http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelopeENhttp://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelopehoggn@unk.eduhoggn@unk.eduAntelopeWebsite Baker Content Management System By Rachel CochranGuest WriterEach year there is an appreciation day for just about everything: Presidents' Day, Mothers' Day, Teacher Appreciation Day and so on. But to get more than a day, a whole week for that matter, that's pretty special.During Greek Week, April. 5 through April 10, teams made up of different chapters competed against each other for bragging rights. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/greek-week-the-week-zeus-got-loose235.php By Matt Tomjack Guest Writer Wake up an hour earlier than everyone else so you can make it to class just in time? Take 10 minutes to get out of bed on your own? Have to go through your daily routine from the seat of a scooter? Are your feet swollen today? If so, then no need for shoes. They won't fit anyway. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/riley-drives-for-accessibility226.php By Stacy Laue Antelope Staff Scholarship. Leadership. Involvement. Service. Dedication. These five main qualities embody the meaning behind the Student Alumni Foundation's outstanding senior award. Five seniors were honored with the award at the Mortar Board honors convocation Sunday. The award has been presented to seniors since its first debut in 1981. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/seniors-honored-with-alumni-foundation-award225.php By Stacy LaueAntelope StaffThe lights were dim as students, faculty, community members and children walked into the Cushing gymnasium Sunday evening. Japanese cherry blossoms, food booths, origami and calligraphy completed the warming and peaceful atmosphere of Sakura, the Japanese festival celebrating spring.http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/sakura-festival-celebrates-spring219.php By Garrett Ritonya Antelope Staff The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus invaded the Health and Sports Center on April 18. Touring following two successful albums, bringing to the stage a blend of rock which they have made their own. With over 500,000 copies sold of their major label record debut, "Don't You Fake It," the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus has established themselves as one of the premiere rock bands in the country. Their lead single off that album, "Face Down," catapulted the band to super stardom levels, reaching No. 24 on the Billboard 100 and No. 3 on the Billboard Modern Rock charts. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/red-jumpsuit-apparatus-invades-kearney215.php By Jenny Gierhan Antelope Staff "We really wanted to end Greek Week with a bang, so this seemed like the perfect opportunity," said Panhellenic President Sarah Mach, a sophomore interior design major from Fairbury. End with a bang, they did. The awards night was very similar to the Grammy's or MTV Awards, containing a multimedia presentation complete with an excerpt from "Zoolander." http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/lights-camera-fashion209.php By Brian Osler Antelope Staff Basketball seems like a simple game: project a ball through a round hoop. However, for Jacob Mason and Anne Hillebrand, it's a much more complicated task to program a robot to shoot and sink the basketball.http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/artificial-intelligence-robot-csis-students-play-ball210.php By Bryan Molt Antelope Staff Fighters threw right hooks, left hooks, upper cuts and jabs to the face, all part of the 26th Annual Sigma Tau Gamma Fight Night. The event was packed full of action and "ring girls" before each round for the 500 people in attendance at the Buffalo County exhibit hall Thursday, April 2. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/left-hooks-upper-cuts-bring-money-to-books-for-kids-foundation205.php By Tara Purdie Antelope Staff One week prior to The Big Event, Amber Lewis, co-chair of The Big Event, requested more community service projects for over 400 student volunteers from student organizations such as athletic teams, residence halls and Greek organizations. The number of volunteers continues to rise each year. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/students-rally-together-for-community-service204.php By Kylie Tielke Antelope Staff Across the world, one UNK philosophy major searches for answers to many of life's questions, traveling around the world helping others, and at the same time, learning important life lessons. Levi Jacobs lives and works in Uganda, a small east-central African country, finding basic answers for himself in a simple life that evokes feelings of peace, love and satisfaction within. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/former-unk-student-searches-for-answers-in-africa196.php By Sarah Mulder Managing Editor Batman's blue and black cape waved wildly. His muscles bulged from the sleeves of his costume. His rosy cheeks made everyone smile. Then, in a flash, Batman darted through a crowd of walkers, giggling all the way. Noah Pearson, son of tutor and assessment coordinator Keri (and David) Pearson, dressed as Batman to motivate and entertain participants of the Stomp out Stigma Awareness Walk on March 28. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/teams-unite-to-stomp-out-stigmas198.php By Brian Osler Antelope Staff Most college students don't picture intense physical labor, sleeping arrangements more like a nightmarish boot camp and cockroaches in their beds as part of an ideal spring break. The 15 people from the Kearney Evangelical Free Church OverFLOW mission in Galveston, Texas, endured some hardships; however, the trip was a great chance to learn life lessons. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/overflow-raises-the-roof194.php By Matt Lindsay Antelope StaffOver the course of his life there have been two things Charlie Pickens probably has spent more time on than anything else; teaching math at UNK and keeping the score book at the Loper men's basketball games. While he has been retired from the former for eight years now, he is still going strong with the latter. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/pickens-keeps-score189.php By Josh Moody Antelope StaffCushing Coliseum exploded into a colorful hub of culture with students both international and domestic, as well as community members coming together for the annual Scott and Cheryl Morris International Food and Culture Festival on March 8. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/annual-festival-offers-a-taste-of-culture190.php By Sara Quisenberry Antelope Staff Even at the time of her rescue in 1945, Manya Friedman could not believe what had happened, the events of more than two years had unfolded through a veil too terrible to be lifted. Mention the term "holocaust" and most will tell you that this was one of the most horrific times in the world's history. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/holocaust-survivor-lifts-her-voice-urging-others-to-fight-injustice184.php By Travis Schott Antelope Staff The ground was cold and hard that November day in 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln addressed a crowd of veterans, survivors and families of the dead at the hollow fields of Gettysburg. In just two minutes, President Lincoln poetically delivered his famous speech known as the Gettysburg Address. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/lopers-relive-historic-battle183.php By Kevin Whetstone Antelope StaffAlmost 50 students and faculty filed into the Ponderosa Room Feb. 19 to listen to Aaron Davis speak about overcoming limitations and making the right choices in life as part of Black History Month. 
"It's Up to You" is a presentation in which Davis uses personal experiences, as well as those of family and friends, to illustrate the importance of looking at life beyond the boundaries race and color have placed in our society and to give people examples of how they can meet and overcome the everyday challenges set before them. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/former-cornhusker-challenges-students-to-step-outside-their-comfort-zones178.phpBy Jeremy StarzecAntelope StaffLong before Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous speech "I Have a Dream" in Washington, D.C. in 1963, the Lopers were practicing exactly what the young preacher talked about on that historical day. A young black athlete, Prince Williams, strapped on a football helmet for the Lopers back in 1951. However, Williams never lettered while going to college in Kearney. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/first-black-athlete-made-history-in-1951177.php By Jenny GierhanAntelope StaffUNK Cheerleaders will not be able to show off all of their stunt choreography despite practicing hard at perfecting stunt sequences in preparation for the Feb. 21 performance at the men's basketball game against RMAC opponent Regis. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/cheerleaders-fight-for-their-right-to-incorporate-stunts170.php By Sara QuisenberryAntelope StaffForensics Nationals will take place at the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio, April 1-7, and UNK has qualified impressively for 13 events- a new record for the team. This year also marks the first year that every member of the team had qualified for the national tournament by January. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/forensics-charging-toward-nationals171.php By Stacy Laue Antelope StaffThe cold and flu season hits campuses around the nation about this time every year, but so far UNK Student Health has seen only cases of the common cold and are offering advice about avoiding the flu. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/student-health-services-sees-many-cases-of-common-cold167.php By Megan Wenz Antelope StaffWho needs a handgun when you have a semiautomatic? That was one provocative question posed to viewers at the fifth annual "The Vagina Monologues" held at the Fine Arts recital hall on Thursday and Friday. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/v-day-raises-awareness-of-womens-issues166.php By Sara QuisenberryAntelope StaffEach year, millions of people turn on their TVs for one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. They stock up their fridge with various foods and drinks and get together with friends to cheer on the team of their choice. The Super Bowl is the biggest day in professional football, and most people plan their Sunday activities around it. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/lets-get-ready-to-rumble161.php By Josh MoodyAntelope StaffOn Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2009, over 1 million people crowded into Washington D.C. and descended upon the National Mall for a chance to observe the 56th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony and to watch the 44th president take office. UNK students could be found among these huddled masses, as several braved the long lines, cold temperatures, congested traffic and dense crowds in order to bear witness to this historic occasion.http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/unk-students-attend-inauguration157.php By Stacy Laue Antelope StaffThousands listened to the enchanting music of "American Band" and "Ode to Joy" on New Year's Day in Rome, Italy. Thousands more were lured by the music to follow its sound. At the head of this large parade of music lovers was none other than UNK's "Pride of the Plains" Marching Band. On Dec. 28, 2008, 95 students, family members, and staff members left Nebraska to travel to the historic country of Italy. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/pride-of-the-plains-performs-at-vatican154.php By Tara Purdie Antelope Staff On Dec. 4, the hands of several students had to fly to efficiently and creatively build a gingerbread house masterpiece in the Ponderosa Room of the Student Union for the annual Gingerbread House Competition. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/sweet-competition-turns-competitive150.php By Reo SakamotoGuest WriterThe two-time winners of the campus Fame competition in 2006 and 2007 will dance again for a show at The Roman at 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 6. The groups of two to five dancers will perform 11 dances in the two sections at 9:30 and 11 p.m. Most of the dances will have their own costumes. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/unk-students-to-perform-at-roman147.php By Megan WenzAntelope StaffOne situation families never want to find themselves in, discovering their child has cancer. To make matters worse, they often learn their insurance will only cover half of the child's treatment and they must find up to $1 million to cover the remaining costs. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital understands this hardship and exists to help families like these in need. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/sleep-lost-to-aid-victims-of-childhood-cancer144.php By Tara Purdie Antelope StaffEnvironmental issues are a growing concern across the nation and students across campus are showing an increasing interest in the environmental fields. The environmental science minor was recently added to the curriculum because of the growing interest expressed by students. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/concern-for-environment-inspires-new-major139.php By Jenny Gierhan Antelope StaffScandalous costumes, two kegs and puking make for a typical Halloween night at the third annual Oksoberfest held in the Ponderosa Room of the Nebraskan Student Union. Peer Health Education (PHE), which is part of Counseling and Health Care, sponsored the event as a non-alcoholic activity for students to participate in. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/oksoberfest-alive-with-halloween-fun135.php By Megan Oaklund Antelope StaffGusty winds and chilly temperatures couldn't keep students away from another successful year at the Japanese Festival on Sunday, Oct. 26. Beth Howell, a junior social work major from Berthoud, Colo., came to see what the festival was about. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/japanese-festival-brings-food-and-fun-to-campus133.php By Tara Purdie Antelope StaffAfter a long week of sleepless nights and fierce tricycle, limbo, spirit and lip-sync competitions, Homecoming was concluded with the annual parade on Oct. 11 on Central Avenue in downtown Kearney where students and local organizations showed their pride for the Kearney community. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/homecoming-parade-shows-loper-spirit129.php By Tara PurdieAntelope StaffThe halls of the Fine Arts Building were brimming with lines of people awaiting entrance for "Sex Signals" on Oct. 1. Athletes, fraternity members, resident advisors and many other students flooded into the Recital Hall to watch the sexual awareness presentation. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/sex-signals-keeps-audience-involved126.php By Tara Purdie Antelope StaffThe Nebraskan Student Union Food Court brimmed with students from all over the world on Tuesday Sept. 23, for the second meeting of Campus Conversation Table. Over one hundred students assembled around tables and chairs with one thing in mind, quality conversation with someone from a different country and culture. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/quality-cultural-exchange-brings-students-together123.php By Megan Wenz Antelope StaffPens, inflatable fun, picture key chains, notebooks, games and free stuff always signifies a good time to UNK students. Well, the Student Organization Fair was no disappointment in that department this year. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/organization-fair-offers-lots-of-fun120.php By Megan OaklundAntelope Staff"It is a great day," said Judy Hosier who was joined by others dedicated to their cause at the 17th Annual AIDS walk on Sunday, Sept. 14. Hosier was there to remember her son, Tim, who was studying psychology at UNK before he lost his battle to AIDS. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/walk-to-remember-your-loved-ones.117.php By Callie EricksonAntelope StaffPouring rain did not stop the UNK football team from competing in a tough battle against in-state rival the University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks Saturday night at Al Caniglia Field in Omaha. The Lopers put up a fight, but came up short as the Mavs pushed to a 49-21 victory. The Mavs have won 13 of the last 14 meetings. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/lopers-battle-through-pouring-rain115.php By Garrett RitonyaAntelope StaffBrian Kimmins is not your everyday college graduate. While other students are looking at getting jobs in cubicles that require being locked inside all day, Kimmins will be flying high above them as a part of the Marine Corps. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/unk-greek-grad-takes-leadership-to-new-level113.php Jared HoffAntelope StaffHundreds of community residents and students from the University of Nebraska at Kearney attended the sixth annual Fun 5k Run/Walk last Saturday. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/walk-or-run...for-fun109.php Kelly BerntAntelope StaffWalking for 12 hours straight may seem crazy to some. However, to those participating in the Relay for Life, it was a small sacrifice to contribute to a very worthy cause. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/a-walk-to-really-remember106.phpVicki AlthageAntelope StaffFor University of Nebraska at Kearney senior Alan Shiers, boxing isn't just another sport it's a way of life. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/fite-nite-strikes-blows-for-a-good-cause102.php By Vicki AlthageAntelope StaffAt their March 7 meeting, the Nebraska Board of Regents approved a $5.2 million renewal project for the residence halls on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/nose-job-kicks-off-the-campus-facelift99.php By Hannah HotovyAntelope StaffSeven months of training, thousands of pounds lifted, countless calories denied and gallons of sweat have finally paid off for the Loper wrestling team as they win their first-ever team national title. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/wrestler-bring-home-hardware96.phpBy Vicki AlthageAntelope Staff With last week's student body president elections leaving no clear winner, Tim Hruza and Grant Campbell square off Wednesday to settle the score.http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/hruza-campbell-square-off-in-final-battle93.php By Daniel ApoliusAntelope StaffThe International Food and Cultural Festival has b een entertaining and feeding UNK students and Kearney residents since 1976. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/free-food-draws-crowd-to-food-festival91.php Kristen BrockmanAntelope StaffThe UNK theatre department performed "The Gypsy's Curse" for their winter production. The story is a melodrama written in the old style. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/audiences-love-the-gypsys-curse87.php Hannah HotovyAntelope StaffSpeechless is how the Peking Acrobats left the majority of the audience on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 12, in the Health and Sports Center. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/peking-acrobats-amaze-and-awe-audience84.phpKristen BrockmanAntelope StaffLast week thirty-nine teams converged on the Heath and Sports Center gym in a double-elimination tournament. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/campus-plays-ball-for-arthritis-foundation82.php Kristen BrockmanAntelope StaffIf there were one word to describe Yuto Yamamoto, it would be enthusiastic. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/yamamoto-scholarship-announced78.php Garrett RitonyaAntelope Photo EditorJanuary 17th was supposed to be a day no different than others, with the sun shining and classes back in session for the fourth day. Jose Martinez was headed to Omaha to pick up Yuto Yamamoto, a foreign exchange student coming back from winter break. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/campus-grieves-tragic-loss75.php Kristen Brockman Guest WriterThe Nebraskats Show Choir showcased their song and dance talents during their holiday concert in the Fine Arts Recital Hall of the Fine Arts Building on Wednesday, Dec. 5. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/you-cant-stop-their-beat74.php Jared HoffAntelope StaffThe Kearney 8 opened on Nov. 22 to the delight of a large crowd that was eagerly awaiting the opening of the brand new building. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/kearney-8-opens-to-rave-reviews69.php Derry StoverAntelope Staff WriterFor students, good food is an essential part of the college life. Studying for hourse at a time and sitting in class all day can trigger quite the appetite for a tasty meal. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/big-city-burrito-is-big-on-tastiness66.php Kayla LairdAntelope StaffThe 21st-ranked UNK Loper volleyball team glided past Regis Friday (-21,-24,-19), Western New Mexico Saturday (-20,-25,-24), and Colorado-Colorado Springs Sunday (-28, 24-30, -17, -25) to claim the RMAC tournament championship in their own Health & Sports Center. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/serving-up-success63.php Sean TakahashiAntelope Staff WriterJapanese Festival, which was held on last Saturday, Nov. 4 at Hyper Gym, is an annual event sponsored by Japanese Association at Kearney (JAK), which introduces Japanese culture through stage performance, activities and foods to UNK students and Kearney community. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/eastern-traditions-on-west-campus60.php Lisa ElsonCo-Managing EditorCarving pumpkins is a common tradition for October, but about 350 UNK students started a new tradition last Friday by attending the second annual OkSOBERfest. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/oksoberfest57.php Sean TakahashiAntelope News StaffBefore the UNK and Chadron State football game on Oct., 18 kicks off, there will be a tailgate event called Loper Alley, from 4 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. at a parking lot 32, located between Men's Hall and Student Affiars Building. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/have-fun-while-supporting-the-lopers55.php Vicki AlthageAntelope Staff WriterThe University of Nebraska at Kearney is bringing its science department into the 21st century with a $14.5 million renovation. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/evolution-is-in-progress51.php Amanda BaillieAntelope Staff WriterRemember the good old days when you could get a gallon of gas for less than a dollar? Well those days are long gone and have been for over a decade. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/relief-coming-at-the-pump49.php Mark HaydenAntelope Staff WriterIt might be an understatement to say that UNK alumnus Ryan Quincy has gone onto pursue his dreams. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/from-the-antelope-to-south-park43.php Jim LanganAntelope News StaffMuhammad Ali versus Joe Frazier. Red Sox versus Yankees. Biggie versus Tupac. Now, Kanye West versus 50 Cent. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/rap-giants-square-off39.php Sarah Schreiter, Managing EditorGlennis Nagel, Guest WriterChancellor Douglas A. Kristensen of the University of Nebraska at Kearney and Major General Robert Lempke, Adjutant General of Nebraska, signed an agreement on Tuesday, Aug. 14, to re-instate the Military Science Program in UNK's College of Business and Technology and to mark the beginning of the Guard Officer Leadership development (GOLD) Program at UNK. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/winning-the-gold32.php Lisa Becker and Ben WebbAntelope News StaffUNK faculty and students deal with plenty of difficulties each and every semester but one problem that routinely tops the list is that of parking on or around campus. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/parking-woes-continue-to-plague-unk37.php The UNK forensics team showed off their skills at a UNK Forensics Showcase on Mon., April 23, 2007 in the Mitchell Communications Center. Six events were presented for the enjoyment of faculty, students, family and friends. http://mcluhan.unk.edu/antelope/pages/posts/it-is-about-speech--not-csi25.php