Point: We may be graduating, but learning never ends Well, it’s finally here. The last month of college for the class of 2017. For some of us, it means heading to graduate school or some other program to continue their education, but for most, it’s our turn to take on the world. With a degree […] Read more
Tragedy struck the Lincoln community this week when Nebraska Cornhuskers mascot Lil’ Red was involved in a freak accident at a Husker basketball game at the Pinnacle Bank Arena. The stunt, involving one of the cannons used to launch promotional items across the arena, was not properly calibrated to project something with the exaggerated physique […] Read more
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, announced this week that its popular Google Earth platform will now feature a Flat Earth mode to accommodate those who choose to refute centuries of scientific knowledge. Google Earth, a service that allows users to view three-dimensional renders and satellite photos of anywhere on Earth, needed to accommodate a […] 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
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
Wall Street futures plummeted this week amidst news that a University of Nebraska-Lincoln freshman has made charges to his student account experts believe to be equivalent to 3 percent of the United States’ GDP, or $538 billion. 18-year-old Rex Davidson is the student responsible for the higher than average spending. “We honestly have no idea […] Read more
Controversy struck longtime “Jeopardy” host Alex Trebek this week as reports surfaced that he has been confirming the correct answers with notes and cue cards instead of simply knowing every answer. “Jeopardy,” a trivia-based game show, asks contestants to respond to Trebek’s hints with the correct subject being hinted at. When a question remains unanswered, […] Read more
Local food critics were shocked this week when popular fast food restaurant Runza introduced their new “9 for $14 Meal Deal” to customers. The deal, offering significant savings yet a notably ridiculous quantity of food, comes on the heels of similar, yet more reasonable, offers from McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King. “It’s a fantastic value,” […] Read more
The DailyER announced a plan this week to save both the students of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln money as well as the College Readership Program, which is a point of controversy every year. “We’re excited to add some actual value to our newspaper,” said Colin Loberg, Editor-in-Chief of The DailyER. “We’re all big fans of […] Read more
Justin Brown, better known by his performing name Justin Joy, has been encouraging workplaces and organizations since 1997 as a motivational speaker. However, Joy’s professional career seems to be in jeopardy as details emerge about little work he does during the week. “I don’t understand all the criticism of my work,” Joy said in a […] Read more
