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First generation students find support at annual festival

Maddi Pierce December 6, 2024

piercem3@lopers.unk.edu UNK hosted its sixth annual First-Gen Festival in November. The festival allows first-generation students to connect and celebrate their accomplishments with one other. This...

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Cancel culture has gone too far, impacts mental health

Maddi Pierce December 6, 2024

piercem3@lopers.unk.edu The rise of cancel culture in recent years has become extreme. The use of social media plays a large role in that. Do all people who have said something problematic deserve...

'Smile 2' terrifies audience with spine chilling scenes

‘Smile 2’ terrifies audience with spine chilling scenes

Maddi Pierce November 15, 2024

piercem3@lopers.unk.edu “Smile 2” sends chills down the spine. The plot twists and gore in the second “Smile” movie will make viewers want to sleep with one eye open. “Smile 2” is a perfect...

Maddi Pierce and her roommates on the first day of school. Photo by Maddi Pierce / Antelope Staff

Transferring colleges: Go where your heart is happy

Maddi Pierce October 29, 2024

piercem3@lopers.unk.edu Deciding where to attend college and spend the next four years of life can be stressful, and sometimes it goes differently than planned. Being a Kearney native, I was ready...

There are over 1,500 episodes to listen to of the podcast. Photo by Maddi Pierce / Antelope Staff

‘The Mindset Mentor’ podcast shares real-life advice

Maddi Pierce October 18, 2024

piercem3@lopers.unk.edu There are over 6 million podcasts covering a wide variety of topics. They are a gateway of endless knowledge and different perspectives. I have listened to podcasts here and...

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...

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Celebrities, dancers compete for mirrorball trophy

Maddi Pierce October 4, 2024

piercem3@lopers.unk.edu Season 33 of “Dancing With the Stars” is back in action. Viewers' favorite stars and dancers took to the stage on Sept. 17 to show the world their best dance moves. Thirteen...

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...

Grace Ottman and Emma Kehler attended the fair. Photo by Lily Roby / Antelope Staff

Future educators connect with potential employers

Maddi Pierce September 13, 2024

piercem3@lopers.unk.edu Students were able to connect with 62 schools at UNK’s annual Education Opportunities Fair. This event allows students to make beneficial connections for their careers. Schools...

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