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Campus events allowed to serve alcohol after obtaining required permits
Memorial Stadium is filled with thousands of Nebraskans decked out in red during every Saturday home game in the fall. Outside the stadium, some fans opt to huddle together under tents to snack on tailgate food and drink beer while watching the game on TV.Some of the tailgates hosted by fans occur on campus, such as in the parking lot of Memorial Stadium.
What’s happening at UNL, dead and finals week
As the spring semester at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln comes to a close, students are preparing for dead and finals week.
Weekly crime, April 8
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Police Department stopped a non-UNL affiliate on April 11 for a traffic stop. Officers found the individual had a controlled substance in the vehicle. The individual was lodged in jail for possession of a controlled substance.Officers found a suspicious vehicle on North 14th and R Streets on April 13. Two dead piglets were found in the street. The vehicle was nearby. The investigation is ongoing.
REVIEW: ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ hooks viewers with dark humor in both seasons
The Netflix Original, “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” inspired by the Lemony Snicket novels, doesn’t disappoint with the second season. The comedic and dark series continues as it follows the Baudelaire children through these unfortunate events.Season one set the stage for the mysterious world of Snicket, clearing up the background of how the Baudelaire children ended up as orphans and who their parents were.
TRITCH: Saving endangered species should be a greater priority
Like many others, my childhood dream was to be a veterinarian. I grew up with a love for animals and wanted to live that passion out for the rest of my life. That is, until I realized I’d have to deal with blood and guts.Though I’m no longer on the path to becoming a veterinarian, my love for animals still exists. So, one can imagine how devastated I was upon discovering the last male northern white rhino recently died.
DANIELSON: Chick-fil-A does more fair than fowl
With the departure of a Nebraska staple, Runza, from the Nebraska Union and the anticipated arrival of Steak ‘n Shake and Chick-fil-A, many people have polarized opinions. Some pinpoint the opinion of Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy on gay marriage and plan on not eating at the restaurant. Others think the chicken joint provides top-tier fast food and should not be judged solely for the political stances of its employees.
DANIELSON: Lincoln’s roads are miles behind
It’s time to talk about perhaps the biggest flaw plaguing Lincoln today: the horrendous road system that desperately needs changing. Far too many times I have noticed how unnecessarily long it takes to get from one side of town to the other. As someone who has lived in Lincoln my entire life, I am dumbfounded as to why we don’t have a better road structure.
Music festivals bring live music, fun activities to the Midwest
With summer quickly approaching, music festival season is also right around the corner. From small-town country concerts to big-city weekend parties, the Midwest offers some of the best festivals in the country. Some of these festivals are located right here in Nebraska. UNL students are just miles away from a variety of live art and music.NEBRASKAland Days, North Platte, Nebraska, June 22-23, $70-120NEBRASKAland Days takes over North Platte with a country focus.
New RSO provides opportunities, community for Eagle Scouts at UNL
It’s challenging finding ways to stay active on campus as an Eagle Scout, the highest attainable rank in the Boy Scouts of America.The Eagle Scout Association at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln wants to change that narrative.“After you age out of the scouts, it’s pretty much done,” said Joe Gabler, junior mechanical engineering major and primary programmer for the organization.
6 places to spend a sunny afternoon
As the spring weather teases Nebraskans, the craving for time in the sun increases substantially. Lincoln and its surrounding areas are home to many outdoor retreats that offer great space for an afternoon outside. Luckily, most of them come at little to no cost.Holmes Lake ParkLocated near the intersection of 70th Street and Normal Boulevard, this park nestled next to a lake provides shining sun spots for time outdoors.
OZUNA: Music credit hours are a noteworthy problem
For students in the Cornhusker Marching Band, finding time for school and socialization outside of rehearsal is not an easy task. Practices are an hour and 20 minutes and start at 7 a.m. every morning, plus an hour-long sectional every week.
TRITCH: 24/7 news is irrelevant, detrimental
The 24-hour news cycle sucks us into a state of continuous exposure to current events. Though such an advanced connection may allow us to better grasp the events happening around the globe, it’s been a detriment to our perception and evaluation of information. 24-hour news may have been necessary during critical events such as the Iran Hostage Crisis, but it’s no longer imperative.In 1980, CNN created the first 24-hour news cycle program and changed history forever.
UNL encourages participation in 7 on the 7th
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is encouraging students to complete specific exercises anywhere for a total of seven minutes on Wednesday, March 7. According to the UNL Wellness Initiative media page, UNL posts videos of people performing the exercises on the seventh of almost every month. These videos have seven activities students should do for one minute each, so they can be active for at least seven minutes each day.
What’s happening in Lincoln, March 5-11
Monday, March 5Writer’s Night: Poetry and Prose Open Mic, Crescent Moon, 7-9 p.m.Every Monday night Crescent Moon Coffee holds a writer’s open mic night in the Apothecary Building’s lower level. Hosted by Jeff Martinson, writers are encouraged to get on stage and share their work. Sign-up is at 7 p.m., and a purchase is required to participate. Monday Night BINGO, 1867 Bar, 7-9 p.m.On every Monday of the year, the 1867 Bar has been hosting Monday Night BINGO.
Big Ten men’s basketball power rankings, Feb. 27
The seeds for the Big Ten Tournament are set, and all 14 teams head to New York City this week to see who is the conference’s best program this season. In the final week of regular season some teams found a way to catch momentum heading into the postseason, while others continued to flounder.1. No. 2 Michigan State (28-3, 16-2) Last Week: No. 1Michigan State finished the Wisconsin Badgers on Feb. 25 to win the Big Ten regular season title.
Free speech bill LB718 expected to reach unicameral floor soon
After drawing fire from many faculty, staff and students throughout the University of Nebraska system, Legislative Bill 718 is expected to make it out of committee and onto the unicameral floor, according to its introducer, State Sen. Steve Halloran of Hastings.LB718, which aims to require all Nebraska universities and colleges to adopt free speech policies, caught flak from many in the NU community at the Nebraska Legislature Education Committee public hearing on Jan. 30.
Big Ten men’s basketball power rankings, Feb. 20
The race for the Big Ten Conference title intensified last week, as upsets occurred throughout the conference and conference standings shifted numerous times. As the postseason draws closer, each team is trying to gain momentum toward the NCAA Tournament.1. No. 2 Michigan State (26-3, 14-2) Last Week: No. 2Michigan State, after weeks of playing catch up in the Big Ten, claimed the first seed in the conference.
Big Ten women’s basketball power rankings, Feb. 20
1. No. 14 Ohio State (22-6, 11-3) Last Week: 2The Buckeyes won both of their games last week by double digits to move into a tie for first place in the Big Ten Conference standings. OSU took down Illinois 88-69 and Purdue 73-60. Ohio State has two contests left to claim the regular season Big Ten title. The Buckeyes face Northwestern on Wednesday, Feb. 21, and close the season against Penn State on Feb.
STAHLNECKER: 5 artists proving country music isn’t all trucks, beer
When many people think of country music, their thoughts may be clouded with an overproduced beer and trucks narrative. To some people country is a genre isolated deep in the forests of America where men and women are void of any outside influence. To others country is downright wrong: a representation of America’s cultural problems.Looking around at today’s up-and-coming country artists, one can see these assumptions aren’t true.
What’s happening in Lincoln, Feb. 19 - 25
Monday, Feb. 19Broomball team Chipotle Fundraiser, Downtown Chipotle, 5-9 p.m.The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Broomball team is going to the Nationals and are raising funds to pay for tournament fees, hotel and transport. Fifty percent of the proceeds gained from 5 to 9 p.m. will go to the club if you mention the team. Writers' Night: Poetry Open Mic, Crescent Moon Coffee, 7-9 p.m.Come watch performances by others, or even perform yourself.
DORN: Snapchat makes using the app difficult, annoying
The topic of many online conversations lately has been the new Snapchat update, and the majority of it has been negative. I, too, think this was a horrible update and resent my phone for automatically updating the app.In the first conversations I had about the update, I was told that deleting the app and logging in again but changing your password would revert the app to the previous version.
Big Ten men’s basketball power rankings, Feb. 13
As the Big Ten schedule winds down, competition heading into the NCAA and conference tournaments grows more fierce. Last week saw a tremendous shift in the hierarchy of the Big Ten as basketball fans around the country find out who is primed and readied for the postseason and who will flounder out and finish their season early.1. No. 8 Ohio State (22-5, 13-1) Last Week: No. 2The Big Ten has a new leader for the first time all season.
Big Ten women’s basketball power rankings, Feb. 12
1. No. 10 Maryland (22-3, 11-1) Last Week: 1Maryland continued its winning ways last week by defeating Michigan State and Rutgers. Both wins came on the road. With a two game lead in the Big Ten Conference standings, the Terrapins could have the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten tournament clinched by the week’s end. Maryland faces Purdue Thursday, Feb. 15, and Minnesota Sunday, Feb.
Big Ten men’s basketball power rankings, Feb. 6
1. No. 3 Purdue (23-2, 12-0) Last Week: No. 1The Boilermakers are still undefeated in Big Ten Conference play. It certainly was not a pretty week for Purdue, as its perfect record in the conference came dangerously close to being muddled. A fired up Rutgers squad came within two points of knocking them off in a 78-76 battle. Purdue also defeated Maryland in a close matchup last Wednesday, Jan. 31.
BRENNER: It’s time for a shift in masculine norms
With the rise of modern feminism and the long-overdue encouragement, support and acknowledgement of women finally making an appearance, we must not forget another vital part of humankind along the way: men.Right now appears to be the time for women. Females are working together using a variety of campaigns and standing up for each other on large public platforms. We are taking back our voices and using them for good across all genders. This includes men.
What’s happening in Lincoln, Feb. 5 - Feb.11
Monday, Feb. 5Study Shop, Love Library North & Link, 7-9 p.m.Available Monday to Thursday, check out tutors using https://go.unl.edu/studystop to receive help with classes. Writer’s Night: Poetry Open Mic, Crescent Moon, 7 p.m.Hosted by Jeff Martinson, sign up for a poetry and prose open mic night. Audience admission is free, but a purchase is required to participate.Tuesday, Feb.
Big Ten women’s basketball power rankings, Feb. 5
1. No. 10 Maryland (20-3, 9-1) Last Week: 1Maryland remains in the top spot in this week’s power rankings after posting two more wins last week. The Terrapins took down Rutgers 88-60 at home and Nebraska 64-57 in Lincoln. The two victories increase Maryland’s win streak to five games. The Terrapins have six games left in the regular season, including four road contests. This week, Maryland travels to Michigan State on Thursday, Feb.
2018 midterm elections display great rise in female candidates
The number of women running for elected offices in the 2018 midterms has increased compared to past elections, according to research by the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers’ Eagleton Institute of Politics.The total number of women running for the House of Representatives has more than doubled since the last midterm election season.
Big Ten women’s basketball power rankings, Jan. 30
1. No. 11 Maryland (18-3, 7-1)Maryland held onto the top spot in this week’s power rankings. The Terrapins won 16 of their last 17 games and scored at least 100 points in four different contests over that span. Maryland came very close to a fifth triple-digit performance against then-No. 12 Ohio State on Monday, Jan. 22, crushing the Buckeyes 99-69. The Terrapins followed that with a 68-65 road win over Northwestern. Maryland returns home to host Rutgers on Thursday, Feb.
Big Ten men’s basketball power rankings, Jan. 30
1. No. 3 Purdue (21-2, 10-0) Last Week: No.1The Boilermakers now sit alone as the No. 1 team in the Big Ten Conference and show no sign of slowing down. Purdue remains undefeated in conference play, escaping with a win in a close 92-88 home matchup against No. 25 Michigan, before taking down the Hoosiers in Bloomington, Indiana. With an offense generating around 85 points per game, the Boilermakers are among the nation’s most efficient offensive powerhouses.
Weekly Crime, Jan. 16
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Police Department officers found a UNL affiliate attempting a narcotics sale near Harper Hall on Jan. 6. The individual was cited for possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and intent to deliver illegal contraband within 1,000 feet of a university. The affiliate was lodged in Lancaster County Jail.On Jan. 6, UNLPD stopped a non-UNL affiliate near Centennial Mall and P Street. The individual was cited for a DWI with a blood alcohol content of .147.
EDWARDS: Personal information isn’t safe on the internet
The opinion of Clara EdwardsCall me paranoid, but I keep a piece of painter’s tape over my laptop camera. It’s a low-tech, low-cost solution to a very real problem. I am completely justified in my fear. My laptop is my portal to the outside world. I connect with friends on Facebook, check my bank account and buy things from Amazon that I definitely don’t need.
Women’s basketball power rankings, Jan. 15
1. Ohio State (16-2, 5-0 Big Ten)The Buckeyes are once again the clear-cut favorite to win the Big Ten Conference. While they nearly slipped up at Michigan eight days ago, they managed to pull out a 78-71 victory in overtime before travelling to Indiana and blowing out the Hoosiers, 77-62. Ohio State has a rematch at home against Michigan on Tuesday, Jan.
SANCHEZ: Bilingualism poses cognitive, social and financial benefits
Between globalization, social media and trade, the world is becoming increasingly interconnected. However, language is still the most prevalent barrier around the globe.Americans are becoming more linguistically diverse as time goes on. In 1980, only 11 percent of the United States population was bilingual. In 2007 (the latest data available), 18 percent of people spoke another language other than English. However, that left a significant part of the population speaking only one language.
11 Facts about 1959, the last time Nebraska began a season 2-4
It’s been awhile since Nebraska has started this poorly. Even through the Bill Callahan years, Nebraska never started 2-4. You’d have to go back before Tom Osborne and Bob Devaney to 1959, Bill Jennings’ third year as head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers.1. Nebraska opened that year 2-4 with losses to Texas, Kansas, Indiana and Missouri and wins against Minnesota and Oregon State.
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