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Graphic by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff
University system forms AI task committee
Graphic by Josie McCormick / Antelope Staff
Student Senate offers vehicle services
Godiva Kekeh serves Marc Bauer, UNK athletic director, during Brewed Awakening's One Day for UNK celebration. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff
One Day for UNK breaks all-time donation record
The Crafts and Arts Show featured many vendors, faculty and students alike. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff
Student Affairs’ annual Craft and Art Show grows every year
Helga ten Dorp, played by Bethany Rother, sees the painful future of what will happen in Sidney Bruhl's home. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff
Deathtrap: Longest-running broadway thriller hits UNK Theatre stage
Hanna Schimmer finished the season with 10 goals. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff
Schimmer rewriting record books for UNK soccer
Redshirt senior linebacker David Lilly blocked a punt that he returned for a touchdown and also had seven tackles. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff
Football improves, but ends season with loss
Loper basketball ready for next chapter
Loper basketball ready for next chapter
Sophomore goalkeeper Susie Bovaird made six saves in the 1-0 loss to Missouri Western, finishing 2024 with 86. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff
Historic season for UNK soccer reaches end
Mara Hemmer and Tanner Cooper were honored before the race as this year's Mammoth "A" Game Winners in MIAA cross country. Photo courtesy of Tanner Cooper
UNK men finish third at MIAA conference meet
Sidewalks were added on campus where students had worn down the grass, including by residence halls. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff
Small changes make a big difference on campus
Ally Sedlacek interned through the Nebraska Community Foundation at Holt County Economic Development. Photo by Ally Sedlacek / Antelope Staff
Embracing change: It’s OK to rethink your future plans
Photo by Josie McCormick / Antelope Staff
Breaking the chains of fear, finding control
The Antelope's newspaper placed fourth against campuses of 15,000 students or less and the website placed seventh. Staff Photo
The Antelope celebrates national awards, recognition
Mourn today, fight tomorrow: What the election results mean
Mourn today, fight tomorrow: What the election results mean
'We Live in Time' captures essence of life's fragility
‘We Live in Time’ captures essence of life’s fragility
'Terrifier 3' is the most 'terrifying' movie of the year
‘Terrifier 3’ is the most ‘terrifying’ movie of the year
'Smile 2' terrifies audience with spine chilling scenes
‘Smile 2’ terrifies audience with spine chilling scenes
Long awaited album 'Chromakopia' does not reach expectations
Long awaited album ‘Chromakopia’ does not reach expectations
Photo by Ally Sedlacek / Antelope Staff
New ice cream shop scoops up tasty treats
Helga ten Dorp, played by Bethany Rother, sees the painful future of what will happen in Sidney Bruhl's home. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff
Deathtrap: Longest-running broadway thriller hits UNK Theatre stage
Mr. People's Choice, Jack Aschwege, raises the Alpha Phi hand symbol with coaches Peyton Henry and Cali Erickson. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff
King of Hearts: Alpha Phi holds men’s pageant, supports women’s heart health
Shawn Peterson was nominated as a homecoming finalist. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff
Caribbean native finds home away from home at UNK
The Office of Student Engagement is located in the Nebraskan Student Union. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff
Loper2Loper program matches students with mentors
Graphic by Rachel Ostdeik / Antelope Staff
Higher education shifts with changing times
Lopers Speak: What's one thing you wish you knew before living on campus?
Lopers Speak: What’s one thing you wish you knew before living on campus?
Lopers Speak: What's the most you've ever had to lock in to finish an assignment?
Lopers Speak: What’s the most you’ve ever had to lock in to finish an assignment?
Lopers Speak: What's the most overrated part of fall?
Lopers Speak: What’s the most overrated part of fall?
Lopers Speak: What song would you listen to for the rest of your life?
Lopers Speak: What song would you listen to for the rest of your life?
Lopers Speak: Fart Spray Prank
Lopers Speak: Fart Spray Prank

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American Voices Opera

Students, faculty come together to share ‘American Voices’

CASSIE BROWN • November 11, 2021

brownc4@lopers.unk.edu Students stepped into the Great Depression era for Loper Opera’s performance of “American Voices.” The show was performed Saturday evening and at a Sunday matinee.  The...

John Coltrane’s music inspired jazz lovers past his death.

Lost Coltrane performance surfaces for release Oct. 8

CASSIE BROWN • October 7, 2021

brownc4@lopers.unk.edu October brings good news for jazz lovers. A rare recording of a live performance of John Coltrane’s album “A Love Supreme” will be released this Friday. A resurfaced...

Based in Southern California, the rock band Mrs. Henry is releasing a new album as part one of a three-part rock opera.

Rock band Mrs. Henry to release new single, album

CASSIE BROWN • September 30, 2021

brownc4@lopers.unk.edu Mrs. Henry, an up-and-coming rock ‘n’ roll band based in southern California, will release a new album Oct. 20. With a name derived from a Bob Dylan song and a sound to intrigue,...

UNK Marching Band: Pride of the Plains

UNK Band Day – The Pride of the Plains showcases talent and new uniforms

CASSIE BROWN • September 23, 2021

brownc4@lopers.unk.edu The Pride of the Plains Marching Band kicked off UNK’s Band Day Parade. In its 62nd year, the parade featured 27 area high school and middle school marching bands. “The...

The total enrollment for this year was 6,275 students.

Large freshman class increases 2021-22 enrollment

CASSIE BROWN • September 23, 2021
The 2021 fall semester has shown UNK its first increase in enrollment in years. Multiple factors have bumped up the student population by 0.8%.

End of Semester Column

CASSIE BROWN • April 26, 2021
Writing for “The Antelope” this semester was different for me than it has been the past two semesters in which I had written. I joined the spring semester of my freshman year and have enjoyed writing articles for a little extra spending money. But this time it’s different. This time I have to write because I am a member of the class JMC 350, which also means I don’t get paid for writing this semester. That’s O.K., though, because I still gained experience in my field of interest while checking off one of the boxes on my degree audit.
Dirty Honey is the only unsigned band to hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Chart.

Emerging band Dirty Honey to release new album

CASSIE BROWN • April 21, 2021
American rock band Dirty Honey has been quick to win the hearts of many rock fans, and they are just getting started. Dirty Honey will release their self-titled debut album Friday.

UNK makes plans for 2021 graduation with changes

CASSIE BROWN • April 21, 2021
UNK officials decided to hold the 2021 spring graduation in person this semester. There will be some changes from previous years, but they plan to move forward with safety in mind.
Shawn Carson began his podcast in December 2020 and has seen success.

Carson podcast shares ‘pure, uncut, raw’ insight

CASSIE BROWN • April 7, 2021
“Hey everyone, welcome back to the Carson Podcast,” Shawn Carson said as he opened his eleventh episode. After only a few episodes, rather than recruiting friends to appear on the show as he had done originally, people started coming to the Kearney podcaster. He has a quickly growing fan base, with listeners in Australia, Chile, Mexico, Canada, Saudi Arabia, The United Arab Emirates, with a domination of the Midwest in the U.S.
The Art & Design Department will not hold classes this week to reduce student burnout.

Art and Design Department replaces break with ‘spring pause’

CASSIE BROWN • March 17, 2021

brownc4@lopers.unk.edu This week, the Art and Design Department will take a pause from new material to give students an opportunity to work on existing projects. This pause is designed to help alleviate...

Some of the members of Alpha Omicron Pi come together in their sorority house's lounge to hang out. These girls are forever bound by their pledges to become members of AOII and sisters to each other. Photo Courtesy of Jacobi Goodell

Sorority life changes style of recruitment process

CASSIE BROWN • March 10, 2021
An age-old recruitment week practice will change for UNK sororities in fall of 2021. Sororities will implement affiliated recruitment.
Greta Van Fleet has already released three new singles.

Greta Van Fleet to release new album

CASSIE BROWN • March 4, 2021
Grammy award winning rock band Greta Van Fleet will soon be releasing a long-awaited second album. Best known for their song “Highway Tune” which appeared on their first EP, “Black Smoke Rising.” After the release of another EP, “From the Fires,” Greta Van Fleet went on to release a full album, “Anthem of the Peaceful Army.” Now, the Greta Van Fleet community is awaiting a second full album called “The Battle at Garden’s Gate.”
Madeline Riesberg (left) and Emily Saadi (right) show off their sloths.

LPAC Day of Kindness event helps students relieve stress

CASSIE BROWN • February 17, 2021
Students gathered in the Nebraskan Student Union Friday to get their own build-a-bear stuffed animals or succulent planters. The event was put on by the Loper Programming and Activities Council and was held just in time for both Valentine’s Day and Random Acts of Kindness Day.
Classes in the Otto Olsen building have been permanently moved to Discovery Hall.

Otto Olsen demo prep breaks up key commuter parking

CASSIE BROWN • February 10, 2021
As UNK gears up to begin demolition of Otto Olsen constructed in 1955, Lot 32 north of the building is closed to make room for contractors. A few more steps must be taken before the full demolition process begins.
Students were given T-shirts to promote the Experiential Learning program.

UNK announces program to provide hands-on learning

CASSIE BROWN • November 18, 2020
Last week, students flocked to receive free T-shirts at table set up in the Nebraskan Student Union. UNK faculty were excited to unveil and promote UNK’s new Experiential Learning program.
LPAC’s event allowed for students to stuff animals together in the union.

Business booming at LPAC Build-A-Bear Event

CASSIE BROWN • November 5, 2020

brownc4@lopers.unk.edu Last week, students took a break from the grind in a fun way. The LPAC Build-A-Bear Event offered students a chance to make their own stuffed animals to take home. Hannah...

Many UNK officials were in attendance and participated during the grand opening of Discovery Hall.

Discovery hall open to all students for classes

CASSIE BROWN • October 8, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49sJc-40n-Y&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Video%40TheAntelope brownc4@lopers.unk.edu While Discovery Hall has been in use throughout this semester, its opening...

Churches are making changes such as social distance seating and offering services outdoors.

Campus churches adapt amid pandemic

CASSIE BROWN • September 24, 2020

brownc4@lopers.unk.edu  Despite changes this semester, UNK students are continuing to worship on and off campus. Churches are adapting and overcoming obstacles to make services available.   Fr....

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Campus diversity also means diversity of opinion

CASSIE BROWN • September 17, 2020

brownc4@lopers.unk.edu Freedom of speech. We all have it, and we are constantly reminded of that fact.  But what does it really mean to have the freedom of speech? Unfortunately, the answer...

Men’s Hall residents went with a Hawaiian theme for the sidewalk chalk competition.

Loper Distancing Days – Activities provide opportunities to socialize while social distancing

CASSIE BROWN • September 3, 2020
Last weekend, students were welcomed back to UNK through outdoor activities on campus and at Yanney Park. Many students enjoyed themselves at these events.
Tilly, played by Lucy Haarman, cries as she holds Lilith, played Ashlee Glaser, who has just been stabbed.

Fine arts closes curtains on normal routine

CASSIE BROWN • August 20, 2020

brownc4@lopers.unk.edu  This semester is already presenting many challenges for all students and professors. The UNK Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance is determined to make the best of the situation.  John...

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