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THURSDAY FEB. 7, 2013 ISSUE NO. 5

OPINION:

FOR SALE: PATRIOTISM Super Bowl ads pitch more than just products.

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SPORTS:

EAGLES SCORE HOME WIN

SEMPER VERITAS

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n eclectic mix of classic, cartoon-style characters, comic book effects, and a mix of the undead round out Chadron State’s production of “Vampire Cowboy Trilogy.”

The three-act play, directed by Visual and Performing Arts Assistant Professor Scott

Cavin, incorporates multimedia scenes in addition to classic physical performances from a 15-member cast. Is the play worth its weight in blood?

Find out on pages 6-7

The men’s basketball team took home its first win Saturday.

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Photo by T.J. Thomson

A zombie cheerleader, played by Ashley Rushman, senior of Gurley, stares down her opponent during the Chadron State College Theatre Department’s production of “Vampire Cowboy Trilogy.” Rushman joined 14 other actors in the 90-minute performance.

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State Senator Al Davis and CSC President Randy Rhine comment about gun violence and a solution for Nebraska’s higher education environment. See page 3

Countertenor Terry Barber is set to take Memorial Hall’s stage at 7 p.m., tonight as the first installment of the Galaxy Series’ spring lineup. Tickets are free for CSC students, $15 for adults, $12 for youth 12 and under, and $13 for seniors.

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NEWS

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chadron state STUDENT GOVERNMENT STUDENT SENATE NUTS & BOLTS:

Senate considers NPAC equipment; ice machines

Feb. 4 Meeting

Teri Robinson

$3,346 NPAC EQUIP. REQUESTED

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NPAC representatives are requesting $3,346 from the Student Activity Fee Reserve Account for equipment purchases in the NPAC.

SFC EXTENDS DEADLINE Clubs have until Feb. 25 to submit a budget packet for the 2013-14 academic year, Treasurer Ashley Swanson said.

Swanson said she emailed budget packets to club advisers, and that clubs would be able to sign up for a hearing time later in the month at the Student Center’s Office of Student Activities.

SUB-COMMITTEES CAB NUTS & BOLTS:

Senate’s Monday meeting began with the discussion of new equipment additions in the Nelson Physical Activities Center’s weight room.

Chris Green, NPAC coordinator, and Cressey Yeutter, NPAC GA, said they liked the bid from Push-PedalPull best. Green and Yeutter requested a vertical Smith machine, glute/ ham with reverse hyper arms, vertical abs and dip and two Olympic flat benches be purchased to replace old ones in the facility.

The total for this purchase from Push-Pedal-Pull would be $6,692, Yeutter said. Green said equipment being replaced is normally sold, sometimes to area high schools; however, the idea of keeping the equipment on the college campus and moving them to the basement of High Rise.

Jacob Rissler, senator of Andrews, updated the Senate on getting an ice machine in Edna Work Hall. The issues associated with the machines are drainage in the appropriate places and keeping them in the public eye to prevent vandalism.

Two different solutions were pro-

posed: an ice machine dispenser that requires proper drainage and access to a water line, or bagged ice stored in a locked container and supplied by a vendor. One of the main concerns was the bagged ice not fitting in student freezers and the ice would go to waste. The bagged ice option would allow students to purchase bagged ice for $1 per bag.

Another idea proposed was to install cameras where the ice dispensers would be located, however, Rissler said each camera costs $1,600.

In other business, T.J. Thomson, vice president, said a distance-learner from Hawaii was interested in participating in student government, and that he was working on a videoconference solution so that the student could participate.

In Tuesday’s CAB meeting, Treasurer Kellie Aye said clubs asking for more than $1,000 are given a 20 minute hearing March 22 and 23, while clubs asking less than $1,000 will be scheduled March 14-15 with 10 minute hearings.

CSC student Sam Parker requested $3,500 for “The Big Event” community service day. The CAB representatives approved Parker’s request.

Feb. 5 Meeting

ask your representatives:

$3,500 ALLOCATED CAB representatives approved $3,500 for expenses related to the upcoming “Big Event.”

The allocation was requested

by Sam Parker, communication arts intern.

“Are students allowed to sit in on Senate meetings and engage in discussions or ask questions?”

“Yes. Students are definitely encouraged to sit in on meetings and allowed to engage in conversation and questions. Senate encourages students to give them a heads up before the meeting they wish to attend just so they are aware.”

–Reba Jackson, Student Senate chief justice

Weekly Calendar: Feb. 7–13

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- Terry Barber, 7 p.m., M. Hall Lobby & Auditorium - Vampire Cowboy Trilogy, 7:30 p.m., M. Hall Black Box - Late Night at the Pit Mardi Gras, 9 p.m., SC Lobby

- Vampire Cowboy Trilogy, 7:30 p.m., M. Hall Black Box

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Photo by T.J. Thomson

Willis Miller, senior of Elbert, Colo., walks down the sidewalk adjacent to Main Street Wednesday morning while wearing a sign advertising the Theatre Department’s upcoming “Vampire Cowboy Trilogy” production.

| Calendar information may be sent to The Eagle, Old Admin, Rm. 235, or to editor@csceagle.com

- Vampire Cowboy Trilogy, 7:30 p.m., M. Hall Black Box

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- Vampire Cowboy Trilogy, 2 p.m., M. Hall Black Box - Fat Tuesday 5k Run/ Walk, 5:30 p.m., NPAC

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- “Counterpoint” A Print Portfolio, 33 Days, M. Hall Gallery 239 - Chadron State Faculty Show, 33 Days M. Hall Main Gallery - Student Senate Meeting, 5 p.m. SC, Scottsbluff Room

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Red Cross Blood Drive Sign-Up, 11 a.m., SC Lobby - Faculty Art Show Reception, 4 p.m., M. Hall Lobby - Theater Auditions Almost Maine, 6 p.m., M. Hall Black Box - Chi Alpha, 8 p.m., SC

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- Sigma Tau Delta Love Slam, 8 p.m., SC - Revive Meeting, 8:30 p.m., SC

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Ed. Secretary seeks ‘common sense’ in gun talks Ashley Swanson

Photo by Neosiam

Photo Editor Violence has always made headlines, but the recent rash of mass shootings has pitted gun control and gun rights advocates increasingly in the national spotlight.

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan met with more than 30 college and university presidents and policy leaders Monday in an effort to “endorse common-sense gun reforms.”

Since the Dec. 14, 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School, Conn., shooting, 350 college

presidents nationwide have signed a document petitioning lawmakers to, among other things, prohibit guns on college campuses, require a criminal background check when purchasing gun licenses, banning military-style semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines.

Representing Nebraska in the petition is the president from Bellevue University; the College of Saint Mary, Omaha; Doane College, Crete; and Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln.

Chadron State College President Randy Rhine said Tuesday he hasn’t seen the petition in enough detail to offer an opinion, but he did discuss current gun regulations on Nebraska’s college campuses. Guns are prohibited on any college or university campus in Nebraska, Rhine said.

“I think we need to enforce those laws,” he said.

Unless under certain circumstances, Rhine said he was not in favor of having firearms on campus; however, he didn’t want to restrict people from owning guns.

“I know there are people who hunt and they should be able to find a place in the community to house their guns,” he said.

Some politicians have also pushed for stricter laws on

mental health check-ups for those interested in purchasing firearms. Rhine acknowledged that mentally unstable individuals carried out many of the recent shootings.

Rhine said if someone has intent on harming someone else, he’s not sure it can be prevented. “[It’s] a sad state of affairs where we have to be concerned or even have this conversation,” he said.

Nebraska State Senator Al Davis, District 43, said in a Jan. 28 telephone interview that he doesn’t think guns are the issue.

“I don’t think guns are the problem,” Davis said. “The issue of mental illness is a factor, and most people obtain them [guns] illegally.”

At Chadron State, Rhine said he, along with other regional administrators, have been having discussions regarding security in education settings.

“We have installed a number of cameras on campus,” Rhine said. “It’s useful to go back to examine something that happened.”

He also said he has considered door-locking systems and additional security support, but noted that these measures cost money.

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OPINION

EDITORIAL–THE EAGLE’S VIEW

FEB. 7, 2013 | The Eagle | csceagle.com

Emotional ads don’t sit well

‘Chick lit’ is relatable

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ccording to a study published this past December, Bridget Jones, the iconic heroine of the book “Bridget Jones’s Diary” is responsible for more than over-the-top love triangles. The study emphasized the negative effects of what is known as “chick lit,” a modern genre of fiction which tells the story of modern day women.

Chick lit books feature stories about the modern woman, and are usually lighthearted and funny. The stories may have romantic elements, but do not fall under the category of romance, as relationships with friends and family are more central than relationships with a significant other. Often times the heroines might be slightly curvy, overweight, or short, and always self-conscious about it. In other words, chick lit features heroines who are normal.

While authors write chick lit with the intention of truthfully expressing modern women’s insecurities and how to deal with them, M.J. Kaminski’s study “Does This Book Make Me Look Fat” shows that women feel worse about their body image after reading certain passages of two chick lit books; “Something Borrowed,” by Emily Griffin, and “Dreaming in Black and White,” by Laura Jensen Walker.

This sort of criticism has been thrown at chick lit since it first came out in the 90s. The women of our staff, however, have appreciation for these realistic views of women. Though characters in chick lit often find ways to put themselves down, the idea is that in the end, they find self-empowerment and embrace their body image.

“The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things,” for example, is an adolescent book about “Ginny,” a high school girl whose mother constantly bothers her about losing weight. Depressed and afraid of what others think of her, she hides herself in baggy clothes, and shuts out friends.

Although the book highlights Ginny worrying about her body image, (including a very provocative and terribly sad scene of self-harm due to her weight,) the book ends with her realizing that she doesn’t need anyone’s approval but her own.

The mixture of self-love and female empowerment actually make for a wonderful piece of literature. In fact, the women on The Eagle staff all agreed that books with self-conscious heroines make us feel relieved because they are so relatable.

While it is possible that Kaminski’s study has a lot of relevance, it’s better to look at chick lit in a positive light. No one is perfect. And when women read that they are not alone in their feelings of imperfection, they can embrace their body image, rather than reject it.

Spike Jordan

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don’t own a television, so Super Bowl Sunday was pretty boring for me. Rather than visiting some seedy pirated livestream and having my door kicked in the next day by NFL copyright police, I stuck to monitoring twitter and youtube.

But following the trending hashtags and watching the commercials after they were aired left me feeling a bit jaded.

Some of the ads were outright grotesque, like the GoDaddy.co “Bar Refaeli Make Out” spot. The ad’s “Ick!” factor earned it the lowest score on USAToday’s 2013 Ad Meter. However, after Monday, the company saw its highest sales day in history, bringing in more than 10,000 customers, indicating that the shock-value worked.

Out of the top 10 rated commercials, I noticed many had strong emotional

messages tied in. To be specific, the two I was parliamentarian of my high ads Chrysler Group ran for their sub- school’s FFA chapter; I even earned my ordinate franchises, Jeep and Dodge, State FFA Degree. I joined the Marines punted the “warm and fuzzy” football after High School and sacrificed a year right into the homes of millions of of my life in Afghanistan to serve the viewers. country and people I love.

Jeep’s “Whole Again” ad was a clear But my eyes remain dry, and my backpublicity stunt for the USO’s “Opera- bone un-chilled. The ingratiating tone tion Safe Return,” capiof these ads insulted talizing on the sacrithe ethics and values I “I reject the fices of our deployed was raised with. service members, the I reject the implicaImplication that suffering of separated tion that buying a Jeep families, and the joy is somehow supporting buying a Jeep is of homecoming. The our troops; it’s no more ad was an audacious somehow supporting sincere of a gesture gimmick that played than slapping a yellow our troops...”

American heartstrings magnetic ribbon on - Spike Jordan like a flag-studded viothe back of a Ford Folin. cus.

The Dodge ad was equally smarmy.

I also reject the notion that buyThe voice over was pulled from Paul ing a brand new Dodge pickup makes Harvey’s “God Made a Farmer,” a speech you more of a Farmer. Many ranchers he delivered to the 1978 Future Farmers I know have a passionate dedication of America National Convention. for agriculture, but still drive the same Powerful still photographs were rusted-out mid 70s Chevy they’ve had mixed with Harvey’s signature staccato for the past 40 years. delivery, telling the story of the burdens These glossy ads were framed as tribhonest and hard working American ag- utes, but these commercials were not. riculturalists face. The tag line in the Companies don’t spend millions of end dedicates the commercial to “the dollars to air tributes, they crafted the Farmer in all of us.” messages, using shameless emotional Out of anyone, these two ads should appeals to push products. have brought tears to my eyes and chills Regardless of whether or not the ad down my spine. I grew up on a cattle was effective, it’s despicable to imply ranch 50 miles west of Chadron. that consumerism equals patriotism.

MAN ON THE STREET

COMPILED BY T.J. THOMSON

we asked: “What was your favorite Super Bowl XLVII commercial? Why?”

SCOTT REFERT

WADE WAUGH

AARON GRAY

SCHUYLER WETZEL

ARYN GRYWUSIEWICZ

“I liked the Dodge one. It didn’t seem fabricated; it seemed real.”

“The Dodge farmer commercial. I’m from Nebraska and have lived on a ranch.”

“The Taco Bell one with the old people. I thought it was original and something different.”

“I liked the Taco Bell one because it was funny.”

“I liked the Calvin Klein one because it was guys in underwear.”

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18, freshman of Paxton

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“Chellah,” an ancient Roman necropolis, spreads out along the skyline near Rabat, Morocco.

Photo by Shawn Allen

Morocco gives new outlook

Aaron Gonzalez

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fter six hours in the air with the legendary uncomfortable seats, I finally made it to Casablanca, Morocco on Jan. 17. First impressions were everything, and Morocco surprised me in many ways.

Coming from the snowy and tan-grass plains of Nebraska, it was a relief to see the deep-green fields and hills of the Maghreb.

Morocco is not like any country of the “Middle East”, but its own character and beauty. Arriving was a major contrast to American airports. It looked like it hadn’t been modernized since the 90s; you know you’re in a different country when you see cats playing around the baggage conveyor belt.

On the train from the airport to the city, I enjoyed the company of a charming old lady. She’d traversed the globe since the 1940s, and was going to spend four weeks alone in Morocco.

I spent the night in a hotel close to the train station in Casablanca. It was literally next to the station, but it took me about ten minutes to get there because I had to wade through the beggars, taxi drivers, and “guides.” The next day I was off to see my friend and former CSC Student Younes Chiadmi, 21, of Kenitra.

Spending time with Younes was a good introduction to Moroccan life; Kenitra itself is not a destination city, and even Moroccans will say it’s pretty dull. The style architecture is nothing like one would think.

Aside from the mosques, almost all the buildings are built in a sort of plain, Soviet-

era style.

But seeing the inside of Younes’ house astounded me. It looked like a mini Arabian palace; tile floors, fluffy couches, and beautifully graced columns, and this was only a middle-class home.

Younes gave me the perspective of a young Moroccan living in the country.

Prior to arriving in America, Younes had thought that King Mohammed VI was a great man and that Moroccan life was one of the most progressive.

But after seeing better things in Nebraska, Younes sees things differently.

To him, the etiolated monarchy is no longer an inspiration, but a roadblock to economic and personal liberty. The monarchy, recently allowing a new constitution in 2011, but still influences economic and political decisions, with the King himself worth billions of dollars.

Younes offered me a comparison between his father and his uncle. “My father Map of Morocco used to be a professional soccer player, but the institution is corrupt. Instead of being shuffled around, he quit to save his dignity. He’s been a police officer for the past 30 years now in the capital, Rabat. It’s only in the past 10 years that we were able to get our house, and our car.”

On the other hand, his Uncle was able to go to the U.S. He overstayed his visa and is in the country illegally, but since he has a child, he can stay. After only five years he already has his own home, his own car, and a good job with people who appreciate his work. He did in America what it took his father 30 years back home.

Unlike America, in Morocco you are rarely praised for any good work. This is true at work, school, and even in the home.

One can never be too good at their job, as it may threaten the position of their superiors.

In school, professors are not so much teachers as they are masters. The professors here are nothing like America. If a professor is late to class or bullies a student in America, he gets fired. But in Morocco he can do that and get no punishment. The professors are generally late, and no matter how late they are if you’re not in class when they arrive (sometimes as late as an hour or more, and they don’t tell you ahead of time) it is the student that gets punished.

Even when you graduate, you don’t receive a diploma right away, but have to wait a year, so that students who graduated the previous year have an opportunity to try and get a job.

Even getting a transcript takes months, because the bureaucracy and the indifference of bureaucrats makes efficient work hard to come by.

It’s important to note that Morocco inherited the French school system and bureaucracy order, and the infamous French work ethic, (or lack thereof,) combined with Morocco’s poor communications doesn’t help.

In other Arab countries, it is custom to praise the home and hospitality of the hosts. In Morocco, the case is the opposite. Even for guests, the fact that the wife worked hard to cook a delicious meal and keep house is seldom rewarded with a “Thank You.” This perhaps explains the surprise that Younes’ family had when I always praised the good food and hospitality.

Though people generally get by in the end, opportunity, social mobility, and personal freedom is not as fluid as in America, Germany, or Britain.

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y o b w o c vampire Y G O L I TR Newest theater production offers sex, ex, sin, and superheroes

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The second episode centers on the adventures of hances are you witnessed the viral marketing employed by the theatre depart- 1950s anti-Commie crusaders, “Captain Justice & ment on campus Wednesday in anticipa- Liberty Lady,” as they battle “The Hooded Menace” tion of “The Vampire Cowboy Trilogy.” and his international ninja henchmen. The battle Its first 2013 production has everything that a against the evils of communism breaks down when red-blooded boy could want: sex, violence, profan- The Hooded Menace teams up with “The Specter” ity, and other corruptions that are sure to have you forcing the brave crime-fighters to descend into a fighting for a seat in the Black Box Theatre. brutal barn-burning, pro-wrestling free-for-all.

The third episode follows “Tina, Teenage The trilogy is broken into three portions, diWarrior Princess” and her vided by short films that dweeby sidekick, Gabbi. help separate each epiThey join forces and battle sode and keep the whole the evil Missy, Helenic show moving.

This High cheer captain, and her proves infinitely helpful armies of zombie cheerleadin grabbing short-atteners and filthy hippie stoners. tion spans right through A dark secret from Tina’s to the finish. The films past comes back to haunt also provided an artful her, putting her friendship and sobering transition with Gabbi, and more imto the next goofy porportantly, her credibility as tion. Think one part –Spike Jordan, Opinion Editor a Teenage Warrior Princess, spaghetti western, one in jeopardy. part samurai movie.

Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the preview perThe individual “episodes” of the trilogy parody cheesy detective dramas, communism battling formance. The lighting and hybridized multimedia comic book heroes, and 90s supernatural fantasy integration was on-point, but the crackling of the adventures. It’s perfect for someone with high cali- interlude music proved to be mildly distracting.

Costuming was equally phenomenal, and the fight ber attention deficit disorder.

The first episode follows Jake Misco, an ego- scenes were well-choreographed. My only negacentric narrating private eye that has no internal tive criticisms, while brief, are significant. The acmonologue (much to the ire of Molly, his unim- cents seemed a bit off at some points, and I could pressed foreign secretary). After Misco berates his have really done without the closing musical numscruffy janitor, a distressed damsel suffering from bers, but that’s a matter of personal taste. amnesia strolls into his office. Misco must then The play runs from Thursday till Sunday, so you choose between wooing the mystery lady, and have no reason not to sink your teeth into Vampire Cowboy Trilogy. 10/10, would watch again. blowing his chances at seducing the secretary.

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Think one part spaghetti western, one part samurai movie.

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CENTER SPREAD

Molly, played by Sara Labor, senior of Hot Springs, S.D., holds a book between Jake, played by Michael Kruger, senior of Gordon, and the Stranger, played by Erin Neal, senior of Crawford, as they attempt to kiss.

‘Cowboy Trilogy’ is cliché, yet captivating

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ombies, inspectors, and superheroes, oh my! If clichés had their own show, the CSC theatre department’s newest play, “Vampire Cowboy Trilogy,” would take the cake.

This play is filled to the brink with dancing, interesting costumes, bad punch lines, and scenes that will keep the audience guessing. Amazingly, four different stories, which don’t make sense at all, are squished together in this play, and it’s still good.

Not to disappoint, there are vampire cowboys fighting human cowboys, however, not in the way I expected. Throughout the play, three short films of vampire versus human take off in a fight to the death. Each film gives the full version of the combat, but also an interesting first-person view.

Though there are many different scenes, the set design crew kept the stage simple, but also tasteful. With the stage being simple there wasn’t much to distract the audience from the actors.

Vampire Cowboy Trilogy has different aspects of culture from this day and age, and the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Vampires and zombies feed today’s want for “gore look” that is seen in many movies, while superheroes and inspectors complete the old-time comic heroes so many of us know.

The first scene introduces an office found in the Brooklyn area with outer borough paranormal detective Jake Misco, played by Michael Kruger. Kruger’s portrayal of Jake hits right on the spot of a narcissistic, delusional man who believes he can communi-

cate with the dead. Kruger impressively maintains his character’s persona throughout the show.

“The Adventures of Captain Justice and Liberty Lady” had the most clichés. Captain Justice, played by Nate Jones, the cliché American superhero, seeks justice with the help of Liberty Lady, played by Ashley Rushman. The two “successfully” stop their nemesis The Hooded Menace, who, not surprisingly, escapes jail.

Jones acts like the stereotypical pompous hero, always seeking for trust and truth, and being completely oblivious to “the real world.” Captain Justice fits the tights-wearing, cape-flying, utility belt superhero. Rushman also depicts the clichéd, sidekick, but rather than being Batman’s Robin, she’s a woman dressed in tight spandex, a short skirt, and tall boots to complete the sexy yet heroic look.

The hero’s enemies, the Hooded Menace, played by Laven Adair, and the Spectator, played by Christina Morris, represent the everfamous villains in masks seen in movies, television, and books.

They do well with representing the villain look, because let’s be honest, if you have the sinister laugh, which both of them do, then it’s not that difficult to play a villain; especially in a play such as this.

“Tina, Teenage Warrior Princess,” was the last, and probably strangest, scene in the play - complete with a band of zombie cheerleaders under the control of (human) head cheerleader,

Photo by Jennifer Parker

snobby Missy, played by Tami Rethman.

Tina, played by Hannah Clark, and her best friend, Gabbi, played

by Sara Labor, are the average teenagers in high school. Gabbi acts as the terrified-of-everything student who is constantly by Tina’s side, while Tina is the complete opposite. She is fearless, armed with a sword, and is more than willing to help any poor soul in need.

Rethman depicts the head cheerleader as the, yet again, clichéd version seen in movies and television. She’s popular, slutty, and wants everyone to love her. In one part, Tina is talking to her during a confrontation and she says, “How do you sleep with yourself?” Miss quickly and simply replies, “I don’t have to–that’s what the football team is for.” It’s a mouth drop line, but it fits her persona well.

Though the end scene made me laugh the most, it seemed to drag on longer than I wanted it to. There weren’t a lot of places it could have ended in particular, but it could have gone without the unexpected ending. I wasn’t really sure why it had to end up with everyone singing about how the moral of the story is, “killing is wrong,” but if it got a point across, I guess it had to happen.

With a rather amusing ending, everyone will have an easy time finding at least one thing they like about the play. Whether it’s a line, action, or even just an expression, something is bound to bring a smile to your face or make you burst out laughing.

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the eagle’s top ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Point guard Justyn Anderson (10), passes the ball to one of his teammates during the game against Metro State, Friday.

KYLE VINICH Sport: Basketball Position: Forward Class rank: Sophomore Hometown: Casper, Wyo. Vinich scored 29 points for the weekend in the games against Metro State and Regis University.

He also had one assist and one block.

ALYSSA NORTON Sport: Track and Field Events: Throws Class rank: Junior Hometown: Rushville Norton won the shot put and the 20-pound weight throw on Friday at the Chadron State Alumni Invitational in the NPAC. Norton threw the shot put 46 feet, six inches, and launched the weight 53 and three fourths feet. Both marks are provisional qualifying throws for the national meet.

Guard Chirs Taylor (15), looks around his opponent to pass the ball during Friday’s game against Metro State.

Forward Kendrick Holliman (23), dribbles the ball down the court during the game against Metro State, Friday.

Eagles soar to first home victory Molly Wedan Sports Editor This past weekend may have started out the same for Chadron State’s men’s basketball team, but it didn’t end the same. The Eagles won their first home game in a battle against Regis University on Saturday. However, on Friday, Chadron took on the No. 1 Metro State Roadrunners. And run they did, all the way to a 63-51 victory.

Metro stole the show in rebounds, totaling 29 with 13 of those being offensive. Off of those, they were able to score 14 second chance points. Metro has won all of their games, as they are undefeated at 17-0, by double digits except for two. Chadron gave them a run for their money as they played neck-and-neck for the majority of the first half.

Kyle Vinich, sophomore forward of Casper, Wyo., was the first to score for Chadron, with a jumper, assisted by Justyn Anderson, redshirt freshman point guard of Las Vegas, Anderson led in assists with three, and Vinich had 10 points for the game. The leading scorer was Grant Stone, junior guard of Canton, Mich., with 11 points, nine of those being from behind the threepoint line.

The Roadrunners only had one player score in double digits, Jonathon Morse, but had the other players score more evenly. Metro did outshoot Chadron beyond field goal range with a 50 percent shooting average, compared to Chadron’s 33 percent.

The Eagles then came out ready to

play on Saturday against Regis University, claiming the 72-61 victory. Chadron now advances to 2-17 overall and 2-13 in the RMAC, with both wins being against Regis.

“I thought we were more determined and our focus was better. We are also healthier as a team,” Head Coach Brent Bargen said.

Regis was the first to score, but Chadron caught up soon and tied the score after a pair of free throws from Kendrick Holliman, sophomore forward of Spanish Fort, Ala., and a layup from Vinich. Following that, the game featured seven ties before the Eagles were able to get going on a scoring rant after a three pointer by Stone with 4:28 to play.

With a little more than three minutes to play, the Regis Rangers gave the Eagles a scare when they tied the game off a free throw from Jon Conley, who totaled 14 points for the night.

However, Chadron’s very own junior forward, Zac Bargen, responded with a three pointer and lay up to give the Eagles a cushion. Bargen led the team in scoring with 22 points, and also shot some clutch free throws at the end of the game.

“We came together as a team and trusted one another and just did our best,” Anderson said.

Chadron will travel to Colorado for games against Western State Colorado University and Colorado Mesa University Friday and Saturday respectively.

Games will start at 7:30 p.m. both nights, and Chadron’s women’s basketball team games start at 5:30 p.m.

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Point guard Dominique Watkins (14), attempts to shoot a basket during Friday’s game against Metro State.

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If wasted time were precious, and discarded dreams valuable, then that day Garrett Gilkey, CSC senior of Sandwich, Ill., could pass as an oversized beach bum. But clearly, that is definitely not true about the NFL draft prospect.

As one of football’s premier pre-draft events, the Senior Bowl, Saturday, Jan. 26, Mobile, Ala., became the platform for Gilkey to showcase his talents and establish himself as an athlete able to establish himself as a viable NFL prospect.

“Being able to play in the senior bowl was a great experience,” Gilkey said three days after the game, “It was very important for me as many of the scouts and coaches wanted to see how I stood up against some of the big-time caliber athletes in the country.”

Playing in front of hundreds of NFL scouts and coaches can be nerve racking, but Gilkey’s take on the game was different.

“After that first snap it was just football. It was just like playing in high school or college. I would say the speed, size and strength of the guys is far greater than playing against some of the schools in the RMAC, but you adapt to it quicker than you would think,” Gilkey said.

In addition to Gilkey learning from his fellow players, an array of NFL coaches, notably Detroit Lions Offensive Line Coach, Jeremiah Washburn, aided Gilkey’s transition from the left tackle position to the interior line.

“Jeremiah Washubrn was a great teacher,” Gilkey said, “He

Barrett Browne Reporter Last week, the Eagles wrestling team had a victorious night on Thursday, and a less successful one on Friday.

In Thursday’s dual against New Mexico Highlands, each of the squads won five matches a piece. But Perry McAfee, senior of Casper, Wyo., recorded a major decision victory at the 133 pound weight class to help separate the scoreboard. Also, both Reed Burgener, freshman of Douglas, Wyo.,

and Bruce Zurek, senior of Sargeant, posted back-to-back pins on the night.

CSC defeated Highlands 22-15 in the dual.

“It’s always good to get a road win,” Chadron State interim head coach Brett Hunter said.

Their dual against Adams State on Friday had opposite results. Only three Chadron State wrestlers were victorious. Jordan Debus, junior of Mitchell, had a pin. Chris Leak, Senior of Omaha, won by forfeit.

Finally, Mike Hill, sophomore of Fort Laramie, Wyo., won a 4-2 sudden death match.

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helped me with understanding and learning how to read and see the fronts and alignment on certain plays. It was a good educational experience for me, as well, to mentally prepare myself for guys in the NFL.” While the majority of his peers came from Division I programs, Gilkey said he was proud that he was one of 10 players from programs among the NCAA Division II, Division III and the NAIA. “Don’t let where you’re at define where you want to go,” Gilkey said, “Being in a small school does not mean that you can’t make it to the NFL or be successful.”

Gilkey said his greatest motivation is his Faith. He understood his role was greater than just being a player on the field. The media, he said, enabled him to have a positive affect on people’s lives.

“It’s important to know that you are where you are for a reason and you need to allow those circumstances to shape you and mold you into who you want to become,” he said. “That is exactly what happened to me. I realized that I was in a very small school in Nebraska and that transformed me into who I am. Hopefully [that will] carry me into a good career in the NFL.” Gilkey said he will continue his intensive training at the IMG Academy, Bradenton, Fla., until the NFL’s combine in late February. There, he will join more than 300 college football players for a week-long showcase in Indianapolis, and will participate in Pro Day. After the combine, he said NFL teams will be in contact with him about facility visits and potential job opportunities. Following travels and countless meetings, Gilkey said it is a waiting game to hear his name on draft day.

“It’s a long time coming,” Gilkey said. “Getting to that point is going to be very rewarding.”

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