2005-2006 Peru State Times (Peru, NE) - issues 1-10

Peru reaches out to Katrina vict·

KITTY BOUTERSE AND ASHLEY ALBERTSEN Staff Writers

More than 20,000 people are still reported missing according to Ray Nagin, mayor of New Orleans.

Although the residents of New Orleans were asked to evacuate, many stayed in their homes adding to the number of missing people. Many of ·those who remained were unable to travel due to lack of a vehicle or other form of transportation, and money. Still others were elderly or infirm according to wikipedia.org.

Katrina's force caused breeches in three places in the levee of the near-

by Lake · Pontchartrain. These breeches flooded New Orleans; making it uninhabitable and forcing the total evacuation of over one million people. With all of the damage it may be up to two months before all power is restored. Katrina has caused damage in twelve states and. is being considered the deadliest hurricane since the Galveston hurricane of 1900.

For Peru State students, Louisiana may seem like a far cry from PSC; however; many feel ties to the cultural center of New Orleans. Many college-aged students attend sp1ing break in New Orleans. Four PSC" males attended the event just last year.

"'We saw New Orleans at its

finest," senior, Ralph Wusk said. "It will never be the same."

College-aged students throughout the country are feeling the impact of this huge storm. Jeremy Speedy of Bassier City, Louisiana has felt an indiiect effect.

"I never experienced any of the bad weather, but since our city became a safe place for those that were effected, it has made things a little more crowded in certain areas that I go to.''

It may seem unfathomable to think of the sheer number of missing individuals, but Speedy is facing the loss first hand.

"My friend Ryan who is in the air force (has been directly effected by the hmricane). He and his family

live down in Mississippi less then fifty miles from the gulf. I haven't been able to contact them yet."

Speedy said.

Obviously large amounts of aid are needed for those who have experienced loss. The Red Cross is operating more than 25-0 shelters across seven states providing a safe haven for nearly 2000 evacuees. according to redcross .org.

Peru State is making its own contribution. The Nebraska State College System Chancellor, Stan Carpenter, said that students affected by Hurricane Katrina will be granted special admission for the fall semester at Chadron. Peru. and Wayne State colleges. College officials will also assist the students

with housing needs.

"We want to assist these students displaced due to the disaster and will do everything possible to make the transition to our colleges seamless," Carpenter said. "The Presidents of each institution are behind this effort fully and want to make sure that each student can continue to receive an uninte1Tupted education."

Those who know students affected by the disaster should contact the Nebraska State College System office at (402) 47 l-2505 for more information. They 11'.ay also contact a specific college at 800-242-3766 for Chadron, 800-742-4412 for Pern or 800-228-9972 for Wayne.

We can· dance if we want to New student

RANDI FISHER

Staff Writer

that there were about 125 stu- rating for the dance around dents that participated in the lunch time. They set up a resevent. idence hall bed and decorated One could have easily mis- · "I had fun. I got my groove it like a dorm for the picture taken the small town of Peru on," Freshman , Jennifer area. for the big city of Omaha on Siedlik said. Names were randomly Sep. 30. With loud dance

There were many other drawn a few times throughout music and a large crowd to go favorable opinions about the the dance· to award door along with it, the first CAB b dance and many sweaty peo- pnzes. Items up for gra s (Campus Activity Board) ple looked as if they were included school supplies and sponsored event was a sue- d d ·th cess.

This dance appeared to be much larger than previous dances held at Peru. ·Senior Heath Christensen estimated

ELICIA REICH Staff Writer

having the time of their lives. items to ecorate orms w1 At one point, two female stu- such as small lights. dents got the wild· idea to The DJ kept up with popular dance upon the tables in the hits and had the dance floor seating area. packed for the majority of the CAB members began deco- dance. Food and beverages

were provided by Creative Dining.

As with most events, not everyone was. pleased with the dance. Freshman Dan Monroe commented on the lack of musical variety. Many of the songs played were fastpaced so anyone who lacked dai:cing talent, or who wanted to danc_e to a slow song, was just out of luck.

Overall, the dance seemed to be a hit as questions were already flying abo.ut when the next dance would be held.

weekend fun

PIPER SILVER Staff Writer

On Aug. 19 over 400 incoming freshmen made their way to Peru. There was general feeling of excitment and fear among the students. The only thing they all had in common at first. gJance was their unfamiliarity with their new surroundings.

owns the west side, and with would be incomplete if we the lease of the east side, Peru could not properly maintain State College now has a better both sides of the avenue." opportunity to have a more "To do that effectively, we

A ne'Y entrance to Peru is ·a extensive entrance. need to be able to the step closer to reality. The west side was original- upkeep of Neal Park. We are

The Peru City Council ly plannecJi to be modified gratified that we have entered agreed in June to lease the with trees, extensive land- into a new era of cooperation city's only park to Peru State scaping, light poles, benches with the leaders of Peru." College for a century. and banners; however, it was The new entrance to Peru

Laura Neal Memorial Park, soon apparent that without will feature a sign on the edge on the south side of Peru, will equal attention to the east side of the park welcoming visibe leased to the college at tfie of the street the effort to tors to Peru State College and rate of one dollar a year for improve the entrance to cam- the city of Peru. At the north one hundred years. pus and the city might be end of Park Avenue, a new The Board of. Trustees will diminished. brick archway will be condecide in a future meeting "The appearance of Park structed. It is to be equipped whether to approve the ven- Avenue is critical in establish- with an electronic sign disture. ing a positive impression of playing college and commu-

The park's location is an our campus," President nity events, and adorned with important part of the new Johnson said. "We feel that . extensive greenery, flowers entrance. The college already our new entrance to campus and landscaping.

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The new freshman's first experience Student was New Weekend. Activities were planned to help break down the boundaries and turn strangers into friends.

On the first day, they dove into the infamous gooey grub challenge. The students did everything from shoving gummy worms into their mouths to sliding down the banana slide.

The following day, the freshmen spent the day becoming oriented with the ·and, •their classes. '.kbe ended

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 ill the College Publications Office in the AV Larson building.

The opinions expressed in the Times may not be those of the entire editorial staff. The Peru Heather Wells ·State Times is an student publication funded by student publication fees. The Kristen Delaney views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the c;.::lministration, Heather Hlirst faculty or staff of Peru State College.

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Renovation preserves h ritag

RODNEY MOYER Contributing Writer

On April 18.1911at10:15 a.m. a marching band began to play on the campus of the Nebraska State Normal School at Peru. Its rhythmic strains led a crowd of spectators to the chapel where dedication exercises for the new 40 thousand dollar Administration Building were scheduled.

State Superintendent James W. Crabtree. who was influential in the proposal of the building. concluded his segment of the program with the words. '"Peru 1s consecrated ground.''

According to the April, 1911 edition of The Nonnalite the Administration Building was "the finest building yet erected on the Peru Campus. Fireproof, modem in every way, substantially built and artistically finished, it is a building of which all who have had anything to do with it in any way may well be proud."

This ·same article from TIJ,e .j Normalite describes the architecture as "library style" and explains that the exterior is composed of two colors of Omaha hydraulic pressed brick of dark red for the basement and a sort of buff for the upper stories. This color contrast was con:<l.ered to give the. building "a very ·.,""exterior appearance." ior boasted a profusion mottled cement floors, wood work with and ,Jc finish. Each floor offered .<1sitors the luxury of marble-lined cloak and toilet rooms. A separate. restroom for faculty was located on the main floor which housed the offices of the president and registrar.

Aside from the president and registrar's offices, the remainder of the Administration Building was dedicated to class rooms. The psychology, sociology, English, Latin, mathematical, and _commercial departments were housed within the building .by the summer semester of l9.ll.

Since that summer 94 years ago 18 administrations have come and gqne, and the stately.edifice has witnessed dynamic changes in the landscape of our campus.

It witnessed the demolition of its predecessor "Old Normal" in 1924.

Four years later it watched as Hoyt Hall soared upward from "Old.

Normal's" former sod.

It watched as the road that swung across campus was absorbed into the lush, verdant campus lawns.

It beckoned to its companion the fish pond that, in various ways, zagged its way ,across campus and ultimately nestled against its east side where it has clung for over 75 years.

Its windows were home to the ubiquitous NRA poster during the great depression. ·

Its halls patriotically displayed the Statue of Liberty emblazoned "Win the War" poster during the World War II.

In the years following the war the doors of the Administration Building greeted throngs of collegebound Gls as they traded in their weapons for school books.

On a rainy morning in April, 1950 the blood of two murdered men stained the mottled cement floor that Professor Crabtree had been so proud of on a sunny April morning 39 years earlier. The daily buzz of the Administration Building paused to respect the lives of two fallen sons then resumed with dignity.

In celebration of the Peru State College centennial in 1967 the Administration Building underwent its first renovation.

After renovation was complete, the Building became home for the campus post office and switchboard.

By the year 2000, the Administration Building was once again in need of renovation.

In addition to the need of many minor repairs., the ancient heating and air-conditioning system as well as the windows needed to be replaced.

Last August the three-phase project went underway.

The first phase was replacing the heating and air-conditioning system with a high-efficiency system which employs a heat pump. The most noticeable result should be less humidity during the cooling season.

The second phase was the interior renovatio_n. Even though the entrance, halls, and stairways retain much of their original appearance, the configuration of office space had been largely altered.

The third phase was replacing the windows which should aid in the efficiency of the new heating and cooling system.

The 309 Task Force for Building Renewal js a state-funded agency which absorbed 85% of the cost of replacing the windows and heating and cooling system.

"The Task Force is responsible for the renovation of all state buildings," said Julie Hopp, Assistant to the Vice President for Administration and Finance. "We were very fortunate to get this project."

The cost of completing the project came in at approximately 1 million dollars.

"One of the good things about Peru," said Alex Greenwood, Director of Marketing and Public Affairs, "is that we renovate our

Many of the offices. however. have not returned to their prior location.

"We've moved some walls and tried to concentrate (the offices) studenls use most on the first and sc:cncl floors." said Julie

buildings instead of tearing them down. We've gutted the insides but kept the envelopes intact. This is not only more cost effective but it preserves our heritage."

On Sept. 1 the bulk of the administration offices, which had be relocated to the third floor ofT J Majors returned to the Administration Building.

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Thus the brain child of Professor Crabtree has come full circle, or almost at least. While the description "modem in every way" may not be exactly fitting for the 95 year old structure, the statement from the April, 1911 Normalite, "it is a building of which all who have had anything to do with it in any way may well be proud'' is just as true today as it was in 1911.

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Can you afford the price of gas?

HEATHER WELLS Contributing

Writer

With gas prices on the rise our pocket books empty, can you afford the price? As a commuter, the increase in gas prices has hit hard. There are however things we can all do to get better fuel mileage from our cars.

There are three main things that you can do. One, get a different car (I know that one is easy for any college student); two, keep up the maintenance on your car; and three, change your driving style. These are all easy to do - except maybe the first one.

According to Edmunds.com there are five things you can do to improve gas mileage with scheduled maintenance.

First, it suggests getting your engine tuned. According to the U.S. government studies, an improper tune can decrease gas mileage by 4.1 percent. Also make sure your oxygen sensor is working or you may decrease your efficiency up to 40 percent.

The second i:lring you can do is to keep ·you tires properly inflated. Believe it or not, proper tire inflation, according to the U.S.

Department for Energy, states that for every ·1 pound per square inch you are off ¥till cost you 0.4 percent of your miles per gallon. The •average person can increase mileage by 3.3 percent by keeping tires properly inflated. You can usually find your tire pressure rating on the inside of the driver's door jam.

Another thing that is suggested is

to check you air filter and make sure it is replaced every 12 thousand miles. This is important because you car runs not only on gas, but also on oxygen. So by changing a bad air filter you can save as much as 22 cents per gallon according to the Energy Department. And yet another thing that. will help is to use the right motor oil in your car. If you use the recommended motor oil for you car, (look in owner's manual) you can save a couple more cents.

The last thing that is recommended is to keep your car clean of clutter, especially the junk in the trunk. This one is a no brainer; the more weight you are caring in your car the more fuel you will need. This one costs nothing to fix, and according to engineer Tom Wagner Jr., it improves fuel economy by 7 percent.

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Thinking on Peru

JAMEKA

KELLOGG &CIERAHALL

Contributing Writers

Peru .It's smaller " and totally different, but with the change of sce1.

lifestyle. We're still depenut, ourselves to get to classes on time and handle our homework. But now we're paying for books instead of borrowing them and only having to pay for the damages or losses.

Some professors don't care if students go to class, so it's our responsibility to go to class and pay attention. In high school we were nagged to go to school and points were deducted if we didn't take notes.

We've only b<:en here for two weeks, but so far everY':hing has been cool. Its just like high school only in different departments. We still have dances and other extra curricular activities. Most importantly there are different students from different backgrounds.

Our opinion of Pern is that it's small. Its not at all what we expected although it's working out smoothly. Enjoy the Peru life? We will.

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Members of the 2005-2006 Madrigal Singers.

Lukas Butki, Papillion

Janice Frank, Winterset, Iowa

Amber Kushner, Omaha

Jessica McKim, Humboldt

Jeff Schwarz, Beatrice

Heather Lewis, Hershey

Shannon Stemple, Nemaha

Shane Whitford, Milford

Tristan Bassinger, Julian

I)eena Little, Plattsmouth

Kurt Lockard, Stella

Denton Martin, Tarkio, Mo.

Kate McKim, Humboldt

Logan Merz, Falls City

Apryl Petersen, Tekamah

Kari Stallbaumer, Wetmore

Jason Genthe, Auburn

The first concert including the Madrigal Singers is Oct. 30 at· 3 p.m. in the QoHege Theatrei Madrigal Singers will dgain present "A Holiday Madrigal Dinner" on Dec. 9 and 10. in the PSC Student · Center. · Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Tickc::ts go on eyale on Nov, 4. l_,"; '\ \:

Members of the 2005-2006 Misty Blues Show Choir.

Crystal Ellis, Humboldt

Jason Genthe, Auburn

Josh Gibbs, Nebraska City

Sara Jeffrey, Pawnee City

Amber Kushner, Omaha

Heather Lewis, Hershey

Deena Little, Plattsmouth

Jeff Schwarz, Beatrice

Shannon Stemple, Nemaha

Shane Whitford, Milford

Kasey Young, Auburn

Tristan Bassinger, Julian

Xavier Gibson, Bellevue

Dimari Livingston, Omaha

Logan Merz, Falls City

Apryl Petersen, Tekamah

Nicole, Schultz, Auburn.

Marcus Trice, Nebraska City

Michael Parde, Trap Set, DeWitt

Reva Benefiel, pianist, Hamburg, Iowa

The first performance will be on Oct. 25 and Oct. 26 at the Peru State College Show Choir Festival.

·Brownville Concert Series to present trumpeter extraordinaire

Move over Wynton Marsalis! The Brownville Concert Series with support from the Nebraska Arts Council presents the University of Nebraska's own Associate Professor of Trumpet, Darryl White and Trio in concert on Sunday, September I Ith at 2p .m.

He has appeared as a guest soloist with the Omaha Symphony, Lincoln Symphony Orchestr.a, Mesa Chamber Orchestra, Grand Junction Symphony, Lake Forest Chamber Orchestra, _the International Brass Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Roaring Fork Jazz Festival in Aspen, Colorado and many others._

Highly accomplished in both classical and jazz, White will perform from his jazz repertoire including several original compositions. His crystal clear tones would send shivers down any trumpeter's spine.

For reservations and ticket information call 402-825-3331 or 402274-3661. For more information about the Fabulous 15th 2005 Season visit the website at www.brownvilleconcertseries.com. Ticket prices are $13 for adults and $10 for students.

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State's high school to college students in Prague

Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry visited students participating in the Peru State College high school to college transition program at Prague High School recently.

Last year's entire junior class· of students at three rural Nebraska high schools including Shickley, Rising City and Prague were "adopted" by Peru State College.

The students are provided 18 months of college preparatory work and will also be offered a full, fouryear tuition scholarship to Peru State upon graduation from high school.

The program is designed to help rural Nebraska students prepare for and go to college. Fortenberry is supporting legislation in Congress to help the program gain federal funding for expansion to other rural high schools.

Peru State challenges runners with "Nebraska's toughest mile"

The toughest mile race in Nebraska will run again before Peru State College's Homecoming 2005, Oct. 8, 2005.

The concept for Nebraska's toughest mile race is simple: one mile, almost all uphill.

"This race is for everyone from young to old, from the serious runner down to the casual walker," said Dr. Johann Murray, race coordinator. "We just want to challenge runners to do something a little bit out of the ordinary." ,

At 8 a.m., the race will begin, Entry fee is $10. The race begins at the Peru Firehouse and concludes in front of the U. Majors building on

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The Bloodmobile will be here Wendsday, September 14th from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Red Cross is receiving calls from the hurncane areas requesting blood.

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the PSC campus. For more information including a Part of the race will take competi- course map, visi1 tors up the infamous "Gut-Buster http://marketing.peru.edu/nebras- Hill" just north of the campus. ka's_toughest_mile.htm or call Dr. Prizes will be awarded in several Murray at (402) 872-2272. different categories.

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Hoobastank rocks the fair

PHUONG TRAN Staff Writer

One of the main social events of the year is the Nebraska State Fair. It offers hundreds of attractions including many entertainers, exhibits, midway rides and delicious food (for more information, go to http://statefair.org). It took place at the State Fair Grounds in Lincoln from Aug. 27 to Sep. 5, 1005.

Just 12 months ago, many fair organizers were afraid of a threat to shut dowh the fair because of financial trouble; however; according to the Omaha News, optimism began to rise when there were several major changes that coulli make the fair appear attractive to fairgoers. Facilities were fixed, advertising was upped, and the list of things to do was lengthened. This year's fair

attracted 192 more exhibitors - a 42 percent increase over the year 2004.

The Nebraska State Fair,received 1 million dollars in state lottery money. It has been spent on remodeling a number of bathrooms and making some additions to the Kid's Zone such as the Backyard Circus, adding some more exhibitions like the Stars of country Music Museum, and Razzle Dazzle Shows. There was a great effort by organizers to develop more programs by expanding free concerts in the Open Air Auditorium to seven shows by

get a good view of the band. The place was packed around 6. All the seats were taken and there were a few hundred people standing. The band named Satellite from Cal. who were on tour with Hoobastank started the concert at'7 p.m. Hoobastank attracted more attention when they came out and the crowd swelled to about six hundred people. The opening for the State Fair seemed to be going well with an estimated 38,872 in attendance - an increase of 5.4 percent from last year.

The Omaha News stated that this Hoobastank, Sawyer Brown, John could be a make or break year for Michael Montgomery, Foreigner, the Nebraska State Fair. In Newsboys, Jo Dee Messina and November, voters will decide Styx. whether to pass a constitutional

Hoobastank opened the fair shows amendment to allow up to $2 milon Aug. 27. Many attended the lion of state lottery funds to be used State Fair just to see the concert. by the state fair every year. The Many were at the Open Air future of the fair is cloudy if Auditorium at around 3 in the after- Nebraskans do not pass this ballot noon so that they would be able to issue.

Scary: and simple

KITIY BOUTERSE Staff Writer

Wes Craven sheds a new light on an old and tired sub genre. It's not

only Craven's best movie in years, it's also one of this year's most memorable thrillers. "Red Eye" brings us a down to earth

Lisa Reisert (Rachel McAdams) who is collected even in the worst of times. Lisa is a successful hotel manager with great people skills. She describes herself as a people-pleaser, twenty-· four/seven. She displays a lot of devotion to her over-

favorite saying is, "Are you sure you're ok?"

After a long day, Lisa finds nothing is going right as her flight is delayed and her blazer is spoiled.

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Jackson reveals to Lisa that she is the only person that can help him succeed in his mission to rid the world of an important political leader. Lisa doesn't have much of a choice as Jackson threatens her father's life.

The best thing about this bearing father, played by Brian Cox, who is constantly concerned about his daughter. His Lisa's long day seems to look up after meeting the charismatic Jackson Rippner. After meeting in

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Feathers

MARCUS ACKLEY Staff Writer

In the Jindra Fine Arts Building on the Peru State Campus, Dr. Randy L. Waln's art imagination is on display. Many of the pieces in the exhibit display a symmetic montage of birds.

On the opening day of the exhibit, Aug. 28, many students gathered

around the art discussing with each other such things as what each piece meant to them and why the creater did what he did.

Sophmore Paul Moses viewed the exhibit.

"Interesting median to use just birds," Moses said.

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pieced together to form one large collage, with a single focal point. The focal point in his pieces are birds: some alive, some dead.

When asked why he chose birds as his subject, Waln stated that it was a personal intrest. When asked why dead birds where included in

"Laguna" shows the real 0 .C.

ASHLEY ALBERTSEN Staff Writer

Grab you.r Gauchi bags (that's fake gucci and coach for you "Laguna" virgins), get into your friend's hot tub, make out with someone else's crush, and then say something scandalous. If you don't want to take part in the drama, then flop down on the couch and watch "Laguna Beach". This MTV reality-drama is in its second season, and follows a group of high school students living in Laguna Beach with_ occasional cameos from past Laguna· graduates.

If you've.been living under a rock,

or on Peru's campus, then you've missed an entire year's worth of Orange county high school drama. You can probably imagine what's happened though, just take your own high school experience and multiple 'it by money, surfboards, and hot tubs. All the hot young people are tjing to date each other. Girls are taking other girl's 'boyfriends to formal dances. The is all about relationships starting and ending high school style. Which translatt<s into a lot of drama.

trash talking that won't stop, and romances switching constantly. But I'm also taking about some sweet moments that no one would expect and even some moments of clarity and innovative thoughts.

Okay, so I'm exaggerating a little about the innovative thoughts, but I'm still going to watch it. "Laguna Beach" is my guilty pleasure. I love watching these spoiled teenagers go through ups and downs that, while usually typical, are hilarious. It's our chance to listen in on the worst trash talk the teenage residents of

·Orange County can come up with.

As with other "reality" shows take the events with a grain of salt. No doubt countless hours are spent editing and re-taking for entertainment. But it is entertaining, and that is all that matters. So, if you haven't seen "Laguna Beach then I suggest that you either make a friend who lives off campus, or get your parents to tape every episode for you. So get in the hot tub, and don't miss the drama every Monday night at 9.

his artistic vision, he said, "There is an interesting explanation, birds kept mysteriously dying outside of my office. So I took pictures of them and included them in my pieces."

Most people would think that taking each picture and piecing it into the puzzle would take a long time. It only took two years to put together the 28 puzzles on display.

The exhibition has been viewed by many PSC student among those that have seen the art is sophmore Donna Neeman, who had a particular piece that she enjoyed the most.

"My favorite was #21, 'Nestling'. I really like the coloring and how everything was tied togethe," Neeman said.

Sophmore Kim McGiffin enjoyed Waln 's artistic efforts.

"It's inspiring being able to take pictures and alter it so much that it looks like one picture," McGiffin said.

The Waln exhibit titled 'The Feathered Tribes: Ceremony and Sacrifice," will be on display until Friday,Sep.23,2005.

Carrell awkwardly hillarious

MARCUS ACKLEY Staff Writer

"40 Year Old Virgin" is the summer's best comedy with a dash of romance. Its B-List, star studded cast gives a great performance that you can't help but roll over and die for.

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Steve Carrell, the long time comedian best known for his character as Brick in "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgandy," and other skits on the Daily Show with John Stewart, gives a brilliant yet ackward performance. Carrell plays Andy Stitzer who is indeed a 40 year old virgin, with a collection of

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comes the movie's big climax.

"40 Year Old Virgin" is "American Pie" meets "Anchorman". After seeing the movie Roger Ebert reported "The cast performed a Hollywood version of' Age of Aquarius' and by the

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could have done anything and I would have been smiling." Ebert gives it two thumbs up and I would have to agree.

Eagles benefit from P

[PERU, NE] Two Johnson-Brock softball teams were the recipient of a gift from Peru State College which will help keep them in safety and practice gear for years to come.

The 10-and under and 12-and under JB Eagles teams used the donation to purchase equipment bags, ponytail helmets, dugout equipment bags, catchers masks w/protector, shin guards, batting helmet masks, chin straps and a pitching machine. All the equipment can be used for several seasons.

"The coaches, players and community were so \hrilled by this generous donation," said Chris Alberts, assistant coach. "Dr. Johnson really made our season."

"Peru State College owes a lot to the community here in southeast Nebraska, and this is a small way we can give back," said college spokesman, Alex Greenwood.

The teams play at Sportsman's Park in Johnson as well as at parks spanning southeast Nebraska.

New 'Cats ready to pounce

KRISTIN DELANEY Contributing Writer

Six new stars have begun to shine since the Bobcat volleyball team stepped out onto the court only a few weeks ago to begin their season. There are 15 girls on the team this year, six of whom are freshmen. All of the freshmen have seen court time in the last two tournaments and some of them have even earned starting positions.

"All of the freshmen have improved since day one. It's nice to have so much competition for starting positions," assistant coach, JJ Barnhill said.

Allison Slager of Papillion is a starting outside hitter for the 'Cats. Sara Kenne, Slager's high school teammate, has contributed on both the right side and the outside. Also from the Omaha area is Sarah Zink. Zink is a defensive specialist and also the back up setter. Jerlyn Cummins, of Falls City, is a starting middle hitter and adds height to the intimidating volleyball roster. Next,

is Kelley Scanlan, sister to senior volleyball player Lindsay Scanlan. Kelley is the third Scanlan sister to play for the Bobcats. Don't worry boys; there are still two more sisters to come. The final freshman, Jessika Wetzler came all the way from Las Vegas, talk about a culture shock! She is a defensive specialist and also a back up setter. Although she is from such a huge city, Wetzler

seems to be enjoying the simple life so far in Peru.

"I know a lot of peopk think that if I had wer, university it would hav(. er to make as many Wetzler said.

Catch the Cats in action first home game on Tuesda: 13th where you will see man. faces on the court.

(PERU, W5YP¢l;ttSta:te College's Homecoming 2005is set. for Oct. B '2()05. A tentative d_ate was set for Oct. 15, but ti'iat;date is being set aside dueto.S()b,eduling conflicts.

Peru State's · J3ohcat%otbaff team will take <on Ottawa University atthe.historic .Oak Bo:wl;atJ The. an.nual parade and other actiVities are sched· uled for mornin.g.

PSC VB and CC teams honored

The Peru State College women's ___ volleyball and cross country teams recently were recognized as Jerry Watson Award winners for the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference (MCAC). MCAC

Commissioner Al Waller of the College of the Ozarks (COO) confirmed the Fall 2004 semester awards which are named in honor of Jerry Watson, the former Faculty Athletic Representative. at Ozarks. Watson was tragically killed in a plane crash in the fall of 1999.

The award is to honor varsity teams with an average cumulative

point average (GPA) of

3.25/4.0 or higher based on each team members' cumulative GPA through the end of the respective semester. All members of a team who participate in at least one conference varsity game are included in the team's GPA average.

Completing the fall semester with a tremendous team GPA of 3.708 was the Bobcat women's cross country team. Student-athletes on the team were: Senior: Anna Tennal (Morrill, Kan.). Juniors: Kristen Boos ' (Julian) and Chrisie Viets (Fairfax, Mo.). Freshmen: Leisha Tennal (Morrill, Kan.), Natasha Price

(Pierce) and Kasey Young (Auburn). Head Coach Bryan Lee's student-athletes compiled the highest team GPA for the fall semester and the year.

With four NAIA ScholarAthletes on the squad, Coach Bob Eichelberger's women's volleyball team also earned the Watson award with a team GPA of 3.28 for the fall semester. Members of the volleyball team earning the award were:

Seniors: Cara DeBuhr (Auburn) and Sara Holcomb (Arcadia).

Juniors: Kristin Delaney (Fremont), Elizabeth Einsphar (Hildreth), Lindsay Scanlan (Plattsmouth), and Evi Steffens (Johnson). Sophomore: Kristin Schrad (Omaha). Freshmen: Christina Dewey (Virginia Beach, Va.), Keshia Seiko (Mead) and Miranda Williamson (Center/Creighton HS).

"Any time we have nearly half of our athletic programs earning academic honors, that is truly an achievement," noted Dr. Korinne Tande, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at PSC. She continued, "Being a student-athlete demands a considerable amount of time for the sport as well as each student's academic schedule. These young women have met the challenge of balancing both."

Come meet the 'Cats

A free baseball clinic for area community members will have a youngsters and a chance to meet the chance to interact with the players Peru State College Baseball team and coaches and enjoy refreshments are on tap for the first annual "Meet from the concession stand. the Bobcats Day" set for Oct. 16.

Beginning at 11 a.m. the baseball team will be conducting a free onehour clinic for players age 12 and under who live in Auburn, Brock, Brownville, Johnson, Nebraska City and Peru. Each player will attend the clinic, which will consist of three 20-minute segments covering hitting, pitching and defense. The clinic will be held at the Peru State baseball field at PSC's Centennial Complex.

Following the clinic, all youth and

At 1 p.m. the Bobcats will play the 1st Annual Blue-Gray Intra-squad game. It will be a single nineinning game.

PSC Head Baseball Coach Jason Cronin looks forward to seeing the young people at the clinic. "It's going to be a fun, educational event and we hope everyone will come out,'' he said. Cronin asked that participants arrive for sign-in by 10:30 a.m. Cronin added that the clinic will begin promptly at 11 a.m. To register or for more information, contact Coach Cronin at 402-8722443 or visit the PSC athletics website at www.Peru.edu.

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'Cats .500 on the road

CHRISTINA DEWEY

Contributing Writer

The volleyball team bpened their season with a rocky stm1 in Orange City. Iowa where the Bobcats went 1-3 in the Northwestern Tournament. With changes in the line-up it took a while for adjustments to be made. but eventually the Bobcats settled into a winning rotation Aug. 27. and acquired their first match win by defeating University of Sioux Falls 3-2. The Bobcats came out strong the first game with a 30-28 win and dropped the next two sets 30-32 and 27-30.

The girls fought their way to a victory with a 30-24 win in the fourth game and finished in game five 1512.

"We never gave up and came back to win against a good team. Both teams played their hearts out," Eichelberger said. Setter Keshia Selko had "money'' passes from her teammates to rack up 45 assists in the match. Lindsey Baumgartner covered the,. court for 33 digs.

Kristen Delaney was the power-hitter for the Bobcats with 16 kills.

This past weekend the Bobcats traveled to Columbia. Mo. where they came out 3-1 On Friday the Bobcats were nothing but spectacular as they defeated University of Saint Francis (30-27, 30-25, 30-27) and UIS (30-24, 30-28. 30-27). Saturday. their opening game was to No. 3 ranked Columbia College where the Bobcats put up a good fight despite losing in three. The next match the Cats defeated Culver-Stockton (30-15, 31-29. 3018). Freshman Sara Kenne and senior Elizabeth Einspahr helped offensively at the net, while freshman Kelley Scanlan assisted with points from the serving line. Kristen Delaney was awarded the AllClassic Team.

The Bobcats will start their conference season against Bellevue on Sept 6.

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Football opener starts rough Clark vs .. Strittmatter

HEATHER HURST

Contributing Writer Student

The Peru SJate Bobcat Football team ha<l t:Ileir 2005 season opener _against .Bnar Cliff University on Saturday; Aug. 27, 2005 in Auburn.

The Bobcats were lead by head coach Terry Clark: The Briar Cliff Chargers were led by their head coach Dick Strittmatter.

Strittmatter coached Clark at Auburn High School. After Clark graduated from college, Strittmatter

battles teacher

coached for the Bobcats while Clark covered the •Bobcats as defensive coordinator. There is a lot of history between the two, and since the game was held in Auburn, it made for a good tum out of Bobcat fans.

The 2005 Bobcat Football Captains are AJ. Mertens, Luke Page, Ben Fehringer, and Michael King Jr. Bryan Diekmann and Dan Burns were the other two captains for the game against Briar Cliff.

Lynn Meyer commented that this year's captains are a group of hardworking playmakers that stepped up this year to lead the team.

The Chargers scored the first touchdown when a Charger defender blocked AJ. Merten's punt that was recovered in the end zone for the first touchdown of the game, starting the game off with the Chargers leading 7-0.

The Bobcats regained the lead

when Bobcat quarterback Dan Bums made a quick scramble to the end zone. Mike Mertens scored the Bobcats two extra points, giving the bobcats an 8- 7 lead into halftime.

Briar Cliff regained the lead in the third quarter with a three yard touchdown that gave the Chargers a 13-8 lead. Later in the third quarter Chargers place-kicker added two field goals making the final score of the game 19-8.

Neither team scored in the fourth quarter. Newly acquired fullback, Brent Wrinkle felt as though the Charger defense adjusted well to the Bobcats offense making it hard for the Bobcats to produce the needed points to win the game.

Although the season had a rough star,t the team is ready to bounce back and make 2005 a winning season. The Bobcats will be on the road for all of Sep. including an off week. The team will return to the Oakbowl for the first time this season to play Texas College on Oct I.

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Here we go again Peru State

MARCUS ACKLEY Staff Writer

Another year has begun and another batch of freshman have arrived. But no fears to the rookies I am here to share my poetic styles and ease your minds.

Well, have a good year.

Find me around campus and hand me ideas for your entertainment or just give me something to""' ramble off about. Check ya on the flipside, signing off Marcus Ackey.

'Cats bring in new powerhouse

ASHLEY ALBERTSEN KITTY BOUTERSE Staff Writers

GREG ERNSTER

Contributing Writer

After last year's difficult season, Peru State is pulling out all of the stops to get some victories. The 'Cats are looking everywhere for the next PSC stud player.

Don't rub your eyes this is an actual real picture of a Peru State Bobcat football player. The new freshmen recuits are getting smaller and smaller. With all the 6 foot somthings getting recuited by Division I schools, Peru State College is having a hard time getting bigger recuits.

According to football great, Greg Ernster, people are getting smaller every year. This is a proven fact because 15 years ago the average height was 6' 10" and now the average is 4' 10". Just so you know thats one foot shorter. Now a clays kids aren't drinking as much milk or eating enough broccoli.

Also a factor is how much easier it is to pass the entrance exams. You don have to hardly no nuthin about nuthin to get into collage nowadays,

much less write for a newspaper. This is probably how this ten year old, William "Bobcat" Bobbertons III, got into PSC. Although he must

have been a pretty good football player since he is the best kicker on the team.

Coach Clark sees a bright future for this young man

"Crazy? I was crazy once ," mutters copy editor Ashley Albertsen. In this very issue of the PSC times, layout staff members. have had to redo at least five articles to only find. them later in other pages, might seem like no ii}sa gig 1eaL . of the to> ·quit this' was being writtef1>•.•· ·ltr>adtliti9n, this is <t11e mo&tun-fonny back, page ,Written in Peru {:ollege ·history. We 'Ye.· will have to trudge

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Eight new lanes complete with computerized scoring systems' arcade games ,,private party . rooms, food and beverages await patrons

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On Aug. 27, The Auburn Bowling Center opened its doors. for the first time to eager customers. After· several years without a bowling alley, Auburn residents will finally be able to enjoy entertainment at the Auburn Bowling Center. Rebecca Jobe, the manager of the center, and a recent graduate of Peru State College, will be there to answer any questions that you might have in regards to the center.

The contact number for The Auburn Bowling Center is 274-5400. It is located directly across from the Auburn Public High School. Bowling Alley hours are 4 to JO pm Sunday-Thursday and 4 to 12 am Friday and Saturday. Prices per game are $3.25 along with [he purchase of your shoes for $2.00. Leagues will begin on Sep. 12.

The Auburn Bowling Center consists of eight lanes 11 ith c·omputem.cd scoring systen1s. In ltddiUPn. thL· bn\\ 1:cnter will offer arccir.k :,:ciinc'. par1> ro11ms.

ages will be available. Your family may also take advantage of the smoke free environment from 11 am to 6 pm on Saturday's and all day Sunday. Furthermore, cosmic and bumper bowling are also available to add a little extra excitement.

Jobe feels that throughout the years, the Auburn Bowling Center will continue to offer more for its customers upon learning their interests. College students now have the opportunity for a bowling family outing, or the simple opportunity to enjoy a cheeseburger and a quick game of air hockey with a friend.

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Students looking for some entertainment can travel south to /..\ubum to the new Auburn bowling center located just north of Auburn schooi.

PSC shatters enrollment records

(Peru, Neb.) Peru State College has shattered all records in its 138-year history by markirig a massive 16 percent growth in enrollment over this time last year.

"As much as I hate to repeat myself, we've done it again," said Dr. Ben E. Johnson, Peru State president.

"We are happy to report that on top of last year, when we celebrated the largest incoming class in our history, Peru State is continuing that trend this year with' this enormous jump in overall enrollment."

Johnson. referred to a comparison between fall 2004 and fall 2005 which showed · an unheard-of 16 percent increase in students. On Sep. 2, 2004 Peru State had a total of 1,433 students. On· the same date this year, the number rose to a record. 1,65 6. Tnatfigure is to rise to 1,900 by mid-October.

"Bear in mind this· is only a snapshot of the total numbers," Johnson said.

"We are still enrolling students for our second eightweek session until October 15; so we are expecting as many 200 to 300 more students to enroll in the next few weeks." Peru State offers· accelerated eight-week sessions online for students, along with early entry

credit classes for high school Peru had 224 such students; students. so far this year there are 498.

Peru State lower divjsion He also noted that 71 per(freshman and s'ophomore) cent of Peru State students are enrollment is up 14 percent. taking at least one online Upper division Uunior and course. 'This is an astonishsenior) enrollment is up 12 ing figure wl)en you consider percent. how relatively new Internet-

Peru State's graduate pro- based education is." gram, which introduced an Johnson attributes much of

OJ!line master's degree and a popular education degree program for non-teachers, had a phenomenal 26 percent increase.

"We have tapped into an unmet need out there for teachers and people working in adult education with our new Higher Education and Organizational Development program," Johnsori said.

"This. response validates our philosophy of our classes to suit the students, not tailoring the students to suit our classes."

Full time equivalency (FTE) growth is charting a 12 percent increase, Johnson said.

Johnson pointed also to a dramatic surge in Internetbased students.

this success to Peru State's overall quality of classes, pricing of only $114 per credit hour for online undergraduate courses and the addition of six online bachelor's degree options.

"Peru has been an innovator in online learning since the late 1990s in this area, and we

are now seeing the benefits of our investment m online courses," he said. "Very few higher education institutions in Nebraska or the region offer the accredited, affordable online degree options Peru State .introduced this year."

Wal-mart coming to Neb. City

Jackie Hill · Contributing· Writer

In Nebraska City, big businesses are trying to make their way into the small town community. The company in the Jime light now is Wal-Mart.

The new Wal-Mart is going to be located across the street from Heartland Bank on the east side of Business Highway 75. Construction will break ground in the next 30 days, and possibly lay footings late this fall.

"They anticipate opening late summer, early fall 2006 which would be sometime

"Our Internet, or what we next year," said Dan call 'online-only' students Giittinger building inspector climbed 123 percent this and zoning administrator of year-this is unheard of Nebraska City. growth," he ·said. "These are The Wal-Mart will be a students who only attend super center. Although it will State through their computer," · be the smaller version, it will On the same day last year; still have all of the commodi-

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ties like a grocery center, tire and lube facility, optical care, and one-hour photo and in future plans a self-serve gasoline station.

"It'.s a small version of their big store and to give you some perspective on that, it's about three times the size of the Norman's store," said Giittinger.

Some are worried about how this could affect the small businesses in the local area. Big businesses can often spell the end for smaller, locally owned businesses. Others welcome the new competition, thinking that it could help bring down high prices.

"In the long run it will be beneficial lo the area, but I think at first it will be detrimental to the local community," said Jeff Schwarz a senior at Peru State College.

The new Wal-Mart will also

bring m new employment opportunities for the surrounding communities and college students.

"I feel that Wal-Mart is a favorable addition to the community, because it will increase job opportunities," said Heather Lewis a junior at · Peru State.

Employees from the small businesses in the area might feel that their jobs could be taken away. An employee from a local store said that she did not want Wal-Mart to come to town because she wanted to have '1 job in a few years.

Although some small businesses are doubtful of the decision, and eager shoppers are excite,, Wal-Mart will begin laying the foundation for an economic addition to Nebraska City in the next month.

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Creative Dining ready for year

PHUONG TRAN Staff Writer

The cafeteria has always been one of the important essentials for life on campus. fhe Peru State College Dining Service, which is managed by Creative Dining Services. made some major changes this year.

All faculty, staff, and students are required to have new IDs. The software used last year was out of date; therefore, it was more economical to buy a new system than upgrade the old one.

The new system is expanded to use by the Dining Service and also the library and other services on campus. By using this system, it is easy and convenient to keep track of the numbers of people eating each meal everyday.

A new menu cycle was also started this year. The Dining

Service is trying their best to oifer a wider variety of dishes every day. All meals served at PSC are designed by registered dietitians. The menu

will be sent out by email or main line cafo. The deli bar can be viewed at the Peru was moved and made selfState Dining Service website. serve. Also added was a speThe main line cafe offers a cial for lunch or a pasta bar choice of two hot entrees, a for dinner so that students can vegetable, a starch, grill shorten the wait for food and items, pasta bar, deli bar, offer more choices. The main dessert bar, soft serve ice line cafe is open for breakfast, cream, cereal, milk, juice, lunch and dinner Monday soda, tea and coffee. Students through Friday; brunch and will notice a new salad bar dinner on Saturday and located in the middle of the Sunday.

The Bob Inn is a fast food option for students. It offers burgers. chicken strips, an assortment of side dishes. and grab-and-go salads and sandwiches. You can also order a special including three items for $4. Meal plans transfer to the Bob Inn and translate to three non-prepacked items. such as a drink. burger fries. The Inn is open juices. coffee. and snacks from 9:30 am to 10:30 am

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The Late Night at the Bob Inn. also known as Nick at Night, offers grilled sub sandwiches (combo), pizza pockets, burritos, nachos and much more. Meal plan transfers to the Late Night at the Bob Inn include three non-prepacked items. Nick at Night is open from 9 pm to 11:00 pm Sunday through Wednesday. The Dining Service successfully managed a picnic sponsored by CAB on Sep. 7. There will be more events and special meals for holidays and campus activities. Outdoor events will also be offered at some home football games so that faculty, staff, students and their families can enjoy it. Peru State Dining also offers catering events for wedding receptions and many more.

Glenda Haley is the food service director. This year, Jeremy LaBrie is the new assistant director and the new Production Manager is Angela Osborne. There are a lot of comment cards that faculty, staff and students can use to make suggestions. Glenda will be more than happy to listen to your ideas or suggestions so you can give her a call at 402-872-2256.

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Katrina evokes harsh words

HEATHER WELLS Contributing Wi·iter

Hurricane Katrina has brought up many questions concerning how the government has handled this latest American disaster.

According to a CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll survey the majority of Americans (55 percent) are not happy with how President Bush is handling this crisis. Over 70 percent of Americans responding to this survey also said they were in favor of forming an independent panel to look at the response of the government to the hurricane. With this reflecting' upon how well the government handles a crisis only 21 percent had confidence in the government, and 40 percent said they had no confidence.

There has been much criticism of how Bush has handled this crisis. The first lady has also been hit by criticism. The first lady while speaking to children and parents in South Haven, Miss. could not even get the name of the hurricane correctly, referring to the hurricane as Corina." Even Barbara Bush was criticized for what she said on a National Public Radio interview "So many of the people here, you know, were underprivi-

leged anyway, so this is working very well for them."

Republic·an Richard Baker was also overheard and quoted in the Wall Street .Journal stating, "We finally cleaned up public housing in New Orleans. We couldn't do it, but God did. 1 '

These comments are harsh and unacceptable. With anything there seems to be a lot of blame placing.

FEMA Director Michael Brown or as Bush was heard to call him on CNN "Brownie" resigned as direc-

tor. There are also many accounts that relief efforts were turned away. The American Red Cross asked twice to be allowed to go into New Orleans with supplies but were told not to by state officials concerned about logistical difficulties.

Vic Howell, chief executive officer of the Red Cross' Louisiana Capital Area Chapter stated in a news conference in Baton Rouge, "We made the offer as a humanitarian organization to go in and provide support to the people that were in need, we -had adequate supplies, the people and the vehicles to do that. It was the middle of a military rescue operation trying to save lives. We were asked not to go in,

and we abided by that recommendation."

There are so many questions that are being brought up because of what looks to be a lack of response by the government. The Chicago Tribune even stated that there was years of warning, and that the Bush administration had denied full funding for hurricane preparations. They had requested $27 million for hurricane protection projects needed around Lake Pontchartrain. The Bush administration countered with $3.9 million, and congress eventually provided $5 .7 million. There are many questions that need to be answered, more questions then I fear there are answers for.

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After a long summer of working with children at a summer camp day in and day out, I have realized thejoys of working with children. In addition, I have developed an overwhelming obligation to give a huge thumbs up to those caring people who work with youth every day.

Parents, teachets, day care workers, and many. others sacrifice their own needs, and sometilpes parts of their sanity, to fulfill the needs. of those somewhat crazy kids.

011es can say the cutest they can saysomeveiy. •\W"ell::,not cut.e ihfugs at 3 in the ·Fn:t ttying .to be ci;µel.or .• ability to.1,\7ol'k.W,ith.chilgren;4ailyis a asset.•.

and leal'!ling minds can demand att;ention almost constantly from caregivers.

l leamed a great the kids that l wo$'ed'W°ith this summer. · Some were energetic and filfed with endless supply of sugar, others were constantly trying to get out of every activity, while still others challenged me to think about the way that I live my own life. However, these lessons and awesome experiences came along with a good share of headaches and tired morning eyes.

lt seems that many people who I work in the business world do not understanl11he tane and patience · that it takes to work with children. It requires a ioving heart and a willingness lo Thanks to evc1yone who takes the time to put an inves1tnent in our country's future.

I would encourage every'one to take the time this week to thank those com1nunity members who take the time and have the gift of patience to make a difference in the lives of kids.

Poet Hansen coming to PSC

Award-winning Nebraska poet Twyla Hansen will appear once again at Peru State College on Tuesday, Sep. 27 as part of the ongoing Creative Writing Series.

Hansen will perform a reading of her work in the ARC Conference room 11 :45 am to 12:20 pm The reading is free and open to the campus community and the general public.

Hansen grew up on land her Danish grandparents farmed in the late 1800s. Her. experience of and observations about this often harsh and equally beautiful Nebraska landscape and its people continue to inform her writing.

"What made me what I am is the of the farm. More than

anything, the life on the land and the connection to the land," she said.

Nominated often for the Pushcart Prize, Hansen's poems continue to be published in numerous publications, from the "Crab Orchard Review" to the ''Prairie Schooner". Her writing also appears in the "Encyclopedia of the Great Plains" and in "Crazy Woman Creek: Women Rewrite the American West".

Hansen's latest offering of poems, "Potato Soup", won the 2004 Nebraska Book Award for Poetry. Of this collection, Ted Kooser, the Poet Laureate of the United States, '"Potato Soup' is rich with climate, place, color, detail and life, capturing within the covers of a sin-

gle engaging and lovely collection so rnuch of our part of the planet."

Author Jonis Agee also offers special praise for Hansen's gentle voice: "Twyla Hansen has written about true things - a book full of honest speech by a poet who loves the small.beauties of everyday life, one you'll share with people you care about for years to come."

For her Peru State reading, Hansen will read from "Potato Soup" and from her most recent project, her collaboration with noted Nebraska ornithologist and illustrator Paul Johnsgard. The Hansen poems/Johnsgard drawings book, "Prairie Suite: A Celebration", will be published next year as a benefit for Spring Creek Prairie.

PSC students help fingerprint 145 children in Nebraska City

Members of the Peru State PSCJ (Psychology-Sociology-Criminal Justice) Club attended the annual Nebraska City Apple Jack Festival and as a community service project fingerprinted, photographed and created identification cards for 145 children on Saturday, Sep. 17. The

project started at 10 a.m. and concluded at 3 p.m.

The project was co-sponsored by State Farm Insurance and the Nebraska City Police Department.

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''Gardner'' shocks all

KITTY BOUTERSE Staff Writer

"The Constant Gardner" is both a political thriller and a thoughtful love story. The movie starts right away with the death of Tessa Quayle (Rachel Weisz); a well-known activist and the wife of Justin · Quayle (Ralph Fiennes), an official of the British government. One of the many interesting aspects of · the storytelling lies in the development of the characters. Only after Tessa's death does her husband, and the audience, truly start to understand her.

Tessa's story is told through a series of flashbacks, incited by Justin's discoveries concerning the manner of her death. The story's pace really picks up once Justin, with the help of several of Tessa's activist friends and her records, starts to unravel the conspiracy surrounding her death. As Justin comes closer to finding the truth, Tessa's death, though not losing importance, becomes just a small piece of the global cover-up

game played.by one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. The company tests Africans for HIV and AIDS and pr?vides them with a "miracle" drug that seems too good to be true.

The director, Fernando Meire!les, chose to cast according to ability instead of popularity. The casting couldn't have ·been better; Ralph

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Meirelles chose to direct with a gritty style that resembles some-

ASHLEY ALBERTSEN Staff Writer

Nicholas Cage is one .heck of a bad guy. In "Lord of War" he portrays Yuri Orlov, a man who came to America as a boy. with his Ukrainian parents. He spends the first part of his life working in his parents' restaurant in a bad neighborhood filled with mafia members.

Then one day he watches a man

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Awards: Elijah has been nominated for forty-one awards and won sixteen. Eleven of his winnings were for his involvement in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

The screenplay for this movie was based on the novel of the same name by John Le Carre. Many were worried that such a long and complicated book could never be made into a two-hour motion picture. Despite being such a complex story and making use of unconventional story telling, the movie never leaves viewers behind or gets lost in

thing that had been recorded on a handheld. On-location filming and the inclusion of a lot of native African extras really· have an impact. This directing approach adds to the realism of the movie; more than a few scenes were devastating. 'Only rarely in a fictional film has the full extent of human cruelty been captured so well on screen. its own story.

• After a long summer of mostly mediocre and uninspired films, "The Constant Gardner" strikes with a passion fueled by intellect and rage. The result is a shocking movie that will surely linger not only in the average movie-goer's mind, but also in the thoughts of those on the Oscar Committee.

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get shot and realizes his destiny. He starts small, selling one· gun right after reading the manual.

Several years later he is selling guns, grenades, tanks, and other things that go boom in the night to the most dangerous men in the world. Third world dictators, terrorists, and guerilla troops all know him by name and sight. He doesn't think twice about making a living selling arms to anyone who can

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This film can be summed up in the words of Yuri in the beginning of the film: "There are over 550 million firearms in worldwide circulation. That's one firearm for every twelve people on the planet. The only question is: How do -we arm the other 11 ?" ·

Yuri is dogged by a by-the-books Interpol agent played by Ethan Hawke. When he is finally brought in on a bogus charge, he says that he won't spend any time in jail. That maybe what he does is unethical, but since he sells weapons to groups fighting countries that tire United States doesn't like, they need him. He is a necessary evil.

If you aren't intrigued yet, this movie is based on actually facts. This movie is satirical, but horrifying because these things are actually going on all around us.

Work: Elijah has played a role in thirty-five movies, His best known role is iri the ''Lord of the Rings" trilogy as Frodo Baggins. His most: recent roles includes Kevin, a silent cannibal in "Sin City" and creepy

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Upcoming Movies: In the animation "Happy Feet," Elijah provides the voice for a penguin called Mumble. Elijah will also be a part of the upcoming movie, "Bobby." The movie is about the day Robert Kennedy was assassinated and the events of varoius peopleleading up Jo the ,dent's speech and death.

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Love is alive· in ''Heaven''

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Elizabeth Masterson's medical career is skyrocketing, which is only making her plummeting social life seem more dismal. Elizabeth has no time for any relationship that isn't doctor-patient. In fact the closest thing to a man in her life is an elderly gentleman she's treating who keeps asking her to marry him. She's been working 23-hour days competing with a brownnoser for a residency position at her hospital. Things are finally starting to look up though as she receives the residency -i and heads to her sister's for a blind date.

David Abbott is having no luck in

finding an apartment until a deter- has left a beauti.fully furnished basis. The loss of his wife has left mined flier catches his attention. apartment with a great view that's David as a shell of a man. He's quit Some tragic accident in the family being sublette on a month-to-month his job as a landscape architect and

spends his days and nights watching television and drinking beer.

That explains why David thinks he's lost his mind the first time he sees Elizabeth's spirit telling him that there's a homeless shelter nearby. Elizabeth continues to pop up in David's life. He refuses to leave, and even after she realizes she's a spirit she refuses to vacate her apartment.

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case to get David's help in remember her past by saying: "You have two realities to choose from. The first is that a woman has come into your life in a very unconventional way and she needs your assistance. The second is that you're a crazy person, talking to himself on a park bench." As they travel around San Francisco trying to discover exactly who she was. in a string of humorous events, they begin to fall for each other. Among the various things they have to answer are whether or not Elizabeth was sleeping with a married man, what she did for a living, and why it is that David is the only one that can see her.

The chemistry between Elizabeth (Reese Witherspoon) and David (Mark Ruffalo) is fantastic. Witherspoon plays a great controlfre(lk, and Ruffalo is a pro at pormoody and emotionally broken.

My favorite character ·in this movie had to be the supernatural bookstore clerk, Darryl, played by Jon Heder ("Napoleon Dynomite"). He is the ultimate in comic relief, and his delivery couldn't be better.

"Just Like Heaven" deals with fate in a funny fashion. This movie is slow to start, but picks up about halfway through. The thing is that romantic comedy isn't s:nough for audiences anymore. We need drama to keep things interesting. I don't want to spoil the movie for you, so I'll leave out the drama. Suffice to say that with current events it will give you something to consider.

Making S.M.A.R.T leaders for Peru

ASHLEY BARNETT Contributing Writer

On Aug. 27, 2005 seventy-five people from Peru State College including student leaders, faculty, staff, attended the SM.A.R.T. L.E.A.D.E.R. Conference.

S.M.A.R.T. is an acronym for.students, mentors, ambassadors/athletes, retention leaders/residence assistants, and top cats/tutors.

L.E.A.D.E.R. is an acronym for leaders learning, evaluating, and directing educational relationships. This conference was held in the Student Center and Academic Resource Center.

This conference was developed and put on by Dr. Judy Grotrian and Dr. James Nevitt with full

support from the Dean of the School of Professional Studies, Todd Drew and the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, Korrine Tandy. The purpose of the-conference was to permit Peru State College students to learn how to become good leaders in their respective areas. It was also created to enhance student's knowledge of the various factors needed in leadership positions.

"By attending this conference, students were given an edge in the roles they play," Grotrian said.

As a part of the conference, students were exposed to a variety of activities and information to help them enhance their leadership skills. These sessions focused oh: leadership and communication, learning stjles, balance and team building, mentoring, F.E.R.P.A., and

problem solving. The trainers and presenters at this conference were E.S.U. #4 Staff Developers, Margaret Mclnter · and Mitzi Hoback, Diane Schnizer, Dr. James Nevitt, Dr. Diana Loy, and Dr. Judy Grotrian.

The students who attended this conference felt they gained insight on becoming a better leader. By participating in the various sessions students learned that everybody thinks. differently and that in order to succeed people need to come together and create a compromise between their differing views. The student leaders also learned. about different strengths possess by juggling with scarves.·

Andrea Weiseler said, "The scarves were awesome!"

Kari Stallbaumer feels tl:lat by

attending this conference she was bettered as a leader because she keeps the things she learned at the conference in her mind from day to day.

"Because of the tremendous sup-

port from administration, faculty, staff and students, the S.M.A.R.T. L.E.A.D.E.R. Conference appears to be promising to be an annual event," Grotrian said.

PBL mixes fun with business

JASON MAYER

Contributing Writer

It is another year for Peru State College, and with it comes another year for the business organization on campus, Phi Beta Lambda or PBL.

They have a handful of events coming up in the near future as well as down the road. Right now they are selling raffle tickets for a chance to go to a University of NebraskaLincoln football game. You can purchase a raffle ticket from any of the officers for one dollar per ticket, or five dollars for six tickets.

This drawing is held at all of the colleges across the state, so someone from Peru doesn't necessarily win. But, they will also give out a prize to a winner form here that is yet to be determined.

The officers of PBL have a deal with State Advisor Ted Harshburger: if the state together as a whole makes over .$1,500 Harshburger will shave off his mustache.

The advisor for Peru State College is Bruce Batterson, but President of PBL, Sherry Kvasnicka, says having Harshburger here is a great benefit. "

ly just try to have students who are just into the business atmosphere," Kvasnicka said.

"We want to get people involved in a business environment. Not only that, but getting to meet people is one of the great things that the club h?S to offer. You might think you know kids from being here at college, but when you spend a whole weekend with them you really get to know them. When we went to Kearney last year for State Leadership Conference, we hung out all weekend and I had a blast all the time.''

It is not just People from here that you get to meet. You also get to meet students from other colleges all over the country. "When Christina (Wusk) and I were in Orlando last year for the institute For Leaders Conference we met so many people from different states. We met people from Texas and North Carolina, and there was a girl from Wisconsin that we became really good friends with," Kvasnicka said.

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PSC education students work on categorizing water careers in transporting water to and frqm homes. The careers were sequenced from the source, to the home, and back. -

Students explore science

(Peru, Neb.) Education students enrolled iri elementary math and science ·methods courses completed environmental education certification in a recent workshop(Sept. 1219) on campus. Students participat-

ed in hands-on activities that reinforced science concepts for elementary aged children. PSC students also prepared and taught a lesson from one of the curriculum areas as part of their certification.

The workshop was funded by grants from the 4-H cooperative education extension, Nebraska Game and Parks Commision, and the American Forest Foundation.

"He has lots of ideas on how to get people to join, and just has lots ideas altogether. He just kind of helps us out behind Bruce and helps us get ready for state."

It is easy to join PBL; just show up at a meeting. They are held every second. and fourth Thursday of the month in TJ. Majors, room 325. You just have to show up for a meeting to join, and dues are $25.

You don't have to be a business major to join, you just have to be interested in business. "We basical-

Some of the big dates to remember for the club are, Oct. 3, which is Fall Leadership Conference in Hastings, Nov.II and 12, National Fall Leadership Conference in Kansas City, March 24 and 25, State Leadership Conference in Kearney, and this summer, June 24-27, is the National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tenn.

There is a lot of work to be done this year in PBL, and a lot of d:ia':lces for some good times to be had. "Wt always wear business attire, and live like wt are grown up, but we are having fun at the same time." Kvasnicka said.

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Alum excels with Cirque du Soleil

Lessons in "learning by doing" at Peru State College set Karen Gay on the path to success with internationally-known Cirque du Soleil, producers of some of the world's most unique and acclaimed live theatre productions.

"The most important thing I say about how I landed at Cirque is because my Peru State College professors had a philosophy of theatre practice called 'learning by doing'." Gay, a 1984 Peru State graduate, has been putting those skills to work for the past seven years as company manager of the hit Cirque du Soleil show "Mystere" at the Treasure Island resort in Las Vegas. In June, Gay began a new job with the company as director of public, social and cultural affairs for its shows in Las Vegas and Orlando as well as upcoming California. programming in

"When I was in high school and first visited the campus at Peru State; people like Dr. Royal Eckert and Dr. Chet Harper were interested in welcoming us there to learn by; doing in all aspects of theatre including acting, technical and box office," Gay said. "It really prepared me for the world I am in now."

Gay, (then Karen Coover) and twin sister Diane (Coover) Emanuel both graduated Peru State in 1984. The Papillion, Neb. natives were successive PSC homecoming queens: Karenin 1983 and Diane in 1984.

The pair also performed as a singing duo called "Double Image." The twin contemporary Christian singers were finalists in the Anierican Collegiate Talent Search · with their music. They later recorded an album in Nashville and scored a number one song on "a couple of charts including Cashbox and Religious Broadcasting."

Emanuel is now an educator in Papillion and Past-President of PSC's rapidly-growing Omaha Alumni chapter. The daughters. of Richard and Mary Coover of Colorado Springs, Colo., they also .have an older brother Richard in PJJ.d ,a ,sister Ka:thy in

;: After graduating from Peru State, Karen<took ht:r B.A. degree in Speech and Theatre on the road, working jobs in the arts and entertainment

"Theatre life is transient," she said.

"After singing I went to graduate

school .at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. While in school I worked at many theatre companies in Omaha, including Shakespeare on the Omaha Opera, Nebraska Theater Caravan, and the then-named Emmy Gifford Children's Theatre."

She made two friends at Shakespeare who invited her to sing folk music. They formed Beyond the Pale a band which featured acoustic folk, Irish, Scottish and English and American music. They produced an album in 1992 and Gay moved to Chicago to pursue her singing career while continuing to work in theater.

In 1994 she returned and worked· again for the Nebraska Theatre Caravan managing national tours and also worked on the world premiere of Andrew Lloyd Weber's "Requiem Variations" for Opera Omaha.

"In 1995 I had a choice between staying in Omaha or going on the road touring '42nd Street'. I took that opportunity to expand my experience. I worked in Maryland to prep the tour and a couple of other We toured '42nd Street' nationally; not long before the same producer who was doing "Starlight Express' at the Las Vegas Hilton was looking for a company managerin 1996."

After 18 months with "Starlight Express", Gay had a choice: find similar work or go back on the road.

for all that meant everyone could do their best work."

Gay says she loves the Cirque management philosophy. "At Cirque you can delegate. You hire time to do everything the right way in the first place. What they also do is make sure that the time taken allows everyone to invest themselves in it. From the manager to the receptionist to the artist, everyone is made to be a part of that show. That's why the show is still there and selling out 13 years later."

Gay said that "Mystere" consistently runs at or above 90 percent-filled houses. "That's 1,629 seats, 476 shows a year since 1998 ," she added. "We have had a little over seven million people see 'Mystere' since I have been there."

marine serving in Africa; Stephen. 16 and Alexis, 14. They reside in Boulder City, just outside of Las Vegas.

Gay fervently believes her edu· cation at Peru State College set hei on the path to success.

"Uearned that Cirque du Soleil was looking for a company manager for 'Mystere'. I took a chance and stayed in Las Vegas in the hope I would get the job," she said. Gay did get the job, and from Feb. 1998 until June of this year she has been company manager of the blockbuster show.

"I am very lucky to have had lots of support to do this," she said of her work, which consumes vast amounts of time and energy. "That support and a lot of hard work When you're younger can pay off when you get to the Super Bowl. That's what Cirque du Soleil is to me, the Super Bowl, and I'm the big winner every year that I get to stay."

She learned that being company manager for a resident show like "Mystere" was different than being a road manager for a traveling show. "It is a, general management position," she said. "As company manager I was responsible for the overall operation of the business, including human resources and financial areas. At 'Mystere' I managed 167 people, including artists, staff; technicians and others."

"The company mai'1ager job requires you to have expertise in marketing, immigration, workers comp, technical theatre aud·public relations. I had a staff of 15 and a crew of 67 along with 75 artists and musicians. I loved doing it. I found the most rewarding part of the job was helping ensure a quality of life

Now Gay is moving into a new position with Cirque du Soleil, which brings her into an arena close to her heart. As director of public, social and cultural affairs her role now is not operations but opportunities.

"I get the best of both worlds: profitable shows and an opportunity to give back to the community," she said. "Since its beginnings, Cirque has set aside one percent of our gross revenue for social circus programs in 17 developing countries. It's about helping people, specifically youth-at-risk, realize their potential."

"Our founder Guy Laliberte' made Cirque du Soleil happen. He was a street performer who got a government grant to do a production utilizing his fellow performers and Cirque du Soleil was born," she said. "Later, Cirque du Soleil paid the grant back. That's not common, for grants to be repaid. Now the 21st anniversary of Cirque is all about the potential of youth, Gay also hopes the new job will afford her a little more time with her family.

"Part of the reason I am changing jobs is that the theatre life is very hard. There's no such thing as a 40hour work week. It's long hours," she said with a laugh. "It's a fine lifestyle for a while, but in 2004 I realized I have not had a 'normal life' in 18 years. It made me want to consider not working the 70-80 hour work week-maybe just 50 or 60. A little more sleep is helpful," she said, chuckling.

Married to Stephen Gay, she has three step-children, Don, 20, a

"My counterparts in high schoo who went on in theatre at universi· ties had to wait until their junirn year in college to get to work back stage or audition. That was the dif. ference for me. My freshman year. was doing props, stage manage· ment, lighting; some piece of evef) show," she said. "The reason I havt succeeded is because by doing tha you learn all the pieces and wha each piece of the puzzle means tc each person and to the production.: can speak the language of everyom in a company. I can communicate and empathize. Had I not had tha 'learning by doing' platform it coulc have been so different. I absolute!) attribute everything to that."

"The professors at Peru State insisted that actors learn tech skilh for two reasons: as a tailback wher our acting careers didn't take off tht way you wanted them to (there about 95% unemployment in th( acting ranks) but more important!) as a way .to appreciate what every· one does. I don't think there wen any divas coming out of Peru State only smart actors and enthusiastic technicians. They taught us to sa) 'thank you' and be appreciative o'. each other," she said.

"Dr. Eckeft and Dr. Harpe1 expected a lot of us .they nevei handed us the answers on a silvei platter, they really led by exampk and made us want to work hardei and learn more: Our rewards wen good reviews and good grades and [ feeling that we would succeed ir this business. And here I am a Cirque! I believe their example se in motion my career and helped me succeed beyond my wildes dreams."

Gay is looking forward to attend· ing Homecoming activities at Pen State on Oct. 8 of this year. "I waf just on campus this summer and i looks incredible, can't wait to bt back."

When asked if given the chance she would have earned her colleg( degree anywhere Gay unequivocal. Peru State was the bes: choice for her. ·

"I think it is excellent and a grea· place to start."

New coaches take the helm

RANDI FISHER Hometown: Johnson City, NY

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Writer College: B.S. in Physical Education with a concentration in Psychology from Kentucky Wesleyan College; MS in Exercise & Sport Science with a concentration in Sports Psychology from Ithaca College.

Previous Job; Family Life Specialist/Recreation Specialist at the Children's Home of Wyoming Conference and Head Baseball Coach for the Plattsburgh Thunder (Initial Season) of the New York State Collegiate Baseball League (NCAA & MLB Sanctioned) ,

Current Position: Head baseball coach & AWAC manager

Family: Mother Kathy Cronin. Father Timothy Cronin (deceased) Brother: Shaun and Sister Tracey.

Favorite Baseball Team: New York Mets

Favorite Book: "What's Wrong with Sports" by Howard Cosell

Favorite Pump-up song: "Another one Bites the Dust" by Queen. I let my players choose the music.

Hobbies: Fishing, Sports Memorabilia, Movies, Beach going

Thoughts on Peru: My time at Peru thus far has been both challenging and rewarding. I have found that everyone puts the college first, and genuinely cares about the success of all our students. The campus is beautiful and it appears to be growing by the day. I am grateful to be part of this community and look forward to being a part of Peru's long-term success.

Hometown: Villard, Minn.

College: Bachelor's Degree from Willmer Community College in Bemibji, Minn. & Master"s Degree from Minnesota State University in Mankato, Minn.

Previous Job: Coach at Colby Community College in Colby, Kan.

Current Job: Head basketball coach & teacher of PE 116 and PE 117 & sports information director

Family: Son, Ryan, is a senior as PSC; daughter, Stephanie, is married and has a daughter, Ella

Favorite Team: Twins, Vikings, and Timberwolves

Favorite Book: anything by James Patterson

Favorite Pump-up song: songs by Journey, Styx, Reo Speedwagon

Hobbies: golf, walking/jogging, reading, traveling, and spoiling Ella

Thought on Peru: It's a very enjoyable place, but being so busy he hasn't had the time to enjoy it as much as he feels he can. He enjoys the small-town atmosphere, as he grew up on a farm and can identify with that.

Hometown: Spring Lake Heights, NJ

College: Roan University in NJ; Master's Degree from St. John's College in Santa Fe, NM; Degree from Brigham Young University in Provo!, Utah; Doctorate from Ed Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Previous Job.: Assistant cross-country coach under Brian Lee

Current Position: Head cross-country coach, dance and PE instructor

Family: wife, Pamela, five cats, five birds, three geckos, two tarantulas, one turtle, and three aquariums

Favorite team: Denver Broncos

Favorite book: "Magic Mountain" by Thomas Mann and "Galloway's Book on Running"

Favorite pump-up song: "She Will be Loved" by Maroon 5

Hobbies: running, ballroom dancing, writing poetry (he has written 95 sonnets)

Thoughts on Peru: The students are his favorite aspect of Peru because they are really polite and well brought up kids. They are always polite and respectful.

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'Cats post three wins

CHRISTI NA DEWEY Contributing Writer

The Bobcats started out the tournament at Saint Ambrose University on Friday ·Sep. 16 against Cornerstone· University, who is rankec\ eighth in the nation. Despite their efforts, the Bobcats fell to CU in three (24-30, 23-30, 24-.30).

"They are a super team but we started some freshmen, who although made some unforced errors, also gained some valuable experience that will benefit them during the rest of the season," commented PSC coach Bob Eichelberger.

The next match was against Maione College. The 'Cats proved defensively strong to defeat Malone (26-30, 26-30, 30-22, 30-32). Sophomore setter, Keshia Selko, worked at distributing the sets to all the hitters. The team's offense was led by senior middle hitter Evi Steffens, senior right side Lindsey

Scanlan, and freshman Allison Slager, who had double digit kills.

Einspahr and Steffens were strong threats in the middle, bringing Eichelberger's praise. "They really stepped up their play; this was a good match for us."

Sara Zink came our of nowhere to mctke the dtgofthega,me at 1342 to give us the. 12 lead that turned •into·· the game Winner, 11

On Saturday, the Bobcats' first match was a win against Knox College. They dominated the match in every way winning 30-19, 30-26, 30-18. Eichelberger said, "We used our size and were able to use the entire roster during the match."

During the final game against Saint Ambrose University the Bobcats came out strong and won

the first two games with the return of senior outside hitter Kristen Delaney. Delaney had been sidelined for two weeks due to an abdominal injury.

The 'Cats dropped the next two sets. In an exciting game five the team executed and defeated Saint Ambrose. During game five "Freshman Sara Zink came out of nowhere to make the dig of the game at 13-12 to give us the 14-12 lead that turned into the game winner," said Eichelberger.

Though the Bobcat offense dominated at the net, the team's defense was what controlled the tempo and overall momentum of the weekend. Slager had a career high 17 kills. and Seiko delivered 53 set assists. Senior libero Lindsey Baumgartner recorded 31 more digs, earing her "All Tournament" honors.

'Tm really happy how everyone played this weekend the team really came together,'' said freshman Kelley Scanlan.

Bobcats meet with Falls 1 Cub Scouts for baseball clinic I

Members of the Peru State College Bobcat baseball team traveled .to Falls City, Neb. on Saturday September 10th to conducta voluntary clinic with local Cub Scouts.

20 scouts attended, and Bobcat players spent two hours working with the youngsters on all aspects of baseball, ending witba game played by all attendees.

''It was a tnrly enjoyable day," said PSC Coach Jason Cronin.

Members of the PSC Team who accompanied Cronin and Student Assistant Ryan Closterman were Cory .C!emenge1-, Nate Diekman, Steve Fuller, Zach Jones, William Lewis, Ryan Mingin, Joel Molina and Dave Nemechek.

Archive Photo Senior, Kristin Delaney returned this weekened to help the 'Cats defeat St. Ambrose. Delaney had been sidelined by an abdominal injur:y

How well do you know us?

MARCUS ACKLEY Staff Writer

So how well do you know the Peru State Times Staff?

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2) Who was born with their kneecap on the back of their

leg? A. Ashley Albertsen B. Marcus Ackley. C. Evi Steffens D .Piper Silver

3) Who had a marker board collapse on top of them in a meeting. A. Phuong Tran B. Kitty Bouterse. C. Christina Dewey. D. Marcus Ackley

4) Which member of the staff threatens to quit every issue?

A. Asley Albertsen B. Marcus Ackley C. Elicia Reich D. Christina Dewey

5) Which staff member has surgical 5 in. rods in· their back? A. Elicia Reich B. Kristin Delaney C. Lindsay Scanlan D. Chrystal Gilbert.

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Bonus queston: What about quiz bowl?

(Dr. Bauer) wasn't interested in doing it again nobody stepped up to the plate to take it over."

When Harshbarger was questioned about the quiz bowl director position he said, 'Tm not aware if anybody has been approached to do it."

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"Peru State College's quiz bowl just keeps getting bigger and better." At least that's what the. website http://quizbowl.peru.edu says about last year's contest. This year; however, the contest will not be held.

"Quiz bowl got too big for us " said Dr. Stephen Sylvester, dean of Arts and Sciences. Sylvester also stated that the reasons for closure of the program were the lack of money, space, and staff.

Last year Dr. Bauer (Formerly Dr. Durbin) was the Quiz Bowl director, but she stepped down this year.

"Dr. Bauer did an excellent job at directing Quiz Bowl...we didn't have anybody to step in," Sylvester said.

Sylvester commended Bauer for the tasks she had to undertake to make Quiz Bowl possible for the past couple of years.

Many faculty members and students participated in Quiz Bowl every year. Seventy high schools and 150 teams participated in the contest last year.· When approached, many Peru State students were unaware that the Quiz Bowl contest was not being planned for the spring of 2006.

When Assessment Coordinator, Ted Harshbarger was informed of Quiz .Bowl's removal he was unaware· of the change, and stated many. positive features of the competitions held in the past.

"I think it's an excellent recruiting tool, simply because of the fact we get quite a number of students on campus for three different days. In some cases the students never have thought

"Imagination is more important than knowledge (Albert Einstein)" except at Peru State College ()uiz Bowl 2005. This logo and motto from last year's quiz bowl was on the T-shirts and tote bags of participants

about coming to Peru by participating in Quiz Bowl, some students may have taken a follow Up visit to see the campus. I think anything like Quiz Bowl.. .those types of things are good for the campus."

The decision to remove the Quiz Bowl competition came from the Presidential Cabinet according to Dr. Korinne Tande, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs.

"We started discussing it(Quiz Bowl) a cou-

ple years ago, partly related to the challenge we started to face with the facilities. We've had off and on conversation if the facilities could handle it. It is popular. It's a discussion that had many pros and cons. We were struggling to find classroom space." Dr. Tande said.

When asked if money was a problem, Tande said, "No, I don't know that the budget issue ever came up. It was primarily that Druann

Some active high school Quiz Bowl members were saddened by the closure of what they called one of the top tournaments in southeast Nebraska

"I was very disappointed;fo learn that the Peru Quiz Bowl was being d.iscontinued. Our school has been an active participant for the last 18 years, and each year we look forward to the annual event. We could always count on the Peru contest to be a well-organized and run contest. The Peru State contest has been the high point of our quiz bowl season, as for many other schools too The college has been providing an important outreach to high schools in a multi-state region. By reaching out to the high school students and to their respective schools and communities that they represent, Peru State College has earned a lot of respect and visibility It is difficult for me to understand how an institution can develop and support a large, viable contest for nearly a quarter of a century and then just drop it. I don't think that the college realizes that the Peru contest is regarded by some of the national quiz bowl competitions as being the largest of its type in the Midwest, if not in the country. Several teams thathave won at PSC have been able to advance to a national competition, by qualifying at Peru I wish that the college would seriously reconsider their decision to drop this outstanding contest," said Jeff Johnson, a high school Quiz Bowl coach at Centennial, in Utica, Neb.

"I loved reading the questions sometimes I'd loose my voice, but I loved it. Anytime you can get 1,000 kids on this beautiful campus is a good thing. I'm sorry they won't be back this year," Dr. Bill Clemente, professor of English said.

After nearly a quarter century of contests, Peru State will not be holding the annual competition

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Helping the undecided to decide

Rodney Moyer Contributing Writer

"What are your plans after college?" Many college students are asked this time and time again.

"Unlimited!" would be the answer of 47 PSC freshmen who have not yet decided on a major.

Their college experience reaches beyond academics. Self-discovery is also an important field of study_ for these students who are searching to find the best outlet for their potential.

"Take the time to do research and discover who you are, investigate yourself," recommends Alice Holtz, academic advisor to students with undecided majors. "This is a step by step process."

Holtz launches her advisees introspective journey to find a major with an interview in which students discuss their interests, skills, goals, work experience, and educational background.

"This is the first step in the process," says Holtz.

The second step is an ass_essment exercise that can be done either on

paper or online. The purpose of this is to help identify careers that match interests, skills, aptitude, lbilities, values, anp goals.

The third step is an evaluation referred to as a career list. This list is generated from responses to the assessment given in step two.

This list not only gives students an idea of what careers may match their aptitude and interests, but it also may give such information as:

required education, salaries, and available internships.

"The career list is not set in stone," Holtz sais. "It is based on the student's perspective at the time of the assessment." This assessment is done three times.

According to Holtz, if the same career suggestions appear on all three evaluations, it is likely that the student has an interest or ability in those areas.

The fourth step is researching a career from the career list. This research involves a 15-20 minute interview with a professional in a related area and job shadowing.

Undecided students may also find the Career Center. located in the south-west corner of the main f1oor of the library. helpful in their research.

Several books which offer advice on selecting careers, helpful hints for job interviewing. as well as handbooks for writing resumes are consolidated in the Career Center.

"No one is set to a time table," Holtz said. "Our main objective here is to help these students discover themselves."

PBL experiences fall leadership conference

Phuong Tran Staff Writer

Oct. 3 was a big day for Phi Beta Lambda members. They had a Fall Leadership Conference at the Holiday Inn in Hastings, Neb. Five officers and one member attended the conference; they were Sherry K vasnicka, Christina Wusk, Heath Christiansen, Cody Witt, Steph

Galardi and Susan Stoll. After a three·hour drive, all members were eager to participate in activities offered at the conference.

The first event was a career fair whkh, according to President of PBL, Sherry Kvasnicka, was an. opportunity for college students to approach the business world.

Several business majors had a chance to give out theiJ: resumes to

many companies at the fair. Business students could take advantage of. this to find jobs that might be a lifetime career. Heath Christiansen, treasurer of Peru State PBL and also vice president of Communications of Nebraska State PBL, is a good example. Christiansen already -got a call and an interview with some insurance companies at the fair.

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There were many fun activities at the conference. PBL members had a chance to learn about the business world, how to have fun in a business atmosphere, to listen to several advisors' speeches and togain useful experience There were two workshops covering the topics of conducting a meeting, public relations, recruitment and the buddy system.

All the business students who

attended the fair agreed that the conference was a great experience. It helped them get a bigger view of the business world, and provided information about careers they might be interested in.

PBL members spent a great deal of time with each other, met new people and made friends with many other college students from different colleges in Nebraska.

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. The Peru State Times is an independent student publication funded by student publication fees. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the administration, faculty or staff of Peru State College.

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. 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.

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New daycare policy in effect

COURTNEY MEADE

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Peru daycare has a new policy this school year. A child is only allowed to be called in absent three times a month. After the third time. the parent is charged for the absence.

Teresa Anderson. daycare director. explained the change. She said with all the absences in previous years something had to be clone. If this policy did not come into action. students would have to pay more due to an increase in food. insurance and employee rate:;, She understands that students struggle lo make money and go to school at the same lime. so this is not \\ihat she v,anted to happen. A.t the same: time. there arc bills thal need lube paid to the daycart· up to code.

Anderson added that !his daycare is \"Cl"\ bcneficiai for students with childrni. The hourly rate j, reasonable and. as Anderson said. three abscences a month is reasonable considering most places don't even give you that. Making this policy will keep the daycare up and running, and at the same time, it will keep the daycare affordable for students.·

"I think it's fair," said Chelsea Merritt, a mother of a child in daycare. "But the parents who are

responsible and call their child in ahead of time should not be penalized by having to pay for a day their child missed because they were sick."

"If you're not getting the service, you shouldn't be charged," said Luke Page, another parent.

Young children are known for spreading germs. "Kids get sick all the time," said Page. He said that

PSC aids victims

CINDY ALBRECHT Co111ributing Writer

Peru State College has found a way to ease the pain Hurricane Katrina cau:;ed Southern stu· dents.

On 29. Hurricane Katrina wiped through Alaharna. Mississippi and Louisiana.

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college students make up a huge percentage of low income society. Students cannot afford to pay for a day their child isn't there. If three days have been used and a child is sick again, a parent is going to bring that child in anyway. Doing this increases the chance of spreading the sickness to all the kids and then eventually reaching the parents, added Page.

''lt 's a generous outreach to those in need,'' Chris Alberts, payroll clerk said. "I don't think that we need to do more right now. The college has done enough to get them started."

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We currently do not have any new students enrolled, but, "We have rooms available if needed," Les Stonebarger, director of hous)ng and security said.

"One girl went to Chadron and is happy with her decision," Irwin said

According to the Associated Press, student Tiffany Weigel of Gulf Port, Miss., has decided to attend Chadron, because, "There was still no electricity and very few services when we left," Wiegel said.

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The disaster continue

HEATHER WELLS Contributing Wl·iter

First Hurricane Katrina and then Hurricane Rita ripped through the southern coastal regions of the Untied States. The Bush administration picked up the pace when responding to Hurricane Rita as compared to ils response to Hurricane Katrina. According to CNN. hundreds of trucks full of water. rn<:als. and rncclical supplies with were at Joccltions throughout Hurricane Rita ·s path. 1\!1;0. LL Gen. Robcrl Clark had been tc\!cl lo be prepared to lake control or· a joint task rmcc for Hurric:111c Rita.

l)aticnts from lhc Florida were evacuated by a military cargo plane. There were also more than two thousand National Guard troops on actin: duty lo assist when Hurricane Rita hit. Altogether, according to the Associated Press. there was approximately 319 ,000 National Guard troops nationwide available to respond if needed the Defense Department said. With all these preparations in place, people are once again questioning what wrong with Hurricane Katrina. Kirszner, a spokeswoman for Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid of

Many homes were destroyed in themassive destruction.of Katrina and Rita.

Nevaaa said, "It's nice to have the Bush administration recognize the importance of a federal response to

Rita, but why weren't they proactively mobilizing and organizing like this for Katrina?"

According to CNN, Hurricane Rita so far is responsible for 35 deaths. The victims of Hurricane Rita will be eligible for the $2,000 emergency aid just as the victims of Hurricane Katrina were. USA Today

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would like to give a big thumbs up to the ladies on the volleyball team.

Not only am I close friends wilh cvcrv member the tc:1rn. but I

: the siclcl incc;. i\:rsonal :1' :1 senior. l wouid have hac! difficuli tv with this. but Kristin showed a I J;ositivc altitude and made sure that she was still contTibuting. J admire her for her poise in this situation.

warns that there are still two months left in the Atlantic hurricane season. So far this hurricane season is tied for second busiest since record keeping began in 1851. USA Today stated that Hurricane Katrina was the deadliest U.S. hurricane since 1928 and is expected to be the costliest U.S. hurricane ever.

I couldn't write this column without saying - the freshman girls are all so funl They bring a competitive spirit and ,a. willingness to work hard. By stepping in to make the team more positive even in their first year, I can't help but get excited for Peru State volleyball in the future.

The sopl1omores are showing new intensity as they fulfill crucial roles on the floor. Afton Burr in particular has shown new hus- i tie and desire.

Li11dsey Scanlan has stepped up I her play and become a huge threat on the right side. By her consistency she is opening up the offense by making blockers respect her attack.

Lindsay Baumgartner took on a new role as the team libero this year. I have to give Baums a thumbs up for her tenacious defense. She creates more and more offensive opportunitcs for the fron1 row every game. J can'1 wait lo get down le the /\WAC to sec all these lo ·with them and work hard 011 1hc \ ul1 court.

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Graduate scholarship winners announced

[PERU, NE] Mr. Ken Boxley of Beverly Hills, Cal. is chairman of the board of the American Asian Association, Inc., a long distance telephone company linking the continental United States with several countries in Asia. He made the scholarship possible with the instruction that the awards go to professional educators who are pursuing a masters degree in education through the graduate cohort program at Peru State College. The stu• dents will receive full tuition. fees, and books during the J5-month program.

To apply for the competitive scholarships, students submitted a brief resume, a letter of support from their current supervising principal, three letters of recommendation from colleagues, supervisors, or employers attesting to the applicant's current and future sue-

cess as a classroom teacher and a statement of professional goals and intention of how the student will use

this scholarship to achieve their goals. Information about years of experience at P-12 and grade levels

PSC cohort informational meetings set

[PERU, NE] Peru State College's School of Education and Graduate Studies will present informational meetings about its cohort learningbased Masters degree in Sept. and Oct.

"There are many professional educators ready to expand their knowledge and get ahead, but concerns about schedules, cost and lengthy graduate programs keep them from considering a masters degree," said Dr. Jodi Kupper, dean of Education and Graduate Studies at Peru State College. "Our new graduate cohort program is a hybrid: students attend class in-person and online through the Internet. It is tailored for people dealing with challenging personal schedules and the prohibitive costs at other higher education institutions."

The accredited 36 credit program is designed particularly for practicing P-12 teachers who wish to earn a degree emphasizing classroom application. The first cohort group, initiated in Fall 2005 topped out at 73 students.

A cohort is a group of students who stay together as one class throughout the required courses leading to a degree. Students gain from the networking and bonding with colleagues in the class and have a chance to focus on the real school issues from a practical as well as a theoretical point of view.

Meetings for ·the next cohort group, which will assemble in January, are scheduled at the Peru State College main campus, the Peru State College Graduate Center in Omalfa and. the Lincoln Center in Lincoln.

The Peru State College main campus meeting is scheduled for Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. in the Academic Resource Center (ARC) room 209. For more information, call Janice Ellner at 402-872-2258.

The Graduate Center will host informational meetings on Sept. 27. at 5 p.m. and Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. The Graduate Center is located at 7011 S. 109th Street in Omaha. For more information, call Jennifer Newcomb

at 402-595-1866.

The Peru State College Lincoln Center at ·Energy Square will host informational meetings on Sep. 29 at 5 p.m. and Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. The Lincoln Center is located in the Energy Square Building at 1111 "O" Street in Lincoln. For more information, call Sheri Knippelmeyer at 402-471-8538.

Students in the cohort program are eligible for Peru State College's online tuition. The online graduate student tuition is the same for resident and non-resident students, just $143 per credit hour. Peru State's online rates are among the least expensive in the nation.

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.(PERU, NE).Peru State College faculty membets Dr. James R. Nevitt, Dr. Joel Lundak and Mr. Greg Galardi. have been notified that their manuscript ft A Profile of Adolescent Alcohol Offenders in Two Midwestern Counties" was accepted for publication by the journal Psychological

Reports.

The paper deals with subjects ages 13-21 and two fairly well-known assessment tools in the field of "Alcohol and Drug Addiction", the MAST and the AUDIT. The paper will be available to readers sometime in early summer of 2006.

taught was also requested.

More than 66 applications for the ten scholarships were received. The ten selected students represent a cross section of experience in Nebraska teacher education.

Others recipients include Mary Barker of Shubert, who is a 24-year veteran of secondary school teaching who was named Outstanding Educator by the Falls City Jaycees for 2004-2005; Sandra Delzell, a teacher in Lincoln for a dozen years is great-granddaughter of Wilson

Delzell, namesake of the PSC men ·s dormitory. Amanda Hegge of Omaha has taught for four years. including a year in Australia. Others winners are Dawson "s Kristine Ogle. a community volunteer and teacher for 12 years: Minda Schumacher of Omaha has for five years and counts among her achievements development of the curriculum for a student government cnurse to move it !"mm aftcrschool to a curricular Jedd Taylor has taught for just three years in Bellevue. but has been inslrumcn· ta! in the creation of two new social studies courses: Orn aha\ Beth Voss has taught for eleven years and published several articles in teaching publications: and for nearly 20 years, Diane Vice implemented the PTO in Weeping Water, serving as President for 11 years and winning a $30,000 grant for playground equipment at the school.

"Helping these Nebraska teachers achieve their goals of a graduate degree at Peru is another example of our devotion to removing obstacles from Nebraska's students and our dedication to the improvement of the overall quality of secondary and higher education in the state," said Peru State College President Ben Johnson.

"ViOience"WOfth the····111oney?

KITTY BOUTERSE Staff Writer

Tom Stall, played by Viggo Mortensen, is an ordinary country man with a loving, passionate wife (Maria Bello) and two great children. He owns his own diner in a small Indiana town that he's lived in for half his life.

Everyone knows him by name; it seems as if every resident of the town comes through his diner at least once every few days. When Tom's diner is held up by two murdering, desperate men, Tom reacts disturbingly qaickly and kills the two men with ease.

Celebrated as a local hero, his picture is all over the news. A mobster, Carl Fogaty (Ed Harris), hears of Tom's exploits, sees a picture of him, and thinks him to be a Joey Cusack. Cusack is the brother of a powerful mob made-man who lives and "works" in Philadelphia. When confronted by Carl with accusations of being Joey, Tom denies knowing anything about it or ever even being in Philadelphia.

Whether TQm is telling the truth or hiding something is hard to tell early in the film, but one thing is for sure, Carl is convinced that Tom is, in fact, Joey in hiding.

The Stall family then is forced to deal with not only several visits from Carl and his goons, but also with Tom's sudden paranoia and his sometimes frightening behavior.

As the truth is sought, Tom's plight to protect his family grows more and more desperate.

"A History of Violence" is certainly a welcomed movie, though the way in which it gets things done could turn some people off.

The movie focuses more on the character's change than the actual plot and the quiet moments seem to speak more than the busy moments. Mortensen does such a good job at · portraying his character; the audience is left with not a clue of the truth until it is revealed threefourths into the movie.

Unlike many graphic movies, "A History of Violence" lingers on each shot of violence; every man killed or severely wounded is shown after their defeat, usually in a close up. In some cases, what remains of the victims is scarcely recognizable, so destroyed are their faces. This film is certainly not for the squeamish.

The strength in this movie lies in its depth and simple, uncluttered plot. growth of the characters and revealed truths give the audience a 101 to ponder, however, the movie doesn't pan out as an thriller.

Despite being overly simple and perhaps even disappointing to those who were expecting a greater mystery and more thrills, "A History of Violence" is, simply put, a good movie. It's edgy, it's disturbing, it's dark, and, above all, it's meaningful.

This film is an excellent example of how to marry a gory film with an intelligent one; the result is not to be missed.

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"A History of Violence" lives up to its name. It involves a lot of violence, and nothing else. And this movie isn't violent in the same way that an action movie would be violent. No, this violence is almost unnecessary. Just because someone gets shot does not mean that the audience needs to see brains spilling out. But apparently the whole point of this movie is to show how far special effects and make-up has come. And never mind the trivial details of plot and dialogue.

There is character development in this movie, but most of it is absurd. Viggo Mortensen portrays Tom Stall as being so ordinary that he is boring. He's a meek diner owner who looks like he couldn't hurt a fly. Which makes it implausible that he has legitimately come upon the skills he uses in killing the fugitives who come into his diner at closing time. But he did, and he might have committed countless other acts of violence. Of course explaining his past, or possible lack of a past, would require a plot, which this moyie does not possess.

Then there's Stall's family. His wife Edie (Maria Bello) is either one of the worst lawyers in history, .or one of the worst mothers; it's hard to tell. With the su.rprising lack of crime it's amazing she was able to make a career in such a small town. But she has to be a lawyer otherwise the nonexistent plot would be even more nonexistent.

His son Jack (Ashton Holmes) is supposed to be a quick-witted nerd, but he's way too attractive to be unpopular. He looks like a jock, but they portray him as someone who the letter-wearing jocks despise. Thank heavens he has such a quickwit he can scare the jocks away. Of course, later he manages to

pletely beat the snot out of his torturers with nci fighting experience. Maybe violence is in his blood.

Aside from the graphic violence there is also graphic sex. Some viewers might like this, but they're

old enough to be your parents, and Mortensen has love handles. Of course it's refreshing to see a happily married couple with a creative love life in the movies.

The worst thing about "A History of Violence" is that there is a great story in there somewhere. Its just been buried by failed attempts at creating action in a middle class family.

If the creative minds behind this film could have just stuck with the story line: a man who seems ordinary, but might have a violent past, must protect himself and his family from the mob. That's a great story, but then they added too much graphic activity. The gratuitousness of it is too much for a movie that isn't teaching a lesson about violence.

"Corpse Bride": sweet or sour?

KITTY BOUTERSE Staff Writer

Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride" is a refreshing break from the alarming number of computer-animated films that have been swamping theatres recently. It's not surprising that Burton would be the one to do something different from what everyone else is doing. The stopmotion animated film is visually arresting; looking better than some recent computer-animated films. Besides the visuals, the film also boasts an entertaining and "different" plot; what's more, despite Burton's gothic imagery and tragic story, the film is okay for even young children, whom are more likely to laugh at the undeads' antics then to be afraid of the deceased · characters.

"Corpse Bride" begins with two families' preparations for an arranged marriage that will benefit both groups: one family, the Van Dort's, Will gain social prestige; the other family, the Everglott's, will obtain wealth with which to fill their very empty coffers. The two unlucky youngsters to be wed are Victor Van Dort (Johnny Depp) and Victoria Everglott (Emily Watson).

The pair's fears concerning the impending marriage are quickly dispatched, as the meeting of the two is love at first sight. Unfortunately, during the wedding rehearsal, Victor flees, ashamed that he cannot remember his vows. Sick of his cowardice, he practices his vows in a wood outside town. He pretends that a stick is the ring finger of

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Victoria and places the ring on the stick, uttering his wedding vows perfectly. The stick turns out to be the skeletal finger of the cadaver Emily (Helena Bonham Carter), who rises to the occasion and carries Victor off to the underworld.

The film spends a lot of time introducing the audience to the underworld, a place infinitely more alive and colorful than the world of the living. The movie's humor in these scenes can be easily understood by children, yet there are many moments where the film seems to especially address itself to adultS. It's also likely that only adults will be able to understand the implications concerning Victor's marriage to Emily and the gravity of the situation.

It is probably safe to say that "Corpse Bride" is not only the best animated film of the year, but also the most original film period. It can only be hoped that after this and the tremendous success of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory;' that we'll be seeing more of Burton's wonderful works in the near future.

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Tim Burton used to be my hero. He was one of the Hollywood big shots who wouldn't let glamour stand in the way of a story. He wasn't afraid to portray people as they really are: needy and imperfect. And he definately wasn't afraid to push boundaries. Which is what made him great.

Now, in "Corpse Bride" he has finally fallen to the Hollywood stereotypes.

Burton is no longer trying to maintain his individuality, but has decided to stick with the cliches that we have come to expect from the movies. I knew what was going to happen in this movie as soon as it started. Which is by far the most disappointing thing. Burton gave his audience the unpredictable in "A Nightmare Before Christmas". In "James and the Giant Peach" he gave us the stunning visuals of what stopmotion animation should be. Then in "Corpse Bride" he shows us why his name is no longer synonymous

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with originality.

"Corpse Bride" would be a much more impressive story if Burton hadn't already given us "A Nightmare Before Christmas". The movies are so incredibly similar that it is impossible not to wonder if Burton has finally run out of original ideas. He seems to have decided to make Johnny Depp his pet actor. Which would be a lot more acceptable if there had been a reason to pay for a movie star to do an animated film. Anyone could have voiced Victor Van Dort as a meek and unassuming gentleman. So why waste Depp's time?

If you've seen "A Nightmare Before Christmas" you will recognize many of the same personalities and characteristics in "Corpse Bride". Victor is a tall thin whisp, much like Jack in "Nightmare". Of Victor has a lot more flesh, and his dog is a skeleton instead of a ghost. And Sally from "Nightmare" has been split into two characters: the Corpse Bride and Victoria. Both women are desperately in love and unable to do much more than pine away. The Corpse Bride is even falling apart the way Sally did.

The problem with this movie isn't so much that it's a bad movie, as it is that it seems to be some sort of twisted sequel to "Nightmare". The macabre jokes aren't as humorous, and the story is too predictable. What happened to all the originality? Burton has already pushed the necrophilia envelope as far as it needs to go; its time to move on to something new.

ASHLEY ALBERTSEN. Staff

Facebook takes over Peru

PHUONG TRAN Staff Writer

You might have heard about Facebook before, you might be a Facebookaholic already or this might be the first time you heard of Facebook. So let's check it out and see why Facebook recently became so popular among college students.

When you enter the website ,http://www.facebook.com, you will see the introduction about Facebook: "The Facebook is an online directory. that connects people through social networks at schools." Three Harvard sophomores Mark' Zuckerberg, Chris Hughes and Moskovitz (they were roommates at the time) started and launched the site to the public on Feb. 4, 2004 and it soon became a widespread phenomenon.

Users can register on the site only with a college address to make sure that they are students.

The .edu address will be a user ID.

Users of Facebook can post a photo and a profile of themselves for free. The profiles include basic biographies, lists of hobbies and interests and you can give out your home address and cell phone number (just be careful). Users have the ability to let selected people see their profiles. It can be restricted to friends only, or open to all users. Other users can then search the profiles for classmates, childhood

acquaintances, and people who share common interests.

Users soon gain varied interest in the system. As advertised, Facebook claims that once you join, you are not just joining one large social network. Instead, you are affiliating yourself with a specific branch of the site that just includes other people from your school. When people from other branch sites view your listing in search results, it will automatically display

Twyla Hansen visits campus

MITCH CHAPIN

Contributing Writer

On Sep. 27 Creative Writing Series and Student Services invited Twyla Hansen to the Peru State .campus.

Hansen is the recipient of the 2004 Nebraska Book Award for Poetry for her work on "Potato Soup". She has also been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, and has been published in magazines such as the: Crab Orchard Review and the Prairie Schooner. On her visit she read her works to the general public in the Academic Resource Center at 11 :45 a.m. Her visit was an effort to help stimulate Creative Writing student's ingenuity.

Hansen first visited campus as part of the Creative Writing Series in 1998. She came again several years later with fiction writer Karen Shoemaker, to aid the Creative Writing class in journaling.

Professor Bill Clemente- chair of Peru State's English Department and orchestrater of Hansen's visitsays about her past visits that, "She made everyone smile and think, especially about old farms and ''i.(. (";' 1 '(' -, ·:

spring prairies."

For her presentation there were 34 people in attendance. An equal mix of staff, students and community members were present for the free reading. Hansen began the reading with some passages from "In Our Very Bones" (1997). After reading the poems "Rural America", "Vultures", and "Not even the Wind", Hansen read from her award winning book "Potato Soup"(2004).

"This collection is an earthy mix of my farm background" Hansen said.

which branch of the site you belong to. For example, while editing your profile you put Morgan Hall in for Residence. After that, whenever anyone clicks into Morgan, the site will display list of people who are living in Morgan that joined Facebook.

"Facebook is all about time-consuming and it is addicting", Stephanie Hoffman, a Persu State freshman, said. It is unbelievable that such things as reading people's profiles, listing people as friends, and making up and joining an online group, could become so addictive. So many college students from all over the U.S. find themselves constantly checking their Facebook profiles. According to the Boston news, more than 60 percent of the site's users log in daily during the school year, and about half log in daily over the summer. The site is

constantly updated by its 2.8 million registered users at more than 800 colleges and universities.

Facebook has become popular at Peru State College. There are more and more students using it to find an online common interest group. Some college students simply signed in just to "poke" someone. As the founders stated, "poking is a feature that had no real purpose". They just want people to mess around with it and have some fun. It is actually very entertaining to "poke" someone and five minutes later go back to check if the person poked you back.

Some people love Facebook. Others think it is just a useless fad. You can check out the site, start your profile, add new friends, create your own group and figure out your own opinion about Facebook and its popularity.

Hansen enjoyed coming to Peru Strite College. "I love it here. Bill's (Professor Clemente) a good friend. I love college campuses and reading my stuff, you get people to want to write poetry. Oh- I like that, making connections with people."

The presentation was concluded by a slide show of the artwork Paul Johnsgard has created to add to Hansen's "Prairie Suite: a Celebration" (2005). "Prairie Suite" is an anthology for hunger relief that Hansen has been working on for several years and will be publishing soon.

Carol Carpenter, a Peru State student that attended the reading, said of Hansen's 'Poetry, "Her poetry is inspirational, it speaks from the heart of Nebraska. It shows a passion for the history, people and the plain."

After concluding the reading with her poem "Bobcat", Hansen offered a word of wisdom to the Creative Writing class, "If you want to be a writer, read a lot. Read, Read, Read. Write, Write, Write."

The next Creative Writing Series event will be the visit of Michael Murphy. Murphy will be on campus in November playing Native American Flute Music.

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Trip to South leaves impa .

RANDI FISHER Staff Writer

On September 7, 2005 I was sitting at a Campus Crusade for Christ meeting when Kurt Lockard presented a plan to make a trip down to the South to help with the relief effort. At the exact moment, I think that God pulled on my heart strings. I did not feel equipped to go alone. Luckily, my fiance was among the 12 other Peruvians that felt compelled go.

The whole process of getting donations was chaotic. Money came flying in from faculty, students, businesses, and families. Seeing the generosity pour out of people from Peru, even those who I did not know, was nothing less than amazing.

The trip consisted of three students from Chadron State, three from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and three from the University of Northern Colorado along with the Peru students.

Everyone got to around 11 p.m. on Tuesday evening. By this time I was already stressed because I had gotten a parking ticket for being .in the hour stall for too long, and I was very unsure of our trip in .general (actually, l was scared). However, Lockard had marked· our destination as Waveland, Mississippi. This was right along the coast and we were going to help out Convoy of Hope.

It was a long drive to Columbia, Missouri to pick up one of our fellow travelers, Megan. Only blocks 3.fter we picked her up, Anthony Schmid's truck began to have difficulties. We stopped at a gas station so that Jesse Williams and Schmid could try to fix the truck. This was where my fears surfaced; I· was afraid of us not being able to complete our mission.

Part of our caravan was then damaged. David's car that had traveled all the way from Colorado for this quest wast-boned while pulling out into traffic on the way to the mechanic.

We got the vehicles to mechanics, but were delayed until, found how we were goirig.totransport the small part -of the donations· that we had brought with us and ourselves the rest of the voyage. Megan offered up her car to replace David's car, and Lockard found a U-Haul truck that we could rent for less than

half of what it would have originally cost us.

Our next stop was Oxford, Mississippi. It was fairly late on Wednesday night when we arrived at the University of Mississippi, and we were all very weary. This did not hinder us from being thankful and grateful for a warm bed and shower.

Our journey started up the next morning, and it did not stop until we reached our final destination on Thursday afternoon. Coming through town was a heartbreaking sight in itself. We could not help but feel empathetic towards these people.

The first thing we did was find the tent city that was to be our home until Sunday. It was located in a Big Kmart parkinglot being shared with Convoy of Hope, FEMA, and the Red Cross. I found that combination to be a little ironic considering that FEMA and the Red Cross were having power battles at the time. In our little haven, we were protected by National Guard units with M-16s stationed on the outskirts of the operation.

We arrived in the middle of the afternoon and were briefed by Dan, a real-life Creole, before unloading our personal belongings. After setting up cots that had miraculously opened· up just before our appearance, our small group was split up.

The men were drafted to do the physical labor while the women were divided between the kitchen and the store.

Our first job in the store was to organize the t-shirts. It may seem like an unimportant job, but one of our goals was to make these people feel special. Some of them were only left with their dignity and the clothes on their back. We did not want to be rude or impersonal and make their situations worse.

A few of my highlights of working in the store were the people I interacted with. The two girls in charge when we arrived were Kika and Brooklyn, both from Chicago. They had not been in Waveland but six days, but seemed like they had been in charge since day one.

I cannot remember the name of the woman that helped me organize the pile of food that I was working with

heart wrench and 1t still docs. Children should never have to endure such heanache as if it were something they were used to.

Some people left such a huge impression on me lhal ! even remember their names. Brandi was one of the few people whose names l learned. She and her husbancL Brandon. had just come back iO Waveland and had only seen the ruins of their house a few hours before. As l was told this. she broke down and began to cry in my arms. She was persistent and told me that they would rebuild and be strong. Although I will probably never see her again. I will never forget her. A strong spirit such as that is never broken. only injured. She will heal up and do just what she told me she would. Brandi showed me that southern charm is not a stereotype; it is a real thing.

Randi Fis her

that first night, but she called me "Babydoll", like my Dad does, and made me feel like her child. She too had a great heart and on Friday, while organizing during the day, I found a bottle of squeezable frosting. I had no idea what to do with it, and she gave me the wonderful idea of finding a sweet little child to give it to. I did not find a child directly, but I gave it to a woman with four grandbabies living with her. She was really excited to take a special treat and stuffed animals home with her.

Probably the most miraculous thing that I saw were the children. I encountered many of them as I tried to find stuffed animals or small toys to make them smile, and not one of them complained about their situation. It was heartbreaking, of course, especially when I met Abby. ·She was five years old with long br:unette hair. Her smile was infectious, but she almost made me lose my composure as she told me that her school had been destroyed and her house as well. To hear such tragedy come out of the mouth of such an innocent being made my

On Saturday. we opened up the boxes of donations that we had collected from Peru. People flocked to those boxes to find things that the store did not have, like shoes. I was grateful for this chance to give people a Bible to replace one that may have been lost in. the storm or to give them their first Bible. One man told me a story of how his wife left their Bible open on an in-table every night. When the storm came, the water carried the table to the ceiling. When the water relinquished, the table came down, and not one drop of water was found on the Bible. When we left Waveland, my desire was to be home. However, I found on that next Monday morning that I wanted to be back there. Life here is full of classes, tests, and complications, whereas there it only consisted of serving others, eating, and sleeping.

Through our travels, I learned many things about myself that I had not known until our trip. Being a leader was not my strong suit, nor will it be, but when needed, I can take charge. My motherly instinct reaches beyond those that I am familiar with, but it does not mean that I cannot hold back tears when I am needed to be strong for others. There are times when I need to cry and times when I need to wipe the tears of others. I know that this trip was a blessing to those that we reached out to, but I also believe that it was a blessing to those who made the trip.

Photo by: Randi Fisher

Peru students witnessed many houses that were stripped apart

by the storm.

was persistent and told me that they would rebuild and be strbng. Although I will probably never see her again, I wi 11 never forget her."

Treats are sweeter than tricks

NIKKI SMILEY Contributing Writer

Halloween is just around the corner and everyone is looking for ideas. So, here are some Halloween recipes that are easy to make. These are great treats for a Halloween party for friends and family. Below are some great recipes for everyone to enjoy.

Remember that delicious pumpkin pie that grandma used to make at her house? Just follow the simple recipe below to get the same sweet treat. In cobweb cookies would be the perfect treat for children to take to school. Don't forget about co-workers who could also enjoy a great Halloween treat. Don't forget to wash it ali down with some Warm Witch's Blood. Sounds kind of spooky, and that's because it is. With all the Halloween fon, don't forget Halloween safety. Remember to use common sense to stay out of danger. Make Halloween a fun and safe day for all. Happy Halloween!!!

Pumpkin Pie

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

112 teaspoon ground ginger

I teaspoon ground cinnamon

I teaspoon all-purpose flour

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 cup-evaporated milk, undiluted

2 tablespoons water

112 teaspoon vanilla extract

9-inch pie crust, unbaked

PREPARATION: In mixing bowl, combine pumpkin, sugar, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and flour. Add eggs; mix well. Add evaporated milk, water and vanilla; mix well. Pour pumpkin pie mixture into a 9-inch pastry lined pie pan. Preheat oven to Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° and bake pumpkin pie for about 35 minutes longer, until pumpkin pie is set.

Cobweb Cookies

INGREDIENTS:

3/4 cup all purpose flour

112 cup sugar

1/4 cup cooking oil

• '1/4 eitp

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

2 large eggs powdered sugar

PREPARATION: Combine flour, sugar, vegetable oil, milk, vanilla and eggs; beat until smooth. Pour batter into a plastic squeeze bottle with a narrow opening, or use a pastry decorating bag with a small opening. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until hot; lightly grease. Working quickly, squeeze batter to form 4 straight, thin lines which intersect at a common center point to form a "star" shape. To form cobweb, squeeze thin streams of batter to connect lines. Cook 30 to 60 seconds or until bottom is golden brown; carefully turn. Cook until golden brown; remove from skillet. Cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen 4-inch cobweb cookies.

Recipes courtesy of: http :l/southernfood .about .com/od/h -J alloween/r/blhw3h2.htm

Warm Witch's Blood

Ingredients:

4 cups Apple-cranberry juice

2 cups Orange juice

1 tsp whole Cloves

1 stick Cinnamon

3-4 Allspice berries

1-2 tblsp Sugar to taste

Mixing instructions: Bring to a boil in a saucepan and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring and muttering appropriate incantations. Serve in ghoulish glasses, garnish with an orange slice if desired.

Drink recipe courtesy of: www.webtender.com

Mike pulled his convertible off to the side of the gravel road, unbuckled his seatbelt, opened the door and stepped out. The gravel crunched underfoot as a warm breeze blew througq his hair. The night was foggy and damp; it was well past two in with living her life alone, away from the world themornmg.

While driving, Mike and all its troubles. It had been had noticed two large spiders three years since she was killed in a on the driver side window. They car accident. A logging truck took a were the translucent sort, ones curve too wide and slammed into where the light from streetlamps the side of her SUV, sending it down and passing cars would hit their into a ravine, killing her on impact, bodies' just right so that you could ail'.d leaving him raise their 17 almost see through them. The spi- year old son. ders were what had possessed him Looking at the time he decided to to stop. He wanted to get rid of them retire. He went through his routine before he arrived home and had to of locking the doors and windows, deal with them in his garage. slipping into his flannel pants, and

He took a glove from his left coat turning the lights out. pocket and crushed the

The moon had cast shadows hearing them pop and feelmg therr across the room. The night was exoskeletons crunch and bodies quiet, except for the random howl of ooze. Stooping over, he wiped the a wolf. Just before he was able to remains on the gravel road, making drift off to sleep, he heard a tapping. sure his glove was clean before The strange tapping sound came climbing back into the car. from downstairs. He sat there lis-

He buckled himself back in. As he tening; wondering what it could be. was shifting into gear he noticed The tapping continued. He sat up ahead something large had ran now, casting his shadow upon the through the headlight beams. The floor and listening to the noise. He breeze suddenly became much cool- thought to himself it might be the er. A chil.l ran up his back, feeling stems of the bush brushing agajnst as if a piece of ice had;gone down the living room window. He tossed his shirt. it aside iI1 his mind and laid back

He looked to the left side of the down. The tapping ceased and all road, where the creature had disap- was quiet, except of th,e occasional peared, but he sawriothi11g. howl of the wolves.

It had likely been a wolf; he could The green light of his alarm clock hear them calling to each other glowed into his eyes as he was lying every night. They kept him up in on his bed, trying to get some sleep the early hours; the beasts always before he h<td to return to work. His sounded so close to his house ... _,v min:d· still about the

He arrived home, car in strange tapping, a tapping sound he the garage, and sefhis coat on a had never heard before. If it were chair in ,the kitchen. He had lived the bush, wouldn't I have heard it alone his cabin, 58 miles from before? His mind raced with quesPortland, ever since his wife had tions while his heart began to beat passed away. She had been the sort faster and faster. Then he heard it. of person who would have be con- The strange tapping began to re"s-

onate. He sat straight up in his bed. It sounded as if the tapping was coming from his front door! What could it be? Who would be tapping at my front door? His heart was pumping; sweat began to drip from his brow. The tapping was like before, except it was regular, as if it had a beat to it. Tap, tap, tap, tap. Before he had only heard a single tap here and there. Perhaps it's one of those wretched wolves scratching at my door. He slid on his sandals and walked to the window. The moonlight shown ever so brightly across the lake behind his house as he stood there, pondering on what could cause such a tapping.

His eyes were red due to sleep deprivation. He hadn't had a full night's sleep since his wife's death. Suddenly the tapping ceased. He stood there, frozen in the moonlight, his shadow cast upon his room. He turned away from the window and moved closely towards his bedroom door. The night was suddenly silent. He couldn't hear the wolves howling, or his elusive tapping. The only sound that remained was the pounding of his heart. He gazed upon his door. He imagined all sorts of evils that may be hidden behind that door or lurking in his house or even his room. His mind raced with all his fears. His chest began to tighten. Footsteps! He could hear footsteps coming up the stairs. His focus was on his bedroom door. He stared at it as if he was hoping to see tlrrough it.

The footsteps stopped, an eene silence fell over the room. He stepped back to his dresser by the window. His sweat was starting to sting his eyes. A scratchiqg noise came from behind him, he turned around quickly to see what it was when his door flung open, he spun around and stepped back. He yelled as he fell back, through his window, into the unforgiving night. His last memory was the sight of his son, standing at his door, reaching out , for him.

KRISTIN DELANEY ContributittgWriter

H!tlloween has ·traditionally been a day filled with terror, and lots of ¢andy Times have changed however; bringing .about lots of laughs and cteatiye costumes from people bf all ages.· That's right; it is time to. throw ou.t that old white sl:t6ettliat has been your ghost costume for the. fast ten years sti:ajghtf To get your brain thinking; lhave a few ideas .that ate sU:re to tl:irn .heads at your next Halloween party. and will only take a ftrW out of your pbCk¢t, , tfgoingas a couple or even with a friend, one possible costume idea is a rake and. a: bag ofleaves · All you needis a trash bag with four holes cut for your arms and legs.and leaves. The rake in allbrownartd•wear

!I headband with wires sticking g to. add a:. thi.rd could be· a.leaf blowt\Wt¢.h adeaf :to<your hat .and .daAgle it.in front of your.· fa?e. •When someone asks what you the leaf.

> is an The.entire out-

fit could be made out of cardboard. Cut out a large rectangle and tape it to the front of your body. Cut one slit on each side of your body. The plug simply needs to cut out two prongs and tape one on each side of their body. Be sure tl)ey Hne up right so you can plug in when it is time to hit the dance floor.

Ifflying solo you could dress up as gum stuck under a chair. You could stick either chewed up gum or new sticks of gum all over ¥our shirt. Get a small chair and stick it to a hat that you. will wear on yourhead.

Lastly, and this is my all tlffie favorite, simply dress up as one of your , or coaches. Consider the clothing they wear, how they look, and most importantly,. their vocabulary. For example, if always use phrases such as "it turns out" or "the dilemma is:' be sure to use those. Jines on numerous occasions throughout the evening. Most· tmportal!tly, h.ave fun, but rememberto be respectful. This is Peru and they willfind out that yl:lu dressed them. For more fun: ideas like these visit www ;Cdstumezone.com. Happy Halloween!

MARCUS ACKLEY Staff Writer

6:30 p.m. there was a pep rally with games and prizes given away at the cafeteria in the Student Center.

LaBrie hoped there would be much more student participation at Homecoming 2005 took place this years pep rally than there had Oct. 3 to Oct. 8. A fun filled week been al those in the past. with nonstop events to fill every Due to conflicts with the fire waking moment of homecoming at codes of Peru State College, a bonPeru State College. fire was excluded from the festiviCoordinator of Student Programs ties. LaBrie had checked into havSara LaBrie provided a list of the ing the bonfire downtown. But, the homecoming events. idea was turned away, after inci-

Oct. 3 at. 11 a.m. an acapella dents involving the consumption of group 'No Better Cause,' per- alcohol by minors at the last years formed. The group interacted with pep rally were reported to city offithe students during their perform- cials. ance.

Oct. 7, at 11 a.m. a Co-ed football

"We are having a acapella group,' tournament took place on the band Ryan Chapel the homecoming king field located behind T.J Majors and for 2003, is part of the group." the Student Center.

LaBrie said. Oct. 8, the Student Senate held Later that night there was a facul- Nebraska's Toughest Mile ty, staff, and student talent show Competition in downtown Peru at 9 with gift certificates from the a.m. Followed by the homecoming Centennial Mall in Lincoln as parade at 10:30 a.m. · yrizes. At 1 p.m. the Peru State Bobcats Oct. 4 and Oct. 5 CAB provided a faced Ottawa University in the drinking and driving seminar to annual homecoming football game. keep the students of Peru State Seniors Tom Dunkacke and Evi College aware of the consequences Steffens were crowned homecomof drinking and driving. Students ing king and queen at halftime. At had the choice to sign a contract to 4:30 p.m. there was an Alumni vs. keep the campus and community Varsity softball game at the safe by not drinking and driving Centennial Complex Field during homecoming week. Upon At 9 p.m. homecoming week consigning the contract the students eluded with a dance at the Student received a bracelet that states, "I Center.

Choose Homecoming 2005 ."

There are some students that didn't sign the contract, because they are of age to drink.

"Just because a person is 21 doesn't mean they can't sign the contract to stay safe during homecoming."

CAB member Sari! Hunt said. ''I think that this would make the person a role-model to the younger students."

Oct. 4, free bowling was provided by CAB at Perry Lanes in Nebraska City.

Oct. 5. a new event to homecoming was a game ;,ho1v sorl of like 'Name thal Tune," with a PSC twist. named 'Music Mayhem.· The winners of the competition rc:ceiwd ;i by CAB.

Oc:t. 6. a free will donation Cllili t(•ok from 5 p.rn. to 7 p.m. at the Peru Fire Station. At

We're kind of a big deal.

People know us.

Ronn rs toughest mil

(PERU, NE) Nebraska's Toughest Mile was won by Ivan Marsh in a new course record time of 5:45. Marsh, from Ashland, Neb., is not unfamiliar with running hills, or for that matter mountains, having placed fourth in the Scar Top Mountain 12K this past Fourth of July and winning yet another Colorado. mountain SK race a year earlier. The Scar Top Mountain race, like some others in Colorado, features 1,000 feet of vertical change. Marsh was the only runner in the top five who lives at an altitude below 5 ,000 feet.

Peru State College was well represented in the race by former and present students and alumni. John Lukes placed second, with James Cole (third) and John Ferguson (fourth) hot on his heels. All three ran for Peru State College's men's cross country club two years ago. While Lukes does not attend Peru State at present, Cole is assistant coach of the women cross country team, and Ferguson has been training with the team.

Freshman Lindsey Poole won her age group race as did math teacher Zoon Wood. Volleyball player and school newspaper cdilor. [\i second in her agl' group. 1\\c alu:nni, \\·ho rnn cnJs:-.l'ountry ai PSC. a!:'u the school 1,eJi. won her age group, 11 hilc the uitous Louie Fritz placed second in

his.

The Hamburg, Iowa girl's high school track team took all three places in their age group, with Abby Stockstell in first, Maddy Ferguson in second, and Lindsey Warden in third.

Time Name

5:43 Ivan Marsh

6:04 John Lukes

6:16 James Cole

6:24 John Ferguson

6:37 Jeff Allgood

7:01 Eli Davidson

7:07 Eric Vacek

7:10 Kyle DeBoer

7:15 Lindsey Poole

7:19 Dennis Brady

7:24 Sandy Bradley

7:25 Zoon Wood

7:29 Robert Gross

8:04 Evi Steffens

8: 15 Louie Fritz

8:20 Larry Joe

8:42 Richard Wilson

9:40

9:51

6:35 Gail Ellison

Photo courtsy of Peru State Marketing

The toughest mile began just south of the fire

What is your favorite Saved f{y the Beil Episode?

When had to wrestle the girl and she ended up pinning a big dude. Slater was.acting

•.·•• thirtki1ig; 'she kickmy ., butt''

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AMANDA GERKIN -j Contributing Writer

The game began as the Bobcats won the toss opting to defer their choice to the second half. .Opening the game with a quick touch down, Eli Brown made an incredible catch putting the Bobcats ahead. Prospects looked good for the Bobcats.

Hopes were high and the crowd was on their feet many times cheering the team on. After the Bobcats scored, the Ottawa University Braves answered back in the first quarter with a touch down of their own. The Braves made the extra point putting them ahead for the rest of the first half. Peru's defense showed up to play a great game giving them only 230 total offensive yards.

The offense had. a rough time getting by the Brave's defense in the second half of the game. The 'Cats only scored six points in the half making the score 12. With a memorable touch down pass and run made by the Braves, the score was 13 to 12. Though many great plays were called, including a double reverse, the 'Cats fell just a bit short of the Braves at the Homecoming football game.

Through incomplete passes and

incidental mistakes made by the Bobcats the Braves took the game, winning 13-12.

"We played pretty well on both of the ball We had a young group in the game through the sec-

ond half with three of our offensive line starters out and they were still able to make plays and score," Coach Clark said. Overall coach Clark seemed pretty impressed with the way the game

went, and will not be making any major changes to the team for the next game.

For overall football statistics visit http://naia.collegesports.com/.

Mens BB -works hard

KRISTIN DELANEY Contributing Writer

The men's basketball team doesn't kick off their season until Nov. 4 against Doane College, but tliey have been hard at work since the first week of classes under the direction of new Head Coach Dave Walker.

Walker comes to the 'Cats from Colby Community College in Kansas where he was an assistant coach. The majority of Walker's coaching career has been at the high school level. In fact, Peru State is his first head college coaching job. His nephew, Adam Walker, will join him on the sidelines as assistant coach, and his son, Ryan Walker, will play for the team.

In addition to a new coach and numerous new players, Walker has also implemented a new preseason workout for the 'Cats. According to assistant coach Adam Walker, the

Kevin Turner

'Cats have been keeping pretty busy with individual workouts twice a week, weightlifting, conditioning, and nightly scrimmages. The individual workouts inciude om: of shooting and one day of fundamentals. This all seems like quite a vigorous workout, but the players seem to be enjoying it.

"The individual workouts allow you to get with coach one on one and breakdown footwork and basic

basketball skills. It's a great way to get a lot of reps in because you are the only one working out at that time," co-captain Kevin Turner said.

Coach Walker feels that the focus on fundamentals will be very beneficial to the Cats this season.

"It's the little things that make a big difference at every level. It is difficult to be successful without fundamentals," Walker said.

Turner seems to agree with his new coach saying that, "Coach Walker is very adamant about the finer points of the game. His extra attention to those details and his players is what makes him such a great coach."

The players as well as the coaching staff have high hopes for the season. "We have a lot of talent and as long as we keep uur hearts and our heads in the right spot we will be successful as a team this season," newcomer David Haveman (a.k.a. Big Country) said

"Coach Walker's extra attention to details and his players is what makes him such a great coach."

-Bobcats post 12-11-for the season

CHRISTINA DEWEY

Contributing Writer

This past weekend the Bobcats defeated Newman University 3-1 Friday night. Which extended the • Cats' winning streak to three.

Despite the tough competition, the Cats' fell to Newman the first game 28-30. It was the defense that set the pace and allowed the Bobcats to dominate the next three games 3023, 30-27, 30-27.

Senior hitters Liz Einspahr, Evi Steffens, and Lindsay Sacnlan led the defense at the net, while senior Lindsey Baumgartner and sophomore defensive specialist Afton Burr worked hard to never let a ball

drop in the back row. In the fourth game the Cats' used effective serving and their defense to expand the lead.

"This was a big win for us not only in the MCAC but also in the Region. We had all of our girls contribute to the victory. It was a great team effort. It's our first home win over Newman in several years," Coach Bob Eichelberger said.

Freshman outside hitter Allison Slager finished with 18 kills while Einspahr led with six blocks. A busy Baumgartner defended her court finishing with 33 digs. Burr helped from the service line with three aces while sophomore setter Keshia Selko dished out 37 set assists.

The following day the Bobcats

met up with Central Christian. The Cats' started off a little slow in game one, but soon picked up the intensity to win in three 30-12, 30-20, 3013.

"We really came out flat," said Eichelberger. "We turned up the heat in the second game. This is a real nice MCAC win for us."

The Peru State Bobcats ran their win streak to four matches with a convincing 3-0 sweep of Central Christian College in MCAC action Saturday morning in Peru. Scores were 30-12, 30-20, 30-13. The Bobcats improved to 12-11 for the season and 3-2 in MCAC play. Slager led the Bobcat hitters with 10 kills with Einspahr controlling the net with her five blocks during the

shortened match. Setter, Selko had the defense with 24 digs. The Cats 31 set assists during the series while improve to 11 for the season and Jessika Wetzler had four aces from 3-2 inMCAC play. the service line. Baumgartner led

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Ahhhhh CATS! The volleyball etam gathers to huddle after a time out in a recent contest.

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Jerome gnomes his life around

Jerome the gnome was found guilty on all charges of terrorizing the Peru community as reported in the last issue of the Peru State Times.

He was found guilty of being super creepy, gnoming in a designated ungnoriling zone, and wearing a hat that can be used as a weapon.

Jerome was released on ten

gazillion dollar bail ,paid by and trying to make croissants his cousin Santa Claus in the out of flour made from rubearlier part of this month. bing the cinder block walls.

Repoit:edly the money used It was obvious from the was going to · finance onset that there was a spark Christmas, more on this in between the two. On a later reports, Bah Humbug. Tuesday, they wed in a very During his ,time in jail, weird and gnomey ceremony Jerome met Startha Muart. while in jail.

The two spent countless hours The entire Peru community decorating the bars on the cell is invited to their reception in

the Peru Gnome Center on the Tuesday after Startha is released.

"Starta showed me that my life could actually be a good thing. I'm just glad to be back. There's no place like gnome," Jerome said More on Jerome in the next edition of the Peru State Times.

Photos by: Evi Steffens

· {iuqitrn plant to openin

2006 that will provide 40 new jobs

PHUONG TRAN Staff Writer

In late summer of 2006, an 85 million-dollar ethanol plant will be btiilt in Auburn, Neb. The plant will be a partnership between Alderman and local businessmen. In addition, more plants are proposed to be built in Albion, Atkinson, Carlton, Fairfield, Grand Island, Jackson, McCook, Madrid, Norfolk, O'Neill, Ord, Ravenna, Sutton and Wahoo. This will make Nebraska the thirdleading ethanol producer in the nation.

Ethanol is alcohol made from plants - usually com. It increases oxygenate supplies; therefore, eth.anol makes fuel bum cleaner. Ethanol is considered a high-octan.e. blending component by many gasoline marketers. ··According to the Omaha. World-Herald, the cost to a gallon of ethanol at -an/plant is about $1.50 a gallon. ethanol gas costs about ten cents a gallon less than regular unleaded

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the plant is only twen%miles away. Moreover, ethanoLWill be a substitute that will help the country bec(')me independent from importing gas," said Dr. William Snyder, a professor at Peru State.

Ethanol plants are supported by the Bush Administration. A few months ago, President Bush signed an energy bill that aims to boost production through wind power, ethanol, and other forms of energy. Channel KETV states that Bush believes ethanol will reduce dependence on foreign oil and help against air pollution.

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Following completion of the plant, famers will have another close option for selling their crop. and ethanol users experience a 1.5 by the plant consuming around 20 competition between the local elepercent drop in gas mileage. Still, million bushels.of corn each year. vator and the plant. Farmers can ethanol is a more economic choice "It is not for another one or two choose to sell com to who ever pays than regular unleaded gas. years that com be bought and better, and the com price could go The ethanol plant is good news to used to produce ethanol; however, up," Steffens said. residents.of Auburn. It will provide the majority of farmers in Auburn Others in the community are sharabout 40 permanent full time jobs support and show positive reaction ing this positive outlook. in the coming-years. Statistics show toward the decision to build a new "I think the ethanol plant is a won40 percent of Nebraska's com crop plant," said Jim Steffens, a farmer derful idea because it will provide is fed to animals within the state, 25 from Auburn. jobs and attract more people to percent to 28· percent goes to ethanol production and the rest of it is exported to other countries.

Experts estimate ab9ut 50 miliion gallons of ethanol will be produced

Steffens believed the plants will come to Auburn. The town will get bring benefits to a community like benefit from property tax for public Auburn. school and others public services.

"It is good for individuals who are Farmers will not : J) pay high farming like me. There 111igl11 be a shipping cost to :( 1rn bec:w:;e

The United States is not the only country that sees the benefit of ethanol. Venezuelu. the world ·s fifth largest oil exporter- already invested $900 million over the next five years to plant sugar cane and build processing plants to produce ethanol. Brazil has come up with the first plane in the world that uses ethanol energy. The EMB 202 Ipanema costs $247 ,000 which is about $14,000 more expensive than planes that use kerosene. However, it saves money in the long run because the fuel price is approximately three times cheaper.

More than 60 percent of the oil used in the United States is imported. Also, the recent hurricanes knocked out production on the Gulf Coast and hit record struggles shortage;;

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Peru State welcomes new instructor

JESSE BOAN

Contributing Writer

Michael Gay is Peru's latyst addition to the Education staff. Gay specializes in elementary education, teacher development, and pedagogical content knowledge.

He currently teaches Psychology

255 Diversity Issues, Education 438 Professional Collaboration with Parents and Farvilies, and Education 328 Teaching Science in the Elementary and Middle School.

This is Gay's first semester of teaching at Peru State. He is cur-

rently on a one-year assignment, but he is hoping that he can stay for a ten-year stretch.

Gay holds a bachelor's degree in secondary education, earned in 1989 at Peru State. Also, he has a degree m elementary education which he earned in 1994. He earned his Master's degree at Concordia University in 2000. At which point he began his career as a physical education instructor and a coach.

He is currently working on a PhD, and has earned his ABD in PhD this year at the University of NebraskaLincoln.

When deciding what field to go

into, he temembered when he was in school. "There were a few teachers that really made a difference with the students," Gay said. He drew his inspiration from these teachers.

Gay first began working with kids while employed at a YMCA. At the center he developed a joy of working with elementary-aged school children. Since then he has known he wanted to be a teacher; and now he is helping others become teachers.

Gay's extracurricular activities include coaching and instructing tennis, youth sports volunteering and coaching. He is a member of

THE PERU STATE TIMES

Editor-in-Chief

Assistant Editor

Entertainment Editor

Advertising Manager Copy Editor

Distribution Manager

Distribution Manager Layout

Evi Steffens

Kitty Bouterse

Ashley Albertsen

Ralph Wusk

Lindsay Scanlan

Marcus Ackley

_Phuong Tran

Randi Fisher

Amanda Erwin

Lindsey Thummel

Elida Reich

the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Gay hopes to bring some constructive learning to Peru. But constructive learning is not entirely dependant on the instructor.

"Teaching isn't telling, and learning isn't listening," he said. He hopes to involve students more in the learning process at Peru.

Gay was born in Missouri, but moved to Beatrice, Neb. when he started second grade. He attended Peru State College in the 1980's, which was a major factor in his decision to teach here.

"I enjoyed the student experience,

it made it feel more like a family," he said. "I like the sense of community associated with smaller schools."

Gay's students already see his fresh take on teaching.

"He enjoys class discussion, and wants to hear everyone's input. He actually listens, and uses constructivism," said Tiffany Kuhlmann, 3 student in his Teaching Scienc class.

"He is very enthusiastic, he comes in bouncing off the walls, which makes everyone else enthusiastic," she said.

Contributing Stqff

Jesse Boan

Heather Wells

Christina Dewey

The Times, the official student newspaper of Peru State <:;ollege, 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. The Peru State Times is an independent student publication funded by student publication fees. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the administration, faculty or staff of Peru State College. All letters to the editor are 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 publi&hed at the discretion of the staff. Letters to the editor should not exceed 250 words in lengih. !he Tim.es reserves the right to edit all letters to the editor for grammar and style. To reach the Times, call us at (402)872-2260, e-mail us at psctimes@yahoo.com, or send material to the feru State Times, Campus Mail, Peru State College, Peru, NE 68421. View us on the web at http://www.peru.edu- keyword: Peru State Times.

On Oct. 29 at the home football game Peru students came out in .ra.re form to spook spectators at the Halloween costume contest.

The winners were the group of three dressed up as "I Love Lucy" charac• ters.

Paintball is on nt

JESSE BOAN Contributing Writer

A drop of sweat ran down my forehead. It. went untouched. I felt the .tn.ittert1ies ,in my &tomach fluttering faster in the heat. For this time of it :was unusually hot. A warm breeze slowly drifted through, spinning leaves on the hard dirt. I nervously placed my marker on the tube in front of me, and waited.

I saw the other team right ahead of me, waiting impatiently. Their masks reflected wildly in the sunlight. In the distance, I heard muffled yelps coming from a megaphone. I could not make out the· words, 'but I knew it was gettiog close. Breathing slowly, I pointed my marker in their general direction.

This was Omaha Beach scenario day at Husker Paintball Adventures, east of Murray, Neb. Drawing hundreds of players from the area, scenario day is the biggest event of the year for HPA.

The referee yelling on the megaphone ceased for a moment. There was nothing but silence; I could feel the tension in the air. This moment

of silence suddenly ended when he screamed the final call, "Go! Go! Go!" In the same instant all of my teammates began firing. Paintballs soared everywhere, and everyone was aiming at the same objective. The loud "ting" of each marker incessantly filled the air. I could hear some yelling, but it was overwhelmed by the firing.

In that instant, I forgot about the butterflies, the heat, and the sweat. I

concentrated only on who was closest to me, firing paint in their direction as fast as a hummingbird flaps its wings. As soon as one was eliminated there was another in his place. My fingers began to ache as I fired madly at the enemy. I soon heard the familiar hum of my hopper running out of paint. I frantically reached for a pod, which was strapped to my side. The lid opened with a familiar 'pop'. I cautiously poured the contents into the hopper. Slipping the pod back into its home, I continued to pull the trigger with panicked quickness.

By this time, they were getting closer, and surviving long enough to shoot back. Suddenly, I heard the yelp of a teammate on my left. I quickly turned my head toward him, to see his mask covered in paint. I turned my attention back to the enemy, and continued smashing the trigger.

My closest teammate was on my right. I yelled over to him, "Are you doing alright, man?" Glancing over at me, he reassured me, "I am ok, you got enough paint?" he said. I

and walk back to the dead zone. The butterflies in my stomach came rushing back. I was alone. and being charged by dozens of enemies.

A loud thud erupted above my forehead. I was dazed for a second but I quickly realized what had hap'pened. I reached to the top of my head and felt the warm, gooey paint slide across my fingers. I was out. After placing my barrel cover on, I stood up and trekked back to the dead zone.

I had to wait 15 minutes before I could return to the battle. I anxiously paced around the dead zone. I impatiently questioned the referee, "When can we return to the front line?"

I joined the line of camouflageclad warriors heading into the tree line. I followed my fellow attackers up a dirt path. through a gurgling stream. and up to our entry point. Our referee on the megaphone began to instruct us on the plan of attack. l felt the butterflies returning again. The referee had us number off, my number ended up being three. I was in the third wave. There were 30 seconds between each wave. For the next 90 seconds, I was overwhelmed with anxiety.

The echoing of the megaphone rang in my ears. The referee called the first wave to go. The morning was being repeated: only l was on the offense. Second wave was called. I waited nervously, watching my teammates get shot up.

,,..,Jesse Boan

"Just wait a minute" he responded. I ambled around in the grass for a while. Finally, after what seemed like the longest minute I had ever experienced, the referee made the call. "The first group can return to the field," he said nonchalantly.

I hiked back up the hills and through the tall grass to return to the front line. My enemy had gotten dangerously close. I took cover behind a wooden, paint stained spool. My stay was short, as the opposing team had quickly taken their objective, which to light an artillery shell placed along the top of the "Atlantic Wall". I heard the thump of the shell leaving the tube, and watched it sail into the air. It exploded with a thunderous boom that shook the ground. The opposing team began cheering and standing up. Some of them pointed their markers in the air.

We continued through the morning, defending field after field, but were ultimately pushed back. Lunch break came, and we returned to the parking lot. After spending some time cooling off and eating turkey sandwiches, it was our tum to attack the Atlantic Wall.

"Third wave, go! Go! Go!" the referee screamed. I sprung into action, following my teammates into the fray. Every bunker had a player behind it. shooting frantically at the top of the ridge ahead of us. I stood in the open, shooting at unseen enemies. So soon, I felt a painful slap on my left thigh. Looking down, I realized that I had been hit, but the ball did not break. I was going to have a red welt there. Since I was not technically out I pressed on.

I fought alongside teammates, pressing back the defenders of the Atlantic Wall. Our first objective was to capture a small American flag. The flag was standing.bravely on a bunker of sticks, waiting for a courageous player to grab it. A member of my team dashed for the flag. When he grabbed it, the referees let four military smoke grenades off to signify our first objective was complete. They filled the air with a hazy orange cloud. Their pungent smell filled my nostrils. I could barely see what was in front of me, let alone the enemy I was supposed mark. When the smoke cleared, I was behind my team. They had sprinted up the ridge and pushed back the defenders.

The game was over. I returned, tired and weary, to the rough grass parking lot. I packed up my gear, and threw it into the steamy interior of the car. The referees called us over for a drawing. Prizes were raffled off, and they thanked us for coming out. The Omaha Beach scenario day will be held. again next year hi September at HPA. ·

"I was dazedfor a second, but I quickly realized what had happened. I reached to the top of my head and felt the warm, gooey paint slide across my fingers."

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Where is common courtesy?

HEATHER WELLS Contributing Writer

Nearly everyone has a story of rude or crude behavior. However, how many people are willing to admit to that same rude behavior themselves? Doesn't anyone show common courtesy anymore? Do you ever stop and think how the reac- · tions you get from someone can alter the whole mood of your day, especially if that person has been rude? From road rage to someone letting a door slam in your face, common courtesy seems to be lacking in our busy society. How hard can holding a door open one second longer for the next person truly be?

In a poll taken by the Associated Press-Ipsos, 91. percent of people polled considered aggressive or reckless driving to be the most frequent discourtesy. With how often Americans are in their vehicles, I can agree with this. As a commuter, I see, and have probably caused. all sorts of rudeness on the road.

Just think back to that last person who upset you. How long has it been?An hour, a day, could a week really have passed without anyone being rude to you? How much time has passed sfoce you were rude to someone else? Only 13 percent of

the people polled would admit to making an obscene gesture while driving and only eight percent said they had used their cell phones in a loud or annoying manner around

others. But 37 percent in the survey said they had cursed in public. I have had someone physically try and move me out of their way. Not once did this person say "excuse me" or "sorry" when he couldn't push me out of his way. And how was I to know he was behind me? Another thing that I don't understand is why people have to stop and talk in doorways. Do they not real-

ize that there are other people in the world that need to move around also? Are these the same people who take up the sidewalk and refuse to move for people coming in the opposite direction? If you really want to walk three or four abreast, you really should be courteous enough to step aside for oncoming traffic. Common courtesy centers on the realization that there are other people in this world besides you.

Some of us are more empathetic and understanding than others. It is easy to ignore common courtesy in the name of our own self interest. However, it is important to remember that our actions reflect upon our person. It is said that we never truly get away with anything; even rudeness. I challenge all the readers to try to better themselves by treating all people as ends unto themselves and not merely as means to an end. Whenever you are faced with a situational decision, ask yourself the following: If each person faced with the same situation were to act as L would I be pleased or displeased with this behavior? Would you like someone to cut you off? Would you like someone to say excuse me before walking passed you when there is not enough room for the both of you? Would you like people to make room for you when the roads are congested?

Let us remember the great humanitarian Mother Teresa in saying, "We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love."

EVI STEFFENS Editor-In-Chief

I. would like to give a big thumbs up to all of the teachers that I have had through the years. Of course J have had bad experiences at schOol, but it seems that overall r bave been influenced in a very positive way by educators.

Whether it was at JohnsonBrock High School or here at Peru State College, I have been blessed with teachers who con-1 stantly. chose to make a difference I in my life; · \ Reeently'Thad an away. volley-. ball game af Kearney. (I won't share the score here.) At this game that required a substantial amount of travel, two of my high school teachers came to show their support.

In addition, l recentlv went I home to watch the Johnsrn;-Brock I footbaH team pfay Sacred Heart in the high school football. playoffs: (The score of that game was .· {foEagles,) Anyway, I was former teachers concerned -{lbO).lt me•an(}w:hat Was going. 011 1n \' •/• , • ' ) : ' •• State' rll'y°'b'Xperisimilar. l have fron1 the Englih d¢p · · · semester as I finiSh ·.·· cation classes, but it neveifaiis that when I see a methber', bf the English department faculty, he or she will and take.Jhe time to see how I am doing and visit a bit.

Not only' have t11cse educators g om:>. cm'i :():f tfae!r w<i:V 1o ma kc sure tlim 1 learned sG:nething, but they all also genuinely care alK1ut m.e son.

This that should be sure that in-many teachers are the always the rule. and no-i

I will admit that I am a bit anxious when 1 think about entering cll\:?Stoom as a student tea:cfier.)\4yteachers havt set the ?ar 1 ' , ri}'. to step into their setting the bar

Misty Blues dazzles audiences

show choir, the Misty Blues, daz-

zled students and audiences alike. Staff Writer At the Show Choir Festival, which took place Oct. 25 and 26, the Misty

danced thier way to a two-day

Festival was attended by high school students from across the state. They preformed in front of a judge for overall awards and choir evaluations.

On Oct. 30 the Misty Blues preformed during the Fall concert, which they shared with the Concert Choir and the Madrigals Singers.

The Misty Blues danced their way to a standing ovation.

This was, "The best I've seen them dance thus far," said Elizabeth Shelton, Lincoln.

Songs this year include "Mississippi Mud Pie" and "Mr. Mom".

The high school contest consisted of thirty schools.

Every year this event brings high school musicians and their family and friends to the Peru State College campus. Show Choirs come to try out their new choreography and music in a clinic/competition environment," said Thomas Ediger, Director of ChGral Activities, Professor of Music at Peru State College, directed the Festival.

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KITTY BOUTERSE Staff Writer

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Don't let the fact that director Marc Forster was behind such movies as "Finding Neverland" and". Monster's Ball", get in the way of watching this film. Yes, those other two movies are great movies, but "Stay" is a whole new kind of beast. Going into this film, think David Lynch, director of such films as "Mulholland Dr." and the "Lost Highway". Like the average Lynch film, "Stay" feels like a dream from start to finish: unexplainable events, cryptic motives, unclear plot: it's all here.

Henry (Ryan Gosling) is a college art student with a quick wit, bad behavior, and no will to live. When he arrives to visit with his usual college psychiatrist he meets with Sam (Ewan McGregor) who is substituting; Henry is enraged that he was passed on to someone new.

During their next few encounters, Henry informs Sam that he plans to kill himself at midnight on his

21st birthday, just as his favorite artist had. Concerned by this, Sam does everything in his power to intervene. His girlfriend Lila (Naomi Watts) is an art teacher and was once a patient of Sams as she had been suicidal at one time as well.

As Sam tries to find Henry and learn more about his life, he finds a few things are out of place. A lot of facts just don't add up and he begins to wonder if he hasn't lost his sani-

ty in the middle of it all.

Although Naomi Watts did not receive a lot of screen time, her character showed a depth that seemed to be absent in others, such as Ewan McGregor's Sam. Also, with very limited screen time, Bob Hoskins as a blind ni.an and Janeane Garofalo as Henry's depressed and scary psychiatrist gave memorable performances.

During the movie the scene transitions are so flashy and close together that the audience may view it as the director trying to show off. Entering one room can take the viewers back in time, forward in time, or can even cause characters to suddenly and without warning trade places with each other. The reason for such wild camerawork becomes clear in the end.

Though the trip through "Stay" is a wild and confusing one, the movie does leave the audience with a sense of closure. Suddenly everything, including the insane directing, snaps into place, but there is still a lot of minor details that are left for the audience to figure out for themselves after the credits roll. "Stay" may not be for everyone, but it is a fascinating story that certainly deserves to be told.

HuHot Mongolian Grill is hot spot

LINDSEY THUMMEL Staff Writer

For those looking for something different, or just an excuse to·get out of Peru, try HuHot. HuHot is a Mongolian grill which is relatively new to Lincoln.

For those of you who have never been, it's like this: you go in, get seated, then go to the buffet. Start with a bowl and put in your choice of fresh raw meat including: pork, chicken, beef, fish, (and sausage at night and on weekends).

Start with a small amount so you can see how yout seasoning turns out. You put in whatever combination or amount you want. Next is the noodles, you your choice of three types.

Pile your noodles on top of your

meat, then choose your vegetables: carrots, potatoes, green beans, snow peas, and onions in any combination. Then you can get some water chestnuts or pineapple there are many options as you go down the line. Next you move to the sauces.

make up your own. If you like spicy or if you're more of a mild typeyou choose. Then you take this all up to the grill and watch as the Grill Master cooks your food in front of you. You'll understand the rave if you ever see this performance.

If you're old enough and you have a designated driver, you may feel like trying some Sake. (Japanese liquor) For less than $6 you can get a "Flight" and try all four kinds. Or share a flight and each try a taste. It's cheaper to order the flight then to order individual ,shots. I haven't tried it hot, which is apparently how it's .generally served. It has more

ect w en eate

Not only do you choose what you eat, you also choose how it is seasoned: You can follow a recipe that they havt< above the sauce bar or

I hope you all get a chance to try HuHot. I would give it an A+ rating, thumbs up.

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ASHLEY ALBERTSEN Staff Writer

"Saw II" is as bloody and suspenseful as the first. In this gory sequel Jigsaw, the evil mastermind behind the gruesome murders, is acrually caught by the police about 1twenty tnimires into the film. take. long for Jigsaw to. reveal: that he's still got a few trickk left thouglL He's trapped eight people in a house, including the son of Detective Mathews (Donnie Wahlberg), who Jigsaw lured to his twisted workshop. Another is Amanda (Shawnee Smith), the only person to survive one of his games: : With Jigsaw in custody, it is up to the police to save the victims who are slowly inhaling a neurotoxin that will cause them to bleed from every orifice in two hours. The cops are too full of vengeful anger though to see what the audience realized irriinediatily: Jigsaw is still in charge. Mathews' threats to end Jigsaw's life are laughable since the old man is dying of cancer.

"Saw" left the audience riveted to their seats. It was easy to feel for those two men, locked together in lllisery bec.ause tllere was backround · information on Maybe they weren''t the most upstanding citizens, but they didn't deserve to die in such a gruesome manner. The victims in "Saw II" failed to

gain anyone's sympathy. The audience knew almost nothing about their lives before they awoke in the house of horror. As the victims trapped in the house begin to die off, there is no grieving.

In the first movie, the two men found themselves working together, most of the time, to find a way out of their predicament. In *is movie the rag-tag group makes virtually no attempt to work together. Instead they run around the booby-trapped house looking for the antidotes that Jigsaw's tape has assured them exist.

This movie has. more plot twists than the original. Unfortunately, they are easy to, see coming if one pays close attention to the clues that

are offered. Still it is interesting to watch as the players get sucked into the traps that have been set for them. It does get annoying watching the cops ignore the advice of the female 4etective and yell when they

should be listening.

The moral of this movie, it would seem, is that you should listen more than you speak, or you'll end up dying a horrible death.

''Jarhead'' falls short

MARCUS ACKLEY Staff Writer

"Jarhead" is a movie that was made to update us as a nation on the effect of military life and traumatic things that can happen to you during active duty. "Jarhead" is based on the memoirs of Anthony Swofford during his active military life in the Persian Gulf War. William Broyles Jr. adapted the book to screen.

The part of Anthony Swofford is acted out by Jake Gyllenhaal ("Bubble Boy"). It is apparent that this is an anti-military movie from a conversation between Swofford and his Drill Sgt. When asked why he joined the Marine core, Swofford says, "Because I got lost on the way to college."

Jamie Foxx ("Collateral") plays Staff Sgt. Sykes, a man that wouldn't know what to do with himself if he wasn't a Marine." I thank God for everyday he gives me in the core. oo-rah."

A constant state of betrayal is one of the keys of this movie, whether or not you can control your life outside of military life. Swofford has. a sneaking suspicion that everything has changed in his life outside of

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the core. He has a dream that he is lopking at his girlfriend in a mirror ' and he gets sick and throws up a good amount of sand.

The one question that comes to mind is: Why join the Marines if they refer to it as the 'Suck'?

Swofford 's awkward feelings cause him to go into a whirlwind of emotions, which combined with his life on duty and his dreams, only stresses how much pressure is applied in the military.

Many critics are comparing this movie to "Full Metal Jacket'', I would have to say that I agree. Many aspects of the movie are the same, we have a main character that joins the 'suck', because they have nothing better to do with their life. In many ways you can say that the military is a way to get out so that you can start all over again.

This movie deserves a little over three stars, because of a lack of belief. The audience was undoubtably expecting another Oscar worthy performance by Foxx that never materialized. The casting in general seemed a little off. The guy who starred in "Bubble Boy" is hardly worthy to fill the roll of Anthony Swofford.

Show loved ones you're than fol

RANDI FISHER Staff Writer

With the Thanksgiving season sneaking up, this is a good time to share with others how thankful you are for them and their love and support. Here are a few ways to do just that:

1. Send them a thank-you note. No matter how outdated you think they are, this is a simple way to let some-

4. Be sure to remember the Golden reminder of your friendship and dows with car chalk, on a marker one know that you are thinking of Rule: treat others how you wish to trust in one another. · board or on their door.

being there to listen to their friend in good times or bad times, or for no them and their thoughtfulness (also, b tr t d

7. Surprise your friend by showing ey a ways say e way o a everyone loves to get mail that is

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5.Agift certificate to a spa would be up and taking them out to dinner man's heart is through his stomach, These are only a few ways to show not in bill form). a wonderful treat for your friend. If and a movie. If you are childhood but this goes for anyone. Make your appreciation of a friend. However,

2. Random acts of kindness. Help you cannot afford to buy them a full friends, take them to a place that friend a platter of cookies or bake the sky is the limit; be creative when

reason at all. them clean their house or dorm h h · h' k' f t k th spa treatment, treat t em to a a!f- will conjure up some memories him a cake. If you are really good in t m mg o ways o ma e em room, do their dishes, make them a cut, pedicure or manicure, without f th Id d the kitchen, possibly make him his smile. One sure-fire way to be sure decorative sign with their name on rom e 0 ays. the added fluff.

s. Sporadically leave them notes. favorite meal. that they know that you are thankful it, send them flowers, etc. 6. A framed picture of the two of They can be left anywhere- 10. Be there for them. A good friend for them' is simply by saying,

3. For friends with children, offer a you would surely be a great Facebook, email, on their car win- can always show appreciation by "Thank you."

travel to the great down under

Lindsey Thummel Staff Writer

Imagine going to an exotic location "down under," some 9,500 miles from campus; to earn 3 college credits while experiencing more about what you had studied all semester. Imagine taking a handson-approach to educating yourself by immersing yourself into another diverse culture. According to

teaches a course on Comparative Justice Systems, which includes an international field experience in that country of study. These tours focuS' on comparing a. country's criminal justice system to the U.S. system for approximately 2-3 weeks. Students visit the four main aspects of the system: courts, police, corrections, and the juvenile justice system. Dr. Asmussen has taken over 150 students on these tours: four trips to Australia and twice to Costa Rica." www.peru.edu, Students from several area col-

"Dr. Asmussen has become well Ieges have joined with Peru students known on the Peru campus as the in the past. The next scheduled criminal justice professor who study tour will be leaving the

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Monday after graduation. Several Peru students in the past have been fortunate enough to have received this trip as a part of their graduation gift.

"Interestingly, the cost for this trip has remained the same for the past 10 years! I have. been able to provide students with an incredible educational opportunity for the price, considering inflation. I have been lucky to have been able to develop a very good rapport with incountry agencies to provide our students with unique learning opportunities that will last a lifetime. The pictures in my office are a testament to those experiences," Asmussen said.

I had an opportunity to speak with student, Shelly Dettmann, a senior Criminal Justice and Psychology double major, who went on the 2004 trip to Australia. She would "highly recommend it to anyone who can

afford it" calling it "an experience you'll never have again." She also said that the trip "changes your prospective f!fst hand when you have experienced it." Dettmann also told me about how the students that she went. with "left as strangers and came back as friends" who, after

their educational activities, spent their free time shopping, or at the casinos and clubs. Students even pooled their money together to hire a bus to drive into the Blue Mountains.

It really sounds like a fun and educational experience, that couldn't be matched by studying books, watching films and listening to lectures.

Asmussen can be contacted for additional information regarding the international study tour. You do not have to be a Criminal Justice major "to go on the study tour, however, there is an on-line spring semester course as a prerequisite. Dr. Asmussen's office is TJM 308;or he can be reached at , kasmussen@oakmail.peru.edu.

'Cats at .500

CHRISTINA DEWEY Contributing Writer

The Peru State Women's volleyball team traveled to Kansas where they faced Central Christian College on Oct. 28. The Bobcats led the game with the first two wins 30-22 and 30-19 before CCC captured the third game with a 31-29 to take the game to four. The 'Cats regrouped in the deciding fourth game and won 30-22. "This was a nice overall win for us," said Bobcat Head coach Bob Eichelberger. Senior outside hitter Kristin Delaney had 17 kills to pace the offense help from freshman setter Jessika Wetzler who finished with 25 assists for the match. The Cats' defense was led by senior libero Lindsey Baumgartner who produced 31 digs.

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The following day the Cats' were on the prowl again as they faced Newman University. Though the Bobcats came out strong and played a very competitive match, it was not enough to take a game from Newman. The match was a 3-0 sweep for the home team with scores of 22-30, 23-30, and 26-30.

"This was a tough match for us," said Eichelberger. "Newman came out firing on all cylinders and never let up. We kept it close but we were not able to gain enough momentum."

Freshman outside hitter Allison Slager had nine kills for the Bobcats with Baumgartner again leading the team in digs with 21.

Sitting with a season record of 1717 and 8-8 MCAC the girls faced Park University Nov. 3. Hard work and aggressive volleyball wasn't enough to take a game from Park

(Peru, Neb.) Bobcats competed at the NAIA Mid-States Classic on Oct. 15.

The PSC Women's Cross Country team traveled to Winfeild, Kan. to run in the Classic. In yet another well attended meet, the woman's side of the event featured 31 schools with a total of 194 runners.

The Bobcat runners continue to show improvement in their race times.

University who topped the Bobcats 30-23, 30-15, 30-23.

"Park served us really tough and we could not get into a good passing rhythm. Every time we started to get some momentum to get us back in the game, they would make a great play to stop us," Eichelberger said.

The Bobcats played the next day against Haskell where the Cats' continued to keep their .500 record with a 3-0 win against the Indians 30-23, 30-15, 30-23. Sophomore Afton Burr led the defense with 11 digs while sophomore setter Keshia Seiko recorded 36 set assists for the match.

"This was a nice way to finish our conference schedule," Eichelberger said.

The Bobcats lost to #I NCAA DII nationally ranked, University of Nebraska at Kearney on Nov. 7 to finish out regular season play.

Brittany Schaefer (Omaha) again led the way for Peru State finishing in a time of 20:57 in the 5 K, a 6:42 per mile pace followed by Molly Belt at 21:47, at a 6:58 per mile pace and Allison Stockstell, at a 23:25 for a 7:29 pace per mile.

Pictured Below: Womans cross country team after the NAIA Mid-States Classic.

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Evi Steffens and Keshia Seiko go up for a block in a recent home match.

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Bobcats battle Bacone

MARCUS ACKLEY Contributing Writer

The ghouls of Peru were out in force for the Oct. 29 Peru vs. Bacone College football game. A costume contest was held that made for some interesting spectators in the Oak Bowl stands.

On the at halftime the Warriors of Bacone College went into the locker room with a 14-0 lead. They did not produce their points by their passing game, but by their work on the ground and their

defensive tenacity. The Bacone defense caused problems for Peru

QB Dan Burns all day. The offensive line fell a bit short-by allowing Burns to get sacked a total of six times.

Halftime festivities included the crowning of the costume contest winners. The winners were Health Christianson and Cori Harmon dressed as the couple Ricky Ricardo and Lucy, from "I Love Lucy," with that noted, "The 'Cats had lots of explaining to do,".

The second half for Bacone College started with a bang, with

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QB Bryan Burkley targeting his favorite wide out of the game

Rashawn Jefferson. Finding Jefferson four times for 44 yards, leading them to their third touchdown of the game. After three quarters of play Bacone was in the lead 21-0, leaving little hope for the Bobcats to improve on their already devastating record of 1-8.

Yet, the Bobcats fought back to put a touchdown on the board, with a one yard dive by Brett Wrinkle. Bacone College then put the last nail in the coffin with another touchdown through the air.

The game may have been a loss, but statistically the game was much closer than it seemed.

"Our defense played well, we had some chances but we just didn't take advantage of them offensively," head coach Terry Clark said.

The 'Cats played Haskell Indian Nations on Nov. 5 and lost after double-overtime with a score of 2421. They \)'ill r('!t\).rn Jo. Oak Bowl Nov.12 for the·: ; e of the season agai'fist Oklahoma State.

The Bobcat line holds off opponents in a recent home game.

'Cats drop two in hoop action

(Peru, Neb.) The Peru State women's basketball team dropped a pair of games over the weekend in the Midland Lutheran Classic held Nov. 4 and 5 in Fremont. On Nov. 4 the Bobcats fell 80- 70 to host Midland Lutheran before dropping a 79-47 decision in Nov. 5's tilt to a physical Concordia squad. The Bobcats are now 0-3 for the season.

Against Midland Lutheran the Bobcats played an excellent first half and trailed only 38-36 at the break. During the final 20 minutes, however, untimely Peru State turnovers and some strong offensive rebounding by Midland allowed the hosts to escape with the ten point win.

Four Bobcats hit double digits in scoring led by DyNesha Johnson · (Omaha) with 16. Leisha Tennal (Morrill, Kan.) hit 14 with Jennifer Epting (North Platte) and Ashley Grant (Weston) adding 13 apiece. The Bobcats shot 50 percent from the field (27-54) for the game including an excellent ten of 25 from behind the arc. Tennal hit four of her seven three-poirit attempts. held a 41-32 advantage on the boards including 13 on the

.offensive end. Ashley

(Lincoln) grabbed eight to lead Peru against Dana College.

State.

"Our inability to finish on defensive possessions really hurt our chances to capitalize on a pretty

good first half offensively for us," commented Peru State head coach Dennis Prichard. "We kept them in the game giving up offensive rebounds and putting them on the free throw line." Midland converted on 17 of 19 free throws for the game compared to six of 14 for the 'Cats.

In Saturday's contest Concordia rolled to a commanding 42-20 lead by halftime and the end was result was never in doubt. "Concordia played much more physical tonight than we could handle," said Prichard. "We've got to get tougher and be able to beat physical pressure. It led to 28 turnovers tonight. and that won't allow you to beat anybody."

The turnovers, combined with a 32 percent effort from the field, proved to be a fatal combination for Peru State. The 'Cats hit only 17 of 53 field goal attempts and were nine of 15 from the charity stripe. Jennifer Epting paced the Bobcats with 15 points and added eight rebounds and a three of four effort from behind the arc. DyNcsha Johnson recorded her first double-double in a Peru State uniform with a solid eleven point, eleven rebound evening. Peru State recorded 11 assists led by

Mefferd with three.

'"Bobcat men start season with split

(Peru, Neb.) The Peru State men's basketball team opened the 2005-06 campaign traveling to Crete and the annual Doane College Classic. In Nov. 4's opener the 'Cats stunned the host Tigers 65-64 in front of a large, rowdy ·home crowd.

S.aturday's early afternoon match-up ';

with Hastings College was in total contrast, however, as a sparse crowd and inconsistent performance by the Bobcats led to a 97-61 Hastings rout.

"This team is still looking to find its' identity," said head coach Dave Walker. "We played an intense,

hard-nosed game on Friday with between six and eight points each. great results then did a complete Peru State shot 48 percent from the turn-around and played very un- field while the battle 6n the boards inspired basketball against a very was even with each team grabbing good Hastings team. I'm hoping that 31 caroms. Ryan Walker (Amboy, the team that beat Doane wiirbe the Minn.) and Crif Scheideler one that shows up each night." (Wymore) dished out five and four Against Doane the Bobcats trailed assists respectively to lead in that 29-27 at half before using an early department. second ha'lf run to gain an advantage "We will be undersized most that it would expand to six points nights so our ability to rebound will late in the contest before a pair of always be a key," added Walker. missed free throws allowed the "I'm very proud of our opening

• : Tigers to close the gap and give effort in a hostile college environ-

them an opportunity to win at the ment." end. A Doane shot bounded out and In Nov. 5's contest Hastings Jesse Haynes (Omaha) grabbed the College used a dominating inside rebound and sealed the victory for game led by 6'11 Bobby Kempf (25 the 'Cats. "We needed a defensive points) and rolled to a 49-35 halfstop and we got one," said Walker. time lead before exploding early in Marlis Lovelace (Omaha) paced the second half and blasting the Peru State with 17 points with eight 'Cats with a 36 point final margin. of 17 shooting and also led the "It was a very disappointing per-

rebounding with seven. Haynes was formance," commented Walker.

• the only other Bobcat in double dig- "We had no answer inside against

its adding 11, however, a balanced Kempf and as a team decided to

defending .I hope the guys learn from the final score what happens when we don't come ready to give our best efforts. Hastings is well coached and has a very versatile, experienced lineup that will contend for the GPAC title if they stay healthy."

Walker led the Bobcats in scoring and rebounding with a 14 point, seven rebound effort. He also added four assists. Brandon Barrett (Wichita, Kan.) and Kevin Turner (La Vista) added double digit scoring with 12 and ten respectively

The Bobcats hit 21 of 50 shots and a respectable six of 14 behind the arc 22 turnovers and a 13 of 24 effort from the charity stripe added to the 'Cats woes.

Peru State (1-1) returns to the road Nov. 8 heading to Sioux Center, Iowa, and a 7:30 contest with Dordt College. The Bobcats play their first 12 games on the road to open the season.

Photo by: Evi Steffens

Mefferd Alison Hill. quickly moves into position to grab a rebound

"We've got to get tougher and be able to beat physical pressure."

-Dennis Prichard

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Although there are many colleges in the United States. one stands far out above the competition accordmg to a national survey. ?eru State College. (It's ; ;od that it can be a sentenG< itself.)

Other schools that made On the rating scale of the top ten list were three stars being "Nifty," Harvard, ·Standford, and four stars being "Sweet," Yale. I'm sure that there and five stars being "Awesome," Peru was the only school to rise above

KITTY BOUTERSE Staff Writer

L -Your dog eats trash, .but• you still let her/him k:fas you (but not immedi.:. ateJy afterwards, of COl1f:$e). · e;;tti!lg .··even ' d . in :·:: · ·'·. :........ ....... .fiftish a.piece of steak or cgicken (so your dog gets a taste' too).

4. You are the onlJi idiot .out· in the pom:ing rain, but your dog needs her walk.

5. You talk about your dqg the way other people abouttheir kid.

we aren't just nifty or sweet - we're totally awesome," said Wody Citt, Peni State student. ,_.

We tried to get a quote to show the other side of this were others, that made the list actually add up to ten, but they're not worth mentioning. In fact they're unmentionables.

"Niftv" and "Sweet" into story, but everyone seems "Awesome" territory. to agree that Peru really is "Its just totally cool that just ":\\vcsome."

Photo by: Greg Ernster

New course sparks student interest

World Dance is a hit for spring class registration

JORDAN MARR

Contributing Writer

Students pre-registering for classes for the Spring 2006 term had a few new course options to choose from. One course, Social Dance II or "World Dance" has created quite a stir among the campus.

Just what is World Dance?

"In general, World Dance is any form of dance practiced by groups or individuals around the world. The course being introduced at Peru State College is Social Dance IIWorld Dance (PE 331). The class specifically addresses social dances, especially those that have AfroCarribean roots. e.g. Salsa, Samba, Merengue. However_ the text for the class is holistic and discusses dance from a socio-anthropological point of view- ''Dance as orientation. interaction. representation. and transmission:· stated the course's creator Dr. Johann Murray.

"The course created will be part lecture ;..nd part movement." Munay explained. "The class covers, as in requirements for the student, to take a mid-term and final examination, write a research paper

on world dance culture, complete a dance practical for each dance taught in the course: Merengue, Rumba, Salsa,· Cha Cha, Samba, Tango, and Viennese Waltz. It offers another dimension of global studies from which students can choose."

·. "This class is not simply an activi·ty class. It is an academically rigor-

ous class that incll!des an activity component," Dr. Ml1rray added, "This course also allows studen(iS interested in trying otit for the St. Louis Ball a chance to compete."

The results? The joint studentprofessor led effort to attract students to the course was welcomed by the student population.

"I love going to dance because it's

a fun class where we can move around while still learning," student Abigail Stuckemeyer said.

"I would totally take it," student Pamela Bouterse said, "I think it would be great to take World Dance for my global studies credit. This was the only class that I really wanted to take next semester."

As of Dec. 1, 2005. the new course

had become somewhat of a sensation with 57 students pre-registered. "I want anybody who's interested in taking this class to register, I told them to keep the class open for all students," Murray stated after hearing the first results of pre-registration, 'Tm thrilled that there is that many students interested in the course."

·Phi Beta Lambda unlocks potential

PHUONG TRAN Staff writer

Phi Beta Lambda experienced another big event this semester. They participated in the National Fall Leadership conference- Unlock Your Potential"- in Kansas City, Mo. on Nov. 11 and 12. Sherry

K vasnicka, Steph Galardi and Kelli Johns left Peru State College on Friday, Nov. 11 for the trip.

The group spent the night at a hotel downtown in Kansas City where the other PBL members from surrounding state colleges/universities also stayed' at.

----------------Rllident of PBL Sherry Kvasnicka. Work shops were the main events at the conference. Different sessions were also available for students to attend. At the opening general. session, a speaker who was an experienced · business person came and talked to all the college students at the conference. PBL members m••••••llllK vasnicka and

"We had a lot of fun hanging out Galardi attended the workshop and meeting new people," said pres- named "The Key to PD". They

learned tips on how to recruit aad use profes·sional members. Another one was persuasive communication·

"How to say what you mean so you get what you want" which offered information to interactively learn ·how to eloquently and impressively communicate ideas and opinions the first time.

;'We had a lot of fun at the special program called Humor in the Workplace. The speaker talked about how to tell proper jokes and have some fun where you worl<"' said Kvasnicka.

It could be costly to attend some of the PBL conference but the experience gained is priceless. Students who are business majors can meet new people and have fun with other college students from different areas

in Nebraska. Job opportunities and chances to approach the real business world are always available because many companies attended the conference to look for the besc potential employees. They do search for business' students and give out information for those who are interested in it.

Nebraska PBL State Conference wi I! take Ramada Inn in , Neb. cin March 24 and 2'.i 20()(). Th:: cc)n fer· ence will be a chance for PBL m\;rr1 bers to take di ffc1«cnl tests such :i; accounting, and job interviewing. Winners who score outstanding wili be acknowledged anc! rewarded.

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PAUL MOSES Contributing writer

The sound of a low hum comes · from the electricity in the center of the ring. A cow bell as the mechanical beast turns in circles, not trying to kick the young woman off but keep her from getting on. Finally, she is allowed to get on, but the mechanical engine jerks her around in a peculiar illld amusing way.

The crowd laughs and applauds as she holds on tight with one hand. After a few minutes the mechanical· bull tlfrows Donna Neeman to the protective circle around her. Neeman is a very active and out-· going young woman. She was a member of alrr:iost every club or

school event back in her home town of Wausa, Neb. She graduated from there anqi came to college here in Peru. Now a student here'at PSC, Neeman has yet again involved herself in activities around campus.

Neeman is a regular attendee of the Peru State football games, shakes her groove thing at school dances and belongs to a few clubs here at Peru. She participates in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice (PSCJ), People Respecting Individual Differences & Equality (PRIDE) and Campus Crusade for· Christ. She is also the president of Multicultural Club.

"I enjoy helping other students appreciate the.many cultures around campus, and understand cultures around the world," stated Meeman.

This is her second year in office for Multicultural Club. Last year she was vice president.

The beautiful half Korean half German woman makes anyone feel comfortable with her warm smile.

Neeman didn't even know about the club until their first meeting last year.

"Last year I stumbled on to the first Multicultural Club meeting. By the end of the meeting I was vice president," Neeman said while laughing. She started doing most of the work for the club's events, like the Date Auction. She went around collecting volunteers to auc-

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tion themselves off to the highest bidder. The winners gof a group elate with their auctioned individual at a pizza party in Morgan Hall. This year the Multicultural Club's first major event was to build a float for the Homecoming Parade. Neeman made a large poster reading: 'Multicultural Club, every culture is a star!' to put on the float. Then she and two club members decorated stars with glitter and the name of a country in the middle. Although their float didn't win, she and three other members of the club had fun tossing handfuls of candy to spectators.

Neeman has a whole new year of activities and events ahead of her. Just like riding a bull, she will try and endure it as long as she can.

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Moving from student to teacher

KRISTIN DELANEY

Contributing

Writer

Student teaching is an experience that prepares education majors for what is to come in the years to follow graduation. It is a time to experience new things and to use the knowledge from the classroom, but it can also be a chance to get a foot in the door. Tuo seniors from our very own Peru State College have agreed to share their successful student teaching experiences that have already landed, them jobs for next semester, and another student will share his expectations for what is to come with his student teaching:

cation classes are complete, it is time to apply the classroom knowledge. In order for a student to be placed with a scho'ol there is an initial application process that must be completed. This process involves completing a resume, deciding upon a teaching philosophy and classroom.management theory, and · researching schools in order to pick their top three choices.

"Everyone has a different teaching philosophy. The application process is a chance for you to sell yourself. It is almost as if you are applying for a real job; it is definitely a good experience," said senior Wendy Alexander, an Elementary and Special Education major.

Before you actually student teach, depending on your area of education, you are required to complete a certain amount of practicum hours.

Once practicum hours and all edu-

According to Alexander when you begin the semester you slowly work into teaching a few _times a week tlntil around week, five or six you are actually teaching for the entire day.

"During this time your cooperat-

ing teacher observes you and is constantly giving ·you feedback about the negative and positive things. They are basically serving as a mentor to you and you teaching their class is a way to give back to them for all of their help." said Alexander.

Sara Holcomb, an Elementary and Early Childhood Education

Il(ajor, has also had a positive experience.

"The methods for instruction and classroom management that you learn are so valuable. My cooperating teacher gave me the freedom to test out some of my own ideas and also learn from hers," Holcomb said.

Both Alexander and Holcomb were offered jobs upon graduation in December in their prospec-

tive schools, Alexander with Auburn Public Schools, and Holcomb with Loup City Preschool. As senior Joe Tynon prepares for his student teaching experience he feels that he has already learned so much from his practicum.

"My practicum has given me ideas abut activities and other things that l may have never thought of using in my classroom."'

He is a little unsure of his expectations though saying that, "It is hard to know what to expect. Every cooperating teacher is different. The extent to which they let you take over may depend upon their comfort level with you and your comfort with the situation.''

Overall, Alexander offered a little bit of advice to any student teacher saying that, "I wish I would have journaled a lot better. I really drifted off on my reflections after the first few weeks and I could have taken a lot more from the experience had I taken the time to write it all down."

Malcom Berry to f tire

THUMMEL Staff Writer

Malcolm Berry has been a member of the Security team at Peru State College for the past six years. and will soon be retiring.

Berry said be "couldn't haYe worked for a better and that the best thing about working at PSC was the interaction ''-ilh the students. His night ,;chcdule has given him an opportunity to w;c his training in communication talking to the students on a personal level. He has a background in the Navy, policing and recruiting and teaching people age 18-20. He has a good rappor with the students. Almost everyone on campus knows Malcolm and talks to him when they see him.

Berry and his wife have recently bought a house and he plans to work around the house doing projects and other things. When asked what one piece of advice he would leave to the students he said, "Be a team player," he said that was the most important thing.

It is almost as if you are applying for a real job."

Wendy Alexander Student Teacher

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Wireless Internet needed· off campus

PHUONG TRAN Staff Writer

As the end of the se1p.ester comes, I am getting ready to move out of the dorm. I am excited because of the idea having my own place but afraid of the responsibility I will have.

Living off campus is cheaper; however, there are ·many more inconveniences I would have to get used to. It is no longer a set amount for room and board. Bills for rent and utilities are needed to be paid on time every month. Instead of eating at the cafeteria, I will now have to cook two meals'which, to me, mean microwave the ramen noodles everyday. There will be no cable T.V or high speed Internet available. I will have to go out and find a provider, and once again, remember to pay the bill.

I can live without eating for days. I can survive my life no T.V for weeks. Nevertheless, I could not star,t a day without checking my email, reading the news, watching movie trailers or downloading music. Therefore I definitely will have Internet for my apartment. Living in the town of Peru leaves me not many choices for Internet

providers.

There are two choices for home high speed Internet: Alltel DSL and DirecWay offers satellite broadband for $59 .99/month with install price of 599.98$. The cheapestDSL plan from Alltel is $24.95/month and the most expensive is $34.95/month. Alltel seems to be a better economical option.

When. I was thirteen, my family used dial:iup Internet connection. I remember reading newspaper and checking my email at once. I often finished an article by the time the web page launched. Of course it was a long time ago when. I had a 1.8 GHz, 256 MB DDR PC computer.

Alltel provides a reasonable price for dial-up Internet, about $12.95/month or unlimited service for $21.95/month. However, I am terrified of using dial-up Internet again. It will take average 21 minutes to download a 3.5 MB word document. If I use DSL, the same

process is about 22 second. Wireless Internet is another option which not many college students can afford. Alltel has home networking available. For new Alltel DSL customers, the cost is $69.95 and includes installation of the customer's DSL modem, the NIC card

(if necessary), the home networking router and up to four network peripheral units (desktop PCs, laptops or printers).

If reasonable priced, wireless Internet will be an amazing alternative. I love the idea of no phone cable lines, no telco charges, no dialing up, no busy signal and static IP address. I am tired of dial-up delays and DSL connection is ·not often as fast as promised. Not in Peru but in a bigger city, there are more providers with cheaper prices for wireless Internet. The download speed can be up to or greater than 54 Mbps compares to 256 kbps of DSL.

My life. will be less meaningful without. Internet; however, slow speed Internet connection make me frustrated. I wish there were more home Internet providers in Peru. My dream might come true someday if students live off campus could have an affordable wireless Internet plan.

Global warming warning

HEATHER WELLS

Contributing Writer

Global warming. Something we hear a lot about and should start looking to care about.

Global warming has entered the news again with the Kyoto Protocol looking to end and a new policy being talked about taking place in

Canada.The United States is being hit hard with criticism for not signing the Protocol. The Protocol is designed to be a Global treaty used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

According to the Associated ·Press there were more then 10 ,000 experts from 180 nations trying to find ways to reduce emissions. These same experts feel that this is the planets most pressing environmental issue.

President Bush's declined to join this treaty though. The United States though does have positive representation in Canada during the talks. Elizabeth May of the Sierra Club Canada states that none of these. representations are from the Bush administration.

The United States is the world's largest emitter of Greenhouse gases. The United States refused to rarify the Kyoto Protocol due to the harm it would have on the economy. and because new economic powers lack the same restrictions. This new treaty would set agreement on how much emissions should be cut after 1012. The Kyoto Protocol finally received ratification with Russia's approval last year. According to the Associated Press needing the countries that count for 55 percent of the world's emissions to ratify the treaty caused a delay in meeting the requirements set out in the beginning. The United States had to a 7 reduction before Bush had denounced the p<:cl in 200 l saying it would cost too much. Under the Bush administration the United States has reduced emissions by 0.8 percent. Taking care of Global Warming is more then just an issue it may tum into basic survival.

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'the Peru State Times, I realize WY obligation to write completely sappy, hopelessly tamental and make everyone reach for ,,a ·box of dry

Kleenex; however; I have written so many sappy /Thumbs Up columns thisj'e<tr that my readership might actually gag:

So I will warn anyonQ with a weak stotnach wheu it c01nes to oober-scntamental, l1opelcssly sad m<\larky to proceed with caution.

r would first of like to thank the fans. The fans of the prestigeous Peru State Times. Without you \ve are nothing,.even with you we're still pretty close to nothing, but we thank you. I know that you are few, but you are proud.

So, ! salute you. reads the page only. Mrs. Reads every article to look for spelling errors Mr. cheap. college student who only actually uses the Peru State Times as wrapping paper. . . and you, Mr. Loves to read the Peru Sfate Times cover to cover although it is usually devoid of any actual news stories.

B.ut really, I would like to first and foremost thank Drnanu Bauer for convincing me to ta:ke 011 this dauntless task, and challenging me every issu(;): You have· given me an experience that will benefit me in any · career that I pursue, arid you have taught Jne what the va.lue of freedom ofthe press really is'.·

Thumbs up toJinJ.: and Ralph fot being the best newsies ever. Without you this paper wouldn't be asJUke:warmoffthepress ai it is, and the sports stories would be five. days · too old ·.insteadofjust You two have listened to me. complain, ··. and $roiled with fl1e when thip.gs weiit well: Here's to always playing pitch - l love you guys; A huge thumbs hp to my staff and all of the contribµti11g writ·

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'else keep reading.) · · · · ·

· The first issue that I was actu· ·ally the editor !remember lying in bed and crying. because J !'lever thought that everything would -work out to get the issue out on time I actually bad .a. nightmare about commas and page layout.

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.. llis ironic that now, after my fifteenth and final isst1e,l start to tear up a bit but for a much different reason.

l have been so blessed. I've Jearned that we can do more than F. think 1 can, computers can be ' wonderful, tlur lab.pnnter is possessed, it is better to delegate, and I've learned· that God is definitely every Thwnl:Js up.

MENC conference a hit

Phuong Tran Staff Writer

Music Educators National Conference (MENC) is a group of .22 students at Pcm who love music. Their current officers are Shane Whitford - president, Andrea Wieseler -vice president,. Deena Little-secretary, Jenna· Fqmktreasurer and Amy White - historian.

The club is sponsored by Dr. Ediger and Dr. Edris. MENC members often meet once a month in the choir room o( the Fine Arts Building to plan out preparation for events happen on and off campus

November \vas an important month for members of MENC: They attended the MENC tion which lasted three days from Thursday, Nov. 17th to Saturday, Nov. 19th at the UniYersity of Nebraska- Lincoln. They stayed ove!·night at Holiday Inn which was paid by the group. colleges from Nebraska attended the conference. Different sessions were offered to provide music related information. Several had their own music exhibits Lo show participants about their programs. Students also had a chance lo go w and recitals the convemion.

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"Shannon did a really good job, and overall the convention was a great experience.'' said Shane Whitford MENC president. He also emphasized, "We have many nonrnusic education majors in the group. Anyone who loves music and wants to be involved :vvith other people can join MENC."

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'' Difficult times lie ahead, Harry."

ASHLEY ALBERTSEN Staff Writer

Dragons and mermaids and puberty, oh my! "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" is hands down the best Harry Potter film to date. As Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) has grown so have his adventures. J.K. Rowling's novel has been cut down quite a bit, but this sleeker version is more than adequate for the screen. Viewers will notice what fans of the Potter series already have, that "dark and difficult times lie ahead". This film is much darker than the previous three, but .it is also more compelling and <;ntertaining.

"Goblet of Fire" begins with a World Cup Quidditch Tournament that turns disastrous. The deatheaters (Voldemort's loyal minions) show up to ruin the festivities.

Perhaps the most intriguing part of

this installment in the series is that we get to see more of the wizarding world. During Harry's fourth year at Hogwarts, he gets to 'witness one of the most awe-inspiring and dangerous games known to the magical world: the Triwizard Tournament. Students frotn two other magical schools, Durmstrang and Beauxbatons, arrive in an interesting sequence that is· almost too much. Students from all three schools are allowed to enter the tournament as long as they are at least 17, by putting their names into the goblet of fire. Of course what's a year at Hogwarts without Harry being put in terrible danger? After the goblet has spit out one name from each school it spits Harry's out as well. There is a lot of confusion as it is obvious that this is part of some sinister plot. Dumbledore tells Harry that he must attempt the three

difficult tasks.

In the midst of all of this competitive excitement,-there are Harry's too real dreams of the return of Voldemort. Plus, now that he has entered the years of teenage angst he, as well· as pals Hermione (Emma Watson) Ron (Rupert Grint), are facing the horrors of dating and hormones. Ron and Harry are fighting over nothing, and Rori seems to be just a little too interested in all things Hermione. To top it all off they must learn to dance, and GASP, find a date to thefr first school dance. Watching Ron and Harry bumble · around in their complete ignorance to the inner workings of teenage girls is hilarious, and acts as comic relief in this otherwise suspenseful film. Hermione definitely comes into her own in this film and stops being just the smart one.

The climax of the movie is an astonishing good versus evil matchup between Lord Voldemort and Harry.

"Goblet of Fire" lives up to the hype, and then some. Director Mike Newell breathed new life into the fourth installment. The graphics are awesome. The dragons are realistic, in a science fiction sort of way: Even seeing one of them clinging to the edge of the school looks somehow natural. After four movies and six books, J.K. Rowling's magical world has come to life for us. The audience readily accepts that people can fly around on brooms and cast spells. And let's give Radcliff a little credit here. He spent a total of 45 hours underwater to film the 15minute mermaid scene. The kid has chops. Grint also does a fabulous job portraying Ron as an overly hormonal 14-year old, and Watson has grown into a beautiful young lady. These three have literally grown with their characters. It's gotten to the point that it is hard to remember that they are acting.

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The only actor that didn't perform interesting was the movies version at the optimal level was Michael of his mechanical eye. It was fasciGambon in his portrayal of Albus nating to look at, even if a little Dumbledore. In "Goblet of Fire," creepy.

Pumbledore seems less like a men- This movie would be nothing tor and friend and more like an though if it weren't for the phenomuptight headmaster. What happened enal casting of Ralph Fiennes as to the compassionate and wise Lord Voldemort. His voice comDumbledore that we all fell in love bined with the slits for nostrils and with? dirty nails make the character really For those who need to know what come to life. Fiennes' voice is perthey had to eliminate to tum the feet for this role; the slight hissing nearly 200 page book into a two and and menacing tone combine to crea half hour movie they completely ate the optimal levels of fear. got rid. of S.P.E.W., Hermione's The movie probably would have organization for the fairer .treatment done better to leave out the happy of house elves (maybe you remem- good-byes at the end. After all Lord ber Dobby from the second Voldemort is back in action, and so movie?). While the annoying are his death-eaters, so whats up tabloid writer Rita Skeeter (Miranda with all the happy faces? This doesRichardson) is mtwo scenes in the n't offer a very good set up for the film, her feud with Hermione is next film, "Harry Potter and the completely left out. Which leads me Order of the Pheonix", which will to wonder why they bothered to be in theaters in 2007. include her mthe first place, unless All told, this movie manages to be they plan on using her in the future. more for teenagers and adults than Brendan Gleeson plays an excellent children. Apparently, these movies "Mad Eye" Moody. Especially are going to grow as the characters

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romance, comedy, and science fiction. This movie has it all, and is a must see for adults as well as their children.

New hope for the giftless

LINZE THUMMEL Staff Writer

At this time of the year many people are wondering what to get for all those people on their list. What is a person to do? Well anyone c.an Google "great gift ideas" but what a person needs to remember is that each person on the list is different so chances are each-gift will have to be selected individually.

Here are some ideas:

Fora woman:

-Jewelry, you can never go wrong with jewelry. Here's a tip, say you can get 10 pairs of earrings for $20, sounds Jike a good deal right? No. Chances are one pair of earrings costing $20 or more will be a better gift, and will be of better quality and last longer. One very important thing: Make sure it comes in a pretty box.

·If you have more than $20 to sperid-pearls. A long strand of pearls (in a pretty box) will for sure put a smile on the receivers face, whether it is your mom, girlfriend, or grandma.

- Victoria's Secret anything (but please don't buy grandma anything lacy.).

-Bath and Body Works lotions, perfumes, and soaps.

·For the "tlirifty" shqpper there is always something in the Avon cata!og if you order soon enough.

For a man:

·T-shirts or hoodies from Steve and Barry's University Sportswear. Everyone likes t-shirts. Get your man his favorite team and get your brother a funny shirt.

-Any guy on your list would like a voice activated remote control. Cost: about $50, but a unique gift.

-For more professional guys like your father or your overachieving cousin, polo shirts or sweaters are recommended.

-Chances are you cannot afford the ultimate gift of the Xbox 360, and if you can afford it (and can get your hands on one) just do it

-Gift certificate to Lids

-A portable DVD player

-A.Sports Illustrated Calendar

• Wireless remotes for gamers

"A personalized coffee mug would be a good gfrt for dad

-Assorted tools for the mechanic in your life.

For both women and men:

-Gift certificates to

-Best Buy

-Their favorite store

-Toys R Us (for any age)

-Barnes and Noble

-New Released movies like:

-"The Wedding Crashers"

-CD's

-Something engraved with your name and theirs

The possibilities are endless. And remember, every person is different. Remember Christmas is about giving. Don't forgetthe people who are really in need at this time of year either. Donate the clothes that you no longer wear or a coat for someone who needs it more than you; or. get your parents to donate their frequent flier miles to the Red Cross Relief workers. Doing a good deed will make you feel much better this holiday season.

"Walk the Line" does anything but

KITTY BOUTERSE Staff Writer

Those of you who are fans of Johnny Cash's music know him not only as the man in black, but as a one of a kind artist that can't be replaced. Johnny Cash was a legend and "Walk the Line" proves this not by trying to show him as a hero, but as a flawed person with an unbelievable devotion to his music and

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Joaquin Phoenix was chosen by Johnny Cash himself to play the role of Mr. Cash. Reese Witherspoon was also chosen by June Carter to play herself.

Phoenix perfects not only his talking voice, but his singing, even to the point where the a!ldience spends the entire movie wondering if it is actually Johnny. Cash and June Carter's voices dubbed in. Not until the end of the credits is it obvious

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that it's Phoenix and Witherspoon the entire time.

Starting with the reenactment of a tragic childhood accident that shaped Cash's life, "Walk the Line" follows Cash closely as he does the typical rock star spiral into booze soaked ·oblivion: he starts. taking drugs, starts sleeping with another woman, and starts wrecking hotel rooms. Frankly, if you've seen one rock star's biopic, then you've seen this portion of the movie already.

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Anyone who considers themselves knowledgeable of Johnny Cash's career can figure out the plot as it, for ·the most part, stays closely in touch with true events.

You don't have to be a fan of country music to truly enjoy this movie and Johnny Cash's music which is heavily featured throughout the film. Anyone who appreciates music or a defiant personality can appreciate "Walk the Line."

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Trees of Christmas past

RODNEY MOYER Contributing Writer

This is the time of year when it seems we are always bumping into a Christmas tnie. If not that, we are either shopping for a new one, or dragging our tired, trees up the basement steps.

Have you ever stopped to wonder how this modern-day tree worship started in the first place?

Legends abound, but the first mention of a fir tree being decorated as part of Christmas festivities is in a Germanic writing dated 1605. German legend has it that Martin Luther initiated the tradition of illu- · minating the tree with candles as a sort of visual aid in his Biblical teachings. For the next two centuries, the trimming of a Christmas tree remained largely a German tradition.

The German-born Prince Albert brought the tradition to England with him when he wed Queen Victoria in 1840. An engraving featured in the Dec. 1850 issue of '"Godey's Lady's Book" depicts the Royal Family trimming a Christmas tree at Balmoral Castle. The following year, the tradition of the Christmas tree was introduced to this country in a most u·nusual way.

On Dec. 24, 1851, Pastor Henry C. Schwan and his wife. Emma, who were both of German birth, decided to share the beloved tradition of their homeland with their congregation. They placed a decorated Christmas tree in the sanctuary of

the Zion Evangelical Church located in Cleveland, Ohio.

The couple, was shofked by the harsh criticism of the decoration from both the congregation who feared association with tree worship, and from the press who condemned the tree as "a nonsensical, asinine, moronic absurdity."

In response, Schwan extensively researched the origin of the Christmas tree. He found that for centuries, the tree had been viewed as a symbol of Jesus Christ; the year-round green branches representing eternal life.

Within a few years, the Christmas tree became a seasonal ritual in the United States.

Since the mid-nineteenth century, the trimmed Christmas tree graced the bulk of American parlors. Decorations included glass and tin foil ornaments, ribbons, and strings of glass beads. · More homespun folk decorated their trees witb homemade paper decorations and strings of pop.;orn.

In 1895, the public was introduced to a new and safer way to make Christmas Day sparkle brighter and more colorful than before. On that morning, President Grover Cleveland displayed a generously tinseled tree at the White House. This tree was adorned with golden angels. si]\'er sleds. and illuminated with Edison electric lights.

The Christmas season of 1903 made electric lights available to the general public. These early could easily be mistaken for modern-day automobile turn signal lights. In 1908, Sears and Roebuck

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introduced a more aesthetic line of Christmas lights. A burgeoning number of parlor trees would be adorned with the colorfully illuminated shapes of fruits, nuts, flowers,

These ornaments may have even adorned the first artificial Christmas tree (made of dyed-green goose feathers), which was introduced in 1913. Santas, angels, snowmen, and Trees were still twinkling after the saints. stock market crash of 1929. During

the economic stresses of the grea· depression of the 1930s folks w still willing to spare a dime f new Matchless Star tree These lights were encircled colorful glass star or rosette ti!,, radiated brilliant prisms of light.

Rationing of material during World War II seemed sure to bring the Christmas light industry to a halt in 1942.

The Noma Company, one of

the earliest manufactures of Christmas lights. put its creative sources to use in order to stay in the Christmas market for the duration of the war.

Noma converted its Christmas light factory into a woodwork· ing shop. The result was the creation of Woodies. varnished and painted blocks of wood equipped with wheels, and carved into the shapes. Peacetime production of Christmas lights returned in 1946. ThJt same year Noma introduced the famous bubble light.

New aluminum tree manufactures owners frorn decorating with clec11·ic due to the conductive nature of their all-metal construction.

As a for of lights, the Noma Company once came to the rescue by designing the color wheel. Beams ofiight from the wheel, when shined upon the tree, created a stunning effect.

The early 1960s saw such elaborate options as porn-porn branch ends and pink tinting added to aluminum tree lines. The prissy, all-white trees of the 1970s and the messy flocked trees of the 1980s did not hold up to the splendor of their metallic predecessor.

Today, however, even fiberoptic trees seem to fade into the chorus line of musical and animated trees that beckon from store shelves as early as- September.

Affronted by this profusion of trees, one must stop to ponder, "is the Christmas tree still a symbol of our religious heritage, or has it become merely a 'keep-up-withdo-dad? Do I want to get a real tree or stick with safe and efficient plastic ?"

A tribute to our Editor, Evi

Printed without her knowledge. We are sneaky. Very sneaky.

ASH LEY· ALBERTSEN StaffWriter

KJITY BOUTERSE .StafjWriter

RANDI FISHER StajjWriter

Do you ever meet those people that you swear you've known your entire life, but know you never could have met before? Thaes bowTfeltwhen I first met Evi She instantly became my big sister and my dant.. Every night after midnight, Evi, Kathleen Brown, Tasha Price, and I met for what we called Raise the Ruth; It started out as a small Bible st.Udy, but soon grew into much more. As nights wore on and pages .of our devotionals turned, we came to know one another. Evi became more than the tall, blonde volleyball player to me; she became one of the best friends I will ever know.

It's not just that Evi knows aboutthe skeletons in my closet or the space heater I used in my room last year, it's that she knows my heart. I have never met another girl who could see through my fafade when I was hurting but still smiling. Never before was there anyone who could relate to me as personally as she has. And never have I been invited into someone's home and welcomed so warmly as her family did.

Evi, I will miss you greatly, even mote than I realize now. Raise the Ruth was one of the best, and most tiring, times of my life. The memories of tears, smiles, and getting Kathleen's car stuck in the snow will be etched in my mind forever. Good luck student teaching and with Ra1phie. Keep him out of trouble, but remember that nobody can ever make you as happy as you can make yourself. Evi, remember all of ourheart-to-hearts in the wee hours of the morning. I love you and please know that my life has never been the same since you left your footprints on my heart.

Evi has beeri the glue h,oldingthis newspaper together for the last Year and a half. It's hard. to believe th.at year Kitty will have t<fkeep us on track. Oh Nol. Evi you catt't leave, Kitty and I are way too sponsible to run this place withou.t you!

No one 'could have done a better job of keepjng this ihg forward. Not only has EM been a fantastic &iitor-in-Chief, ..,bu{ also been a great friend and · She always She's contributed so much<to. this ·paper that her influence will reV'er".' berate off of these walls for years to come;

Thank you Evi for _teaching me how to be·a better editOr, writer and · person. And thanks for always stand ing tip for all of us here at. the Peru State Times;

Eviisthe girl who loves dances when things go right.. all ef us on the task and without her the students<of Peru wouldn't have their ready for them five Mond .em.ester.

Evi n my mentor for a year

I can't imagine the out her. No one will hend just how much does for the paper sionalism and her <lane .. l weU. in. the real world a wonderful share with your students thesarile energy you share with the staff. Thanks and best :of luck Wi:tlf everything you do Evi !

MARCUS ACKLEY StaffWriter

What can I say about Evi that n't already been said? Evi is a fun person to be around and there is never a dull moment.

I think that wherever Evi goes from here she will bring light to that place and people she meets. Every time I see Evi she says something that makes me laugh or something that makes me think, "Wow, what a I crazy kid t"

She is crazy and wicked cool. I mean look at the center picture, who wouldn't love a girl with such a big smile?

Here is a little poem for Evi:

Have a Happy Life I hope you had fun while you were here, You will always been in our hearts far and near.

You have been here when we've been down, I love the fact you are such a clown. Have fun being a teacher and stuff, Take care of your lo1ee and be tough. You are wicked pretty and wicked cool,

In a positive way you are a tool. When you leave do not be sad, Come back and see us so we are glad.

• Wicked good luck in the next and coming years,

From your awesome peers.

Eli Brown

What is your Favorite Saved By the Bell Episode?

When Zach and Slater are fighting over the same girl-Slater's old girlfriend from a different high school.

What is one thing that you would change about Peru and why?

I would change the way athletes got treated around here.

What is something that you would want for Christmas if you could get anything?

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If you could spend the day with anyone, who would it be and what would-you do?

Spend time with my nephews and do anything, take them anywhere they want to go and do anything they want to do.

If you could be on any reality show what would it be and why?

"The Real World" so I could create some drama and see how it plays out.

Lady 'Cats take the court

MARCUS ACKLEY Staff Writer

Another season of Peru State

·· Women's Basketball is underway. There are many returning players for the Bobcats; Leisha Tennal, Ashley Mefferd, Alison Hill, Kara Lally, Jenna Rempe, and Ashley Grant. These six players will be working hard to succeed in their goal of reaching the 2006 MCAC post-season tournment.

"All of these gals should be.in the mix to help us find consistent scoring from the perimeter this year," Coach Dennis Prichard said.

In the off season two major players in the Bobcat offense' transfered from neighboring colleges. Jennifer Epting from Iowa Western

Community College and Dynesha Johnson from North Platte Community College. Prichard is very happy about tlie acqusition of these two great athletes.

"Jennifer brings an athletic style of play ·to the roster that should enable her to contribute as a playmaker for the .Bobcats," said Prichard.

Prichard is optimistic overall about the 'Cats chances to see the post-season this year.

"The MCAC has been top- 1 • for a while now with Colleg Ozarks, College of St. M. Newman University traditio, strong," added Prichard.

"I think the league will be much more competitive this year with the bottom half closing the gap on the top. It has been one of my main goals to get this program into the post-season conference tournament I think we are in a position to realize that goal in 2006 ."

Although the Lady Cats have started with a I and 9 record this year. there is much more basketball to come. It is very possible for them to _turn the around against some strong competition.

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KRISTIN DELANEY Contributing Writer

In a recent competition the Unknowns claimed the title as the "All too famous" intramural flag football champions. They stomped the team named Cold Blooded in the championship to continue a winning streak that lasted the entire season.

As the semester comes to an end so does indoor volleyball so get prepared for the next intramural activity immediately following the return lo school in Jan. Op next on the schedule is 5 on 5 men's and women's basketball, so get your rosters in and your playbooks ready

Tough season ends at 1-10

MARCUS ACKLEY Staff Writer

Another year of Bobcat football is in books. The ending record for the 2005 season was 1- lO, but e\·en with the same record as last year. the players worked hard this year losing many close games with three of the 11 games by no more than 10 points.

After the 2005 season Drew Donscheski was ranked 22nd in the NAIA for tackles for a loss per game with an average of 1.400 per game.

Dan Burns was ranked 46th in passing yards per game with an average of 144.600 yards per game through the air, and also ranked 47th in overall total offensive yards per game averaging 153.00 yard"S per game.

The team was ranked 16th in NAIA Divis.ion I in opposition 4th, Down Conversions and 40th in oppositions conversion of 3rd down. The team is also ranked 29th in allowing sacks against, that maybe the fault of the entire team. You can't score when the quarterback is always receiving a beating game in and game out.

According to a media release after the 32-0 thumping the Bobcats endured against Northwestern Oklahoma, coach Terry Clark was very opJimistic about the Bobcats improvements for next year.

"We played hard and we played a lot of young people along with our veterans. We need to fill some holes with our recruiting and the returning players need to start work now for next fall. We will have a solid .returning ·core of players", Clark said

Bobcat men mix new and old talent

MARCUS ACKLEY Staff Writer

The 05-06 Bobcat mens basketball season is underway with many changes to the team when compared with last year's team. The Bobcats have a new head coach Dave Walker. Walker is determined to point the 'Cats in a different direc-

ti on.

"We have a long journey ahead of us, we are nowhere near the point we hope to get tci; however, this team works very hard and has good chemistry," Walker said.

Walker is hoping to turn around last year's record of 11-18 into a positive outcome for the ·season.

The team has four seniors Kevin Turner, Ryan Walker, Ralph Wusk,

and Kelly O'Dell.

O'Dell's rebounding skills will be greatly looked upon this year and Kevin Turner - coined the Bobcat Assassin - will hope to up his 34 percent three-point shooting to score many points for the Bobcat team this year.

Jesse Haynes is returning after a good freshman year where he was named MCAC Freshman of the Year.

Walker has many things to look for-

Haynes has a great season to boot.

"He shoots the ball very well but the strength of his game is his ability to break down defendWalker

said.

The Bobcats acquired three trans· fers in the off-season Brandor Barrett, Ryan Walker, and Davie Glenn. All three of the transfen our striving to bring mud needed defense and thei1 point scoring abilities to th< court.

The Bobcat men are off to ' 1-7 start this season, but the ) look to turn that arounc and make a stronf

Finals 101

RANDI FISHER Staff l-lihter

1. Do NOT panic or make too much of it.

Look back at the syllabus and find out how much the final will actually be worth. Sometimes, even if you flunk this test (which, I don't recommend you do), it will not bring your grade down too much. If you are unsrire, -talk to your professor and ask him/her what this final can mean to your grade.

2. Do NOT overlook finals. You should study as hard as you can for the finals, do not think these are like high school finals that you can just blow and get away with. They are sometimes a very important part of your final grade in a course. If you are at risk of failing, you had best take advantage of the library and the ARC tutoring resources (they are free!).

3. Do NOT miss out on things you enjoy.

If you exercise regular! y, schedule working out around the exams. If you normally take a nap during the day, do not skip out on it. Keeping a normal schedule will help you maintain a level head about finals. Be sure to spread out your time between the activities that you enjoy and studying time.

4. Do NO'..f study where you cannot concentrate.

If you are trying to study with the television on and the radio blaring while your rowdy roommates stomp around laughing, this will probably affect your grade. Find a quiet spot with as little distraction as possible and a clean space for your books. If you like noise while studying, bring along a headset and a CD player or mp3 player. Sometimes it is not the noise that keeps us from getting the best study time, it is the distractions.

5. Do NOT deprive yourself of sleep. ·

Sleep is very important to collegeage students. Studies have shown that young adults need more sleep than they did when they were children in order to fully function. If this means going to bed at 9:00 at

What not to do

night, then so be it.

If you are thinking that you w;' pull an all-nighter to cram for exam, think twice about doir This "study method" will )e, jumbled information and exhausted test-taker. You will do much better to make out a plausible schedule with enough time for study and rest.

6. Do NOT party during finals week.

The temptation to party when you have two days between exams is there. However, when you find yourself with a day off from finals. use that time to prepare for the next exam. This could also be a time to get to bed early so that you are awake enough to take that next test.

7. Do NOT be late!

This one is really important. It would be really embarrassing to an-ive late to a final. and. furthermore. you may need those few precious minutes while taking the exam. When it comes down to 20 questions and lO minutes left on the exam. you will kick yourself for pushing that snooze button.

8. Do NOT rush through.

Take your time on your finals. it is not important if you finish first or last. When you find yourself' with extra time at the end of the class. use that time to look back over questions that you may not be sure about.

9. Do NOT cheat.

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Cheating is bad normally, but when it comes to the final exam, it is a million times worse. Not only could you receive a zero on your final, but some professors could also fail you out of their class for cheating. So keep your eyes on your own paper.

10. Do NOT stress over the final once it is over.

There is nothing that you can do to take you back in time to write a better essay or finish a problem in a different way. Just be sure that you walk away from the exam knowing that you did your best.

Be safe driving home, enjoy the holidays, and good luck on finals.

Mentors commit to making a differenee

PHUONG TRAN Staff Writer

The Peru State College High School to College Transition

Initiative was developed in 2005 by President Ben Johnson. The main purpose of the program is giving high school students advanced preparation for college. The three high schools that are participating in the program are Rising City, Shickley, and Prague High School. They were picked based on their size and distance from Peru State.

Thirty-five seniors from those three high schools finished College ! 01 after being given a college email account and training on its use. They are now taking online classes offered by Peru and attending different workshops about leadership, test taking strategies, test preparation, and other activities such as ''Catch the Vision" in February and ''Junior S11eak Peek Day" in March.

Over 30 students applied for the mentor positions and the nine students who were given the opportunity are: Jon Laubert, junior K-12 physical education and coaching major from Omaha; Crystal Ellis, senior social science teaching and coaching major from Humboldt; Cody Witt, senior marketing, management and CMIS major from Falls City; Lynn Meyer, senior K-12 physical education, coaching and sports management major from Johnson; Shannon Stemple senior K-12 vocal and instrumental teaching major from Nemaha; Jessica McKim, senior elementary education, K-6 vocal and coaching major from Humboldt; Liz McGill, junior elementary education, elementary special education, and early childhood education major from Wahoo;

Jari Wehmeier, junior criminal justice-administration major from Hampton; and Matt Carlson, sophomore K-12 physical education and coaching major from Auburn.

PSC mentors were selected based on a preset grade point average, good leadership, and interpersonal skills. These students had to be willing to commit to working with the 18-month program. They have traveled with PSC staff to the high schools in the program .to meet and work with the students. The mentors

are also responsible for maintaining contact with their mentees via email and the telephone. The mentors have also assisted with developing and presenting various programs for the campus visits.

As Ellis stated, the program .has · been going really well so far. The high school students are hard to contact at the moment because they are very involved with sports and band activities, along with other school works.

"The program is a great opportu-

Sharing the opinion with Ellis, Witt expressed his excitement when talking about the program, ''It is so fun to be part of the program and see the high school students experience a great opportunity offered by Peru State College. The program has a mutual benefit for both mentors and mentees. The mentors enhance their leadership skills while the mentees gain a step ahead of other ['irst time freshmen."

Senior Resident Assistant Wehmeier thinks of the program as a wonderful chance for the students to discover the life after high school and make an easier transition to college than their peers."! wish l could have gotten a chance to participate and learn about it in such a program while making important decision about college said Wehmeier. One of the program directors. Ted Harshbarger. is confident that many students that participate in the program will at least consider attending Peru. In Feb. 2006, the Financial Aid staff will visit each school to work with the parents to provide assistance in completing the FAFSA forms for federal student aid.

nity for the mentees and the mentors. I think when working with people, I gain a lot of experience. Most of the mentors are education majors and get a chance to practice what they've learned when assisting the high schools students. Moreover, I am very happy to watch my mentees grow and change. Most of the students who were not interested in college because of income factors have changed their mind and definitely would try for college, " said Ellis.

"At a basketball game between Prague and Rising City, I got a chance to visit and talk to students and parents who are in the program. Many parents indicated that they were very exciting when their sons/daughters make the decision to go to college. They recognize what a great opportunity and excellent assistance that Peru State College provides for these high school students" said Harshbarger.

In May, celebratory banquets will be held in each community marking the students' high school graduation and successful completion of the program.

Top row from left to right: Jon Laubert, Matt Carlson, Lynn Meyer, an4 Cody Witt. Bottom row from left to right: Liz McGill, Crystal Ellis, Jessica McKim, Jari Wehmeier, and Shannon Stemple.

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"Desperate Housewives", "Lost", "Friends", "One Tree Hill" and more. Imagine watching your favorite TV shows while sitting on a long car drive or waiting for a plane. Dreams really can come true. The Apple Company has come up with a portable device that enables Y.OU to listen to thousands of songs, listen to audio books, browse memories with photo slideshows. The newest iPod is complete with music, video pod casts, music videos and TV shows. Apple customers can now hold everything that they need to entertain themselves in their pocket. And with its beautiful and ultrathin design of under half an inch thick the iPod is the newest treat for technology junkies.

The 21st century has beenwitness to numerous technological revolutions. The Apple Company claims to be a giant leader in "changing the way you experience your music and more." The newest iPod that Apple has introduced supports up to 15,000 songs and up to 150

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hours of video on a 2.5-inch QVGA color display with up to 20 hours of battery life. Apple not only captures consumers from its traditional target market of mp3 shoppers but also the portable video product target market.

According to the Daily News, in the latest big effort to bring entertainment to fans anywhere, anytime, TiVo announced a new technology that will let its subscribers transfer TV shows they record at home to their iPods or to their Sony PlayStation portable devices. No one would be angry because they were late for the shows on TV anymore. Novv they can watch a recorded "C.S.I" on the subway or "American Idol" while riding the bus. TiVo is offering a big convenience to subscribers because the digital video recorders will let viewers skip commercials.

Consumers can buy songs and videos online on Apple's iTunes Music Store. The episodes of hit shows "Desperate Housewives" and "Lost" are available the day after they air on television for $1.99. NBC Universal offers 11

past and present shows such as "Alfred Hitchcock Presents", "Dragnet" ( 1950s), "The Office", "Law & Order" and many more for sale through Apple Computer's iTunes with the same price. "That's So Raven" and "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody'' is recently offered by the Disney Channel. The iPod supports the MPEG-4 video standard which means owners can view home movies and other videos on it.

Consumers might be hesitant to pay $299 for a 30GB iPod or $399 for a 60GB iPod because of the questionable comfort of watching a long TV show on a small screen. For many people, the idea of iPod is wbnderful but not everybody is willing to pay a considerable amount of money just to be entertained while driving or waiting for events.

As other companies catch up with Apple's technology maybe prices will begin to fall. Until then though consumers can rest comfortably knowing that they can watch their favorite shows on the go for the low price of $1.99 a pop.

Contributing Stqff

Heather Wells

Linze Thummel

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. The Peru State Times is an independent student publication funded by student publication fees. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the administration, faculty or staff of Peru State College. 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. 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.

PHUONG TRAN Staff Writer

PSC·inducts 27 into National Honor Society

'eru, Neb.) Peru State College

;dent Dr. Ben Johnson ced the names of 27 students 0 inducted into the Peru ege (PSC) chapter of c1, a national scholarship ,, society.

Alpha Chi recognizes the achievements of PSC's top scholars in arts and sciences, professional studies, education and graduate studies. To qualify, students must be juniors or seniors and rank in the top IO percent of their academic institution.

Johnson said, "This year's'Alpha Chi inductees have demonstrated a strong commitment to the principles of scholarship and character, and we are very proud of their achievements. I congratulate each and every one of them on their tireless pursuit of academic excellence."

As members of Alpha Chi, students qualify for individual ships at both the regional and national level. They are also afforded opportunities to publish their works in the society's journal, the "Alpha Chi Recorder", and attend regional and national conferences.

Joanna Jewell Hays, a senior biology m?jor from Shubert, was one of

Alpha Chi inductees recognize

10 students nationally to win a $1 :soo Nolle Scholarship through Alpha Chi in 2005. Hays was also awarded the Edwin W. Gaston, Jr. Sch-Olarship as the top Nolle winner with an additional' stipend of $1,000. The awards were the first in PSC history.

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the honor society by Faculty Sponsor and Alpha Chi Regional Secretary-Treasurer Dr. Bill Clemente, PSC English professor; Dr. Spencer Davis, PSC history professor; and Dr. David Edris, PSC band activities director and music professor.

Dr. Clemente said, "The elegant Induction Ceremony offered public recognition for the individual scholar's exceptional academic achievement at Peru State College."

Inductees

Following is an alphabetical list of the inductees by hometown.

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From Auburn; Ann Beccard, Wende Bergmeier, Maksim Manuilov.

From Bellevue; Tina Heth.

From Crete; Khara Klaus.

From Falls City; Cassie Gottula, Carol Hoverson, Codey (Sopoci) O'Grady.

From Fremont; Kristin Delaney.

From Gering; Tisha Thacker.

From Gretna; Alice Legacie.

From Humboldt; Pandora Worthey.

From Lincoln; Jessie Sierks, Brad Splichal.

From Offutt Air Force Base; Lavonne Lake.

From Omaha; Olivia Hoffman, Rosila Lewis, Melissa McCullers, Katie Tessin.

From Papillion; Christine Moulds.

From .Peru; Maggie Marriott, Tammera Meyers.

From Unadilla; Karen SullivanKoppinger. From Waverly; Christina Howe.

Iowa:

From Council Bluffs; Patty GrayLyons.

From Dunlap; Trisha Lampe.

Texas:

From Burleson; Carissa Brunson

JORDAN MARR Staff Writer

All college students know when they attend college that they have to pay for a few things such as tuition, room and board, and other minimal fees. There are many people who look at their billing statements and ask, "Why am I paying for that?" Hopefully, I can enlighten those people.

There are many different fees: Health, Student Activity, Technology, Event, Facility, L.E.A.P., A.R.C. Service, Capital Improvement, Student Id, Parking Permit, Publication, Course Specific Lab, and Private Music Fees.

Starting off, the HeJilth Fee is used to help pay for the services of the

doctors and nurses at the PSC Health Center in the AD Majors building. The Student Activity Fee provides funding for the Campus Activities Board (CAB). The Technolo,gy Fee is used to upgrade current computer labs and provide lab assistance. The Event Fee helps provide funding for campus events. The Facility Fee is used to provide funding for improvements to the Student Center, halls, parking lots, and other areas not supported by state funds. The L.E.A.P. Fee is for the Leaming Enhancement Assessment Program.

The A.R.C. Service Fee is for the services including student advising, mentoring, tutoring, honors programs, tr;msition services, computer labs, diversity programs, assessment center, and Student Support Services grant, TRIO, and Star. The

Feb.7: Spirit Busto Haskell Indian Nations ($iiSfetbal1 double. header). The bus \Villdepa1t at 3 p.m. from TJ. Mii.iors.

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Capital Improvement Fee provides funding for renovations and upgrades of those areas not covered by the Facility Fee. The Student Id Fee is to provide funding for the use of identification cards on campus. The Publication Fee is for the publication of students in their hometown newspapers and the Peru State Times. The Parking Permit Fee is for the use of the designated parking lots and their maintenance. Course Specific Lab Fees are assessed on certain courses to offset the cost of consumable .supplies. The Private Music Lesson Fee is assessed on all private music lessons.

Now that you know what each fee is for, the question is why do I pay for all of this? The answer to that and much more will be found with the second installment of this article in the next Peru State Times.

When work is a smokey situation

ASHLEY ALBERTSEN Assistant Editor

It seems like everyone has an opinion about the smoking bans that are taking place around the country. While many people are looking at this from the standpoint of the customer, I have a totally different take on the situation.

Having worked as a waitress in an Omaha restaurant for two years, I have a very strong opinion about smoking. During the weekends when we are at our busiest, nonsmokers complain at a fairly consistent rate that they do not want to be anywhere near the smell.

Some even complain that they can smell the smoke from the opposite side of the restaurant. I've even seen people leave our restaurant because they do not feel that they can get away from the stench. Maybe it is all in their heads, but that's not the point. The point is that we lose business because some people want to eat their dinner while giving themselves cancer.

But our patrons are still much luckier than we are. They get to leave after an hour or so. Waitresses do not have that luxury. On the nights when I work in the smoking section, I get everything from Marlboro Light to cigar smoke

blown into my face for three to four hours at a time. These customers do not take into consideration that I might not be a smoker. They assume that I am there to serve them, and do not even ask me if the smoke bothers me. Then, when I get off of work, I have to hear from all of my friends and family that I smell like an ashtray. And of course, I do not get any compensation for the blackening of my lungs. Not that I'm sure what the dollar amount on that would be.

have much else to look foreword to our don't care about their on a day-to-day basis·. Besides, then health? what would they use as currency to And before anyone says that we buy files and razors from their fel- could easily get notes from our doclow inmates? tors and permission from our man-

I guess what really gets to me is agers to stay out of the smoking secthat a lot of people who work in the tion, let me tell you a little someservice industry have to put up with thing about the waitressing world. second hand smoke all day. Waiters Waiting on tables is a cutthroat busiand waitresses do not have the luxu- ness. We are constantly fighting to ry of asking their customers not to keep tables in our sections so that smoke in front of them. Even preg- we can earn money. We have bills to nant waitresses who work in the pay and children to feed just like smoking section have to deal with everyone else. the toxic fumes. People who work A note saying that you can no with nuclear waste get masks \llld longer work in the smoking section other protective wear. Where, then, might seem like a blessing, but only is the protection for those of us who for a second. Then reality would set work around smokers.7 Are we to in. The smoking Section tends to suffer in silence because some. of offer less business and therefore

fewer opportunities to earn tips. No one wants to work in the smoking section, which is why we all have t do it. May the managers help one who manages to duck p rule.

So we are stuck in : conundrum:, do we save c. or maintain the equilibrium '" fairly balanced rotating shift provides? It would be so much easier for us all if they would just get rid of the smoking section all together. After all, certainly people can go for an hour without lighting up.

If you'd like to read some facts about smoking bans, you can read the article, "Smoking bans; the new trend" on page 2.

Avoid being a rape victim

that I went to my doctor's office she told me that I had a rattling' in my lungs. How great is that? For $2.13 an hour plus tips I have caused a rattling in my lungs. I'm one step closer to· luqg cancer without ever touching a. cigarette, ·

I do not agree in a complete ban of cigiµ-ettes in all public places. People should still be able to smoke in bars and I think it is ridiculous to tell prisoners that they· cannot smoke. After all, its not like they

HEATHER WELLS

Contributing Writer

Helpless, afraid, and unclean. These words were used by someone close to me to describe how she felt when someone close to her raped her. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), reported rape and sexual assaults have fallen by over 64% since 1994. Even with this fall in assaults someone in America is still sexually assaulted every two and a half minutes and one in every six American women has been a victim of an attempted or completed rape.

Let's also not forget that men also have been victims of sexual assaults, comprising ten percent of all victims. 80 percent of these victims are under the age of 30. RAINN also states that young females are four times more likely to be assaulted and not report the assault. 67 percent of sexual assaults are commited by a nonstranger with 47 percent of these attackers being a friend of the victim.

All this information is just to make you aware, but what happens if you are se:imally assaulted? First, find a safe environment, and now for the hardest part: preserve evidence of

the attack. This means don't bathe or brush your teeth and write down all the details of the attack and attacker. Now go to your doctor or the ER and ask for a rape kit to be done and get checked out. Even with no physical injuries there is still a risk of STDs and pregnancy. RAINN also states that if you feel you have been drugged you should have a urine test done. Now, report the rape to law enforcement.

None of this is your fault and it takes time to heal from a rape. If you know a friend who has been sexually .assaulted, listen to them and don't be judgmental. Encourage your friend to report the crime and help them find a counselor. Realize also that only your friend can make the decision.

There are also some things that RAINN suggests that may lower your risk of a sexual assault. First, don't leave your beverage unattended. Be aware of your sunoundings, and don't allow yourself to be isolated with someone you don't trust.

Someone who has been a victim of a sexual assault according to RAINN is three times more likely to suffer from depression, six times more likely to suffer from post traumatic stress disorder, 13 times more likely to abuse alcohol, 26 times more likely to abuse drugs, and four times more likely to contemplate suicide than someone who hasn't. If you need to, don't ever hesitate to call the National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE. This is free and confidential 2417.

PSC to host 33rd annual Lyceum Events high school business contest

(Peru, Neb.) Students from Neb., ·a, Miss. and Kan. will descend Peru State College campus to for awards and scholar:ing the 33rd Annual High Business Contest on Jnesday, Feb. 15.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for high school students to compete with their peers from across the region in their respective areas of expertise. It's also a great way for young people to begin building their resumes and earn scholarship money," said Peru State College President Dr. Ben Johnson.

···This,contest has been an enormous success for the last three

Nebraska's N-Lighten pro-

gram increases ·wellness

Nebraska's N-Lighten Program is a team wellness program conducted by the· Nebraska Sports Council. It is a three-month program which will begin Feb. I and run through May 1. It was developed to encourage Nebraskans to develop sustainable healthy ·physical activity and eating habits.

Teams of two to 10 members can be formed to participate in one or two categories. A person can compete in either an accumulated activity category or in a weight loss category or both. A team captain will be required to report the physical activity and/or the weight loss.

PSC teams will be competing with other teams from across the state for prizes which will be awarded at the Comhusker State Games. Additional perks .include periodic drawings for prizes for all teams members as well as receiving weekly nutritional and activity tips from some of Nebraska's experts in the various fields.

If anyone is interested in participating or has any questions they should contact Ted Harshbarger.

ifyoh would like to read more about the program, you can go to the website at w;vw.n-lightennebraska.com.

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First-place winners in each of the because of the 15 categories will receive a $500 support and tuition scholarship to Pe_ru State collaboration College. The scholarships and of all of

schools that attend. We look forward to continuing this tradition (or years," ·said'. Contest· Director Dr. Judy Grotrian. '

Competitions will be held in the following business disciplines: Advanced Accounting, Accounting

I, Business Communications, Business Law, Business Math, Economics, foformation Systems, Introduction to Business, Marketing, Keyboarding I (Objective), Job Interview, Keyboarding I (Skills),

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f i r s t through fifth place winwill be awarded in the Al Wheeler Activity Center. following lunch. Attendees will also.be entertained by No Better Cause, a fivemember a cappella group from Lincoln. Band member Ryan Char,pelle is a Peru State College alumni.

For additional information about the contest or to view a tentative schedule, visit Peru State College's Website at www.hpcnet.org/peru/ schoolofprofessionalstudies/ hsbuscontest.

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(Peru, Neb.) The Brownville Lyceum win be sponsoring a series of discussions, or cafes, every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. The purpose of these cafes is to cultivate new habits of discourse in which the pri· mary purpose is to inspire each person ·within the community of inquiry further to cultivate and diseover his/her unique point of view. For the. children, there will be a Children's Reading and Craft by a guest reader every Saturday morning from 10:30 to noon in the Children's Reading Room. And on the first.Saturday of every month at l:OOp.m., there will be a Spanish Cafe for those Spanish speaking members .;of the community and Spanish students to engage in conversation and partake of a special Spanish menu. Of course, ·the Lyceum Cafe will be serving lunch before the discussions and will have cof('ee; .tea and.·· dessert available a{ter:Ward$. ·•The following is a cal_(tt1d(i;.9f<1:h¢se events for:the mot1th 6'f t · · · · · · February:

Feb.11

10:30 a.m.: Children's Reading by Jan Chism Wright

Feb.12

2:00 pm: Science Cafe - Dr. Charles Austerberry of Creighton University, Biology Dept. Member of Nebraska Religious Coalition for Science Education Evolution and Critique of Creationism and Intelligent Design

Feb.18

10:30 a.m.: Children's Reading by Jan McMullen

Feb.19

2:00 p.m.: Writers CafeBrownville Lyceum Writers Guild

Feb.25

10:30 a.m.: Children's Reading by Nancy Clarke

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2:00 p.fif.: Phil<:Js6phy .CafeTopic means?"

Malick offers a beautiful "New World"

ASHLEY ALBERTSEN Assistant Editor

Poetry and beauty are the main characters in this deliciously vibrant work. Its artistic motives make it seem more suited to a film festival than mainstream theaters though. With much of the dialogue coming in the form of elegant and dreamy voice overs. Writer/director Terrence Malick takes risks with "The New World" that are more than welcome in the mix of sterile movies currently occupying the box office. The cinematography is a little choppy, but it only adds to the innocence of the film. It is as if we have been transported back to the Virginia of 1607 to watch these events as they happened.

From Disney movies to history lessons, people have heard the story of Pocahontas so many times that it seems worn out. But Malick has

breathed new life into this tale of two cultures. And Colin Farrell's portrayal of John Smith deserves praise. Farrell certainly is not known for his ability to portray passionate roles, so it can not have been easy for him to be a fierce soldier and a gentle ambassador at the same time. But he manages it well with gentle touches, crushing blows, and haunting looks. He has finally proven that he can be more than just a bad apple with a pretty face.

The only real regret that this movie leaves me with is that actress Q'Orianka Kilcher is too naturally .beautiful to become the box office smasher that she deserves to be. Her portrayal of Pocahontas (by the way she is never called by this name) is so innocent and pure that one cannot help but stare at her. No actress in Hollywood's arsenal of beauties could have achieved the believability that Kilcher managed with a sin-

interact, it becomes clear how John and Pocahontas fell in love. They show us how two individuals from different worlds can surpass cultural boundaries .That language is insignificant when compared with the connections that one can make with a single touch.

Our hearts break when Pocahontas realizes that John has left her. When she is "socialized" she becomes an obvious representation of the fate of all her people. The tight corset and uncomfortable shoes serve as metaphores for the constraints that will soon be put on the pure innocence of the Native Americans at the hands of the English. And finally, when she is baptized under the name of "Rebecca" and finally gle glance. She is Pocahontas. She ries John Rolfe (Christian Bale), exudes a childlike innocence and even she wonders why she feels gentle manner that captivate in a lost. way that is impossible to describe. Bale also deserves recognition for Watching Farrell and Kilcher his portrayal of the seemingly ill-

fated Rolfe; the kind settler who loves a woman whose heart belongs to another. His true strength though. lies in his undying acceptance t' his wife will always be somev · an enigma. The couple 2· child eventually travel tor meet the kin.g and quee1, introduction it seems fittint'> "Rebecca" should be accompam, by caged animals from her native land. Even in England though her spirit runs free and her eyes dance.

"The New World" is not for those who want a movie they can tune out. the magnificent untamed lands of "The NewWorld" alone are enough to captivate and enthrall. The style is not for everyone though and, at times, the silence can be overwhelming. It is the kind of silence that cannot be interrupted, and no one in the audience will want to ruin the moment by speaking.

Competion to "Survive"

ASHLEY ALBERTSEN Assistant Editor

The 12 season of"Survivor, which will take place in Panama and premiers on Feb. 2 will feature & host of interesting characters. Here are two men who appear to be the one's to beat in this season's competition.

Denbar Robotics. With degrees including a Master of Arts degree in electrical engineering/computer science from Princeton, and a doctorate in medicine from the University of Miami he is sure to offer a lot to the "Survivor" series.

charged from active duty in 1992 so that he could be more of a family man. He currently resides in Simsbury, Conn. where he continues to fly with American Airlines. Deitz attended the United States Naval Academy where he played for the Varsity Division I baseball team. Upon graduation he was ordered to the USS Enterprise aircraft carrier to work in the Weapons Department. It will be interesting to see if he is able to modify all of his expertise and experience into a successful fun on "Survivor: Panama".

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Dan Barry

Dan Barry is a retired astronaut from South Hadley, Mass. He was offered tenure at the University of Michigan in 1992, but turned it down in favor of working for NASA at the Johnson Space Center in Texas. After completing one year of training he was assigned as a mission specialist on Space Shuttle flight crews. He went on three space flights, and logged over 734 hours in space, including four space walks.

As if it were not enough that Barry used to work for NASA he currently builds robots for his· company,

Terry Deitz

Terry Deitz is a retired Navy pilot who has flown everything from a Navy t-34 turbo prop to an F-14 Tomcat. He was honorably dis-

While most of the other contestants are significantly younger, and arguably better looking than these two men, none of them have the training in high-risk situations. Even if they do not win, these are definately the survivors to watch.

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iou've been "Hoodwinked!"

KITTY BOUTERSE Editor-in-Chief

"Hoodwinked" is an overhauled and modernized version of the classic Little Red Riding Hood story. It has been updated to include the sort of humor that children adore, and the sort of wit that only adults can chuckle knowingly at. Red Riding Hood (voiced by Anne Hathaway) is on her way to her grandmother's (Glenn Close) house in the forest. She is bringing with her their families' secret recipes, as recipes all over the forest are being stolen which is putting forest creatures out of work. When Red Riding ing away with his axe. Following Hood (AKA Red) arrives to her. the original children's tale, grandmother's house, she finds the ;"Hoodwinked" takes a few drastic wolf (Patrick Warburton) instead, departures from , the classic story After the usual what big teeth you early in the film. have bit, the wolf jumps out, granny Hathaway's voice was made for jumps out of the closet tied up, and the spunky Red presented in this the woodsman (James Belushi) movie. She uses the right tones.that jumps out through a window swing- help project what the animation

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itself cannot. Close, Warburton, and Belushi's voices are almost unrecognizable as they are disguised. Belushi provided a Swiss accent that was perfect for his character, who enjoyed wielding an axe with-· out a license.

Despite its charms, "Hoodwinked" has some serious issues. First and foremost: the animation itself. The animation, frankly, looks awful and outdated; it is maybe on par with what one would expect from computer animated television programs for children. This really distracts from the movie as a whole.

This movie features some of recent animation's least likable songs; the songs are unoriginal, uninspired, and forgettable. Let's just say the audience has to sit through a yodeling session that isn't nearly as cute as it is annoying.

"Hoodwinked" obviously was put together with a low budget and a mission to put it into theatres as fast as possible without a second thought. For those wanting to give it a shot, but don't feel like becoming disappointed, it is probably best to wait for the movie to be released on DVD to rent.

Einstein and malibu barbie clash

LINZE THUMMEL

Contributing Writer

Ashton Kutcher created "Beauty and The Geek'', a reality show which pairs good-looking girls, who are not very intelligent, with belowaverage-looking smart guys. The girls and guys pair up to compete against other teams and also team members work to make their partners "better."

The girls teach the guys about pop culture, what to wear, and how to act confident even if they are not,

while the guys try to make the women "smarter." It is all well and good, and it makes some alright comedy, but only if you assume that what you are seeing is how the people really are.

If the people are prompted, or coached to fit the show, then it ruins it. If you think about it a lot of the "materialistic, pretty, unintelligent girls," are not really that good looking, they are made to look like they are though, and they are type-cast basically to play "unintelligent" girls.

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A large percent of the girls are even in college so they must know more than they let on. And the guys are type-cast, too. They are likely coached as well to seem like they do not know about fashion, and like they are just dumb struck by these half-naked girls.

If a person does not think about any of those things, it makes for good watching, but if they do then it completely ruins the show. Any body can be cast to play a part, so how "real" is it?

When the teams meet up for their

"challenges" you will see that there are questions missed by both the girls and guys that anyone of "average" intelligence could answer. One girl when asked to name what type of screwdriver was shown replied, "I didn't know that there were types of screwdrivers I'll say 'handheld. :" It was a Phillips. One guy did not know who Britney Spears' baby's daddy was. It's all over the tabloids; are these guys hermits?

Watch for yourself and see. The show airs on Thursday nights at 9:00 on the WB or Channel 26.

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NCLB leaves controversy in wake

ASHLEY ALBERTSEN Assistant Editor

The No Child Left Behind Act has been causing controversy since before it was enacted in 2001. The act was put into place to improve .the performance of America's primary and secondary schools. It increases the accountability for the states, school districts and individuals schools as well as giving parents more choices in the schools their children can attend.

Under NCLB, schools must make adequate yearly progress as determined by each state. The schools accomplish this by raising the levels of achievment for all of their students. Students who do not reach the proficiency levels will be given increasing amounts· of assistance. According to .the act all students, including those with special needs, must be proficient by the 2013-2014

school year. Schools receiving Title I funds that do not meet the adequate yearly progress levels for two consecutive years will be labeled as "in need of improvement" and required to offer parents the option of their children to another public school in the district. Schools that are labeled as needing improvement will also be required to either develop a new improvement plan, or revise their current plan. If the following year the school still has not met the requirements they will be obligated to offer tutoring and after school programs in addition to the option to transfer. If by the end of the second year of inadequacy the school is still considered behind they will be forced to take actions such as removing relevant staff, implementing a new curriculum, extending the length of the school day or year, or restructuring its internal

tion.

The progress of students is measured by annual testing in the areas of reading/language arts and math given in grades 3 through 8, and at least once during high school. By the 2008-2009 school year, tests in science will also be conducted annually· for grads 3 through 12, with the requirements progressing as the students' year in school increases.

NCLB also specifies that by the end of the 2005-2006 school year all teachers be "highly qualified" as defined by law. This means that new teachers must have at least a bachelor's degree.

At the elementary level new ers must pass a state test demonstrating their teaching skills in reading/language arts, writing, mathematics and other areas of the basic elementary school curriculum. At the middle school level teachers

must pass a state regulated test in every subject area they will teach. They must also possess either an undergraduate major, a graduate degree, the coursework equivalent to an undergraduate major, or an advanced certification.

The NCLB Act does require schools to focus their attention on academic achievement in groups that typically do not receive enough attention: including low-income students, minorities, and those with disabilities. It also does not allow schools to receive high marks by averaging students scores, which allowed for large gaps between the achievement levels of students. Since its enactment in 2001 federal funding for public schools has increased by 59.8%.

Teachers' unions, including the National Education ,Association, have opposed the NCLB Act since before it went Using

their resources to undermine the act's power as well as changing the public's perception of the law. They question the act's effectiveness as it is currently written; pointing out that school districts are facing many problems implementing the law' provisions. The act, while pro· ing testing, does not give guid for dealing with the problems the tests might detect. Instead it simply punishes the school for being "inadequate". It also does not provide extra help during testing for students with learning disabilities. The act also removes funding for elective programs such as music and art.

Because the tests are standardized teachers are forced to concentratf efforts on covering them instead 01 what they believe is important for the students. Effectively eliminating the creative process of teaching.

Liberals, conservatives and Alito, oh my

ASHLEY ALBERTSEN

Assistant Editor .

Sandra Day O'Connor's announcement on. July 1, 2005 that she would retire as soon as a.successor was confirmed has sparked controversy for both parties in the Senate President Bush's first nominee, John Roberts, Jr. was about to be confirmed for the vacancy until Chief Justice William Rehnquist passed away on Sep. 3, 2005. Two days later Bush 'Yithdrew Roberts' nomination to replace O'Connor, and instead· named him to replace

Rehnquist. ·On Sep. 29, 2005

Roberts was eonfirmed as the 17 Supreme Court Chief Justice with a vote of 78-22 in the Senate. Bush's second nominee to replace O'Connor was White House Counsel Harriet Miers. Miers' nomination was reportedly influenced by suggestions from several senators to Bush that the newest nominee for the Supreme Court should be someone from outside the appellate court system. In truth, the Constitution does not establish any qualifications for Justices, not even that the nominees be citizens or of a

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certain age. Most Presidents do nominate individuals with some legal experience, and most have been judges.

Miers, while having never served as 1l judge, was a well-respected lawyer, and a close confidant of Bush. The advice backfired though with even conservatives refusing to back the nomination. They cited Miers' lack of judicial experience and. of a clear record on issues she would likely encounter as a Justice. With all of the controversy surrounding her nomination, Miers eventually .asked that Bush withdraw her nomination.

The third, and most likely the final nomination for O'Connor's seat, is Samuel Alito who was nominated on Oct. 31, 2005. Alito is an outspoken conservative, who supports executive supremacy. His confirmation to the Supreme Court, which will almost assuredly take place within the. next few weeks, will mean big changes in the court.

Since Alito has served as a judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit his case history can be used to assess his likely positions on upcoming Supreme Court cases.

Abortion

Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1991)

He dissented in this case, which

was won by the plaintiffs, saying that a Pennsylvania law requiring women who are seeking abortions to inform their husbands should be upheld. He held that since the law gave exception in some extreme cases it should be enforced because there were no statistics on how many women were actually adversely affected by the law.

Federalism

United States v. Rybar (1996)

Alito dissented from the majority opinion, saying that a U.S. law banning. private citizens from owning submachine guns lay outside the authority of Congress as stated in the Commerce Clause of the Constitution. He cited the recent decision in the United States v. Lopez case. The Lopez case, which went to the Supreme Court, said that Congress had no jurisdiction over the carrying of handguns; because it had no proven effect over the economy on a massive scale.

First Amendment

Saxe V State College Area School District (2001)

Alito was part of the majority opinion in this case, saying that the public school district's anti-harassment policy was unconstitutional and a violation of free speech because it was too broad. The policy

prohibited harassment based on sexual orientation, among other things. "No court or legislature has ever suggested that unwelcome· speech directed at another's 'values' may be prohibited under the rubric of anti-discrimination," Alito said.

These are a small fraction of the cases that Alito has ruled on, but they do offer a look on his probable rulings on similar cases brought before the Supreme Court. Since the Supreme Court receives thousands of cases each year and only hears a few hundred they are able to pick the issues that seem the most pressing to them. The Supreme Court's only job though is to interpret the Constitution, so all of the Justices are considered to be unbiased.

The appointments of both Alito and Roberts clearly demonstrate that when we elect a President we are not just electing them to act as Commander-in-Chief and leader of our government. Bush made it very clear during the election process that he would nominate conservative individuals to the Supreme Court. However, positions on the Court are life long, and it is not uncommon for Justices to stray far from their early case records. once appointed. The nation will just have to wait and see what happens on the Roberts' court.

Student art exhibit makes the list

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JORDAN MARR Staff Writer

ure to life. His use of this medium is outstanding. "Old Fred makes me ponder, what

This month's student art exhi- is he thinking about? Is he bition is a great collection of deep in thought. or dead?" works. After carefully examin- said fellow critiquing student T each piece, I have created a Cody Bonertz.

Jf the top 10 artworks, which

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."-k my interest. Starting off "Ren-Gogh" is a lovely mix .ne bottom at number 10 is Ken of both artists. Lindsay Vakoc's "Analogous Cow Skull". Parker's use of many shades I liked this piece 'because of its of blue make this picture a warm colors that seem to make very relaxing painting to · the skull standout and become a v i e w presence in the room. Halfway through is another·

Sam Griess's "Leaf in a Jar" Kounthapanya creation titled makes its way to number nine. "Choppa Style". This print The soft shades of grey are very maybe what it is, graphic, but eye pleasing while the objects it's very interesting to look at themselves are almost· real. and ponder what exactly is

Next is Long Kounthapanya's going on. "The eyes are digital print of "Wood & Red crazy, demonic scene with Leaves". The red leaves stand

smooth transitions along the skin and the contrast used in this ·painting are very well done. What interested me most was the figure's chin, a very strong chin for a smooth lady.

Begging for a place on my list is Marie Sukup's "Please" painting, with the oversized head, stretching out with wanting eyes is definitely saying, "Please, buy m e ,,

The last two were very hard to choose from, but coming in at number two was Lindsay Ellison's "Flowers #1". Sitting back on the bench I found this picture to jump out at me. The flowers standout vividly and her use of contrasting colors is amazing.

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angelic eyes,". said Bonertz. out in my mind because they "Still life in Black & White" is an The early European style of aren't painted next to the clothing stands _out along with branches, they can be found in oil on canvas work created by the peeking head of another stunature. Nature is a master- Chelsea Allgood and is displayed dent Michael Curry. "Long is a piece in itself and Long's print · good friend of mine. He thought demonstrates the beauty of it. m the student art exhibit· it would be cool sticking me in Sitting pretty at number there," Curry commented about seven is Bryan Drew's "Fred". jmakes this picture is the figure him- his presence in the work. The switch from a standard white to self, colored with the Bryan Drew's "Untitled" is a head a blue background is great, but what charcoal/conte' that brings the fig- turner. The way he created the

At number one Mindy Hughes's graphite portrait of "Marilyn Monroe" is astonishing. The picture appeared to be flawless. No rough spots detected and excellent shading. This must have taken lots of time and effort to create.

This is a graphite ·portrait simply called, "Marilyn Monroe" made by Mindy Hughes. This picture is on display at the exhibit.

All of the creations on display deserve recognition for the time well spent on them. Professor

Anderson is very proud of his students work for the exhibit. The artworks selected for the exhibit are eligible for a scholarship, which will cover their tuition.

Are you prepared for life after college?

KITTY BOUTERSE

Editor-in-Chief

Business Marketing Majors:

Marketing majors learn how to make and sell products that win attract customers and keep their interest in the company. Marketing is not only about deciding if a product will sell well or understanding how products are priced. It is about finding out why customers buy the products they do, and being not only a leader, but a team member helping in the understanding of consumers.

After you understand these ideas, it is important tO know what kind of jobs you can acquire once your out in the real world with that degree you have spent four years earning. The below are just a few possibilities for marketing majors:

* Advertising & Public Relations:

It is your job to make promotional material' that Witt excite consumers about Y?W" product while managing the perception of the product. As your experience builds, so does your salary. work 40 to 70 DoW:s a week ·and you ean

make up to $62,000 in public rela-. tions as a Corporate Directer and up to $500,000 as an Execute VP in advertising. The average salary is about $45,000.

*Market Research:

You must be able to get inside the consumer's mind and figure out why they buy what they buy using analytical skills. You'll work 3565 hours a week and earn as a Market Analyst $24,000 to $50,000, a Project Director $45 ,000 to $70,000, and as _a Market Research Director $75,000

to $200 ,000.

*Non-Profit:

This field has the same individual function requirements as all the other marketing careers. The difference is you get to be a little more creative, less stressed, and get the chance to help others. The work hours are very sparatic and are sometimes from 40 to 70 hours a week. Schedules are more flexible in this field. This is not a career for a money driven individual. The starting pay is at $15,000 and the average is at about $30,000.

*Product Management:

Your job is to develop, manage, strengthen, and market a product. Your middle name should be initiative since your decisions are very important to the success of the

company. You will be expected to work 45 to 65 hours a week and earn an average of about $70 ,000. Join us next time when we explore the opportunities for English majors.

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Spike it hard, spike it down

MARCUS ACKLEY Staff Writer

The 2006 Peru State Men's Volleyball season is under way. The Bobcat team is returning after a disappointing 2005 season that left the team in last place of the MAMVIC. with a 3-13 record.

Head Coach Robert Eichelberger returns for his second season to lead the Bobcats to what they hope will be a more successful season then last year. The team this year is fairly young with five freshman out of the 11 man roster.

The Bobcats will look to seniors Jeremy Barnhill, Mike Weber, and Taurean Pa' akaula for leadership this season.

The returners from last year are Brian Van Ness, Garrett Callender, and Brian Weise. These three aren't new to the MAMVIC and will look to step their game up this season.

With a young team like this the potential is endless. " The team is very optimistic about this year," said Callender, a sophomore out of Las Vegas, Nev. With play from like Mike Pena and Craig Pickett, the 'Cats look to have a better season than last year. With ·recruits like 6'5 Ryan Jenkins and 6'6 Travis Mach, that can only make the team better.

The season opener was Jan. 18 against the Missouri Valley College Vikings. Unfortunately, the Bobcats lost in three straight games 30-24, 30-24, and 30-21. But there is much more volleyball' to come and there is plenty of time to turn things around.

The next home game for the 'Cats will be on.Feb. 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the A.W.A.C. Come show your school spirit.

Peru blocks a spike made by Missouri Valley

Ozarks Tops 'Cats

(Peru, Neb.) The Peru State special to happen to beat a team as Women's Basketball team looked to good as Ozarks, and we were pretty build on its winning ways, however, ordinary on the offensive end of the number four ranked College of the floor." Ozarks used a balanced attack and · The Bobcats hit on 20 of 55 shots the presence of 6'3 Cara Painter to hold off a scrappy Bobcat team 6655 Jan. 21. The loss drops the lady Bobcats to 2-17, 1-4 MCAC.

Sophomore guard Allison Hill (Lincoln) led Peru State with 11 points. Ashley Mefferd (Lincoln) and Ashley Grant (Weston) added 10 each. The Bobcats controlled the game tempo early with a solid zone defensive effort, however, the Ozark's Bobcats used a late surge in the opening half for a 32-23 edge at the break. The two teams battled on nearly even terms in .the second half.

for 36 percent and were six of 21 from three point range. The taller opponents had a commanding 40-28 rebound advantage.

"On the defensive end I thought we worked as hard and played as well as we have all year as a team," said Peru State co·ach Dennis #44 Brandi Olberding takes the ball Prichard. "We needed something

NFL drafts due for arrival

GREG ERNSTER Staff Writer

The question everyone is asking Texans is, "Do you keep the erback you started with and get inost exciting player in the ..iarft? Or do you simply get new quarterback Vince Young, the hometown hero of the Rose Bowl?" That is what Gary Kubiak has to decide in his. first year.

Matt Leinart will be a great quarterback in the NLF ifthe Saint's can protect him. Then the franchise can grow .around him.

Tennessee loves dual threat quarterbacks like Young and Steve McNair. With McNair nearing Young would be a great fit in Tennessee.

The New York Jets need more speed on defense and Mario Williams has great speed coming off the outside.

Green Bay needs all the help they can get. From the 0-line, D-line, and the skill positions. D 'Brickshaw Fergusori.woul.d help a struggling ·· 0-line to help protect a future Hall of Fame quarterback.

When you get to Oakland and San Francisco before they can make a pick they have to flip a coin. If Oakland wins they will pick A.J, Hawk his attitude would fit in well

tory. If San Francisco wins they to would also choose Hawk. He would just be a great pick for any team.

Buffalo is another team that just needs a little help to get them to the next level. Haloti Ngata is just the man for the job. He can stop the inside run and get a little pass rush going and he just might be the missing piece for Buffalo.

Detroit already has a great rusher, but it's Detroit, so they will pick the biggest name. So why not LinDale White the NCAA touchdown leader?

Arizona· can get the best of both worlds by picking up Leonard Pope. · He can stay in and help block or go for the deep ball. With his great size he will be up there with Tony

Greg's top picks for 2006

Gonzalez or Antonio Gates someday.

One of the most interesting theories out there is that Green Bay will traded Ahmau Green to the Texans for the number draft choice. Then you can get the most exciting player in the draft to help get the offense rolling. The Texans still get a great 0-lineman to help out on the line.

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The revolution i's underway

GREG ERNSTER Staff Writer

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school and college football players receiving a concussion, but not the severity of it. A study by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center found that athletes who wore

a helmet with more protection for the temple area of the head and jaw had fewer concussions than those wearing a stand11rd helmet. According to university neurophysiologist Micky Collins, the study's principal investigator.

"The study funded by helmet maker Riddell, is the first to look at whether helmet technology can reduce the severity or number of concussions," Collins said.

The Study showed the annual concussion rate was 5 .3 percent in the athletes wearing the new Revolution helmet and 7 .6 percent in the older version. Revolution wearers were 31 percent less likely to sustain an injury, compared with wearers of standard helmets, the study showed. The Revolution was introduced in 2002.

''However, helmet type made no difference' in' the 'recovery fifn'e. of'

concussions,"

Collins said.

Investigators. used a test development by UPMC to check the ath letes' reaction and memory skills before and after concussions. 50 percent of the athletes who had concussions did not recover within one week, 30 percent did not recover within two weeks, and 15 percent did not recover within three weeks.

"This is crucial because reduced cognitive skills also hurt the athletes in the classroom," Collins said.

"There's no such thing as a concussion-proof helmet," Collins warned. If you have a concussion and try to comeback to early no helmet can help you. The risk levels for that .are. muGh. t.oo .h.igh -

"It supports what we have anecdotally been discovering over the past few years," Said Kevin Guskiewicz, chairman of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at North Carolina. Fewer concussions were reported among University of North Carolina football players wearing Revolution helmets.

"The most exciting part about the whole thing is that they have reduced your risk of concussion," said Stefan Duma, director of the Center for Injury Biomechanics at Virginia Tech. "Maybe now they can change the design more and keep improving for the future."

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10 things you didn't know about Peru

1. Peru is actually not as small as you may think. Satellite images have proven that an underground lair the size of the town is hidden beneath, rumored to be home to the CIA.

2. Peru has only ONE gas station! I'm not lying, check it out for. yourself. Contrary to popular belief, Deckers is not actually a gas station at all.

3. The squirrels on campus that are rumored to be evil were actually

proven good the other day as Mr. Snickers helped a nice old lady to cross the street.

4. Classes here at Peru were proven to be 0.5% ·. harder than those taken at UNL. Take that Huskers!

5. The stuffed, crosseyed bobcat featured in the cafeteria sneaks out of his glass case and roams the student center

6. Peru's water was deemed the healthiest in Nebraska due to the increase in rust which happens to contain much needed vitamins; Drink up!

7. Casey's has bought out Pizza Hut to expand their pizza sales. Of course, everyone knows Casey's is way better quality to begin with.

slaves. They work for oil and bolts. Talk about cheap workers!

9. Security officers that lock up PSC's buildings after hours actually spend hours practicing for their m.idnight plays · held in the student center. They are actually really good and I hear next week they are doing "Hamlet"!

running into everything ,

8. Ashley Albertsen and in his path. So thats why Kitty Bouterse are actuthe furniture is always ally robots built by moved! Phuong Tran to be personal Peru State Time's

10. Peru State Time's back page is entirely made up! Except about bigfoot, that's totally true.

College drinking: worth the risk?

PHUONG TRAN Staff Writer

No one will ever.forget the death of Samantha Spady of Beatrice, Neb. The beautiful 19 year old girl died after consuming 30 to 40 drinks over a period of 11 hours. Her death was a shock to friends and family. However, some still do not understand what the harm is of consuming 30 to 40 'drinks.

First of all, a drink is defined as one 12-ounce bottle of beer or wine cooler or one 5-ounce glass of wine or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits. As the College DrinkingChanging a culture web site indicates, excessive drinking can be hazardous to everyone's health. It can be particularly stressful if you

are the sober one taldng care of your drunk roommate .who is vomiting while you are trying to study for an exam or sleeping because it is about three o'clock in the morning.

Frightening facts could also be found at the website such as: 1,700 college students between the ages of 18 and 24 die each year from alcohol-related unintentional iitjuries; more than 97 ,000 students between the same age are victims of alcoholrelated sexual assault or date rape.

Many students believe that drinking is a way to socialize. And it is, to a certain point. It can be dangerous

for college students, especially freshmen, who are not aware of alcohol poisoning.

Vomiting seems normal to many people who are used to drinking excessive alcohol. They might ignore the fact that choking on vomit could cause death by asphyxiation in a person who is not conscious because of the intoxication.

If you see your roommate on the floor passed out and smelling of beer, pay special attention to him/her. Even after a person stops drinking, alcohol is in the stomach and intestine and continues to enter

the. bloodstream and circulate throughout the body. That means he/she might not be able to sleep it off and make it to their eight o'clock class tomorrow.

According to the Contra Costa Times, if anything has changed in the world of college drinking over the past few decades, it is schools' tolerance level for alcohol use.

Several colleges, worried about liability, health issues and public image, have cracked down on student drinking over the past year.

Peru State College considers possession of alcohol by individuals

under the age of 21 a crime. Possession, consumption, being perceptibly under the influence of, or furnishing of alcoholic beverages, narcotics or dangerous drugs on college property or at supervised functions of student organizations is prohibited.

A death caused by alcohol-related problems is always a tragedy. The government, parents and colleges/universities are doing their best to protect young adults around the country .from spending time on drinking because there is a long way to go with lots to learn. It is the college students' responsibility to make intelligent choices for their future; especially when it comes to drinking in access.

1, 700 college students die each year from alcohol-related unintentional. injuries; more than 97,000 students are victims of alcohol-related sexual assualt or date rape.

A brave new Earth? help

KITTY BOUTERSE Editor-in-Chief

Jean-Philippe Beaulieu of the Institut d' Astrophysique de Paris lead the collaboration of 73 astronomers from various countries and institutions and reported that the unlikeliness of detecting this small

Condom Knowledge

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HEATHER WELLS Contributing Writer

A condom should be worn any time the penis enters the body of another person. This includes oral sex, because STDs can still be transIn today's society, and with cor- mitted through oral sex. One imporlege students, sex is going to hap- tant thing to keep in mind is that if pen. But how much do you know you are using lubricant with a conabout condoms and how much ___ · they can do for you? There are two types of condoms out there: the male condom and the female condom. Condoms are not only used to prevent pregnancy but also STDs.

Most of the condoms out there are made from latex, but if you are allergic to latex there is now a polyurethane condom also available. These latex free condoms seem to break easier though. There are aJ.so 'natural' condoms but, according to the Cleveland Clinic, these are not effective in preventing STDs.

dom be sure that the lubricant is only water based. Oil based lubricants, such as Vaseline, can cause

condoms to leak.

To keep condoms from breaking make sure you don't use them after the expiration date on the package. Also, don't store them in a hot place such as a glove compartment or wallet. Size can also be a factor in breakage. Keep in mind that male condoms are only about 85 percent effective.

As mentioned earlier there is also the female condom. This condom is a lubricated polyurethane tube with one end covering the cervix and the other end covering the labia. Female condoms are only about 75 percent effective and only provide some protection against STDs. If you would like to test your knowledge on Condoms go to http://aolsvc.health.webmd.ao1. com/content/article/4953_521.htrnl.

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Abi Stuckemeyer

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The opinions expressed in the Times may not be those of the entire editorial _ staff. The Peru State Times is an independent student publication funded by student publication fees. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the administration, faculty or staff of Peru State College. 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. 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.

Legalization of marijuana in the U.S.A.

AMANDA ERWIN Staff Writer

Marijuana is the most prevalent drug in use for recreation purposes in the United States, and it has existed in one form or another for hundreds of years. For most of that time, it has been used for both medical and recreational purposes. In fact, for the first l62 years of America's existence, marijuana was legal. It wasn't until 1937 that it became illegal with the passing of the Marijuana Tax Act.

Harry J. Anslinger, the director of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics (FBN) testified in front of Congress about the harmful effects of marijuana in 1937.

"Marijuana is the most violence causing drug in the history of mankind," said Anslinger. "Most marijuana smokers are Negroes, Hispanics, Filipinos and entertainers. Their Satanic music, jazz and swing, result from marijuana usage. This marijuana causes white women to seek sexual relations with Negroes."

Anslinger had n.o medical facts to back his statement. The American

people believed that, because he was the director of the FBN, he was an expert on marijuana. Anslinger's statement was one of the statements that , pushed the Marijuana Prohibition forward.

69 years later, it is 2006 and in 11 states; Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, it is now legal to have marijuana for medical purposes.

But marijuana is still illegal in most states, and is also against federal law. Past health experts insisted that it was one of the worst drugs out on the streets as well as the most addictive, but that is simply not true.

Time Magazine stated in its Nov. 4, 2002 cover story: risk of becoming dependent on marijuana is comparatively low. Just nine percent of those who have used the drug develop dependence. By comparison, 15 percent of drinkers become dependent on alcohol, 23 percent of heroin users get hooked, and 75 percent of tobacco smokers become slaves to cigarettes."

Even though marijuana in itself isn't highly addictive, it is known as a "gateway drug." Many physicians

believe that those people who use marijuana are more likely to use other drugs such as cocaine and heroine, as well.

In the, interest of those health experts that said that marijuana was physically dangerous, one must take into account the fact that cigarettes and alcohol are just as dangerous, if not more so.

Former U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders, M.D remarked in 2002 that " tobacco, through its direct physical effects, kills many thousands of people every year. So does alcohol. And it is easy to fatally overdose on alcohol, just as you can fatally overdose on prescription drugs, or even over-the-counter drugs, such as aspirin or acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol). I don't believe that anyone has ever died from marijuana use."

Also in another paper, this one written by Denis Petro, M.D. and published in 1997, titled "Pharmacology and Toxicity of Cannabis," states " the amount of smoked marijuana required to reach lethality is on the order of one to two thousand cigarettes. The physical impossibility of a fatal overdose using smoked cannabis is obvious."

On the other hand, according to "Marijuana: Medical Implications" an article in Family Physician, even though it is nearly impossible to die from marijuana use, it still has some harmful effects. Some of the side effects include trouble remembering things, sleepiness, anxiety, paranoia (the feeling that people are out to get you,) and altered time perception. Long-term marijuana use can also cause people· to lose interest in school, work, relationships and other recreational activities.

Marijuana can also have some long-term physical effects. Some of the effects include shaking, headaches, difficulty with coordination, breathing problems, increased appetite, reduced blood flow to the brain, and a change in the reproductive organs.

Because of these side effects it is doubtful, even with all the evidence that marijuana is no more harmful than .cigarettes and alcohol, that marijuana will become federally legal in the United States. So far, no state has made it legal to smoke marijuana for recreational uses.

Big brother is listening

ASHLEY ALBERTSEN Assistant Editor

The Bush administration's program for domestic surveillance is under criticism from the Senate Judiciary Committee, as well as from many American citizens. The National Security Agency's program permits monitoring phone conversations and e-mails between people in America and suspected · terrorists overseas without a warrant.

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales spent eight hours testifying in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Feb. 6 in defense of the president's actions. The Chairman. on the committee, Arlen Specter chastised Gonzales for his claims that the administration had not violated any laws with its unwarranted surveillance. Both Democratic and Republican senators are up in arms about the president's actions, claiming that he is violating the 1978 Foreign

Intelligence Surveillance Act, which created a special court specifically to issue warrants for the investigation of terrorists and spies.

In defense of the program Bush called it an essential aspect of national security in his State of the Union address on Jan. 31. And, during the hearing, Gonzales called the surveillance "the modem equivalent to a scout team sent ahead to do reconnaissance as with all wartime operations, speed, agility and secrecy are essential to its success".

This might be true, but Senators ·from both parties are arguing that because of the 1978 act the president's secret wiretappings are not authorized, and are therefore illegal. The Senate is especially concerned with Gonzales' refusal to explain how far reaching the surveillance is and what results have been produced. He also refused to comment on whether or not the president has authorized other forms of surveillance, such as opening letters or reading domestic e-mails.

While the president and h administration are unwilling t comment on how far they have gor with their surveillance they hav maintained that it is legal.

Many legal minds have pointed t the fourth amendment of tb Constitution, which states tha "The right of the people to be seem in their persons, houses, papers, an effects, against unreasonabl searches and seizures, shall not t violated ". Constitutional amenc ments cannot be altered by the islative or the executive branche The only way to change tb Constitution is to create anotht amendment. The FISA also allo\\ for the administration to wiretap i the U.S. as long as it receives jud cial approval within 72 hours c doing so.

Specter planes on conductin more sessions in the next few wed to discuss other aspects of the su veillance. The Senate's intelligenc committee has already held a close hearing on the program.

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fori gift for that special w111eone>and7ou just don't know What.t9 How about ting cuSt()rtl p(tir of boxer shorts J,Vith the Peru logo on. it.. too good to true? N?t · any more. ·The .·bookstore w9uld like you tO visit their website and click where it say "personalized ·1·"'' .· ' appare ;.

Just recently :the bookstore was having trnubles\Vfrh wanting shirts, tw9 ·ofthlit ··•··. yvith tllill optiQll for st11dent•itpparel, .•·is••relittiYely. and >affordable,.• <simply c:lic!<; choose the .clothing type you would like; selectwh!lt you •. \Vould like on the shirt from their list of:possibilities., yourcolbr and size, and };nt. it shii:>ped ( •···· .•·· .• · ·. to everyo»e who· ;vqitld like]o ·• b?bcat of students,alumni, aµd can ··order thertJ. as well. Nothing says "!love

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KITTY BOUTERSE

Editor-in-Chief

English Majors:

The world of literature and culture has opened up to you with this major. A bachelor's degree in English can help you in almost any career by perfecting your writing skills along with many other skills

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schedules, and tra•1el.

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are held in larger cities because many businesses have headquarters in the big cities such as New York or Los Angeles.

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independently, making oral presen- Interpreter IT rans I at or: tations, developing hypothesis, and The average annual earnings for You will convert written, om editing. salaried writers and authors was and/or sign language into a different

Many organizations are looking $44,350 in May of 2004. Editors language. It is important to not for people who know how to find were reported to earn an annual change the meaning or add your new information fast and present the salary averaging $43,900 in the own interpretation. You must be information in an organized fashion. same period. fluent in at least two languages both A student with an English major has written and oral. The ability to an endless list of possibilities, so it's make quick decisions is essential. important to know about at least Public Relations Specialist: Most interpreters and translators some of them. This career includes press secre- are self-employed. Many in the taries, information officers, public profession experience periods of affairs specialists, communications unemployment.

Writers and Editors: You are expected as a writer to express your credability through strong writing and research.

As an editor, you will read through the writings of other people and edit them for content as well as rewrite as needed.

Employment for writers and roitors is expected to grow at the average speed for all occupations through the year 2014. Employment of paid writers and editors for newspapers, periodicals, book publishers, and nonprofit organizations is expected to increase due to demand for these publications.

specialists, and media relations specialists.

Your job is to build and maintain a positive relationship with the public. You also report your organization;s accomplishments, acitivites, and policies as well as keep the management aware of the public's concerns and attitude toward the company. You are also expected to prepare press releases, write speeches, represent employers at public functions, and prepare annual reports.

You might have to work as much as 30-40 hours a week with no overtime pay. You might be expected to

RA's have fun while

CODYWlTT Contributing Writer

14 members from the Residence Life staff attended the 16th Annual RA Conference at the University of Northern Iowa from Jan. 27 through the 29. The theme of the conference was "We're Kickin' It Up A Notch" and Dr. Maura J. Cullen was the keynote speaker.

The five hour drive to Cedar Falls, Iowa, didn't put a damper in the moods of the staff members. There were countless activities and sesheld through9ut. th.e. confer: • t< ', '· <··,.

ence so everyone was able to participate. On the night of Jan. 27 the Peru Residence Life staff started playing a game called "Signs" at the conference. The game quickly generated interest from other schools. Being able to hang out and bond with all staff members was another added bonus at the University of Northern Iowa.

Jari Wehmeier, Senior Resident Assistant of Morgan Hall, said, "I had a great time at UNI, getting a chance to be around other people that know what it's like being an RA is really great! I learned different progral!}IJ.lin_g .i1J1d. Q\fferent

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ways colleges deal with policies. I also had a chance to bond with my fellow staff members and form a closer relationship with them.''

Tom Dunekacke, Senior Resident Assistant of Delzel Hall said. "This was my third time attending the UNI conference. These conferences were very beneficial to the Residence Life Staff and .to Peru State College. Our interaction with other schools around the nation expanded our knowledge and ga\'e us a better understanding on how to be more efficient as RA's on cam·pus."

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Students attend Model UN PSC radio returns

PHUONG TRAN Staff Writer

200:6 is the 11th anniversary session for the Western Collegiate Model United Nations, the fourth year Peru State College honor students participated in the program and the second year that Dr. Sylvester has driven about 10,000 miles to bring enthusiastic individuals from Peru State College to Oxnard, California.

Delegates, who are college students that represent different coun1- .,fies, work together to write resolutions. This is because the United· Nations does not pass laws, it passes resolutions. According to the WestMUN delegate guide, a resolution is a way of bringing pressure to bear upon Member States, of expressing an opinion on a pressing matter, or of recommending that the United Nations or. some other agency take some action.

Students also learn an important. term "caucusing" while working on"' resolutions. "Most of the real work of the United Nations is not done in formal session, but during informal discussions when the session is suspended in a process of informal negotiation called caucusing," (WestMUN delegate guide, page 15). After a delegate requests the session to be suspended for a set amount of time for caucusing purposes' the rest of the delegates will vote to decide if they favor the motion.

2005 was -the fourth· year Peru State went to California; however, it was the first year that instead of a plane, a van and a trailer were used to bring the students from Peru to Oxnard, California. Dr. Mohammed Kenbib went along With the group and he was also the guest speaker for the Model UN closing session. The eight honor students who attended the conference were: Kristen Boos, Andy Delong, Sherri Harrington, Bill Hayes, Olivia Hoffman, Amber Kushner, Melissa McCullers, and Phuong Tran.

Several stops was made during the trip at Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Santa Barbara, Cal. and finally Oxnard, Cal. The group had picnics at parks, camped two nights, visited Salinas Pueblo

Missions National Monument in New Mexico, the Grand Canyon in Arizona, the Direct International Relief Warehouse and helped out at a homeless shelter called Lighthouse for Women and Children in Santa Barbara, Cal.

During the three-day Model UN conference, all members were busy with eight committee-sessions which lasted about four hours each. Participating students_ from Peru State College and, other colleges such as Santa Barbara City College, Arizona State University, University of Illinois at Chicago, Phoenix College and Adams State College, had a chance to discussimportant world-wide issues and develop a further understanding of the role of the United Nation.

AMANDA ERWIN Staff Writer

Big news for music lovers on catnpus. Peru State College just a new club in the form of a iadip station called Phat Kat Radio. It_ Will be completely student run; including the DJ's and technitions.

Starting within the. next few weeks _the radio will begin to be broadcast over the speakers in the stud¢nt The radio station will _have a wide variety of from Top 40's pop ft) local Om!l.ha punk and rock bands. No worries for the thatwill be played as:wi.fil, · station have · for.·· it; in,cluding that • ·. ia})le t7 from only g in-· the sf:lldent center; essible from -the dorms.

Kat Radio hope to move out onto the radio waves and into cars.

The radio club, which was founded by Kitty Bouterse, is scheduled to be turned over to assigned directors within the next few months. The club's first meeting was held on Jan. 31, and was attended by 12 students, but there are already around 20 students who are interested in participating.

Because the radio will be run as a club it will not generate a profit, but might offer on-air advertising some time in the future. Also, this offers a great resume-builder for those who areintyrested.

Phat Kat Radio will be located in lower level of the s_tudent center. Anyone with suggestions on what music they would like to here; or any programs they think would be interesting, shquld e-mail Kitty at pabouterse@acornmail.peru.edu. Any constructive suggestions will help the radio get up and running all the sooner. · ·

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This year, Sylvester will again bring honor students including Amber Barcel, Jessica Codr, William Hayes, Bill Hayes, Olivia Hoffman, Stephanie Hoffman, Hillary Jedlicka, Melissa McCullers, Jacob Thompson-Krug, and Phuong Tran to Oxnard, Cal. The conference takes place at the Courtyard of Marriott hotel in Oxnard, Cal. from April 11 to 14 2006.

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PSC Enrollment Continues to Skyrocket PSC Shows Record Increase of 19 Percent for Spring Semester

PSC is designated as a "Best Bu'y" college, implementing a more flexible class shedule, renovating and repairing campus facilities, enhancing technology, and pioneering online learning 1n Nebraska.

(Peru, Neb.) Peru State College Many of our students are working President Dr.' Ben Johnson today men and women, stay-at-home announced that Peru State College mothers and military personnel who has posted another record enroll- could not otherwise make their ment increase of nearly 19 percent dream of earning a college degree for the spring semester, compared come true. with the same time period last year. "At Peru State College, we believe With several weeks left to register everyone deserves the opportunity for online and off-campus classes, to get an education, and we are in PSC's total head count stands at the business of eliminating the 1,630, up from 1,384 at this time obstacles that may hinder them from one year ago. School officials doing so. We are their partner, not expect another 300 to 350 students their problem..

3. Renovating and repairing camto register in the coming weeks, "We're thri:!led that our on-campus pus facilities. Over the course of the bringing PSC's total enrollment to enrollment has also increased 3' per- past six years, the State of Nebraska nearly 2,000 students. PSC ended cent. It is obviously increasing at a and Peru State College alumni and the· spring semester of 2005 with much slower rate;but thattoo is part supporters have invested more than total enrollment of 1,679. of our plan. We want to increase on- $25 million into renovating and

The most dramatic area of growth campus enrollment more.slowly so repairing campus facilities, includwas seen in online· only student that our growth doesn't negatively ing the renovation of the historical enrollment with a 115 pe.rcent impact campus by overstressing campus chapel/gymnasium into a increase from the same time period buildings, faculty, housing aiid other state-of-the-art library. last year - 524 students in spring resources. If our on-campus enroll-

4. Enhancing technology in the 2006 .compared to 244 in spring ment were to increase at the rate of classroom. PSC has worked to 2005. PSC began offering online our online enrollment,.we wouldn't ensure that online students have classes six years ago with 50 stu- have room for everyone. Therefore, acces.s to the same resources and dents. Currently, 70 percent of all we are striking an .appropriate bal- services available to on-campus stustudents (on- and off-campus) take aµce of serving those who want to dents. PSC offers online tutoring, one or more classes online. get an education and providing them advising, and an online library Graduate program enrollment also access to it via a variety of means." where students can access more increased 20 percent, and under- Johnson attributed PSC's success than 200,000 full-text book titles graduate enrollment increased 17 to: and 20,000 full text acac\emic jourpercent. On-campus enrollment is

1. It's designation as a "Best Buy" nal titles. Additionally, more than up three percent. college by Get Educated.com. PSC 50,000 electronic book titles are Johnson said, "The dramatic was selected as fourth "Best Buy" now directly accessible for reading increase in enrollment at Peru State college in the nation by <µld research through the library's College is no accident, nor is it a GetEducated.com in October during online catalog. surprise. It's all part of our plan. We their biannual survey of 101 accred- 5. Pioneering online learning in are making a concerted effort to ited distance-learning graduate Nebraska. PSC is the only public grow our off-campus and online degrees in education and education higher education institution in the enrollment rapidly to meet the needs allied fields in the United States. state that offers six fully accredited of Nebraskans who cannot be here 2. Implementing .a more flexible online undergraduate degrees. PSC every day for class, but want to get class schedule referred to as also has a fully accredited online an education. The days of making "2+2+ I." The schedule assigns master's degree. students come to us without excep- class meetings just two days a week Johnson said, "Peru State College tion are gone. with one session three-hour classes, has made astounding strides

renowned academic reputation with a 21st century approach to learning. Peru State College only continues to increase its value to the people of this great state."

PSC online student Leslie Nevitt Michaelson, a senior Business Administration Management major from Huntsville, Texas, said she has found PSC's online offerings to be a practical education tool that fits into her lifestyle.

Michaelson said, "I have been deaf since birth and was mainstreamed into the hearing world. For the first time in my life, I have the same opportunity that other students in the classroom have by sharing the computer visual exposure of each class. Since I am able to function as a bridge between the hearing and deaf world, I feel that my education will only enhance my abilities and assist in the bridging both cultures."

Cheryl Parks, a junior business administration management major from Pawnee City, said, "It doesn't

matter where I am in United States, or in the' world for that matter. A. ity education is what I aoocl with Peru Stat; College's online programs Working full-time with a family at home leaves littk time for classroom wor'.J Taking online classes me to pursue my goal ofbachelor 's degree while. taking care of life's resr 1 bilities. ·

Derek Heckman, a freshman accounting major from Milford, said, "I chose Peru State because they offered a bachelor ·s degree in accounting and a low online tuition rate. I took my first three classes this summer while deployed to the Middle East for Operation Enduring Freedom. During the class term it became clear that PSC is 100 percent committed to their students. The instructors and staff (at the Offutt AFB extension office) understood the unique challenges that online students face and they went the extra mile to work with us. For a high-quality, low-cost college education, I would recommend Peru State College to anyone Kristin Delaney, a senior business administration accounting and management major from Fremont, said, "Peru is continuing to grow. Being a student athlete means that a lot of these changes affect me. Increased computers and late lab hours in our state-of-the-art library give me a chance to get homework done after night games. The compassionate people and continued development have made me proud to say that I attend PSC."

"89 percent of our students are labs or study groups on Fridays.The throughout the past several years to Nebraska residents who come to schedule benefits working students,. become Nebraska's fastest-growing Peru State College because we offer athletes who must travel to competi- college._ We've h_ard a first-rate, cost-effective education tions and those who commute long make this a service-on- Ph

that works with their busy lives. l distanc6 s _ _ sc;ho_o! _

Woes on the U .S .-Mexico border

ABI STUCKEMEYER

Contributing Writer

lith hundreds of illegal aliens entering the United States every day, what is the country doing to keep out the unnecessary workers?

The country has already set up a border patrol, but it has been in place for decades. Now that were Me in the 21st century, what "me of the new technologies we 1 use?

'hat are we dealing with on the .Jer? The main reason for immigrants to cross the border is to find jqbs. Others are also coming over to get money, but by less legitimate ways, like selling drugs. The fact is that it started as a drug smuggling business. When you smuggle drugs you first have to grow it then find a place to sell it in the United States. But with immigrants it is easy and there is an immense profit to be made. Mexicans will pay a large amount to get a pass into the United States and that is what is happening.

The United States has fighting the proverbial war with Mexico ·for a while. And now that the prob-

lem is getting out of hand, the governn1ent is trying to take charge. The problem that we are facing now is lack of human resources to take posts on the border. The dirty jobs are left to the local civilian police patrols that are not equipped to handle the problem. The main question is if the Border Patrol can miss a tunnel that carries a ton of marijuana in it, how can we stop someone that decides to carry a · dirty bomb or even a weapon of mass destruction?

First lets examine the people that have to survive the pounding of Mexicans every night. Today there are over 11,000 agents that are on the line to protect our borders. These people are then spread out over the 2,000 mile border. These proud Americans encounter real life on the border. Some of them have even died to protect the borders of this country. What they are up against is the silent war. The enemy does not use technology to shoot down helicopters, instead they throw rocks. There was even an incident where a rock had taken down a helico19ter and lives were lost.

The weapons that the United States wants to use against them

are not weapons at all but objects that can stand-alone. Walls are the main idea that the government wants to erect and the people want to see it happen. The wall will be made to keep illegal immigrants and terrorists out of the United States. One wall that works is in California and is made of three different layers. The first two layers are steel that is set up like a standard fence that is eight feet high. Lastly is a concrete layer that consists of concrete pillars that are eight inches apart. With this fence in place the drug lords have decreased the drugs getting across the border, but the ideas of using boats and digging tunnels has come up, leaving the government questioning the idea of building a fence. Is the fence a Photograph courtesy of www;agr.state.tx.us good idea? I think it is not the best answer for several reasons.

1. The immigrants that are in the United States are here for work and they will stay where the work is and not go back to Mexico like many do now.

2. It will only encourage the Mexican "coyotes" to find new ways around the fence.

3. It will cost billions to build the fence and then to maintainance

on the fence will cost just as much.

4. And also what good is it going to do to keep "terrorists" out if none of the 9-11 terrorists came in through the Mexican-American border in the first place?

So what can the United States do to keep the immigrants out of the country? To figure this out we must see why they are coming here in the first place. The answer is jobs

and money. The economy of our country is nearly four times greater than that of Mexico and the people see an opportunity to get money. What needs to be done is to help Mexico. If the economy of Mexico is increased to that of the United States the people would have no reason to come over the border except for vacations.

How to become and stay motivated

HEATHER WELLS. Contributing Wroter

Staying motivated is hard enough to do with support, but staying motivated sometimes seems impossible. With one semesterafter another and the end sometimes seeming like it will never come motivation can be thrown to the wayside.

Everyone at one point in time or another gets discouraged. So the

more tips and techniques we have to keep us going through the tough times, and yes even the boring ones, will help keep the energy levels up and motivation going. One.thing that will defeat anybody is procrastination. According to Chris Joscelyne, a motivational speaker and founder of the Positive Path Network, boredom is one of the biggest reasons to procrastinate. Just because something is boring does not mean that it is unimportant.

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Thomas D. Yarnell, Ph.D. clinical psychologist, says to get a visual goal. We all want something in return for the time and effort we put into our work. A visual g-0al is something that you can see. Depending on what you are working for, you are able to cut out a picture of this and post it so you can see it often. Yarnell says to look at this whenever you feel discouraged. The more real you can make your goal the more attainable it will seem.

Joscelyne also suggest that taking a big goal and setting mini goals will also help you to see progress and view the goal as attainable. He also suggests making a written contract with yourself. When people write out their goals they are more likely to attain them. He reminds us to state what, when, and how ·we will achieve these goals within the contract to keep you going. With everything we are more likely to get something done if a reward

is offered. Most of the time we don' have someone waiting behind ou shoulder to give us that pat on thr back for every accomplishment wr make in our lives. Rewards are morr motivational when they come fron outside sources, but giving yoursel a reward will help keep you going Make sure that the reward fits th accomplishment, though. For tw• hours of studying or working on paper you can go out with you friends or read your favorite bool for two hours Yarnell also suggests that you pu this in writing and mark off you achievements. Finally, he suggest that you act 'as if'. This means tha if you act happy you will be happ)

To find more motivational tips t< go:

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More than just figure skating?

RANDI FISHER Staff Writer

With the Winter Olympics arriving soon, many people are getting psyched about certain events, such as ice skating, bobsledding, and snowboarding. With these being the most well known competitions, many people may overlook the other exciting events.

The biathlon, not to be confused with.a triathlon, combines the sports of skiing and rifle shooting. While skiing very fast for a distance, the competitors must slow down in order to shoot at a target before accelerating towards the next target. These athletes must wear a harness for their rifles and wear an arm sling in order to stabilize the rifles as they are shooting. There is not just one biathlon event, but rather four different races for both sexes.

Nordic Combined is another event

where two sports are, as the name suggests, combined. This sport has not only individual events, but also team categories. Cross-country skiing and ski jumping are together in this competition that takes a few days to complete. The first day begins with the ski jumps. After the jumps, the distance for the athlete is added together. The person who had the furthest distance the day prior will be the first to begin the crosscountry portion of the race. Just like in the Tour de France race, other racers begin according to their time in. the jumps. The first person to cross the finish line wins.

The Skeleton, very similar to sled" ding, was the first Olympic sledding sport. This is only the third time since 1948 that this event has been included in the Winter Olympic schedule. In the duration of this competition, a steel sled with two runners (a skeleton), a special suit, and a helmet are needed. Despite

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the rules about the weight of the sled, the weight of the driver, and the runner's temperature, this sport appears adequately simple. Going downhill, the driver lies on their stomach, head first and pushes the sled to begin. They have 30 seconds to do this and the top 20 male and top 12 female racers get a second run. Their first time is added with their second time, and the best time wins.

Despite common belief, figure skating and ice dancing are actually two seperate eyents at the Winter Olympics.If you have heard of figure skating, chances are you have heard of ice dancing. In ice dancing a team made of a man and a woman are required to perform four dances. These compulsory dances, the same

for each team, are worth 10 percent of their score. 30 percent of their score comes from an original dance, while another 50 percent comes from a free dance. Usually a medley is provided to all dancers for the original dance, while they can create their own steps and have their own music in the free dance. Other points for the teams come from their unison, expression, accuracy and placement of their dance steps.

While many of you may tune your television in to watch the USA hockey team or to watch Michelle Kwan fight for the gold in figure skating, remember. that there are alternative sports involved in the Olympics. Perhaps these events will take the place of bobsledding as your favorite competition.

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The tradition of curling

GREG ERNSTER Staff Writer

Curling has been an Olympic sport since 1924. Curling is one of the most interesting games, Curling originated in the 16th century in Scotland, where games were played on frozen ponds, lakes, and marshes. The earliest known curling stones came from the Scottish region of Stirling and Perth and date back to 1511. In the early days of

the sport, stones were taken from river bottoms. The earliest reports of curling came from Paisley Abbey, Scotland, in 1541. in the 1600s, stones with handles were introduced, allowing a delivery style similar to what is used today.

In the Olympic games, both men and women compete in a 10 team event. Curling is a competition between two teams with four players each. The teams take turns pushing a 19 .1 kg stone towards a series

of circles that looks like a target. The object is to get the stone as close to the center of the circles as possible.

One game consists of 10 ends. Ends are just like innings in baseball. During each end, each team delivers eight stones or two per person. The first player to go is known as the "lead". He/she is followed by the "second", then the "third", and finally the "skip", which is the leader of the team. Each end starts with the leads alternating throws until they have each thrown two stones. They are followed by the seconds in the same manner, and son on, The reason that you see the people with brushes is so that can slow the stone down to get it closer the center of the circle, The score for the end is determined when all 16 stones have been delivered. The team that scores in an end shoots first in the next end. The team with the most points at the conclusion of ten ends is the winner.

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Necessary precaution taken

MARCUS ACKLEY Staff Writer

The 2006 Winter Olympics are rumored to be· the securest sporting event to occur this year. With good reason: ticket sales for the games have soared and it is projected that 50 percent or more of the seats at every event are going to be filled. The less popular sports that haven't had much success with the ticket sales, are offering tickets to local school children. Thus far 700,000 tickets have been sold and that is 85 percent of the total tickets for the games.

10,000 to 15,000 police officers have been supplied in Turin, Italy for what may be the most dramatic sports soap opera to take place in many years. To take extra precaution, NATO is providing two AWACS surveillance planes to patrol over northern Italy during the games. It is obvious that the extra precaution is due to terrorists' take over in the 1972 Olympics in Munich, and the bombing that took place in Atlanta during the 1996 Summer Olympics.

Torchbearers. were forced to change their cour5e on the way to Turin on Feb. 5, due to protestors in the Susa Valley attempting to extinguish the Olympic torch. The protesters where protesting the construction of a railroad 'link between Turin and Lyon, France.

Some people might think that the controversy may not be over, but we will not know that until the Olympics' is done. Be sure to tune into the games and find out for yourself.

"Neveif: she is a gentle, kind and elegant snowball; "Gliz": he is a lively, playful ice cube. They are the two symbolic characters of the XX Olympic Winter Games. They compliment each other and personify the very essence at winter sports. They reflect the spirit othe Italian Olympic event: passion, enthusiasm, culture, elegance, and love of the environment and of sport.

A love worth waiting for

RANDI FISHER Staff Writer

Characters and in this story are entirely fictional.

Kaelynn sat staring across the table into Tristan's pale blue eyes with a hint of a smirk on her lips. She found herself thinking that this was the best Valentine's Day ever. He had brought her six Stargazer Lilies, one for each month that they had been together. The flowers themselves were a joke between the two- Tristan always said when she looked at him; she had stars in her eyes.

"What are you thinking about, sweetie?" Tristan asked.

"Not anything in particular. Just thinking about how adorable you look tonight," replied Kaelynn. Tristan had worn her favorite outfit; blue jeans with a brown polo with blue stripes that she said matched his hair and eyes perfectly. "Honey, I want_ to thank you again for being so patient before we got together."

"You 1don't to thank me; I'm - - . ··glad that things worked out the way that they did. __ If you had just melted in my hands right away, I would still be the same jerk I was before," said Tristan. "Will you excuse me; I need to use the restroom." He got up and leaned over to kiss Kaelynn before leaving the room.

In his absence, Kaelynn found her mind rewinding to when they first met. It was the middle of August and she was just getting into the routine of classes. Her day began with an 8:00 am literature class with Dr. Martin Harris. She liked the class enough and the assignments were not too difficult, but there was one thin,g about the class the she despised: Tristan. He was the most arrogant person that she had ever come into contact with, and Kaelynn was annoyed every time he opened his mouth. It did not matter what she said, he always had some kind of comeback or retort. It seemeq to her that he did it out of spite for whatever reason he had to dislike her. Kaelynn left the classroom always feeling riled up and ticked off.

The Monday following the last day to drop or add a class, Kaelynn walked from her literature class to the place where she relieved her

, sµ-ess and let all of her frustration

with Tristan disappear- her ballroom dance class. Kaelynn had been taking dance lessons since she was four years old and she found this to be the best way-for her to complete her general physical education requirements. The steps of these dances were foreign to her but she caught on fast and was easily the best dancer in the class.

This Monday, literature had been especially frustrating and Kaelynn fought the desire to walk out of class early. When the professor dismissed them, she shot out of there like a bullet, ready to dance her cares away. She went to the dance room and took a seat to put on her dance shoes. She looked up only to have her gl_;lt wrench as Tristan cockily walked into the room. Kaelynn rolled her eyes as attendance was being called.

The teacher began class by teaching thos_e who were new what they had learned last week. After she was finished, she asked everyone to take a partner. It was a rule in her class that the men always ask the ladies, as was proper. Kaelynn sat watching couple after cpuple take the floor until she was the only wallflower left.

"Do you want to dance?" Kaelynn looked up into pale blue eyes that felt like they were piercing her soul. When she did not answer, Tristan asked her again if she wanted to dance.

"Si.ire," she said, trying not to show how exposed she felt. He led her onto the floor and hesitated before be_ginning: um, '1!,1'/": .:

over the past few nights about what you said about me being cocky and arrogant. I realized that you were right and I was being a jerk. I normally am not like that, and I was not raised that way, but I think it was because I was trying really hard to impress you. Then it just came out the wrong way, and I apologize for my behavior," Tristan admitted.

Kaelynn looked in Tristan's eyes· for a moment and saw how sincere he really was. It was as if she could read his emotions as they flowed out of his eyes.

"I was wondering would you be willing to take a chance on me and go with me to a movie this weekend?" asked Tristan.

I'm not very good at this dancing stuff. I've heard how good you are, so don't expect anything huge from me."

Kaelynn just shrugged her shoulders and waited for him to begin. The next song began with Frank Sinatra belting out a waltz tune.

Tristan and Kaelynn danced the intricate moves, looking as if they had been dancing together their whole lives.

After dancing about half the song in silence, Tristan asked, "Why do always look like you're mad at me?"

"What? Well. I. um .look, to be honest with you, I think you are really cocky and arrogant, and it makes me so mad the way you argue all of the time with everything I say," replied Kaelynn; she had never been one to be anything but blunt.

Tristan blushed before saying, "Look, I only argue because I think you're cute when you get frustrated. Really, I think you're cute all the time." He diverted his eyes to _his feet as they kept twirling in circles. For a moment, Kaelynn did not know how to reply to that. She focused - on perfecting her arm movements during under arm turns. She did, however, manage to mutter a thanks before the dance was over. During the following dance, Kaelynn avoided Tristan, as she did for the remainder of the class.

On Wednesday, Tristan seemed to be quieter in their literature class. Before dance, Kaelynn asked him if he was alright.

"Kaelynn, I did a lot of thinking

"I don't know, I have a lot of homework and stuff..," Kaelynn trailed off her sentence, reluctant to trust him.

"Please, just give me a chance, I promise it will be worth it," Tristan

And right he was. Over the next month, Tristan tried his hardest to treat Kaelynn with respect and to win her heart. All of his affection and friendship was infectious and she found herself falling in love with this man whom she once saw as a jerk.

"Daydreaming again?'' Tristan interrupted Kaelyrin's thoughts as he returned from the restroom. Kaelynn smiled her reply. "Hey, I know we said no presents except candy, but I really wanted to get you something. You have been so sweet to me and I just want to tell you how much I love you and appreciate you."

She reached into her purse and pulled out a small bag. Inside, Tristan found a necklace with a star charm. He smiled, touched by her sneaky love.

"I love it, thank you so much. Um, I'm glad that you didn't stick to the no present thing, um, because I also bought you something," Tristan said bashfully. He presented Kaelynn with a box and as he opened it, she gasped: Inside was a silver ring with a princess-cut emerald, her favorite gem, surrounded by small diamonds.

As Tristan placed in on her finger, Kaelynn whispered, "You were right; it was worth it. I love you."

Greatest romances of all time Top rcJmantic

KITTY BOUTERSE Editor-in-Chief ASHLEY ALBERTSEN Assistant Editor Harry and Bess Truman

Harry Truman first saw Bess Wallace in 1890, when they were in Sunday school together in Independence, Miss. Harry was six and Bess was five. He developed a crush immediately, but didn:t get up the nerve to speak to her until five years later.

Harry's love for Bess remained unresipricated all through school, and they didn't see each other again until 10 years after they had graduated from high school.

During the Christmas holiday in 1910 Harry was visiting his aunt who lived close to Bess' house. He went over to return a plate, and he began courting Bess as soon as she opened the door. During their courtship he wrote over 1,300 letters to her. He sent her the first one on December 31, 1910. About six months later he proposed to her via mail. She turned him down, but he remained optimistic and persistant.

On Nov. 2, 1913 Harry and Bess had a serious conversation that changed their relationship forever. It is unknown exactly what he said to her, but it must have ended with a proposal. After 13 y,ears of pursuing he had finally won Bess' heart.

They waited another five and a half years before getting married because Harry didn't have the money. He wanted to wait until he was able to support her in the fine style that she was accustomed to.

They did not wait until he had the money though. Instead they married when he returned from .fighting in World War I. They married at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Independence on June 28, 1919. He was 35 years old and Bess was 34.

Their marriage lasted 53 years and survived several miscarriages, and a political career that eventually lead to .the Whitehouse.

Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio

Marilyn did not love Joe when the first married in 1954. For them love came later. When they met in 1952 he was already a legend of the New York Yankees, and she was an up and coming movie star. Their original meeting was strictly

for publicity, but after that they never got over one another.

Their divorce in 1954 proved only the beginning of their lifelong love. Despite his' anger management issues Marilyn often looked back on their relationship with fondness. She always turned to Joe in times of need. In fact he is the one who rescued her from her wrongful imprisonment in the Payne Whitney Psychiatric division six years after their divorce.

At 35 Marilyn was finally ready to settle down. She and Joe acted like an old married couple, and were planning on getting married. When Marilyn's body was found in her apartment on Aug. 5, 1962 police also found an incomplete love letter to Joe.

Dear Joe, If I can only succeed in making you happy, I will have succeeded in the biggest and most difficult thing there is. That is, to make one P.erson completely happy. Your happiness means my happiness and (This is wqere the letter stops).

going to be defeated, so she withdrew her troops and she and Anthony fled to Alexandria.

In the fashion of "R:omeo and Juliet" Anthony, who was deceived by a false report claiming that Cleopatra was dead, committed suicide. Upon the news that Octavian planned on displaying her as a trophy, Cleopatra committed suicide as well.

was holding her hand when she died and buried her in a light blue coffin. That was her favorite color so much that she use to call it "June blue."

Johnny died a few months later from complications from diabetes (respitory failure). Johnny and June are buried next to one another at Hendersonville Memory Gardens in Hendersonville, Tenri.

Mark Anthony and Cleopatra

Anthony and Cleopatra met when he called her to explain her indecision during the civil war that took place after the death of Caesar. Instead of punishing her though, he fell in love, and returned with her to Egypt. After staying with her for some time he returned to Rome where he married Octavia for political reasons. While he was in Rome performing his duties Cleopatra remained in Egypt and gave birth to their twins.

Anthony returned to Egypt in 34 BC and continued to reside there until 32 BC when Octavian (Octavia's brother) declared war on Anthony. and Cleopatra. After that he divorced Octavia and he and Cleopatra went to war to defend their love. During a naval battle at 'Actium she realized they were

Johnny Cash and June Carter

Johnny Cash and June Carter's 35year marriage is considered one of the greatest love stories in the entertainment industry. June Carter was a singer, dancer, and actress. Johnny Cash was a singer, actor, and, author.

The two met through the Opry company and sang together as a duo during the mid 1960s. They also won two Grammy awards for their duets on "If I were a Carpenter" and "Jackson" in 1968.

During their time in Los Angeles for a performance in 1965, their relationship began. Johnny Cash proposed to June while onstage in London, Ontario. A week later, they married.

On March 1, 1968, they were married in a church in Franklin, Ken. They had a nonalcoholic reception at Johnny's home in Hendersonville.

The couple would show their affection for one another often times through song writing. "Ring of Fire" was written in 1963 by June about their early attraction for one another. "Flesh and Blood" is a song Johnny Cash wrote about his love for June.

At age 73, June died on May 15, 2003 from complications from heart valve surgery at Nashville Baptist Hospital in Nashviile, Tenn. Johnny

John F. and Jackie Kennedy

JFK proposed to Jackie by telegram as she was working as "The Inquiring Photographer" for the Washington Times-Herald and was in England photographing Queen Elizabeth. As a young engaged couple they spent many hours planning their wedding, held in September of 1954 in Newport, R. I., and was the society wedding of the year. Jackie was wrapped in 50 yards.of ivory silk, in a gown that took two months to make.

Jackie supported him completely during his constant campaigning and acted as the "ideal wife." Many women considered her their role model.

The couple continued to be loving until November 22, 1963 when JFK was assassinated.

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weeks after filming the final episode of "The LucycDesi Comedy Hour'', the couple divorced. However, until his death in 1986, Arnaz would

In 1940, Lucy met Cuban bandleader Desi Amaz while filming the remain close friends with Ball. film version of the Rodgers and Hart stage hit "Too Many Girls." The two hit it off immediately and eloped the same year.

While away with the army in 1942, Desi cheated on Lucy. Lucy filed for divorce in 1944, but got together with Desi and eventually formed "I Love Lucy" after insisting on developing a television program with Desi. The show reunited the two and they had two children, Lucie Desiree Amaz and Desiderio Alberto Amaz IV. They worked the pregnancy into the script and the birth made the first cover of TV Guide_ the same year. Photo courtesy of www.shakethatbrain.com

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Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz

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"Lost" doesn't fade into the background

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A plane crashes in the middle of the ocean; split in half by turbulence. Miraculously the two halves of the plane land on either side of a seemingly deserted island. The survivors struggle to make it in this alien land of mysterious sounds and metal hatches: Sounds interesting, but is it really worthy of prime-time television? It seems the answer is "yes", because ABC's series "Lost" has turned into a resounding successs.

The first season of "Lost" gave us entertainment the quality of which we haven't seen since "Friends". Not only is there a great plot, but there is also captivating dialogue. The characters start out as strangers,

not only to each other, but also to .the audience. But as time has gone on we have learned their secrets through flashbacks. The audience now feels for these c;haracters. We sympathize with their struggles, not only to survive, but also to thrive in this new environment.

Locke seems to be the true miracle of this show, which is probably why he has so much faith. He believes that they are all on the island for a reason. Which makes sense coming from him because until. the plane crashed he was a soldier trapped in a crippled body. As soon as he awoke in the wreckage though he could move his legs again. Now he spends most of his time playing commando.

Jack is the one who is really in charge though. As the resident doctor he saved many lives during the beginning stages of setting up an existence on the Sawyer is a con man through and

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Date of. Birth: Nov. 6, 1972.

Relationship Status: Married

Work: Thandie Newton has been in 17 movies including "Mission Impossible Il," "The C.hronides of Riddick;'· and the most current, "Crash/; She has also appeared in 11 epispdes of "ER.''

zine's "102 Sexiest Wmp.en in the World" jn 2002. Her full name, Thandiwe, means "beloved;"

Upcoming Movie: Newton's next film is called, "Pursuit of ' Happyness," directed by Gabriele Muccino. Yes, "happyness" is spelled that way on purpose .The movie is about a struggling salesman, played by Will Smith, who takes custody of his son., played by Jaden Smith, as he's poised to begiJl a Newton plays a smaller ro.ie ofawomani:ia.med.·.·.L··.inda ·.· ·.·

through. He seems heartless at times, but often comniits random acts of kindness. He is the rebel of the group, and seems to be constantly at odds with Jack.

Kate.was on the plane going back to the U.S. in handcuffs for murdering her stepfather. She manages to get free of the cuffs though, and

falls right in between Jack and Sawyer. The ongoing question with her is which one she will choose.

Jin and Sun are Koreans whose marriage was on the rocks when the plane .crashed. Now every episode their love grows stronger as they realize why they fell for each other in the first place.

Charlie started out a drug addict stuck in the past. Desperately trying lo relive his glory days as a rock star, but really he:s just a heroine addict. It's hard to tell if he has really kicked the habit, although he still maintains that he no longer uses.

Claire and her newborn child Aaron are the only reason that Charlie is staying clean. Despite the fact that he met Claire after the crash when she was around eight months pregnant he has formed a · strong bond with her and her son. The characters themselves though are no competition for the main character of this prime-time drama:

the island. Yes, this series revolves around all of the mysteries that seem to thrive in the warm climate.

First there were only strange noises, but that quickly grew into the existence of polar bears. Then there was the mysterious hatch in the middle of the island, the numbers that Hurley claims are cursed, the seemingly insane French woman, the mysterious "Others", and finally, at the beginning of this season, the contents of the: hatch and the mysterious perils of the countdown.

As the series continues in its second season with strong viewer ratings and a few Emmy's it continues to enthrall viewers. As this season draws to a close, audiences can't help but wonder how much longer the creators will be able to keep us on the edge of our seats. Will the survivors ever get off the island? What are the "Others" doing on the island? Will Michael ever see his son Walt again?

Mickey meets Woody

LINZE THUMMEL Staff Writer

When adults around the world think of Classic animated movies, they automatically think of Disney's movies, including: "The Little Mermaid," "Cinderella," "Aladdin," "The Lion King" and many more. But, today's younger generations think of movies such as "A Bugs Life", "Monsters Inc.", "Finding Nemo", "Toy Story", and "Shrek", all movies made by Pixar Animations.

For the last ten years, Pixar has swept the market with interesting story lines, andadvanced computer animation technology.

Disney and Pixar have announced a merger which will bring much of the Pixar staff to Disney Studios.

The news of this merger may comes as a surprise to those who remember the nasty split the two companies had a few years ago. After about 11 years of working together Pixar decided to leave early from their contract with Disney because they were unable to retain any of the rights to the movies that they created.

This merger includes Pixar's president, Edwin E. Catmull who will become the president at Disney, and John A. Lasseter. Lasseter worked for_. Disney for five years in the

1980s on "The Fox and the Hound" and "Mickey's Christmas Carol."

He was involved in the creation of many of the Pixar hits such as "Toy Story." Now that Pixar and Disney are merging, Lasseter has been named chief creative officer for animation.

"For many of us at Pixar, it was the magic of Disney that influenced us to pursue our dreams of becoming animators, artists, storytellers and filmmakers," said Lasseter. He even claims that "his love affair with cartoons began when as a boy. He saw Disney's 'The Sword in the Stone'". Lesseter is a great talent, and has even been compared to the late Walt Disney. People•often com·

pare the two men because of their compelling stories, inovative use of technology, and creative characters. Despite Disney's once grand reputation for creating quality family movies it has been unable to keep up with the times since it lost its contract with Pixar. Aside from the talent that Pixar's employees bring to any production there is also their ability to generate fresh storylines. Disney obviously hopes to bring their prestigious name back to the top. The world will now have to sit holding its breath to see if these two entertainment moguls can make things work this time. Let's hope so for the sake of the children.

And the Oscar goes too ...

KITTY BOUTERSE Editor-in-Chief

It's that time of year again. It's time to look back at the year's best movies and decide who deserves the Oscar for Best Picture of the Year. The nominees have already been selected and they are as followed: "Brokeback Mountain," "Capote," "Crash," "Good Night, Good Luck," and "Munich."

another. This story isn't just about cowboys living secret homosexual lives, but about the two men dealing with bigotry at its worst. This story is for anyone who has had to deal with society prohibiting his or her freedom of happiness and the extent to which persecutors will let their hatre control them to the absolute worst extremes.

Found on the list of nominees is "Capote." This movie is set in 1959 when New Yorker writer Truman Capote, played by Philip Seymour Hoffman, learns of a horrible murder of a family of four in Halcomb, Kansas and sets ou the nominees. with his partner, Harper Lee

It is important when deciding which movie to root for, that you know at the very least what each movie is about. Lucky for you readers, this writer likes movies a little too much and has watched each of

the most' controversial movies of the year Jake Gyllenhaal plays Jake Twist; a rodeo cowboy who herds sheep in the summer of 1968 at Brokeback Mountain, Wyoming with ranch-hand, Ennis Del Mar.

The two 19-year-old cowboys foster a forbidden love that sends them on separate paths o( trying to live a "normal" life. They both get married and have children, but still make time for their occasional "fishing trips" to Brokeback Mountain. The stress takes a hold of both of them as they try to keep this secret from their families While

"Brokeback Mountain" is one of (Catherine Keener) to cover the story. After interviewing prisoners, Capote finds himself writing a book instead called In Cold Blood. Although he finds himself feeling compassion with the prisoners, he has to have an adequate ending for his book and that can only come in the case of an execution. Capote finds himself conflic:,.ted between helping the troubled prisoners and getting the story he needs to complete his book.

"Crash" is one of the most uncomfortable movies you could ever sit through, but that doesn't dealing with the time apart from one make it any less than remarkable.

Over the course of two days in Los Angeles, the lives of whites, blacks, Koreans, Latinos, the rich, the poor, criminals, and cops collide as the diverse characters find themselves victims of racism, as well as guilty of it. Anything can and will happen as these characters react to each other in unpredictable ways. After seeing this movie, you will find yourself critically looking at your assumptions about other people based on theirlooks.

"Good Night, and Good Luck" brings us into the 1950s. CBS ews reporter Edward R. Murrow, layed by David Strathairn, and his producer Fred Friendly, played oy George Clooney, look to expose Senator oseph McCarthy for exploiting America's ommunism fears.

McCarthy .uses deception to bring down his enemies using; communism as an excuse. The two men risk everything to bring the giant down and "Good Night, and Good Luck" shows the journey of this task. This documentary has no need to stray from the facts, as the true events are dramatic enough, even though unlike other documentaries, this one seems almost

too good to be true.

The last but not least norru-

nee is "Munich." Based on the 1972 Munich tragedy brought on by Black September, "Munich" brings the aftermath of the tragedy into light. The Israeli government sends a team of five men to take care of the members involved in Black September. The team is made up of a former bodyguard soon to be a father and the leader of the group, a toy maker who is an expert at disarming bombs, but now asked to build them, an antique dealer who can forge letters and documents, an expert shooter, and a cleanup guy who carefully removes evidence after each action. They travel with false identities and deadly plans. Directed by Spielburg, this story is heartwrenching and its story of revenge is ethically haunting.

This years Oscar nominees are all very heavy and haunting. With half of them based on true events and the others demanding us to see the effects of racism and bigotry, each leaves .us with a deep feeling of concern for something other than just ourselves. This year's Oscar nominees are so inspiring and deserving that whichever movie wins, we all win.

''·Annapolis'' script doesn't hold water

ASHLEY ALBERTSEN Assistant Editor

Answer the following question to _the best of your ability.

The movie "Annapolis" was about:

A. Tyrese Gibson's abs

B. A Naval Academy

C. Boxing

D. James Franco's abs

If you answered this question with any of the four possibilities listed above then you are correct.

"Annapolis" is a Frankenstein creature made. up of several successful movies, specifically "Million Dollar Baby", "An Officer and a Gentleman", and "Top Gun". Jake Huard (James Franco) is a slightly dim shipbuilder who works for his emotionally handicapped father. A Naval officer who offers him a newly vacated position in the academy saves him in true Cinderella fashion. Of course along the way he meets a woman. (Jordana

Brewster) who later turns out to be his superior officer. They fall in love, which will come as a complete shock to no one. Ten minutes after he at the academy it becomes obvious that this movie will be more about boxing than life at a Naval academy. (Don't you just hatejt when they mislead you with the previews?)

Jake immediately gets into an ongoing feud with upperclassmen Cole (Tyrese Gibson), and they end up boxing it out.in theBdgades:

Why they dislike each other so much is anyone's guess. In fact, this movie leaves the audience trying to fill in many of the blanks. As if the script full of holes didn't make movie mediocre - enough it only focuses on four characters, and they are just stereotypical shells. The guy from the wrong side of the tracks who wants to grow up to be something great, and does despite the odds, the overweight African American who can't succeed at the physical tasks; the

Asian Americao who's a stickler for the rules, and the well-groomed women who falls for the guy from the wrong side of the tracks.

Brewster's role in this movie seems to be an attempt by the production team to remind us of Demi Moore in "G.I. Jane" and "A Few Good Men". Unfortunately she is too reserved in the role to make any sort of an impact, and there is no chemistry between her and Franco. Not that anyone else in the cast really provides us with any surprises.

The biggest problem with "Annapolis" wasn't the casting though, it was the script with its lack of explanation. Jake's mother is dead, and it gets mentioned a lot in the movie, but they never explain what happened to her. Why does Jake feel like he needs to prove himself? What actually happens at a Naval academy? And most important, who writes this ,stuft?.l'l:le-.di<ilogU,e .is o(ten s.o. ·

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weak that the movie seems more suited for the time of silent films. "Annapolis" is not without its perks. It does offer some mediocre boxing scenes, and even a love story of sorts. This movie is not one to ponder over; it is a pale comparison to the classics that it tries to imitate. So, instead of spending your hard earned money on this box office flop rent one of the movies it's trying to playing off .of.-.

Banquet fires up team

GREG ERNSTER Staff Writer

The Peru Sate Football banquet was held on Jan. 29'to recap the season and to look onward to next season. The Football Booster Club sponsored the banquet. The event filled the cafeteria to ·the point that there was not an empty seat at any table in the room.

There was a silent auction held to raise money for the Booster Club. They auctioned off agroup of athletic t-shirts, TV trays with a bobcat burned into them, a PSC football helmet, a painting of the Oak Bowl, and a huge slab of roast beef.

The guest speaker of the night was

"Doc" Winiger the radio voice of the Bobcats on 1600 AM/ 103.l FM. Winiger, who is a Peru State alumni and one the directors for the Football Booster Club, gave a riveting speech to the crowd. He talked about how back in the early 192.0's Peru State went undefeated for the

support the athletic teams.

To end his speech Winiger told everyone to close their eyes and just listen to him. He put on his radio voice and began to give the postgame report on a game for next year. He talks about how the Peru State Bobcats defeat the Ottawa Braves season and had to play Chadron 42-3 to make it a 6 and 0 season.

State for the championship for the This speech gave every football state of Nebraska. The game was player in the room some motivation held in Chadron and Peru State had to go get ready for next year. to travel on a train. The train After the speech Head Coach stopped seven times before even Terry Clark wrapped up the season getting to Lincoln, because every with a few words. He told the team town on the way up there wanted to to just get ready for next year. have a pep rally for the team. The Right after that they got right into main purpose behind that story was announcing all the seniors; wishing to show the players th_at people are them good luck for the future and still behind the team. People still thanking them for the great memocare about the team, and still want to ries. Clark also went on to announce

the All-Conference players. Scott Flurry, offensive lineman and Rusty Fuller, running back.

The message of the night from all the Booster Club members, alumni, coaches, and parents is that they are still behind the team. "That was probably the one thing the football team needed the most. Just to know that people are behind us. The season is months away, but we're acting like it's only weeks away. Everybody is getting bigger in the weight room, and everybody is getting their grades together. We're coming together as a team, and that's one of the things we lacked in years passed. Watch out for next year; we're ready," said Joe Russo, a Peru State defensive lineman.

Peru salutes its scholar athletes

GREG ERNSTER Staff Writer

Peni State College has another reason td be proud of their student athletes. Eight PSC students were named NAIAAll-American Scholar athletes. Four senior women volleyball players and Four football players qualified to be Academic All-Americans.

To be considered for nomination to be an Academic All-American you have to be at least a junior, have

a G.P.A. of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 scale, must be a major contributing member on the playing field, and must be in a good standing with their respective college or university.

The volleyball athletes are .senior Lindsey Baumgartner; a business major from Fort Morgan, Col., Kristin Delaney, a liberal arts major 'from Fremont, Neb., Lindsay Scanian, a business major from Plattsmouth, Neb., and Evi Steffens, an education major from Johnson, Neb.

takes to be a student athlete.

The coaches couldn't be any prouder of the student athletes. The coaches make sure to let the team know that you're a student before an athlete. That means you have to make the grades before you can even touch the field. "We are extremely proud of these individuals. They don't only excel in the classroom, but are leaders on the field" said head football coach Terry Clark.

The four football players are Sam But once you do it, it's well worth Carter, a junior business administra- the efforts," said Gerdes on what it tion major from LeRoy, Kan., Rusty Fuller, a senior K-12 physical education and coaching major from Cambridge, Neb., Jared Gerdes a junior bachelor of technology management major from Auburn, Nebraska, and senior Lynn Meyer, a K-12 physical education coaching and sports management major. "It takes a lot of hard and time to be a good student athlete. You have to stay focused and keep yourself motivated to achieve your goals.

Put a "W" in the win column

(Peru, Neb.) The Peru State women got back into the win column on Feb. 3 with a 62-57 victory over York College at the Al Wheeler Activity Center in Peru. Feb. 4, however, College of St. Mary stopped the streak as they defeated the Bobcats 61-47.

Against York the 'Cats received double digit scoring from Leisha Tennal (15), Alison Hill (15) and Kara Lally (12) and led for most of the game, building a comfortable 36-26 advantage by the half en route to the win. A scrappy zone defense by the Bobcats made the Panthers work hard for scoring opportunities as the Bobcats forced York into 32 turnovers. The Bobcats shot a cool 35 percent (17 of 49), but did nail seven three-pointers. "We did a real

nice job of executing the game plan that we established for the week," said a relieved coach Dennis Prichard after the contest. "I'm real happy with the energy we started the game with which allowed us to make a run and establish the lead."

The second place MCAC team College of St. Mary rolled to a 3014 lead after 20 minutes as Peru State could only manage 33 percent from the field. The deficit was too large to overcome, however, the Bobcats did outscore the visitors 3331 after intermission for the final 61-47 count. Tennal again led Peru State in scoring with 15, Hill chipped in with 10 and also snared eight rebounds.

The lady 'Cats are a young team. They will start to win games here in

no time. They have a good work ethic. With a young team like this there is only room to grow. You get better everyday. Keep fighting ladies it will come.

The Bobcats travel to Bartlesville, Oak. for a 5:30 contest with Oklahoma Wesleyan.

Photo courtesy of Peru State marketing.

Seattle, need a tissue?

GREG

ERNSTER Staff Writer

The Steelers won 21-10 over the Seahawks in Detroit. Football is a game of inches and that's how close the game really was at one point. There are examples of this though out this game. At the end of the first half Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselback threw two deep touchdown passes that were caught out of bounds by only inches. Then Ben Roethlisberger ran the ball in from the 1-yard line. In my opinion the ball uever crossed the line, only his elbow did. But, on the review there was not enough evidence to over rule the call on the flied.

The first half belonged to the Seahawks defense, which held the Steelers to 43 yards rushing. In the second half the Steelers did what they do best: run the ball. They had 181 yards rushing, a 75 yard touchdown run, which is a record, by Willie Parker showed Seattle that they could still run the ball at anytime.

The Seahawk offensive line did a great job holding back the best blitzing team in the NFL. Giving

Hassleback plenty of time to throw the ball. They created the holes for Shaun the NFL MVP to run. Alexander finished the game with 95 ya,rds rushing.

Everyone is trying to blame Seattle's loss on bad officiating. There were a lot of bad calls through out the game. The referees called a horrible game. Holding calls, calling offensive pass interference, and not changing the Roethlisberger touchdown· are just some of the bad calls the referees made. That's not why they lost the game. They lost the game because of turnovers in the red zone, bad clock management, defensive injuries, and Jerramy Stevens not catching balls.

Clock management has been a problem for Seattle Head Coach Mike Holmgren in his .last two Super Bowl experiences. It didn't help when tried to change the play twice with the clock running at the end of the first half. Even at the end of the game when threw a completion to tight end Jerramy Stevens and he didn't even try to get out of bounds. Hassleback just looked lost out

there, calling plays in the two minute offense.

Hassleback had a great game, don't get me wrong, but he had some horrible passes at the same time. The one interception that he threw was a bad ball on a great read. That interception was the turning point in the game for the Steelers. If the ball were a little higher we would be singing a different tune. It would have put the Seahawks up by three and gave them a little momentum.

Jerramy Stevens talked all week about what he was going to do. How he was going to give his touchdown balls to Joey Porter. On Super Bowl Sunday we found out what he was really going to do. Nothing. That's right he. did nothing at all. He was thrown to seven times, and he caught only three for 25 yards and a touchdown and he almost dropped the touchdown pass too. He dropped some balls that were right in his hands and would have giving the Seahawks great field position.

Injuries to starting comer Andre Dyson, safety Marquand Manuel, defensive tackle Rocky Bernard

means second stringers would have to step-up and play. These injuries hurt the Seattle defense that already had their work cut out for them. The back-up safety is the one who bit really hard on the reverse pass play to Hines Ward for the touchdown.

The back-up comer is the one who had the interception and got caught from behind. It was the longest interception in Super Bowl history, but come on you're an NFL comer. How do you get caught from

behind? Without the starting defensive lineman Bernard the Steelers were able to run the ball up the middle. ·

So in the end it wasn't the referees that lost the game for Seattle. The mistakes the team made lost the game for the Seahawks. It was the lack of big plays on both sides of the ball. Seattle there's always next year.

PSC has new athletic trainer

GREG ERNSTER Staff Writer

Peru State has a new athletic train- er on campus now. Brent Melvin, who graduated from Iowa State University in December of 2000.

After graduation he worked as a physical therapist in Ames, Iowa

providing rehabilitation and outreach athletic training services. He worked for various organizations, including a community college and a semi-pro basketball team in De Moines. Recently he was a head trainer at Brandywine Heights High School in Pennsylvania for two and a half years. He and his wife reside

in the town of Peru.

Melvin became an athletic trainer because he wanted to do something in the medical field and he really enjoyed athletics.

"I chose Peru because I wanted a chance at a college position and the Peru job opened up and it's. near my hometown" said Melvin.

Melvin started on Jan. 15, 2006 as the athletic trainer. "As an athletic trainer my job is to provide rehab for any injured athletes, putting the injured athletes on exercise programs, modalities for the athletes, and taping before games and practices. I also provide emergences coverage for the practices and for all the home games," stated Melvin. That's not all of his duties on campus though; he also teaches a first aid class.

"The new athletic trainer is a really good guy. He is really helpful: he knows all the exercises you need to in order to get back in shape or back on the field. He is just a good guy all

around" said Jacob ThompsonKrug, a men's volleyball player. "He is a good teacher. He knows what he is talking about. That always makes me learn the subject a little more" said Grant Brueggermann, a freshman taking

Melvin's first aid class.

Below is Brent Melvin. Photo by Ashley Albertsen.

The Peru State Times

The Beginning

By: Kitty Bouterse

Fingers slide my hair aside

Slightly caressing my face. Trace my ear with your touch

A tilted head and a soft smile. Your eyes like a black hole

$lowly drawing me in. You hold my head gently And so it begins.

Trying to convince me your words No one before has ever claimed to say. Staring into my soul

As if to cross your heart and hope to die.

Fearing to never have a chance again

I beg you to stay, but I could not win.

All I could do is prolong the end Memorizing each moment Each spoken thought Each grin.

Hearing you speak words on your mind

I can't get enough

Of each movement of your lips

Like candy for my brain. Please don't say goodnight

Farwell sleeping hours I'd rather pain.

Talking has never been easier

Fear of judgment for the first time Doesn't dance around anywhere near.

Feelings I felt were probably mine alone

When time itself seemed to slow. Chances called and were eager to be answered

Didn't want to freak you outwith .such encounters.

Talk of running away jokingly graced your lips

For me plans of escape for us were carefully mixed.

Loss of time with no where to be

Reality decided to make it hard for me to believe

Whether it was all real or a dream to see.

Open my eyes to look for that same hand

Handling each moment as you would my face.

Thank you for being my movie moment guy

That does all he can to make me see

The movies are based on that moment in time

When that man shows romance how to begin.

Motivation

By: Kitty Bouterse

I never became close to anyone, Conversations grew thin.·

I wanted to stop bottling emotions, So I started to talk.

I wanted to share feelings, While being able to change and perfect my words.

I wanted to keep what I said to share

So I started to write.

I wanted to show the colors of my soul, Bright and dark whichever my mood.

I decided to show my thoughts rather than use letters that make words.

I needed to use my hands, So I started to draw.

My fingers needed more, Like to provide the word with song.

My life needed more rhythm, More music to make myself. I wanted to say I have. musicality, So I started to play.

I needed to give beauty to others, Share W'ords along with pitch. I followed a beat with my foot, my lips sometimes would twitch. I wanted a beautiful talent, Something to be proud to show. I needed something rtew and refreshing, So I started to sing.

My heart began to ache, It had developed a hole. I never noticed, I kept it quite cold. Scared of committment, I would always flee. The thing I needed most, I simply didn't know how to start. Never knowing I even needed it, I would cry myself to sleep at night. So unhappy, not satisfied with my self. Without a warning or a chance to refuse,

You showed me something I could truly use.

Without you my dear, I could never start to care.

I met you and noticed an immediate change, Before I knew it, I started to love.

Midnight Walle

By: Ashley Albertsen

Flowers bloom in a midnight garden

Silent but for a cricket's chirp. A warm breeze blows, On the skin it's a lover's kiss. Darkness surrounds everything

Beauty is illuminated by the moon Shadows are remembered friends

Slowly 'walking cobblestone paths

The sound of trickling water is heard.

Trees part from the path

And in a clearing a fountain stands

Close by is a marble bench

Sitting now with path in sight Memories present themselves for audience.

Love's First Kiss on the arm of Happiness

Smiles fade upon the entrance of the next guest, A beloved pet that died too soon enters all alone. At a respectful distance comes the next couple, The First Job holds hands with Nervousness.

Regally with heads held high Glide Marriage and Eternal Bliss

A tear of joy is shed, Accompanied by a gentle smile

A following memory brightens the smile,

The birth of the first child.

As the moon travels across the sky Memories enter slowly and whisper quietly

The cricket's chirp and water's trickle

Provide some privacy

Now only one memory remains True Love's body lies upon a bed Light fading from their eyes. And now a tears fall from sorrow uninhibited.

The moon has found its resting place

And in the east the sky grows pale. Composure and comfort are reached in unison. · Glancing in the clearing, Now filled with memories

An unmistakable pattern can be seen.

Memories of sadness wear robes of deepest blue

While memories of happiness are bathed in silver light

A careful look around Reveals a thoughtful sight. Happiness has reigned in a full life.

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By: Ashley Albertsen

All my life

I've held my breath and waited For someone like you.

Take my hand, If only for a moment

Let me feel your light.

Don't let go

I don't want to lose you

In the dark of night

In ;your eyes

I see a love I thought that I Would never know.

Take me home

In your arms I know I'll always be safe and warm

Stay the night

This feels so good

That it must be right

gand sses are not thers overlap, no t the area o(stqdy is. classes have.begun to stand .fu the eyes of students. They become very popular because .of all the advantages offered, Stich as: convenience, availability, and self-controlling.

The Peru brief stated: "The most dramatic area of growth was seen in online only student enrollment with a 115 percent increase from the same time period last year - 524 students in spring 2006 compared to 244 in spring 2005. PSC began offering online classes six years ago with 50 students. Currently, 70 percent. of all students (on- and off-campus) take one or more classes online."

Numerous students and professors fav.or online classes. However, before selecting 12 credit hours of classes, Students need to.co:nsider if the con• venience of courses outweigh its one of the factors that plays .info students.' decisions when 1cboos1ng ·.· .•. online course. They o.n.•tl)eir · own. The Record Newspaper found that people who desire to be educated have the ability to learn through online education; but some feel that it is hard to keep track of dates and assignments or

as easy as rs have put consitle.tabl rt into making the weekly. quizzes very challenging for any individual who did not read Learning all the required materials, which are ' enrolled in distance often more than forty pages per hension, and co twice as likely to dro week. material it takes;; campus students. The o.·. . .. " Other activities such as partici- student is dents had a 72.2% ·pating in discussion boar<ls, work- inflexibility of while 90:3% of the undergrad.uates; <ing on a group project, and writing he -0r.she. Will•)find it to completed their obligate students to.have arrange time to read the book, course. Proving that the decision t<'); i'.'£,lfD' high j:scu··· ard, at,td write take an online course should not be'. • ····.·ai1 behind ori ·• ·• .<w ' · ;1j{lp¢r.s-;.'.among'iother basic and made lightly. Self-controlling isf'; accompanied by a big responsibili- ;;;,,.Pe):UStateCollege has different ty. including: art, busi-

Some students might be disap- > ne§&'r chemistry, English, history, pointed after taking an online ' psychology and many

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ld consider which ty'peo is the best education they'caii pick. Overall, an online course is an alternative to <:. traditional classroom course, not a replacement.

On-campus registration for fall semester 2006 is scheduled for Tuesday, March 21 through Thursday, March 23. For on campus students, your advisors have sign-up sheets for registration appointments posted on or by their office doors. If you need help with your registration planning, stop by and sign up for an appointment. For online students, you can get help from your advisors by e-mail.

The on-campus registration schedule is:

Tuesday, March 21st: 8:30-11:30 a.m. - Seniors 1:00-4:00 p.m. - Juniors

Wednesday, March 22nd: 8:30-11.:30 a.m. • Sophomores 1:00-4:00 p.m. - Freshmen

Thursday, March 23rd: 8:30-11 :30 a.m. - Everyone 1:00-4:00 p.m. - Everyone

Professor Ken Anderson shows art exhibition

HEATHER WELLS Contributing Writer

Art Professor Ken Anderson gave a gallery talk and opening on February 19 for his art exhibition currently showing at the Art Gallery in the Jindra Fine Art Building. The show will be open to the public until March 31, during regular business hours.

Anderson was awarded the George and Lillian Schottenhamel Honors Chair in Humanities for 2005-2006. Sporting his famous ponytail and, to the shock of art students, a suit, he started off his gallery talk with a good sense of humor, by asking for a raise. He then went on to explain the reasoning behind his .show and some of the details of his pieces.

Anderson's exhibition has no common theme other then the 'Chair'. This chair has been, at one time or another, the bane of the art students

at Peru; because they have to draw this chair on different occasions for Anderson's classes.

The exhibition shows many different mediums and artistic styles that

could be achieved using the same subject matter. The mediums range from painting to sculpture to prints. Every piece can stand alone, but at the same time work well with the other pieces. One very interesting piece is his 3D chair.

Anderson has presented 10 PSC exhibitions, 10 solo exhibitions, and regional and national juried exhibitions. He has also contributed to the growth and development of numerous art students through his years at PSC. Anderson has a Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture degree from the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

PSC President Dr. Ben Johnson said, "Since 1984, Professor Anderson has successfully guided hundreds of students through their art education at Peru State College. Not only is he a fantastic educator, he is an incredibly talented artist. I encourage the public to come to the gallery opening to see his work

firsthand."

Anderson's work will be on display through Friday, March 31. The public can also view the artwork during regular gallery" hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday

through Thursday or by appointment. For more information, contact Anderson at 402-872-2271 or via email him personally at: kanderson@oakmail.peru.edu.

Dr .. Bruce Batterson is awarded PSC's 2006 Teaching Exellence Award

KITTY BOUTERSE

Editor-in-Chief

Associate Professor of Business

Bruce Batterson was named PSC's 2006 Teaching EXcellence Award winner on March 10. The Teaching Excellence Award is awarded annually to one exceptional full-time faculty member from each of the three state colleges, Peru,. Wayne, and Chadron. Each recipient of the campus award from each of the colleges are finalists for the Nebraska State College System's Teacher of the Year Award, which will be presented in April.

Dr. Johnson is quoted as considering Batterson "incredibly deserving of this award." Batterson

became' ii member of the faculty at PSC in I-999 where he teaches business law, business finance, business policy, real estate, and other management courses. He also serves as PSC's pre-law advisor, faculty advisor to the student senate and faculty advisor to the Phi Beta Lambda honor society. Batterson is also partially responsible for the forming of Phat Kat Radio, Peru's new radio station. In addition, the Nebraska Real Estate Commission and the Nebraska Real Estate Appraiser Board have approved him as an instructor of real estate principles and real estate finance.

Dean of the School of Professional Studies Todd Drew said, "Professor Batterson has demonstrated an

exceptional level of commitment to students that is evident every single day both in teaching and advising."

Batterson graduated magna cum laude from Ripon College in 1976 with a .Bachelor of Arts degree in

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political science and French. He continued to earn a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Minnesota in 1983. Batterson earned a Master of Business Administration degree in 2003 from the Uniyersity of Nebraska at Omaha.

Before Batterson came to Peru, he practiced law in Minneapolis, Minn. for 16 years. At first an associate, Batterson eventually became a partner in a large multinational law firm before proceeding to a more specialized firm.

A faculty member must have a minimum of four. years consecutive employment at the institution in order to be considered for the Teaching Excellence Award.

Faculty must also have taught a minimum of 15 credit hours during the previous academic year and have an active and positive record of service to students as an academic, professional or pers9nal advisor as well as have demonstrated involvement in faculty development programs, possessed a superior level of teaching effectiveness and a record of public service.

When asked how it felt to be selected for such an honor, Batterson said," It is a great honor. We have an amazing faculty here at Peru and to be selected is a real honor." Batterson is scheduled to be honored during PSC's graduation ceremony on Saturday;May 6.

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Are you prepared for life after college?

KITTY BOUTERSE Editor-in-Chief

Attention psychology majors

als of all ages, families, and organizations such as schools or businesses.

Psychology majors: gist, school psychologist, and Welcome to a new world of

sports psychologist.

Below is more detail on a few of the possibilities.

Clinical psychology:

tion such as ethnic minority groups, gays and lesbians, the ·young, or the elderly. studying how humans feel, act, think, and learn. It's more than just nodding your head while troubled people pay you $200 an hour to listen to their woes. It's researching, studying, and explaining what (biologically) makes people behave the way they do.

If you are interested in a career as a psychologist, you have to complete graduate school first. Make sure you discuss your plans with an advisor and apply to a number of programs that offer you a reasonable chance of acceptance. Most graduate departments make entrance decisions based on a variety of factors such as GPA, test scores, course selection, recommendations, and practical experience. Most departments also require you to take a standard aptitude test, usually the Graduate Record Examination.

Psychology is a varied field with many opportunities. A student with a psychology major needs to consider possible careers and discover which career is best to pursue. A few careers to consider include: clinical psycholo:· gist, counseling psychologist, cognitive and perceptual psychologist, developmental psychologist, educational psychologist, experimental psychologist, engineering psychologist, evolutionary psychologist, forensic psychologist, health psychologist, industrial/organizational psychologist, quantitative and measurement psychologist, rehabilitation

A clinical psychologist considers and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Self-knowledge will help to gain insight into the struggles of others, and great listening skills will help enter the clients' inner worlds.

Some treat specific problems such as phobias or clinical depression while other clinical psychologists can treat more severe conditions such as schizophrenia. A clin.;ical psychologist can also focus on one specific popula-

A clinical psychologist can work in a variety of settings including individual practice, mental health service units, managed healthcare organizations, hospitals, schools, industries, legal systems, medical systems, counseling centers, government agencies, and military services.

Counseling psychology:

A counseling psychologist helps people recognize their strengths and resources to overcome their problems. They do counseling/psychotherapy, teaching, and scientific research with individu-

It is important for a counseling psychologist to pay special attention to how problems and people differ across life stages.

It is also important to respect the influences of differences among people from different backgrounds such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability status, and social location. A counseling psychologist understands that the qualities of an individual and the factors in a person's environment can affect one's behaviors.

Social psychology:

A social psychologist studies how a person's mental life and behavior are shaped by interactions with other people. They are interested in both individual and group influences and seek ways to help improve these interactions. A social psychologist can be found in an office, school, advertising agency, or even a government agency.

A career in psychology may require traveling due to conferences and to conduct research. Many psychologists experience pressure due to deadlines, tight schedules, and overtime. Psychologists employed as faculty by colleges and universities divide

their time between teaching and research and also may have administrative responsibilities; many have part-time consulting practices. Most psychologists in government and industry have structured schedules. Those with private practices set their own hours, but often offer evening and weekend hours to accommodate their clients.

Employment of psychologists is expected to grow faster than average for all occupations through 2014, because of increased demand for psychological services in schools, hospitals, social service agencies, mental· health centers, substance abuse treatment clinics, consulting firms, and private companies. Median annual earnings of wage and salary clinical, counseling, and school psychologists in May 2004 were $54,950. The middle 50 percent earned between $41,850 and $71,880. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $32,280, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $92,250. Information concerning wage and employment growth was found in the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition. Next time in "Life after college", we explore careers for Natural Science majors.

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NATE BENTZINGER

Contributing

Writer

ANONYMOUS

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As a man I know a lot about the male gender and most of its behaviors. As a person I have had many experiences, which have made me a very keen judge of character. These experiences have also made me very opinionated, which makes me about as qualified as any to be preaching to you the reader.

"friend" relationships

Although people have many acquaintances of the opposite sex and they may call them "friend", this is nothing but an There are no such things as guy-girl friend relationships; nobody· actually calls a person of the opposite sex to talk on the phone, go to the movies, go out to eat, or even just to hang out without ulterior motives. This is especially true with the mates. How many guys are going to want to hang out with a female at the movies or at the local Wix and Stix as only friends, unless he himself is dating men.

Ladies, if a guy is dragging himself through the tampon isle at the local Walgreen's, it isn't because he wants to be your friend; he's doing it because he knows sooner or later your going to see the effort he's putting. in, and then you might let him have a chance 'to walk down that isle with you on a regular basis. Guy's know this is true; women on the other hand, at this point, are still not convinced that their good guy friends have feelings for them. Use you brains ladies. No matter how innocent they may seem, guys don't want to be your friend because of your cool personality. They want to hang out with you for the assets that God blessed you with. In every guy and girl so-called "friend relationship" one of the two likes the other as more than a friend.

I knew a girl named "Whitney",

and she's had a "guy friend" since she was in the sixth grade. By the time she tnrned 20 she was still convinced that they were just friends. They went everywhere together and talked on the phone every day. Her friend signed on with the military and was getting shipped off to boot camp. Before he went he tells her that he's had a crush on her ever since he had met her but never told her about it. She was oblivious to all the signs.

Men and women were created with an innate, chemical, and hormonal attraction for each other. That's the way it was intended, and to consciously deny this is absurd. We as humans make petty attempts to control our behaviors tln:ough moral and social obligations, but nature wants what it wants and, as long as men and women co-exist,

we will continue to do the love dance. And women will keep telling their boyfriends that the other guy is just a friend.

Girl's point of view:

I can understand why lady readers can get offended and automatically assume that any person who feels this way is just bitter from past experiences. Even if that is true, that doesn't mean tkat they are entirely wrong. When people enjoy spending time with each other, it is only natural to become attracted to that person.

With that being said, I do believe that there are exceptions to this. There is an option of being friends with the opposite sex without the ultimate goal being an intimate relationship.

Examine the meaning of hypocrisy

HEATHER WELLS

Contributing Writer

Do as I say not as I do. Actions speak louder then words and with these words we can see a hypocrite. According to Webster's dictionary, a hypocrite is a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue, or religion; and one who dissembles his real nature; a pretender to virtue or piety; a deceiver. The term . · hypocrisy is also used by people when they should use other words such as double standard, bias, and inconsistency.

So have you ever caught yourself saying one thing and then doing another?These actions can send out either positive or negative messages to those around you. These actions are what people will ultimately judge you on. People can say anything they want, but their actions are what define them. Being a hypocrite though does not always mean that you go against what you say, but also what you believe and hold internally.

Thomas M. Sipos author of "The

False and

hypocrisy as being one charge that is tossed about with a carefree abandon by everyone. He also talks about how once accused of hypocrisy, it is difficult to move past the accusation. Our society sees a hypocrite as being unworthy. For example, take a political leader that cheats on his wife. People no longer think him able to discuss family values because he has shown us that he does not practice what he preaches. We stop listening to him because of these actions regardless of what he has to say and what merit the argument has.

Sipos has also come up with what he feels are four elements for a person to truly be guilty of hypocrisy. These four elements of a hypocrite are: someone who advocatt<S a standard, publicly

applies that standard to themselves, fails to meet that standard, and hides or denies this failure. He feels that all four elements are required for someone to be a hypocrite.

Lonnie Lee Best author of "The Hard Core Truth;' talks about how nothing in life is 100 percent accurate and how, because of this, everyone in life will be a hypocrite at one point or another. The goal is to keep the hypocrisy to a minimum. Conform your actions to your beliefs, but don't conform your beliefs to justify your actions So practice what you preach. In the words of Moliere, "One should examine oneself for a very long time before thinking of condemning others."

Peru State College adds sites to online masters program

(Peru, Neb.) Peru State College

President Dr. Ben Johnson announced today that Beatrice, Columbus, Hastings, Lincoln and Ogallala have been selected as additional sites for the college's online Masters in Education Cohort Program.

The program, which focuses on curriculm:h, arrd instruction, will begin Saturday May 20, 2006, and run through July 2007. Peru and LaVista are also available locations.

The fully-accredited 36-credit-

Peru State

hour online cohort program allows students to complete their Masters degree as part of a community of learners in which they collaborate on projects and extend their support to one an,other. Each course lasts one month. Students are required to attend one Saturday class session per course. Those Saturday sessions will now be available in Beatrice, Columbus, Hastings, Lincoln and Ogallala, as well as in Peru and LaVista.

Johnson said, "At Peru State College, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to advance their education, and we are in the business of eliminating the obstacles that may hinder them from doing so. By making this truly innovative program available across the

state, we are giving all of those who dream of earning a Masters degree in education a chance to make !heir dream come true."

Dean of PSC's School of Education arid Graduate Studies Dr. Jodi Kupper said, "With the PSC online graduate cohort program, students can earn their degree in .15 months for $143 per credit hour. It's a wonderful opportunity for working professionals to get a high-quality, fully-accredited graduate education at an affordable price."

The program is designed for practicing P-12 teachers interested in earning a degree that emphasizes classroom applications. Students can select one of two areas of emphasis within the program: teaching and learning or instructional

technology.

Information sessions will be held in each of the above communities throughout March and April.

Attendance at the sessions is encouraged, but it is not required for admittance ·into the program.

Students may register for classes now through Saturday, May 20.

Following is a list of locations, dates and times of upcoming information sessions:

Beatrice -Thursday, March 23 at 5:00 p.m.· Southeast Community College, 4771 W. Scott Road, Jackson Hall Conference Room

LaVista - Monday, March 27 at 4:30 p.m. • Peru Graduate Center, 7011 S. 109th St.

Columbus - Tuesday, March 28 at 4:30 p.m. • Central Community

Brownville to host talented young Russian pianist

(Brownville, Neb) The Brownville Concert Series fires off its sizzling 16th season with a Russian pianist Gleb Ivanov. Already well-known in Russia, he is attracting attention for his performances in the United ,States. He will perform in concert Sunday, March 26 at 2:00pm and afterward will conduct a free master class for area students. Students who bring their music and participate in the master class will be admitted to the. concert free of · charge.

Ivanov won the 2005 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, and was also awarded Peter P. Marino New York Debut Prize, the Fergus Prize, the Foundation Calouste Gulbenkian Prize, the Slomovic Orchestra Soloist Prize, The Alys Robinson Stevens Performing Arts Center Prize, and the Princeton University Concerts Prize.

Since 2004, Ivanov has been men-

tored by Mstislav Rostropovich and participated in a tour and several performances with the famous maestro. He has performed with the Moscow State Orchestra under the baton of Dmitri Or!oy, in the Great Hall at Moscow Conservatory with Anatoli Levin conducting, and at the Kremli_n conducted by Misha Rachlefsky. He has also appeared as soloist with the Nizhny Novgorod Philharmonic, conducted by Rostropovich. A popular favorite in Moscow, Ivanov has performed at the Pushkin, Glinka, and Scriabin Museums.

He also plays the clarinet and the accordion. He studied piano at the Moscow Conservatory with V.V. Sedova, N.G. Sooslova, and L.N. Naumov. He is currently attending the Manhattan School of Music in the Master of Music program where he is the recipient of the scholarship awarded by The Harold and Helene Schonberg Pianist Scholarship

Trust.

For ticket information and reservati,ons for the concert and the free master class, please call 402-8253331 or 402-274-3661. Tickets are $13 ($10 for students). For more information on the Brownville concert Series go to the website at www.brownvilleconcertseries.com.

The Brownville Lyceum Cafe will be open for lunch prior to the performance and for coffee and desserts after.

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Hastings · Thursday, March 30 at 5:00 p.m. • Central Community College, East Hwy 6, Platte Building, Walnut Room 129 Lavista • Monday, April 24 at 4:30 p.m. · Peru Graduate Center, 7011 S. 109th St.

Peru · Tuesday, April 25 at 4:30 p.m. • PSC Academic Resource Center, Room 209

Some full tuition scholarships are available. To qualify, students must pursue PSC's online Master of Science in Education degree, majoring in curriculum and instruction, and complete the program as a member of one of the online cohorts being developed for this summer.

For more information on the online cohort program or available scholarships, contact the PSC Graduate Center at 402-595-1866 or via e-mail at jnewcomb@oakmail .peru .edu. Information is also available online at http://marketing.peru.edu/lincolnonlinecohort .htm.

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Two blondes don't make a right

ASHLEY ALBERTSEN Assistant Editor

One can only assume that"Failure to Launch" was written as vindication for all of the thirty-something men living in their parents homes. There is a pasty (and most likely pudgy) man somewhere in this country who is telling himself right now that he is just like Trip (Mathew McConaughey). And of course he must be; because what successful, outgoing, athletic, not to mention gorgeous man would not want to live at home with his parents?

The sad truth is that "Launch" is poorly written, and seems to be making a mockery out of the genre that it was trying so desperately to fit into. Besides, the view that it gives of life is so far off its alien.

Paula, played by Sarah Jessica Parker, is hired by Trip's parents to

get him out of the house. She is a professional "interventionist". Interventionalist of course meaning a woman who dates me,n for money. Sounds like another profession that cannot be mentioned here.

Paula claims that she can make a man fall in love with her and leave the nest. She even has a step-by-step guide.

First, a memorable meeting. Then all she has to do is look nice, find out what the guy likes, and pretend to like it too. Then she shares a sad experience with them._ With Trip she has to have her dog put to sleep (actually it's not really her dog, and it's not really put to sleep). The final step is to let the guy teach her something. Supposedly this is enough to get him to fall in love with her and move out of his parents' home. The movie leaves out the glaring detail of how she leaves them without sending them home heartbroken.

There is some light in this otherwise dim comedy though. Kathy Bates and Terry Bradshaw offer some laughs, but the real scene stealer is Zooey Deschanel, who plays Paula's slightly crazed roommate. Her deadpan style sells in a way that nothing else does

in this movie. All of this talent onscreen leaves iittle room to blame for the movies failures.

Although some of the blame has to be placed on the ridiculous use of animals. It seems that animals are attacking left and right, which would be a lot more acceptable if

they weren't as fake as the animals used in "Scary Movie". It just wasn't entertaining for anyone in the audience over 12.

The best thing about the main characters is their looks, and apparantely the filmmakers knew it. After all, they are always glistening and well-dressed. Which is essential because their characters are twodimensional for most of the movie. The writers try to redeem them later in the film, but by then it is too late.

These actors are usually loveable on their own, it just seems that two blondes don't make a right. Parker and McConaughey had no onscreen chemistry, which made the movie even more absurd.

All in all, this movie fit its title perfectly. If only all movies were so appropriately labeled. "Failure to Launch" not only fails to take off, but seems content to stay on the ground and enjoy mediocrity.

Surprises and laughs abound at Oscars

ASHLEY ALBERTSEN

Assistant Editor

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Maybe you were one of the people gasping in disbelief when the Best Picture award went to "Crash". Or maybe you were the one jumping up and down when Phillip Seymour Hoffman finally won a Best Actor award. And got a little teary-eyed with him when he thanked his mother, repeatedly.

The 78th Academy Awards offered us many surprises. Humor reigned supreme when Will Ferrell and Steve Carell presented the Makeup award. The reversed makeup was side-splitting, especially when coupled with their deadpan deliveries. Then there was Ben Stiller's demonstration of green-screen technology. Stiller used .his traditional comic approach to poke fun at the latest technological advances.

The most surprising winner of the night, without a doubt, was Three 6

Mafia's Best Original Song. They were the last group to perform before they announced the winner of the category. Everyone involved with the song was on stage, and they were all so excited. It was refreshing to see someone get this excited about an award. Most people are just so polite and reserved, but these guys went all out. They even gave a

shout-out to George Clooney.

Of course, with Jon Stewart performing as the master of ceremonies, there was also a. considerable amount of politicli! 'satire. The numerous nomination commercials were humorous at first, but got old quickly. Stewart seemed to bring out the politics in the Oscars, but he kept it light.

As for the annual Oscar events, they went smoothly. The opening sequence was entertaining, and helped to laugh off the unexpected choice of Stewart for emcee. The tributes to those Hollywood favorites who have passed away in the last year was sentimental without being sappy.

All in all the transitions were smooth, and the ceremony seemed to be considerably shorter than in past

Depp. erodes in "Libertine"

KITTY BOUTERSE Editor-in-Chief

The very unique beginning of "Libertine" immediately informs its audience that they will not like the Earl of Rochester. The Earl himself, portrayed by Johnny Depp, assures them while surrounded by darkness. "You will not like me now, and you will like me a good deal less as we go on." This holds true as the story is not a pleasant one and is quite outrageous, and at times grotesque.

This film, by Laurence Dunmore, is based on the life of John Wilmot, the Second Earl of Rochester, who had more than his share of fun with both genders and drinking. During his lifetime, he was known for his obscene poetry and his mocking manner.

No matterhow offending his writing was, itwasA10 secret thathe was ('

a talented and witty author with many friends, including King Charles II himself, played by John Malkovich. Charles sees the earl as an entertaining man and keeps him around as long as practices discretion. Of course this is an impossible feat for the earl as he presents an erotic play in honor of Charles and his guest, a French nobleman. While the earl is out philandering, his wife, played by Rosamund Pike, waits at home, well aware of his actions. His wife is patient with his unfaithfulness, but can no longer take it when he seems restless at home because he has fallen in love with actress Elizabeth Barry, played by Samantha Morton. He offers her lessons on but quickly her to be much more articulate than the rest, and by far the most captivating woman he has ever met.

While the earl is dying of a venereal disease at an early age of 33, the only person who remains by his side

is his wife. The disease eats away beauty. The entrance into this film his nose and forces him to attend feels almost like the warning before Parliament wearing a silver replace- a rollercoaster ride and it serves the ment. same purpose as the audience is Depp brings to life this rude char- brought into this over the top world acter with ease, while Pike is an of sex and violence. exceptional presence of strength and

Chappelle Holds a Celebration

MARCUS ACKLEY Staff Writer

Dave Chappelle is known as one of comedians. But if you're ltioling for a laugh a minute movie, "Block Party;, is not the movie for you. It is funny at times, but mostly it is a documentary that highlights hip-hop heritage and African-American culture.

Chappelle starts in his hometown

in Ohio by handing out golden tickets to people he knows, that are the usual block party-goers: older ladies, parole officers, and others. He also attends to lodging and transpprtation to Brooklyn, where the ''.Elock Party" took place.

"Block Party" has a great cast of artists that show off their unique art of wordplay: Kanye West, Dante 'Mos Def' Smith, Common, The Roots, and Chappelle even brings the Fugees out of a seven year retirement.

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Strong women of hip-hop such as Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, and Lauryn Hill, contribute to the movie with their opinion of black women and their individual thoughts of the strength women need to survive in America.

Wyclef Jean performed "Presidents" for the Ohio Central State University marching band that was in attendance for the block party. Jean performed the song with intentions to inspire the youth, while telling them not to. blame any-

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In one segment, Chappelle visited the daycare center that the late Biggie Smalls attending in his youth, to highlight that the biggest stars can come from the slums.

I would give "Block Party'' a solid B+ based off its overall contents. It highlights good times that we still have, despite the turbulent times that we are enduring.

Ballroom dance: poetry of the foot

The St. Louis Star Ballroom Dance competition, held March 11, was. packed full of amateur and professional dancers just waiting to show off their skills. This was no different for the students of Peru State Dr. Johann Murray traveled with nine' of his students, as well as his wife, to the competition.

About an hour from St. Louis on Marth 9; the. group had to pull off the Interstate for an impromptu shopping trip as one of the couples had forgotten their dance clothes in Nebraska. After the excursion to Kohl's and Dillard's, the athletes competing Thursday were left with about an hour to prepare.

Anthony Schmid and Randi Fisher competed in the first heat of the event, the waltz. The second heat w;is for the foxtrot, in which they 1 also competed. , The couple earned third place honors for both of their events. James Cole and Lindsay Ellison got a Second place award for the tango that they performed. Rachel Haas partiCipated in the professional/amateur division with Dr. Murray. These two waltzed their way into the top five for their heat, rounding out the Peru student contenders for the night.

Early Friday morning, Reid Genuchi and Mandy Haufle performed a solo waltz routine to a song from "Legends of the Fall". A

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first place finish was the reward for all of their hard work and dedication.

After lunch, the Thursday competitors took a day trip using the MetroLink to visit the Gateway Arch monument. After riding the tram to the top and touring the Museum of Western Expansion below, they headed. bac.k to the Renaissance Hotel. They got their in plenty of time to see the country western swing performance of Jesse Williams and Danni Montgomery. After impressing the announcer with "the best skipping I've ever seen," by skipping off the dance floor, the two were awarded with a first place finish.

On Friday evening, most of the group enjoyed a meal at Applebee 's followed by a dip in the pool and a soak in the hot tub. Then it was off to another night's sleep in the big,

comfortable hotel beds.

Murray and his wife, Pam, performed several times during the competlt10n. On Thursday they were entered in the Viennese waltz, Argentine tango, and American tango. Their other dances, the American disco hustle, American rumba, and West Coast swing, were done during the Friday matinee.

Saturday was free until the evening so Mrs. Murray and the students left Dr. Murray at the hotel and ventured to the St. Louis Science Center. Over half of the group acquired tickets for the Titanic Artifact Exhibition and an Omnimax presentation of "The Ghost of the Abyss" documentary by James Cameron, the director of the 1997 movie, "Titanic". After exploring the center and eating lunch, the group split up, leaving some to explore the St. Louis Zoo

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Saturday night was another opportunity for the Peru students to get dolled up. A table was reserved so that they could get an up-close look at the dancers. Festivities for the evening included a few exhibition performances intertwined with the professional heats. beauty and grace of the Smooth dances, such as the 'quickstep and rumba, preceded the attitude and flair of the Latin performances. The glamorous gowns of the Smooth dances were changed into flashy dresses for the Rhythm competition. During costume changes, the audience was welcomed to the floor for general dances.

The Peru competitors were thrilled with the performances seen and given by one and all. Many hope to compete in more events, while some only wish to return to St. Louis next year. No matter their choices, this was a time they won't easily forget.

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American ·Red Cross month

ASHLEY ALBERTSEN Assistant Editor

March is Red Cross month. The organization is also celebrating 125 years of service. So, in honor of their countless contributions to this · country, here is a brief overview of the American Red Cross.

What is the American Red Cross?

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education inside the · United States; as part of the International Federation of the Red Cross. Currently: the American Red Cross also offers services in five other areas: community services that help the needy, the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood, support and comfort for military members and their families, and international relief and development programs. The American Red Cross are usually the

first to arrive after a disaster, and the last to leave.

Who founded the organization?

The idea for the Red Cross came from Henry Dunant, a Swiss man, in 1859. Dunant came, upon a bloody

in Geneva, Switzerland. Their goal was to provide unbiased care to the wounded and sick in times of war.

Today the Red Cross consists of national societies as well as international ones that can be found in 175 countries.

Oara Barton, while not originator, was the first to establish a successful Red Cross Society in America. She founded it in Washington, D.C., in May of 1881.

The American Red Cross went a step farther than the International Red Cross Movement by offering disaster relief as well as battlefield assistance.

Where did the symbol come

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battle in Italy, and seeing that there were thousands of men dying without any medical assistance, he organiz.ed locals 1D help feed, comfort, and mend them.

In October of 1863, the International Red Cross was formed

The symbol for the Red Cross was adopted at the first International Conference as a symbol of neutrality. While the cross is not a religious symbol; some societies see it as one. That is why most Islamic countries use a red crescent as the symbol for their National Red Cross.

How does the Red Cross help?

The Red Cross is responsible for half of America's blood supply, and they are committed to helping disaster victims on both a local and global level. They also give training on health and safety to communities. Also, after a disaster, such as a tornado or fire, they provide relief services.

How can I help?

Individuals who wish to volunteer their time should contact their local American Red Cross Chapter. To find out how you can help e-mail the Omaha chapter at arc@redcrossomaha.org.

Financial donations can be made at their secure Internet site: redcross.org, or via telephone at 1-800HELP-NOW, or checks can be mailed to:

American Red Cross P.O. box 37243 Washington, D.C. 20013

Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland

KITTY BOUTERSE

Editor-in-Chief

St. Patrick's Day may have gone and past, but how much do you actually know about the holiday itself? This holiday honors the patron saint of Ireland: St. Patrick. He was kidnapped from his home in Britain at age 16 and was taken to Ireland where he spent six years in captivity. During this time, he

worked as a shepard and turned 1o religion in his time of loneliness and fear. According to his writings, a voice, which he believed to have been God, spoke to him in a dream, telling him it was time to leave Ireland.

After escaping to Britain, Patrick reported that an angel in a dream told him to return to Ireland as a missionary. He then spent 15 years studying religion. After his ordination as a priest, he went to Ireland tp minister to tlie Christians in Ireland and to convert the Irish. Patrick chose to incorporate traditional rituals into his lessons of Christianity instead of trying to disprove Irish beliefs. He used bonfires to celebrate Easter since the Irish traditionally honored their gods with fire.

He also used the powerful hish symbol, the sun, with a Christian cross 1o create what is now called the Celtic cross so that the symbol would seem more natural to the Irish.

· SL Patrick is believed to have died on Man:h 17, around 4<iO A.D. On SL Patrick's Day, Irish families traditionally attend chun:h in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon.

Irish patriotism has flourished in the United States since the very first SL Patrick's Day parade was held on Man:h 17, 1762 in New York City.

When the Irish started to inunigrate to America in greater numbers to escape starvation, the immigrants had trouble finding jobs and the newspapers portrayed them in car-

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Tough road trip for 'Cats

GREG ERNSTER Staff Writer

This is coach Jason Cronin's first year as. the Bobcats Head Coach. Due to Coach Cronin's late arrival in 2005 there was very little time to recruit. Cronin remarked, "Even though we were unable to dramatically improve on our 17-46 record through the recruitment process we have been able to significantly improve this team through discipline, hard work."

The Bobcats started out the season rough on February 14 losing two games to a pretty good Midland Lutheran team.

The first home game on February 22 was a dou- J ble header against Morningside College. J

The 'Cats came out ready to play and winning both games · by a deceive margin 7-1 and 10-6. The 'Cats pitch- ' ing was the key in both games. Matt Miller pitched a complete game only giving up three hits all game. T.J.

Rowell a three run home run for the 4-1 advantage. Pitching by Justin Horbal sealed the deal for the 'Cats late in the 7th for the win. The next day was a little tougher losing a close game to Concordia 9-1 J .,, The 'Cats showed

the toughness to comeback from an early defict. Later that some week the 'Cats played four games against Dakota State. The first of the four games was a close game wtih Dakota St;:ite winning 4-0. The second game was a tough lose for the 'Cats losing 20- 7. The thrid game was a close game through out until Zach Jones hit a walk off home run to win the game for his team. The fourth was a battle all day long with Dakota State rallying in the last inning for the victory over the 'Cats.

The Bobcats had a tough road trip through the state of Okalahoma.

Over spring break the baseball team traveled to

and losing the second game in the , double header 11-4.

toughest part of the 'Cats schedule this year playing some of the nations toughest teams.

For the second game the 'Cats had to travel Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The 'Cats then played Oklahoma City University and lost 10-4 and had to travel back to Chickasha Oklahoma, to play the University Science and Arts again losing a close game 6-9.

The next day the team had

team would stay for the l, r next 2 days. Playing any \0 sport for 3 days in a row can be tough, but baseball has long games in the

8 games in 7 days in 3 different cities.

The first stop of the break was in Chickasha, Oklahoma. The break started good with the 'Cats going I and I with winthe

c a n seem like a life time. The 'Cats would lose in battle to St. Gregory University in 2- 7 finish. On March 8 the 'Cats would face their toughest challenge against a tough Oklahoma Baptist University losing rough game.

Then the next day the team traveled back to Oklahoma City to play Oklahoma City University again with the same outcome as before losing 4-12. The last stop on the trip

was back to Shawnee, Oklahoma for another show down with Oklahoma Baptist University losing in the same fashion 7 find some on get the team behind them to come down the stretch with some wins. There are still plenty of games left to improve on last year. There are 36 games left to be played. Just remember Bobcat fans put the first half of the season out of your mind there is still a lot of baseball left.

The second half of the season starts with a home game March 24 and 25 with two double headers against York at 1:00.

Recap of men's b-ball season

GREG

ERNSTER Staff Writer

Peru State's men's basketball team had a reason to smile. After a tough season tWo Bobcats received post-season honors for their hard work and dedication being named to the All-MCAC honor squad.

Junior Brandon Barrett (Wichita, Kansas) was named to the ten-player All-League roster. Meanwhile his teammate junior Marlis Lovelace

(Omaha, Neb.) was named to the Hornable Mention squad.

· That added a good note to a rough year of play. The 'Cats finished at 624 for the season. This year the Bobcats played a lot of close games where they only losing by ten points or less.

They also played a lot of division two schools this year. UNO is a really tough school to play at home because when they got up they didn't let up. They are bigger, faster, and stronger at that level of play.

The Bobcats might play in one of

the toughest conferences of MACA where they have to play Bellevue University a post-season tournament team two tiIIies. Had to play the College of the Ozarks who is in the championship game for division twoNAIA.

It was a rough year for the 'Cats but they have plenty to build on for next season. With some new recruits coming in next year who will help the 'Cats to turn things around and help win some games.

· The'juniots ·froih'this· group wiil' need to step up and be the leaders of

this team. They need to get the team motivated in the weight room, in the classroom, and on the court. They need to make sure that everybody has that "I'm going to be the best mentality". So that everyone can succeed on and offthe,court.

One of the guys going to need to step up is the inside man Dave Haveman. He is 6'8" so he is always a threat down low. He will need to stronger for next year so he can be a leader on team. Lovelace and Barrett CalfonlyrgeLbetterJI'.Oln this year to next year.

It's March Madness time, baby

GREG ERNSTER Staff Writer

It's here, the best time of spring, March Madness (besides the NLF draft on April 29 and the 30). By now you should. have all filled out your bra<;kets for the 2006 NCAA basketball t9u,rnatnent You probac bly picked yo\lr favorite team to go to the final four or to the championship game. It's always good to show your support for you favorite basketball team, but you can't do it during the tournament. If your anything like me you got yourself involved in a little bracket pool or something along those lines. You know that you must win for bragging rights am<;mg your friends and we all know that picking your favorite team might come back to bite you in the butt. This years tournament is totally different from years past because there is no clearcut winner. This year it is .all up for grabs.

" are a. CQupkofJ.<ey things that you need to know to have a successful tournament bracket filled out. The. week before the tournament starts they have championship week with all of the conferences. That is a good time to start thinking about your picks. It shows who can win and. who is going to choke. Just like when all forgotten Syracuse ran the table to be crowned the Big East

Champions. Every year there is a number five seed that is knocked off by a 12th seed. Who is it going to be this year?

We \\'.ill start out looking at the Oakland region where you have Memphis as the number one seed. This is the first time in the tournaments history that a 16th seed team Oral Roberts might beat a number one seed team Memphis. With Memphis playing up and down all year it would not surprise me to see them lose in the first round.

Other big named schools in that region are Pittsburgh, Kansas, Gonzaga, and UCLA. One of the best games from this region will be the Pittsburgh versus Kansas game in the second round; if both teams win in the first round. The number one scorer in NCAA, Adam Morrison will need to make every shot count for his team to continue to play in the tournament.

The Atlanta region might be the toughest region to play in. Duke can be a tough team, to play when it's tournament time. That all depends on if Duke's J.J. Ridick has i:he hot hand or if he is cold the ·whole game. George Washington has a great record, but they didn't play anybody. The most likely number 12 seed to beat a number five seed

will be Texas A& M over Syracuse in the first round, Texas has played great all year long until late down the stretch losing to Texas A&M. Iowa has a good chance to make pretty far in this region will probably make it to the sweet 16 or even the elite eight.

The next toughest region is the Minneapolis region. With Florida, Boston College, Ohio State, Villanova, a very good Nevada team, and a very tough Wisconsin Milwaukee it is easy to see that it's going to be a tough region to play in.

Ohio State is my pick to make it to the final four. Just for the fact that they have a three-year ban on them and they have something to prove.

Florida is a powerhouse in the SEC conference playing a tough schedule down the stretch. Villanova is a little undersized so they have to continue to play good basketball to win games against bigger teams. Boston College showed everyone that they could hang in there with Duke. So watch for these guys to be ready to play anyone.

The Washington region holds possibly the best team in the nation: Connecticut. It also holds one of the most over rated teams in the tournament: Tennessee. Don't get me wrong Tennessee is still pretty good, but losing six of your last seven games in not a second seed kind of team. If Michigan State plays up to par watch out North Carolina, it could get ugly for you. North Carolina is a really young team with five freshmen. It will be an up hill battle for the Tarheals this year.

My upset picks to watch out for are Iowa over Texas in the regional game, Wisconsin Milwaukee over Oklahoma, Texas A&M over Syracuse, and Nevada making it all the way to the regional game.

Men's volleyball faces tough competition

GREG ERNSTER Staff Writer

It's been a tough year for the men's volleyball team this year. The

'Cats are 2-12 overall and 0-8 in conference play. The young, under sized Bobcat's have a hard time completing with these nationally ranked teams they

The 'Cats play ir. a hard conference, with some of the best teams in the nation. It's hard to complete with other schools that can get those recruits from other countries. Early in the season against Missouri Valley University, half of the other team didn't speak English, most of them were taller then 6'5", and looked like they should be playing football.

The 'Cats played six of the top ten teams in the I\ation this year. So they have nothing to be embarrassed about. It's hard to play so many goods teams in a row. ·

The 'Cats are a good team looking for some leadership out of the younger members to help finish the season on a good note. They need good play from their junior, Bryan Weise and their sophomores, Garrett Callender and Brian Van Ness. If these guys can sho.w some )eader-

ship now and help finsh off the season on a high note. It will only help out the team in the long run for getting the team pumped up for next year. Hopefully some· new recruits next year will give the team that little boast they neeq to get them to the next level. The key to winning for next year will be hard work in the off-season. The team also needs to work on their explosion, strength, and heart for next year.

There were a lot of things to be happy about this year though. Van Ness was named MACVIC player of the week. Van Ness, a sophomore setter, recorded 13 kills on 15 hitting attempts against Graceland and also recorded 21 set assist for a .5 .25 average per game. He was also a great player on the defensive side of the net recording eight digs and four blocks during the same match.

The 'Cats also had times when ;, () {.

they looked great out there but, because of lack 0% consistency, they were unable to finish off games.

Peru State College men's volleyball team just needs an extra boost of energy out there on the court. It gets hard to keep your spirits up after so many tough losses. They just need to remember this season as motivation during the off-season.

The 'Cats need to win a couple of their last five games to get ready for next year. The 'Cats are on the road on March 22 to play Newman University in a rematch from early in the year in which Newman took three games to none. The last home game is on April 1 in the AWAC at 4:00. So be there to support your 'Cats for Senior Night in the AWAC. Hopefully the team can send their seniors out with a win.

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Students know "The Price is Right"

ASHLEY ALBERTSEN Assistant Editor

"This showcase can be yours if the price is right," said Peru State's Dr. Bill Clemente, who portrayed Rod Roddy, the famous announcer, in Peru's own version of "The Price is Right". There was a turnout of 80 students on March 28 in the dining hall where CAB held the event. Students entered their names for a chance to play the games and win prizes ranging toothpaste to a

24 inch flat-screen television. The stage was slightly less glamorous than the one that Barker usually stands on, but the game show still had a lot of sparkle thanks to Barker's Beauties: Shawna Culp, Daniela Santos and Amy White, and Brandon Prater. These lovely · ladies and gentleman presented the prizes while Clemente put his two cents in about the products, and the audience cheered the contestants on. The giant wheel was actually made by Eldon Kistner, a member of the campus services team.

CAB rese;u.ched "The Price Is Right" extensively to make the experience as authentic as possible. Melissa Davis came up with the original idea for CAB to put on the game show. "I wanted to bring something special for the students to do .I thought it was a good idea to do 'Price is Right'; and it was spectacular," said Davis. CAB members met at least once a week for a month and an half to prepare for the event, and their Variety Committee put in considerably more time.

"The Variety Committee did an awesome job, and I'm really thankful for all the students who put so much effort into this," said Student Activities Coordinator Sara LaBrie.

was then given the opportunity to play for more prizes. Games included Plinko, the Dice Game, the Grocery Game, and or Then. Noah Whitmore, as Bob Barker, explained the rules of each game and even bantered with Clemente throughout the show.

Just like on the real show, the crowd attempted to help out the contestants by yelling out answers. "I trusted the crowd more than myself they -helped out a lot," said Cody Witt. Witt played the Grocery Game, }Vhere he had to "purchase" items so that their total came out to be between 20 and 21 dollars. He won all five of the cleaning items used in the game as well as a red video game chair. Witt was not the only big winner though. Logan Merz was the first winner of the night. He played a game where he had to guess the

prices of two items in 30 seconds. He succeeded in correctly pricing both a CD alarm clock and a poker set. Marlis Lovelace played a putting game called Hole in One and won several school supplies along with a DVD player. Devin Wright played Plinko and won $ll0, with a little help from his friends in the audience. Carissa Sievers played the Grocery Game, and won a variety of snack foods as well as Clue: the Simpson's Edition. Brent Wrinkle played the Dice Game, and won Scene It: the TV Edition. The show was split into two rounds, with the three winners from the first round and the three from the second round spinning the wheel to qualify for the Showcase Showdown. Merz and Lovelace were the two Showdown contestants. Merz's showcase was an mp3 player, a surround sound system, and headphones.

Lovelace's showcase was an entertainment center and a 24 inch flat-screen television. Whoever got the closest to guessing the value of their showcase would win. Both contestants guessed over the value of the products and so, as promised, they were raffled off to members of the audience.

· Plinko We're glad someone won $100," said LaBrie. With the success of Peru's "The Price is Right" LaBrie seemed optimistic. "I think it was a pretty big success, so we'll probably do it again," said LaBrie. As far as the campus hosting other game shows in the future, students will just have to wait and see.

Pictures of the game's winners can pe found on the Back Page of this issue.

The prizes were selected by CAB's Variety Committee. and were purchased at the Pamida in Nebraska City. a Wal-Mai1 invited to "Come on down."' in Lincoln. and even at by Clemente. Groups of Decker's right here in Peru. four students then competed "I wanted to stay around to see who could guess the B k , B t• A Wh" Sh ·C I $500 for the prizes and price of certain items with- ar er 5 eau ies: my ite, ana u p, winging it to see if they outgoiqg-0v;er. The winner Daniela Santos and Brandon Prater :,would\vih the $JOO at

In the true spirit of the game, contestants were selected at random and

Dr. Bill Clemente portraying Rod Roddy

Noah Whitmore portraying Bob Barker

Goggle Denies United States Government

PHONG TRAN Staff Writer

Google, Inc., is a U.S.-based corporation, established in 1998, that manages the Google search engine. The search engine has become so popular that Google has actually beco111e a verb, meaning "to search information on the Web".

Million of people use search engines. especially Google, on a daily basis. Internet service providers keep a record of every website a customer visits and the destination, data and time of emails.

The Justice Department wants data about every Internet search during a one-week period. This ·information, ·according to the govemment, will be used to defend a federal law created to shield chi!-

dren from online pornography. The eWeek news believed that the Bush administration attempted to gather information to prove that porn and other age-inappropriate materials are unavoidable part of life on the net. The Justice Department is only interested in the results, not those who are doing the searching Google was asked to tum in every request typed into its search engine during a single week and about 50 thousand random web addresses that web surfers look for using the search engine.

The search engine company, unlike its fellow companies Yahoo, MSN and AOL, said no to the derriand.

Consumers and businesses have favored Google's decision because Internet searches often reveal private information and trade secrets.

The government should keep its hands out of citizen's privacy no matter what the issues are.

Although the Bush administration ensured companies that it would. protect and use the information collected carefully, people were not persuaded when it comes to this sensitiV\\ privacy-related subject..

Google was actually worried about more than just its customers' privacy. It more likely was concerned that the data given to the government, according to the Mercury News, would supply other competitors with the tools to learn more about the closely guarded formulas that steer its highly lucrative search erigine.

No one actually won the Google v. the U.S. government case. On March 17, 2006, Judge James Ware ordered Google, Inc. to give the.

Downloading gone legal

KITTY BOUTERSE

Those who have made a habit of illegally downloading movies online will soon find a new way to legally retrieve movies for use on the computer. Major Hollywood studios have begun selling Internet downloads to allow U.S. consumers for the first time to buy films online and keep them on computers.

Movielink LLC begun selling films April 3 from companies including Sony Corp., MetroGoldwyn-Mayer Inc., J;wentieth Century Fox, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., and Universal Pictures. CinemaNow Inc., is also offering films from MGM, Sony, and Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. To cut distribution costs and counter slowing growth of DVD sales, the studios are turning to the World Wide Web.

"This is a beginning of the studios searching for the next big growth 'market," Curt Marvis, chief executive officer o( California-based CinemaNow, said in an interview with Michael White of bloomberg.com.

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'The films can be burned to a disc or stored on the computer hard drive. Consumers can stream their legal copy of the movie to a TV set if properly equipped using Windows Media Center software.

Most major studios, including Sony Pictures, News Corp.'s Twentieth Century Fox and Warner Bros. formerly offered downloads on a rental basis. Now though filrns are sold on CinemaNow ranging from $9.95 to $19.95, according to the company's Web site. The downloads are expected to take about an hour to download over a cable modem.

Using Microsoft's Windows Digital Rights Management software the films will be protected, according to Cinemal'fow. ·

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government the addresses of 50 thousand Web sites that consumers look for through its search engine. But the judge denied the Justice Department's request to obtain a list of keywords used by consumers to search for certain Web sites through Google.

Hopefully the split decision

issued by the federal judge will keep everyone happy Google's action surprised many Americans, because the Chinese government somehow got the company's permission. China has the advantage of using a censored version of Google's search engine for "government purposes".

Extraterrestrial life

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KITTY BOUTERSE south pole. The fissures in the Editor-in-Chief south pole are where the water is Recently evidence. has been believed to have been venting for at uncovered of geysers on one of. least s.everal thousa11d.years, possiSaturn'.s icy moons. The Cassini blyprovNin,galastingheatsource. spacysraft }ji!lt u11covefe'1 thi11 .:'.fhe CassinicHuygens is a

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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 atthe 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. To reach the Times, call us at (402)872-2260, e-mail us at 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.

Peru unlocks potential at PBL conferenc(

PHUONG TRAN Staff Writer

The Phi Beta Lambda Spring Leadership Conference, which ran from March 24-25, was the biggest event of the year for PBL members. some members drove together, some drove by themselves, but all headed toward the same destination - the Ramada Inn, at.Kearney. The PBL group was eager for the first challenge: "block testing". Students took as many tests as they wanted within a period of three hours. After that, individuals selected different subjects to compete in, including: Impromptu Speaking, Job Interview, Sales Presentation, · Business Ethics and many more.

Due to illness; Bruce Batterson, the faculty sponsor, could not attend the conference with the club. However, PBL received assistance from Ted Harshbarger, who is the Nebraska State PBL advisor. He has been planning, doing follow up and other important preparations for the

conference for about eight years.

"I think the conference went great. It was larger than other conferences in the last two years in terms of attendanc;e. My favorite session was the 'speech about ethical decisions by Steve Chatelain, president and publisher of the Kearny Hub newspaper I am also very glad that, at the end of the conference, every participating college/university had at least one member able to participate in the National Conference," said Harshbarger. ·

"It's a great experience and I always have fun doing it. More over, during the conference I got to know my classmates on a different level.1 spent hours driving, hanging out, and staying at the hotel with them. We got to know each other better than we would just sitting by each other in a classroom," said Sherry KvasniCka.

Kvasnicka ran for Vice President of Finance against Wayne State College student Adam Krause, who was a resident of Peru and an

Auburn High School graduate. Kvasnicka and Krause worked together at Cotty's in Peru last summer. "Sherry was appointed as assistant vice president of Finance by the closest voting rate compared to all of the others," said Harshbarger.

"Unlock your potential" was the theme for the 2005-2006 PBL year. Peru State's outstanding accomplishments showed their enormous potential, which will assist them in the future.

The top two Nebraska finishers in each event will be able compete at the National Leadership Conference, which will take place June 24-27 in Nashville, Tenn. Other students have a chance to move up in the standings, because participants can only participate in two national events. Four Peru State College students who .were automatically selected to attend the conference are: Kelli Johns, Cody Witt, Heath Christiansen and Erin Scoville.

Are you for life after college?

KITIY BOUTERSE Editor-in-Chief

NatUI"al S.Cience Majors: • ' '

a Natural Science degree .• "

; here at Peru can enable you to · explore several scientific fields. By combining biological and physical science studies, you could be well on your way to graduate school to study fields such as medical technology, public· health, and forensic ·science.

Specific careers could include becoming a biological scientist, a cfa;mist. or.materials scientist, forensic scientist, an elementary, middle, ·• - .-0r.high school teacher, an engineer, engineer manager, science manager,

a general practitioner, a science technician or a technical writer.

Forensic Science:

Television has made forensic science the "it" career, but. it's a lot more difficult than the shows let on. Attention to detail and using careful, approaches are crucial in this as even the smallest of mistakes could send an innocent man to jail or set a guilty man free. Good speaking skills are also important, as you will have to frequently present your results in courtrooms.

Most forensic scientists spend their time in laboratories, while some experience the crime scene first hand. Other forensic scientists

work in morgues, hospitals, police departments or universities. According to the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors, crime laboratory analysts typically start at a salary of about $30,000 a year. After many years of experience, they might earn between $60,000 and $70,000 a year.

Engineering manager: After beginning your career as an engineer manager, you will be in charge of overseeing engineers, scientists, and technicians who design and develop machinery, products, and systems. You will be managing both individuals and teams of scientists or engineers. You will not only be expected to understand complex science and math concepts, but also how to translate such concepts to your customers. On top of manag-

ing other's research projects, you will also be responsible for conducting your own.

Government economists expect jobs for engineering managers to grow as fast as the average for all careers through 2014. Job opportunities will vary depending on the industry. For instance, opportunities should be good in growing areas of engineering, such as environmental and biomedical engineering. However, the future does not look as good in aerospace or nuclear engineering. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that the average yearly salary in 2004 for engineering managers was $104,210.

Be sure to check out the next installment of "Life after college" as we will explore opportunities for music majors.

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Friday; April 21 lO:OOa.m. - 3:00p.m. Outdoor Laser Tag, Cqmplex

Sunday, April 23 7:45 a.m. departure Charter bus trip to Worlds

Proposal to remedy plague of parking tickets

in my four years at Peru.

EVI STEFFENS

Contributing

Writer

Ten dollars. No big deal - pocket change. Ten inore dollars. Still not a real problem. I've got a twenty left over from the tip jar on Tuesday night. Ten more dollars. Okay, so I'll have to skip wings at Cotty's this week. Ten more dollars

Admittedly, ten dollars isn't going to ruffle the snout on my piggy bank, but to many college students pocket lint is in larger supply than pocket change. The simple fact that · an individual choo8es to attend PSC

I will admit that lam an advocate for following school rules anddoing the right thing. (My conscience sounds ,suspiciously, like my mother.) However, I have been the recipient of quite a few parking ticketstwo of them Christmas break. I cannot help but feel like the college's security is somewhat abusing its authority in this area. Its mission statement clearly states that Peru State College has, "a special commitment to serve the residents and needs of Southeast Nebraska." I feel that overall, this mission is greatly upheld by our colshows that being frugal is a priority. lege. But, with regard to parking, it For those of us who are somewhat is often perceived that security is financially embarrassed an occa- trying to take advantage of students. sional parking ticket is no big deal - "It just feels like security is out to but numerous parking tickets can get us sometimes. I got a call from become a real annoyance. my sister telling me that I was get-

As I have moved through my four ting a ticket in the library lot. I ran years of being a Bobcat I have seen down to tell the security guard that I the college improve in so many would move, but he still gave me a ways. The enrollment has increased, ticket while I was standing there," the newly remodeled buildings have Lindsay Scan1an said. incn;ase<i, and even, the amoup.tof "On¢e I even.got a ticket while my trees has fucreased: ,, However, it car was :running, as I ran into a see1DS that sfudeijt building anci theh ran out. While de:crea$ed security is. busy handing out parking

tickets, I wonder if there are any security issues not being addressed. I think the number of tickets is ridiculous," Kathleen Brown said. Overall consistency would be a great first step in the right direction, but in addition I propose that some simple procedures go into effect to remedy this problem and help communication between students. and security.

Parking warnings should be issued.

The State Patrol and county police often provide written warnings. Our campus security, who in many ways appear to emulate cops, should employ this useful strategy. It would help raise awareness among students about actual rules with regard to parking.

"The parking tickets would not be so bad if the places where we are allowed to park, or not allowed to park, were clearly established," Randi Fisher said.

Parking tickets should not be written on weekends.

In my years at Peru, I have often heard that the library lot and. the

commuter lot can be used on weekends. This has been consistently true throughout the last four years; however, on March, 26, I was written a ticket on a Sunday evening for parking in the library lot without a valid permit.

The Peru State College Parking and Traffic regulations document for 2005/2006 states in section 2-D that; "Open parking for all valid PSC permit holders is available only in Faculty/Staff, Commuter, and the Avenue parking lot from 4 p.m. to 6 a.m." This seems like a good policy, but there are many students who live in Peru that would like to park in the library lot during evenings and weekends to complete online homework. Faculty/Staff parking will obviously be used very little by actual faculty on evenings and. weekends. Why shouldn't students wanting to use the library utilize these spaces?

"It is ridiculous that we cannot park in the visitor parking spots after 5:00. How many people come to visit at such a late hour? None of the offices are open anyway, so it would be a difficult time to visit," Anthony Schmid said.

Oilly if you have time ... for an

Sports teams should be allowed to park in the commuter lot during practices, tournaments, and games.

This is another myth that I have heard throughout my years at Peru State; .however, during one of our weekend tournaments.· this year, every volleyball vehicle 'was. ticketed. Even though we had parked in these lots numerous times for countless weekend trips, our written appeal for these unprecedented tickets was denied. Perhaps a special sports pass could be implemented for athletes to use during practice hours and during team trips.

A Peru State press release states, that as of Oct. 3, 2005, 1,904 students were enrolled at Peru. To one student, ten. dollars might not like ahugedeal,:butwhen'maily ·. dents are receiving multiple tickets, it amounts to much more than pocket change.· As an alumni, I plan to make donations to the college, but I would perfer that those donations not be the result of parking tickets while I am still enrolled. After all, ten dollars is ten dollars - especially to a Peru State student.

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know why. I believe for a few of the of line.

is the whole point of college., If we. extremist c9mes your, way, ':11\d, is, Contributing Writer. people it was a personal issue Thatis exactly the reason we as want to demonstrate in front of the liteially screaming at you y,o\! between themselves and God; and it students should take the opportuni- Student Center against the war in are an "ugly sinner". · , ·

, Most of us are aware of the recent was easy to see in their irrational, ties given to us while we are still in Iraq, or write an opinion page in the Debating issues such as these debate that occurred over acommail, fueled by an email that was sent titled, ''Only if you have time for God". The .initial debate was simply .a request to stop sending mass emails over acommail. However, it quickly turned into a debate about shoving God down our throats and "ugly sinners".

crude, and emotionally laced college. We should have civilized paper, or hand out flyers to educate builds our character, helps us to disemails. For others, including and intelligent debate about issues people about euthanasia we CAN. cover who we really are (and if you myself, it was simply theopportuni- on which we stand: The administra- And I wish it happened more often. are a freshman who thinks you ty to debate and discuss the issue tion, faculty and staff here, and There is a very real and harSh world know who you are ask a senior if that led them to join the emailing everywhere else in the world, do not out there, so be glad that we have they also thought that, and see if frenzy. have the freedom to debate or dis- the freedom and the iniuds to civilly they really did you will be surThe administration chose to inter- cuss these things in an organized debate the issues that come before prised). We not only should be vene, by explaining the college's fashion within the work place. us. debating and discussing these policy on email use. This is some- However; if it is done in accor- So, stop complaining all of you issues, we NEED to cioingit, 9ththing that we should respect and dance with the student handbook, that are not willing to leave behind erwise the foundations on which y;e honor. They have rules which they we do have the freedom because your ignorance, and take advantage stand will be washed out from under must enforce when things get out of this is the one PLACE, the one of this amazing time in our lives. If us by the world and we will not line because, if they don't, they will TIME in our lives where we can you think one email is a person know why. get in trouble or even fired. But we talk, debate, protest,, disagree and shoving God down your throat, then I believe there is no better way to are students and we can't get fired even preach right where we are, on you have a rude.awaicening when determine what a person's beliefs or in trouble, unless we are way out campus And it is okay because that you get out there and a real cult or are than to hear someone who is on the opposite side of them. The key is to leave as much emotion out of it as possible, and be civil and intelligent with the person or group with which you are debating or demonstrating.

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13th annual mathematics challenge winners

(Peru, Neb.) Some of southeast Nebraska's brightest high school mathematicians took top honors recently at Peru State College's 13th Annual Greater Southeast Nebraska Mathematics Challenge.

''This competition is a fun way for southeast Nebraska's top young mathematicians ·to showcase their skills; Judging by their exceptional grasp of numbers, the students who participated in the challenge clearly have very bright futures ahead of them," said PSC President Dr. Ben Johnson.

The event, which was sponsored

by the PSC mathematics department, featured 29 teams from eight area schools, including HumboldtTable Rock-Steineuer (HTRS), Johnson-Brock, Palmyra, Pawnee City, Southeast Consolidated, Syracuse, Thayer Central and Weeping Water.

More than 80 students participated in team competitions consisting of a group calculator-based exam and quiz bowl. Individual exams were also given in calculus, pre-calculus;algebra and geometry.

Faculty from the competing schools participated in a teacher

workshop during the student competition where they were introduced to the mathematical diversion of hexahexaflexagons by PSC math professor Paul Hinrichs. PSC alum Tim Boemer of Syracuse also led a discussion on current issues in small school mathematics.

The largeF school division team champions were Thayer Central, calculus; Syracuse, pre-calculus; Syracuse, algebra; and HTRS, geometry. Individual champions included Tucker Zeleny of Thayer Central, calculus; Tim Edwards of Palmyra, pre-calculus; Blaise

Scheef of Syracuse, algebra; and

J.D. Bursovsky ofHTRS, geometry.

Champion team members include: Thayer Central - Calculus

Aaron Kroll, Anthony Luongo and Tucker Zeleny.

Syracuse - Pre-Calculus

Josh Stubbendick, Andy Volkmer and Leslie Watermeier.

Syracuse -Algebra

Kaci Beckmann, Blaise Scheef and Rachel Watermeier.

HTRS - Geometry

J.D. Bursovsky, Kali Schnacker and Dustin Smith.

The smaller school team competi-

tions were swept by Johnson-Broe! with individual champions fron Pawnee City (Mitchell Turnbull pre-calculus), Weeping Water (Marl · Moser, Algebra) and Johnson-Broe! (Chelsea Christensen, geometry) Champion team members include: Johnson-Brock - Pre-Calculus

Jeremiah Bohling, Erica Leuder: and Taylor Pugh.

Johnson-Brock -Algebra Dan Alexander, Tara Meyer· anc Zach Volker.

Johnson-Brock - Geometry

Chester Bohling, Tyler Bohling anc Chelsea Christensen.

PSC to offer graduate school entrance exam in Omaha

(Peru, Neb.) Peru State College will offer prospective graduate school stlidents the opportunity to take the Miller Analogies Test (MAT), a national exam widely used for admission to graduate schools, at Peru State College's Graduate Center at 4:30 p.m. in Omaha Wednesday, April 26. Peru State College's Graduate Center is located in southwest Omaha at 7011 S. 109 St. (La.Vista).

"There are a lot of working adults who have contemplated taking their education to the next level. With two fully-accredited online masters

degree programs in education and organizational management, Peru State College can help make it happen," said Peru State College President Dr. Ben Johnson.

Seating for the MAT is limited and pre-registration is encouraged but not required. Cost for the test is $55. Enrolled Peru State College students will receive a $10 discount. Payment will be accepted in cash (exact amount) and check only. Photo identification and Social Security numbers are required for registration.

Peru State College is one of many

institutions that require the MAT for students entering its masters degree programs. The Peru State College Graduate Center offers a 36-credithour Master of Science degree in Education with a major in Curriculum and Instruction and emphases in Teaching and Learning, Instructional Technology, or Higher Education and Organizational Management. All graduate courses to complete the degree with either Teaching and Leaming or Instructional Technology are offered at the Graduate Center.

entirely online for all three areas ol emphasis. For additional informa· tion, contact the Graduate Center a· 402-595-1866 or visit http://market· ing.peru.edu/cohort.htm

Peru State College will alsc accept any MAT score for studenti interested in pursuing the college'1 new online Master of Science degree in Organizational Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurial and Economic Development. For more information, contact School of Professional Studies Dean Todd Drew at 402872-2394. The degree is also available

PSC _professor's work pU:blished in national policing magazine

(Peru, Neb.) Peru State College sponsored by the Community Criminal Justice Instructor and Oriented Policing Services (COPS) retired Papillion, Neb., Police Lt. section of the U.S. Department of Greg Galardi's article titled Justice. The publication is distrib"Officers Learn· Nuances of uted to law enforcement agencies Communication," has been pub- throughout the country. lished in the winter edition of Galardi's article focused on a Community Links Magazine. cooperative School Liaison Community Links is a publication Program, funded through a grant by produced by the Community the U.S. Department of Justice, Consortium, which .is which was established between the

Papillion Police Department and the Papillion-LaVista School District. The program focused on training officers to gain a greater understanding of juveniles, thereby enhancing communication between police, juveniles, parents and school district personnel. Galardi wrote and administered the federal grant and supervised the program under the direction of Papillion Police Chief Daniel Hoins.

"It was an honor to work with such competent individuals and organizations. Our mission was successful because of the professional and mutually cooperative atmosphere between the entities involved

and because of the support of the individual members of the police department in carrying out the objectives of this program. It was also interesting to assist students in understanding how cooperative agreements between educators and practitioners benefit an entire community," Galardi said,

The Regional Community Police Training Institute at Wichita State University lists the program a "Best Practices" example of community policing at http://www. wsurcpi .org/best_practices/index .ht ml.

"Inside Man":all it's cracked up to be? \PROI

KITTY BOUTERSE Editor-in-Chief

Is it possibile to commit the perfect robbery? Dalton Russell seemed to think he was the one to pull off just that. Played by Clive Owen, this clever bank robber starts the movie with this assurance. as he. uses past tenses to describe this perfect robbery.

Some may see this as a person who is too self assured, but those who look past that first impression see a man who has· had enough of seeing rich business men get away with just about anything.

Posing as a group of painters, Russell and his accomplices, covered in masks, casually walk into a busy bank, lock the doors, and blind security cameras while giving instructions to their newly-made hostages to lie on the floor. It is soon clear that the robbers are especially clever as we find the hostages soon in. outfits that are identical to those.of.the criminals.

The crew of bank robbers make sure that not even the hostages know who is a good or bad guy. They force hostages to take turns in unknowingly portraying robbers themselves, by herding them into different rooms. This is especially clever as even when the mess is over, not even the witnesses will have a clue as to who it was that held the gun. That is, if the hostages make it out alive in the first place.

Detective Keith Frazier, played by Denzel Washington, arrives at the scene to negotiate with the robbers. The police play it by the book to stall the bad guys as Frazier stops and realizes that the robbers seem to not want their demands as much as they should. It's refreshing to see something new in a robbery film.

Along the way, Madeliene White (Jodie Foster) is called in and asked to be given full inclusion. White is known as a "fixer" with a grand reputation and a high salary. What her job entails is a mystery in its own, but she acts as a sort of negotiator herself with a different motive than Frazier. Foster plays this mystery role well as even after the movie is over, the mystery is still not quite solved.

Willem Dafoe and Christopher Plummer also make an appearance. The long list of A-list actors ensures high expectations. Are these high expectations met? For the most pari:, this movie does succeed at thrilling and. stumping the audience. An average robbery story this is not.

Unlike most crime stories, these criminals are smart from start to finish. Frazier and Russell are equal opponents throughout the entire story as they take turns outsmarting each other. The actors behind the characters do a.great job in forming this relationsl?p on screen. All of the actors in this movie seem to react to each other so smoothly that ' it's almost like they've played these roles for years together.

Director Spike Lee makes sure "Inside Man" isn't nearly as heavy as one would expect, but instead uses a good amount of low-key humor. This works well with the periods of medium tension to make a straightforward, entertaining movie.

Not all of the audience is going to be impressed with this movie. The movie isn't as violent as most others of this genre so some may be disappointed as the criminals aren't exactly out for blood.

In a time of mediocre films, "Inside Man" acts as an escape from disappointment and provides an opportunity to have a good time. For the first time in a long time, it is a challenge to correctly predict the ending and a pleasure to get there.

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It seems that this year the theme at the box office is having one of the lead characters come out in the opening scene, in a mostly darkened room, and give a monologue. Then at the end, to have the character give a similar monologue, except now it all makes sense. The only problem is the hour and a half in the middle.

If Clive Owen wants to look out at the audience in a self-righteous manner for a few minutes, who are we -to oppose him? He is talented and good-looking; he.can do what he wants. Which is apparently the other theme of "Inside Man." Because he is moderately attractive and has an accent he can do whatever he wants. And in the end audiences are expected to gasp at his wit and ingenious, and forget that he has committed a crime.

At the same time that we are forgetting about the immoral things that Owen's character has committed, such as terrorizing around 30 people, we are still ·supposed to blame the insensitive bureaucratic bank presidef!t Arthur Case (played by Christopher Plummer). Who, by the way, looked entirely too young

to have played a major part in anything that took place in the middle of World War II. Especially something so treacherous that he would need to call in a specialist like Madeline White (Jodie Foster). White apparently specialized in helping people get out of trouble, and then turning on them as soon as possible to help herself. Foster does a beautifti.l job in this role, especially when considering how little she had to work with.

Denzel Washington's character, Detective Keith Fra.zier also presents an interesting case. There seems to be a matter of substantial amounts of money disappearing from one of his latest negotiating jobs. Frazier appears to be a decent man, but if he is willing to accept a bribe from White, what else might he be willing to do? Whatever the reasoning behind the character, he is portrayed well by Washington.

All of the actors do a fair job at their roles; it's the script that really does the movie in. It starts out with the impression that the movie could last all of fifteen minutes. That is until the unfortunate moment when they throw the smoke bombs and an officer notices outside. It seems that they wanted to be caught. Thisjs easily swallowed though as the· audience gets swept l!P in the subtle twists of the plot.

In fact, "Inside Man" is a thriller

until about two-thirds of the way through, when we realize what is going on, and then it becomes a waiting game. The police outside are waiting to make a move, and the audience is waiting for the lights to come up. The clues are subtle at times, but they can be picked up. Once the audience realizes what is going on the film seems to be a jeering adolescent. Rubbing it in our noses that we don't know what is going to happen. Unfortunately, we do know.

Spike Lee, who directed the film, adds his own nuances, which tend to take away from the script. While the scene between the young boy and Owen's character might have been mildly amusing, it really only serves the purpose· of further confusion when it comes to the general plot. Someone who robs a bank at gunpoint has no right to criticize video games. Lee is well known for adding in these little morality lessons though, so it should have been expected.

The world is not always black and white, but the gray that Lee and his writers bring to this film just leaves the audience in a fog. If the ending had been stronger, it would have been a success. But itwasn't, &.o it's not. It is always a disappointment to see a good movie go bad so clo.se to 1'the finish line. Especially strong actors helping it along. ·

It's a girl, it's a boy, it's a flop

MARCUS ACKLEY Staff Writer

With a tag line like: "Everybody has a secret... Duke wants Olivia who likes Sebastian who is really Viola whose brother is dating Monique so she hates Olivia who's with Duke to make Sebastian jealous who is really Viola who ·s crushing on Duke who thinks she's a guy", Who doesn't want to see "She's The Man"?

Give Ewan Leslie and Karen McCullah Lutz the credit they deserve for coming out with another teenage comedy drama that can be compared to Shakespeare's ·Twelfth Night''. Shakespeare is probably rolling over in his grave. to see that his plays are being compared to high school jealousy, and

rage over teenagers dating problems. Leslie and Lutz are also the villains behind "IO Things I Hate About You", which has been compared to "Taming of the Shrew".

Former Nickelodeon star Amanda Bynes stars in the movie as Viola,

the main character. Voila is searchingfor a way to play soccer after her school cuts the funding for the girls' soccer team. Her next best path is to try to play on the boys' team. When she is denied the chance to play for the boys' team, she trans-

fers schools and dresses as her brother, Sebastian, who is ditching the first two weeks of school. In the process, Viola falls in love with her roommate Duke. Duke thinks Viola is a boy (Sebastian).

This movie is nothing more than a teenage drama that can be compared to "She's All That" and "Just One of the Guys".

I would recommend this to people who are into cheesy teenage dramas, and not those who are into quality movies containing a good theme and story line.

"She's The Man" is a far cry from becoming the next big thing. Of course Leslie and Lutz are a far cry from being Quentin Tarintino.

A year from now even Bynes won't remember this movie. Hollywood needs to put out quality not quanity. I give it a six out of 10.

Alreyu 's new sound still fits formula

MARCUS ACKLEY Staff Writer

Atreyu isn't a band that is new_ to screamo fans across the nation. · They have just released their fourth album in late March of 2006, titled "Deathgrip on Yesterday". Atreyu is basic metal, mixed with melodic choruses and barfing vocals.

"The popularity of bands like My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy, trickles down success to us," said lead singer Alex Varkatzas in

an interview with MTV. Atreyu is on tour right now as a supporting act to_ Deftones on this years Taste of Chaos tour. Which was in Lincoln at the Pershing Center on March 22.

With the success of their 2004 album titled "The Curse", the band has been able to add to their resume a song on the "Underworld Soundtrack". titled "Her Portrait in Black". With the dark image they portray, the Prince of Darkness. Ozzy Osborne, gave them a shot on last years OzzfeSt.

There is a basic format to Atreyu

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songs, a hard hitting metal intro riff, a signature scream and first lyric, and a melodic singing chorus that has all fans wanting more. Most would say that the band sounds like a mix between goth and hardcore rock.

The first single off this album ·'Ex's and Oh's", is a great listen for all angry college students wanted to lash out at society.

Based off the new sound of rock the album "Deathgrip On Yesterday", receives seven stars on a 10 star scale. Study

States weigh in on same sex marriage

AMANDA ERWIN Assistant Editor

Marriage between two people of the same sex is a hot button issue for society and the government today.

From Massachusetts to Texas, state governments .have been calling for their people to make a decision-.

According to gaylife.about.com, In 2003 a Massachusetts court decision was made in the case of Goodrich v. the Department of Public Health, saying that the law barring same-sex .marriage was unconstitutional, and ordered that it be remedied within six months.

Oilier states, such as California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, New Jersey and Vermont allow same sex unions, which is similar to same sex

According to Greater Boston Now article "The Benefits of Marriage vs. Civil Unions," marriage and civil unions are not equal. Married couples are granted many more rights then art? civil union couples, but the largest is th(:) fact that civil unions and the rights granted

couples in this relationship are not recognized in states that don't recognize civil unions. Another major inequality is that a civil union cou- · ple cannot jointly fill' federal taxes.

But even with these drawbacks, PSC freshman Julie Diaz thinks that a civil union would be the best compromise between same-sex marriage · being completely legal and completely illegal. Or at least, she sees it as a good compromise for those who want the extremes.

"I think they (same-sex couples) should get the same benefits as married couples, but compromise and go for civil union until it's more accepted," said Diaz.

The word marriage is a very controversial term for many people. For some, marriage is something that belongs to the churches. Some people-believe that the issue of marriage should not be something decided by the government, it should be entirely a religious issue.

"I am against gay marriage because the bible says that no man shall Jay down with a man and no woman ·sball lay down with a

woman," said April James, 26-yearold involved Catholic Not all religious people believe that, though, considering how Rev. Gene Robinson was the first openly gay person to be voted by the House of Bishops to be the bishop of the New Hapshire Episcopal Church.

On Mar: 12, 2004 CNN came out with poll information that stated that 54 percent of respondents were in favor of civil unions. In a poll taken by ABC News in July of 2003 57 percent opposed civil unions while 40 percent were in favor. Thus, in nearly a year, opposition to samesex marriage has gone down.

On Feb. 4, 2004,just a few months before CNN took the poll on opinions about same-sex marriage, Massachusetts was sued by seven gay couples who had been refused marriage licenses. Due to that, in a 4-3 ruling, the District Court gave the state six months to rewrite the state marriage laws for same-sex couples.

"Without a doubt, this is the happiest day of our lives," said Gloria Bailey in the Seattle Times article

"Gay Couples Have the Right to Wed, Massachusetts High Court Rules." Gloria Bailey and her partner of 32 years were one of the couples to sue the state of Massachusetts.

In a distinct difference of opinion on Nov 9, 2005, Texas voters voted an incredibly high 76 percent against legalizing same-sex marriage.

· "Texans know that marriage is between -a man and a woman, and children deserve both a mom and a dad. They don't need a Ph.D. or a degree in anything else to teach them that," said Kelly Shackelford in the Boston Times article

"Massachusetts Court Rules Ban on Gay Marriage Unconstitutional."

Shackelford is a leader in Texans

For Marriage, which favored the ban.

Ukgaynews.com on July 1, 2000 stated that in a Vermont. Supreme Court ruling, for the case Baker v. Vermont, the court granted civil union to any same-sex couple that wished it. In April 2005, Connecticut became the second

state in the United States to recognize civil unions. OnDec.19,2003, California passed a similar Domestic Partnership law, granting many of the rights that a civil union does.

President Bush is against same sex marriages, and has spoken out against them on many occasions. He even went so far as to request that Congress pass a Constitutional amendment in 2004 making same sex marriages illegal. He claims that the issue is of national importance because he does not feel that people around the country should have to honor the unions that take place in San Francisco and Massachusetts.

Despite the President's stance though most Americans are against a constitutional amendment: 58 percent of the county believes. that individual states should be allowed to make their own decisions regarding the issue, without the interference of the national government.

As it stands right now it is highly unlikely that an amendment will be passed because their is not enough of a demand for it.

South Dakota passes unconstitutional law

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Roe v. Wade has been a controversial case since it was first brought to court in Texas in 1970. The case is infamous today because of the Supreme Court's decision on the case in early 1973. The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 2 to strike down "the abortion laws in Texas.

The Court held that state laws banning abortion were unconstitutional, and set up guide lines for what states could and could not do in terms of regulating abortion.

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women who could not afford them in 1980. But now this notorious case has sparked more than just debate.

On March 6 South Dakota governor, Mike Rounds, signed a bill that will ban most abortions in the state. Rounds knew, before he signed the bill, that court challenges and petitioners would most likely delay its effective date in July. The South Dakota bill is now front and center of the efforts by anti-abortionists to test the waters of the now more conservative Supreme Court

Pro-life members are hopeful that sometime in the near future the Supreme Court· will review, and possibly even reverse, its 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. At this point it seems unlikely that the law will ever reach the Supreme Court. If the law makes it to court, which is almost inevitable, the lower courts will most likely shut it down. The case will then end up being appealed all the way to the Supreme Court, which is a process that will take years.

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When: the law takes July it will make it illegal for doctors to perform abortions unless the · er's lifeis in danger. There will be no exceptions, including incest and rape. It does not mention contraceptive drugs that are taken before pregnancy is determined. This would include pills such as the morning after pill and birth control pills.

Already though there are those offering ways to circumvent the law. Cecelia Fire Thunder, the president of the c:i glila Sioi:ix Tnbe of South Dakota, has proposed ihe of an abortion clinic on an Indian reservation. Since tbe tribe is federally recognized it is treated as a foreign nation, and woold most likely not have to· follow the law. "An Indian reservation is a sovereign nation and we're going to take it as far as we can This is just another battle we have to fight," said Fire Thunder.

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Games, our drug of choice

JORDAN MARR beyond that.

Pro: Socialization. When you

Contributing Writer play certain games, you have the Why do people play games? Is it chance to meet new people and out of boredom, laziness, or pure share ideas. j".,ots of gamers, who enjoyment? Or do people play play. from any of the three categames for.the challenge, the thrill of gories in this article, can tell you competing? The world is. full. of stories of their experience with felvarious games1which give· us vari- c.low. gamers. Such games as poker, ous.rea,sons·to·play; · "Yu-gi-oh," "Magic:TG," "Halo 2,"

When you hear the word addic- "World of Warcraft," and many tive, you probably think of drugs, more promote players to get out alcohol, and other such items. How there and find people to interact would you get addicted to a simple with. Many friends can be found in game? Most people don't realize the gaming environment. they're addicted, until somebody Pro: Increased Knowledge in has to intervene. There are many Certain Areas. Certain games prodifferent games you can be addicted mote real life events. Such war to. I will talk to you about card, games as "Sudden Strike," "Age of video, and computer games, how Empires." and '.'Call of Duty" share they:'. ·the player(s) .and historical knowledge with the what1you cando to.help. · gamer.' People can learn facts, and Why just card, video; and com- in some games, get a feeling of how puter games? Recently the growing that war was fought. Companies are media hype behind all of.these types always trying to find more ways to of gaming venues has caused con- get the game as close to reality as cem. The more hype, the more peo- possible. willing to play. Most would- Pro: Prizes. The idea of reward n't consider this bad. Increased for victory is still applicable with sales equals a better economy, but at the games you play. Many toumathe same time, gamers (!Te advised meil'.ts, including the Texas Hold' em to take caution in their gaming craze, has lots of to it such as experiences. its cash prizes and for some players,

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ff al life as. wen, Players have Currently in West Virginia, a school an'iricreasect knowledge Of problem distrid is using "D,D.R.''. as an solving techniques to aid them in optional way to get students who the course of their everyday life. don't want to participate in normal

effects. Without socialization, how will the person survive and excel in the real world?

Con: Laziness/Unaware of Surroundings and Self. Games sometime require your absolute attention to play without failure. As you play the game, time flies by, things are forgotten, the brain is suffering from sleep depravation, hunger sets in, and prolonged amounts of time staring at the screen without sleep can cause fatigue and physiological problems. Carpel-tunnel syndrome along with other abnormal side effects can occur. Time spent gaming is less time spent doing other things, such as homework, sleeping, bathing or having a relationship.

Con: Addictiveness/Exuberant Spending. Gamers can, and sometimes will, show signs of addictiveness. Addictiveness can certainly cause all of the cons as well as the pros. Many people don't realize they're addicted until it's too late. A side effect that addicted gamers often have is the grotesque amount of money they spend on their gaming. The drive to be_ the best in the game, to have all the cards, to purchase the entire collection and to be able to beat every game in less than a half-day are the typical thoughts of a gaming addict.

Realize that it's just a game. Games are made for entertainment purposes and should not be substituted for real life. Gamers need to get out every once in a while and experience life. If they don't, they will most likely feel regret. You cannot just hit the continue button or reset the game to live life again. Having a social group in the gaming experience is beneficial to all. Each person can watch over each other to make sure they aren't slacking off in real life. It could be closely related to a support group.

With every good thing there usually are negatives to drive against it. The Cons to gaming are as follows.

Pro: Hand-eye Coordin.ation P.E. activities, or can't due to per• and Reaction Time. Video games sonal reasons, a chance to bum create an increase in hand-eye coor- calories just as if he. or she were dinatioi:t in their gamers. Players playing dodgeball. must learn what buttons to hit and when, after they receive a signal from the brain caused by the signals that the eyes process from the screen.. Training your brain to rapidlyfrre'the synapses increases reaction time.

A gamer's well-being is very important. Make sure to take at least one break every once in a while to stretch, maybe make a sandwich or roast, take the dog on a walk, or any other active activity. Making time for breaks helps not only the mind of the gamer, but the body as well, ·especially when it comes to bathing.

Pro: Increased Thumb Muscles.

Con: Negative Socialization. Even though some games promote socialization, others provide a chance for those who don't feel.the You really don't need this side need to socialize a chance to get effect too much, maybe for a quick away., JWY, sewi good, but in thumb wrestle, but 'the'IQng i:upjt:pf9¥ides_ negatiye

For those people who are gamers, look at this article as an aid. Use it to help other gamers who may suffer from the addiction, and remember the phrase, "It's just a game.''

PSC students train for marathon

AMANDA

ERWIN

Staff Writer

Marathon running began in 1896, and legend has it that the marathon is used to honor a Greek soldier named Pheidippides. Pheidippides ran 21.4 miles from a town called Marathon to Athens with a spear wound. It is said that he ran all that way only to arrive in Athens, shout "Niki!" (Victory!), and die.

This year several members of the cross-country team are training to run in a marathon. They will actually be competing in two marathons. The first will be a 13-mile half marathon, which will help them to prepare for the 26-mile full marathon. James Cole, Brittany Schafer, Tasha Price, Allison Stockstell, and Coach Johann Murray will run the 13-mile Lincoln National Guard Marathon in May. Then all but Price will be running the full 26-mile Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon. Price will be unable to attend the full marathon because she will be doing mission i}'ork.

This will be the first year th.at PSC will have a significant number of people running in a marathon. While they are training together, the races are not part of the cross-country team's competitive"schedule:"

The idea to run a marathon actually came from Casey Young last year. Young had always wanted to run in a marathon, but sb,e was sadly unable to. She became sick and had to stop training shortly before the marathon. In the end, the only one to participate in the marathon last year was Cole.

Cole has been running for six years, and had always told himself that he would never run in a marathon. Yet Cole managed to finish the 26-mile marathon in less than four hours. He was in the top half of the runners, which is incred-

ible for someone who was running a marathon for the first time. Most first time runners don't even manage to finish.

This year, Murray has been using a new technique developed by Jeff Galloway. It is used to help runners finish their first marathon and also 'Used to help those who have plateaued, or reached a time that they can't better. Galloway says that the best way .to pace oneself is to run six minutes and then walk for one, thus giving oneself a rest period which allows the muscles to recover. Murray and Stockstell will be running part of the marathon using the technique.

Murray believes that Galloway's method will be effective, but that the most important aspect in marathon running is the training beforehand. He called it the "base training." He has had the team

preparing on a schedule of progressively more difficult tasks. On Mondays the team runs a pace workout, which is 8-10 miles. Tuesdays the team works out in the pool for one hour. Wednesdays the team does hill workouts. Thursdays they do bike and aerobic dance workouts. Theri, sometime over the three-day weekend; they individually run practice mini-marathons, ranging from 12-20 miles. The team has been working up to running 20 miles in their weekend

practice runs. They started by running eight miles and have since managed to extend themselves to 16 miles.

Over the past few months, the team has been working hard in order to prepare themselves for the marathon and they are all really excited.

"I am really, really excited to be doing this. It's going be a huge accomplishment for me, especially at only 19 years of age," said Stocks tell.

From left to right:. James Cole, Tasha Price, Allison Stockstell, Lindsey Poole, Molly Belt, and Brittany Schaefer. James Cole, Allison Stockstell, and Brittany Schaefer will be competing in the 26-mile Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon.

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£Si0£ib_a1l team young and restless

ASHLEY ALBERTSEN Assistant Editor

away games and the difficulty of some teams we played," said Head Coach Mark Mathews. Despite a few ups and downs the team rrian-

Peru State's softball team has a proven returning lineup. With five aged to end the month right where their coach pi;.edicted. Not a bad .returning all-conference players record considering that six of their providing strong leadership for the tl:lirty or so games thus far have team, this season is looking to be been against nationally ranked · anothei; one for the lady

· teams

'' Theteam is fairl;'. y1;mng with ' ''This seas&ri will be a chailenge for

.ii.>1ilY Ql,\e senior; Kai;la Harpenau, ihe softball'team. The eight teams in. but with all of the team Peru's conference all have a lot of members providing solid leadership potential. So this year's tournament the team is looking good this year.

Bellevue University, College of Saint Mary, Newman University and York College coming up in April. According to Mathews, Bellevue University will be the team for the 'Cats to beat this year. "Bellevue has always kind of been our nemesis and College of Saint Mary's has been very good the last couple of years. Newman is the other traditio11al top team," said Mathews.

How are these teams doing so far?

University with a score of 1-0. Then they won (10-1) and lost (1-2) games against the College of Saint Mary, The 'Cats will take on Bellevue University again on April 11. They have lost 15 of their 22 away games this season, so the 'Cats should do well against them since the game will be at home.

Th al al .ts is up in the air, with all of the teams ere are so sever new recru1 having a shot at the championship. who are filling in the gaps.

Mathews and the team are confident

The good news for the girls is that though, because they managed to the worst may be behind them for beat the number eight ranked team this season. "I told the girls 'if we're 500 at the end of March, I'll be in the country during their first pleased just because of the chal- game of the year. They still have a lot of challenges lenge of tbe. schedule'., with all the < • · ahead though, with games against

Park University's record is currently 9-10. They have not played any of the aforementioned teams to look out for. They played Peru on April 8 at Peru (after this paper went to print). Park has won. seven of their 13 away games, so the game should be a close one. Especially since Park is returning most of its team this year.

Bellevue _University currently has a 13-17 record. They lost to Peru earlier in the year during a pre-season tournament 2-5. But then they won against Peru a month later 6-0. They did win against Newman

York College has a 10-12 season so far. They have only had one home game this season, a double header against Hastings College, where they went 1-1. Peru plays York on April 13 at York. The College of Saint Mary has a 415 record. All of their games have been away thus far. They've played two games against Bellevue University this season. They won one and lost the other. Peru should be able to conquer them when they meet in Peru on April 18.

Newman University is currently 815. They lost to Peru 8-0 in a tournament in late March. They are not looking too good right now, but they will have a home field advantage when the teams meet on April 22.

The biggest challenge for the team will be overcoming their own internal struggles. "We've played really well one game, and then we've not pJayed so well the next. I mean, we've shown signs of brilliance one game and then the very next game is like what's going on?" said Mathews. The girls might be all over the place, but when they are hot they're on fire. During their March 29 double header against Graceland University the 'Cats won both games. "We produced runs when we had to. We needed a run in the seventh inning, it was a tied game and we scored the run, and then We held them off in the bottom of the seventh to get the win in the second game," said Mathews.

The 'Cats are all set to have a winning season again this year. They're working on the fundamentals, and the girls are looking good. There is a good chance that the team will make it to the conference tournament. With a little hard work and a lot of focus they may even win their conference this season.

Word scramble by Ashley Albertsen. Artwork by Kitty Bouterse.

Photos by : Ashley Albertsen and Kitty Bouterse

Top Left to Right: Marlis Lovelace, Devin Wright, Brent Wrinkle, Logan Merz and Cody Witt (with Shana Culp and Daniela Santos)

Bottom Left to Right: Paul Moses, Joe Russo, James Christolear, Brent Wrinkle, Carissa Severs (with Noah Whitmore, Shawna Culp and Daniela Santos)

A.cross· the country to make a difference

PHUONG TRAN Staff Writer

Friday April 7 2006, The Dean of Art & Sciences, Dr. Stephen Sylvester, and ten honor students: Amber Barcel, Crystal Ellis, .Olivia Hoffman, Stephanie Hoffman, Jeremy Kirkendall, Amber Kushner, Melissa McCullers, Jessica Codr, Jacob Thompson-Krug and Phuong Tran left Peru, Neb. to start their exciting adventure toward the West. The group's destination was the National Model United Nations Conference (WestMun XIV) in Oxnard, Cali April 11-14.

The first stop was at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, where the Nebraska Quarter Launch took place. Students applauded Dr. Dan Holtz, a Peru State Coilege English professor. He demonstrated his musical talent by playing the guitar and singing several Nebraska songs during the pre-ceremony entertainment. The two-hour ceremony launched the Nebraska Quarter that has a wagon traveling along the north side of Chimney Rock going west, with a rising sun in the background.

Afterward, honor students had an opportunity to listen to Associate Justice· Ruth Bader Ginsburg who was nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court by former President Bill Clinton in J 993. Ginsburg spoke at the University of Nebraska College of Law in Lincoln about current issues involving the integrity of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Leaving Nebraska, Sylvester and students passed through the state of Kansas and rested at a motel in

Colorado, instead 9f camping due to the cold weather. Along the way, students picked up trash as part of their service-learning project. On the evening of April 7, they stopped to camp at San Lorenzo Canyon, NM. -

The desert sand brought difficulties to Dr. Sylvester who was driving the van along with a trailer. A significant group effort was required to push and pull those two heavy objects along the sandy road. Finally, the group made it to the camping grounds. Although they were exhausted, the group collected large bags of trash as part of the service project. Patrick Sylvester, !I local high school language instructor and leader of the San Lorenzo service project, stopped by with some buffalo meat. The group ate, learned to sing French songs, danced, and had a great time with each other as Patrick Sylvester played his accordion.

Still having a long journey ahead, the group left early the next morning. After spending some time relaxing in a hot spring under the New Mexico sunshine, the students headed toward Arizona. They stopped at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Coolide and Mission San Xavier del Bae church in Tucson and learned more about the state of Arizona and its history.

The group arrived at the Courtyard by Marriott in Oxnard, Cali., where the conference was held, late in the evening on Sunday April 9. The next morning the group continued their service-learning project. They first visited the Direct Relief International warehouse in Santa Barbara. Students examined how the large international nonprofit organization operated after taking a small tour around the office and watching presentations about its mission to provide assistance to health institutions.

Taking advantage of the great opportunity to be in California, honor students used every single minute of their valuable time to learn and explore new things. They stopped at the Lighthouse, a shelter for homeless women and children in Oxnard. There a different side of fabulous California was shown to the students. The group spent two nights at the shelter helping out, talking to elders, playing with children, serving food, and giving out Peru State College t-shirts and souvenirs.

Although students were busy with the sen:ice-leaming project, they did not fmget that the focus of the trip was the National Model United Nations Conference. Led by Head Delegate Olivia Hoflinan, a senior psychology major, the I 0 meinber delegation represented the Russian Federation, Greece and South Africa. 2006 is Peru State's fourth year of participation in WestMun.

Honor students had been preparing for the conference since January. "WestMUN is neither a competition nor a class. It is about diplomacy, world affairs, and debate. It gives students the opportunity to participate in diplomatic effort to serve the world's people and learn about themselves. A good deal of time is spent on such issues as poverty, immigration, and human rights. I am delighted that students are willing to take time out of their busy work and school schedule to participate in the honor course. We plan to do it again next year. We owe special thank to President Johnson for his financial support, the Midwest Consortium for Service-Learning In Higher Education for the grant, Dean Todd Drew for his donation, and bookstore manager Anita Clark for the PSC souvenirs for women and children at the Light house," said Sylvester.

It was an honor for the college that Melissa McCullers, a senior criminal justice major from Omaha, was a chair for an Ad Hoc committee to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. She will be appointed to be an Under Secretary-General next year.

"The trip was a great learning experience. I especially enjoyed the conference in California. I got to meet people from other colleges. learn about different countries. and discuss important world issues. l will definitely participate again next year. The honors class was a great opportunity for students to enhance their knowledge in different fields and for those who love travel." said Jessica Cord.

Honor students at the homeless shelter. Sitting: Phuong Tran, Jeremy Kirkendall, Olivia Hoffman. Standing: Jacob Thompson-Krug, Crystal Ellis, Stephanie Hoffman, Jessica Codr, and Amber Barcel. '·. '-, -

eampus news Via president

KITTY BOUTERSE Editor-in-Chief

On April 12, the students of Peru State College received an e-mail 'from President Ben Johnson. He shareQ with the school some important news concerning the campus.

The first was that Peru is to have a new Honors Chair. Professor Judy Grotrian has been selected to be the Fred and Pam Robertson Honors Chair recipient in the school of Professional Studies for the academic year 2006-2007. This award recognized Grotrian for her leadership, scholarship, and teaching excellence.

In addition to this, Johnson announced that Peru is offering a

new degree. The state legislature overwhelmingly approved the request a few weeks ago, and the Governor signed it on April 12. The legislatic;m removes the restriction in Pefu State College's "role and mission statement'1 that has confined Peru to offering only graduate degrees in Education up until now. With the recent approval and recommendation Peru's mission has been enlarged to include a non-education masters degree in management: the Master of Science in Organizational Management, which begins fall.

Along with signing this new legislation, the Governor has also signed legislative bill 605, which provides funding/financing of approximately six million dollars for three projects

on the Peru State College campus. Approximately five million dollars for the complete renovation of the Wheeler Center will enable the building to have showers, air conditioning, weight rooms, new floors, new bleachers, and more.

Along with the renovation of Wheeler, the funding will pay for the demolition of A.D. Majors and that location will become a large parking lot. This is important as decent parking spots are scarce on· Peru State College's campus.

This remaining approximately $1 million provides funding for an emergency generator for the campus. This generator will enable the campus to keep key buildings lit and warm during winter power failures or emergency situations.

Missing Link's Tracks Found

AMANDA ERWIN Staff Writer

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In Canada, over the last few The creature shows some of the Tiktaalik also has a few other desmonths, scientists have discovered earmark&, of land going animals that, tinct characteristics of fish. It's the skeleton of a creature that looks while phmitive, are still there. jaws and snout are very fish-like in like a cross between a fish and a Those earmarks being shoulders, their shape, but its eyes are on the crocodile on Ellesmere Island, top of its head instead of to the side which they have named Tiktaalik as a fish's eyes would be. The sci(pronounced tic-TAR-lick) entists also think that it had both roseae. The site contains a multi- lungs and gills, showing signs of tude of the skeletons, all from the still being right in the midst of same animal ranging from four to adaptation. nine feet long.

"It sort of blurs the distinction

"It's an important new contribu- between fish and land-living anition to [understanding] a very, mals," said paleontologist Neil very important transition in the Shubin of the University of history of life," said Robert Chicago, one ofTiktaalik's discovCarroll of McGill University of erers. Monrreal. Hopefully more exploration of At least 375 million years ago, the site will lead to more answers this creature swam in shallow, concerning this significant discovsoftly moving streams in what Photo courtesy of www.wikipedia.org ery;

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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. The Peru State Times is an independent student publication funded by student publication fees. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the administration, faculty or staff of Peru State College.

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. 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 you prepared for life after college?

KITTY BOUTERSE Editor-in-Chief

Music majors:

In ancient Greece and Rome, music was believed to be a force that could persuade people to do good. If you agree and.have made music your life as a music major, there are ,many .areas in music to consider. As a music major, you are preparing to. work in communications, performing arts, public relations, publishing, sales, advertising, education and business.

Many different jobs are available for music majors including careers . in the areas of business, recording/broadcasting, and perform-

In the field of ibJ.lsiness,.;a,in:;msic major has an ; , ··o.PP,<i>XtJ.lnjty if!' careers _such as:

',,;stage manager, artist representative, ·.talent agent, music critic, music editor, instrument repair/restorer, music shop owner/manager, program director; music journalist, jingle writer_, or concert promoter.

In the field of performance/instruction, opportunities are available as an announcer, a choir director, a concert master, a.conductor, a music supervisor, a song writer, a college ,professor, a K-12 teacher, a private •:cidt.ssori• teacher; .a music therapist, or

a military band performer. will grow as fast as the average for tions to support your composing, In recording/broadcasting, a music all careers through 2014. On the and most likely hold additional jobs major can concentrate on a career as a music video producer, a recording mixer, a sound technician, a disc jockey, an arranger, a lyricist, or a music editor.•

Important skills to succeed in such careers include: confidence, knowledge of music terminology, perfected performance skill on at least one instrument or voice, creativity, awareness of music history, fluency in sight reading, transposing or improvising, and the ability to help others to develop skills.

Musician/Singer:

As a musician or singer, you can perform in either a group or. solo and will often find yourself performing for live audiences as well as in recording or producing studios. You must be self-disciplined and able to take criticism. It will be of the utmost importance to be comfortable performing in front of a You will be expected to spend long hours practicing as well as working nights and weekends. You might also be expected to tour nationally or internationally. '

Government economists expect that jobs for musicians and singers

other hand, slower-than-average to support yourself. growth is expected for those who This is a very competitive field as want to work for themselves and there are few employed music direcpursue gigs in nightclubs. Religious tors and composers in the United organizations should provide most States. Most find it hard of the paying jobs for musicians. to pay the bills without an addition-

al job.

Choir Director:

A choir director provides direction and guidance to a vocal group or choir in a school, church, or elsewhere in the community. The Choir Director is responsible for researching and selecting material, rehearsing and conducting the choir, and preparing and presenting public performances of the choir.

Composers:

From show tunes to classical to rock, composers write compositions to be performed by musicians and singers. It is important to look at this career as an opportunity to create music out of passion for expression rather than for the money.

As a composer you. would be expected.to spend long hours working alone, work actively to get your pieces published and performed, nurture w_ith others in the music world, apply for funds from art groups and other organiza-

What are we paying for? Part3 JORDAN MARR (;onti'ibuting Writer

· Iri the fast installment of "What anilpay1ng fot?"the room deposit fee attdJ.ntemefdass fees were discussed. The at the like online· class fees to be danfied. "'11 courses on that end \Viti: a: "oo::' cnarged the onpus '?1ifion of the lever lriteruet end in "49--" charged $114.00 per credit hour, but there are nc> fees chatged.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the median annual earnings of salaried music directors and composers was $34,570 in May 2004.

Take the time to explore other career opportunities as there are many out there waiting to be explored. Keep in mind that researching a career is a time conSUIT\ing job as each occupation should be thoroughly studied. With summer already here, there is no reason not to find the most suitable career

"Dealor No Deal:" that is the question

KITTY BOUTERSE Ed_itor-in-Chief

On April 25, Residence Life. held their own version of "Deal or No Deal" in the collge theatre. The -game show was open to all on-campus s_tudents because it was sponsored by Re$idence Life. Four rounds were dornly picked name frdrri ·Morgan,

Delzell, Mathews, and the Complex. Twenty-nine volunteers assisted in the show, most of them being Residence Life staff members. Playing the part of Howie Mandel was Greg Ernster wearing a bald cap .and a drawn on soul patch. Heath Christiansen played the bureaucratic banker.

The first.contestant to try her luck was Ashlee Barnett from Mathews.

After an exciting round, Barnett made a deal with the banker for $65. Her "briefcase" contained $6. The second contestant was Nevena Trailovic from Morgan hall. Nevena refused to make a deal with the banker and ended up keeping her case, which was worth $15. The third contestant, Mike Winters from the complex, made a deal with the banker for $45, but found out that his case was worth $100. The last round was with contestant John Ferguson. Ferguson refused to make a deal with the banker until

finally winning $150 with his own case. Each winner had the chance of winning up to $200. Residence Life spent $280 on the winners out of $800 possible.

Approximately 100 students attended the game show. Those who participated in the event felt that it was a success. Jennifer Brettmann, Resident Halls director, hopes to do something similar again due to the good tum out.

Addition pictures from the game show can be found on the back page.

Orily a first· time student who enrblls will pay a one-tirne Matriculation fee of $10.00. It is charged upon a person's ·first time PSC, regardless if their classes ·. are on-campus, Online, or off"campus. Other off· WflLend in any "03A".

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9A:N1: utifil'.4P;M: Student IDs required.

l\{a:f 1: Exam. 9 P.M. until 11 P.M.

Through May 6:

Senior A1t Exhibit: Sarah Hay of Beatrice, Lindsay Ellison of Bellevue and Jonathan Albright of Nebraska City.

May8: Commencement .

John Ferguson won his $150 "briefcase".

Kitty's last meow at Peru State

KITTY BOUTERSE Editor-in-Chief

When. I first stepped foot on the Peru State College campus, I couldn't have imagined how .much my time here would change me forever. Hidden in this tUcked away town lied endless opportunities and a. wonderful. group of. faculty, staff; and. students that wollld make my time here memorable to say the least.

When trying to find my place here as a. freshman, I came upon the great group of people that made up the Peru State Times. Our advisor at the time, Dr. Duranne Bauer (then Durbin), was enthusiastic and an· inspiration. Her years of experience radiated and made Beginning Journalism one of the best classes on campus, as she would use her experience toteach beyond the text book. She quickly made me appre-

ciate the newspaper and journalism as a whole.

Evi Steffens was the Editor-inChief at the time and she filled the room with such strong leadership and energy that every. layout night was less like work and more like a treat. Without her knowledgeable help and direction, I would probably still be lost in the decision of what to major in and more important, what career would follow my life after college.

Over the next year, the Peru State Times went through some difficult challenges as the newspaper was relieved of an advisor, but Dr. Stephen Sylvester leant his help in anyway he could. Although he was not our advisor and was not responsible for the newspaper, he continued to give me very useful criticism and supporting advice. His criticism has made me a better editor

With eyes wide open

life and this is all due to the hard

and a better journalist overall.

As I was preparing to come to Peru, I made up my mind that a college professor would be a grouchy old guy who loved to hear the sound of his own voice and could care less whether his students failed or passed. My mind was quickly changed after attending college classes for the first time. I found that the professors on this ·campus have such vibrant personalities and a genuine care for their students. My freshman year, I was taught English Composition by Dr. McCrann. At first I was scared of him because he liked to put the spotlight on students during class, but I soon came to respect him for making the entire class work harder then they planned and for helping me develop my writing further than I thought possible.

Another professor worth mentioning is Dr. Bill Clemente. He was not only interested in my work for class, but also interested in how he could help with challenges· outside of the classroom. Clemente was always

one of the busiest professors on campus and I found this to be due to his need to help anyone he could and his constant interest in being an active part of the school such as being apart of Faculty Senate. Even when it came to borroyving his personal movies, he'd be glad to help. His dedication and advice would be something I would like to aspire for in my future career, as well as in life in general.

Yet another note worthy staff member would be the Student Activities Coordinator Sara LaBrie. Since the day she unpacked her things in her office here at Peru, she has been nothing but dedicated to the students here on campus. I personally think a lot of fun activities that have been held in the past year would not have been possible without her hard work along with CAB. She truly is a treasure to Peru students.

There is not enough room in any one article to name all of the inspiring faculty and staff here at Peru. Though one professor that cannot

go unnamed would have to be Dr. Bruce Batterson, recipient of the 2006 Teacher's Excellence Award. He not only takes the time to be an active part of Student Senate, but also gave students his energy, along with Mr. Brad Griffins, to prepare equipment for a radio group that hopes to soon be the club Phat Kat Radio. Without their efforts, the students wouldn't be as close to bringing a radio station to Peru. Batterson has also offered endless amounts of legal advice for the newspaper staff arid has even offered me career advice on numerous occasions. He truly did deserve that award, as he is an excellent example of a true teacher. Without a doubt, I will be very sad to leave Peru, but me so many life lessons and ambi-t tion that I've never had before. It's easy to take this college for granted; but it truly is a great place to transition from an ignorant teenager to a open-minded young adult and I thank each and every one of you for being apart of that experience.

DAVID BRANCH

Contributing Writer work of the,Professors to get me up

The professors at Peru State College have opened my eyes to the new world of education. As a nontraditional student I have seen much of the world through uneducated eyes; however, with the help of many professors on campus, I have started to look at the world through opened eyes.

Since January of 2005 I have been a student at Peru State, a position which has proven to be both enjoyable and educational The professors have done everything in their power to make my return to school after 20 years a pleasure. Every professor on campus has shown me that if you try hard and ask for their assistance they will help you become a better student. I made the Dean's list for the first time in my

to speed._The professors·at•Peru r1t1c1sm•. a

State should be thanked by all stu-

dents for their hard work to fulfill our dreams for the future.

The only thing tha,t I would change about my Peru experience to this date would be an internet course. I have taken one course and the professor was so worried about students cheating that he put unreasonable time limits on his tests. The few people that might cheat are making life miserable for the honest students. The one thing this professor does n.ot realize is the students cheating are cheating themselves and if they are not caught during college they will be caught in real life sooner or later. Do not let one (or a select few) bad apples spoil the whole bunch.

Thanks again to all the professors at Peru that make College challenging and fun.

HEATHER WELLS Contributing Writer

Criticism, we all give it and we all receive it. The manner though in which we do both of these is entirely up to us. Criticism is a way of life and one that leaves most of us vulnerable when we receive it. We feel like we are under attack, and according to Kare Anderson, author and expert on instincts from Sausalito, Cali., because of this feeling of being under attack it is natural to focus on those feelings and make them more intense.

Anderson states that instinct leads us to a "fight or flight" response that may leave us not listening to what is actually being

way

said. Anderson suggests that you view the criticism as a separate entity from you. I:liis will leave you better able to separate yourself and your feelings. Also throw in a compliment to the person who is giving the criticism. This leaves you at your most disarming. When we respond to criticism, we want to first find out how they are wrong and how we are right. This leads us once again to listen less. Gregg Walker, from the Department of Speech Communication at OSU, states that if handled well, criticism can lead to growth within individuals and within relationships. Walker also states that criticism is best when both parties interact as both critic and criticized. Anderson suggests

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that you stay positive and to as if they mean well evep. ifit is very obvious they do not. Anderson also states that you should acknowledge the criticism, ask for more information and add your own comments when receiving criticism.

Walter says that listening is a huge factor in taking and giving criticism. This may include paraphrasing what the person is saying and asking questions. Walker states that when giving criticism, we need to keep in mind not to criticize the person themselves and to be critical of the present not the past. Ultimately, you are your own person, and only you can say whether the criticism should prompt change. Also, never settle for anything less than valid and positive criticism. Walker states that valid criticism consists of addressing behaviors, is timely and is specific. Always use "I" messages as this is how you feel and think.

For more information of accepting and giving criticism look to the fallowing sites:

http ://www.iwmf.org/training/constructive.php

http://www.seekingsuccess.com/ arti cles/artl3 l.php3.

PSC dedicates stained glass windows

(Peru, Neb.) Peru State College's President Dr. Ben Johnson recently announced the dedication of the eight stained glass windows in the , campus library.

The library, along with the Academic Resource Center, underwent. an. extensive $6 million renovationJhat approximately six yeais ago Aqiart of the renovation one percent of those funds were set aside for artwork, per a 1979 decla______ _ration_ b}Lthe.. Nebraska Legislature

expenditures for public buildings

be set aside for art.

In cooperation with the Nebraska Arts Council, Johnson appointed a committee ·o,f representatives from each of Peru State's schools, as well as the staff and community, to find an artist. Out of 70 proposals they were able to narrow the list down to four finalists. The finalists were

and educational, we also wanted it to reflect the rich 139-year history of this building and our campus. We struck the perfect balance with these truly stunning stained glass windows," said Johnson.

Five of the wip.dows portray the building's history, which once functioned as a chapel, roller ririk,

invited to campus were their models art department, science.- building were on display in the library for and gymnasium. The three large several weeks. windows that hang toward the

__'This...waLIL.challenging pnaject back .of. because not oniy did we-want ... artwork to be captivating, unique gression through college.

The windows were created by Cindy Kessler of Kessler Studios in Loveland, Ohio.

"The Chapel" features a "Holy Book" with white whisps emerging to represent communication with a higher power. There are also flames, the universal sign of spiritual significance. The pirik form is said to represent new life. White is used throughout the window to represent purity.

"The Roller Ririk" consists of the wooden floors of the old roller ririk. The swirling red and black lines represent skaters darting around.

principles of the educational process that provide the foundation to buildartistic creativity.

"The Science Building" depicts a large brown beaker with pirik and blue hands raising it to see what is inside. The chemical process is shown using the black dots.

!Iietfieme oT"TiieUymll'as!ffrir is basketball, with the green square representing the backboard. A blue arm throws a perfect arc, represented by the white lines, and the pink ball falls easily into the orange hoop.

"The library has become the heart of the Peru State College campus. It's a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility that it as comfortable as any family room and as impressive as any show room. I invite the public to visit our extraordinary facility and utilize its resources," said Johnson. Photos are available at http://marketing.peru.edu/librarywindows.ht.

sch(Joi school. .... tea:chers,willbeheld June 13-15;

"Out: countt)i faces a fotW;e nific;ant energy challenges, and it's never too eru;ly to start working - toward solutions. We're thrilled to partner with NPPD in· proactively addressing some of those chalIe1jgC's thr<Yugh this workshop. It's td hive asignificant iinpad on the way both teachers and students view energy production," said Peru State College President Di:. Ben Johnson.

"Our children and their children will need to devise new and better ways to generate electricity to maintain and improve our economy

What's

tiOn.

"Kids tqday are going to live in a very different world tomorrow that will requite awareness and ingenuity with regard to energy consumption and production. And career opportunities in the energy field will continue to grow. so it's appro· priate that we begin preparing our students for the electrical energy future now," said PSC Science ProfessorDt·; Daryl Long, who lead the workshop.

For more in:formatioll about the statewide electrical energy workshop for teachers, contact Lo11g at 402-872-2214 or via e-mail at dlong@oakmail.peru.edu.

"Don't get caught ... uncovered!"

"The Sentinel" shakes, rattles and rolls

ASHLEY ALBERTSEN Assistant Editor

"The Sentinel" pays homage to dark sunglasses, communicating via microphones on wrists, Michael Douglas' aged to perfection sexuality, and Eva Longoria's derriere. The first two being horribly overused cliches, and the last two being just horribly overexposed. Not that Longoria isn't an attractive woman; but it is not necessary for the movie's characters to constantly remind us. It almost seems as if they wrote some of the dialogue to appease her. Which could also be said for everything pertaining to Douglas' character. The entire movie revolves around his ability to outthink and outrun people half his age.

For a movie that is supposed to be about a mole in the Secret Service who is trying to assassinate the President, this movie seems to be about Pete Garrison's (Douglas) affair with the First Lady (Kim Basinger). A romance that doesn't even·make sense on paper. Garrison has been a Secret Service agent for some 25 years, why would he start fooling around with First Ladies now? And what self-respecting, politically mindful First would have an affair while her husband is the most powerful man in the world?

One has to wonder how director Clark manages to let the script get past ijm to the point that the diovie ·is ailowed to dwell on something that is so underdeveloped. It is never explained how the First Lady ended up sleeping with this particular member of her Secret Service team, as opposed to someone closer to her age. And, aside from the fact that her husband is busy running a country, it is unclear why she is having an affair.

Obviously she is unhappy, but is she so emotionally tortured that she has lost her will and integrity? Not to mention !he integrity loss that must have occured for Gani.Son to sleep with the woman who's husband he is sworn to protect.

There is also the question of how an over-the-hill secret service agent manages to outsmart everyone in the Secret Service without breaking a sweat. It must just be a coincidence that he has enough money in his wallet to buy everything that he needs. Including supplies to tap into phone lines and a rental car. And how does he manage to take out two armed agents, steal their guns and walkie-talkies, and get away?

Nothing is more unbelievable than the fact that someone so intelligent and experienced would run in the first place. he claims to be innocent, but he sure looks guilty when he runs away. At the same time that he is alluding capture though he is also calling the First Lady and Longoria's character on a daily basis. Certaiitly he would know that they could tratk his cell phone.

Of course, the audience is supposed to be so wrapped up in trying to figure out who the mole really is that they do not notiee these details. That is what action movies are about after all. Forgetting the details and simply enjoying the ride. And the ride is certainly enjoyable, with a band of unknown terrorists who, thanks to an informant, know the President's every move and a veteran agent dodging capture while trying to catch the real traitor.

Even after the mole is discovered it is unclear what is going on. There is some illusion to the KGB and Central Asian republics, but nothing is elaborated upon. Making the climax of the movie not catching the mole, but the realiz.ation by David Breckinridge (Kiefer Sutherland), who is the lead investigating Secret Service agent, that Garrison is innocent. And even this is unclimactic

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when it does come. And by then the audience doesn't even care who the mole is as long as he is caught so that the plot can move forward to its final resting place.

Sutherland and Douglas play their roles admirably, although sometimes audience members will see Douglas begin to lose interest in his role. Sutherland on the other hand slips into his role as easily as he does a black suit, since it's essentially the same role he plays in the television series "24". Basinger also manages to portray an intriguing First Lady with a mix of damsel in distress and hardened political wife. Longoria also manages her role effectively, but maybe that is just because her character's only job is to look sexy and intelligent, which should be simple for someone who is already both in reality.

The shaking camera work adds to the raw feeling that this movie has, but it seems to have been an accident. The editing is choppy at times, but in an action film it is only to be expected.

"The Sentinel" is worth the money, despite the plot holes, if only for the action and the inevitable thrill that we all get from seeing things blow up and people getting shot at. After all, what is an action film but characters helping audiences jump over plot holes as a barrage of bullets fly past?

"Silent Hill:" lots of blood, not enough script

KITTY BOUTERSE Editor-in-Chief

COLIN KEHM

Contributing

Writer

An infant-like creature shambles forward in what seems to be child-like curiosity. As it nears, its squat', almost-human features become clearer, and its looks and behaviors take on decidedly subhuman and wholly disturbing characteristics. Wailing, infantile screeches issue from its permanently malformed jaws, worse than nails on chalkboard, worse than even the inhuman cries of the fe<JFsome Ringwraiths in Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" films. The ashen flesh of the obscene child crawls with glowing fissures; smoldering coals bum just underneath the surface of that grey ' skin,.pulsating steadily, like the beating of a heart. As the one monstrosity approaches, swarms of others appear suddenly, seemingly materializing where before there was nothing but a dark void. As more appear, their steps no longer faltering, they rush forward with a single-minded lust for your flesh. Just when they have you in their claws, their furnace-heat· channeling through their crooked • harids.andinto your body, they shrivel and fly apart, like sheaves of burning bark dispelled from a

roaring flame.

Their sudden and convenient departure leaves only dead ashes and light, where there was .once burning horror and dark. Effective use of horror? Yes. What if the same sequence is repeated every time some unspeakable horror makes its presence known? Well ... Then I guess you've got "Silent Hill."

The main character Rose (Radha Mitchell) believed it would be a therapeutic experience to take her adopted daughter Sharon (Jodelle Ferland) to the obvious death-trap of a ghost town called Silent Hill. · This small, abandoned mining community was named frequently young Sharon while sleep-walking. Right outsiO.e, the mysterious town, Rose crashes her Jeep (into what,,We aren't sure, later the Jeep is shown sitting in the middle of the wide-open road with no damage) and Sharon disappears into the abandoned town of Silent Hill.

Rose, in typical dumb protagonist horror-movie fasb,ion, wanders blindly into the town and searches all the darkest places she can find in search for her daughter. Along the way, she (of course) uncovers the mysteries behind the past of Silent Hill and, as a bonus, manages to halt the misguided plans of some sort of witch-burning, Godfearing cult. (The results ?f Rose's confrontation with the cult are

spectacularly gory and cringe-worthy.)

There is more to the plot then this, however, not much of the movie really makes too much sense and thus is difficult to relate; any attempts by the sub-par script to further clarify or move the convoluted plot forward are hampered by campy diafogue, ridiculous settings, and stiff acting.

Although this movie is not the most intellectually involving or stimulating of horror films, at least the special effects and directing almost entirely make up for this film's sad lack of intelligence.

Especially notable are the demons that inhabit Silent Hill: most of the creatures are live actoxs covered in latex and makeup and

.-------------------------are thus significantly scarier than

the obviously fake and laughably un-scary computer-generated monsters that populate most horrorflicks nowadays.

Fans of the video games will

likely enjoy the film more than people who have never played the critically-acclaimed "Silent Hill" series. There is a fair share of nods to the video games sprinkled throughout the film, and everyone's favorite pyramid-headed monster on steroids is the center of attention in one of the most overly farfetched, gruesome, and bone-chillingly cool mutilation scenes in recent movie memory.

In summary, although "Silent Hill" is more visually pleasing than basically any other horror-movie since Ridley Scott's "Alien," the movie isn't a particularly memorable one. Recently, converting video-games to the big screen has become somewhat of an obsession in the movie-business. Yet, like all of its counterparts, "Silent Hill" proves that what makes a video game a classic does not necessarily work to a film's betterment. It's about time Hollywood learned this lesson.

ASHLEY ALBERTSEN Assistant Editor

"A house divided against itself cannot stancl." Or at least that is what Abraham Lincoln said on

Senate to break up OPS

acceptable if it did not divide the city by racial lines. "You cannot physically divide up the Omaha Public School District a manner other than a segregated manner," was Omaha Senator Pat Bourne's main reason for opposing the bill.

dents would be better served if the tax resources were pooled into one district. Supporters of LB 1024 agree with this, but believe that underprivileged students will benefit from the new organization.

The bill will

LB 1-024 was first introduced by Senator Ron Raikes f!:g_rg_!Jncoln 185 8 during a-speeclrmr with the intent of ending Omah 0 -=a"-------'=""-the divISIVe ISsue of slavery. Today h 1 d" m· t b d · · metro-area sc oo IS c oun ary the pro?lem IS not about slavery, dis utes. Chambers added the -·but a bill thatass..TH--Nebraslar _ _ ·- -·-··

"'" " 1 - - amendmeflt ta Festruerure aad Govm- -Omaha PUblic Schoofs-anaDave Hememan on Apnl 13, 2006. create three separate disThe country might not be in an tricts. The bill also calls uproar about the bill at all had it for the creation of a J·ust split OPS. After all, the district "learning community" contains about 45 ,000 students and is the largestin which will be funded by property taxes

However, the dispute is over the pooled from all the method in which the district is to school districts within be split. The proposed boundary Sarpy and Douglas lines have triggered heated debate. counties. The boundary lines proposed in LB1024 would create three racially identifiable districts. Depending on the exact redistricting lines, each of the districts would contain approximately 12,000 - 19,000 students.

Ernie Chambers, the only African-American in the Nebraska Senate, guided Legislative.Bill 1024 through the Unicameral. Senator Chambers maintains, despite accusations of stateenforced segregation, that the bill is designed to help AfricanAmericans and Hispanics. He believes-that if the neighborhoods in which minority children live had more control over the school district that the children would receive a better education. Many. people believe that the bill would be

The passage of LB 1024 immediately follows ten months of controversy. due to the "One City, One School District" proposal by the Omaha Public Schools. If successful, that proposal woUid assimilate into OPS all other school districts within the city limits of Omaha. The "basis for the boundary change, is an 1891 state law which provides for Class V school districts to annex suburban school districts as the city annexes those communities. In other words, the boundaries of an Omaha-sized district would expand as the city boundaries expanded. The OPS position is that the stu-

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higher in the predominately white which OPS high school. It is areas of Omaha. "A higher-wealth important to note, however, that district would receive more dollars- OPS students currently are allowed percent of valuation than a lower- to choose which middle school and wealth district," said Raikes. Of high school they attend. Further, course the learning community will OPS already has in place a magnetreceive funds from school system similar to that which every district, is proposed by LB1024.

____Many parents i!!:l.ILillldents, however, claim that this bill sends the message that the city has given up

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own property taxes separate from the taxes shared by the "learning community". The tax levies could not exceed $1.05 per $100 of assessed property value. Despite Chambers' insistence that the bill will help minorities it is clear that there will be inequities in funding from local property taxes, as property values are typically

should be able to perform its intended functions.

Chambers says that the bill is not the cause of segregation in Omaha, but rather that the city is already segregated along racial and socioeconomic lines. The proposed redistricting is based on current neighborhood school boundary lines. This is the basis for determining which students should go to

Chambers argues tiiat OPS--already gave up when they stopped the busing program in 1999, which was instituted to bring students from poorer neighborhoods to more affluent schools. The bill will not force students to change the school they currently attend, and is not expected to eliminate any teaching positions. Theoretically it promotes integration by providing transportation for students to any school within the learning community they wish to attend; provided that the school has room foro:the student. A task force will also' be created to investigate integration and diversity issues. Despite this, innercity schools will still have less local money available and it is unclear how the learning community funds might be able to remedy this. Certainly, some inner-city students will be able to attend the more affluent districts, but there is little incentive for students from affluent districts to choose an inner-city school. ·

Those who oppose the bill have already made clear their intention to go to court if necessary. in order to stop this law from being implemented. They will have until July 1, 2008, which is the expected start date for the new districts. Perhaps Mr. Chambers is correct about the racial inequalities in Omaha, but that appears to be just one more reason why LB 1024 should be amended, once again, to provide real relief for inner-city schools. As it stands now, it does noth!ng to positively change the status quo for economically disadvantaged students.

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Support groups provide.hope

KORY HUPPERT Contributing Writer

"In our society we have a strange custom of providing overwhelming support to families' right .after a death, but once the funeral is over, the support stops." Sharon Witt recited this quote in a recent interview five months after she lost her eldest sort, Brandon, iri a car accident.

edge she found in those books was

and discuss ways to hve on m a it is still tough and gnevmg will

healthy and meaningful life became occur," Witt explained. was longing for was comfort and Witt's new dream. So she acquired The support group provides activreassurance that life would go on a house to use as their meeting place ities to do and also allows time for from someone who could attest to and set up the residence to feel like each person to share their thoughts this fact. a home. "I don't want to make a on the matter. "For instance, a friend Witt to me her inspira- person feel like we are pushing our of mine who lost her little boy to tion for creating the support group. religious beliefs, which is why the cancer thought it would be a good

interesting and helpful, but what she

"When I lost Brandon there .was· house is such a great place. As idea to create a scrapbook to bring nowhere to go. No one to talk to. opposed to a church, which might in and talk about it at the meeting," You have yohr family, but.you need cause someone to feel uneasy if they said Witt. somebody who has been through it came about after discovering that are not of the same religion," said Their support group tries to meet to tell you that you're not going there were more people out there Witt. at least once or twice a month. Witt crazy, and in Richardson County seeking relief from grieving. She The group currently has no name mentioned that she is having a hard there are so many people who have created the group for anyone who or affiliation because Witt would time finding the right time to meet lost children and there's nowhere needs help coping with an emotion- like to keep it open to all who expe- so that everyone who wishes can for them to go." al loss. A short time after she had rience emotional anguish. "We can- attend. She will be testing the water Witt then mmed to the advice of gathered about eight others who not do Healing Hearts, who I on times, but would like to meet the people who have experienced a sim- wished to share and discuss their believe is the main support group first Monday of every month. sucked out as well. This is why it is ilar loss. Sherry Huppert, who is a pain. for people who have lost children, If someone would like to attend a so il)lportant,in thetime after a loss, part of the support group, lost her After the funeral is over, most of because I don't want to have to pay meeting they need only to get in

Losing someone close is devastating and affects numerous people whether they are a parent, sibling, son, daughter, friend or relative. When someone close dies, the lives of those that suffered the loss can be

thattherfbe a shoulder to cry on f d f h ·th Sh W" b Ir and an. 'bifo listen to thos.ein. rieed·.·.. eldest son Kyle, in a car accident the support you received will leave ees an havde others pay mhoneyh or t(o 4 u 0 c 2 ) 2 w 4 1 5 248 arr 5 oTnh 1tt ca mg three years ago this May. "I as others go on with their daily support an that is w at t ey - - e meetmgs are Snp··port for such a problem Was · · " "d w· h Id · F II c· N b d w· described to Sharon all the terrible lives, but for you there is no going requrre, sai 1tt. e m a s 1ty, e an 1tt can scarce around Falls City, Neb. With · h h -11 lik l H ,_,. H c B ed ·d th · d dd pams t at s e w1 most e y back to the usual. "The group_ wants e<Umg earts 1or ereav prov1 e e time an a ress. few people to tum to when the pain thr h th p t · · al · .; Aft I · l t encounter oug out e next cou- to focus on moving forward. aren s is a nation organ1zauon er osmg someone c ose o your began to throb inside her heart, Witt 1· f d b th · th t d thl I tt h art ·t ak c 1 p e o years an to remem er at it There's always going to be down a sen s out mon y news e ers e 1 can m e a person 1ee decided to create her own sanctuary. h f 1 h · d fti b h d I c · h' wasn't er au t but per aps, a part time, but maybe by supporting each an o ers support to mem ers w o empty an ost. reatmg t 1s supShe plunged into the security of· of something bigger," said Huppert. other the down time won't be so· are coping with the loss of a child. port group has helped reach out to experts by reading anything '"Sile It was one person's knowledge and bad," said Witt.

"I would like our group to be made those who have been searching for could get her hands on concerning· ki d d th · · ed Wi ail bl · th h I d b · h :. n wor s at msprr itt to start A warm place where people can sit av a e to anyone, not 3ust mo - e p an can now egm to say t at the loss of a loved one. The know!- 1 a support group. ,The support group ers. If someone loses a grandparent, comfort can be found.

L2ok no further to find a gift for mom

RANDJ FISHER Staff Writer

For those of you who are unaware, Mother's Day is Sunday, May 14. With this. celebratory day approaching the same time as finals, you should probably thlllk about getting · your mom a gift as soon as possible.

Now, for those of you that will be finding yourselves with extra time after this hectic spring semester is over, here are some ideas on how to make your mom something special.

If your mom buys candles at any opportunity, here is a gift she is sure to love.

Cranberry Aroma Candle

Floral greenery (pine, fir or holly)

Essential oil (clove, nutmeg or fir)

Water

I sm. bag fresh cranberries

Floating candle

Place greenery in a wide-mouth quart jar or tall glass vase. Add cranberries, water, and drops of oil.

Top with a floating candle. Tie a pretty ribbon around the neck of the jar or vase.

to give her something that will help her have a few alone moments.

Lavender Bubble Bath

l qt. water

1 bar castile soap, grated

1 oz. glycerine

2 oz. coconut oil

3 drops violet perfume or violet oil

In a medium saucepan, warm the water; add soap. Stir ·frequently until a liquid soap solution forms.

Add oil, glycerine and perfume. Pour into a decorative bottle.

Here is another fun recipe to try if your mom has allergies but enjoys

the smell of roses.

Vanilla and Rose Shower Gel

114 c. distilled w.ater

1/4 c. unscented shampoo

2 T. rose water

I T. liquid glycerine

112 tsp. salt

10 drops vanilla fragrance oil

4 drops rose fragrance oil

In a medium saucepan, warm water; pour into a cerainic or glass bowl. Add shampoo; stir with a whisk until well blended. Add rose water, glycerine, salt and oils. Stir until blended and thick. Pour into a

decorative bottle.

No·matter what you get your mom this Mother's Day, be sure that it is from the heart because, like most moms, she gave up a lot to bring you into the world (not to mention Confiden

the 48 hours of excrutiating pain she went through in labor). So, do your mother right and get her something to say "thanks."

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Steffens gets LeRoy Walker Award

ASHLEY ALBERTSEN Assistant Editor

Evi Steffens is PSC's Female Athlete of the Year for 2005-06.

Nominated by President Johnson for the LeRoy Walker Award, the most prestigious award in the NAIA, Evi was selected Region IV winner. The sole national award went to Brandon Cole of Arkansas' John Brown University.

In addition, PSC has 17 Scholar/Athlete award winners. To earn Scholar/Athlete status, students must have a cumulative g.p.a. of 3 .5 or above and participate in a varsity sport.

"Being nominated for the LeRoy . .A\Yard ,is quite an. honor," Steffens said. "I was very blessed to

PSC aJso has 17 Scholar/Athlete award winners who have q 3 .5 cumulative g .p.a. and participate in varsity athletics

be surrounded by people who constantly pushed me to achieve more, and it feels good to be recognized as I finish up my four years here at Peru."

Steffens credits this award to the many different people who have stood behind her throughout her time as a Bobcat.

"I have been surrounded by a great group of girls on the volleyball court from sweaty three-a-day practices to the excitement of the conference tournament. In addition, there have been coaches and teach-

ers who were always very supportive in the classroom and on the court. Ted Harshbarger also stands out in my mind."

Steffens moved around to many positions throughout her career as a Bobcat, but finished up her senior year where she started as a freshman - at middle blocker.

"My four years have been kind of crazy. Freshman year consisted of making up crazy cheers from the sidelines. I moved to outside during my sophomore year. At the end of spring year; I got to

give my setting hands a try (without much success), but I final1y felt that I contributed this year after I moved from the right side to the middle blocker position."

"It's nice to be recognized, but I can think of many girls who are very deserving of this award. Kristin Delaney is the best athlete I have ever played with, Lindsay Baumgartner is one of the fiercest competitors I've ever known, and Lindsay Scanlan is a great teammate and leader. On top of that, they're also all great friends," Steffens said.

Steffens is finishing up her student teaching at Auburn High School and will be working as an English teacher in the fall at Elkhorn High School.

Photo courtesy of Mike Schrad

The alumni volleyball game proved to be a successfol part of the spring fling activities. Past members of the Bobcat volleyball team (including this year's seniors) pictured are: (from top left) Lindsey Baumgartner, Katy Scheel, Kristin Delaney, Chassity Hall, Cara DeBuhr, Evi Steffens, KendraCraven, (from bottom left) Sara Craven, Meghan Scanlan and Kelly Scheel. ·

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RANDI FISHER Staff Writer

"There's no crying in baseball," but there were teary eyes after the regular season of the Peru College softball team ended with two wins over Newman College on :$aturday, April 22. This was not Jh,e season was over; but ra.tpe5:thatPempad won the conference title. This fete was not as easy as it sounds or as the girls it seem.

Friday, April 21, the Bobcats traveled south to play Oklahoma Wesleyan University. The conference title was still up in the air, but Kathleen Brovin, ajunior shortstop, said, "We (the softball team) knew what. was at stake going into the

1Week!erld.1'.' Mtet<l:).earmg'\rbbut-the two 1 Newtiiari' lOst to York College on April 21, the Bobcats' thoughts were reaffirmed: they had to sweep Newman the following day. However, the games they faced that day first stood in their way.

First off, Karla Harpenau, a senior pitcher.for the Bobcats, led the team to victory over Oklahoma Wesleyan. Peru offered up eight hits that game, with a four hit streak in the fourth inning to score three of the players. This included a triple by Marie Poole, a sophomore catcher for the Cats, singles from Brown and junior Liz McGill, and a sacrifice bunt from sophomore Dani Metzler. The three runs from these

hits sealed the deal in this win for the Bobcats.

· The defensive attempts by junior pitcher Tabitha Foster and her teammates in the ·fpllowing game were met by the offense of Wesleyan, who won the duel 3-2. However, Peru did not go down without a fight, landing four hits during the game, two of them from Poole. These Bobcat ladies knew that they had to fight even harder the following day in games against Newman College. It was down to this: Peru had to sweep Newman in order to win the conference title. · This thought did not scare these ballplayers, as they came out strong in the first game. Their attempts did not seem to be enough as they found themselves down in the seventh

inning, 1-0: During this inning, Metzler ripped a hit to land a single. Sophomore Lauren Steadman was put in to run for her and was bunted to second base by sophomore Amy · Mitchell. McGill then achieved a double, scoring Metzler, to tie up the score: This event pushed the teams into extra innings in which Brown got a base on balls. Poole then hit a homerun, allowing the Bobcats to take a 3-1 victory over Newman.

The conference title came down to the last game between Newman and Peru. The Bobcats did not waste any time, starting off with a double from Brown. Hits by Poole and Metzler padded their way a bit more. Newman fought hard against Peru, bringing the score to 2-2 to tie

it up in the third inning. Peru answered back in the fourth with three runs and they did not let up there. Foster hit a two-run homerun to boost the score to 8-2, the final score.

"The girls showed tremendous heart and determination to win this Championship. They were down going into the last inning of the first game of the double-header that we had to win, and they executed the offensive plays that we needed to perfection. I am very proud of the players and we are looking forward to hosting the conference tournament and then advancing to the regional tournament to have a chance to go to Nationals," said Coach Mathews. It was an exciting end to a great season for Harpenau, who is the team's lone senior.

"Coach has been talking abo1 taking conference for awhile nm and it's great to see that Karla's ser ior year, she finally gets to host tb conference. I'm almost more exci ed for Karla than I am for the team said Brown. Mitchell added, "It nice knowing that something we'v worked so.hard for all year long, i paying off."

The conference tournament will b held at the Peru State softball fie! on May 4-5, with rain dates of Ma 5-6. Please support the softba team as this is their first time to eve win the conference title.

As freshman Laura KJar said, "W accomplished one of our seaso goals, and anything that is a experience that going t' enjoy," so go and them i their celebration. •ff:

'.'<·.'fi1': Thirbl baseman Kathleen Brown and first baseman Amy ·Michelle are in ready position as pitcher Tabitha Foster hurls the ball towards the plate.

Back: Carissa Seivers, Amy Mitchell, asst. coach Brad Metzler, Lauren Steadman, Coach Mark Mathews, Kristen Kersch, Karla Harpenau, Liz McGill, Brittany Fry, Jen Seidlek. Middle: Michelle Tynon, Kathleen Brown, Dani Metzler, Liz Cunningham, Laura Kjar, Tabitha Foster. Front: Nicole Mercer, Marie Poole. ·

Greg Ernster as .Howie Mandel

To left: Greg Ernster and John Ferguson. Below: Greg Ernster, Nevena Trailovic, and cast.

To right from top to bottom: Greg Ernster, Ashlee Barnett, Noah Whitmore, Nevena Trailovic, and cast.

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