Tara Winkliter had quite the story to tell her family over Thanksgiving break. She could finally tell her mom that the lonely days as a college freshman were finally over. Coming to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from a small town outside of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Winkliter hasn’t always had the most impressive social skills. Tired of […] Read more
Healthy eating is on the rise in Lincoln. Recently, sophomore Megan Bailey joined the large numbers of students switching to vegan diets in order to lose weight and live an overall healthier lifestyle. However, Bailey’s new diet did not have all of the desired effects immediately. “I was feeling a lot healthier and had way […] Read more
As the days grow colder, students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have been encouraged to use the revolving doors at the Union in order to save energy. However, many students appear to be apprehensive of the doors. When asked to explain, sophomore journalism major Amanda Byer explained her negative experience with the doors and why […] Read more
The world is a cruel and unfair place, and not everyone is cut from the same stone. Sophomore civil engineering major John Rafert is more than happy to drive that point home. Seen yesterday wearing his College of Engineering T-shirt, Rafert was sending a clear message to any student that ran into him that day. […] Read more
A research team of graduate students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s psychology department made a surprising discovery last month, the details of which were published in a report Tuesday morning. The original purpose of the study was to determine the effect that student jobs have on GPA, with the hypothesis that students who worked part-time […] Read more
Earlier this week, construction workers excavating the future College of Business-Administration building made a shocking discovery when a stray jackhammer struck the ground, allowing oil to shoot up into the sky. Jumpin’ Jericho Jameson, a major Texas oil tycoon and owner of Jameson Oil, expressed his interest in helping the campus with handling the oil. […] Read more
In a move supporters describe as “revolutionary,” Chancellor Harvey Perlman announced that the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was doing away with government subsidized students loans and replacing them with short- to medium-termed indentured servitude. “Student loans are an antiquated way of obtaining a degree,” Perlman said. “If we as Nebraskans want to make this country great […] Read more
Next month, students can expect a new University of Nebraska-Lincoln facility to revolutionize on-campus student health care. The Health Center Pizza Express (HCPX), opening its doors at the beginning of November for all current students, will offer a range of services from x-ray exams and STD testing to fast and affordable hot-and-ready pizza and breadsticks. […] Read more
University of Nebraska-Lincoln freshman Will Thompson has visions of a bright future in the United States Army. Like other students enrolled in the ROTC program at UNL, Thompson will take a number of military science and leadership classes during his time at the university. His primary interests, however, lie on the battlefield. Thompson told The […] Read more
LINCOLN– In an unprecedented move this Tuesday, out-of-state freshman Peter Danvers loudly confided to his new friends that he is “not from here.” “I mean, it’s not like a big deal or anything, but I think it’s important that people know this about me,” Danvers said. “Not being from Nebraska has made me who I […] Read more
