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Friday, February 13, 2015 Volume XXIX, No. 3

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The College Calendar Saturday, Feb. 14 Men’s and women’s basketball vs. Little Priest, 2 & 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 Baseball vs. Highland CC, 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 Softball vs. Midland JV, 4:30 & 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5 Softball vs. Ellsworth CC, 4:30 & 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 6 Baseball vs. Northland, 1 & 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7 Baseball vs. DMACC, 1 & 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8 Baseball vs. DMACC, 1 & 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 20 Graduations Milford, 6:30 p.m. Lincoln, 7 p.m.

Student project becomes piece of training equipment for SCC program

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MILFORD - When Zach Murphy had some free time as a student at Southeast Community College’s Milford Campus, he often thought about projects that would use the education he’d received. So the Energy Generation Operations program student, with help from several others, made a 100,000-BTU natural gas boiler/steam turbine that has become a training tool in the program. “I am not sure what gave me the idea,” Murphy said. “I first searched the Internet to see if there was a little model, and I couldn’t find anything. I collaborated some ideas and thoughts and just started building. There were many times I couldn’t sleep because I was thinking of a way to do something.” Murphy, who graduated last June and is now an operator at a Flint Hills Resources ethanol plant in Menlo, Iowa, said the education he received from SCC’s program enabled him to build his invention. “Without the education, it would have been really difficult to build the boiler,” said Murphy, who was in the program’s Nuclear Focus. “I used many of my classes to build this project, including low-pressure boilers, steam turbines and physics. I really enjoyed going to instructors in different programs and asking them questions about my project.” John Pierce, Energy Generation Operations program chair, said Murphy intended to create a steam-powered cell phone charger. “I know this isn’t in any way practical, but it’s a pet project he took on by himself, with a little help from his instructors and some other students,” Pierce said. “We helped him cobble together some parts from welding and

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Early Childhood Education finds benefits in Engaged Learning By Ashley O’Pry

to try some strategies in the classroom.” LINCOLN - For the past Workshops and training two years, Southeast Commu- were set up and offered by the nity College has been workcollege to help faculty learn ing to encourage an engaged how to implement engaged learning strategy in the class- learning. room. Julie Miller, program Engaged learning is a chair of the Early Childhood teaching strategy that gets the Education, has found that the students involved in their own strategy has been well relearning. Right now, SCC has ceived by faculty and students. been using engaged learning When the intuitive for the with their college students. program began two years ago, The teaching strategy is also Miller said, “Instructors were sometimes called the flipped encouraged, but not required classroom.

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Miller explained, “The idea behind the engaged learning movement is to expect students to be responsible for their learning. Instead of coming to class and hearing a lecture, students are expected to come to class prepared, having read the assigned lesson, and be ready to actively discuss the material as a group.” Having students come to class prepared allows for there to be a more meaningcontinued on page 7

Howard Bay retires after 37 Years MILFORD - Howard Bay, a Welding Technology instructor at Southeast Community College, retired Jan. 30 after a 37-year career. Bay began employment at SCC on Jan. 1, 1978. His first assignment was to teach welding classes for the Nebraska Department of Corrections, including the Nebraska State Penitentiary. He then taught welding on SCC’s Lincoln Campus in 1991 before transferring to the Milford Campus in November 1996. There he served as co-chair of the program for many years. Bay also was very willing, when asked, to teach continuing education welding classes in surrounding communities such as Crete and Beatrice, which he did for more than 10 years. “Howard Bay has partnered with the Continuing Education Division to provide industrial welding training,” said Carol Gustafson, assistant director of Continuing Education. “The training helps workers master the theory and learn the practical application of welding techniques and equipment.” He also served on the Milford Campus Safety Team for many years. In 2003, he was honored for his 25 years of service to the college. Ten years later, he received the “Al” Havener Award for his 35 years of service. He is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served from 1969-1971. Gustafson said Bay trained numerous employees through the years on how to set up and maintain welding equipment, welding safety, proper materials, and the techniques of welding in on-site environments and situations. “Howard has always had the company’s best interest in mind when providing training,” Gustafson said. “He has helped us with multiple

Lady Storm ready for Regionals By Nichole Hope

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Pictured above with the donation are student Ben Tetschner handing Donna Leikam, Family and Community Service Coordinator of the Blue Valley Community Action Partnership, a donation. Also pictured, from left, students Tessa Falos, Julie Erickson and Denise Reynolds. BEATRICE - Nursing students on the Beatrice campus donated 177.5 pounds to the Blue Valley Community Action Pantry in Adams Hall in November. The Beatrice chapter of LPNAN also donated hats, mittens and gloves to the Head Start program; continued to donate to the Machame School of Nursing in Tanzania through Alegent Health; and donated small stuffed animals to Aiden’s Animals, a non profit organization that “Provides Comfort to Kids in Crisis.” LPNAN advisers are Alice Alexander and Karen Stevens, faculty in the Practical Nursing program on the Beatrice Campus.

tournament, and coach Wooton believes they have a The Southeast Community chance to make it to Nationals College Lady Storm basketball again this year. team, ranked first in Region The Lady Storm would IX, is looking forward to the have to win at Region and Regional Tournament. Districts to make it to the The tournament begins on national tournament, and the Wednesday, Feb. 25. losses they have had this year The players and coaches are have been against teams that pleased with how this season they would be playing in these has gone. tournaments “We have done what we Breanna Grant, a sophoneeded to do so far, and conmore from Georgia said, “We tinue to improve,” said head are very optimistic will win coach Vicki Wooton. Regionals. We are better than Wooton has been coaching we even think we are, and we The Lady Storm for 11 seaare better than we were last sons. In the 2011-12 season, year.” the team made it to national

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Howard Bay, above, a longtime and beloved welding instructor on the Milford campus, retired after 37 years.

trainings for companies such as Neapco, Farmland, Kraft, Exmark, and Bunge Milling. SCC is proud of the welding service Howard has provided the communities during his career. His level of professionalism is one of a kind.” Colleagues say Bay was very dedicated to teaching and that he loved working with his students.

Swift, Wilson homecoming royalty

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Jamaica Wilson, above, was crowned homecoming queen. BEATRICE - John Swift and Jamaica Wilson were this year’s homecoming royalty. Swift and Wilson were crowned during the halftime break of the men’s game against Doane Junior Varisity on Friday, Feb. 6. Wilson, of North Las Vegas, Nev., is a member of the Southeast Community College women’s Basketball team, on which she plays post. Swift, of Omaha, is a guard on the men’s basketball team.

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New Faculty: Rachel Gar-El and Sara Masten Rachel Gar-El By Andrea Kitrell ESQ - Rachel Gar-El is the new Southeast Community College math instructor at Education Square. Her experience as an adjunct this past fall quarter led her to a full-time position at Education Square, which she began Jan. 6, 2015. The courses she teaches include Beginning Algebra, College Algebra and Trigonometry. Gar-El grew up along the East Coast. Her education has gained her a Bachelor

Sara Masten By Kelly Brady LINCOLN - As of fall 2014, Sara Masten is the new Physical Education teacher at the Southeast Community College campus in Lincoln. She also sometimes teaches Psychology. Masten says she is very passionate about fitness and wants to teach students that anyone can live a happy and

of Chemical Engineering at the University of Delaware, followed by a Masters of Arts and Mathematics at Penn State, where she later became a math instructor. Gar-El has spent time working for Lockheed Martin Air Traffic Management for four years, followed by a twoyear stay at Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs. She then returned back to her teaching and came to Lincoln to be a graduate teaching assistant for over two years at the University of Nebraska, where she taught calculus. In October of 2014 she was presented with the chance

to work at Southeast Community College as an adjunct before becoming a full-time instructor this quarter. Not only does Rachel Gar-El have over five years of experience in teaching, but she also enjoys yoga, gardening and cooking. Occasionally, she can even be found at the Haymarket Theater or the Lincoln Community Theater contributing her six years of acting experience. Gar-El also possesses a love for her two roommates, which she rescued and named Maggie and Elroy. Maggie is a basset hound, and Elroy is a mixed breed golden retriever.

healthy lifestyle. She teaches her students not only about physical education but also educates them on lifetime fitness. In the past, Masten was the coordinator for the Ager Play Center, which has been home to the Developmental Play Group. This group provides a safe environment for children with special needs to play and interact with their families. She was the coordinator for the group for many years before coming to SCC.

Masten says she loves to help others, and her desire to share her other passion, health and fitness, motivated her to teach. When asked to describe herself in three words, Masten responded, “caring, fun, and positive.” Masten hopes to be able to reach out to students and impact their lives. She wants her students to take away from her class the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.

Several day cares near Lincoln campus By: Taylor Kirby LINCOLN - Lincoln offers a wide variety of different childcare centers. If you’re attending Southeast Community College and looking for a day care close by, there are several to choose from. One of them is Adventure Academy, which is located at 265 South 84th Street. It offers an infant program, toddler program and a preschool program. The hours of operations are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Academy accepts children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. There is a registration fee of $50.00 per child or $75.00 per family that is due upon entrance into the program. The cost for children 6 weeks to 18 months is $190.00/weekly (part time is not available for this age). 18

months to 3 years, if the child is not potty trained, costs $180.00/weekly. For 3 years and up, if the child is potty trained, is $170.00/weekly. Lastly, for children 4 years and over, the cost is $160.00/ weekly. Part-time is available for 18 months and older, and the cost is $40.00 per day. Another center, Bubbles & Blocks Child Development Center, is located at 8521 Lexington Avenue, which is just northeast of 84th and Holdrege. Bubbles & Blocks provides care to children ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Its hours of operations are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekly rates for this childcare center are $203/week for infants (6 weeks to 18 months), $191/week for tod-

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February 13, 2015 Volume XXVIX, No. 3 Published twice quarterly by journalism and photography students at Southeast Community College

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Staff writers/photographers — Audrey Bieber, Kelly Brady, Timothy Danielson, Nichole Hope-Merrill, Maureen Jackson, Courtney Johnson, Taylor Kirby, Micaela Klassen, Andrea Kitrell, John Langley, Jade Liebig, Ashley O’Pry, Darien Rasmussen, Traci Snook, and Robert Zimmerman. Beatrice Bureau Correspondent — Boles Nagan 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; James J. Garver, Lincoln; Ruth M. Johnson, Lincoln; Terrence L. Kubicek, Lincoln; Steven Ottmann, Dorchester; Edward C. Price, Lincoln; Don Reiman, Virginia; Pat Galitz, Faculty Representative, Lincoln. 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.

dlers (18 months to 3 years), $180/week for preschool (3 years to 4 years, potty trained), $180/week for prekindergarten (4 to 6 years), $112/week for before and after school and transportation, $90/week for before or after school and transportation, $36/day for non-school day care (school age) and $159/week for school age (summer). Another option is Christ Academy Preschool & Childcare, located inside of Christ United Methodist Church at 4530 A Street. They provide childcare for children ages 6 weeks through school age. Its hours of operations are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There is an enrollment fee of $40 per family. Childcare rates for infants (6 weeks to 18 months) are $175/weekly for full time and $95/weekly for part time. For 18 months and up, it is $150/weekly for full time and $85/weekly for part time. The preschool program is $210 per month for five days a week and $140 per month for 3 days a week. The school age rates are $4.50 per hour and $1 per trip school transportation (field trip fees may apply during summer).

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Small Business Q&A By Zack Zimmerman

Am I ready for employees? How do I know I am ready to hire employees? Kearney This is a very common question within the small business community and represents a fairly significant milestone within the development of your business. If you are asking yourself this question, chances are you have seen indications that adding staff will help your business reach its goals. These goals need to be clear and well defined. Hopefully, you have established goals and specific metrics to analyze these goals. The reason this is so important is you may need help in form of additional staff to reach these goals. If these goals of the business are not defined, then it will be very difficult to communicate the purpose and role of the business. These goals may come in the form of additional sales or a better customer experience or better turn time in fulfilling an order which will translates to more customers. Whatever it is, I would highly recommend defining specific goals for the business and then translating them into a specific job description. This will help you as the business owner to have a clear view of the role of each employee and what role they play in helping the business reach its goals. Not to mention, it will help the employee in understanding their part in the business and how it translates to the business’s success. This also can help with setting expectations, establishing accountability, and leveraging your employees to obtain a competitive advantage. If the business does not have specific goals or a way to analyze and interpret these goals, I would not recommend you hire employees. My small business is thinking about taking on a partner, what are the risks involved? Lincoln As you may already know, taking on a partner in a small business can be very complicated. I would first ask, what is the purpose of your small business taking on a partner? Is the business is cash strapped? Is the business in need of a “fresh” idea or direction? Is the partner looking for a return on his or her money? All of these questions will help define the role of the partner within the business. The main risk involves decision-making power. Sometimes taking on a partner creates a power struggle, in which, if not well defined from the onset, can demand significant resources, both in money and time. Clearly defining the relationship can help tremendously. Very rarely would I ever recommend a 50-50 partnership in a small business. One of the advantages of being a small business is that decisions can be made easily, quickly and without endless deliberation from multiple decision makers. A partnership that is well defined will at the very least be a 51-49 relationship. The roles need to be well defined and ownership equity stake usually defines that role. If there is a 50-50 partnership, who will make the decision if there are conflicting views? And believe me, there will be conflicting views! Many large organizations struggle with change because there are too many decision makers that have input in a given direction of the business. A small business can easily make decisions adapting to change because the lead decision maker (usually the owner) is on site or readily available. Having a partner and another layer of decision making can sometimes limit that small business’s agility and ability to adapt to change in the future. 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.

Respiratory Care provides firm foundation for graduate By Maureen Jackson LINCOLN - Breathing is an every second, every minute, every hour, every day activity that everyone does with little to no effort, thinking or energy. This is how the average person views breathing. For newly-graduated Respiratory Care student Taylor Schaecher, breathing is more than a constant, effortless activity; it’s a passion and challenge. Schaecher graduated in December 2014 from what she considers one of her best life decisions. Southeast Community College offers an 18-month Respiratory Care program that requires students have good communication skills, curiosity, and team work, and Schaecher offers just that.

Schaecher feels that the education she got from Southeast has prepared her for on-the-job experiences through hands-on clinical work and experienced instructors. She said, “All five instructors were with us throughout our entire program, and I was lucky enough to build a relationship with all of them to make me the best therapist possible.” Schaecher is on her way to becoming just that. After spending long clinical hours at the Norfolk Hospital, Schaecher developed a relationship with the respiratory staff and was lucky enough to land a full-time job as a Registered Respiratory Therapist after graduation. “Clinicals were just like having a full time job,” said

Schaecher. “You spend long hours with people who have the job position you would like to have some day, and it is important to make a good impression while learning as much as possible at the same time.” Something as important as breathing lies in the hands of Respiratory Therapists during the time of need each and every day. Schaecher is confident that the education she got at Southeast was thorough enough to not only land her dream job, but to save lives every day. “People don’t think something like breathing is as vital as it is until something bad happens, but I have the knowledge to turn those struggles around thanks to everything I learned at Southeast,” said Schaecher.

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Work Study Program offers Student project, continued continued from page 1 valuable experience By Andrea Kitrell A job through the Work Study Program may be just the ticket for some SCC students. At Southeast Community College, Julian Gomez, the coordinator of the Work Study Program, explained that the Work Study Program “provides an opportunity for students to earn money to assist with their educational expenses while enrolled at Southeast Community College.” The Work Study Program is available to qualifying students. In order to comply with the qualifications, students can stop by the Financial Aid Office and complete a Free Application for Federal Student

Aid (FAFSA) and a Federal Work-Study Authorization Form; forms are also available at the Placement Office. Julian Gomez advises any student looking for a job to check out the Work Study Program. For many students, this program gives them their first job. Gomez added, “It is a great program that lets students work on campus and some position work around a student’s class schedule. There are a variety of jobs available and they change monthly, so students should check often.” Pay is $9 an hour, and work positions are available on and off of campus. Hours can vary from 10-20 hours a week.

Construction Technology provides a good beginning By John Langley Building construction requires knowledge and skills learned not only in the classroom but on a job site. The Building Construction Technology Program knows this, and uses that concept to teach their students. The program ranges from designing and planning of a house to actually going out and building it. The construction techniques and lectures being taught are state of the art. Along with building a house, students learn how to read blueprints, lay brick and block, draft, estimate concepts, build cabinetry and apply commercial building concepts. Instructor of Building Construction Technology at Southeast Community College in Milford Michael Howe states, “We have very good instructors and administrative staff, all have been in the industry for a long time. They are very well educated, hands on and diversified.” Howe feels that with this degree and a decent GPA, a student will have a better chance as starting as a

carpenter instead of a laborer when working in the field. He has also seen other students go on to pursue another degree in construction management or architectural engineering after receiving an associate degree in the Building Construction Technology Program. James Benal, Craft Construction Manager for Kiewit Building Group who has an associate’s degree in Building Construction Technology, says “By having this degree, you not only gain the respect of the other workers, but as a project manager, we don’t set unrealistic goals.” Benal goes on to say that one of the most important skills on a job site is communicating safety with workers and managers. Howe mentioned that a good candidate for the program is somebody who will work hard, listen well and has good sound mathematical and mechanical aptitude. The Building Construction Technology program is located on the Milford SCC campus. Starting dates are offered in the summer and winter quarters.

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from a local welding contractor who donated a bunch of the components and labor, including the main boiler structure.” A student in SCC’s Electronic Systems Technology program helped build a voltage regulator that turned the raw voltage generated by the turbine on the machine into a USB-compatible output so that any USB device could be powered by it. Murphy credited several people with assisting him on the project, including classmates Grant Jackson, Rich Borgenson and Jonny Clark. “They were alongside me when I went to the different programs and helped with bouncing ideas off each other,” Murphy said. When the device was started for the first time, the turbine produced usable steam and working voltage. Murphy said it is considered a fire tube boiler because there are tubes that hold hot exhaust gas that run in the middle of the boiler. “The reason for this is to increase the surface area of hot gasses on the water instead of just heating the bottom of the boiler,” he said. “We were able to heat throughout the center also. John would not let us build it without a pressure safety relief valve, and we bought one for 15 PSI. Anything below 15 PSI is considered a lowpressure boiler.” The turbine has a squirrel cage fan, and the HVAC program put a casing around the outside. The generator has a 12-volt DC motor that Pierce found at a surplus store. Murphy donated the boiler to Pierce and the Energy Generation Operations program. “I told him that he had to show each new class how to charge a cell phone,” Murphy said. “When we first started this project, I used old coffee cans. It was not very classy and didn’t perform well. We then upgraded, but again, it wasn’t good enough. We would create steam, but once we turned it on, it couldn’t

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Above is the steam engine created by Energy Operations Program student Zach Murphy. create steam fast enough to replenish itself. We then had to go big. With each upgrade we had to find a new burner, a way to see how much water was in the boiler and how to replenish the used water.” Murphy said he also enjoyed collecting input from various Milford Campus programs. “I used as many resources as I could,” he said. “I really enjoyed going to different programs to ask to use their resources, including the diesel program for tools and workbench. I got help from the precision machining program to help drill precise holes. The HVAC program helped a lot with piping and enclosing my turbine. The electrical program built a voltage regulator for us. Every program loved what we were doing and helped out tremendously.” Murphy also enlisted the help of J.R. Welding, a shop in Milford.

“I had no previous relationship with him (Jason Roth), and we described what we were doing, and he wanted to help,” Murphy said. “He is an SCC graduate and donated his time and materials for our project. Jason said he would do it for free, only if we showed him when we were done. He was super-excited to see it and enjoyed our project just as much as we did. Without everyone’s help, we would not have been able to do this project.” Murphy, whose goal is to work in the nuclear power industry, possibly near his hometown of Rock Port, Mo., said his project serves as a model for how large power plants produce electricity. “It combined numerous classes into one model,” he said. “I hope my boiler can help the Energy Generation Operations program become more successful.”

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Lady Storm extends winning streak at homecoming By Matt Hagemeier The Lady Storm extended their winning streak to eight with an 85-51 dismantling of Concordia Junior Varsity on Friday, Feb. 6, at the Truman Center. Co-head Coach Vicki Wooton said her team “played a great defensive game,” forcing 29 turnovers. Southeast converted those turnovers into 40 points. They held Concordia to just 25.4 percent shooting. The coach said the team also did a “great job” from

the free throw line. SCC shot 81.5 percent from the charity stripe. Poor free throw shooting (56.1 percent) was a factor in the team’s previous loss to Concordia (65-60) in the Central Community College Classic on Nov. 2. National Junior College Athletic Association player of the week Breanna Grant led SCC with a double/double, scoring 18 points and grabbing 11 boards. She also added three assists and four steals and made 10 out of 11 free throws. Sophomore Chelsea Savage

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was perfect from the line, hitting 6/6 while scoring 15 points and dishing out seven assists. Fellow New Zealander Veshae Wilkinson added 11 points in 11 minutes of play. Hannah Roberts controlled the boards, pulling down 11. SCC improved their record to 16-6 on the season, and is currently ranked 17th in the country. They travel to Central Community College, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, for a conference and regional showdown.

Storm dominates Doane JV By Matt Hagemeier

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High Plains senior Amber Scherer (front row, center) signed with the Storm on Jan. 19. She is flanked on the front row by her mother, Therese Scherer, and father, Jim Scherer. Back row from left are Tabitha Rieken, Polk County Slammers assistant coach; Ken Hoban, Chief Industries head coach; and Bob Ginsburg, SCC head coach.

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Above, Llondell Stephens gets a rebound in the Storm’s homecoming victory over Doane JV.

Head Coach Joel Wooton called it the most complete game of the season. Doane Junior Varsity came in on a seven-game winning streak, including a win over SCC rival Central Community College (79-68). Southeast was on a three-game winning streak and playing its best basketball of the season. Altez Davis, Rakeem Hicks and Snyder Cenecharles helped power the Storm to a 20-6 first half lead on their way to a 79-42 win on homecoming night at the Truman Center. Cenecharles opened the scoring with a fade away free throw line jumper. Davis got a rebound basket, and Hicks

came off the bench to take advantage of a mismatch inside and draw fouls. The sophomore transfer from Coffeyville Community College also stepped back to hit a three from the corner. Southeast led 36-17 at the half, holding Doane to just 25 percent shooting in the first half. SCC continued the defensive pressure, holding the Tigers scoreless for the first four and a half minutes in the second half. The Storm did even better on offense, shooting 54.8 percent in the second half and 48.3 for the game. Tyrell Allen punctuated the win with an exciting alleyoop dunk near the end of the game. However, Allen also

received a technical foul for hanging on the rim too long. Doane only made 1-2 of the ensuing free throws, allowing SCC to hold an opponent to its lowest scoring output of the season at 42. Wooton said that his team “dominated” on both ends of the floor. In addition to superb offense and defense, Southeast out boarded Doane 50-26. Hicks led all scorers with 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for a double/double. The win brings the Storm’s record to 10-15 on the season. They next travel to Central Community College on Wednesday, Feb. 11, for a conference match-up.

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Entertainment & News Review

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Hu-Hot a great choice By Audrey Bieber Hu-Hot Mongolian Grill, located in north Lincoln is a great spot to go out for lunch. Whether you are with coworkers, friends or family, the restaurant has something for everyone. The main attraction is the Mongolian grill, which has many options. You can make a seafood dish, a meat dish or have no meat at all. First, you start by choosing your protein: chicken, beef, pork, sausage, shrimp or crab. Second, you chose your noodles: pad tai or ramen. Third, you add in veggies. Last comes the sauce to add that kick to your dish. Pre-made recipes are available for seasoning your dish, or you can mix anything you want. From garlic to teriyaki, there is just about anything you would need to spice up any Mongolian mixture. Hu-Hot also features sides on its menu such as crab Rangoon, egg rolls, pot stickers or a mix of all three. You also have the choice of soup, salad or rice with your meal. And if you haven’t filled up with the unlimited Mongolian grill you have the option of dessert! Hu-Hot has four options: a NY Cheesecake, cheesecake Rangoons, Sweet Victory S’mores and my favorite, Khan’s Cake, a layered chocolate dessert. The service at Hu-Hot is phenomenal. Although there was a wait when I went, I was immediately informed how long I would need to wait and provided a menu to look at. I had no problem trying to catch my waiter or order my drink from their Cocoa-Cola freestyle options. They have over a hundred different choices, and my waiter had no problem explaining my options. Hu-Hot Mongolian grill is a great choice. It has great quality service and a grill and menu with many options.

Railyard Ice Rink offers a good time on the cheap By Micaela Klassen The Historic Haymarket in Lincoln offers vast amenities to keep one occupied through the winter months. A favorite is the Railyard Ice Rink located on Canopy Street. The Railyard Ice rink is 4,200 square feet and is open to free admission for everyone. Skate rental is $6 for children’s sizes and $9 for adult sizes. Anyone that already has skates is allowed in for free. One ice skater, Samantha, said, “My fiancé and I come to ice skate almost every Sunday after church and then we pick a restaurant to eat at afterwards. It’s an inexpensive date, and the atmosphere is perfect to get us out of the house.” Check in is at the ice rink booth next to the Doughnut Hole. The ice rink requests

that each person signs a waiver of liability form before they step out on the ice. Regular hours are Mon. – Thurs., 4 – 9 p.m.; Fri., 4 – 10 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; and Sun. 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. More information about dates and times can be found at the website, http://www. canopyst.com/railyard/icerink. Their regular season for 2015 is Dec. 12 – March 15. The Railyard Ice Rink offers birthday and private party packages and has reasonable group rates. Also available are engagement packages that offer a message on the cube, wine and other amenities to surprise a future wife or husband. The next time you’re in the Haymarket area, think of the Railyard Ice Rink to enjoy inexpensive fun for friends and families of all ages.

SCC literary magazine “Illuminations” captures first place in competition Volume 15 of Southeast Community College’s literary magazine “Illuminations” won first place in the Small College Central Division in the Community College Humanities Association’s 2014 Literary Magazine Competition. This is the third time “Illuminations” has won a prestigious award from this organization. It placed first in 2011 and third in 2010. Kimberly A. Fangman, English instructor and editor of “Illuminations,” said she was pleased with the quality of submissions that went into the magazine. “This volume contains twice the number of pages and contributors as our last first-place in 2011,” Fangman said. “And the quality of student work, in particular, is remarkable. I am astounded at the artistic and literary talent in the SCC community.” Several SCC students won awards for their submissions. Mystery Harwood, an Academic Transfer student, won first place in the Poetry category for her “Nebraska in My 30s.” Alanna Johnson, an Academic Transfer student from Weston, placed second with her poem titled “Descen-

dants.” Cameron Maxwell, an Academic Transfer student from Lincoln, placed third with the poem “The City’s Outstretched Hand.” Thomas Joyce, a Business Administration student from Lincoln, placed second in the Nonfiction/Essay category for continued on page 7

“Sniper” depicts a hero By Kelly Brady “American Sniper,” a Clint Eastwood film, went into extensive release last month after the preliminary restricted release permitted it to qualify for six Academy Award nominations. The movie’s success comes from not only the skilled direction but the influential acting, especially from Bradley Cooper, who plays Chris Kyle, the most deadly sniper in US history. Director Clint Eastwood tells Chris Kyle’s mesmerizing saga of heroism, commitment and the tolls that survivors take and go through in the aftermath of war. For the past few weeks it’s been interesting to listen and read about the different views surrounding “American Sniper.” The movie portrays Kyle as a war hero, but there has been some disagreement about that characterization. Some see snipers as cowards or cold-blooded killers. Nonetheless, Snipers are trained to kill from the outside to protect their teammates. Snipers trust that when they assassinate a threat, they are actually saving the lives

MILFORD - Intramural sports are a big part of Southeast Community College and are offered at all three locations. Intramural sports are open to any SCC student. The Milford campus offers a variety of sports that students can get involved with. The different sports that Milford has to offer include basketball (5x5), volleyball (6x6), flag football and softball. “It is great for students to get involved with intramurals and activities,” Stacey Harrifield, the student activities coordinator said. “It gives them something to do and

of either their colleagues, other military work forces or innocent individuals. Snipers’ hit lists are usually terrorists, people planning to cause serious harm or individuals killing guiltless people. In “American Sniper,” Kyle shares some thoughts as to why he had to kill so many people. Kyle says, “I was just protecting my guys; they were trying to kill our soldiers, and I’m willing to meet my Creator and answer for every shot that I took.” After his final tour, Kyle admits to a doctor, “The thing

that haunts me are all the guys that I couldn’t save.” Kyle is not a coward. He was protecting and defending his fellow Marines and innocent people. If American freedom was not being protected by people like Kyle, America would be a more threatening place. Kyle is a hero for putting himself and his relationship with his family on the line to protect us. I would encourage people to go see it because it makes a person look at life differently and appreciate those who make our freedom possible.

“Dreams, Vol. 2” coming soon By John Langley In “The Dreams, Volume 2,” a young man is on a journey through life searching for purpose after the mysterious disappearance of his father and death of his mother. Along the way, he meets a Catholic priest who knew his father very well and introduces him to the dreams of Saint John Bosco. John Bosco, who died in 1888, took boys and gangs in from off the streets. Bosco formed an Oratory, where he taught these kids about the Catholic faith and shared with them his gift of having supernatural dreams. Bosco listened and recorded God’s message to him through his mystical dreams. Filmed in the present day around the Lincoln area, executive producer Doug Barry says, “God uses this Saint to give a picture of the reality of heaven and hell.” Barry says this film is a way to connect and inspire people to change their lives. Barry goes on to say, “We live in this world for a short time, then we stand before God and go to our eternal place.” He hopes this movie will wake people up to the reality that their life is going to end,

Intramural sports offered at Milford By Taylor Kirby

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Bradley Cooper, above, plays sniper Chris Kyle in “American Sniper,” which has generated controversy concerning Kyle’s character.

for an hour take a break from studying and get out of their room.” Walker Olson, a current intramural player says, “I love being able to play intramural basketball, and it’s nice because it helps me stay in shape.” Intramurals are held on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 5:30 p.m. on. How long the night will be depends on how many teams there are signed up. If intramural sports are something you want to be a part of, you can contact Harrifield at 402-761-8227 or email her at sharrifield@ southeast.edu.

and we will stand before God. This movie was made in hopes to inspire people to examine their conscience and change their lives.

This film will be available in late spring 2015 on DVD. To find out more information, go to thedreamsfilm.com.

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“Dreams, Volume 2,” follows Will Owens (played by Zachariah Barry), left, on a spiritual journey prompted by the loss of his parents. Above, Will is pictured with sister Rita Owens (played by Courtney Dravitzki).

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SCC plans activities for National Entrepreneurship Week Southeast Community College’s Entrepreneurship Center is planning a number of activities that are open to the public during National Entrepreneurship Week, Feb. 21-28. Following is a summary of the week’s events: Tuesday, Feb. 24: Startup Poker Run in partnership with Ladies Launch Lincoln 5:30-7:45 p.m., SCC Entrepreneurship Center, 285 S. 68th St. Place, Lincoln View some of SCC’s Incubator Alumni start-up offices; hear from business owners; network; enjoy some snacks along the way and have a chance to win prizes at the end. Participants will pick up a playing card at each stop and win prizes for the best hands at the end of the night.

The evening begins at the SCC Entrepreneurship Center west parking lot promptly at 5:30 p.m. Transportation will be provided or participants can caravan behind. Stops are Argyle Octopus Press, 246 S. 16th St. (hear from Team Argyle); Nebraska Air Quality Specialties, 301 S. Ninth St., Suite 200 (hear from owner Piyush Srivastav); Wilshire Business Suites, 4830 Wilshire Blvd. (hear from Kolleen Meyer Krikac, owner of Balanced Life, and Jeanine Bryant, owner of Changing Spaces SRS); and Behavioral Health Resources, 7441 O St., Suite 107 (hear from owner Brenda Rohren). Prizes for the winning poker hand will be distributed at the end of the tour. Thursday, Feb. 26:

SCC offers adult education enrollment opportunities in southeast Nebraska Are you interested in improving your reading, math, or language skills? Do you need to earn your GED®? Do you know someone who is working to improve their English skills? Southeast Community College’s Adult Education program is offering open enrollment classes throughout southeast Nebraska to help you reach your educational goals! Adult Education is a federally funded program to help adults improve their lives by participating in classes in Basic Skills, Workplace Literacy,

GED® Preparation, U.S. Citizenship, and English as a Second Language. Classes are in many southeast Nebraska locations. Individual tutoring and online classes also are available. There is a $20 annual registration fee. For more information about enrolling in class, becoming a volunteer tutor, or to arrange a program about Adult Education for your club or organization, contact the Adult Education Office at SCC’s Beatrice Campus at 800-233-5027, ext. 1236.

Engaged Learning, continued continued from page 1 ful discussion of the material during class time. Students also seem to get more out of their education and are more involved when engaged learning techniques are implemented. Miller believes that engaged learning makes a difference in a student’s learning. “I think everyone benefits,” she said. “The students benefit from more dynamic instruction. They enjoy the learning and take away more

information than before, perhaps. The instructors enjoy having the students involved in the learning. Using engaged learning techniques make learning and teaching more enjoyable!” Overall, Miller feels that “SCC has done a superb job of providing information, materials and ideas about engaged learning.” Additionally, she observed, “Faculty have received the concept well and found it to be very useful in the classroom.”

“Illuminations,” continued continued from page 6 his piece titled “The Hovel.” Stephen Kaminski, a Business Administration student from Ashland, placed third in the category for his work titled “Number 9.” Shannon White, an Academic Transfer student from Omaha, placed third in the Script/Story category for his work titled “Black Violas.” Ashley Cornelsen, an Academic Transfer student from Lincoln, received Honorable Mention honors for her work titled “Homeless Dreams.” Casey Lowe, a Visual Publications student from Cortland, placed third in the Art category for her work titled “Eyes of Innocence.” In the Song/Performance category, Derrick Brinkmeier, an Academic Transfer student from Freeport, Ill., received Honorable Mention honors for his “Not on This Night.” Fangman said she enjoys notifying students when their work has been accepted for publication. “When they email back with such surprise, excitement and gratitude, I want to write back, ‘No, thank YOU,’ ” Fangman said. “ ‘Don’t you know how good you are?’ I feel honored when they choose Illuminations as a forum for publishing their work, often for the first time.”

Fangman said “Illuminations” matters because creativity matters. “Our world often conspires against creativity, individuality and diversity,” she said. “Illuminations offers students the opportunity to publish in an environment that welcomes diverse thought and creative risk-taking. The SCC community is a warm and receptive audience.” “Illuminations” is the only creative activity at SCC that is college wide, meaning anyone can participate: students from any campus or program (including Continuing Education and dual-credit programs), staff and faculty members. A student’s photo or short story is presented on the same level as an instructor’s work, and all of it is celebrated, Fangman said. “The diversity of contributors alone should coax readers to pick up the book, and that makes Illuminations worth producing,” she said. “One of my favorite poems from the upcoming volume was written by a student in the Welding Technology program. Illuminations helps bust the notion that community colleges and technical programs don’t nurture creativity. The fact is, creativity lives here, and we’re eager to share it.”

Weekly Open Coffee (and donuts) at SCC’s Entrepreneurship Center 10-11 a.m., 285 S. 68th St. Place, Lincoln Join Center staff and startups for coffee, enjoy treats sponsored by SCC’s Enactus student group and hear about what’s happening in the Southeast Nebraska Startup Community. Special guest will be Ali Schwanke, marketer and creative strategist (http:// alisonanne.com). Attendees also will get to meet smallbusiness owners and people in the process of starting a business. The Center holds these informal coffees at 10 a.m. every Thursday on the third floor. Past attendees include small-business owners, startups, staff from the Nebraska Business Development Center, Community Development Resources, GROW Nebraska, Junior Achievement, Nebraska Main Street Network, and SCORE, as well as current and past incubator businesses, representatives from the Lincoln Public Schools Entrepreneurship Focus Program, and Center staff. Friday, Feb. 27:

Today the Entrepreneurship Center invites the public to its book club, featuring a book written by former Center Director Tim Mittan titled “The Pocket Business Coach: Creating and Enjoying an Entrepreneurial Life.” Mittan also will be presenting a workshop titled “Navigating the Pockets of Chaos.” He also will be signing his book. The book club takes place from noon to 1 p.m. at the Center. Attendees are asked to register at:http://nbdc. ecenterdirect.com/Conferences.action. The first 10 people to register will receive a copy of the book. This is an informal discussion group, and anyone interested in talking with other entrepreneurs and sharing insights and stories is welcome. In his book, Mittan addresses a number of issues, including bumps in entrepreneur’s lives that are usually caused by the pursuit of their entrepreneurial dreams. Readers of the book will learn to navigate these bumps and continue on the road to success. The publication takes a unique approach in that “success” is not based just on

dollars and cents. The secret is remembering that an entrepreneur also is a person. Mittan, now the associate director of the Los Angeles Regional Small Business Development Center Network hosted by Long Beach (Calif.) Community College District, will talk from 2-3 p.m. covering various topics associated with entrepreneurs. Mittan says that although it may not seem like it, the life of an entrepreneur is not a roller coaster ride. It is a voyage down a winding road with successes and challenges around every curve. Along the journey, all entrepreneurs encounter pockets of chaos that can be navigated successfully to keep them on their path to a fulfilling entrepreneurial life. Overcoming hurdles, like knowing if you are a “Want or a Need,” will go a long way in helping create that muchneeded work-life balance. Attendees are asked to register at: http://nbdc.ecenterdirect.com/Conferences. action. A wrap-up reception will be held from 4:30-6:45 p.m. at Dino’s Eastside Grille, 2901 S. 84th St., Lincoln.

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