The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current, October 31, 2000, Image 1
ft~ Daily Nebraskan Columnist Karen Brown talks about the rift between siblings on opposite sides of 416 In Opinion/4 The Huskers hope they stM have a chance to 4 make an earty January trip to the Orange Bowl In SportsTUesday/10 Artist Dave Stewart, a living example of “Good Will Hunting,” shows his work at the Haydon gallery In Arts/8 Stenberg: like Hagel, 111 come back' BY BRIAN CARLSON Although he lost 8 percentage points off his previous lead, Ben Nelson still led by double digits in the latest copyrighted Omaha World-Herald poll. In the poll, published Monday, Nelson led his Republican Senate opponent Don Stenberg by a 49-37 percentage-point margin, with 14 percent undecided or supporting neither candidate. That was down from Nelson’s 53-33 lead in a mid September World-Herald poll. “I think that’s very good in a state where Republicans outnumber Democrats and he’s com peting for an open seat,” said Marcia Cady, spokes woman for the Nelson campaign. “It points out that the governor has a great deal of Republican support. “It shows most voters believe he will be an independent-minded senator who won’t just rep resent a political party.” Indeed, Nelson had the support of 31 percent of those who said they planned to vote for GOP presidential candidate George W. Bush and 28 per cent of registered Republicans, the poll found. Stenberg dismissed the results, noting that Sen. Chuck Hagel trailed Nelson by 5 points in a poll taken 10 days before the 1996 election. Hagel went on to defeat Nelson, then a sitting governor, by 14 points. “Four years ago, against the same Democratic opponent, Chuck Hagel on Election Day did 19 points better than a similar poll taken before the election,” Stenberg said at a press conference in Omaha on Monday. Therefore, he said, “the Omaha World-Herald poll means we’re going to win the race by seven points.” Baloney, Cady said. “Don Stenberg is no Chuck Hagel,” she said. Cady said Nelson’s support among nearly a third of Bush supporters was not surprising. “If you watched Gov. Bush in the three debates, he was actually kind of mimicking what the gover nor was saying about working across party lines,” she said. John Soukup, spokesman for the Stenberg campaign, said Stenberg had a chance to reel in his base in the next week. “There will be a number of ads up this week to sway those voters back to the Republican Party,” Soukup said. “Once they see where* Don stands on believe they U.S. Senate Pol I will come Mar. Oct. baCDt°KS’” Ben Nelson(D) 53% 49% Sittie arolitU 0011 Stenberg(R) 22% 37% caT^science U"<**<*^22% 14% professor at Source: RMK Research & Communications & ♦ u p Omaha WorW-Herald. Statistical margin of error 1 11 c *f- 3.1 percentage points. University of Nebraska-Lincoln, said he continued to be sur prised by Nelson’s strong poll showings in a state with 136,000 more registered Republican voters than Democrats. Please see SENATE on 6 Pro-416 force holds onto lead BY BRIAN CARLSON Nebraska appears poised to ban same-sex marriages, civil unions and domestic partner ships, according to a copyright ed Omaha World-Herald poll showing Initiative 416 has maintained its nearly two-to one support. In the poll, published Sunday, 60 percent of voters supported the proposed consti tutional amendment, while 32 percent opposed it. The results changed little from mid September, when The World Herald poll showed a 59-34 mar gin of support for the measure. M.J. McBride, campaign coordinator for the amend ment’s opponents, put a posi tive spin on the poll. “The proponents of 416 POII416 Initiative 416: Constitutionally ban M same-sex unions? Sept. Oct. 12-14 25-27 For 59% 60% Against 34% 32% Won’t vote 2% 1% on issue Don’t know 5% 7% Source: RMK Research & Communications & Omaha World-Herald. Statistical margin of error +/- 3.1 percentage points. have spent half a million dollars on advertising, and they haven’t moved anyone,” she said. “This shows that the opponents of 416 are a strong, unified force.” Please see 416 on 3 Candidate: Link faculty, students BY JILL ZEMAN_ Music at the University of Florida at Gainesville since Examining curriculum and 1992. Before that, he was a pro degree requirements, working fessor and the head of the closely with faculty and stu- Mississippi State music depart dents and capitalizing on tech- ment. nology were some of the goals While on campus, Oliva met presented Monday by the first with Interim Chancellor Harvey candidate to interview for dean Perlman, members of the of the Lied-Hixson College of College of Fine and Performing Fine and Performing Arts. Arts Student Advisory Board Giacomo Oliva is one of four and faculty members, candidates vying for the dean When he spoke to faculty position vacated last summer by members, Oliva addressed the Richard Durst, who left to difficulty of getting federal become dean of the College of funding for the arts. Because of Art and Architecture at this, it is necessary to seek out Pennsylvania State University at alternative sources of money, he University Park. said. Oliva has been a professor - and the director of the School of Please see DEAN on 3 David Clasen/DN Tim Wood, 24, looks at himself in a mirror at Fringe and Tassel Costumes, 735 0 St., on Monday night. He found the bright purple hat and based his costume around it At least three dubs are holding Halloween parties tonight but many students got their celebrations out of the way over the weekend. Trick-or-treat, or sit and read? BY UNDSEY BAKER This Halloween, students may not see as many ghouls around campus as usual. Because the holiday falls on a Tuesday, many university students got the big cos tume parties out of the way over the week end. “I went up to Chip Davis’ mansion,” jun ior computer science major Matthew Beermann said, citing a hayrack ride and fortune tellers as highlights of the private party at the Omaha musician’s home. “It was really fun.” Other students are still planning to attend festivities Tuesday night, despite homework. "I'm going to see Psycho,” freshman psy chology major Sarah Campbell said. The Nebraska Union Auditorium is playing host to the film tonight at 9 at no cost to students. “I think it will be fun because it’s a really freaky movie,” Campbell said. Dorm activities were already in full swing by Monday night; the Cather-Pound resi dence halls executive board sponsored a trick-or-treating night for local youth. “Trick-or-treating inside is a better idea (than outside) because it’s warm and safe,” freshman biochemistry major Ariann Nikodym said. “And, it’s fun to see little kids again.” Other students intend to don costumes themselves. “I’ll get dressed up with friends and go out,” freshman business major Kelsey Pfeffer said. “I want to be Britney Spears.” According to Fringe & Tassel Costumes 77/ get dressed up with friends and go out. I want to be Britney Spears. ” Kelsey Pfeffer freshman business major worker Ward Eric Lewis, the biggest costume rental rush came last Saturday, although he does expect a crowd of last-minute renters tonight. Please see HALLOWEEN on 5 Steven Bender/DN Sharon Gustafson, interim curator at the Christlieb Gallery in the new Hewit Place, stands amid the gallery's collection. The gallery at 12th and Q streets opens Thursday.The Hewit Place building houses the Great Plains Art Collection, the Center for Great Plains Studies and the Lentt Center for Asian Culture. k *■ m * Hewit Place becomes home New building offers Lentz, Great Plains centers more space BY EMILY PEARSON After years of talk over mov ing to a new building, the Lentz Center for Asian Culture and the Center for Great Plains Studies found a new home last week. Across from the Lied Center for Performing Arts at 1155 Q St., Hewit Place offers the two cen ters more space, as well as upgraded facilities. “We’re really excited about being in a location where we can still be accessible to the univer sity but also downtown Lincoln,” said Sharon Gustafson, interim curator for the Great Plains Art Collection. The collection includes pieces from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries of Western American culture. The Center for Great Plains Studies is the parent organization from which the art gallery stems. Its library contains more than 4,000 books about the Great Plains. The building allows more exhibition space in two small galleries and a large gallery, as well as more parking. “The Great Plains are part of our history,” said Gustafson. "Our exhibits offer enjoyment, as well as learning.” Barbara Banks, director and curator for the Lentz Center for Asian Culture, said the staff is excited about the visibility and £ \s. & opportunity for interaction the building brings to the center. Banks sees the importance in gaining an understanding and appreciation for Asian cul ture through the art and music the center provides to the pub lic. The Hewit building features a new lighting system, more exhibition and storage space, a lobby to hold receptions and a reading room and library. To honor the donors who paid for the building, William D. and Betty Ruth Hewit, a dedica tion ceremony and celebration was held on Oct. 21. Please see HEWIT on 3 * t