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Trump visit marks first presidential appearance in central Nebraska since 2006

The Antelope

[email protected] The upcoming midterm elections brought the nation’s leader to central Nebraska for the first time in 20 years as President Donald Trump traveled to Grand Island for a rally at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center. The appearance marked Trump’s first visit to the state in his second term. “I think everybody wants to see...

Offseason action shakes up rosters ahead of NBA tip-off

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[email protected] The start of the NBA season on Oct. 20 can be exciting and overwhelming. The NBA offseason was full of trades and moves that have shaped the league in interesting ways. For those who haven’t followed the offseason closely, getting caught up on the action will help you get ready for the season and...

Football’s early lead erased by Pittsburg State comeback

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[email protected] Despite 288 rushing yards and a 21-point halftime lead, UNK football fell to 0-5 on the season, losing to Pittsburg State 34-27 in overtime on Saturday. This is the first 0-5 start to a season for the Lopers since 2016, when they went 1-10. After a successful opening half, the tables turned as Pittsburg...

Louie’s High-Stakes Homecoming

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[email protected] The Pride of The Plains marching band marched through the parade followed by the newly crowned homecoming king and queen as the annual Homecoming parade concluded a week of celebrating school spirit and tradition. Homecoming is organized by LPAC, the Loper Programing and Activities Council, and is the largest event they host each year

Loper Standouts: Volume 128, Issue 4

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Ellie Eckman First Year, Volleyball Had 37 assists and four service aces in two matches to help UNK stay undefeated in conference play. Isaiah Harris Graduate, Football Scored his first touchdown since a season-ending knee injury last year on a 65-yard run in the second quarter. ...

Flock discussion continues with public forum

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[email protected] Student senators held a public forum with officers from the UNK Police Department and Kearney Police Department to learn more about the Flock cameras installed on campus and ask questions about how the technology is used by law enforcement. The university currently leases two cameras, which are positioned to monitor traffic entering an

The lost art of slowing down in an increasingly digital world

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[email protected] Growing up in the early 2000s meant slow mornings spent watching a favorite cartoon on DVD or VHS and eating a bowl of cereal. Today, the average childhood experience is overwhelmingly filled with a constant flow of digital information. Looking back at the main contributing factors to this shift takes us to the decline...

University archives document, preserve Nebraska history

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[email protected] Hidden on the second floor of the Calvin T. Ryan Library, the UNK Special Collections and Archives are filled with history and culture from campus, Nebraska and around the world. Last week, tours of the archives were held to kick off American Archives Month, an observance organized by the Society of American Archivists. “American...

Jensen embraces unexpected path at UNK

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[email protected] Riley Jensen came to UNK expecting to spend five years on the basketball court. Instead, her college career led her back to soccer and a team she said she was meant to join. Jensen arrived at UNK as a basketball commit and planned to redshirt her freshman season because of the large group of...

Black Ops II still holds up today against modern titles

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[email protected] For many college students, Call of Duty: Black Ops II is a game they remember growing up with. That was not the case for me. Video games were not a big part of my childhood, but it was still hard to miss how popular Black Ops II was and how much people talked about...

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