The Apple iOS 10 update is polarizing for a number of reasons, among them changes to iMessage and lock screen notifications. However, at the expense of bullies and mob enforcers everywhere, Apple also replaced the revolver emoji with a water gun. “It’s complete bullshit,” stated an anonymous mob henchman. “Without that emoji, I have to […] Read more
I know this might not be a popular opinion, Emily, but I don’t really think this is going to work. While I know that we talked about our relationship, and we both promised to try harder for each other, new research has come to light which more than complicates the longevity of our relationship. In […] Read more
The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) announced this week that they will be introducing the popular board game Operation into classrooms starting in the 2017-2018 academic year, citing budget constraints. These additions to the classroom will replace more realistic— and costly— means of education. “We think this will provide our students with the most […] Read more
Republican nominee Donald Trump’s already troubled presidential campaign just experienced yet another shake-up: his staff is now made up of members of the sparsely attended Midtown Moms Book Club, Manhattan’s premier book club for moms. This most recent personnel shift comes about a month after Trump brought on Kellyanne Conway, his third campaign manager, to […] Read more
Shy Boys are a Kansas City-based outfit who craft delicate, deceptively simple pop songs with refreshing sincerity and a healthy dose of reverb. Their last release, a self-titled album they put out in 2014, has since received critical acclaim from a number of major publications. In anticipation of their appearance at the Lincoln Calling festival […] Read more
Last Monday, senior general studies major Kenna Vernon closed the last textbook she would ever need to read. “That’s it,” Vernon said. “That’s everything.” Over the course of her three and a half years at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Vernon developed an encyclopedic knowledge of every subject in existence. Rather than tying herself down to […] Read more
This will just make your heart melt and your eyes well up with tears. Somehow, through pure coincidence, sophomore biology major Carla Wilkinson managed to sign up for the same classes at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as her own grandmother, Holly Wilkinson, 87, who wants to finally finish college. Not only that, but on every […] Read more
UNL is known for bringing in some of the brightest students from Nebraska and around the world to its campus to study anything from Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design to Agronomy. But did you know that these less common majors are also offered? 1. Butter Churning You butter believe it! 2. Outdoor Whispering I bet […] Read more
As the Huskers prepare for the upcoming homecoming game, many fans are breathing easy knowing the Illinois Fighting Illini, with a 1-2 record, including a loss to Western Michigan, should be a easy victory for the program. However, Illinois head coach Lovie Smith—yes, that Lovie Smith—is confident his team will turn things around and that […] Read more
