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Htaxrtf SMI? Bg head creates big red headache by Roxann Rogers Most Nebraska fans were cheering the Cornhuskers on to their usual victory as temperatures on the Astroturf reached 100 degrees at last Saturday's game. But what did the 5' 8" "Big Red" fiber-glas mascot have to cheer about? As Gary Kuklin, a former Big Red commented, "On a hot game day you can't really cheer about carrying around 70 pounds of extra weight." Kuklin said on some days he lost up to six pounds while trudging up and down the sidelines as Big Red. The big head also creates a problem to the wearer if it's worn on an exceptionally windy day. The head is balanced mainly on the . shoulders, and a strong gust could decapitate the huge mascot. Big Red is so large he has to travel to away games in a van. The Cornhusker mascot will attend all away games this season. The reception of Big Red at away games is anything but favorable, according to Jeff Mochster, also a former Big Red body. "Wearing the head m a d e m e realize ho w obnoxious opponents' fans can be," he said. Big Red has been the Number One team's Number One Target for frustrated fans (poooooooooooooooooo&ooooocoooooooocooooooooo3 D B & G Liquor Store off-sale liquor and beer Grand Opening Specials Boones Farm Apple Wine - 89e q. All Major Brands of Beer quarts- six-pacs- who've tossed everything from oranges to ice at him during away games. Hochster said the most dangerous foreign territory is between sections of Nebraska fans in the strange stadiums. The men's spirit organization at UNL, Corn Cobs, is in charge of Big Red. Four Corn Cob workers, Steve Kiest, Dave VanMarter, Larry Wiseman, and Mike Schwartz will be taking turns underneath "Big Red" this football season. They alternate in two sets, wearing the big red head at pep rallies and games. "Big Red" can usually be worn for 45 minutes at a time. The Spirit Group Advisory Board, which consists of members of spirit organizations -.on campus, has received numerous suggestions on a different UNL mascot. The board received an offer from a man with an English setter to use his dog along with Big Red. And somebody thought of having a red tractor that would crash through a symbol of the opponent at each game. Hi 1 yf I 53c $1.36 The Second First Annual Wormboy Jamboree will be held in Pioneers Park Sat. Sept. I8 beginning about 1:30 p.m. Interviews tor student positions on the College of Arts and Sciences Curriculum and Grading Appeals Committees and on the Advisory Board will be held Tues. Sept 21 at 4:30, Hepner Lounge, Centennial College. Sign for an interview time outside the ASUN office. If not able to interview Tues., Call Tom Weist at 4340288. Committee report. Continued from page 1. joint statement of responsibilities. The. Board of Regents has not acted upon that statement." (3) "Last year, the Senate agreed in principle to student evaluation of faculty members, insuring that additional information will be available in reviewing the academic performance of the faculty at this University." (4) "In 1970, the Liasbn Committee prepared a document on procedures for promotion and tenure which attempted to formalize and standardize the procedures for granting promotions and tenure within the University. That document included a provision which requires annual evaluation of all faculty members regardless f whether they have tenure or tiot. hat document was approved by the Senate." TT7rrrrpftRt i ULLJJLLL) UEIifClfUPlI tmmm mi iph S4iiOSTS HtLU UVtK! T 1 1 MuK composed Oy ELTON JOHN ,. BERNE TAUPIN STUART imirm 'm 4",4 Continuous Daily from J Special Limited Engagement! KEBHASKA ""lfs,s 4323,26 IS THIS PARK FREE f OR STUART AND urn i psts m mmi ft A I MTU j SMUT E The Assoc. of Childhood Education International is sponsoring a picnic Tuesday, Sept. 21 in Pioneers Park at 5 p.m. Tickets are available for S.50 in Rm. 213, Teacher's College. Everyone is welcome. The NFU jogging course will meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday, not just Wednesday as the NFU posters indicate. Time and place on the posters is correct. umhe-333 no. 14th Sunday Community reakfast,1 anm' ' Program 1 0:30 a.m. Meeting An introduction to the life and style of UMHE, an in formal gathering in which we stimulate, support, and enjoy each other; dress casually. LARRY BARBER SHOP WHAT YOU WANT IS HI. 434 7421 I .-W'JXr TVV- Tit jr. SiC i&S Randolph lt?l IUO :r CONTINUOUS DAILY FROM 1:30 P.M. RFST.SPI I PR nRSPFflF? THE SEVEN A. NEBRASKA AFTER E P M AT: RAMPARK. 1 2th 1 F AUTO 1TIHIIE2 Forget everything you've ever heard about heroes. The People's Bicycle Club is sponsoring a bicycle hike to Pioneers Park Sunday. The hike will begin at 2 p.m. from the Broyhill Fountain and everyone is invited to participate. Ten students are needed to help develop a federally-funded Child Care Center Playground thru Family Service. Those interested should call Mrs. Bergwell at 432-3327. United Methodist Chapel 640 No. 16 Worship this Sunday Hot Dog Discussion 5:30-7 Book Review : Ted Kooser, OhMClAI. KNTRV BLANk a n d other selected Lincoln, NLBR Foets by Duane Hutchinson WHAT YOU GET p.m. GP -' PARK. 1 3th 1 0 0 n pi V I 3 99 If I I. ft ' I I. I 4''- 148 No. 14 St 435-9567 Now there is -II- HCIIClllW lMH0WIIriUl u FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER, 17, 1971 THE DAILY NEBRASKAN PAGE 9 1 QffooKKKMinn munnnnnnneocoooeooooooooooooooeoo