The Antelope

Lineup of freshman candidates for student senate

Eve Healey • September 29, 2023

healeye@lopers.unk.edu Each year, Student Government holds elections for any and all freshmen who are interested in joining the senate. From there, several students can campaign; two of those students...

UNK undergraduate enrollment decreases by 1.1%

Amarha Bridger • September 15, 2023

UNK’s undergraduate enrollment for fall 2023 dropped 1.1% or 45 students from last year to 4,224. Freshman enrollment increased by 5.4%. UNK administration anticipated the increase in first-time freshmen. “We...

Freshman phenom addition sparks Loper softball success

GRANT TIGHE • April 7, 2022

tighegd@lopers.unk.edu The Loper softball team is on a tear winning 13 of 15 games after starting the year 5-12. Freshman pitcher and shortstop Sydney Thomason has been crucial in UNK’s success. Last...

Large freshman class increases 2021-22 enrollment

CASSIE BROWN • September 23, 2021

The 2021 fall semester has shown UNK its first increase in enrollment in years. Multiple factors have bumped up the student population by 0.8%.

End of Semester Column

CASSIE BROWN • April 26, 2021

Writing for “The Antelope” this semester was different for me than it has been the past two semesters in which I had written. I joined the spring semester of my freshman year and have enjoyed writing articles for a little extra spending money. But this time it’s different. This time I have to write because I am a member of the class JMC 350, which also means I don’t get paid for writing this semester. That’s O.K., though, because I still gained experience in my field of interest while checking off one of the boxes on my degree audit.

Japanese students road-trip with a new “nakama,” or friend

GRACE MCDONALD • October 29, 2020

mcdonaldge@lopers.unk.edu UNK freshman, Zach DeLoach, was shooting hoops outside of Mantor, when a group of international students asked him to play. They were surprised to hear DeLoach utter the...

What to expect from your freshman year at UNK

September 16, 2019

Keegan Francl Freshman year at UNK is like going through middle school all over again. It’s exciting and awkward. You’re moved out of your previous home and surrounded by new and maybe...

Koster trades touchdowns for tip-offs

December 6, 2018

True Freshman leaves the gridiron to focus on mastering the hardwood Chris Langin From 2005 until 2017, all 19 winners of the Lincoln Journal Star boy’s athlete of the year award signed with a division...

Lopers in the Spotlight

November 7, 2018

Jayden Henry Age: 18 Major: Criminal Justice Class: Freshman Hometown: Bellevue Q: Why did you choose UNK? A: It’s small and I like that because it’s easier to navigate and there’s not...