With the recent pop music trend of releasing albums before their expected release date, local guitarist Lorenzo Perez wishes that music fans would take a step back in time. “My band has literally been doing that ever since we started,” Perez said. “It makes me angry that everyone thinks this is some new trend.” Perez, […] Read more
For many, the privilege of being a white male in America is second to none, offering virtual freedom from any type of discrimination and paving the way for almost guaranteed success in life. As junior finance major David McMurphy found out, discrimination comes in many shapes and sizes. “Stupid geed.” These were the words spoken […] Read more
Another year, another revolutionary product is to hit store shelves from Apple Inc. The recently debuted and highly popular Apple Watch is scheduled for an April 24 release in the United States, and Apple fans are preordering in record numbers. As usual, this new addition to the Apple product family has been a hit with […] Read more
At 4:30 p.m. today, patrons at chain restaurant Chubby’s Bar and Grill witnessed the lengths to which one man will go for a convenient parking spot. Local resident Robert Wilkinson reportedly became trapped in a hell of his own creation as he tried repeatedly to parallel park his car in front of the restaurant for […] Read more
Mass began last week at the recently opened Newman Center on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln city campus, and attendees quickly noticed a lot of upgrades from the old facility. More seating, better sound systems, and larger office space are just a few of the noticeable upgrades to the church, but some of the changes left […] Read more
On April 1, 2015, Harvey Perlman announced his resignation from the position of Chancellor of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, effective after the 2015-2016 academic school year, “for a variety of reasons, both personal and professional.” Among his professional reasons is the beginning of a historic presidential campaign bid. Despite the unfortunate choice of date to […] Read more
Junior economics major Calvin Harrold has found a way to cut through the confusion and discovered a LSAT study method perfect for his lifestyle. The months spent preparing for the LSAT are generally some of the most stressful of an undergraduate’s academic career. The test format requires mental endurance and the stakes are high. It’s […] Read more
With the introduction of University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln introduced a new tiered pricing system for its degrees, hoping to reach more students at varying price points who have similarly varying levels of concern for the actual quality of a college education. The new system, “Big Red, Small Price,” offers […] Read more
(Above) Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark) practices Sousaphone during Iranian Negotiations with Congress In what the Obama administration called an unprecedented violation of proper diplomatic procedure, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark) began playing sousaphone feet away from the Oval Office entrance. Senate Republicans clarified that the young senator is merely practicing his instrumentality and developing a healthy appreciation for […] Read more
Oh, Master! I can see that cynical, nihilistic look in your eye. I can sense when every fiber of your being is taken over by the primal urge to satirize. I quiver at the thought of you snapping your belt before tightening it around your waist and typing lustful satire furiously. I bite my lip […] Read more
