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GALLERY: Nebraska Basketball vs. Indiana
In a rematch of the Dec. 19 match that resulted in a win in overtime by Indiana, the Nebraska Men's Basketball team took to the court on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, to face off against the Hoosiers at Pinnacle Bank Arena. In not so similar fashion, Nebraska fell to Indiana 84-72. Nebraska moves on with a 7-11 record on the season and will face off against Wisconsin on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Nebraska Basketball vs.
GALLERY: Nebraska Football vs. Iowa
In the final game of the regular season, the Nebraska Cornhuskers took to the field at Memorial Stadium to face off against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the annual Black Friday showdown. The Huskers' fell to the Hawkeyes 27-24 from a Iowa field goal with six seconds left in the game, the fifth straight loss to the Hawkeyes in the annual Heroes Game. Nebraska finishes the season with a 5-7 record on the season with a 3-6 conference record. Nebraska Football vs.
GALLERY: Nebraska Basketball vs. Southern Utah
Following a disappointing loss to UC Riverside on Tuesday, the Nebraska Men's Basketball team took to the court at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, looking to get their first win of the season against Southern Utah. The Huskers fell to the Thunderbirds 79-98 in double overtime in a heartbreaker that saw Cam Mack making a buzzer-beater three to send the game into overtime. The Huskers move on with an 0-2 record and will play South Dakota State on Friday, Nov. 15. Nebraska Basketball vs.
Board of Regents name next NU president
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents named the final candidate for the next University of Nebraska system president and approved large construction projects for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on Friday, Oct. 25.
Curious Cornhuskers: Are there scholarship options for Husker Bass Anglers club?
As a part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Curious to know if you have any students who cannot financially afford to belong to the Husker bass fishing club. Scholarship potential?” According to Daryl Bauer, the Fisheries Outreach Program Manager at the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, 200,000 fish permits are sold yearly. Of these permits, bass fishing is the second-most popular type of angling, showing its appeal in Nebraska.
Director of Women’s, LGBTQA+ centers looks to unify
The 8 a.m. sunlight shines down on a desk decorated from top to bottom in gifts and memorabilia, all with a story of gratitude toward the receiver. With unpacked boxes tucked away in the corner of her desk, Pat Tetreault begins her 12-hour day. On the third floor of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Nebraska Union, Tetreault spends most of her time juggling the responsibilities of being the director of the LGBTQA+ Center and interim director of the Women’s Center.
Q&A: Psychedelic Porn Crumpets discuss roots, band’s evolution
From Perth, Australia, comes Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, a major player in the booming psychedelic rock scene that has taken over their hometown. Other Perth psych bands like Tame Impala and Pond have set the stage for bands like Psychedelic Porn Crumpets to take their own heavier twist on the genre.
Sept. 21, 2019: Lincoln Calling Day Three
As Lincoln Calling begins to wrap up, artists from around the country filtered into Lincoln, bringing many new sounds. With a range of music from Charly Bliss to the Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Lincoln Calling game the weekend full of music a fitting farewell. The Wise The Wise performs at the Night Market on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Kylie Graham Ghost Like Frontman of Ghost Like performs at Duffy’s for Lincoln Calling on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
GALLERY: Other Fest supports the community
The first ever Other Fest took place Friday, Sept. 13 and Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 at Chez SoDo cafe in Lincoln, Nebraska. Marina Kushner, creator of Other Fest, described the music festival as "a direct response to the power dynamic within the local art/music community and beyond." All the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services. Local artists performed to support the community and to create a safe, inclusive space for everyone.
GALLERY: Jon Bellion Plays Pinewood Bowl
New York rapper, singer, songwriter and producer Jon Bellion took the stage of Lincoln's Pinewood Bowl Theatre by storm on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, as a stop on his 2019 "Glory Sound Prep Tour." Prior to Bellion's highly energetic set, were performances from New York soul-pop group Lawrence and Bay Area songwriter-songwriter Marc E. Bassey.
I Don’t Know How But They Found Me brings high energy performance to the Bourbon
Hours before a buzzing crowd filled the Bourbon Theater Friday night, fans lined up under the blazing sun, waiting to see new wave pop rock band, I Don't Know How But They Found Me, on its headlining tour with indie rockers Twin XL. iDKHOW is a Utah-based duo comprised of bassist and lead vocalist Dallon Weekes and drummer Ryan Seaman.
Lincoln Calling 2019 first wave lineup announced
Local music and arts festival Lincoln Calling announced Wednesday the first wave of the 2019 lineup, including headliners Lee Fields & The Expressions, Soccer Mommy, TT the Artist, Charly Bliss and Taylor McFerrin. Funk and blues artist Lee Fields began his career in 1969 when he released “Bewildered” with B-side “Tell Her I Love Her.” He released his debut album “Let’s Talk it Over” in 1979.
Local singer-songwriter Evan Bartels discusses songwriting, first EP release
When Evan Bartels was a kid, he could be found with his nose in the pages of a Harry Potter book and through J.K. Rowling’s vivid storytelling, Bartels fell in love with detailed narratives. At 18, Bartels said he could be found on the brick corners of the Haymarket, busking to make extra money to go toward his rent and food while trying to make it as a singer-songwriter.
Gallery: Spring Invasion Tour
A sea of metalcore fans filled the Bourbon Theatre to thrash and headbang along to Motionless in White, Atreyu and Wilson's heavy tracks on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The three bands came to Lincoln as the eighth stop on Motionless in White and Atreyu's 2019 "Spring Invasion Tour." Spring Invasion Tour Photo No. 1 Chad Nicefield, the lead vocalist for Wilson, performs at the Bourbon Theatre on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
REVIEW: Motionless in White stirs up energetic performance at Bourbon
As an anxiously waiting horde of fans started to file into the Bourbon Theatre on Monday night, the spacious venue slowly darkened. This was no handiwork of the lighting crew, but the effect of the sheer amount of dressed-in-black attendees who pushed into the main room looking to get spooked by the black-makeup clad, goth-styled Pennsylvania metal band Motionless in White.
Staring Sideways: The two-decade bond behind Lincoln indie band Seymour
The sounds of rush-hour traffic score a scene set by golden-hour sunlight shining onto an alleyway between a Walgreens and a psychiatric clinic near 17th and South streets in Lincoln. The cracks that flow through the pavement are driven over by Aidan Chrisman’s gray Honda Accord. He sits behind the wheel, happily smiling and waving as he pulls in.
LYONS: Spring game fashion trends to incorporate in upcoming football season
As University of Nebraska-Lincoln students, we all know football is a big deal. Football season is seen as the best time of the year, and we eagerly wait for it to start up again. Saturday’s spring game was no exception, with close to 86,000 people in attendance to watch the Huskers play each other as a preview for the upcoming season. While many view this game as a way to see how well the Huskers will do in the fall, it can also predict upcoming fashion trends.
Viral Walmart singer Mason Ramsey to bring his yodels to Lincoln
In 1922, the honky-tonk track “Lovesick Blues” made an appearance in the Broadway musical “Oh, Ernest!” In 1925, it was recorded by Emmett Miller. In 1948, it was recorded by country music legend Hank Williams. And in 2018, it was performed by 11-year-old Mason Ramsey inside of a Walmart in Illinois — a performance that gained the same, if not more, publicity as Williams’ recording.
Premiere: Lincoln band Radiant Bones’ ‘Villains’ music video
The members of Lincoln cinematic alt-rock band Radiant Bones unload gear from the back of a trailer parked outside an empty office space in southeast Lincoln. For vocalist and frontwoman HoneyBee DeBose, bassist Dane Christensen, guitarist Garrett Helling and drummer Dany Turcois, this is a weekly occurrence — repurposing an unused office into a rehearsal space. But this week has a special undertone.
REVIEW: Billie Eilish’s debut album highlights artistry
Most 17 year olds aren’t concerned with the repercussions of fame. Most 17 year olds don’t have 16.4 million followers on Instagram. Most 17 year olds don’t channel their innermost emotions into a dark, bass-and-synth-filled debut album or have the potential to become one of the most innovative pop artists in this generation of music. But then again, Billie Eilish isn’t just another 17 year old.
Local band Talent Show talks about shows, recording songs, priorities
The four members of indie pop band Talent Show sit squished together on a floral-patterned couch that rests against a wall adorned with abstract paintings. They joke with each other about one being too good at drumming on Guitar Hero, the inevitability of a quarter-life crisis and squeezing the last drops of youth from the fruit of life. According to Danny Lindsay, the singer and guitarist in the band, that’s what Talent Show is all about.
Students take safety into their own hands
The possession of a firearm in certain areas, like emergency rooms, athletic events or polling places, is prohibited in Lincoln — including on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus. Like 15 other states, it is illegal for students to have concealed or unconcealed weapons on campuses in Nebraska. UNL abides by the law as outlined in the university’s concealed weapons policy.
NCards, room keys and security in dorms
Every time on-campus residents enter a University of Nebraska-Lincoln dorm, they encounter one of the first safety measurements in place for campus housing — the NCard access system. Under this system, two pieces of plastic — an NCard and a room key — are partly responsible for student safety. But NCards and room keys are just one part of the extensive security system in place to keep students safe.
Relentless Merch attributes success to knowing market, working with friends
Nathan Richardson pulls up to Relentless Merch in his late-model Chevy Express 15-passenger van sporting a black hoodie with the company’s logo, ready to tackle the daily grind of being the company's co-founder. He walks in the doors of the warehouse in North Lincoln, he checks in on the eight employees he calls his friends and he takes a seat at his desk to the right of his older brother, Matt.
Love Drunk to make a comeback with new music videos, artists
A point-and-shoot camera, used audio equipment and a desire to strengthen videography and audio engineering skills was all it took for Django Greenblatt-Seay to create an organization with thousands of views on YouTube. That organization, Love Drunk, gave hundreds of indie artists a chance to promote themselves without being involved in what Greenblatt-Seay calls the money-hungry schemes of the mainstream music industry.
Andrea von Kampen stays in Lincoln while expanding music career
When the allure of a big city calls, many musicians tend to answer. With major record labels nearby and streets crawling with label executives, the opportunity to make it big seems that much closer. Artists ditch their hometown roots,hoping the move will pay off with cross-country tours, a growing fan base and songs that connect with listeners. Lincoln singer-songwriter Andrea von Kampen has achieved all of those things, but she did it from her home state.
13-year-old Mugen Lynch to showcase skill, passion in skateboarding competition
The Bay’s massive indoor skate park provides a haven for skaters of all skill levels to hone their tricks. While the park often hosts skate lessons for beginners, the ramps and rails are no strangers to some of the most thrilling skaters in the Midwest. The Bay’s skate competitions are regularly intense, with skaters pushing their tricks as hard as their boards are willing to go.
Assistant professor pursues greeting card passion with self-run Bright Spots Paper
Kelli Britten has always loved greeting cards, as proven by the numerous boxes full of them in her office. The assistant professor of practice in advertising at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln loves how personal cards are and enjoys sending them to friends and loved ones even for the most mundane reasons. She has recently cut down on her card sending, but that has nothing to do with any decrease in her passion for greeting cards.
Latest SWMRS album diversifies band’s sound, blends pop with punk roots
In 2016, SWMRS had punk kids diving into crowds for their music as the band’s passionate fans filled intimate venues for their debut album “Drive North.” After only one LP, the four-piece of Cole and Max Becker, Seb Mueller and Joey Armstrong cultivated an environment that exposed youth to the punk rock realm. The high from the album filled with punk bangers lasted almost three years, ending with the release of the band’s second LP, “Berkley's On Fire,” last Friday.
Local radio station KZUM focuses on Lincoln community, music scene
Editor’s note: Engagement editor Ben Buchnat and senior culture editor Sam Crisler did not contribute to the writing or editing of this story. When Kerry Semrad was in college in the late 1990s, she worked at A Novel Idea Bookstore in downtown Lincoln. Every so often, Semrad would see Dave Hoffman, a former KZUM radio programmer, when he would stop by to purchase books or drop off a CD for the employees to listen to.
REVIEW: Ariana Grande’s ‘thank you, next’ contains empowering transparency
Many musicians claim their tracks serve as a way for them to release all of their inner emotions, putting their most inward thoughts out for rest of the world to hear. Following the August 2018 release of “Sweetener,” Ariana Grande needed an outlet to address impactful events that have occurred in her life over the past year, like the terrorist attack at her concert in Manchester in May, the death of her ex-boyfriend Mac Miller in September and her split with fiance Pete Davidson in October.
RECAP: Lincoln Exposed, Thursday, Feb. 7
By Audrey Hertel Saint Luis and the Bottom Boys, Duffy’s Tavern, 7:40 p.m. +8 St. Luis and the Bottom Boys performs on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at Duffy’s Tavern in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Peyton Stoike A whirl of fog cloaked the back corner of Duffy’s Tavern on night two of Lincoln Exposed as the stage sat empty, waiting for Lincoln funk punk band Saint Luis and the Bottom Boys to take it.
Feb. 6, 2019: Lincoln Exposed Day One
Root Marm Chicken Farm Jug Band Root Marm Chicken Farm Jug band performs at Bodega’s Alley during Lincoln Exposed on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Peyton Stoike 23rd Vibration 23rd Vibration performs during Lincoln Exposed at Bodega’s Alley on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Peyton Stoike Brazen Throats Rob Rothe, bassist in the band Brazen Throats, performs at the Zoo Bar during Lincoln Exposed on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
17-year-old Grace Lundy discusses her life as a growing musician
Most high school seniors are faced with the task of deciding which college they want to attend with the hopes that a job will follow. But 17-year-old Grace Lundy doesn’t want to live the 9 to 5 lifestyle. As only a senior in high school at Lincoln Southeast, Lundy wants to make a living and reach wide audiences by doing what she loves — making music.
REVIEW: Panic! At The Disco and its frontman thrill Omaha again at CHI Health Center
A black and white flipping time clock tick-tocked on the jumbo screen of the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Friday night, intensifying the anticipation of thousands waiting to see Panic! At The Disco’s “Pray For the Wicked Tour.” And after 10 minutes of the clock on the screen, the moment had arrived. “Three, two, one,” the crowd roared, counting down the seconds until the chart-topping pop rock band would take the stage.
Meet The Credentials, a Lincoln surf-rock band with a vision
For any modern-day punk-rock kid, there’s bound to be a Green Day, Kurt Cobain or Beastie Boys poster found lying around somewhere. In drummer Seth Beem’s case, they're found plastered on the walls of his house’s basement bedroom-turned-rehearsal-space and recording studio for Lincoln garage rock band The Credentials. But The Credentials aren’t a band satisfied with playing Lincoln bars and basements.
English rock band Bring Me the Horizon strays from its roots in new album ‘amo’
For a metal band to be told their tracks aren’t brutal enough or the double-bass drum fills aren’t mosh-worthy could easily get to their head, causing a white flag of artistic creativity to be flown as the band surrenders to critics’ desires. For English rock band “Bring Me the Horizon,” the judgement kindled the opposite. Instead of complying with the naysayers, the 15-year-old band from Sheffield gave the middle finger to those dudes in black bro tanks.
UNL student to open for Jarren Benton at The Royal Grove
Editor's note: Ally Sargus had no part in the reporting, writing or editing of this story. When he lived in inner-city Chicago, Ramarro Lamar didn’t go outside and play like many kids. Instead, 10-year-old Lamar stayed inside, teaching himself how to play chord progressions on the First Act guitar his mom bought him. Lamar learned the instrument by watching YouTube videos and internalizing chord sheets, and he said that while it was a challenge, the grind ultimately paid off in creativity.
REVIEW: Drake Bell gives Lincoln audience what it wants, but waits until the end
A rowdy crowd of college students and young adults — some with “Drake & Josh” VHS tapes in hand — filled the Bourbon Theatre Sunday night to see famous musician and actor Drake Bell perform a set of the music he’s continued his career with since his hit TV show “Drake & Josh” ended in 2007. With the majority of them clouded by a desire for childhood nostalgia, the audience highlighted the obvious elephant in the room.
Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell to perform music at The Bourbon Theatre
Since the mid-2000s, Drake Bell has shown the world there is more to him than his role as Drake Parker on Nickelodeon’s “Drake & Josh.” Now, with three full-length albums under his belt, Bell continues to tour, connecting with his fans around the globe. The tour will bring Bell to The Bourbon Theatre this Sunday.
Pastries with a Purpose: Goldenrod Pastries
Goldenrod, a local bakery business with the goal of catering to all diets, started out as a blog run by a single woman, Angela Garbacz, that has now transformed to a store run by nearly 10 women. Garbacz started the bakery hoping to learn how to cook for her gluten-free self and now strives for inclusive baking for all. The menu caters to mainly dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan diets. With this mission in mind, Garbacz has been recognized nationally for her efforts.
The Bay opens new space to bring digital arts, tools to Lincoln’s youth
The smell of freshly pulled espresso shots and the sonic echoes of skateboards against half pipes makeup Lincoln’s counterculture community center, The Bay. As a place where kids, teens and adults can come together, The Bay constantly adds aspects to its repertoire of community building. The organization’s most recent addition includes a digital art space called The Collective — a place that fosters digital art proficiency for those with the desire to do so.
Thriving local scene on full display at Histrionic EP release show
[Disclaimer: Sam Crisler is the Daily Nebraskan's co-senior Culture editor and did not contribute to the editing or writing of this article] As any decent party should feature, Lincoln garage punk band Histrionic pumped The Bay full of confetti, tinsel, balloons and a giant reflective sign to commemorate the release of its debut EP, “Diary Party.” The Saturday night scene was straight out of a high school prom, but this soiree traded in the cheesy cover band for four of the gnarliest rock...
Gallery: Histrionic release show for debut EP "Diary Party"
Local bands Death Cow, Verse and the Vices and Jocko supported Histrionic at their release show for their debut EP "Diary Party" at The Bay in Lincoln, Nebraska on Jan. 12, 2019. Histrionic "Diary Party" Release Show Photo No. 1 Histrionic performs at The Bay on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Audrey Hertel Histrionic "Diary Party" Release Show Photo No. 2 Histrionic performs at The Bay on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Local garage-punk band Histrionic celebrates debut EP this Saturday
Most teenage girls wouldn’t dare to share their diaries with even their closest friends, let alone turn it into an EP for all to hear. But Aramara Quintos Tapia isn’t like most girls. The reddest shade of smeared lipstick or Manic Panic hair dye couldn’t begin to illustrate the fire that fuels the creativity of Lincoln band Histrionic’s frontwoman.
Lincoln instructor to teach judgment-free yoga sessions for all skill levels
Yoga will unite more than just breath and body for a new Lincoln series. No Judgement New Year will bring veteran yoga practitioners and beginners together in the Grand Manse’s Boiler Grand Hall. The series is called No Judgement New Year Yoga not only because it is being held in a former courtroom, Lincoln yoga instructor Amy Gagner said, but it will welcome all levels of yoga students — including beginners with New Year’s resolutions — with open arms.
Toy Drive for Pine Ridge to host first-ever in Lincoln event Dec. 6
Larry Dunn distinctly remembers driving to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota with a truck stocked with toys. After arriving, Dunn watched all of his benefits and fundraisers come full circle as the kids reached for the toys. Experiences like these drive the Omaha musician, also known as Lash LaRue, to keep the Toy Drive for Pine Ridge running since starting it in 2003. The nonprofits first-ever Lincoln event takes place this Thursday at The Zoo Bar.
REVIEW: The 1975’s new album redefines what it means to be modern pop band
Since his rise on Tumblr, the cigarette-smoking, wine-sipping, leather-jacket-and-skinny-jeans-wearing Matty Healy from Manchester’s The 1975 has proven he is more than just a reblogged GIF from 2014. With lyrics that challenge contemporary society and the power to compose and modernize revolutionary sounds of the past, Healy has established himself as one of the most vital pop stars of this generation. However, the formula that makes up The 1975 is not only attributed to Healy.
Lawson of Mesonjixx finds freedom through composing and performing
Mary Elizabeth Lawson grew up listening to songwriting powerhouses Nina Simone, Joni Mitchell and Ella Fitzgerald who used music as catharsis. And while attending Columbia College Chicago to pursue a degree in cultural studies, Lawson realized creating music is the closest she has ever felt to true freedom. Lawson followed in those vocalists’ footsteps by embarking on a music career of her own.
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