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Photo by Yena Oh - Saxophonist Matt Corey from Canton, Ohio, had his own style of pop and jazz blended concert in the Nebraskan Student Union at UNK on Friday. He played famous pop music such as Michael Jackson, T.I., Rihanna and Usher with his saxophone and his own instrument that makes electronic sounds.

Corey may not rap, but can play that sax

By Brianne Wetovick If Kenny G and The Situation had a baby, that baby would be Matt Corey. The performer with “two turntables and a saxophone” entertained an audience with swag and talent on April 20 in the Nebraskan Student Union. For whatever reason, the location of the concert moved from the Ponderosa room to [...]

The Avengers

Blockbusters Signal Summer

  Start prepping for a summer at the movies By Adrianna Tarin Holy Hamlet, Batman! It’s been an entire year since I started waiting for “Thor” to finally come out in theaters. I can remember it just like it was yesterday. It was a beautiful day in May. The birds were chirping. Well, they probably were. I [...]

Photos by Adam Konruff - The Bradleys, played by Spencer Wolfe of Omaha and Megan Buresh of David City, decide that they will do anything, even murder, to get their son into Bright Ideas Academy.

How much would I do for my child?

UNK Theatre Department presents “Bright Ideas” through weekend By Brianne Wetovick Just how much would you do for your child? The UNK Theatre department has been tossing this question around in preparation for its upcoming performances of Eric Coble’s play “Bright Ideas.” Everyone knows a few overbearing parents. They’re in every school. So how are [...]

Photo by Emily Seevers - The All-American Rejects members Tyson Ritter, Mike Kennerty, Chris Gaylor and Nick Wheeler pose for pictures with fans.

All-American Rejects ‘Swing, Swing’ on campus

By Emily Seevers A line of nearly 200 people, mostly in their teens and early twenties, line up facing a small table with four chairs behind it. The anticipation is palpable and adrenaline high as they wait, wide-eyed for Tyson Ritter, Nick Wheeler, Mike Kennerty and Chris Gaylor of the All-American Rejects to take their [...]

Titanic 3D

Merryman, Frank House offer local events in commemoration of ‘Titanic’ historical event

By Brianne Wetovick The movie, “Titanic,” isn’t the only thing to come out of the 100-year anniversary. The Titanic has been popping up in news more and more lately. As James Cameron is still making dives to the depths of the ocean, a huge private collection of Titanic artifacts just went up for sale, and [...]

‘Titanic’ to sail into 3-D theaters

‘Titanic’ to sail into 3-D theaters

Blockbuster hit resurfaces near 100th anniversary of famous ship’s demise By Brianne Wetovick A century ago in April of 1912, the world’s largest and most luxurious ocean liner left Southampton, England, on her maiden voyage. A few days later, she would lie, broken on the floor of the Atlantic, with thousands of lives to keep [...]

Courtesy Photo - The All-American Rejects will headline LPAC's spring concert April 5. The band was chosen after a campus-wide poll was taken by students.

The All-American Rejects to headline concert April 5

By Tara Wasenius It seems as though The All-American Rejects come out with a big hit, then fade back into the studio, only to return again even stronger. On April 5, UNK students will get to see just how strong they’ve become. The All-American Rejects have been on the music scene since their breakout hit [...]

Vampires out,’The Hunger Games’ new fan favorite

Vampires out,’The Hunger Games’ new fan favorite

By Brianne Wetovick “Say it.  Say it out loud.” “You’re a vampire.” Girls and guys alike read along, horrified yet captivated as we were there for the unfolding of the relationship between a 100-year-old vampire and an ordinary girl. This is the craze known as “Twilight.” The book series has been at the top and [...]

Courtesy Photo - "The Hunger Games" raked in a record-breaking $155 million this weekend at the box office. It is the third-best debut behind "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" and "The Dark Knight."

‘The Hunger Games’ odds are definitely in favor

Courtesy Photo – “The Hunger Games” raked in a record-breaking $155 million this weekend at the box office. It is the third-best debut behind “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2″ and “The Dark Knight.” By Caitlin Ostberg Based on the best-selling novel by Suzanne Collins, “The Hunger Games,” directed by Gary Ross, is [...]

St. Patrick’s Day: A Thousand Year Tradition

St. Patrick’s Day: A Thousand Year Tradition

By Brianne Wetovick The Irish celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the 17th as a Feast Day for their patron saint. Many instantly think of drinking and shenanigans when St. Patrick’s Day is mentioned, but the day has deep roots and carries much meaning for the Irish and religious devoted to St. Patrick. This is a [...]