monday, September 10, 1979
daily nebraskan
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After reading the various articles concerning the black
woman being added to the UNL Yell Squad, it really con
cerns me to think that some people have no respect for
the leaders of the school and how they're chosen.
As a cheerleading instructor with the University Cheer
leading Association for the past three years, I have had the
opportunity to teach some of the most talented College
Cheerleading Squards in the nation. Colleges such as
Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, Auburn and LS.U. select
their members in the same fashion as UNL has done. And
yes, many of these squads have black members, but they
too had to meet certain requirements to make the squad
like any other member. I can see why the UNL Squad
would be upset after they had worked hard all year to
make the squad and then a person is appointed to be a
member.
The golf or tennis teams may not have a black member
but they aren't going too out and appoint someone to
the team for the lack of minority representation. Even
though there were controversies over the decision, Bob
Devaney's statement that the black woman be an alternate
for the '79 Yell Squad should settle the dispute for now.
But because she is an alternate this year, she should still
be required to meet the criteria to become a member of
the squad next year.
I feel for the Yell Squad members for the position they
have been in since the adding of the additional member. I
know how much work goes into preparation for the foot-
Pet peeves . . .
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People who don't like Woody Allen or his movies. I
think Allen is one of the few geniuses in the world today.
Of course I wouldn't rate my opinion of geniuses too
high. Like the saying goes, "It takes one to know one."
Looks like I'm outta luck.
People who talk sports all the time. I can see it now.
The Soviet Union is attacking the United States. The guy
who talks sports, all the time looks up from the sports
page. "I hope they get the doubleheader between the
Pirates and the Cubs in," he says.
People from home who write me letters that start
with "How are .things out in the cornfields?" It is next to
impossible to explain to my friends from suburban Illinois
that I don't need a machete to get around on the UNL
campus.
Students who $ take pud classes to boost their 'al
mighty grade point average. Philosophy of religion stu
dents, please note.
And what about people who go to the bars to pick
ball season and I can see where an additional member
would have trouble learning the new material. I also regret
the fact that the black woman involved has been put in
such a bad position.
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ranks of the yell squad members, we can now tell that
color does make a difference.
It's too bad that the 100 or so girls who tried out this
spring, and especially the final 10, find out in this manner
that skill and discipline meant relatively little in the selec
tion process. In a prejudiced world, the best is not always
the best.
RickSelah
c Journalism
In closing, I think some people have presented poor
taste in describing the leaders of our school spirit as half
crazed white girls who exploit their sexuality and dignity
for no apparent reason" (Guest Opinions, Sept. 6 issue).
Without such leadership as shown by our entire Yell
Squad, where would the Nebraska school spirit originate
and who would lead us as we shout "HUSKER
POWER!"?
Color makes difference
Steve Elliott
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With the recent insertion of a black member into the
up someone from the opposite sex. This is like a fine art
museum. Everybody gets the great works of art, but
they'd really like to have a Rembrandt of their own at
home.
How about the ink that rubs off on your hands after
reading the Daily Nebraskan?
Some need little explanation.
Channel 101 1 News with or without Mark Ahmann.
People who hate the Greek system. People who hate
the residence hall system. People who hate.
Pictures of Bob Devaney that are larger than pictures
of religious figures.
The New York Yankees.
Amy Carter.
The list could go on and on. I wanted to try and save
the best until last. Maybe I did.
What really peeves me off the most, what really
bothers me to no end 4s when columnists sit down and
write out all their pet peeves.
How's that for. objective journalism?
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