kassera is still leading the team with he final score of this game was 5-4. infor his fourth save. a .400 average, 2_4 hits and 19 RBI.

The next day the men had to take on , The next game both teams were Scott has been on a terror and is now ellevue University at Bellevue. In the pounding the ball, but the Bobcats-had · hitting .349 with 22 hits; 7 doubles and ·st.game the Bruins pitching was too a little more in them. This game went 16 RBI. Wolansky still continues to be rerwhelmingfor the Bobcats. Once ten innings and pitcher Hav.enien c;onsistent with a .333 average and ;;ain they could only' put togt'.ther went for most of the distance. In the Haveman is also· hitting well with a iree hits. _Senior Wes Havemen ':Vas top of the tenth inning the Bobcats .312 average. Scott has also been con-3 and hit in the only run of the game scored three runs off of a single by tributing on _the mound· with a 1.68 Jr tJ:e Cats. They lost 6-1.

The second game was simili.?r to the rst.The Bobcats just could not keep J with the offense of the Bruins. The ruins put together nine runs off of ine hits. Kassera was 2-3 with two· ns. The final score was 9-3.

On March 31 the men traveled· to •artlesville, Oklahoma to take on ·artlesville Wesleyan. Freshman Joe ynon was hit by a pitch and was fol.·ed by a single by Brad Wolansky. ases become .loaded when Ben ·1ssera walked. Scott Campau d seniorWes Havemen both hit RBI •gles. The Bobcats raclced up seven son six hits that first inning. Tynon as 3-4 and scored two runs, and )Jansky was3-5 with anRBI. Monte ott also contributed by going 3-4 •th two RBI and a double. Freshman an Hartrick pitched for the win and .ott got the save. The 'Cats won the rst game .12-6.

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"We need to play good defense and keep are bats going," said Anderson. Weather permitting, the 'Cats are scheduled to have' six more home

games this season. If they finish. strongly in their conference, they will be playing in the MCAC conference tournament, which is being held from May 2-5. If they win their conference tournament they will participate in the NAIA Regional tournament which will be held May 9-12. Their ultimate goal is to reach the NAIA World Series.

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Good Luck PSC Baseball and -Softball

Softball cools off blistering pace; still delivering in clutct

Ladies level off to .500, but stay with strong pitching

SCOTT NELSEN SporJs Writer

After starting the season off at 9-1, the Bobcat softball team has dropped seven of their last eleven games.

The Bobcats opened up their.home campaign on March 20, with a sweep over Hastings College, 3-2 and 4-2, at the Centennial Complex. The Bobcats were propelled to the victory after sophomore Jamie McBride hit a pinch-hit three-run home run, giving Peru a 3-2 advantage. Junior Angela Godfrey went seven innings to earn the win, giving up two runs on four hits, while striking out two.

In the.second game, Perujumped to an early two run lead Christy Bulson· held the lead until the top of the fifth when Hastings tied the game at two.

The Bobcats broke the 2-2 knot in the bottom of the fifth, as they took ad- ').'rvantage of two costly errors.

Sertidr shortstop Sara Roberts led the Bo_bcats, going three for three from the plate,including a double, and scoring. two runs. ,

The Bobcats faced nationally ranked University of Nebraska-Om.aha on March 21, and were only able to dig outonehitin ·the double header. Despite only allowing two runs, theBobcats dropped the first game 2-0. The

STAYING THE COUNT Bobcat junior.Angela Godfrey a pitch to a Senedictine h.itter. The Bobcats have cooled off considerably after their 9-1 start, but will contiri'ue to rely on strong pitching to stay competitive in MCAC play. · \

Mavericks got the best of the 'Cat,s Screamin' Eagles' 8. The Bobcats re- the bottom of the fifth inning. again in the second game, this time by bounded the next game, as they de- Freshman Shannon Cole started the the score of 8-0.'McBride was the only featedHuron 2-1.McBride started the inning with a single to left field.

Bo.beat to register a hit during the game by drawing a walk and stealing Sandra Owen ran game. second before advancing to third on a for Cole, as she stole

"Wecameoutthefirstgamepretty sacrifice !J:unt and scoring Ori a second and scored

strong defensively," said senior first fie1der's choice. McBride also scored on a single off the. .baseman Ann Momin. "Offensively the Bobcats' other run, as she singled bat of Jill Solomon. we 't string some hits together." to center in the third, and then stole Godfrey singled and The Bobcats' hitting woes continued , second before scoring on an error. freshman Jiree Carthe on March 22, as they dropped the Godfrey picked up the win for the penter came in to first.game to Huron, 2-0. The Bobcats 'Cats going seven innings and allow- pinch run for_ her. only had two compared to the. ing onerun 0,n two hits. _ Carpenter moved up

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The Ravens redeemed the loss, wi1 ning the second game of the doub header 7-2. Witt paced the Bobcat bats by going 2-for-3 from the pia and scoring a run.

The Bobcats traveled to Crete. Net on March 27. to participate in one c the longest games in Bobcat histor Peru State dropped an 11-inning mar; thon to Doane 9-8. Alexander an Momin both led the Bobcat bats. gc ing 2-for-4 from the plate. Marni belted an inside-the-park homer highlight the game.

"When we got the lead in the eigh! (by four runs). we thought we had wrapped up," Mornin said. "The came back and tied it up and them: mentum shifted.''

The Bobcats disposed of the Tige1 in five innings in the second gamt winning 13-5. Roberts went 3-forfrom the plate, while Jill Solomc belted a home run to guide the 'Ca ·. to victory.

The Bobcats' woes continued c March 28, as they dropped two gamt to Dana College, 8-0 in five inning: and 7-6. The Bobcats entered the sev enth inning of the second game trail ing 7-4, but could only come up witl two runs in the bot tom half of th'

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team in hitting witl; a .373 batting aver· age. McBride, Rob· erts, Witt anc Alexander are al cold winds, the Bobcats' hoi:ne stand Solomon stole third. contiiiued. They battled Benedictine Both Solomon and Ann Momin College March 25, on aSunday after- Carpenter scored as batting over tht noon matinee. The Bobcats won 3-0, Denise Witt placed a beautiful bunt. .300 mark for the Bobcats. with all three of theiP runs coming in down the third base line. Carpenter

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The Bobcats will need to rely or stong pitching perfermances fror their staff to stay in games, at leas until the offense can get jump startec, again. Godfrey is 6-1 on the year wifr. a 1.45 ERA. She has struck out 43 batters in 58 innings of work.Bulson 1also been a workhorse for the tearr notching 51 innings pitched and complete games in 8 starts. Bulson second on the staff with 17 strikeou and first in walks per innings pitch: wit.h 3.64. For now, the 'Cats wi: claw through their MCAC games.

"We need to concentrate on our CG •. ference games,. starting with th Bellevue game this week," Morn said. "Hopefully if we can dominat in conference, we have a good chanct ·0rwinnirig ilie· con!erifoce crown.'"

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AT THIRD, WITH scon NELSEN pring has sprung with asebaH terms of endearment

would first like to start my coin off with an apology to Tiffany '< for the omission of her name as n.cademic All-American. Also, I 1e one confession to make. I did ter for ISU twice last season. Both nes were against Kansas. (Are you ppy, Matt Arend??)

Nith baseball season kicking off, I thght I would list a few of the most nmon terms in baseball lingo, to p those who may not have a clue at they hear on television or out at Centennial Complex, while cching the 'Cats play.

Bobcat athletes named MCAC Players of the Week

Judy: See also Texas Leaguer, Slump Buster. A hit that lands in fair territory that no one on the field can get to. Usually hit just past the infield and slightly into the outfield.

Mendoza Line: The last place a batter wants to be. Refers to the batting average being below .215.

New Page: See also: never know. Often said by the dugout to the pitcher when there is a new batter that enters the game.

Nickel nnd Dimer: Often describes ases Juiced: See also bases drunk, a team that doesn't score their nms all at it really means is bases are at once; they gain them slowly and ded. Runners at I", 2"d, and 3n1. eventually win the game.

'hin Music: A pitch that is inten- Snow Cone: When the fielder ally thrown high and inside, to- catches the "ball with the very end of ·ct the batter's chin. Meant to back his glove, ball sticks out like a snow m off the plate, or to scare the day- cone. :its out of them.

Turn the Page: Often yelled at a A batted ball or pitch pitcher who constantly throws back one's family'jewels. !fit's (picks oft) to first to keep the runner ;re you'refine, if not, in a world of from s.tealing.

Twin Killing: See also rolling one up, '.ree pass: A walk, four balls given twisting it in the middle. Ad0t,1ble play 'he batter. ball to get out of a jam.

SCOTT NELSEN Sports Writer

Peru State College softball pitcher Angefa Godfrey and baseball piteher Monte Scott have recently received weekly All-Conference awards.

Godfrey, a junior pitcher on the softball team, picked up the MCAC (Midland's Collegiate Athletic: Conference) award, during the wee\ of March 19. The California junior had a 0.32 earned run average during the Bobcats' spring trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C. Godfrey boasted a 2-0 record early to help boost the 'Cats to a 7-1 start. Godfrey has since gone 4-1 as one of the team's most consistent pitchers.

Monte Scott, a junior from Calg;rry, Alberta, Canada, picked up the MCAC pitcher of the week award after going 4-for-4 in save ·opportunities·during the weekend of March 31 and April I. The 'Cats went 4-0 this past weekend against College of the Ozarks and Bartlesville Wesleyan, and Scott was called upon for the save in all four games.

Scott also went 12 for 18 at the plate for the 'Cats this past weekend.

As a pitcher, Scott has only allowed 2 earned runs in 8 innings pitched, and has held opponents to a miniscule .226 batting average, which is tops on the

In closing, the basc:ball and softball team.

teams will be playing many games out at the Complex over the next few

BOBCAT PROFILE:

#23 Monte Scott

Position: 3B IP

Batting Stats

Batting Average: .349

Slugging Percentage: .460

Hits: 22

Runs: 7

2B:7

RBI: 16

Pitching Stats

ERA: 1.68

Saves: 5

Strikeouts: 10

OAV: .226

BOBCAT PROFILE:

#34 Angela. Godfrey

Position: PI DH

Pitching Stats

£,RA: 1.45

IP: 58

Wins: 6

Losses: 1

CG:6

Strikeouts: 43

Walks: ·15

OAV: .21&

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Softball vs. Bartlesville Wesleyan, April 13, 4:00 pm

Softball vs. Newman University April 14, 12:00 pm

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Jindra gallery spotlights students' artwork through April 1 t

PAINTINGS, SCULPTURES, AND. PHOTOS, OH MY! Oil paintings, acrylics, charcoal, stoneware, photographs, watercolor, pastels, wood construction, and mixed mediu,m works are among the thirty-six pieces of art being displayed in the Jindra Fine Arts Gallery until April 11. All artwork was created by sixteen PenJ State College art students.

Student· recitals make M.arch a musical month

KIM PUKALL

ment of the requirements for applied Song" by the Russian composer presented by soprano Jennifer Andermusic and instrumental and vocal en- Alexander Gretchaninoff. Gena Fritz son. The recital was presented in par-

Copy Editor senibles. Performers are from the stu- accompanied her. tial fulfillment of the requirements for , , dios of Julia McLan;n and Dr. David The next performer was Elysia the Bachelor of Science Degree in PSC music students. performed two Klee. M<;Gill who sang an Alan J. Lerner/ Music Education. Anderson is from reeitals in the month of Marcl;i. The The first student to perform was Frederick Loewe piece called the studio of McLaren. Ryan Zeigler first recital presented four.numbers in Tyree Sejkora with two pieces. The. "Wouldn't it be Loverly." This piece and McLaren assisted her with the an afternoon student recital. The sec- first piece that she sung was "Sleep, is from the musical "My Fair Lady"· piano accompaniment. James Sleight, ond was. a junior recital presented by Gentle Cherub, Sleep Descend" com- starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex a baritone; and Elysia McGill, a soBert.Andersdn. · posed by Thomas Ame. It was from Harrison. For this piece, McGill had prano, assisted her in singing a few The student recital was held on: theoratoriofromJudith, which is from to use a cockney accent that solos.

March:29 at 11:00. This· the book of the Apocrypha. The next from the natives of the East End of Henry Purcell composed the first recital was presented as partial fulfill- piece thatSejkora sang was London. Julia McLaren accompanied song that Anderson sang titled "When

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for McGill. I am Laid in Earth." This song was

To end this recital, the woodwind ensemble performed "Tarantella and Caprice." This piece was by William Rhoads and arranged by Baerman and Chapelle. Members of the woodwind ensembleinclude Glen Bartlett, Dina Cassel1, Marlana Hathaway, Jackie Ratcliff, Melissa Russo, Katie Potter, Jennifer Stuthman, and Tammy Walters.

The recital held April 1 at 3:00 was

from Purcell's only opera, the tragic story of"Dido'llndAeneas." The next two songs that Anderson sang were works written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The first of the two was from "Le Nozze di Figaro" titled "Voi che sapete." The next song was "Ach Ich Fuls" from "Die Zauberflote." The next group of songs was a French set with three pieces. This set included "Offrande" composed by Reynaldo

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For the next three songs she had th' assistance of other vocal music McGill sang harmony to "Pie Jesu from "Requiem" composed by Andre\ Lloyd Webber. Their voices blendel very well together, and there was great peace resounding in their soum The next songs were from "The Phan tom of the Opera." Sleight assiste•. Anderson with these pieces. They san; two love songs entitled, "Think of Me· and "All I Ask of You."

This recital lasted for half an hou·, and was followed with a reception Anderson will again be performing ;· a senior recital in about a year. Thi, hour recital is also part of the requirf' ments for her degree of music.

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TYREE SEJKORA Staff Writer

) This year, Dr. Thomas Ediger and l}le Peru State College department of nusic is proud to present the twelfth )eru State College Piano Extrava;anza. There are about 206 pianists egistered to perform on the night of \pril 7, 2001. Performers of all ages ome from all around Nebraska, Iowa, (ansas, and Missouri. When.the first >iano Extravaganza was held in 1990,. mly 90 pianists participated. There are eight groups that will be erforming in this evening of music. ach group will be performing two to tree ·songs, providing a vari'ety. of rnsical delights. Ediger will conduct 1ch group. Every selection that will 1 e played is piano duets. There will 'ie 16 pianos on stage and there will !lP tQ..32 pianists playing at the same time. .fyf usic Nouse will provide ?ianos for this event.

A special thanks goes out t6 all the :eachers, parents, .and students for their ,upport for this event. Thanks also ioes to Dietze Music House, Roland of America, Music Teach!rs Supply, special and f\1.E.N.C. student hosts.

Enemy at the Gates good, -but falls short of expectations

KAY STANDER Assistant Editor

Set during World War II, Enemy at the Gates is thestory- of the battle between the Third Reich and the Red Army over the In the first few-scenes we to our hero, and then to the harsh reality of the war. If you have a weak

stomach, this movie is not for you. Graphic realism dominates the stunning cinematography of this film

love story was acceptable, but the ad- tracting subplots, this was a good film. dition of a rival for Tania's affections The cast included many people who was an unnecessary addition. Weisz were very easy on the eyes, even when played her role as love interest and grimy. Commendable jobs were done

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The film would have

The story is based on historical fact, though · the director, JeanJacques Annaud (Seven Years in Tibet), takes great lib- benefited from having erties "".ith his portrayal. I was often one way in which the reip.inded of Saving Private Ryan. This written anq spoken lafi" movie would have been wonderful had guage would be it stayed focused on the main story- handled.· The fact.that the sniper battle between Russia's theRussians,spokeEnyoung shepherd, Vassili Zaitsev (Jude': glish, many wi;:t)l a touch ofBritish acLaw, Gattaca,. The Talented Mr. cent, was distracting, as was.the fact Ripley) and Germany's veteran sharp- that some Germans spoke only Gershooter., Major Konig (Ed Harris, man, while others del_ivered their lines Apollo 13, The Rock, The Truman. · in English.All papers wer(< written in Show), Russian, and subtitles were used to let·

Unfortunately, someone decided to the audience ktiow what the create a love triangle for our hero. He ganda flyers and various messages is pitted against a friend, Danilov (Jo- said. Though I understand why it was seph Fiennes, Shakespeare in Love, done this way, the inconsistency was Elizabeth) who desperately seeks the jarring. I would have far preferred to affections of the courageous and beau- have· subtitles throughout, with Gertiful Sgt. Tania Chernova (Rachel mans speaking German and Russians Weisz, The Mummy),and far too much speaking Russian. time is devoted to this subpfot. The pespite the inconsistencies and dis-

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A staggering longitudinal study conducted at Harvard University has shown that excessive exposure to video games has a profound effect on the cognitive deveiopment of children from early childhood· to late adoles."' cence.

·· '::-.:r ':.Dr. Harrison Finkle, professor of psychtllogy and lead researcher, says he ·s· not surprised at the results, pointing to the growing addictiveness of the ·coniputer/video game industry.

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"All they k.now is,· 'blip, blip, blip'

MORE ADDICTIVE THAN CRACK An unfortunate test subject (above) spends his waking hours attempting tO clear Atari's Pac Man. · and maybetheoccasional 'bleep,'." he "We thought that dopamine levels added. would deteriorate _within a c;ertain pe-

The original base riod of time, but that icing sugar goes was exposed to Atari machines at the a long way:" age of five. The study followed cog- Unfo!tunately for Finkle'_s.research nitive and physi- · · team, many

ological develop- members sucment over a period cumbed to of20 years, focusing . light-pattern

"Sure, it's less science than mere fun, buttrust me, if you saw how great these brain-dead twits have gotten at 'Combat' and 'Venture,' you'd get a kick out of it;" he said.

A big "Thank You to' Noinu State Bank for me to roam freely through your bank. I have enjoyed. the contributions you so gratefully donated to my cause-me. I am thoroughly enjoying the proceeds.

Parking spaces on campus. Cripes. I mean, can someone throw me a frickin' bone here? I just need to stop off at the Admin building for 20 minutes or so ...

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induced seicorrelation betwec:n zures that prevideo game vented any sort sure and '.learning ofrational and disabilities. ' valuable re-

However, within search. Unsix months, the study . d a u n t e .d , had deteriorated into Finkle continan unethical competition between chi!- uect the rest of the research mostly on dren trying to set high scores to re- his own with select volunteers, 50 ceive a reward stimulus. Atari machines, ap.d an unlimited

"Basically, we found that we could Harvard budget for powdered donuts. give these little zombies an unlimited Finkle says his favorite games are amount of powdered donuts and they M.A.S.H., Knill, Haunted House, Pac .would play all day long,".Finkle said.· Man and. on occasion, Vangua;rd.

"Honestly, I have no idea what effect video games have had ori learning disabilities, language acquisition or even emotional intelligence. I guess · if I would liave to come up with a conclusion on my studies, I'd say that these kids areal! messed up and stuff."

Other psychologists in the field are skeptical ofFinkle's research and hl)ve called for the immediate halt in funding to-his work.

"Those guys are just jealous of my work," Finkle said. "All I ever hear about is Dr. So-and-So studying term psychoses in young adults,. or Dr. All-high-and-rriighty dofog 'great work' in the field cif Ilietacognition."

"Give me a break," he said. "I've got some Donkey Kong to gett().''

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The Student Voice Since 1921 Construction on track for summer completion

CAM PENTLAN 0 Editor-in-Chief

The rattle of construction will not cease throughout the summer break. Although hampered early this semester by poor weather and difficulty of material transportation, most current projects have remained close to schedule in terms of completion.

This summer will see the new Campus Services building (formerly Physical Plant) completed as early as July 1, although landscaping will continue into the fall semester. The exterior of the Hoyt Science Center expansion is still scheduled for completion by midsummer, and ground has broken for the Red Schoolhouse project in early April.

President Ben Johnson has been pleased with the construction so far, and is encouraged by the early results of PSC's renovation renaissance. In-. coming science students will have.access to fully functional and updated labs.

"We've scheduled a month to move equipment from the old into the new section, then they will begin immediately remodeling the old section, and that should be done by November," he said. "In fact, we're thinkinb'>f having a groundbreaking grand opening ceremony of some sort somewhere near the end of first semester. By second semester we will be using both sides of the building, and in terms of using the whole building, we are right on schedule"

photo provided oy PSC administration

PICTUBE THIS An artist rendition shows the finished results of the ARC renovations currently underway.

The ARC/Library project made it through the appropriations committee yesterday and it is the number one project for the state. The project, by fanhe largest in PSC's recent history, is now on-ti:ack to begin by as early as the next school year.

"It's a slam dunk for funding," Johnson said.

One problem that PSC faces in terms of funding is that Nebraska Governor Mike Johanns' recommendation was

less than what the mittee had approved.

"That gives me room for pause;"

·Johnson said. "The governor did not recommen.c:I funding for a number of small things that added up to a substantial total." The recommendation was-66 percent of what was initially approved with the exception of faculty and staff salaries, and full health care benefits.

"We are optimistic that the entire

legislature will approve the whole recommendation from the appropriation committee," Johnson said.

"What we don't know is how thf:' governor will react when it comes to him. He has a line-item veto, and he could cut everything down to match his recommendations."

Despite the relative uncertainty for funding, Johnson believes that because the Nebraska legislature has See Continuing construction. page 4

Music program strung out over proposal

TROY LITVINCHUK speculation that certain ensembles or gram," said Stephanie Huffman, a portions of the music department will graduating senior from the PSC muStaff Writer be phased out. Instead, the current plan sic department. "Having only two is to run the music program currently teachers really puts that extra burden

The Peru State College music de- offered with the two remaining fac- on the remaining faculty members." partment may not be replacing Dr. ulty members to assume the extra load. Recruitment of future Peru State Klee, the Band Director at Peru State "I'm very sorry to see that position College music students may also be College. Klee, who handed in his res- not be filled because there is an area affected by the plan to reduce the tenignation earlier this semester, is the of expertise that is definitely left lack- ure-track, full-time music professors current Band Director here at PSC. ing on our campus," said Dr. Ediger, to two.

According to the institutional en- a music professor here at PSC. "Dr. Klee did a lot of recruitment," hancement study prepared by Dr. An- Dr. Elkins could not be reached for said Jennifer Olberding, a graduating drew Elkins, Dean of Arts and Sci- comment. music education major. "He went to ences, the recommendation is that Some students and staff feel th.at the all the surrounding high schoo'is, and Klee's soon to be vacated position, reduction of faculties will directly af- .further, getting to know the music inwhich includes leading the college feet the quality and quantity of music structors there. Eliminating a position band and jazz band along with teach- programs offered jn the future. in the music department will decrease ing woodwinds, should not be filled. "Having three teachers would obvi- time for those who are still present.

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suffer."

The report states that "The music programs neither graduate enough students nor produce enough student credit hours to justify three, tenuretrack, full-time professors."

"This doesn't allow for the fact that music also participates in all kinds of concerts and all kinds of events to bring students on campus. High school festivals, competitions, [and events] that are successful in bringing a number of students to campus and individual performance groups go out and do tours of various schools," said Ediger in response to the report, "There's a long list of events we do See Music, page 4

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

On Monday, April 23 the members of the Board of Trustees from the state college system met at Peru State College at 12:00 p.m. This was an opportunity for Student Senate members to go to the board and discuss some of the concerns that they face. The board seemed interested and received the input well. The main concerns were: Parking- The students expressed concern about the current parking congestion and future;complications with construction. The general response from· the Board of Trustees was that though things may ,be <:lifficult now, the crowded parking situation is a sign of growth, and the long-run benefits are exciting. Future construction does allocate space for additional parking. Also during this time, the students dis-

HEALTH

The health clinic is conducting a survey. This is to help inform this department of any aspects that they may be able to change in order to keep the clinic friendly and happy for the use cussed the winter maintenance of lots. of all individuals. You may pick up and icy sidewalks. these sheets in the student center or Faculty/Staff Turnover Rate - Stu- the health clinic. Please return these dents shared concern about the poten- forms to Tammy Bayliss by the end tial loss of'faculty now that Peru El-· of the school year. Her office is found ementary is scheduled to close. The in the health clinic at A.D. Majors. Board of Trustees felt that the addi- FOOD/CAFETERIA tion to the Criminal Justice degree should attract others to fill their spots.

Tuition Increase - PSC's tuition crease was also addressed. Peru's increase was compared to UNL's increase, of over lQ percent. The Board of Trustees indicated that they wanted all to do their best to control costs at a miniumal increase io students.

Technology - Students expressed a strong concern for the need to have updated technological resources on campus in existing facilities and planned additions/renovations.

At last meeting that was held for the food service, it was announced that Larry Young and Russ O'Bannon have been promoted to another establishment. It is unfortunate for them.to be leaving when all the changes are just

The decisiort of remooeling the cafeteria has now begun. The new designs for the rooms are hanging on the bulletin board in the student center. The new cafeteria will have four stations that the students will · be able to go to get -their food, and hopefully this will eliminate the situation of waiting in line. During this remodeling, they will be also re-training the cooks. To help make the food more satisfying, they have decided to keep things as fresh as possible. This ineans that the cooks will make things fresh and will not allow anything to. sit for over an hour.

In order to, accomplish these changes, they have reworked the purchase of meal plans. The students will only be allowed to have either a 10 or 15 meal plan. They will still be allowed transferability along with the option of a "debit" card. This means that they will be able to purchase $100 worth of meals and let anyone be allowed to eat off of that. The Bob Inn is also going to be part of the remod" eling and a Subway station will take the place of the taco station.

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tilt-is a tradition among the outgoing ·to write a poignant roodbye, if not entirely bogged down n sentiment, in the final edition of the :hool year. Well, this column wili be 0 exception to _the rule. This year has been a tumultuous one t best, however, I believe that despite 1e upheaval.s and our relocation, I now that this year's staff proved .to 1e a hard-working and intelligent •oice of the campus. I hope, that my 1ntributions to the Peru State Times ; Editor will be remembered, if only 1 the people whom with I was so formate to work. I have always believed iat you are only as good as the people ou surround yourself with, and Ido vish I had another yearto work with veryone on the staff ,.. 'f'"OUJ goal this year was to create a iewsifaper that not only better relected the diverse interests of the :ampus, but also to acknowledge the of staff, students and faculty ;f our growing campus. I am very iroud of the quality of work put forth ·y our writers, and I am pleased with he positive reception-we have gained 01mong our readers.

Now for the sentiment. There are. many people whom I'd like to ,;now ledge and thank for their support rnd timely advice throughout the year. Brad, you have been a mainstay here 1)i a long time and I think no one ap- · oreciates your passion for this more -1an I. You are ·a good friend and an ven better wingman. Or perhaps I'll

•e your wingman Whatever, righ.t?

Ann, I cannot possibly thank you

enough for your dedication to the newspaper. You handle stress with the best of them. Thank you for handling

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of perseverance and skill. I really en- -In regards to the.demolition of the, the back that just doesn't fit in with or whatever zt may e, some of thost joyed having reached those creative music department at Peru State Col- anyone, and then tl;ere are the music· students wouldn't be attending Peru.· apexes at 3:00 inthemoming with you lege, my feelings are as follows: students. Always ready for someone They would head off to another co/all. Thank. you-the Times does not Close' your eyes and listen. Every- new, the music people sit wherever lege where they wouldn't be involved exist without you. thing around you has some sort of they'wantand include more than their in anything besides schoolwork and Tyree, Randi, Scott, Harlen and musical intent. The crickets chirping.· kind. PSC would be losing a lot more grades. The fact that almost anyone Hillary__.: whose work combined this The ·breeze jlqwing through the trees. than a few notes here and there; a can be·a part of the music department semester exceeds all of the workdone ·Far off in the distance, a car's rum- whole plethora of people would dis- at Peru is one of the greatest aspects by the Times in 1999-200Q-.....I wish I bling bass is heard. This is all musi- appear and be forgotten. of this .college. could pay you what you are worth, but cal intent. Whether that intent is from Some people may believe that music PSC also has some of the best inall I can give you is my deep thanks God or the neighbor down the street, is a waste of time and the loss of it structors, especially those in the muand best wishes for your futures. emotion shines through, and it is im- would be minute. "There's no need for sic department. Three of the most On a more personal level, I'd like to portant. Music is important. music," some say. That's not at all hardworking, trustworthy, and loyal thank Dr. Bill Clemente for his uncon- No, there may not be 100 students in true. Statistics show that people who professors ever known to Peru State ditional mentorship and guidance the choir and band combined at Peru are involved in music activities score College are Dr Ediger, D1: Edris, and throughout my college career here at State College, but the music they ere- higher on tests than those who aren't Dr. Klee. The loss of one is almost PSC. ate is such that there could be. Just involved in music. These musically unbe'tlrable. The loss ofall three would Dr. Anthony McCrann, who would the thought of demolishing the music active students also show better quali- scar Peru for an eternity. hate to be caught up in such a trite bit program at PSC makes some people ties in responsibility and selfdisci- Add on to the science building; make of writing, I would nonetheless like to cringe. It's life. It's happiness. With- pline, as well as many other impor- the library bigger; do whatever is thank for keeping me in line. Put.sim- out music, what is there to live for? tant aspects of life. needed to improve Peru State College, ply, your guidance has been huge.·· Cutting the music department at PSC Currently, PSC is trying to increase but don't exclude the things that alDr. Don Seger, I thank you for tak- would not only shatter individuals; it .student population. Making a decrease ready exist. Ridding the college of ing the time to remind me what I'm would shatter groups. When you walk in classes and such may turn many stu- something that was once the foundadoing, what I should be doing, and into the cafeteria on the campus, the dents away. Some of the students who tion of it may be the final brick that what I am capable of doing. That has first things you notice are the groups are involved in music at PSC are in will send it tumbling. been an invaluable influence, and I am of people. Baseball players sit in the l!lUSiC for the pure enjoyment of it.. Musically yours, fortunate to have received your guid- corner; football players sit in their They don't need the credit for it. How- Jennifer L. Olberding ance. section; there's a group of people in ever, without that fun or stress release· Senior Music Education Major·

Wolfie, you brought me here and Bayliss, you put me on the mound. Drinks are on me. That may put me in the hole for awhile

I simply do not have the time to account for all positive contributions

I have received here at PSC, but I appreciate them heartily. But before I leave this grand old office, there are two other people I -need to mention. Matt, we haven't talked in a while, but you are always a presence here in the office. We wish we could have had you here, and I miss you, man. Finally, for the person who helped me learn to walk again (literally), saved me when I was ready to qu!t, and ultimately helped me get through the most trying semester of my life. Steph, this wouldn't have happened without you:

Late show, everyone. But a good one, a damn.fine one. ·

FREEDOM

Freedom: the blessed thing that is today considered the birthright of every American has a price. It is a price that we never attempt to put a price tag of monetary wealth upon, for it is a right that can be paid in only one coin-lives. For the strength of this nation, or of any nation, is built upon lives. Each person deciding to give something of themselves to serve a purpose higher than that of self. The public servant has no glamour to accompany him to work, nor the a soft bed to return to at night. All they have is a belief in an entity higher then themselves. They have a dedication to .the beliefs that they hold. Their only true payment is knowing

·THE PERU STA.TE TIMES

that the people continue because of their efforts. That the system still holds because they have held it together for one more day. ·

To see through their eyes is not to look upon the sea of red tape, the floundering of markets, the rise or fall of gas prices, or any of a million other minor -troubles. To see through their eyes is to see people. A life spent on a beach in some foreign country is not spent to capture a patch of sand but rather to protect a three-year-old infant and ensure that they have a choice in life, and know they have the right to those choices when they grow older.

No man can point to a line in a ledger and proclaim this the cost of free-

BY!LuuEN]OHNSTON

<lorn. A better sense will be found in VA hospitals-men dressed in uniform upon the battlefield, or doing war on the floor of Congress. The price of our way of life can be found in the forgotten list of names of bureaucrats who held the line in their own fashion, or under one of the ·white gravestones dotting the hills of Arlington cemetery. So should there come a time where others doubt the. gifts being "bestowed" upon them by the government, or complain of the oppressive taxation with little gain, remind them of the gift that they are being given every day, and the price that was paid for it.

expressed in the Times may not be those of the entire editorial staff. All Martin Beyer letters to the editor are welcome, and the writers of those letters need not be students. Harlen Johnston Letters, cartoons, articles and so forth submitted to the Times should be signed by the Randi Mayberry Scott Nelsen individual(s) submitting them and will be published at the discretion ofthe staff. Letters to Tyree Sejkora the editor should not e](ceed 250 words in length. The Tiines reserves the right to edit all letters to the editor for grammar and style.

The times is printed by Auburn Newspapers, Auburn, Neb.

To reach the Times, call us at (402) 872-2260, e-mail us at psctimes@bobcat.peru.edu, or send material to the Peru State Times, Campus Mail, Peru State College, Peru, NE 68421. View us on the web at http://psclnx.peru.edu/psctimes

C-0nstru,ction on track for completion· Music program strung out·

Continuedfrom, page I

been lobbied extensively by PSC officials and:represeritatives, they \Vill approve full-funding in all proposed areas for the 200 l school year.

Areas affected by the governor's recommendation would be technology and additional full time faculty. PSC had. also .requested deficit requests for campuS- heating, although that has initially been denied.

"In many of the areas we requested we got nothing, but the one area tliat was a bit of a surprise w;s technology."

If the technology proposal is not approved by the legislature, it will prove to be a blow, although temponp, to students and Network usage has tripled since the installation of residence hall Internet access, and. many students who were used to network slowdowns only during midmorning peak times have now become accustomed tO a slow network ·until six or seven o'clock in the evening.

The bandwidth problem has affected the push for online classes, a development that has clearly the future of post-secqndary education. Slow access. and frustrating logons would. c.ert,ainly become an impasse for the virtual student.

, .- :.,.. "k's a very big priority," Johnson

'. saic!'.""In tops for us. We understand the slow speeds· orr campus, and in some instances people are waiting 20 minutes for their use."

"We don 'f want to tell students not to [download materials], but what we would ask them is to consider downloading at night when many students are not using the system [on campus]," he added.

PSC does not control ulefor a summer completion; the T 1 lines that are for "We should have the schoolhouse delivering the Internet caip.pus serve finished by July," Johnson said. "We ers. The Nebraska department of com- have transported over all the brick munications determines the .location necessary for the facing. We're nqt and timing of ariy new Internet broad- · doing it exactly the way it was, as it band · was three bricks thick with no studs."

"There is such a request for those "Health and safety would not perlines out there that we are basically mit that, so we're using studs with the just standing in line, and we are in a brick as a facing." priority pattern due to that wait." The original roof failed to meet code · "Certaialy, a year from now, we will as well, so although the original wood have upgraded [the network]." will be used in the roof framing, the Johnson also hopes to look into hir- exterior will feature new shingles that ing a web development company to look like the original but that meet fire assess and ultimately re-vamp PSC's regulations. The new schoolhouse will website so it is comparable to (if not feature electricity and plumbing1 albetter than) the function and look of though it will take some time to reother Nebraska college web pages. store the antiquity ofthe school.

"I'm pushing an initiative through "They should be pounng the corithe cabinet to use some of our mar- ·Crete and setting rebar by Friday and keting money and put that towards the framework in two to three weeks. having a professional, drop-dead won- It will still take a year or two to rederful website that is fast and acces- store the building, in order to gather sible," he said. various [historical items] to outfit the

The web page would integrate in- school. There is still the discussion of formation systems and registration what era to update the building, either procedures with faculty and class iq- to 1905 or 1955, although it will likely formation, to take advantage of .the be the earlier of the two," he said. growing demand for online access. "We're hoping by the time we come · This sho.uld come as a pleasant sur- back in August we're going to be able prise for. many students who met to have a celebration for the building," PSC's new-look w.eb page with dis- he added. · ·· appointment.

"We just don't have anybody who is a pro at doing this kind of stuff," Johnson said. "It's not like reinventing the wheel, because everybody else can do this. We just want our page to be as good, if not better."

' Finally, the Red Schoolhouse project has broken ground in the past two weeks, and students have taken notice to the upturned area just south of T.J. Majors. The project is also

Peru State College Students

Continuedfrom, page I of other programs. This is perhaps the that don't produce credit hours but greatest reason that the position will ' they provide an important cultural mos.t likely not be filled. component to life in Peru and Peru One of the.goals for the music proState College. They also help to mar- gram is to improve the student credit ket Peru State College to audiences hour production per tenure-track fullin southeast Nebraska and the re- time faculty members and not filling' the open position is a solution to bet"Without a woodwind specialist, ter the ratio says the study. I'm wondering how those students "From the Arts and Science point of majoring in music on ·view and the Music saxophone, clarinet, point of view, both facflute, and other wood- Having three ulty and students were winds are going to get teachers wou Id extremely disapthe lessons and guid- obviously increase pointed that a Dean ance they need to re- Arts and Sciences ii · c.eive from this insti- the qua/ ity of the ' not being more of an tution," said program· advocateformusicanL Olberding. Stephanie Huffman the Director of Bands One suggestion offered in the report includes replacing the school band with a smaller jazz band or pep b_and and have students take a number of hours in these bands to meet their orchestral instrument experience.

According to the report, the adjuncts currently hired to teach Applied music cost three times more in salary than they generate in tuition revenue.

Furthermore, the number of graduates of the.music program currently does not measure up to the stated standards

position," says Ediger

Another development possibly coming about in the next couple ofyears may include changin5 certain music courses such as the College Choir and Jazz Band to 3-credi• courses rather than tlie current 0 or l credit hour courses. This could effectively increase the revenue of the mu sic program and cover costs of the in struction offered. The faculty member. instructing these bands would be es tablished as a regular part of their full· time faculty load.

Despite losses and gains, Peru remains

HARLEN JOHNSTON Staff Writer

Loss is hard for any person or individual, but especially for a town. When it started in 1867, Peru State College and Peru the town had only one direction to go-up. The college and the town have, since the first classes on Oct. 24 ofthat year, been intricately linked.

The two have gained a lot from each other 'over the years. The college, ' building various buildings for use by all, and the city being the second home to those of the college. Perhaps you remember the ice skating rink that was created for use during cold winters. Or the music hall where arias filled the air. The college chapel was also a place ' to prepare for tests. Mt. Vernon dormitory which graced the college since 1886 might be a familiar sight to your eyes, or maybe not. Maybe you spend all your time gazing at the stars from the observatory when it was next to the

any of these things sound strange it because they no longer exist in Per The college, along with the town, h< ·changed with the times. There are r more of the leftovers of Peru "golden-era." There is no longer movie theatre downtown for the co lege students to at. On weekend the town and college lie bare in corr parison with the week's activitie Peru State College has taken its sha1 of hits. We've lost the Industrial Ted nology department, a major part of tr college. At least three times they'' considered shutting the college dow all together. Each time somethin manages to stave off a final endin; and Peru comes through until the ne) time its existence is challenge( Peru has lost population. It ho changed over time. It is not. howe'e dying. It has lost a great deal of i• people and places, but instead ( death, a change lies in the future. Th college has lost the Music hall an gained the Fine Arts building. We'v ,_____ Jost the observatory, but the scienc stone water. tower, or when it was

placed on top of the science building. enclosure. If you're really athletic,

worried about your children, you can

you've no prior experience. If you're More likely, though, you've been too you can try the Peru "Smoker" and

busy in the Karate Club, running with get in the boxing ring, or maybe key

always take them to the Well Child the track team, earning medals as a

-r of the debate squad, or earning 'your "Putting Hubby Through" college degree.

There are always things to do after the initial freshmen rush. Maybe you can work oil the yearbooks to record the year. all, the yearbook survived three attempts to end it; it can never finally be stopped. Perhaps you

'f will write on the Pedagogian telling , the stories of the day. The fish pond · has a few moments of rel_axation as you 1f wander past the greenhouse's humid

things down by listening to Peru State clinic in the Neal dining room the first College radio. The college fraterni- Friday of every month for checkups. ties are also willing to accept inem- Neal Park is, of course, always an opbers. Give Phi Beta Sigma, a histori- ' tion to stop by and relax at. While .at cally black fraternity, a try. You can PSC, you're at an arboretum dedicated hang out in one of the fraternity bytheNebraskaStatewideArboretum. houses while you 're at it.

building is being expanded instea' The college chapel is no more, but tt college is expanding the library. Fe every gain, there is a loss. For ever setback, a new set of possibilitie:

The idea bf trees will stay with you as

Or if you're tired of working with you enjoy a cemetery walk. The sideDowntown Peru 1963 the crowd in the college you can al- '------'----------'walk constructed in 1919 leads up to ways head to .town and shop at one of Highland Center Laundromat. the Mount Vernon Cemetery. the grocery stores, choose one of Sometimes you'll get to see the You.can always go to these places seven. The IGA probably has some greats stop by on campus. Jim Croce, and do these things, right? Wrong. If

Peru's gained one little red schoo house but the town is losing its ow1 The outlay of the future for Peru uncertain. The only certainty is th; Peru will survive as it has survived fc over a hundred years. As you loc back on the gains and losses, the wir and defeats faced by this small tow and college, I cannot help but thin that you're a good one ol' Peru. odds and ends you can pick up; if not, folk singers, and even the occasional head off to the gas station. For relax- wandering minstrel. Careful of the ation, you can try Duffy's.Inn. Un- school bobcat though; the cage is be-

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• day, of course, you can play quarters, to the local watering hole and drown

• dance, and socialize. Considered the away the Peru blues. Instead, possibly

: home away from home, you can al- you can head off to the horsemanship

• ways stop by. The Dairy Shack is on course for a quick ride. Courses are

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of the future

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a dozen peripherals. Need a huge HARLEN JOHNSTON drive? Why not three? With a USB hub system, you can connect a series . Staff Writer of hard drives for expanded space, The era of the PC has ended. All hail digital cameras, wireless systems, and the new champion of function: the if you need to, by anychance, unplug laptop. Since the invention of .the oneandswitch,youcanwithoutproblaptop, there have always been two !ems. There is no fussy installing of major drawbacks to this portable pa- internal drives. You can c;my multiple permaker: function and capability. The peripherals and use them all at once. Japtop can be carried to Take, for instance, the the top of mountains, the Acer TravelMate. Acsteppes of Russia, and to cording to www. outer space, but, unfortu- , computers4sure.com, nately, up until today you ·the Acer has a 500 MHz couldn't do much when processor, 64 MB you got there. In the be- SDRAM, and a weight ginning, there were no of only 4.1 pounds that switchable drives. The make it comparable to drawbac_k there being the its desktop brethren. Its fact that they had to be 56K modem, Iriternet dragged from hither t6 card, and external video yon and you could only port can, be expanded switch in limited num- with a built-in USB .. Oe,µ at,.a time. for the cost of , Totfay it has all under $B50. changed. Ali praise to the coming of the USB port in laptop computers. If you've been keeping up with computers or-can hack into any system anywhere, then you- probably aren't shocked or find this a new revelation.

For the rest of mankind, however, take notice. Don't buy desktop systems if you can afford to buy a laptop.

The _desktop still has its place, however. Sometimes you still need to prop up tables and sometimes you need to pop in a 1.7-gigahertz chip to communicate with God. So unless _you need chip. processor power to run huge CAD programs to develop the space shuttle's new replacement, go laptop for maneuverability and capability.

MICHAEL CHAMBERLAIN access their professor's web page for Online Editor end-of-the-year projects and such, only to get the infamous "404 Not

Certainly anyone that has accessed Found" message and some faculty in the· last couple of· thinking that their web pages are hisweeks has. noticed a change to Perµ's tory. Now pradically everything that web page. Howeyer, contrary to what used to have the www.peru.edu adthe.'new and improved' page implies, dress.in \twill come up "404 Not it is new only by definition and is very Found." .far frpm improved. This brings up the point of why this Let us venture into what is wrong transition was done now instead of with Peru's new web page: First of afterthe semester ended. how all, let's say that I am a professor. The much sense does it make to seriously class that I teach is; hmm, how about alterthe way something works at one "Web Design." At the beginning. of of the busiest times of the year? It th.e semester, I had.a faculty web page could be just me, but I'm pretty sure that was located at \vww.peru.edu/ that an airline doesn't choose the holi-mchamber. All of my students could day season to implement its new plan access my web page to view my class to. test out its new computerized GPS syllabus., homeworJc assignments, and laser baggage .tracking system. That helpful links for designing a good web would just be stupid. So where is the page. Now, unfortunately, if my stu- logic in making the switch from the dents go to www.peru.edu/ old web page to the new web page at -,mchamber, they will get a nice·"404 this time? How about waiting until Not Found" message. My web page the summer when there are no classes is still alive, just not at this address. It to make the switch? Please let me can instead be found at know if I am overstepping my logibobcat.peru.edu/-mchamber. This is cal boundaries here. because the bobcat server is still fully There would have been nothing functional, but the address of wrong with the switch if it were done www.peru.edu is looking up a totally correctly. The serverthat hosts Peru's different server. · · new web page has been around for at

As far as I know; then; was no an- least a year. This machine should nouncemerit informing students and have never been made active until evfaculty of this sudden change, result7 erything was completed and working ing in a whole lot of confusion. How perfectly. This would _have resulted hard would it have been to s.end out a in a seamless transition. There is no campus-wide email informing stu- excuse to have the web page in its curdents and faculty that all. information rent condition or to have parts of it can still be accessed at "under construction." I don't care bobcat.peru.edu? Or htJW about at how cute it is to parallel the web page feast having a link on the new page construction with the real construcgoing to the old page? Or does that tion happening on campus. If there take too much intelligence? Instead, was a way to have the new addition the result is many students needing to to Hoyt constructed somewhere out-

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side of Peru and then brought in as one huge unit and integrated in about a week, I'm pretty sure that more people -· would prefer that than to put up with the hassles of limited parking and the annoyances of loud construction equipment. I'd also wager that more people would prefer a seamless web page transition than to have to put up with the current fiasco. ·

Also, since the new page has been in development for a year, it's quite disappointing to see that it is nothing more than a Microsoft FrontPage 2000 template. That's right, our new pride and joy isn't even original. Nothing sets a web site apart from the rest of the world's like following a template that has been set up the way Bill Gates wants it to look.

Unfortunately, when prospective students and other members of society look at Peru's web page, it is seen as a reflection of Peru's computer science department. This is unfortunate because the computer science department has nothing.to do with Peru's web page, and yet it.s unoriginality could affect whether or not a future computer science major will come to Peru or nGt possibly based on the cookie-cutter design.

Simply put, ·this situation was not well planned out or thought through wisely. What could have been an excellent gateway into Peru State College via the web only resulted in a haphazardly rushed, uncared-about project for someone in the basement of the Administration building. All it would have taken was some smart planning and a logical thought process for it to be done correctly, res.ul_ting in an ad- Ji vantage for the college, not a burden.

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:"omen well prepared 'Cats persevere to post 7-9 MCAC mark tor MCAC tourney

RANDI MAYBERRY. Spans Writer

The Peru State Softball team has ;1alified for the Mid Continent AthConference tournament in only ieir first year as a member of the conHead Coach Mark Mathews states, · feel our team has a definite shot at a !rnnce to win. We have been beaten .vice by two teams, when we could ave won one game."

'!tis just a matter of putting together 1me quality games with no mistakes,"

Sophomore rnter fielder

.mie McBride

hoes Mathews' )mments, "I el we have just , good a chance anyone. Three t of fourofour ;ses were by e run, so we .ve a great :ance of going there and winng the confer1ce tourna,.. 'f.:nt::; Ann Momin, ;nior first 1semari, be;ves the Bob-

no better time iO be peaking than at the end of the yhar and to have some

Spons Writer of those one run games will go our The 2001 Men's baseball team has way." had to contend with poor weather and McBride reflects on the season so ·· a handful of key pitching injuries, but far, "We have done really well and they've put together a respectable 7-9 have a lot of depth on our team all record in MCAC play. the way around, even though we have It was a rough day for the 'Cats on had some injuries. We got through it 13, but baseball .fans rallied last year, and we will this year." around a strong effort by the Momin agrees with McBride, ''This staff. The 'Cats split the Friday doubleteam has gone through a lot of adver- header with York College Panthers, sity and I think that we will come to- leaving them in a modest position for gether and step up to the challenge." the upcoming MCAC Tournament.

McBride leads the team in batting Panthers' Aaron Beauchamp spotted average hitting .357, in home runs, an early York lead by belting a first with three, and inning.homer. York College extended shares the lead their lead to 5 runs by the end of the in stolen bases fifth inning, and that proved to be all with sop ho- they needed for the win. Panther hurler more Carrie Devon Teeple was dominating, surrenA I ex and er, dering only two hits, one walk, and stealing eight notching seven strikeouts. 'Cats' junbases out of ten ior Derek Dallorto fell to 1-3 for the

bullpen pitched 2 1/3 innings of re- · lief to help them seal up the victory.

The second game of the doubleheader followed in suit of the day before, with the 'Cats splitting the home and home series.""

Junior second baseman Ben Kassera

photo by Elizabeth Olsen led the Bobcat· A HARD SLIDE A Bobcat player attempts to account going break up a double play in action last week. 3-for-4 from the plate, including dou- cause. The Edmonton, Alberta freshbling in the eventual game winning- man is hitting .323 along with fieldrun in the fourth inning. ing .983 behind the dish this season Kassera has been a spark plug for for the 'Cats. Unfortunately for the attempts.

Momin is second on the team in batting average hitting .345, but leads the team in RBis "'.ith 20, putouts with 309, and a fielding percentage of .994. Roberts

its, "have the photo by Elizabeth Olsen leads the team

batting average, hitting .328.

season.

the Bobcat offense this year, batting a Bobcats, Newman put up a six-spot The second game proved to be a whopping .383. "Sometimes they fall, in the top half of the six to give them shootout, with the 'Cats smashing sixc sometimes they don't," said Kassera. the.lead, and earn the MCAC victory. teen hits. Jeremy Hale tossed 4 "This year I have found my niche." The Bobcats traveled outside of the 2/3 innings en route to a Bobcat 8- 7 The Bobcats' conference schedule Conference on April 24, and dropped win, while freshman Brett Scheuler continued, and fans were treated to a a pair of games to Park, by scores of improved to 2-4 for the year. pitching duel on Saturday April 21, vs. 5-2 and 5-3. Junior Scott Campau Scheuler's performance was indica- Newman University. Derek Dallarto pitched seven innings of solid ball, tive of the strong freshman effort this pitched 8 1/3 innings of shutout ball, allowing four runs on seven hits, while season, a saving grace for a team that allowing only three hits. Dallarto's striking out seven Park batters.

battled a number of pitching inju- gem was equally matched by the ef- In the second game, the Bobcats ries. First-year outfielder Joe Tynon forts of the Jets' Erik Hayes, who jumped to a 3-2 lead. Senior Wes leads the 'Cats this year with three · threw 10 innings of scoreless ball. A Haveman pitched 6 strong innings but home runs and Scheuler leads all pitch- solo homerun In the top halfof the 11 '\ York scored two in the fourth inning 1ent to win the ON TARGET Jill Solomon fires in doubles 10 ers with 10 appearances. sealed the 1-0 fate for the Bobcats. to go ahead for good, 5-3. •nference tour- one in from the outfield. and is third in "Considering the tough teams that The bats came alive in the second The Bobcats play to College of iment." Momin des on to say, "we need to put things ·gether and come through as a team."

The Bobcats now own a record of 0 wins and 25 losses, with a 5S :cord in the MCAC. They will face ewmanlJniversity of Wichita, KS on e Jets' home field in the first round 'tournament play.

If the. Tats win their conference, :ef will advance to the regional tour1ment to play for a bid to the NAIA ational Championships.

As of late, Mathews praises Jamie for her efforts on the field. )ffensively, she is the leading hitter _.ht now, and along with Momin, seur second baseman Sara Roberts, and eshman third baseman Shannon 0le, is coming up with good offenve and defensive plays."

fhe season has been frustrating," sah 'fathews. "We have lost thirteen ·mes by one run. There is always the ding that we could have won many 0 those, _but we learn from them and !l become a stronger team. :fhere is

The Bobcats' pitching staff owns a ERA of 2.67. Angela Godfrey leads the 'Cats with IO wins and 7 losses, an ERA of 2.20, and 79 strikeouts with only 37 walks. Christy Bulson owns an ERA of2.59 despite having a record of 5 wins and 11 losses.

The 'Cats will travel to Wichita, Kansas to face Newman University in the MCAC conference championships -0n May 4. Good Luck Bobcats as you enter the playoffs.

we've played, I feel that the freshman game as both teams combined for a the Ozarks on Friday, April 26, with are doing a good job," said senior out- astounding 32 hits. Kassera paced the first pitch scheduled at 1 p.m. The Cats fielder Nate Munter. "It's a good feel- Bobcats bats going 3-for-4; including finish their regular season schedule on ing to know that the freshman can step two doubles. Freshman Brad Saturday with the conference finale at in and compete right a:way." Wolansky also added a triple for the 1 p.m. at the, Complex ballpark.

The Bobcats split once again with the York Panters as they lost the front end of_a double header 9-8 before bouncing back to win 5-3.

In the fiist game, Tynon went 2-for4 from the plate, with two home runs and five runs batted in. The 'Cats_ pounded out twelye hits, but came up on the short end of the stick. York's

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Assistant trainer ends tenure

·' KAY STANDER

STRANDED AT THIRD

SCOTT Assistant Editor

This May will mark an important date to many seniors across the Peru State campus. Many will depart and go separate ways to begin _new careers and lives, but on deportee is going to hit the Peru-Stat_e College athletic staff significani!y.

Meagan " Megs" McGuire, has spent the last three years as a head student athletic trainer for the Peru State College athletic programs. During her tenure, she has overseen training ties.for every_sport on campus, except men's basketball. On top of her busy training schedule (which includes away games), McGuire stays busy as a cheerleader and an ambassador on campus.

"She (McGuire) has been in a way, my eyes," said Director of Athletic Medicine, Julie Kernes. "If I can't make it to a game, she is able to cover for me."

McGuire has been working for Kernes since her sophomore year. McGuire, a 1997 graduate of Glenwood High School, plans on attending Colorado State University in Fort Collins to get her masters in com- ·mlfnic°itions. McGuire also ha& an interview with the athletic department for a graduate assistant position as a trainer for the Rams.

In June, McGuire will take her na-

Peru

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Extinction of midwest NCAA programs troubling; Kauffman makes it all better

A troubling trend has been sweep- that had one good year. McCamey has ing through the Big Twelve Athletic made strides in righting the very Conference overthe pasttwo months, wrong pointed Iowa State football and it is making many people upset. ship, and I could more easily underIn late February, the University of stand his 200% pay increase, from Kansas dropped their men's tennis and $200,000 a year to $600,000. If they swimming programs, that was soon were both team players, don't you followed by the ·university of Ne- think that they would look into taking braska dropping their swimming and · a pay cut to see if the other programs diving programs. I was able to swal- that don't bring as much money on low both of ·these, but last week the campus can utilize that money? Iowa State University dropped their· Tlfo baseball program at Iowa State tional certification exam in Denver. baseball and men's tennis teams. That is one of the oldest varsity athletic proReflecting on her time at Peru State, just made me upset. grams on campus, in existence sirice McGuire said that the most embarrass- As you all know I am not a "strong" 1892 to be exact, and now with the ing thing to happen to her w.as when supporter of Iowa State athletics, but_ schools decision, it is going to force she was tackled in a junior varsity foot- when I heard that they dropped their · 68 male athletes (including the diving ball game, in Syracuse against Doane. baseball team, it infuriated me. Base- program), 50 of which were on a

"I've met a lot of networking people ball is the national pastime; every year scholarship to find a new school, or here," .said McGuire. trust millions of kids across the nation lace decide to stay at Iowa State. me and I have a good friendship with I.Ip their cleats to play this beautiful Don't get me wrong, I feel bad for the athletes." She said that she will game, and now ISU thinks that they the swimmers/divers at ISU, UNL, miss the small town atmosphere that can dispose of the program like and !he University of Kansas, but what Peru has to offer. yesterday's newspaper. they're doing at Iowa State is just

"I feel wherever she goes after Peru, Iowa State Athletic Director Bruce wrong. she will be a strong assist," said Van De Velde, as cited in the Des On a plus side, I have.to say that afKernes. "Passing the exam wiil be Moines Register said, " escalating ter attending an open air professional proof to everyone of my confidence basketball (men's) and football sala- baseball game, my desire to see a in her." ries had an impact on the decision to game in a dome will probably never

"I just have one thing to say," said. discontinue the two programs." again exist. Last week, when the YanMcGuire. _"Thanks, Julie." I ain't going to lie to you, what Larry kees were in town, I had the opportuEustachy and Dan McCamey have nity to take in _the first game in a three Camp do_ne for their programs is great, but I game series between the Yankees and still don't see a reason why Eustachy Royals. is paid $1.1 million to coach a team I don't know what ever made me

think that Kauffman stadium was bad stadium. but once I walked ir the left field bleachers, my thinki turned from negative to positive ir heartbeat. I consider my evening rather successful one, because I w able to successfully start a "You Su Chuck" cheer with the rest of n bleacher bums, aimed at former Ya kee second baseman Chuck Knoblac My dad had the opportunity to s Knoblach when he could throw to fr base, that being when he won t Rookie of the Year award in 1991, t same year the Twins won their I< World Series. Something, howev< has gotten to Knoblach, he has becor an arrogant ass (which I guess hew in Minnesota also), and he can't thrc to first base. Granted. I am sure would have my struggles doing so a professional game as well, but se ously, this guy is paid millions to ma that throw. Since he can't, they ha to convert him into a left fielder, a1 put an excellent fielder in David Ju tice on the bench as a designated h ter. Here's an idea: put Justice back left, then put the fielding/throwing ability, Knoblach, back on the bm as a designated hitter.

But I guess there is a reason why J, Torre has won three consecutiWorld Series, and I just write abo sports. As of April 25,

PSC bids farewell to senior student athletes

.ANN MORNIN SCOTINELSON

ReeAnna Morgan (Lincoln, Neb.) and Kelly Scheel (Columbus, Neb) competed well in §f nior year.

Sports Editor & Staff Writer Mayberry was selected to First Team

Every year, seniors graduate from All-Conference and Second Team Allathletic squads. They are missed as a· Region. Morgan was named All-Congroup, but most importantly, they are ference Honorable Mention. Mayberry missed as individuals who have 1eft andMorganqualifiedasAcademicAlllasting imprints with their teams. This Americans; however, information was year, 28 seniors are leaving their ath- riot sent in time and they were failed , letic teams, but they will not be for- to be recognized for their achievement. gotten.Theseseriiorsarenotonlyath- The women;s basketball team had letes, they are student-athletes. Many their most succe$sful season posting a of the seniors achieved a GPA of 20-10 record, winning both the MCAC. 3.5 or higher. Their endurance, per- regular season and conference tournaseverance, and rewards are an aston- ment, and earning their second con• ishing accomplishment and should be secutive trip to the NAIA National recognized. Tournament. According to Coach Tab

This year's football team had an Jefferson, the seniors embodied the amazing season, finishing 8-2. Coach true meaning of student_-athletes. Dick Strittmatter feels his seriiors "They provided leadership on the were the main reason this team was court and in the classroom. We hate to successful this year. lose them. They will truly be missed,"

"They provided great leadership. said Jefferson. They were exceptional leaders on and The seniors on· this past season's 0ff the field and brought the attitude squad include Tiffany Volk (Battle hat we are going to be successful," Creek, Neb.), Lexi Ehlers (Superior, ;aid Strittmatter. Neb,), Tammi Thompson (Harlan, , The.2000 seniors consisted of Kyle Iowa), and Sarah Dorrel (BoJckow, Lee (Shelton, Neb.), John Bosco Mo.): Volk, Ehlers, and Demel were (Bakersfield, Calif.), Darin Garfield named Academic All-Americans, and .(Aurora, Neb), J.R. Reid (Fort Volk was named to the MCAC AllCalhoun, Neb), Nate Armagost (Lex- Conference team. Ehlers was also ington, Neb), Nick Johnson (Exira, named MCAC All-Conference HonorJoe Martin (Glenwood, Iowa), Dave B'ishop (Milford, Neb.), Matt Vashon (LaVista, Neb.), and Ryan Young (Omaha, Neb.).

This group of athletes garnered many· rewards for their efforts_ this year. Armagost and Bishop were ._amed First Team-Offense for this year's CSFLAll-League selections.

Garfield was named to First TeamSpecialty. Martin and Lee were ·named Second Team-Defense.

.·,'Bishop and Armagost were also 2000 Academic All-Americans.

"Our seniors were good people and that is a reason why we were victori)US," said Strittmatter.

The volleyball team also had their

'..·hare of success this year. Even hough they lost Head coach, Todd nsen, after their first game of the son. they still finished 21-12 and ·shed fourth in their conference. ch Becki Deisley credits these rs for the team getting through h season.

is year's group of seniors were · They were the core nucleus success," she said, "Randi and Sandy Brown espeexceptional in keeping the strong."

Mayberry (Nebraska City, · wn (Bellevue, Neb),

able Mention.

The men's basketball team had a rough transition year with a record of 6-20 but the seniors of this team illustrated hard work and determination.

Seniors Neil Hayhurst (Meriden, Kan.), John Wafel (Keenesburg, Colo.) and Dan Stoakes (Bellevue, Neb) persevered with a positive attitude all season. Wafel and Hayhurst were named Academic All-Americans this year.

Coach John Gibbs said these.seniors were exceptional student athletes

"They epitomized student athletes and they were very good leaders. They will do very well in the future," said Gibbs.

The Peru State College softball team says good bye to two contributing seniors. Ann Momin (Omaha, Neb.) is hanging up the cleats after a career as a four-year starter for Head Coach Mark Mathews. Momin is batting .345 on the season, with 20 runs batted in. Momin is also fielding .994, highest among people with over 20 putouts.

Sara Roberts (Omaha, Neb.) has been a three-year starter for Mathews, playing both shortstop and second base. Roberts is batting .328, third highest on the team, and has 19 runs batted in. Roberts also leads the team in doubles with 10.

"They are both two great leaders," said Mathews. "They have stuck with

the program and given everything that emy Hale (St. Joseph Mo.) and Wes they have to this program and made Havemen (Shubert, Neb.). Havemen this, team successful. They will be is having a banner year batting .330 greatly missed" with 20 runs batted in, ranking third

There are five seniors finishing their '.on the team.Munter has been a key for career here for the Peru State College the Bobcats offense. He has utilized baseball team. Joe Shimerdla (Omaha, his speed by swiping 14 stolen bases Neb.), Nate Munter (O'Neill, Neb.), and leading the team in runs with 31. Cam Pentland (Calgary, Alberta), for- , ';?,up senior class were,

tributors on and off the field. This group of guys are considered the pioneers of this team and ha:ve helped change this program into what Peru State baseball is today," said Coach Mark Bayliss.

Thank you to the departing PSC seniors for your dedication to Peru State athletics and best of luck in the future. r ;,

John Bosco Darin J.R. Reid Nate Armagost Nick Johnson

Joe Martin David Bishop Matt Vashon Kyle Lee Ryan Young

Sandy Brown ReeAnna Morgan Kelly Scheel

Sarah Dorrel Lexi _Ehlers. Tammi Thomson Tiffany Volk

Neil Hayhurst Dan Stoakes John Wafel Ann Momin Sara Roberts

Jeremy Hale Wes Haveman Nate Munter Cam Pentland Joe Shimerdla

PSC choirs in concert Extravaganza wows audiences 1

TYREE SEJKORA again at this concert and was very well accepted by the audience. Their final Staff Writer selection was "In.the Merry Spring,"

"O Sing! Rejoice! Lift up a joyful by Ravenscroft

song " is what the Concert Choir did When the Madrigal singers finished, on Tuesday evening, April 24 when there was a quick set change prepare the Peru State department of music for the Misty Blues Show Choir. They presented Choirs in Concert in the started with "Fly to the Sky Tonight" Peru State College theatre. T_he Con- and followed with a Gershwin piece, cert Choir, Madrigal Singers, ahd "Rhapsody in Rhythm." Then was a Misty Blues Show Choir all performed ballad by John Lennon and Paul during the show. McCartney called "Blackbird." The

The Concert Choir started the next four selections, "IfI were a Bell," evening offbYsinging a Billings piece from Guys arid Dolls, "Too Hot to called "Morning Hymn" from Conti- Samba," "The Way You Do the Things nental Harmony. Next was a piece by You Do," and "As if You Never Said Handel from The Choice of Hercules Goodbye" from Sunset Boulevard, named "O Sing! Rejoice'" This piece were added this semester. From The had an optional B flat trumpet part Will Rogers Follies was "Favorite played by Gina Fritz. This piece w.as Son" by Althouse. The finale was a followed by "Sanctus" from Requiem, Neil Diamond specialty, "Brother and from The Mount of Olives was Love's Traveling Salvation Show." "Hallelujah." Achieving proper tempo Kevin Witcher from Gaithersburg, changes is important in a successful Md. choreographed this show. The piperforrnance of chorus. The ano was played by Ryan Zeigler, bass last piece was a traditional piece writ- was played by Dr. David Klee, and te_n by Andre Thomas called, "The Michael Klee was on the trap-set.

Drinking Gourd." Dr. Thomas Ediger Jake Overfield and Jeff Adamson conducted the Concert Choir, and the furnished this concert with sound, pianist was Nichols Phillip. while Derek Bohling provided lights.

The Madrigal Singers followed the Junior James "Odie" Oltman had this Concert Choir. They sang all of their ·to say about the concert, "I thought that ·pi!ds a1iappella starting .with "It was the concert went very well. We had a a Lover aml'His Lass" by Thomas lotofenergyandit.wasalotoffunto Morley, who aliowrote the fourth perform one last concert for the year. piece, "I Love Alas! I Love Thee!'' Hopefully we did some different The second song Was a Servaes van things the audience enjoyed. We der Muelen piece called "Bowed enjoy seeing so many familiar faces Down With Pain and Sorrow;" fol- in the audience and.I hope that we can lowed by "A Musical Copcoctipn," by look forward to seeing bigger crowds Banchieri. Words" was sung next year.".

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A FLURRY OF FINGERS Professor of Music Dr. Thomas Ediger leads a talented group of young pianists on the PSC Theatre stage. No less than eighty students from southeast Nebraska and surrounding areas arrived on campus to make music out of chaos. The April 21 ·· event was well received among staff and students.

Ensemble, choir take tuneful tour(·'

TYREE SEJKORA Staff Writer

This year the Peru State College department of music decided to share a spring concert tour with a few of the surrounding schools. This tour featured the Misty Blues Show Choir directed by Dr. Thomas Edigar and the Ice Blue Jazz Ensemble directed by Dr. David· Klee. The group left on Wednesday, April 11 ·.and returned back to campus on Thursday, April 12. The first school that they traveled to was Nebraska City. The concert started at 9:00 and lasted for about an hour. After that concert, they packed up their things and traveled to Lincoln for lunch at the mall. After lunch, they continued on north to Bishop Neumann for their second concert, which started at 2:30.

That night the group stayed in Columbus, Neb. at the New World Inn. The students were allow·ed to entertain which included a group dinner at Valentino's. The dinner provided good food, nice relaxation, and plenty of

ner a few students went swimming, while others studied. Some played card games or just relaxed and watched TV.

The next morning, the crew departed for Osceola to perform their third show. The principal of Osceola, John Benner,. wrote to the groups and said, "Both groups put on outstanding performances, and our student body and faculty thoroughly enjoyed having all of you here. Keep up the good work! If possible, we'd love to have you back. in the future."

short intermission· so the set could be'l: changed for the !Ce Blue Jazz Ensemble. The ensemble performed a. variety of songs such as "My Funny Valentine," "Saturday Night Blues," ' "Birdland," and "Vehicle." This show ):' featured a variety of different songs .l for all individuals with contrasting ; interests in music.

The group returned home around 5:00 on Thursday. Although they were · stuck on a bus for the majority of the ' trip, they kept themselves entertained with an assortment of movies and 1 "snorting" games. It was a great time t;; had by the performers and the ence.

After Osceola, the tour headed to Louisville for their last concert. This time, the whole school, grades K-12, got to watch the performance. The show had a great response from the students of all ages. This was also a great opportunity for the music depart- uos1;;ipuy .IOSS?JOld lJBlUO:) ment to get the name of Peru State ff6-m:::9 College out to prospective students.

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During the concert, the show choir s14i3rN i\upuow 1H /O<;"L$ did-their set of musical numbers, ?(BW?J 10 ?(BW which ·included songs .like "The Way I OOZ 11\!d You Do the Things_You Do," "Too Hot SSB[) to Samba," and "As If We Never Said 101 Goodbye" from Sunset Boulevard. 0

.After the show choir, there was a

..:rom French to funny Singers strut stuff in student recitals

1 • HARLEN JOHNSTON riage. Jean Reno is tricked into kill- · · ing his own wife-t.o-be (Christina KIM PU KALL Impossible. her for her second piece. Ending the Staff Writer Applegate) and goes back into time to Finishing the program was the Per- first half of the recital was Andrew stop the event from happening. The Copy Editor cussion Ensemble. They performed Davis. This baritone sang two pieces {eally want to blame the French for plan backfires when he is catapulted On Thursday, April 19, the Peru' two songs; one was "Marcha Cumbia" by Schumann and Mozart. horror released on Earth? Wait a bit into the future with little hope of sav- State College department of music by Tillapaugh and the other, "Baja" There was a slight intermission benger. ing the woman he loves. presented two student recitals. These composed by Schory. The ensemble fore the second half of the recital. ust Visiting is a comedy apparently ·iginally ench in ·igin that smadeit-

Hilarity ensues when he must deal recitals were held in the Benford Re- was comprised of Fritz, Jennifer Soprano Eylsia McGill started the secwith the citalHall and were a partial fulfitlment Anderson, Katie Potter, Marlana ond half by singing two songs; one modem day of the requirements for applied music Hathaway, Krier, and Zeigler. Per- being from My Fair Lady. Next was and its and.instrumental and vocal ensembles. formers for this recital were from the senior soprano Anderson. She sang monsters The first recital was open for all stu- studios of McLaren, Dr. David Klee, three songs that were also in her junon wheels. dents to perform any number thatthey Mr. Matt Gill, and Dr. David Edris. ior recital. Both McLaren and Zeigler While nei- had been working on over the course In the studio recital, all members of accompanied her. Freshman Lacey therthebest of this semester: It was presented at McLaren's studio were expected to Balke was the next to sing. The movie ever 11 :00 a.m. The second recital; held at sing in partial grading of applied mezzo-soprano sang two pieces. Next made, no.r 7:30 that evening, was a studio recital voice. During the evening's recital, the was non-music major Hertzel. This the greatest for all of Julia McLaren's voice stu- 12 students of McLaren sang around baritone is a second year student and c o m e d y dents. 25 .songs. These songs ranged from sang two songs for the recital. To end ever pro- Starting off the open recital was classical to contemporary, and native the concert was soprano Tyree o v i e )rk. Pratphoto courtesy of movies.com duced, Just freshman soprano, Melissa Russo. She to foreign languages. This was a great Sejkora. She sang two pieces, one be:Is, innuendos, and the occasion'!!

w shot of pure stupidity. This ·)yie, however, has something othwise lacking in most comedies ind in the modern age: a plot. The ry revolves around a French knight pis to wed the daugh_ter of an En: · lord. Another lord objects to the mi age and attempts fo end t1ie '.

Visiting is a performed three of the pieces that she opportunity for these students to get ingfrom The Music Man. Fritz accommixture of excellent special effects prepared for her juries this semester. some of the jitters out of their system panied Sejkora. and humor, tied together with the most She started out with a Samuel Barber before they performed for juries. "This night was a great learning eximportant thing when dealing with ei- ,piece called "The Crucifixion." Next In the first half of the recital had perience for each student. Not only did ther:. a plot. , she performed "Little Elegy" by John eight performers. The show started it help prepare the students for their

Duke and the "The Green Dog" by with a duet by s.oprano Hathaway and juries, but i! also gave them experiHerbert Kingsley. McLaren accompa- baritone Erik Hertzel. Next was tenor ence with singing in front of an audinied Russo. David Myers singing three pieces. ence. I feel that this recital went off

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\lumni gather to make music

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_After Russo, Ryan Krier filled the Following him was Russo who sang very well and each student did a great room with a very well known piece, sopran_o and performed four pieces. job of performing. This recital has "Over the Rainbow" composed by Zeigler was next singing two pieces. helped me as a performance major to Harold Arlen, accompanied by Katie He .sang baritone and was accompa- realize how important it is to be able Potter. Potter followed with a French nied by Anderson. Singing the next to conquer your fears and doubts of song entitled "Les Berceaux" by song was soprano Julie Ballue. After singing in front of others," said Gabriel Faure and was accompanied Bal!ue was Krier singing the two Sejkora, a senior majoring in the fields by McLaren. · pieces she performed earlier at the stu- of Music Education, Performing Arts,

Ryan Zeigler followed her with the dent recital. Potter again accompanied and Elementary Education. Sr. and Dr David Edris, the cole theatre will be filled with the ">ic of present and past students of ' and their friends on Saturday,

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'We are having music alumni comg from a far away as Texas, Colodo, Kansas, and all the other nearby ,1tes. They are really excited about 11pporting the alumni. It should be a ·at concert," said director of bands, David A. Klee, Sr. his mass band consists of 57 mem·s, including 25 alumni, 2 friends the director, and 30 current PSC ,dents. Some of the alumni gradu-

.J as far back as 1950.

:'he concert will begin with the mass ,nd performing "Brighton Beach" by :piam Latham. Next will come a

.mshky-Korsakov number entitled

;rocession of the Nobles." Follows this number will be "Italian in giers," composed by Rossini.

:3reaking up. the performance of the ass band will be a performance by e Brass Ensemble performing the •usic "Mission Impossible Theme" ritten by Lalo Schifrin.

form together, beginning with "Variations on a Korean Folk Song," composed by Chance, and moving to "Folk Dances," a piece composed by Shostakovich and arranged by Erickson. Next will be a Mussorgsky number entitled "Night on Bald Mountain." The last piece of the night will be "A Tribute to Glen Miller," w.ritten by Glen Miller and arranged by Henry Gass.

A reception for all musicians and guests will be held in the lobby of the Jindra Fine Arts Building following the night's events.

··"The department of music at Peru State College would like to thank everyone for making this concert a special memorable event," said Klee. "I would also liketo thank everyone for helping to make my tenure as the di: rector of bands at Peru State College a real pleasure! Thank you everyone!"

playing of a piano solo. He played the well known Beethoven piece "Sonata quasi una Fantasia 1. Adagio sostenuto." Zeigler showed great feeling when he played this piece.

After Ziegler was Potter playing "Minuet" from Divertimento in D, K. 334 on her clarinet. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed this, and Gena Fritz accompanied her. Next on the program was the Brass Ensemble. The ensemble consisted of Fritz on the French horn, Drew.Davis and Sam Klien on baritones, Melinda Cramer and Jake Overfield on trombones, and Jase Blunt on the tuba. They played a Schifrin piece arranged by John Berry. This piece is the excittheme of Mission:

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Spies ties the :Knot. .. around his skinny neck

SHIRLEY KNOT Staff Writer

I want to be a Cowboy" Baby !

THUOKOK MIER Staff Writer

!age allowed me to expertence new make decisions asThuokok's Philosothings and encouraged me to be an phy, because I have moved from place American cowboy because I want to to place and can ascertain that I gain compare the differences between a this experience through critical thinkcowboy's behavior, traditional cul- ing without an eduqtional backI bet you cannot believe I want to tures, and beliefs practiced there with ground. I am sure that no judge or lawbe a cowboy. I understand that every- those practiced here. · yer can analyze cases without some

Nelsen likes Amanda Hugginkiss

JACQUE STRAPPE

PSC Athletic Supporter body has different opinions than oth- When ! came back from that village examples that he or she came through ers, although most people have while he or she was not a In a press conference held at the foC' some similar personalities. If · lawyer. I call this notion steps of the Little Red School How0 you want to know why I want ' that caused me to move earlier this week, Former Stude1 to be a cowboy, I'll tell you. from Ethiopia's capital, Sports Information Director Ser

The world of coolness came to the On June 26, 1996 I left most

Addis Ababa, to the little Nelsen. announced the hiring end last Saturday, when Mike Spies ofourpeople that speak my Ian- countryside village as Amanda Hugginkiss as the new Si got caught up in the hype and asked guage to live with another tribe Thuokok's Philosophy. of Peru State Coqege. Michelle Peeps to marry him. Spies in Ethiopia that lives near

Some people from my "We are happy to have lV popped the question during a Foghat Kenya, Sud<).n, and Ethiopia. home thought I was crazy Hugginkiss," said Nelsen. "She corr concert. Many 'different' people at- This tribe is called Surma, or to move to the village, but from the University of Alaska-Jup tended the concert in which Slow Ride Kecheba They have their own I oelieve in the power of ·where she held duties as Sports Inf. was performed 30 times in a row. traditional culture, beliefs, and , experience. mation Director of the schools Spies remembers a guy with a con- religion, though most of them Most of you probably volleyball team and golf team." federate flag T-shirt with the words 11re Christians. wonder why I want to be "I love the facilities here at Pe 'Don't mess with Texas' who kept on For the first 30 days I was a cowboy; the reason is I State," said Ms. Hugginkiss. "My c asking him where he was from. " there, I did not feel comfortable always like to do extra fice is huge and my pay is great: W Where ain't you from buddy," said the with the way they ate and be- photo by Chuck Fluck work and try new ideas, can complain about $20,000 a year street smart Foghat fan. haved because I was a new- GUITAR MAN loves living in the wild, wild west although it might not be Mrs. Hugginkiss is a 24 year o "I didn't know what to do about this comer who did not know how what most people agree newlywed who originally hails fn 'guy. He started getting.a liJlle close to to speak their language. Shortly with. For example, now I Concord, New Hampshire. She < me and I felt weird," said Spies. "So I after, I got used to their culture, went to the city, I realized that I am a gradu- realize that moving from the city to a tended Keene State University. ; turned to my girlfriend, who was to their parties, and had a girlfriend. I ate student of human research. My littlecowboys''villagein 1996allowed Keene State she meet her co sporting The Bangles 1985 concert T- used to milk a cow and collect the journey to, and experience in, the vii- me to tell the story of my days there sweet heart, Hugh Jass. After gradt: shirt, and I asked her to marry me." cow's dung together in order to make !age was like attending a school with- and gave me some ideas that I now tion of Keene State she accepted ! Peeps was taken back by tbe propo- a fire. The fire produced smoke that out a teacher. My journey was my write about in the Peru State Ti'11es. job at University of Alaska-Juno. sition and started to walk like anEgyp- kept the mosquitoes away from the class, and the villagers were my teach- As you see my picture with a hat and The Sports Information Direct tian. Her dancing left her in confusion cows. I slept in many different grass ers. Now I understand that moving guitar, think of it as me starting to be- plays a vital role in the success of: and she ended up in the arms of Oasis houses and walked naked due to their from one place to another is a good have and look like a cowboy. This also athletic department.

· · Liam Gallagher, a closet cultural beliefs. way_ to know the international geog- could be a remembrance for my 1996 The main duty of a SID is to ma Foghatfan. Frightened by the mix-up, This journey that I mentioned above raphy, international business, and par- journey to the Surma area, and I can sure that local students get all t Peeps lost consciousness al)d fell into encouraged me to want to be a cow- ticular beliefs or political interests of show my future children the photo as proper recognition that they deserv a drearri state in which her and Spies boy even if it is not going to happen. a country. part of Thuokok's family history. I Sending information to the stud'. were Zach and Kelly from the sitcom Moving from the city to a little vii- I always express the way I think and want t6 be a cowboy, baby! athletes hometowns, and making st all the proper athletes r sode. nominiated for All-American tea,

and the Academic All-Americ looked like Ted Nugent, the only

After Peeps woke up to a guy who

teams. words she could muster up. were the

Also the SID is in charge of being lyrics to "cat scratch fever," "I can at least one fantasy sport league f only remember the lyrics to cat scratch every sport available along with ser fever by Ted Nugent,'' said Peeps. ing the most forewarded emails

campus. the str.eet smart Foghat fan again. ·

"Where ain't youfrombuddy," said

Last, but not least, the SID is "Buddy, get out of my way," yelled charge of making the media guides t Spies. "I am trying to find my girl- the fall, winter· and spring spor friend who thinks she is Kelly from There is a minimum of thirty ty: SavedbytheBellandcanon!yremem-

graphical errors required for a me. ber the lyrics to cat scratch fever whil.e guide to meet the standards set by ' falling in the arms of Liam Gallagher, 111 11 111 Peru State College Athletic Dep2. · a Closet Foghat fan. Speaking of ment. Foghat, they really need more cow bell

After a brief interview with forn up there." SID, Scott Nelsen said that "I can rn

So, in frustration, Spies got his Silly return to my full time duties as a Si Putty out. He rolled it up in a ball and dent. The funny thing is,.Sports In1 bounced it around. He then transposed ma ti on isn't even my intended maJ the lyrics of "Slow Ride" onto the I want to be an elementary sch• putty in hopes that Peeps would learn teacher, and maybe coach a baset those lyrics and stop singing "Cat team." Scratch Fever." Then he realized that

During his departure, praise if he gets married he'd have to give h • b h 18 h .h 1 Nelsen'sjob well done was lauded up everything. Heknewthathemight Don't let t e choir room ecome t e t 0 e... tearful student-athletes. never find his love· again.

"I think that the should thrc

"Closer than my Peeps you are to because some things are J•USt way over par themselves at Nelsen," said N me," Spies yelled in desperation. "Oh

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