My name is Joanne Swiatek-Bonner and I am a senior at College of Saint Mary in Omaha. I went to UNK from 2003-2008. I ventured to Kearney with no idea as to what I wanted to be when I grew up. I joined the Alpha Phi sorority and welcomed my new role as a student. [...]
Why do male politicians unite to fight birth control with ‘misinformation, ignorance?’ By Brooke Alstrom The current election year has thrown one issue into the ring that hasn’t been largely addressed for years: birth control. While I understand that state budgets are in crisis, why are health services for women taking the heat? The right [...]
By Jay Omar It doesn’t make sense. It is a hole in the system. How can a 21-year-old college student head to the bars on a Friday night, consume multiple alcoholic drinks, stumble home and still be looked at in better light than someone who stayed home and smoked pot? There is no reason for [...]
With most politicians addressing the topic, conservatives say ‘no’ while liberals in different age groups disagree By Jay Omar Hundreds of issues are debated among Americans on a daily basis, but as of late few have been more of a hot button topic than the legalization of marijuana. Presidential hopefuls have brought up the [...]
Omar says gay community deserves respect By Jay Omar Everyone is different and everyone has the right to live the life they want. We all have freedom to do what we please and believe what we choose to, but why does the freedom stop when it comes to choosing who to love? The U.S. Constitution [...]
Invisible Children makes effort to do more than bring awareness, involves a generation through YouTube By Caitlin Ostberg We live in a society of apathetic advocates. The phrase is contradictory, though quite charming considering the alliteration, and all the more important to my generation and social injustice— especially for the most recent video campaign by [...]
New information leads to new respect By Jay Omar A few weeks back, I wrote a column about the Health and Sports Center here on campus. I mentioned space issues that take place in the facility as well as problems inside the weight room. I left details out in that piece, and a lot of [...]
By Scott Fransk-Campus Recreation Advisor My staff and I have recently read the op/ed piece you wrote about the fees and other issues on campus, and I wanted to address some concerns that I have with some of the information you have provided your fellow students. Campus Recreation at UNK does not receive an $80 [...]
Omar reflects on tragedy, encourages others to be open, seek help By Jay Omar The UNK community lost a member on Feb. 22 when senior psychology major Gabby Ayala took her own life. Ayala, originally from Grand Island, left behind grieving family members and friends as well as a fond reputation. Scott Anderson, a graduate [...]
By Amanda Arnold After taking a seat in the Fine Arts building’s Recital Hall on March 7, I understood Art Chantry to be a laid-back and mellow guy. This was confirmed when he started talking about his work and how he developed into the artist that he is today. Chantry, a graphic design artist, has [...]
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