University of Nebraska Kearney - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Kearney, NE)

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o N THE LIGHT SIDE Sticks and stones may break your bones, but whips and chains — that’s another matter. It's a matter of dealing with fanta- sies — those deep, dark thoughts which we all periodically enjoy. Approximately 350 KSC students responded to anony- mous questionnaires on the very per- sonal realm of their fantasy world. Their responses contained in-depth answers to when, where, what and how they fan- tasize. They represented both sexes and both traditional and non-traditional student ages. While this cross-section of students shared their various fantasies whips and chains went unmentioned in the survey. Students might think about them, but they don’t want to talk about it. For KSC students, sex was the No. 1 subject matter listed as their favorite fantasy. The fantasies about a variety of sexual partners read like a plot line from those kinds of books banned in the South. There was sex with multiple women, homosexual sex, sex with someone else watching (in one case the woman's husband), sex with older wom- en, sex with a famous movie star, sex with the dentist, forced sex, and one stu- dent said she fantasized about being raped by Aborigines. It was difficult to determine what was an honest response and which an- swers were created from the depths of the student's imagination just for the sake of the survey. But even if the re- sponses were not truly their own, per- haps someone, somewhere has honest- ly fantasized about a similar subject mat- ter. Kinky? Maybe, but in your mind you can think those private thoughts you ] would never utter aloud. These are fan- tasies and to fantasize is normal, ac- cording to KSC instructors. Helen Redden, associate professor of home economics, said, The majority of men and women use fantasies as a part of a sexual relationship and it is nor- mal, normal, normal. It becomes un- healthy if it is the only method of sexual release.” She said some people have guilt over fantasies and that is why in her classes and counseling she gives peo- ple permission to fantasize. The majority of people fantasize because improper sex teaching has developed a need for it, she added. She said males tend to fantasize about sex with many women at one time, while females fantasize about being submissive to power because many be- lieve they have no choice but to give themselves to the male. The teenage years are a time of strong, sexual need thus teenagers may fantasize more because of a desire and no outlet, she said. The KSC survey bears this out. About 78 percent of the males who are under 25 and single chose sex as a fa- vorite fantasy. It didn’t seem to matter where or when (other than often), but students definitely chose this first. Closely following the sexual response came fantasies about riches, fame and athletic ability. Some wanted to go to sea as their favorite fantasy — probably to where the girls were on their favorite deserted island. Single males over 25 and all married males surveyed preferred more tangible fantasies. Their fantasies were of riches and fame. Perhaps sex rated lower with this group because it is more available to them. Females 25 and under and un- married listed love, money and marriage as their favorite fantasies. About 15 per- cent wanted to take a trip for their ro- mantic experiences. There was very lit- tle sexual aggression shown in this group although some showed a liking to men who were aggressive. A desire to have a new body was a popular feminine response along with dreams of a desert island and palm trees. A future career apparently was not a major concern. Females ages 25 and under and married and those 25 and older and sin-

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Features ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT 4 Internship gives full outlook on law enforcement by Charles McGraw Senior Dan Frink describes some of the highlights of his internship with the Buffalo County Sheriff’s office. 40 Bandtastics - Steppin’ out in new style by Brenda Burke Band participation is down at KSC. Bandtastics adapts to its new, pared- down size and counters the trend with renewed recruitment efforts. 42 Stay tuned for the real world by Sharon Crawford While waiting for their big break, telecommunications students break in talents and hone their skills. 44 Go devil by Mike Wendorff Combat for credit! From rapelling to obstacles cadets learn what combat procedures are like. Explore the world of the Go Devil Combat Course and learn how cadets participate in simulated action. 46 Ingenuity combines with artists talent by Patti De Jorge Working in bronze is an expensive propo- sition for a KSC artist. 54 Philosophically speaking ... by Pat Forket Ideals worth living for or dying for are the realy story of philosophy. 62 Deidre Dorscher designs a destiny by Angie Steffen Dorscher explains how she got interested in designing costumes for KSC theatre productions. But there is an irony: she never uses patterns and insists that she doesn’t know how to sew. 64 Miss Firecracker contest by Denise Dugan A beauty contest or a play? KSC audi ences were treated to a little of both when they attended the fall production of the Miss Firecracker Contest. Actors and director alike give a first hand view of life behind the scenes. o 66 At the drawing board with Paul Clouse by Chris Cox This Blue Gold staffer painfs a word picture of the man behind the cartoons. 76 THE GREEK LETTERS 78 At a glance This four-page section features brief glimpses of the years highlights — from around campus and the world. 82 Faces out of the crowd 82 Index Colophon Publisher Kearney Sure College Kearney, Nebraska 68849 President Wiliam N ester Printer Walsworlh Publishing Company Marceftne, Missouri 64858 Professional Photographer Wright Photography Kearney, Nebraska 88847 Underwritten in part by Student Activity Fees as allocated by KSC Si udent Senate.

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gle or married, dreamed of a combina- tion of riches, fame and happiness. There was no clear-cut majority. This group appeared more career and goal oriented than the other females. Instructor of Psychology James Webb saw motivation as a basic result of fantasies. Fantasies are nothing more than willful retreat from reality. They are a developmental task of form- ing a dream to provide motivation to achieve aspirations.” Webb said we are socialized to fan- tasy. Our daily media entertainment is there to help us live out our fantasies briefly. He said even scientific thinking is tainted with fantasy. If the scientists didn’t have a dream or fantasy, scientific knowledge might have stopped short of becoming reality. Associate professor of sociology, Mike Gintzler, saw fantasy as an escape from the rigors of daily life. “I imagine that most philosophers would say cul- tures need fantasies because reality is so grim. In ancient cultures, people needed myths and fantasies because re- ality was so bad; people would have be- come massively suicidal. ‘‘We might fantasize revenge be- cause it’s something we can't do any- thing about,” he said. “Fantasy is a re- lease because it gives a feeling of having done something. In times of stress, so- cial upheaval and disruption, people fan- tasize more. In our society, social up- heaval is constant.” Revenge fantasies also appeared throughout the survey. One respondent wanted to cut her insurance man's throat. (Remember, that fantasies are healthy until they become reality.) An- other student wanted to clobber the peo- ple she didn't like with Karate. Still an- other wanted to destroy homosexuals with whatever means available. Gintzler said the greater the imagi- nation, the greater the fantasy; but the individual imagination limits the scope and subject matter of the fantasy to an acceptable place in each person's thought pattern. Dr. Solomon Wako, assistant pro- fessor of sociology and social work, maintained that in different cultures, people still fantasize. “Fantasy exists in all cultures for a purpose, but it seems to exist more in mass media cultures,” he said. “Less in- dustrialized people who toil for food, probably have less time to fantasize.” Conversely, Webb said people who work hard may fantasize more at work because it gives them time to relax. He said, “By removing yourself from a situ- ation, it gives you time to heal.” This may explain the high number of students who fantasize at work or in class. However, most respondents did their dreaming in various rooms of their homes with emphasis on the bedroom. The surprising result was how many people are fantasizing when they are driving — sure answers a lot of ques- tions. An interesting cross-section of places to fantasize developed as the survey was compiled. A smattering of respondents fantasized in the moun- tains, Arizona, a jungle, Los Angeles (which might classify as jungle), on a roof, while others commune with nature. One student noted between McCook and Kearney was the best place to fanta- size. (I guess there isn't much else to do down there.) Another said the Fine Arts Building is a good place to fantasize. What goes on over there anyway? HEY! i Yog From the survey one might con- clude that imaginations are proportion- ate to age and marital status. The older you become, the less important sex is to fantasy. Romance and marriage seem to be tops when you're younger, but secu- rity and success sneak up the list of fan- tasies as you age. Another conclusion one might draw from the survey is that children will be a thing of the past. Few students lis- ted the desire to have children as a fan- tasy. This is particularly surprising when you think if our parents had thought that, there would have been no fantasy sur- vey. (Perhaps children belong in the realm of reality.) Webb agreed with the students that a healthy pattern of fantasy was a posi- tive force as long as we distinguish the real from the unreal. When we rely on fantasy exclusively, that's when the idea of fantasy becomes questionable. He said fantasy becomes abnormal when it takes over our lives — neurotics build castles in the sky; psychotics live in them. So have it your way. Build your own Fantasia and live in a world belonging to you — and you alone. Dare to dream of being Lady Di, Christy Brinkley, Tom Selleck, Robert Redford, Rob Lowe, Larry Bird, Chip and Dale or Cybill Shep- herd. March to your own drum beat — but don't let it become the only one you hear. 3