Nebraskan http://www.unl.edu/DailyNeb/ • Fax Number 472-1761 Jeff Randall, 472-1766 Gerry Beltz Aaron V. Steckelberg Mami Speck Michelle Collins Dan Shattil Amy Struthers Elizabeth A. Walsh Travis Brandt, 472-2588 Don Walton, 473-7301 The Daily Nebraskan (USPS 144-080) is published by die UNL Publication Board, Nebraska Union 34,1400 R St, Lincoln, NE 68388-0448, Monday through Friday during the academic year, weekly during summer sessions. Readers are encouraged to submit story ideas and comments to the Daily Nebraskan by phoning 472 2588 between 9 a.m. and S p.m. Monday through Friday. The public also has access to the Publications Board. For information, contact Travis Brandt, 472-2588. Subscription price is $55 for one year. Postmaster. Send address changes to the Daily Nebraskan, P.O. Box 880448, Lincoln, NE 68588-0448. Periodical postage paid at Lincoln, NE. _ALL MATERIAL COPYRIGHT 1997 DAILY NEBRASKANI ONE COURSE THAT COULD CHANGE THE COURSE OF TOUR LIFE. Look forward to the future with confidence. Enroll in Army ROTC, an elective that's different from any other college course. Army ROTC offers hands-on training. Training that gives you experience and helps build self-confidence, character and management skills. All the credentials employers look for. ROTC is open to freshmen and sophomores without obligation and requires about four hours per week. It will put your life on a whole new course. For more information contact Major Steve Sargent at (402) 472-4269. i-f "f '• .-t ■ * 1 .[ - • ' • . ■-] ; ■ ' ; • - ^ ARMY ROTC THISMARTEST COLLEGE COURSE TOD CAN TAKE Nebraskan £oCt£t-Of^ lilh school, It hn’t The Daily Nebraskan’s Summer Editor has some tips on surviving post-secondary transition syndrome. Page 3 ■ • . ■ I - , Under construction The not-so-sweet symphony of hammers and trucks is filling the campus air. Pages 4-6 Full house UNL’s residence halls will be above capacity for the first semester... again. Page 7 listen to your elders Two Daily Nebraskan columnists have some advice for incoming freshmen. So listen up, ya little whippersnappers. Pages 8-9 Uargain hunting Lincoln’s thrift stores can provide an inexpensive shopping experience for financially challenged students. Plus, Features Editor Gerry Beltz offers some of his own treid-and-true advice for saving what little money you have left after buying books. Page 11 s Time to sweat Despite what some may think, football isn’t the only sport UNL students care about. Maybe it’s time to check the Rec. Page 12. Graft your popcorn Film buffs have many opportunities to pursue the moving pictures they love at local theaters and video stores. Page 14 ■ *. V. - - * 1 ’ ■ •"’.!• ' - I ■' ■ . ' r , What's the frequency? [ Lincoln’s radio stations offer something for nearly every music fan. Page 15 Miner problems The eternal issue of what to do if you’re under 21 is no stranger to Lincoln’s populace. A few suggestions, perhaps? Page 16 Disc-y business The search for music contained on small round plastic things can be a confusing one, but not if you know where to look. Page 19 Cover photo by Marni Speck