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Two Rivers Public Health Department runs a booth at the Blue and Gold Showcase in 2020. Antelope Archive

COVID-19: Impact on campus, increase in healthcare interest

Jenna Heinz May 17, 2023

Three years have passed since the spread of COVID-19 created a national emergency and shut down many parts of the world. In March 2020, UNK officials had to ask themselves if they could still serve the...

Amy Rundstrom. Courtesy photo

Former advising director responds to petition after dismissal

Jenna Heinz May 16, 2023

Amy Rundstrom, the director of academic advising and career development at UNK, is sharing details after being removed from her position. On March 21, Rundstrom had a meeting with Kelly Bartling, her supervisor:...

Amy Rundstrom. Courtesy photo

Staff member dismissal garners 200 petition signatures

JENNA HEINZ April 12, 2023

[email protected] Aleecia Pace, a junior general studies major at UNK, met with her adviser for a meeting on March 21. The following day, Pace received an email saying she would no longer be...

Workers failed to shut a valve after repairing a water coil. Photo by Grace McDonald / Antelope Staff

Repairs lead to pipe leaks within Bruner Hall

JENNA HEINZ April 6, 2023

[email protected] On March 16, a company was repairing a water coil in one of the heating units of Bruner Hall. When workers didn’t shut the valve on the unit, the cap on the end of the pipe...

Bouncy house set to replace Cope Fountain

Bouncy house set to replace Cope Fountain

JENNA HEINZ April 1, 2023

[email protected] Three years after its reconstruction, UNK’s Cope Fountain will be torn down. Demolition will begin in June, and the space will become home to a brand-new bouncy house.  UNK...

Construction workers secure a steel beam so it can be lifted. Photo by Kolton Maturey / Antelope Staff

Industry setbacks delay sorority move-in to 2024

JENNA HEINZ March 23, 2023

[email protected] The move-in day for the new sorority housing was pushed back to January 2024. Completion was originally set for June 2023, but a four-month delay is now anticipated. The...

New sorority housing move-in rescheduled to January 2024

New sorority housing move-in rescheduled to January 2024

JENNA HEINZ March 10, 2023

[email protected] The move-in day for the new sorority housing was pushed back to January 2024. Completion was originally set for June 2023, but a four-month delay is now anticipated. The...

Board of Regents increases faculty salaries by 3% for 2023-25

Board of Regents increases faculty salaries by 3% for 2023-25

JENNA HEINZ February 16, 2023

[email protected] The 2023-25 University of Nebraska at Kearney Collective Bargaining Agreement was ratified Feb. 10. The Board of Regents’ approval will give eligible faculty 3% salary increases...

URS now houses the Communication, Social Work and Info-Technology departments. Photo by Grace McDonald / Antelope Staff

The Big Move: University Residences North, South welcome offices

JENNA HEINZ February 9, 2023

[email protected] With renovations in Warner Hall and the Calvin T. Ryan Library, relocations have become common across UNK. Many of these were taken on by University Residence North and South...

The Haunting of Hill House: Student directs bone-chilling tale with isolation theme

The Haunting of Hill House: Student directs bone-chilling tale with isolation theme

JENNA HEINZ November 30, 2022

[email protected] UNK Theatre students told the bone-chilling story of “The Haunting of Hill House” from Nov. 16-20. The show kept the Halloween spirit alive for a little longer, featuring...

The color guard leads the Pride of the Plains Marching Band in Downtown Kearney at the largest Homecoming parade in Nebraska. Photo provided by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

HOMECOMING WEEK: Fairytale theme sparks creativity throughout competitions

JENNA HEINZ November 9, 2022

[email protected] Oct. 27 brought a night full of entertainment with the annual lip sync battle and royalty coronation. Students, staff and community members crowded the Health and Sports Center...

Bella Manningham (Britney Kouma) discovers a gift which proves her husband had been lying about her forgetfulness. Kylie Schwab / Antelope Staff

Sparks fly on stage during psychological classic

JENNA HEINZ October 25, 2022

[email protected] Performers in the UNK Theatre department hit the stage with their production of “Gaslight” from Oct. 5-9. Set in Victorian London, the play featured the story of Bella...

Student Senate zooms in on security camera, safety needs

Student Senate zooms in on security camera, safety needs

JENNA HEINZ October 25, 2022

[email protected] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEwG5VbTTbw Video by Grace McDonald, Traeton Harimon and Kolton Maturey The Student Senate is looking into purchasing more security cameras...

The teams goal with the event is to connect with Kearney Public Schools and Inspire young people. Photo provided by Kolton Maturey / Antelope Staff

High-Five Friday: Football athletes spread Loper pride to Kearney schools

JENNA HEINZ October 5, 2022

[email protected] The Loper football team woke up early Friday morning to high-five and greet students walking into Horizon Middle School. What started out small, has become a weekly tradition...

Java Notes / Photo provided by UNK Staff

Java Notes returns to Fine Arts Building, beats COVID-19 jitters

JENNA HEINZ September 14, 2022

[email protected] After its closure in 2020, Java Notes has finally reopened for staff and students to enjoy. The shop is hoping to spread awareness as many students have forgotten about Java...

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Student Senate appoints adviser, discusses 2022-23 plans  

JENNA HEINZ September 8, 2022

[email protected] UNK Student Government held its first meeting of the year last Tuesday in the Nebraskan Student Union. Student senators approved a new adviser and discussed plans for the...

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