‘Alien Nation’ falls short of expectations, possibilities
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drug and murder are thrown in for
fun.
There is a pretty weak message
about the dangers of drug abuse,
that isn’t expanded on enough. We
have racism commented or., cross
culture relationships shown and
drugs and morality thought about,
but none of these is discussed at
length.
What could’ve been said or
shown wasn’t, like more of the
alien’s culture or a clearer com
ment on racial relations and the
danger of bigotry when dealing
with a significantly different
people. Sykes, the human detec
tive, openly despises the “slags,”
but we’re left to wonder why.
Even when he teams up with
Sam Francisco, the Newcomer
detective, to solve a human/New
comer crime, the movie neglects to
go into detail about the extent of the
integration — the detail needed to
make us care whether problems get
solved or not
“Alien Nation” leaves too many
loose ends for the viewer to enjoy
the movie a great deal. Where did
the Newcomers come from? If they
were “genetically engineered for
slave labor,” who did the engineer
ing and where are they? What
about the seduction attempt by a
Newcomer of Sykes, a human? Are
the aliens really not that different?
As a viewer, I was very inter
ested in the aliens and the idea of a
totally new race and culture trying
to mesh itself with our own. But
this evidently wasn’t important
enough to talk about beyond a few
cryptic comments made in passing
hints in the background, like the
Newcomer language shown on
signs throughout the entire film.
Unfortunately, this meshing
was never touched thematically.
“Alien Nation” just didn’t de
liver what it promised.
“Alien Nation” is currently
playing at the Douglas 3 Theater.
FOR SALE
300 square yard* of used carpel perfect for dorm rooms.
Call 467 2517 M-F 6am-5pm
4 Def Leppard tickets. 9th row. main floor. Cal 435
6994 __
Brand new '87 Ladies red mountain bike. ’Ross’ never
used, was originally $220. wants to sell for $190 Contact
Donna or Mke 3811 St. Paul Ave. #4 after 5.
Entertainment center Color TV. receiver, dual cassette,
turntable Must sell! $300 080 476 2918
For Sale Brand new 160 watt car amp. with RCA Cords.
5125 or $100 cash 466-9606 Mark
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Sale on unclaimed bicycles
Oct. 13th, 6 pm at Lincoinland Towing 410 West P
Street, by the Property Dive ion No checks accepted.
Mostly size 7. Nice women s pants, sweaters, jackets,
etc. 781-2179 _
Sturdy UNI-VEGA Mountain Bke. 1/yr old $225 Jeff at
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Three- 19* oolor TV s $35. $55.8 $65 85- model Sanyo
Front Load Beta VCR. $125 '82- model Sony Befamax
VCR Front Load $75.467-5189
VEHICLES FOR SALE~
85 Honda Civic DX. Hatchback. Great condition. Exoel
len* stereo system. A/C A very sharp automobile I
$4795/080 ball Scott at 474-2344 m evenings alter 7
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81 Mazda GLC. air. many new parts, good transporta
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'72 Toyota Cekua A/C. AM/FM cassette, rear defrost,
nice wheels Very good condition, dependable. $850
060,475-1800.
'70 VW Bog. Very dependable. 5395 or best offer. 474
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1977 Chevy Monza: Auto, heat. new tront shocks, e xcel
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4 Del Leopard tickets, tenth row best otter 48S 5473.
FOR SALE. 2 female tickets lorNUv*. UNLV game. 477
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
ic
UPC- American Films, "Invasion d the Body Snatchers."
Friday and Saturday. City Union. 7 arid 9 pm.
APPLE CIDER
BICYCLE TOUR
OCTOBER 21-29.7988
Three day Dicycle trip through the Missouri River Valley
to Waubonsie State Park, Iowa Stops wm include
Syracuse to camp and Nebraska City to visit the morion
Apple Orchard Vehicle support, mjak* and camping
equipment is included in the oost ot >40 Sign up dead
line- October 10. Questions7 Contact Bruoe at Campus
Reciealion, 1740 Vine Street. 472 3467.
ATTENTIONI
Homecoming Parade and Display Entries are
du«400on Monday. October 10lnl Turnthem
in to the City Union CAP Officel The Theme has
been changed to "The Grealeet Show in Ne
braska".
“CATCH THE INVASION
TONIGHT!
_ City Union 7 A 9 pm.
We are looking for attractive girls, 14-24, tor the Miss
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No talent required For more information, call 489 7298
ARTS 8 SCIENCES
STUOENT ADVISORY BOARD
is looking tor new members) I
Applications available Oct. 3
in 1223 Oldtather
0l» Oof. 10, 1988 4:30pm _
Apply tor Student Foundation todayl Applications avail
able at the Cm> Office. Room 200. Applications due Ogt
14.1988.
SAA
Retreat Friday. Vans leave at 4:30. Be there lor the
weekend o( your Me.
OMCRON DELTA EPSILON
ECONOMCS HONORARY
Meeting today at 3:30 in C8A 120
New Members Welcome
STUDENT UNITARIAN UMVERSAUSTS
Meeting Sunday at Union, 6pm. "Sounds ol the Soul:
African Instruments."
GYMMEES
Important mandatory meotmgl Sunday. Oct. 9 at
900pm Will be posted in the union.
Hurryl Available space tor UNI skiers <s tilling fast on
Sunchase Tours' Seventh Annual January Collegiate
Winter Ski Breaks to Steamboat, Vail, Winter Park and
Keystone. Colorado. Trips include lodging, lifts, parties
and picnics for five, six or seven days from only $156'
Round trip flights and group charter bus transportation
available Cal toll free: 1-900-321-5911 for more infor
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KZUM Marathon
October 2-9 Support alternative public radio! 89.3 FM.
474-5086. ____
UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN CHAPEL
HAYRACK RIDE.
Meet at Chapel at 6 45 to go on a fun-tilled trip in the
Country, complete with bonfire. Please bring $2 to M.ip
{cover costs.
Just for the fun oI things. Homeoom-ng Committee 88
and KFRX are starting the Big Week oft with a 2 mile fun
run. Starts in front <3 the Coliseum. Monday. October
10th N 3:30. So show up 8 run • prizes wil be given to top
finishers.
HIKING IN
WILDERNESS PARK
OCTOBER 16,1988
En|oy a Fall day hke including apicnic lunch in Wilder
ness Park. Lincoln. Trip cost: $4. Sign-up deadline:
October 11th. Questions? Contact Jeff at Campus Rec
reation, 1740 Vine Street. 472-3467.
CORNCOBS
Deadline tor rnwrat on deposits 2:00 TODAY. Leave with
Jackie at AOTT house. $25 00 + ID A limit of 46 people
has been set
Business Majors,
Want to be part ol a loam and learn people skills at (he
same time? Apply to be a New Student Enrollment Hostl
The next information session s Sunday. October 9 at
8.00pm in the City Union.
Returned Peace Corps
Volunteers
Let s get togetherl
Friday. Oct. 7. 4:30 6 3C pm
Chesterfield's
LUTHERAN COLLEGIANS
Meeting the Sunday at 7 30pm in the Union. Pizza and
pop will be provided.
VISUAL ARTS TOUR TO ENGLAND
Find out more about this semester break study tour
ottered lor credit. Approxima'e cost is $1550-1600 plus
tuition Informational meeting Monday, October 10 at
8 00 PM at 1311 Claremont Sheet Call Christa Joy, 472
3264 tor details.
Interested in medicine? Professor Jesse Edwards. Uni
versity of NE Medical Center will be on campus. Nov. 10
to share information on the physician assistant prcfes
sorv Time:1000-3:00pm Place: 103 Manter Had.
Having problems with food? Overeaters Anonymous
meets at Cornerstone. 5:30 Friday. 473 1852
if
Parkins Advisory Board will meet on Oct 10.2:30pm, C*y
Union, room wil be posted
The NEBRASKA UNION BOARO A KFRX wil
be sponsoring a
*%MN, LOSE or DRAW TOURNAMENT'
on Tuesday. Oct. 25 in the Union's mam lounge
at 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome to participate
or jus! join in the lunl Entry forms are available
at 220 Nebraska Union Greek houses and from
SAt. Entry deadline is Oct 18 Prizes have
been sponsored by KFRX, UPC. Burger King,
Bodies by Design and Many Morelll
SUNDAY NEW YORK TIMES
Home delivery. $12/month. 488-4027._
Remember Sweetest Day
October 15 Fantasies of Scent R.J. sPerfumeConsult
ant Mens. Womens Fragrances, after 4pm oall 475
5274
GREEK AFFAIRS
CHI PHI LITTLE SISTER RUSH begins soon First Rush
Parties Od 11th, 12th and 13th. For more information
cad. Janet 483-7191. Jeannie or Angela 472-0085, Troy
475-9496
FARMHOUSE
Little Sister Rush
October 16, 19. and 20
FH Little Steter Rush
Information Session, October 9
4:00 at City Union
7:00 at East Union
Rooms will be posted
If you can not attend, please call Craig 476 0016, Glen
464 9277. or Kara 474-9238
The NEBRASKA UNION BOARD 6 KFRX end
be sponsor, ng a
•WIN, LOSE or DRAW TOURNAMENT*
Tuesday. Od. 25 m the Union's main lounge at
7:30pm. Everyone is welcome to partir.pate or
iust pm m the funi Entnr forms are available at
220 Nebraska Union. Greek houses and from
SAs. Entry deadline is Oct. 18. Prizes have
been sponsored by KFRX, UPC, Burger King.
Bodies by Design and Many More’ll
THETA XI
Little Sister Rush I
Od 18.20 and 21 _ _
Sharpen your axes for Wood choppers Bad *1988*
To the GIRLS oi ADTT:
Take a class in interior design.
Mustard is for hotdoas and
eggs are for breakfast:
P.S. Don't call us. Well call you
Rick (TXi) and Qizabeth:
Ocngraiuiations on your engagement! Best Wishes
Always I
Sisters of Theta Xi
Michelle (AOTT).
Congratulations you yearbook suffer I NOW I know.
Annie
Colleen K., Amy D . Natal* F„ Natalie D. (Gamma Phi),
Looking forward to a wonderful time at KING KAMANA
WANALAYA.
Your Chi Phi D ates
Peggy S. (AXO).
Congratulations on your History testl You're a great
study buddyl
Lisa H.
Della Tau Delta
HEAVEN 8 HELL '88"
is tomghtll
Will it bring out the evil in you??
KAMANAWANALAYAPHOWA
Tha fear that Edgar tha horned dock will ba watching you
Saturday night at tha Chi Phi party.
Bring blanketsl
Craig and John (Chi Phi).
Rosas are rad.
Tha party's gonna ba big
We're psyched to go
But do we have to sit by the pig?
Colleen and Mary
Sham. Sean. Bull A Glasser (OU'a).
Hop on the bus. Gut: Set upthetent, Kent; Bolt in the hay,
Jay; And gat yoursaN . drunk.
Trinette, Missy. Beth A Emmy
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•Cwwmlttaa lor Pm Xltecatton (Ott-oampua)*
Ba a part at the Committee that revte*v« student teas.
Deadline is October 7. IMS at 4.00 p.m.
Applications available in 118 Nebraska Union.
OFFICE OF 8CHOUR9MP8 AND FINANCIAL AID
Students wishing to help in the establishment of a Stu
dent Advisory Board lor tha oftce of Scholushpe and
Financial Aid apply at 11S Nebraska Union. Deatttne is
October7. tOUat400p.m.
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~ HAPPY 21 ST B-BAY
Carmen C.JChi O)
Gooch,
Happy 16th Burp-dayl Love your one and only twin.
__Love OP
Doug.
Hava a great 23rd birthdayl
Love. Shana
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