It's one of the tough dilemmas for any fiction writer, essayist or poet: Is getting published an honor in itself, or does it depend on the prestige of the publication? Is the extremely rare, handwritten rejection note from The New Yorker worth more than a plum spot in the local literary journal? Is the quality of one piece diminished by lesser works that surround it? These are questions the student editors of this year's Laurus, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's undergraduate literary magazine, are debating as the March 23 deadline for student submissions nears. (0) comments
Editor's Note: Paranormal Plains is an occasional series about the esoteric and occult. Questions, comments or stories? E-mail paranor-mal@dailynebraskan.com. Very few people have heard of Max, Neb. A cursory look at the Google Map of the town shows just how small it is - under 20 blocks, a blip in southwest Nebraska. (8) comments
A beautiful rose. A luscious peony. One simple blossom can say so much. Flowers represent happiness, life, love and rebirth. What a perfect trend for spring. Designers not only used floral prints and patterns in their clothing, they created their own blooms. (0) comments
You just lost. But that's OK, because most people probably don't know they were playing "The Game" in the first place. Many students have started to play this postmodern game throughout the country, and Nebraska is no exception. The rules are simple, according to the Web site LoseTheGame. (24) comments