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“This is not an issue of academic freedom, it is a question of ethics.” Students for Life member James Andrews on ASUN’s proposed lobbying of the Legislature. A motion passedfor the Government Liaison Committee to denounce LB 1405 - a bill that would ban fetal tissue research. “It scares the hell out of me to think the state can dictate what I can and can’t research at school tomor row.” Fine and Performing Arts senior Erin Reitz, in opposi tion to the ban. “I felt very confident that I could face Bob Kerrey and win.” Republican Elliott Rustad on his run for the soon-to be-vacant Senate seat. “We almost dare them to quit. We give them tougher responsibilities and pay th?m less.” Lincoln High School teacher Micah Heibel on the % poor treatment of educators in the state. r “It’s a sign of the times. This is a very good time to be a Republican.” Nebraska Republican Party Chairman Chuck Sigerson on the prospects of the GOP’s winning the Senate seat. “I’m not interested in smoking this product; I’m interested in growing it.” Sen. Ed Schrock on his bill to legalize industrial hemp. “These next couple of days I will ask God to help me make the right decision.” Standout Adrian Mayes, a day before he backed out of his commitment to NU “You’d have to say that those guys out of the line backing crew have a great chance.” NU Coach Frank Solich on the possibility of truefresh men starting for the Huskers next year. “It’s kind of like a football Saturday without the football.” Terry My lander, an attendee of the Avoca Quackoff, on its similarity to Husker gameday. » “Until I can be sure that everyone sentenced to death in Illinois is truly guilty ... no one will meet that fate.” Illinois Gov. George Ryan on his death penalty mora torium. “It’s ridiculous that we’re the ones educating doc tors, lawyers and physicists, yet they’re the ones mak- > ing all the money. Without us, you wouldn’t have those people at all. UNL elementary education major Melanie Hoffman, on the salaries df teachers in Nebraska. Editorial Board Josh Funk (editor) • J.J. Harder • Cliff Hicks • Samuel McKewon • Dane Stickney • Kimberly Sweet • Lindsay Young 4 -v * / Letter Policy The Daily Nebraskan welcomes brief letters to the editor and guest columns, but does not guarantee their publication. The Daily Nebraskan retains the right to edit or reject any ' / submissions. Submitted material becomes property of the Daily Nebraskan and cannot be returned. Anonymous mate rial will not be published. Those who submit letters must identify themselves by name, year in school, major and/or group affiliation, if any. 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The Daily Nebraskan strives to print fair and accurate cover age; any corrections or clarifications will be printed on page three. t. ■ J*\* Obermeyer’s } ( VIEW THE USE OF MICE iKJ UMlV6RS|TV ME£> CENTER DOES NOT fro WITHOUT pRcfTESTT.. Despicable Duke devotees David Diehl’s article on Duke basketball sent a small shiver of shock through me, as a member of the University of Nebraska Alumni Association. Your article glorified the Duke students’jeering and rude treat ment of players and coaches of other programs at Duke’s home arena. This from someone who is associ ated with a school that prides itself on its treatment of visiting fans and other universities’ programs is just too much out of character to sit well with me. David, you made the following statements in your article. “These students and their near perfect SATs, transform a basketball game into a two-hour, electrified, shouting contest. From the minute they enter the stadium until the final horn, the Cameron Crazies are relent less: jumping, chanting, cheering for the home team and jeering any oppo nent who dares enter.” Is this the type of behavior that we want to encourage? Do you want to see this type of attitude at the University of Nebraska? Is this „the type of attitude we should encourage in our young peo pie? During player intros, the Cameron Crazies greet any opponent with, “Hi (insert opposing starter’s first name). You suck!” Shows a lot of class, doesn’t it? “Not only do the stu- . * dents create the atmos- s £ : phere, it is also the aura ^ of tradition and simplic ity that drown the tradi tionalist in bliss.” Well Dave, I have \y' been a basketball tradi- | tionalist longer than you have been alive, and I do not find anything bliss- l fill about this display. I I | agree with your point about not having corpo rate sponsors, but if the / only way to keep them / away is to be crude and /j obnoxious, then I think / j this behavior is the worse J of the two evils. “Today’s corporate fat j cat wouldn’t like Duke -M basketball at Caiperon. \ \ - That’s probably the 1 biggest reason 1 love it. ■ The games are a utopian two hours for the sports tra ditionalist, not a two-hour commer Letters to the cial.” Sorry Dave, I must disagree. There has to be a better way. To glori fy and allow this type of behavior just because it does not embody corporate sponsorship is wrong. Chuck Propes former UNL student Whiteland, IN Father knows best Last semester, the DN published an article about teachers leaving UNL because of this university’s unwillingness to compensate, its fac ulty. You can add another name to that growing list. Dr. George Rogers, assistant pro fessor and program head of industrial technology education, is leaving UNL for a similar position at Purdue. It is a sad day for all of us who have had the pleasure of being around this great teacher. ^ Why would a man who was bom and raised in Nebraska want to leave? Why would UNL let a professor get away when he has received the Parents Award for outstanding teach ing six years in a row? Why would this university let slip away a profes sor who is highly respected both by his peers and his students? Once again, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has put the almighty dollar in front of its faculty and students. I am ashamed of this university for not taking better care of its faculty, including my dad. Mike Rogers industrial technology education junior Delan Lonowski DN