The Daily Nebraskan launched a new initiative called Curious Cornhusker. We want you to ask us questions about UNL that you've always wanted answered. Tell us what you wonder about UNL, its culture or people that you want to learn more about. We'll assign reporters, and you could even get to… Read more
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As part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, a reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “How are UNL students reacting to Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death?” Read more
As part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, "When are the other places in the Union (Chick-fil-A, Subway, and Starbucks) going to be available on the to-go app?” Read more
As part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “I noticed Selleck dining hall had compostable bags. ‘Compostable in industrial settings.’ Do we have somewhere we can drop them off?” Read more
As a part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Who/what were those people on top of the union balcony with red robes and sunglasses on Friday morning?” Read more
As part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Are they going to switch to online once students can't get any refunds or drop classes?” Read more
As a part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “What Greek institution perpetrated the bias incident referenced in the Office of Fraternity and Sorority life email on Sept. 8? What is the full story behind this incident?” Read more
As part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, "If I live in The Courtyards could I come back here during winter break? Is the hall technically open?" Read more
As part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, a reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Why has it taken so long for the Canfield Administration Building’s basement and first floor to be renovated into the new Husker Hub?” Read more
As part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “How are students going to be chosen for the ‘Nebraska Promise’ tuition program? Do you have to apply? Is it just part of the FAFSA?” Read more
Editor’s Note: Christa Rahl is a former employee for The Daily Nebraskan. Read more
As part of our Curious Cornhuskers initiative, Will Jackson, a senior psychology major, asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Why isn’t UNL refunding half of the programming/facilities fee when facilities have been shut down and programs cancelled?” Read more
As part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, readers asked The Daily Nebraskan multiple questions related to the platforms and ideas of the Progress and Envision student election groups running for the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska. Read more
As part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, Noah Johnson asked The Daily Nebraskan, “FBS attendance for college football games has dropped significantly over the last five years, so how does Nebraska compare?” Read more
As part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Do Husker Heroes have gluten/dairy free options?” Read more
As part of our Curious Cornhuskers initiative, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Will UNL ever become a wet campus? Who has the power to do that? ASUN? I feel this is especially warranted because of the Progress party.” Read more
As part of our Curious Cornhuskers initiative, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “What is in Room 401 in the Union?” Read more
As part of our Curious Cornhuskers initiative, Luke Andersen, a senior environmental studies and psychology double major, asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Why does the new East Campus dining center use so much plasticware instead of silverware?” Read more
As part of our Curious Cornhuskers initiative, University of Nebraska-Lincoln alumnus Trenton Buhr asked The Daily Nebraskan “Why does UNL not implement its crest more often on campus?” Read more
As part of our Curious Cornhuskers initiative, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “What is the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s website called Planet Red, and what is its purpose?” Read more
As part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Why are the Innovation Campus’s greenhouse lights pink at night?” Read more
Editor’s note: The Daily Nebraskan’s editor-in-chief Karissa Schmidt had no part in the reporting, writing or editing of this story. Read more
As part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Why are the College of Business classrooms always so cold? I wear my winter coat throughout my classes I have there because it is freezing.” Read more
As part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan how the marching band decides which athletic events to travel to. Read more
As part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “What’s in the little red room at the top of Love Library?” Read more
As part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Where can I find Nebraska basketball games on the internet?” Read more
As part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Why are there black squirrels?” Read more
As part of our Curious Cornhuskers initiative, sophomore physics major Kayla Kremke asked The Daily Nebraskan, “What happens with all of the ‘made fresh daily’ sushi that isn’t purchased at the Herbie’s Markets each night?” Read more
As a part of our initiative Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Does UNL publish a yearbook or annual with photos of students, clubs, etc.?” Read more
As a part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “The fallen fruit near Anderson Hall smells really bad, why do they smell? Why were those trees planted?” Read more
As a part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Will the university pay for my tuition if I get hit by a bus?” Read more
As part of our Curious Cornhuskers initiative, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Who does UNL give access to student emails? How can organizations that are not UNL email every student? Who screens which orgs can email?” Read more
As part of our Curious Cornhuskers initiative, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Can you select a ‘basket of goods’ of basic products needed for a daily/weekly life and compare C-Store prices to Lincoln’s average?” Read more
As a part of our Curious Cornhuskers initiative, Sean Fitzgerald, a senior computer science major, asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Why did the Cather Dining Center stop serving made-to-order stir fry on Friday nights?” Read more
As a part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “What happened to all the university police officers I used to see? Are they down, and why did they all leave?” Read more
As a part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked the Daily Nebraskan, “Will there be a campuswide Halloween party? Why or why not?” Read more
As a part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Tell me more about club soccer.” Read more
As a part of our Curious Cornhuskers initiative, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “When did darkrooms at UNL disappear?” Read more
As a part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “What’s Herbie doing when he urges students to point their foam fingers to the sky and yell during a football game?” Read more
As a part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Why are there mysterious command hooks on several walls and pillars within Abel dining hall?” Read more
As a part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Why was red chosen as the university color?” Read more
As a part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked the Daily Nebraskan, “The Lied Center has some super cool shows this year, like the ‘Phantom of the Opera.’ How do they land those bigger shows?” Read more
As a part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Curious to know if you have any students who cannot financially afford to belong to the Husker bass fishing club. Scholarship potential?” Read more
As a part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked the Daily Nebraskan, “There’s a large lilac garden south and southwest of the CY Thompson library. People are wondering if it will stay in the midst of construction.” Read more
As a part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Why does the Abel/Sandoz dining hall no longer serve food on the weekends?” Read more
As a part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “What do the campus cats and squirrels eat?” Read more
As part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “At Cather Dining Hall, they switched up the dessert section so people have to ask for a dessert now, which is kinda weird. Why?” Read more
As a part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “What is the meaning or inspiration behind the sculptures that are placed around campus?” Read more
As a part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “Is it true that you can get Dr. Pepper from Valentino’s in the Union? (Besides already being able to at the Lutheran Center).” Read more
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?” Read more
As a part of our initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “My first year at UNL in 1979 I lived in the Piper wing of [Neihardt] in International House. Is International House still in existence?” Read more
