Rest assured - the Movies on the Green series is shorter due to scheduling conflicts with the Special Olympics, not because it is about to disappear anytime soon for a lack of funding or public enthusiasm.
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Dick Durbin of Illinois explained HEOA's new Textbook Provision and spoke about free online textbooks during a conference call with students and faculty representatives on Wednesday.
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Nanoscience, the science of modifying material at the atomic level, has captivated public interest with recent movies like “G.I. Joe” and “Spider-Man 2” using the small-scale technology to create supervillians with terrifying control.
For the past three months, hundreds of people from across the country have been working to help deal with the damage caused by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
On July 16, 33 Pi Kappa Phi undergraduates and alumni rode through Lincoln in a bicycle caravan as a part of the Journey of Hope, an annual summer event that raises funds and awareness for people with disabilities.
The National Special Oplympics has brought the attention from major stars like Harrison Ford and Andy Roddick as well as less known local stars like the people at the Ollie Webb Center in Omaha, Neb.
In the fall, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is planning on greeting an incoming class of freshmen, many of whom use social media such as Twitter and Facebook.
Tucked away between the interstate and the west bank of the Missouri River is Lewis and Clark Landing, a most appropriately named venue for a new tradition in Omaha that has finally been discovered. The MAHA Music Festival.
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The Sheldon Art Gallery is continuing its “Havana,” theme for summer events with the four-part film series, featuring four Cuban focused films. Each film has a Cuban connection and will be shown at the Sheldon with free admission.
With two spectacular albums starting a career, it was not discreditable to wonder if M.I.A. could continue her streak of great albums with her third release, “MAYA.”
It’s been quite the ride for this West London quartet. Forming just two and a half years ago, Mumford & Sons are getting worldwide attention with their folk/bluegrass/alternative musical concoction, and they truly deserve it.
Glam-pop superstars the Scissor Sisters have been gaining popularity in the nine years they have been together. With their third album, “Night Work,” the Scissor Sisters take a bold turn. Some may say it works, but it may turn some casual listeners off.
Former Nebraska baseball star Darin Erstad won a World Series, made two All-Star teams, earned three Gold Gloves and made more than $40 million in his time in Major League Baseball. After playing in 107 games last year for the Houston Astros, the No. 1 overall pick in the 1995 draft decided his time in pro baseball was coming to an end. Erstad is now back in Lincoln as Nebraska’s new hitting coach, and he met with the media on Wednesday to talk about his new job.
This is your place for all things Husker football. Our staff writers will be updating the blog daily with news and notes on the team during fall practices leading up to the Sept. 5 kickoff against Florida Atlantic. During the season, The Big Red Blog will feature breaking news, practice notes, game analysis, predictions and plenty more.
Fashion magazines sometimes tell us what type of friend is “in.” You’ve heard of ‘em before, like “Why every woman needs a gay friend” or “the benefits of having a single friend” blah, blah, blah. Well, today we’re one-upping those mags and highlighting a best friend you may have never even considered having: an asexual friend.
I vividly remember my fifth birthday. My entire family had gathered to celebrate my special day. It was a marvelous event, and everyone was very happy, especially me.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a very international campus. We have quite a few teachers and teaching assistants for whom English is not a first language.
The Nebraska Democratic Party has announced Mike Meister will be their gubernatorial candidate for this election. Meister is a trial lawyer from my hometown of Scottsbluff and says he has a “winning strategy” to defeat current Gov. Dave Heineman.
The quilt drew the eye with its playful red sashing and yellow border as a crowd gathered to watch it being donated to the International Quilt Study Center (IQSC) and Museum on Tuesday.
“Go for the Gold,” yelled 26-year-old Missourian athlete Nick Watterson as he accepted his third gold medal in power lifting at the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games last Monday.
Pins adorned many of the hats and GEICO ID lanyards of the athletes, coaches and volunteers participating in the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games.
After touring about 70 communities in Nebraska, the Special Olympics torch finally arrived in Lincoln on Friday, July 16, to the cheers of the crowd and chants of “We are proud of you” from the young cheerleaders of Cheer and Dance Express.
For Sarah Leeth, vice president of marketing and communications for the Special Olympics, it is all about the experience. She’s been working for the past two years, preparing for the week-long event, and now that it’s here she remembers why she’s worked so hard.
The question: “If you could have dinner with one person, who would it be?” is one that has been asked of me many times. Through different stages in my life I’ve had different answers, but most recently it’s been an easy answer: Andy Roddick.
There are a million things to decide and plan out for a wedding, such as picking colors, flowers, and trying to convince your mother-in-law not to sing at the reception. But few decisions, other than who to marry, of course, are more important than where to get married.
For those that aren’t privileged enough to have a wedding ring passed down through generations, Lincoln provides many options for decadent wedding ring selection.
While most bridal fairs happen during the winter months to give brides plenty of time to prepare for summer weddings, there are still plenty of events for the newly engaged to attend.
Editor's Note: View the PDF to see the actual designs. This article only offers the text descriptions for wedding attire.
For some, the wedding day is the defining fashion moment of a lifetime. For others, it's a chance to stand around and look presentable. Here, the DN presents some of the myriad fashion stylings to pick from for that special day.
Think of an allergic reaction - that’s kind of what it’s like. My chest tightens up, I can’t breathe, my hands feel shaky. That is how I get just thinking about marriage.
College students can get Used Cars online to travel around campus.
Earn Online Degrees, on campus courses, certificate courses, and individual online classes.
Students interested in journalism careers often pursue school grants to offset the costs of obtaining journalism degrees.
Residents of Lincoln may hire movers to get their belongings to other parts of Nebraska.
College students can join a dating service called Sugardaddy.
Students can access Phoenix Car and Auto Accident Lawyer.
College students can access Company Gifts and stuff.