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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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Malcom went 30-2 this year earning DII's "Most Dominant Wrestler Of The Year" Award.

National champion crowned: Matt Malcom moves to new wrestling journey after historic career

March 25, 2022

Matt Malcom obliterated the Division II competition this year, winning his second National Championship in his career. The five-time All-American was a crucial piece in the Lopers winning their fourth...

Matches went all day Saturday and ended with the Lopers taking home the regional title.

NCAA Super Region VI: Wrestling team shatters program record with 175.5 points

March 3, 2022

The UNK wrestling team broke a program record with 148 points at the NCAA Super Regionals two years ago. This year, the Lopers shattered that record with 175.5 points in the NCAA Super Regional VI in...

Josh Portillo has posted a 15-5 record this year heading into Regionals.

Josh Portillo wrestles, coaches with heart during career

February 24, 2022

As his sixth and final year of collegiate wrestling comes to an end, Josh Portillo is once again preparing for the NCAA Super Regionals. Portillo has had much success at UNK as a three-time All-American...

The current plan does not have bleachers and will have the Loper head flipped to the other side. There will also be training equipment in the room.

Out with Cushing Pool, in with wrestling room

February 17, 2022

The old pool at Cushing Coliseum has been filled in with concrete and is no more.  Construction workers have been renovating the pool to turn it into a wrestling room. The $2.5 million project...

Austin Eldrege doesn’t let Tre’Vaughn Craig escape as he recorded the win via technical fall to help the Lopers reclaim the lead over the Bronchos.

Central Oklahoma squeaks by Lopers in heavyweight matchup

GRANT TIGHE • February 10, 2022

tighegd@lopers.unk.edu No. 1 Central Oklahoma traveled to No. 3 UNK on Saturday for a much-anticipated wrestling matchup at the Health and Sports Center. The Bronchos came away with the win 18-17 in...

The Cushing Pool was built in 1962 and decommissioned in 2016. Since then, the UNK swim team commutes to Kearney High School’s pool for practices.

Cushing Pool renovation means new facilities for UNK Wrestling

GRACE MCDONALD • April 7, 2021
The Cushing Pool will be remodeled into a new wrestling facility following five years of disuse since it was decommissioned in 2016. The $2-2.5 million project will fulfill the wrestling team’s need for more space.
The Cushing Pool was built in 1962 and decommissioned in 2016. Since then, the UNK swim team commutes to Kearney High School’s pool for practices.

Cushing Pool renovation means new facilities for UNK Wrestling

GRACE McDONALD • March 29, 2021
The Cushing Pool will be remodeled into a new wrestling facility following five years of disuse since it was decommissioned in 2016. The $2-2.5 million project will fulfill the wrestling team’s need for more space.
Loper wrestling pins down national runner-up title

Loper wrestling pins down national runner-up title

GRANT TIGHE • March 17, 2021
The UNK Wrestling team qualified all 10 of their wrestlers for the national championships back at regionals on Feb. 28. As a result, they were in the best position of any team to win the national championship.
For the third time in his career Matt Malcom qualified for the NCAA DII National Championships.

Regional champions again: Lopers repeat at home

March 4, 2020

ALEX ELLERellerag@lopers.unk.edu Number two is twice as nice. The UNK Wrestling team sure thinks so as they picked up their second straight regional championship in front of their home crowd. Finishing...

Photo by Alex Eller Jarrod Hinrichs competes against Chase Miller of Central Missouri. Hinrichs won by decision 5-1.

Steeped in Tradition

February 7, 2019

Lopers looks for another NCAA title run to reach success in 2019 By: Alex Eller Few programs in Division II have had the success that UNK has had in the sport of wrestling. Looking to add to that...

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