Latinos - Census 2010

As the Latino population is increasing in the United States, also the Latino leaders are gaining more political power. The Latino community, documented and undocumented citizens need to fully and accurately complete the 2010 census. If all Latinos perform their duties as citizens it will help our communities and our government to fulfill their duties. Is my responsibility to complete the census, and to educate other Latinos about how important the 2010 census is and the difference that we can make.

Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

La mexicana Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz escribió poesía lírica sobre la religión y el amor, 32 de sus poemas fueron sabre el amor. También se ve el tema de la mujer en sus poemas. Nos sorprende que una monja haya escrito sobre el amor ya que ella no tenia ninguna experiencia en el amor.

Sor Juana le mandó la “Repuesta a Sor Filote de la Cruz” explicándole su interés por el estudio. Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz le cuenta todas las razones por las cuales ella le interesa estudiar las ciencias y letras humanas, le cuenta como desde niña le interesaba las letras, como decidió vestirse de hombre para asistir a la universidad pero su madre no la dejo, como ella se cortaba el pelo si no aprendía nada, y como el queso hacia tontos a los niños, por lo cual ella no lo comía. Sor Juana le explicó todo lo que ella sentía por aprender y estudiar. La única solución como mujer para acercarse a los libros era de monja, ya que el matrimonio no la ayudaría a seguir con su interés de estudiar. Al final de la respuesta Sor Juana se disculpa por el amor a las letras y dice que Dios puso en ella el deseo.

Garcilaso de la Vega & Incas

Garcilaso de la Vega (Gómez Suárez de Figueroa) era hijo de un español y de una princesa Inca. Garcilaso de la Vega habla de la rica cultura y del origen de los incas. Los incas fueron indios que aceptaron otras ideas nuevas, también se preguntaban como era que sus ideas de generación en generación cambiaban poco a poco, él oyó historias de sus parientes. Los incas tenían sus ídolos y dioses, los manifestaban con fiestas y se vestían los días de fiestas con mascaras, alas, plata y oro. Los incas tenían una creencia en la astrología, que les ayudaba a llevar planes para la agricultura.
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Los Incas tenían al sol como su dios. Un día el sol mando a sus dos hijos a que ayudaran a los incas como ser más productivo y aprovechar las riquezas de la tierra. El varón reunió a todos los hombres en el norte; y la mujer a todas las mujeres en el sur. Cada uno tuvo que enseñar a sus hermanos como hacer provecho de la tierra, el sol les prometió hacerlos de bienhechores y calentarlos. El hijo enseñó a los hombre a cosechar, arar, a la zapatería, la agricultura; la hija enseñó a las mujeres a cocinar, coser, y todo lo femenino. Los incas celebraban las fiestas del sol cada año. Los hombre ayunaba tres días antes de la fiesta, no prendían fuego y no dormían con las mujeres. Las mujeres preparaban el pan. Adornaban las columnas con flores de colores. Los incas se vestían con sus mejores trajes para celebrar la pascua del sol.

Hernán Cortés y Montezuma

Según Bernal Díaz del Castillo, Hernán Cortés era un hombre inteligente. Bernal Díaz mostró ejemplos como Cortés fue un hombre rápido para encontrar una solución a los problemas. Cortés tuvo a la Malinche como interprete, también manipuló a los soldados españoles para que no se desesperaran y ni por vencidos. Al final cuando Montezuma mure vemos a Cortés como un hombre sensible porque él lloró. Bernal Díaz dio una imagen de Doña Marina, la Malinche como una mujer fuerte e inteligente. Doña Marina fue interprete de Cortés. También ella fue capaz de dejar a los suyos para ayudar a los españoles. Doña Marina aconsejó a Montezuma que se entregara a los españoles. La imagen de Montezuma es de un hombre con mucha paciencia y fuerte. Montezuma no perdió la paciencia contra los españoles y no quiso empezar la guerra y atacar a los españoles. Montezuma mintió a su pueblo para no preocuparlos y al mismo tiempo no empezaran los ataques. Montezuma se fue con los españoles como una visita de honor, pero en realidad estaba preso. Los aztecas eran indios que adoraban y cuidaban a Montezuma hasta que todos se pusieron en contra de él. Los aztecas mataron a Montezuma con tres piedras, un golpe en la cabeza, uno en la mano y otro en el pie. Los aztecas no mostraron ni la menor simpatía por Montezuma.

José Martí

La poesía de José Martí es modernista, es sus poesías no dan a ver el significado de las cosas. Nos muestra la realidad de los valores que tienen los seres humanos. “La muñeca negra” es un ejemplo, una niña no quiere una muñeca nueva, ella quiere su muñeca vieja, ya que ella tienes una colección y le puede ver y hablar. Vemos como la niña deja de hablar a sus padres porque quiere la muñeca vieja.

María

En la novela “María” de Jorge Isaac vemos elementos románticos. Efraín se va a estudiar a Bogota, cuando regresa de sus estudios se da cuenta de que María su prima es bella y esta enamorado de ella. María lo trata bien y diario le lleva flores a su cuarto como cuando eran niños. María se encuentra enferma de la misma enfermedad de la cual murió su madre. Efraín se preocupa por ella, la mira con mucho amor y cariño. El padre de él lo mandó a estudiar medicina fuera del país para evitar el amor de María y Efraín. Efraín regresa y no encuentra a María viva. Él la visita al cementerio y le lleva flores, le llora y le reza. El autor exagera cuando Efraín sueña con María que se hinca y se besan, y él le agarra las trenzas. Pero Efraín se despierta de su sueño y se da cuenta de que todo fue un sueño pero tiene las trenzas en sus manos. Es una novela romántica con un poco de exageración.

Dónde y cómo el Diablo perdió el poncho

Ricardo Palma mezcló elementos de la realidad peruana y del mundo sobrenatural y la fantasía. En “Dónde y cómo el Diablo perdió el poncho” vemos la cultura y la vida de los peruanos. Ellos eran creyentes de la religión y de Jesús. Pero la fantasía empieza cuando Jesús ve el campanario de un pueblo y llega. Todos lo reciben con palmas y felicidad. Pero Jesús recibe un telegrama diciendo que la Samaritana y Magdalena pelearían. Jesús regresó a cuidar ese asunto. El diablo vio en la sección de evento de un periódico que Jesús se había ido. El diablo decidió imitar a Jesús, pero no sabia como vestía y se puso un poncho. El diablo va al pueblo, todo mundo lo recibe con felicidad. Mientras todos se vuelven locos, los médicos y los precios suben. Y una novia le dice al diablo que haga algo, que él es Jesús y que él puede hacer milagros. La novia hace la señal de la cruz y el diablo desaparece y ella se queda con el poncho. Esta pieza es divertida.

La vuelta de Martín Fierro

José Hernández presenta la vida del indígena con mucha sangre, lucha, dolor y sufrimiento en “La vuelta de Martín Fierro.” Describe a los indios que son salvajes, locos y viven como animales. En la vuelta el autor nos da a conocer como Fierro y Cruz sufrieron con los indígenas. Como ellos fueron esclavos y tuvieron que luchar para sobrevivir. Fierro se va de su pueblo después de haber matado a un negro y su familia lo dejan, su case fue quemada y el juez lo manda buscar para que pague lo que hizo. Fierro y Cruz se hacen amigos y son el apoyo del uno al otro. Los indios los maltratan. Cruz muere, pero le pide a Fierro que busque a su hijo perdido. Fierro se entera de que el juez había fallecido y regresa en busca de su familia y el hijo de su amigo. Fierro era todo un gaucho, el cuenta sus historia con la guitarra y en forma de poesía. El autor se refiere mucho a la cultura guacha.

El Matadero

Juan Manuel de Rosas nos presenta Esteban Echeverría en “El Matadero” en palabras y en la historia de la dictadura de Rosas. El autor critica el gobierno de Rosas. En “El Matadero” se ve como los federales eran malos, sin sentimiento y vulgares. El autor describe como en días de pascua una ciudad se llena de agua y lodo por causa de las fuertes lluvias. Estas fuertes lluvias fueron culpables de que los precios subieran, de que los ratones desaparecieran y que los perros y aves se mudaran de ciudad. En la ciudad mataban de 250 a 300 reces al día, pero la lluvia prohibió que mataran porque el ganado se acabó. Rosas mandó traer 50 reces para que alimentaran a los niños, enfermos y a los que más lo necesitaban. Fueron matando res por res, las dieron al necesitado y a los hombres de poder. Aunque eran días de pascua todos los hombres con poder si comían carne. Las mujeres vulgares y chusma se juntaban en el matadero para el chime y otras para recoger los desperdicios. Los matadores eran fuertes y el matadero tenía una casilla donde se encuentra un juez. Al final solo les quedaba un toro, el cual se les escapo. Lucharon por agarrarlo, la primera vez le aventaron un lazo y se les escapo y un niño murió porque se atoro entre el lazo que llevaba el toro. La segunda vez lo agarraron y los mataron. Los federales se encontraban en el matadero cuando un joven inocente y con barba en forma de “U” fue victima de los federalistas. Le cortaron la barba, el juez mandó pedir que lo desnudaran y el unitario reventó de dolor y sufrimiento. El autor nos da a entender que los federales eran malos.

Breve sumario y causa a la Muerte y al Diablo

El autor José Joaquín Fernández de Lizardi critica en su trabajo “Breve sumario y causa formada a la Muerte y al Diablo” critica como los humanos son culpables de sus propias acciones. Todo empieza cuando la Verdad sale de la tierra, ya que en el cielo no es necesitada. La Verdad es necesitada donde existe la mentira porque todos los que mienten saben la verdad pero no la reconocen. La Verdad y el autor llevan a la Muerte y a el Diablo a un juicio donde se dice que la Muerte y el Diablo son culpables del sufrimiento de ser humano. El Escribano es sencillo, honesto y escribe toda la verdad. Al final la Muerte y el Diablo no son culpables de sufrimiento del ser humano. Los seres humanos son los responsable de sus propias acciones, algunos se mueren por enfermedad pero toros porque ellos mismo buscan la muerte.

Thank you - Dream Donor!

Friday, December 11, 2009

Dear Dream Donor,

I hope you are doing well. The end of the semester is around the corner, and the weather is joyful with snow. This semester I took the 'studies of Spanish films' class as a graduate class. It has been challenging, interesting, and I have learned a lot about the relationship between the Spanish literature and movies. As well, I took all my final courses to complete my education major.

At this moment I am preparing myself for my final exams and to complete all my final projects. Next semester I will be doing my student teaching in Houston, TX. Also, I am applying for graduate schools; I have decided to apply to University of NE at Lincoln, and Iowa State University to obtaining a Masters Degree in Higher Educational Administration with specialization in Student Affairs. My passion is working with people and helping students to succeed.

UNK faculty and staff have always mentored me and given me the necessary advice to grow as a better person, student and leader. They have seen grow in my academics and within the UNK community. I believe my UNK experience has been outstanding because of all your help and support.

I am sending you my resume. I want you to see all the great things I have accomplished. Thank you!

I am excited for my upcoming experience and adventure, student teaching in Houston, TX. I will truly miss my UNK community.

I wish you happy holidays!

Thank you,

Criss Salinas, Dream Scholar.

Homecoming Parades shows Lopers spirit

Antelope - 11.15.08 By: Tara Purdie

After a long week of sleepless nights and fierce tricycle,limbo, spirit and lip-sync competitions, Homecoming was concluded with the annual parade on Oct. 11 on Central Avenue in downtown Kearney where students and local organizations showed their pride for the Kearney community.

The parade was kick started by the marching band and color guard. Following the marching band in a limousine was this year’s Homecoming King Mason Doughty and Homecoming Queen Claire Bryan. Bryan, a Katy, Texas, senior majoring in special education said she had a lot of fun being in the parade even though it was cold. Bryan said that she loved being part of something that involved the entire community.

Senior Criss Salinas Jr.from Schuyler, a Spanish education major, said that despite the weather, he also enjoyed the parade. Salinas, who was the 2007 Homecoming King, said he was surprised by people’s reactions to him and Homecoming Queen of 2007, Lea Schneider.

Salinas said though he was Homecoming King last year, people still yelled and clapped. Salinas said, “Seeing the UNK students and Kearney community support the Homecoming Parade shows how important the UNK campus is to the Kearney community.”

Paige Wewel, a member of Chi Omega, said she wanted to help represent her sorority and show school spirit. Wewel,freshman from Lincoln majoring in forensic science and criminal justice, said her favorite part of the parade was getting to see all of the other floats made by the residence halls, sororities and fraternities because so much time and work was put into hers.

Wewel said The Delts who paired with her sorority concentrated mainly on the float, and they did a great job. “I actually concentrated most of my efforts on the banner, which took about 30 hours give or take. It was probably the best all-nighter I have pulled at school yet.”

Katie Grant, a member of Alpha Omicron Pi, also said she spent many late nights working on Homecoming. Grant, a junior art history major from Kearney,said that one of the best things about Homecoming week is getting to know other people. Grant said she really enjoyed “getting a chance to get to know the fraternities on our homecoming team.” Grant and many other teams put hours into building their floats for the parade. Grant said she laughed when she watched their banner fall apart right as their float turned the corner to begin the parade route. Grant said, “Building a float takes a lot of time and effort, and regardless of the outcome, the experience makes all that time and effort worth it.”

Grant and Wewel both said they plan on attending the parade next year and they intend to participate in the Homecoming festivities again. “The parade really showed the students pride in our school. It was clear how much work they put into it and seeing it being put to use was really gratifying and fun,” Wewel said.

Fun and Games: Salinas, Schneider UNK king, queen

Kearney Hub - Friday, October 5, 2007

Criss Salinas, a junior majoring in Spanish education, and Lea Schneider, a senior in pre-occupational therapy, were crowned University of Nebraska at Kearney homecoming king and queen after Thursday night's lip sync contest.

The king and queen will be featured in the homecoming parade, which begins at 10 a.m. Saturday in downtown Kearney.

Salinas is the son of Cristobal and Josefina Salinas of Schuyler. He is the director of student organizations and affairs with the student government, a chancellor's ambassador and is the recruitment chair for Sigma Lambda Beta fraternity.

Schneider, the daughter of Mick and Cindy Schneider of Grand Island, is president of Alpha Phi, a chancellor's ambassador and a student enrollment leader. She has been a member of the UNK track and field team, Order of Omega and Panhellenic Council. She is involved with intramurals and works as a behavioral therapist.

May I have this dance? Is no longer hard to ask

Kearney Hub - Tuesday, April 10, 2007

It began with one young person who wanted to go to prom but didn't know the basics of dancing or the etiquette of asking a girl to dance.

After a request from Susan Rolfsmeyer, whose son Brian wanted to attend prom, Arc of Buffalo County started a dance class on Thursday nights for teens with developmental or cognitive disabilities. About 10 now attend. The class is one of several activities offered through Arc's Teens in Action program.

Brian, 17, and his friend, Andrew McAlevy, 16, both went to prom after attending the class and continue to be part of the class on Thursday nights.

Brian said he would have gone to prom anyway, but he learned such things as how to slow dance in the class.

"Of course I had fun at prom," he said.

McAlevy said he learned how to ask a girl to dance and how to respond if a girl rejected his request for a dance.

"It sounded like fun. I wanted to learn skills," he said of taking the class.

He said he would have been too shy to ask a girl to dance before he took the class.

Criss Salinas, a University of Nebraska at Kearney sophomore from Schuyler, leads the weekly class at UNK with help from other UNK student volunteers.

Salinas said he had never worked with students with disabilities.

"I didn't have experience with it. I didn't know how to react."

He said the class starts from the bottom, with simple dance moves. On a recent Thursday night, the students' dances included the Chicken Dance, "YMCA" and some country swing.

Suzanne Bochmann, a UNK senior from Red Oak, Iowa, said that the participants in the class feel more confident in their abilities and are motivated to be active in their community.

The UNK students seem to enjoy the class as much as the participants do.

Audrey Rowley, a UNK junior from Grand Island, said she has a good time and helping with the class has taught her how to dance, too.

"I look forward to every Thursday," said Kellie Prather, a senior from Grand Island. She said the class is a stress reliever for her.

"I love everything they say and do," Salinas said.

Connections have been made between the UNK students and their pupils. Some of the students went to Salinas' dance concert, and some of the parents ask questions about the UNK students' lives.

Mickey Meads, whose daughter Tatum has Down syndrome, said the college students are good role models.

She said there aren't many activities available in her hometown of Elm Creek for youths with disabilities, and the dance class gives Tatum a chance to be around other teens.

Tatum said "YMCA" is her favorite song to dance to.

Rolfsmeyer likes that the young people in the class are being healthy and socializing.

"It makes them bloom."

High schoolers converge on UNK to learn possibilities for their futures

KearneyHub - March 31, 2007

Yadira Hernandez, a Hastings sophomore, wants to go to college, but she isn't sure where.

She hoped that by attending the Cultural Unity Conference Friday at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, she would gain more insight on higher education and have more information to help her decide on a college major.

"I'm really interested in what they are talking about," she said of the conference speakers.

Stereotyping, paying for college and immigration issues were among the topics 325 high school students from across the state learned about at the conference.

Juan Guzman, director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, said the purpose of the conference, now in its fifth year, is to promote cultural diversity in higher education.

Aida Recinos, an 11th-grader from Schuyler, attended the conference to learn more about college.

"I'm thinking about going if I can," she said.

She was one of about 25 from her school at the conference. Another was ninth-grader Erik Hernandez, who said he attended to learn more about immigration issues and ways to fund college.

Jerry Key, a 10th-grader from Lincoln, was one of about 70 who came on a charter bus from Lincoln North Star High School.

"I came to learn about college and see what UNK has to offer," he said.

Ana Martinez, a Kearney High School 11th-grader, said she comes to the conference every year.

"I'm interested in learning and hearing guest speakers," she said.

Other years, the conference has "taught us about our culture and the things we have to deal with," she said.

Monica Mueller, a UNK junior from Holdrege, was the chair of the presenters committee for this year's conference. She has been involved with the conference for the last two years.

"It's really fun to get all the high schoolers here," she said.

In the four previous years of the conference, 49 of those who attended as seniors enrolled at UNK.

One of them is Criss Salinas, a UNK sophomore from Schuyler, who co-chaired the event this year with Lincoln junior Daphne Darter.

Salinas had scholarship offers from several schools, including UNK, and is happy with his choice.

He hoped to show others from the high school he attended that they can do well at the university level.

"We want them to know there are more opportunities after high school," he said.

Mortar Board - UNK

Wednesday, Apr 22, 2009 - columbustelegram.com

Mortar Board, a national senior honor society, will initiate members for the coming academic year at 1 p.m. Sunday in the University of Nebraska at Kearney Nebraskan Student Union.

Mortar Board initiates for the 2009-10 academic year include: Kayanne Hamling of Creston, and Ashley Wegener of Humphrey. Current Mortar Board members completing their year of membership for the 2008-09 academic year include: Rita Vogel, of Clarkson, Morgan Pillen, of Columbus, Chris Hein, of David City, and Cris Salinas, Jr.. of Schuyler.

Selection of new members is based on the students' campus involvement throughout their junior year. Students who are selected for membership must maintain at least a 3.2 overall grade point average on a 4.0 scale, be recognized as campus leaders and have an active history of service to the university and community.

Tuition bill stirs debate over immigration policie

Lincoln Journal Star | Tuesday, March 15, 2005

The deep-seated emotions and tensions associated with immigration policy and practice were on display Tuesday at a legislative hearing on a controversial college tuition bill.

Prompting the lively discussion was Sen. DiAnna Schimek's proposal to clear the way for children of illegal immigrants to acquire a post-secondary education in Nebraska at resident tuition rates.

"Many immigrants come to get a better life," Schuyler Central High School student Cris Salinas told the Education Committee.

"Most can't get a higher education because of the cost," he said.

Nonresident costs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln average $11,430 a year, Schimek said, roughly three times the price of resident tuition.

Salinas, a legal U.S. resident from Mexico who plans to attend the University of Nebraska at Kearney, acted as spokesman for a group of Latino students from Schuyler who attended the hearing.

Schuyler is home to a large meatpacking plant with a predominantly Latino work force, some of whom entered the United States illegally.

The growing immigrant population contributes to Nebraska's economy, pays taxes and is an important component of the state's labor force, Schimek said.

Many of those who entered the country illegally have stayed, worked, raised their children and established their lives here, the Lincoln senator said. Her bill, LB239, would clear the way for their children to go to college at resident tuition rates if they have lived in the state at least three years, graduated from a Nebraska high school and will seek permanent residency status.

"These children have done nothing illegal," Sen. Ray Aguilar of Grand Island said. "They came here with parents who were seeking a better life."

They drop out of school because "they feel they have no opportunity past the high school level," said Cecilia Olivarez Huerta, executive director of the Mexican-American Commission.

"We are relegating them to the meatpacking jobs many of their parents are doing. We are saying: ‘Stay in your place.'"

Opponents argued that immigrants who enter the country illegally should be held accountable for violating the law and not be rewarded for illegal behavior.

"People need to be willing to wait their turn," said Susan Tully of Viroqua, Wis., Midwest field director of the Federation for American Immigration Reform.

"They should not be given an advantage over someone who plays by the rules."

Frank Nowak of Omaha, who identified himself as the grandson of a Polish immigrant who came to the country legally to work in a meatpacking plant, said south Omaha is "pretty much populated by illegal aliens today."

National security is jeopardized by lax immigration enforcement, he said.

"We're in a war. Some people (wish us) ill will."

Illegal immigrants "take services away from other people," Nowak said.

Jim Fougeron of Gretna said immigrants increase the tax burden.

"We're tired of it," he said, "but very few people know what's going on."

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents has endorsed Schimek's bill.

Voicing support at the hearing were representatives of the Nebraska Appleseed Center, the Nebraska Catholic Conference and the Nebraska chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.

Making Their Voice Heard

NTV. 10.11.2008

Election day is about three weeks away. One group of voters is ready to get it's voice heard. Many college students have never voted in a presidential election even though many of them having been following politics for awhile. They're just excited to get a chance to have a say.

As the days count down to the election many young voters can't wait to make their first trip to the voting booth. "I'm excited for it because a lot of my family members have voted. I had a great grandma that actually went to jail so I could have the right to vote. It's pretty big for me," says college freshman Beth Deardoff.

She's one of many planning to put ink on their first ballot on November 4th. Hoping to have a say in their future. Another college freshman Nichole Fuqua explains, "As we grow older we're going to be the new leaders of the country. If we vote now we'll have a say in how our country's going to be in 5-10 years."

Many college students are taking an active role in this election. No longer believing their vote doesn't matter. "Just one vote could change the election," says Deardoff.

Senior Tim Hruza says, "If you go into an election like your vote doesn't count and you decide not to cast it, then it doesn't count."

"I'm voting because I believe my opinion matters. Everyone's opinion matters," says college senior Criss Salinas.

"It's not just one vote, it can change everything," says Fuqua.

One vote they hope will change their futures. "Those types of trends, the habits people get in with being apathetic when it comes to politics can really put the future of our country in jeopardy," Hruza says.

There's still time to register to vote. The deadline is October 24th. To register, visit your local county clerk or election comissioner's office.

OkSOBERfest

By Lisa Elson. 11.01.2007
Carving pumpkins is a common tradition for October, but about 350 UNK students started a new tradition last Friday by attending the second annual OkSOBERfest.

The evening was full of games, prizes, karaoke and awe-inspiring digestive techniques.

"It was an awesome night, I am kind of sad it's all over," Health Education Coordinator Ismael Torres said. "I was so glad that everyone participated in all the night's activities."

"I was impressed with the turnout, not only for a Friday night but also for any night in general," Peer Health Educator Rex Bauer, a senior computer information systems and telecommunications management major from Amherst, Neb. said. "I hope Peer Health Education can build off this year's event and make an even more interesting one next year."

New to OkSOBERfest was UNK Fear Factor. The event consisted of four rounds of edible, but seemingly inedible foods. Eleven contestants started out the event and were gradually eliminated until two were left for the final round.

In order to make it to the final round, Cody Spencer, an English and Japenese major from Cheyenne, Wyo. and Joshua Jones, a sophomore industrial distribution major from Huntley, Neb. devoured edible puke, salty gelatin with sour gummy worms, chocolate mint soup with Little Smokies and mealworms.

The final round was a head-to-head challenge to see who could eat the most mealworms, crickets and ants in the shortest amount of time. Spencer consumed the most bugs and took home a new iPod Nano as his prize.

Sophomore Peer Health Educator Janae Nienhueser a physical education and sports administration major from York, Neb. said, "I helped make everything for the event and felt sick to my stomach just making it. These guys actually ate all the stuff and were fine. They acted like it was nothing at all. What a bunch of champs."

The Peer Health Educators put in a lot of time preparing for the event. All the food for Fear Factor was prepared based on ideas from the educators.

"I think people had a lot of fun participating and watching it," Lynda Tran a sophomore Peer Health Educator majoring in psychobiology from Lincoln, Neb. said. "It took a lot of time to plan and organize the event because so many little details must be taken care of ahead of time so the actual event could run smoothly."

Josh Bauer, a sophomore Peer Health Educator majoring in Biology from Amherst said, "The Fear Factor competition was much more competitive than expected, which was awesome. I never would've guessed that people would eat that kind of stuff for an iPod Nano.

The Peer Health Educators were happy with the turnout of the Fear Factor event and plan to keep it on the agenda for OkSOBERfest 2008.

"I think we will need to make it a lot harder because obviously UNK students weren't grossed out enough this year," Nienhueser said.

"It was great to see so many students willing to partake in Fear Factor, I guess next year we'll have to make it a little more slimy and gross," Torres said.

A total of ten Peer Health Educators and approximately 20 volunteers from GAMMA, UNK Counseling and Health Care and other organizations on campus were responsible for making OkSOBERfest happen.

"We're very lucky to have so many volunteers from GAMMA, and other supporting organizations. I hope we can do even better and bring more students for next year," Tran said.

The ten Peer Health Educators were responsible for planning and organizing the event.

"All of the credit for this event goes to all of the Peer Health Educators. They dedicated their time and energy into making this all happen and it showed by how the event turned out," Torres said.

Students in attendance had the opportunity to register to win a Nintendo Wii after completing an alcohol use survey from Counseling and Health Care. The results of alcohol screenings are used as tools for students' own personal knowledge of their alcohol use.

Will Jackson, a sophomore business major from St. Paul, Neb. was the winner of the Nintendo Wii. Jackson also won the prize for best individual costume for his Capitol One Viking costume. Jackson participated in the Fear Factor competition but was eliminated after the second round.

"I don't play video games so I sold it and bought a season pass to the Loveland Ski Resort where I will be snowboarding all winter long," Jackson said.

Throughout the night, students were able to play Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero II, Duck Hunt, Mario Kart and various table poker games.

The winners of both the Dance Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero II competitions took home the game as a prize. Ty Cobb a sophomore from McCook, Neb. majoring in music education, won the Dance Dance Revolution competition and Sandy Clark, a freshman from Loup City, Neb. majoring in social work won the Guitar Hero II competition.

"I think the event went extremely well. Everyone in attendance surely had a good time." Nienhueser said.

OkSOBERfest is designed to encourage students to partake in a night of alcohol-free fun. Officer Derek Luke from Kearney Police Department conducted mock sobriety tests with students wearing beer goggles. Students also attempted to play catch with simulated drinking-impaired vision.

"OkSOBERfest was a wonderful way for other students to make new friends and have a good time," Jackson said. "I will definitely be going next year and I hope everybody else does the same."

Everyone in attendance was required to wear a wristband and keep track of the number of drinks they consumed. At the end of the night, Blood Alcohol Level charts were available for students to determine what their level of intoxication would be, if they were actually consuming alcoholic beverages.

"I would like to see more events like this in the future," Criss Salinas, a junior Spanish education major from Schuyler, Neb. said. "I think it would help encourage more students not to drink."

Root beer from Thunderhead Brewery of Kearney was available for students to enjoy in their souvenir OkSOBERfest glasses and Chartwells served hot wings and pizza.

"I thought the night was a big success. We had a great turnout," Josh Bauer said.

Foundation Provides Record $89.5 Million to University of Nebraska

2007.10.24 The University of Nebraska Foundation announced Friday at its annual meeting of trustees it transferred a record $89.5 million to the University of Nebraska's four campuses during its last fiscal year. Most of the funding provided aid for student scholarships, campus and building improvements, academic programs and research.

The fundraising year was the foundation's third best, having received $104.7 million in total gifts, bequests and life insurance proceeds. Last year was the organization's best year, and 1997 was its second best.

The market value of the foundation's assets for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007, totaled $1.6 billion. The total return on the foundation's main endowment fund, which is a portion of its total assets, was 17.6 percent for the year.

"The many people who care about this university must be given recognition for their support," said Terry Fairfield, University of Nebraska Foundation CEO. "On behalf of the students, teachers and staff—as well as the many others whose lives are touched by the activities of the university—we cannot thank them enough for their devotion."

The benefits transferred to the university include more than $35.7 million for campus and building improvements and $24.3 million for academic programs. More than $15.4 million was directed to benefit students through scholarships, graduate assistantships and fellowships, and almost $4.5 million was directed to faculty assistance. University research programs received $6.8 million.

A vast majority of donors direct how their gifts are to aid the university, Fairfield said. The gifts include endowed funds, which provide annual income to benefit the university, as well as expendable funds available immediately to the university.

The foundation shared examples of how private support helps the university. They included:

- Teachers and students at UNO benefit from the James R. Schumacher Chair of Ethics and the Schumacher Scholarships within the Service Learning Academy. Schumacher, of Omaha, provided the funding to recognize outstanding faculty and students committed to increasing knowledge, awareness and application of the principles of ethics, tolerance and understanding. "Private support allows us to make sure certain things happen and not just wish things would happen," Director Paul Sather said.

- Students at UNK, such as senior Criss Salinas Jr. of Schuyler, receive tuition assistance from the Dream Scholar Program. The program was established with an anonymous gift to provide scholarships to Nebraskans who are the first in their immediate family to attend college. "The Dream Scholarship has given me opportunities I could have never imagined," Salinas said.

- Professor Maher K. Tadros is the first recipient of the Leslie D. Martin Professor of Civil Engineering at UNL, which is a named endowment in honor of alumnus Les Martin that provides resources to the Department of Civil Engineering. Tadros is a mastermind behind new bridge technologies now used for bridge construction in the United States and places around the world. "I am very grateful to [Les Martin's] family and friends for making this award possible," Dr. Tadros said.

- Family practice physician Angela Brennan, M.D., of St. Paul and others have the Mellam Family Scholars Program to thank for providing needed scholarship support while studying at UNMC. The scholarship, funded by the Mellam Family Foundation, honors the legacy of Leo and Laural Mellam by assisting students interested in rural family medicine. "I knew since high school I wanted to pursue a career in family medicine," Dr. Brennan said.

http://www.unomaha.edu/enotes/2007/1024.php

Nazarín

Una novela y una película son como un espejo, refleja lo real, la experiencia, y la opinión de un autor. Nazarín es una novela (1895) y película (1959) que dan a conocer una historia realista con los mismos personajes pero diferentes experiencias y puntos de vista. Benito Pérez Galdós (1843-1920) autor de Nazarín representa la realidad de la sociedad de España en palabras. Luis Buñuel (1900-1983) interesado en el sueño, la locura, el rechazo de la lógica y lo moral, interpretó sus puntos de vista de Nazarín en una película al estilo mexicano. Los protagonistas revelan la cultura, el lenguaje, el cristianismo y la pobreza.

En la película Nazarín vemos lo mismos personajes que en la novela, la misma historia con diferentes escenografías y panoramas de la naturaleza, y un lenguaje más común al de México. Los protagonistas revelan la cultura, el lenguaje, el cristianismo y la pobreza. Los tres personajes más importantes son Nazarín, Ándara, y Beatriz. Nazarín es un clérigo honesto, humilde, limosnero, de facciones árabes, y no come por dar su comida al que tiene hambre. Ándara es una pecadora, loca, y sin vergüenza. Beatriz es un poco más guapa, joven, y sentimental. Nazarín es una novela con referencias de la cristiandad. Nazarín es el Jesucristo moderno, quien educa a Ándara y Beatriz como sus discípulos, viajan para ayudar al necesitado, y dedicar sus sacrificios al Señor de los cielos.

Todo empezó en un mesón lleno de pobreza; la calle de las Amazonas en Madrid, y en el Mesón de los Héroes en México. Donde vivía el cura a quien le robaron la ropa. La tía encargada del mesón, Chanfaina hablaba vulgar pero era buena persona que pensaba en el bien de los demás, especialmente en el clérigo Nazarín. En Madrid un reportero y en México un ingeniero electricista se interesaron en la vida de Nazarín, lo entrevistaron y lo juzgaron como un pobre clérigo loco, limosnero, vagabundo y lleno de imaginación.

Ándara llegó herida a la casa del padre en busca de refugio porque pensaba que había matado a una mujer en una pelea por una estupidez. Buñuel da un ejemplo del surrealismo cuando Ándara toma el agua sucia con la que el padre la curó, y después pide una botella de tequila. Nazarín es incapaz de mentir o de relatar a alguien, él está a dispuesto ayudarla por caridad. Ella tenía miedo que la denunciara y la encontraran. La Camella descubrió donde se escondía la pecadora. Chanfaina como siempre protegía al padre, les aconsejó que Ándara tuviera que seguir su camino sin dejar ninguna huella. La pecadora se ofreció a limpiar sus rastros mientras el padre hacía sus mandados. En la película Beatriz está presente cuando la loca de Ándara le pidió petróleo y prende en fuego la humilde casa del padre. El fuego convirtió en cenizas las pocas cosas que tenía el padre y dejándolo en la calle.

Él siguió su camino en busca de calma y reflección. En la novela vemos la importancia de la naturaleza, los paisajes, la lluvia, los campos, y el encuentro de un perro, en la película sólo vemos los sacrificios del clérigo. Entre esos sacrificios vemos en la novela el encuentro de él y Ándara, era una mujer que había envejecido como un espantapájaros, y en la película el encuentro de él y Beatriz. Él no estaba contento al ver a la pecadora ya que ella le causó problemas.

Como referencia a la cristiandad vemos como el clérigo fue el Jesucristo moderno; caminaba descalzo, el encuentro de Ándara y Beatriz representando a sus discípulos, ellas le nombraron Santo y le pidieron que hiciera el milagro de curar a la sobrina de Beatriz, hija de Fabiana. El clérigo sólo ofreció sus oraciones y vida por la salud de la niña. Al ver que la niña se recuperó Beatriz le confesó que estaba embrujada, Ándara le declaró enferma por un hombre, el Pinto, el clérigo le dijo que sólo eran nervios. A Ándara y Beatriz les creció la fe hacia el Santo Nazarín. Ellas decidieron seguirlo como peregrinas, le prometieron que iban a ser buenas, pedir limosna, y aprenderían la palabra del Señor de los cielos.

En la novela vemos como Nazarín es un hombre valiente y pide limosna a Don Pedro del Belmonte. Nazarín deseaba conversar con Belmonte; el primer intento, el Santo acompañado con sus dos discípulas fueron atacados por unos perros guardianes, el segundo intento, él solo fue. Armado Belmonte recibió al Nazarín con una invitación a que lo acompañara a la casa, y le hizo preguntas para amenazarlo y asustarlo. Belmonte trató mal a un sirviente y el clérigo le dio un consejo, Belmonte lo escuchó con respeto. El clérigo fue invitado a comer en el comedor más lujoso y tuvieron una plática sobre la ciencia, la filosofía, y la política. Belmonte confundió al clérigo por un obispo armenio en peregrinación que viajaba con dos mujeres, el clérigo no podía creer lo que escuchaba y no pudo defender su identidad. En la película la única referencia de esta escena es cuando el clérigo y las dos mujeres van en camino a auxiliar a la comunidad de un pueblo afectados de la peste y se encuentran a un general que obliga a un campesino que le salude.

En el camino hacia el pueblo afectado de la peste se encontraron a un niño muerto. Al llegar al pueblo el alcalde los recibió y les advirtió que solo tenían dolor y peste, no limosna. Nazarín quería servir y ayudar, Ándara y Beatriz sintieron nauseas y asco de toda la peste. En la película hay una escena de una pareja, Juan y Lucía, que no aceptaron la ayuda y los corrieron. Cuando se dieron cuenta que el gobierno mandó la ayuda al pueblo los tres bienhechores se retiraron.

Otra diferencia de escenas en la novela es la del castillo, en la película no vemos ningún castillo. Beatriz baja al agua y se encontró con el Pinto. Ella se sentía confundida, trasformada, con tentaciones, y con miedo de que el Pinto los buscara y los matara. Nazarín sospechó que Beatriz tenía algo que la molestaba, él se dio cuenta en sus rezos y miradas que relataban el mal encuentro entre ella y el Pinto. Esa noche Ándara bajó al pueblo a pedir limosna y agua, en su camino se encontró con su novio el enano Ujo. Ujo la estimaba, le contó que el Pinto los había relatado. Esa misma noche Pinto trató de subir al cerro pero por la neblina no pudo llegar. Al día siguiente los tres bajaron por el otro lado del cerro, pidieron trabajo a un grupo de labradores y recibieron una coneja, una perra, y una cruel despedida porque las mujeres sospechaban que eran malos. El Santo de Nazarín sentía compasión y amor como maestro por sus alumnas peregrinas, él las ilumina con su sabiduría.

Nazarín y Ándara fueron arrestados. Ándara defendió al clérigo, se volvió agresiva, y escupió a Ujo. El alcalde dijo que se llevaban preso al clérigo y a Ándara por el incendio, y que un juez de Madrid los reclamaba. Beatriz no fue arrestada pero decidió no dejarlos solos, ella conoció al alcalde quien era primo del Pinto, y también conoció a un guardia y le pidió la libertad, pero él se les negó. Mientras estaban en la cárcel llegaron un viejo y una niña, y los hombres que había robando a Nazarín. Un hombre le pegó al clérigo, Nazarín le dijo que respetara a Dios, lo perdonó pero le dijo que los despreciaba. El Santo mostró su cariño y bondad en la cárcel. Al final de la novela el Santo Nazarín confundía lo real y lo irreal; en su delirio vio la cruz y dijo que no merecía ser crucificado, dio misa, tomó la hostia y escuchó la voz de Jesús que le dijo que todo estaría bien. El final de la historia de Nazarín es diferente el de la novela a la película. La mamá de Beatriz la visitó en la cárcel y le dijo que Beatriz quería a Nazarín como hombre. Beatriz se volvió loca, gritó, y chilló de vergüenza. Beatriz se fue con el Pinto dejando atrás a sus compañeros. El clérigo y Ándara fueron separados. Nazarín perdió la fe, una mujer le regaló una piña en representación en que él termina creyendo más en el hombre que en el Señor de los cielos.