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University system forms AI task committee
Graphic by Josie McCormick / Antelope Staff
Student Senate offers vehicle services
Godiva Kekeh serves Marc Bauer, UNK athletic director, during Brewed Awakening's One Day for UNK celebration. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff
One Day for UNK breaks all-time donation record
The Crafts and Arts Show featured many vendors, faculty and students alike. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff
Student Affairs’ annual Craft and Art Show grows every year
Helga ten Dorp, played by Bethany Rother, sees the painful future of what will happen in Sidney Bruhl's home. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff
Deathtrap: Longest-running broadway thriller hits UNK Theatre stage
Hanna Schimmer finished the season with 10 goals. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff
Schimmer rewriting record books for UNK soccer
Redshirt senior linebacker David Lilly blocked a punt that he returned for a touchdown and also had seven tackles. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff
Football improves, but ends season with loss
Chase Thompson goes for the basket in the Loper's game against South Dakota. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff
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
Future president's plans could hurt our campus
Future president’s plans could hurt our campus
Sidewalks were added on campus where students had worn down the grass, including by residence halls. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff
Small changes make a big difference on campus
Ally Sedlacek interned through the Nebraska Community Foundation at Holt County Economic Development. Photo by Ally Sedlacek / Antelope Staff
Embracing change: It’s OK to rethink your future plans
Photo by Josie McCormick / Antelope Staff
Breaking the chains of fear, finding control
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
'We Live in Time' captures essence of life's fragility
‘We Live in Time’ captures essence of life’s fragility
'Terrifier 3' is the most 'terrifying' movie of the year
‘Terrifier 3’ is the most ‘terrifying’ movie of the year
'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
Helga ten Dorp, played by Bethany Rother, sees the painful future of what will happen in Sidney Bruhl's home. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff
Deathtrap: Longest-running broadway thriller hits UNK Theatre stage
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
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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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...

Kristensen's last day as the chancellor will be May 31. Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Kristensen rounds out final year as UNK chancellor

Rachel Ostdiek • April 26, 2024

ostdiekr@lopers.unk.edu Doug Kristensen’s retirement at the end of this academic year will bookend his 22nd year as the chancellor of UNK, making him the University’s longest serving chancellor....

While in the legislature, Doug Kristensen helped bring then-Kearney State into the University system in 1991. Courtesy of UNK Archives

Chancellor started in Nebraska Legislature before serving UNK

Jenna Heinz • April 26, 2024

heinzj@lopers.unk.edu Before becoming the chancellor at UNK, Doug Kristensen got his start in law – an interest he credits to his mother.  Growing up on a farm in Minden, his family had no air...

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Kristensen set to retire after 22 years as chancellor

Jenna Heinz and Rachel Ostdiek • December 13, 2023

heinzj@lopers.unk.edu ostdiekr@lopers.unk.edu Doug Kristensen, UNK’s longest-serving chancellor, announced that he will be stepping away from his position after 22 years.   He is also the...

UNK makes plans for 2021 graduation with changes

CASSIE BROWN • April 21, 2021
UNK officials decided to hold the 2021 spring graduation in person this semester. There will be some changes from previous years, but they plan to move forward with safety in mind.
Chancellor Kristensen swears in the new student body representatives.

Chancellor confirms no faculty reductions for spring 2021

MITCHELL LIERMAN • April 14, 2021
Chancellor Douglas Kristensen convened a campus conversation last week to address and discuss budget and academic staffing. The presentation focused on budgetary planning to meet the university’s remaining $2.0 million commitment to budget reductions.
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COVID-19 updates continue after Chancellor’s Zoom meeting

March 31, 2020

OLIVIA RASHrashol@lopers.unk.edu On Monday, March 16, Chancellor Kristensen and others in charge of campus organized a Zoom conference call to answer questions about the recent decision to move the...

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