What a year it has been, Lopers. 2025-26 has been full and exciting for The Antelope. We’ve gone far, both literally and figuratively. With our graduating seniors passing the baton off to the next leaders...

Luke Brachle Freshman, Men's Track and Field Now second in school history in the 110-hurdles, in addition to being second nationally in the high jump.         Andy...

Spring break looks different for every student. For some, it includes going on a vacation to somewhere sunny. For others, it means extra hours at work or a trip back home to spend time with family and...

After getting ready the morning of graduation, seniors do one final outfit check before putting on their cap and gown. A UNK blue and gold tassel hangs from their cap, ready to be turned over, representing...

Sam Boettcher Redshirt Sophomore, Men's Track and Field Won the hammer throw two weeks in a row and set a school record with a toss of 204' 5" a week prior.          Luke...

Jenna Heinz Senior, Editor-in-Chief Gave one of her teammates a concussion by running into her during a sixth-grade basketball game.         Shawna McKimmey  Senior,...

As the editorial board of The Antelope, we have decided there should be no school newspaper.  It is with deep sorrow that we announce the end of The Antelope era. We have put a lot of thought...

Jillian Aschoff Redshirt Senior, Women's Basketball Recorded her 16th career double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds in the first round of the MIAA tourney.         Gianna...

Seasonal allergies, a sinus infection or that nasty cold that just won’t go away. Getting sick is inevitable as a college student, but knowing Student Health is close by is always one of the few reassuring...

Nick Abdalla Senior, Men's Track and Field Won the 5,000-meter run with a time 14:30.22 at the MIAA conference meet in Pittsburg, Kansas.           Jillian...

After winning the gold medal for their country in the 2026 Olympics, the players of the U.S. men’s ice hockey team joined a phonecall with President Trump where they were invited to the State of the...

Jillian Aschoff Redshirt Senior, Women's Basketball Surpassed 1,000 career points and recorded her third double-double this season in the win over Pittsburg State.           Andy...

At The Antelope, it is our goal to cover UNK and community news. Despite sometimes being stereotyped as “just students,” we provide local journalism that larger outlets overlook, driving urgency on...

Andy Brison  Junior, Men's Tennis Won all four of his matched this weekend, two at No. 1 singles and two at No.1 doubles with Ivan Melnik.         Ja'Bryant...

Super Bowl Sunday is the equivalent of an American holiday in the sports world. Large gatherings, tables overflowing with appetizers and lots of yelling at the TV screen make up the big day. The national...

Every college student has a handful of memorable stories from living in the dorms that they will tell for the rest of their lives. Late nights spent in friends’ rooms, horror stories from the communal...

Joseph Airola Redshirt Junior, Wrestling Won his matches by a major decision and technical fall to help UNK beat Central Missouri and Ouachita.         Luke Brachle Freshman,...

Jillian Aschoff Redshirt Senior, Women's Basketball Recorded her fourth double-double of the season against Rogers State, with 17 points and 14 rebounds.         Mitchell...

The holidays are over, you’ve returned from your travels and exhausted any and all hobbies, and yet two uneventful weeks of winter break remain. Boredom has set in, and classes can’t come soon enough. This...

Almost two years ago to the date, The Antelope wrote an editorial addressing the blind spots when driving through Lot 10 on campus. We shared our concerns for student safety and gave some suggestions for...

Nick Abdalla  Redshirt Senior, Men's XC Earned All-American honors at the NCAA Division II cross country championships in Kenosha, Wisconsin.            Jillian...

Saieed Hasan  Redshirt Sophomore, Football Intercepted a pass and returned it to the endzone for a 44-yard pick-six in football's 38-24 defeat.         Jackson...

One Day for UNK brings the Loper community – past, present and future – together for 24 hours of supporting our campus. While it’s just one day, its impact stretches to the everyday Loper life. Seeing...

It’s the middle of the semester’s busiest season, seven projects were handed out this week, work scheduled you overtime and just when you thought things couldn’t get any more overwhelming, someone...

Abigail Burger Freshman, Women's Cross Country Led the team at the NCAA Central Regional to program's second-ever national qualification, finishing 13th.         Kendrick...

Kea Barnes Senior, Soccer Recorded a goal and assist to vault UNK past Rogers State in a 2-0 win on Halloween afternoon.         Mia Berg  Junior,...

While our campus is somewhat small and very walkable, no one enjoys the long trek to West Center or rushing to the opposite end of campus between class periods.  For a short time, it seemed students...

By October, many students start to feel the pressure of the semester build up. Classes hold midterms, and those final projects that were assigned on week one suddenly feel a lot closer than they did the...

Ella Buhke Senior, Women's Cross Country Earned All-MIAA honors for a second straight year with a second straight year with a seventh-place finish to lead the team to third place.         Abigail...

Daron Bryden Redshirt Junior, Football Completed 10 passes for 192 yards and three touchdowns to help UNK defeat Missouri Western.           Ja'mareion...

Oddyssey Perez Bay Area, California, Freshman "I chose UNK because of the aviation program."           Zach Ourada  Omaha, Nebraska, Senior "I...

Our field is under attack. Every journalist, especially those new to the profession, has heard the phrase, “Newspapers are dying.” Despite those who cast doubt on the field’s future, the irreplaceable...

Kara Haffke Electrical Engineering, Sophomore "I online shop."           Ben Buchanan Business Finance, Freshman "I play Balatro on my computer."           Jaelynn...

Daron Bryden Redshirt Junior, Football Passed for 203 yards and rushed for another 65 with three touchdowns in the 31-24 win over Washburn.           Alex...

In college, there are a few non-negotiables students must accept: parking spaces will seemingly disappear, the washers will always be full right when you need them and construction projects will always...

Hunter Rose Business, Junior "West Center, just cause it's too far. I'm not trying to go all the way over there."         Faith Ridnour Pre-Nursing, Sophomore "The...

Visiting campus’ laundry rooms on the weekend is a death wish. “Every man for himself” has never rung truer, and securing a free washer and dryer is a ruthless battle.  We have all been there. The...

Ella Buhlke Senior, Women's Cross Country Finished sixth at the Greeno/Dirksen Invite to help UNK finish second ahead of many D1 schools, including UNL.         Isaiah...

Lily Brewer Chemistry Pre-Med, Freshman "Track because that's my sport and I just think it's fun to watch people do it."         Braedyn Propp Exercise...

Everyone wants to belong, and for freshmen, that means finding a place on campus. Joining clubs, cheering on a sports team or attending campus events are just some of the ways many look to create connections...

Alex Jaulin Senior, Men's Tennis  Went undefeated and won the Flight "E" singles and Flight "C" doubles at the Augustana Invitational.         Emilee...

Nick Abdalla Redshirt Senior, Men's XC Finished eighth (18:07.5) to pace the men's cross country team at its season-opening meet on Friday.           Claire...

Luke Wemhoff Biology Pre-PA, Freshman "A neurosurgeon because I wouldn't do well under pressure."       Brianna Broadway Pre-Rad Tech, Freshman "Any fast food restaurant....

After receiving their letter of acceptance, the new class of Lopers started to dream about what their college experience would be like – new friends, new opportunities and a new town to explore.  It’s...

Preliminary results are in. The Antelope is a finalist for weekly newspaper of the year for the College Media Association’s Pinnacle Awards. The Antelope is competing in division II amongst colleges...

Welcome back, Lopers. Our team has been hard at work these last few weeks to get The Antelope up and running again. While summer break was refreshing and rejuvenating, we are excited to see each other...

Just a few weeks ago, we wrote an editorial asking for the University to be more conscious of the timeframe when they make major changes. Many students’ Degree Audits, the program used for navigating...

Student government, like any organization at UNK, is a way for students to advocate for their peers on campus. Some may even argue that student government has a larger voice than other student-led organizations...

Change, like many things, is unavoidable. It may be welcoming or unwelcoming, but either way, it is bound to happen. Still, there are right ways and wrong ways to approach change. Some students' Degree...

A professor from the Department of Communication is going on “Cupcake Wars,” monitor screens are replacing the fountain and reality TV is coming to campus. With all of the media opportunities coming...

A family emergency. Bad weather. Car troubles. Feeling under the weather. Something coming up at work. There are many reasons out of a student’s control that may affect their class attendance. According...

Jeffrey Gold, president of the Nebraska University system, sent students a warm holiday message at the end of the fall semester.  “All aboard the NU express!” Paying ode to the film “The Polar...

With the return of the sunshine and warm temperatures, the idea of soaking up some time outdoors sounds like the perfect escape from academic stress. The unbearable conditions from last week have us wanting...

We had every intention to write a positive editorial this week, praising UNK’s administration for canceling classes when the weather was bad.  In fact, we did write that editorial.  With less...

At one point in time, the idea of opening a book at the end of an exhausting day in the classroom seemed unthinkable. Now, many are turning to recreational reading, leading to an uptick in bookstores. Around...

If we were to place a bet on what the most common phrase said at UNK over the years was (other than “Go Lopes”) we’d bet on, “We need better parking.” Life is always changing, but the cry...

Around this time last year, Chancellor Doug Kristensen announced his retirement. He served UNK for 22 years, and the search for who will permanently fill his shoes is underway. When it comes to finding...

There are several factors that play into the overall attractiveness of a college to incoming students. The location, cost and programs that are offered all weigh heavily in a student’s decision on where...

Despite the 3 a.m. wake-up call, our excitement was high as we boarded the plane for New Orleans. Our team had spent the last few weeks working overtime, creating a special edition 20-page paper for competition...

Amongst our student body are our future nurses and doctors – those who we entrust our lives to in some of the most difficult stages of our lives.  We owe them a lot. With new facilities in the...

This election day marks the first presidential election that many of us students can participate in. For some, it may be a long-awaited and exciting milestone. For others, it might be intimidating and...

Presley Holsten Pre-Nursing, Sophomore "I wish I knew that spiders will crawl out of your drain and swim in your shower."         Hernan Vargas Molecular Biology,...

Harian Aldama K-12 Physical Education, Junior "One time I had to lock in for my final in my 121 class where I had to play volleyball. I had to lock in mentally and be ready physically so I stayed...

“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...

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...

Liv Williby 7 - 12 English Education, Sophomore "This is a hot take, but everything, unless you have a significant other. Otherwise, it's just kind of cold and wet and boring."           Kara...

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...

Nate Lilla Chemical Engineer, Junior "The song I would choose is definetly 'I'm a Boss' by Meek Mill because I'm a boss at everything I do."           Alex...

Join Kelsey Nunnenkamp for this special edition of Lopers Speak as she pranks the Lopers of the UNK campus with a fart spray covered microphone! Visit The Antelope YouTube page for more content.

Trevor Peterson Industrial Distribution, Freshman "Because this is my first year of college, the transition from high school to college, college classes, homework and stuff like that is the biggest...

Since the Calvin T. Ryan Library fully reopened, students have wasted no time making use of the newly renovated space. They can be seen filling the study rooms, couches and tables at any given moment during...

The start of a new semester is filled with change: new classes, new routines and new faces. After a three-month break from school, It’s a big adjustment returning to campus and taking on all it entails....

Joe Paysen Wildlife Biology, Junior "I would rather dress down and be comfy for the first day because I'm sitting, we're talking about syllabi, we are bored, and I just want to be comfy for that...

The days spent relaxing at the pool, tubing at the lake and going to music festivals are no longer next weekend’s plans but rather a distant memory of our summer days. While it may be sad that summer...

Video at the Antelope students SeoHye Yun and Yumi Kim ask Lopers a series of UNK-Themed "Would You Rather?" questions... Visit The Antelope YouTube page for more content.

Gamma Phi Beta hosts an all-you-can-eat pancake feed every Spring to benefit the charity Girls on the Run. This year, they had to seek some outside help to flip those flapjacks. Rachel Ostdiek reports Visit...

Ethan McCormick and Shelby Berglund blind taste test some homemade dirty sodas (soda with coconut creme and lime). How many will they be able to guess and...should YOU try them? Visit The Antelope...

  Cali Erickson Industrial Distribution, Junior "My favorite was definitely the ice/snow storms that got us all out of classes for the day."           Hidaya...

  Brenda Lara-Romo 7-12 Language Arts Education, Junior "My favorite form of girl math is thinking that if I use cash to buy an item, it’s free because it doesn’t come out of my bank...

  Katie Lytle Chemistry Education, Junior "I would go to Vancouver, Canada to this restaurant I ate at a few years ago and get their chicken tenders. They were the best thing I have ever...

KLPR Broadcasters Jon Willis and Traeton Harimon challenge UNK Basketball legend Trinity Law to a game of HORSE. Visit The Antelope YouTube page for more content.

It was Lopers vs Lopers as UNK Football held its Spring Game on Friday. In a cold and windy game, the Blue team triumphed over the White Team 15-10. Watch some game footage shot and edited by Lily...

As we create our final issue for the year of The Antelope, we’re 21 newspapers, nearly 300 articles and thousands of pictures deeper into covering the UNK campus. Final sentences written and stray oxford...

College comes with what feels like a never-ending list of expenses. Whether it be books, tuition, clothing, food or transportation costs, it all seems to rack up. One of the bigger expenses though is housing. On-campus...

[email protected] Behind all the glitz and glam of cowboy hats and country boots, there are many hours of work and planning that go into putting on a successful concert.  Todd Gottula,...

Your friend had a bit too much fun last weekend and left a mess in the dorm bathrooms. But by the next day, the bathrooms are clean and the mess is nowhere to be seen. You finished enjoying Chick-fil-A...

The Korean Student Association at Kearney hosted their 13th annual Korean festival on Saturday. The event included K-pop performances, trivia, games, prizes, Korean food and other activities. Visit...

  Isac Portillo Computer Science + Data Science, Freshman "My last all-nighter was last night actually. I was the designated driver and the homies did not want to go home. And then they...

Spring 2024 Lopers Speak Issue 6 Visit The Antelope YouTube page for more content.

When Martin Hall reopened last spring, construction was still finishing up as fraternity members moved into the building. Construction delays started to become more common than not.  In an editorial...

KLPR Sports Broadcasters Jon Willis and Ethan McCormick step out from behind their microphones to try and catch penalty kicks from the Loper Soccer Team. Be sure to watch until the very end to see if they...

In honor of this year’s Korean Festival’s theme being ‘SPICY,’ the Korean students in JMC 343: Video at the Antelope challenged their fellow students (and professor) to try some SPICY noodles. Visit...

Ford is joined by KLPR Sports Director Jon Willis to do the "Hot Nut Challenge." Can Ford handle three levels of heat? Visit The Antelope YouTube page for more content.

After animal spaying and neutering activists tried to neuter him, Louie broke free from his spot on campus! As officials hunt to find Louie, The Antelope has received photos from people who have spotted...

With many renovations and construction projects coming to a close, UNK is always working on improvements. At The Antelope, we’re all about making UNK the best place it can be for students.  In light...

Sam Schroeder and Zane Grizzle have won the election and will serve as UNK's next student body president/regent and vice president. Schroeder and Grizzle won out the voting with 649 votes in their favor...

  Jason Robertson Music BA, Sophomore "Theodore Roosevelt. I think he is a great person, he has lots of ideals, and made many great speeches, and I think that he would make a great impact...

  Shaun Ross Sports Management, Senior "If we could get Lil Uzi, that would be great. Lil Baby. This is Nebraska so Taylor Swift would help everybody out. Bruno Mars. Anybody better than...

In recent weeks, classroom attendance has dwindled. Sicknesses are spreading and we all flinch anytime someone around us coughs or sneezes. With sicknesses on the rise, the need for healthcare visits has...

The premiere episode of Rob's Recipes, featuring The Antelope's faculty advisor Rob Breeding sharing accessible, easy to prepare, delicious recipes. To follow along to make Rob's Ginger Dressing, you'll...