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Canine lab on campus studies dogs' impulsivity through decision-making behaviors
University of Nebraska-Lincoln associate psychology professor Jeffrey Stevens and senior psychology major Madeline Mathias visited the Clever Dog Lab in Vienna last year. Six months later, the two started a canine lab on campus based on the European experience. “He thought it was a really cool study and wanted to do something similar here,” Mathias said. “Transitioning into a new project from the ground up was a whole new experience.
Inaugural Ignite Gala to honor Greek members, recognize leadership
Two students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln created a new event to honor Greek members by recognizing behind-the-scenes work. Allie Carlini, a junior community health and wellness major, and Emily Martinez, a graduate studying student affairs and an advisor for the Panhellenic Council, came up with the idea for the Ignite Gala after Martinez attended an academic advising conference at UNL in February.
Senior COJMC students create radio show to spread good news, positivity
In a news cycle of endless sadness and peril, two University of Nebraska-Lincoln students saw the chance to spread good news and jumped on the opportunity, creating Happy Hour News, their radio show from KRNU. Rachel Long and Maddy Patten, both senior advertising and public relations majors, with Long also studying German and broadcasting as a triple major, recently took a local angle with their positivity by focusing on Nebraska’s flooding.
Harry Potter sparks activism in UNL honors class
The magical world of Harry Potter and the real world of social activism combine in an honors class at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Tamy Burnett, an English and women’s and gender studies professor, teaches UHON 298H Section 004, “Harry Potter and Social Activism,” and said the class blends English subjects and hands-on community service.
Dining Services to look into more accessible, flexible options for students
As a part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Why can you only take ice cream out of the dining hall?” David Annis, director of University Dining Services, said the restriction concerns costs and fairness for both the university and students with meal plans. Annis said an all-access meal plan allows students to eat at the dining halls as many times as they want and have access to quick food like Huskers On-The-Go and Husker Hoagies.
Rwandan Students Association to host annual genocide commemoration
On April 7, 1994, the Hutu people of Rwanda began slaughtering the Tutsis, murdering hundreds of thousands. According to United to End Genocide, this 100-day genocide killed 800,000 people, which was estimated to be 70% of the Tutsi population. The Hutu-led government coordinated the killings and was able to systematically identify and kill Tutsi people. Soldiers, police forces and militias even supplied ordinary Hutu civilians with weapons to rape, maim and kill their Tutsi neighbors.
Nebraska Press continues long track record of successful publishing
The University of Nebraska Press is the largest university press between Chicago and California, and the press’s publication range matches that distance: It publishes everything from scholarly research to Willa Cather to baseball memoirs. Donna Shear, the director of Nebraska Press, said that, since its start in 1941, the press has grown by increasing the number of books being published and sold and by staying at the forefront of technological efficiency.
UNL Sailing Club aims to teach skills and provide community
Sailing may not be the first sport people think of when they think of Lincoln, Nebraska. Nevertheless, a group of intrepid students lead University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s first-ever sailing club. In the beginning, the Sailing Club at UNL was a group of friends that shared a passion for the sport. But even though they have to practice in a landlocked state, the team placed in the top three out of eight in its first two meets last semester.
Students in Greek life connect during MEDLIFE service trip to Peru
Spring break can be a relaxing time for students to stay home or travel. But for some members of University of Nebraska-Lincoln sororities and fraternities, spring break was a time to travel to Peru to help impoverished communities.
Rupert Nacoste seeks to improve UNL's diversity with lecture on March 14
Rupert Nacoste’s dedication to diversity started as a Navy sailor when he stared down a race riot aboard a ship that was carrying weapons of mass destruction. The ship was saved when the Navy intervened and Nacoste led the sailors through group discussions on race. He hopes to bring the same expertise to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Highly anticipated Steak ’n Shake, Chick-fil-A opening Monday in Nebraska Union
After multiple delays that prevented the Steak ’n Shake and Chick-fil-A openings at the Nebraska Union, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln community can finally enjoy a burger or chicken sandwich on Monday, March 11. Ryan Lahne, the interim director of the Nebraska Unions, said Chick-fil-A will open at 8 a.m. on Monday to serve breakfast and Steak ’n Shake will open for lunch. The union’s interest in the two restaurants started last spring when Runza’s contract expired.
UNL graduate students launch podcast on Midwestern women, promote big dreams
Two graduate students in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, who bonded through conversations about the pressures, challenges and stereotypes Midwest millennial women face, recently started a podcast. Liv Leblanc and Liz Ready met during the fall 2018 semester while teaching visual communications classes. They talked about women their age and their success in the Midwest and decided it would be important to share their stories.
UNL psychology professor inspires students with tear-jerking quote
On Jan. 29, University of Nebraska-Lincoln senior biological sciences major Lauren Brickett tweeted about how her psychology professor inspired all 150 of her lecture students. Brickett tweeted “My psych professor just said ‘If there are more connections between your two ears than there are stars in the universe, you have a purpose’ and by the end of her lecture today I think half of the 150 students had tears in their eyes.
Conflict affects study abroad, forces students to use caution when applying
While studying abroad, students must keep track of more than just the country’s climate and culture; they also need to watch out for crisis and conflict. According to Dave Long, the director of global safety and security in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Office of Global Strategies, this is of the utmost importance. Long said the Office of Global Strategies uses advisories and levels when figuring out the safety level of a country.
UNL student qualifies for Interstate Oratorical Association Tournament
Madison Morrissette’s hard work in speech stretches back to their high school years, and the years of dedication has led them to the oldest public speaking event in North America that dates back to the 1800s.
National Pan-Hellenic Council week hosts inclusive, service events
The National Pan-Hellenic Council week will run from Feb. 18 through 21, and will celebrate the University of Nebraska-Lincoln chapter’s mission to provide the Greek community with a series of programs dedicated to community service values, according to the NPHC event page.
UNL Animal Impact Club volunteers help no-kill shelters stay running
When it comes to being walked, groomed and eventually adopted, animals at no-kill shelters around Lincoln have an extra helping hand on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s campus. Members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Animal Impact Club, once called No Kill Advocacy, dedicate their time to making sure animals in shelters are comfortable and adopted as soon as possible.
Mikah Meyer returns to Lincoln with message of acceptance as gay, Christian man
Mikah Meyer is an adventurer, preacher and stereotype-breaker. For the last two years and nine months, he has been on a journey to become the youngest person to visit all 417 National Parks in the U.S. Although his father’s death inspired the trip, Meyer said it became much more about his faith and sexual orientation. Meyer, a Lincoln native, returned on Feb.
UNL professor advocates for emphasis on black history year-round
February is Black History Month, a month that honors the contributions, legacy and lifetime of African Americans in U.S. and world history. But to Jeannette Jones, associate professor of History and Ethnic Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, African-American history shouldn't be confined to a month — it should be studied every day of the year.
UNL student advocates against tanning beds after experience with skin cancer
Paige Grogan, a sophomore business administration major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, went to tanning beds as an answer for pale skin, but she left with a cause. After an experience with skin cancer, Grogan became an advocate for tanning safety. The bills from her advocacy have reached the Nebraska Capitol, with the support of many legislators. When she was 14 years old, Grogan started tanning.
Students react to National Day of Mourning for George H. W. Bush
Former President George H.W. Bush’s death on Friday, Nov. 30, led to a National Day of Mourning on Wednesday, Dec. 5. Chancellor Ronnie Green sent out an email to students, faculty and staff on Monday to announce that all classes will be cancelled Wednesday. This week is dead week, and the next finals, so canceling classes on Wednesday could cause conflicts in students’ schedules. The Daily Nebraskan asked students how this cancellation will affect them.
UNL entomologist aims to change attitude toward creepy-crawlies
Jody Green found her passion where others find their phobias. While most would flee at the sight of tarantulas and cockroaches crawling around in cases on a desk, Green, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln entomologist, reaches her hand in the cases and pets them. Green, an Ontario native, said attending university was not something she wanted to do growing up.
Smith Hall to host carnival-themed event to help relieve end-of-semester stress
College students might feel overwhelmed or stressed at the semester’s end, and to help with that, Smith Hall faculty at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln collaborated to host a Self-CAREnival, a carnival-themed program on self-care for UNL students. The event will be on Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Smith Hall lobby.
UNL Young Democrats, College Republicans react to midterm election results
As lines at polling places stretched, Instagram selfies with “I Voted!” stickers were posted and Twitter users discussed results during Election Day, both UNL Young Democrats and College Republicans at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln prepared for the evening’s outcomes. Pete Ricketts was voted to hold his seat as governor, and candidates Adrian Smith, Jeff Fortenberry and Don Bacon maintained their seats in the House of Representatives. Deb Fischer also kept her seat in the Senate.
TPUSA forms new chapter on UNL campus, plans to expand Professor Watchlist
As a part of our new initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous user asked The Daily Nebraskan, “What activities has Turning Point USA been doing on the UNL campus, and how many faculty are on their watch list and for what reasons?”Last year, TPUSA at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln made the news multiple times for complications with free speech zones and faculty reactions to the organization. The events put its plan to become an official chapter on hold.
UNL political clubs encourage voters, prepare for 2018 midterms
Students on both sides of the political aisle found themselves campaigning for candidates in the run-up to the United States 2018 midterm election — an event that may bring young people out in record numbers, according to a poll conducted by the Harvard Institute of Politics.Democrats and Republicans at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are striving to provide information about registering to vote, what candidates to vote for and how to actively involve students.Although the UNL Young...
UNL Campus NightLife to put on Husker Haunt Halloween event
Attending haunted houses and riding on hay racks with friends are popular Halloween traditions, and on Thursday, Oct.
Yellow After Rain emphasizes awareness of mental health in new album
Lincoln’s music scene consists of diverse, young and outgoing bands and audiences that make the city’s downtown music venues electric places to be. DIY bands are known for drawing in enthusiastic crowds of all ages, and local emo band Yellow After Rain does exactly that with its first album, “Condemnation,” which was released on Oct.
Adam Morfeld speech opens Community Justice Week at UNL College of Law
Young Nebraskan’s opinions are some of the most important voices to listen to, according to Nebraska State Sen. Adam Morfeld.Morfeld spoke at McCollum Hall on Oct. 4 about how law students can use their degrees for public good, which kicked off Community Justice Week at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Law.Morfeld represents District 46 of Lincoln, which includes UNL, and was elected to the Unicameral in 2014. He grew up in a military family and moved around the country many times.
‘Women in Art & Pop’ event reflects on Roxane Gay’s work before her appearance at UNL
Roxane Gay, the New York Times bestselling author of books like 2014’s “Bad Feminist” and 2017’s “Hunger” and an alumna of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will be coming back to her alma mater on Oct. 4 for a reading of her work. In anticipation of Gay’s visit, the UNL English Department hosted an event called “Women in Art & Pop” on Tuesday, Sept.
Husker Harvest Days teaches students about farming industry, resources
For the past 41 years, Grand Island has hosted Husker Harvest Days, an annual event advertised as the largest all-irrigated farm show in the United States. This year, the show took place Sept.
University Police, Women’s Center address sex trafficking concerns
Reports of women’s encounters with sex trafficking and kidnapping have surged on social media and have left some students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln feeling unsafe.But resources at UNL are prepared to address student concerns and encourage a higher degree of awareness across the student body.Captain John Backer said the University Police has received multiple calls from people concerned about the phenomenon.
UNL CSE founder reflects on years of changing technology during 50th year
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is celebrating its 50th anniversary with discussions on robotics and aerospace software, but Don Costello, one of the founders of the department, remembers when it was coding with punch cards.A punch card was a piece of stiff paper that contained digital data represented by the presence or absence of holes in predefined positions.
Students can confide in trained peers at upcoming counseling service
College students can easily feel overloaded and anxious when trying to balance school, work, friends and family while also trying to determine their futures, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.Because of this, University of Nebraska-Lincoln sophomore Peyton Walker decided to lead a group of peer-coaching students who could help other students with everyday struggles.
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