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About The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 6, 1993)
Staff Editor Rainbow Rowell Layout & Design Brian Shellito Reporters Melissa Dunne Chris Hopfensperger DeDra Janssen Tom Mainelli Wendy Mott Alan Phelps Jeffrey Robb Rainbow Rowell Dionne Searcey Steve Smith Kimberly Spurlock Anne Steyer JeffZeleny Photographers William Lauer Damon Lee Kiley Timperley Shaun Sartin Artists David Badders James Mehsling Brian Shellito Production Assistants Dionne Searcey JeffZeleny HITTING WE BARS Bars are still a popular place to pick up romantic prospects. Patrons and workers agree that few lasting relationships are born in drinking establishments. Page 3 NUDGE-NUDGE, WINK-WINK Flirting can be more than just a game. For some, it's a language, a performance or just a way of life. Page 4 SO MANY CHOICES After growing up in small towns, freshmen are usually sur prised by the magnitude of Lincoln’s dating pool. Once they ’re here, it's either sink or swim. Page 5 BIG RED GROUPIES An athlete’s fame and glory can sometimes be too much to resist for the women who turn themselves into groupies. Page 6 INFATUATION— WHEN CRUSHES GO TO FAR Everyone suffers from puppy love now and then, but when these feelings get out of hand, a psychologist says they could be dangerous. Page 7 YOUNG MARRIEDS Although more and more of their peers are choosing to wait, UNL students Chad and Carrie Collett have chosen to get married while still in school. Page 8 POSTPONING MARRIAGE Most UNL students choose to put their educations and careers before wedding plans. Some say they just need more time to grow up. Page 9 HOMOSEXUAL MARRIAGES For gay and lesbian couples, long-term, monogamous re lationships can be both challenging and rewarding. Page 10 LONG-DISTANCE BLUES It's no fun caring about someone who’s miles away, but when students are in love, they say it can be worth the hassle. Page 11 GETTING PINNED The greek tradition of pinning has survived many years of changes. It remains a significant event in greek relation ships. Page 12 JUST SAYING NO TO SEX Not everyone on campus is having sex. Many choose to wait for marriage or until they find the ‘right 'person. Page 13 ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS Despite mental, physical and sexual abuse, some individu als cling to relationships that will never work. Page 14 LIVING WITH A SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE After contracting genital warts her freshman year, one UNL student learns to cope with the disease and overcome her shame. Page 15