When Jamal Husein first moved to Nebraska from Palestine in 1982, there was no falafel to be found. "I remember when I first came here I had to search it out. I had to drive miles and miles just to find falafel, in Chicago or Detroit," said Husein, an University of Nebraska-Lincoln alumnus. (0) comments
Lincoln residents won't be alone anymore as they cross the 12th Street skywalk downtown. On June 5, a giant mural covering both sides of the skywalk was unveiled. The mural, titled "Larger Than Life," depicts the cultural diversity of Lincoln, which was exactly what the artist, Larry Roots, tried to portray. (0) comments
During most Fridays and Saturdays downtown N Street is devoid of any major activity, unless it's people heading to the entertainment that O Street has to offer. But during the days of June 22 and 23 N Street will be busy with activity and excitement as it hosts the 4th annual Celebrate Lincoln Ethnic Festival and provides a different avenue for entertainment. (0) comments
The murderous Richard III ascends to power with a quick wit and a sharp tongue to defeat his enemies at any cost. Though the historical play traces events that occurred in the 15th century, its themes are relatable to audiences of any time period. "The themes' universality - the quest for power, the egoism of trying to push people aside to get what we want through charisma, and the power of language and persuasion - these things engage modern audiences even if they don't know the historical specifics of Richard III," said Scott Gealy, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate student and the director of the play. (0) comments
The bright orange barricades stand in sharp contrast to the building's soft white marble stone. But the bulky construction equipment surrounding Lincoln's premiere art museum is not the latest attempt at abstract artistic expression. It's only time for a facelift. (0) comments
The magic of filmmaking came to life last week for 12 high school students attending a movie-making camp at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. The camp is one of nine summer camps offered for high school students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this summer and sponsored by 4-H. (0) comments
Austin Grossman is, to say the least, an interesting guy. He's a doctoral candidate at the University of California at Berkeley, specializing in Romantic and Victorian English literature. He's worked professionally as a video game design consultant for many years. (0) comments