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Emma Huggins followed in her sister Elizabeth's footsteps. Elizabeth served as editor-in-chief of The Carillion last year. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

Student-led literary magazine nears 40 years of publication

Yahaira Mendoza Mar 15, 2025

mendozay@lopers.unk.edu The Carillon, UNK’s longest-running literary magazine, is preparing to release its latest issue on April 25. This will be their 39th year of student-driven poetry, fiction...

After transferring from Fort Hays, Kia Wilson played her last two seasons at UNK averaging over nine points per game. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff

Memorable seasons come to end for basketball

Kade Mohr Mar 15, 2025

mohrk@lopers.unk.edu The Loper basketball teams both fell at the MIAA Tournament. The woman lost to Washburn 78-65 and the men fell to Pittsburg State 96-63. The Lopers got down but were able to...

Campus Recreation is hosting several other one-day events this semester. Photo by Micah Torres / Antelope Staff

Intramural battleship returns with a splash

Susie Bovaird Mar 7, 2025

bovairds@lopers.unk.edu For the first time since 2018, UNK Campus Recreation hosted an intramural battleship competition. The event took place last week in the pool at the Kearney Family YMCA. Campus...

Julisa Quinteros, Silvestre Vargas and Naela Resendiz participate in an ice breaker for National Trio Day. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

TRIO recognizes Loper accomplishments

Ann Daily Mar 7, 2025

dailya@lopers.unk.edu As a first-generation college graduate and TRIO adviser, Christina Stevens understands students' challenges and helps connect them with resources for success. The federal outreach...

Some students will suntan in front of Men's Hall on hot days. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

Green space lacks purpose beyond aesthetics

Antelope Staff Feb 28, 2025

With the return of the sunshine and warm temperatures, the idea of soaking up some time outdoors sounds like the perfect escape from academic stress. The unbearable conditions from last week have us wanting...

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...

The Calvin T. Ryan Library had a similar issue in December. Courtesy Photo

Plumbing issues pause restroom operations

Muryn Haight Feb 21, 2025

haightm2@lopers.unk.edu After facing a construction issue earlier this month, the Calvin T. Ryan Library staff was forced to temporarily close its bottom floor and bathrooms. The bottom floor and restrooms...

Jordan Peglow stuffs a dinosaur plush at the Loper Programming and Activities Council's annual stuff-a-plush event. Photo by Preston Larson / Antelope Staff

Stuff-a-Plush

Ann Daily Feb 21, 2025

dailya@lopers.unk.edu The Loper Programming and Activities Council held its annual Stuff-A-Plush event at the Nebraskan Student Union. Students from all over campus came together to spend a few minutes...

UNK's Jacobi Deal won 9-1 in a major decision against Fort Hays at 174 pounds. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

Wrestling ready for another postseason run

Kade Mohr Feb 21, 2025

mohrk@lopers.unk.edu The UNK wrestling team is the fourth ranked in Division II with a 10-7 dual record. This year's team has the potential to bring the fifth national championship back to Kearney in...

State funding makes up about 45.8% of UNK's budget. Photo by Micah Torres / Antelope Staff

Governor’s proposal calls for UN budget cuts

Susie Bovaird Feb 14, 2025

bovairds@lopers.unk.edu On Jan. 15, Gov. Jim Pillen announced his biennial budget proposal during his State of the State Address to Nebraska’s legislature. Pillen recommended a 2.07% reduction in...

Traffic can enter the intersection off University Drive through either a one-way entrance or two-way entrance. Photo by Muryn Haight / Antelope Staff

Confusing crossing creates chaos on campus

Muryn Haight Feb 14, 2025

haightm2@lopers.unk.edu New construction north of the Wellness Center at the curve of University Drive has increased traffic flow and created confusion for students navigating campus.  Ted Eichholz,...

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