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Homecoming ’25: ‘Louie’s Jukebox Jive’ rocks 1950s spirit

Gabreyella Pace Oct 16, 2025

paceg@lopers.unk.edu Homecoming at UNK is more than just a football game or a week of competitions. It’s a time when students, alumni and the community all come together to celebrate what it means...

The building's renovations pay tribute to its original design. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

Locals revive Minden Opera House for next generation

Mario Crispin Oct 16, 2025

crispinm@lopers.unk.edu Every building has a unique story that can span from decades to centuries. The small town of Minden is no stranger to that, with its historic opera house that has been operating...

Latest newsroom cuts damage our communities

Latest newsroom cuts damage our communities

Antelope Staff Oct 16, 2025

Our field is under attack. Every journalist, especially those new to the profession, has heard the phrase, “Newspapers are dying.” Despite those who cast doubt on the field’s future, the irreplaceable...

UNK closes out homecoming week with annual parade

Oct 16, 2025

On Saturday, LPAC helped bring a homecoming parade to Kearney. In the parade, we had UNK athletics, fraternities, sororities and the band. Many other schools and community organizations participated in...

Kellen is the only employee at the Madison Star-Mail. Courtesy of KOLN

Newspapers look to innovation, community support for survival

Jenna Heinz Oct 16, 2025

heinzj@lopers.unk.edu In rural Nebraska towns, newspapers chronicle the community’s history. As Dennis DeRossett, executive director of the Nebraska Press Association, puts it, they are the “thread...

UNK archivist preserves history, keeps University story alive

Kennadi Ureste Sep 26, 2025

urestek@lopers.unk.edu Restoring and preserving local history might be a challenging task, but it’s one Laurinda Weisse tackles every day. As the UNK archivist and digital repository manager, she...

Independent animation is the next big thing in television

Independent animation is the next big thing in television

Ann Daily Mar 15, 2025

dailya@lopers.unk.edu  Indie animation, or independent animation, hasn’t been around that long, but it has taken the world by storm. Several indie animated shows including “The Earth Guy,” “The...

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 Oct 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 Feb 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...

Photo by Gisell Torres / Antelope Staff

Library offers new subscription for book recommendations

Gisell Torres Feb 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...

Photo by Kosuke Yoshii / Antelope Staff

UNK’s Annual Student Organization Fair

Ann Daily Feb 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 Feb 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...

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