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r-octball is here and the time is right
Iff for cheering, hype and hoopla.
JL Bis Red fans are notoriously de
voted to their team. Not long ago they
were simply notorious. People getting
drunk, throwing oranges and making
illegal bonfires gave the university, the
football team and the fans a bad reputa
tion. Two years ago, a UNL police officer was
severely injured after he was hit by a fro
zen orange. He suffered because of an
irresponsible, over-zealous fan who should
have spent time in jail.
campus police, NU administrators and
the athletic department reacted by tak
ing extra security precautions, and the
result is laudable.
Among the precautions, which are in
effect again this season, are using police
officers for crowd control, a video camera
and surveillance system to identify throw
ers and rowdies and arrest them for dis
orderly behavior. Gate attendants will
not admit individuals with oranges, alco
hol or coolers. "
Bob Fey of the UNL campus police said
that last season went "remarkably well" LPD Capt. Jim Baird said Lincoln police
Arrests were few and no injuries resulted made only one arrest on Saturday an
from thrown items it was a good sea- intbxicsted person.
The devotion and civilized behavior of
the fans last season kd Sports IlMsirat
ed's Douglas S. Looney to describe them
as the "classiest in America." "They love
football, travel anywhere and lose with
son.
Fey said Nebraska and other schools
may be changing their attitudes. Fans are
enjoying the games without getting vio
lent or rowdy. That's good after ail, it's
only a game and it's not worth getting
upset about.
The trend has continued thus far this
season, he said. UNL police made no
arrests at the Wyoming game last Saturday.
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initiated again this season, Fm sure they'll
continue to be No. 1 in the public's eye,
even if the team isn't.
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ecrease in violent cri?ns
'Negative world outlook questioned
Your Sept. 7 column "Birth evokes mixed emotions
in mother" by Elizabeth Burden about the future of her
black daughter is an over-dramatized story. If the
mother were so poor, how could she possibly afford a
college education? Another question comes to mind. If
the world is so bad (our society), then why did she
choose to have a child? There is free birth control avail
able in Lincoln. Most people get married and have stable
incomes before they start a family. This way they ensure
a good life for their child.
Our society allows change if people are willing to
put time and energy towards it I think the writer of the
article I'm questioning should consider doing things
now, to make the world better, rather than being angry
and criticizing the white man. This negativism projects a
poor self-image and makes change even hardei to
accomplish.
Beverly Mayer
unclassified graduate student
eported rapes increased last year despite a 5 per
cent drop in violent crime nationwide. Either
more sexual assaults are being committed or
more victims are speaking out
Lincoln Police Lt John Becker said the department
used to think one of every 10 rapes was reported. Now,
through the combined efforts of the force, the Rape
Spouse Abuse Crisis Center and city hospitals, the
number of reports have increased.
The figures are staggering. The Federal Bureau of
Investigation reports that by the time a woman is 17,
there is a 25 percent chance that she has been sexually
assaulted. One o f the biggest myths, Becker said, h rape
happens only to others.
Another myth is that most rapists are dirty old men
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who hide in the bushes waiting for their victims, Becker
said raos t rapists look like "ordinary men" and that most
rapes are planned. lie said the rapist and victim usually
know each ether but may not be on a first-name basis.
Although the rapist may lock ordinary, most have an
abnormally strong desire to control other people. Rape
is not a matter cf lust, but an act of violence. Becker said
sex b not the goal but the means to gain power. He said
most rapists will continue committing ssssaults unless
they re stepped.
Becker said a rapist's victim usually looks like a victim.
He said rapists generally do not pick people who look
invulnerable but someone they can dominate.
Potential victims (and that includes everyone, male as
well ss female) should assess their lifestyles. If your day
is planned to the point when someone could correct
their watch by virtue of where you are between work,
classes or studying, you should vary your schedule.
Potential victims also should evaluate their strengths
and weaknesses. They should think through how they
would respond to an assault. An avidjejcr may decide
running would be the best answer. Others may feel men
tally strong enough to talk the rap?st out of the act. Some
women have brought a rapist back to reality by ssying
they were pregnant or have venereal disease, herpes or
cancer.
When walking at night, Becker suggested pooling with
others and sticking to lighted streets. He said you should
be aware of shadows along buildings and of someone
stopped in a car. When someone approaches, Becker
said, look them in the eye and acknowledge their pres
ence. Thi3 does not necessarily mean saying hello to
them.
If this fails and you find you are being followed, you
might want to make sure by changing directions or go
someplace where there are people. Becker suggested
walking into a grocery store, the police department, a
hospital emergency room, parking in a fire department
driveway or approaching a lighted house.
If the suspect follows you to the door, do not hesitate
to break something. You can pay for it later and may
draw enough attention to prevent yourself from being
assaulted.
If you are being assaulted, Becker said one option may
be calling for help. An even better alternative may be
screaming tire." Neighbors are more likely to get involved
if they feel threatened, too.
Some people advocate meeting the violent act with
violence. Becker said the police department does not
take a stand on this, but there are drawbacks to carrying
a weapon, usually a gun.
Guns are usually ke pt at the bottom of a purse and
may be in&ccessatte when needed.
Host victims are not violent people and have a hard
time responding to tne violence. They may threaten to
use the gun but be unable to fellow through.
Using violence may make the repist" angrier and
cause an even more violent response.
Any wespon carried for prctectien rasy be taken
away and used by the attacker.
Rapes do not take place only on the streets. Many
"date rapes also have been reported A woman may ga
out with a man and come home scxuiTy ess suited.
This and all rapes should be reported. Rapists gener
ally do not quit on their own initiative and will attack
ethers. If you are assaulted, go to a hospital, csll the
police department or contact the Iteps Spouse-Abuse
Crisis Center, 476-3327.
