For over a century, fans of the Nebraska Cornhuskers have proudly displayed the Huskers’ “N” logo on their clothes, cars and household appliances. But a recent announcement from departing University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Harvey Perlman has changed everything.

“As my time as chancellor comes to an end, I thought it was time to let Husker Nation in on an old university secret,” Perlman told a packed crowd at the Lied Center. “It is my pleasure to announce to you today that the classic Nebraska ‘N’ you know and love actually stands for… Nevada!”

Perlman then triumphantly tore back a curtain to reveal a towering sign depicting the outline of the state of Nevada. As the Cornhusker Marching Band began playing the official Nevada state song, Perlman turned toward the crowd, expecting to hear uproarious applause.

However, the crowd sat in stunned silence, and the smile quickly fell from Perlman’s face.

Perlman attempted to regain the audience’s approval by reading a list of Nevada’s state animals, plants and colors, but disappointment and unrest were already spreading across Husker Nation.

“It’s like my whole life has been a lie,” said longtime Husker fan David Friedman. “I’ve had the Husker ‘N’ on the back of my truck for the past 30 years, and all this time I thought I was representing the proud history of the Cornhusker State. I sure was wrong.”

At press time, a large group of students had begun protesting in front of the Nebraska Union, and some fans were threatening a boycott of all Husker games.

“I really don’t understand all this backlash,” Perlman said in an exclusive interview with The DailyER. “Nevada has some of the most beautiful landmarks in our nation, from Lake Tahoe to the Spring Mountains, as well as a prosperous economy and a cool shape.”
In response to the growing controversy, the university issued a statement clarifying that the announcement applies only to the block “N” logo, while the “N” on the school’s football helmets stands for Namibia.