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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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Luke Blatchford eludes a tackler while diving into the end zone for the first touchdown of his career. Photo provided by Zahira Lopez / Antelope Staff

Lopers fight through offensive troubles against rival

GRANT TIGHE • October 5, 2022

tighegd@lopers.unk.edu The UNK football team aimed to get their first MIAA victory against Fort Hays State on Saturday night. After the Tigers cut UNK’s lead to one point, the Lopers were trying...

The Lopers were first in the MIAA conference standings following the victory against Northwest Missouri State. Photo provided by Nate Lilla / Antelope Staff

Lopers continue to roll beating top 10 team in three sets

GRANT TIGHE • October 5, 2022

tighegd@lopers.unk.edu The No. 5 UNK volleyball team took on No. 10 Northwest Missouri State on Friday. The Lopers dominated and won in straight sets 3-0. With UNK behind 25-24 in the second...

Bailey Torres had two plays of 40-plus yards in the 38-6 win over Central Missouri. Photo provided by Shelby Berglund / Antelope Staff

Lopers beat Central Missouri in explosive showing

KEVIN BURD • September 28, 2022

burdkl@lopers.unk.edu Explosive. That was the story of the Lopers’ 38-6 victory over Central Missouri. UNK (3-1) only ran 17 plays in the first half but managed to put up over 300 yards and...

Maegan Holt shoots a free throw and contributes to Carrie Eighmey’s 200th career win.

Pushing toward postseason: Lopers win two home games to get Eighmey’s 200th career win

KEVIN BURD • February 17, 2022

burdkl@lopers.unk.edu The UNK women’s basketball team won both of its games last week against Northeastern State and Rogers State. With the victories, Carrie Eighmey achieved her 200th career win...

The Lopers try to block an extra point in their win against Northeastern State. It was the only touchdown the Lopers gave up in the game.

Lopers dominate Northeastern State on senior day

CANON RATH • November 18, 2021

rathcs@lopers.unk.edu The UNK football team played its regular season finale by dominating the Northeastern State Riverhawks 56-10, Saturday wrapping up a regular season at 9-2. The program features...

Bailee Sterling rises for a hit to assist her teammate.

UNK Volleyball begins MIAA season with double wins

March 17, 2021

Lopers women's basketball playing against Fort Hays State.

Lopers shoot and score at MIAA tournament

GRANT TIGHE • March 10, 2021
UNK women’s basketball took the MIAA title against regular season champions Fort Hays State on the Tiger’s home turf on Sunday in a thrilling 57-51 battle for the conference crown.
UNK and Chadron battled it out after not meeting for a contest since the 2011 season. In the past, the match-ups between the teams have been close.

Lopers defend UNK in first home conference win

KATHARINE KRAMER • November 12, 2020

kramerkj@lopers.unk.edu The Loper football team secured their 50th win against Chadron State with over 2,500 people in attendance on Saturday. The UNK squad successfully defended their home turf...

Courtesy Corbey Dorsey, Lopers.com Freshman guard Klaire Kirsch defends against Central Christian guard Mycah McDonald in a game earlier this season. Kirsch finished the game against Missouri Western with 11 points and five assists.

Lopers shutdown Missouri Western

January 31, 2019

Women’s hoops take early lead against Griffons, sink 19 free throws en route to conference win By: Austin Jacobsen 24 seconds was all it took for the Lady Lopers to establish a lead they never...

Freshman Shiloh McCool drives past a Broncho defender. McCool was 2 points short of a double-doube, finishing with 8 points and 10 rebounds.

Lopers Ride Past Bronchos

January 17, 2019

Carlson’s 17 points carry Kearney to convincing conference winBy Jack McLeay After a hard loss against the Jennies of Central Missouri on Jan. 5, the UNK Women’s basketball team managed to rally...

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