2003-2004 Peru State Times (Peru, NE) - issues 1-10

GWEN DAVIS Staff Writer

It's that time of year again when students return back to Peru and to their busy schedules of classes, especially this year. Peru State College has activated its new 2+2+1 schedule, which offers classes Monday through Thursday and some labs on Fridays, giving most students a three day weekend.

The new schedule is causing some mixed emotions around campus as to whether or not it is working.

PSC President Ben Johnson says that "from everything I hear, I think it's (the new schedule) wonderful.

"I have watched the lines at the Registrar each semester to see what kinds of drops and adds, and tile problems that students have with the registration process,. (this year) very few problems, very few lines, very few students seem to have any trouble with the new schedule."

Johnson believes that the transition has gone smoothly.

" I think that's because we did so much trouble shooting last year. All year long we tried to figure out what

could go wrong and how can we fix it."

One of the main complaints from students is that the majority of the classes are offered at the same time as others, making it hard for them to take the classes required to graduate.

Scheduling conflicts are no more frequent than with last year's"schedule, though, Johnson said.

For Justin Larsen, a junior who lives on campus, the new schedule is a hassle.

"I think it sucks," Larsen said. "I don't like how they offer classes at the same time. It makes it harder to fit them in. Plus, still having classes on Friday it doesn't really offer me more study time."

Larsen attends classes Monday through Thursday from 8 a,m. until 5 p.m. He works for Dr. Ediger in the music department and felt that the new schedule limits his work availablity because he can only work between classes.

"I think that we should go back to the old schedule. It worked out a lot better for me," Larsen said.

Finding time for work study durring the day is not the only chat-

lenge. Some students are finding it hard to f!t lunch into their busy schedules. Some classes now start at 11 a.m and nm through the afternoon for some students. The cafeteria only serves lunch from 10:30 a.m until 2:00 p.m.

Even though some students have trouble with the new schedule, others find it convenient.

Senior Ryan Krier, who also resides on campus, is one of these people.

"My schedule worked out fine. I have no conflicts with any of the classes that I needed to take," Krier says.

Krier also has work study and works "an hour here and an hour there," b.ut she has no classes on Fridays, .which allows her to work longer. Ryan also attends class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This affects her study habits; Krier studies more at ·night instead of having the afternoon to get homework done.

Even though Krier is graduating this spring, she thinks that it would work best for other students on campus if they went back to the old schedule.

For the non-traditional student,

which the 2+2+1 schedule was designed to help, it seems to be doing just that.

Tammy Shires is a senior non-traditional student who feels this way.

"I actually like it because it me an extra day off, which helps with being an education major. I now have time to do my practicums." Shires says. " I do. however find it hard to pay attention the entire length of classes."

Shires is currently in the process of starting a job and is finding some road blocks when it comes to her availability.

"I do think that the schedule has limited when I can wqrk. For instance, I have a two o'clock class that I feel runs too late for a job," .Shires says. Even with work come plications, Shires hopes to keep the new schedule around.

Whether students want to keep the new schedule. or not, it is here to stay- for now, at least.There are still ajustments to be made before it is in perfect working order.

Ultimately the success of the schedule will depend on the students and how the schedule fits their individual lifestyles.

Photo by: Kari Lynne Reinert

Monday . Sept. 22, 2003

Sept, 2&:28"Choreography Weekend

Sept. 29-0ct. 4 Homecoming Week

Sept. 30-C. Willi Myles, Student Center

Oct. 1-Applications for May Grad. Due

Oct. 2- Student Recital, Benford 11 a.m.

Oct 3-PSC foundation Annual Meeting and Donor Recognition dinner, Student Center

Oct. 4- 10 a.m. Homecoming Parade 9 p.m Homecoming Dance

Oct. 6-NE Phi Beta Lambda Fall Leadership Conference Hastings, NE

Oct. 15-Band concert, College Theatre

7:30 p.m.

Oct. 17 Mid-Term Break-No class

I Wed. Sept. 24-Pro Rodeo Xtreme Bulls

I * With Ted Nugent., Qwest Center Omaha · \

I Fri. Sept. 26 - Pro Rodeo *With Lisa

I Marie Presley, Qwest Center Omaha

Sun. Oct. 12 - T.J. Maxx 2003 Tour of I gymnastics, Qwest Center Omaha.

I. n1Wed. Oct. 22 - .Barney's Colorful World, I U.S. Cellular Center

Concerts at the Qwest Center in I Omaha:

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Fri., Oct. 03 - Cher

I Thur., Oct. 09 - Fleetwood Mac

Thur., Nov. 06 - Kiss & Aerosmith

Sept. 20- VB @ Midland Lutheran College Tournament, Fremont, NE 11 a.m.

FB vs.Panhandle St. Univ. Oak Bowl 1 p.m.

Sept. 24- W. VB @ Haskell Indian Nations Univ. Lawrence, KS

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Oct. 3-VB. vs. Park Univ. AWAC 7 p.m.

Oct. 4.;FB vs. Northwestern Oklahoma Univ. Oak Bowl 1 p.m. (Homecoming)

Oct. 10-11-VB MCAC

Mid-season Tourney.

7 p.m. Oct. 11-FB @ Haskell

Sept. 27- VB vs. Doane College, Crete, NE Indian Nations University. Lawrence, KS 1 p.m.

7 p.m., FB vs. Waldorf College, Auburn· NE

1 p.m.

Oct. 15-VB vs. Bellevue. Univ. AWAC 7 p.m.

12 p.m. Mon., Sept. 29 - Singer Bari Koral · Tuesday, Sept. ao- co111edian

C. Willi Myles, Student Center Wed., 31 - Poker Run

Fri., Oct: 3- PSC Foundation Annual Meeting and " Banquet.

7:45 Satl)rday,Oct.4-Pancake Feed-PSC Softball Fundraiser, Student Center

8 a.m.- Mile Run Meet

Located downtown.

9 a.m.-Boatd meeting, PSC Alumni Association,

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Oct. 17-VB vs. Benedictine College, Atchison, KS 7p.m.

Oct. 18-FB vs.

Southwestern Assemblies of God Univ.,Oak Bowl 1 p.m. Oct. 20-21-58th Annual High School VB Tournament, AWAC.

Oct. 22-VB vs. College of St. Mary, Omaha NE 7p.m.

Student Center

11 a.m.-Alumni Tailgate Party, Park Ave.

1 p.m. Football Game, King and Queen crowning & Presentation of Swenson athletic awards.

4:30 p.m.- Alumni vs. Varsity Softball game, Centennial complex field

5 p.m.-Alumni Wine-Tastinge, Whiskey Creek Winery, Brownville

9-12 p.m. Homecoming Dance, Student Center

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Water flows cleaner and clearer on Peru campus

KENNETH BAUARD Staff Writer

Water outages plagued the Complex back in March while construction was underway on the new war!:r filtration system.

Now, however, the water is flowing steadily as the filtration system is up and running, said Paul Pate, director of campus services.

Originally estimated to be completed May 1, delays pushed that date back by over two months. The delays included several water outages at the Centennial Complex, including one that affected all of Peru.

The filtration system was activated in early June for testing purposes only.

Before the system coul_d be fully operational, all aspects of the filtration had to be approved by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. -·

In mid-July the system was put into full operation with the approval of the state health department. The school became fully licensed for operation on Aug. 11.

Among other minerals and elements, the filters are designed to remove iron and manganese, but the filters do not soften the water.

the water flowing through the campus.

Each campus building has its own water softening system designed for the water demands of its building.

The system consists of five cylinders housing filtration bags. Each cylinder is linked in series with the others so all water passes through all five filters before entering the campus. The system is designed to allow for expansion if demand warrants it.

The filtration system is currently. designed to handle 450 gallons of water per minute, far exceeding the current water demand, estimated to be between 100 and 150 gallons per minute at peak times.

This allows for an increase in demand without having to expand the current filtration system.

Part of the requirements for the school to keep its operation license is regular testing of E. coli bacteria. This test occurs on the second week of each month.

The filters are replaced every thirty days. Daily chlorine and iron tests are conducted as well. If the output water pressure drops to more than 10 psi below the input pressure, the filters will undergo an emergency change.

Despite the new filtration system, several students across campus have noted that the water quality didn't appear to improve much over last year. Paul Pate attributes this to old

pipes.

The Centennial Complex was built in 1966, said Pate, and the pipes have not ·been replaced since its construction.

In Delzell, the only addition noted since its construction was a water softening system.

The renovated section of Morgan, however, did receive new pipes during its renovation.

So what will it take to improve water quality on campus? Time and patience.

It will take time for the sediment and mineral deposits and residue to rinse out of the water lines.

Campus Dining Services noted a marked increase in water quality simply because of the amount of water they use in comparison to the rest of the campus.

Paul Pate estimates that it could take anywhere from six months to over a year or possibly two years for the water quality to show any marked improvements elsewhere on campus.

Morgan residents will notice the improvement sooner because of the newer pipes in the renovated area.

The water continues to flow at Peru State College, and it will flow cleaner and clearer as time goes on with the filtration system in place.

Quesions about the water? Contact Campus Services at #872-2257\

Photo by: Kenneth Ballard Filtering the water- Five cylinders make up the water filtration system, with room to expand as demand increases.

A small water softening system is _ included with the filtration system, but it is separate from the filtration and not lar_¥.e to soften all of

His twentieth year at Peru State College was Kent Propst's last. Propst began a position at North Idaho College in Coeur d' Alane, Idaho August 1. Propst reports directly to NIC President Michael Burke as a member of the president's cabinet and is in charge of external and internal communications duties at the college. He also manages community, governmental, and media relations for NIC.

"It (leaving PSC) was probably · the toughest decision I've ever made," Propst said. "My family instilled a strong work ethic and family vaiues in me, but I owe this place (PSC) pretty much everything else.";;

"Peril State is shape and I can leave with a clear conscience," he added. "It's been a wonderful experience and I will definitely be back as often as I can."

"Kent will be missed by all of us around here," said PSC president, Dr. Ben Johnson. "Not just missed, but a felt absence, truly a void in our daily lives at PSC. Kent's 20 years of dedicated work, professionalism. enthusiasm, example. sense of humor, and friendship will be remembered and valued by all of us."

.J as. the at College has moved into a new home, the library director's office has ·a new occupant, too. Roger Becker has plunged into his new role on the Campus of a Thousand Oaks. Becker comes to Peru from Nebraska Wesleyan University and fills a position vacated- a year ago. Becker is a native of the Omaha area. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

"Roger was well qualified and brings a broad range of experiences to the position," said Dr. Jerome Martin, vice president of academic affairs at PSC. "He will provide leadership as we enhance services that support our students, and to use the opportunities created by the new facility to the fullest extent." .··.

The new library was certainly ·a_ part of the attraction to PSC. Becker finds the facility ."far beyond those of many liberal arts coveges. We look forward to the reopening of the former library building next door as a new and equally· dynamic student resource center complementing the library's mis-

sion."

"This building allows a lot of reinvention and a sense of community for, potentially, all of southeastern Nebraska and throughout the regiqn. Developing a sense of community between the library and larger community is where something can start to make sure the rest of the region feels a sense of ownership for Peru State."

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All fund-raisers done by campus organizations must be approved through the Dean of Arts and Sciences Office.

·... cA.i3 is f'ree nights in the library on pre-game Fridays. A movie will be shown this Friday at 7 and also on Oct. 3 and 17 and Nov. 14 and Dec. 5. The library _welcomes donations of legal copies of videos. The library will be open until 9

To start the process of getting your fund-raiser approved, send the following information to Ted Harshbarger at THarshbarger@oakmail.peru.edu: name of the student organizationiresidence hall/athletic program, name of student leader/adviser/coach, type of fundraiser your group is planning, purof the fund-raiser, when and wli"ete you would like to conduct 'your fu_nd-raiser.

Those submitting fund-raiser proposals. will be notified upon approval.

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Peru State Times wins State Journalism Contest awards

Peru, Neb. - Peru State Times staff from Peru State College competed in the 2003 Nebraska Collegiate Media Competition and took home six awards for the 20022003 school year.

Two of the six awards were for first place. Former Editor-in-Chief Kari Lynne Reinert (senior, Lincoln) won first place in the "Hard News/Spot News Story"category for her article "Students Question Search Procedures." Reinert also took an Honorable Mention in the "Investigative/InDepth" category for her analysis of PSC's new scheduling plan. Her article was titled "New 2+2+ l plan may become reality."

Darwin Mccollum (senior, -Trenton, MO)- took a first place award in the "Special Design

Graphics" category for his "Just Around the Corner" graphic, which was used for a series of feature stories on places to visit near Peru.

Entertainment Editor Grace Johnson (senior, Johnson) won both a Second Place and an Honorable Mention for two series of entertainment reviews. She also received an honorable mention for her feature story, "A cozy little coffee shop."

The 2003 NMCA was held at the Cornhusker Hotel in downtown Lincoln on April 26, 2003.

At the annual board meeting following the awards ceremony, Dr. Druann Durban, Peru State Times advisor; elected Competition Coordinator· for the- web.site, yearbook, andi gi;i:t\\; categ9zy, of next year'

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Intramurals with

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Yes, PSC students, school has started and it is time to get off your duff and get involved on campus. This means that you need to start recording your favorite reality tv shows and start participating in some of the most-exciting activities ever seen in the state of Nebraska. Co-ed sand volleyball is currently the activity of choice and fierce competition is being held at the CentenniaJ·Complex on Monday's, Tuesday's, and Thursday's.

Eight teams are currently battling it out for the ultimate prize. A brand new clean and never been worn intramural t-shirt. This is prize is taken very seriously for those of you who are new to the campus of a thousand oaks.

The intramual office is located in the student center in between the PSC Bookstore and the cafeteria. Stop by and give a shot out to Brent Lueders who is the new intern for Coach Mathews who is the intramural director.

Any questions or concerns regarding what time activities start or how you can sign up for new intramural activities can also be anwered by calling ext. 2439.

If you haven't realized how cool it is to participate in activities on campus yet, jtlst stop in the office and let Brent tell you what you are missing out on. Future activities offered for the fall semester include flag football, softball and underwatei: bas!cet weaving. Go

Photo by: Gwen Davis

Thanks for the Blood Students donate blood at PSC's Blood Mobile held Sept. 3 in the Live Qak Room of the Student Center. The Red Cross collected 12 units above the goal thanks to students' generous donations.

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Summer: a time for barbeques, beaches, and outdoor concerts. This past July 26 was one of these: the 6th annual Kat 103 Fun Country Festival.

The radio station holds the concert at WestfairAmphitheater in Council Bluffs. If you're short on cash, this is just the concert for you, as tickets are a fraction of the price of most big-name concerts, with the added bonus of getting to meet. most of the performers.

In previous years the festivalhas featured Lone Star, Rascal Flatts, Sons of the Desert, and Jolie Edwards of Omaha.

This year's festival also featured some local talent, as well as established country artists. As usual, it was a scorcher, but fortunately, the music was scorching as well.

After apologizing for a late start, A11gie Broburg and, appropriately, Prairie Fire, of Omaha, kicked off the evening. Broburg and her band

did some covers, as well as some original songs.You may have heard their single "Butterfly Box" on the Kat.

This year's show wasn't just country, as next up was the all-girl pop group Mulberry Lane, also from Omaha, who had a hit song several years ago with "Harmless."

The girls did this song, along with a few of their others, but most of their set had a patriotic theme, right down to the flag designs on their shirts.

From the Star-Spangled Banner to the Battle Hymn of the Republic, the girls' tight harmonies were a great addition to the show.

Rodney Adkins followed, and did not disappoint. His performance warmed the hearts of the already warm audience when he related a touching dedication to one special fan in the audience, his mother, who adopted him after he had. been placed in several different homes.

I .want MTV

If Real World, Road Rules, or any other Music Television (MTV) shows were previously on your TV they aren't anymore. Galaxy Cable, which services Peru and the surrounding area, decided not to pick up Spike TV, formerly TNN, which is owned by MTV Networks. · Other channels in the package, including MTV, VH1, and Nickelodeon, were also dropped After pulling the plug on the .music/ sitcom/ reality channel, Galaxy replaced MTV with a new all-music rip-off-- Fuse.

I tried to give the new addition the benefit of the doubt, but to no avail. Fuse sucks. I attempted to spend 3 straight hours watching music videos, because I thought that Fuse deserved a fighting chance (it doesn't). However, I chose to start watching at about 9p.m. After approximately four videos, I found myself becoming uneasy at the idea that I was in my house alone. It's bad to watch scary· movies before bedtime don't watch Fuse either. It might not be so bad if there was a little variety in the programming, but the dark, angry musings of over-pierced, over-tattooed, under-loved artists featured on· Fuse gets a little old! As quoted by Adam Sandler, in Big Daddy, "You hate your father, don't you?"

Apparently there are some PSC students who like the satanic sound of the "alternative gone wrong" heavy metal music. I am not one of them.

This change sure didn't improveweekend retention. I have to leave town every weekend to get caught up on missed episodes.

There is one plus to this sad story I have made great new friends because of this ordeal : friends with satellite!

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Adkins also offered up some fun, upbeat songs, induding one written by Keith Urban.

As the sun went down, Steve Azar took the stage. For an hour he entertained the audience with his unique Mississippi style. "Waitin' on Joe" and "I Don't Have to Be Me 'Ti! Monday" were met with audience roars.

Azar and his band kept the audience thoroughly entertained and made them forget about the stifling humidity. Azar appreciated the fans standing in line- nearly an hour in some cases, to get a picture or CD autographed.

The energy was still flowing from Azar's performance as Sara Evans took the stage at nearly 10 o'clock.

Her voice radiated through the audience just as much as the heat on songs from her new album, "Restless" which came out August 19.

Her latest single "Back Seat of a

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Greyhound Bus" was a highlight. Sara commented that her hair had gone flat in the heat; her singing certainly didn't. She gave her all in every number, including an unexpected choice- "We Got the Beat," an SO's hit by the Bangles. Her sheer power on songs like "No Place That Far" and "Saints and Angels" was enough to give the audience chills- even during July in Nebraska.

Definitely one of the highlights of her show happened when she brought her two kids out on stage. Evans has a six-month-old daughter, Olivia, and a three-year-old son, Avery, who melted the audience even more with his rendition of "Davey Crockett."

The encore performance of "Born to Fly" was the perfect way to end a great evening of music, and like Evans sings, "I Could Not Ask for More" from a concert experience.

Photo by: Grace Johnson Sara Evans was one of many ·greafartists at the Kat concert.

Sports in his blood

EVI STEFFENS Staff Writer

While he was growing up, Senior Matt Shelsta was introduced to sports at a young age. Shelsta's dad, a coach at Omaha Benson, instilled a love of sports into his son. In high schoo), Shelsta participated in football, basketball, and baseball. After high school, he decided to put his football cleats to use at Peru State.

Today, Shelsta, a captain of the PSC football team, plans to lead the 'Cats to a more successful season than the last.

"Last year was really hard with a lot of players out," Shelsta said.

"But what people don't realize is that (this year) our first two games were against division two and three competition. Our game this weekend was finally at our level."

At linebacker, Shelsta helped the 'Cats to defeat Iowa Wesleyan this past weekend 63-22.

It might be difficult for spectators to understand what drives these football players to keep competing through the pain and hard work of practice and games. For Shelsta, aside from the great training table, it is his love for the game.

"I just like playing football, but the people are the best part," he said wiping a sarcastic tear from his eye.

Shelsta didn't find people as wonderful his freshman year at PSC.

"I can remember that when we

were staying in a hotel on an away trip, senior defensive end JllStin Thomalla came into our room and took a dump in our trash can."

Shelsta admits that he doesn't have any personal "dumping" plans for the freshman this year, but he enjoys hearing the freshmen sing to the seniors at the end of practice.

Football takes up a great deal of his time, but when he is not on the field, S}1elsta is an active member of FCA and a "studying fiend." Even if he doesn't hit the books all the time, when he does, he is studying to become a physical education teacher with an art minor. When Shelsta begins his teaching career, coaching will definitely enter into play.

"I just can't get sports out of my life," Shelsta said.

Waldman: man of many talents

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Contributing Writer

Ken Waldman, a fiddling poet from Alaska is coming to Peru. Waldman wili" perform at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29th in the Benford Recital Hall, which is located in the Jindra Fine Arts Building.

During the winter, Waldman packs up his fiddle and poems and heads south. He travels from town· to town and recites his poetry while fiddling some of his Appalachian tunes. He is usually aided with the help of a mandolin player or guitar player.

Waldman gre.w up outside .:>hiladelphia and has lived in Seattle and North Carolina. He began fiddling in 1981 but did ot do so heavily until he 1ed to an isolated cabin in

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After rocky start, 'Cats win first home game

JEN BLUNT

Contributing Writer

The Bobcat footbalJ team looks to improve on last season's 2-8 record with the hope for a healthy season. Last season the l3obcats were plagued with injuries .on defense, a unit that should be the strongest for the 'Cats in 2003

Returning are First Team AllCentral States Football League defensive end Mark Brown and senior Lee Jennings at cornerback. Jennings was the Bobcats' leading tackler with 96 stops in 2002.

The 'Cats also welcome back senior linebacker Matt Shelsta and sophomore Jason Long who both red-shirted last season.

On offense, the Bobcats return a very potent combination of senior quarterback Toby Henry and sophomore wide receiver Scott Beveridge. Beveridge was honored as the All-CSFL Co"Offensive Player of the Year in 2002 after catching 68 passes for 1,161 yards and 14 touchdowns. He was also named as a NAIA Second Team AllAmerican selection.

.Henry threw for 2,503 yards and 16 touchdowns while earning AllCSFL First Team honors. He has moved to #6 in all-time career passing yards going into his final season.

Offensive linemen Travis Buskirk and Mike Stoddard lead the 'Cats up

'Cats work on offense lastweek. PSC racked.up 63 points in

front. Buskirk was named to the AllCSFL First Team while Stoddard earned Second Team honors.

PSC suffered a season opening loss to NCAA Division II Southwest Minnesota State University on August 30th at Marshall, Minnesota by a final of Leading•the·Bobcats in rushihg was. r.J. Graham with 45 yards. Henry 11ec1 the passing attack by going 18-32 for 216 yards. Beveridge caught 7 passes for 138 yards and Scott Rockwell caught 5 passes for 46 yards.

Defensively, linebackers Long and Shelsta led theBobCats with 11 total stops each.

The Bobcats suffered .their second loss to NCAA Division III Wartburg

College (Waverly, IA) 47-0.

Lynn Meyer (Johnson) led the offense with 37 yards on 14 carries. Henry threw for 31 yards on 6 completions. Shelsta had a busy day punting with 10 kicks for an average · of 40.2 yards and had the one Peru interception.

Defensively, Luke Johnson led with five solo tackles. Drew Donscheski, Long and Jennings had four stops each.

"The first two games of the season were very tough opponents. We scheduled these types of teams early to find .out what areas we need to work on," said Coach Terry Clark.

PSC played their first home game September 13th and treated over 700 fans to a great show. The

Bobcats captured a big win as they manhandled the Iowa Wesleyan Tigers by a final score of 63-22.

"We were very fortunate that it was Iowa Wesleyan's first game of the year. They will be a very good team as they progress during the season. I think playing two very tough opponents to start the season will help U$ in the end," Clark said.

The first score of the game came with an 49-yard drive culminated with Henry throwing his first touchdown pass to Scott Beveridge for 25 yards. Junior Andy Adams scored the first of his perfect nine extra points following the Beveridge reception.

Henry hit Jimmy Ellis with a pass over the middle and Ellis dodged

and out ran the Tigers for an 80 yard score. That pass tied for fourth longest in Bobcat football history.

Iowa Wesleyan finally scored with 3:25 remaining in the first half on a 45-yard for the their only score of the half. PSC led 21-7 at halftime.

The second half was more Bobcat offense as they scored 21 points in each of the remaining quarters.

Offensively, Henry led the Bobcats with completing 20 of 33 passes for 393 yards and five touchdowns, ranking fifth all-time in the individual game-passing category. Beveridge's 10 catches for 173 yards is seventh in the single game receiving yards category. Ellis had 123 yards on 4 receptions. Graham was the leader on the ground with 44 yards on 14 attempts and two touchdowns.

Defensively, Tim Baum picked off two Tiger passes and returned them for 16 yards. Andy Classen had six solo tackles and two assists. Brown and Shelsta made nine and seven stops respectively. Long and Alex Rier each recovered a Tiger fUmble. Tyler Armagost and brothers Chris and Lukas Burki each were credited with a quarterbacksack.

"Defensively, our line played very hard the entire game and were responsible for several turnovers. (We) dictated what Wesleyan was able to do on offense," said Clark.

Cross country first meet after 20-year hiatus

Led by senior Anna Tennal (Moriil, KS), the Women's Cross Country team fared very well in their first meet since the program was revived after a near twenty-year absence. ·

·Head Coach Lee comment-

ed, "The woinen today. I've never been more proud of a team."

Lee noted that Tennal ran her 3K race plan to perfection leading to her 5th place finish overall in a time · of 12:05. Other medalists for the

Bobcats were Gorica Gramatikova (Skopje, Macedonia) in 10th place and Rochelle Davitt (Gallatin, MO) in 20th· place. Both Gramatikova and Davitt exceeded their expectations; in particular, Davitt, as she is still recovering from a respiratory infection.

Other runners for the 'Cats were Chrisie Viets (Fairfax, MO - Craig High) - 21st in 14:30, Susan. Westbrook (Brownville) - 24th in

15:14, and Kristen Boos (Nebraska City - Lourdes High) - 26th in 16:06.

The PSC team finished third behind perennial Kansas junior college powers Johnson County Community College and the host school Highland Community College. JCCC totaled 21 points, Highland CC had 46, and PSC had 67 points.

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the Highland meet, but there weren't any medalists.

John Ferguson, a freshman from Greenwood (Ashland-Greenwood HS) was the top male runner as he finished 22nd with a time of 23:58 for the 6K run. He was followed by Erik Miller (Nebraska City) - 25th in 24:23; John Lukes (BellevueElkhorn Mount Michael HS) - 35th in 27:11; James Cole (Papillion)36th in 27:28; Mike Ringen (Fairbury) - 38th in 28:35; and Reid Genuchi (Palmyra) - 40th in 30:28. Both the men's and women's cross country team also participated the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational in Lincoln on September 20th.

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their win over Iowa Wesleyan.

Lady bobcats battle tough start

The women's volleyball program is under the direction of first-year head coach Geno Frugoli. The Bobcats finished the 2002 season with a very respectable 28-10 overall record and third place finish in the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference.

"I think on a good day, these girls can compete with anyone. I am very impressed with the passion and dedication that our athletes are showing. We·seem to be improving every day," Frugoli said.

"Our expectations are high and we are set to work hard to achieve them. We have a very challenging schedule that will put us to the test almost every match."

The Beb<iats started off the season by winnKlg two of five matches to take third place at the Daytona Beach Blast Tournament.

Coach Geno Frugoli commented, "The Daytona Beach Blast was a great event. We .got o.ur feet wet and showed what we need to improve on. Our victory over host school Embry Riddle University was .a real positive on which to build. Anna ·Barnoski really showed her senior lectdership."

The first match against Flagler College was lost In three games 1430, 11-30, and 20-30. The second match against Embry-Riddle College tested the poise of the Bobcats in four games for a win 3028, 32-30, 26-30 and 30-23. Palm Beach Atlantic won in three games, 14-30, 25-30 and 22-30.

However, Peru State's power

showed in the fourth match against Baruch College with a 3 game sweep of 30-16, 30-19, and 30-18.

The Lady 'Cats had the opportunity to avenge their earlier loss to Flagler College but fell short with a three game loss 17-30, 26-30 and 22-30.

Barnoski was selected to the AllToumament Team as she finished the tournament with a team-leading 43 kills ( .307 hitting efficiency) and 11 ace serves. She also had 61 digs and 8 total blocks.

UPCOMING

VOLLEYBALL ACTON

Sept. 24: at Haskell Univ. in Lawrence, KA

Sept. 27: at Doane College in Crete

Oct. 3: Park Univ. at AWAC

Oct. 10, 11: MtAC Midseason Tourney

Co-captain Sara Craven led the team in digs with 75 while also handling 131 service receptions with only 11 errors.

The Lady Bobcats hosted a tournament Sept. 5 and 6 on the new wood floor. They defeated William Penn University in the championship match to finish the tournament with a 4-1 record.

BANK OF PERU

On the prowl- The Lady bobcats are anticipating a tough schedule but are ready to take on the competition. The 'Cats finished fourth last year in the NAIA conference.

Cara DeBuhr and Chassity Hall were recognized as members of the All-Tourney Team.

The Lady 'Cats continued with a big conference win over Bellevue University. Traveling to Bellevue, the Bobcats faced a ranked Bruin team that forced the match to the full five games.

"We are very fortunate to beat a tough nationally ranked Bellevue team (#33 NAIA) that wouldn't give up," Coach Frugoli said. "Our girls showed tremendous poise and confidence to hang in there and pick up the victory."

Senior Anna Barnoski (Bellevue) led Peru State in the kill department with 18. Junior Cara DeBuhr col-

lected 6 blocks and 5 aces while libero senior Sara Craven played strong with 23 digs: Sophomore Evi Steffens added 5 aces and Lindsay Baumgartner dished out 21 assists.

Unfortunately, the win streak came to an abrupt stop at the Graceland Pizza Shack Tournament in Lamoni, IA on Sept. 12 and 13.

The Lady 'Cats placed 17th in the tourney, and left Lamoni with a disappointing record of 7-8:

The 'Cats have a huge opportunity to tum things around vs. College of St. Mary on Sept. 17. The Flames are currently ranked 3rd in the Nation with a record of 12-0. Stop by the AWAC and cheer on the Lady 'Cats.

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2 .. Talk to your bowl of.easy Have an argument with the noodles. Ask them sternly if they want to go back in the microwave.

a. Keep your clothes from new student weekend in the shower for at least a month. Even though the banana smell will become unbearable, don't take them put early.

4. Buy a bag of sweets. Throw all the candies away, and put the wrappers inabowl. ,

5. Turn your roommate's picture frames around and complain that they were staring at you.

6. Constantly eat from an empty plate.

7. Keep resetting your alarm for _one minute intervals. Every time it goes off yell INCOMING, jump off the bed, and cover your head.

8. Read your textbooks out loud with a distinct lisp. When your roommate tells youio keep it down, cry say, "It's my lisssp isssn't it? You're cruel and sssuper,ssstupid."

9. Jump up and say, "Tirne to eat the pidgeons." Leave. Do this often.

10. Pick up the phone every five minutes and say, "Hello." Look confused _and hang up.

Wolleybal head coad Grigoli was reported tc an alien encounter last 1 Grigoli, formerly c Legas, reported seeing flashing lights on a "gi alien spaceship". According to eye witn the "gigantic alien spac1 was nothing more than : tor.

Admittedly the slow ing vehicle did have s markings resembling but in no other way resemble a normal, eve1 usual, alien spaceship.

Sources report that th( er of the alleged "spac1 was wearing overalls ar a mullet.

Wike Meber a senior wolleyball team m1 commented that Grigoli was just having ble adjusting to a new "He's just not in Lega more," Meber Said. In a related stor 1 women's wolleyball took 17th place out , teams this wee However, this was not c by the alleged " encounter.

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"It's slower than dialup!"

KENNETH BALLARD Staff Writer

"It's slower than dialup!"

Many students have made this same complaint regarding the Internet service on campus. While this isn't the case with the library and computer labs, the residence halls have been a much different story.

Some students don't even have Internet access in their rooms.

Severe thunderstorms came through the area the week prior to the start of the semester, according to National Weather Service informati.on. These storms produced a lot of lightning with a lot of wind damage reported .across Nemaha County.

The storms knocked out power temporarily on campus, causing every switch on the school's network to go down, Delyn Clifton from Computer Services said.

Two switches had to be replaced: one in Mathews/Clayburn, the other in Davidson/Palmer.

Computer Services has said that all switches are working on campus: Unfortunately there are still problems with the Internet servicetn Residence Halls. Most are in-the Complex.

Freshmen have really felt the pinch. since College I 0 I is offered only onlirie.

So what is the cause of all of this?

Unfortunately, there isn't an easy answer. Clifton said that damage froni lightning strikes could appear days or months after the strike.

While this might be part of the problem, it does not appear to completely explain it.

Jeff Schwarz, a sophomore CMIS major and the Residence Life computer guru, attributes the Internet problems partially to old wiring. However, Clifton said all of the wiring was replaced within the last three years across campus.

Schwarz carries around a tool called a Pinger, which tests the net- · work jacks for :onnectivity. If there is not a connection, then the problem is slightly obvious, though not necessarily easy to solve. But if there· is a connection, the possible reasons behind the Internet trouble can be numerous.

"It can get frustrating when two computers exhibit the same problems and are not fixable the same way," Schwarz said.

Most of the dead network jacks are in the Complex.

On top of this, a virus has been spreading around the residence halls.

It's called Nachi. It's receiving part of the blame because it has been found on numerous student computers.

Plus it puts out a lot of network traffic when attempting to do what it's programmed to do.

Computer Services and Residence Life held a seminar on Oct. I to answer student questions regarding the Internet situation. Only six students showed up.

The Internet service has frustrated many students. Sophomore Amber Kushner shows her frustration while attempting·to check her e-mail.

Linda Jacobsen was the primary to shut off its Internet connection. speaker, and she partly attributed This warning is in light of the the Internet problem to file swap- RIAA subpoenaing colleges and ping services like KaZaA. universities for names of students "It only takes three students using who swap copyrighted music. Three KaZaA to slow down the network." defendants named in the RIAA lawThis is due in part to not just what suit were discovered in such a manthey're downloading, but what others are downloading from them.

File swapping services recently came under fire when the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) named 261 people in a lawsuit, accusing them of sharing copyrighted music.

Jacobsen went on to say that ifthe file sharing gets bad enough on c'1mpus, the recording industry can get a court order ordering the school

ner.

So what can the students do to solve their Internet woes? Cutting down on how much time is spent downloading stuff from the Internet, and turning off the file sharing software when not in use are two things students can do. And one last thing

Keep your antivirus software up to date.

Linda Jacobsen partly attributed the Internet problem to file swapping services like KaZaA.

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will be held through Dec. 4. These times will be led by an Education major. Movies are shown on tho.se Thursdays when there are classes.

As with the G-Rated movies, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult and learning activities may develop.

Oct. Beilevue::'.

Univ. 'AWAC, 7 p.m.

Oct. 17-VB vs. Benedictine College, Atchison, KS 7 p.m.

Oct. 18-FB vs. Souttiwestern Assemblies of God Univ.,Oak Bowl

1 p.m.

·O'ct.: i3;:$sth:,tl\nriya1 H.igh School Volleyball Tournament, AWAC

Oct. 24-VB. vs. Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ., AWAC, 7 p.m.

Oct. 25- VB vs. College

o,f the Ozarks, AWAC, 2 p.m.

The fall conference for education majors is Saturday. Nov. •Lin

··-Kearri_ey. The registration/lod.g"j{1g ·· ='.: $_20 per person. The 'groµpfa Sylvia McNair, who is equally at staying at the Holiday Inn in home sinaina on the stages of Kearney. Students will leave Lincoln c:nt; as she is sin:ina at Friday. Oct. 31 at 3 p.m. from Peru the Rainbow Room, wnt be ;pp;ar- meeting in the commuter parking in Brownville the weekend of mg lot.

Oct. 24-26. The Saturday and Fnday. students are to wear PSEA _ Sunday' performances are sold out shirts \which can be purchased but tickets are still available for the from Sara Roether or Kari Reinert 7 30 F ·d o for S7.50 and khaki pants. cabaret at : p.m. on n ay. ct.

44. There--Wi-ltbe a-special gourmet dinner serve<fprior "to= ffie Friday _,.J._._··. ·., ?ight ,,. '. .•. -"·· <Jlso

'Cabaret tickets are $20 arid concert tiring''\x'ifand spa attire. arid a pen tickets are $13 ($10 for students). and paper for notes. The gourmet dinners are S20. For There will be a costume party reservations or more information. wi_th a T \'. character theme and a call 402-825-3331 or -1-02-27-1-- silent auction ofteacher resources. 3661. The group will return home to

li•J:ies at .

ro 6:30 ·p.m. in the library, G-Rated movies will be shown through Dec. 2. In part depending upon K-12 attendance. 'learning activities may develop. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. These movies are licensed for group viewing. Movie. donations are welcome: There will

Oct. 20-21-58th Annual High School _VB Tournament, AWAC.

.:Q:ct. 22NB vs. CoJlege of -St. NE 7p.m.

Project Response to hold vigil

Project Response is sponsoring a Candlelight Vigil" for Domestic Violence Awareness Mo.nth at 7 p.in, .Wedn:esday; Oct. 29·. :The :v:ig\!. on the northsidt;'of Nebraska:ot/s · ·>: ···

Guest speakers will include Vicki Crompton, Nebraska City Police Chief Bill Muldoon, and Otoe County Sheriff Jim Gress.

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In case of inclement weather the Vigil will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Gage Hall at ·1023 First Avenue.

THE PERU STATE TIMES.

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Lindsey Griffiths Steven Fuller

Jaycie Hathaway Diane Payne

Evi Steffens

Michelle Wedge Faculty Advisor

Kari Reinert Dr. Druann Durbin

Oct. 25-FB @ Langston Univ., Guthrie, OK 1 p.m.

Oct. 28-VB @ Park Univ., Parkville, MO, 7p.m

Christian McPherson, KS , 7p.m.

The Peru State Times·

Nov.·1-:vB @·Newman Univ., Wichita, KS, 2 p.m.

Nov. 1- Women's BB @ Hastings College, Hastings, NE

Nov. 3-Men's BB @ Briar Cliff Univ., Sioux City, IA 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5- Women's VB vs. Haskell Univ., AWAC 7p.m.

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Nov. 5-Men's BB @ Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA 8 p.m .

Oct. 14-<3raduate. a_nd :Pr6fessforfarseh06i · :: : •··

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Univ. of Nebraska, Lincoln,

Oct.. 15- Band Concert, 7:30 p.m., College Theatre

Oct. 15-UNOmaha

Career Fair, Univ. of Nebraska Oma.ha, Oman a-, "NE;

Oct. 17-Student Teacher Call Back, 9 a.m;-4 p.m., TJ Majors

Oct. 20-21- No Classes, Mid-Term Break

Oct. 24- Last day to withdraw from regular semester courses with a W.

Oct. 26- Choirs Concert, .•. "

Oct. 28-29- Show Choir Festival, All Day, College Theatre

Oct. 31-Halloween

Nov. 5- Bloodmobile, Student Center Live Oak Room.

Nov. 6- Dance, 1Op:m.-Micl..riight, Student Center· · ·

Nov.11-13Preregistration for Spring Semester.

Nov. 12- "Indy Car Racing," 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Student Center Dining Hall

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The opinions expressed in the Times may not be those of the entire editorial staff. All .letters to the editor are weicome, 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.

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Peru State College: Then and now

DIANE PAYNE

Contributing Writer

· "No young man shall come within ten feet of a lady ".

That statement be a rule at PSC.iWymore, can it? FortUnately, not now.

However, in the 1934 Peruvian, the ruling continues, " when on the >Street or on campus. When seeing a friend home in the evening he niay take one side of the road and she the other."

The yearbook goes on to Sa)! tlmt this cail:sed·a tion of ,Pe:r;u woods," .but from the· of the "Campus of a Thousand .Oaks," the students didn't adhere strictly to this regulation.

(Interestingly, there is no mention of a woman needing to stay ten feet away from aman-evidently the people in to be>. -·undei'&©<scL) :·:: ··· · ·

The above $hows just one of the many differences between

the Peru State Teachers College-PSC's name in 1934-and the school we attend today.

The co-ed dorms are far

removed from the ten-foot rule, and a dry campus seems more bearable than keeping that distance between you and your significant other.

official footbrul game with Nebraska City.

Evidently giving in to popular demand, PSC's first athletic field was built in 1901.

--1934 Peruvian

Looking through the seventy-year-old book, you can read about football being played off-campus in 1884 because a specific administrative ruling banned the game at school.

The students played against each other 120 years ago, and their teams were the "Blacks" and the "Whites."

It wasn't until the fall of 1893 that Peru held its first

Similar to the first issue of this term's school paper, an annual from the 1940's shows pictures and lists names of the·PSC students and instructors who left school to fight in WWII.

The book also includes pictures and stories. of the war efforts here at the college, both by the college students and by the children who were taught here back then.

The young adults most frequently collected money, while the kids collected pantyhose _and other items

needed for the troops fighting overseas.

The Peruvian isn't published anymore, but the library has a collection of them. Leafing through them you'll notice the older onesthe first half of the 1950'shave more history in them than the few yearbooks published more recently. (Although the 1988 yearbook does contain some really BIG hair!)

The yearbook staff took their job seriously, with welldefined captions for pictures and pages of clarification for teams, clubs, and classes.

The ruling was the caption of a cartoon-there are several sprinkled throughout the old books.

Some of the jokes listed in the back of most books are of the "you had to be there" variety, but most stories are well explained. ·

The Peruvians are kept in the locked room on the third floor of the library, but it's worth getting a librarian to unlock the door to read and see some of Peru's history. even if you just want to laugh at 80's hair.

Project Response

Photo courfl!Sy: PSC Foundation The old walkway to Hoyt Science Building.

"No young man shall come within ten feet of a lady when on the street or on campus."

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Art Department's numbers increase

GWEN DAVIS Staff Writer

If you take a look around AV Larson you may notice something new, a new computer lab, paintings on the walls, and a lot of art students.

Peru State College's art department has exploded this year, and is thriving with new students. Class sizes have gone from about l 0 students per class last fall, to 29 students per class th is fall.

So what is causing the big boom?

One factor is the flexibility in the new general education requirements. Students interested in art can now take art classes that will fulfill the Humanities requirement

There is also the addition of the new Graphic Design program. Unlike traditional studio art, graph-

ic design is computer-based art, and it provides students with another option. It also makes Peru's art department more competitive with other colleges.

"The new Graphic Design program has had a positive impact on · the enrollment in art courses and the art major. It is one of the contributing factors, but not the only one," Professor Randy Waln says.

The "new facilities" in the basement of AV Larson have also helped the department tremendously, and ·are an important tool in the recruiting process. With six spacious studios in the basement as well as one upstairs, and the design lab, the · facilities provide students with a better work environment.

"I can say; after visiting other colleges, that the facilities at PSC are second to none," Professor Ken

Anderson says.

Anderson and Waln are excited to see the large increase in students.

"Having more students creates a much richer working environment by increasing the diversity of opinions, perspectives, and problemsolving strategies," Waln says.

Both professors plan to keel? the increase going, and get the word out about the department and the programs it has to offer.

"Professor Waln and I work closely with the admissions counselors and give numerous tours to prospective students. When students visit our facilities they are very impressed," Anderson says.

"I cannot begin to equate the amount of work and long hours it has taken to bring the new facility to fruition. However, Professor Waln and 1 could have never completed

this task ourselves. Had it not been for the tremendous help and support of_ PSC Administration, the assistance of the maintenance staff, and the physical labor of many art students we would not be in the position we are in today," Anderson

said.

All of these elements combined have helped to shape the art department into what it is today. As for the increase in students, Professors Waln and Anderson hope that the trend will continue.

TeamMates mentoring now at PeruState,(gllege

GRACE JOHNSON Staff Writer

The TeamMates Mentoring Program is now at Peru State. The program pairs adult mentors with students in need of a positive adult jnfluence. Mentees range in age from eight to sixteen.

"It's a well-run program that knows the to watch out for and the strengths to cultivate." Dr. Joel Lundak. Professor of Psychology at PSC s_ays of th'e program.

Lundak serves on the Board'of the Nebraska City TeamMates program, which has ex_isted for five years. Lundak says that the program "seeks to provide an opportunity 'for an adult friend for students who may be identified as at risk of dropout."

Lundak stresses, though, that the kids eligible to be mentored are not necessarily bad kids who are in trouble.

"Their lives are somewhat difficult, but they're not impossible," he says.

He adds, "There isn't a kid in the country who isn't at-risk in one way or another."

PSC students can· participate in TeamMates as part of a psychology internship. but students not majoring in psycholgy may al.so participate in the program.

m(lnual outlines activities such as :,a:ttending schooi concerts and events, playing sports, and discussing common interests as recom_mended activities for participants in the program. Lundak says that all contacts between the mentor and student are primarily made on school grounds, but security measures also al low for other contacts to be made outside the. school setting.

"It just helps them (the mentees) connect," Lundak

says. "The students being mentored get a sense of 'There's somebody who cares· about them."' ··

In 1990, Tom and Nancy Osborne founcl.!d the state-wide TeamMates program.

"Tom and Nancy Osborne made an opportunity to pair UNL football players with youth in the community," Lundak says The Osbornes included their thoughts about the importance of TeamMates in the TeamMates manual.

Study THE Sunday

"Adults· rteed·to remertfberJhe importance of being a good example. Kids want values, but they are rightly suspicious of talk without action. Of all the things that can motivate people, the pursuit of excellence is one of the most effective ways to do so, esp-ecially when combined with a positive can-do attitude."

Lun<lak ·says the b_enefits als" abound for ·those dojng the mentoring.

"It's (mentoring) an opportunity to grow in their understanding that interpersonal rela tionships can be far more effective than all the social welfare in the world." he says.

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Drawing 1 class has 29 students this fall, compaired to 1Olast fall.

Monday

Oct. 1.3, 2003

Photo by: Gwen Davis

Pre"game entertainment was provided by PSC's new .dance team, the Bobcat Kickers. This was the teams first performance.

Photo by: Grace Johnson Ken Anderson preforms with Alaskan fiddler Ken Waldman on September 29th. Anderson organized the event.

EHTPhoto by: Grace Johnson Bari Koral performed Sept. 29 at the Student Center. Bari has performed with acts such as Lenny Kravitz, Norah Jones, lndiaArie,·Joan Osborne and Lisa Loeb. ·

Photo by: Kari Lynne Reinert

Players stand to salute t.he flag before the game.

2003 PRRRDE WINNERS FL 0 ATS VEHICLES

1st Place: Photograyhydub

2nd Place: Mathews yrogrnm

3rd Place: Pern Student , Education Association (PSEA)

) sLPlace: History clu_t 2nd_ Place: Bobcat Kickers y 3.rd Place: Peru State Football Players

Photo by: JayCie Hathaway

The Bobcats get pumped for the game.

Photography Club takes First Place Float.

Photo by: Peggy Groff

Homecoming King and Queen Dustin Bents and Amy Kottmeyer.

Photo by: Gwen Davis

Junior attendants were Wendy Alexander and Lee Jennings. Wendy was escorted by her father Roger.

Photo by: Gweri Davis Sophomore attendants were Thomas Dunekacke and Evi Steffens.

Photo by: Gwen Davis Freshmen attendants Cody Witt and Laura Choi.

\A bomb for Beyonce

AMANDA NEMECHEK

Contributing Writer

So Destiny's Child members decided to go solo? Well it seems the ·much-anticipated Beyonce' can't get the job done. The just released · hip hop/R&B CD "Dangerously in Love" features rapper Jay-Z, Missy Elliot, and Sean Paul, just to name a few. It seems she has almost as many album guests as she has songs on her C.D. Beyonce not only uses everyone's voices, but their ideas as well. A few years ago, female voice Mariah Carey worked with Luther Vandross on the remake of "Endless Love."

Coincidentally, Beyonce' sings with Vandross on the remake of "The Closer I get to You."

This is fine, but be original. In just

one song she manages to use another voice, an old song, and someone else's idea.

Beyonce's album is also lacking in content. She sings anything from astrology in "Signs" to her bonus track about finding a man just like her "Daddy." Sweet, but who cares?

Beyonce' was definitely more of a hit when her previous group, "Destiny's Child" put out songs like "Survivor" and "Happy Face." These songs were all about the independent woman. Now Beyonce' seems to be all about the dependant woman.

Furthermore, the song "Dangersouly in Love 2" is no number two. Beyonce' is so hard up for songs on her new album, that she took a song from her former group Destiny's Child. All she did was add

some extra sound effects and put <' number two at the end of the title. Real original!

The solo artist does deserve for her sexy sound, but how sexy a musician that idealizes herself, Beyonce's track six "Me, Myself. and I" contains lyrics on how she will be her own best friend and ho-w she will never disappoint herself The song should more appropriate!) be called "Stuck on Myself."

The CD does offer an hour's worth of music with a total of 15 tracks. The CD "Dangerously in Love" can be purchased anywhere from local Pamida, to sites such as www.amazon.com and www.bn.corr Beyonce's new release is affordable and easy to obtain.

However, time is valuable and thio CD is not.

Ha1>1>v Haunting

1here are 1\-\any exciting anrJ spoo((y activities for +hose who enjoy no+·so·scary HaUoween festivities, "1nrJ +hose who enjoy being scarerJ out of +heir l"linrJs.

Peeing your pants has never been so fun!

Peru· Mathews FEP Haunted Hall7 - 10 p.m. Oct. 29-30th and 7- li p.m. Oct.31 Mathews Hall Admission- $3/ $2 with PSC student ID Info-(402)872-2199

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Haunted Warehouse- 8 p.m. to midnight Oct. 17-18, 24-25, 29-31. 111 S. Sixth Street Admission- $5 Info-(402)873-3090

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Field of dreams

MICHELLE WEDGE Staff Writer

"Ifyou build it, they will come. "

Head Softball Coach Mark Mathews always dreamt of becoming a college coach. When the opportunity came · up in 1993, it was an offer he could not refuse.

Now, eleven years later, Mathews is still living his dream.

In 1993 Mathews interviewed at Peru State College for the positions of Head Softball Coach and Assistant Football Coach. He was offered the positions later that same day.

Mathews, who's always looking for improvement, had a big decision to make. He could leave his teaching and coaching positions at Pleasanton High School (located north of Kearney) or coach at the college level at PSC. He just was not sure if he could leave his beloved Bulldogs to sport Bobcat blue.

After weighing his options, he decided that this was a chance at advancement that he could not pass up.

Mathews' PSC duties included coaching the football and softball teams. Juggling the two sports would be tough for the average person, but for a perfectionist, it was torture.

To be fair to the athletes, Mathews decided that he needed to commit his time to just one of the two teams. Since he was only an assistant coach for the football ;earn, he ultimately decided to give up footba.11.

The Hastings College alumna has faced many trials in his career. His first challenge came when he went to plan his first Softball practice.

"When I got to Peru, I was told that there was not a softball field," Mathews said.

Mathews decided that something had to be done about the no-field situation. He worked hard with the administration "to get the ball rolling" and the field was complete the next year, literally minutes before the first game began. ·

Those days are now long gone and the Bobcats have a well-respected facility to call home.

Mathews has made sure that the fields have continued

to develop over the years. Some of the latest additions include a score board, dugouts and a concession stand/announcers booth.

"I hope that most of the people that know who I am understand the passion that I have for Peru State College."

Like the softball field, Mathews has been through some changes over the years.

Recently he has gone through a divorce and has had to split custody of his two children, Megan and Levi, with his ex-wife. After these dramatic life changes, Mathews is not sure what fate will hold. Putting his children first has become his priority.

"The biggest influence on the future will be being there for my kids and being able to do things for them and with them that I am missing out on now."

Peru State evens record at 3-3

top 'Cats OPSU and Waldorf, lose to

NWOSU

TIM CLEMENGER Staff Writer

After only six games into the season, the Peru State football team has already surpassed last year's win total.

Toby Henry leads the Bobcats to their third straight victory by beating Waldorf 31-8. opposing coaching staff that they to Toby Henry hitting Jimmy Ellis points before the half. we,re quiiefatniliar :With•·> for.a 2Jyardscore. ·. .· The two defenses controlled the . · But Panhandle answereil the 'Cats second half as only three offensive Held and two aS"sistants left aftet the by completing two passes for 58 points were scored by both schools 2001 season to coach at Oklahoma yards and eventually scored. combined. The 'Cats got a huge Panhandle. However, it wasn't enough, as boost when junior linebacker Jason

The Bobcats recorded key wins "That win meant a lot to us. veter- Peru's defense made a huge stop in Long intercepted a Waldorf pass and over Oklahoma Panhandle State ans," junior cornerback Andy the closing seconds, giving them a took it all the way for a key touchUniversity and Waldorf College, Adams said. "We wanted to ma.ke Bobcat victory. down. giving them three wins so far this (those coaches) second guess why Peni State got their third straight Despite the unfavorable condiyear. Peru State earned only two they left Peru." win against Waldorf College Sept. tions, Peru State's arial attack manwins last season. Points were hard to come by in the 27 in Auburn. Scoring was again aged to get 244 yards through the "It feels good winning again," sen- low-scoring game. The Bobcats hard to come by but this time heavy air. The wind forced the offense to ior:;ioomerback. iLee ddi!gt:t<1;!'.a i'lO:r •nalftimeiiead,;:ahd winds were much to blame. gain yardage on the ground, which "but we're 'not satisfied. We still held on tp win 17-14. Waldorf lead 6-0 after the first the 'Cats did by accumulating 102 have a lot of season left." decicive play of the game quarter by kicking two field goals rushing yards.

PSC defeated OPSU in the Oak came with less than five minutes in with the wind. PSC didn't get much On a three game roll, the Bobcats Bowl Sept. 20 in an emotionally the fourth quarter. A.J. Mertens started early, but found a way in the went into their matchup against ·charged battle. The 'Cats faced an recovered a fumbled punt, which led second quarter by putting up2 I Northwestern Oklahoma State

Tim Clemenger is Under the Bleachers .....

Washed up athletes: Let it go Close the book. Hang it up. You're embarrassing yourselves, your fans, and the very reason you play the game.

three past-their- prime . senior citizens have tried to mask their ages by prolonging. retirement.

Evander Holytleld, four-time

heavyweight champioQ of the world, will be 41 next week. Holyfield was brutalized Oct 4 by James Toney until his trainers had to save him by stopping the tight in the ninth round. The younger, quicker Toney had his way with Holyfield as he knocked him senseless with repeated blows to the face.

Though he .has .only won two of his last eight tights, he still believes he can regain the heavyweight title despite his aging skills. When.asked about ending his already decorated career, Holyfield responded, "No. I'm not going to retire. I'm going back to the drawing board." Hopefully there's a sign there telling him to hang up the gloves.

Emmitt Smith, who holds the alltime NFL rushing record, is a 34year-old running back for the Arizona Cardinals. Smith accumu-

University hoping that this would be their year to beat the NAIA power- ' ,, house. A bad start and missed opportunities didn't allow it to happen as the 'Cats were smoked 56-24 on Homecoming.

The Bobcats could never catch up as the Rangers took their opening drive down to score and never looked back from there.

On Peru's opening drive, Henry threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown. The 'Cats · moved the ball at times and scored some points, but NWOSU's potent offense was too much for the Peru State defense.

Henry recorcjed 236 yards through , the air and three touchdowns. two of which were to junior Scott Beveridge. Beveridge ended thegame with 143 yards receiving. Senior middle linebacker. Matt Shelsta led the Bobcat defense with 12 tackles.

P.er,u State. looks forward to their remaining five contests as games they can win. "l have no doubt that if we can play our game, we'll be able to win out and go 8-3." Jennings said.

the game. in t-he second quarter because of a injury, team officials wouldn't let him return.

Despite owning one of the most. coveted titles in sports, Smith has also won four rushing titles. three Super Bowls rings, and has the most rushing touchdowns in NFL history. Orie would think Smith has nothing left to prove, and that he would have gotten the point when he was released by the Cowboys this spring.

Dennis Rodman won five NBA lated - I rushing yards on six carries championships and seven reboundagainst his former Dallas Cowboys · ing titles in his I career. His teammates on Oct. 5. After leaving services have recently been contem-

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plated by the Denver Nuggets who are in need of a veteran big man. General manager Kiki Vandeweghe has confirmed the rumor that they may "bring him in for a day for a tryout." Rodman. who hasn't played since the 19992000 season. is 42.

I suppose l do not have the right to tell someone to stop doing what they love to do. But, as a fan, I don't want to see these legends like this.

I don't want some I0-year-old kid to see ''Real Deal" Holyfield being bludgeoned by a no name chump. That kid shouldn't have to know Smith as "the old guy who's always hurt for the Cardinals." The kid shouldn't only recognize Rodman because of his colored hair or flamboyant tattoos.

These athletes used to be something special. Now they are not. They cannot get the job done like they used to, no matter what they tell themselves. Sports heroes should retire with respect, while they still have it.

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'Cats land Homecoming win lntramurals

The PSC Women's Volleyball team has been steadily improving over the season.

On September 17th the 'Cats lost \n emotional match against the 3rd ranked College of St. Mar),i Flames in the AWAC. The five set loss did not disappoint the crowd who >howed their school spirit and PSC wwdiness for the lady 'Cats. Coach Geno Frugoli said he was proud of the way his team never let down during the entire match.

The PSC team was able to get a win September 25th against a determined Haskell Indian Nations in Lawrence, Kansas. Coach Frugoli commented, "This match was a good confidence builder for us. Haskell has really improved and we ;1ere up for the test." The 'Cats won the first two sets, 30-26 and 30'4 before falling in the third set 2430: The 'Cats responded in set four :o close out the game by the score of 30-24 Senior Anna Barnoski led the way with 18 kills and 20 digs. indsey Baumgartner was busy .vith 36 assists.

On September 27th, the 'Cats traveled to Crete to take on the NAIA tenth-ranked Doane Tigers. The Women's Volleyball team lost two hard-fought sets by the scores of293 I and 31-33. Unfortunately. the ::::at's momentum ended there and Doane easily won the third .set 3018. In both of the first two games, he 'Cats had leads late in the game ut couldn't close the sets out. "Doane has always been a well

coached team that always takes pride in winning at home," commented Frugoli. "Any time you can battle a top 10 team at their place like we did tonight, you know there was a lot of positives going on. Our job is to continue to do those things and get even better, and everyone seems willing to do that after this performance."

Barnoski led the team with 16 kills. Sara Holcolm contributed 2 assists and one solo black, and Kristin Delaney added 17 digs. Freshman Mandy Morgan, had 3 aces, while Baumgartner set for 27 assists.

The 'Cat's dropped another close decision to Benedictine College on September 30th. The team started out strong, but weren't able to close out any of the three sets and fell by the scores of 23-30, 26-30, and 2730.

"At 17-6 for the season, Benedictine held their home. court well.We·hadleads allthreematches and cou.Idn 't close it out," commented Cqath Frugoli.

Cara DeBuhr and Delaney both had 10 kills in the loss. Holcomb had 4 blocks, libero Sara <:;raven had 14 digs, and Baumgartner had two aces as well as 27 assists.

Frugoli noted, "All our conference matches start this Friday beginning with Park. As a team we agreed that the excuses are over starting Friday. It is time to build oil our 2-1 confer-

The 'Cat's did just that against Park University on October 3rd in Peru The 'Cats won the first set 3230 on an ace ·serve by Delarley. · However, Park University had ideas of their own. I.n the blink of an eye, Park was up 6-0 over the 'Cats. After a PSC timeout, the 'Cat's rallied back to within Unfortunately, that is as close as it would get in the second set as Park went on to win the set 17-30. In a close third set, the 'Cats were able to rally late and serve the game point, but it hit th!! net. Park won the third set 31-33. The team

ence record and finish the season regrouped and were able to win the strong, which we know we are capa- fourth set 30-27. With a fired up

Womens. golf wraps up

·Peru State College golfers teed off riday and Saturday, September 267, in their third meet of the •all season. Nebraska Wesleyan. hosted the meet and nine other '.AIA teams competed.

Each player was to complete 36 1les. The rounds were played ·iday at Mahoney and Saturday at .oneer Golf course.

Briar Cliff won the meet with a !earn total of 700. Bobcat golfers had the following rounds: Joanna Hays (Shubert) 99-101 for a total of 200; Kris Hall (Nemaha) 110-108 for a total of 218; Steph Shady Fairfax, MO) 115-117 for a total of 12 and Brandi Ramer (Stella) 121, for

Coach Dennis Prichard commented, "Friday's team total of 445 and the two day total of 893 established· new team lows for the year despite very high winds over the weekend."

The Peru State Lady golfers finished their fall season in Fremont at '7his fall was a good learning experience for

the Midland Lutheran Invitational. · Morningside won with a team total of360. ·

Joanna Hays had the low score for th,e team '"".ith,. tot11Vug _l,0,6.

Hall shot 55-65 totaling 120, while Shandy and .Ramer did just as competively

Coach Dennis Prichard said of the season, "This fall was a good learning experience for everyone, including me since it is my first time as a golf coach. We· will do a fot of things this winter in order to improve.

homecoming crowd the 'Cats were able to down Park University in the decisive fifth set by the score of 153.

1 B.arn!>$l<b w11s: Collegiate Athletic Conference Volleyball Player of the Week. In 16 games, Barnoski has had 43 kills, 11 aces, 61 digs, and 8 blocks.

The 'Cats Women's Volleyball team is in action October Ioth.11 th in the MCAC Mid-Season Tournament. Competition includes Newman University, College of the Ozarks, Central Christian College and Oklahoma Wesleyan.

The 'Cats return home to play Bellevue University on October 15th.

"Growing

Good

with Katy Scheel

Two strikes and your out! What sport is this you may be asking yourself? Intramural Co-ed Softball is in full swing at the Peru City Softball Field located next to the old elementary school.

Rules for the game include 10 batters at a time and 9 players occupying the outfield. If intense competition is what you want to see, then stop down by the field and watch as some of your friends batttle it out for a brand spanking new.intramural t-shirt.

Coach Mathews has really gone all out this year and has put together a new design and a plethora of colors for the winners to choose from.

The Good Guys were the vicl"rious winners of the co-ed sand volleyball season this year. Team members included Katy Scheel, Meghang&ianlhn-.oBrendahSrndelar.,;:

Kip Shestak and 'Jake·We:;rets. · ; i

Mr. Lueders is the receptionist and office intern, so feel free to ask him as many questions as you want every morning on your way to ··the cafeteria. He not only greets you with a friendly smile, but he knows everything there is to know about life in general. If you think I am lying, just ask Coach Mathews, he taught Brent ev.erything he knows. Co-ed softball will be played for about three weeks, so if you didn't -. get a team registerd in time, get a team together for flag football.

Photo by: Lindsey Griffiths

Bobcat libero Sara Craven completes a pass during action against College of St. Mary.' ble of doing."

everyone."

··Dennis Prichard

VOTE H TTIE H

Today at Peru State College, Bob Cat was sitting in class in the Fine Arts building and A he suddenly realized that he was neither shivering nor sweating. Bob was quickly distracted from this fact when his cell phone began to ring. Surprisingly, the professor did not physically lift Bob up and throw him out. Instead, the te.acher asked Bob which cell phone company he goes through.

After g_oing to this extreme day of classes, Bob turned on his computer at the dorrr and found that it wasn't moving at the speed a cow

After this Bob shock.

Peru State College is proud to announce that it is growing grass on campus.

"I'm glad to see tha' the college cares S( much about the stu dents. The new will help students t( relax and just see how beautiful the campu really is," Ffink Ploi 1 said.

"I'm just glad to set.. that they are putting some effort into it. Soon it will be growing just as well as it does Jn a green house," Mor Barley said.

Dying for Dustin

Hempel the Hunk

Tempting Toby

Fun atmosphere for PSC tykes

MICHELLE WEDGE Anderson said.

Staff Writer

The day care center is not the only Anyone who has class in the base- place that you can take children, but ment of T.J. Majors knows that the it is the only licensed center in north end is a happening place. This Nemaha County that can take is the section that is home to the infants. Peru State College day care. "There is always a waiting list for

The PSC day care has been active infants," Anderson said. since August of 1982. The staff of There are some children who are four full-time and four work study part time as well as regulars at the students currently serves a total of day care. The number of children at 41 children. The youths range in age the day care varies day by day. from seven weeks to first grade. The While at the day care the children maximum number of children that are provided with a schedule of scheduled at one time is 35. This daily activities. They first get to limitation can cause problems for enjoy a breakfast that is provided by ·the day care. The breakfast must some parents.

"Sometimes when something comply with the Nebraska comes up you can't take your child Department of Education food proin because there is not any room for gram. From 9:30 to 11 a.m. the chilthem at that time," parent Jill dren are engaged in learning with Heusinkvelt said. others in their age range. At 11 a.m.

The day care is open to anyone in the children have. lunch, which is the area and has a variety of clien- provided by the Peru State food tele that includes students as well as service. From 1 until 3 p.m. they lie down for rest time. working parents. The day care is a popular place for area residents to A.fter an afternoon snack they get bring their children to be watched to have free time to do activities that over. they enjoy. This leaves them with

"We are basically the only time to play until their parents come licensed day care center in Nemaha to pick them up after class or work. County," Day Care Director Teresa The day care has been a big help to parents who are students or who

Daycare Days: Children pictured: Sophie Brumbaugh, Craig Lasley, ·Bryce Levy, Wyatt Volker, Elijah Heusinkvelt, Carolyn Billings, Taylor Cusick, Ethan Brumbaugh, Rylan Willis, Mollie Grant, Jaxson Balm, Trent Gilmore. Staff pictured:

"If there was not a day care then I would not be able to take classes at the college," Jill Heusinkvelt said.

The day care has open registration,

permitting that there is room. The day care is open 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information you can call the daycare at 872-7635.

Frustration for College 101 students

KENNETH BALLARD

Staff Writer

Peru State College tried something new this year by placing College 101 online only.

Dr. Stephen Sylvester, the College 10 l instructor, said that it will be online only again next year.

"There are several reasons for putting College 101, New Student Experience, online," Sylvester said.

"All students are now required to take at least one course online.

There is no longer a required course of

So far this semester, though, College 101 has run into a few problems. The Internet problems that plagued the residence halls have forced the students to the library for College 10 l assignments.

"It sucks when you have an online class that is mandatory, but no Internet access in your room," freshman Jordan Marr said.

On September 21, the library's Internet service was down, causing freshmen students to panic as the midnight deadline approached.

"College 101 is .a worthl.ess class,''.

freshman Cale Lang said. "The fact that it is online multiplies the problem."

Students· who have previously taken the class also were not very keen on the idea of taking College 101 online. Sophomore Bonnie Baumgartner said that she prefers the class "in a classroom because you get more one-on-one attention that way."

Other past students reacted differently. Sophomore Katri.na Burchette said, "How can I fall .crass if it's online?"

"I'm very frustrated with it and don't think it should be required," freshman Amanda Stuckemeyer said.

While it appears that many students are frustrated·· with the class, particularly the fact that it is online, a majority of colleges and universities have a class or program simifar to College 101.

"The course'has the advantage of being consistent across the board," Dr. Sylvester said. "The instructor, the requirements, and the opportunities are the same for every student."

Teresa Anderson, Kelly McAdams, Jennifer Hasselbring, Jen Kennedy work during the week.

Nov. 3-Men's BB @ Briar Cliff Univ., Sioux City, IA, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5- Women's VB vs. Haskell Univ., AWAC, 7 p.m.

Southwestern College, AWAC, 7 p.m. 1 p.m. -7 p.m.

Nov. 13-Student Recital, Benford, 11 a.m.

Nov.10- Women's VB@ Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney NE, Nov. 14-15-MCAC Women's VB Championships, TBA

Nov. 5:..Men's BB @ Dordt ' 7 p.m. College, Sioux Center, IA, B p.m.

Nov. 7-8-Women's BB@

Midland Lutheran College

Tournament, Fremont NE, TBA

Nov. 8:..FB @ Bacone Univ., Muskogee, OK, 1 p.m.

Nov. 8-Men's BB vs.

Nov. 11-13-Preregistration for Spring Semester. ····· . .14- Men's BB vs. Missouri Valley Co11ege, AWAC, 7 p.m.

Nov. 11-Women's BB @ Morningside College, Sioux City, IA

Nov. 12-"lndy Car Racing," Student Center Dining Hall,

Nov. 6- Kiss and Aerosmith, Qwest Lincoln, NE, 6 p.m. Center, Nov. 11- Deicide, 7 p.m. Bowl:. ·omaha,

Nov. 7- 8:30 p.ni·."

McElroy Auditorium, Nov. 12- John Mayer, Waterloo, IA, 8 p.m. Qwest Center, Omaha,

Nov. 8- John Mayer, NE, 7:30 p.m. Hilton Coliseum, Ames, Nov 17- Matchbox IA, 7:30 p.m Twenty, Qwest Center,

Nov. 9- John Mayer, Omaha, NE, 7:30 p.m.

Carver Hawkeye Arena, Nov. 18- Static-X, Iowa City, IA, 7:30 p.m. Royal Grove, Lincoln,

Nov. 9- Default, Royal NE, 6 p.m.

Nov. 15- FB vs. Dana College, Oak Bowl, 1 p.m.

Nov. 18-Men's BB vs. Dordt College, AWAC, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 8- Nebraska

Huskers FB vs. Kansas @ Kansas, 2:30p.m.·

Nov. 9- Creighton

Bluejays Women's BB vs. Nebraska-Kearney Lopers, Civic Auditorium, Omaha, NE, 5:05 p.m.

Nov. 10- Nebraska

Husker Men's BB vs. Alaska-Fairbanks @

Huskers Womens's VB vs. Texas @ Lincoln, 8 p.m.

Nov. 14-· Creighton

VB vs. Illinois State, Civic Auditorium, Omaha, NE, 7 p.m.

Nov. 15- Nebraska

Huskers FB vs. Kansas, Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE TBA.

Nov. 28- Nebraska

Husker FB vs. Colorado, 12 pm. p.m. Center, Lincoln, NE,·

Grove, Lincoln, NE, 9 Nov. 18- 311, Pershing : 1:-incolf!; 7:05 p.m.

· ·12- Nebraska

Nov. 10-Lamb of God, · ·7:30 p.rri. ·· · · ·

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Meth more common than cattle

ANNA CROOK

Contributing Writer

In a state known for beef and football, a serious problem has exploded '.:.__ methamphetamine (meth) use.

The use of this drug in Nebraska: has more than quadrupled over the past few years and state law enforcement does not appear to be doing

vulsions, extreme paranoia, mood swings, hallucinations, and homicidal and suicidal thoughts.

The drug has surged in popularity

The addiction stops with the next generation

anything to stop the state's largest in. both Nebraska's big cities and and most addictive new drug trend.' ruq1l communities. According to the Methamphetamines are drugs that Nebraska State Patrol; there were 10 were first thought to have been prob- met!) lab incidents in 1998. By 2002, !ems only on the East and West the inumber had surged to 372. Coast. However, according to ah Through September of this year, April 2000 article for the U.S. there have been 208 meth-related Department of Justice by Denise incidents. Herz, recent evidence shows that

A large number of these incidents substantial proportions of arrestees were in rural areas. Even more are from the Mi<lwest. shocking, Herz found that meth

Gov. Mike Johanns addressed the users in rural counties were younger issue ofmethamphetamine use in a in age and less likely to admit that '<:tter written on Oct.' 3rd of this they needed help. This leaves a petyear. son in serious need of education

Meth has had an incredible surge and/or prosecution by the law. in use and availability througl;ioJ.H ; :so what .is being done'!'", ; the rural lJnited States due in_.lm:ge --Nothing., part to its cost and mamifac.turing · Nel;>r+tska does not have any speease," Johanns said. cific-e'ducational or law enforcement

The key components of meth can groups focused solely on the meth be purchased almost anywhere. Herz problem: Gov. Johanns stated that stated that the ingredients are simple the federal government has just household items including iodine, given the state a $300,000 grant to lye, rock salt, lighter fluid, propane, help law enforcem<;nt· address the matchsticks, and drain cleaner, problem.

As one can imagine, the drug has Unfortunately, the money will not many horrible effects. Meth can be b sed t ed te h' h s h 1 t · e u o uca 1g c oo s u-

·d. snorted, or orally ingested. dents or prosecute serious meth vs the drug releases high lev- o""enders The money 1 .s go· g t ,,, rn o ;:>amine into the brain that s port efforts t cl .d d up o ean up ra1 e ;ng term effects. Abusers meth labs. Johanns said that this ::nee delusions, anxiety, con- would provide storage areas that will

allow the state to cut down on 9vertime costs paid to patrol officers.

There is also a program called Rural Nebraska ADAM (Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring). According to Herz, the main goal of the group is to answer questions and track meth·use in rural areas compared to ·meth use in Omaha. · ·

With 208 incidents so far this year, Nebraska obviO!Jsly has a problem with meth. Why then is research and clean up the main focus of Nebraska's law enforcement;? To solve a problem, the actual problem must be addressed. Education, enforcement, and rehabilitation should be. the key soluti'ons to slowing down Nebraska's meth

Darwin's Theory

problem. Middle and high school students should be educated about the harmful effects and consequences of abusing this drug. These are the people who keep the demand for the drug flourishing. The addiction stops with the next generation.

Enforcement is another key component to stopping escalating meth usage. Currently, the Nebraska State Patrol and local law enforcement are dealing with the meth problem as part of their daily routine.

There is no special task force that deals with meth and there are no set means of prosecuting meth offenders in this state, which puts dealers and. users right back on the street after being arrested.

Nebraska needs a meth task force and mandatory sentencing laws for meth offenders.

As for rehabilitation, it is non-existent. There are no facilities in the state that focus on methamphetamine rehabilitation. The nearest hotline is located in Los Angeles. There is also not any kind of mandatory rehabilitation for convicted offenders.

Meth is an incredibly addictive drug. Nebraska needs facilities that deal solely with meth rehabilitation.

It is almost like the state is setting up its citizens for failure because currently, meth abuse in Nebraska is definitely a problem without a solution.

by Darwin McCollum

The Peru State Times

E. Johnson announced the addition of J. Alex Greenwood as Director of Media and Marketing Services. Greenwood was most recently a public relations and political campaign consultant in Qkl.ahoma CiW, Oklahoma.' He been· a 'public·' •; relations professional for ten years.

"I am very excited at the prospect of working with the fine group of· professionals at Peru State," Greenwood said. "Peru State College is truly a fine institution, and I want to work to maximize its· profile in Nebraska and the ·surrounding region, as -:'Nell as contribute to the overall quality of the student experience."

Greenwood's duties will include media relations, public relations, and 1i1arketing and promotion of Peru State.

"We are pleased to have a person of Mr. Greenwood's experience and expertise join us here at Peru State,"

6r. Johnson said. "As we continue our new age of growth, we know

that Alex.will be a.strong asset."

Greenwood served as vice president for membership of the Central Oklahoma Chapter of the International· Association of Business communicators. He also served as a member of the board of directors of the Oklahoma lnsitute for Child Advocacy and the Oklahoma Christian Retirement Community.

Previous to his work in public relations, the Oklahoma native worked as a journalist at many newspapers across the state, including the Tulsa World and Chickasha Daily Express,. He w.as editor and general ·manafier of ·the El Reno Light Weekly and a health columnift for the Daily Oklahoman. Last

year he was.host of a public affairs talk show on Talk Radio AM 930 WKY in Oklahoma City.

In 1998 Greenwood received the Ebony Tribune Newspaper."Keeper of the Dream" Award for his work in promoting social justice and was also awarded the "All Heart Award" for his dedication to the American Heart Association in 1999. In 2002, he was named one of Oklahoma City's "Top 40 Under 40" by • IJtirocher's · · Oklahoma · City 8u;ines; -the award is for outstanding business executives under the age of fortY.

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Fifteen-passenger Van driving refresher courses are being offered Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. and Nov. 21 at 9 a.m. Anyone who has taken this driving course and is wishing to drive state 15-passenger vans is required to take this course by Dec. 1.

To take the co: .:, you must sign up with Chiel · Security Les Stonebarger by.caiiing 872-2411 or e-mailing to lstonebarger@oakmail.peru.edu.

Business • 1n Washington

KARI LYNNE REINERT Staff Writer

When you are given the opportunity of a lifetime, you should take it: Peru State College student Thuokok Mier did, and it took him to Washington D.C

From September 25-28, Mier .attended the National Sfudent Leadership Forum in the nation's· capital wrth others from around the United States. He was one of only two students from Nebraska tb

Mier came to the United St11tes,

use not just in the government, but in daily life. Mier feels that this was accomplished. "It's a government thing, but the prir iples that they teach, it seems like they want people to be like doing the same thing like Jesus did. It's kind of like building your high self-esteem.

"If you believe in what you

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This program consists of both indoor and outdoor activities. While inside, participants will create their own nature journal. They will also develop skills observing, appreciating, and recording the stories that unfold around them.

This program consists of both indoor and outdoor activities. While inside, participants will create their own nature journal and learn simple methods for capturing natural moments in words and sketches. Afterward, they will explore areas of Spring Creek Prairie to practice observation and recording skillS.

· The prbgram, fee is $7:00 for adults, $4.00 for children 12 and under and includes journal supplies. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Preregister by Nov. 12 by calling

Because of generous alumni and Foundation support, the School of Professional Studies has been able to develop an International Field Expreience program and associated scholarships. To date, students have studied in Ecuador, Australia, and Costa Rica.

This coming May, students enrolled in Criminal Justice 498-Special Topics in Criminal Justice-Comparitive Justice Systems, have an opporHmity to travel to Canberra, Sydney, and Brisbane, Australia. Students will visit the Opera House, sit in Parliament, visit a substance abuse and treatment center, surf on the Gold Coast, and hear a variety of presentations by some of Australia's noted Criminal Justice professionals. Scholarships covering a significant portion of the trip costs may be available for outstanding students enrolled in this course.

Contact Dr. Kelly Asmussen at kasmussen@oakmail.peru.edu or ext. 2426 for information.

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Knowlege, opinions on security vary

KENNETH BALLARD Staff Writer

Students on the Peru campus vary in their views. of campus security.

"! would rather call the sheriff's office first," freshman Shawn Gray said.

Some students feel there is a problem with a lack of knowledge about security on campus.

"I don't think confidence is low," senior Rob Shelburne said,· "I just don't think anyone knows they're around."

"They do drive around campus and. the dorms a lot," junior James Rahrs said, "so I guess that might make people feel more secure."

The Campus Security Department has several functions, including ensuring that everyone who is on campus, whether, as a student, employee, or visitor, is safe and secure in their person and property.

According to the mission statement, they are here to provide a safe environment.

Si:fe1burnementioned 0rre- incident ,the garite' room of what caught on the camera.

A student allegedly broke a cue stick in that incident.

Shelburne also mentioned an incident, also in the game room, where students were caught chewing tobacco by the security camera.

"You don't hear about them stop-

ping a beat-down in the parking lot," Shelburne added.

Campus security is also here to enforce the regulations of the college, according to the mission statement. These include enforcing the

lenient search and seizure powers.

Chief Stonebarger said this is not true.

Before a security officer can search your property, room, or car, they must first have probable cause, or a reasonable belief that you have violated a campus rule or law.

This falls within every student's Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches and seizures.

But anything that is in plain sight is fair game. This is especially true with the periodic checks of the residence halls. When a RA or security officer goes through the room, it is strictly for the safety of the resident. If anything is in plain sight that should not be there, it can be searched.

Safety is the chief reason behind many of the policies in place at l?eru State and other institutions.

Liquor violations top the list of campus crimes with 39 alleged incidents so far this year. Chief Stonebarger recommends that if any wishes to drink, they should take it off campus.

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that students just talk to security.

"If there is a problem, we encourage students to come and talk to us.

"We have an open door policy."

I "dry campus" policy, weapons laws, and any other administrative decision or law affecting the college.

They are not here strictly to issue tickets, though Rahrs said that is primarily what he sees them doing.

One of the common myths about campus security is that they have

Campus security's chief role on campus is to ensure safety. Student feedback lets them know that they are doing a good job, Stonebarger said.·

What could help increase confidence in our campus security?

Shawn Gray said that seeing more officers on duty could help.

Chief Stonebarger recommended

"I just don't think anyone knows they' re around. "

--Rob Shelbourne

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Stonebarger, Chief of Campus Security

Singer/songwriter Garrigues performs in library

As part of Halloween festivities, C.A.B. welcomed singer/songwriter Amanda Garrigues for an acoustic fireside performance in the library.

Garrigues performed a variety of her own songs, and also some covers, adding her own unique sound, to Stevie Nicks' "Landslide" and "Rock of Ages" by bluegrass singer Gillian Welch.

She says this song is an example of the type of melodies ohe grew up hearing and singing in church in her home state of Florida. She sang in the choir and attended church every Sunday. She credits the music of tl:e church with being an influence on her current sourn;I.

"I grew up listening to the hymns of the .church. I grew up hearing those melodies over and over again. For me the melodies are just really powerful, really simple melodies."

Her lyrics are also influenced by the sounds of the church.

'efinitely feel like I have a spire, so I feel like that definiteout in my music."

ues father being a guitarist :l her become musically also appreciates other .e those of of Bob Dylan, Jonie Mitchell, and Annie Difranco. She also likes Sting, the Police, and U2. In general, she appreciates bands that have a political message. She also appreciates "anybody who has a really strong sense of melody and anybody who has great lyrics."

As for her own sound, Garrigues characterizes it as "contemporary folk and a·· cfoss between Sara Mclaughlin and Sinead O'Connor. "It's melodic with power," she says.

Garrigues usually performs without shoes, but made an exception when she came to Nebraska, where the weather is currently a little bit chillier than in Florida. However, she didn't quite make it through her show before discarding her shoes.

Some of that power comes from the writing process for Garrigues. She gets her songwriting inspiration and material from a variety of sources.

··rt (the idea) just sort of comes."

' "Simetimes I get inspired by somening I see on T.V. or just an exprem\/\had and I think, I really

just like a place where. there's learning going on," she says.

She feels that creative growth is important and wants to continue to write songs and explore her musical options.

"As a songwriter I just want to continue to make records and continue to expand my creativity in whatever aspect that happens to be," she says.

want to write a song about it Other times, I'll just be sitting there and the melody will come into my head"

She feels that the subjects she is inspired to write about work well when performing in colleges, which she does often. This seems appropriate for someone· who was born in Gainesville, a college town.

''I really like playing to young peopl)e; people who have a lot of room to grow, people who might be more receptive to the music in some ways."

Garrigues was nominated for 2002-03 Favorite female Music Perormer by CampusAwards:com.

Garrigues says she has two basic types of songs: dumper and dumpee songs.

Garrigues likes other aspects of sharing her music with college students.

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Several avenues. for expanding her creativity that Amanda has thought about include writing music for a movie, doing a children's album, and writing music for other artists.

She also enjoys acting and appreared in the independant film "Words" which will premier in the Spring of 2003.

Students wanting to purchase her music can go the her web site at houseofwally.com/aginf, where you find several links to purchase her albums. Her first CD entitled "Spirit Act" was released in 1998. Her next album "Groundswell," which several of the songs she performed at her concert can be found was released in 2000.

Her next album will be a live album, to be released in February or March, which 'will also have many of the songs Garrigues performed here at PSC.

Garrigues is proud of the fact that her whole life has been absorbing

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"It was in my blood. There's always been music in my house." And it looks like there will continue to be.

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First string 'Cats play the six string

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a freshman in high school: Anna Barnoski could be seen in her thrift store concert T-shirt and second hand extra tall blue jeans strumming her guitar. ·Even though she only knew the chords G, C, and D, she was rocking.

Eight years later, Anna still finds time to fit the guitar into her busy schedule .• At Peru State she is a cocaptain of the volleyball team with Sara Craven. What people do not realize is that Sara and Anna both like to play guitars together. Barnoski and Craven accompany worship songs at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) on Thursday nights.

"!' ve always thought that playing the guitar wa.s really cool, so when I got one for Christmas from my boyfriend, I was really excited. I knew that. since Anna played we

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would spend ti.me playing together," Craven said. · ·

"It gives us something to do while hanging out off of the court," Barnoski said.

"I' II just say that volleyball comes a lot more naturally. Playing guitar is more relaxing, but volleyball is more intense," Craven said.

"Sometimes playing guitar makes my fingers hurt," Barnoski said.

"The hardest part for me is bar chords. You have to keep one finger pressed down straight while the others are bent in crazy positions. Its very technical," Craven said.

"Like the old lady and the cat cl(lw..,:: guitar posi;tions· that· Phoebe uses in a Friends 11sode.

At times, these two friends have trouble practicing because their giggles tend to drown out the music.

"One time we were playing a song that used a capo. A capo makes the guitar pitch different for singing. Anyway, we were playing, into it, worshiping God, and all that stuff, when Katy Sheel and Meghan Scanlan burst in the door laughing hysterically. They kept yelling, 'Where's ll!Y capo? Capo two!' They had been listening to us at the door.. I guess to people that don't

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"He lived for us, He died for us. How do we repay Him? We talk to Him. We worship Him, and live each day-ay for Him, for Him, for Him; For Him, and live each day-ay for Him." Barnoski sang without request.

"That was the first song that I ever wrote. Even though my first songs were simple GCD songs with simple words, my most recent creation has four verses and a bridge, oooh, yeah a bridge, and it uses E minor regularly," Barnoski said.

"But, its still a GCD song right'l" Craven said with a twinge at the side of her mouth.

"Well yeah," Barnoski said laughing.

Even if Anna does pride herself on songs that require G, C, D, and an occasional E minor, she still laughs thinking about her band of the future.

"It would mean Anna Barnoski on lead vocals, Sara Craven on soft har-

Sara Craven (left) and Anna Barnoski enjoy playing together on and off the court many, and Evi Steffens on extreme star, but you can't take a piano to a backup. We could even make Tcampfire. I like tci sing, but I can't shirts," Barnoski said with a gleam really make beautiful noise with my in her eye.

play, we sound pretty silly sometimes. Now, whenever we can't find a capo; we both bust up laughing," Craven said.

"I used to be a lot more focused," Barnoski said.

"I wasn't. In junior high I played the alto sax, but I was so good that I made the last chair, so I quit," Craven said.

"In guitar, you would definitely at least make second to last," Barnoski said, trying to hold back a smirk.

Craven admits that she is not extremely gifted vocally, but she claims that playing instruments gives her new confidence.

"I can play the piano like a rock

mouth, I mean vocal chords. By "We could call it SCABES," romancing my friends with the gui- Barnoski said. tar, for once I can make beautiful Huge rock star dreams aside, noise," Craven said. Barnoski and Craven enjoy bei,..,.,

"I know how to sing opera, play part of Peru's FCA right now. clarinet, and I am learning beginning "I think that worship piano," Barnoski said. important part in a person's note: Anna's opera ship with God. I like helpi· makes me think of Saturday Night to make that connectic Live and cats dying. When she tries lives. I want people to Ir though, she does have a beautiful Peru and say - I learner' voice," Craven said. Barnoski said.

"My mom used to play the guitar, "Playing at FCA has given me new and I always thought that it would be confidence. I like helping to lead the really cool to be a singer - writer - worship, and now I have a hobby guitar I lllY hus- ; that J. with for the rest Ifarndskl) with thesorigsr> .0f my life:;" Craven said. write. f like 'fo write songs for peo- "This is one thing that I can conple that are close. to my heart," stantly grow and learn about," Barnoski said. Barnoski said. After this senior volBarnoski has been writing songs leyball season, my kneepads and ever since she began to play the gui- shoes will be put up," tar in junior high. When talking "Next to your retired number 10 about Anna's songs, the girls can't jersey," Craven said. help but break into song. "But my six string will always be "For Him, for Him," Craven sang there just waiting for meto sit down while giggling. and play," Barnoski said.

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Aiken's CD just "Measures" up

Looks like "American Idol" judge Simori Cowell didn't know what he was talking about when he said Clay Aiken wasn't marketable.

Aiken's CD entitled "Measure of a Man" debuted at Number I on the Billboard Charts, selling more copies that Kelly Clarkson, the first "American Idol" winner, did with her "Thankful" album, when it debuted at number one.

As it happens, Aiken and Clarkson share more than a n_umber one album credit. Both "Thankful" and ''Measure of a Man" include songs written by several of the same writers. Coincidentally, both albums end w.ith a Cathy Dennis-penned tune.

However, musically, the albums are night and day, as Aiken's is less edgy and leans more toward adult contemporary.

His disc starts out strong with the up-tempo song "Invisible," but then gets stuck in a rut with monotonous mid-tempo songs like "Run To Me" and "No More Sad Songs," which unfortunately the listener finds himself saying by this point in the album. "The Way," co-written by Enrique Iglesias, is no better. However, Aiken's voice is pleasant enough to make even those songs somewhat listenable.

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"I Survived You" and the powerballad "This is The Night," one of the songs Aiken sang on the. "American Idol" finale. One of the writers of this cut was Aldo Nova, who also wrote the Celine Dion tune, "A New Day Has Come."

The title cut "Measure of a Man" is also a baUad, and this is the style Aiken should do more of. He doesri't oversing and get caught up in the theatrics like he does on the tracks that make up the middle section of the CD.

Aiken also shines on up-tempo songs like the final cut, "Touch," a tune that sticks in your head, and allows the CD to end on a high note. However, some listeners won't make it to the end of the CD because of the mediocre tracks s(lndwicbed in between the strong ones. Overall, though, not a bad debut for the "American Idol" runner,iup.

We'll see if American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard can wrack up the sales figures of his peers when his first full-length album "Soulful" hit stores on Nov. 25.

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Peru State wins 6 of their last 7 to crack into the NAIA Top 25.

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flooded, and the inadequate conditions assisted in a total of eight fumbles between the two teams. Passing the ball was hardly an option, forcing both schools to resort to their run games.

"The rain was horrible. With our offense being predominately pass, the wind and rain obviously didn't help," receiver AJ. Mertens said.

Defense kept the Bobcats in the , ballgame, as they held Haskell's offense to 172 total yards. Shelsta led the way with 11 total tackles in the mud.

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Peru State's defense was. fortunate to grab three interceptions from the pass-happy Tigers. Defensive line-man Tyler Armagost recorded the first interception of his career in the opening quarter. Alex Reier also had a career day as he picked off two passes. All three turnovers set up scoring opportunities for the 'Cats' offense.

"I think we played as a team for the first time in a long time against SWAG," offensive lineman Dan Hempel said. "It felt good to see both sides doing what they had to do

The Peru State football team "It was fun for us (on defense) d to win the game."

After the SWAG win, the 'Cats wins, advancing them to 3-1 in the and make plays. We knew their CSFL Defensive Player O IOQked to avenge last year's 20-13 Central States Football League and,, offense couldn't do much against the Week for Oct. 27 against loss to Langston University by trav6-3 overall. us," Shelsta said. · · eling to Guthrie, OK on Oct. 25. Langston Umvers1ty.

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"Once we heard that Toby was out, we knew we had to come together to get the win. Our defense decided to step up because no one knew how the offense would respond to our starting quarterhack going down," · Jennings said.

Peru State managed to steal seven opponents Haskell Indian Nations from turnover to turnover, from Jennings recorded two inter- turnovers from the Lions, helping University, Southwestern punt to punt. With their backs ceptions, one of which he them to the 24-6 victory. Assemblies of God University, and against the wall, PSC finally put returned for a touchdown. Those seven turnovers (four interLangston University. The key wins together the drive that.would change ceptions, two fumble recoveries, advance them to second in the the game. Haskell had the ball first, and and one blocked punt) were a testaCSFL standings and No. 25 in .senior Henry managed to afielq goal, fore-. ment to a day ruled. by the Bobcat

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The Bobcats outlasted the Fighting back in th.e game. The next game for Peru State two-yard line. Long ran wild recordlndians in the double-overtime Neither school was able to put wouldn't be as dramatic, as they ing 12 tackles and a fumble recovgame plagued by rain, mud, and together a last second score, so the dominated · the Southwestern ery. Jennings; performance was turnovers. game was to be fought out in over- Assemblies of God University good enough to earn CSFL

Haskell scored first, after they time. Tigers 42-21 on Oct. 18 in the Oak Defensive Player of the Week honreturned an interception 88 yards for PSC chose to be on offense for the Bowl. ors as he picked off two passes, one a touchdown. with only four minutes first overtime. After repeated tries at The important CSFL win gave the for a 14-yard score. into the firstquarter. Neither school the endzone, Adams missed a field Bobcats their second conference Peru got on the board first after scored another point until three min- goal, giving the ball to the Fighting victory for the season, and advanced Michael King Jr. scooped up utes left·in the game. The Peru defense held their their overall record to 5-3. Brown's blocked punt and ran it in

As the scoreboard stayed frozen at ground and stopped Haskell's Peru led a balanced offense for.· a Their 7-0, the clouds opened up and rain attempts, the. game into attack wi.th three touchdowns other first half score came from the began to pour .down: \:'fhe .field. c·dOhbfo overtime. through the air and three on the result of another Lions turnover ground. when Graham scored from three

Henry distributed touchdown yards out. passes to Scott Rockwell, Scott Up 14-0 in the closing seconds of Beveridge, and Jimmy Ellis for half the first half, PSC ran Henry on a of Peru's points. The other half keep around the end. The Bobcat came via T.J. Graham's two rushing quarterback was blasted out of scores and Lynn Meyer's game seal- bounds into Langston's sideline and ing touchdown run. was kept from returning to the

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With Henry out; Peru State's offense struggled between posessions as they could only move the first down chains two times in the second half.

The defense answered the call by making big plays when they needed them. Twice in the second half1 • Langston's offense pushed the ball inside the Bobcat five-yard line. But the Lions came away empty-handed both times as Peru refused to allow a score.

The first time, Langston faced fourth and goal, but their pass was broken up by Andy Adams in the endzone. The second time, Brown recovered a fumble on the two-yard line, sending the frustrated Lion offense off the field.

Langston's only points came off a punt return in the fourth quarter.

With the score 17-6, Jennings intercepted a Lion pass for a touchdown, spoiling their hopes of a lategame comeback.

The Peru State revenge tour continues Nov. 8 when the Bobcats travel to Muskogee, OK to face Bacone University. Bacone beat the 'Cats last year 24-17.

Most of the Bobcats are excited about their recent success and the games to come.

"I think we're a pretty tough team to beat when we play up to our potential," Mertens said. "We'll have to play together to win these last two games."

With the Peru State's sudden jump into the NAIA Top 25, some people. are hoping the right things might happen to put the 'Cats in the playoffs. ·

"Making it to the playoffs--that would be great. But we can only control what is in our hands,"

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'Cats volleyball team hoping for playoff spot

The 'Cats went 2-2 at the MCAC tournament bringing their conference record to 5-3 and 11-17 overall. PSC started out strong winning the first two games, but lost the momentum in the final day. "Going 2-2 this weekend has put us in a great spot to earn a playoff spot, commented Coach Geno Frugoli. "It also gave us a chance to see all the tough teams in our conference. I think the girls are as confident as I am that we can compete with anyone. if we play well."

The 'Cats easily defeated Central Christian College in three sets l;>y the scores of 30-15, 18. Freshman led the 'Cats with 7 kins: Sara Holcomb had 3 blocks, Sara Craven 11 digs, Kris.tin Delaney 5 aces, and Lindsey Baumgartner 34 set assists.

In their second game, Peru won the first set 30-25, but then Oklahoma Wesleyan rallied to win the· next two games 23-30 and 2430: The ''Cats-regained· their compC>" sure to win the last two sets and the game 30-15 and 15-10. Leaders for this· match were Delaney with 11 kills, Holcomb with 6 blocks and 4 aces, Anna Barnoski 23 digs, and

Rain or shine, intramural softball concluded on October 27th with the Good Guys beating Off Every Morning 3-0. Team members include Brenda Sindelar, Meghan Scanlan, Katy Scheel, Stepfanie Rainge, Karla Harpenau, Amy Roscheswki, Monica Marx, Ralph Wusk. Jake-Weyers, Jayson Tynon, Joe Tynon, Travis Post and Troy Ruetlinger.

Coach Mathews agrees that _ involvement on campus is increasing, "I feel that participarticipation is up dramatically this year and it is very competitive. I am very thankful for the students cooperation due to this years academic schedule changes."

Intramural co-ed flag football started on October 28th with eight teams competing for the ultimate prize. The teams include: Softball Wizards, Okeebo, Wymore Southern, Little Giants, Buduleadunks, Da Winnas, Team #7

Baumgartner with 37 assists.

Sophomore Lindsay Scanlan comCollege of the Ozarks ended the mented, "the crowd support has 'Cats r'un in three straight sets: The been good, but could be better. Our 'Cats fell by the scores of 18-30, 26- record may not look the greatest. but 30, and 27-30. Cara DeBuh.r led the we have played a lot of ranked "Cats with 11 kills and 2 aces. teams. This season we have always Holcomb added 6 blocks, and given our ranked opponents a run Baumgartner was good for 13 digs for their money." and· 54 assists. Two freshmen have contributed to

PSC started out strong against the team this year as well. "Mandy Newman University winning the Morgan is starting and Kristen first set 30-23. Unfortunately, Schrad has been giving the upperNewman regrouped and won three classmen pressure for starting posistraight sets 30-25, 30-18; and 30- tions", noted Scanlan. 28 ti:> defeat the 'Cats. Barnoski led

The 'Cats have been doing things in kills with 21, Holcomb with 6

Reinert ·right, but there is always room for · On

move- Kristen

Baumgartner

blocks, Craven with 22 digs and her the ball. The Cats' take on Haskell Indian Nations on November 5th. improvement. Scanlan commented, Baumgartner with 45 assists. "We have learned a lot of new techPSC had an important conference a big win for our program and for mately 75 junior high students.came nical skills from coach Frugoli as • win over the Bellevue Bruins in our confidence." dressed in Halloween costumes to well as our awareness. We need to Peru. The 'Cats defeated the Bruins The 'Cats then traveled to Omaha to support the Lady 'Cats. continue to work on our team chemin three straight sets 30-21, play College of St. Mary. PSC won The 'Cats had to play again the istry." and 33-31. the first set 30-28, but then lost three following afternoon against College The 'Cats are in action October Barnoski led the 'Cats with 16 straight sets 22-30, 20-30, 21-30. of the Ozarks. The 'Cats came out 28th against Park University in kills. DeBuhr added 3 blocks and 2 On October 24th, the 'Cats had on top in a nail-biting 5 set game. Kansas City. aces along with Baumgartner's 23 another home · game .against The 'Cats lost the first set 26-30, On October 30th and 3 lst the ; digs and J7 setassists: Oklahoma Wesleyan. The :C;i.ts w.on • tb.\!I\ Cats' face Central Christia,o ,and.•

"We have been working hard as a in se'ts' 30-26,. 30-22, and Ozarks responded by winning the Newman University. The last heme tearp. to play more consistent and 30-27. Freshman Kristen Schrad third set 22-30, but the 'Cats forced game and senior night for Sara together," Frugoli said. 'Tonight scored the game winning point in set five by winning set four 30-24. Craven and Anna Barnoski is we reached those goals against a the third set. The crowd was excep- The 'Cats then squeaked out set five against Haskell Indian Nations on very scrappy Bellevue team. This is tionally loud that night as approxi by the score of 15-11. November 5th.

Peru State Volleyball

with Katy Scheel

Sunday's, Tuesday's, Wednesday's and Thursday's. A one night 8-ball poo_l tournament will take place

Photo by: Kari Lynne

the

Delaney runs for a slide attack as Lindsey

sets

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HALLOWEEN CAROLS

OH SCARY NIGHT ·

OH SCARY NIGHT

THE MOON IS BRIGHTLY SHINING IT IS THE NIGHT THE COMES TO FEAST

POOR SAT THE KIDS, ON THE TALL STEPS WAITING TILL HE APPEARED AND THEY SAW THE UGLY BEAST

A BUNCH OF SCREAMS

THE YOUNG ONE WETS HIS PANTS AND THEY ALL RUN ·LE,tl.\jlNG DRIPS ALONG THE WAY

KICK HIM IN THE KNE!ES OH MAKE HIM HOWL IN TERROR

OH WARE-WOLF RUN

WEREWOLF RUN, LEAVE US ALONE

OH WEREWOLF RUN, WEREWOLF RUN WE'RE RUNNING HOME

JINGLE CANDY

DASHING DOWN THE STREET

JN MY FUNKY WITCH COSTUME OVER TH.E LEAVES I JUMP WITH MY SCARY BROOM

··MY CANDY BAG I DRAG WITH ALLTHE GOODS IN IT

THE .LAST LADY I .SAW GAVEME LOTS OF-JUNK

JINGLE CANDY, JINGLE CANDY, · JINGLE ALL THE WAY.

OH WHAT FUN IT IS TO EAT NEEDLES IN MY MILKY WAY-AY

CARMELAPPLE,CARMELAPPLE

FILLED WITH RAZOR BLADES

OH WHAT FUN IT IS TO GO TRICK OR TREATING TODAY

J04LY OLD GROSS VAMPIRE

JOLLY OLD GROSS VAMPIRE LEAN YOUR NECK THIS WAY I WON'T TELL A SINGLE SOUL WHO YOU BIT TODAY

THE FULL MOON IS COMING S'OON OH YOU GROSS OLD MAN TELL ME l-:IOW THIS STEAK FEELS NOW OH YOU SHOULD HAVE RAN

WE THREE GHOSTS

WE THREE GHOSTS OF PERU ARE DRINKING BEER AT THE LOCAL BAR WE GOT LOADED, PUKED, EXPLODED I WONDER WHERE MY KEYS ARE

OHOH

BEER OF WONDER BEER OF MIGHT BEER THAT GOT ME IN A FIGHT

WHERE'S THIS LEADING MY HEAD IS BLEEDING GUIDE ME PAST THESE POLICE LIGHTS

Monday

Nov. 3, 2003

BREAKING NEWS

For Halloween this year many area children will be sporting the scarriest costume possible. They will be dressing up as townies.

Peru resident Eddie Ott is really excited about his new costume.

"I'm really excited about my new costume. I'm gonna look just like my Uncle Dad!"

· Other area kids are going to dress up as the area's latest plague: Cooper Bugs.

Wfiile the children will look like sweet and innocent lady bugs, will be radioactive critters. who actually bite everyone that they see.

"Who needs candy when you can take a bite out of the person that is giving you candy," Stuart Pidd said, wearing his red and black costume.

"I'm just excited to show my holiday spirit, and I've never really had an excuse to bite people."

BREAKING NEWS

Harsh Tedbarger was recently abducted by werewolves. The werewolves reportedly "looked like werewolves."

Luckily, campus security is looking for anyone who matches this description.

"It is hard to work with these vampires and werewolves," campus security officer Jig Boke said.

"There is so much at stake; these vampires aren't suckers like you might think. But don't worry, I ain't scared of no ghosts."

It wouldn't be a big deal, but now the whole college has fallen apart.

More than just free tutoring

DANIEL ACKLAND

Contributing

Writer

A lot of students on campus join the free tutoring program through Student Support Services expecting to get just that. What they do not expect is to get more than just that.

So what exactly is Student Support Services? Asking different people around campus will give you a variety of responses.

Someone who is a member of Student Support Services would be likely to tell you that it is a great tutoring program that really helps them j.vith their homework, takes them to exciting events, and is there for them when they have any questions.

A member who tutors might tell you that it is a great way to make some extra cash, help other students, and make some great friends along the way.

Student Support Services helps approximately 230 students per year. It is there to "help bridge students' expectations with reality,"Pat Beau, the Director of Student Support Services said.

It is also intended to help with the student retention rate at PSC.

Statistics show that approximately 50% of all college students drop out for a variety of reasons. Often times, it is because do. not connect to the college, or they feel like they are not a part of the college, or do not transition well into college life.

Student Support Services runs in conjunction with other programs on campus, such as Residence Life and C.A.B. (Campus Activities

A mentoring program is offered through Student Support Services for both incoming students and returning students.

The A.R.C. (Academic Resource Center) works cooperatively with Student Support Services to provide help for students who need tutoring and those who have disabilities. Participants in Student Support Services have a professional mentor who can help them with personal, academic, and career questions and decisions.

Students can choose to let Student Support Services help monitor their grades and academic progress. Financial assistance through supplemental grants is available for members ·of Student Support Services. Laptops and PDA's are also available to members.

Students wishing to get assistance from Student Support Services must meet the criteria and fill out an application. These applications are available in the Student Support

office located on the third floor of T.J. Majors in room 300.

Support is available for any class at almost any point in the semester.

Stop in and say "hi" to Kristi Nies, the Student Tutorial Coordinator.

Each student mentor is assigned approximately five to ten mentees.

The mentor and mentee meet once or twice a week for approximately two hours total. Angela Packard said, "I really enjoy it. I am glad to be able to help students feel confident and to achieve their potential."

The tutors talk to their mentees to make arrangements for studying so that it fits into both of their schedules. Jenn Kreifels said, "I love tutoring for Student Support Services. It is as effective as students want it to be."

Studying is done _one on one and the mentees say it helps. One such mentee, John Laubert, commented, "I was told about it at a football meeting. It helps out a lot, especially in History."

Examples of students who tutor

include all three Sr. R.A.s, both the President and Vice President of Student Senate, and several of the athletes at PSC. Upper-classmen are typically hired to tutor, and they are students that did exceptionally well in the classes they tutor.

"Parents love the idea of Student Support Services, as not all colleges have a program like it," Peggy Groff, the Student Intervention Coordinator said.

"Students gain confidence and leadership skills that in return give them a positive influence on the other students,"

Kristi Nies added, "there are a lot of great students at PSC, and I am proud to be a part of it."

Pat Beau summed it up very well. "Student Support Services is not just there your freshman year; it is helpful throughout college. It is one of the most effective retention tools on campus because we want students to feel like they are a part of us."

5.5.S.. Stats Student support services helps approximately 230 students per year.

50% of all college students drop out.

"I am glad to be able to help students feel confident and to achieve their potential."

Angela Packard

Phot by: Gwen Davis

Student Support Services member Angela Packard helps Sonja Egger.with her homework.

Nov. 18-Men's

I BB vs. Dordt

I College, AWAC,

I 7:30 p.m.

I Nov. 19- W. BB vs. Midland Lutheran College, AWAC, 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 21-22-W.BB@ William Jewell Tournement, Liberty, MO, TBA.

Nov. 21-22Men's BB@

I Classic, I Bellevue, NE, I TBA.

I Nov. 25- W. BB VS. Park I Univ.,AWAC, I 5:30 p.m.

I Nov. 25-Univ. of I Nebraska at I Kearney,

Kearney, NE, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 29-Men's BB@ Midland

Lutheran College, Fremont, NE, 3:00 p.m.

Dec. 1- W. BB

@ St. Mary College, Leavenworth, KS, 6:00 p.m.

Dec. 5- W. BB

@ Park Univ., Parkville, MO, 5 ·30 p·r.n

City, IA, 6:00 p.m.

Dec. 11- W. BB

@ Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD, 7:00 p.m.

Dec. 13- W. BB

vs·. William Jewell College, AWAC, 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 13- Men's BB @ Missouri Valley College, Marshall, MO, 3:oo··

Nov 17- Matchbox Classes, Fall Break. I

20, Qwest Center, Nov. 27-29-Library 1

Omaha, NE, 7:30 Closed. 1 ..

p.m. Nov. Nebraska 1

Nov. 18- Static-X, Husker FB vs. Royal Grove, Colorado, Boulder, I

Lincoln, NE, 6 p.m. Colorado, 11 a.m. I

Nov. 18- 311, Nov. 29- Iowa State I

Pershing Center, vs. Missoui, 1 p.m. I

Lincoln, NE, 7:30 ET I

p.m. Dec. 2-YU'le I

Nov. 19- 311, U of I Present, Library & I

Main Lounge, Iowa CAB Fireside, 6:30 1 City, IA, 7:30 p.m. p.m. I

Nov. 19- UNL VB Dec 3-4- Choir Tour, vs.Kansas, NU All Day

Coliseum, 7 p.m. Dec. 4-Larry the

Nov. 21- CAB Cable Guy, I

Movie, library, 6:45 Pershing I

p.m. . Center,Lincoln, NE, I

BB

Dec. 6-Men's BB vs. Dana College, AWAC, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 8- W. BB

· @ Briar Cliff Univ., Sioux

vs.Waldorf College, AWAC, 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 1"5- W. BB vs. Dana College, AWAC, · 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 15- Men's BB vs. Briar Cliff Univ., AWAC, 7:30 p.m.

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Calendar Lindsey Griffiths

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Nov. 21-Rodney 8 p.m.

Carrington, Omaha Dec. 7- Choirs

Music Hall, Omaha, Concert, College NE, 8 p.m. Theatre, 3 p.m. 1

Nov. 21-Univ. of Dec 9- Yu'le KarNebraska-Lincoln OAK-e, Library & 1

WBB vs. Wofford CAB Fireside, 6:30 I College, Devaney p.m. I

Center, 7:05 p.m. Dec. 10- Band I

Nov. 22-1.owa State Concert, College I

vs. Kansc.-.;, TBA Theatre, 7:30 p.m. I

Nov. 23-Senior Art Dec. 12- Last day of I

Show, Jindra Fine regular semester I

Arts, 2-4 p.m. classes. I

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The Times, the official student newspaper of Peru State College, is published five

Contributini: Staff

Daniel Ackland

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Diane Payne

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Brandy Mattox

Toni Young

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times per semester by Peru State College students. The Times office is located in the College Publications Office in the AV Larson building.

The opinions expressed in the Times may not be those of the entire editorial staff. All 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, Aµburn, Neb.

To reach the Times, call us at (402)872-2260, e-mail us at psctimes@yahoo.com., or send material to the Peru State Times, Campus Mail, Peru State College, Peru, NE 68421. View us on the web at http://www.peru.edu- keyword: Peru State Times.

Are Nebraska's teachers prepared ?

TONI YOUNG

Contributing Writer

Imagine a small child in a foreign country, surrounded by people who speak a_ language foreign to the child. The child would not be able to understand or be understood by the people around him. Such isolation would be horrible for anyone, but it , seems utterly terrifying for a child to have to go through such an experience.

Sadly, this horror is fast becoming a reality in Nebraska. The immigrant population is growing, and. this growth briggs school-aged children who speak little or no E,ngl1sh.

Many colleges i_n,Nebraska, including Peru Stare College, are not preparing future teachers to deal with students and families who do f ,l)ot speak English.

· The United States Census Bureau ' reports on its State and County

Katy Scheel

Martha Stewart

Come on people, this answer Is so • 1 obvious. Ham is the better choice to satisfy that hungrya;:ollege stomach that is still filled with mac 'n' cheese and ramen noodles.

Turkey is so over-rated. a l_ittle movie. called 'National (ampoon's Christmas Vacation.' with Clark 'Sparky' Griswold (Chevy Chase) carving into the turkey that Catherine (Cousin Eddy's wife) had prepared

QuickFacts web page that in the year 2000, 4.4 percent of Nebraskans are foreign born. But this number may be higher when illegal immigrants are taken into account.

This mass immigration is due mainly to the need for low skilled, low wage workers in the agriculture industry (mainly farms and slaughterhouses) of Nebraska, says Dr. John Haney, assistant professor of Special Education at Peru State College.

Children who do not speak or understand English require special help in schools. In order to learn in an American public school, it is first necessary to learn English. Even those children with some English skills may require extra help.

Another factor to consider is the non-English speaking families of these immigrant children. A child

with some English language skills may have parents who speak little or no English. Almost 8 percent of Nebraskans over age 5 speak a language other than English at home, according to the U.S. Census Bureau website. This can create major problems with parent teacher communication concerning a particular child.

In order to help children whose primary language is one other than English, teachers must know the language spoken. This is where Nebraska falls short.

"There is a shortage of bilingual teachers," Dr. Haney said.

Teachers entering the job market with foreign language skills (especially Spanish in Nebraska) have an advantage. Haney suggests that education students take such foreign language classes if at all possible.

Unfortunately, at Peru State

Round Two

for ?the family when it exploded because it was overcooked? That is how gross turkey is, folks.

I know some of you are probably thinking that you can't have Thanksgiving without turkey but hey" our pilgrim days are over. Pigs are so much more versatile than turkeys. You can cook a turkey in pretty much just one way- stick the damn bird in the oven. You also have to be very careful with how you cook a turkey. If you don't cook

it right, you'll get worms. Have you ever seen 'A Christmas Story?'

Pigs are so cute and innocent they practically squeal the words"EAT ME!"

PORK- rr's MlAT'S FOR DINNER!

Erneril La1:asse

Ladies and g,entlemen, I will discuss the simple argument as to which is the superior center of the Thanksgiving meal.

The most obvious explanation is derived froni "Pulp Fiction" when

College, this is not possible. Peru does not offer any foreign language courses at this time, and so students who wish to take these courses would need to attend another college, like the University of Nebraska.

Haney believes the lack of foreign language courses at Peru is due to funding.

"With the budget cutbacks, [Peru has] gone to the bare minimum, in a lot of course content areas, and in Education that was seen as an expendable course," Haney said.

Peru State College considers itself a leader in the field of teacher education.

"The Teacher Education Unit is committed to preparing exemplary professionals in the field of education," according to the State 2000-2002 College Catalog

How can an educator be consid-

ered exemplary, though, if not fully prepared to communicate with all students? This is why Peru State College should consider offering some foreign language courses. At the bare minimum, Spanish should be offered in an attempt to stay current with the needs of Nebraska public schools.

Students at Peru should begin talking to their student senate about the need for foreign language courses.

"Administrative intent is to involve students in the decisions which affect them." This statement appears in the introduction section of the College Catalog.

The decision to be prepared to teach in a multicultural society is definitely one that affects the students of Peru State College, and so these students should unite and speak up for their right to receive the best training possible.

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Jules illustrates the negatives of eating pork:

"I just don't dig on swine. They're filthy animals. I don't eat filthy animals. Pigs sleep and root in (fecal secretions). That's a filthy animal. I don't want to eat nothing that ain't got eno1rgh · sense to disregard its own feces."

Point, set, match.

Jules helps us open our eyes to the type of animal a pig really is.

When looked at this way, one will

undeniably choose turkey over hog.

Besides, Thanksgiving isn't the same without a huge, plump turkey. It's a staple of every American Thanksgiving dinner. Ham is versatile? When you get a ham, you get: ham. Turkey gives us the choice of white meat or dark meat, legs, breasts, wings, etc. Pig is a cheap alternative for the communists that don't want to spend the extra two dollars for a good American Thanksgiving.

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President) of Hamburg, Iowa; Virginia Smith of Hamburg, Iowa; Kevin Wegener (Secretary) of York; Toni Young of Hamburg, fowa; Ange!a Alberr (Treasurer) of Beatrice; Jacob Barnoski of Polson, Montana; Jennifer Carlson of Fairbury; Connie Charles of Plattsmouth; Amy Ebeling of Perham, Minnesota; Deborah Elliot (President) of Bellevue, Julie Gray of Papillion; Jill Koster of Nebraska City; Katrina Lewis of Villisca, Iowa; Jeffery Sebeniecher of Villisca, Iowa, and Anna Tennal (Student Delegate) of Peru.

Officers for the 2003-2604 Peru State College Alpha Chi Society include, (left to right) Anna Tennal (Student Delegate) of Peru; Angela Albe.rt (Treasurer) of Beatrice; Kevin Wegener (Secretary) of York; RhOnda Johnson (Vice President) of Hamburg, Iowa and De.borah Elliot (President) of Bellevue. The officers were inducted with twelve other new members at the ceremony.

Scholarship and character were the qualifications sought by the Peru State College chapter of Alpha Chi, the national college scholarship honor society, and seventeen stu-

Essay contest

Full-time juniors and seniors are to compete in the Elie Wise! Prize in Ethics Essay

Contest.

· In 3,000 to 4,000 words, students are encouraged to raise questions, single out issues and identify dilem-

dents made the grade.

Inductees and officers for 20032004 included: Lisa Carpenter of Lincoln; Marie Christman of · Rhonda Johnson (Vice

"We are very proud of our Alpha Chi members, who have demonstrated a strong commitment to the principles of scholarship and character," said Dr. Ben E. Johnson, president of Peru State College.

Dr. David Edris, Dr. William Clemente, and Dr. Anthony McCrann cone .:d the induction ceremony Nov. .n the Fine Arts Building on the 1,eru State

Study

Ed department NCATE visit was· s.uccessful

BRANDY MATTOX

Contributing Writer

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education visited PSC the week of Oct. 27. Most students have never heard of the NCATE but they are very important to every eff uc;ation major on campus. According to www.ncate.org, "they insure that every teacher candidate has the knowledge and experience to teach when they graduate."

They set standards that every teachiiig school should meet in

order to be NCATE accredited. There are six standards to meet. They are, "candidate knowledge and skills, unit evaluation, field experiences, diversity, faculty qualifications, and unit governance and resources," according to www.ncate.org.

A school must meet all six standards or be put on probation.

NCATE usually visits every five years to re-accredit. In their last visit to Peru State College, in 2001, "they found some weaknesses," said Dr. Korrine Tande, the Dean of the School of Education and Graduate Studies and the NCATE coordina-

tor. That caused Peru to be put on probation and reschedule a visit for 2003. The probation did not affect anyone who graduated in the two year period.

Dr. Tande and her staff had to work extremely hard to prepare for their return visit. According to Dr. Tande, they had to obtain samples of students work, course portfolios, letters of recommendation, practicum evaluations, studentteacher evaluations, faculty resumes, enrollment data, and PPST results.

Tande spent her summer writing a 100-page paper that addressed

everything that needed to be covered, and the review team for NCATE read it before their visit.

NCATE interviewed all faculty and many students and they visited some schools where teacher candidates were student teaching.

"There were not many stones left unturned,"Dr. Tande said. NCATE is optional to all schools, so why go through all of this work?

"The NCATE is the premium stamp of approval. It stands above those who don't have accreditation," said Dr. Tande.

According to www.ncate.org, "teacher candidates who graduate

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from NCATE accredited schools will be better prepared for initial licensing and advanced board certification."

"Peru has a 100 percent success rate and all graduates are eligible for certification," Dr. Tande said.

In their recent visit, the group of seven people from the Board of Examiners Review Team "recommended that all standards be met," Dr. Tande said.

They will then file a report with the Unit Accreditation Board and they have the final decision.

They only meet two times a year. The next time they meet will be in March so the final word on accreditation will not be until the middle of April.

A school may only be put on probation once. If NCATE comes back and the school doesn't pass, they lose accreditation.

If a school only fails one standard, they have to wait the five years or schedule another visit before the five years is up.

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Ripa, "Hope ana Faith" give life to TGIF

One thing's for sure. Kelly Ripa est scenes come from his anxious- ters worse, the gals find out that the isn't afral'd of looking .like an idiot. ness to get rid of Faith as soon as woman fo the casket was not their In "Hope and Faith," airing Friday possible. He almost gets his wish relative after an; but a woman with nights at 8 p.m. as part of ABC's on one episode when Faith meets the same first name whose funeral TGIF lineup, Ripa plays Faith her Latin dream-guy, but he turns was the same day. Fairfield, former star of the soap out to be a fraud.

Besides this physical comedy, the opera "The Sacred and the Sinful," Another episode involves Hope actors who play Ford's children also who can't come to terms with her and Faith attending a long lost rela- ad some humor to the show. On the new unemployment status and tive's funeral. Upon viewing the · Nov. 9 episode, Faith gets a part in a diminishing fame. · body, they think that a ring, which is car commercial and hires Hope's

The sitcom centers arc,;uild her a family heirloom, is mistakenly teen-age daughter to be her pretend adjusting to her new life living with going to be buried with the body. assistant, even running around with her responsible .sister Hope, played Faith quickly distracts the funeral a head set not plugged in. On this by Faith F_o:-d, and her husband · guests as Hope tries to get the ring same episode, Regis Philbin guestCharlie (Ted McGinley, Married off, but not before dropping her starred as the car-salesman· co-star i;•it:z Children). Some of the funni- purse into casket. To make mat- of the commercial. A lot of jokes

BRANDY MATTOX

Contributing Writer

They're back!

Just when you thought they couldn't bring these guys back to life again, they did.

The movie starts off with a good story. Freddy Kruger (Robert Englund) is not strong enough to come back, completely, so he recruits Jason's help. Jason Voorhies (Ken Kirzinger) is supposed to scare people so t)ley think about Freddy and fear again. That is how he gets his power back.

The only way that Freddy can kill

referred to "Live with Regis and Kelly," such as Faith saying," Iseriously doubt being on T.V. with that ·guy (Philbin's character) wiii do much for my career."

Ripa obviously doesn't take herself too seriously, or her former soap opera gig on "All My Children," as on the first couple of episodes, Faith repeatedly confuses incidents on "The Sacred and the Sinful" with real-life happenings, and s9ap operas in general are often the butt of jokes.

Hope and Faith's personalities are night and day, and so are there out-

fits. Faith where's revealing, vibrantly colored ensembles, and Hope wears drab, conservative attire. Despite the clashing personalities, Hope and Faith always seem to get along by the end of each episode.

Unlike some sitcoms, Hope and Faith always has a recognizable plot and Ripa, Ford, and McGinley work well together. It also doesn't hurt the believability of the show that Ripa and Ford actually resemble each other. ABC may want to keep "Hope and Faith" around.

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people is in their dreams, sci some of the characters spend the movie trying to fight to stay awake.

According to Will (Jason Ritter), if you go to sleep, you're not waking up.

After the team kills a number of the high school kids, Jason realizes that he has been conned. This causes a feud between the two monsters. The group of kids that are still alive, Lori (Monica Keena), Kia (Kelly Rowland), Will, and Linderman (Christopher George Marquette), take Jason to Crystal Lake and help him coax Freddy out of Jason's dreams. Crystal Lake was where Jason was drowned as a child and they think that he will do better fighting here.

This is the typical monster movie, with screaming girls, dumb guys, and blood. The movie is extremely gory. The actors playing the high school kids and cops acted poorly. They either overacted or did not have enough emotion. They cried and screamed way too much.

The movie had really good visual effects. Everything looked very realistic- either with the way someone was killed or the way they made Freddy look during the dream scenes.

It wasn't worth the $5 that was spent to watch it, though. It was meant to be scary and the only time it was, was when you did not know what was going to happen next, which didn't happen very often. For the most part it was a humorous movie, but some of the. lines needed to be revised before being given to certain characters. ·

If you have not seen any of the other eight movies in the "Nightmare on Elm St." series or eleven in the "Friday the 13th" series, then this is not the one you should start with.

This is really nothing compared to the original. It is less imaginative. It has better graphics and effects, but the story and acting are horrible when watched after the original series.

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Brothers keep it all in the family

EVI STEFFENS Staff Writer

In high school it is common to see two brothers side by side on the football field. In college it is a bit more uncommon. But at Peru State College, Chris, Lukas, and Dan Burki collectively sport Bobcat Blue together.

These three aren't the typical football generalization. When asked, "Who is the best football player?" and "Who is the toughest?" the two younger players can only smile and say, "Chris." No arguments or fist fights broke out over these two questions. It is obvious that there is a lot of mUtual respect between these three guys.

As they were growing up, their mother, Cindy, can remember them wrestling around a lot just like boys do.

"And - they break things. Months later I' II find something that has been broken that they've tried to glue back together," Cindy said.

The boys' parents always thought that they might play football in college. Their father, Marian, played college football at Chadron State with his brother. Football seems to be a Burki tradition.

Family traditions aside, it must be difficult · to have to work with a brother on the same field. However, the Burkis do not find it difficult at all.

At times 'the younger brothers seem to have to play in their brother'.s shadow. For Lukas this is especially difficult because he and Chris

are both defensive linemen, while Dan an outside linebacker.

"You don't give them any special treatment. It's just like everybody else," Chris said.

"But you do. hit them hardersometimes," Dan said.

The Burkis grew up in Papillion, and were not allowed to play football until fifth grade. In high school in addition to football, Dan wrestled and Lukas was in track.

"We were encouraged to play sports, whatever sport was our ·choice," Chris said.

When it came time for Chris to

come ·to college, his friend Tim Clemenger was thinking about coming to Peru and playing football. Chris was recruited a little and decided to join Tim in becoming a Bobcat.

Lukas followed in his brother's cleat steps shortly after, but Dan thought about doing something different.

''I was planning on going to Chadron to wrestle, but I never really did anything for it. I was kind of lazy so I decided to tome to Peru too," Dan said.

Now, all three play Bobcat foot-

ball together. Each Burki admits that he likes playing football with his brothers. Sadly for Peru there are no younger Burkis on the way for recruiting. These three are it.

Even though Dan sports a different haircut than the other two, usually covered with a bandanna, these three have.many physical features in common. They all three have that Burki smile that shows a hidden sense of orneriness, and they all have the same tattoos.

"My dad, uncle, cousin, and us three boys are the only Burkis there are so we all got a letter 'B' on our backs," Lukas said.

These boys sporting B's can be seen in action at the Oak Bowl when the Bobcats take the field. Cindy and Marian try to make every game to see their three big boys at work.

"I am very proud that they are all able to play at the college level. We will always go to all of the games," Cindy said.

Photo by: Evi Steffens

The Burki brothers from left to right: Lukas, Chris, and Dan

The Misty Blues are a must see

AMANDA NEMECHEK . Contributing Writer

Their outfits are flashy, dance steps in sync, and smiles huge, as the Peru State College's own Misty Blues show choir perform.

Who wouldn't want to see this fantastic group of seven women and seven men, sing and dance to a variety of pieces that would please any crowd? They will make you smile with the Broadway hit, '/Put on a Happy Face," or cails'e you to chuckle witb theatrical renditio1'f° of "Hernando's

Anyway you look at it, is a must see.

So Peru State College's theatre should be full of students, faculty, and staff at any locally held concert, but it's not. Maybe some people feel that music is just

Jr. Okay, sure. Who doesn't listen to rndio in their_ car, or hum a

\!1:· tune once m a while? The

!k; · concerts are great, not to ment10n r free. So where are all the people?

The people are at football games, volleyball games, or any other activity that requires a ball.

1 but1t's doubtfUl that Kansas

5:snr'<Y Chiefs Running Back, Priest

0 J:;'!l.'Iolmes, could keep a tune while rushing the football. The.n there's Lebron James, point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers. A gqod ball pJayer, but he might just Open at 7:00

The Misty Blues at last ye.ar's choirs concert. The group performed at the recent Show Choir Festival on campus and also tours to high schools with the choir and Madrigal singers. pulling off dance moves while leading a fast break. The Misty Blues, however, can sing, dance, and main-

"The dancing is more strenuous now than when I was in high school, but the show now is more rewardtain their stamin;i without mi$sing a ing. We a!l have.strengths and weakbeat! · nesses, but in the end we produce a

is chosen however, for the selec- would react to Misty Blues. tions of music that Ediger picks. "I think students would really

"Choreographers are chosen by enjoy it. It gives them the idea that how good their skills are in teaching college and music are fun. They find dance, how sensitive they are to that participation can be enjoyable, musical demands, as well as avail- especially with extracurricular ability," he said. activities like music," Russo said.

"The Misty Blues members need The Show Choir obviously leaves to be healthy and are required to an impact. have good physical stamina. There "You can tell that the younger kids is a 15-20 minute show in the .fall really enjoy the excitement and and then they expand that in the dancing of the Misty Blues by their spring to about 30 minutes. The facial expressions", Russo said. shows run non-stop, with a lot of Taking the choirs on tour is a great intensity," he said. way to leave a positive impact of He also feels the show gets a lot of not only Misty Blues but Peru State positive feedback. College as well. There might be a

"I feel there are many favorable few perspective Peru State College impressions from the crowd. The students in the stands. Misty Blues' members are wonder- One such high school student was ful ambassadors for music and Peru wooed and awed by the Misty Blues State College,'' he said. performance at the recent Show

Although flocks of PSC students good product," Kushner said. arerft occasionally seen at the con- "I think that we do a lot of work in certs, there are some true blue a short period of time. We only pracdevoted fans. Kelsi Witt, a PSC tice once a week for a couple of freshman, took time out of her schedule to watch the show four times.

"The performance makes me want to get up and dance. I loved their standing ovation," Witt said.

A few membei:_s of the group: Amber Kushner (Alto), Becky Feigner .(Soprano), and Jason Genthe (Tenor), enjoy the show and have a lot of fun performing it.

hours, but we put together an excellent show," Feigner said.

"Because of our choreographer, our show is really exciting and upbeat," Genthe said.

Instructor Dr. Thomas Ediger directs the Misty Blues vocally, as well as making sure the group's performance is, clean, and offers a little something for everyone in the audience. A professional choreographer

Each member of the group is dif- Choir festival that is held at Peru ferent.. Whether they a:te just 5' or · this yeac Trentc<m·Phillips,: a freshover 6', they all move on stage with man at Humboldt Table-Rock the charisma of a dancer. Steiner public school, liked the They also manage to carry a lot of show. good energy throughout the show. "It was pretty fantastic! Seeing the This is definitely a crowd pleaser show choir made me want to come and something that Ginny Smith, a to Peru and be apart of it. Everyone PSC student, likes about the Misty in the world should see the Misty Blues show. Blues show choir perform because "They all look like they have a it's outstanding," Phillips said _really good. time on stage. They The Misty Blues is a definite must · really know how to keep their ener- see! Their singing is in key, dancing gy up while they are singing and professionally choreographed, and dancing," she said. smiles genuine as this group of

If the performances aren't exciting seven females and seven males perenough already, this group actually forms a variety of crowd pleasers. goes on tour. According to the Peru Many people have already come to State College web site, the Misty see this wonderful group, but many Blues go on tour with the choir and more are welcomed. You can't lose Madrigal singers to different high with the Misty Blues! schools around the area.

Melissa Russo, a former choir member, remembers how the kids

Archive photo

The current exhibit in the PSC Art Gallery in the Jindra Fine Arts Building consists of oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings by Andrew Acker.

'Cats 3 seed in Conference Tourney

DANIEL ACKLAND

Contributing Writer

The PSCVolleyball team has been playing exceptionally well towards the end of this regular season.

On Oct. 28, Peru traveled to Kansas City to take on Park University, Peru won the game in four sets.

Halloween night, the 'Cats traveled to Kansas to play Central Christian College. The 'Cats easily won the game in three sets, 30-25, 30-27, and 30-19. Players that contributed to the win were Lindsey Scanlan who led the team with 13 kills and six blocks. Kristen Schrad contributed six blocks, and Evi Steffens had ten digs. Leading the team with 36 assists was Lindsey Baumgartner

Nov. 1, PSC again traveled to Kansas to take on Newman University. Peru won the first set 30-25 before losing three straight sets, 23-30, 22-30, and 28-30.

Kiisten Delaney had 17 kills. and

were also given engraved plaques with an action picture from the coaching staff for all their hard work and dedication during their years at PSC. Both players have several Top 10 records and may have more by the end of their careers.

The night proved to be particularly special for senior Sara Craven. ·

Craven broke the single season serve receive attempt mark with 1,081 attempts. The previous record of 1,080 was held by Craven's sister-in-law set back in 1988.

a more experienced team.

"This year's team has only ten players. We each play a key role and I think that has helped us to become a better team. Coach Frugoli has taught us a lot of new technical skills that are very helpful. This year we are playing with an entirely new style," Delaney said.

The Bobcats _traveled to Kearney on Nov. IO to play the UNK Lopers. They came into the match ranked 15th in the nation in NCAA Division II. The 'Cats came up short with a 19-30, 19-30, 20-30 loss before an estimated crowd of over 1,000 in the Loper arena.

Seniors Anna Barnoski(left) and Sara Craven were honored before the final home volleyball game of the season against Haskell Indian Nations Nov. 5 two ace serves, while Cara DeBuhr recorded nine blocks. Sara Craven had 24 digs while Baumgartner put up 39 assists in the loss.

On November 5th, the 'Cats hosted Haskell. Indian Nations for

Senior Night. Seniors Sara Craven and Anna Barnoski were honored before the game.

Both Craven and Barnoski had their career statistics read before the large crowd in the AWAC. They

The 'Cats thumped Haskell in three sets, 30-15, 30-16, and 30-19. They were led by DeBuhr with 12 kills. Sara Holcomb added five blocks, and Craven helped the defense with 17 digs. Baumgartner had two ace serves and put up 35 assistS.

Delaney feels the team is "overlooked" by many opponents.

· "We have played a lot of ranked teams this year. Our record may not show it, but we can compete with anybody. I feel that .this has made us

On Friday, November 14, the 'Cats faced Newman ljniversity in the first round of the MCAC Conference Tournament, which was held at the College of St. Mary's in Omaha.

St. Mary's is currently ranked #3 in the nation in NAIA, while the 'Cats are unranked nationally. the 'Cats are ranked 8th in Region IV.

Las Vegas native enjoying Peru, Auburn

"I am learning the steering-wheel finger wave," laughed Head Men's and Women's Peru ·state College Volleyball Coach Geno Frugoli.

"The people of Peru and the Auburn community are very friendly. I enjoy the slow pace."

Geno Frugoli left his native city Las Vegas in July to become a Nebraskan and at Peru State. He

lived his whole life in Las Vegas with the exception of three years coaching in Mitchell, South Dakota at Dakota Wesleyan.

"All the opportunities of my life · have been due to volleyball."

· After playing Division I football and earning a BS and a BE degree from UNLV, Frugoli taught business at Las Vegas High School, which

had more students than Peru.

Looking for a sport after football, he turned to volleyball and became a member of a nationally ranked men's sand and grass doubles team. This allowed him to travel the country and meet many new friends. He also coached club and high school volleyball during those years.

While at Mitchell, Frugoli earned a Masters Degree in Education. He was enrolled in a PHD program at UNLV when the job opportunity at Peru State beckoned.

Many different things attracted Frugoli to PSC, including.the men's volleyball program at Peru. The Bobcat team is the only collegiate

men's team in the state of Nebraska. Opponents are sought in Missouri, Iowa, - Kansas and Illinois. He feels the team has good athletes, a great attitude and will continue to win.

But, he is very proud of the women's volleyball team.

"They are playing their best ball now."

They are 17-20 and ranked 8th in the region. The ranking, he feels, is due to Peru's tough schedule. Their goal is making playoffs.

"The girls are very dedicated, hard working, and have a strong work ethic. We need to be healthy, strong and committed."

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Recruiting for Peru is an "easy sale". Frugoli believes the beautiful campus and the low cost aids in selling the college.

Geno Frugoli is big on image. His volleyball players are spokespeople for the college. Consequently, community service, conduct, and looks are important. i

"All of this builds and will make ' things better and more special."

Frugoli's philosophy is "take ownership and do it all together." He does not believe in a dictatorship. He likes to do things by committee.

"With that we will win."

As a team project, the volleyball players and some of their parents, remodeled the locker room with murals, carpeting and a general refurbishing. Frugoli credits his staff of Katy Scheel and Meghan Scanlan for .helping to make this all come together.

Meanwhile, Frugoli is glad to leave the busy, loud life of Las Vegas behind. He has purchased a home in Auburn and enjoys working on it on weekends.

"This is a better lifestyle."

Cole's 'Cats attract out of state talent

LUKE FOHL

Contributing Writer

Coach Jerre Cole starts his third season this year as the Bobcats' head men's basketball coach. Before coming to Peru, Cole piled up a 147-22 record as ,an assistant coach at Porterville College (CA), making for an impressive coaching resume.

However, is that the factor when it comes to recruiting for the coach?

That same record also made Porterville College the winningest team in California. That can draw players to a coach's program; however, a player is not completely drawn to a college by just the coach: There are scholarships involved; the location of the college, maybe even male to female ratio could be what draws these players here.

The main question remains: What else has been a factor in gefting players outside the state of Nebraska?

The men's basketball team has four from out. of 'state: These players are: Myron Jenkins from Gary, Indiana, Scherone Clark

from Chicago, Illinois, Vincent Chambers from Tucson, Arizona, and Gerald Stewert also from Chicago, Illinois.

In the past, most of Peru's recruits, for any pro.gram, were players from in state. However, since Coach Cole took over the program in 2001, Peru has been getting recruits from different states more often. This has given Peru a variety of players and has proven so far to make a difference in their performance.

There is really no particular aspect that brings these players from different states to Peru. Two of the players from out of state lived in Omaha for a while. All four players played Junior college ball before coming to Peru.·

Coach Cole says, "We try to recruit our players from in state. If we go out of state to recruit, it is specially done for the benefit of the program."

The obvious reason for recruiting in state would be that it cost more money t<? recruit .out of state. .·

Vince.ni ari<l Myron are the only tw'o,players that actually came from out tf state.

Scherone and Gerald are the oldest recruits from out of state and Coach Cole says that is part of their role on this team.

The same question was asked to one of Coach Cole's assistants, Nate Sims, about what attracts players from out of state to come to Peru. ·

"Coach Cole will recruit those players that have been sitting (or not playing for anyone) for a few years, where other coaches will not," Sims said.

Recruiting players that have been sitting for a while is a unique technique when recruiting, says Sims.

However, recruiting those that have been sitting could be a good thing because those players have had a chance to mature during their absence from the courts, and that is what Cole likes in his players.

Recruiting these players could happen in many ways. One particular way would be that Coach Cole has some connections. Sims says that Coach Cole used to run the recruiting report in California for junior colleges.

· The report is used by many other coaches looking to recruit junior college players. This report ranks the players so that coaches can try for the best first.

Coach Cole was asked if he knew any of the player's past coaches and he said that, "Some I got to know,

Coach Jerre Cole (kneeling) looks to improve on last year's record of 21-11 and some I knew from the past."

Knowing the players' present or past coaches is important to recruiting because that coach is who will be talking in the players' ears until they come to Peru. Sims says that Cole not only has connections with other coaches in California, but with coaches from other states as well.

With Cole's background other coaches are more than happy to help out at times. Cole got his.start as a coach at Missouri Valley College. He was a graduate assistant coach at Emporia State University in Emporia, KS.

Last year's season at 21-11 was Peru's eleventh 20 plus season inhistory. That was Coie's second year as head coach. This, along with his background in California and other states, makes for an impressive coach.

Comparing last season to this season, Cole says, "I feel it will be better at the end of this season than it was last year." That meaning that the team will make the NAIA Tournament or go further in it.

· Sims says the difference in this team from last year's team is that th.e style of play is different. There has been no drop off of talent. Last year's team was stronger and tougher around the basket, but not in the full court like this year's team.

Sims also said that the team is much smaller than last year's with

losing eight seniors. However, that is where the recruiting of the older, more mature players comes into affect.

"Having a 20 plus season is a goal every year." Sims said.

The Bobcats have started their 2003-2001 season at 1-2, and that will make their goal even harder because of the strength of their schedule this year, says Sims.

Cole and his assistants are excited for this year's team and are looking

forward to· some good games to come. Cole quickly turned around a men's basketball program that struggled in the past.

The players and coaches are looking forward to a good season and hope that Peru's support will increase this year to help them along their way. So if you are sitting in your dorm one night not feeling like doing homework, check to see ifthe men's basketball team is playing at home and go give your support.

Photo by: Grace Johnson Vincent Chambers from Tucson, Arizona is one of four Bobcats from out of state.

Archive Ph.oto

THINGS l'M NOT THANKFUL FOR WORD FIND

Swing choir members were recently upset by the last issue of the Peru State Times. The reason for their unrest was that all of the show choir festival had been overlooked. An article about two volleyball team members who play the guitar was the only musical article.

The swing choir members reportedly had a demonstration outside of the Peru State theater in protest. Things turned yucky when two volleyball girls walked by. In a mess of jazz hands and sequins the two were assaulted.

"I guess that the news paper doesn't see the Bisty Mues as very important," choir member Dusty Dancer said. "They'll probably just run this story on the stupid back page or something," choir member Nancy said.

Editorial note: the news paper does find the show choir very interesting.

See page 9.

DIRT

BEE STINGS

SICKNESS

HOMEWORK

YUCKY LUNCHES

MESSINESS

GARBAGE

BAD HAIR CUTS

ALLERGIES

INFOMERCIALS

ZITS

DIARRHEA

CONSTRUCTION

MESSY ROOMS

ILLOGICAL PEOPLE

BODY ODOR

LOSING RECORDS

CAR WRECKS

THE SPICE GIRLS

DOG BITES

ARC nearing completion

LUKE FOHL

Contributing

Writer

For almost a year now the students at Peru State College have been detouring around what once was the library. Now, there is a new library.

But, what about the building that used to hold Peru's sources of knowledge? That building_is now called the Academic Resource Center (ARC).

The ARC will house all those smaller, but important, programs that are scattered over the campus, serviCes such as: Student Success, Learning Assistance, Federal Programs, Career Placement, and many others.

The Federal program, which is the Peru State TRIO Student Services, is a program that assists first· generation college attendees to complete successfully their chosen program. This service can be found on what the administration calls the "Garden" level of the ARC.

On top floor (which has no particular name) are the Career Placement and Enriched

ARC Programs: Student Success Learning Assistance Federal Programs Career Placement Enriched Classrooms

Classrooms. The Career Placement is an extensive careercounseling center that houses the latest online resour.ces. The Classrooms are classrooms that provide state-of-the-art instructional technology.

"The ARC is set to be done

few finishing touches as the ARC nears completion.

between Jan. 15 and Feb. l," Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment Management Ted Harshbarger said. This should open up some more options in other buildings: Buildings like TJ Majors and A.V. Larson will have more room to work with classes that need to be opened back up.

Departments like Business and Education in T.J. Majors will have more rooms to do something with, Harshbarger said.

The mission for the ARC, according to a memo from Harshbarger, is "To help students learn and reach their potential in a caring and supportive environment. The Academic Resource Center will have a centralized and focused set of student support services and programs that assist student efforts to learn, to pursue enriched demic training, and to find employment in their chosen-career."

Harshbarger said each word in the mission statement is true right down to the end. He is sincerely

excited about renovating Peru's buildings. When asked if there was going to be anymore renovating Harshbarger said, "All buildings are targeted, but all depends on funding based on the next 20 years." ·

There is a Master plan that was done in 1999. In this Master plan is a five year plan that has to do with campus parking and the Oak

Bowl.

In a 10 year plan there are more recommendations for more renovating, including the Fine Arts building, Harshbarger said.

The courtyard that is torn up right now in front of the ARC will look much the same as the yard in front of the library, Harshbarger said.

The skywalk that leads from the new library to the ARC will allow for a shorter walk and access to the library for the people using the ARC building.

By the beginning of the Fall semester, Peru will have a sounder academic environment than the semester before. Students can benefit from the extra room and help that the ARC provides.

"The Academic Resource Center will have a centralized and focused set of student support services and programs that assist student efforts to learn, to pursue enriched academic training, and to md employment in their chosen career. "

--Ted Harshbarger

Photo by: Gwen Davis

The "Link" between the library and the new ARC receives a

Photo by: Gwen Davis

The front desk of Career Services is located on the third floor of the A.R.C.

Dec. 8- W. BB BB@ Dakota Bellevue, NE, 5 @ Briar Cliff Wesleyan Univ. p.m. Univ., Sioux City, Tourney, Jan 20-W. BB

IA, 6 p.m. Mitchell, SD, vs. Haskell

Dec. 11- W. BB TBA. Indian Nations @ Augustanq Jan. 2-3- M. BB Univ., AWAC, College, Sioux @ Northwestern 5:30 p.m. Falls, SD, 7 p.m. College Jan 20- M. BB

Dec. 13- W. BB Tournament, ·· vs. Haskell vs. William Orange City, IA, Indian Nations

Jewell College, TBA. Univ., AWAC, AWAC, 5:30 Jan 8-W. BB@ 7:30 p.m.

p.m. Concordia Univ., Jan 23-W. BB

I Dec. 13- Men's Seward, NE, vs. College of I BB@ Missouri 5:30 p.m. the Ozarks, I Valley College, Jan 8- M. BB@ AWAC, 5:30

I Marshall, MO, 3 Columbia p.m.

I p.m. Colleger Jan 23- M. BB

I Dec. 15- W. BB Columbii!, MO, 7 vs; College of I vs.Waldorf p.m. the Ozarks, College, AWAC, Jan 16- W. BB AWAC, 7:30

I 5:30 p.m. @York, NE, p.m.

I Dec. 15- Men's 7:30 p.m. Jan 24-W. BB

I BB vs. Briar Cliff Jan 16- M. BB vs. Oklahoma

I Univ., AWAC, @York, NE, Wesleyan Univ.,

I 7:30p.m. ··, 7:30 p.m. AWAC, 3 p.m.

I Dec. 20- M. BB Jan 17- W. BB Jan 24- M. BB

I vs. Midland @ College of St. vs. Oklahoma

I Lutheran Mary, Omaha, Wesleyan Univ.,

I College, AWAC,. NE AWAC, 5 p.m.

3 p.m. Jan 17-M. BB @

I Dec. 28-29- M. Bellevue Univ., I

THE PERU STATE TIMES

Editor-in-Chief Grace Johnson Staff

Assistant Editor Katy Scheel Dan Ackland

Advertising Mngr. Kevin Turner Amanda Nemechek

Distribution Mngr. T.J. Shiers Diane Payne

Photographer Gwen Davis Luke Fohl

Website Editor Kenneth Ballard Chelsea Allgood

Calendar Lindsey Griffiths Maggie Marriott

Back Page Evi Steffens Anna Crook

layout JayCie Hathaway Kathryn Glenn

Kari Lynne Reinert Becky Cooper Michelle Wedge Erik Miller

Sports Editor Tim Clemenger

Faculty Advisor Dr. Druann Durbin

Dec 9- Yu'le Kar- Dec. 16-19-Final I

OAK-e, Library & Exams. I

CAB, Fireside, 6:30 Dec. 20- Halls close I p.m. at 12 noon. I

Dec. 10- Band Dec. 25-Christmas I

Concert, College Jan 1- New Year's Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Day. I

Dec. 11-1-2-Music Jan. 6-Tuition & Fee I

Juries, Benford, Payment Due Date. .1

1:30 p.m:-5:00 p.m. Jan 10- PPST, TJ I

Dec. 12- Last day of Majors. I regular pemester Jan 11- Residence I classes. Halls open at 8 a.m. I

Dec. 12-Student Jan 12- Classes I Teacher Call Back, Resume. I TJ Majors, 9 a.m.- Jan. 15- Dance, II 12 noon. Student Center, f' Dec. 13-Madrigal 10:00- Midnight. ·' Dinner, Student Jan. 16- Last day to Center, 6:30 p.m. drop/add regular Dec. 15- No semester courses.

Classes Jan 16- Student Dec. 15-0ffutt Teacher Call Back, Student Teacher TJ Majors, 9 a.m.- 4 Call Back, Graduate p.m.

Center, Papillion, 5 Jan 19- No Classp.m.-8 p.m. Martin Luther King, Dec. 15- Midnight Jr. Day.

Exam Breakfast, Jan 23- Student Student G0nter, 1O teacher applications p.m.-11 p.m. due for fall 2004. ,,

The Times, the official student newspaper of Peru State College, is published five times per semester by Peru State College students. The Times office is located in the College Publications Office in the AV Larson building.

The opinions expressed in the Times may not be those of the entire editorial staff. All 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.·

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Going home to mom

EVI STEFFENS Staff Writer

Just when life is going great, Classes are coming to a close, and you.have really made some good friends at college, something terrible haµpens: Christmas. Not that the holiday and the presents are that awful, but going home to live with the parentals once again can be a very difficult experience.

The basic conflict comes from parental stupidity. They° think that they are in control of your life, and you know that they are not. The easiest way to fix this problem is not tci try and make them understand and learn about your new found independence. They are middle aged--they stopped learning a long time ago.

When college started, your parents thought that you cried in your dorm for at least a week, when in reality, the tears dried up soon after their tires turned out of the lot.

Free at last, you thought. Free at last - well, not any more.

Now you are going home to your parents who controlled you in high school. They made your decisions. They do not understand how staying up all hours of the night is okay. This is going to be a very different break from what you have experienced in the past.

When you were eight years.old, Christmas break was a wonderful thing to look forward to, but after a semester of personal freedom at college, it might not be such a jolly holiday.

·The iron bars are about to be thrown around your life again and there isn't much that you can do about it except one thing--be prepared.

There are certain things that you can do in advance of your trip to ole' home sweet home, but you have to start as soon as possible. Here is a handy-dandy five step

process to make sure you're rocking around the Christmas tree instead of rocking around your old room (a.k.a. cell) when your parents begin to punish you for the things that they cannot control while you are at school.

1. Call your parents with Christian music playing in the background. Proceed to tell them how excited you are about the holidays. Don't forget to mention that you don't really want anything for Christmas except to be with the parents you miss so much.

2. When you are sick of talking to them and filling them with lies, tell them that you real- · ly have to go to the library. This will remind them how responsible you are and how you can manage your own life.

3. Right before leaving to go, call just one more time complaining about your neatfreak roommate. Then proceed to tell your parents how you are excited to come home

to your loving family because they have always been so accepting of your messiness. This is a preemptive strike against the messy room talk.

4. When you get home, you will probably want to go out with your friends from high school. When you go out, turn off the caller ID. This will enable you to call and ask them if you can stay at a friend's house from anywhere in the state.

5. Before you leave, place some Febreze and gum in your car. This will help you to cover up any smells that you might not want your mom smelling when you get back. Now you have some guidelines to make your holiday break a success. You will not have the constant parental struggle about curfew, cleanliness, and control. The holidays might actually be merry. Just remember in all possible conflicts, parents are always right, even when you know that they are wrong.

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Peru State College staff member Kimberly Keenan is not content to rest on her laurels. Keenan, an Office Assistant in the School of Education and Graduate Studies, has just earned a Bachelor's Degree in Informational Technology.

Keenan earned the degree in a 21st Century way-online, from American Intercontinental UriiversityOnline, one of the nation'.s most prestigious "virtual universities," which also features campuses worldwide. She completed. her degree requirements in only thirteen months. Keenan began her bachelor's degree program immediately after completing her Associate's Degree in 2002.

Many would bask in the afterglow of such an achievement, but Keenan is beginning work immediately on her Master's Degree in Informational Technology with an emphasis in Internet Security. This is also an accelerated online program which will take ten months to complete.

"She has done a really remarkable job getting this degree in a very time, and we are very proud of Kimberly," said Dr. Ben E. Johnson, Peru State College president. "Her hard work and dedication to education makes her a prime example of the quality staff and faculty we have here at Peru State."

The graduation ceremony Nov. 22 was a virtual online ceremony with former U.S. Senator and Vice-Presidential Candidate Jack Kemp as commencement speaker.

Keenan was asked to be part of the Beta test group for the virtual ceremony, and was excited for the opportunity.

"Even though I had reservations at first, I realized by participating in. the test that it would be impossible to get the 1000-plus graduates worldwide in a single location for a traditional ceremony, so it only seems to make sense to have a virtual (online) graduation," Keenan said.

101 students for correct answers. Prizes were awarded to those with the most points, whether they were students or not. The grand prize was won by Tori Parris (shown in front of the Periodic Table of Elements), a fourth-grader at Sheridan Middle School in Auburn.

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Mole Day was held in the Arts and Science building on Oct. 23, in honor of Avagadro's number (6.02 x 10 to the 23). Mole Day was open to everyone who wanted to come and see the chemistry "magic" show-watching sodium catch fire in water was great fun, and·the passion meter was something more people should try (and observe!). Food was served-there were "moleasses" cookies, "avagadro dip'', along wit.h other goodies. Candy was also offered as prizes for the games. Points were awarded to Chem answers on the games, and

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Brownville favorites KT Sullivan, Stacy Sullivan, Tim Sullivan, Betty Sullivan and the rest of the family, with adopted pianist and Brownville favorite Mark Nadler, will present a musical Christmas extravaganza. The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21.

Singer and song writer Betty Sullivan, and several of her singing offspring recently performed at Carnegie Hall. Tickets are $13 ($10 for students). They can be obtained by calling (402) 825-3331 or (402) 274-3661.

All library materials are due Friday, Dec. 12. At that time a "holds" list will be compiled and sent to the Registrar's Office with the names of students owing $5.00 or more and/or having overdue material. Please see that your names are not on that list.

Peru State College students showcased the students' hard assisted with the Johnson- work in social studies to their Brock elementary social friends, family and commustudies fair. nity.

Winners of the 2003 Peru Shown are (left to right) State College/Johnson-Brock Best Visual PresentationElementary Social Studies Adam Lueders; Best Oral Fair were announced at an Pre s en tat i on - C 1i n ton evening awards reception Summerholder; 4th Placeafter the fair Nov. 17 at the Jessica Grable; 3rd Placeelementary school. The fair, Mary Alice Karel; 2nd Placeheld by PSC students and Laura Ruskamp; and 1st Johnson-Brock sixth graders, Place Sara Bohling.

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Cotty' s.Place opens downtown

CHELSEA ALLGOOD

Contributing Writer

A fun atmosphere, a family feeling, and great food can all be found in the newest addition to the community of Peru, Cotty's Place, located downtown. Danny and Cheryl Cotton of Peru had ·been thinking of owning a bar/restaurant for several years and when the opportunity came around, they took advantage of it.

"The town needed a nice place to gather," Cheryl Cotton said.

Much was completed in a small amount of time. The process of remodeling the old Cottonwood began on Oct.17 and ended Nov. 14 of this year. New tables, booths, fans, lights, and even a new entryway was added. Peru memorabilia covers the walls and the smell of fresh paint hung in the air during the first few days of being open.

Cotty's Place has already begun their Sunday buffet. A Tuesday burger night, Friday fish night, and

Saturday steak night are soon to be added to the works as well. Ideas of a night have. also been discussed, but what night they will be featured is yet to be decided.

Most, if not all, of the Peru relics are pieces that Danny and Cheryl have collected over the years.

Danny played football for the Bobcats in the 70's. Several of these items gracing the walls of Cotty's Place seem to be attracting much attention. One of these is the collection of menus from all over the United States that hang on the south wall of the dining room.

"Cheryl and I have been c91lecting these menus from different places we eat for the past ten years," Danny Cotton said.

The other piece of is the painting by Mary Ann Chaney hanging on the north wall of the dining room. The piece is a replica of a snapshot taken 30 years ago of a group of buddies. The line up from left to right is: Joe Whisler, Jim Whisler, Matk Hahn, Mike Reed, :;

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Danny Cotton, and John Chaney. So far: Danny and Cheryl have been pleased with the way. things are going. They have received a good response from the public and have plenty of help from employees, volunteers, and other members of the community.

"We are just trying to adjust to the change in lifestyle, hours, and day to day efforts of owning• a restaurant. We have been real busy but we are always trying to continue to keep up the service and good food. Hopefully everyone enjoys the

when they come in, " Danny and Cheryl said.

Cotty's Place has something for everyone. College students· can come down with friends and have a good time, and families can come in and have a home cooked meal in a

great atmosphere.

So, whether you just want to take a break with family and friends or try one of Danny's ever-popular Belt Busting Burgers, you can do all that and more at Corty's Place, located in Peru.

How to survive the final exam rush

MAGGIE MARRIOTT

Contributing Writer

Final.ex.ams can be a stressful time for many students. There are ways to overcome the test stress and relax. Counseling and psychological services has a few recommendations thar are listed on their website. (http://caps.unc.edu/examprep.htm)

Students should start studying early. Looking over notes daily for a few minutes can help decrease study time the night before Students can look at notes while waiting for their teacher or between classes.

Skimming the chapters and reading the headlines, subheadings and bold words would also be helpful. Summaries at' the end of chapters

help students if they do not want to read the whole chapter.

Sarah Roether, PSC senior, gives a study tip for students.

"Listen to what your teachers tell you that willbe on the finaL" Students should. figure out what classes need the most work and study those first. Listen to what the teacher says during class and if they repeat something, there is a good chance you need to know it.

Counseling and psychological services recommends studying 50 minutes and then taking a 10-minute break.

If you get bored studying a subject, pu·t it aside and work on a different one. Students can study with a friend by quizzing each other and going over notes.

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To relieve some stress, students can exercise or watch a movie. Running, walking or swimming are some exercises that students can do. Taking their mind away from studying for a little while can help them relax.

Study breaks are important so that students do not feel overloaded. Setting up a study schedule can help students stay focused. Studying with a partner can also keep a student's study time flowing. Partners can make flashcards and ask practice questions or vocabulary words.

Jessica McKim, PSC sophomore, has some advice for students.

"Study in groups, study alone, go over all your notes."

Cramming may seem like a good idea when students are preparing for

finals. If a student is trying to cram for several finals, they will not remember the information. Counseling and psychological services states that cramming will not save time because it takes longer to learn material under pressure.

When students get to the classroom for the exam, closing their eyes and taking a couple slow, long deep breaths will help them relax. If a student cannot remember an answer, they should not panic. They should concentrate on slow, deep breaths and try again. If they still do not remember, they should move on and come back to it, according to Dr. Dawn Hamilton on the International Stress Management Association web page.

Students should get enough sleep

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the night before the test. The morning of the test, they should eat something for breakfast even if they normally do not. It would be harder to concentrate if a student was tired and hungry.

Something to remember is that the world will not end if a student does not get an A in a class or if they miss a couple of questions. It may seem like it for some people but the world still goes on. They should just try their best and do what they can to reach the grade they want.

Photo by: Chelsea Allgood Cheryl and Danny Cotton stand in their new restaurant. place

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you go to the theater to see a movie starring both Will Ferrell and James Caan, it's hard to know what to expect. Fortunately though, with "Elf," it should be all good things.

Ferrell plays Buddy, a human raised in the North Pole with Santa and his elves. He was not only raised alongside these elves, but grew up thinking he was one, despite his comparatively massive size.

However, after missing his quota of etch-a-sketches in Santa's workshop, Buddy knows he is different. He eventually overhears some of the elves say that he is human, prompting him to question the elf who raised him, played by Bob Newhart. Aft.er learning that his mother is dead an9 his father lives in New York City;

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Buddy jumps on an ice burg and heads for the Big Apple. (As you have already figured out, this movie does require suspending belief.)

After reaching New York City, no one is more surprised to see him than his father (James Caan). Buddy's mother died telling his father of Buddy's existence. While staying in an orphanage, Buddy crawled into Santa's bag and was whisked to the North Pole.

Once"in New York City, Buddy experiences quite a culture shock. This is when the movie really gains as Buddy faces many si1 uations for the first time, including meeting a female human, a mall worker, for the first time. The two bond over their love of singing, but

Daniel Bedingfield's CD Gotta Get Tlzru This came out last year, but in 2003 it has expanded in popularity with the release of "If You 're Not the One," the smooth ballad that seems to be showing up everywhere, including the film "Maid in Manhattan" starring Jennifer Lopez. The song is a radical departure from the first single, the dance tune title track.

the love story doesn't dominate the movie or gettoo cheesy to be tolerable.

Despite Buddy's blossoming romance, he also has some problems in adjusting to his new environment. Buddy's lack of wordliness causes tensiop at his father's workplac·e, a book publishing company. This setting highlights the contrast between Buddy and his father. Ferrell's harsh attitudes in competition with Buddy's child-like innocence are fun to watch.

While staying with his father and his wife, played by Mary iteenburgen, Buddy has to adjust to a i.et not totally comprised of sugar. To ease the transition, he puts syrup on all of his food, including spaghetti.

same style. These songs seem less monotonous than c ·rs of this style. Then Bedin1:o Jd slows things down with "If You're Not the One" and some decent mid-tempo songs, such as "He Don't Love You Like I Love You."

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From Buddy's challenges comes most of the comedy. One scene involving an escalator, something totally foreign to Buddy, is one of the funniest in the film. The movie is jam-packed with the physical comedy that other Saturday Night Live alums are known for, but doesn't go overboard on the gross-out humor that SNL sometimes uses.

There are a few adult jokes, but not enough that parents shouldn't take their kids to see the movie. People of all ages could be heard laughing at any given point during the movie, making Elf a fun holiday surprise.

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Listeners will not get bored with this CD, as Bedingfield doesn't stick to one style for long. The song "'Without the Girl" towards the end of the CD is a pleasant surprise, and has a different song than any of the other songs on the album. Parents can even feel comfortable with their kids listening to this CD. It doesn't include any unnecessary questionable content. Just great track. along with a few more of the music.

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Go "Home for the Holidays"

ANNA CROOK

Contributing Writer

Feeling a bit homesick during finals, spending the holidays in Peru, or just need a gift quick? Well, take the short trip to Nebraska City for some Christmas spirit and shopping.

Nebraska City kicked off its annual "Home for the Holidays" celebration this past weekend. The "Home for the Holidays" .weekend's purpose is to promote local shopping and get the holiday season under-· way. Jessica Jones, administrative assistant at the Nebraska City Chamber of Commerce, backed this notion.

"The Home for the Holidays" is a downtown promotion. Its purpose ls tO get people to come to Nebraska City and stay in Nebraska City for Christmas."

The Morton James Public Library is all decked out for th.e Christmas season.

The weekend was kicked off with the Chili Cookoff held on Friday night, Dec. 5. The feed was held at Norman's Country Mart and fea-

tured twelve varieties of chili that could be sampled for free. This was followed up by the Taste of Christmas promotion on Saturday. Patrons could go to participating stores, sample a Christmas treat and pick up a recipe card for that treat. Throughout the afternoon on Saturday, the Alpha Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at the First Lutheran Church provided childcare for $8 per child. The activities for the children·included crafts, frosting cookies, learning Christmas Carols, and playing games.

The festivities on Saturday also promoted local museums and centers. The GAR Civil War Hall had authentic Civil War costumes and Christmas festivities. The Taylor Wessel House provided period music and historical activities, and the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts added a Christmas.

stocking decorating activity. The Morton James Public Library also fiad a storyteller reading Christmas stories.

The day's festivities were capped off with Santa's Arrival and the Official Tree Lighting at the 'City Parking Lot on First Corso. Jones added that the Christmas parade was cut ·out this year because of low turnouts, but that there are always good turnouts for Santa and the tree lighting.

The weekend's festivities were brought to a close on Sunday with the Tour of Homes. This is a tour of some of the best-decorated homes in town.

Most of the homes on the tour are decked out in period Christmas decor. Tickets c6uld be purchased at many of the other events through-. out the weekend.

This weekend was just the begin-

ning of many holiday festivities and act1v1t1es throughout Nebraska City. The library will also have a special story-time hour including a visit from Santa on Dec. 13. Local churches and schools will be putting on various Christmas· programs throughout the month.

There is also a tour of lights, which consists of a trolley ride to some of the brightest and best lit homes in town. The Arbor Day Farm Lied Lodge will also be decorated for the holidays.

Local stores will be having various deals and promotions throughout the holidays to keep people shopping locally.

So if you need a little Christmas cheer or a quick gift, you need not drive to Omaha or Lincoln. Just take the drive to Nebraska City and support local businesses and holiday festivities.

Players looking to get back in swing of things

GRACE JOHNSON Staff Writer

Some students on campus are looking to add a little more drama to their lives. They're reviving the theater club, the Peru Players. Though not yet an official group, the club has high hopes for exercising their acting skills.

"What we're talking about is finding a way for interested students to be able te share their ideas and ta!-

ents in a broader environment,"

Faculty Sponsor Dr. Bill Clemente commented. 'Tm excited that the· students want to really get something done."

The college does· not currently have a drama department.

"It was determined that the college couldn't support the program with the small number of students who were actually drama majors," Clemente said.

However, he says that despite this, the students have the option to get involved with plays. In fact, the stu_dents are responsible for the club reemerging after several years of hiatus.

"It's student motivated and. it's their interest, and if there are enough of them (students), things will happen."

Shawn Brock is one of those motivated students.

"I love working with o1d scripts and new scripts alike," he says.

"Theater gives you the perfect outlet to be someone cilse."

Clemente sa:xs theater has other benefits for students, and encourages their participation.

"It's (theater) a way to bring literature and life alive. There's a special kind of intimacy that goes with it. And it's a wonderful form of expression."

Clemente says it is also an asset to the college.

"It's an integral part of a liberal arts education and experience. A healthy liberal arts environment includes an outlet for creative energies for our interested students," he says.

"Anybody interested in having some fun and learning how to put things together should join."

The club is not just for actors. The Players also need help with their sets.

Brock says he would love to see the club do improv nights or perform scenes from Shakespeare. Clemente says students have also discussed one-act plays.

Though budget may not currently allow for the return of the theater department, Clemente says that the students remain optimistic.

"The students involved now are determined to do things on their own until the situation improves," he says. "This is really a studentmotivated effort."

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The Little Red Schoolhouse Lives

KATHRYN GLENN

Contributing Writer

"Reading, 'Riting, and were the jiRs of education in the early partr,Of the twentieth century. It was a time when hundreds of.rural schools dotted the landscape of the Midwest. In Nebraska there was ofteri times a schoolhouse for every section of land. A hundred years ago one-room schoolhouses were the norm for the rural areas of Nebraska.

Imagine, a one-room building with one teacher to teach all grade levels. School children would help bring in the wood for the heating stove in the winter. The older students would help the younger ones with their lessons. However, the days of the oneroom schoolhouses are nearly extinct in Nebraska. But through the efforts of some historically-minded individuals, one of these one-room school houses has been saved.

The "Little Red Schoolhouse," which is now located on the Peru State College campus, was originally located six miles west of Peru along Highway 75. It was known as the "Center School" but due to highway expansions, it was marked to be

The Little Red Schoolhouse was built in 1905 and functioned as a typical one-room schoolhouse for 55 years. Most one-room schoolhouses in Nebraska were woodframe, but The Little Red Schoolhouse was unique because it w1s made of brick. When the schoolhouse was relocated to the Peru campus, the building had to be disassembled brick-by-brick, and then it was rebuilt on the campus.

Dr. Sara Crook, Professor of History/Political Science at Peru State College, said, "I think the reason it is still' standing today is because it was made out of brick." Since the relocation of the Little Red Schoolhouse to the Peru Campus, the interior has been renovated. Kimberly Keenan, who works as an office assistant in the School of Education and Graduate Studies, has been actively involved with the pictorial history of the building. Keenan said the building still has its original wood floor, and in keeping with the history of the building, the walls were painted with the same colors used one-hundred years ago.

Keenan said, "There will eventually be a replica of a wood burning stove in here."· She also said desks which will be purchased through private ·donations will be put in the building. An old chalk board, which was originally used in the T.J. Majors building, was hung in the Little Red School House. There are also all new windows in the structure.

Dr. Bill Clemente, Professor of English at Peru State College, explained that two years ago

Nebraska Literature Festival sessions were held· in the Little Red Schoolhouse. Nearly one hundred fourth and fifth graders visited from Auburn, Nebraska City, and Nehawka for this festival.

"That was the first time it had been used in forty or fifty years for teaching," DuClemente said.

There are more ideas for the use of the schoolhouse in the future. Crook said that hopefully on Feb. 24, 2004; the schoolhouse will be used for registration for the District History

Santa in Nebraska?

BECKY COOPER

Contributing Writer

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to actually SEE Christmas Past? Have you ever been inside a .life-sized ginger bread house? Have you ever wanted to see Santa's Reindeer?

Well hold on to your jingle bells, because it's all only an hour away. And for $6 a person,, why not take a stroll through an Elf Village?

In the quaint town of Springfiejd, Nebraska, Christmas starts on Nov. 21 at IO a.m.

Dave Vermeulen, along with his wife Rhonda, and son Dave Jr., runs a Christmas Wonderland. Full of Christmas spirit, they decided to open huge barns three years ago to the public.

When asked if he believed in Santa, Dave Jr. replied with a hearty yes, and chuckled like a bowl full of jelly.

You'd have to believe at this place, because most of the time, Santa is sitting right next to you. That's right, you can sit by Santa. You can also visit his actual cabin, and ride in his actual sleigh.

You don't have to be six years old to visit this wonderful Christmas Farm. This family sees everyone from little babies experiencing their first Christmas, to twenty-year-olds looking to. pet some of Santa's chickens. And yes, Santa has chickens.

Do you happen to remember a song that goes "On Donner, on Blitzen?" The Vermeulens sure haven't forgotten. That's why they made sure to include Santa's Reindeer.

The.se Reindeer, of course, live · inside Santa's Stables, and you can pet them in the petting zoo, along with the chickens. Have you ever pet a chicken?

Danielle Shepler, a Peru State

College student, lives in Springfield

"It's the biggest Christmas experience ever," she comments.

It would have to be if its got Cocoa and Glitter Mountains, other locations featured at the site.

This see!Ils as though it would be an all-day affair with the many activities listed. They open at 10 a.m., seven days a week; and. they don't close down the mini-Santa Wonderland until 9 p.m.

· For those of you who don't fare so well in the arctic breezes of Nebraska, you shouldn't worry. Ninety percent of this fantastic place is inside heated barns. While you're roasting your chestnuts on an open fire, you can make your own crafts. If you aren't the crafty sort, you can take a walk through Tiny Town. Bunnyville, Roopville, and Candy Cane Lane are also must-sees.

If you're with your special some-

Day Contest. Crook also mentioned that there has been talk of the schoolhouse being used as a visitor's center, where prospective students can pick up maps and information regarding Peru State College.

Regardless of future activities held in the Little Red Schoolhouse, the building will forever be a reminder that "high-quality" education existed in the past and continues today in small schools in Nebraska.

one, you can hitch a ride in a sleigh and take a gander at the Lighted Forest.

Whateyer you choose to do, it is almost guaranteed that you will have a good time.

There is also a wide assortment of things to snack on while you get your face painted_ or do the Cookie Walk. They even offer peppermint hot chocolate.

This is the ultimate in family Christmas fun. The whole family can have a fun time. If you're a college student like Danielle Shepler, it won't break your bank account either. At only $6 a ticket, you can afford to go more than once.

All of this time, we thought Santa lived in the middk of the Arctic. As it turns out, he just lives right up the road.

If you are not already a believer in the fantastic tale of Old St. Nick, this place will surely make you one.

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Sit next to Santa Pet reindeer

Crafts Snacks

Lighted Forest

Runnyville

Hoopville Candy Cane Lane

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Dr. Bill Clemente conducted for the Nebraska Literature festival in the school house two years ago.

Holiday Madrigal dinner set

AMANDA NEMECHEK Contributing Writer

Let's travel back in time, a time where Royalty rules the land, and court jesters are the means of entertainment. An era where two men may be seen jousting. During this period, a savory chicken dinner will be served, while royalty toasts and drinks their wassail. This is the time of the Renaissance.

Peru State College's own Madrigal Dinner will take you back to such a time. According to the Peru website, the madrigals are a group that sings a capella music from the 16th and 17th centuries. Dr. Thomas Ediger, director of the upcoming Madrigal Dinner, is ready for the night's festivities.

"The Madrigal Singers will sing some new arrangements of old favorites. One song will be a fractured Christmas carol about "Poison Ivy" to the tune of "The Holly and the Ivy," he said.

It sounds like there will be little something to please everyone.

·"The first performance of a new opera "A Diva's Deliverance" is going to feature the Madrigal Singers. It's a new piece by composer Thomas Ediger and librettist, Emily Rosewell Davidson," he said. The members of the Madrigals are

big supporters of the event. Jeff Schwarz, the "King" of the evening will be making his second year's appearance.

"The Madrigal Dinner is a great time for a great price," he said.

Ryan Zeigler, another member of the group, also promotes the show.

"I like doing the dinner. I enjoy the cheesecake, costumes, and the interaction with one another. It's a night full of entertainment, fun, and food," he said.

The show also gives people a chance to come out of character. At least that's what Shannon Stemple thinks.

"I get to be goofy. I also get to act out characteristics that I hope I don't have daily," she said.

Along with the music of the era, a proper dinner is also prepared. Director of Dining, Glenda Haley looks forward to this every year.

"The best part is the two nights of the rehearsal. I get my own private concert, and I just adore the music," she said. ,

Haley isf not alone in deciding the meal. "Dr. Ediger and I sit down and discuss a meal of his choosing. He is very easy to wotk with," she said The menu this year will be roasted chicken, wild.rice, garlic roasted red skin· potatoes, green beans almandine, mandarin orange salad, and flaming dessert.

Correction: The Students Support Services article in the Nov. 17 issue should have stated that all three Sr. R.A.s, both the President and Vice President of Student Senate, and several of the athletes at PSC are members of Student Support Services.

The Madrigal singers at last year's Madrigal Dinner

Haley's team also sets up and decorates for the dinner. Last year they had a huge castle sculpted out of ice. This year they have something new planned.

"The surprise in the foyer is pretty cool. We are also going to give the acoustic shell a little different look," she said. The doors will open for the

Madrigal Dinner on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Those who were able to get tickets to the dinner will have the opportunity to take a trip back in time.

Dr. Jerry Martin leaving PSC

KENNETH BALLARD Staff Writer

Dr Jeffy Martin, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, will be leaving Peru effective the end of the fiscal year.

Martin had hoped to move into a teaching role, bur the budget problem at the college has prevented that.

··' \vould like to continue w be oart or the faculty at Peru Seate Coiiege as l enjoy the College and the students. However. this is nor an option al this time. so I will move on with my life."

Martin specializes in history. He was planning a special topics class that would have dealt with the cur-

A candidacy hearing for a new Vice President of Academic and rent crisis spots around the world. Student Affairs was held Nov. 20 for Martin has positive things to say Dr.

Primozic. about PSC.

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Dr. Primozic served as acting Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at Santa Fe Community College. He currently serves as the Dean of Arts and Sciences at Santa Fe Community College. Other candidacy hearings were · also held

They run for fun, for no

ERIK MILLER Contributing Writer

Standing at the starting line, 32 men breathe heavily. The wind is blowing; the gray sky looms overhead. The anticipation grows as a cold rain begins to fall. The official counts down from five and then shouts, To your marks, get set and BANG 11 The starter pistol shoots off, cow bells ring, people shout, ,rnd the men take off, running as fast as they can up the slippery hill.

It is the conference meet and for the Peru mens cross country team. everything is on the line. Or is it') Many people here in Peru are not aware that Peru has a mens cross country club. Others may have seen them running around Peru at crazy hours of the morning.

These men train for situations like this.· Peru is known for its hills and the cross coach uses them to his advantage. PractiCe Is held every morning at 6 a.m. and can involve running from 30 to 50 miles a week.

"Sometimes we run at 5:45 in the morning, but we also have workouts in the afternoon that we have to do on our own," runner John Ferguson said.

"Practices in the morning may be changed next year. Hopefully we can practice in the afternoon, but the 2+2+ 1 schedule makes it difficult,"

Coach Bryan Lee said.

Despite the rigors of training in the morning, the .dedication level of the mens team is very high.

These athletes are so devoted that they have run in some horrible conditions. Recently at the Haskell invitational in Lawrence, Kansas, it was pouring down rain.

"There was no traction, a high risk of injury, and the clothes that I wore weighed me down, but I still ran the best race of the year," team captain Mike Ringen said.

Just how fast these guys run is quite amazing. Not many people realize wh<it it takes to run five miles as fast as you can. That's right, these guys run five miles, or 8,000 meters.

Elite runners from larger colleges can run the five mile race as fast as 24:30. The competition level at conference meets is very high. The average time for the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference (MCAC) is about 28:00.

said.

Even though not many of guys have experience in running competitively, they've done pr'<::' well against other MCAC teams.

"We've beaten conference te:li already. Men's is only a club :1 we've beaten varsity teams, :t· that's without recruitment whal, ever.'' Mike Ringen said.

Ringen is the seasoned vete senior and will be leaving the next year. Even though he's kav1: he still has strong opinions abuu' possible varsity team that he wc1; never be able to run for.

"I think that the men shoe. become varsity because there more women's teams than mei: · here at Peru, and the football counts as two. There is also a g(H core of young runners that could ck1 some damage," Ringen said.

M.embers of men's and women's cross country ham it up for the

runners are hoping that men's cross country will be recognized as a varsity sport.

Irl his fastest .race at the Woody Greeno invite in Lincoln, Ferguson finished with a total time of 31:17 That's incredible when you think that his mile time was 6:20. That may not seem very fast, but imagine running a mile that fast five times.

"My fastest mile split during a race was 5:15," Ferguson said.

Sometimes running can take its toll on the body. When asked which race he threw· up after, Ferguson replied, "Which race didn't I?"

Running a race is not as simple as

just running as fast as you can. In the first mile, you're supposed to try to establish a position in the pack.

"Most of the actual racing takes place at the beginning. On the second mile I usually try to catch up with the person ahead of me and try to keep my race pace. The third mile is always my slowest. I think I'm on pace but it's always slower," James Cole said.·

"The fourth and fifth miles are all about making up your lost time and looking towards the goal. It's a mind

game that you play with both yourself, and the others around you," Cole said.

Surprisingly enough, this team is just arag tag team brought together by the joy of running. Most of these guys never ran cross country in high school, and some of them have never run cross country before this season.

"I wrestled and played football. Even though I mostly sat on the bench in football, I was pretty successful in wrestling," Ferguson

Right now, the main reason that most of the men run is to stay in shape, to have fun, and to see some of their goals accomplished.

"I run for personal fitness, team camaraderie, and previous success in the sport," Ringen said. That's right, they don't run to win medals or to get scholarships. They run for the fun of it, but they real! y don't have much choice.

See Cross Country, page 12

Photo Courtesy: Erik Miller

camera. The men's

Concealed carry law must be passed

How should a person defend themselves and their family if an armed criminal attacks them? The anti-gun crowd says they should not. They should throw up their hands and beg for mercy.

Unfortunately, Nebraskans have few options for defending themselves. Unless an individual has specific training in disarming criminals, they should not try to use force to overcome their assailant. The odds are overwhelmingly against them.

The best way for a person to protect themselves and their families is to carry a concealed handgun. However, since Legislative Bill 265 was filibustered this past April in the state Legislature, it is still illegal to carry a concealed weapon in Nebraska.

LB 265 would allow law-abiding ·citizens the right to carry a concealed handgun provided they pass a background check, take a training course, and pay a fee of $100. This would get them a five-year certificate to carry a concealed handgun. After five years they. would have to renew their certificate.

Nebraska is one of only five states· without a concealed carry law of some kind.

The carrying of concealed handguns was first brought up in the state Legislature in 1996. The bill was defeated four straight years. It was then abandoned until early this year when State Senator Gene Tyson.reintroduced the bill in the state Legislature. The bill was killed by a few anti-gun senators of

the Nebraska Legislature. This despite the fact that the state crime rate is going up. According to the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Report, released July 11, violent crime went up five percent from 2001 to 2002. Murder/manslaughter rose 18 percent. Forcible rape increased 11 percent, and robbery escalated by 20 percent.

A significant drop in the number of these crimes would be achieved through the passage of a concealed carry law.

In his 1998 book, More Guns, less Crime Jobn R. Lott, Jr., the John M. Olin Law and Economics Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School, states, "Violent crimes are 81 percent higher in states without nondiscretionary (concealed carry) laws.

"For murder, states that ban the concealed carrying of. guns have murder rates 127 percent higher than states with the most liberal conceale<;lccarry laws."

These n':\mbers were calculated from the FBI's Uniform Crime Report.

Nondiscretionary of "shall-issue" or "do-issue" laws require a state to issue a concealed handgun permit to anyone who meets the application qualifications. These generally include a criminal background check, age restriction of 18 or 21, no history of significant mental illness, and.either application or yearly fees of some kind.

Some states allow their local law

enforcement officers the discretion to approve applications for concealed carry-permits. In this case the applicant needs to show that he or she is at risk. Being threatened or regularly carrying large sums of cash qualify an individual.

Then there are still a few states, like Nebraska, that do not allow concealed handguns

The situation is now at an impasse. The current vote count in the Nebraska State Legislature is 31-14 in favor of a concealed carry law. However, a minority of state senators are filibustering a piece of legislation which could help save the lives of Nebraskans. Thirtythree votes are needed to break a filibuster.

State Senator Gene Tyson, the key sponsor of LB 265, in the April 29 edition of the Omaha World Herald, expressed regret that a minority of lawmakers were able to halt the bill's progress.

However, small steps of progress are occurring which make the bill more likely to be passed in the near future. According to the Feb. 12 edition of the Omaha World Herald, the Omaha City Council voted not to oppose the legislation. This is important because it is usually the bigger cities that oppose concealed carry laws. It is certainly a step in the right direction.

The opinions of individuals on the proposed law are .mixed. Aaron Bishop, a law student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Law School is in favor of the bill.

"As long as they have a clean

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record they should have that right [to carry a concealed handgun] in order to feel that personal safety," Bishop said. "If they go through and pass the application process they should have that right."

Sara Chandler-Smith, a homemaker and mother of one from Lincoln, sees it differently.

·"I can see some good," ChandlerSmith said. "It could reduce crime, but I just find handguns repugnant. Handguns are made for one purpose; to kill people. For that reason I would not support the bill."

The solution to this problem will have to come in phases. The different phases have been advocated in various platforms for some time.

First, the emotional, irrational rhetoric of the the anti-gun crowd needs to be cleared up. Many of the criticisms of concealed carry laws that are aired in the mainstream media are either misguided, distortions of the truth, or outright lies.

John R. Lott, Jr. dismisses many of these myths in his aforementioned book. One myth involves accidents. Whenever the local news reports about a firearm accident, especially one involving small children, it is an exception, not the norm.

In fact, Lott states, "Almost twice as many children drown in bathtubs each year than·die from all types of firearm accidents.

"Only 42 of 1,134 accidental firearm deaths in the United States in 1996 involved children under the age of 10."

This is a very low number when you consider that according to J. Neil Schulman's book, Stopping Power, "70 million Ameri"cans own a gun."

Another false claim of the antigun crowd is that concealed carry laws increase crime. However, John J. Donohoe of Stanford University, who is a critic of Lott's book, addresses this issue in The

Chronicle of Higher Education on May9.

"No scholars now claim that legalizing concealed weapons causes a major increase in crime."

Another inaccurate claim is that dangerous people with criminal records are obtaining guns. They may be in· small numbers, but those numbers are only going to improve in the coming years.

The Sept. 26 edition of The Washington Times states, "A bill to improve the national database aimed at preventing felons and the mentally ill from purchasing guns was announced jointly yesterday by two senators, a Democrat and a Republican."

According to the Times, the bill would give $400 million in grants and incentives to states to update and improve the information they provide to the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System [NICS].

NICS, "allows gun merchants to check quickly if a customer is a felon, mentally impaired or otherwise prohibited from buying a gun," states the Times article.

The Times further states that the bill has bipartisan support and is quickly progressing in the senate. This indicates the bill will most likely become law in the near future.

Gun Control groups also need to be held accountable for the claims they make. On its website the Minnesota Association of School Business Officials (MASBO) is asked about the implications of the Second Amendment.

"The Alliance is not taking part in a constitutional debate," MASBO states. "Our position relates to the impact of concealand-carry legislation on schools."

Apparently MASBO's official position is, we don't care if what see Concealed Carry page 13

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Are you getting a bang out of your Bobcat buck?

TIM CLEMENGER Staff Writer

Jacqueline Huscroft and Emily · O'Neil laugh when they start to think about the contrasts between the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Peru State College.

"There are about a million differences, positive and negative, between the two," Huscroft said.

Both Huscroft and O'Neil used to attend UNO but transferred to Peru State this fall. Now that they have been through a semester at PSC, the two wonder if they are getting the most out of Peru State's "reasonable cost" that the website promises.

"I had always heard that Peru was so much cheaper than any other state school. But I guess it's not after seeing the comparisons," O'Neil said.

The comparisons she is talking about can be found on the Nebraska State College website (http://www.nscs.edu).

The website shows that out of the three state colleges (Chadron State, Wayne State, and Peru State), PSC ranks most expensive to attend. This information shocked some Peru students.

According to each school's respective website, CSC S!udents pay $6,945 each year, WSC stu

dents annually pay $7,282, and PSC students spend $8, 195 per year.

These prospective totals come from an in-state resident living on campus, with a meal plan, who is taking 15 credit hours a semester. -www.peru.edu

Another interesting fact is that the financial gap between small colleges like Peru with larger universities is tightening.

Students attending the University of Nebraska at Lincoln spend $10,043 a year and those at UNO give $I 0,344 each year. Some students feel that this is not a very marginal gap when the pros and cons are weighed.

"l had no idea that it was that close between Peru and the universities," Huscroft said."! guess when you look at it, we're only saving around a thousand dollars a semester. I thought it would be a lot more."

O'Neil found more benefits at UNO than at Peru.

"There are more classes offered, better technology, more opportunities. UNO's in a city where students can work. A bigger city also gives people more to do with their free time," O'Neil said.

"Peru State College is one of the best education values in the Midwest. The combination of the reasonable cost and fina_ncial aid/scholarship offering makes PSC an extremely affordable choice for your

Fifth-year seniors survive adversity

TIM CLEMENGER Staff Writer

November 15, 2003

Senior Day Oak Bowl

He sits on the edge of his chair in front of his locker, the No, 4 on his jersey heaves with each breath. Headphones are strapped around his shaved head while he closes his eyes and feels the music, for the last time.

"Dad, I wish you were here "

The sink gushes and he wets his long brown hair. Beads of water dribble onto the No. 5 on his chest. He slicks his hair back and peers into the mirror before him, for the last time. 'Tm done after this it's over "

As always, he's the first one ready No. 43 is dressed and suited up before some players enter the field house. He sits, ready and waiting, focusing on what is ahead, for the last time. "Don't think about it...focus on the game "

He carefully smears the eye-black under one of his eyes. The dark black contrasts with this bright, freckled face, making this one of the numerous complexities of No. 44. He finishes the other eye and puts the cap back on, for the last time. "One more chance one more chance "

B.ftck in 1999, four football players came to Peru State, ready to take on the challenges of a college athlete.

Each had his own separate reasons for coming to Peru. ··

Josh Johnson: an offensive lineman who later moved to fullback, was impressed with Coach Dick Strittmatter and wanted to play for him.

Tyler brother, Nate, was an .offensive lineman for the Bobcats, and encouraged Tyler to play defensive line.

Jase Johnson didn't feel at home at Bellevue University, so he decided to transfer to Peru and give running back a shot.

Matt Shelsta wanted to play and felt that PSC offered him the best opportunities to play tight end and linebacker.

Though the future looked promis: ing down at cozy-Peru State, none of

them · expected the rollercoaster careers they had ahead.

The 'Cats struggled, on and off the field in 1999. Coach Dick Strittmatter led the squad to a 3-7 record after a year marred with suspensions and expulsions of veteran players. was a tough year. It seemed half team either quit or was kicked off," Jase Johnson said.

"Josh and I even thought about leaving; it was so bad. Before most practices, one of us would say, 'If you leave, I'll follow you.' But neither of us ever did."

Terry Clark replaced Mike Carnes as Defonsive for their sophomore season. Coaching changes would be something the Tour would get used to.

After their freshman year woes,· 2000 exploded with a turnaround of excitement and hope. The Bobcats went 8-2 and were nationally ranked, two feats that hadn't been accomplished by PSC in years.

The program was riding high and already looking to improve after the season ended. When things seemed too good to be true, the program was dealt a crucial setback.

Coach Clark, the man who molded the Bobcats into one of the best defenses in the league, was leaving. His daughter needed medical help for a rare disease that wouldn't allow him to stay in Peru.

"That was tough because we were just starting to get used to Coach Clark. This meant we would have to learn another defense and another coaching style," Shelsta said.

Ryan Held was hired to replace Clark in the winter of 2000. This marked the third defense Armagost and Shelsta had to learn in less than two years.·

Tyler Armagost

Lexington, NE

and rather unexpectedly, Coach Strittmatter chose to leave PSC in pursuit of other goals at a different college-- two months before the 2001 season.

Without many other options, PSC hired the 26-year-old Held as head coach for the players' junior year. Held had never coached a down of college football in his life before accepting the job.

This junior year woQld be one of the most frustrating and challenging times for the four.

Josh Johnson tore his ACL and was forced to sit out the year and red-shirt. Armagost was tormented most of the year with a shoulder injury. Jase Johnson and Shelsta didn see eye to eye with the coaches or some decisions they made.

The team finished 5-5, an underachievement in the eyes of those hoping for another 8-2 type year.

Then, like clockwo{k, more offseason coaching changes were made.

Held was lured away from Peru by annual Oklahoma Panhandle However; this time there would be.no one left to fill the head coach spot.

Held took offensive coordinator Chad Stanley and linebacker coach Judd Remmers with him to Oklahoma.

Weeks turned into months as the four wondered if they'd have a coach for their senior year.

"It's hard to trust coaches when they leave every year," Shefsta said.

"You can't get comfortable with a coach when there's no stability," Jase Johnson added.

With only a few part-time assistants left on the coaching staff, the four helped lead and run winter conditioning sessions

Jase Johnson Glenwood, IA

PSC finally hired a familiar face as coach in the spring of 2002. Coach Clark decided to accept the job and move his family back down to Peru.

Their senior year turned out to be a disaster.

Shortly before the season started, Shelsta found out that he was academically ineligible to play that year and red-shirted.

Armagost reinjured his shoulder when he tore his labrum in the first half of the first game of the season. The injury would need surgery and keep him out for the rest of the year.

Josh Johnson and Jase Johnson helped the.team persevere through a season that would end with two wins and eighrlosses.

Obviously, this wasn't how any of them wanted to end their careers.

Each of the players technically had one more year of eligibility left to play; they all red-shirted a year for different reasons. The question was if their bodies and willpower could withstand.

"I had to come back. I didn't want that sour taste in my mouth I had from going 2-8," Jase Johnson said.

After 2002 was over, all four made the choice to return for their fifthyear senior season.

That summer tried the hearts of those close to the football program.

Josh Johnson's father passed away, leaving him searching. for answers. Football seemed to be one of the last things on his mind but he knew he didn't want to let his father down.

"He wouldn't have wanted me to quit. I really had to think about it, but I'm glad I came back," Josh Johnson said.

Sadly, the football team lostanother coach that same summer. This time he didn't resign or leave to pur-

sue other options.

Defensive line coach Jerr) Romines died of complications afte1 a serious operation. Armagost, 2 defensive end, was especially close to Romines.

"It was unreal. After everythinf else that had happened and ther this. I couldn'tbelieve it," Armagos said.

This marked the fourth consecu tive year the PSC football prograrr lost an important coach in one wa) or another.

The four plugged away and earnec perhaps the most satisfying yea: since they began at Peru. This year the 'Cats finished 7-4. Despite the adversity and setback: some had to deal with, this is quite r remarkable feat.

A lot has changed in Peru sinc1 1999.

Three different head coaches .hav' issued their rules a'nd regulations There have been five differen defensive coordinators and fou offensive coordinators. Over 2( assistant coaches have come am gone. Hundreds of players have left In fact these four are the only one· left in the entire program from tha 1999 team.

No one else, only them.

These men are leaders-- guys tha know what is right and will do so fo the good of the team. Despite aban donment, losing, injuries, an· deaths, these four came out on top.

The seconds roll off the score board. Josh Johnson, No. 4, and Ne 5, Tyler Armagost smile and cele brate. No. 43, Jase Johnson an. Matt Shelsta, No. 44, shake hand and grin. The four slowly trot off tr field, for the last time

Josh Johnson Valley, NE

Matt Shelsta Omaha, NE

Women's Cross Country finishes strong

ERIK MILLER

Contributing

Writer

It was a blustery cold and windy 'first day of November for the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference (MCAC) cross country meet.

The seven women from Peru State College stood shivering at the starting line waiting for the countdown. in little more than spandex 'pants and sports bras, they were ready to run the five Kilometer race .as fast as they could.

Haskell Indian Nations University hosted this 2003 MCAC cross country meet in Lawrence, KS.

Anna Tennal, who has led the womens team throughout the season, placed 3rd overall with a time of 21 minutes and 2 seconds. Despite the cold weather, she ran hard and kept up with the front-runners for most of the race.

"All things considered, Anna placing third in the meet and receiving first team all conference honors should be considered a great sue, cess," Head Coach Bryan Lee said. ' Another standout performance came from Rochelle Davitts. The Gallatin, MO native finished with a time of 21 :28.

"Five minutes before the race, when I told Rochelle that she could go first team all conference she just laughed," Coach Lee said. "I think

she surprised even herself."

Placing 8th, Davitt only narrowly missed that spot on the first conference team.

Finishing closely behind Davitts was Gorica Gramatikova from Skopje, Macedonia with a time of 21:49.

'.'Nobody gave more effort than dorica. She earned that spot on the second all conference team," Coach Lee said.

All three of these women placed high enough to make the MCAC all conference teams. Tennal, who placed 3rd, made the first team of seven, while Davitts and Gramatikova placed 8th and 12th making the second team of seven.

Four other women ran for Peru State in the MCAC meet.

Chrissie Viets from Fairfax, MO placed 25th with a time of24:04.

Hillary Koso ofVerdon, NE, ran to 27th place for a time of24:25.

Brownville's Susan Westbrook placed 33rd with a time of25:48.

Kristen Boos from Nebraska City finished in 27:23, placing her 34th.

As a team, Peru finished 3rd with '72 poiflts. In cross country the lower the points scored, the better. The placement number is taken, for example, 3rd, and added to the others from the team.

Park University finished in first place with 3 I points, and Newman University came in runner up with

Intramurals with Katy Scheel

Guess what everybody, this is the ' second version of this article ·because technology is not always our best friend. As you prepare for finals, please remember to save, and save a lot just so this does not hap·pen to you.

Okay, enough of that jargon. As soon as flag football ended, volleyball has soon become the craze for PSC students. Ten teams have ·

42 points.

Haskell University finished behind Peru State with 105, and York College recorded 108.

"I was ·very pleased with how everyone ran. I think some had high expectations, and placing third as a team at our first conference meet was a great way to start," coach Lee , said.

The following weekend the women's team also competed in the Region Four Championship meet.

The team only placed 16th but they were missing two of their top runners. Tennal, Gramatikova, Koso, Boos, and Westbrook had to carry the team.

"This meet has never been a focus for us. Our goal was to be competitive within our conference and we achieved that goal," Coach Lee said. Hopefully, the women can come back next year and bring with them the same speed and endurance that they demonstrated this year.

When asked to sum up the season for the cross country program, coach Lee had positive things to say.

"This group has given the Peru State cross country revival a great start. We are already looking to next year beginning with, hopefully, the addition of mens cross country as a varsity sport," Lee said.

PSC hoopsters struggle on the court

Reutlinger, Ralph Wusk and Jake Weyers.

In other activities, Andy Delong is an intramural champion of the 8ba!I pool tournament which took place in Nov. down in the ·game room of the Student Center.

Bobcat basketball has yet to find it's groove for the 2003-2004 season.

The men's team currently holds a 3-6 record through their first nine games, while the women are still winless through their first nine. Tough non-conference opponents and challenging tournaments could be reasons for each team's slow start.

The women competed in the Godfather Classic in Fremont, NE, and in the William Jewell Tournament held in Liberty, MO.

The only tournament appearance for the men's team was the Bellevue University Classic Nov. 21 and 22.

Two tough, hard hitting losses eliminated PSC from the womens tournament in Fremont. The 'Cats were edged 79- 72 by Grandview College and lost to Midland Lutheran College 75-50. They later played Nov. 21 and

22. The teams in that tournament gave the Lady 'Cats trouble as they dropped 103-44 to the host team (William Jewell) and 66-57 to Grandview of Friends.

"We were beaten by a William Jewell team that is very athletic and physical that happened to play extremely well," Coach Dennis Prichard commented.

"On Saturday we put together some really good stretches in the first half, but the second half blues hit us again as we were only able to score 18 second half points."

The women would later be defeated by Park University 88-57 and the University of St. Mary 7039.

The men's team won one of two games in They were defeated by MidAmerica Nazarene College 92-80, but rallied to beat Benedictine College 82- 79.

"We played our best basketball of the season against Mid-America,"

Coach Jerre Cole said. "I was very proud of our effort against the #I 0 team in the country."

Peru was only down 47-45 after the first half against Mid-America. But the Bobcats' second half accuracy was not as good as Nazerene's. PSC could only sink 38.7% of their field goals compared to Nazarene's 51.9%.

Peru State would pull together to beat Benedictine as they found the score tied at halftime, 37-37.

Vernon Johnson led the team with 25 points, six assists, and twc· steals. Mike Woods was able to sink 11 points while J.J. Oberg threw in 10 and grabbed eight rebounds.

The men would go on to drop games to University of Nebraska at Kearney (108-95) and Midland Lutheran (I 01- 78).

Portions of this article were obtained from the press releases offered by News from Peru State

'Twas the Night Before Finals

'Twas the night before Final.s; when all through Peru all the students were busy with so much to do. · After so much studring, they didn't really care. Absorbing their books, their eyes glazed in a stare.

The students were cramming, and not in their beds, while.visions of tests overflowed in their heads. My roommate was partying, I wished I was out, But about these big tests, I still had some doubt.

When out by the cars there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my dorm to see what was the matter. Away to the stairsteps I flew like a flash, Fell on my face and got a big gash.

It was freezing outside, bu.t there still wasn't snow. J":he snot in my nose \vas starting to flow, .When what to my sleep-depriveq eyes should appear, but a beautiful tapped keg, filled with light beer.

I ran to the keg, and I drank from it quick, So fast that I thought that I would soon get sick. More rapid than eagles, the guilty conscience it came, and all I thought of were teachers- slave drivers by name:

Now Drew, Lundak, Wray, and' Grotrian, Nevitt, Snyder, Thomas, and Batterson.

Hertzel, Assmussen, Shires, Rippe, and Waln, Edris,'. Dunekacke, Murry, Davis, and Long.

Crook, Clemente, Tande,. Plettner, and Martin, Hinrichs, Holtz, Hnida, Welsh, Durbin, and Citrin.

Ruskamp, Sylvester, Herr, Newman, and Barger, Beischel, Haney, Johnson, Allen, and Harper.

Kunkel, Ediger, McCrann, and Clopton, Urbach, Vokolek, Waln, and Anderson.

All of these through my mind swiftly wizzed by, as I fell on my face and looked up at the sky I couldn't come up with one bright thing to do, I dreaded these finals, I wished they were through.

And then, in a twinkling, on the concrete was the stumbling and falling of my roommate's big feet.

· As I lurched up my head and was turning around, She grabbed my hand and helped me up from the ground.

She looked like crap, from her head to her foot, I felt my studying plans go completely kaput. A pizza from Casey's she was bringing back, and I must admit- she was on the right track.

Her feet--how they staggered! She tried to act merry! But her eyes were so bloodshot, both like a cherry! Her hair was so messy, for her tolerance was low, I thought of making her leave- please bud, just go . But I said nothing, for she was my friend, Even in this state, we were pals to the epd. · We met freshman year. It was a year to see. We never predicted what scholars we'd be.

She was completely messed up, a right jolly old elf, and I laughed when.I saw her, in spite of myself. She pulled me by my hand and led me inside.

·As for my studying habits, there was nothing to hide.

She spoke not a word, but went straight to her work, and pulled out my notes, then turned with a jerk. And pointing her finger at the bad, evil text, I knew that lecture would probably come next.

She started to yell and throw a big fit, when she laughed, she knew she was a hypocrite. But I heard her exclaim, as she ran out of sight,

"Let's not study at all, we'll do all right!"

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Students· injured.While sledding

ZACH BROOKS

Contributing Writer

On the night of Monday, Jan. 26 Carissa Davis and Carissa Sievers were injured in a sledding accident on the Oak Bowl Hill.

Alex Greenwood, the Director of Marketing and Media Services at PSC, commented on the accident.

"From what I have two students (among others) were sledding in the Oak Bowl. One struck a wall and sustained very ser.ious injuries. The other person suffered Greenwood said.

D<1vis and Sievers were both on a smal1 saucer sled designed for only one rider, Andy Breunig, an eyewitness, said.

According to another eyewitness, the sled, bearing the two girls, collided with asmall wall at the bottom of the hill. The girls were flung about five to ten feet from the point of collision, the witness said.

Friends of the two gitls rushed to Delzell for help, where they found Jim Brown and Matt Wambold, two members of local fire and rescue squads. The two responded immediately. ·

"It was an unfortunate accident. The people who were there were a big help. Thank you to everyone. who helped out," Brown said.

Accordingto another eyewitness, after. about five minutes, the Peru Volunteer Fire Department arrived.

The Oak Bowl hill where the accident occurred.

rib injuries and was released just after she checked in, he said.

Sievers had possible back injuries, a broken i:iose, and a broken leg. She was later flown to Lincoln General Hospital where she was admitted into surgery as soon as she arrived, Breunig said.

"After speaking with campus security, they could not recollect an incident this serious in the recent past," Greenwood said.

· sense."

The Peru State College campus has "no actual rules about sledding.," Greenwood said. "We simply encourage the use of common sense and basic safety measures when enjoying the recreational activities associated with winter weather."

Peru State College would like students to learn something from this severe accident.

The two girls were put in the ambulance and were taken to the Auburn hospital, Breunig said. Carissa Davis was admitted with possible

"If you want to sled, please use something you can steer--no cardboard, trash can lids, mattresses, etc. Sled in an open area. Avoid trees, concrete barriers and other hazards. Also, please avoid sledding in traffic lanes and just use common

"We know that accidents happen-but most are preventable. We just want these students to get well soon, and we encourage everyone else in the Peru State family to be careful out there in the snow and ice," Greenwood said.

The National Council: Sledding Safety

[. Keep all equipment in good contlition. Broken parts, sharp edges, f>racks_ and split wood invite njuries.

2. Dress warmly for conditions.

3. Sled on spacious, gently sloping hills which have a level run-off at he end so that the sled can_ come to 11 halt safely. Avoid steep slopes and

slopes located near streets and roadways.

4. Check slopes for bare spols, holes and other obstructions which might cause injury. Bypass these areas or wait. until conditions get better.

5. Make sure the sledding path does not cross traffic and is free· from

· hazards such as large trees, fences, rocks or telephone poles.

6. Do not sled on or around frozen lakes, streams or ponds because the ice may be unstable.

7. The proper position for sledding is to sit or lay on your back on the top of the sled, with your feet pointing downhill. Sledding head first

increases the risk of head injury anc should be avoided.

8. Sledders should wear thid gloves or mittens and protectiv( boots to protei;t against frostbite a well as potential injury.

(http://www.nsc.org/library/facts/ sledding.htm)

"After· speaking with campu_s secuthey could recollect rity, not an incident this senous 1n the recent past."

Alex Greenwood

Monday

Feb.9,2004

Feb. Clements Music Scholarship Auditions, Benford, 7 p.m.

Feb. 11 - The Big Spring Career Fair, Nebraska Union, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE

Feb. ·12 - The Big Spring

Career Fair, Nebraska Union, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE

Feb. 12 - Student Recital, Benford, 11a.m.

Feb. 14 - Valentine's Day

Feb. 16 - President's Day

Feb. 17 -Aeolian II Faculty

Feb. 10 - Men's VB @ Christian College, AWAC,

,Grac.eJand University, Lamoni, 3:00 p.m.

t> . . IA, -7 p:m.

Feb. 14 - MBB vs. Central

Feb. 1O - WBB @}Haskell Christian College, AWAC,

Indian Nations University, 5 p.m.

Lawrence, KS, 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 15 - Men's VB vs.

Feb. 10 - MBB @ Haskell Lindenwood University,

Indian Nations University, Lawrence, KS, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 13 - WBB vs. Newman

University, AWAC, 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 13 ·_ MBB vs. Newman

University, AWAC, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 14 - WBB vs. Central

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Recital, Benford, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 18 - High School Business Contest

Feb. 19 - Dance, Student Center, 1O p.m. to Midnight

Feb. 19 - FCA, Coffee House

8 p.m.

Feb. 21- WBB @ Oklahoma

Wesleyan University, Bartlesville, OK, 3 p.m.

Feb. 21 - MBB@ Oklahoma

Wesleyan University, Bartlesville, OK, 5 p.m.

Feb. 21 - Men's VB @ 'Missouri Baptist University, Saint Louis, MO, 2 p.m. AWAC, 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 20 - WBB @ College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout,. MO, 5:3,0 p.m.

Feb. 20 - MBB @ College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout MO, 7:30 p.m.

THE PERU STATE TIMES·

Staff

Feb. 22 - Men's VB @ Lindenwod University, St. MO, 2 p.m.

Editor Photographer Website Editor Distribution Manager

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Evi Steffens

Kevin Turner

Tia Gottula

Tim Clemenger

Zach Brooks

Ken Ballard

Brandy Mattox

Charity Reeves

Heather Wells

Valerie Rahrs

Maggie Marriott

Steve Fuller

Laura Drier

Daniel Ackland

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Druann Durbin

The Times, the official student newspaper of Peru State College, is published five times per semester by Peru State College students. The Times office is located in the College Publications Office in the AV Larson building.

The opinions expressed in the Times may not be those of the entire editorial staff. All 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.

To reach the Times, call us at (402)872-2260, e-mail us at psctimes@yahoo.com, or send material to the Peru State Times, Campus Mail, Peru State College, Peru, NE 68421. View us on the web at http://www.peru.edu- keyword: Peru State Times.

Charity Reeves: Non Traditional Studerlt

When I made the decision to go nck to school for iny teaching iegree, I had no idea what I was in '"or. Yes, everyone told me it would ;e tough to do it with a husband, wo kids, and a full time job, but '.ough is an understatement! Those Jeople had no idea!

Online classes sounded like the rnswer to all of my prayers. Stay do my work on my own time, JOt ·have to deal with the bustle of ;ampus life. Sounded great, but then ·eality hit. I have .two children liv.ng with me. And it never fails! The 'llinute they hear the computer start Jp, here- they come! One of them is

School vs. family: Who will win?

thirsty, one of them is hungry, or some major catastrophe has occurred that needs my immediate attention. As a result, I find myself staring at the computer at midnight, trying to keep my eyelids open. I admit, though, doing homework at midnight is much less stressful than doing it during the day with the assistance of a two year old! One day while plugging away, quite proud of the amount of work I'd accomplished, along came my daughter. With one bang of her fist on the keyboard, all of my work was gone. The screen went blank and all

was lost. I kept my cool, believe it or not, and shut the computer down until after she went to sleep: I learned one valuable lesson though. If there is a toddler nearby, save your work after about every two words!

Another lesson I've learned during my experiences so far is that a reliable Internet connection is an absolute must. The level of stress that occurs when your computer has suddenly taken the liberty o.f disconnecting itself from the Internet in the middle of a final exam cannot possibly be healthy. It's an experi-

ence I hope to never go through again. Believe me, it's not a pleasant feeling! Luckily, I had a very understanding instructor.

Summer classes on campus were an interesting experience too. Highway driving isn't my favorite pastime, but daytime driving during the summer wasn't too bad. The weather was nice, and I was home before dark. The biggest obstacle I encountered during a_ drive home last summer was following a hot tub down the highway for at least 15 miles. As I turned onto Highway 75, I had the luck of being directly

behind a very large semi with a hot tub on its trailer bed and a truck with flashing lights leading it. Imagine my husband's confusion when he listened to our answering machine and got the message that I'd be a little later than usual because I was following a hot tub and couldn't pass!

Being a non-traditional, off-campus student has been good so far. It has its ups and downs, but it keeps life interesting. Despite the chaos, I know that in the end, it'll be worth all those late nights and hot tubs on the highway.

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Peru State College President Ben E. Johnson recently. Dr. Maksudob, a physicist and branch director of the Technological University of Tajikistan in the former Soviet Union, toured PSC to learn more about the Nebraska College System as part of an academic exchange program.

On Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon, families can find relief from cabin fever by participating in a fun and educational program, "Snug as a Bug," at Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center.

Activities will indude a short hike, weather permitting, and an indoor investigation session. Using magnifiers, microscopes, and mindful techniques, participants will probe through .leaf litter and logs to discover a variety of spineless wonders wiling away the winter.

Monday Feb.9,2004

The Miller Analogies Test (MAT), a national exam widely used for admission to graduate schools, will be offered at Peru State College's Graduate Center in Omaha.

The exam will be offered on Wednesday, March 17 at 4:30 p.m. The Graduate Center is located in southwest Omaha at 7011 South 109th St.

Peru State College students are working to preserve the memories and experiences of World War. Hera Americans, and ask that people age 80 years of age and older participate.

Noted artist Richard Moses is showing his most recent work ,"Collage Series 3" at the Peru State College Gallery through Feb. 14, 2004.

Moses was honored with a reception from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18 at the gallery, located in the Jindra Fine Arts Building on the PSC cam-· pus.

Moses' collage-assemblage artwork is focused on the lives and life rhythms of the people and places of the Great Plains region of the United .States.

He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and he resides in Falls City, Nebraska. Peru State College Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday or by appointment.

Area pianists are wanted for the 2004 Peru State College Piano Extravaganza, which will feature 32 pianists performing together on one stage.

Beginners through advanced level-including adults, are invited to participate in the event; which culminates in a production of up to 32 pianists performing on 16 pianos at the same time on Saturday, April 17 in the College Theatre on the Peru State campus.

s11ected pianists will learn piano duet music in advance of the event under the direction of Dr. Thomas Ediger.

Postmark deadline for registration is Feb. 12, 2004. Complete information, including application forms, is available on the Peru State College website at www.peru.edu under th!f .School of Arts and Sciences section. Applicants may also contact Dr. Ediger at 402-8722253 or at The

This ,program is designed for adult/child teams and is appropriate for children kindergarten through grade six.

The fee is $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. To preregister or to obtain more information, call (402) 797-2301.

Spring Cree: ':>rairie Audubon Center is locatec J minutes southwest of Lincoln (follow SW 93th Street south out of Denton for three miles).

Seating is limited and preregistration is encouraged, though not required. The cost for the test is $55, though current PSC students with student ID will receive a $10 discount. Payments will be accepted in qsh (correct amount) and check only.

Peru State College is one of the institutions which requires the MAT for students entering its master's degree program. The Peru State College Graduate Center offers a 36-39 credit hour Master of Science Degree in Education, with a major in Curriculum and Instruction and an emphasis in Instructional Techn0logy.

"For the second consecutive year, the History 114 Section A (American History After 1865) students will be conducting videotaped interviews with those who are 80 years of age or older who want to tell their experiences from the WWII time period," Dr. Sara Crook said.

"Although military veterans who served in the war are encouraged to volunteer, we would also like to 'interview the 'homefront' veterans - including women."

The final compilation of all the video interviews will be stored in the PSC Library for future research.

If you are interested in participating or know someone who might be, please contact Dr. Crook at402,·· 872-2279 or email scrook@oak-· mail.peru.edu as soon as possible.

The Peru State College Social Science Department challenges area students to explore, encounter and exchange knowledge of history at the 2004 Annual History Day Contest.

"This year's theme is 'Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History'," said Dr. Sara Crook of Peru State College.

"The growth in entries, studies

and

participation

The ·PSC District Contest is

Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004 at the col- • lege from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Dr. Crook added that this year the contest will have .special awards that will be presented by local historical groups.

The Chamber of Commerce recently applied for a state g:·ant for funds to replace the aging banners around Peru. The grant is in the amount of $10,000.

The Peru banners in place now were originally intended to be up for a short time instead of all year as they currently are.

The Chamber will use the funds to purchase several sets of banners to be rotated throughout the year to extend their usable life.

The Chamber will find out if they are awarded the money in the middle of February.

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Crusade goes to Denver

LAURA DRIER

Contributing Writer

"One does not simply walk into the Adams Mark Hotel. Its revolving doors are guarded by more than just doormen. There is evil there that does not sleep."

This was the welcome PSC's 18 attendants, along with nearly 2,000 other college students involved with Campus Crusade for Christ, received at the kickoff of the annual Denver Christmas Conference on Jan. 2, 2004. This statement was made in reference to the conference's underlying Lord of the Rings theme.

Lurking around both towers and all 30 total floors of the mile-high city's Adams Mark Hotel from Jan 2 until Jan. 7 were 2,000 college students who journeyed from Nebraska, Kansas., Texas, Wyoming, Missouri, New Mexico, and Colorado to attend the conference.

The .Journey

For those nine of the 17 students · attending with Peru State who lived near Peru, the journey started on Jan. 1 when the group headed for Lincoln to stay overnight.

They gained six more students as well as Dr. Lundak before they began tileir 480-mile journey towards the Rockies.

The troop arrived in the middle of the afternoon, so students napped or explored Denver's 16th Street Mall for a few hours.

In the Beginning

The first seminar was scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., but the lines to get into the Grand Ballroom started as early as 6: 15 p.m. Peru's Crusade Group had some selfnominated "runners,'' Becky Johnson, Anna Clements, Jessica Winig, Emily Simmons, Janice Frank and Emily Jantzen. These runners took turns in pairs to be

the first from the group to stand by the doors early, and would beat the group of 2,000 students into the conference room to reserve the 18 seats PSC needed.

As the crowds outside the doors entering the Grand Ballroom multiplied, the huge speakers inside began pumping out hard bass. Schools began to show off their spirit. The University of New Mexico waved its maroon and white Lobos flag; UNL kids chanted the Husker fight song.

Peru State had thirteen participants who are also in the choir, so they gave their best shot at shouting out the Peru State Color Song

The doors flew open at about five minutes until seven and an onrush of students poured into the ballroom.

Music

The morning and evening seminars were always started and finished with a live Christian band, Remedy. Other musical. acts were featured, including Los Destinos, a group who performed worship songs in Spanish as well as English; and also Tifah al-Attas, who was releasing her first CD, Autumn Circles, at the conference on Jan. 2. Throughout the event, tracks from bands such as Creed, Third Day, P.0.D.; and Evanescence blasted through the ballroom.

"They played some awesome music at the Denver Christmas Conference. The songs had really powerful lyrics and the live bands added tons of excitement to the crowd!" Sophomore Jessica McKim said.

.Just for Fun

The conference sponsored latenight events for those students who didn't mind not getting their full eight hours of sleep. Every night the concourse level of the hotel was open for card and board games, internet surfing, hackey

sac, and chatting. Around every corner could be found another group of students gathered around someone singing and playing guitar.

Events such as game night, Tifah in Concert, salsa lessons, a talent show, and-a favorite for mosta $5 Prom. For this event, students were asked to find a promstyle outfit at a thrift store for $5 or less.

"The $5 Prom was great! It was so fun to see the crazy outfits people could come up with. Also, it was a fantastic way to close a lifechanging conference," freshman Jessica Winig said.

Food

Since the conference didn't provide meals for the students, PSC's Crusade group had to fend for themselves. Instead of requiring all those who attended to go buy breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the group used funding to buy huge amounts of food. Seventeen hungry college kids can consume massive quantities of food. This included several loaves of bread, many pounds of bananas and apples, peanut butter, jelly, mayonnaise, cheese, snack-size bags of chips, pudding snacks, juice boxes, and bottled water.

Keynote Speakers

This year's conference had two main keynote speakers, Gil Jones and James White. Jones and White both shared messages on a variety of topics, sharing personal experiences, and referencing the Bible. Other speakers included Charmaine Lillestrand, Mark Gauthier and Libby Crafton

"I thought they picked really good speakers for this year's conference. Gil and James made some good points and gave participants of the conference something to think about," sophomore Janice Franksaid.

When asked what was most rewarding for him during the Denver Christmas Conference 2004, junior Kurt Lockard, who is also on PSC's Crusade Leadership Team, replied, "Seeing lives change in powerful ways, and knowing that people will never be the same is the most rewarding part of going to Denver for me."

Photo by: Zach Brooks

GRACE JOHNSON Editor-in-Chief

Here it is. ·My last semester of writing an entertainment c.olumn. To start off the semester, I thought I would do something a little bit different.. About this time of year every year, !focus on award shows. The Golden Globe Awards took place Sunday, Jan. 25 and aired on NBC. Instead of giving a synopsis of.the award shows so far, as I have done in the past, here is a top ten list of reasons why I like The Golden Globes.

1. They end on time.

The Oscars are notorious for going way past the three hour time slot. An award show · should never end on a different date than it began.

2. They include movies and

T.V.

4. Awards are actually given out.

In the first segment alone, four Globes were handed out. At the Grammys, we're lucky if one performance is finished by the first commercial break.

5. People say exactly what's Where else can you see on their mind.

Michael Douglas and Clint Last year it was Michael Eastwood 6n the same red Moore saying "Shame on you carpet as Nick Lachey and Mister Bush" at the Oscars. Jessica Simpson? This year Meryl Streep got up

3. Short and sweet acceptari<;e speeches.

F'.nough said.

on the stage to accept her award and promptly said, "I just realized you can completely see through my dress."

6. No stupid time-fillers. Nothing makes me flip the channel faster than a pointless film montage.

7. Potential for awkward run-ins.

If Tom Cruise had won Best Actor for "The Last Samurai," he would have accepted his award from ex-wife Nicole Kidman.

8. There is no host. Most award shows do have one, and automatically think that requires doing dumb skits and insulting jokes.

9. Weird combinations for presenters. Sharon Stone towered over Danny Devito as they presented Michael Douglas with the Cecil B. deMille award.

10. A decent pre-show. Thankfully, Dick Clark did a pre-show on NBC. As I stated in a previous column, I can on! y take so much of Joan Rivers.

Return of the King: The trilogy is complete

LAURA DRIER

Contributing Writer

of intensity. For a fantasy film rated at PG-13,·Return of the King is at times downright frightening.

The big screen sends viewers directly to the center of the battle scene, such as the Battle at Pelennor Field, surrounding movie-goers with Ores, Rohan warriors, hobbits, elves, aHd many other of author J.R.R Tolkien's creatures of MiddleEarth. Incredible visual effects are demonstrated, ranging from fiery explosions to scenery sweeps. Also Gollum (Andy Paying $6.50 ·(or more) for Serkis), perhaps the most well the third time to see the final created computer-generated installment of the Lord of the film character yet, returns for Rings trilogy is definitely an awe-inspiring performance, worth every penny! Released keeping the audience pondering on .,Dec. 17, 2003, the film whose side he really is on. shows that director Peter Larger than life sounc\ effects Jackson delivers tenfold of are a huge factor in the movie's what any hardcore Lord of the action throughout all 3 hours Rings fan could expect. Just as a11d 20 minutes of the feature. the two previous films in the The entire theater rumbles trilogy, this edge-of-your seat, when the camera follows Rohan deep, dark fantasy is filled with warriors on their galloping hideous creatures, incredible horses. The unbelievable theheroes, spectacular battle ater-quality sound effects for scenes, and terrifying film transform. it and

change from the concept of simply watching the movie to experiyncing it. This is definitely one that viewers would want to experience in theaters and not just wait until they can get it on home video.

There could be one possible downfall to the film: the ending. Some will say that the movie just doesn't seem to end, and it drags on and on. One has to keep in mind that Return of the King is summing up and bringing closure to three films, not just one. To a true Lord of the Rings fan, and especially for those who have read the series of books ·by J.R.R. Tolkien, the. ending fits perfectly.

With a huge cast of stars including Elijah Wood, Orlando Bloom, Liv Tyler, Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Christopher Lee, and Ian McKellen, Return of the King is sure to bring in some movie awards. The film was recently nominated for eleven Oscars. Tune in to ABC on Feb. 29 to see if Return of the King wins. It shattered

some massive box-office records in _its first day as well as in its first weekend. Lord of the Rings: Return of the King is definitely a New Line Cinema masterpiece; one of the greatest cinematic achievements ever.

films in the series, is quite possibly one of the most wophwhile film events created. Four stars, hands down.

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Common misconceptions

You have been pre-approved. No annual fee. Zero percent interest for six months.· No balance transfer fee.

Annual Percentage Rate. Cash back rebate. Customize your card. Buy now, pay later. Free gift for filling out an application. Sound good?

It is tempting to think that one purchase cannot hurt anyone with so many rewards. If you have one purchase and then pay it off right away, it will not hurt you. But one little purchase can becomes a bigger purchase and then you are hundreds or thousands of dollars in debt.

Adam Marriott, a PSC senior, started school without much debt. Over the past four years, his debt has soared to around $20,000, including credit cards, car loans, and student just buying 116Ciks· for classes on credit and the spending grew from there. He wants to Jet people know what he t_hinks about credit cards.

"Credit cards are the devil. I got my first card as a freshman in college and now I have twelve. The first one I got is still maxed out," Marriott said.

Statistics don't lie

Nellie Mae (www.nelliemae.com) is a national provider of higher edu-

cation loans for students and par-· .that, after first six months, the ents. They have performed three· Annual Percentage Rate (APR) will. credit card studies since 1998. go up to 15 to 20 percent.

Nationwide, severity-eight percent Sean Moyer, a former University of students ages 18-25 have credit of Oklahoma junior, put an end to cards while they are in college. his life after he ran up $10,000 in Students have an average credit.card credit. card bills. Moyer worked debt of $2,748, according to a 2000 part-time at a department store and survey by Nellie Mae. In 2001, 21 despite his low income, he received percent of students had balances 12 credit cards Five years after his between $3,000 and $7 ,000. · death, his mother told CNN that he

The average balance for graduat- still receives credit card offers in the ing students is $20,402 for student mail, according to the National loans and credit cards combined. Consumer Council Student

From the time students enter college A d v o c a e until graduation, they triple the (http://www.thencc.org/studentadnumber of credit cards they have. vocate.html).

Students also double their average credit card debt,. according to the 2001 study by Nellie Mae.

Being informed is key

When choosing a credit card, students should look to see if there is an annual fee, what the grace period is to pay off the balance, and what the APR is, particularly after the introductory pei:iod. They should also see what additional fees are going to be applied to their account.

Resisting temptation

It is hard to get away from credit cards. Students see applications hanging around college campuses and they also get them in the mail. The envelopes tell the students that they have been pre-approved for a $5,000 credit line with 1.9 percent interest for ·the first six months. What the students don't know is

To pay off debt faster, students can pay more than the· minimum balance. A usual minimum payment consists of90 percent going to interest and 10 percent going to principal. If a student pays $20 a month on a $1,000 credit card bill with 19 percent APR, it will take 8.25 years to pay it off. The interest paid would equal $1,996, which. would mean that everything they bought would be paid for nearly twice, according to Young Money (www.youngmoney.com). A bar-

gain isn't a bargain when you have to pay double or triple the price.

A late fee will be charged to the account if a payment is missed. This late payment will go against the cardholder's credit file, making it harder for them to have good credit in the future. To avoid missing a payment, the check should be sent about seven to ten days before the due date. Payments can also be made online if the credit card has online accounts.

To find out how Jong it would take to pay off a credit card, students can visit Credit Card Nation (http://www.creditcardnation.com/ calculator.html) and type in their. credit card information.

CNNMoney(http://cgi.money.cnn.c om/tools/debtplanner/debtplanner.js

p) also has a calculator giving this information.

Paying $21 instead of $20 a month on a $1,000 bill with 15 percent interest would save a student $48 and would get the card paid off six months faster. Paying $25 instead of $20 would save $176, and would get the card paid off almost two years earlier. By paying extra, even if it is just a dollar, students save money and get out of debt faster. Every little bit helps.

the year is added on, usually at 20 percent interest, so people do not save any money. It may seem like a good deal until you get the first bill with interest added.

Stores offer deals when you sign up for their card, like 10 percent off the first purchase or a gift. What the applicant does not realize is that the card has an interest rate of around 20 percent. They would be better off if they paid in cash or if they used a lower APR card if they carry a balance. If they do not carry a balance, they need to watch and make sure that they do not go over what they can pay back in a month.

Veronica Harrington*, a Peru student, tells about how she was lured in by credit cards giving a free item.

"I just wanted the free shot glass they were giving out with the application. I didn't think I would get the card. I cut the card up when I got it and now I don't know how to get it off my credit report."

Plan for the future

Building credit pays off when it comes time to buy a house or a car. A Guilford, Mo resident didn't qualify for a house loan because he didn't have any credit established. Building credit too fast and having bad credit can ruin a person's chances of getting a loan. Ways of getting bad credit include late pay_ments, delinquent accounts, and going over the limit of the card. The best way to build good credit is to buy small things and pay off the balance each month.

Beware of hidden charges

Stores that offer no interest and no payments for a year expect you not to have the money paid in this time period. The interest is not applied to the card until the first year is over if the card is not paid that time. All the interest that was building during

Next time students go out to eat, go shopping, or go out for entertainment they should stop and question themselves.

"Do I want to pay 15 years for something that is going to be eaten in 30 minutes or worn out in a year?"

*Name has been changed.

Students g. rateful after construction suPERsowL HALF TIME

DANIEL ACKLAND

Contributing

Writer

The sidewalks near the new Academic. Resource Center building were re-opened in January. Some students recognized this -immediately, but others hardly even noticed.

"Now that the rence is. gone it seems that the campus has nearly doubled in size," Senior Mike Shepard said. This may not entirely be the truth. The campus isn't larger, and are students more willing to go to the library?

For some students, the removal of the fencing is less of a thrill.

"I left my stuff in the library one time and had class, so I jumped the fence and shouted, 'Ya Mule!,' then went to the library. Now it isn't as exciting;" Shepard said.

Freshman Jordan Marr concurs with Shepard's distaste for the lack of excitement hurdling the fences.

On a more serious note, many students expressed their excitement for the opening of the new Academic Resource Center and the sidewalks. Some students were just glad that the fences !Jeing gone shaved a whopping two minutes off the time it takes to get to the Fine ·A.its and Hoyt buildings

Students also mentioned being glad that the construction workers are gone, out of their way, and not making so much noise.

"At least they cleaned up all the mud that was on the sidewalks," Junior Nick Richardson said.

"I got sick and tired of walking through it all the time on the way to class."

The actual dedication of the ARC will be in April when the Board of Trustees comes down for a visit.

President Johnson expressed his pride in Peru in an email announcing that the ARC would be opening

Athletes like ,schedule

STEVE FULLER Contributing Writer

After a semester of the new 2+2+ I plan, it seems that many of the student athletes are happy with the new schedule.

Freshman Kara Lally seems to be dealing with it alright.

"This is the orily schedule I have had in college so it wasn't a big change for me."

, Lally is a women's basketball player here at Peru State College.

"When we travel on Friday's we don't miss any class," she says.

Sophomore Ryan Odle is also .liking the new schedule.

Ryan plays baseball for the Bobcats. and says that the new schedule has helped him tremendously.

"With only having class four days a week, we could scrimmage on Fridays in the Fall."

Ryan also thinks that the 2+2+1 plan will help when the season get started.

"Having Fridays off will make sure that we won't miss any class on those away games," he said.

"The renovations give Peru some of the best facilities of any campus in Nebraska," he said.

· Music Events

Feb. 12

Student Recital, 11 a.m. BRH

Feb. 17

Aeolian II Faculty Recital, 7:30-p.m. BRH

Feb.24

Concert Band and Jazz Band Concert, 7:30 p.m.

CT

Feb.29

Choirs Concert, 3 p.m. CT

Mar.2

Choral Festival Concert, 6:30 p.m.C'F

Mar. 24

Jazz Band Festival, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CT

Apr.1

Student Recital, 11 a.m. BRH

Apr.17

Piano Extravganza Concert, 7 p.m. CT

Apr. 25

Choirs Concert, 3 p.m. CT

Mul . Alumni and Friends of Music Band Concert, 7 p.m.CT

BRH = Benford Recital Hall

HOOPLA EVI STEFFENS Assistant Editor

When I sit down to watch the Super Bowl, I am usually expecting some good, wholesome, family programming. There may be a few vulgar football players, but hey, I can handle that.

This year, however, I was shocked when the halftime entertainment went to Cleveland! Not only was there some pretty racy dancing, but there was also a right member of Janet Jackson's female anatomy.

It seems that today, pop culture icons like Brittany Spears and others no longer focus on their music, but rather on the shock value they can attain. As long as it is memorable, why not do it-- right?

Maybe I'm an old fashioned farm girl, but there are some things that shouldn't be displayed on a major television network, much less dur: ing half time of the · when millions of people (some of them children) are watching.

According to the Channel 7 news report that I watched on the night following the game, the reason that Janet Jackson's' breast was on display was "costume malfunction".

Apparently, Justin Timberlake was. supposed to rip off a piece of black material, leaving a red, lacy bra showing

And this is supposed to make everything okay? Why even show any .undergarments in the first place? I know that if i were singing at the Super Bowl, I would make it a priority to be completely clothedIt's January for Pete's sake!

I find it hard to believe that this event was an accident. People made choices, and even if they are mega superstars, they still have a responsibility when they are performing on national TV.

To college students, this probably isn't an issue; but what about college students. who are parents? I would feel horrible if I had been babysitting during the Super Bowl this year.

"Well, Mrs. Smith, I'm sorry, but I just don't know why Jimmy keeps yelling, 'I saw a boob'." Maybe it isn't the end of the world. People say that the human body is an art form-- right? I guess,

for me, if I am ever a parent, I would like to have the choice con-

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The sidewalks in front of the new ARC are now open to make walks to the library a little shorter.

Men's VB ranked 10th nationally

Senior Mike Wiese goes up fora sharp angle kill against the Newman Block at a recent home game. EVI STEFFENS rankirig. end of the season last year. We've books for St. Ambrose University.

The Tachikara AVCA (Ameican found ways to reduce our own It was not an easy win; however, as Volleyball Coaches Association) errors," senior captain, Mike Wiese the Fighting Bees showed their fight Assistant Editor

The Peru State men's volleyball teamt'.P<l§.; s1l:lr,tec;\ ·tbeir :flrst .official year in the MAMVIC (Mid America Men's Volleyball Intercollegiate Conference) with something that they never had last year: a national

poll on Jan. 7 placed the,PSC men said.

to take the game to a fifth set (22tenth in the nation Season Summary 30, 30-28, 16-30, 30-25, 16-14).

(http://www.avca.orglcollegiiite/NA Cmteritly the men have a record of 'Point· IApollmen). four wins and five losses. They have Even after these grueling five sets,

"I that we'r.e going to a record of 0-3 in the conference. the PSC men faced their toughest prise a lot of people; We're already This is not a terribly bad mark opponent to date in another five set ten times petter than we were at the though, considering that every team nail-biter. Cardinal Stritch in the MAMVIC is rated within the University, nationally ranked fifth, top ten in the nation. gave Peru their second loss of the "Our season never really gets easy season (21-30, 30-28, 26-30, 30-19, because we are in such a competi- 13-15), but Frugoli saw the match in tive conference. It is the most com- a positive ligh.t. petitive conference in the nation," "Cardinal Stritch was a key match Coach Geno Frugoli said. because it proved to the team that

The men started their season at we can compete with any team in home against· Missouri Valley the country. We felt that it was a College. They were dealt a four set match we could have won. We knew loss. (26-30, 15-30, 33-31, 27-30). we were right up there with those

Their next contests took place at a guys. We will definitely build from four-game tournament. The tourna- this turning point in the season," ment started with three wins. Trinity Frugoli said. Christian College fell to the men in The Seaon Continues three (30-20, 30-22, 30-15). The After Cardinal Stritch, the men next win came against Moody Bible lost to Park University (21-30, 16Institute also in three (30-28, 30-17, 30, 27 ,30), and to Calumet 30-26). University (30-19, 22-30, 28-30,26-

The third game of the Cats' first 30). The next game marked the tournament put a loss on the rec_ord team's fourth win as the men took

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I think we're making great improvements and learning to gel as a unit. Everyone is starting to be comfortable with his role on the team," Frugoli said.

In most recent action, the 'Cats fell to number seven ranked, Newman University (13-30, 23-30, 28-30).

Statistical Leaders

At this point in the season some members of the roster have been breaking out as statistical leaders. Mike Weber leads the cats with 114 kills. Dennis Allen has been key in many of those kills as he leads the team in set assists with 166. Newcomer J.J. Barnhill has also made an impact as he leads the team with 27 blocks. Taurean Pa'akaula leads in serve aces with 14. Senior captain and libero, Jared Johnson, has stopped the opponents' attack with 101 digs to lead the 'Cats.

Upcomin2 Action

The men will be playing St. Ambrose University Feb. 7-8 in Davenport, Iowa. The next home match will be Feb. 15 when the Bobcats host Linden wood University at 5:30 p.m.

National Rankin2

The Cats have started off with a top ten ranking, but Frugoli still sets his sights high.

"We're an underdog. I like that role because it will force us to get better. The top ten ranking is an honor considering our competition. Being recognized in this way will drive us to improve. We're not satisfied yet. We.want to mov_eyp,.':

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'Cat picked MCAC Pla.yer of the Week

Woods receives top conference honor for week of Jan.24

Senior Mike Woods led the Bobcats to four important conference wins over Haskell Indian Nations, College of the Ozarks, Oklahoma Wesleyan, and Central Christian.

Woods' recent performance earned him the honor of being selected as the Midlands College Athletic Conference men's basketball player of the week.

He averaged 24.3 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists for the week ending Jan. 24.

The Bobcats started a three- game winning streak by defeating Haskell on Jan. 20. Peru exploded for 91

points, an offensive output too much for the· Fighting Indians.

PSC dominated Haskell on defense as. well by only allowing them to score 54 points.

The Cats led at the half and never trailed during the game in front of their home crowd. Peru went on for the huge win, 91-54.

PSC's Jan. 24 battle with the College of the Ozarks would be more of a challenge. The game was tight as the lead switched hands throughout the game. Peru found themselves down a basket at the half, 37-35.

Luckily, the 'Cats shot a field goal percentage of 50% in the second half to give them the lead for good. Woods helped the team pull away by piling on 31 points before the game was over. PSC took the game 78-66.

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game the next night against· Oklahoma Wesleyan at Prichard Auditorium.

was another defensive struggle, as both teams shot cold in the first half. The Bobcats were able to take the lead from the by half-time, 35-29.

·Intensity was the key to the second half and to the 'Cats' third straight win. Woods led all scorers again ·with 24 points while helping the team to an important 72-57 conference victory.

The Bobcats were off until the weekend of Jan. 30 and 31 when they played conference foes Newman University and Central Christian Coflege. Newman was too much for Peru, but the Bobcats rebounded the next night by blowing out Central Christian.

PSC is tied with Newman for second ·in the MCAC, with a 5-2 conference record.

Wolnen struggle in MCAC; beat.

"We played with a lot more intensity and focus than we did over the weekend," Coach Dennis Prichard commented. "Getting Denise (Witt) back into the rotation and the addition of Brendale Carter for the second semester has made us a better team. I hope this win will help us keep practices productive and provide some energy to continue towards working to improve."

Davitt and Carter led the Bobcats with ten points each. Davitt also had eight rebounds and four assists. Sophomore Lindsay Scanlan contributed nine points and six rebounds.

the Prichard Auditorium. With Coach Dennis Pritchard's hometown family and friends looking on, the 'Cats came out strong, leading most of the first half. The Bobcats fell behind just before half-time, 3023.

[n the second half, long threepoint shots by the Eagles' Britney Kannady and Kacey Inman added to Wesleyan's lead. Adding to the 'Cats' frustration was the inside work of Dee Stricklin.

"I was proud of our team's effort versus Oklahoma Wesleyan," Coach

Dennis Prichard said.

"The girls played extremely well defensively. With the season we have had, it would be easy to just go through the motions at this point, but they have competed very well. Now we need to be able to produce that same effort on the road."

Davitt led the Bobcats with 16 points, six rebounds and two assists. Carter added 14 points, junior Sarah Jones (Booneville, MO) had 10 · points and Sally Witt had six rebounds with three assists.

The Peru State women's basketball team lost to a powerful College of Saint Mary.Jan. 17 by a score of 77-26 in Omaha.

!11 Saturday's game, junior Sally c\ il ''alls City) led the Bobcats with 12 points and five rebounds. Junior Rochelle Davitt (Gallatin, MO) contributed with nine points and seven rebounds. St. Mary's tenacious defense caused turnovers and 'Cats' inability to find the basket. Peru State was left behind in the lopsided loss, 77-26.

The 'Cats were never really in the game, hitting only three field goals in the first half and five in the sec1d half. Peru'.s. Davitt was the high

" scorer with nine points. Jan. 20 was a different story. The PSC fans in the Al Wheeler Activity Center watched the women win a nail biter over Haskell Indian Nations University 61-60.

The Bobcat w01nen, then 2-18 overall, 1-2 conference, opened the action by coming out strong. They controlled a balanced attack to go into half-time with a 27-26 lead.

In the second half, the 'Cats would surge ahead by ten points. But Haskell would eventually fight back to even up the score. An equal scoring effort by all ptayers allowed the Bobcats to hang on for the 61-60 victory

The Peru State women's basketball team fell· in two MCAC conflicts Jan. 23 and 24 to College of the Ozarks and Oklahoma Wesleyan University.

Battling a tenacious defense and cold shooting, the Bobcats couldn't buy a bucket on Friday evening against the College of the Ozarks.

The Ozarks jumped out to a 36-19 half-time lead, caused in part by a 24.1 % field goal shot percentage by Peru. The second half was even more disastrous as their shooting dropped to 13.6%. PSC lost 77-40.

Junior Theresa Dolan (Indianola) led Peru with 14 points. Davitt contributed nine points and six rebounds.

The Bobcats took on the Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles on Saturday afternooo in. Falls City. at

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Mike Woods (Lincoln) helped lead the PSC basketball team to defeat four out of five recent MCAC opponents.

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Lindsay Scanlan shown against College of the Ozarks.

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PSC STUDENTS I TEACHERS&ADMIN. j j

1. Open the ARC

2. Rejuvenate staff morale and see if stu-. dents have any morale

3. Play beautiful music at Aeolian concert

4. Keep Glenda on at meager PSC-like salary

5. Sbovel snow and ice from

6. Make Complex parking lot accessible to cars in the snow

7. Never close the college again for snow

8. Make classes more effective

1 Figure out where the ARC is

2. Look up meaning of morale in dictionary (Find dictionary)

3. Play Mario Cart at least 200 ti mes

4. Get administration to give Glenda $1,000,000 raise

5. Narrowly escape death on slick sidewalks

6. Don't get car stuck in gravel lot snow ramp

7. Bring in fake s·now to increase snow days

a. Actually go to class

9. Increase number of returning students

1O. Make campus more appealing by adding

9. Increase number of social gatherings off campus new plants

10. Kill stinky bush located on campus

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Snow creates challenges

JUSTIN WILLIAMS when trying to clear snow

Contributing Writer from the campus.

Crews must shovel kneeWhen 20 inches of snow high snowdrifts and scatter dumps on southeastern sand and salt. The snowNebraska, Peru State covered parking lots also College has some cleaning have to be taken care of. up to do.

Patrick Lynch, Coordinator

Clearing .snow from a col- of Residence Life at Peru lege campus is quite a cha!- State College, says, "The lenge. When conditions are biggest problem that mainbitterly cold and windy,' it is tenance runs into is that so even l}a:rder. many people walk on the Blowing and drifting snow snow that covers the sidemakes clearing sidewalks walks it gets packed down and roadways an all day so hard that it is almost task. impossible to scrape up.

More than a week after Jhe Parked cars also pose a last snowfall, Peru State· problem for the snow College has finally dug out plows." of its snowdrift. There are Lynch also says that stumany obstacles that the dents should try to .watch maintenance crews run into for signs hanging in the res-

idence halls telling them I had a car, I don't think I when and where to move would even try to go anytheir vehicles so that the where."

parking lots can be cleared. But those with small cars All of the snow and slick and _other two wheel drive conditions make traveling a vehicles find it more diffidifficult thing to do. Getting cult. It is al ways good to out of a parking lot is usual- have helpful friends like ly a simple thing to do. But Bobby Martin. with large amounts of snow "My friend's car sucks in on the ground, it is some- the snow, so he couldn't get times almost impossible. up the hill in the upper "It took me 45 minutes to parking lot of Delzell. We get out of the complex park- had to scoop two tracks up ing lot," Jackie Hill, a stu- the hill so his tires would dent here at PSC, says. "I grip and I still had to push had to ask two girls I don't to get him out," Martin said. even know to help push me Some students decided out." against trying to travel over Those who have four the weekend, like Cody wheel drive vehicles, like Witt.

Tom Dunekacke, find it "I usually like to go home much easier to navigate on the weekends, but with parking lots and roads. all of the snow I decided I "I don't know what I would just sleep all day would do if I didn't have my instead," Witt said. truck," Dunekacke said. "If

Photo By: Zach 'Brooks Snow removal was, and still is, a difficult task

Photo by: Zach Brooks Students Walking to class were thankful for clear sidewalks.

Feb. 24 - Band Concert, College

Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 25 - Band Tour

Feb. 25 - History Day

Feb. 26 - Band Tour

Feb. 26 - Journalism Panel, ARC, 1-3 p.m.

Feb. 26 - PSEA, Dr. Seuss

Feb. 27 - PSEA, Dr: Seuss

Feb. 29 - Choirs Concert, College

Theatre, 3 p.m.

Mar. 1-5 - Summer Session

Preregistration

Mar. 1 - Application for December Graduation Due

Mar. 2 - Choral Festival, Benford

Mar. 3 - Bloodmobile, Student Center

Mar. 5 - Student Teacher Call Back, TJ Majors, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Mar. 5 - Financial Aid Loan Exit Counseling for May Graduates

Mar. 5 - Food Service ends with lunch for Mid-Term Break

Mar. 6 - Residence Halls close for Mid-Term Break @ 12 noon

Mar. 8-13 - Mid-Term Break (no classes)

Mar. 14 - Residence Halls open at 8 a.m.

Mar. 14 - Food Service Opens with Evening Dinner

Mar. 15 - Classes Resume

Mar. 15 - Financial Aid recommends FAFSA forms to be filed by this date.

Mar. 18 - Dance, Student Center, 1O p.m. to Midnight

Mar. 19 - Last day to withdraw from regular semester courses with a W

Feb. 24 - MVB @ Newman .. University, Wichita, KS, ?_p,m'.

Feb. 26 - MVB vs. Graceland University, AWAC, 7 p.m.

Feb. 27 - WBB, MCAC Conf. Tourn.

Feb. 27 - MBB, MCAC Conf. Tourn.

Feb. 28 - Baseball DH vs.

Morningside College, CC, 1 p.m.

Feb. 28 - WBB, MCAC Conf. Tourn.

Feb. 28 - MBB, MCAC Conf. Tourn.

Feb. 29 - Baseball DH vs.

Morningside College, CC, 1 p.m. 29 - Softball DH vs. North

Central Missouri College, CC, 1 p.m.

Feb. 29 - MVB @Avila University,

Kansas City, MO, 2 ·

· fVlar. 3 - Baseball DH. vs. Doane College, CC, 1 p.m.

Mar. 6- Baseball DH @ St. Gregory's University, Shawnee, OK, 1 p.m.

Mar. 6 - MVB vs. Park University, AWAC, 2 p.m.

Mar. 7 - Baseball DH @.University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Chickasha, OK, 1 p.m.

Mar. 8 - Baseball DH @ Northwood University, Cedar Hill, TX, 1 p.m.

Mar. 9 - Baseball (1 x9) @ Northwood University, Cedar Hill,

THE PERU STATE TIMES

Editor-in-Chief Grace Johnson

Assistant Editor Evi Steffens

Advertising Mngr. Kevin Turner

Advertising Mngr. Tia Gottula

Sports Editor Tim Clemenger

Photographer Zach Brooks

Distribution Manager Brandy Mattox layout Kenneth Ballard

Faculty Advisor Dr. Druann Durbin

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TX, 1 p.m. _

Mar.'· 1o - Baseball DH @ Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, OK, 1 p.m.

11 - Baseball DH @ St. Gregory's University, Shawnee, OK, 1 p.m.

Mar. 13 - MVB vs. Missouri Baptist University, AWAC, 2 p.m.

Mar. 16 - MVB vs. Avila University, AWAC, 7 p.m.

Mar. 17 - Baseball DH @ Doane Col10ge, Crete, NE, 1 p.m

Mar. 19 - MVB vs. Calumet, AWAC, 7p.m

Contributing Staff

Charity Reeves

Heather Wells

Brandi Ellis

Steve Fuller

Daniel Ackland

Justin Williams

Erin Scoville

KC Larsen

Ashlee Deahl

Susan .Westbrook

Valerie Rahrs

Maggie Marriott

Mandy Morgan

Erik Miller

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Journalistpanel to visit PSC

ASHLEE DEAHL

Constributing Writer

Who hasn't heard the constant complaint that nothing ever goes on around campus?

Well, on Feb. 26, PSC will feature a journalist panel to discuss the news media's influence on public discourse.·

The event will take place in the newly remodeled Academic Resource Center from 1 to 3 p.m.

The-panelists will consist of some of Nebraska's most popular and insightful journalists and ·professionals. Representing this distingui.shed panel will be members of the news media, a former political leader, and a· pl!-blic relations professional, offering their opinions regarding the topic.

Allen Beerman, former Nebraska Secretary of State, Kathleen Rutledge, editor of

the Lincoln Journal Star, Tom Giitner, public relations exec·utive and former journalist, and Darrell Wellman, the Auburn Newspaper's managing editor will make up the panel that will discuss "The Role of the Modern News Media in Shaping Public .Discourse."

The public is invited to attend this event, along with all students, staff and faculty of PSC.

Snow moves Morgan girls ·

BRANDI ELLIS

Constributing Writer

Besides the normal inconveniences we have all due to the three major snow storms that have come through the area, many Morgan Hall residents were ·also pushed out of iheir:dorm rooms when water start-

ed making its way into the residence ·the weekend, (after the. last snowhall. rali).The car?et was ail wet, begin-

When the heavy amount of snow, ning to mold, and the closet doors which accumulated quickly, began were starting to warp," Egger said. to slowly melt, the weight caused When the water damage became much of the excess water to flow more apparent in the rooms, resitowards a heat source. The melted dent directors had to quickly reloice began to find its way into sever- cate the girls so that maintenance al dorm rooms via windowsills, could· make the necessary repairs. cracks, vents, and also just through Because of the minimum space the baseboards. available, the students were moved

Sonja Egger, a sophomore living into any vacant spot. in Morgan Hall, had to move into a Some residents were even upgradnew room. ed into a single room, into the ·

"The water began coming in over Complex, or to the newer wing of

Morgan.

Campus Housing Coordinator Patrick Lynch said, "We worked with the girls. No one paid the difference in any upgrades; it was not their fault."

Another student, Sherri Harrington,. a senior, was also affected by 'the water.' damage.· In Harrington's· case she had: to move out of her private room and in with ·a roommate.

"I just felt bad for all the RA's and maintenance that had to work on the problem. I didn't mind moving; my new roommate is great, and I received a refund check for the difference in cost," Harringtbn said.

While the water damage and moves proved frustrating for all involved, Egger and Harrington say everything worked out fine.

"In the end you just have to chalk it up to nature," Harrington said.

Freshman Journalist Molly O'Neil expressed her thoughts on the event.

"This event would be a good chance to see what real journalists have to deal with everyday. I think that this would also be a great opportunity for all PSC students to gain knowledge on the media and how it shapes our opinions on everyday happenings."

The panel will be moderated

by Dr. Richard Clopton, Peru State's 2004 Teacher of the Year. The panel will take questions from the moderator, as well as from the audience.

"We're hoping that students will flock to this panel discussion .loaded with challenging questions for our journalists. After all, journalism stresses the importance of an open forum," Peru State Times Newspaper Advisor Dr. Druann Durbin said.

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Sonja Egger

Charity ·Reeves: Non .traditional student The Highs and_ lows of winter weather

This month has been a vivid reminder of one of the biggest joys of childhood. Snow days! We've had several, both on campus and at the school I work at. There are many aspects to these school-free days.

As a recess supervisor, my ideal snow would be the kind that keeps us home for a day, but is miraculously gone before school resumes again. Until .YOU spend 30 minutes on an ice-coveted playground with 11 year olds, you cannot begin to imagine all the mischief 20 inches of snow can create.

I must admit, though, that seeing the cancellation across the television screen still gets me as ·giddy as it did when I was a .child. It is always a relief to know that ·I won't have to go out in the cold, scrape windows, keep track of hats and gloves, or slide around on slick

streets.

One thing I have learned is not to gamble on snow days. I made this mistake last week. Assuming that school would be in session, I told my husband that if we didn't have school the following day I would shovel the driveway. Imagine my distress the next morning when school was cancelled. Now, obviously I hadn't had any intention of really going out there to shovel that driveway! But, I m_ade a deal and had to stick to it. l shoveled that driveway with the help of my eightyear-old son atmy side and my twoyear"old daughter rooting us on·. I won't be making those kinds of deals any more. Nebraska weather is too unpredictable.

Another bittersweet aspect of winter weather is early dismissals. Forget about the chaos I mentioned

on the snowy playground. This is the ultimate in chaos! Kids can't wait to get home to play, teachers worry about getting home safely, and parents are in a panic to find rides home for their children in the middle .of the day. Early dismissals are a definite necessity when dangerous weather conditions are occurring, but it takes a lot of organization to pull them off successfully.

On our last snow day I watched the same truck repeatedly circle the school building, trying to spot someone. After finally catching him to learn who exactly he was looking for, my mission to locate his daughter. began, As Iran around the building, snow up to mid-calf, sleet hitting my face like a sandblaster, and wet bangs hanging in my eyes, I couldn't help but wonder if I was crazy to be returning to school for

After the heavy

my teaching degree. Do I real! y want to do this for the next 30 years, !asked myself as hair spray ran out of my hair and into my eyes in sticky streams due to the high. snow content building on top

of my head. But, then, I looked at all those excited kids stomping through the snow in excitement, and I knew · my answer. Yes, this was definitely what I wanted to do for the next 30 years!

Janet debacle misuse ofour flag

HEATHER WELLS

Contributing Writer ·

Besides the fact that the Super Bowl brought to light Janet Jackson's anatomy, it also brought to light another fact that has been known for a long time, the fact that

the Ameriqnn people do not know the proper respect for the flag. Kid Rock angered a lot of American Veterans with his outrageous display at the Super Bowl with the American flag.

I would like to think that most people realize that there are federal

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codes and regulations governing the American flag. First off, cutting a slit into the flag and wearing the flag as a poncho and then throwing ·the flag into a crowd are not proper respect by any means. The VFW and other groups are upset that the media has so focused on Janet Jackson, while ignoring the horrid display of the American flag.

Americans use the flag in many ways to show respect for and pride in our country. The only problem with this is that the ways in which we do this offends a lot of our veterans and other groups in the United States.

The federal laws governing the

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American Flag can be found in the US Code, Title- 4, Chapter 1. There are ten sections that talk about the Code.

With the internet, finding the proper way to display the flag can be found, and anyone with access to the internet should not have any excuse for not following the Code. Within the District of Columbia, violators of section three of the code shall be .deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $100 or by imprisonment for not more than thirty days, or both, in the discretion of the court.

Section eight of the code states

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that no part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. A patch of the flag may be worn if worn appropriately. The code states that the flag represents a living country and as such is considered as a living thing. Section eight of the Code also reads that the flag should never be carried flat or horizontally but always aloft and free, but this has been going on with sports as a show of patriotism and so is overlooked.

Americans on a daily bases can see so many infractions of the Flag code that it is easy to see why so many do not fallow this code. But as stated, these infractions hurt those who we most want to praise, those people who have served our country. Some infractions that can be readily seen are as fo!Iows. First, the American flag stamp is in violation of the flag code, along with any advertisements that uses the flag within it. Another seen infraction is that of the use of the flag on clothes, napkins, and paper plates.

There are many web sites that are dedicated to the American flag. To find one such web site that gives the federal laws concerning the flag, go to www.law.ou.edu/hist/flags/.

When we display the flag wouldn't the display be better if it showed respect instead of causing disdain ir those ihat see it?

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Iceland doesn't leave this man cold

SUSAN WESTBROOK

Contributing Writer

After spending the better half of a week in Iceland, Peru doesn't s.eem that cold.

Dr. John Haney is an assistant professor in the Education department. He left on Jan. 26, arriving in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, so he could dog sled.

Haney was interested in dog sledding and Iceland after reading a book entitled The Icelandic Sagas: "I have always wanted to experience Iceland. So I was elated when my wife gave me the trip as a gift," Haney said.

Eor a day he went dog sledding in the middle region of the country. This being his first time dog sledding, Haney was with a "musher" or a professinal dog sledder.

The sled was pulled by seven Greenlandic sled dogs.

Haney found the terrain barren but the city quite amazing. The people were friendly and there weie lots of activities to fill the day.

"It was fascinating and different, largely unlike any other place I have been," Haney said.

Haney described Reykjavik as safe, clean, and more like a village. Iceland has approximately four hours of daylight per day during January. Scrub brush replaces trees and Icelandic is the native tongue.

Haney said Reykjavik was so safe that women left infants unprotected outside while they went inside a -store. He says the city is clean· because it uses geothermal power instead of traditional types of power.

Haney arrived in Iceland during Thorrablot, the Viking MidWinter Festival. During this festival Haney sampled entrees traditional to·the Vikings. These included such food as boiled sheep head and rotten shark meat.

"Icelandic food is wonderful; traditional Viking food is horrible," Haney said.

A single McDonalds can be found in the capitol where cars

are just as scarce. True to its name, Iceland is covered with ice. The airplanes along with the airstrip must constantly be deiced.

Haney enjoys dogsledding but has decided not to go pro. So

don't expect to see him competing in the next Iditarod. Haney loved the experience ·and would do it again if he could.

He also want to revisit the country during the summer.

Edris, Edi gar give recital for 25th year

VELERIE RAHRS

Contributing Writer

For the 25th year, Dr. David Edris and Dr. Thomas Edigar presented Aeolian II in the College Theater Feb. 17. The duo was formed in 1979 when Edigar joined the Peru State College faculty and became one of the professors of music at Peru State College.

· Both Edris and Edigar enjoy playing and performing, and decided to get together to play their instruments: the trumpet for Edris and the piano for Edi gar.

At first there was no name for the "faculty duo". When the two performers decided to try and become accepted into the Nebraska Arts Council, a name was needed.

Although there may have been other possible names, recounts Edris, Aeolian II became the name that would represent the faculty duo.

Aeolian has many meanings. The word "Aeolus" is derived from the mythological Greek god of the wind. Aeolian also has several musical connotations as well. The Aeolian

back, a good practice was considered to be 5 or 6 hours in length per day.

Edris commented that finding ti!lle to practice was difficult for him as well. He said that

Aeolian II features Dr. David Edris on "trumpet and Dr. Thomas Edigar on the piano. one challenge he has come ·harp, a representation of musi- across is keeping in shape to cal instruments; Aeolian scale, play his trumpet. musical form and structure; One of the highlights of and Aeolian tone, the repre- Aeolian II, in Edris' view, is sentation of musical/ acousti- performing for audiences both cal effect. The "II" came from on and off campus. the Roman numeral two, From Edigar's viewpoint, which represents the two per- the highlight of Aeolian II is formers. the music performed.

Through all these years, the Much of the music that faculty duo of Edris and Edris and Edigar perform has Edigar has remained together equal sharing of the melody, both performers enjoy while some music is meant the challenge of playing new specifically for the trumpet or music and the satisfaction they the piano. get from playing. Edris and Edigar both

Although the performers agreed that it is fun for them have continued p_laying, they to play and the accomplishboth feel that a main challenge ment of their work is gratifythey face is finding time to ing. Edris also thought that it practice. Because of their per- is good for the students of the sonal lives and the duties college to see faculty perform. involved with their jobs, In that way, there is a degree spare time is scarce. of credibility with the stuEdigar commented that he is dents. Edris says that it would lucky to get two hours of good be nice to have more people in practice time per day. Looking the audience, but it is nice to

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Photo courtesy: John Haney Dr. Haney is shown here enjoying. his day with the dogs.

Dr. Seuss: 'Oh, the places they'll go'

ERIN SCOVILLE

Contributing

Writer

Oh, of all the places they'll go, area elementary kids will be sure to enjoy PSEA's annual Dr. Seuss Celebration on Feb. 26-27, in the Peru State Theater.

The Peru State Education Association has invited over 1,000 students in grades K through six to join in the fun during these performances. There will be three different show times including 9 and 11 a.m. Thursday and 9 a.m on Friday. This is part of a national week to encourage kids to and is supported by the National Education Association.

Becky Johnson is putting a lot of hard work into this year's celebration along with other PSEA members.

She says preparing for it started eariy last semester when the group did a Scholastic Book Fair as a fundraiser.

"Lately we've been going over skit rehearsals and will be picking up books from the local schools for the )Jook exchange," Johnson said. Activities planned during the cele-

bration are primarily skits performed by Evi Steffens, Dr Dennis Vokolek and a duo. by Dr. Bill Clemente and Dr Chet Harper. There will also be goodie bags for each of the students and a book exchange.

Each student was asked to bring a book to school so members from the PSEA could collect them. At the eel-

ebration they will be distributed to different students so each student will go home with a new book. PSEA will supply extra books in case they run short, to ensure each student gets one.

Dr. Vokolek said the book exchange requires a lot of time, planning and work, but "its all for the kids, so it's all worth while."

PSEA is involved in many other activities during the year such as

pizza parties and other meetings. It provides a great deal of service for future educators here at Peru, such as liability insurance needed for most jobs.

Eleven high schools ready for History Day

KC LARSEN

Contributing

Writer

On Tuesday Feb. 24th, 203 students from 11 different schools around the area will be competing at the 20th annual History Day competition on the Peru State campus. Students in grades 6-8 .will compete in the junior division and those from grades 9-12 will be in the senior division.

Sara Crook has been in charge of History Day for all 20 years.

"I real! y appreciate all the help of the administration and volunteers, especially my assistant director,

Nate Lygrisse

Diane Balm," Crook said. _ This year's theme of History Day is Exploration, Encounter, .Exchange in History. Students can compete in four different categories. The poster exhibit is the most widely participated in category. A 10minute performance and a written paper are some other categories.

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The written paper is an individual event, but all the other events can have up to five group members.

"The fastest growing category is the documentary," Crook said.

Students can make a PowerPoint presentation or a video or slideshow.

Volunteer Nate Lygrisse said, "With a large expected turnout,

there will be more impressive projects as a result of the increased competition."

The judges will consist of faculty members and historical leaders from around the area. Phi Alpha Theta members will help assist the judges. Judging starts at 9:30 a.m. and runs until 1:30 p.m. The event is open to the public. All the poster displays will be in the ARC, but the performances and documentaries are held in the Fine Arts building.

The first place winners in each division win a $500 scholarship for tuition at Peru State College. However, the scholarship cannot be

used for early entry. The first through third place winners will advance to the state competition in Lincoln. From there the top two winners will go on to the national competition in Maryland. Our district has had students compete at the national level, but has never won.

Three special awards will also be presented. The Peru Historical Foundation Award will be presented to the best entry on a Southeast ·Nebraska Topic. The Arbor Lodge Award goes to the best entry on a Nebraska or environmental topic, and the Nebraska City Museum Association Award will be presented for the best use of oral history.

"Dr. Crook giving class credit to those who volunteer is a great way to help out your grade," Lygrisse said.

Crook said that they are still looking for volunteers to help out with registration and to help the judges any way needed. You can reach her at extension 2279 or email her at scrook@oakmail.peru.edu.

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PSEA members Sara Roether and Becky Johnson place stickers on Dr. Seuss party bags.

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"With a large expected turnout, there will be m·ore impressive projects as a result of the increased competition."

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Students volunteer on fire department

EVI STEFFENS Assistant Editor

A call goes out, they rush to the ;tation, in a flurry of fire coats and ,irens they take off - to help people.

Many individuals take it for graritthat when they are in trouble, or fa fire breaks out; emergency servces will quickly come to the scene. Others .do not take it for granted; they take it to heart and volunteer.

Five Peru students are members of .he Peru Volunteer Fire Department :PFVD). Derek Bohling, Liz Sinspahr, Matt Wambold, Cole i3rockmoller, and Jim Brown are and waiting when the worst !1appens.

"I always remind myself that I may need help from somebody someday. For me, I just want to ilelp people. It just seems like the ·ight thing to do," Jim Brown said.

Brown, a Peru Junior, is the ·-::aptain of the Peru Fire Department;whichmakes him third· 'n command. Brown has served on :·ire departments in Walace and Chadron. Including the time that he has served in Peru, he has been fighting fires and serving communities for almost five years.

The Peru Department has been a different experience for Brown.

"In Peru, we have maybe 40 or 50 calls a year. We don't go out very often. In Chadron we would do about 500 calls a year."

For Brown, the difficulty in dealing with emergencies is not an issue of number, but of severity.

"There are going to be times when you have to go on bad calls. For me, I was always taught that it is an abnormal situation. We're dealing with things that do not happen in normal life. I go to a call, deal with the situation; and then I try to forget about it and get ready for the next one coming.

One of the ones that bothered me the most was the first call that I went on where we had to do CPR, because I had never done CPR. The patient ended up passing on. That's a hard situation to deal with.

Even when you try to forget, you're always going to remember stuff. You just can't let the really bad ones bother you."

In dealing with difficult situations, the members have to be· brave and put aside their own personal feelings to help others.

"I've been on calls where guys have seen some stuff and

thrown up in the ditch, but they do their thing, and. they turn around and go right bac;k to work," Brown said.

The members can be very different tfcim one another, but when they are working together on i call, they are a unit.

"I always think ofit as with a football team. You have to be together to make things work. The same thing applies to the fire department, you have to be together, and you have to know everything as far as who can do what

We do all sorts of training. You have to be prepared for any type of situation. We do training with vehicles, car wrecks, stuff like that. On rare occasions we get houses that we get to burn down for training. A

lot of the training -is working with the equipment and making sure that it is working right, making sure that you know how to use the equipment," Brown said.

The fire department's building is filled with fire trucks, an ambulance, and many specialty vehicles.

"We have so much equipment down there that the training is non stop. The world is changing so much that we have to try and keep up. For instance, in the automobile industry, they are always coming up with new ways to build cars. We have to be aware of new things, and new hazardous situations that can come from those," Brown said. With all of the training that is needed to be a working fire and res-

cue department, it might seem difficult to join while being a college student.

"When I first wanted to join, my mom thought that it would be too much work, but the only difficulty that I have had is trying to work around Monday night class," Elizabeth Einspahr said.

"I spend a lot of time down there at the department because I enjoy it. For me, it takes up a lot of my time, but I like to go down there and make sure everything is right. You never know when something is going to happen. For me, it is really time consuming, but I enjoy it. For a new member - it's a volunteer organization - so you put in as much time as you want - I wou.ld recommend it. Most definitely it takes a special kind of person to volunteer."

Although there is not a standard amount of time commitment involved; f3rown invests a great deal of time.

"Matt Wambold and I got on, and we go downthere and Sp\'<nd a lot of time cleaning up and stuff like that."

Wambold enjoys working on the department for many reasons but one reason is far ahead of the rest.

"For me, it is helping people who actually need help," Wambold said.

It seems like it would take a lot of manpower to go out and serve the community.

"Right we have between 20 and 25 members, but we like to get some young blood and some new faces in there. It is great when the younger people get involved. The older members have families that

they do things with on· the weekends, and you have to do that; but some of these college kids _with free time are a great age to be on the department."

PVFD holds.business meetings the first Monday of every month, and training meetings every third Monday.

The first step to becoming a fire department member is to go to the fire hall and fill out an application. After this, the fire department members and the city council vote on the application. If a person is over eighteen years of age he or she can apply to become a member.

The PVFD can transport people to Auburn and Nebraska City.

"We're not paramedics, although we always have EMTs on board. We can't do any of the IVs or anything like that. Basically our job is to stabilize the patient, treat the injury, and transport them as quickly as possible to someone who can give better care. Right now we're just a basic life support."

People decide to go out and answer fire and rescue calls for many different reasons, but for Jim Brown it has always been a fairly easy choice.

"Well everybody, when they're little kids - they always wanted to do something. I always wanted to be a fireman. It has always been a dream of mine to do this. When you're a little kid I'm sure that it's the sirens and the lights· and stuff and the whistles, but for me it is going out and helping people."

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MAGGIE MARRIOTI Contributing Writer

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Planning a wedding can be a fun and stressful event at the same time. Starting early and organizing can be helpful when it come3 down to the last minute.

Brides-to-be can look at many different websites to help them plan their wedding. The Knot, http://www.theknot.com has many features to stay organized including a wedding budgeter, guest list tool, and a checklist. Another planning site is http:ljwww.modernbride.com, just like the magazine.

For brides wanting to put their information on a website, the Wedding Channel, http:ljwww.weddingchannel.com has step-by-step instructions on making a web page. Just fill in the information and the page is ready to be viewed. Wedding Channel also has checklists and tools to keep the planning moving smoothly.

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The wedding dress is one of the first things guests look at when the bride walks down the aisle. It could be passed down through the years or if could cost thousands of dollars. Wedding dresses can be antiq'lles, used gowns, rental gowns, from an outlet sale, brand .new or even a white prom dress.

My gown was a prom dress out of season· that I bought for around $20. With the hoopskirt underneath, found on Ebay for $30, and the shoes for $25, I had my outfit for less than $100. Veils can be less expensive from Ebay than if you buy them in a store.

When ordering bridesmaids dresses it is important to order early. Time is needed to alter the dresses or to reorder if the dresses are completely wrong, It is better to get a dress that is a little too big rather than a dress that is a little too small. A large dress can be taken in but a small dress cannot be let out

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should allow enough time for any arrangements. A date should also be set up as soon as possible because the available dates could fill up fast.

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The location for the reception should be reserved in advance. When finding the right location, think of what is important, like having alcohol, music, food, etc. Some places only allow food or alcohol that they provide. Some places might have requirements for music or some other detail. Cost, time, and when the building is available to start decorating and cleaning up are also things to look at.

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the city/state.

Tuxedo shops have specials for grooms where they rent for a certain amount and the groom's tuxedo is free. People wearing tuxedos should try them on before they leave the shop. It is easier to fix a problem when they are there rather than going back the morning of the wedding to get it fixed. Missing buttons or pants that are too short can be fixed there, but if the suits are not tried on until the wedding, not much can be done.

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Begin working on a guest list with the groom and both sets of parents. There are many places to look to find addresses. way is by ask: ing the person what it is, asking friends and family for addresses or looking in the phone book. The number of people to be invited should be determined before the list gets too big.

A site that can help is http://www.reversephonedirectory.c om,where a phone number is typed in to find an address. More sites are http://www.whitepages.com, http://www.infospace.com, and "http://www.whowhere.com; all that is needed is the last name and

It might be helpful to create an excel spreadsheet with names, phoqe numbers, addresses, whether guests are coming, or if they brought a gift. This can also be used when sending thank you notes to keep track of which ones have been sent.

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When registering, choose stores that are available most places. Some ideas for places to register are Target, Wal-Mart, JC Penney, Sears, Dillard's and other big department stores. Registering at only three or four places gives people options, but .not too many options. Some of the stores have online registries for people to send items directly to the bride and groom.

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Sonie churches have certain requirements for couples getting married. Talking to the officiant at to a year in advance

Some churches do not allow photographers or during the ceremony. Finding a photographer can take time, but pictures will last years after everything else. The photographer should have some samples of the work that they have done. Some take only digital pictures or only film pictures and others take both. Make sure that they have extra equipment if something breaks or if they run out of film.

The number of proofs included in the price and the price of additional prints can be a big factor. Check out the number of hours that pictures are taken and ask if there is a charge for traveling or extra time. If the picture time includes travel time, the amount 0f pictures that are taken is cut down. If the photographer throws away the negatives when they finish, an option could be to purchase them.

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Catering can become expensive if a full meal is served. Deli meat, cheese, fruit and vegetable trays can be just as filling and less expensive than a full meal. Couples should see if the caterer brings serving utensils, tablecloths and other supplies or if those are extra. Couples should also see if the caterer stays to serve the food.

There are many options for cakes and people who regularly make cakes should have examples of cakes to look at. A small three-tiered cake could be for the pictures ·and

additional servings could be sheet cakes, which are less expensive. Cupcakes could be set up to look like a cake for something different. Remember to take a container to save the cake top for the first anniversary.

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The honeymoon travel found at HotWire, Orbitz, Travelocity, or Expedia could be cheaper than going directly through the airline or hotel. Some of the sites have packages with airfare, hotel and rental car together. Certain times of the year are cheaper and a flight in the early morning is cheaper than one in the afternoon. Flights that leave on off days like Tuesday or Wednesday are cheaper than ones that leave on the weekend.

The most important thing is to relax, enjoy the day and do not forget the marriage license.

Photo courtesy: Maggie Marriott Maggie and her husband Adam "Moose" Marriott

Monday Feb.23,2004

Imani brings soul to PSC

GRACE JOHNSON Editor-in-Chief

On Tuesday. Feb. 10. PSC and CAB welcomed Imani. a sassy singing trio who is touring the nation, to the College Theater. [mani has won Star Search and has opened for Boyz II Men. TLC, and Bill Cosby.

After some technical glitches. the girls got things going with a rousing :endition of "Lady Marmalade."

The group performed a variety of songs. but their sharp dance moves. lick harmony. and striking costumes were present throughout.

So were the themes of female empowerment and spirituality. Among other tunes, the girls covered D(!stiny's child's "Survivor" and the disco hit "I Will Survive."

The girls added some spice to ries from the Bible with the song "BC Bad Girls." The girls also dis-

lmani captivates the audience with its sltck harmony. couraged drug use in .one s0ng, Jlnd indicated their dependence on God rather than a man in another number.

The group encouraged young

women to not settle for anything less than their "Forever Man."

The end of the concert saw the audience get involved in the performance. Students were encour-

GRACE JOHNSON Editor-in-Chief

Along Came Polly bad a lot of potential. Four talented comedic actors: Jennifer Aniston, Ben Stiller. Debra Messing, and Hank Azaria, and the classic tale of oppo.sites attract. Unfortunately, these ingrediants didn't add up to a funny movie.

Stiller plays Reuben Feffer, a risk

aged to take the stage and join in the dancing, which many did. All in attendance left entertained and energized.

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'Cats win three straight; 8-4 in MCAC

Men prepare for. postseason; Oberg honored

Peru State will likely fight for the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference basketball title, as they are currently tied for second place with two games left. Both Newman University and PSC hold conference records of 8-4. The top four teams make it to the MCAC playoffs.

The men recently won three out of five important conference games.

Peru defeated Haskell Indian out players Harris and Alain Nations, Newman University, and Laroche. Central Christian College in three The 'Cats couldn't answer this straight games after losing two output, and ultimately fell 79-74. straight to York College and Myron Jenkins led PSC with 17 Bellevue University. points and three assists, while Mike

The Bobcats lost a tight one to Woods banged inside for 13 points York on Feb. 6 at the Al Wheeler and 13 rebounds. Activity Center. York was fueled by Bellevue used an explosive second a loss the 'Cats gave them three half to beat Peru the next afternoon, weeks before on their own home 72-51. The Bobcats were actually court. only down three at half-time, but

PSC played good defense against were out-scored 45 to 27 in the final most of York's offensive attack, half. except for two of their players. 55 of Cold shooting by PSC and four York's 79 points came from· stand- Bruins in. double digits helped

Bellevue solidify their #11 NAIA ranking. Vernon Johnson had 14 points and Jenkins scored 13 in the loss.

J.J. Oberg helped tum the tide and led Peru State to three straight wins. Oberg averaged 22 points and 8.3 rebounds in the next three games.

This performance earned Oberg the MCAC men's basketball player of the week honor for the week ending Feb. 14.

The Bobcats got l:iack in the win column on Feb. 10 by spanking Haskell Indian Nations. Oberg finished with 15 points, 4 rebounds,

and two assists. Peru climbed over the 100 point wall for the first time this year as they cruised I 01-82. Newman was the next team to fall to the Bobcats, and they did so in dramatic fashion. PSC held on in the end for a 87-83 win. Oberg had his best game of the week as he threw in 26 points and grabbed 11 boards.

The men followed the women's win over Central Christian Feb. 14. Peru outlasted CCC in their second tight game in a row, 88-85, in the AWAC.

The MCAC men's basketball playoffs begin Feb. 27.

Lady Bobcats beat 3 out of 7 conference foes

STEVE FULLER Theresa Dolan (Indianola) led the Contributing Writer Bobcats with 12 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Junior

The Peru State women's basket- Brendale Carter (Vallejo, CA) ball team notched three recent con- added her 11 points. ference wins, pushing them up to In the following night's win over the #6 ranking in the MCAC. The Central Christian College, the Bobcats now hold a 4-8 conference Bobcats kept control of the game record. with strong defense and ball control.

Winning three out of their last The low sc·oring game found the seven games gives the Lady 'Cats a half-time at 28-20 in the positive ending to a year plauged · Bobcats' favor. The defense continwith ued in the second haff and produced

The ladies lost to a very tough their third victory of the year. Newman University on Jan. 30, at PSC was led by Dolan who had 13 Newman. points, four rebounds, and two

A'slow defensive start wouldn't assists. Junior Sally Witt (Falls City) allow the Bobcats to catch up with and Junior Rochelle Davitt the Jets. Newman had a dominating (Gallatin, MO) each contributed 11 lead of 51-30 by halftime. points. The final score was 62-46.

The 'Cats continued to struggle in The women reluctantly lost two the second half by only hitting home contests over the weekend of 2).9% of their shots. Newman ran Feb. 6. Peru dropped to conference away, 78-49.

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foes York College and College of Saint Mary.

For the second time in three weeks, York got the best of the Lady Bobcats. The 'Cats started strong, keeping up with the Panthers and going into half"time down only 2826.

But in the second half, the Bobcats' shooting went cold and the Panthers were able to increase their margin for a final of 57-47.

Davitt contributed 13 points and six rebounds. Junior Theresa Dolan (Indianola) added 12 points, seven rebounds and two assists.

In the loss to College of St. Mary, the Lady Bobcats' defense could not hold the Flames' offense. St. Mary used a balanced attack with four players in the double digits.

Peru fell behind and found a 55-24 · half-time deficit. CSM cruised to victory, _ "

Junior Sarah Jones (Booneville, MO) and Davitt led the Bobcats with each contributing 13 points.

After a struggling year, the Lady · 'Cats enjoyed winning two out of their next three games. They beat Haskell Indian 'Nations on Feb. I 0, and Central Christian again on Feb.

14.

The 'Cats dominated the Indians, piling on the offense for a final wining score of71-38.

Four days later, Central Christian came calling to Peru trying to avenge their recent defeat. But the Bobcats gave their home crowd a 70-62 win on Valentines Day.

The Lady 'Cats will not likely make the MCAC playoffs, so they look to end the season on a high note. Peru plays conference games against College of the Ozarks and Oklahoma Wesleyan over the Feb. 20 weekend.

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Volleyball coach has smooth transition

MANDY MORGAN

Contributing Writer

Volleyball coach Geno Frugoli is leaving Peru after accepting an assistant coaching job at Baylor University. Robert "Big Bob" Eichelberger will take over when Coach Frugoli leaves on Feb. 16.

Frugoli said he gives partial credit for getting the position to longtime friend and mentor Jim Barnes, the former University of Wyoming volleyball coach. When Barnes took over the head coaching position at Baylor, he asked Frugoli to join him as an assistant coach. "The chance m work with him [Barnes] at such a high level is something to take advantage of," Frugoli said.

Big Bob said he is excited about taking control of the volleyball programs here at Peru.

'Tm looking forward to finishing the men's season following the same methods Coach Frugoli has using, and to help them participate at tpe enjqy the rest of to ·gefto.kno:w :hem aJI. so we can finish' the season

strongly and to make a difference in their [volleyball] careers. I also want to help the girls continue to

make ·the progress that has been starttd with Coach Frugoli."

Big Bob has coached volleyball for over thirty years. His experience

includes being the director and owner of the largest volleyball club in Nevada and leading two club teams to the top of the national rat-

ings. Bob has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Las Vegas.

Big Bob said he also looks for-

ward to learning more about Peru State and enjoying the environment. He wants to become a full-fledged member of the community and the university.

"Big Bob is a father figure to me," Frugoli said. "He has taught me pretty much everything I know about volleyball. I have no doubt that he will take the program to even higher levels than it was with me."

Frugoli said he feels confident he is leaving the Peru State volleyball program in good hands. Bob actually coached Frugoli in his early years, giving Frugoli faith in Bob's coaching abilities ·and an understanding of his techniques. In fact, Frugoli has been incorpora1ing Bob's techniques into his own coaching program, so the teams are already familiar with his styic of coaching.

While Frugoli said he is optimistic about his future at Baylor, Peru will always be a. special place for him.

'Tm going to miss the people at Peru. From the players to the administration to the fans, I can't think of a more special place to coach volleyball. My experience here really helped me to get where I'm going."

Mens VB charges past #8 Graceland

EVI STEFFENS. Assistant Editor

The Peru men proved their staying power last week as they defeated nl!mber eight ranked Graceland.

The Peru Men's Volleyball team was recently ranked tenth in the nation, but they fell out of contention in the following week. This win over Graceland University put them back in the top ten rankings.

"Our team showed great confi' dence and composure at critical times tonight. It was a breakthrough match as far as learning to

push through against tough competition," Head Coach Geno Frugoli said.

Recently, the men learned that they would be losing Coach Frugoli as a head coach. This was a sign of sure change to come in the future. This, however, did not stop the Bobcat attack.

Graceland started strong winning the first game 30-26, but the 'Cats would not lose their focus, as they came back to win the next three sets 30-23, 30-26, and 35-33.

"This week proved to the team that

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we can play with teams at the highest level. .I see nothing but growth and success in the future for this team," Frugoli said.

Mike Weber led the Bobcats with 17 kills and five blocks. Newcomer Brian Wiese also tallied five blocks and one ace. Senior captain and libero, Jared Johnson scooped up 14 digs to lead the 'Cats.

Following this contest the men were 5-5 overall and 1-3 in the competitive MAMVIC conference.

Their next competition proved to be a tough loss to number two ranked Lindenwood. The 'Cats have recently been struggling at home, and this game was no exception.

Even when playing the number two team in the nation, the Bobcats still surpassed the twenty point mark in each of the three sets.

The first set proved to be the 'Cats nighest scoring as they lost 24-30, 23-30, and 21-30.

"This is a very special team, and they really fought hard tonight. For my final game here they gave a lat

New coach Bob Eichelberger, stands with some of his new players. (From left: Kristen Schrad, Cara Debuhr, Lindsey Baumgartner , and Kristin Delaney)

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Junior Jeremy Young goes up for a one-handed set of heart," Frugoli said.

After these two games, the 'Cats post a of 5-.6 overall. The -;," ·: :,

Bobcats will hit the hardwood against Newman University Feb. 24 in Wichita.

Peru Dating Service-

Did Valentine's Day get you down? Do something about it! Apply to be a member of the Peru Dating Service and next February will be a come true. Just fill out this handy dandy questionaire to get started. Find the love of your ·life. in Peru!

Address ----------------------

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1. I am a: Male Female Other ·Searching for a: Male Female Other

2. I consider myself a:

a. River Rat

b. Townie

c. CoUege Student

3. My hairstyle is best described as: Mullet No Mullet

4. How Many pets' do you own? _____________ (This does not include children or cattle.)

5.Where would you like your first date to be?

Cotty's Shooters Peru State College Cafeteria

6. How, many childcen do you claim on your taxes? ___

7. What would be your ideal date?

a. Sitting along the river throwing rocks at driftwood

b. Staying away from my ex-wife

c. Staying away from my ex-husband

d. Sitting in Peru cemetery watching the sunset

8. How many teeth do you have? _________

9. Do you have low standards? Yes No

,10. Circle the picture that most closely resembles your appearance.

List all relatives that you have in the Peru area, as they will be unincluded from your results. Up to five additional pages can be added if needed.

Come camping with the Times staff!

Do you enjoy frigid temperatures? Does frost bite make you happy? Do you know that camping isn't just for nice days with air conditioned campers? Well, join the Peru State Times staff on the next snow day at the Peru Worlds of Fun at 5 a.m. We will be having loads of fun including snow ball fights, going ice skating, playing with the woodtand creatures, and generally frolicking. Bring your biki- . nis and shot guns!

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PSC mourns loss of Chambers

Peru State College students, faculty and staff are united in shock and grief over the loss of student

Vincent Chambers, who was involved in a fatal car accident

Sunday, Feb. 29.

Tucson, Arizona native Chambers, 20, died following a one-car accident that occurred three miles north of Faucett, MO. He was driving south on Interstate 29 in a 1993 Dodge Intrepid when the car traveled off the east side of the interstate and struck a guardrail. The car then tumbled into the median, ejecting Chambers from the vehicle. The car s_topped upright in the median.

The car's two passengers, friends ol Chambers, refused medical attention at the scene of the accident. Both also are from Tucson. Chambers, a junior, was a starter on the basketball team studying psychology at Peru State

"Vince was by all accounts a great young man with many friends," said Dr. Ben E. Johnson, president of Peru State College. "He earned the friendship and respect of his coaches and instructors, as well. He will be missed."

Johnson announced the creation of the Vincent Chambers Basketball Scholarship to honor Chambers. To contribute to the scholarship fund, please send checks made out to the Peru State College FoundationChambers Scholarship to P.O. Box 10 Peru, Nebraska 68421.

On Thursday, March 4 at 11 a.m., the campus conducted a memorial gathering in the Benford Recital Hall on the Peru State campus. For more information, visit Peru State on the web at www.peru.edu or call l-800-742-4412. -PSC-

More on Chambers in Sports.

Panel discusses role of modern media

JOURNALISM 234 STUDENTS

On Feb. 26, in the ARC conference room, four members of the media visite.d Peru State's campus to share their knowledge. They explained the role the media plays in the world today.

The panel inc.luded Allen Beermann, Kathleen Rutledge, Tom Giitter, and Darrell Wellman. They came from a wide array of media backgrounds, inc.luding the Nebraska Press Association, the Lincoln Journal Star, the Sun Newspapers of Omaha, and the Auburn PressTribune.

The panel spent almost two hours answering questions, giving everyone in attendance an insider's viewpoint of the Nebraska press.

Although they started off at different points, all work towards a common purpose and have

advayced far in their individual careers.

Rutledge has experienced an exceptional amount of success as a female journalist.

"I started as a death and weather clerk, then became a statehouse reporter and political columnist. I was really in love with being a reporter so it didn't enter my head to become an edi-

tor. I didn't think management would be a place to do ID)' best work. [But] as a manager, you can have an effect on a wider range of issues."

It was this drive that enable.d her to rise beyond the glass ceiling and become the first female executive editor of the Lincoln Journal Star and only one of two in the state of Nebraska. Rutledge has also had the opportunity to follow a presidential campaign, and is a board member of the Pulitzer Prize nomination committee.

Giitter has experienced his share of success as well. He began his career as wri.ter and managing editor of the Sun Newspapers of Omaha. There he won a Pulitzer Prize for his special section on Boys' Town.

Giitter, who works for the advertising firm of Bozell & Jacobs in Omaha, handles public relations for the College World Series. He believes· the CoUege

World Series is great for Omaha because it brings in over $5 million each year and has won recognition for bringing positive attention to Omaha. Over 5,000 articles are published nationwide on this event each year.

Beermann was a former Nebraska Secretary of State and is currently executive director of the Nebraska Press Association. He emphasized that a person should not be motivated by personal recognition, but instead by doing something worthy of recognition. He believes a project shou.ld have meaning and purpose.

Wellman graduated from Peru State in 1982 with a B.S. in journalism and believes it contributed to his professional success.

Wellman said that when reporting for a small community, one must write in a manner that the audience is comfortable with. The event was well attended.

Beerman emphasized that a person should not be motivated· by personal recognition, but instead by doing something worthy of recognition.

PSC to offer drug,. alcohol counseling courses in the Fall

MANDY MORGAN

Contributing

Writer

Peru· will be offering drug and alcohol counseling courses during the fall 2004 semester. After taking them, students will be qualified to be a nationally recognized Addictions Counselor.

The CADAC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counseling) program requires 300 hours of supervised practicum. Students must also take eight other courses.

Although the program was designed specifically for Criminal Justice majors, the opportunity to become a drug and alcohol addictions counselor is open' to any student iftheY. meet the requirements. At this time. Dr. James Nevitt will be teaching most of the courses. He is CADAC certified.

"Dr. Asmussen was primarily responsible for getting this certified at a· state level. He had the main idea and I was requested to teach," he said.

Dr. Kelly Asmussen said he has been working since 2001 to start developing courses so that Peru could have the addictions courses.

"The reason I did this is because the greatest amount of crime is perpetrated under the influence of alcohol and drugs or people will commit crimes because they become dys-

functional as a result of drugs and alcohol," Asmussen said ·

Being a certified addictions counselor is very valuabie to potential employees, Asmussen said.

"Students taking this course have greater qualifications and skills than those who do not," Asmussen said, adding that students who enter the workforce as a qualified addictions counselor make much better money

Being a certified addictions counselor is very valuable to potential employees.

--Kelly Asmussen

straight out of college than those who:are not. '

Addictions counselors have a defplace in the workforce in that 40% of all criminals are in prison because of drugs. Because of this, counseling has become a prominent alternative to jail time in the United States.

Dr. Asmussen made note of many ways the program will be beneficial. Not only is the skill going to be needed in the future, but it is also an excellent recruiting tool.

''It really makes Peru State College unique," Asmussen said.

Newly elected Student Senate President and Vice / President Michelle Bonifas (right) and Jenny Gooley. Elections for Senators-atlarge will. be held from .11 a.m to J:QO p.m Maren 23, and 24 in the Student Center. More on Bonifas and ·Gooley in the April 5 edition of the Times.

Job Search Workshop: 10

March 23 and 24, ARC Computer Lab Resume Development: 11 a.m. March 23 and 24, ARC Computer Lab Student Job & Internship Fair: 1O a.m.-3

Photo by: Zach Brooks

The music department has been busy. The Show Choir festival, held March 2 at PSC, included a performance by many local area students who joined Peru State College vocal music groups for the annual Honors Choir. The Concert and Jazz Band a.lso recer,:itly toured area high schools. The Jazz Band has been preparing for the Jazz Festival on March 24.

Photo by: Zach Brooks

'Neighbor helping neighbor'

Wheth.er tracking down a leak in a roof, driving snow off the sidewalks in a tractor or checking on the status of a new move-in, Les Stonebarger feels it is all a part of being a good neighbor.

"I grew up in a small town environment, where it was i:ieighbors helping neighbors, and that is· one thing I love about Peru State College," said Stonebarger, the new director of campus housing and security.

"We are our own small town within a small town here." Stonebarger, who for more than a decade worked in Peru State's security force, relishes the opportunity to help students with. their housing needs, concerns and suggestions. He often asks students their thoughts and opinions of dorm life, and is even known simply to knock on a door and ask.

"I often go door to door, just asking how things are, to follow-up on maintenance requests, and check on satisfaction with the dorms," he said.

"Follow-up is important, and I also think that being in the dorms is, too."

After ten years in security at Peru State, nearly eight of those years as Chief, Stonebarger says he will never be content to sit behind a desk.

"But my office staff is always available when the students need to talk or ask questions. If need be, I will be hagpy to set up a meeting

VALERIE RAHRS

Contributing Writer

If one took a good look around Peru, one may just recall that there are a few buildings that are easily remembered. Afew examples of the businesses that are down town are Shooters. (the bar), The Bank of Peru (the bank), Deckers (the grocery store), the post office, and Cotty's (restaurant/ bar).

Over the years Peru has seen history unfold and change towns and the people in those towns. Through the 1920's to the 1940's Mrs. Beula Widga saw changes in Peru. As a young adult, Widga remembered that the hillsides surrounding Peru supported orchards of apples, vineyards, and raspberry farms. Just as there were farmers to ·grow such produce, there was always a need of

with students. I want to be their 'goto guy,"' he said, adding he fully believes in an open door policy with students.

The Missouri native is married to Lisa, a Peru native who works in the Peru State College School of Education. They live. on a farm on the outskirts of town with five horses. Stonebarger has two children--a son, Clinton, age 16 and a daughter, Kathleen, 20.

Stonebarger traces his love of the small town life to his own upbringing on a farm near King City, Missouri. Before coming to Peru, he worked as a dairy farmer and is now also a certified reserve sheriff deputy in Nemaha County.

"Many students may think because of my role in security and policy that I may be a tough guy who won't listen, but I want them to know that as far as I am concerned, I am their voice to administration concerning housing matters," Stonebarger said.

"I want to hear their complaints, gripes, and suggestions. I can't promise to always give them the result they want, but I am happy to explore all possibilities to solve problems."

Though Stonebarger is still security chief, he now wears street clothes. instead of a uniform. He said that most of the security activities will be overseen by Darrin Reeves.

Though there are many challenges in his new job, Stonebarger believes

the main problem with campus living is a recent trend in students moving off campus.

"There has been a bit of a student exodus I want to devote my energies to finding ways to keep students here through high standards of maintenance and improvement of facilities," he said. "I want to ensure that their time living on campus is a positive and comfortable one that lends itself to a good educational experience."

He points to the recent remodeling in Morgan Hall and enhancements being considered campus-wide as positive steps for the increase of on-campus students. Stonebarger's plans in the near future include a partial remodeling of the Oak Hill apartments and a return to its use as a home for student families.

"I'd like to get the more familyoriented environment up there, for married couples with kids especially, as it was originally set up."

Currently, student families are mostly living in Nicholas and Pate dorms.

Above all, Stonebarger encourages an open dialogue.

"Come see me," he said. "I am interested in suggestions and opine ions from our students," he said. "And of course, if you have a problem, get in touch with my office. We'll get right on it."

people to come and harvest.

Many summers and falls, Widga remembered picking grapes or raspberries. For a 5 pound basket of grapes the pay was .50 cents. The pay for a pint of raspberries was around .01 to .01 11.2 cents.

Imagine picking all day with perhaps two or three dollars to show for the work. However, th.<! costs of items, such as a Pepsi, then were considerably lower. For example; during the mid to late 1930's a Pepsi cost around .50 cents. Now, that same Pepsi would cost one dollar up to a dollar twenty-five.

Quite often, according to Mrs. Widga, the youth of the town during the winter months would have sleigh rides or bobsled down what is know as "Gut Buster Hill." The youth could also be found doing various other actjvities for fun such

-PSCas roller skating on the tennis court, or even fishing

The business area of Peru has seen many a changes from the 1920's to now. During the time that Mrs. Widga (then Miss Spoor) lived in Peru, the town had two drug stores that were situated directly across from each other, no bar until the late 1940's, two cafes and a theater, as well as four grocery stores and several other businesses.

A few of the other businesses included a jewelry store, drug store, city paper office, several garages, a candy shop, both a men's and women's clothing shop, and a dance hall that use to be on top of what is now the museum.

See Then and Now, page 5

The P.eru State Times

The Miller Analogies Test (MAT), a national exam widely used for admission to graduate schools, will be offered at Peru State College's Graduate Center in Omaha.

The exam will be offered on Thursday, April 15 at 4:30 p.m. The Graduate Center is located in southwest Omaha at 7011 South 109th Street. Seating is limited and preregistration is encouraged though not required. The cost for the test is $55. though current PSC students with student ID will receive a $10 discount. Payment accepted in cash (correct amount) and check only.

Peru State College is one of the institutions which requires the MAT for students entering its master's degree program. The Peru State College Graduate Center offers a 36-39 credit hour Master of Science Degree in Education, with a major in Curriculum and Instruction and an emphasis in Instructional Technology. All graduate courses within the M.S./Instructional Technology curriculum are offered at the Graduate Center.

Peru State College will hold its annual Quiz Bowl, marking its 22nd Year.

The quiz contest will offer high school students from a four-state area a fun, as well as educational, opportunity.

"The Bowl brings together 150 teams over the three-day period of the competition," said Dr. Druann Durbin, Quiz Bowl director.

The competition is set for March 29-31 on the Peru State College campus.

The Quiz Bowl is an academic tournament in which teams of four compete against each other, answering questions from all areas of a general liberal arts education.

The questions are high school scholar level, attracting the very best academically-prepared students from high schools in Nebraska and surrounding states.

Each team competes in three rounds in the early morning session. Based in their number of wins and their total points for those thre.e. rounds, the top 24 advance and the 'top eight novice teams go on to the final elimination rounds, which are held in the afternoon.

Rules regarding play, as well as the definition of "novice" and "advanced" are found throughout the quiz bowl site at http://quizbowl.peru.edu/.

'rhe top three placing teams each day are awarded medals, trophies, and t-shirts.

In addition, the first place teams are awarded $500 scholarships to Peru State College, good for an indefinite period. Up to 18 scholarships will be awarded over -this three-day period.

For more information on the Quiz _ Bowl, including how to register your team or volunteer to help, please visit the Quiz Bowl website or contact Dr. Druann Durbin at QuizBow I @oakmail.peru.edu or call (402) 872-2352.

sThe fifth year of Trails and Tales commences this summer.

Trails and Tales V: "The KansasNebraska Act and the Winding Road to Statehood" will be offered June 14-26.

Classes will begin on the PSC campus the week of June 14. The tour starts June 21 at 8 a.in. and finishes around 8 p.m. on June 26. It includes stops in eastern Nebraska and eastern and central Kansas.

Undergraduate students are ble to participate with permission of the co-coordinators.

For more information, visit http://www.hpcnet.org/peru/trailsandtales

Denton, NE- c: ·ing Creek Prairie Audubon Centc ill offer the program "In Searc,, of a Season: A Spring Treasure Hunt" on 9 a.m. to 12 noon, March 27, at the Spring Creek Center with team starting tiines on the hour. Using many skills, teams consisting of 2-10 members will investigate the sights and sounds of the prairie.

A special treasure map, clues and trail assistance will be provided for each team. This is 1n excellent activity for clubs, church groups, scouts, birthday parties; anyone who enjoys being outdoors. It is appropriate for all ages but each team must have at least one adult.

Fee is $15 per team. Space is limited, call for a starting time by March 24.

Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center is located twenty minutes southwest of Lincoln (follow SW 98th Street south out of Denton for three miles). For further information, contact Deb Hauswald, (402) 797-2301.

"Serenity" by Peru State College senior Art major Brandi Groff is part of her exhibit of photographs on display in the gallery in the Jindra Fine Arts Building through April 8. Groff, a native of Auburn, has won numerous awards for her photography.

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Taking personal responsibility is a must

HEATHER WELLS Contributing Writer·

I believe that in our society we have the tendency to put blame on other people or even other things rather than take responsibility for things ourselves. c According to Webster's · Dictionary, the definition of responsibility is the ability to meet.an obligation that you are accountable for.

In Carole Wade and Carol Travis's Invitation to Psychology this can be readily seen ill what is referred to as the self-serving bias. What this says is that we take credit for our good moves and make excuses or reasons for our bad ones.

For example, after getting an A on a test, one might say, "welt, that was just all me. I just seemed to know the material."

But let's say I got an F. I might say, "well then, this could not be

my fault. I didn't have time to study," or "the material on the test had never been covered."

The self-serving bias can also be seen in our feeling. Just ask yourself"what makes you unhappy. The answer should be that only you yourself unhappy, but most people will state something other then themselves. No one can make us feel anything we don't want to feel.

Telling someone that they make you unhappy or angry is putting all your responsibility· for your emotions on to them. They have no control over your emotions in the first place.

Now to go back to the example about getting an F on the test, I can state it as an excuse by saying that I didn't have time to study so I did badly on the test. Now as a reason this would be stated that I chose to spend my time doing other things instead of studying so therefore I was not prepart:d for the test and I

letter to the Editor

Every few years, an incident occurs that brings the Peru Fire & Rescue Department into Peru State College's spotlight. This winter, two college girls chose to sled next to the at the south end of the Oak Bowl, injuring both girls.

By now, everyone knows the girls received excellent care from not only a first aid trained bystander; but also from the Peru Fire and Rescue Squad personnel and the staff at both Nemaha County and Lincoln General Hospital.

ments, all volunteer, willingly give up their free time to help others.

When I read Evi's article about the Peru Fire Department, however, I was disappointed in not only the inaccuracy of the content, but also the individual_s that were, perhaps ·unintentionalJ,y, left out of the photograph.

did poorly.

When I gave my excuse I blamed the time, yet the time had nothing to do with it, it was how I chose to spend that time. There are other cases where this principle applies.

There are so many examples of this in the media. Many of these examples deal with why someone committed a crime. We blame mental illness, and we blame situations, and we blame 0th.er people.

All in all, we make excuses for the actions that were taken.

According to Psychiatric Oppression of African Americans, in the 1850's people proclaimed that Drapetornania was evident in the African American slaves. Drapetomania is the mental disease that caused the slaves to want to run away and gain their freedom. Now"this, of course, is not a mentai illness, and was taken off the books after the

Civil War was over. Yet it was the people's way of explaining actions that they would take. The treatment for Drapetomania was a severe beating.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is another instance where the issue of blame comes into play and has people asking questions. According to "Reading, Writing,

and Ritalin," since 1990, we have increased the number of children taking Ritalin by 700%. This is leading people to question whether we are over-diagnosing/overdosing these children. In this article it seems as if we are blaming ADHD.

See Responsibility. .page 7

And finally, I realize that the majority of your readers, undoubtedly, would prefer to read about college students on our respective departments, rather than the fire and rescue pernonnel living in Peru. Bu_t these individuals should be included, appreciated, or at the very least, mentioned in your newspaper.

Carol J. Carpenter

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However, after reading Evi Steffen's most recent article in the Peru State Times, I feel that I must clarify these facts. When the college st.udents leave Peru for the summer, Peru Fire and Rescue personnel still put out fires, and transport sick and injured people to the hospital.

In fad, the Peru Fire

First, the article excluded two college students, Jenny Pasco and myself, Carol Carpenterboth non-traditi.onal students, but students nonetheless. For about five years, Jenny has volunteered her time for both fire and rescue. Personally, ) have served as an EMT medical technician) On:'{fie Peru Rescue Squad for 16 years. On the one hand, I am forever grateful that students such as Jim Bn:>wn, Matt Wambold, and Elizabeth Department celebrated its cen- Einspahr volunteer their limittennial in 2003; the Peru ed free time to aid Peru while Rescue Squad, additionally, has attending Peru State College. existed for approximately 30 On the other hand, however, I years. Also, the Peru Rescue want everyone to realize that Squad stands ready at all Peru ALL our dedicated members, in State College football games fairness, need to be mentioned and commencement exercises. and appreciated for their conThe members of both depart- tinuous service to everyone.

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Photo by: Grace Johnson Jenny Henricksen, a volunteer from the Omaha Raptor Team, recently i:>hared some fowl ideas with Dr. Hnida's Mammalogy and Ornithology class. She and a fell ow volunteer, Sherry Seibert, shared information regarding a pair of falcons, a Barred Owl, and a Red-tailed hawk (pictured).

The Passion is gruesome but powerful

SHAWN MEWES

Contributing

Writer

The Passion of the Christ is (bout the last 12 hours of Jesus' ife. The movie starts off just 1efore one of Jesus' disciples Jetrays him and turns him over .o Jewish Priests and the \omans. This movie is controversial because some believe .hat it is anti-Semitic.

Some in the Jewish community Jelieve that the movie portrays .he Jewish leaders worse than· ·hey really were and downplays he role that the Romans had in .he entire affair as well.

The Passion of the Christ has been rated R for a very good reason. Anyone of the Christian faith can tell you that Jesus went through great pains, died for our sins, and was resurrected soon after. This movie brings to reality the injustice and suffering that Jesus went through in a very

gruesome manner.

Some church-goers may think that a Bibli.cal movie with the word Passion in it might be a dainty movie about Christ, filled with scriptures and might lull movie-goers to sleep. This is the exact opposite. Basically after the first 15 or 20 minutes, the movie depicts the thrashings and beatings Jesus received before being crucified on a cross.

A word of advice, to get a full understanding of the movie, brush up on the subject before going. Anyone who sees The

Passion of the Christ will have to rely on what they already know about the last hours of Christ's life to have a full understanding of who everyone is and the politics behind their actions. There are many people who remain nameless throughout the movie and the main character's names are mentioned once or twice if at all. To add to the confusion, the movie is in Latin and Aramaic and the audience has to rely on subtitles to understand what is said. Even after all of this, though, someone who has little knowledge of the last

hours of Jesus' life should still pick up the main points of the fiim.

The Passion of the Christ is one of the most graphic movies that I have seen, but for those who can stand the gore, this is a very powerful movie. It is a must see for anyone of the Christian faith. The movie brings home what being a Christian is all about, and is a very sobering experience. Before the movie came to a close, more than one tear had rolled off my face. At the end, I felt numbed by the power of the message.

Charity Reeves: Non traditional student

· evening for a week.

Spring Break is now, and it's Spring break seems weekend. Actually, is the first sun a beach somewhere was Spring Break in a tropical paradise Jack to the books. Its often hard to time· I've had an onhne semester soundmg pretty good by about doesn't hold a candle to a week with

:et back into the swing of things to mean that Mom with a break observed. It was quite a Tuesday of Spring Break week. a few extra hours each day with my

.fter several days off. As relaxing • nice surprise! Instead of the feeling of warm sand family.

rnd stress-free a few days off can

Can COOk ·anything.

Of course, there were still two kids oozing between my toes, I experi- • Je, it sometimes seerris more diffi- ·· to get ready each morning, a job to enced the crumbs of animal crackers :ult to get back into the groove than go to, laundry to fold, meals to that my two year old dropped. f you just lived in continuous chaos week? It can be an opportunity for cook, bills to pay, and a husband to Rather than feeling the ocean md confusion. time with family or a way to earn keep in line, but no homework. I waves lapping at my ankles, I got For some of the lucky ones, Spring some extra spending cash by work- know, in hindsight, this is not a fact soapy water splashed all over the :3reak means taking a trip. ing at a hometown job. I should have disclosed to any mem- front of my shirt during bath time.

)ometimes it's somewhere fun or Then there are those of us Non- ber of my family without careful Instead of s!l>ping on tropical drinks like Florida or Mexico. There Traditional students like me. For thought beforehand. That will be in a lounge chair, I splurged by ,s fun, lots of sun, and it also costs me, Spring Break was just another noted for next year. drinking .chocolate milk with my '.ots of money. For others, Spring week, but without the pressure of Spring Break seems to mean that supper.

3reak is a chance to go home for a homework due before the end of the Mom can cook anything that anyone But, I also-did some things over craves for supper because she has Spring Break that a week in Florida plenty of time this week. It also couldn't have provided. I spent two means that she is available to clean straight hours watching my kids every room, vacuum carpets, dust play at the park without the urgency the furniture, do laundry twice as to get home to study. often as usual, and have the energy I spent several hours visiting with to play all day as well. my grandmother and didn't have to Don't get me wrong. I adore my rush off get an assignment submitfamily and love to care for them. ted by the deadline. I served a home I'm just thinking that a week in the cooked meal to my husband every

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Identity theft: Are you the only you?

MAGGIE MARRIOTT

Contributing Writer

One day a person finds that they are thousands of dollars in debt. They have multiple credit cards, cellular phone bills and loans. This person is a year old and they are a victim of identity theft.

Identity theft is a serious crime that is taking place every day in the ·United States. Consumers need to keep track of personally identifiable information at all times. Identity thieves are becoming more advanced and are ·figuring out new ways to steal people's identities. Thieves will use identities of deceased people to start a new life for themselves.

called "phish" by 1996 and the next You can ask to have your drive;-;s year, hackers would trade "phish" license number changed if your for hacking software. state uses social security numbers. Scammers send fraudulent emails If someone asks for your social that appear to come from legitimate security number, ask them what purbusinesses. eBay, PayPal and pose they want it for and what will America Online are a few of the happen if you do not give it to them, businesses that are used for "phish- according to the pamphlet, "When ing". The emails say that there is a bad things happen." problem with their account and that Thie.ves steal social security cards they need to verify personal infor- coming through the mail. A fourmation immediately. Links in the month-old baby received several accounts take them to a fake web notices that she was turned down for page that looks exactly like the real credit cards after her card was web page, according to the Jan. 19 stolen. One mother suspected that Computerworld article by Russell her 12-year-old daughter's social Kay. According to Antiphishing.org, the top four companies targeted for fishing are eBay (51 complaints), Citibank (35 complaints), AOL (34 complaints) and PayPal (10 complaints).

her to send an application. When you get the application, look it over carefully and check out the business with the Better Business Bureau. When checking financial information, you should receive monthly statements that show all transactions for the reporting period. If you are not receiving monthly statements that are not exclusively online, call the company immediately and ask about it. If statements are being mailed to another address that you did not authorize, ask them to send your previous statements to check for any fraudulent activity. If you

up $150,000 in .debts using Ray's name and social security number, according to the January articlt They've got your number in Kiplinger :S Personal Finance, by Kristin Davis and Alison Stevenson.

Maureen placed fraud alerts on their credit files instructing creditoro to call the Mitchells before giving credit. Days after the alerts were placed on the files, they received a call from three banks saying that someone applied for personal loans of $5,000, $15,000, and $25,000. The impostor returned to get the money from the loans and was arrested. He had 17 aliases and a 23-year criminal history and his I.D. had his picture but Ray's name and social security number.

Identity theft is the act of someone using a person's name, address, social security number, bank or credit card number, or any other personal information without that person's knowledge to commit fraud. Thieves rummage through trash to find credit card applications or statements that have been thrown away. They steal wallets, purses and mail inducting bank or credit card statements, new checks, and tax information, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), (http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/).

Thieves use stolen information to buy items that can be sold easily like televisions and computers. They also open credit card accounts in the victim's do not pay the bill and _destroy the victim's credit. Thieves open bank accounts and write bad checks under victim's names or they drain an existing bank account. They can open phone services or auto loans under the stolen name. If they give out the victim's name during an arrest do not show up for court, the identity theft victim could get an arrest warrant in their name, according to the FTC.

People can guard against identity theft by ordering a copy of their credit report from one of the three main bureaus: Equifax (www.equ'ifax.com), Experian (www.experian.com) or TransUnion (www.transunion.com). The reports contain information about where you live and work, credit accounts in your name, how long accounts have been open, .if payments have been made and the balance on the accounts. People should have passwords for credit cards, bank and phone accounts tha{ are harder to figure out than mother's maiden name, social security number or a birth date, according to an FTC pamphlet, "When bad things happen to your good name."

The FTC recommends not giving out personal information over the phone unless you initiate the call. Identity thieves may pretend to be from a bank, credit card company or a government agency to try to collect yelur information: Before you share any information, make sure that you are talking to a valid organization. Outgoing mail should be placed in a post office collection box or at the post office. Mail

"Phishing" is a more high-tech should be picked up promptly and if version of identity theft, it has been you are going to be away, the post d c b t th · office should be contacted to hold

aroun 1or years u now ere 1s new media to use including spam mail until your return. and faked web pages. "Phishing" Social security numbers should started around 1996 from hackers only be used when necessary. It stealing AOL accounts and pass- should not be placed on checks or >Vords. Hacked accounts were used as a form of identification.

security number was stolen from a doctor's office. After their visit to the doctor, the girl started receiving collection notices on a credit card account under her name, according to the January article Targeting kids for identity theft in Kiplinger's Personal Finance, by Kristin Davis.

The thieves could have acquired Ray's information from a plant working in a doctor's office, a human resources department or a mortgage lender's office. They could have bribed someone in a bank or hospital to get names for them. Some companies do not verify identities even if some of the information does not match the credit report. The criminal that bought the Expedition with Ray's id.entity made five mistakes on the credit application, including spelling his last name wrong.

The Department of Justice, (http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fra ud/idtheft.html), encourages people to· remember the word "SCAM" to avoid being a victim of identity theft. S is for being stingy when giving out personal information. C is for checking financial information regularly. A is for asking for a copy of your credit report. M is for maintaining careful records for financial accounts.

Be stingy when someone calls and says they need information that they should already have ifi the file. If someone offers you a chance for a big prize qr credit card, ask him or

find fraudulent activity, contact them immediately to get the situation straightened out.

Asking for a credit report can allow you to see ifthere is any activity that you did not authorize. Each person is allowed one free credit report per year so they can monitor their credit history. Maintaining careful records includes keeping bank statements and credit, card statements for a year or mo11. lf you need to dispute a check or transaction, it is easier if you have it right in front of you.

The Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act is a fed-. eral law enacted by Congress in October 1998. It states that identity theft is a federal crime when someone:

Knowingly transfers or uses, with out lawful authority, a means of identification of another person with the intent to commit, or to aid or abet, any unlawful activity that constitutes a violation of federal law, or that constitutes a felony under any applicable state or local law.

Ray and Maureen Mitchell were cautious with their personal information but were still victims of identity theft. Thieves withdrew $34,000 from the Mitchell's savings account and two other people bought a Ford Expedition and a Lincoln Navigator using Ray's identity. In two months, impostors ran

In most cases, the maximum penalty for identity theft is 15 years in prison, a fine and giving up personal property used or intended to be used to carry out the crime. Some cases may be mixed with credit card fraud, mail fraud, Social Security fraud or financial institution fraud. Violations of the act are investigated by the FBI, the U.S. Secret Service, the U.S. Postal See ldentity page 9 ·

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Inspection Service and the Social Security Administrationis Office of the Inspector General, according to the FTC.

including order numbers and dates, according to the March 2 article, Identity theft: What, me worry? in PC Magazine by Janet Rubenking.

Suggestions to minimize the threat of an identity theft include closing accounts that are unnecessary, only carrying the credit cards and information you will need at the moment and photocopying the front and back of the contents of your wallet or purse and keeping the copies in a secure place. When you get a credit card, sign the back of it or write SEE ID on it.

Do not put Social Security numbers or driveris license numbers on checks, if a business needs the information, they will ask for it. There is · no sense having the information out for everyone to see. When buying online, be sure to look for Secure

· Sockets Layer (SSL) and make sure the address has https:// the s is for secure. Make sure that you keep records of all online purchases

Identity theft is a growing problem in the United States that needs to be taken care of. Innocent people spend hundreds of hours and dollars trying to regain their creditworthiness. Maybe if penalties were more severe for identity thieves, less people would do it. Instead of a maximum of 15 years in prison, they should have a minimum of 15 years.

Consumers also need to be more careful when dealing with personal information. Even though a site may look legitimate, there is a good chance that it is not: Buying a paper shredder for $20 is much. cheaper than paying thousands of dollars to creditors. and businesses for products .another person bought with other consumer's credit. Shredding personal bank statements and credit card statements will make it harder for thieves to obtain the infomi.ation.

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Cole's 'Cats battle Ozarks

TIM CLEMENGER Sports Editor

PSC concludes regular season 9-5 in conference play

Best MCAC finish ever

Jerre Cole and his basketball team will look back on the 2003-2004 season with mixed "As a team, we're a ··little'*disappointed that we didn't achieve .all of our goals, but we did do some good things," Coach Cole said.

Peru recorded their best MCAC regular season record ever, winning nine out of 14 games. By finishing near the top of the Midland Collegiate Athletic Conference, the Bobcats earned a spot in the competitive MCAC tournament.

As the #3 seed in the tournament, Peru faced #2 seed College of the Ozarks. The 'CatS fell behind early and had to play catch up the rest of the game.,i ·

"We just dug ourselves a huge hole. That was our problem. We came out tight andcwaited to make plays," Cole said.

Peru found the:;,1seJves down 16 points at the half. They were held to 27 points after Jetting Ozarks score 43.

Though the 'Cats could have turned it in then and there, a spark ignited at halftime. Peru did not want to end their season like this.

"Nothing was really said in the locker room. Our pride just took over. We knew we weren't playing up to our potential," Cole said.

PSC came out noticabJy aggresive in the second half by tightening up their defense. The defense might

have kept Ozark's field goals down, but the aggresive play may have resulted in a number of.free throw opportunities for their opponent. College of the Ozarks cashed in on 24 of 29 free throws which inevitably broke the Bobcats.

Despite their best second half efforts, Peru came short. The final score: Ozarks 87, Peru State 80.

This marked the last game for one lone Bobcat senior, J.J. Oberg. The post-player from Columbus, will be hard to replace, Coach Cole said.

"A guy like J.J. is hard to find. He was crafty in the interior and dangerous from the outside. He'll be tough to replace."

A strong returning core has Coach Cole "cautiously optimistic." ·

"We'll have to keep working narder, but this group of guys is ready to win."

Bobcats awarded for oUtstanding MCAC performances

Three Bobcats were honored recently for their achievments on the hardwood.

Myron Jenkins, Vernon Johnson, J.J. Oberg, and Rochelle Davitt earned recogml!on from the Midland Collegiate Athletic Conference for the 2003-2004 season. Jenkins earned First Team honors while Johnson, ·oberg, and Davitt were selected to the Honorable Mention Team.

From left: Jenkins, Johnson, Oberg. Right Davitt

Bobcats battle Missouri Baptist to four

EVI STEFFENS Assistant Editor

After falling to Missouri Baptist University in an earlier season contest, the Peru State mens volleyball team came out with something to prove in the second matchup on March 13.

This was apparent as t!Jey slammed down a victory in the first set against the Spartans; however, the momentum turned, and the Bobcats lost the next three sets which gave Missouri Baptist the victory.

After losing to the Spartans earlier, Big Bob's men needed a new angle. The 'Cats' strategy was to change the six-two offense that they were previously running.

John Svehla and J.J. Barnhill were moved to right side hitters. Mike Wiese shifted to outside hitter,

11 / think that our new lineup shocked them in the first set."

Mike Wiese

replacing Mike Weber who would move to middle blocker.

"I ·think that our new lineup shocked them in the first set," Wiese said.

The first game showed the 'Cats power as they defeated the Spartans 30-25.

Saine missed serves and key plays led to a shift in momentum as the Spartans won the next three 19-30, 28-30, and 20-30.

"We played extremely well for the first set and for the first twenty

points of the others, but then we choked," Weber said.

"We're lacking height and missing a few key points that other teams are taking advantage of."

The game did have some high points for the 'Cats statistically. M!ke Weber led the team smashing down 18 kills.

Other statistical leaders included Jared Johnson with 16 digs and Dennis Allen with 28 set assists.

John Svehla and Mike Weber both denied the Spartans with three blocks apiece. Mike Weber and Taurean Pa'akaula both served up two aces.

Overall for the 'Cats, this was an improvement on the last contest with Missouri Baptist. The newly positioned offense"'was a step-up for the squad.

"I think that we're a better team with this lineup," Weber said.

Bayliss-looks for balance

TIM CLEMENGER

Sports Editor

Pitching. Offense. Defense. To Peru State baseball coach Mark Bayliss? the game doesn't get· any more simple than these three components.

"I think our ·team's greatest strength right now is the balance between all three phases. Balance is going to be very important for us, especially when we get into our conference games," Bayliss said.

The Bobcats used their balanced attack.to jump out and win their first six games of 2004.

The University of St. Mary of Levavenworth, KS fell to Peru 5-2 and 6-5 on Feb. 21. PSC then swept Morningside College the next weekend in 'Peru. The Bobcats more than doubled their opponents run

,Huntingford recognized

Junior Tom Huntingford earned M€AC Baseball Player of the Week for his offensive output over spring break.

The outfielder collected seven extra-base hits as he recorded three doubles, one triple and 3. home runs. Huntingford also batted in 14 runners, while he scored 11 times himself.

He bf1tt¢ ,s?{e,ly ,i!l ,16, 9{ (\t bats, giving him a }33 averaRe:- ,

totals in the four games against Mo!lningside, 35 to 17.

For spring break, the team headed south, down to Oklahoma and Texas to size up their talents against strong competition. The 'Cats came away with three out of 11 .games and gained valuable experience.

"We played well at times. But you run into trouble when you· have to play teams that have been playing outside a lot longer than you've been," Bayliss said.

"We were a little disappointed, especially after coming home with a winning record last spring." Though they might have had a better spring break record last year, Coach Bayliss feels that this year's squad is farther along than last year's team. ·

"I think we're more experienced

as a team, compared to last year. We're more physically and mentally developed."

Bayliss also notes the valuable senior leadership this team has that last year didn't.

"Having nine seniors on this team makes things a lot easier. Everyone seems to get along. O_ur team chemistry is another thing that's one of our strengtgs this season."

Conference play for the Bobcats starts March 26 against York College. Bayliss stresses how important the MCAC games are for the 'Cats' postseason hopes.

"We need to play our game like we know how. It shouldn't matter who _we play-either a great team or a team we definitely should beat-we need to play our game," Bayliss said. •

The Peru State Times

BREAKING NEWS

A really big truck with shiny fenders recently crashed into the front side of Deckers and killed a spider.

Inside the truck, investigators found a bunch of crayons, a box of Reebok pumps from the eighties, and all of the breaking news from the Peri.I State Times.

Apparently a whole lotta crap has been going on in Peru, but it was stolen by a band of people who take things without asking. Their mommas are reportedly "really p.o.ed and stuff."

BREAKING NEWS

Mack Zorris to wed Scinzy Landlan. After a. disheartenmg breakup with Shelly Sopowsky; Mack found love in the tiny town of Pemu, Mebrasfa. Mack doesn't really like SCinzy, but she likes him enough for everyone.

"I'm so excited, I'm so excited," said Landlan.

"By the time I grab her ring, and put on my tux thing, I hopeTm not at the corner just in time to see my bus fly by," Mack said.

BREAKING NEWS

Enortnous pair of underwear found by the train tracks: Local important people are: uncertain as to. what manner of creature would :big ole' britches. ate uncertain as to what manner of creature would wear.such big ole' britches," said Sandy Skivvies, local important person.

"l wear underwear,· and they're .big. too," said Nicole Bigd11nk:

A.fochl streaker who was first on ·the scene ·wrote a poem to commemorate the event.

"I like big butts and I cannot lie; and I'm a naked guy," the .naked guy said.

THE BREAKING NEWS

First copy of fairy tale uncovered to reveal that Cinderella, was actually a Mexican man.

A typo in later copies changed Cinderella to Cinderella, and the silent 11 sound· was completely changed.

Following this news report many young men have been buying glass slippers and getting blisters like the dickens.

"I'm getting blisters like the dickens," a local man with bony feet said.

In a related story,.Cinderello reportedly liked to eat tortillas. More on this in later news.

BREAKING NEWS

Peru man pelted with E.L. Fudge cookies. He sustained many injuries and is in critical condition at a ·1ocal hog farm. Area Emergency transportatioh units were unable to transport him as their shiny lights were taRen out with E.L. Fudge cookies.

Experts believe the crimes might be related.

"The crimes might be related," said Keebie Keebler.

Local stores are now only selling E.L. Fudge cookies to people with guns who threaten to use them.

The man's family is very sad and they hope that others can learn from the bravery of their son.

"We' re very proud of him. Not many people could undergo an E.L. Fudge onslaught and not cry like a little baby," the man's mommy said.

If anyone sees a man matching any. description, please call authorities and don't hang up.

Until further notice all children are encouraged to stop watching Sesame Street. The Cookie Monster ain't funny no mo.

BREAKING NEWS

Peru College student has not been doing the required reading. According to reports, the student only goes to class and pretends to have read the text.

"I just go to class and pretend that I read," John Smith said.

"Instead of.reading I do all kinds of stuff. I drink beer, watch TV, and play croquet with multicolored balls."

Not only does John not read, but he reportedly has a list of communists. More on this in later news.

BREAKING NEWS

According to a recent study, rumors are spreading slowly in Peru. Many people have got a bun in the oven, and a girl even broke her nail without her mother, who lives in Auburn, finding out.

Even one of the athletes did something wrong, and the administration didn't find oµt for a whopping three days. Many people are even reporting that others have good reputations.

The only reason that important can find for this strange turn of events is the fact that the intricate system of gossip spreading has broken down.

Many signal flares are broken. Morse code senders aren't sending, and the old men are no longer having morning coffee. Even whispers and pointing are at an all time low.

"I haven't heard anything good since my friend Vicki's uncle's girlfriend's separated twin got Mad Cow disease," Bridget Cheer said.

Nobody really knows what is going to be done about this situation. If you hear anything, could- you tell someone, so they'll tell someone · who will tell someone on the newspaper staff.

BREA

The remaining singer from the duo Milli Vanilli has been scheduled to perform in the 2005 Superbowl halftime show.

His show is said to be more predictable than the 2004 show.

"It should be more predictable than the 2004 show, and plus he doesn't have boobs," a spokesman said.

BREAKING

A local Peru man, Skeeter Smith, will be appearing on "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy." He will be getting, decorating and fashion advice from the fab five.

The man is reportedly a very smart individual to represent the Peru community.

"My minds are as sharp they ever were," Smith said. Smith is looking forward tc the experience.

"When I was growing up, my ma always said that I was a little queer, so I should fit right in," Smith said.

BREAKING NEWS

Picture comes out great of ugly drooling middle-aged man. Sharp Cannon, the photojournalist, was very proud of her developed image. "This will go very well with my story about ugly drooling middle-aged men," Cannon said.

"I got the exact lighting on the drool that I wanted."

Reports say that after Cannon took the picture she said something about how the film should be well <level· oped. Apparently the mar thought that Cannon said she was well developed. reportedly led to more drooling.

Viewing the picture in the. local paper has for some rea· son led to many readers participating in irrelevant leap· mg.

Student Senate positions set

ERIK MILLER

Contributing Writer

America may not have had .its presidential election yet, but here at Peru State the results of the Student Senate elections are in the history books. Junior Michelle Bonifas won the election with fellow junior Jennie Gooley as her vice president.

In Student Senate elections the president and vice president run as one ticket on one ballot. They must have at least a 2.5 GPA and must have taken at least 30 credit hours. Both candidates have had previous experience with the Senate. Future Senate President Michelle Bonifas is <ii Secondary Education Social Science major from Juniata, Nebraska and attended Hastings Adams Central High School. She has been involved with Student Senate for two years. During the 2004 spring semester she was vice president for current president Dustin Bents.

Vice President Jennie Gooley is a Management Marketing major from Omaha, Nebraska who attended Millard West High School. Jennie has been working with the Student Senate for two years as well. She has been a Hall Representative and a Corresponding Secretary. She is also involved with Student Support Services, and was a cheerleader for

Jennie Gooley of Omaha (I) and Michelle Bonifas (r) of Juniata were recently elected to serve as the vice president and president respectively for the Peru State College Student Senate for the 2004-2005 school year.

two and a half years.

An interesting occurrence at this year's election was that this year the ballot was an all-female ballot. All four candidates for president and vice president were female.

"There hasn't been an all-female ballot in about five years," Gooley said.

Bonifas and Gooley remind PSC students that Student Senate is a vital organization on campus and

sits _in OIJ many important meetings. Often times they are allowed to sit in on scholarship decision committees.

"The decisions that are made in Student Senate affect everyone on campus. We help set some of the fees for students," Bonifas said.

Some of the many activities that the Student Senate is involved with are Homecoming parade, the Bloodmobile, highway cleanup, and

the many dances on campus. Bonifas and Gooley feel that Student Senate has a place for everyone. Positions for Hall Representatives, Commuter Representatives, and Freshman Representative spots will be open next fall. Having representatives from all around campus is how the president and vice president sta\ connected with the students.

"I would encourage any prospective student to get involved in activities on campus. I think it's a lot of fun arid you get to voice your opinion," Bonifas said.

In addition to the president and vice president elections, elections were also held recently for Senators-at-Large for the 20042005 school year. Rose Anderson, Cody Bonertz, Heath Christiansen, Kelli Johns, ·Amy Kottmeyer, Jordan Marr, Nicolas Richardson, Danielle Shepler, Emily Simmons, and Curtis Stroud were elected to serve in these positions.

Also, Jane Economou and Shelly Dettmann have been elected nontraditional representatives

The Student Senate meets every Tuesday. at 11 am. All of the meetings are open to the public and the members encourage fellow students to get involved. In the words of Michelle and Jennie, "Be heard!"

New experiences for Science students

STEVEN FULLER

Contributing Writing

Whether it is a field trip to the local power plant, a visit to the Henry Doorly Zoo, or just a day in the woods behind campus, the Science department is getting the students involved outside the classroom.

A new addition to the wide range of activities the Science department provides students was the appearance of the Omaha Raptor Team for

Dr. John Hnida's Ornithology class.·

They brought hawks, falcons, and owls that had been severely injured. These birds were very calm around people and allowed the students to see them up close. The Raptor team gave a brief history of each bird presented.

They wanted to spread the word about birds in order to educate students.

"I absolutely loved it," Dr. Hnida said. The students were also impressed with the event.

A good note for all students is that

some of the field trips are open to order to study them and learn as anyone interested. much as possible from a close up One such trip is to Omaha to see -look. Afterwards all animals are the Medical Center. A behind-the- released and are unharmed. scenes look at the radiology department and educating information from the staff are just some of the benefits. This trip is d9ne every semester and is coordinated by Dr. Long.

If you are interested in taking Mammalogy, then you will spend some of your lab time searching the woods of Peru.

The students will trap animals in

"This class does a tremendous amount of field work," Dr. Hnida said Hnida hopes that the future will hold even more new and interesting visits. A trip to the Lincoln Raptor Recovery Center would be a treat for his Ornithology class or even a visit to a museum in order to look at skeletons and fossils.

Photo by: Ted L. Harshbarger

April 7 - Jazz Band Tour, All Day

April 7 - Student Job and Internship Fair, Nebraska Union, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE

April 8 - Jazz Band Tour, All Day

April 9 - Food Service - No evening dinner meal

April 10 - Food Service - Lunch only

April 12 - Spring Break (no classesoffices closed)

April 12 - Food Service - Lunch and Dinner only

April 13 - Classes resume

April 14 - Job Olympics - sponsored by the School of Education

April 15 - 16 - Nebraska State College Board of Trustees Meeting

PSC Campus

April 17 - Piano Extravaganza, College Theatre, All Day

April 17 - PPST, TJ Majors

April 22 - Dance, Student Center, Earth Day

April 24 - Journalism Awards

Banquet, Lincoln, NE

April 25 - Choirs Concert, College

Theatre, 3 p.m.

April 29 - Music Juries, Benford, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

}:\.pril 30 - Last day of regular semeter classes

April 30 - Music Juries, Benford, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

April 30 - Student Teacher Call Back, TJ Majors, 9 a.m.-12 noon

May 1 - Alumni & Friends of Music Concert, College Theatre, 7 p.m.

_May 1 - Financial Aid files due to be considered for workstudy next year

April 6 - Baseball DH @ Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE, -4 p.m.

April 9 - Baseball DH vs. Midland

Lutheran College, CC, 1 p.m.

April 9 - Softball DH vs. Haskell

Indian Nations University, CC, 3 p.m.

April 10 - Baseball DH @ Midland College, Fremont, NE, 1 p.m.

April 10 - Softball DH vs. Park

University, CC, r p.m. ,

April 13 - Baseball DH @ Park ·

University, Parkville, MO, 1 p.m.

April 13 - Softball DH vs. Bellevue University, CC, 3 p.m.

April 16 - Baseball DH vs. Newman University, CC, 1 p.m.

April 17 - Baseball DH vs. Newman University, CC, 1 p.m.

April 20 - Baseball DH vs. Bellevue University, CC, 1 p.m.

April 20 - Softball DH vs. Bellevue University, CC, 1 p.m.

April 23 - Baseball DH @ Central Christian College, McPherson, KS, 1p.m.

April 23 - Softball DH @_Oklahoma

Wesleyan University, Bartlesville, OK, 2 p.m.

THE PERU STATE TIMES

Grace Johnson Contributini: Staff

Evi Steffens Daniel {\ckland

Kevin Tumer Charity Reeves

Tia Gottula K.C. Larsen

Tim Clemenger Erik Miller

Zach Brooks Steven Fuller

Brandy Mattox Shaun Mewes

Kenneth Ballard Valerie Rahrs

Jessica Laughlin

Dr. Druann Durbin Pam Tacey

April 24 - Baseball DH @ Central Christian College, McPherson, KS, 1 p.m.

April 24 - Baseball DH @ Central Christian College, McPherson, KS, 1 p.m. 24 - Softball DH @ Newman University, Wichita, KS, 1 p.m.

May 1 - Baseball DH vs. College of the Ozarks, 1 p.m.

May 6 - 8 - MCAC Baseball Conference Tournament

May 12 - 15 Regional Baseball Tournament

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Sleep deprivation not to be taken lightly

SHAUN MEWES Contributing Writer

Sleep deprivation is what happens when we don't get the proper amount of sleep we need each night. It lowers our thinking ability, and leaves us with little energy. So then why are many college students staying up aIJ hours of the night?

"America has evolved, culturally, a lifestyle that discourages a proper amount of sleep" Dr. Nevitt, professor of psychology, said.

"Students may think that just getting seven hours of sleep is enough, but in the last hour of sleep, you get 25% of the REM [what makes you refreshed after sleeping} ·that you would receive if you were to sleep a full eight hours."

Not getting enough sleep has caused serious damage in the past. The Challenger.space shuttle explosion in 1986 that claimed several lives, including the life of a teacher, was caused i.n part because workers on site were fatigued from long hours on the job.

"Not getting enough sleep is a bigger problem that we want to admit," Dr. Long, professor of math and science said.

"Some students like to play video

Top five dangers of sleep deprivation:

· 1) Your reaction time slows and you have trouble paying sustained attention. This is especially dangerous if you're driving either in bumper-tobumper rush hour traffic or at high speeds on lonely roads.

2) You can't focus on m.ultiple sources of information. The defense is to ignore some pieces of information so it can concentrate on others. But what are you disregarding and what effect could that have? Example: You're .so busy trying to stay awake and not hit the car in front of you that you don't notice you're running· out of gas.

3) Creativity suffers greatly. Sleepyheads who try to work or study often get stuck on bad solutions--and then can't think of anything better. Example: Try solving a calculus problems at 2 a.m. after a long day in school.

4) Your memory suffers. When you're sleepy, you really cannot remember as much as when you're awake. A sleep-deprived brain also can't learn new information well.

5) Your brain can't do some critical things in a hurry. It's as if you're operating in slow :motion. You'll likely experience microsleeps,. which are repeated ·periods of one to 10 seconds in which you just zone out and your brain no information as it struggles between a state of sleep and wakefulness. The result? Inattentiveness.

games or are on the computer and stay up all hours of the night, then can hardly drag themselves into class the next morning. The reason they are here is to get an education Not to waste their tuition money."

Dr. Long also added that students sleeping in class isn't our only con-

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up make it to all of their classes, they might be running on empty by the end of the day.

Stress is also a big factor in not

cern. It's the students who don't even corrie to class and miss any chance of learning who have the bigger disadvantage.

"The pattern of attendance backs the idea that (some) students are sleeping while they should be in class; I noticed that (generally)

more people show up to class as the day goes on," Dr. Crook, professor of history politics said.

Dr. Crook also noticed that in late afternoon classes more people showed up, but a few more students were nodding off in class. This means that even if students who stay

only how much sleep we get, but also in the quality of sleep we get.

It's common for students to fret over a big test and get little sleep or very poor sleep. There are not too many things orie can do to remedy this other than to deal with the problem during waking hours. Time management is the key, plus being confident that you will sail through anything that might be on the test to come.

But if there has to be a decision between sleeping or studying, "even if you cram all night for a test" Dr. Crook said, "you would have trouble staying awake, trouble focusing, and student'·s mind wouldn't be functioning at the same level they would be with a good night's rest."

What it comes down to is our agenda vs. optimal sleep habits. We know when we need to have a good sleep for the next day to come.

Planning properly is paramount to getting everything out of college. Success depends on which priorities will prevail, what we want to do now, or what's best for us in the long run.

Cone:ert, Jazz bands keeping busy

VALERIE RAHRS Contributing Writer

Over the past few months the. Peru State COilege Band has worked on various pieces for a pre-tour performance that took place on .Feti. 24 in the College Theater. The' ing morning, poth the Concert and Jazz Bands loaded up instruments and talent and took to the road.

The first School that the Concert and Jazz Bands visited on Wednesday, Feb. 25 ;vas Centralia,

Kansas. After their performance in Kansas, the Concert and Jazz bands werit up to Sterling, NE.

The group spent the night· in Omaha, then continued their tour on Thursday morning to Fremont Mills High School in Tabor, Iowa. The final performance of the both the Concert and Jazz Band took them to Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools.

The overall effect from the tour was positive for both the band members and the schools where the band performed. Dr. David Edris, instructor, said, "I was please with all five performances. The performance on

evening

seemed tentative because we were missing Tammy (Walters). Overall, I felt that the tour went smoothly without any major incidents."

Although there didn't seem to be any particular arrangement that was especially favored in .the Concert Band, the general consensus for a favorite arrangement piece for the Jazz Band was "If Only I Had a Brain" from the movie The Wizard

of Oz

On Wednesday, March 24, the Peru State College Department of Music and the- Student M.E.N.C. chapter hosted its Thirty-first ·Annual Jazz Band Festival/Clinic for junior and senior high school jazz bands. This year's festival included eleven schools that came from the southwestern area of Nebraska.

Educator and trumpeter Bob Montgomery from Denver was back by popular demand to be the clinician for this year's Jazz Festival. Bob has degrees in music education

and.an extensive background teach-ing at various levels and performing literally all over the world. Bob is full of amusing stories and relates well to young people.

On April 7 and 8, the Peru State Jazz Band will be touring once again. On Tuesday, April 7 the band will be visiting schools in Auburn and Valley. The group will spend the night at Omaha and then on Wednesday, April 8 the group will be visiting Bennington and Weeping Water. They will be performing many of the same pieces they did for the February tour.

History Conference a valuable experience

JESSICA LAUGHLIN Contributing Writer

The Social Science Club and Phi Alpha Theta recently attended the Missouri Valley History Conference in Omaha, Nebraska. A healtl:)y turnout of thirteen students, and faculty, made the trip to listen to pre-

sentations by undergraduate and post-graduate historians.

· The school covered .some of the cost of attending the MVHC; and, the Social Scien.ce Club was able to cover the r,est.

Paper t6pics ranged from sports history to the great embezzlers of America, to the P. 0. W. camps of the Civil War.

Dr. Spencer Davis and Dr. Sara Crook represented Peru State College. Dr. Davis presented his paper on James Weldon Johnson, which many students had the opportunity to preview in mid-February.

Dr. Crook was the mediator for one of the panels of presenters. ' Spending an entire day listening to the recitations of history papers might not sound very <!-ppealing to some students, but one of the speaker students listened to actually died in 1848, and was making a special appearance just for the day.

For the thirteen students who participated this year, the value of the trip was in seeing what historians do. Learning how to write a scholarly paper, and then _how to present it in a mildly entertaining manner was

beneficial for .students who plan to teach history, or simply enjoy studying it.

Phi Alpha Theta and Social Science Club sponsor fieldtrips, speakers, and events throughout the year. The club invites everyone to come to a meeting or listen to one of their scheduled speakers. Students do not have to be History majors to join the Social Science Club. They encourage all majors to come and see what they are planning next. Contact Dr. Crook or Dr. Davis with any questions.

United Hall Council - "We're Your Voice"

.DANIEL ACKLAND

Contributing Writer

This year, a new organization was formed on campus - United Hall Council. Most students probably would remember this organization under last year's title of Hall Government.

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United Hall Council is advised by Pat Lynch. Pat Lynch is also the Director of Residence Life.

The purpose behind United Hall Council is to be the voice of the student body. The members of United Hall Council are here to represent the on-campus They want to bring changes to the halls, and make general improvements.

United Hall Council meets weekly on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Coffee House portion of the Student Center. Anyone is welcome to attend and share their ideas. Right

now United Hall Council sports 12 members. Many offices are held, and there are representatives from each hall. Positions are voted in. The organization has already made several accomplishments. They took a group to the UNO vs. Michigan hockey game, did some Christmas decorating in Morgan Hall, and are going to co-sponsor Spring Fling. They also held a "Gripe Day" where students were allowed to write down complaints about the halls and things they would like fixed.

President Melissa McCullers and Vice President Randi Gaston included, "This year was a building year. Hopefully next year we can address more issues."

Advisor Pay Lynch insisted on adding, "Pat Lynch is awesome."

Photo by: Zach Brooks Quiz Bowl volunteer Joel Lundak (right) reads a question to high school students participating in the event, which took place March 29-31.

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The weekend of March 27 and 28, several PSC Business students earned awards at the Phi Beta Lamda State Leadership Conference.

Chris Lindner received first place in both Accounting for Professiqnals and Future Business Executive events. Dustin Bents received first place in Networking Concepts and Quantitative Methods. Trevor Taylor received second in Networking Concepts, and Jennifer Arnold received third place in Business Communications and Management. Emily Jantzen received third in Future Business Executive and she was also elected to serve as the State President for next year.

Lindner, Bents, and Taylor qualified to represent Nebraska at the National Leadership Conference to be held in Denver in July. Arnold will also likely qualify and Jantzen will be attending as State President.

tern. The NJJA is governed by a volunteer board of directors consisting of individuals representing the areas of juvenile human service, juvenile parole, private charitable service providers, education and law enforcement.

The purpose of NJJA is to ·promote quality and improvement of services to juveniles by providing for continuing education of persons, providing services to youth within the juvenile justice system, recog-, nizing an outstanding student in the area of criminal justice or associated field by awarding a scholarship each year, and presenting a "Service to Youth" award eac:;h year to a person who exemplifies education and leadership in the field o juvenile justice.

(PSC)--On the evening Saturday, April 3, in the Student Center, a dinner theater fund-raiser for the Peru State College Cross Country teams was presented.

Nebraska City residents Becky Engle and Joel Lundak performed "Love Letters," which they recently performed at the Cider House Theater.

Lundak is closely associated with the PSC campus as he has served as a Professor of Education at Peru since 1989. He has been involved in running for some time and wants to help see the PSC cross country program grow.

Engles is a partner in the Engle & Schuster Financial Inc. Company in Nebraska City. Engles performed in many theatrical productions while in college.

Holy Week ·services

The Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association (NJJA) is offering a merit scholarship in the amount of $500 to one applicant. Students majoring in Criminal Justice or a related field such as social work, psychology, sociology, etc, With a desire to work with juveniles can apply. Applicants must be a fulltime junior or senior and be maintaining a 2.5 or higher GPA.

Applicants are expected to submit an essay not to exceed two typed pages which includes autobiographical information, area of professional interest, work or volunteer experience, professional growth and development, and goals. Students are also to attach current transcripts and two reference letters: one personal and one professional.

Information should be submitted to Evelyn Labode, President NJJA, c/o 1JNL-CCFL, PO Box 880227, Lincoln NE 68588-0227. Phone (402) 472-9084. The deadline for submissions is April 12, 2004.

The NJJA is a private non profit association organized in 1975 by professionals concerned with the need for ongoing training and education in the Juvenile Justice sys-

Monday

April 5, 2004

The.Diversity Program is sponsoring a Ping Pong tournament from April 13-29.

·Matches will be held in the game roqm of the Student Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 2 and 4 p.m.

Players are randomly assigned and will be notified when to play. The winner of each match will advance and play against other winners and the two finalists will receive prizes.

The deadline for registration is Friday, April 9. See Zoon Wood in the ARC, Room 203, for a form or send your name and phone number to zwood@oakmail.peru.edu.

Students, staff, and faculty are invited to participate.

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April 5 - Rev. John Duling, Unitect Presbyterian Church, Nebraska City, NE

April 6 - Rev. Jerry Hambleton, Christian Church, Steinauer, NE

April 7 - Rev. Ken Tubbesing, Unitect Church of Christ, Cook, NE

April 8 - R-ev. Haro/ct Backus, Unitect Methoctist

(Brownville, NE): The Cypress String Quartet, featuring Cecily Ward & Tom Stone on violin, Ethan Filner on viola, .and Jennifer Kloetzel on cello, has performed to great acclaim worldwide and will appear for the first time in concert in Brownville on Sunday, April 18 at2 pm.

Praised by the Los Angeles Times for its "musical astuteness and virtuoso resources," the Quartet has been featured in Chamber Music Magazine as a "Generation X Ensemble to watch" and has made regular appearances on National Public Radio's "Performance

Today."

Cypress has participated in public seminars with Isaac Stern in San Francisco, the Amadeus Quartet in London and the Julliard Quartet in New York. They have been in residence at the Banff Center for the Arts in Canada, and· have held fellowships at the Aspen Music Festival Center for Advanced Quartet Studies and at the Summit Institute for Arts and Humanities.

To order tickets ($13 for adults, $10 for studentsfand a 2004 Season Calendar, call 402-825-3331 or 402-274-3661.

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wise might not consider a college education because they experience learning challenges,'" Johnson said. "We find ways to he'lp our students succeed-and Zoon Wood is a prime example of that commitment to our students."

Wood feels the key is finding the best path for students to reach their goals.

"I believe that often there is an easier way than the textbook way or even the class lecture way to help students succeed," Wood said. "That is why I enjoy helping our students with these problems here at Peru."

Intramural basketball insider

EVI STEFFENS Assistant Editor

.The Academic Resource Center has definitely been put to use since its opening. Among other things, it's now the home of the Campus Diversity

Zoon Wood, director of diversity programs, uses his background, to further the program.

"I figured there is a technique J skilL..a trick if you will to everything to learn English and then to learn math," he. said. "So I applied that and then r excelled and overcame all the stumbling blocks."

PSC President Dr. Ben Johnson and Wood agree that when it comes to learning, the mainstream method is not always best for some students.

"At Peru State, we specialize in helping students who other-

The Diversity program at Peru helps students from a large variety of backgrounds.

"Peru State College currently teaches international students from American Samoa, Canada, Macedonia, Sudan, and Zimbabwe," Wood said.

Even for people from such different places, Wood feels that Peru State can be a good college choice.

"Peru State is an affordable place with friendly faces,'' Wood said. "They will definitely get help from the people here. People go out of their way to help students feel welcome in Peru."

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Basketball has proven to be one of .the most popular intramural sports on campus. On weeknights the AWAC has been full of players and spectatOJ.'S.

Andy Adams is one Peru State student who enjoys participating in this competitive atmosphere.

"I like playing. It's just somethirrg to do with my

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Eating disorder verdict dangeous

GRACE JOHNSON Editor-in-Chief

A 25-year-old woman from New Jersey recently won a lawsuit after claiming that her high school coach gave her an eating disorder. Jennifer Besler was awarded $1.5 million in the civil suit, as reported on CBSNews.com. The article reported that in 1995-1996, the girl played high school basketball at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School under Daniel Hussong, who she says behaved abusively.

Besler's father, Philip Besler, claimed on "The Early Show" March 26 on CBS that the school board would not back him up in holding the coach accountable and the high school's administration said that they "don't investigate coaches." This is one of several disturbing aspects

to this case. But it's nothing new.

What makes this case unbelievable is that Besler claimed in this same interview that she didn't recognize the coach's actions as wrong at the time. It was only in hindsight that she recognized the behavior as "abusive."

This seems less than probable, as 15 or 16 is old enough to recognize when someone is crossing the line with their verbal comments or behavior.

The suit was filed by Besler, as well as her father. Philip Besler saw no need for a lawsuit at the time. It seems unlikely that as an adult, he apparently also did not recognize the coach's behaviors as inappropriate at the time.

The coach's comments about losing weight may very well have led to Besler's eating problems. On "The Early Show," Besler stated that Hussong told her to lose weight to get faster.

However, given that Hersong felt compelled to lose weight at the time, she could have chosen many viable alternatives to accomplish this task, other than taking diet pills and "exercizing excessively," as CBS.com reports she has -done.

On "The Early Show," Besler claimed that she doesn't know the extent of the repercussions from this eating disorder, which she never specifically identified in this interview. Perhaps Besler doesn't see the disorder as a problem. CBS.com reports that Besler "has resisted treatment for her disorder and continues to take diet pills and exercise excessively, according to te·stimony in the case." Struggling for years with an eating disorder is not uncommon, but if the dis-· order caused her enough anguish to file a lawsuit, one would expect her to actively seek treatment to end her suffering.

On the television interview, one main reason that Philip Besler gave for bringing the law suit against this coach was that he didn't want him to abuse any more students. Sounds noble, but it's been nearly ten years since Hussong coached Besler and CBS.com reports that Hussong hasn't coached at the school since the 1990s.

The jury's finding leaves the parents and Besler off the hook. The Beslers and the courts are implying that Jennifer _did the only sensible thing she cou.ld have at the time, which takes accountability, not to mention free will, out of the equation.

Another thing that has been mishandled about this case deals with the actual eating disorder. It seems that an opportunity was missed here to educate the public about eating disorders and their consequences. Without going into detail, how will par-

ents and their teens know how to avoid these types of situations?

Julie Chen, who conducted the interview, should have pressed this matter. Instead, the Hersong's were portrayed as helpless victims, when they are anything but.

Rather than taking some for their daughter's malady, the Hersong's placed the blame elsewhere. Also, because these alleged events happened nearly a decade ago, how ·do we know that Besler's memory hasn't failed her?

The second thing that is appalling about this case is the major claim in this lawsuit, that this coach's behavior led to the girl's eating disorder. Last ti me I checked, people still had fret will. Why didn't she quit the teapl, or go on a healthy .diet?

Violence of The Passion questioned

KC LARSEN

Contributing Writer

Mel Gibson's movie "The Passion of the Christ," based on the Gospel's accounts of the last 12 hours of Jesus' life, has brought the subject of television/movie violence back into the news.

The opening scene starts out in the Garden of Gethsemane with Jesus praying and a dark hooded Satanic-looking figure tempting him.

"No one man can carry the

whole burden of sin," the devil says.

This is an implication that the whole world is in the grip of evil, and that Jesus has come to save us through his death and resurrection. The ensuing scene is Judas leading the Roman guards into the garden to deliver Jesus to them.

This is where the violence begins. As the guards are about to take Jesus, one of his disciples, Simon Peter, pulls out a sword and cuts off the ear of one of the guard's servants. As the guards are leading Jesus to the

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Jewish authorities, they repeatedly punch and beat him. Before Jesus is even questioned by the Jewish authorities, he is already bloodied and has aswollen eye.

Caiaphas, the high priest, questions Jesus about being the Messiah and Jesus says, "I am the Son of Man."

Caiaphas then declares Jes us a blasphemer and the Jewish authorities take Jesus before Pontius Pilate, the Roman prefect, who after much. ordeal orders Jesus to be flogged.

This is the point in the story in which much of the violence takes place. Jesus is taken into the Temple square and is tied down. Then two guards repeatedly beat him until they tear the flesh away from his ribs.

This Is all within the first half the film. He still gets the crown of thorns and ha·s to walk with

the cross up the .hill of Golgotha where he is crucified.

Many critics view the film as being so violent that it takes away from Jesus' message of love.

as if Gibson is measuring God's love by the amount of blood he shows on the screen," said film critic Glenn Whip.

And David Denby of the New Yorker said, "Gibson is so· thoroughly fixated on the scourging and crushing of Christ, and so meagerly involved in the spiritual meanings of the final hours, that he falls in danger of altering Jesus' message of love into one of hate."

Yet during his review of Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol. l, Denby said, "The trunk of a body, its head severed, spurts blood like a fountain, and other

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bodies twitch and gush at the shoulder after their arms have been lopped off. We get the joke of exaggeration carried out on a scale so grand that it becomes both homage and parody."

So we pay homage to a bloodthirsty film that we know is fake, but when it is something that really happened, something that hits a little closer to home, w<: rave and bash at it?

Gibson told Diane Sawyer in an ABC interview the week before the movie was released that he knew the film was violent, but he wanted to shock the audience into seeing the realism of the Crucifixion.

"I wanted it to be shocking," Gibson said to Sawyer. "And I also wanted it to be extreme. I wanted it to push the viewer over the edge, so that they see the enormity - the enormity of that sacrifice - to see that someone could endure that and still come back with love and forgiveness, even through extreme pain and suffering and ridicule."

Of any critic of the film, Gibson had the best solution to the violence.

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''we're the voice for you''

The Peru State Times letter

to the Editor

A Simple Question: What is FUKE?

On the evening of March 23, the residents of Clayburn Hall were welcomed at the front door by several flyers expressing an obscene distaste for the word "FUKE".

These flyers. which were displayed without proper consent, used vulgar words in an attempt to detract a recent verbal movement around the PSC campus. At least that's what the perpetrators thought. But in essence, FUKE is more than just a word. it's an organization.

Since it began at PSC late last semester. many members of this organization have been immersed in a semi-culture that has brought many people together from many backgrounds. These members wear their FUKE shirts with pride, and understand the power of this four letter word that has brought them all together.

It may be said that this word serves as a substitute for another four letter word that is considered the father of all obscenities, but that simply implies false reasoning.

How can one say that this word is a substitute for an obscenity when it sounds so much closer to the words "juke", "puke", "nuke", and "duke"? The fact is that many people are still confused about what FUKE stands for.

FUKE is a loosely-knit group of ·friends who come together for random, harmless events. Whether it be playing Halo in the game room, or late night trips to Trait's, this group is always in session. Although FUKE is not a college-sponsored club, it does contain more members than most organizations at PSC.

If people want to rebel against FUKE, that's fine. But don't attack the very freedom of organization that has made this country and FUKE so great. Anybody else in an organization would probably feel the same way, outnumbering those who obviously didn't receive the message.

Mike Sheppard

Rock outlasts Britney

EVI STEFFENS Assistant Editor

Many parents of the eighties thought thaf rock bands were leading a path straight to the devrl. Tattoos, big hair, and guitar strings were worked to the max by men who might have had faces under all that hair and black leather.

The pop culture world of today may seem like a far cry from that with its up-beat boy band lovin', um bop, giddy girl tempo. However, pop culture is not as G rated as people of today would like to believe.

Britney Spears is a cultural icon who can be recognized by only her first name and has been on maoao zine covers such as Rolling Stone, Glamour, GQ, Seventeen, and · Cosmo girl. She is touring with her new album In the Zone on her Onyx Hotel tour. The Onyx Hotel, the

black leather outfit that could be described as "painted on."

The concert continued with weird costumes and lighting that created an atmosphere that reminded me of posters from The Greatful Dead. No one in the audience seemed to care that she lip syncs nearly the entire ninety-minute show. More important were ·her seven costume changes and the glitzy, sexy spectacle of the dancers.

At one point in the show while wearing a pink bra and panties, Britney kissed a male dancer clad in only tighty whities with quite a bit more fervor than she ever gave Madonna. She also stripped to a flesh-colored body suit and sat in a clear bathtub while singing "Touch of My Hand," her·song dealing with masturbation.

Shock value was at an all time high as a few parents, who didn't

get the memo, took their twelve year old daughters to the restroom while clutching their ears.

Earlier in the week, I went to one of those previously mentioned, "Eighties concerts."

Tesla put on a performance at the small Sokol Arena in Omaha. Compared to the spectacle of Britney it may have seemed small and tame to some, but pushing up to the front and seeing some great instFumentalists actually perform and sing great music was just the ticket.

On top off the differences, the ticket was actually half the price of seeing Britney. Tesla's concert wasn't entertaining• because of the shock value; it was just simply entertaining, and hey, isn't that what entertainment is supposed to be about?

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Focus: MCAC Championship

TIM CLEMENGER Sports Editor

Coach Mark Mathews did not hesitate when asked about his softball team's goal.

" A conference championship. That's our main focus," he said said calmly.

"I really believe that if we stay healthy and play consistently we could definitely be at the top of our conference."

Mathews pointed out that the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference has more of an equal playing field this year.

"I think we can compete with anyone in the league," he said.

The Lady Bobcats are currently 15-13, a respectable mid-season rec.ord. But Mathews and his squad feel like they could have a better record. .__

"We very well could and should

be 20-8. We let some get away that I think we could have won;" he said.

"But don't get me wrong, we are pleased with the good developments we are making. It just comes down to being consistent," Mathews said.

The lack of consistency could be based on Peru's young group. PSC only returns four players with experience under Mathews.

"We're young and still each other. It's difficult dealing with that but I like our team's chemistry," he said.

"Last year's team had a lot more experience which he\ped at times.· But this year's team has much more athletic talent--more speed."

Peru has used this new-found athleticism to win games.

"We're hitting the ball and running around the bases. We play a very aggressive, exciting style of

ball that's fu!J. to watch," Mathews said.

Opponents, however, are not having a fun time watching some Bobcats in particular.

Sophomore standout Karla Harpenau has pitched her way to 12 of Peni State's 15 wins.. She was recently recognized as the MCAC pitcher of the week.

Harpenau pitches to catcher Amy Mitchell, a freshman. Mitchell is one of the team leaders in hitting · and a force behind the plate.

Juniors Sarah Jones and Megan Kugel give other teams fits. Jones leads the team in batting average and Kugel is flirting with the record for stolen bases in a season, and a force behind the plate.

But these players are not totally responsible for PSCs success.

"We're a really tough team to beat because we never give up. No one ever quits," Mathews said.

Big bats lift Bobcats 18-11. overall; 2nd in MCAC

An offensive onslaught produced wins in. four out of six important MCAC contests for the Peru State baseball team.

PSC won two of four against conferece foe York College March 26 and 28.

Ryan Closterman blasted a threerun honie run to put the 'Cats ahead in the first win. PSC split the day, winning 5-3 and losing 2-3.

Peru had to wait an extra day to play York again because Saturday's games were rained out. Sunday's games turned out to be as unexpected as the weather.

Tom Huntingford cranked a threerun home run in the first game before Clostennan pounded his second three-run shot of the weekend.

The 'Cats easily won the first game 13-2. However, the gorgeous day turned turned dark, both in the sky and in the quality of the Bobcats' play. Peru was spanked the second game 13-1.

PSC was able to sw'eep a good Park University club March 30, 110 and 3-2. The wins were important for the 'Cats conference standings as they bumped up to second place in the MCAC.

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It has been a while since I've writ- going to curb excessive celebraten a column, most notably because · tions. there hasn't been very many things But there is one "minor modificathat have stirred my intrest in the tion" the NFL wants to enforce that World ofSports Of course there has doesn't make a whole lot of sense. been controversey from Kobe to Apparently, in the NFL's eyes, Rose, but everyone has an opinion backs got away with too on topics -such as those. I would maliy pass interference calls last rather voice alternative issues to year. The League wants to crack make readers think, down on the physical play and let

---Every off-season, NFL own- receivers have more freedom. ers get together to collectively I am all for upholding the rules. decide if there are any rules or parts That is not the issue at all. My probof the game that should be amend- !em lies in the selective prosecution. ed. This off-season does not have If referees are going to enforce many concerns according to the obstruction calls (holding, illegal NFL; they say fans will basically be hand use) against defensive players, seeing the same game. - it would only be right to enforce the

The instant replay experiment has same calls against offensive playbeen approved for another five sea- ers. Any offensive lineman will tell sons, and the NFL says that they are you that he holds 95% of the time.

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Holding, obviously, is illegal, but is only called four or five times a game. Why are defensive backs getting pressured for the same errors that commit? This question is not an issue for two simple reasons.

Television commentators amplify pass interference penalties against receivers because these players are out in the open and visible to the average fan. Random football fans are intrigued by the flashy, flamboyant receivers and notice when the commentators complain about ·the pass interference penalties. These commentators (who are normally either former quarterbacks or receivers) hardly ever address holding by the offensive linemen because they are watching the ball and where the play is go_ing. The other reason pass interference is more evident to the public is the fact that receivers are very open to voice their injustices. When they feel they were held, some receivers are known to throw tantrums, get into referee's faces, and complain to the press after the game. Even though a defensive lineman statisti-

cally gets held 95% of the time by an offensive lineman, he is rarely seen blowing up out of control. I guess I am not able to understand the double standard when it comes to holding. Let's break it down and see who should be given more flexibility with the holding rule

Before the snap of the ball, the offensive lineman's facemask is inches away from his defensive opponent, as he's bent down in a solid, three point stance. His opponent can only do one of four things: shoot left, shoot right, twist with another defensive lineman, or drop back in a zone blitz. The offensive lineman must take care of his opponent while picking up any blitzing linebackers.

Before the snap of the ball, the defensive back has a 2 to 7 yard cushion between him and the receiver, depending on the designated coverage. The defensive back must then read if it is a run, a pass, a play-action pass, a draw, a screen, or any type of trick play. Throughout his read, the receiver is sprinting full speed directly at the defensive back. He must recognize the type of play while not allowing

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the receiver to catch the ball. Oh yeah, by the way, the defensive back is running backwards this whole time.

Wky are people getting worked up if a defender reroutes a streaking receiver or gives a bump to someone coming into their zone? To me, it is just like when a defender hand checks his opponent in basketball.

Am I for anarchy on the gridiron, letting players break the rules and cheat? No, not'even close.

Am I for a laissez faire policy not allowing any contact at all? No, not even close.

Football is a violent game, but a fair game that balances this struggle between aggression and regulation. Just call it both ways.

---I had no idea that the NCAA requires the winners of the regional tournaments to wear their complimentary hats crooked and to the side. I guess I noticed it before, every once in a while when a team would be issued a hat for winning "The Big Game". But every team does _it now. Every member on the team must now grab a stiff-billed cap and turn it to the side of their sweaty head. I didn't know the NCAA was getting so strict.

---While observing classes at my secondary practicum, I was stunned to witness one of the most ironic things I've ever seen. I could not believe the handful of female students sporting Kobe Bryant jerseys. I totally believe in "innocent until proven guilty," but the irony was incredible.

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ARC dedication rings in

ERIK MILLER Contributing Writer

The sun was shining, the grass was lush and green, and the patio in front of the Library and Academic Resource Center (ARC) buildi11gs was filled with people. This is in stark contrast to what the area looked like a few months ago.

Who knew that out of the muddy sidewalks and orange fencing would come the building now known as the ARC? The now completed ouilding and surrounding area has been equipped with an automated sprinkler system, contemporary landscaping, and patio furniture just in time for the celebration and dedication on April 15.

The event would dedicate a gym that was once a chapel, that is now the library, the old library which is now the Academic Resource Center, and the oneroom school house.

The three renovated campus buildings were funded by the State of Nebraska and private donations.

The dedication involved a ribbon cutting by Student Senate President Dustin Bents, special entertainment by the Music Department, the annual visit of the Nebraska State College Board of Trustees, and a ceremonial ringing of the library bell.

The bell ringing has special significance since, on April 15, it hadn't been rung for 14 years. The last time it was rung was when the Bobcats won the national football championship in 1990.

Other events, such as tours of the new facilities and refresh-

ments being served, took place after the dedication.

Even. though the ARC and library are just now being dedicated, they have been in use for quite some time. To many students, the ARC is already a home for studying and hanging out.

"As a non-traditional student, I don't have a dorm to go to so it's nice to have a place to go to get my work done on campus," Wende Bergmeier said.

The ARC has many resources for students to take advantage of. It has a high tech computer lab, tutor help, enrichment programs, and services for students who feel unprepared in any way.

"The ARC allows students to get additional help that they might not have received before," current instructor and Peru State · graduate Erik Hertzel said.

The new building wasn't always the state of the art facility it is now. Not many people on campus can remember what the old building was used for. , When he was asked if he could remember what the ARC building used to be, Instructor Erik Hertzel's initial reply was, "no,

not really."

It's not hard to forget that the vastly different ARC used to be an old, small library. A lot has changed in a short amount of time and the difference that the new buildings have made to the campus is very evident.

Some students feel the addition of the ARC will draw prospective students to Peru with a comfortable place to study and hang out.

"I think the ARC will attract new students because there is a high tech computer lab and it's a cool place to chill," PSC student Cody Witt said.

Not only is it a great place to hang out, but the people there are eager to talk with you and help you with your studies.

"The staff there is incredible. They go out of their way to make student life tolerable," student Wende Bergmeier said.

"We want people to see these two buildings [Library and ARC] as the learning center on campus," PSC President Ben Johnson said during the dedication.

It has helped Wende Bergmeier in a way that she could only describe as "tremendously!"

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President Johnson adresses members of the Board of Trustees and the general public at the dedication.

"-We want people to see these two buildings [library and ARC] as the learning center on campus." President Ben Johnson

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April 26, 2004

April 29 - Music Juries, Benford, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

April 30 - Arbor Day, Last day of regular·semeter classes

April 30 - Music Juries, Benford, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

April 30 - Student Teacher Call Back, TJ Majors, g,a.m.-12 noon

May 1 -Alumni & Friends of Music

Concert, College Theatre, 7 p.m.

May 1 - Financial Aid files due to be considered for workstudy next year

May 3 - 7 - Finals Week

May 3 - Last Academic/Instructional Day (No Classes)

May 3 - Offut Student Teacher Call Back, Graduate Center, 5 p.m. - 8

p.m. .

May 3 - Midnight Exam Breakfast, Student Center, 10 p.m. - ·t 1 p.'m. >

May 4 - Aerosmith Concert Hilton Coliseum

May 7:··.,.·Food Service - Last meal at lunch·.

May 8:. Commencement, AWAC 10 a.m.

May 8 Residence Halls close at 12 noon

·May· 11 - Willie Nelson Concert, Theatre

- Aerosmith Concert, Tyson

- Metallica Concert, Quest Center Omaha

May 15 - Eagles Concert, Quest Center Omaha

May 15 - Alabama Concert, Mid America Center

May 21 - Kid Rock Concert, Quest Center Omaha

May 23 - Larry the Cable Guy Performs, Adler Theatre

Jurie 7 - Summer School Registration

June 8 - Classes Begin

June 8 Tuition and Fee- payment

June 9 - Last day of registration or change of registration

June 9 - Tuition and Fee payment

June 10 - Tuition and Fee payment

June 24 - Last day to withdraw from First Summer Session courses with aw

July 4 - Independence Day Holiday

(No Classes - Offices Closed)

July 7 - First Five Week Session Ends

July 12 - Second Five Week Session begins

July 21 - Last day to withdraw from Second Summer Session courses with a W

August 6 - Kenny Chesney Concert, UNI Dome

August 19 - 21 - New Student Weekend

May 1 - Baseball DH vs. College of the Ozarks, 1 p.m.

May 6 - 8 - MCAC Baseball Conference Tournament

May 12 - 15 Regional Baseball Tournament

May 20 - 22 - Super Regional Baseball Tournament

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May 28 - NAIA Baseball World Series through ·June 8

June 4 - Peru Golf Outing

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Nebraska trees: visit one today

ASHLEE DEAHL

Contributing Writer

Peru State College is called the "Campus of A Thousand Oaks." Now, did someone really count all those?

One thing is for sure, the trees that surround Peru and its cultivating campus are the things that give it its personality, its tranquility, and its serenity. Without Peru's beautiful trees sweeping across the town and campus, it just wouldn't be the same, now would it, (unless of course you are into all of the rolling hills that encompass the peaceful countryside).

It would be, well, what's the word? Oh. boring, that's the one.

Trees not only serve the purpose of decoration, but they also serve important roles in a community setting. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that, "the net cooling effect of a young, healthy tree is equivalent to ten room-size air conditioners

1 operating 20 hours a day."

1 Healthy, mature trees also add an additional 10% onto a property's value, as reported by the USDA forest service.

Have classes had you a little stressed out lately? We all know that there are many ways to manage stress, but who wovld have thought that, " visual exposure to settings with trees has produced significant recovery from stress within five minutes, as

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So, why all of this talk of trees, you may ask? On the last Friday in April, there is a nationally celebrated observance that ·encourages tree planting and care. It is called Arbor Day. The actual idea

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On Jan. 4, 1872, Morton fir proposed a tree-planting holid2 to be called "Arbor Day" at meeting of the State Board c Agriculture. During the 1870 other states passed legislation 1 observe Arbor Day, and the trad tion began in schools nationwic in 1882. In 1885, Arbor Day W< first observed as a legal holida in Nebraska on April 2'. Morton's birthday. Arbor Da has now spread beyond tt United States and is observed i many different countries.

For all the homeowners 01 there, Arbor Day is an excelle1 opportunity to take stock of th trees on your property and pla for the future. It is also a goo idea to inspect your.., trees. No! any broken branches or evidenc of disease or insect infestati61 Think about how planting ne trees might improve the look c your property, (and even raise i value), or provide wind or he: protection.

for Arbor Day originally came from Nebraska. Nebraska was once a treeless plain. It was actually the absence of trees that led to the founding of Arbor Day in 1872.

There was one particular pioneer that was moving into the Nebraska Territory in the mid 1800's. His name was Julius

Sterling Morton. Both he and his wife were lovers of nature. The home that they established in N was quickly covered with shrubbery, trees, and flowers. With Morton's journalism skills, and the job that he obtained at Nebraska's first newspaper, it is no wonder why it was so easy for him to spread agricul-

Walk around your neighbo hood. Are there any public are< where tree plantipg or tree mair tenance might make a real diffe: ence to your community? Tai with the people around you, fin out what their opinions are, an( oh yes, plant a tree.

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arrived. The new sod recently installed on campus arrived just in time for Arbor Day, April 30. New sprinklers were also installed.

Alexander enjoys leadership roles

MANDY MORGAN

Contributing Writer

Wendy Alexander of Johnson, NE, has been appointed by Governor Mike Johanns as the new student trustee to the Nebraska State College System, representing Peru State College.

"I know this is a good opportunity and experience, and a chance to be of service to my school and fellow students," Alexander said.

The Nebraska State College System, comprised of Peru State College, Wayne State College and Chadron State College are governed by a constitutional board: The board has seven members, six of whom are appointed by the governor to sixyear terms with legislative approval. The commissioner of education sei:ves as an ex officio member. The governor also appoints annually a non-voting student board member from each of the state colleges.

Alexander is excited to succeed current Trustee Hilary Kos(}, whom she worked with in

the past on a grant for the Girl Scout ·

"Hilary has been good about telling me what to expect and how to conduct my duties. I also

know former Peru Trustee Clayton Seeba, who also this will be a great experience for me," Alexander said.

Alexander is ready to be an

active member of the board. "I am outspoken. I share my opinions pretty well," she said.

"It is also good to have an experience that actually can prepare me for the world. This is more than something that looks good on a resume. It is something that will help me for my career after I graduate," she said.

"We are pleased to have such a distinguished student as Ms. Alexander representing our students on the Board. She will do an outstanding job," Dr. Ben E. Johnson, Peru State College President said.

Peru State College hosted the Twelfth Annual Job Olympics on April 21, and Alexander participated in this as well. The program is designed with the Peru State College Career/Vocational Education Class in mind, which prepares them for teaching special education students.

The contest was held at the Al Wheeler Activity Center, where participating disabled students from area schools competed for awards. The top three competitors in each category received ribbons

The categories included job skills such as doing janitorial work, assembling Happy Meals, filing, stocking of shelves, doing laundry, handling money, busing tables, recycling, waiting tables, and applying for jobs. There were two levels for each category, depending on the student's abilities.

"It's really for the kids. They practice the whole year for the Job Olympics so it is a big deal to a lot of them to do it," Alexander said.

Dr. John Haney supervised the event, and the Adaptive Physical Education class and other volunteers also assisted. Alexander has participated in the past and provided much needed assistance this year.

She said that many people, not only students, volunteer and enjoy it as much as she does.

"It's a good time. They love it," Alexander said.

Alexander is a PSEA member and a member of the Council for Exceptional Children. She is also involved in intramural sports and works in the School of Education office as an assistant.

Recent Board of Trustees meeting offers voice to facuity, staff, students

KENNETH BALLARD Staff Writer

The Board of Trustees held an open-forum meeting April 15 at 3 p.m. as part of the string of events that day, in which each of the campus senates and the PSC Foundation gave a progress report.

Dr. Dan Johnson spoke for the Foundation. He also passed around a report showing the progress the Foundation has been making in light of the funding problems other colleges have seen. The report notes that as of Jan. 31, the total assets for

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the Foundation are in excess of $9.5 million, a more than 50 percent increase since the end of 1998. This report is available from the Foundation.

Linda Staples spoke for the Support Staff Senate. She noted that one item on the agenda is trying to get e-mail to the staff who do not have it, which includes maintenance. This is so that they have immediate access to e-mails.

Dr. Bill Clemente spoke for the Faculty Senate, noting that he will be passing on his position as chair of the Faculty Senate to Dr.

Vokolek. He also noted the efforts the Faculty Senate has made through the academic year in regards to the NCATE and North Central visits. He added that the minutes for each Faculty Senate meeting are posted on the Faculty Senate web site.

Dustin Bents spoke for the Student Senate. He began by introducing President-elect Michelle Bonifas and Vice president-elect Jenny Gooley and wished them luck on their coming year. Bents mentioned that the Student Senate increased the number of blood drives on campus from the normal one per semester to two. He also mentioned that they are working to have an ATM installed on campus along with expanding the game room and converting the Coffee House into an exercise room.

Marie Meland spoke for the Professional Staff Senate. She highlighted how they asked new staff and. facu,l\y on campus to speak in · front of the Senate

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On Saturday, April 17, piano music filled the Peru State College Theater. This marked the fifteenth year for the Piano Extravaganza. On _the Theater stage, seventeen pianos and sixty-eight hands were the feature of the 7:00 p.m. program. The Piano Extravaganza is a special music event that brings together many pianists of varying talent to play on stage simultaneously from duet music.

On Saturday, 34 pianists played on 17 pianos at the same time. The program presented to. parents, music teachers, music supporters, and the public was arranged into eight sections. The first section featured beginning skill level pianists. As the section number went up, the skill level increased. The final level was the eighth section that featured advanced skill level pianists.

Dr. Thomas Ediger created the Piano Extravaganza in 1990. Ediger worked with each section during the day and then was the

lowed in the evening.

Ediger had positive things to say about the event.

"The day and the program went smoothly and it is always fun to see the improvements in the groups," he said.

At the end of the program special thanks were given to Keith Heckman for providing the pianos for the event free of charge. Special thanks were also given to the Peru State College Student MENC Chapter and James Rahrs, who is a piano student of Dr. Ediger.

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Auburn fourth grade students participated in the Peru State College Social Studies Fair April 5, winning several awards for entries.

Peru State Education 326Elementary and Middle School Social Studies Methods-worked with nineteen groups of Auburn fourth grade students at the middle school to assist them in developing their projects for the Fair.

Under the supervision of Dr. Anthony Citrin, projects were presented and judged April 5. An awards reception was held the evening of April 5 at Auburn Middle School. PSC

Roy Burton, a 1999 alumnus of Peru State College and area representative for Enterprise Rental in Omaha, Nebraska, recently visited with students at the annual AfricanAmerican appreciation luncheon held in the Coffee House at PSC.

Burton discussed his experiences as a minority in college and ideas that contributed to his success. "Be active in campus clubs and organizations," he encouraged.

"Be a voice, then people will listen to you." A two year mentor in the Student Support Services Program, an Ambassador and a resident assistant, he attributed his success as a lone student from Rochester, New York, to his willingness to jump in and get involved.

The luncheon was coordinated by Kristi Nies, Tutorial Coordinator for the Student Support Services program and the Academic Resource Center.

Nies noted, "It's always a positive experience to have an excellent PSC success and role model, such as Roy, to come back and share his experiences.

Thirty-eight male and female power lifters from Southeast Nebraska recently competed in the first annual Peru State College Football Booster Club Powerlifting meet. The meet was held in the Al Wheeler Activity Center with the Booster Club being assisted by members of the Bobcat Football Team.

Meet Director Tim Bowen of Papillion was very pleased with the turnout. Bowen commented, "We (the booster club) talked about having a meet last year; however, we ran out of time. We were extremely pleased with the number of quality competitors and plan to continue the meet on an annual basis."

The team title went to Southeast Consolidated in the girls division as they tallied 28 points. PSC

It should have an impact on the present students allowing them to know how to persist through graduation." PSC

Roy Burton spoke about his own personal experiences at PSC and in the career world.

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The end of the school year is drawing to a close. The workload is getting heavier as we prepare for Finals Week. Stress levels are on the rise as we worry about the huge amount to get finished and the mere three weeks to do it in.

It seems that-the end of the school year is simply. a month of organized chaos. At the elementary school where I work, and schools everywhere, there is pressure to get all of the state standards given to the students. Spring no longer means that we begin anticipating the end of the year picnic, field trips and vacation. It means that we have to work quickly and efficiently because the clock is ticking, and there is still a lot to get done!

· Home life is hectic this time of year, as well. Students are cramming for exams, hustling to complete research papers and final projects, or rushing to get in all of their practicum hours by the end of the semester. These are feelings I can easily relate to. Doing a 20 hour practicum myself right now, I sym-

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pathize with everyone running against a dead.yne.

A practicum seemed like an easy

enough task to complete over the course of an entire semester. I even took a personal day from work to

get in several hours all at one shot. But, of course, this was the day my son fell down at recess and was just sure his arm was broken. I had to be called from my practicum classroom to rush him to the doctor, simply to be told it was only bruised. The child was healthy and uninjured every day for months. I should have known that the one day when I needed him to stay at school and remain in once piece would be the day I found myself sitting in the waiting room at the doctor's office. But that's how my luck goes. As they say, if it weren't for bad luck, I wouldn't have any luck at all! So, there went my neatly organized practicum schedule. I should know

better than to plan anything in advance. It's just asking for trouble and more stress when things go wrong!

For those of us like myself, who are trying to juggle a full time job, a husband, kids, and school, this time of year can be very difficult in all aspects of life. My husband feels neglected and is beginning to think I prefer the company of the keyboard and mouse to his. My children have come to assume that the computer chair is simply a permanent attachment to my posterior. I think my entire family is as ready for this semester to end as every student on campus.

As the year comes to and end, we need to forget about the stress, late nights, and difficult assignments. Instead, let's all congratulate ourselves on another semester completed. Remember that we've all just come one step closer to fulfilling our dreams and reaching our goals.

Proper care for your pregnant pooch

KC LARSON Contributing Writer

My roommate Chris Burki's dog, Sweetie; ran away from home over the Christmas break for a couple of days, while being watched by Mike

Stoddard. There was not much worry, because in Peru, dogs usually come back when they are hungry.

When she did come back he thought nothing of it-7 until a couple of months later when we all riotked Sweetie was getting a little bit fat. Ignorant to the probable fact at

hand, we assumed she had gotten into some deer meat and was just bloated.

"I didn't think she was pregnant," Burki said. "She was always with us, except that time we left her with Mike and she ran away for a couple of days. But, I guess she was in heat

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After a couple inore weeks when her "bloated" tummy_ did not subside, we came to the conclusion that Sweetie really was pregnant. We all made jokes about it, since we already have four dogs in our household, but none of us knew when she would have them or how to take care of them once she did.

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An ideal whelping box allows the bitch ample space to turn around without stepping on her puppies. The box should allow her to get in and out of it easily, and at the same time it must be sufficiently high to prevent the puppies from escaping. Burki came home late one night after work to find that the bitch, or Sweetie, was beginning to have her puppies on his brother Dan's bed. One of the puppies had already died. He waited up to see if she would have the rest, but when she didn't he went to bed. Like a little kid on Christmas morning, he awoke early to find eight cute little presents under Sweetie's mammary glands.

It seems that the end of the school year 1s month simply a of organized chaos.

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On Sunday. April 11, ABC aired "The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour" starring Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson. The show contained sketch comedy and singing, with no shortage of Simpson making fun of herself. That is what made the show work. That's what makes "Newlyweds Work." But was this show too much of the same? No.

"Newlyweds" focuses on the everyday life in the Simpson/Lachey house, or mansion, but this hour contained music from the couple, something often missing from their half-hour show. Without this, the "Variety Hour" would have fallen flat. Mr. T, one of many guests, added nothing to the skits, and the one entitled "Ten Seconds of Awkwardness" was just that. But

it was pleasantly surprising to see both Nick and Jessica get screen time to themselves.

Jessica's skit involving the Mickey Mouse Club was hilarious, and came complete with a deadringer for a young Justin Timberlake and some clever one-liners to the young Britney and Christina, who beat out Jessica in real life for spots in the group.

Also clever, was Nick's duet with Kit from Night Rider on "Just' the Two of Us." Lachey also duetted with Babyface. Jessica combined her acting skills with singing when she/impersonated Dolly Parton and sang a duet with Kenny Rogers. Maybe one of the best spots on the show was Jewel performing with Jessica on "Who Will Save Your Soul?" Simpson far outshone her partner, who was barely understandable.

After Jessica sang her single "Take My Breathe Away," one got the feel-

ing she outshined her husband as well, but the two .duets from the couple, "It Takes Two" and to close out the show "I Got You Babe" balanced things out. And judging by the ratings ( 11.5 million people watched the show), ABC will probably invite the couple back. With a little tweaking, the show can be even more entertaining.

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Three different quarterbacks take three different roads to Peru State TIM CLEMENGER

Sports Editor

At the conclusion of the 2003 sea:;on, the Peru State football team had daunting questions surrounding their quarterback position.

Co-captain and two-year starter Toby Henry, and his backup, Aaron Thuman, concluded their senior years. During winter conditioning, sophomore Tony Burner left to return home to California, and freshman. Tim Glenn went home to Wyoming. This left one redshirt :°reshman at quarterback and a slew of uncertainties for the Bobcats.

"We had some concerns with the lack of depth,". Offensive Coordinator Paul Lasley sa,id. "We thought we should bring in some players with some experience' for depth."

Dan Bums and Sheldon Cross transfereq in. to join redshirt fresh-

From left: Dan Burns, Sheldon Cross, Heath Mcgrew man Heath McGrew at quarterback. Lasley says that the three have Burns left his junior college in similar qualities, while still mainKansas, and Cross came from Iowa taining their personal differences. Wesleyan after starting there for two "All three are similar in that they years. are all very competitive and have

great character," Lasley said. "But each is a little different. Sheldon probably has more experience since he's a senior; Dan might throw the best ball; and Heath is probably the

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most athletic," Lasley said. Burns, a 6'3", 223 pound junior from Omaha Creighton Prep likes the freedom of Peru's offense.

"This offense is similar to the one at my junior college, but we have more options here. lfs more wide open,'' he said.

Cross said he also likes the diversity of the offense, and says he is thankful for having a special mentor to help him.

"Toby (Henry, PSC's former quarterback) has really helped me out a lot. He and l have become pretty good friends through talking about the offense," Cross said.

Both Burns and Cross come from larger cities. Burns hails from the., heart of Omaha and Cross grew up in Tacoma, WA.

The adjustment to Peru was not as drastic for the 6'3", 180 pound McGrew. He said his hometown of Nishna Valley, IA is comparable.

"It's small, like Peru. I think I fit in here pretty well," he said.

Lasley is excited about the way the three compete, and feels that the competition will make each of them better.

Bums says they welcome the competition.

For more information contact Pat in the "We're friends off the field; but on the field, we're battling," he said.

· Photo by: Zach Brooks

"we're the voice

Monday April 26, 2004

'Cats end season 6-1

EVI STEFFENS Assistant Editor

The Peru State men's volleyball team recently concluded their sea;son with a record of six wins and fourteen losses.

Their final loss came in the first ·rnund of the MAMVIC conference ,tournament to Lindenwood 'university. Lindenwoorl ended 1their season. fourth in the conference

·· behind ( l) California Baptist University, (2) Missouri Baptist ;.'.ollege, and (3) Park University.

Although the game was only a

three-set contest, the scores were close enough to produce a very competitive match. The final scores were 21-30, 29-31, and 24-30.

Even after this disheartening firstround loss, the team felt that the season was a success.

"My expectation for the season was to vastly improve. That goal was met," Mike Wiese said.

This season put Wiese's final college volleyball game in the record books along with seniors Jared Johnson, and Mike Macias.

"Without these seniors, Peru State would not have had a men's volleyball team. Future Peru State players

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will always hold them in high esteem for starting the first men's volleyball program in the state of Nebraska," Coach Bob Eichelbarger said.

These seniors have not only left a note in the history books, but many of the team members have also made their mark on the record books.

Mike Weber received honorable mention all conference. He led the team with 261 kills and averaged 3.68 kills per game. He also led the team with 12 solo blocks on the season.

Dennis Allen topped the category of set assists by aiding the Bobcat attack with 383.

Taurean Pa'akaula was a forrnida-

ble force from behind the serving

line as he blew the competition

away with 44 ace serves: He

Newcomer J.J. Barnhill led the team in assist blockS with 48.

Senior Jared Johnson left a mark· his senior season by leading the team in.digs with 267. He not only led the team, but he also led the entire MAMVIC conference in this statistical category.

Along with these volleyball-related awards, the team also had three team members represent Peru by being selected to academic all conference. Jared Johnson, Mike Macias, and J.J. Barnhill were the three athletes that were selected.

Overall, Eichelbarger found the season to be a success, even with the first round conference loss.

"It was a wonderful first season for the men's volleyball team. The men· have made great strides in learning to play the game," Eichelbarger said.

This second year of men's volleyat Peru State College has proven to be an improvement over the first season.

"For the first time we had fun, played hard, and gained respect from opponents," Wiese said.

Now the team looks ahead to PSC men's volleyball 2005 hoping that they can build from this year.

"All the men are looking forward to playing next year and continuing

Photo by: Bob Eichelbarger

The 2004 Peru State men's volleyball team (from left to right) Dennis Allen, John Svehla, Mike Macias, Jeremy Young, Mike Weber, Jared Johnson, Taurean Pa'akaula, Brian Weise, Mike Wiese, and J.J. Barnhill.

"My expectation for the season was to vastly improve. That goal was met."

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Salary cap controversy continues

STEVEN FtJLLER

Contibuting Writer

Whether it is between owners and players, sports writers, or a couple of sports fans, the ongoing argument in baseball economics is always the same. Should there be a salary cap in major league baseball?.

It is an argument dating back as early as 1973 when the Major League players threatened to strike as a result of the team owners' refusal to raise the minimum salary. Ever since, major league baseball team owners have been trying to implement a salary cap.

Despite all their attempts, the only thing owners have received is a lockout in 1990 and two strikes in 1985 and 1994.

What is a salary cap? A salary cap is actually a payroll cap, or a

labor-cost cap. Salaries are not limited on an individual basis, but by team, so the restriction is not on the players, but it is on the teams. In short, it is an agreement among competitors · to inhibit the labor market, lowering salaries.

Ted Frank is an antitrust attor-

ney in Washington, D.C., a sports writer for the Baseball Prospectu·s, and writes occasio.nally for Amazon.com.

In his article "The Salary Cap: Another Viewpoint," found in the Baseball Prospectus, Frank argues that a salary cap is much needed in major league baseball to limit the spending of high revenue teams and increase competition in the league.

Joe Sheehan opposes this view. Sheehan is a full-time author of Baseball Prospectus. In his article "Salary Cap" also found in the Daily Prospectus, Sheehan argues that a salary cap would be no good for basebaH or its fans. Both Frank and Sheehan make excellent arguments.

Why a salary cap? The main reason is this: some major league teams, mainly the New York Yankees who spend tens of mil-

lions of dollars more than any other team, can afford to pay a significant • amount more for players because the team receives much more local-media revenue and is able to sell more tickets at· a higher price than other teams.

"The Yankees have their pick of free agents every year. It has gotten to the point where mo?t other teams don't even try to compete for the free agents in which the Yankees express interest. They've won five American League pennants in six years, and were one inning away from winning five World Series in the same time frame," Frank said.

Frank stated, "If a salary cap were established at $110 million, and had an escalator clause reflecting MI:B revenues, it would directly constrain just one team: the Yankees.

What other teams would it affect? Major-league teams have been adopting one of several strategies: (1) try to keep up with the Yankees in tand fall short); (2) spend in a middle-tolow range, and do the best one can to keep the team competitive and profitable within those constraints; or (3) paying as little as possible and living off of TV revenue and contraction checks."

"The thing is, more and more teams are dropping from category (l) to category (2). The concern is that more teams will drop from category (2) to category (3)," Frank said. Frank's point is that, right now, the Yankees control the game because of their spending abilities and are causing other teams to be even less profitable because of it. A salary cap to limit just the big spending teams is much needed according to Frank.

"The main impact of a salary cap on competitive balance comes from two places. One is the idea that a team's success is tied to its -payroll. There is no; clear relationship between sue-· cess and payroll, particularly at the high end of the scale," Sheehan said.

"Spending gobs of money on baseball players doesn't guarantee success, even in the wildcard era, as recent performances by the Orioles, Mets, Marlins, and Red Sox show. It is possible-if mo.re difficult-to win while h.aving a low payroll," Sheehan said.

In the future, a solution wi! 1 have to be made. By allowing every owner a certain amount of money t.ci spend for their entire team, it will force them not to pay too much for a single player. This wi II also create a team unity because players will not1, feel pressure from being the highest paid player on the team or, vice versa, being the least paid player on the team. Only when a salary cap is enforcec will fans see their team really compete against the powerful teams of baseball.

No longer will one team domi_nate the sport.

"A salary cap much needed • IS • 1n league to· limit spending: . . an increase competi-

• ma1or baseball tion."

Ted Fran

"A salary cap could be no gooCJ for baseball or its fans. . . There is no clear relationship between success arid payroll."

Joe Sheehan

Monday April 26, 2004

Canadian chose bat and ball over stick and puck

STEVEN FULLER

Contributing Writer

When you think of Canada, what comes to mind? Of course most people's answer would be hockey. Well for Tom Huntingford, he chose baseball instead. He said he has his father to thank for that.

"My father taught me everything," Huntingford said.

Huntingford is from Vancouver, British Columbia., which is in West Canada. He said it is one of the warmest places in the country. Huntingford started playing baseball at the age of five.

When growing up in Canada, Huntingford's friends would say if you did not play hockey, then you did not play a real sport. Of course Huntingford played hockey growing up.

"Every kid growing up in Canada played hockey, they get the chicks," Huntingford said.

When he was a junior in high school, he made the decision to make baseball his primary sport.

"It was either that or soccer," Huntingford said.

Hur1ti11gf9rd started his college baseball career at Allen Hancock

Junior College in Santa Barbat CA. His summer coach was a b reason for attending.

After two years of baseball Allen Hancock Junior Colleg Huntingford received a full ride San Jose State for baseball, b could not accept due to his grade Therefore, he talked to his frier Nate Mcintyre, a pitcher for Pe State, and soon found himself pla ing centerfield for the Bobcats.

After the Bobcat's spring tri Huntingford was named MCA Player of the Week due to his ou standing play. He also leads ti team in many batting categories ar is on pace to break the school reco1 for home runs in a single season. Huntingford's goal is to reach pre fessional baseball. He would like 1 play for his favorite Major Leagt team, the Oakland A's.

If Huntingford would reach th goal, he could possibly play again his older brother, who was drafte by the San Francisco Giants tw years ago.

Luckily for Peru State, this lef handed, 6' I" junior chose baseba of hockey.

··· photo by: -Pam Tacey

CK PAGE FINALLY! WHAT THE HECK TOOK

BREAKING EWS OBITUARY

Sadly, just a few short days ago Peru State College lost one of its most precious attractions: the stinky bush.

The stinky bush was always "\ there for students. Just when your walk to class was going well, the stench of that awful bush would flush it back down the ole johnny.

The walk in front of the new ARC will be forever changed and we have all lost a little something.

So here's to you Mr. stinky bush cutter downer. Your determination and drive, and ability to breathe while cutting down that putrid bush is something that we all aspire to.

The bush will be forever remembered every time a Peru Student throws up and the aroma brings back thoughts of him.

Counselors are available upon request. The bush survived alongside his stinky family. Members include that stinky tree in front of the science building, and that smelly girl in my class on Mondays .

BREAKING NEWS

Jace Gronson, senior tor of the Peru State Manure Spreader, has recently announced her resignation due to the fact that she is just too awesome to stay.

"I am just too awesome to stay," Gronson said.

The Spreader has widely been renowned throughout the entire county as the best paper for reporting a great ' lack of real news, and a lack , of real great news.

Gronson is greatly responsi- , ble for the county wide \ respect and general jealousy. ; After her departure from the staff, things will more than ' likely fall apart for the staff, but maybe not.

WE WILL MISS YOU!