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Tuition coupons cause Lopers to run rampant

Ann Daily Apr 1, 2025

dailya@lopers.unk.edu UNK’s student government gave away tuition coupons for a limited time. Coupons were limited to one per student, except for students on scholarship or Kearney-bound students.  During...

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Holiday figures search for missing hour dubbed ‘Daylight Saving Time’

Mario Crispin Apr 1, 2025

crispinm@lopers.unk.edu People around the world were left in a state of shock after an entire hour disappeared off the face of the Earth on March 9, in what many have called “Daylight Saving Time.” “I...

91.9 FM KLPR has signed a five year deal with Barstool Sports worth 10 million dollars. Photo by Ethan McCormick / Antelope Staff

KLPR heads to Barstool Sports in record deal

Ethan McCormick Apr 1, 2025

mccormicke@lopers.unk.edu In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through the media landscape, Barstool Sports announced Tuesday it has acquired 91.1 KLPR, a beloved local radio station in...

While many fans are surprised by the move, those in the UNK athletic department are ready for this jump to Division I. Graphic by Jon Willis / Antelope Staff

UNK prepares to stomp SEC; makes move to D-1

Kade Mohr Apr 1, 2025

mohrk@lopers.unk.edu UNK is making the move to Division I in all sports for the 2025-26 season. UNK had been a Division II school for 35 years, being a part of the RMAC and MIAA conferences.  UNK...

Students can vote for their preferred shade of red at aprilfools@unk.edu. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

UNK transitions from signature blue to red

Kersie Delaney Apr 1, 2025

delaneyk@lopers.unk.edu Last week, UNK transitioned from its traditional blue and gold to the new official university colors, red and gold. This change is part of an effort to strengthen UNK’s brand...

Louie the Loper fooled 734 students into sending feet pics. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

Loper mascot busted for selling feet pics, students feel betrayed

Sixto Delgado Sandoval Apr 1, 2025

delgadosandovals@lopers.unk.edu Louie the Loper, UNK’s beloved mascot, has been accused of running a secret side hustle that has left students both amused and horrified. According to multiple sources,...

Larry the Cable Guy plans to enforce a flannel dress code. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

Chancellor candidate plans to ‘Git-R’Done’ at UNK

Susie Bovaird Apr 1, 2025

bovairds@lopers.unk.edu The search for UNK’s new chancellor advances with the revelation of Larry the Cable Guy as a candidate. The next chancellor will succeed Doug Kristensen, who retired in 2024...

Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

Campus to replace Cope Fountain with jumbotrons

Bryce Grothman Apr 1, 2025

grothmanb@lopers.unk.edu UNK is set to demolish the Cope Fountain and replace it with monitors that will loop a video of the fountain. This comes as a result of many complaints that the fountain...

Follow Rob Breeding on TikTok @holy.quail for content. Photo by Micah Torres / Antelope Staff

Culinary guru set to star in ‘Cupcake Wars’ reboot

Muryn Haight Apr 1, 2025

haightm2@lopers.unk.edu Rob Breeding, a journalism professor at UNK, is set to appear in the newest season of “Cupcake Wars” as a contestant. The show, which previously ended after 11 seasons in...

Students looking for love are auditioning for the hit show "Love is Blind," coming to UNK this fall. Photo illustration by Rachel Ostdiek / Antelope Staff

UNK selected for Netflix series’ inaugural college season

Sami LaMarre Apr 1, 2025

lamarres@lopers.unk.edu UNK is about to experience love like never before, proving that love is beyond physical attraction. The Netflix reality TV dating show “Love is Blind” has chosen UNK as the...

82% of UNK students would drop out to become influencers. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

Influencer major is solution to impending enrollment cliff

Antelope Staff Apr 1, 2025

A professor from the Department of Communication is going on “Cupcake Wars,” monitor screens are replacing the fountain and reality TV is coming to campus. With all of the media opportunities coming...

Students can buy a dozen Kong Dogs to take home for $250. Photo illustration by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

Kong Dog to open pop-up shop on campus

Yahaira Mendoza Apr 1, 2025

mendozay@lopers.unk.edu UNK students may soon have a new go-to snack option: the viral Korean corn dog chain Kong Dog is reportedly launching a limited-time pop-up location inside the Nebraskan Student...

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