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Stan Clouse has served as Kearney's mayor since 2006. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff
Local leaders share viewpoints with community
Sam Schroeder, Alex Abels, Zane Grizzle, Levi Powell and Travis Meyer walk in support of gender-based violence. Photo by Travianna Tighe / Antelope Staff
Men don stilettos at ‘A Walk in Her Shoes’
Esther Uma sports a traditional dress to represent Nigeria. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff
Students strut down fashion runway at African Met Gala
Members of United in Dance perform for festival attendees. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff
Annual food festival shares international culture, cuisines
Haley Wiemers and Kalli Niemann create their own bears. Photo by Lily Roby / Antelope Staff
Sorority stuffs bears for nonprofit philanthropy fundraiser
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
Fifth-year graduate Payton Neff is second in the nation in assists per set at 11.72. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff
Neff adds to family legacy with UNK volleyball
Kendall Brewer intercepted a pass, UNK's 13th of the season which is second in the MIAA. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff
Lopers stung by nationally ranked Hornets
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
People-pleasing can cost you in more ways than you think
People-pleasing can cost you in more ways than you think
Changing leaves can be seen all across campus. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff
Emotions rise in midst of changing seasons
Graphic by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff
East campus suffering in midst of healthcare push
'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
Wendy's "Krabby Patty Kollab" meal comes with the Krabby Patty Kollab burger, fries and the Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty. Photo by Mario Crispin / Antelope Staff
Wendy’s ‘Krusty Krab Kollab’ celebrates the Krabby Patty
'The Secret of Us' captures emotions with relatable music
‘The Secret of Us’ captures emotions with relatable music
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
Homecoming royalty finalists include Shawn Peterson, Caleb Wiseman, Olivia Lawless, Courtney Cox, Sydney Owen, Lily Seibert, Lance Haberman and Joey Orellana (not pictured). Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff
Harvest Homecoming: Lopers celebrate homecoming with fall festivities
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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Platte’s future in doubt as drought lingers

MITCHELL LIERMAN • October 25, 2022

liermanm2@lopers.unk.edu The Platte River has underpinned life across south-central Nebraska since before the written record. When drought and low snowmelt make water scarce, anxieties...

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