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There are five donation spots on campus. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

Sigma Lambda Beta hosts toy drive to spread joy, gifts to kids

Mary Chvatal December 4, 2024

chvatalm2@lopers.unk.edu Sigma Lambda Beta is hosting a toy drive that is being held through Dec. 6 with five drop-off locations across the UNK campus. Gifts will be donated to United Way and should...

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Student Senate offers vehicle services

Mary Chvatal November 22, 2024

chvatalm2@lopers.unk.edu UNK’s Student Senate has partnered with UNK Global to create transportation for international students. The van transportation will start from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23...

Esther Uma sports a traditional dress to represent Nigeria. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff

Students strut down fashion runway at African Met Gala

Mary Chvatal November 15, 2024

chvatalm2@lopers.unk.edu The African Student Union hosted a Met Gala on Oct. 30 to celebrate and showcase the diversity of African cultures. The Gala consisted of performers, fashion showcases and a...

The political science program has grown by 29% since 2023, boosting enrollment numbers. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

Three new scholarships seek to boost enrollment

Mary Chvatal October 28, 2024

chvatalm2@lopers.unk.edu The implementation of three scholarships at UNK seeks to help enrollment numbers in the years to come. The Good Life Opportunities Program, the Kearney Teachers Tomorrow Scholarship...

Students can get involved in the search by participating in listening sessions. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

Search for UNK’s next chancellor begins

Mary Chvatal October 18, 2024

chvatalm2@lopers.unk.edu The University of Nebraska systems have partnered together in the search for a permanent chancellor to serve at UNK in replacement of former Chancellor Douglas Kristensen. Charles...

Art students started creating pumpkins last Christmas. Photo by Ricardo Hernandez / Antelope Staff

Glass club creates pumpkins for upcoming sale

Mary Chvatal October 9, 2024

chvatalm2@lopers.unk.edu Art students involved in the Glass Club will be selling handmade, glass-blown pumpkins and giving demonstrations on Oct. 10 from 4-7 p.m. Demonstrations will be happening all...

Christopher Strickland receives the 2024 Online Teaching Innovation Award presented by the former recipient, Amanda Sladek. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

Salsa Showdown: Flavors pepper professors’ palates at faculty contest

Mary Chvatal October 4, 2024

chvatalm2@lopers.unk.edu Professors were invited to taste test a variety of homemade salsas made by faculty on Monday, Sept. 24. The 2nd Annual Salsa Contest also featured the presentation of the Innovative...

Leslie Iwai's artwork will be honored at the ribbon cutting for the renovated library at 6 p.m. on Oct. 10. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

Nebraska native creates new artwork for library

Mary Chvatal September 27, 2024

chvatalm2@lopers.unk.edu Leslie Iwai, a Nebraska native, was selected by the Nebraska Arts Council to display her artwork throughout the Calvin T. Ryan Library. The cloud designs, morse code and various...

Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

Claw clips are an accident waiting to happen

Mary Chvatal September 20, 2024

chvatalm2@lopers.unk.edu A trend that started in the 1990s has started to make a comeback with different patterned or sized claw clips. The plastic hair accessories are becoming popular after being...

The Loper Pantry is now on the north side of the union. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

Loper Pantry moves to more accessible home

Mary Chvatal September 13, 2024

chvatalm2@lopers.unk.edu A process of almost two years in the making has created excitement among UNK students and staff who will benefit from free food and sundry items while attending school. The...

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