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fl rn r monday, September 24, 1979 lincoln, nebreska vol. 103 no. 20 7Uliv3 r (M YrU "X V , -?. V ' ". . . ' . , ' Photo by Tom Gassner Walter Jekman concentrates on giving his 1930 Ford Standard Roadster a rubdown. Jekman and his car were out on die streets as part of Lincolnfest 79 this weekend . Diversity evident at Lincolnfest 79 By Mary Kay Waymart The sights, smells and sounds of Lincoln were on dis play this weekend at lincolnfest 79. The diversity of this Ail-American City could be seen by walking the two blocks of downtown Lincoln desig nated to be "a celebration of what we are. The Oasis Harem Dancers' bright-striped desert tent was set up a few feet from a National Guard tank. A disin terested llama blinked and chewed his hay as local cele brities pelted each other with whipped cream pies. Women in military uniforms and women in ethnic dress strolled down the street, watching as old men in straw hats pitched horseshoes. Local talent performed on the main stage. Hie music of John Denver and Johnny Cash floated around corners, providing a soundtrack for shoppers and sightseers. On the street below the stage a roller skater was moved to demonstrate his dancing style to the folk singers' dis traction. Shrieks and splashes could be heard down the block as local drivers vented their frustrations by dunking a meter maid or two. There were things to buyand things for free. Just by walking along the array of booths, one could go home with buttons telling the world you get better with age, or supporting one of many civic organizations. National Guard frisbees and pamphlets so numerous to defy description were there for the asking. A safe and up-close look at the sun, sunspots and all, could be had courtesy of Prairie Astronomy Club's tele scope. If one had money, the choices were more numerous. Handmade dolls, quilts and painted plates were among the crafts for sale by individuals and ethnic organizations. And don't forget the food. The smells of runzas, sauer kraut and Greek pastries tantalized passers-by and most indulged themselves accordingly. "Puddy," a grand champion Classic Silver Tabby cat, gazed serenely from her cage at humans tossing bean bags and shooting rifles. As they stared at her from the outside world, she closed her eyes and slept. UNL Dairy Store satisfies ice cream, cheese appetite Budget cut means less computer use By Mary Louise Knapp Because of a substantial cut in this year's budget, UNL's main computer system is not operating at full capacity. The computer system, in Nebraska Hall, is used for many purposes-from research to instruction to record keeping-by most UNL departments. According to UNL Chancellor Roy Young, the state did not appropriate funds for utility costs this year, which meant a budget cutback of about $2 million and the com puter system was hit hardest by the cutback. Since the computer's services are sold to the various departments by the computer network on an individual basis, some departments are feeling the lack of funds more acutely than others. Chemistry professor Gordon A. Gall up, said the chemistry department has been one of the largest users of the computer system for some time. "The budget cut has made a real impact on the depart ment," he said. "If the situation isn't changed, we aren't going to be able to clean up loose ends, and the graduate students will have a harder time ... the scientific content of their Ph S). papers will be affected." Gallup explained that although the computer system is always available for use, the money to buy computer time is not. "People who do large calculations that take a lot of time will suffer," he said. "It's like there is an abundant supply of a commodity, and at the same time a high price for it. Computer time could be called a perishable com modity because it goes on whether the machine is in use or not." Gallup said his department is negotiating with the chancellor's office to try to obtain more funds for the computer system. "It is important to improve the situation, because com puters will become jnore and more important in every (Usciplineastimegoes6n,'hesaid. : 'There is a representative group called the Computer Committee, composed of faculty from the different departments, which is trying to get allocations for more computer time. Preliminary allocations have already been made," Young said. The group is expected to work throughout the year to try to get more funds. Passing the collection plate: Latin American Stu dent Association taking donations for Nicara gua .....Page 7 Irish brogue: Lincoln group adds ethnic flavor to bar scene Page 8 Squeaking by: Huskers 24-21 victory over Hawk eyes almost didn't happen. .Page 10 be Anvone with a hunger for diary pro- boxes come in varying sizes and can ducts can satisfy his appetite at the UNL mailed or carried home from the store. Diary Store in Filley Hall on East Campus. Most of the products are produced by The store offers a variety of flavors of ice students employed part time by the uni- cream in addition to nine different types of versify, although some courses, such as cheese and other diary products. Dairy Manufacturing also get involved In the 1920s, when the store opened, it with the various processes, Rushing said. was used as a way to get rid of milk pro- ut tne nine varieties or cheese, eight duced by the UNL diary herd, according to John Rushing, manager of the Diary Plant. The operation progressed into a way of furnishing UNL, including the residence halls, with diary products, he said. Ten years ago, the dairy herd was moved to Mead, so the store now empha sizes speciality products such as unique fla vors of ice cream and different cheeses.; . . More than SO different flavors are avail- are produced and aged on campus, Lind said. Blue cheese must be imported from Minnesota because of mold problems, she said. - The ice cream produced is similar to that of commercial businesses in its 10 to 12 percent, butter-fat content, but it may have an enhanced flavor, Rushing said. He added that specialty flavors are made because they sell better and because the able, but only 12 are offered at any one store tries not to compete with the Stan-' time, he said. dard chocolate, van ilia, and strawberry About 40 P00 pounds of cheese are market. V made each year at the plant, most of which Costa are comparable to those of corn goes into Chrbtmas boxes. .' merdal establishments with t single dip The cheese boxes are a popular item, cone costing 35 cents. according to Diane Lind, tales manager Student response to the store Is good, for the store. December represents the bis- he said, adding that business picks up" gest volume of cheese sales, she said. The considerably during the school year. ( & (r, I WW V Hwta by t&3ch Hnilkfca Sunshbe, green grass and ta Ice cream coae-whtt a way toe&dalosgdaycf dssss, UNL student Jane Kcr ends fcer day wfch a cone from the UNL Dhry tiers cat&T csispus .. .-ifcS-sdfc.-.it.'-,...