Four Continued from Page 1 However, students attributed the length of their stay at UNL to several other reasons. Tricia Kreikemeier, a senior ac counting major, said that working part lime while taking 12 to 15 hours a semester made it difficult for her to graduate on time. “There’s a perception that since it’s called a four-year institution, it takes four years. But if you talk to most people, it takes five years.” Kreikemeier said. By the time Kreikemeier gradu ates in December, she will have taken four and a half years to finish her program, even with summer classes every year. “It’s impossible to do it in four years,” Kreikemeier said. Students found other factors stood in the way of a four-year degree in four years. Tyrone Byrd, a senior in sociology and Nebraska football player who will have taken five years for his B.A., believes that most students aren’t de termined to finish in four years. “They gel here, and they’re so awed by college, and they get dis tracted by partying, that their grades slip. Then they get serious," Byrd said. Problems with curriculum and fac ulty advisors can also hinder the stu dent. Shannon Farrar, a junior in educa tion, will graduate in four years de spite misdirection from her advisors, she said. Griesen said he generally agreed with student concerns. Finances are usually cited as a problem, but are not always school related, Griesen said. “Lifestyle expectations are a large part of it,” Griesen said. “Some stu dents may not have money for tuition, but are making payments on a car.” Students working to put themsel ves through school is more noticeable nowadays, Griesen said, since col lege has become more available to working and middle-class students. Also, he said, increased special ization in majors means that when a LoveFest to rock Lincoln through gospel From Staff Reports LoveFest, the day-long concert of contemporary Christian rock music, will kick off this Saturday at noon at Riverside Park in Milford. John Nellessen,co-chairman of the LoveFest steering committee, said LoveFest began in 1985 as a way of reaching youth with the gospel. “Contemporary Christian music would probably be the best way to do that,” Nellessen said. Only alittle more than 1,000people attended the first festival, but Nellessen said he expects between 7,000 - 8,000 this year. Petra, DC Talk and Whitecross will headline the festival. Other groups performing are News boys, Fighter, Roger Cooper, David Burke, Masada, Shadow Wings and Rusty the Clown and Dusty. Because a food court will be lo cated on the grounds, no exit passes will be given this year, Nellcssen said. Advance tickets cost $13 and are available at Maranatha Christian Re source Center, while tickets at the gate will cost $15. Nellessen said the ticket money is used to cover the costs of the concert. Gaiesopenat9a.m.and Nellcssen said LovcFest is scheduled to end at 11 p.m. student decided to change his or her field of study, they must lake more basic or required courses. Griesen said it is not unusual to sec some graduating seniors with 150 to 160 hours. However, not all reasons for the longer stays at universities arc nega tive, Griesen said. Some students, he said, purposely concentrate on internships, for a bet ter idea of their career direction, or they take fewer hours to avoid a class overload, or many students get in volved in activities that take up a lot of time. “Others feel it is worth the experi ence,” said Griesen. Those entering UNL this fall are told that current expectations for a bachelor’s degree is to receive it in five years. But Brian Anton, a senior in En glish graduating in August after four years, said he believed motivation is the key. “Some people enjoy school, and some, want more depth. There is the motivation to gel out in four years, if one wants to,” Anton said. Nel>raskan Editor Adeana LeTtln 472-1766 The Daly Nebraskan (USPS 144-080) is published by the UNL Publications Board, Nebraska Union 34,1400 R St., Lincoln, Neb. 68588-0448. weekdays during the academic year (except holidays); weekly during the summer session. Readers are encouraged to submit story ideas and comments to the Daly Nebraskan by phoning 472-1763 between 9 a.m. and 5 . p.m. Monday through Friday. The public also has access to the Publications Board. For information, contact T om Mas sey. 488-8761. Subscription price is $45 tor one year. Postmaster: Send address changes to the Daly Nebraskan, Nebraska Union 34. 1400 R St., P O. Box 880448. Lincoln. Neb 68588-0448 Second-dass postage paid at Lincoln, Neb ALL MATERIAL COPYRIGHT 1992 DAILY NEBRASKAN The computer lab in Sandoz Hall has just been S4.MLJMIW updated with faster, more Momtay - Thursday ^ajn. ^pm. powerful IBM-compatible Closed Saturday WYSE computers. A VTfSE^ser printing, scanner P P scanner and laser printer are available there too. Andrews Hall, Room 17 Summer hours Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - lOp.m , . ff Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m are also in effect Cbsed Saturday for other computer Sunday 6p.m. - lOp.m . ■ Macs, laser printing, scanner iaD5‘ Selleck Hall, Lower Level - i Monday - Thursday 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Cbsed Friday Saturday 12 noon- 5 p.m. Sunday 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. t Macs, laser printing * Lob will be cbsed July 25-26._ Teach Continued from Page 1 “That’s an excellent record,” Sievers said. “Fewer students have dropped out over the past five years because of increased standards.” Sievers said that the freshmen of 1996 will be prepared for the new requirements because the university has notified high school counselors of the tougher standards. “This year’s eighth graders will be k aware that they need to get an extra year of math and language,” Sievcrs said. “I think this is a positive move for the whole university and for the Teach ers College,” Sievcrs said. “Just talk ing about raising standards gets stu dents moving to get extra math and language, and that’s beneficial for society as a whole.” —————— "GRAND OPENING SPECIAL" Our Tanning Packages sell for $25 for 1-month of "unlimited usage" or $50 for 3-months of "unlimited usage". 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