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OPINION: Women in the music industry face underrepresentation and gender inequality
Beyonce, Phoebe Bridgers, Lady Gaga and so many other trendy, female artists have led me to believe that women in the music industry were thriving. Many of my playlists are filled with songs by women, and the majority of artists saved in my Apple Music library are women; however, my music tastes are not reflective of society. In fact, women are underrepresented and face discrimination in all areas of the music industry.
Professors invest in classes by writing own textbooks
When professors write their own textbooks for a class, students might assume the professor is simply trying to make a quick buck, but these professors are actually motivated by giving their students the best education that they can. Faculty across the University of Nebraska-Lincoln use textbooks that they have written and published to teach subjects ranging from Spanish culture to music theory.
UNL master’s student uses class lessons to live more sustainably
Growing up, Brooke Talbott learned to limit her carbon waste by biking to school, composting food and maintaining an organic vegetable garden. This inspired her to continue to live her life in a similar, sustainable manner. Talbott is a University of Nebraska-Lincoln master’s student of applied sciences and said she aspires to connect people to nature through outdoor education experiences, art, photography and storytelling.
Dining halls ensure food safety for students during government shutdown
Despite fewer food inspections from the Food and Drug Administration because of the government shutdown, Pam Edwards said food safety in the dining halls at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has not been impacted. The dining halls’ food suppliers use FDA inspections, but Edwards, the interim associate director of university dining services said the halls do their own close inspections upon food delivery.
Lied Center ushers serve patrons, experience culture through their work
Carol Meyer volunteered to usher at the Lied Center for Performing Arts when it opened in 1990 but stayed on the waitlist for four years. Now, she’s been ushering for almost 25 years and uses the volunteer experience to learn choreography or music styles from the shows in her music classroom. “You always come away feeling like you’ve contributed,” she said.
Integrated science student brings Hult Prize Challenge to UNL
Students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have a plan to create 10,000 youth jobs for the next decade. The students are competitors in the Hult Prize Challenge, which originated 10 years ago at the Hult International Business School in Massachusetts. The United Nations partnership inspires college students to get involved in social entrepreneurship.
International students to share business phrases in mini language lessons
College of Business lecturer Chandra Schwab, along with a group of volunteer international students, will host mini language lessons on Friday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the second floor auditorium of the Howard Hawks Hall. Schwab said students will have the opportunity to learn five business phrases and numbers from one to 10 in multiple languages, including Chinese, Arabic and Malay.
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.
Nebraska fallen veterans to be remembered at National Roll Call
Tom Allison, a senior career advisor for University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Career Services, has organized the Veterans Day National Roll Call since it started at UNL in 2013. National Roll Call was originally started at Eastern Kentucky University and only has two requirements, which are a moment of silence to be held at 11 a.m. Pacific Time and for there to be a reading of fallen veterans’ names.
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.
"What's Your Big Lie" pushes UNL to grow through vulnerability
Jordan Axani encouraged the University of Nebraska-Lincoln community to look at themselves to discover what they hide from the rest of the world and how they can grow by identifying and sharing their vulnerabilities with others.Axani brought “What’s Your Big Lie?” to the Nebraska Union on Oct. 3 to discuss how all people have a “big lie” hidden away.
UNL chapter of I AM THAT GIRL aims to erase toxic competition
I AM THAT GIRL is an international nonprofit organization with a mission to replace toxic competition between girls with empowerment through collaboration. Alexis Jones started the organization in 2008. There are now over 500 chapters, 243 of which are in the United States. The chapter at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln had its first meeting this semester on Wednesday in the Nebraska Union.
COJMC faculty publish online book to save students money
Students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln often spend large amounts of money on textbooks, but in an email sent in the spring 2018 semester, the university asked professors to be more cost-conscious of what books they require, College of Journalism and Mass Communications assistant professor and coordinator Katie Krcmarik said.Alan Eno, an assistant professor in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, tried to provide cost-effective material to his students by collaborating...
SSD provides assistance, encourages inclusivity for deaf students
The deaf community strives to raise national recognition in September as part of Deaf Awareness Month.Amy Willman is the American Sign Language professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and was motivated to teach ASL by her experiences as a deaf person. Willman attended a resident school for the deaf in Omaha and Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C.Throughout her schooling, Willman never had communication barriers because everyone spoke ASL.
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