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EDITOR Josh Funk OPINION EDITOR Mark Baldridge EDITORIAL BOARD Lindsay Young Jessica Fargen Samuel McKewon Cliff Hicks Kimberly Sweet ‘ _ — Quotes OF THE WEEK The last time I heard, abortion was legal. English professor James McShane, in a let ter addressing the fetal tissue research con troversy I finally got them. I can die now. Husker Mike Brown, on beating Texas The 21st century b going to be fascinat tag. William Grange, associate professor of theater These matters should be discussed with out reprisal threats. State Sen. Don Pederson, supporting Gov. Johanns’promise not to cutfimds to the University over the fetal-tissue research . -controversy People ask us about our budget, and we say pizza, beer, smokes and pie. Steve Jackman, independent filmmaker We just have to find a way to get better. NU Basketball Coach Danny Nee Working in space is a very harsh envi ronment Physics professor Ed Schmidt, on the loss of NASA’s Mars Polar Lander I’m crazy, I’m crazy. Overheard statement of a 13-year-old-boy accused of shootingfbur people When society tells kids don’t have sex, don’t drink, don’t use drugs, it’s just cre ating forbidden fruit Society needs to re-examine its way of dealing with kids. -Ben Smilowitz, a University of Connecticut freshman Nebraskans overwhelmingly support the death penalty, as do L Gov. Mike Johanns Some people call it lack of experience, but we feel that will be an asset. ASUNpresidential hopeful John D. Conley, Impact party Call me a moderate liberal, but I want to turn ASUN upside down. ASUNpresidential hopeful Heath Mello, Empower party No offense to Creighton, but some of our guys have never heard of it Gary Cochran, NU guard It’s our job to provide music that doesn’t offend anyone. Rickio Woods, creative director of audio architecture at Muzak, on why it doesn’t play "SilentNight” AND IN TODAY’S ISSUE: They definite^ should not use corn. Whenever out-of-state people think of Nebraska, they think of corn. When the pioneers settled this area, there was no corn here. We need to break that stigma. Andrew Hammond, on brainstorming for the design of Nebraska s entry into the commemorative quarter realm ■ ■' fV. . : - ; . ' . Editorial Policy Unsigned editorials are the opinions of the Fan 1999 Daity Nebraskan. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, its employees, its student body or Ihe Unwereity of Nebraska Board of Regents. A.cokimn is soMy the opMonof its author. ' The Board of Regents serves as publisher or mo Udinf Neoraacan, poucy is sot w UNl?Piibiicat>ons Board, established by the regents, supervises the production hniirlr /iif aIuJmI mmImiaju uw nanos or ns stuoorn mnpt^^foos* Lottw Policy The Daily Nebraskan welcomes brief letters to the editor and guest columns, but does not guarantee their pubfication. The Daily Nebraskan retains the right to edit or reject any material submitted. Submitted material becomes property of the Daily Nebraskan end cannot be returned. Anonymous submissions wM rot be p^Oehed. Those who submit Mtere must identify themselves by name, year in sohooUnajor and/or group affiliation, if any. Submit matariat to: Dally Nebraskan,» Nebraska Union, 1400 R St Uneebt; NE. 00580-0440. E-mail: Mters#ulitedu. Obermeyer’s VmW _ PROPOSALS FOR TH£ BACK OF THE KJ£6RASKA QUARTER... ' ' ' . _ S % ■ V-' V - • DN LETTERS Homophobia I am writing in response to Josh Moenning’s column (DN, Thursday) concerning a so-called media double standard in regard to reporting of homosexual crimes. I must say that I’m sick and tired of DN columnists cloaking their vari ous prejudices (particularly their homophobia) under the aegis of “fair {ness.” I -. In this case, Moenning recounts a recent crime in which two gay men were charged with the murder of a boy. Moenning claims that “the liber al mainstream news media had no use for this story” because it “would be detrimental to a new media that strives to mainstream and legitimize homosexual behavior” and “die mere casting of any members of the homo sexual community in a negative light is disallowed in the mainstream press corps.” Which country’s, and for that matter which planet’s, news media has Moenning been watching? First, for decades, the news media has vili fied gays and lesbians often and with out conscience and headlined crimes perpetrated by “homosexuals.” Second, this negative reporting was, and is, complemented by the media’s disregard for issues pertinent to the lives of American gays and les bians. Third, Moenning’s ploy to use the Matthew Shepard case as his sole evi dence for his thesis is despicable. As any thinking person knows, this case was an aberration in terms of the national attention it garnered. Gay bashing is a national epidem ic, and that is not reported. There have been so many cases of brutality perpetrated against gays and lesbians (equal to and beyond that of the Dirkhising case) that have not been reported by Moenning’s so-called “liberal news media.” That, Mr. Moenning is die REAL double-standard. Why don’t you make your homophobic assertions outright and not hide behind a poorly thought-out and researched column? And, by the way, how did you hear about the story? Robert Aguirre graduate student English The headline “Award created for GLRT Community” (DN Wednesday) and Thursday’s editorial cartoon (“We’re not gayi”) mate clar ification necessary. Any faculty, staff or student who has contributed to creating a more respectful, safe and inclusive climate at UNL, regardless of sexual orienta tion, is eligible for nomination and selection to receive this award. The award was not created for the GLB’T community or for GLBT members of the UNL community. The award was created to recognize the courage, dedication and convic tion it takes to work toward the devel opment of a welcoming and inclusive community for everyone, including gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgen dered people. Nomination or receiving the award should not be construed as an indicator of a person’s sexual orienta tion. Unfortunately, many people who are supportive of GLBT rights and who work toward the develop ment of a respectful and equitable environment are presumed to be non heterosexuals. But heterosexual allies are vital and appreciated members of the UNL community and society in general. No one deserves to be treated as a stereotype for supporting a respect ful, safe, fair and inclusive communi ty Pat Tetreault, Ph.D. Sexuality Education Program Coordinator University Health Center Community Health Education Department Sis Boom Bah I wish to extend congratulations to Matthew Hansen for his editorial on the century’s great sports moments. It is the best insight I’ve yet seen into the idea of sport and of what “epiphany” means in our individual lives. The intelligence of this essay extends beyond its “insight " present ing a quiet and eloquent “voice” of its own making. t ff.H; • . . : Michael Knisely eontinning studies f MUZAKAttack i I think we all have to get our pri orities straight Why should we care, on tap of everything else there is to worry about during the holiday sea son, what music is being played in a DEPARTMENT STORE?? Last time I checked, I went there to shop, not to sit around and enjoy the ambiance. Chances are, you are so busy at one of those stores (and there is so much background noise, anyway) that you won’t notice the music unless you’re out looking for conflict. If you really want religious holi day music, go home, sit on your couch, get a glass of eggnog and throw on a CD. Why make life so much more complicated than it is already? Amy Jirsa 1999 graduate of UNL Ross Film Theater employee Normal Guy I am not happy with the Daily Nebraskan dropping The Norm. Why would you cut such an interesting, thought-provoking strip? Although I do not agree with Mr.Trofholz’s (DN, Letters, Thursday) scathing response to The Norm’s replacement, Planarian Man, I fully back his proposition to “bring back The Norm.” Those students, staff and faculty who miss The Norm, or would just like to correct a wrong, need to con tact the DN and demand it return The Norm. For those who would like to catch up with The Norm, all strips are available on the Web at www. thenorm. com. Jon M. Beilum graduate student educational administration Editor’s Note: For those who would like to catch up on Planarian Man, all strips (from this story arc) are available on the Web at planari an.tripod.com. The Norm returns Dec. 14. Abnormal Guy I believe I speak for 99 percent of this campus when I say Planarian Man couldn’t suck more if he was genetically spliced with the Backstreet Boys. Also, please do not bring back The Norm. I would rather read a comic that has Ziggy talking about different types of protein diets every day than read TJte Norm. Bring back The Far Side..:.