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Wayne State bucks trend with enrollment gains
State colleges in Nebraska have had to adapt to the pandemic, too. Other than the addition of masks and social distancing, both Wayne State College and Chadron State College did not make many changes to their school year or admissions standards. “Really nothing has changed,” said Alex Helmbrecht, director of college relations at Chadron State College. “So Chadron State College, similar to Peru (State College) and Wayne State, is an open-enrollment institution.
For community colleges, COVID ‘changed the way we do work’
Recruitment looks different these days for Southeast Community College and Central Community College. Campus tours have started up again in full force, but permanent changes also have been made. “There are a million things we have needed to do and wanted to do, and other things took priority,” said Bailey Michaels, admissions representative at Southeast Community College.
Nebraska colleges tackle admissions during COVID-19
How the process has changed amid a pandemic College students are adjusting to an unprecedented school year. Luke Swanson, a Dannebrog native, was having a successful spring 2020 semester. The sophomore at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was improving his grades and had periodic check-ins with academic advisors to ensure his success. Then, COVID-19 started to spread across the United States. On March 12, UNL announced all classes would be moved to a remote format.
UNL, Nebraska Wesleyan take new approaches to recruit students
Colleges across the country have had to adjust how they recruit incoming freshmen and retain students currently enrolled. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Nebraska Wesleyan University have taken new approaches to admissions and enrollment. Abby Freeman, the director of undergraduate admissions at UNL, said recruitment took a hit when COVID-19 became prevalent in March of 2020.
Nebraska colleges tackle admissions during COVID-19
College students are adjusting to an unprecedented school year. Luke Swanson, a Dannebrog native, was having a successful spring 2020 semester. The sophomore at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was improving his grades and had periodic check-ins with academic advisors to ensure his success. Then, COVID-19 started to spread across the United States. On March 12, UNL announced all classes would be moved to a remote format. Swanson said that’s when he began to struggle academically.
ECMO holds focus group on diminishing hate, suggests diversity education
The Executive Council of Multicultural Organizations held a focus group Tuesday, Feb. 13, for University of Nebraska-Lincoln students to brainstorm actions they think the school and students should take in the effort to diminish hatred on campus. Following UNL’s refusal to remove a white nationalist from campus, this forum is among several emboldened responses from student organizations to combat racist ideology and expand inclusiveness on campus.
Questions face running back depth chart ahead of 2019 season
Following the conclusion of Nebraska football’s spring practice season, The Daily Nebraskan is breaking down each position group and evaluating which players might make an impact in 2019. This is the second of nine installments. Going into last season, there were questions about who would contribute at running back as that had been one area of weakness under ex-head coach Mike Riley.
Nebraska hires Rachel Martin as new head rifle coach
Nebraska Athletic Director Bill Moos announced on Tuesday that Rachel Martin will be the Huskers’ new head rifle coach. Martin, who was previously the assistant coach at the United States Military Academy at West Point, graduated from Nebraska in 2017. “She understands and embraces the Nebraska culture,” Moos said in a press release. “As a recent student-athlete herself, she also has the ability to relate to her shooters.
Fred Hoiberg will be the 27th head coach of Nebraska basketball
Lincoln-born Fred Hoiberg will be the 27th head coach in Nebraska basketball history, according to a report from the Omaha World-Herald. Athletic Director Bill Moos appears to have moved quickly after he fired Tim Miles on March 26 to bring one of the more coveted coaches available back to Lincoln. Prior to the dismissal of Miles, Moos reached out to the free agent coach via a conduit to gauge his interest in the potential opening.
Fred Hoiberg named Nebraska men's basketball coach
Lincoln-born Fred Hoiberg will be the 28th head coach in Nebraska basketball history, as announced by the Nebraska Athletic Department on Saturday. Athletic Director Bill Moos moved quickly after he fired Tim Miles on March 26 to bring one of the more coveted coaches available back to Lincoln. Prior to the dismissal of Miles, Moos reached out to the free agent coach via a conduit to gauge his interest in the potential opening.
Thomas Allen enters transfer portal
Thomas Allen (12) smiles after the Huskers victory against Creighton 94-75 on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Peyton Stoike Sophomore guard Thomas Allen has entered the transfer portal while he waits for Nebraska basketball’s next head coach to be named. Allen averaged 8.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per game while shooting 43.6 percent from the field. Allen saw a steep increase in minutes for the 2018-19 season compared to his freshman year.
Canadian gymnasts make immediate impact on Nebraska gymnastics
There’s a Canadian invasion on a Nebraska sports program, but it’s not hockey. Instead, three Canadians form a talented trio on the Nebraska gymnastics team. Nebraska is no stranger to Canadian gymnasts, as several have played for the Huskers before, including NCAA champion Jason Hardabura, but that Canadian pipeline stopped in 2002. Junior Jake Bonnay is the oldest of the three Canadians at Nebraska.
NU swim and dive begins competition in Big Ten Championships
The Nebraska swim and dive team started fast at the Big Ten Championships on Wednesday and Thursday in Bloomington, Indiana. In Wednesday’s session one competition, two relay teams finished in the top 10. The team in the 200-yard medley relay, comprised of seniors Dana Posthuma and Lindsay Helferich, junior Tori Beeler and sophomore Autumn Haebig, swam the fourth-fastest time in school history in 1:40.17. The team finished 10th out of 14 Big Ten schools in the relay.
Tim Miles tweets apology for 'flippant' millionaire comments
Nebraska men’s basketball coach Tim Miles issued an apology on Twitter Thursday for comments he made on WatchStadium.com basketball writer Jeff Goodman’s “Good N’ Plenty” podcast. Goodman and Miles discussed how he and his family have dealt with the speculation about his job security as Nebraska head coach on Sunday, Feb. 17. Nebraska is 15-12 overall and 5-11 in conference and has lost eight of its last 10 games. “If they fire me, they’re still going to pay me.
Greek houses Chi Omega, FarmHouse receive highest GPA averages for fall 2018
Balancing academics and the responsibilities of being involved in a Greek organization can be difficult, but the challenge only makes success sweeter for members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Chi Omega sorority and FarmHouse fraternity. Chi Omega and FarmHouse received the top-two average GPAs for Greek houses in the fall 2018 semester with 3.648 and 3.508, respectively.
Nebraska women’s basketball can’t keep up with No. 7 Maryland in 89-63 loss
Nebraska was overmatched against No. 7 Maryland for the second time this season, losing 89-63 to the Terrapins. Maryland collected its eighth straight win, while Nebraska lost for the fifth time in seven games. Much like their first matchup, an 81-63 win for Maryland on Jan. 8, Nebraska kept it close through the first two quarters. However, it couldn’t keep up with Maryland’s high-powered offense as the contest continued. Five Maryland players ended up scoring in double digits in the game.
Nebraska men's basketball hope to continue momentum against Northwestern
With the weight of a seven-game losing streak off of their shoulders, Tim Miles and Nebraska now both shift their attention back towards their original goals. Nebraska’s dramatic 62-61 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night did not put them back into the NCAA Tournament picture, but the opportunity is still there for the taking and it starts with a primetime battle against Northwestern (12-12, 3-10) Saturday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Allen scores DN Player of the Week award
A week of consistent 3-point shooting earned Nebraska sophomore guard Thomas Allen this week’s men’s basketball Player of the Week award from The Daily Nebraskan. In Nebraska’s losses to Maryland and Purdue, the 6-foot-2 guard from Raleigh, North Carolina, came off the bench and shot nine 3-pointers, making six of them. Five of those came on the road against Purdue. Allen made half of Nebraska’s threes, shooting 5-6 for the game.
Slow start for NU women’s gymnastics results in loss to Minnesota
The Nebraska women’s gymnastics team came up short 196.600-196.375 against the No. 16 Minnesota Golden Gophers despite a rally over the final three rotations. The Huskers began the meet on vault, where they struggled out of the gate as both of the first two Huskers in the rotation scored low because of falls. Junior Taylor Houchin led the Huskers on vault, posting a score of 9.875 to finish tied for first.
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.
Gallery: Lincoln Exposed Day Two, Feb. 7, 2019
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How to best follow the neon fashion trend
New fashion trends pop up every season, and it’s natural to want to follow them. A lot of these trends are bumped into the public eye after they’re unveiled at the Spring and Fall Ready-to-Wear Fashion weeks. The styles, colors, patterns and fabrics we see on these runways are often what the masses will follow in the next season. In the fall, we saw many designers debut neon on the runways.
Borchardt grabs another rebound, named The Daily Nebraskan’s player of the week
Following his first career double-double against Illinois, Tanner Borchardt is The Daily Nebraskan’s Nebraska men’s basketball player of the week. Borchardt and the Huskers started their week with a game against Wisconsin on Tuesday, Jan. 29. In that game, the 6-foot-8 senior from Gothenburg was instrumental in helping limit Wisconsin’s star big man Ethan Happ. In the game, Happ posted 10 points and nine rebounds, below his season averages of 19 points and 11 rebounds.
Huskers look to bounce back from four-game losing streak at Illinois
The last four games have been a trainwreck for Nebraska men’s basketball, but Saturday’s matchup with Illinois is a great chance for the team to rebound. The Huskers’ skid started on Jan. 17, when Nebraska lost by six to No. 6 Michigan State at home. Since the loss came against one of the best teams in the nation, it didn’t set off alarm bells. However, a 76-69 road loss to Rutgers the next game raised some concern.
Thorbjarnarson named Husker Player of Week
Thorir Thorbjarnarson is the winner of this week’s Nebraska men’s basketball Player of the Week award from The Daily Nebraskan. Thorbjarnarson, a sophomore guard from Reykjavik, Iceland earned the award following 17 high-energy minutes in Nebraska’s loss to Wisconsin on Tuesday, Jan. 29. He was the fourth player called off the bench against the Badgers, but he made the biggest impact in a career-high minutes total. His main contribution came in helping Nebraska win the rebounding battle.
Nebraska extends losing streak to four games in defeat to Wisconsin
Nebraska’s four-game losing skid continued as the Huskers fell 62-51 to the Badgers on Tuesday, Jan. 29. With the loss, the Huskers drop to 13-8 overall and 3-7 in Big Ten play. Wisconsin improved to 15-6 overall and 7-3 in conference play. Senior forward Tanner Borchardt got the starting nod in place of senior Isaac Copeland Jr., who suffered a season-ending knee injury against Ohio State on Saturday, Jan. 26.
Closing Five: Nebraska falls to Wisconsin 62-51, loses fourth straight game
Nebraska fell apart down the stretch and let a 40-37 lead turn into a 62-51 loss over the final 11 minutes against Wisconsin. Here are five takeaways following the game. 1. In its first game without Isaac Copeland, Nebraska showed an improvement in effort. Nebraska’s loss on Tuesday night was not because of a lack of effort, unlike its previous two losses. The Huskers played with more energy for most of the game, and it showed in the box score.
Same story, different game: Nebraska drops third-straight against Ohio State
It’s turning into an all-too-familiar story for the Nebraska men’s basketball team. An abundance of mistakes and a lack of toughness led to a 70-60 loss for Nebraska (13-7, 3-6) at home against Ohio State (13-6, 3-5), their second straight at Pinnacle Bank Arena and third straight overall. It starts with rebounding. The small-ball lineup of three guards and two forwards starts out at a disadvantage against larger teams in the conference.
Gallery: Nebraska Basketball vs. Ohio State
The Nebraska Cornhuskers faced off against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in an intense matchup. Nebraska fell to Ohio State 70-60. Nebraska Basketball vs. Ohio State Photo No. 1 The Nebraska bench reacts to a play during the game against Ohio State at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Mia Everding Nebraska Basketball vs.
Copeland announces end of career at Nebraska following knee injury
Nebraska senior forward Isaac Copeland’s collegiate career was cut short due to a knee injury, as he announced the ending of his season on Twitter Saturday afternoon. Husker nation thank you for welcoming me with open arms. Unfortunately my time here as a player was cut short due to injury.
Nebraska men’s basketball to take on MSU Spartans
Nebraska men’s basketball returns to Pinnacle Bank Arena to take on Big Ten foe No. 6 Michigan State and hopes to extend its home win streak to 21 games. After taking down No. 25 Indiana on the road, the Huskers can return to their home court with some confidence and momentum. Senior guard Glynn Watson Jr. shined in the matchup against Indiana and will be a key player for Nebraska’s offense against the Spartans.
HARDESTY: This season was never going to be easy for Nebraska
This is a pivotal season for Nebraska basketball. Tim Miles is in his seventh year in Lincoln, but is just now having an opportunity to build a culture with his program. After a 22-11 (13-5 in conference play) season changed the direction of a program that had suffered three straight losing seasons, expectations have been raised for the 2018-19 season. Not only is that success expected of Nebraska, but fans want to see even more improvement, given the makeup of the team.
James Palmer Jr. is third-time MBB player of the week
For the third straight time, James Palmer Jr. is The Daily Nebraskan’s men’s basketball player of the week. Palmer Jr. scored 46 combined points in two losses last week, a 74-72 defeat at Maryland and a 93-84 loss at Iowa. He led the team with 26 points against Maryland and was the second-leading scorer in the Iowa game, behind Isaac Copeland Jr., with 20 points. Against the Terrapins, he shot 6-17 from the floor against a long Maryland defense, including 3-10 from three-point range.
Big red beatdown: Nebraska dominates Creighton, 94-75
Nebraska’s toughest test of the season turned into a cathartic beatdown. Instead of a nerve-racking affair, the Huskers dominated their in-state rival Creighton from the opening tip, and the standing room-only crowd at Pinnacle Bank Arena turned the annual matchup into a two-hour party for the home team. All five Nebraska starters scored scored in the double digits, with senior guard James Palmer Jr. scoring 30, as Nebraska reclaimed the state with a 94-75 rout of Creighton.
Gallery: Nebraska Basketball vs. Creighton
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Junior Isaiah White named co-Big Ten Wrestler of the Week
Nebraska junior Isaiah White was named co-Big Ten Wrestler of the Week, along with Ohio State wrestler Myles Martin. No. 6 White won the 165-pound title at the Cliff Keen Invitational this past weekend, and was a critical part of the Huskers third-place finish out of the 43 teams. White went 5-0 over the weekend, with wins over three top-15 competitors, pushing his season record to 6-3.
Life through the uprights: Barret Pickering's journey to the Huskers
Every child running around his or her backyard with a football has dreams of making a game-winning play. They dream of throwing a touchdown pass, juking a defender at the goal line or catching a crucial interception to seal a game. Kicking a clutch field goal, though? What kid dreams of kicking a 40-yard field goal to deliver the victory? Barret Pickering’s friends and family have been watching him live that dream for years, all the way up to his arrival at Nebraska.
Nebraska Union ladies lounge offers place for naps, homework, acceptance
Senior economics major Anna Brodersen was looking for a place to take naps between her classes at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln without judgment. She wandered the Nebraska Union at the beginning of the semester and came across a door near the south entrance of the building that said “ladies lounge.” She opened the door and discovered the perfect place for naps, homework or simply mingling with other women. Brodersen said she knew the lounge existed but did not know exactly where it was.
NU women’s rifle finishes second and first in doubleheader at Akron
The No. 11 Nebraska rifle team competed in two matches this weekend in Akron, Ohio, against the co-12th-ranked teams from Akron and Morehead State.The Huskers placed second on Saturday, Nov. 3, and they finished in first place on Sunday.Only six points separated Nebraska from Akron on Saturday. The Zips posted a score of 4,660 while the Huskers produced 4,564 points.
Gallery: Nebraska Football vs. Bethune-Cookman
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Husker athlete perseveres through multiple injuries to earn walk-on offer
Rural towns in the Midwest are known for hard work, toughness and grit.Husker freshman walk-on pole vaulter Garrett Elfeldt embraces those ideals.Elfeldt is a tough, hard-working 19-year-old from Sutherland, a small town in western Nebraska that is home to just over 1,000 people. He grew up on 3,000 acres of land around the South Platte River.
UNL Coffee Talks bridges gap between international, domestic students
International students aren’t just embodiments of the countries they come from, they’re individuals with stories and experiences. During Coffee Talks, students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have a space to express their authentic selves in an informal environment.Despite the group’s name, coffee is not a part of the club. Instead, Coffee Talks is an event that gathers both international and domestic students to talk about cultural issues, classes and personal lives.
Faculty 101 podcast features Isabel Velázquez discussing the power of language
Isabel Velázquez’s office on the 11th floor of Oldfather Hall was the setting of the latest episode of the Faculty 101 podcast.The Faculty 101 podcast is one of many new podcasts popping up in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln community, among student-run podcasts and series about athletics and agriculture.The podcasts, produced by University Communications, are 10 to 15 minutes long and feature faculty from different colleges at UNL.
Pop-up stores could become trend for Nebraska Union
Aerie set up a temporary shop at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on Oct. 4-5, leaving students to wonder what other stores could come to campus.Ryan Lahne, interim director of the Nebraska Union, said the space in and around the union can be reserved, including the Nebraska Union Plaza.
Husker running back Greg Bell leaves football program
Husker running back Greg Bell will transfer from Nebraska, according to a report from HuskerOnline.The former junior college transfer is the second player this week to leave the football program, along with wide reciever Tyjon Lindsey. Bell began the season sharing starting running back duties with senior Devine Ozigbo. However Bell only had two carries for 2 yards last week against Purdue, with Ozigbo taking the majority of running back snaps.
Nebraska defeats Michigan State 3-1 for 11th consecutive victory
No. 3 Nebraska volleyball defeated Michigan State 3-1 for the ninth consecutive time on Sunday at the Devaney Center. The Huskers improved to 11-1 (2-0 Big Ten) this season with the win.Sophomore outside hitter Lexi Sun led the way for the Huskers with 15 kills. Senior hitter Mikaela Foecke added a dozen kills of her own and hit .417 in the match.Nebraska finished the match with 12 blocks. Sophomore blocker Lauren Stivrins had the most with one solo block and six assist blocks.
Big Red Resilience establishes mission, surprises UHC peer educators
The peer educators for the University Health Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln returned to their jobs in August to discover the program they loved was changing.Director of Big Red Resilience Connie Boehm said the peer education program will change as the mission of Big Red Resilience becomes more established.
Anonymous HIV testing no longer available on campus
University of Nebraska-Lincoln students used to go to Selleck Residence Hall for a 20-minute, anonymous HIV test administered by fellow students. Although the University Health Center still offers HIV testing, this off-site testing option is no longer available.UHC offers confidential testing for sexually transmitted diseases, which is completed at its location and takes days to process.
Season-opener sparks hope despite loss
Saturday’s game against Colorado was hardly the homecoming celebration Nebraska fans wanted for head coach Scott Frost.There were a string of bad mistakes, turnovers and penalties that need to be fixed, but there was one aspect of the game that should be celebrated: Nebraska finally has an exciting offensive identity again.While Mike Riley’s three years at Nebraska came with some positive moments, the pro-style offense he implemented alongside former offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorf was...
Emeritus professor earns top ranking among most-cited researchers
Fred Luthans came from humble beginnings before his academic success. He remembers playing on the banks of the Mississippi River as a child in Clinton, Iowa, and now, the emeritus professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is in the top one percent of most-cited researchers in the world.Even before meeting him, his colleagues knew him through his textbooks and his theories on positive and managerial psychology.Luthans has been a pioneer since he began his academic career in 1967.
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