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Category: Op/Ed

Changing lives, finding their voice

Changing lives, finding their voice

Forensics team member Alstrom gives inside look at college forensics By Brooke Alstrom Mike stumbled into this world by accident. Jose was forced to become part of it because of a probation violation. Josh’s sister made him do it. Amanda wanted a chance to perform. Jenna’s mom nudged her a bit. Although they come from [...]

When I was a kid…

When I was a kid…

Current entertainment can’t compare to classics like ‘Boy Meets World’ By Jay Omar I feel far too young to say it, but the cliché of “I remember when” seems to always be ringing in my mind. In the year 2012, it is hard to look back even 15 years ago and recognize that world so [...]

Candidates use money to play dirty

Candidates use money to play dirty

By Jay Omar I turned on the television the other day and figured I was watching one of MTV’s new reality shows. While I sat and watched four men yell, bicker and degrade one another, I realized that what I was watching was coverage of the 2012 Republican campaign. In an election year still nine [...]

Urbanski urges: Let King’s dream live on

By Aaron Urbanski In a small Nebraska town nestled along the North Loup River basin, a young boy and his aging grandfather set out on a journey to a place called Jenner’s Park. Jenner’s Park in Loup City, Neb., was no ordinary playground, especially for a 4-year-old wild child with an untapped imagination. The park [...]

What do you think of candidates who use catty advertising to make their opponents look bad?

What do you think of candidates who use catty advertising to make their opponents look bad?

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Tebow Showdown–OVERRATED: I don’t get it.

Tebow Showdown–OVERRATED: I don’t get it.

By Nathan Borowski If you consider yourself a sports fan, you know the tale of Tim Tebow. If you watch ESPN for longer than 15 minutes you will most likely hear his name mentioned more than once. He has been the topic of endless debates this NFL season. Ranging from his play on the field, [...]

Tebow Showdown–MIRACLE MAN: It’s always Tebow Time.

By Christian Lujan If you are from Colorado, Sundays are meant for two things, church and Broncos’ football. Proud fans join from all corners of Colorado to watch their beloved Broncos battle. However being a Broncos fan is not easy for most people. A fan must support the team even if they are not doing [...]

Jay Omar

President puts Nebraska first

Obama denies pipeline proposal By Jay Omar In the past few months, a debate has been going on in Congress that directly affects every person living in Nebraska. TransCanada, whose website describes them as the “leader in the responsible development and reliable operation of North American energy,” fully supported the “Keystone XL Project” on Nov. 15. [...]

Why BLEED Husker red?

Why BLEED Husker red?

By Nathan Borowski We all bleed red. It is the genetic makeup of all human beings to do so. But some of us bleed a different kind of red. A scarlet red. Husker red. And for those of us who bleed Husker red, there are few things in life more important than Husker football. To [...]

America’s new favorite pastime?

America’s new favorite pastime?

Statistics suggest football is overtaking baseball By Nathan Borowski When someone asks you to play catch, what sport comes to mind? Baseball or football? For over a century, baseball has held the title of America’s favorite pastime. But in recent years, it seems football has stolen that title. Recent statistics and surveys suggest that football [...]