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The St. Teresa of Calcutta Newman Center owns five properties east of the UNK campus on 27th St. Photo by Antelope Staff
Board of Regents approves land swap between UNK, Newman Center
Jett Simpson orders a flauta from Genesis Acosta. Photo by Lily Robby / Antelope Staff
Sorority fundraises for leadership conference
Andrea Smith leads the search in finding the next chancellor. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff
UNK hosts chancellor search listening sessions
Students can make an appointment or visit the clinic in the Memorial Student Affairs Building. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff
Student Health nursing staff navigates cold, flu season
UNK has a first generation leadership team to support students. Photo by Lily Roby / Antelope Staff
First generation students find support at annual festival
Redshirt junior Ja'Bryant Hill is second on UNK in scoring. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff
Basketball ready to begin conference play
Graduate libero Alli Wiese has 566 digs on the season, earning her MIAA libero and co-defensive player of the year. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff
Volleyball awaits tough challenge in Regional
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
Dolcie Hanlon shares her concerns about parking. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff
Finding the right chancellor is imperative
Graphic by Josie McCormick / Antelope Staff
Cancel culture has gone too far, impacts mental health
Election results change the future of Nebraska politics
Election results change the future of Nebraska politics
Remote learning creates adaptable, inclusive environment
Remote learning creates adaptable, inclusive environment
Future president's plans could hurt our campus
Future president’s plans could hurt our campus
'Harry Potter' baking show enchants audience
‘Harry Potter’ baking show enchants audience
'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
Treece Hines and Maray Campuzano Saenz fall into a trance during the hypnotist's show. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff
Hypno Hangout: Students fall under hypnotic spell at LPAC event
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
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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How I ‘fell in love’ with news, team building as photo editor 

November 30, 2022

KYLIE SCHWAB ANTELOPE STAFF Coming into college, I knew what I liked to do. I liked taking pictures, and I did some writing in high school. But, mostly, I liked to take pictures.  It took...

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April 21, 2021
I’m a senior majoring in advertising/public relations, with a minor in marketing. And I am a non-traditional student.
Students brought out the waterworks as they navigated their way through social distancing measures.

UNK ‘hangs 10’ with plans for new surfing team

GRANT TIGHE • April 1, 2021
UNK athletics is adding a surfing program to the list of sports offered on campus. The program will be unique for the region, as no other MIAA conference teams currently compete in surfing.
Cooking show “Baking and Entering” seeks to give audiences a glimpse into dorm living.

UNK to host Food Network television show ‘Baking and Entering’

KENNY MITCHELL • April 1, 2021
After its successful first season, the Food Network plans on renewing its new show, “Baking and Entering with Tina Fey.” The program, which seeks to observe the diversity of American life through culinary creation, plans to host its contestants at UNK during the spring 2021 semester.
Students have been less than impressed with Netflix’s most recent originals.

5 movies to avoid when scrolling through Netflix

AMBER BREINIG-PRUITT • April 1, 2021
From “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny”, to “Father of the Year”, here are the five worst Netflix movies this year (according to Rotten Tomatoes). In the past few years Netflix has really hit a low point in their original movie producing.

The April Fool is an Underrated Character in ‘Fairly OddParents’

LAUREN MAY • April 1, 2021
“Fairly Oddparents” follows 10-year-old Timmy Turner and his adventures with his fairy godparents, Cosmo and Wanda. Throughout the series, many residents of Dimmsdale and Fairy World are introduced, but none have the supreme character arc of the April Fool.
A fun and harmless prank to do is to cover someone’s car with sticky notes.

Simple and fun pranks to play on family and friends

ALEXIS HENRY • April 1, 2021
For years, April Fools’ Day has been a day to play practical jokes and hoaxes on one another. April 1 has been celebrated for several centuries by several different cultures.
Tunnels under UNK contain secrets of secret society

Tunnels under UNK contain secrets of secret society

JAKEB LARSON • April 1, 2021
Underneath the G.W. Frank House are tunnels that connect to other buildings on the university campus. During a tuberculosis epidemic in the 1900s, these underground passages were created to connect the hospital to campus. This hospital was repurposed, known today as West Center, but the tunnels remain as relics to a darker time.
In France, people tape a picture of a fish on their friend’s back as an April Fool’s tradition.

From Ancient Rome to today: the history of April Fools’

JOSE ROMERO • April 1, 2021
For many years, the first of April has been the day where many pranksters around the world pull practical jokes or pranks on other people.
As an act of rebellion, campus squirrels left a message for students and staff of UNK.

Chick-fil-A runs out of fries, squirrels go nuts

GRACE MCDONALD • April 1, 2021
Ever since classes started this spring, Chick-fil-A has periodically ran out of waffle fries, but no one is more disgruntled than the campus squirrels. The beloved animals are rebelling against UNK students and faculty until they can feast on the dropped fries of passersby.
Procrastination helps students save time and encourages students to work efficiently.

How to survive the rest of the spring semester

April 1, 2021
In spring, students lose focus and motivation. Luckily, as a certified college student expert, I have some advice for all UNK students that is fool-proof to get them to the end of the semester.
BAD NEWS! Artist Photo

We quit. We’re starting a band.

Antelope Staff • April 1, 2021
You can’t spell crunk without UNK.
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