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Marissa Kuehn shares concerns about the anti-DEI bill. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

DEI listening sessions give students a platform

Susie Bovaird Feb 28, 2025

bovairds@lopers.unk.edu The student government executive branch held listening sessions on Feb. 17 and Feb. 19 as an opportunity to hear student concerns regarding inclusion at UNK. These sessions were...

Paige Oltmans and Sam Schroeder are running unopposed. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

Student body president runs for reelection

Sami LaMarre Feb 28, 2025

lamarres@lopers.unk.edu From cafeteria improvements to student engagement, the student government candidates are determined to enrich student life at UNK. Current student body president and student...

Intramural sports uses Big Apple's sand volleyball courts. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

Student leaders propose sand volleyball courts

Lucas Ratliff Oct 29, 2024

ratliffl@lopers.unk.edu Student government met with Jon Watts, vice chancellor for business and finance, in early October to discuss potential options for the land that was formerly occupied by University...

Laura Velasco is sworn in as election commissioner by Luke Pryzmus, speaker to the Senate. Photo by Travianna Tighe / Antelope Staff

Student Senate approves new organizations

Travianna Tighe Sep 20, 2024

tighet@lopers.unk.edu Last week’s UNK Student Government meeting focused on supporting and expanding student organizations. Three new groups were approved and a bill for financial support was discussed. Student...

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Lack of parking, communication frustrates students

Antelope Staff Sep 13, 2024

The start of a new semester is filled with change: new classes, new routines and new faces. After a three-month break from school, It’s a big adjustment returning to campus and taking on all it entails....

Thomas Linderman introduces Lincoln Sanny to PIKE. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

Organization fair encourages students to get involved

Travianna Tighe Sep 13, 2024

tighet@lopers.unk.edu Student Government hosted the semesterly Student Organization Fair outside the Nebraskan Student Union, where students visited organizations' tables to meet leaders and explore...

Sam Schroeder and Zane Grizzle. Courtesy Photo

Sam Schroeder and Zane Grizzle win election for student body president, vice president

Antelope Staff Mar 22, 2024

Sam Schroeder and Zane Grizzle have won the election and will serve as UNK's next student body president/regent and vice president. Schroeder and Grizzle won out the voting with 649 votes in their favor...

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Student Government election process kicks off

Jenna Heinz Feb 23, 2024

heinzj@lopers.unk.edu The Student Government election process is underway, with the application portal’s closure signaling the start of candidates’ campaigns. Students running for student body president,...

Students, faculty and staff gather around Cope Fountain to protest proposed budget cuts. Photo by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Students share their perspective on proposed budget cuts

Antelope Staff Oct 5, 2023

On Sept. 25, a draft budget proposal began circulating campus outlining potential budget cuts at UNK. The draft features proposed cuts to humanities programs such as theater, music, language and more. Students,...

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Lineup of freshman candidates for student senate

Eve Healey Sep 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...

Chancellor Doug Christensen gives budget forum presentation. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

A reflection of student government through budget cuts

Antelope Staff Sep 22, 2023

Coming into the 2023-24 academic year, UNK was faced with a $4.3 million budget shortfall. As of right now, what this means for the future of our campus is uncertain. The one thing that is certain is...

Student survey on the horizon to evaluate campus culture

Student survey on the horizon to evaluate campus culture

ALEX HAMMEKE Sep 21, 2022

hammekea@lopers.unk.edu Maha Younes wants to change the Nebraska University Climate Survey due to length concerns. Student government wants to help with the support to change that. At the Tuesday...

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