After years of abusive working conditions and poor wages, the staff of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s satirical student paper The DailyER decided to unionize in order to secure a more hospitable work environment, decrying the strange and sadistic treatment they received over the last several years. “It’s been so bad for so long,” an anonymous […] Read more
When Alexander Christofferson saw the flashing of blue and red in his rear view mirror as he drove down Vine Street, a cool, broad grin stretched across his face. He felt no fear nor dread, only the confidence that comes with the privilege of his skin color. “I knew I was gonna be fine,” Christofferson […] Read more
Late Tuesday evening, a miscarriage of justice occurred. Upworthy, a website that skillfully aggregates articles from around the Web that viewers love, made a mistake. The website typically posts articles that spotlight the world’s beauty. With headlines like “This 7 year old has found a way to end hate” and “Think eggs aren’t people? Think […] Read more
Oh, these old bones of mine! Ugh! Let me get myself standing before I talk to you. Guh! Heh, guess I’m not the whippersnapper you see in the old photos anymore. Getting old is rough, let me tell you. But don’t say an old dog can’t learn a new trick or two. Harold told me […] Read more
Stephanie Lindon didn’t expect to pick up a copy of the Daily Nebraskan from an overflowing stack Monday morning. “I was walking by the newspaper racks in Andersen Hall to pick up a copy of the Lincoln Journal Star and other local papers for hard-hitting news,” the sophomore physics major said. “But they were all […] Read more
Junior English major Earl Robinson sees himself as fulfilling a specific role in his friend group. “I’m the guy who mixes things up a little bit, you know,” Robinson said. “I’m not afraid to get a little weird and crazy! Things are never boring when I’m around. What can I say, I’m just a wild […] Read more
Following Senior United States District Judge Joseph Bataillon’s ruling on Nebraska’s ban on gay marriage, Governor Pete Ricketts’ love life became quite a bit more complicated. Ricketts’ boyfriend, Steve Kandor, isn’t excited about his lover’s negative reaction to the ruling, but is thrilled this will give them a chance to marry. “This is just like […] Read more
Despite years of poor decision making and a relative void of wit, Kevin Teaver is alive. The former high school classmate is now working for a trucking company in Billings, Montana, according to Teavers’ Facebook profile. “Oh, no shit?” said Percy Huffman, a classmate of Teavers. “Definitely would’ve guessed he was dead. I remember him […] Read more
Sarah Kellins is a reborn Christian. This fact quickly became clear after a look at her Facebook page. Post after post, Kellins acknowledges her relationship with God and her love for her religious lifestyle. “Blessed to have a father who couldn’t leave me even if He wanted to,” reads her latest status, which received 13 […] Read more
Campus Voices: The DailyER hosted the first ASUN debate of the season, the Mass Debate, on February 26th. How do you think it went? “Hubba hubba! Those Mass Debaters have got the right stuff!” – Marian McConnor, Senior Finance Major “They told me the paper was free, but after that debate I can’t give them […] Read more
