In 2019, UNK approved a contract that would allow dockless electric scooters on campus. These scooters were available for student use with a rental fee of 15 cents for every minute used.
For years, April Fools’ Day has been a day to play practical jokes and hoaxes on one another. April 1 has been celebrated for several centuries by several different cultures.
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic there have been a number of restrictions set up on campus and around the community. In Aug. of 2020 members of UNK student Health & Counseling commented on the issue with messages about back doors being available for sick students and offering locations for students looking to get tested for the virus.
When students move away from home, most must make the decision of where to live as a semi-independent young adult. UNK students have two basic options, living on or off campus.
With the past couple of weeks turning the town of Kearney into a large snow pile, it has been rather difficult for some students to navigate campus. On campus, unclean roads and sidewalks play a major part in how students travel to and from classes.
Snow, snow, and more snow. For the first time in UNK’s history an extra long winter break was given to the students and staff associated with the University.