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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
Stan Clouse has served as Kearney's mayor since 2006. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff
Local leaders share viewpoints with community
Sam Schroeder, Alex Abels, Zane Grizzle, Levi Powell and Travis Meyer walk in support of gender-based violence. Photo by Travianna Tighe / Antelope Staff
Men don stilettos at ‘A Walk in Her Shoes’
Esther Uma sports a traditional dress to represent Nigeria. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff
Students strut down fashion runway at African Met Gala
Members of United in Dance perform for festival attendees. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff
Annual food festival shares international culture, cuisines
Loper basketball ready for next chapter
Loper basketball ready for next chapter
Sophomore goalkeeper Susie Bovaird made six saves in the 1-0 loss to Missouri Western, finishing 2024 with 86. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff
Historic season for UNK soccer reaches end
Mara Hemmer and Tanner Cooper were honored before the race as this year's Mammoth "A" Game Winners in MIAA cross country. Photo courtesy of Tanner Cooper
UNK men finish third at MIAA conference meet
Fifth-year graduate Payton Neff is second in the nation in assists per set at 11.72. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff
Neff adds to family legacy with UNK volleyball
Kendall Brewer intercepted a pass, UNK's 13th of the season which is second in the MIAA. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff
Lopers stung by nationally ranked Hornets
The Antelope's newspaper placed fourth against campuses of 15,000 students or less and the website placed seventh. Staff Photo
The Antelope celebrates national awards, recognition
Mourn today, fight tomorrow: What the election results mean
Mourn today, fight tomorrow: What the election results mean
People-pleasing can cost you in more ways than you think
People-pleasing can cost you in more ways than you think
Changing leaves can be seen all across campus. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff
Emotions rise in midst of changing seasons
Graphic by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff
East campus suffering in midst of healthcare push
'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
Photo by Ally Sedlacek / Antelope Staff
New ice cream shop scoops up tasty treats
Wendy's "Krabby Patty Kollab" meal comes with the Krabby Patty Kollab burger, fries and the Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty. Photo by Mario Crispin / Antelope Staff
Wendy’s ‘Krusty Krab Kollab’ celebrates the Krabby Patty
'The Secret of Us' captures emotions with relatable music
‘The Secret of Us’ captures emotions with relatable music
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
Graphic by Rachel Ostdeik / Antelope Staff
Higher education shifts with changing times
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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