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University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Vol. 83, No. 91
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Cerrey outlines economic development plan
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Gov. Bob Kerrey outlined his economic develop
ment program by detailing five areas ot top priority.
In a press briefing Tuesday before addressing
the Legislature today, Kerrey and other officials dis
cussed recommendations in the area3 of agricul
ture, small business, telecommunications, educa
tion and water management.
In opening remarks, Kerrey reiterated his com
mitment to developing individual economic oppor
tunities as part of overall economic development ,
throughout the state.
Speaking specifically about agriculture, Chuck
Schroeder said it was important to recognize farm
ing as a key industry in the state's economy.
The governor's agricultural forums, held through
out the state with local citizens, provided valuable
input, Schroeder said.
Also, because Nebraska is the No. 1 cattle feeding
and slaughtering state, an animal science complex
and a regional veterinary college are "extremely
important developments," he said.
Maxine I.Ioul, a small business equity task force
member, talked about LB1 1 17, which would create
a small business authority to provide technical
assistance for small businessmen.
Thirdly, Sen. Pat Morehead talked about oppor
tunities for economic growth in a burgeoning tele
communications industry.
Among recommendations she offered was devel
opment of a full-time staff to coordinate efforts
between the private sector and state government in
pursuing new telecommunications technology.
Joe Lutjeharms spoke about the role of education
in "keeping the Nebraska economy strong and mak
ing it even stronger."
He cited statistics which show that Nebraska
ranks fourth nation-wide in ACT scores, with 72
percent of the population taking the test.
Finally, Bill Kerrey addressed the issue of water
management, saying water has become a top prior
ity in Nebraska, which ranks second nationally in
number of irrigated acres.
Noting the conflict between developers and con
servationists, Kerrey said LB1106 is intended to
bring the different factions on the water issue to a
compromise. .
Among the governor's recommendations, his bro
ther said, are creation of a water management
board and a $4 million water management fund.
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The Aim party announced its candidacy for ASUN
Senate Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in the Nebraska Union
Main Lounge, emphasizing the word "party" and the
need for cohesiveness among all facets of ASUN.
"ASUN is an association of students, and each
student on this campus is a member," Mark Scudder,
Aim presidential candidate, said. Unless all com
ponents ofASUN work together, the effectiveness of
the organization will be greatly limited," he said.
Scudder, a junior English major, is currently
ASUN Student Life Commission chairman, Faculty
Senate Computational Services Committee secre
tary, Phi Kappa Psi rush chairman, and was an IFC
Rush Committee member.
Aim will focus on representation, Scudder said.
"We want to represent the students to the admin
istration, the Board of Regents, and the Legislature,"
he said.
Scudder said decisions to hold finals over the
weekend and to pick up grade reports were made
without student input.
"One questions the administration's priorities when
our grades, the single most important thing to most
students, are held until we return to school," Scudder
said."
Aim also plans to focus on the Legislature, be
cause many bills have a direct impact on the quality
of education at UNL, Scudder said.
UNL students contribute more than $20,000 in
student fees annually to Nebraska State Student
Association, which employs a lobbyist to speak on
issues that affect students at the university and four
state colleges, Scudder said.
"Aim feels this money could be used more effec
tively if it were spent on issues that specifically
affect UNL," Scudder said.
"Hiring a professional lobbyist to represent our
interests would cost approximately one-third as
much as our NSSA dues,' and the lobbyist's time
would be focused on issues most important to our
campus," he said.
' Curt Oltmans, first vice-presidential candidate,
said he planned to oversee the senate and enhance
communication between the senate and the execu
tive branch.
Oltmans, a junior political science major, is cur
rently an Arts and Sciences Senator, Student Alumni
Association chairman of policy and procedures, and
IFC cabinet representative.
Aim also supports the Chancellor's task force that
recommended a new, freestanding DooKstore across
from Broyhill Fountain, he said.
Paul Edens, second vice-presidential candidate,
said Nebraska is a farm-based state and agriculture
must be given a high priority in every aspect, includ
ing education.
Edens, a junior majoring in social sciences in the
Teachers College, is a Block and Bridle member,
Homecoming king runner-up, Sigma Alpha Epsilon
pledge trainer and executive officer, and College
Republicans member.
"We don't promise to have the answers to every
thing; anyone who does is dreaming," Scud
der said. "What we do promise are open minds, open
doors and open arms to anyone who wants to help
us make the university a better place."
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Gov. Bob Kerrey
'Do it Sober' presents
alternatives to alcohol
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Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, in conjunction
with the Lincoln Council on Alcoholism and Drugs,
will present "Do it Sober" today at 7 p.m. in the
Nebraska Union.
The program, which is free to the public, will fea
ture former Nebraska Ail-American tackle Bob
Newton as one of three speakers.
Newton, now a UNL graduate student football
assistant, cut his 1 1 -year professional football career
short by his addiction to alcohol, marijuana and
cocaine.
Other features of the program include films and
an open non-alcoholic bar. The bar will open 20
minutes before the first speaker, and again after the
last speaker, said Mike Sophir, a Sigma Alpha
Epsilon fraternity member.
Linda Lewis, of the LCAD, said "Do it Sober" is the
first event of its kind at UNL
She said she hopes "Do it Sober" will change atti
tudes toward drinking and drug use.
"It's starting to be considered cool not to drink,"
Lewis said. "What we hope to do is let people know
that they don't have to get high to have a good time."
Sigma Alpha Epsilon expects about 600 people of
the event, Sophir said. Those who attend the pro
gram can drink non-alcoholic pina coladas and
Bloody Mary's free, he said.
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Joe Atkinson and the Oklahoma State
Cowboys invade the Bob Devaney Sports
Center tonight to take on the Cornhuskers of
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Lincoln's last FM country music outlet
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Index
Arts and Entertainment 10
Classified 11
Crossword 12
Editorial 4
Sports 0