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On Monday, August 21, 2017, students, faculty, and staff at Peru State College were able to witness one of nature’s coolest shows: a total solar eclipse.

To put in perspective just how rare this opportunity was, especially for residents of Peru, NE and those affiliated with Peru State College, the last total eclipse that occurred, visible to the contiguous United States, was February 26, 1979. It should be noted that even though this was a total eclipse, because of the moon’s positioning, residents of Nebraska weren’t able to see full totality, or in other words, the time in which the sun is fully obscured by the moon during an eclipse.

So not only was it lucky to have an eclipse in the continental United States, but also the fact that Peru, NE was actually in the path to witness complete totality was insane. The path of totality was an approximately 70 mile wide window that stretched from Oregon to South Carolina, as both the Earth and the moon continued on their rotations.

Peru State College organized a viewing party at the Oak Bowl that began at 11:30 a.m., approximately nine minutes before occultation, the term used to describe the process of the moon moving in front of the sun blocking bits of sunlight.

Occultation continued

for more than an hour while people continued to gather in the Oak Bowl as totality drew closer. Creative Dining, braving the chance of rain from the cloud cover which stubbornly persisted during the eclipse, still provided lunch to students and College employees alike. Great job Creative Dining.

During the last half hour before totality, Jason Hogue, the Director of Marketing and Communications, was up in the skybox advising persons to keep their solar viewing glasses on when looking up towards the sun. Looking directly at the sun was only safe, if it was through solar viewers, which the Marketing Department provided.

At 1:04 p.m. totality occurred at Peru State College, making it safe to finally remove solar

viewing glasses and to snap pictures of the darkened moon and the ring of light which vividly shown around its circumference. For nearly two minutes the sun remained blocked out by the moon, and a near-constant buzz of chatter permeated the air from people in attendance.

One person in attendance was Trey Nelson, a junior Business Administration Management, Marketing, and Computer Management Information Systems triple major, had this to say about the eclipse, “The eclipse was fast. I didn’t have a clear view of totality, but I was disappointed as I thought it was going to be darker. I was shocked how fast it got dark though. Between five minutes before and five minutes after totality, it was eerie. As quickly as

the darkness came, it went away and the light was back and things seemed normal once again.”

In the Oak Bowl, people’s reactions were easy to gauge. Some were focused on getting as many good pictures as they could during totality, and others were audibly disappointed by the lack of “fireworks” which the celestial event brought. No matter the reaction though, everyone in attendance can now say that they were able to witness a total solar eclipse without having to travel halfway across the country as some people, like Bill Nye did flying to Beatrice, NE.

For those people whose interested has been peaked by the total solar eclipse, there is a vast amount of information regarding the eclipse online through NASA’s website, among a whole host of different, non-government sponsored sites.

If you’re looking to get involved in stargazing or learn more about astronomy or just become aware of general science news, https://www.nasa.gov/ is a great website to start exploring that curiosity. Currently, the NASA website hosts different categorical topics

such as the International Space Station, the “Solar System and Beyond,” and general history.

What’s most topic-related to the total eclipse, and arguably the most cool, would be the section about the Hubble telescope, which contains jaw-dropping pictures of different galaxies and planets many light-years away from Earth. It would be easy to lose a few hours just browsing the website seeing all of the incredible pictures and information that’s available.

Even if you’re not interested in further exploring all of the detailed facts regarding solar eclipses, you can still be sure to mark your calendar for April 8, 2024, as that’s the date for the next total solar eclipse that will cross parts of the continental United States, starting in Texas and running to the Northeast into Canada. So even though Peru, NE won’t be in the path of totality, another great viewing pleasure will be available.

For both the Marketing Department and Creative Dining, a great job was done to pull together the event, especially from the headache of possible rain and cloud cover. Bravo.

Ryan ChristensenCONTRIBUTING WRITER

Students observe the solar eclipse. Image courtesy of Peru State College.

Total Eclipse of the Bobcat Nation

Total solar eclipse. Image courtesy of NASA.

Dr. Bill Clemete takes time to view the eclipse. Image courtesy of Peru State College.

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upComIng events

September 13, 2017 7:00 PM

OakStock Music FestivalCampus Quad

September 22, 2017 Last day to withdraw Online Term 1 classes

with a “W”


Athletic Hall of FameAWAC

September 23, 2017 10:00 AM

Peru vs. Evangel Volleyball AWAC


Peru vs. Nazarene Football Oakbowl


Peru vs. Grand View VolleyballAWAC

September 28, 2017 11:00 AM

Student Recital Jindra Recital Hall


Peru vs. Avila Volleyball AWAC


Peru vs. Baker Volleyball AWAC

October 2, 2017 2:00P M - 4:00 PM

Counseling Center Open HouseUpstairs of CATS Building

October 2 - November 2 Museum of Nebraska Art Traveling Exhibit

featuring John Falter

October 5, 2017 Make Your Own Stress Ball

Student Center

October 10, 2017Healthy Mind Healthy Body

Student Center

For many of you who may not know, last May Dr. Paul Hinrichs was named the new Dean of Arts and Sciences here at Peru State College. Prior to being hired as the new Dean, Dr. Hinrichs was a professor of mathematics and has been a part of Peru State College since 1990.

When asked what prompted him to apply for the open position, Dr. Hinrichs answered, “My children are now at stages in their lives that allow me the time necessary to devote to this position. I think that my character, education, and experiences made me well suited for the position of Dean.”

With a new position comes new duties, which Dr. Hinrichs knows all too well. “As Dean, I am an administrator responsible for the academic programs, fiscal and physical resources, as well as the human resources of the School of Arts and Sciences,” said Dr. Hinrichs. “I am an advocate of the administration to those individuals and programs as well as an advocate of the faculty, staff, and students to other

administrative personnel at the college.” He also stated that as a spokesperson

of Peru State College, he will need to work collaboratively and effectively with personnel in the Arts and Sciences, leadership at the college, school systems, and employers in our service area. He also wishes to maintain relationships with alumni and donors of the college.

As the new Dean of Arts and Sciences Dr. Hinrichs also has a mission that he hopes to fulfill during his time as Dean. Along with supporting all of the programs, staff, and students of

the Arts and Sciences, Dr. Hinrichs also wishes to continue working with other administrative officers to fulfill the strategic plans of Peru State College.

Due to Dr. Hinrichs job change, a replacement was needed to help teach mathematics. Luckily, the college was able to find a replacement for Dr. Hinrichs previous courses. “We were able to hire a talented replacement, Cassandra Cox, for the mathematics line that was open due to my job change. The three full-time faculty members that teach mathematics and statistics with the support of adjunct instruction are able to cover the courses that we offer,” stated Dr. Hinrichs. “This term I am teaching one course in mathematics, Calculus III, though my duties will be primarily administrative going forward.”

Please help welcome Dr. Hinrichs in his new role as Dean of Arts and Sciences as he continues to work alongside the college to meet current goals and strive to reach new ones. To contact Dr. Hinrichs feel free to visit his office in Hoyt 114 or send email him at [email protected]. You can also reach him by his office phone number 402-872-2237.

It’s a new year at Peru State College, and the men on campus have gotten an upgrade to their quality of living. That’s right. After starting demolition in August of 2016, the renovation of Delzell Hall is finally complete, and there are a bunch of new features. The biggest change on everybody’s minds is the addition of air conditioning in the dorms. No more laying around and sweating in a sauna of a room because now the boys can be living at a comfortable and humane temperature.

While relaxing in their now air conditioned dorms, students who are feeling competitive can head down to the newly renovated game room and get in a game of pool or ping pong. Students can also hook up to the brand new projector and screen to do anything from playing video games to watching movies.

Also, if anyone is looking to study but doesn’t want to go all the way to the library, look no further than the Great Hall on the first floor. The relaxing vibe of the room topped off with the fireplace that now runs off of gas makes certain that this is going to be a hotspot for gatherings.

A major addition to the dorms in this renovation was the brand new elevator. The elevator has been a great accommodation for everyone

in the dorms. Especially with the hills on campus, it’s nice to be able to get a break from stairs for a little while.

The restrooms got a complete overhaul and were fully remodeled. They are filled with bright lights and marvelous looking tile on the floor and the walls.

With all the new students who are going to see how beautiful Delzell looks now and start flooding into the building, there’s going to need to be a parking lot with a smooth surface. Luckily the parking lot got resurfaced and covered up the geothermal well field that takes care of energy efficient heating and cooling.

The renovation was finished just in time to welcome the football players to

move in on August 6. They were the first to get to experience the wonderful new rooms here in Delzell. The rooms are equipped with desks, chairs, and dressers. The beds are stackable so you can make bunk beds and have so much more room for activities. Along with the beds being stackable, PSC has made an even bigger jump into the future because the mattresses are reversible. You heard that right. One side of the mattress is soft and the other side is firm! This is what you can get when you do a $9.9 million renovation. With the renovation complete, the men of Peru State College can live happily and comfortably for the rest of the year.

Paul Hinrichs Named New Dean of School of Arts and Sciences

Delzell Hall Renovations Complete

Marivelle MaganaCONTRIBUTING WRITER

Keegan LaneCONTRIBUTING WRITER

Delzell’s game room. Image courtesy of Campus Services.

Image courtesy of Peru State College.

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BoBCat talkQuestiOn: What was

your childhood dream-job?

“A Jedi!”Ben KeyesFreshman

“A millionaire lawyer!”Aaron CoxFreshman

“Veternarian!”Langdon DouglasFreshman

“Veternarian!”Annika McDonaldFreshman

Sizable student support has been gained as rent strikes have become big news on the college campus scene this fall. The rent strike began last year at the University of Michigan and as they started their second year of striking others followed. The widely publicized University of California at Berkeley was second to strike as did the University of Wisconsin.

The strikes have been against unethical practices including unwarranted rent increases, radical clause contract and housing code violations. The movement has

brought forth such organized groups as the “People’s Park” at Berkeley and the Maison’s Tenant’s Union at Wisconsin. The fight by these students has just begun and with the support they have been gathering - such as organizations as the Berkeley City Council and student governments on most campuses as well as each union having its own lawyer - prove that the students mean to get something constructive done.

All this may seem pretty far away to most Peru students but it will call to your attention, students who are fighting for their rights and will not allow themselves to be taken in by a shrewd individual who capitalizes on any opportunity to make the quick and easy dollar.

Rent may not be a major concern to students in this area but we may have others that could prove to be bones of contention in the very near future. The situation we approach is the deplorable system of book buying which students are forced to support even though the book system neglects to support the student. It seems each year prices go higher and the number of books required in each course increases. This may be all well and good but what can be the point of buying brand new books each year? Can

the curriculum change that much from last year that books cannot be used more than one year in a row? Hardly!

Granted all classes are not subject to this but then those are likely to be the one’s in which the teacher neglects the book entirely or nearly so and goes by his notes and his notes alone.

The bookstore wwe realize is separate from the college but because the bookstore is supported by the students it is believed their policy would include fair treatment of the students. One such practice deemed unfair by many is the return price given to students by the bookstore at the end of the semester. It seems that if a book is worth more than $5.00 at the beginning of the semester it is surely worth more than 75 cents at the end of the semester . With the record number of students attending classes this fall it seems natural that the book business would follow the practice of other members of our free enterprise system and with increased production lower prices should follow.

We as students realize the cost of production and output but there are two sides to every story and a college education is expensive enough without having to oppose people that we the students support.

Rent Strikes or Book BoycottsBased On The American BuckDavid A. DavisonOCTOBER 10, 1969

Recently a 55-page report was released with President Nixon’s blessings by the special presidential task force relating to narcotics, marijuana and dangerous drugs.

The report, authorized by 22 government personnel under the direction of Deputy Attorney General Richard Kleindienst, makes the following conclusions about the use of marijuana:

1 - It is psychologically addicting, tending to lead to the use of hard narcotics, because once the user has adopted the drug as a “crutch to cope with life stress,” he is “substantially more susceptible to the acquisition of a larger crutch through the medium of a stronger drug.”

2 - Its widespread use by the young constitutes of a “significant mental health problem… since persistent use of an agent which serves to ward off reality during this critical period of development is likely to affect adversely the ability of the individual to cope with the demands of a complex society.”

3 - Though medical evidence “neither proves nor disproves that marijuana is a cause of crime, “criminal records establish clearly “an accelerating rate of association between crime and the use of marijuana.”

The administration’s drug ball, proposed by the late Sen Everett Dirksen and currently before the Senate Subcommittee to Investigate Juvenile Delinquency, lumps marijuana, heroin and LSD together, keeping the same penalty structure for a first offense of possessing any of the three: a minimum of two and a maximum of 10 years in prison.

Anyone convicted of a first offense in selling the drugs will face 5-20 years in prison and a $25,000 fine under Nixon’s bill. Anyone convicted of a second selling offense will face 10-40 years incarceration and a $50,000 fine. There would be no opportunity for probation or suspension of the sentences. In addition, the bill contains a “no- knock” provision whereby police may enter a home without identifying themselves. Why Not? It just ain’t worth it.

Why Not?Rick FitchOCTOBER 10, 1969

Peru’s Flashback Articles

Teachers on strike in Chicago. Image courtesy of Google.

What are the Peru Flashback Articles?In honor of the 150th Anniversary of Peru State

College, the Peru State Times will be dedicating a page each issue to some of the articles written by our Bobcat

Alum. Each issue will feature articles hand picked by our staff from the achives. The articles will becoming from several different decades and from different authors.

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Best Places to Eat-Besides the CafCarlene RileyCONTRIBUTING WRITER

Whether you’re just moving to Peru or you’re familiar with the area, you don’t always want to eat the Main Line Bob or the Late Night Bob. But where else could you go? If you’re willing to take a short trip, the possibilities are almost endless. Or if you’re not able to make the 15 minute drive, then taking a short trip down Main Street might be right up your alley. Zak’s Bar and Grill is a little place to get together in Peru for a night out. They have ideal finger foods such as jalapeno poppers, french fries, onion rings, and so much more. They give you a great amount for the prices. Zak’s is one of the cheapest bars I have ever been to, and it has some of the best foods. If you need something more filling, they have the town’s best wings; whether you want Barbecue, Spicy Cajun, Cajun, Hawaiian,

etc. you’ve gone to the right spot. They always have fresh wings and friendly staff. Your food arrives quickly, and you get a bang for your buck. Even Pizza Hut can’t beat them. The wings are also really big for their price. You’ll be full after seven. To make matters better, if you take this short stroll on Sundays, you can get ten wings for seven dollars or 70 cents a wing.

Okay, so maybe you aren’t into the thought of a bar, pop over to Auburn. Drive down Main Street and of to your left you’ll see a mexican restaurant, El Portal. Though the parking lot may be overflowing with cars, any wait time will be worth it. I promise. Little tip: there is parking in the back and a back entrance. Once you get inside, you’ll instantly be hit with the smell of food cooking. I have been there multiple times, and I can vouch for the fact that every time my foot crossed the threshold my

mouth instantly started watering, my stomach instantly started growling, and my hunger started rising. Don’t think you have to wait for your food to come to start mowing down either. You are instantly given chips and amazing salsa. Try not to get full of off just chips because if you’re anything like me you just ordered the biggest plate, which could also be the most expensive, but once again you get a bang for your buck and won’t be going home without leftovers.

Every time I go, I get the same entree and drink, strawberry lemonade and fajitas with shrimp, chicken, and steak. It comes with roasted vegetables on top, refried beans, rice, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, and tortillas. The plate always comes out sizzling, and whether you eat it cold or hot, it is still just as flavorful and just as satisfying. The size of the drinks are enormous. The strawberry lemonade comes

with chunks of real strawberries, and if it is even possible the strawberry lemonades taste more “strawberry-like” than strawberries! But wait there’s more! Think you have room for dessert? Great! Reach for their fried ice cream that comes fried in corn flakes and topped with whipped cream, chocolate, caramel, and a cherry on top. Trust me your

trip is well deserved, treat yourself. What are you waiting for? Load your friends up tonight and taste something other than the cafeteria food. You’ve earned it after a long and successful first three weeks. Whether you add two more options to your diet or twenty more these are the best two you could choose from around. Maybe take your next date there.

Experiencing New Student WeekendKeegan NelsonCONTRIBUTING WRITER

Bright and early, freshman from all over came slowly rolling into Peru on August 18th, 2017. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. freshmen and their families were hauling boxes around campus. I would like to give a shout out though (being a freshman myself) and thank all of the football team that helped everyone move in that day. It was probably more work than you wanted to do, but a lot of students couldn’t have done it without you.

I’m not sure about everyone else, but it was nice after I got moved in because I had enough time to go out to lunch with my, very hesitant about leaving me, family. I was also able to visit Auburn and get some of the things I had forgotten to grab or had yet to buy (toothpaste, batteries, step-stool, snacks upon snacks because for some reason my mother thought I was going to starve…hasn’t she heard of the freshman 15?) Anyways, then all the freshmen regrouped back at campus and met in the AWAC to meet their Top-Cat leaders. That was okay for the first ten minutes, but the other 35 of just sitting there was a bit awkward and slowed the excitement for a while.

We did get back in the swing of things though after hearing some amazing speeches by the president and some brave Top Cats. Then the parents were sent off, and it was just the freshmen in the gym. I would say we got to know each other a little bit better by answering some questions and playing some intense rock, paper, and scissors.

After that we were all headed to the football field for a class photo, which most of us deemed was more painful than usual due to the layers of shirts and unrelenting heat. After the balloon release, we trekked back up to the quad, which made us all, parents included, realize just how much the hills could remind us

that we were out of shape. Speaking of parents, we all slowly said good-bye as the last of the parents left campus.

For us, the activities just kept going on for the night. We had the trivia night, followed by the big bonfire outside of Morgan Hall. The next day came with informational sessions upon informational sessions. I’m going to skip that part because none of us want to relive that. However, we quickly forgot about the sessions after the root-beer floats, scavenger hunt, hypnotist, and the extra hot salsa during Gooey Grub Night.

Sunday came around and, as long as you weren’t stuck doing the alcohol awareness class, it was pretty easy going. Everyone was able to go and enjoy the keynote speaker, Judson Laipply, and then go and get involved in something during the involvement fair. The day ended with

smoothies, facing our fear of heights at rock climbing, sand volleyball, and a mud slide mysteriously filled with mashed bananas.

Overall, I think welcome weekend 2017 was a huge success. There may have been a few snags here and there but, that’s the definition of college. You are going to hit snags, and you will eventually overcome them and move on to the next big thing. I think welcome weekend started the year off with a bang that got everyone ready for the challenges ahead of them.

The Class of 2021 Balloon Release.Image courtesy of Peru State College.

Freshmen get hypnotized. Image courtesy of Peru State College

Students enjoy the Banana Slide.Image courtesy of Peru State College

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Marissa GomezSTUDENT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Nearly every person that I’ve met is looking for love in their life, the kind of love that makes a person feel warm, wanted, and appreciated. How does a person go about this, finding true and pure love?

Well no matter a person’s take on the matter, putting yourself in situations that are conducive to meeting potential romantic partners is a must. Basically, sitting in your room playing video games or watching Netflix can’t be your only hobbies, or else you would never expose yourself to people that you’d like as friends or potentially more.

One avenue that people can take to finding a romantic partner is through casual dating. Now because of the spectrum that casual dating covers, there isn’t a single definition which accurately encompasses all of these relationships that fall under the term’s umbrella. For simplicity, in this article, casual dating is being in a relationship with another person, but the commitment of either person may not be as defined as in a traditional relationship.

Are casual relationships viable for people, specifically college-aged students? Casual relationships can work, especially for college-aged people because it’s a time in students’ lives where they’re probably experiencing major personal growth outside of the presence of their parents for the first time. All of this change creates uncertainty and a casual relationship, one that doesn’t require a lot of time or effort, can be what people need as an emotional support

system through this period. It’s important, though, that intentions be laid out before a casual relationship begins ensuring that both people know where the other is at.

That being said, the realm of casual relationships is a slippery slope because one partner may be more committed to the relationship than the other person, and this rift would create some discord between the two people. This would be especially prevalent if a couple were engaging in sexual activity, as engaging in sexual activity prematurely can meddle with the emotional growth of a relationship. And anytime that this is happening, it’s a recipe for one person to be hurt emotionally and an unclean end to the relationship.

So my advice to readers who are single and are currently looking for a romantic relationship, I’d say that a casual relationship can be a viable avenue for that. I say this because you learn something from everyone that you interact with, and if keeping a relationship really low key teaches you a core lesson about life and its values, then I’d say that that experience was worth it.

This doesn’t mean it’s okay to let anyone walk over you, damage your emotional health, or use you for physical exploitation, but remember that not everything needs to be super serious; most of life isn’t, so hanging out with a person you like but don’t know how much yet is okay. There’s nothing wrong with a casual relationship. Just remember your worth as a person, and cut anyone out of your life that tells you that it’s less than that.

When it comes to relationships in college there are a lot of words that float around: non-existent, long distance, and casual? Casual relationships are all the rage in college, but what is it that makes them so appealing? Honestly, it’s kind of hard to narrow down. Casual relationships can be fun, especially at first. There are no obligations and no expectations. With the stress of college, who also wants the stress of an actual relationship. They make what you want, a little more accessible.

Sometimes, casual works better if it’s in the “one night” variety. However, then there’s the next day. Do you pretend that what happened, didn’t. Or do you keep it super relaxed? Either way, we’re all on a very small campus, and, even if you’re not the one talking about it, there’s bound to be someone who is. But in all honesty, that doesn’t even matter.

Sure, people talk and people know more of your business than they should, but the truth is it’s college. We’re all welcome to our own experiences—given there’s consent, obviously. College is definitely the time to be true to yourself and to not let yourself be held down. Relationships, as great as they are, are definitely time consuming and exhausting. Relationships are especially hard when you are trying to succeed in school. Sometimes, it’s better to just keep the ball rolling and not get tied up.

But, sometimes you get tied up

anyway. Not every casual relationship stays in the casual category. And, sometimes it’s pretty one sided. That’s not a reason to stop playing the field, but a reason to be aware of your actions. All actions have repercussions one way or another. You may find out what you thought was a casual relationship was, in their mind, something exclusive, maybe even serious. Don’t be the person who gets caught “cheating” because of blurred lines. If it’s something casual that you want, make sure that is clear the entire time. Don’t go around playing the field and breaking hearts for no reason. Of course, even with clear cut lines, people can still get hurt. However, at least then you’re not entirely responsible.

There is something else that should probably be addressed when it comes to casual relationships... it will inevitably get tiring. Everyone who has spent any time going from fling to fling knows that at some point there will be the realization that it would be nice to settle down. After so long of the random people, it is nice to know there is one person waiting for you with open arms. It’s nice to have that person who you can claim and proudly claims you. It’s even better to have someone who at the end of every day asks you the same question: “How was your day?” And when your response is less than positive they know all the ways to make it better. College is definitely the time to be young, dumb, and experiencing, but it will also turn into the time when you’re older, wiser, and experienced.

“I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color. To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way.” Those were the words of Colin Kaepernick on kneeling during the national anthem last year when he first did it. Since then, it has gone worldwide with kneeling or locking arms during the national anthem, including high school teams, cheerleading teams, and other professional sports. Not only did he bring it to the attention of the black community but also to the whole universe on inequality in this country.

Student athletes all over the world have acted on what Kaepernick stands for along with others who feel the same way, but he paved the way for a voice to be heard on a larger podium. I’m one hundred percent behind kneeling for the national anthem. Growing up, I never really

cared for the anthem because I knew deep down inside those words don’t apply to the people where I come from.

In relation, at my last school in a small town in North Dakota where me and my teammates attended, we took the initiative to raise our fist during the national anthem. By taking this stand with Kaepernick’s message, we received negative and positive feedback. Our team was threatened by the booster club saying, “If they continue to raise their fist, we will not donate any more money to the football program” which made our right to stand up in what we believe in that much more powerful. Not to mention our team was eighty five percent black, most of whom had come from inner cities where discrimination and unequal opportunities is seen everyday in front of us.

Coaches of teams with players that have a strong opinion about the national anthem should respect and value that. Sports is one of the safe havens for people of all different and

similar backgrounds, meaning a lot of times everyone on the team feels different about certain issues and nobody is right or wrong based on how one another views. Especially if the team has minorities that are affected by the issues going on in America. If anyone should stand with the athletes it is the coaches because the players make a commitment to the team and so should the coaches through the good and rough times.

As a young black athlete in America, it is my right to stand up for what I believe in. For many years, I have seen black people (including myself) get discriminated against and not get the same opportunities as other ethnicities. So, any chance I get to speak out verbally or just with gestures I will do so. The national anthem has been a big part of this country long before I could remember but if people don’t see anything wrong with the justice system, then we will continue to see kneeling and other acts to keep society aware.

Martae Brown

Stand Alone or Kneel Together

Colin Kaepernik takes a knee during the national anthem. Image courtesy of

DailyMail.


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Name: Heidi Jo BartlettHometown: West Bend, WisconsinPosition: Instructor in the School of EducationEducation: Bachelor’s in Education, K-12 from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Master’s in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA TESOL) from University of Central Florida

Responsibilities: teach and ensure education major students are prepared to be compassionate teachers; develop new courses under new ESL supplementPrevious work: taught freshmen and sophomore students at Qufu Normal University in Qufu, China, through the State Department’s English Language Fellows program

Name: Cassandra CoxHometown: Reynolds, NebraskaPosition: Instructor of Mathematics

Education: Bachelor’s in mathematics from Peru State College; Master’s in mathematics from University of Nebraska-OmahaResponsibilities: teaching stats classes, math 110, math 112, and helping with math clubPrevious work: worked as instructor and coordinator of intermediate algebra at UNO

Name: Dr. Kathleen NehlsH o m e t o w n : S t . Petersburg, FloridaP o s i t i o n : A s s i s t a n t Professor of History

Education: Bachelor’s in history from University of Central Oklahoma; Ph.D. in history from University of GeorgiaResponsibilities: teaching courses in disciplinePrevious work: served as graduate instructor and faculty instructor at University of Georgia; visiting instructor at Oxford College at Emery University; postdoctoral teaching fellow at Utah State University

Name: Dr. Nathan NetzerHometown: Aberdeen, South DakotaPosition: Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Education: Bachelor and Master’s of Science

in Chemistry and Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry from University of South DakotaResponsibilities: teaching general chemistry, general chemistry lab, general physics, general physics lab, and conducting research with undergraduate studentsPrevious work: worked in the Solid-State Electronics Department at the Angstrom Laboratory at Uppsala University in Uppsala, Sweden

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Images courtesy of Peru State College.

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Name: Matt ThielenHometown: Bloomington, Indiana, and Ames, IowaPosition: Dean of Student Life

Education: Bachelor’s in Sociology from Grand View University; Master’s in Sports Administration from Minnesota State; Ph.D. in Educational Studies from Iowa StateResponsibilities: oversee the programs and services to student development and growthPrevious work: worked at Concordia University, Doane College, Creighton University, and Morningside College

Name: Angela ZarybnickyHometown: Odell, NebraskaPosition: Student Intervention CoordinatorEducation: Bachelor’s in Secondary Mathematics, Middle Grades Mathematics, Language Arts, and Elementary Education with a coaching endorsement from Peru State College; working on Master’s in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)Responsibilities: work with SSS program and the freshman participants in our programPrevious work: taught seventh and ninth grade math and English at Howells-Dodge Consolidated; assistant coach for high school volleyball

Name: James “Richie” KincaidHometown: McKee, KentuckyPosition: Financial Aid Counselor

Education: Master’s in History and Secondary Education from Eastern Kentucky UniversityResponsibilities: assist students with their financial aid questions and advise students with financial decisionsPrevious work: part-time adult education intructor for Eastern Kentucky University

Name: Sergio PortesanHometown: Saint Paul, MinnesotaPosition: Assistant Director of Residence Life

Education: Bachelor’s in American History-Political Science from Colorado CollegeResponsibilities: live in Delzell and supervise the RA team; serve as a resource and advocate for studentsPrevious work: worked as RA, Writing Tutor, and Tour Guide at Colorado College; worked as Special Education EA at elementary school; worked as middle school history teacher in Denver after graduation

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sports8Anna McCordCONTRIBUTING WRITER

How well do you know the faculty and staff of Peru State College? Each student has his or her mix of what faculty and staff they see every day. Most students have professors, some have tutors, and others have coaches. This last week I was able to email back and forth with one of the newest members of the Bobcat faculty and staff family.

Melissa Golus is a graduate assistant athletic trainer for softball and men’s basketball. She also teaches First Aid, CPR and AED for the lay responder, also known as HPER 215. Golus graduated May 2017 from Benedictine College.

Being an athletic trainer keeps Golus busy. She works mostly in the AWAC and gets to work with most of the coaches and students on campus every day. When I asked her what her favorite part of working at Peru was, Golus wrote, “I enjoy the small school atmosphere and actually getting to know my athletes.”

Having been involved in athletics her whole life and enjoying it, Golus wanted to

pursue a career in sports and athletics. As she got older, she realized that she also had an interest in the human body and the means to take care of it. This inspiration, and her interests in sports and other people, then took her to college for athletic training which allowed her to combine her two interests into a career.

Golus first starts off her weekdays with treatments in the training room. She then moves on to the afternoon where she works with students on sports teams in their practices. Her nights are dedicated to homework and lesson planning. In her time off, her favorite pastime is running.

Having been raised in Nebraska, Golus says that she is a Nebraska Cornhusker fan. When I asked what her favorite sports team is, her response was, “I’m a Husker fan in most sports. I was raised in Nebraska with parents that are huge Husker fans so it was only natural.” She also roots for the Bobcats on game days.

Golus has some advice for the incoming freshmen that have started this year: “Take it seriously. Your GPA from freshman year follows you through the rest of college.”

Other than training, Golus enjoys being physically active and, when I asked her what her favorite season was, she added, “I really enjoy spring because the weather is starting to get nicer and everyone seems to be in a better mood.”

Take the time to get to know the faculty and staff around you. Peru is small, so the faculty and staff around you can help you find the best way of learning that fits you best. They are here to help you prepare for what is next.

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Melissa Golus. Image courtesy of Peru Athletics.

Chuck Mizerski is the 73rd of 84 individuals and/or teams being recognized while leading up to the 26th Peru State Hall of Fame induction cer-emonies. The Hall of Fame began in April of 1986.

As Nebraska and Peru State are both celebrat-ing their 150th birthdays, the College is also hosting special events throughout the year. The next big event on campus will be the Peru State Athletic Hall of Fame banquet which will take place on Friday, Sept. 22, with a presentation at halftime on Saturday, Sept. 23.

As a lead up to the upcoming Hall of Fame event, the 84 individuals and/or teams will be recognized on a daily ba-sis with one noted on each of the 84 days prior to the event.

Mizerski, a Granite City, Ill. native, was inducted for his success as a football player while at Peru State and for his outstanding coaching experiences after graduation.

The inscription on Mizerski’s plaque which is exhib-ited in the upper lobby of the Al Wheeler Activity Center reads as follows: “As a student-athlete, Chuck Mizer-ski was a four year, two-way starter at tackle for Peru State College. As a coach, Chuck replaced Frank Solich, in 1979, at Lincoln Southeast. He oversaw a football powerhouse at Lincoln Southeast from 1979 to 2006. In that time, the Knights won 230 games, six state championships, and three state runner-up tro-phies. Before coaching at Lincoln Southeast, Mizerski coached in Plattsmouth and Granite City, Ill., compiling a combined 274-81-1 record. His teams were always well prepared, competed with great intensity, and ex-hibited the highest levels of sportsmanship. Six of his players went on to play in the National Football League.

He earned nominations twice for the Nation-

al Coach of the Year honors. Chuck coached in two Nebraska Shrine Bowls and earned Coach of the Year recognition from three Nebraska me-dia Outlets. In 2011, Mizerski was inducted into the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame.”

Mizerski was very humorous to begin his ac-ceptance speech at the Hall of Fame ban-quet with many short stories about his fam-ily, friends, and current Bobcat coaching staff.

He talked about his beginnings in Granite City, Ill., where your choices after graduation were either working in the steel mill, which he did for a little while, or going to the Army. His parents were career military who both served in World War II. Mizerski noted, though, that ev-erything that was good happening for him can be traced back to Peru State College. He said the best thing that happened was meeting a young lady from Manley, Neb., Alice, who later became his wife. Mizerski described her as the kindest and nicest person he has ever met.

Mizerski thanked numerous people, including Jerry Joy – a member of the Hall of Fame. He noted many other teachers and coaches who helped him through his college years. He recognized the coaches at that time – Coach Erv Pitts, the head coach at the time. Con-tinuing he noted that Coach McIntire was fun – maybe too much fun. He mentioned Coach Fitzgerald, Coach Stemper, and Coach Pelisek as well. Mizerski noted that after he hit his only triple in his life under Coach Pelisek playing baseball, Coach Pelisek replaced him with Nick Petrillo to run for him. Petrillo was thrown out at home and Mizerski commented about it and didn’t play the second game of the double header.

Mizerski was inducted into the Peru State Hall of Fame on Oct. 18, 2013, as a member of the 23rd class. He presently lives in Lincoln with his wife Alice. Mizerski is still a member of the Bobcat football coaching staff.

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Peru Salutes Its Hall of Fame Members - Chuck Mizerski

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Coach Steve Schneider has always had an interest in athletics. This interest developed into a true, recognizable passion when he focused on football during his time in college. That is when Schneider decided that he wanted to pursue teaching and coaching as his career. After college, Schneider worked for 25 years as a football coach at Midland University, his alma mater. He also dabbled as a Women’s Softball coach for four years. After an entire life spent in Fremont, Nebraska, Schneider decided that it was time to “grow up and move out of town.”

Schneider wanted a new experience and new challenges. Coming to Peru State College gave him just that. Schneider said, “[Coming to Peru State as the] Director of Athletics in 2009 was the opportunity/challenge to rebuild a program that has a storied tradition and history but had not had much recent support.”

Working as both the Athletic Director and the Head Football Coach gives

Schneider a unique perspective. He gets to work with student athletes in multiple capacities. For Schneider, the most rewarding part of working with the Bobcats is the “relationship [he] develops with players and others in the department.”

So far, the football team has had a strong start. The season opener was a win, followed by yet another win, starting the season off with a 2-0 record. Schneider said, “Starting the season on a positive note builds confidence and buy in for our plan.”

As for goals for the football team this year, Schneider has his sights set on winning the Heart North Division Championship, but he also recognizes that there may be some challenges. Schneider believes that the biggest challenge for the team this year is staying healthy. Schneider said, “[I]t will be important for our players to make good decisions and take care of themselves (physically, socially, and spiritually) off the football field.”

This sentiment shows how much the athletes at Peru State mean to Schneider. As an educator, it is important for Schneider not to see his

players as commodities but as humans. No matter the outcome of the season, it is sure to be exciting and interesting with Coach Schneider at the helm, leading a talented group of athletes.

Alyssa GrellCONTRIBUTING WRITER

Coach Steve Schneider. Image courtesy of Victory Sports Network.

Schneider Mentors for Success

Peru Salutes Its Hall of Fame - Tamir Anderson RileyTamir Anderson Riley is the 72nd of

84 individuals and/or teams being recog-nized while leading up to the 26th Peru State Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. The Hall of Fame began in April of 1986. As Nebraska and Peru State are both celebrating their 150th birthdays, the College is also hosting special events throughout the year. The next big event on campus will be the Peru State Athletic Hall of Fame banquet which will take place on Friday, Sept. 22, with a presentation at halftime on Saturday, Sept. 23.

As a lead up to the upcoming Hall of Fame event, the 84 individuals and/or teams will be recognized on a daily basis with one noted on each of the 84 days prior to the event. Anderson Riley, an Omaha na-tive, was inducted for her success as a basketball player while at Peru State.

The inscription on Anderson Riley’s plaque which is exhibited in the upper lobby of the Al Wheeler Activity Center reads as follows: “Tamir Anderson, a 6’1” forward/center from Omaha, was the seventh player in Peru State college history to reach the 1000-point plateau. Tamir was named ‘93-’94 First Team All-District basketball player, and First Team All-American by the NAIA’s Division II se-lection committee. This made her the first woman in the College’s history chosen to the All-American first or second teams.

As a senior, Tamir lead the NAIA

Midwest Region in field goals and free throws. Through 17 games, she made 127 of 217 shots for 58.5% accuracy, and 37 of 44 free throws for 84.1% ac-curacy. In addition, Tamir was third over-all in scoring with 17.1 points per game average. At the end of her career, An-derson was named to the Omaha World Herald’s All NAIA women›s team and she was honored on the Lincoln Jour-nal Star’s All-State College First Team.»

At the end of her playing time, An-derson Riley was fifth in Bobcat all-time scoring and at the time of her in-duction, was still 11th. In rebounding, she was fourth after her career had finished and is still ninth at this time.

In addition, Anderson Riley was part of a team that still owns 11 team single-season records which were set in 1993-94. Also, she was a member of the first women’s basketball team to play in a national tournament. The 1992-93 team won its first game in Oregon, before falling in their second contest.

At the banquet, Anderson Riley start-ed her acceptance talk with a couple of comments which included a special thanks to another inductee, Bonnie Rutz Carlile. She said, “If it wouldn’t have been for Bonnie, I wouldn’t have been here today as she started the basketball program at Peru State.”

Anderson Riley gave many thanks including thanking a former teammates parents – those of Lora (White) Gul-

ley – who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007. In addition, she gave a special thanks to her coach Dr. Wayne Davidson, who is also in the Hall of Fame. She noted she always has re-membered the pre-game meal of steak, baked potato, and green beans as the team prepared for their game. Ander-son Riley also remembered the post-game meals as to whether they won or loss – either a good buffet for a win or cheeseburgers and fries with a loss.

Anderson Riley was inducted into the Peru State Hall of Fame on Oct. 18, 2013, as a member of the 23rd class. She presently lives in Co-conut Creek, Fla., with her family where she works as an accountant.

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I’ll start this review by being honest; I did not want to see this movie at all. When I received my assignment to review It, I was immediately filled with dread. I’m not super into scary movies, and I had no desire to deal with hours of a creepy clown. That said, I came out of the theater not totally hating the movie. I may have even liked it a little bit.

The story follows a ragtag group of dorks, self-appointed as The Losers. The group consists of Bill (Jaeden Lieberher), Ben (Jeremy Ray Taylor), Beverly (Sophia Lillis), Richie (Finn Wolfhard), Mike (Chosen Jacobs), Eddie (Jack Dylan Grazer), and Stanley (Wyatt Oleff). When children start to go missing at an alarming rate, these friends are dragged into a battle for their lives against an immortal being, Pennywise the Dancing Clown (Bill Skarsgård). They have to confront their greatest fears and work together to save their town and themselves.

I have never read the book, seen the

1990 movie version, or the television miniseries. So, I had no clue what I was getting into when the movie started. I assumed that it was just a murderous clown, which is not wrong, but it is certainly not the real story. There is a whole lot more to the plot than I could have ever imagined. Clocking in at 2 hours and 15 minutes, the film covers plenty of crazy and creepy ground.

This movie was scary, plain and simple. It was suspenseful, disturbing, and startling. There were plenty of points where I found myself reaching over to hold my brother’s hand despite the immense amount of sweat calling his palms home. I may have been a little bit more susceptible to the scares since I had no clue what this movie was about. I am not even particularly freaked out by clowns, but the sight of Pennywise’s golden eyes and drool-covered lips made me uneasy every time it was shown. Skarsgård did an excellent job of creating an eerie character.

It certainly would not have been It if there weren’t a crazy clown terrorizing

children, but I found myself wishing for that at several points throughout the movie. I loved the group of kids so much.They were funny, endearing, and charming. Much of the movie did feel like they were just regular kids going through life, until the clown appeared. They deal with bullies, self esteem issues, bad parents, and all of the other things that make the teenage years so fun. I really wish that

the movie could have been a coming-of-age tale centered around this cast. The whole group were believable and lovable.

Overall, if you are up for a scary movie, I would recommend going to see It. It is a horror film that is not just focused on the scares; it is also focused on creating likeable and realistic characters that you can’t help but root for.

Alyssa GrellCOPY EDITOR

“It” Movie Begins Terrorizing New Generations

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“Teen Wolf” Series Finale Upon UsThe Teen Wolf era is ending on

September 24, 2017 when MTV airs the series finale. Whether you’ve been a diehard fan from the very beginning or have just start-ed this season we’re all sad to see this six-season long show end.

Scott McCall (Tyler Posey) has truly stolen our hearts not just with his good looks but with his warm heart and loyalty. McCall and his friends: Lydia Martin (Hol-land Roden), Malia Tate (Shelley Hennig), and Liam Dunbar (Dylan Sprayberry) are always fighting to protect their town from the various supernatural beings that always seem to terrorize Beacon Hills, and season six part-B is no differ-ent; however, this time while Mc-Call and his friends are trying to save Beacon Hills, Beacon Hills has decided to take matters in its own hands and make McCall and his friends the prime targets.

What the town doesn’t know is that there is something larger and scarier than ever before lurk-ing around the town. Trust is be-ing tested as friends can’t seem to know who is on which side. Plans, futures, and lives are at stake as everyone is at risk for attack. It will not only be up to Scott and his friends to save the town, but also to the town to

stop themselves from killing their only hope. However, the whole season isn’t just dark and grey. There are some hot and heavy budding relationships going on between some of the characters.

With the season finale upon us it would be strange not to see some old familiar faces, includ-ing former supernatural hunter Chris Argent (J.B. Bourne) and his father Gerard Argent (Michael Hogan). However, the one thing that seems to be missing from this season is Mieczyslaw “Stiles” Stillinsky (Dylan O’Brien). Stiles, McCall’s best friend, has been absent from most of season six.

Over the past six years the cast of Teen Wolf has won many awards for everything from Best/Favorite Actors to Teen Choice TV Show to Best Youth-Oriented Series on Television. The cast has been nominated for even more.

Despite the awards and constant positive critical reviews, Teen Wolf just doesn’t have the same view-ers that it used to have. In the ear-ly seasons the show had well over two million viewers, and now they are lucky to see 500,000. One can only assume that the once dedi-cated viewers from 2011 have just grown up. In 2011, the audience consisted of mostly teenagers, those same teenagers are now into their 20s and may not have the time for TV show binge watch-ing like they did in high school.

However, those fans who are still watching the show can be at ease with the fact the show isn’t quite over yet. In fact, some of the last episodes will be extend-ed to help finish the story, and September 17th will be a double episode feature. Though the show ends this month, viewers can still binge watch it from the beginning.


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“Am I dead? Or is this one of those dreams, those horrible dreams that seem like they last forever? If there is a God or whatever, something, somewhere, why have I been abandoned by everyone and everything I've ever known, I've ever loved?”-Kesha, Track 5, Praying Introduction.

Kesha has finally released a new album after five years of us all wanting to know what the life of party was up to. After listening to the album several times, I have come to the conclusion that Kesha still has her attitude. Along with that, she also holds nothing back in this album. Her thoughts are evident in every word, every note, and even in every silence.

Coming out with these new track was not the only thing that brought Kesha into the spotlight recently. Kesha announced that she had been sexually assaulted and abused by her long-time producer for years. She went to court to try and get a separation from the label so that she would no longer have any ties to her old producer. Sadly, the judge did not see in favor of Kesha’s case. Her reaction? Come out with an inspirational album and voice all her opinions the way she does best.

The album itself is very good. It has, for the most part, positive messages with Kesha’s own spin on them. Along with having good messages though, her voice is still something that is unique and very interesting to listen to. She has yet to disappoint when it comes to her vocal range and the way she can manipulate her voice to give every song a strange and unique twist that keeps us coming back for more.

Praying was Kesha’s official return to

her music. Praying is a deep song with a lot of meaning behind it. It is a song about coping with the abuses that she suffered. Kesha has made a song that a lot of us can play and relate to when we are struggling with people in our lives that seem to have bad intentions. This is that song you blare in the car when you are so beyond angry with someone, or you don’t understand how people can be so cruel. This song will also help you think about how you are stronger for the experiences and the people you come across in your life.

A new spin on a country song, Old Flames brings out Kesha’s country side as she partners with Dolly Parton. Their voices are really something to hear together. They blend well, and it makes for something different from Kesha that is refreshing and interesting. The song basically talks about how no one can ever replace that special someone in your heart.

Commitment in a relationship can be something that a lot of us cringe away from, especially as college students. Let’s be honest, most of us can’t even commit to what we want for dinner-let alone who we want to spend the rest of our lives with. Those cowboys though, they can change a girl’s mind pretty quickly. That is exactly what Kesha sings about in Boots. She is talked into a relationship by a boy whose favorite thing she wears, is just his boots.

So this album begs the question…will we be getting more music from Kesha? Will we be waiting for another five years before we hear more from her? Or is this the end? One thing is for sure. If this was the last we'll hear from Kesha, she has left us with a bang. Her words and inspiration will be something that will settle with many of us.

Keegan NelsonCONTRIBUTING WRITER

Everyone loves music, right? You probably even have a favorite group or singer that you listen to religiously or watch over and over, enough that you feel like you could notice every little, single change about them. Whether you notice those changes right away or it takes you a bit of time to notice, it is almost impossible to not notice the musical changes some singers and musicians make throughout their careers. These changes can come as a surprise to some fans who would prefer to cling to the original style of their favorite artists or bands, and the other half of fans don’t seem to care as much about the changes as they do the artist. These changes do have the potential to make the artist’s or group’s original fans turn their backs on the artist, but these changes also allow an artist/group to grow their fanbase with new fans being lured in by these changes.

I think everyone can agree that when an artist changes their style it isn’t the worst thing that could happen. Take Taylor Swift for example. I’m sure that everyone remembers good ol’ Country themed T-Swift “riding shotgun with her hair undone in the front seat of his car” but now that is only a distant memory. Now that Taylor has decided to ditch her country roots and creep into the Pop side of the music industry, it’s almost hard to remember exactly when she converted to the Pop side. Despite switching to a whole new genre, I think Taylor was smart about it. She didn’t dive right into a new genre, she slowly snuck her way in while leaving behind her guitar and adding more upbeat notes into her songs. In doing this, she has allowed her fans to slowly convert alongside

with her into a new era of music giving them the chance to grow into her new style.

Even if Taylor Swift is probably one of the best examples of an artist changing their style, she isn’t the first artist to do it. In fact, there have been many artists and musicians before her who have become musical chameleons. Changing musical styles and looks are so popular that some countries have artists and musicians that continuously mix up their theme on purpose.

Take for example musical artists in South Korea. Now I know most of you guys are probably wondering what South Korean musicians have to do with this, but bear with me. I am going to explain. South Korean music groups are the masterminds of changing their style and sound; although in South Korea they use the term “concepts” which is the same thing as theme or style. They continuously change their groups “concepts” over and over again, almost everytime they release a new album, and these changes come with almost no repercussions from their fans. In fact, their fans seem to prefer the changes as it keeps them on their toes trying to guess what the next “concept” for their favorite group of singer is going to be.

As for me, I don’t see anything wrong with a musical group or singer that decides that they want to change their music style or sound. I have already experienced this with my favorite band, and while it did take me a bit of time to fully adjust to each member’s new style/sound, I found that my fondness for the group overcame any possibility for turning my back on them. I think that if you like an artist or group enough you should be willing to give any changes they make a chance. After all, people change all the time so why can’t these musicians decide to change too?

Musician Self-ReinventionMarivelle MaganaCONTRIBUTING WRITER

90s Kids Feel Nostalgia for TV RemakesNostalgia is a powerful and sometimes

overwhelming beast. Seeing something from childhood can bring back intense happiness and even a desire to return to that time. For many children on the 90s, television was a huge part of growing up. Shows like Full House, Roseanne, The Magic School Bus, The Powerpuff Girls, and Boy Meets World all graced the small screen during the 1990s and left marks in the minds of an entire generation. Now they are all back.

I vividly remember coming home from school each day, eating snacks, and turning on the television to watch an episode of Full House. Shows like this were a big part of my childhood and the childhoods of many others. Uncle Jesse very well may have been one of my first crushes. To have Full House return after

all of these years is a unique situation that is accompanied by a special feeling. Fuller House was not a particularly great show, but I found myself drawn in by nostalgia. Even though I knew that I could be watching something way better, I could not pull myself away because watching Fuller House took me back to those afternoons spent watching Full House with smiley face fruit snacks in hand. Thousands of people have memories similar to mine tied to their favorite childhood shows, and these warm memories are powerful.

I think what is truly bridging the gap between wanting old shows back and getting old shows back is social media. With the aide of social media, individual voices can make a much larger impact. Online petitions, hashtags, and movements make a difference. Even though these 90s shows have been off air for a long time, people are still talking about them and posting memes about them. They are still a part

of pop culture for a lot of people. Even though some of these shows could have faded away, they have remained relevant because we have kept talking about them as we have grown up. 90s kids have used social media to keep the things that we care about alive. As these shows return, they get to reach a whole new audience of children that can enjoy them and sustain their life for the next thirty years.

Within the next few months, all of the 90s babies will be legal adults in most states. Millennials are growing up, and facing big adult decisions. The ability to submerge oneself in a something from childhood is comforting. Sometimes, it is even essential.

I am not sure whether or not all of these reboots will be for the better. At times, it can feel like beating a dead horse. But the fact that they are happening shows the power of nostalgia and our desire as a generation to return to the things that made us happy as children.

Alyssa GrellCOPY EDITOR

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As a penny-pinching college student, it is important to keep portion size in mind while cooking new recipes. Unfortunately, most recipes online are designed for groups of four to eight people. This article series will focus on meal ideas that are designed for just one or two people. However, as much as we love (and need) to save money, keep your health in mind as well. To do that, most of these recipes will include organic options.

A common favorite meal for dinner is breakfast. Breakfast can be simple, and, hopefully, not require too many dishes that you will have to wash later. For me, a good breakfast includes eggs and another protein. If you want to stay organic, find an egg brand with seals of approval from food regulation organizations, such as Food Alliance Certified or USDA Organic.

How you cook your egg is subjective. You can scramble, poach, fry, or hard boil eggs. When I soft-scramble my eggs, I add spinach and many spices. To keep spinach crisp and dry, do not add it until the end. Putting spinach into your egg mixture or into the pan with half-cooked eggs results in shriveled and thicker pieces of spinach. If you like heat or spicy food, try using red cayenne or red chili flakes. If

you want something sweeter or saltier, try adding garlic, chives, or onion. Another tip for scrambling eggs: keep your pan on a medium-low heat. Too much heat too fast burns egg to the bottom of the pan and creates a horrendous clean-up project.

For your protein, you can fry up turkey bacon or sausage. My roommate likes to make ground sausage patties for her breakfasts. If you want a less fatty protein, try ground turkey meat. I was skeptical when I first used ground turkey, but it turned out to be delicious; I make eggs, spinach, and turkey for lunch at least twice a week. This ground turkey recipe mostly comes from Laura Prepon’s The Stash Plan, a 21-day diet plan that involves food prep and all-organic foods.

To start, use a frying pan on medium heat and add a small amount of olive oil. Brown a quarter pound of turkey meat, and then add ¼ teaspoon cayenne, cumin, salt and pepper, and add 1 teaspoon turmeric. Turmeric is the yellow-tinted spice used in curry. It is incredibly beneficial for your health due to its anti-inflammatory effects, and it can help boost your metabolism. After adding the spices, pour a quarter cup of water or broth into the pan. Let the turkey meat simmer for five minutes or until the broth has evaporated. Using broth can add more flavor to your meat.

Layer your turkey meat, or other protein, over the cooked eggs and spinach. It may not be aesthetically pleasing, but, hopefully, you find it quite delicious.

Another classic breakfast food is pancakes. A classic pancake recipe for two includes ¾ cup flour, one tablespoon sugar, one teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, one egg, one tablespoon

vegetable oil, and around ¾ cup milk. For healthier pancakes, use one mashed banana, one egg, and ¼ cup quick oats. You can add vanilla extract or cinnamon to each recipe. Again, use a medium-low heat to cook each side of the pancake for two to three minutes.

Make sure to check each issue of The Peru State Times for more simple, healthy recipes.

Ashley PeimanASSISTANT EDITOR

Meals for One or Two

Image courtesy of A Sweet Pea Chef.

A Letter from the Editor


Last May the Peru State Times and I said goodbye to not only a great editor of four years, but also a great personal rival and friend. When I applied for the Editor in Chief position all I could see in the beginning was the personal gain: money and a leadership role. However, it wasn’t until I started doing more hands-on work with the Times that I began to see what working for the Times really means, which is more than a check and an ego trip.

Before coming into the editor position, I

was a contributing writer. My predecessor would have me do Entertainment or Opinion pieces. I have written about everything from my brother’s incarceration to video games to even porn. Don’t get me wrong, I was also a team player and would take on anything she threw me, including the basketball articles my freshman year. During my time as a writer I grew to appreciate the layout staff because in my mind they always had the harder jobs, like making us look good

When I assumed the role of editor I had the opportunity to meet several members of the layout staff who worked

so hard to make my articles look good. It honestly was an eye opener for me. They worked very hard to train me in things they could do circles around me and for that I don’t know if I can ever stop being thankful. So, in order to pay them back, as well as the writers, I knew there was only one thing I could offer them: creative freedom. While I can’t let them do whatever they want, I can let them do just about whatever they want.

But the Times isn’t just about the staff members, it’s also about our readers. My ultimate goal for this year is to create issues that are not just created by the

student body, but are also aimed at the student body. I want the readers to know that this is their newspaper. We, the Times staff, would be out of a job if it weren’t for our readers. Each month or so as we create the assignment list we think of not just what we want to write

I am very blessed and excited to take on this major role in my last year on campus. For the past 4 years I have written articles upon articles and now I am being trusted with such a wonderful job. I can not wait to see in which directions this year and opportunities will take myself and the Peru State Times.


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