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Articles by Grace Kovar
A Rush to Judgment?
This paper was written by students in a University of Nebraska-Lincoln journalism class that examined the Omaha World-Herald's past coverage of race-related news events. When a suitcase bomb killed a police officer in the racially tense summer of 1970 in Omaha, the Omaha World-Herald's coverage was intense.
The anti-Greek riots of 1909
This paper was written by students in a University of Nebraska-Lincoln journalism class that examined the Omaha World-Herald's past coverage of race-related news events. After a Greek man shot and killed a popular police officer in Omaha in 1909, the Evening World-Herald - a precursor to the Omaha World-Herald - ran a front-page story that reflected the ethnic hostilities of the non-Greek community. The Feb.
The Game Ep. 20: Girlfriends’ guide to Valentine’s Day
Co-hosts Johnna Sisneros and Haley Elder are joined by Grace Kovar and Jolie Peal to share their thoughts on the day of love. culture@dailynebraskan.com
Stuck at Home: A look at Daily Nebraskan photo staff’s time social distancing
Despite the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Spring 2020 semester being canceled, The Daily Nebraskan photographers are still practicing their photography skills within the confines of their homes. This is some of their content. Stuck at Home Photo No. 1 Cross stitching supplies are pictured on Monday, April 13, 2020, in Sioux City Iowa. Each individual square on a cross stitch pattern is crossed over twice in order to produce a sharp and complex image that stands out from the gridded background.
Memorial Stadium: A Retrospective
Nebraska recently announced plans for a new $155 million facility and track to be built right outside of Memorial Stadium. As Nebraska embarks on another renovation to this historic stage of college football, it seems only right to consider how long this stadium has stood on the UNL campus, and how much it has meant to this university. First proposed by university students and faculty in the fall of 1922, the funds to build the stadium totaled $430,000, worth about $6.5 million today.
Curious Cornhuskers: What happened to Friday-night stir fry at Cather Dining?
As a part of our Curious Cornhuskers initiative, Sean Fitzgerald, a senior computer science major, asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Why did the Cather Dining Center stop serving made-to-order stir fry on Friday nights?” Until recently, the World’s Fare section of the Cather Dining Center served made-to-order stir fry every Friday. Starting Friday, Oct. 4, it phased out stir fry on Fridays and replaced it with a rotating menu of different options.
Curious Cornhuskers: Why are command hooks on walls and pillars in Abel Dining Center?
As a part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Why are there mysterious command hooks on several walls and pillars within Abel dining hall?” Marilyn McCalla, dining service manager of Abel Dining Center, had a quick response. “That’s an easy one,” she said in an email.
Verizon installs small network poles across UNL campus to spread coverage
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Facilities Planning and Construction installed 15 small cell technology poles on City Campus to provide Verizon Wireless service, Wi-Fi connection and closed circuit cameras. According to Brooke Hay, the director of capital projects for Facilities Planning and Construction, the installation started earlier this summer and is anticipated to end in October 2019.
Well-being, welcoming attitude among top priorities for new Greek director
To Leigh Thiedeman, being the director of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is about more than improving the program. It’s about being a support system and establishing bonds between Greek life members and staff. Thiedeman assumed the role of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Greek director on June 17, 2019, replacing long-time director Linda Schwartzkopf, who retired from the role at the end of the 2018-19 school year.
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