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Janet Hike, former dean of the library, and Evan Boyd, dean of the library, did the honors of cutting the ribbon. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff
Library celebrates opening with ribbon-cutting
Students can get involved in the search by participating in listening sessions. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff
Search for UNK’s next chancellor begins
Matt Bourgault is approached by John Falconer, senior advisor to the chancellor, and asked to remove his sign. Photo by Lucas Ratliff / Antelope Staff
Street preacher riles up large crowd of Lopers
Diane Duffin moderates the election candidates forum. Photo by Lucas Ratliff / Antelope Staff
Local election candidates share policies, meet students
Courtesy of Sally Wiarda
Oksoberfest promotes responsible drinking, campus safety
Junior outside hitter Emilee Lane had a career high 18 kills in the win against Washburn, with 11 in the third set. Courtesy Photo
Loper volleyball continues domination at home
The Loper offense struggled on Saturday, gaining 138 yards and punting nine times. Courtesy Photo
Offense ‘anemic’ in loss to Pittsburg State
UNK worked for a three-set victory over Missouri Western, with two sets going to extra points, 35-33, 28-26, 25-20. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff
Volleyball wins two key matches to stay perfect
Freshman forward Billie Forrest is averaging over 28 minutes a game with eight shots. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff
Soccer team struggles in losses to ranked foes
Graduate quarterback Reagan Jones threw for three touchdowns in the loss on Saturday. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff
Comeback falls short at Central Missouri
Voting matters more than ever as election day approaches
Voting matters more than ever as election day approaches
Kearney housing issues significant, changes needed
Kearney housing issues significant, changes needed
Graphic by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff
Stop wishing: Being present in college is key to positive living
Project 2025 could restrict federal emergency response
Project 2025 could restrict federal emergency response
Books were displayed at the Open Mic event on Sept. 27. Photo by Gabby Roche
Book banning limits growth, mislabels educational literature
There are over 1,500 episodes to listen to of the podcast. Photo by Maddi Pierce / Antelope Staff
‘The Mindset Mentor’ podcast shares real-life advice
Penny Coffee Roasters opened on Sept. 20 at 5 W 21 St. Photo by Lucas Ratliff / Antelope Staff
New coffee shop contends with local favorites
'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' worth the decades-long wait
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ worth the decades-long wait
Graphic by Josie McCormick / Antelope Staff
Celebrities, dancers compete for mirrorball trophy
Production outshines talent on new song by 'The Weeknd'
Production outshines talent on new song by ‘The Weeknd’
Homecoming royalty finalists include Shawn Peterson, Caleb Wiseman, Olivia Lawless, Courtney Cox, Sydney Owen, Lily Seibert, Lance Haberman and Joey Orellana (not pictured). Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff
Harvest Homecoming: Lopers celebrate homecoming with fall festivities
Makayla Strosnider and Keegan Spence bow at the end of the play. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff
A Fox on the Fairway: UNK Theatre opens final season with comedic production
Berneta DeBoer has worked as part of the University's food services for almost 30 years. Photo by Lily Roby / Antelope Staff
Java Notes barista brews bonds one cup at a time
Christopher Strickland receives the 2024 Online Teaching Innovation Award presented by the former recipient, Amanda Sladek. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff
Salsa Showdown: Flavors pepper professors’ palates at faculty contest
Students from schools around Nebraska attended the fair. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff
Health Career Fair: Students network with various businesses in the health field
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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Lopers get involved with campus activities

Lopers get involved with campus activities

September 14, 2018

Photos by Jiyoon Kim  

Alex Achtermann, a junior exercise science major from Denver, Colorado, smirks as he runs and watches his hit fly out of Memorial Field. Achtermann had 5 RBIs in Sunday’s game.

Lopers v Lindenwood

March 27, 2018

By Robynn Milewski

Wrestling finishes Top 10 at NCAA Championships

March 14, 2018

  The Nebraska-Kearney wrestling team tallied 44.50 points to finish in eighth place at the 2018 NCAA Division II Championships Saturday in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Lopers, seeing all five of its qualifiers...

Ty Roseberry, a sophomore from Kearney studying Physical Therapy, prepares to complete a play that resulted in a home run.

Lopers swing for the fences

March 14, 2018

UNK breaks out brooms for weekend sweep By Ryan Boyd UNK spent the past weekend going to bat against non-conference opponent Minot State. The Beavers pushed the Lopers for success, and it worked in UNK’s...

Dr. Eunkyung Son, a visiting assistant professor of cello and director of string project at the UNK from South Korea, Dr. Jayoung Hong, a piano instructor and collaborative pianist in UNK from South Korea and Dr. Sharon O'Connell Campbell, an associate professor of music at the UNK perform together at the Faculty Recital.

Faculty showcases exceptional talent at recital

March 1, 2018

Photos by: Sieun Lee  

Awadia Kuku, a freshman hoping to major in law from Seattle, Washington sings "When I Was Your Man" by Bruno Mars. Kuku has an upcoming audition for America's Got Talent and has auditioned for American Idol in the past.

LPAC’s FAME Talent Show rocks

February 21, 2018

Photos by: Robynn Milewski

Ting Ding, a junior chemistry major from Beijing, China, performs Sichuan opera face changing on the stage. It was one of the hottest performance at the Festival.

CSSA puts on 11th annual Chinese Spring Festival

February 21, 2018

Chinese Scholars and Students Association hosts popular cultural event.  Highly polished performances accompanied a wide variety of Chinese food. Photos by Sieun Lee  

Caffeine Cram shows new students around Kearney

Caffeine Cram shows new students around Kearney

February 21, 2018

Kitt’s Coffee Bar & Calico Coffee Co. hosted Caffeine Cram Thursday, Feb.15. Caffeine Cram is put on by the UNK Learning Commons and the First Year Program, giving students a chance to explore great...

Alyssa Frauender, grad student from Humphrey, NE, goes for the layup against the Riverhawks. The team finished the half with a 18-3 run including Michaela Barry, Adreon Bell and Alyssa Frauender.

Lady Lopers clinch 20-win season

February 21, 2018

First home loss fuels fire for win against Northeastern State By: Ryan Boyd Tournament time is approaching fast for division-II basketball, and all conferences are ramping up the pressure to make their...

The finale of a great show is a dance called “Go” in Japanese, also known as the fisherman’s dance in America, because the swift and swaying movements of each dancer gave off the impression of a single fish.

JAK shows off Japanese culture at festival

February 15, 2018

The Japanese Association of Kearney showcased both modern and traditional Japanese culture at festival By Jessica Moser Students and community members braved the snow on Saturday night to attend the Japanese...

Wind Ensemble embarks on winter tour

Wind Ensemble embarks on winter tour

February 15, 2018

Traveling to the Sandhills, the UNK Wind Ensemble played four concerts at host high schools By Braydon Conell The Wind Ensemble departed for its annual tour on the morning of Feb. 1 after a home preview...

Students win with goals, strategies

February 7, 2018

Success coaches curious and empathetic about student lives, successes and struggles Shelby Larsen Antelope Staff Often students view the Learning Commons as a place to get help with their writing or other...

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