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The College Calendar Thursday, Dec. 18 Fall Quarter ends Friday, Dec. 19 Graduations: Milford - 6:30 p.m.

Beatrice - 7 p.m.

Lincoln - 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 24 through Thursday, Jan. 1 College closed Wednesday, Jan. 7 Winter quarter begins Women’s basketball vs.

Johnson County, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 17 Men’s basketball vs.

North Platte, 5 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, College closed Wednesday, Jan. 21 Women’s and men’s basketball vs. Brown Mackie, 5:30 & 7:30 Saturday, Jan. 24 Men’s basketball vs.

Hesston College, 4 p.m.

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The way to get an A .................................page 2 Small Business Q & A .................................page 2 Sports ......................page 4 “John Wick” review .................................page 6

And more!

SCC students, faculty visit Haiti LINCOLN - Political instability, illness, a high unemployment rate, poverty, and natural disasters. Often, these are the negative images Americans have of the Republic of Haiti.

Eleven people representing Southeast Community College, including nine students, recently participated in a 10-day service-learning trip to the Caribbean country.

Dr. Bill Waters, SCC’s Global Education coordinator, and Debbie Gaspard, instructor in the Business Administration program, served as co-leaders of the trip, a joint venture between Global Education and SCC’s Business Division.

“Our objective was to understand Haiti from the Haitian perspective versus what you see on the news in the United States,” Waters said.

“News about Haiti in the U.S. is almost always negative.”

The group visited innovative businesses, artist communities, worked on two servicelearning projects, and viewed damage the country sustained in the 2010 earthquake.

“The reason we visited these businesses and different locations was to show

Career Placement Center asset to SCC

By Doug Daehling

A Publication of Southeast Community College Home of the SCC Storm Athletic Teams

eligible SCC graduates. It is free of charge to any SCC stuLINCOLN - SCC has a dent, and it can prove to be a unique service available to all highly valuable asset to those students on each of the school new to employment searching. campuses. Although it is not a Career Placement has much typical requirement that every to offer to a career-minded student needs, such as food student. With over 6000 service or financial aid, it is employers available to choose most important and critical from and an average of 444 for upcoming SCC graduates. part-time jobs available at any The Career Placement given time, it is usually quite Center is a service provided to easy to find the perfect job those SCC students who wish description to suit a student’s to prepare for the task of seek- requirements. There are also ing employment after college. PT and FT internships availThe Placement Center special- able to qualifying students. izes in matching employers to Career Placement also offers other job search skills that will help the individual student fare better on job interviews, as well as find employment more quickly.

One offering is the multiple job fairs throughout the school year that Career Placement promotes to students.

There can be as many as 12-13 job fairs in a single school year. It can be very beneficial to students who attend these job fairs, as participating employers can offer national, state, and local opportunities there.

Another service is the oneon-one job search for students and employers. This option allows a student to select one employer with an employment counselor and focus on positions that may be suitable.

Along with rigorous mock employment interviews and resume assistance, the student is well prepared for the highly competitive modern job market.

To contact the Career Placement Center, it is easy as making a phone call at 402Photo by Boles Nagan 471-3333 or visiting their page Above, sophomore foron the SCC website at www. ward Rakim Hicks gets southeast.edu/placement. past the defense for a There are plenty of appointshot. For more sports, ment openings available, as see page 4. they are staffed to handle over 1000 students a quarter.

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Above, member of the SCC Global Education trip pose with women in the coffee cooperative. students that there’s more to Haiti than the negative press it receives,” Waters said.

“There are positive things happening in the country.”

The service-learning projects were initiated by the Haitian communities, Waters said. The group painted College Rama, an elementary

school of approximately 350 students preschool to sixth grade, inside and out, and provided a propane stove that a local women’s coffee cooperative needed.

“In the Global Education class, we talked about the Haitian education system and about coffee production,”

said Waters, who has made approximately 40 trips to the country and lived there for a year. “Students need to learn about these things in order to understand the problems and the purpose behind doing the work we did.” continued on page 2

NDT students and Nebraska state trooper work together for toy drive MILFORD - To make the holidays happier for some, students in the Nondestructive Testing Program who are part of the Missouri Valley Section and area Nebraska state troopers worked together for a recent toy drive, Stuff the Cruiser.

On Saturday, Dec. 6, off-duty Nebraska State Troopers and volunteers from the Missouri Valley Section were on hand to collect toys at the Seward Walmart from 3-7 p.m. New (unwrapped) toys will be distributed to local social services agencies in the same area where the toys were collected.

Every day, State Troopers encounter children in need.

According to Nondestructive Testing instructor Tony DeLong said, “Many of these children would not wake up with a smile on Christmas morning if it were not for the generosity of the people of Seward.”

Stuff the Cruiser is a statewide effort

between Nebraska State Police and citizens to assist families in need during this holiday season.

The Missouri Valley Section is a nonprofit group that fund raises throughout the year to raise funds in efforts to attend the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) fall conference.

ASNT is the world’s largest technical society for Nondestructive Testing (NDT) professionals. Through this organization and membership, a forum for exchange of NDT technical information is provided; NDT educational materials and programs are available; and accessibility to standards and services for the qualification and certification of NDT personnel. ASNT promotes the discipline of NDT as a profession and facilitates NDT research and technology applications.

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Members of the Nondestructive Testing Program worked with local law enforcement last Saturday to collect toys for disadvantaged children. Pictured above are, from left, Brandon Wagner, Aaron Wordekemper, Ryan Haga, Fred Lageroy, Lucas Bloom and Trevor Kerns.

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Eating healthy on a budget

By Chanel Cayetano

According to an article published by USA Today in 2009, two thirds of the U.S. adults are either over weight or obese. Childhood obesity is so widespread that doctors predict we soon will see a generation with lower life expectancy than their parents.

In a recent interview with SCC instructor Vicki Rethmeier, she sheds a little light on the topic of eating healthy on a budget. Rethmeier, who

is a basic nutrition instructor, graduated UNL with a degree in Dietics and was a Dietic Internship Specialist Corp (6s Charlie), and she also graduated with her master’s degree from New Mexico State University.

“When grocery shopping, I begin in the produce section,” she said. “It is easy to find produce on sale, items like carrots celery, bananas, and potatoes. Around this time, it is easy to find a 5 lb bag [of potatoes] for three or four

The way to an “A”

By Kenan Mackey College students struggle daily to receive good grades, as grades are a measure of success. Potential employers look at grades through an objective lens to see how students are doing.

Adam Smith, a student at SCC, stated, “I’ve been told to study hard. Studying hard will get you far in college, but I’ve never been told what specifically to do.”

Like Smith, many students feel the pressure to do well, but do not get tips on how to receive good grades.

So here are some tips to get those A’s: 1. Attend class. Going to class is essential because college professors will cover most of the material in class.

Missing class means not getting the information needed and could damage GPA. 2. Take notes. Writing down the information is essential, as it makes things easier to remember. But also make sure to write down your own versions or modify lecture notes to better understand what the teacher is saying.

3. Take advantage of the teacher. Many students forget professors are available to assist in their college careers. Professors want to see their students succeed and are willing to help students do well.

4. Check grades constantly. Checking grades measures progress in class. One professor mentioned that students should do this because if they have questions, then they are able to get the help they need.

5. Plan ahead. Students should use a calendar to write down assignments, tests, and activities. Students who wait until the last minute to study for a test tend to receive a lower grade.

6. Do extra credit. Although some assignments are worth half a student’s grade, make sure to do the extra work. Students who do this find themselves receiving a higher grade and learning new material along the way.

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December 12, 2014 Volume XXVIX, No. 2 Published twice quarterly by journalism and photography students at Southeast Community College

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Staff writers/photographers — Selena Alvarez, Brian Boro, Cole Brown, Gabriel Canazarro, Mary-Kate Cardiel, Brogan Casey, Chanel Cayetano, Doug Daehling, Kimberlie Knust, Kenan MacKey, Naomi Rush, William Salisbury, Destiny Worthey, and Robert Zimmerman.

Beatrice Bureau Correspondent — Boles Nagan Lincoln Bureau Correspondent — Amy Lou Doss Sports reporter — Matt Hagemeier Adviser — Joshua Whitney SCC Board of Governors: Chairperson: Kathy Boellstorff, Johnson; Vice Chairperson: Dale Kruse, Beatrice; Secretary: Nancy A. Seim, Lincoln; Treasurer: Helen E. Griffin, Lincoln; Robert J. Feit, Pickrell; Ed C. Heiden, Sterling; Ruth M. Johnson, Lincoln; Terrence L. Kubicek, Lincoln; Steven Ottmann, Dorchester; Edward C. Price, Lincoln; Lynn Schluckebier, Seward; Bill Beltz, Faculty Representative, Milford. (Jan. 23, 2014) Equal Opportunity/NonDiscrimination Policy - It is the policy of Southeast Community College to provide equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all admission, attendance, and employment matters to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or other factors prohibited by law or College policy. Inquiries concerning the application of Southeast Community College’s policies on equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should be directed to the Vice President for Access/Equity/Diversity, SCC Area Office, 301 S. 68th Street Place, Lincoln, NE 68510, 402-323-3412, FAX 402-323-3420, or jsoto@southeast.edu.

Declaración de política sobre equidad/antidiscriminación - La política publica de Southeast Community College es de proveer equidad, y prohíbe discriminación, en todos asuntos referentes a la admisión, participación, y empleo contra toda persona por motivo de raza, color, religión, sexo, edad, estado civil, origen nacional, etnia, condición de veterano, orientación sexual, incapacidad, u otros factores prohibidos por ley o política del Colegio. Preguntas relacionadas a la política sobre equidad/antidiscriminación de Southeast Community College deben dirigirse a: Vice President for Access/Equity/Diversity, SCC Area Office, 301 S 68 Street Place, Lincoln, NE 68510, 402-323-3412, FAX 402-323-3420, o jsoto@southeast.edu.

dollars,” she noted.

According to Rethmeir every fruit is a super fruit; it all depends on how it is cooked.

She also suggests that going to the store with a shopping list may also be helpful.

That way a person knows what meals will be prepared throughout the week and one can easily pack a lunch from leftovers.

When shopping, it is also helpful to keep in mind the basic food groups and what will be filling. Items such as beans, oatmeal, rice, pasta, peanut butter and canned and frozen vegetables are inexpensive and can help a person prepare a meal that will be filling and stay within a reasonable spending budget.

Rethmeier added, “They’re fine for convenience and less expensive than fast food. It costs less to pack your own lunch than to go out.”

It is also helpful to carry a bottle of water. That way it’s possible to avoid the urge to buy high caloric drinks, and the bottle can be filled up at any fountain. It is helpful to drink a lot of water because it helps cleanse the body and a lot of times one might mistake one’s self for being hungry when really it is dehydration.

“To me, it’s getting over the mindset that eating healthy is expensive,” noted Rethemier.

It takes a little bit of effort, but it is possible to have a hearty meal on a budget.

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Small Business Q&A

By Zack Zimmerman

How do I know if the price is fair?

I want to buy a business and the seller is asking for a certain amount. How do I know what the business may be worth? Lincoln Business valuation is not an exact science. Most sellers and buyers usually have very large variations in determining the value or sales price of an established business. I have had clients who brought a stack of papers itemizing every tangible item the seller is going to sell with the business, determining the value, and adding them up to determine a sales price. The problem with this method is that it does not consider all of the value or the devalue of nontangible items such as the brand name, the established systems and processes, reputation, long term contracts whether good or bad, and good or bad debt, not to mention costs associated with the transition. The primary objective when valuing a business is to use a set of universal standards. You will find many professionals who will give you their opinion on the value of a business, but the variations on how they are determining this value are greatly different. Therefore, three professional associations have comprised a set of standards to follow when valuing a privately held business. These generally accepted standards are set by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA), The Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA), and the American Society of Appraisers (ASA).

If a professional is credentialed through one or all of these organizations then a potential buyer or seller can insure that a standard of value was used in determining the value allowing both the seller and buyer to better understand a negotiated price.

I opened a restaurant a few months ago and now business is overwhelming I am not sure I can keep up with the volume of customers. Suggestions? Omaha I would suggest first looking at two things; first your prices. Many times a new small business with an overwhelming amount of volume has prices that are not aligned with the market. In most business plans, the competition is analyzed and prices of primary competitors are determined. If your prices are well below the market, this may be one reason for the volume. Take a hard look at your cost of the food and then your margin on that continued on page 7

Haiti, continued continued from page 1 Besides painting, the group from SCC provided supplies and educational games to the school.

The 15-member coffee cooperative, titled Bird Women, was located in the surrounding area of Portau-Prince. The women grow their own coffee trees, harvest the beans, roast them, and then sell their coffee at the local market. It is their sole source of income, Waters said. He said the women currently roast coffee beans over a wood fire. Using propane saves time and improves the workers’ health.

“Propane is a cleanburning fuel, and the women were becoming ill by inhaling smoke from the wood-burning fire,” Waters said. “Longterm consequences include increased rates of heart attack, stroke and emphysema.”

Waters said a company called Camp Chef donated the propane stove.

“This was exciting for the coffee cooperative, and it was revolutionary,” he said.

The group visited artist communities called Grand Rue Sculptors, which translates as Grand Street, and Croix-des-Bouquets, a commune in the Ouest Department of Haiti.

Grand Rue Sculptors is a collection of artists who make art out of discarded objects that no longer have use, Waters said.

“They repurpose those objects into art,” he said. “They are located in the automotive repair district in the heart of Port-au-Prince. A lot of their art is made with car parts.

They are well-known internationally. A lot of the art has symbolic meaning, and that is

the reason for making it.”

The artists in Croix-desBouquets make art out of discarded 55-gallon drums.

“There are probably 50-60 artists in this community,” Waters said. “Some of the designs are hearts, the tree of life, mermaids, and nativity scenes. Each artist will specialize in one or two motifs.

You can find these for sale at Ten Thousand Villages.”

Waters said these artists also are well-known internationally.

The SCC group also visited Surtab, a Port-au-Princebased company that makes Android tablets, and Papillon Enterprises, a socially and ecologically conscious business with a mission of stimulating the Haitian economy by exporting and marketing Haitian artisan goods.

“Surtab is the first highend electronics business in Haiti,” Waters said. “Within six months they were able to manufacture a tablet comparable to an iPad mini. It’s quite remarkable.”

In March the company produced 2,500. In April, production increased to between 3,000 and 3,500 units. The company is one of the bright spots in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.

“The company pays twoand-a-half to four times the average salary in Haiti,” Waters said. “Women are making $16 per day. It’s also one of first companies in Haiti to offer health care benefits.”

Papillon Enterprises was founded by American Shelley Clay, but it employs local people who make crafts for sale in local boutiques and stores internationally. The company uses recyclable goods to make their crafts.

“They work with recycled paper to make beads and crafts from mined Haitian clay,” Waters said. “They’re trying to demonstrate to the local population that one person’s trash is another person’s jewelry.”

Waters said the SCC students came away with a greater knowledge of Haiti, its people and its culture.

“It helped our students understand the world around them and gave them the opportunity to assist the local community by improving the quality of their lives,” Waters said.

“While poverty is real in Haiti, and environmental problems and political problems are real, there are innovative companies and individuals trying to improve the quality of life for their employees and of their communities,” he said. “They are trying to improve the educational abilities of their students. The coffee women are trying to improve the environment. Beauty exists in Haiti. There are creative minds. People aren’t living day to day, they are living life with a purpose. The creativity and innovation that’s involved are all too often overlooked.”

Although he’s travelled to Haiti with regularity since 1986, Waters said he learns something each trip.

“Every trip is a new experience,” he said. “One of the most exciting things is taking students who have never been there before and learning from them. When you have gone to a place as many times as I have, you tend to overlook things. I’m viewing it through the eyes of my students.”

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The value of a community Member of SCC’s Startup Community a winner in UNL’s Quick Pitch Competition college education

By Kenan Mackey In 2014, nearly 6 million students are enrolled in two-year colleges across the nation, which is roughly onethird of the college population. Community colleges offer a place for all to receive a foundation in their education or a variety programs to specialize in.

Community colleges such as Southeast Community College (SCC) reduce tuition costs towards private and public universities, which tend to be more expensive.

Because of the higher expenses at universities, many people opt towards two-year colleges for financial reasons.

At SCC, tuition for a Nebraska resident is only $58.50 per credit hour in all terms while an out-of-state costs $72.

At Nebraska Wesleyan University, for example, tuition is much more expensive. For a semester at NWU, a student pays $13, 975 for twelve to eighteen credit hours. However, for twelve credit hours at SCC, tuition only costs $1,404.

The further emphasis of more inexpensive rates at SCC is why many students gravitate towards a community college to receive their general requirements before transferring.

Reece Schwartz, a transfer studen currently enrolled at Southeast Community College, is following this route before he transfers to a fouryear university.

Schwartz emphasized, “SCC provides a sense of atmosphere where anybody can come, whether young or old. Their affordable rates are why I chose to come back to school.”

At first, he registered for a year at UNL because he had incoming freshman scholarships, but soon, he still had to leave because of the rising costs of tuition.

Schwartz is an example of why many potential students are choosing to attend twoyear colleges. Costs are less, which gives them a chance to save money for the rates of universities.

Five SCC students $100 richer after winning refund contest Five Southeast Community College students who enrolled in Union Bank & Trust’s Student Refund Contest have an extra $100 in their bank accounts.

Samantha Brown of Lincoln, Max Clouatre of North Platte, Candace Hellbusch of Hebron, Zachery Hinrichsen of Pawnee City, and Zane Williams-Donahoo of Lincoln were randomly selected after signing up for Fast Refunds, which automatically puts financial aid refunds into their bank accounts as opposed to a paper check.

The contest ran through Oct. 18.

Union Bank & Trust has had a lengthy relationship with SCC and has partnered with the College to help finan-

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cial aid refunds end up in students’ checking accounts faster than a paper check would.

The promotion began in the spring and ended with the October quarterly refunds.

The bank said the volume of direct deposits is averaging just over 50 percent, but the dollar volume has been as high as 72 percent.

The program’s goal is to have 80 percent of SCC students receiving a financial aid refund set up with direct deposit.

Students can elect to have their refunds deposited electronically to their existing bank account at any institution. If needed, students can apply for a bank account with Union Bank & Trust.

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LINCOLN - Matthew Jones has faced his share of adversity.

The U.S. Army veteran, 28, endured months of rehabilitation after the truck he and three fellow soldiers were riding in exploded at the hands of an improvised explosive device while patrolling Iraq in 2007. Jones suffered a traumatic brain injury and was awarded the Purple Heart.

He was born in Lincoln, but at an early age he moved with his mother to Salt Lake City, Utah, eventually graduating from Layton Christian Academy in Layton, Utah.

He encountered additional hurdles in his quest to become a pilot. That’s what led to the creation of his company, JayHop Helicopters; his presence in Southeast Community College’s Startup Community; and him winning $1,000 in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Business Administration Center for Entrepreneurship’s sixth annual 3-2-1 Quick Pitch Competition earlier this month.

“I came up with this idea because of the headache I went through to become a pilot,” Jones said. “I want it to be affordable to most walks of life. I want to make becoming a pilot more achievable for those who are aviation enthusiasts.”

When Jones served in the First Infantry Division, he managed and counseled soldiers. He repelled from helicopters but never flew one. Last summer he became a tenant in the Startup Community in SCC’s Entrepreneurship Center.

“I’m a strong believer in you can do anything you put your mind to,” said Jones, a student in SCC’s Business Administration program.

After Jones was honorably discharged from the Army in January 2009, he discovered his love for helicopters while working for the U.S. Forest Service as a wild land firefighter. He then attended a helicopter flight training program in Provo, Utah, provided by Universal Helicopters at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical

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Matthew Jones stands outside his office in SCC’s Entrepreneurship Center Startup Community.

University. Jones completed his commercial rotorcraft instrument rating in November 2013.

“While going through the process of becoming a pilot, I realized that aviation training was backwards,” Jones said.

“You spend $100,000 to go through the rating process, and that’s without a degree.

Once you obtain your license with all the necessary ratings, you’re not hirable because most commercial companies require 1,000 hours of helicopter time, so you become an instructor to build time.

“Now you have instructors who have no commercial experience teaching students how to be commercial pilots.

When you finally reach that magic number of 1000 hours that companies require they are still reluctant to hire you because again you have no commercial experience. My company and business idea would like to provide a solution to this problem by providing commercial experience to JayHop graduates, making them more marketable in a fast growing aviation world.”

Jones said his plan is to build a reputable name and establish a loyal clientele base by providing two charter products.

“Executive charter will provide an affordable alternative to the often strenuous and cumbersome task of business travel around Nebraska,” Jones said. “I charge $825 an hour for this service that can

sit three executives with 50 pounds of baggage each. An example flight would be flying from Lincoln to Omaha. This flight typically takes 15 minutes and would cost $206 one way for three executives.

“Nebraska Swoop is a way to enhance the game-day experience for fans, students and alumni of the University of Nebraska who may live outside the Lincoln area.

It will provide a round trip flight at $190 per person with groups of up to three with shuttle service included that will take them to the arena or tailgating event of their choice. Not only is it a way to enhance game-day experience, but it also helps avoid the madness of game-day traffic.”

Jones said phase two of his plan is the education process that will provide commercial experience to graduates of JayHop Helicopters.

“In hopes of partnering with SCC, JayHop Helicopters will provide a two-year degree, helicopter license at $60,000 and commercial experience,” Jones said. “Once students finish the helicopter license process, JayHop will hire our newly rated flight instructors to build hours.

Once they reach 500 hours we will slowly incorporate them into the charter side of our business first, building second-in-command hours via observation flights learncontinued on page 7

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Storm men go 2-1 in three-game home-stand at Truman

By Matt Hagemeier BEATRICE - The SCC Storm went 2-1 in a three game home-stand recently at the Truman Center.

The Storm fell to McCook Community College, 85-61, on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Head Coach Joel Wooton felt the game was closer than the score indicated. “We came back from a deficit; we just couldn’t get over the hump again,” Wooton said.

The coach also saw improved chemistry within his team. “(We) stopped complaining to each other,” Wooton explained.

It was an exciting finish

for Southeast in their game against Highland Community College, Friday, Dec. 5, in the Holiday Classic. A buzzer-beating shot by freshman Synder Cenecharles (Miramar, Fla.) propelled the Storm to a 80-78 win.

“We never quit fighting,” Wooton said of his team’s effort. “We made some shots against Highland and started making some stops at the times they were needed, but still made some blunders toward the end to let them back in.”

One of those “blunders” happened with nine seconds left. SCC was protecting a two point lead when Highland

player Karon Phillips went to the back court to retrieve a fumbled pass. Phillips recovered and weaved his way to the basket for a layup to tie the game at 78-78.

Southeast only had a few seconds left as Cenecharles caught the inbounds pass and raced down court, hitting a running bank shot as time expired. A celebration ensued near the SCC bench as the team snapped a six game losing streak.

The Storm capped the Holiday Classic with a 90-68 win over the Doane JVS. The game was never in doubt but Doane was able to hang around as Southeast strug-

gled with shooting at times.

“We controlled Doane pretty good the first half, but struggled shooting the ball inside in the second half; if we make shots on the interior, we win by 30 plus,” Wooton

explained.

“I thought our guys played hard through the end, (and) the Doane kids were physically exhausted at the end of the game,” the coach added.

More than $15,000 from golf tourney presented to SCC for scholarships Southeast Community College received checks worth more than $15,000 Tuesday, proceeds from the 23rd an-

nual Wells Fargo Nebraska Open golf tournament held in September.

Gary Thompson, a member

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Participating in the presentation of the funds were, from left, Ed Koster, vice president for technology/Milford Campus director; Bev Harvey, vice president for student services/Lincoln Campus director; Bob Morgan, dean of virtual learning/Beatrice Campus director; Gary Thompson, NPPD Board of Directors; Monica Balters, relationship manager at Wells Fargo Bank; and Kelsey Hajek, a student on SCC’s Beatrice Campus.

of the Nebraska Public Power District Board of Directors, and Monica Balters, relationship manager at Wells Fargo Bank, presented three checks, each in the amount of $5,200, to representatives from each SCC campus during the regular monthly meeting of SCC’s Board of Governors.

Checks were presented to Bob Morgan, dean of virtual learning/Beatrice Campus director; Bev Harvey, vice president for student services/Lincoln Campus director; and Ed Koster, vice president for technology/Milford Campus director. Kelsey Hajek, a student on SCC’s Beatrice Campus, also took part in the presentation. The money will go into the scholarship fund on each campus.

Thompson thanked Wells continued on page 7

Photo by Boles Nagan

Above, Tychicus Anderson, a sophomore guard from Hastings, gets the rebound in a 85-61 loss to McCook Community College on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

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Review

“John Wick” typical, but not bad

Press Box: big on food, bigger on fun

By Gabriel Canazarro

Image retrieved from gorillawolf.com

Keanu Reeves, above, plays the lead in “John Wick,” a typical but entertaining revenge/ action film.

By Cole Brown If you like solo action heroes, violence and even a good dog story, then “John Wick” is the film for you.

The movie starts out by showing the mild-mannered side of Wick (Keanu Reeves), making him seem like a calm, confident man. His wife tragically died from what seems to be natural causes right away and leaves Wick with a puppy.

All he has left from the memory of his wife is his puppy, so he loves and cares for it, creating a very special bond.

Then one day Wick is filling up his 1969 Boss Mustang at the gas station when Russian mob punk approaches Wick to purchase the car.

Wick respectively declines, prompting the mobster and

his friends to break into his home that night to take the car, and they kill the dog along the way.

What they didn’t know was who John Wick was, and for the rest of the movie, they surely pay for their actions.

If you can get past the fact that this movie is all about revenge for killing an innocent puppy, it turns out to be a pretty exciting action-packed thriller.

John Wick is actually a former hit man for the mob and shows his skills and knowledge of weaponry basically the entire film after his dog was killed.

The Russian mob punk then realizes the demon he awoke and goes to his father (the mob leader) to reconcile and ask for guidance and help. But even his father chooses to not be involved,

for he knows what is looming.

This movie definitely lacks a good script and really focuses on the background story and action-filled violence, which occurs probably 75 percent of the time in this film.

Although Reeves does a very good job in his role, the supporting cast really lacks any moment to shine through.

One can tell the director was really focused more on the guns, explosions and violence, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it does lower my rating of this movie to a 6.5/10.

It seems harsh, but there are probably 1-3 solo action movies per year, and “John Wick” is just another one.

Nothing separates it from any other action-packed revenge movie, but at the same time, it was highly entertaining.

LINCOLN - Wouldn’t it be nice to find a place to go that claims to offer great food, cheap drinks and a fun environment that actually follows through? Well look no further!

The Press box was opened in 2010 at in the Alamo shopping center at 56th Street and Highway 2, and the Press Box has been thriving since John Larson took over the venture with his wife.

The food is absolutely outstanding and very well priced. Their number one best seller is the prime rib philly ($8.49), which is a delectable combination of thinly sliced prime rib smothered with peppers, onions and mushrooms on a toasted hoagie.

The prime rib falls apart in your mouth and is vivacious with flavor. A box should be requested in advance, because they certainly load this sandwich to the brim. It comes with a variety of sides, but their onion rings are to die for.

The Press Box also has a far-reaching fame for their nachos. They have a vast selection of different varieties all ranging from $8-10, and their portions are so generous that if they piled anymore on the plate, it would require a zip code.

The drinks are monstrous; served in an icy 22 ounce mug, they are worth the trip there alone. In addition, there is an assortment of specialty cocktails which are all $5.

The restaurant can get quite busy, so during their peak times, service can take a little longer than normal, but it is never a long wait, and the staff all are welcoming and warm and incredibly attentive.

The dining area is simple and not tacky, and there is a plethora of TV’s, so you are guaranteed to never miss a game.

The Press Box also hosts a variety of games to play, including a great shuffleboard table and a pool table.

Unfortunately, when it gets really busy, it can be kind of a nuisance to play since the space can get pretty cramped around the area where they are located. The Press Box also offers keno and a jukebox.

While parking can be difficult sometimes, this sports bar deserves an A+ and should be a staple for anyone that lives in or visits Lincoln.

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“Beyond the Lights”: A journey to self discovery

By Destiny Worthey Last month, London Native Gugu Mbatha danced and sang her way into American movie theaters. “Beyond the Lights” illuminates the personal life of the character Noni, a child protégé singer with a stereotypical stage

mom.

As Noni rises to fame, she seems to lose her personal identity. Kaz enters the scene as a hero and love interest who sees Noni for who she really is and helps Noni on her journey to self discovery.

The movie follows a typical

romantic plot with few twists or surprises. Whatever the movie may lack in plot development, it makes up for in the exceptional musical talent of Mbatha and the supporting acting cast of Danny Glover and Minnie Driver.

Movie goers will not have a hard time empathizing with

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Nate Parker, left, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw star in “Beyond the Lights.”

“Warlords of Draenor” features many changes

By Will Salisbury “Warlords of Draenor,” or WoD, was released on Nov. 13, and it created a whole new environment for the players of World of Warcraft. This expansion is a time warp for those who follow the storyline, jumping back to the origins of World of Warcraft.

If it is looked at on a timeline, “Warlords of Draenor” is set back when Warcraft III was launched, the story changing before one of the main characters Grom Hellscream is to drink the blood that would enslave his race.

This time shift caused some uproar in the community, though the feedbacks on this time shift were actually more positive.

Laura Streit, a player of WoW since its release date said, “I thought it might screw up the story a lot, but it’s made it enjoyable with [Blizzard Entertainment] bringing back old characters and showing what ‘would’ve’ happened I guess you could say.”

As far as the gameplay as a whole, Kristen Jones, who recently came to WoW during the previous expansion, said things got more

difficult. “It takes teamwork to complete things,” she observed. “I healed my first heroic dungeon the other day.

It was hard, but it felt good to complete it.”

Both players commented that this expansion added a new feel to the game, though it didn’t release any level 1 content for new players.

This means that if anyone is interested in joining the game, WoD has a perfect set up for new players to enjoy the game without having to power through lower levels in order to experience the new content.

Noni’s struggles and cheering her on as she and Kaz attempt to maintain a relationship while striving to achieve their own personal goals.

As Kaz tries to enter the political arena, he faces some dilemmas related to his relationship with the superstar and must choose an easier path without her or embrace the challenge of accepting love and its role in his future

career.

The movie seemed to disappoint box office predictions, bringing in a meager 6.5 million in comparison to “Dumb and Dumber To”’s debuting 38.05 million, but it did not disappoint me.

I was totally entertained with this feel good movie and left the theater inspired to embrace my own journey.

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“Lucy”: What happens after 10 percent?

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Scarlet Johansson, above, stars in “Lucy,” which will be out on DVD and Bluray on January 20.

By Becca Hensley It’s said that humans use only 10 percent of their brain’s capacity. Ever wonder what it would be like to be able to access the other 90 percent?

This past July, “Lucy” by Luc Besson explored that possibility of what life could be like if we could all gain access to more than a sliver of our brain’s capacity.

Scarlett Johansson (as Lucy) is our main vessel into this world of science fiction and adventure. Morgan Freeman (as Samuel Norman) is the secondary vessel.

Lucy is just an average college student trying to get B, and Samuel is a scientist trying to figure out how the brain works. Lucy’s ex-boyfriend is the man who turns Lucy’s whole life a bit upside down when he hands her over to drug traffickers to save himself.

Lucy is just one of about six people who were forced to hide a bag of drugs (CPH4) in their lower intestinal area in order to discreetly traffic the bags through airport security and into other countries.

However, Lucy’s journey takes that drastic plunge into science fiction when her bag gets burst open during complications in transport.

That is when the movie

starts to really show the audience what is possible in this world where an individual gains access to more than 10 percent of his or her brain.

In a world created around the unknown, these characters really help keep the movie grounded.

The actors themselves are well liked and have played in many successful and believable roles.

“Lucy”’s characters aren’t any different and don’t disappoint. The characters really blossom in their world and are believable in their reactions to what happens in their life, especially when Lucy is being taken hostage by drug traffickers.

As an English major, I’m no expert on whether or not any of the science is accurate or skewed; however, I can say that Luc Besson’s “Lucy” staring Morgan Freeman as Samuel Norman and Lucy as Scarlett Johansson is an interesting one to say the least when not questioning the science.

The characters are interesting and believable and the science presents itself with some pretty hardcore visuals that resemble “The Matrix.” If science fiction and action are your thing, I would say “Lucy” could be a good movie to rent when it comes out in January.

Golf tourney, continued continued from page 4 Fargo for its ongoing sponsorship of the tournament, the proceeds of which have surpassed $1.25 million in scholarship dollars for students attending five of Nebraska’s community colleges.

“We have a great partnership with Wells Fargo, our title sponsor,” Thompson said. “This is the largest event the Nebraska PGA puts on.”

Balters said SCC has received more than $250,000 from the tournament since it began. A total of $78,000 was raised during this year’s tournament.

Endorsed and administered by the Nebraska Section of the PGA and the Nebraska Golf Association, the tournament is coordinated by the NPPD and has been held at the Elk’s Country Club in since 1992.

Jones, continued continued from page 3 ing the routes and procedures of the company, then slowly transitioning them into pilotin-command where they will build commercial experience needed, making JayHop Helicopters more marketable in the rotorcraft world.”

Jones praised the Entrepreneurship Center’s staff.

“I owe (SCC business instructors) Scot Baillie and Linda Hartman a huge thanks in guiding me on the right path,” Jones said. “If it wasn’t for them I don’t think I would have been a part of the Startup Community. They have given me invaluable advice and guidance throughout this process.”

Jones said he plans to use the $1,000 from the Quick

Pitch Competition toward marketing his company. He is scheduled to graduate from SCC next summer.

Jones said the SCC staff “has been amazing” in helping him get his company started.

“They are an invaluable resource and treat you like family,” he said. “Like many entrepreneurs, I just had a dream and an idea. (Assistant Director) Brooke (Robbins), (Director) Steve (Bors), (Administrative Assistant) Cat (Leverett) and Linda helped me mold my dream and vision into reality and support me and encourage me each step of the way. They want me to succeed sometimes more than I think I want myself to succeed.”

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Small Business Q & A, continued continued from page 2 food. Margin is the difference between the price you are charging and cost of the product being sold. Short answer, raising your prices may be required. Second, if prices are aligned with the market, I would then take a serious look at your systems and procedures for running the business.

What does that mean? That means, if you personally are running around doing everything, your employees may not have a clear system to follow. Assuming you have employees, a system may be required to allow the employees to understand how serve customers consistently and more efficiently while allowing the restaurant to accept more customers. If you find yourself in the kitchen making everything, you need to have a system in place for a cook to follow freeing up your time to run the business. The age old adage, work on your business, not in your business still has relevance.

My business is moving to a new location with higher rent, how do I know if it is a good move? Lincoln You don’t, depending on the amount of rent and the amount of new business this move may net, the risk of moving is always real. Beyond the regular pains of moving, such as packing, switching information, or printing new letterhead, all of these factors may disrupt your current flow of business. Your current systems will need

to be adjusted, while also reexamined. I am assuming higher rent means higher square footage which in turn means more employees which hopefully translates to more business, but as you can see that is a lot of change. By no means I am saying change is bad, but change most of the time is painful and in the short term may be expensive. If your business has enough cash on hand to take on all of this change it may be reasonable. How much cash depends on the move requirements and how much more the rent maybe. Lenders call it “payment shock”.

If your rent will double or triple from the previous amount that is a real concern from a risk standpoint. I would also suggest having clear expectations for the move. This means having a clear expectation for increase in potential business. If for example, you are expecting business to increase within a certain time frame, a business owner can easily monitor this by comparing the actual results to a set expectation. If no expectation is established, it will be difficult state if the move was good for your business.

Zack Zimmerman is the Associate Director of the Nebraska Business Development Center located at Southeast Community College’s Entrepreneurship Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. The NBDC is a State and Federally funded agency dedicated to assisting small business in Nebraska. If you have a question for Zack please contact him at zzimmerman@southeast.edu.

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