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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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UNK student charged for sexual assault

Brianna White • September 8, 2023

Christopher Martin, a UNK student was arrested by the Kearney Police Department. The 21-year-old faces charges of two counts of first-degree sexual assault, as reported by the Kearney Police Department. Martin,...

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Student teacher arrested for sexual assault 

MALLORY BRUNING • March 23, 2023

AND JENNA HEINZ bruningm@lopers.unk.edu heinzj@lopers.unk.edu  A Kearney High student teacher and UNK student, KeyShaun VanDyke, was charged for first-degree sexual assault of a child....

UNK student Claire Nash stops at the “What Were You Wearing?” exhibit designed to end the stigma placed upon the clothing of sexual assault victims.

What were you wearing? Sexual assault installation gives voice to survivors

OLIVIA PAULSEN • November 4, 2021

paulseno2@lopers.unk.edu The poem “What I Was Wearing”, written by Dr. Mary Simmerling, has inspired an art exhibit that was displayed in the Student Union Atrium Glass Room Oct. 25-29. The...

Students gather for a second demonstration Friday.

The sexual assault movement is flickering. Stoke the flames.

September 9, 2021
UNK students spread awareness through demonstrations last week, after the UNK Police Department announced an alleged sexual assault and advised students to take precautions. Organizers took to word of mouth and social media to rally support for sexual assault survivors. 
Demonstrators use signs to stress the point of listening to those affected by sexual assault.

Speak up, speak out – Freshman organizes gatherings in response to alleged sexual assault

September 9, 2021
Support, not shame. Speak up, speak out. No means no.
UNK Louie Loper

Take steps to keep yourself safe on campus

November 5, 2020

According to Buffalo County Court records, a UNK freshman was jailed for allegedly raping a 16-year-old on campus Oct. 18. The UNK student was charged with felony first degree sexual assault, along with...

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Update on sexual assault cases at UNK

March 18, 2020

BLAKE BUBAKbubakbt@lopers.unk.edu  Three individuals were charged in sexual assault cases that took place on or near the UNK campus in 2018 and 2019. Since then, updates on these cases has been...

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