The Antelope

Lopers immerse themselves in nature, Appalachian Mountains

MALLORY BRUNING • April 6, 2023

bruningm@lopers.unk.edu Over spring break, some students crave opportunities to immerse themselves in nature. This year, UNK offered the perfect solution: backpacking through the Appalachian Mountains. The...

Week-long spring break returns for 2022-23

April 21, 2022

After three years of spring breaks disrupted by the pandemic, UNK will return to a full week of rest and relaxation across campus in 2023 for the first time since 2019. The week-long break will also...

UNK officials should rethink the J-term, lengthen spring break

March 8, 2022

This January, 456 students enrolled in 26 sections during the 3-week intersession, according to the UNK Registrar. The students were enrolled in a total of 1,172 credit hours, according to the UNK...

Five ways to unwind mid-semester without a spring break

JAKEB LARSON • March 17, 2021

This year, UNK students don’t have a spring break to look forward to, so we must find other ways to recharge between classes without a week off. To help with stress relief, students can participate in activities to help them relax.

Spring schedule to go before Board of Regents

CHEYANNE DIESSNER • September 17, 2020

diessnerc2@lopers.unk.edu UNK administration proposed a spring schedule that includes a three-week intercession with classes convening on Jan. 25. The proposal will go before the Nebraska University...

Making spring break plans on a budget

March 11, 2020

OLIVIA RASH You’re working your butt off at your part time job while going to school and just need a break. Don’t worry, just because you have to work hard doesn’t mean that you aren’t allowed...