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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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Increased course loads as well as COVID-19 induced anxiety can contribute to student burnout.

Technology is changing the education system

JAKEB LARSON • March 4, 2021
Ever since the creation of the internet, technology has grown in all parts of society, including education. Now students carry laptops with them to classes and public schools are starting to provide laptops for students. Students use computers for taking notes, completing assignments and conducting research. The internet is helpful, but it shouldn’t be something students rely on too much.
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Cold feet on closures puts students in cold

February 17, 2021
Despite Nebraska’s relative familiarity with sub-zero temperatures, the double-digit negatives and near 40-below wind chills we saw on campus this week seem to have taken the administration off guard. Even as UNL canceled class for Monday and Tuesday early on Sunday, UNK’s cold feet kept students in a state of anxiety as they were forced to plan for travelling to in-person classes.
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UNK professors choose to stay in person amid pandemic

LEAH SMITH • February 17, 2021
With COVID-19 still a prevalent concern across the state, universities have given educators the option to host their classes through Zoom or in-person. Despite the pandemic, many professors chose to stay in the classrooms.
Photo by Gage Skidmore This week’s Fireside Chat featured discussion on the election. Joe Biden won the election.

Fireside Chat creates space for civil political discussion

ALEXANDER TETEN • November 12, 2020

tetensa@lopers.unk.edu UNK’s Fireside Chats have transitioned to Zoom. Every month, UNK students can voice their opinions on current politics. The Fireside Chat organizers encourage any students...

Increased course loads as well as COVID-19 induced anxiety can contribute to student burnout.

‘The best years of our lives’ feel more like a nightmare

MACKENZIE KRUMLAND • November 5, 2020

krumlandml@lopers.unk.edu College is supposed to be the best years of our lives. We are meant to make memories and friends that will last for the rest of our life. Although college can get very overwhelming...

Adrian Gomez, Olivia Slater, Max Beal, Trey Janicek, Ashly Helfrich and Kosuke Yoshii, all standing together

Student government tackles campus issues amid pandemic

MITCHELL LIERMAN • September 10, 2020

liermanm2@lopers.unk.edu The student government convened in the Nebraska Student Union for new senator orientation and committee meetings. The meeting, held just ahead of the Student Organization Fair,...

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Sorority life adapts to an online recruitment year

KAT KRAMER • September 3, 2020

kramerkj@lopers.unk.edu Sororities were forced to think outside the box as they figured out how to recruit for the 2020 fall term. Because of COVID-19, recruitment was held via zoom and 135 potential...

Senior lecturer Michelle Widger offers an online option for her students who are feeling ill or have been exposed to the coronavirus.

UNK aims to keep campus safe, healthy

CHEYANNE DIESSNER • September 3, 2020

diessnerc2@lopers.unk.edu Despite the threat of classes going remote yet again, UNK has several safety measures in place to prevent the closing of campus this fall due to the novelty coronavirus. All...

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How to stay focused, motivated as online classes begin

March 31, 2020

MARIANA CHAVEZ TALAVERAchavezmg@lopers.unk.edu With classes going online for the remainder of the year it could be easy to fall behind. For some students who haven’t taken online classes, it can...

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