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EDITOR Erin Gibson OPINION EDITOR Cliff Hicks EDITORIAL BOARD Nancy Christensen Brad Davis Sam McKewon Jeff Randall Bret Schulte , Quotes VIEW “Every excuse you have created for not turning in a an assignment, I have heard from a faculty member. They are really creative - the excuses and faculty members.” Pan Smith, bookstore office supervi sor, an the reasons why professors are late turning in their book orders “When you get Lance Brown, Sheldon Jackson and Kenny Cheatham together, it’s like an exercise in flamboy ance.” NU Receivers Coach Ron Brown about NU’s receiving team “We go together like two hydrogens and one oxygen. Like peas and carrots, and peanut butter and jelly. It’s the best thing since sliced bread.” Husker tight end Sheldon Jackson about NUs receivers this season “It’s like a sandwich. You just can’t have it without Miracle Whip.” Husker wingback Shevin Wiggins about NU’s receivers this season “From the testimony of the demon strators, it was clear [the protesters’] objective is nothing less than the uncon ditional surrender of the rebel congre gation. To achieve that end, they have laid virtual siege, and have, in fact, established a psychological barricade ‘f around the church.” ’ ' } ' Curt Thnaldsdn, Council Chairman, r after the council voted to approve an ordi nance placing restrictions on picketing “The Westminster tower of babbling lies did not win out.” Larry Donlan, director of Rescue the Heartland, on mayor Mike Johanns ’ veto of the ordinance “This industry is definitely survival i of the fittest. And it will beat you down. choice ' ^ “BaitffJason* Ddvts, ok his shifting the lineup of his band, Baby Jason and the Spankers “It would be something like, ‘Wear blue to MU.’The blue would be a symbol of how blue UNL would be if the tax lid passed.” ASUN President Sara Russell on a possible protest tactic against the tax lid “My phone hasn’t stopped ringing. The victory has brought a lot of atten tion to our program.” Iowa State Coach Dan McCarney, on his team s win over Iowa “I think it’s damaging to literature, because film seems to absorb people’s literary craving.” Sophomore Adryan Mallorey, on the detrimental effects of cinema on literature “We’re not here to make a ton of money. Our primary goal is to provide affordable entertainment and to get the theater back to its original state, because it was kind of run-down when we bought it.” Donna Carter, co-owner of the Joyo Theater on its place in the Lincoln culture scene “Enough is enough.” Daily Nebraskan opinion editor, Cliff Hicks, and editor in chief, Erin Gibson, on the President Clinton/Monica Lewinsky issue Editorial Policy Unsigned editorials are the opinions of the Spring 1998 Daily Nebraskan. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, its employees, its student body or the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. A column is solely the opinion of its author. The Board of Regents selves as publisher of the Daily Nebraskan; policy is set by the Daily Nebraskan Editorial Board. The UNL Publications Board, established by the regents, supervises the production of the paper. According to policy set by the regents, responsibility for the editorial content of the newspaper lies solely in the hands of its student employees. Letter Ptlicy The Daily Nebraskan welcomes brief letters to the editor and guest columns, but does not guarantee their publication. The Daily Nebraskan retains the right to editor reject any material submitted. Submitted material becomes property of the Daily Nebraskan and cannot be returned. Anonymous submissions will not be published. Those who submit letters must identify themselves by name, year in school, major and/or group affiliation, if any. Submit material to: Daily Nebraskan, 34 Nebraska Union, 1400 R St. Lincoln, NE. 68588-0448. E-mail: letters@unlinfo.unl.edu. Mook’s VIEW Tf^SP' ito am iw, ireke m m V TltKT Ido efctfT WTfrlM UtttE CARbcXs. Y/>Um BUor, VlftlTEr BSxii HAGENTK, 1ELOW, _l w WTOvstr^Ll-'t BttlT, flEKTli liOTAKfc, I^JCK ^,«E V »«£=>, OOCUM/^YilMbb, CCSWfe, Q \^b^»BORGO,TKhO^V^|o^G^i^f ( iDULttCKlf, ElDy^vY| JA^EIWC V )M&r RE6hMie^^5LAf BEe\lilllItoA, Y §& sl&t, $3x5, rra^uJofrg>, gmcr/.^ DN LETTERS It’s all about soul Thanks, Brother Jed, you and your cohorts have once again man aged, by three days of “witnessing” on campus, to undermine much of the work that campus ministries have accomplished so far this year. Your intolerance and abusive language has managed to offend yet another year’s worth of students, who will, no doubt, use antics like yours to justify their ;■3 dislike of all Christians on campus. V -1 For every student who opens a Bible as a result of these actions, I’m sure that there are 10 who will vow never to set foot in a church again, if they’re going in the first place. It is so disappointing to me, as a member of the Association of Campus Religious Workers, to see people insulted and turned away from God as a result of the incorrect and volatile use of the Bible exhibited by uromer jea ana otners wno nave “preached” on campus this week. I stood by and did nothing Wednesday; I won’t do it again. There is no excuse for the irresponsible theology pre sented by Brother Jed and others, and I for one am tired of hearing it. Students, if you’re having diffi culty with a faith question, ask your dormitory desk worker for a copy of the ACReW handbook; it contains the addresses and numbers of many cam pus ministers who will do their best to listen to your questions and answer them honestly and faithfully. Don’t be turned away because of the insults and propaganda spouted by these “preachers”; they don’t represent all of those who believe in God. ACReW ministers care about you and want to help with whatever struggles you’re going through, be it lack of faith, per sonal struggles, even problems with classes. Unlike Brother Jed and his friends, who will scream for a day or two and move on, we’re here year round to work with you and for you in any way that we can. Scott A. Johnson Graduate Ministry Associate Lutheran Student Center Evangelical Lutheran Churches of America Science before emotion I applaud Graham Evan Johnson’s column in Wednesday’s DN regarding taking personal responsibility for the environment We do need to think glob ally and act locally. However, we as a nation must establish global policy based on scientific research. First, while the theory of global warming by the “greenhouse effect” is considered central dogma within most environmentalist circles, opinion in the scientific community is not near a con sensus. Geophysical historical data (studies of tree rings, ice cores and ocean sediment cores), consistent sur face-based temperature records and actual atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases have failed to support even the most conservative predictions for atmospheric change. Carbon diox ide increasingly is being captured by plants leading to a greener planet (See 1UV LTV1VUVV W J^liT UV1UIIVUUU A V1AVJ Project at http://www.sepp.org for more information.) This issue and others like it require objective analysis before we try to change the world. Second, while it is unfortunate that the United States wastes a great deal of its vast natural resources and energy, we should keep this in the proper perspec tive. The U.S. has a remarkable ability to acquire, process and distribute resources because of the relative free dom that we enjoy as a nation. The redistribution of resources throughout the world is not a problem because of American gluttony (although I do not deny that such a problem exists). Resource scarcity is largely due to cor rupt, totalitarian regimes, inefficient practices and a want for education. Although our country still has many lessons to learn itself, we have an ethical global responsibility to support democ racy and educate those that have not managed their resources well. I support action to protect the envi ronment, conserve biological diversity and pursue renewable resources. However, I feel that environmentalism suffers as a whole when politics mixes with pseudoscience and when the dis cussion becomes more important than the substance. We must give credence to the cause by basing our beliefs on analy sis, not speculation - on science, not politics. Christopher B. Valentine third-year medical student University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Let’s hear it for the band I am writing in response to Mr. Gaskins’ article about the Comhusker Marching Band. Mr. Gaskins seems to think that die band is here solely for the entertainment of the students. That is a major misconception. The Comhusker Marching Band is the Pride of ALL Nebraska, not just the students. However, I do realize that not enough effort has been made to play to all the stadiums during the halftime perfor mance. On a field surrounded by 76,000people, it is difficult to write drill so that everyone gets an equal chance at hearing the band. A greater emphasis nas oeen maue uus season on Keeping the audience in the stands for the half time show; however, it is a little dis heartening to get out on the turf and see ] that half of the audience, let alone the student section, has stood up to go to the bathroom or the concession stands! Mr. Gaskins also seems to have a problem with the music we play. There have only been TWO home games. We, like the football team, need time to fmd our groove. We have many shows planned in the future that the students will like. Just because we don’t play “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” and other pop tunes like the Cal band did does not make us any less of a quality band. Maybe Mr. Gaskins just needs to retake his Music Appreciation class. Whatever the reason, the Comhusker Marching Band has a strong commit ment to quality halftime shows and will continue to strive for the highest If Mr. Gaskins wants the “red carpet treatment’ at the games, then maybe he should prove it by cheering and support ing the band at pre-game and halftime instead of complaining. Nick Spath trombone major librarian Comhusker Marching Band PS. Write Back ! to: Daily Nebraskan, 34 Nebraska Union, 1400 "R" St., Lincoln, NE 68588, or fax to (402) 472-1761, or e-mail <letters@unlinfo.unledu. 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