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Grace Park searches for stars, planets and constellation illuminating the night sky. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

Astronomy Club shines at first stargazing event

Travianna Tighe October 4, 2024

tighet@lopers.unk.edu The UNK Astronomy Club was recognized as an official campus organization last week. For its first official event, the club hosted a stargazing session, during which attendees observed...

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Tips for making the most of your college experience at UNK

Lily Roby February 17, 2024

robyl@lopers.unk.edu At UNK, your life can be exciting. Whether it's joining in on fun events, exploring campus or trying new things, here's a simple guide to making the most of your time at UNK. UNK...

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Library offers new subscription for book recommendations

Gisell Torres February 16, 2024

torresg@lopers.unk.edu In an era dominated by technology and digital media, checking out books just got a whole lot easier. A couple of associates in the Calvin T. Ryan Library took a bold step in starting...

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UNK’s Annual Student Organization Fair

Ann Daily February 9, 2024

dailya@lopers.unk.edu UNK started the new year off with a Student Organization Fair. Students come to interact with different clubs and organizations to see what UNK has to offer.  This allows students...

Stan Clouse, mayor, hopes to enter the legislature. Photo by Rachel Ostdiek / Antelope Staff

Kearney mayor brings community perspective to UNK

Rachel Ostdiek February 9, 2024

ostdiekr@lopers.unk.edu Kearney mayor for the past 18 years, Stan Clouse, spoke with the UNK Student Senate at their weekly meeting on Jan. 30. Clouse is currently campaigning for a Nebraska Legislature...

Kim Frieson sells her charms and stickers to Jenna Eichthaler during the craft show. Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Craft show gives platform to campus businesses

Corinne Smith December 1, 2023

smithc4@lopers.unk.edu For the 28th annual year, students and staff set up their booths for the craft show in UNK’s Student Union with items ranging from crocheted goods to glass-blown ornaments....

UNK alumnus, Cristóbal Salinas, presents a lecture to the public of Kearney. Photo by Brianna White / Antelope Staff

UNK alumnus hosts lecture on Latinx identities

Brianna White November 17, 2023

whiteb3@lopers.unk.edu In a public lecture titled "Shaping Perceptions: What is Latinx? And Who is Latinx?," UNK alumnus Cristóbal Salinas took center stage to discuss the intricate web of Latinx identities...

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Giving back to the community goes beyond material things

March 23, 2023

By JENNA HEINZ ANTELOPE STAFF Growing up, the importance of giving back was always stressed to me. However, it wasn’t until recently that I understood what giving meant. My experience with...

Logan Grose enjoys tossing discs at Cottonmill in Kearney. Photo provided by Kylie Schwab / Antelope Staff

Disc golfer leans on ‘frolfing’ culture during pandemic 

BAILEE STERLING November 9, 2022

sterlingb2@lopers.unk.edu Like golf, but different.  Logan Grose is in his happy place when he is outdoors flinging discs toward metal chain cages. Ever since discovering disc golf in high...

Students check in at Cope Stadium before participating in Kearney service projects.

Lopers give back to community with Big Event

KYLIE SCHWAB April 28, 2022

schwabk2@lopers.unk.edu Lopers took to the Kearney community on Saturday morning for The Big Event. Students visited various local job sites and devoted four hours of the morning to picking up...

Line dancing was also popular at the event which featured the Mckenzie JaLynn Band.

LPAC swing dancing event gets Lopers on their feet

March 3, 2022

Lopers put on their dancing shoes Friday for the LPAC Swing Dance event. Entertainment was provided by the Mckenzie JaLynn Band, and the event was held in the Ponderosa Room. This was the first event...

Gillie’s Bar offers unique drink and food options in Old Towne Kearney.

Gillie’s Bar provides alternative options for Kearney community

November 18, 2021

When walking into a local bar in Kearney for the first time, there couldn’t be a better way to be greeted than by a friendly golden retriever owned by one of the regulars. I never would’ve guessed...

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