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Books were displayed at the Open Mic event on Sept. 27. Photo by Gabby Roche

Book banning limits growth, mislabels educational literature

Antelope Staff October 11, 2024

“The Hunger Games.” “Harry Potter.” “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” “Looking for Alaska.” “To Kill a Mockingbird.” “Fahrenheit 451.” “The Giver.”  Classics. Many of...

Katherine Albers and Travianna Tighe work on a group project together in class. Photo by Maddi Pierce / Antelope Staff

Pros and cons: My experience with group projects

Maddi Pierce October 11, 2024

piercem3@lopers.unk.edu Let’s be honest here – a group project is not anyone's favorite thing to do. Getting told that a group project has been assigned can be a student’s worst nightmare. Being...

Project 2025 poses threat to Department of Education

Project 2025 poses threat to Department of Education

Bryce Grothman October 11, 2024

grothmanb@lopers.unk.edu “Federal education policy should be limited,” Lindsey Burke writes. “And, ultimately, the federal Department of Education should be eliminated.” Burke is responsible...

Holiday spirit needs a comeback after years of diminishing

Holiday spirit needs a comeback after years of diminishing

Mario Crispin October 11, 2024

crispinm@lopers.unk.edu Over the years, the holiday spirit has seen an untimely demise. This statement feels like an over-exaggeration, but comparing it to a decade ago, it does feel as if things have...

Putting the Disability Services for Students Office on the second floor means many students have to use the elevator. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

Disability services on the second floor is a bad decision

Antelope Staff October 4, 2024

UNK’s student support services have moved to a new home this fall. The Loper Success Hub, which is on the second floor of the Calvin T. Ryan Library, unifies several campus resources by bringing them...

Graphic by Josie McCormick / Antelope Staff

Project 2025 has potential to dismantle the government

Bryce Grothman October 4, 2024

grothmanb@lopers.unk.edu Project 2025 has been in the headlines recently and Democrats have been warning about it in their ads, claiming that it will destroy America. They are correct. This project,...

Arly Ortiz's dogs Bruno and Cardi joyfully smile for the camera. Photo by Arly Ortiz / Antelope Staff

Pets enrich lives with comfort, companionship

Arly Ortiz October 4, 2024

ortiza@lopers.unk.edu Wanting to be home with my dog is what I look forward to most days. It’s said that dogs are a person’s best friend and I completely agree. Their loyalty, companionship and...

Elly Piper networks with Sidney Regional Medical Center. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

University shows support beyond academic careers

Antelope Staff September 27, 2024

Racking up thousands of dollars in debt only to not be able to land a job is every college student’s worst nightmare. As walking across the graduation stage gets closer, the anxiety of not securing that...

Former president's speech creates danger in Ohio town

Former president’s speech creates danger in Ohio town

Bryce Grothman September 27, 2024

grothmanb@lopers.unk.edu During the debate on Sept. 10, dangerous words were spoken by former president Donald Trump.  “They’re eating the dogs,” he exclaimed.  One might ask who is eating...

Committing to daily movement improved my mood, health

Committing to daily movement improved my mood, health

Ally Sedlacek September 27, 2024

sedlaceka@lopers.unk.edu In our modern world, it’s easy to end up living a mostly inactive lifestyle. I’ve noticed that many of us spend long hours sitting at work or school, then unwind on the...

A planner can be a useful tool in being organized and finding peace in a busy schedule. Photo by Maddi Pierce / Antelope Staff

Finding a balance between school, well-being

Maddi Pierce September 27, 2024

piercem3@lopers.unk.edu It is that time of year again when summer vacation has come to an end and classes are back in session. It can be hard to transition from fun in the sun to classes, projects and...

Issues in campus dining more pronounced after Louie's Diner closure

Issues in campus dining more pronounced after Louie’s Diner closure

Maddux Essex September 27, 2024

essexm@lopers.unk.edu When a student decides to live on campus, one of the things that can affect them the most is what they have for available dining options. The options available at UNK are limited,...

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