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Winter and the Zoo Work Well Together The Henry Doorly Zoo takes care of both visitors and animals during this cold winter. by Katie Murphy OMAHA, Neb. — This winter has been a cold and long one but the Henry Doorly Zoo has been able to take care of its permanent residents, but also the visitors. Taking in to consideration everything from building design and placement to which animals live where, the Doorly Zoo has planned every detail. According to Dr. Douglas Armstrong, Director of Animal Health, caring for animals in a temperate climate means designing and maintaining the proper facilities. “All the tropical animals are in a facility that is built for winter care,” said Armstrong, animals outside during the winter are well taken care of also. The Sable antelope have access to the outside all year but in the winter their barn is heated to keep them comfortable and warm when they are inside. Visitors to the zoo during the winter are able to take in the sights and sounds at their own pace. While visiting the zoo, Taylor Lenox and Josh Johnson found the indoor activities worth-wild, “the desert doom is, like, plenty to last you, like, a good hour.” Armstrong admitted that he also enjoys the Zoo in the winter when the animals are active and more likely to react to people. The zoo is designed to make the most of the all seasons. “We have a group of buildings that are year-round right at the top of the hill (…) you can spend all day in this group of buildings…” The humans visiting the zoo are not the only ones who are enjoying the frosty weather outside. “One of the male tigers is determined to not cooperate…” the tiger has spent a few nights outside ignoring his keeps coaxing to return and spend the night inside. However, according to Armstrong, the tiger was “quite comfortable.” Share |

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UNO Campus Weathers the first storm of the Season
By Chase Moffitt

Monday, March 23, 2009 marked the start of severe weather in the metro. UNO Security also utilized its warning system the first time this calender year. “We monitored the National Weather Service (NWS) and once we heard the sirens from Douglas County 911, we issued our own [warning] for campus,” Paul Kosel said, assistant manager of traffic and security at UNO. Kosel states “we did the best we could.”

The storm rolled into the metro just before rush hour on Monday, temporarily delaying activity on UNO Campus. “We had two buildings, Landscape Services and the ChildCare Center, both located on the far West end of campus, lose power during the storm. However, they were back up and running before morning,” Kosel said.

Temp Agencies
By Bill Dickson

As companies continue to cutback and the stock market continues to drop, you might look at another temporary source of employment.

"More students have been looking at temp agencies," says Michelle Perone. Perone is director of the career center at UNO. She says more students are coming to the career center looking for any jobs not only after layoffs, but also looking at getting in the job market.

Temp agencies are still looking for many people with varied skills. While many skills are required for different kinds of jobs, communication is the key.

"Communication is one of the essiential skills employers are looking for" says Doug Bergman, the branch manager of Manpower Incorporated.

Maverick Hockey Starts Fresh for Playoffs
By Chase Moffitt

CCHA regular season play wrapped up this past weekend setting the dramatic stage for the post season. The UNO Mavericks hosted the Mavs of Minnesota State, Mankato Tuesday February 24th at Qwest Center Omaha. Heading into last Tuesday nights game, UNO extended a 13 game winless streak that dated back to January 10th against Northern Michigan.

Despite UNO’s best efforts, the game ended 2 – 2 heading into a shoot-out, in which the Mavs of Omaha won in seven rounds. Officaly the game ended in a tie, but for Jr. goalkeeper, Jeremie Dupont, “this was definitely a moral victory for the team.” A moral victory that puts the team at a record 14 winless games.

Coach Mike Kemp wants to keep the team’s mindset ready for the high intensity play of the playoffs. “This break will be good for us, to wipe the slate clean and start fresh,” Kemp said.

The CCHA bracket is set for the tournament. After the break, UNO slipped to eighth just under W. Michigan who moved up to seventh after their victory over Bowling Green Saturday. UNO will host Ferris State University (March 6 – 8) Friday, Saturday and if needed in the best of three series, Sunday at the Qwest Center. This will be the seventh time the Mavs have hosted a playoff series. Game times are 7:05 pm.

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