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Time-honored advice steers newcomers away from collegiate ruin

Back when I was in college… It has a nice ring to it. And I definitely said the phrase more than a few times in my first few weeks after finishing off the last few classes that were between me and that golden diploma. Full story

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ASUN president advises incoming freshman on college stressors

Megan Collins waved goodbye to her family and left her home in Omaha to find a new one at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Of course, she was nervous. But also very excited.

UNL officials outline alcohol policy

Even long after graduation, two types of stories about college life usually make for great conversations: Crazy professors and parties.

Online professor evaluations fail to inform

While end of the semester evaluations can help professors gauge the success of their teaching style, they’ve denied students the chance to rate the difficulty or hotness of their instructors.
 

Construction advancements continue through the summer

Although the number of construction projects has grown gradually, students haven’t ignored all the fresh buildings springing up around campus.
 

Students should make use of their years in college

Yes, I’m going to pontificate.  I’m going to stand on my soapbox and give all of you new baby freshmen an unwanted earful of advice.
 

Live music eases starting-college worries

The adjustment from high school to college is not an easy one.

Students should pay mind to local businesses

Welcome to Lincoln. If you’ve just moved here from another town or city, maybe you don’t consider this your home yet, but with time, you might.

Nuggets of guidance improve social-life possibilities

Maybe the shock of high school graduation hasn’t hit you yet.

Sophomores offer input on UNL residence halls

At the end of July, incoming freshmen will open their mailboxes and receive a letter of monumental importance.

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Greek system becomes best fit for some incoming students

With more than 40 chapters of greek houses at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, incoming students have a wide array of houses to join. Every chapter on campus is nationally recognized.
 

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Lincoln restaurants offer everything under the sun

Lincoln is filled with culture and diversity.
The best part of a diverse city is its melting pot of cuisine. The downtown area offers many interesting and delicious items indigenous to places around the world. From Mexico to Europe to Thailand, numerous cultures are represented in Lincoln’s downtown area.
This is an opinionated guide to some of the places not to miss during the short stint of life known as college.

College Republicans face decline in interest optimistically

Since Barack Obama’s win in last November’s presidential election, the Republican Party has had some trouble finding an identity and attracting new members.

Service-learning courses impart lessons in community

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers nearly 65 classes that allow students to learn and serve their community simultaneously.

Sundry student organizations find freshman friends, fun

From fly-fishing to forensics, there’s probably a group on campus to suit the interests of any student.