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Cindy Heaston has worked at UNK since 1998. Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Service with a smile: Chick-fil-A employee wins students’ hearts

Rachel Ostdiek March 8, 2024

ostdiekr@lopers.unk.edu Cindy Heaston, recognizable by most on campus as the friendly face behind the Chick-fil-A counter, is dedicated to being a positive light in students' days.  Since Chick-fil-A...

Lea Burkey, cashier at The Graze, has been a cashier in the food industry for 19 years. Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Dining hall cashier knows students by name

Sydney Tisthammer February 23, 2024

tisthammers@lopers.unk.edu Lea Burkey is the highlight of The Graze dining experience for many students. The dining hall cashier has an outgoing personality that is unforgettable to others around her.  Burkey...

Students practice their language skills at the Spanish table. Photo by Ricardo Hernandez / Antelope Staff

Campus Conversation Tables: Weekly gatherings help students make friends from around the world

Lily Roby February 23, 2024

robyl@lopers.unk.edu In the busy part of  UNK’s Nebraskan Student Union, there's a lot of talking, laughing and learning going on. It's Thursday evening, and the Conversation Tables are happening....

The need for more plushes grows every year. Photo by Micah Torres / Antelope Staff

LPAC’s yearly hosting of make-your-own plush animals

Gisell Torres February 23, 2024

torresg@lopers.unk.edu In the heart of UNK’s campus, the Loper Programming and Activities Council held its Stuff-A-Plush event in the Nebraskan Student Union for UNK students. This event has been...

The closure of Louies Diner has increased the amount of students going to The Graze. Photo by Micah Torres / Antelope Staff

Louie’s Diner closes after 12 years of serving students

Chase Johnson February 16, 2024

johnsonc293@lopers.unk.edu Louie’s Diner, a hot spot for food located in the University Residence South building, closed down after the fall semester. It’s closure followed after sorority members...

Louies Diner shut down after the fall semester ended. Photo by Micah Torres / Antelope Staff

Closure of Louie’s Diner leaves cafeteria congested

Antelope Staff February 16, 2024

University Residence North and South now stand vacant of residents with the completion of the new Fraternity and Sorority Life housing. With this change came the closure of Louie’s Diner, a cafeteria...

Students donate extra shirts to local shelters. Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

UNK’s fourth annual MLK Day encourages students to give to their community

Chase Johnson February 9, 2024

johnsonc293@lopers.unk.edu UNK holds its fourth annual MLK Day of Service in the Nebraskan Student Union by doing a drop-in-service T-shirt drive. This year MLK Day landed on Jan. 15 which was during...

When the dishwasher will be replaced is still unknown. Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Styrofoam, plastic dinnerware linger in UNK cafeteria

Sydney Tisthammer February 9, 2024

tisthammers@lopers.unk.edu The Graze dishwasher has been nonfunctional this school year. UNK students have been using disposable dishes as a result. Dishwasher issues began early on. “The dishwasher...

UNK students can enjoy the new blue and yelllow chairs that have been added to campus.

Campus beautification provided for students by students

JAKEB LARSON April 21, 2021
Bright new blue and yellow chairs appeared outside of the Nebraskan Student Union last month as part of an ongoing campus beautification effort. These chairs give students new places outside to enjoy the nice weather and chat with friends.
Madeline Riesberg (left) and Emily Saadi (right) show off their sloths.

LPAC Day of Kindness event helps students relieve stress

CASSIE BROWN February 17, 2021
Students gathered in the Nebraskan Student Union Friday to get their own build-a-bear stuffed animals or succulent planters. The event was put on by the Loper Programming and Activities Council and was held just in time for both Valentine’s Day and Random Acts of Kindness Day.
Fraternity and Sorority Life sponsored The American Red Cross blood drive.

Blood drive give students chance to save lives

ALEXANDER TETEN November 18, 2020
The American Red Cross came to campus last week to let students donate blood. The blood drive comes at a critical time as COVID-19 cases are spiking across the country.
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