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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 Micha 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,...

Jentry Pieper receives a Forensic Debate card from Charlie Blaes at the Student Organization Fair. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff.

Student Organization Fair

Mario Crispin Feb 14, 2025

crispinm@lopers.unk.edu The Student Organization Fair returned for students looking for a group that aligned with their interests and passions. Last week, many students showed up during lunch hour to...

Guard Jillian Aschoff had a pair of double doubles in the wins against Arkansas-Fort Smith and Northeastern State. Photo by Preston Larson / Antelope Staff

Basketball splits with new MIAA school

Kade Mohr Feb 14, 2025

mohrk@lopers.unk.edu The UNK basketball teams split their Thursday games against a new MIAA opponent Arkansas-Fort Smith. The women won 75-52 while the men fell 66-59 on Thursday.  UNK women’s...

Photo by Shelby Berglund

Softball starts year 4-2 in Hawaii

Jon Willis Feb 14, 2025

willisj@lopers.unk.edu The UNK softball team started their year 4-2 with a trip to Honolulu, HI at the Ulili Softball Invitational. The Lopers came out on top in four of those games, thanks to three...

Senior Narindra Ranaivo had the winning point against Lubbock Christian. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff

Women go 1-1, men go 0-2 at home tennis matches

Ethan McCormick Feb 14, 2025

mccormicke@lopers.unk.edu The UNK tennis teams split their dual matches against Lubbock Christian (Texas) on Friday. The women secured a 4-3 victory while the men fell 5-2 at the Ernst Grundy Tennis...

Graphic by Rachel Ostdiek / Antelope Staff.

Land swap could solve parking problems

Antelope Staff Feb 10, 2025

If we were to place a bet on what the most common phrase said at UNK over the years was (other than “Go Lopes”) we’d bet on, “We need better parking.” Life is always changing, but the cry...

Redshirt Lily Novacek set a school record in the weight throw this weekend with a toss of 63 feet, 6.75 inches. Photo by Preston Larson / Antelope Staff.

Novacek sets record as UNK Excels at home

Ethan McCormick Feb 10, 2025

mccormicke@lopers.unk.edu The UNK track and field team delivered a commanding performance, winning 16 total events at its home meet Friday night, highlighted by senior Lily Novacek setting a new school...

The Honors Program hosted a candlelight vigil on Jan. 31. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff.

Kearney community remembers Jack Hoffman

Muryn Haight Feb 8, 2025

haightm2@lopers.unk.edu Jack Hoffman, a 19-year-old freshman and beloved member of the Nebraska community, passed away on Jan. 15. Hoffman had just finished his first semester at UNK, where he majored...

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