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The Antelope is UNK's student-run publication that is distributed across the Kearney community every Wednesday while school is in session.

“So I’m hopeful in the end it will be worth it,” Cremers said. Read more in this week’s Antelope or on our website here
09/26/2025

“So I’m hopeful in the end it will be worth it,” Cremers said. Read more in this week’s Antelope or on our website here

[email protected] The Office of Facilities Management and Planning began replacing windows and repairing brickwork on Copeland Hall in summer 2025 to help extend the building’s life and improve energy efficiency. The $1 million project, led by RMV Construction, is scheduled to be completed in...

“By preserving and making (this information) available, we’re giving people the building blocks to tell their own storie...
09/26/2025

“By preserving and making (this information) available, we’re giving people the building blocks to tell their own stories,” Weisse said. “Whether that’s the story of UNK, the story of their family, their individual story or a more academic-focused story. What we’re doing is providing those basics so folks have something to build upon.” Read more in this week’s Antelope or on our website here

[email protected] Restoring and preserving local history might be a challenging task, but it’s one Laurinda Weisse tackles every day. As the UNK archivist and digital repository manager, she provides the community with important historical information. Archival skills allow Weisse to assist t...

“When I was in Gaza, they bombed about 300 meters from the hospital,” Massay said. “Your heart drops and the Earth moves...
09/26/2025

“When I was in Gaza, they bombed about 300 meters from the hospital,” Massay said. “Your heart drops and the Earth moves.” Read more in this week’s Antelope or on our website here

[email protected] Last week, UNK students and community members got a firsthand look at the human cost of war. Lopers 4 Peace welcomed Wilhelmi Massay to campus to share his experiences in Gaza. Massay, a critical care ICU nurse from Omaha who’s traveled to Gaza twice since July 2024, hoped to ...

“I didn’t know what cross country or track was until I got to eighth grade,” Abdalla said. “I went out and I actually wo...
09/26/2025

“I didn’t know what cross country or track was until I got to eighth grade,” Abdalla said. “I went out and I actually won, so that’s when I found out I was good at running. And ever since, I just kept running.”
Read more in this week’s Antelope or on our website here

[email protected] UNK cross country standout Nick Abdalla has built his career on perseverance, passion and drive to keep moving forward. The redshirt senior from Omaha is one of the top runners for UNK despite his late introduction to the sport. “I didn’t know what cross country...

“I had a chip on my shoulder from last year,” Harris said. “I just came into this thinking about that the whole time and...
09/26/2025

“I had a chip on my shoulder from last year,” Harris said. “I just came into this thinking about that the whole time and how I really wanted to prove to my team that there’s still hope all the time.”
Read more in this week’s Antelope or on our website here

[email protected] Redemption was on the line for the Lopers against Emporia State on Saturday. Redemption, more specifically, for senior running back Isaiah Harris. Last year, when the Lopers faced Emporia State, Harris had a big game, scoring three touchdowns. However, in the third quarter, he...

Visiting campus’ laundry rooms on the weekend is a death wish. “Every man for himself” has never rung truer, and securin...
09/26/2025

Visiting campus’ laundry rooms on the weekend is a death wish. “Every man for himself” has never rung truer, and securing a free washer and dryer is a ruthless battle. Read more in this week’s Antelope or on our website here

Visiting campus’ laundry rooms on the weekend is a death wish. “Every man for himself” has never rung truer, and securing a free washer and dryer is a ruthless battle. We have all been there. The finished load of laundry that has been sitting in the washer for over two hours. The person who is...

Like anything highly impactful, such as AI, it can be the best advantage for the 21st century, or it will be what causes...
09/26/2025

Like anything highly impactful, such as AI, it can be the best advantage for the 21st century, or it will be what causes too much damage to come back from. Read more in this week’s Antelope or on our website here

[email protected] The idea of artificial intelligence is no longer like the flying cars or robots we see in movies. We use it in our everyday lives, from asking Siri a question on our iPhones and using generative AI for creating online content, to using our self-driving cars. The important que...

It’s a reminder that human connection doesn’t always come from grand gestures, but often from the smallest, most ordinar...
09/26/2025

It’s a reminder that human connection doesn’t always come from grand gestures, but often from the smallest, most ordinary moments.
Read more in this weeks antelope or on our website here

[email protected] Sometimes, the little things are the ones that last the longest. A smile from a stranger, a door held open or even just someone saying “thank you” can turn an average day into something unexpectedly nice. I have been noticing these small acts of kindness more and more. M...

After years of hype, Electronic Arts opened free-to-play early access servers for “skate.” The newest addition in the cr...
09/26/2025

After years of hype, Electronic Arts opened free-to-play early access servers for “skate.” The newest addition in the critically acclaimed skateboarding game series was released on Sept. 17 for PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms.
Read more in this week’s Antelope or on our website here

[email protected] After years of hype, Electronic Arts opened free-to-play early access servers for “skate.” The newest addition in the critically acclaimed skateboarding game series was released on Sept. 17 for PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms. The changes made to “skate.” are far gre...

“The reason why we wanted to do that was mainly to give students the opportunity to be able to engage and become leaders...
09/26/2025

“The reason why we wanted to do that was mainly to give students the opportunity to be able to engage and become leaders within themselves, but also to participate with their skills and various things,” said Estefano Paez, student organization coordinator of the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership.
Read more in this week’s Antelope or on our website here

[email protected] Students danced the night away during this year’s Alma Latina Hispanic Heritage Dance. The baile, hosted in the Ponderosa Room of the Nebraskan Student Union by the Hispanic Student Association, showcased their culture through traditional Latin music, decorations and refres...

Pew Research Center reports that between 50% to 70 % of Gen Z receive news through social media. This means there is a g...
09/19/2025

Pew Research Center reports that between 50% to 70 % of Gen Z receive news through social media. This means there is a greater opportunity for political and social awareness in the public, but it also comes with potential downsides. Read more in this week’s Antelope or on our website here

[email protected] Generation Z, those born from 1997 to 2012, is the generation most victimized by the significance and borderline reliance on social media in everyday life. The state of modern society brings more challenges surrounding these issues than ever before. As the prime generation for....

“We knew what we needed to protect the field and the trophy and we did exactly that,” Wise said. “The offense knew what ...
09/19/2025

“We knew what we needed to protect the field and the trophy and we did exactly that,” Wise said. “The offense knew what they needed to do, and the defense did what they needed to do. It felt good to come back home and get another win over another in-state rival.” Read more in this week’s Antelope or on our website here

[email protected] UNK welcomed Chadron State last weekend at Ron and Carol Cope Stadium. These teams are not unfamiliar with each other, with a history that runs deep. The Lopers scored 17 points in the fourth quarter to seal the deal with a 41-21 win over the Eagles and keep the Good Life Trop...

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