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Class of '58 reunites at NU

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Once a Husker, always a Husker.

Even after 50 years, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's class of 1958 still has it for the Big Red.

Fifty-seven class members and 32 spouses made the trek to Lincoln as part of the 2008 Homecoming celebration, many of who are reuniting for the first time since graduation.

South Dakota to vote again on abortion

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Editor's note: This is the first of a two-day series looking at South Dakota's Initiated Measure 11, a proposed ban on non-medical abortions in the state. The series will look at the bill itself and University of Nebraska-Lincoln students who traveled to protest it.

Palin speaks to crowd in Omaha

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"Joe Six Pack." "Pitbull Palin." "New Beginnings: We love you Sarah Palin."

Hundreds of supporters, armed with signs and posters, gathered to hear Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican vice presidential nominee, speak at the Omaha Civic Auditorium on Sunday.

Online voting for homecoming royalty a success

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Voter participation for homecoming royalty doubled this year with the dawn of online voting at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Last fall's homecoming election tallied scores from 847 voters, but 1,697 students voted in this year's election on Oct. 1, said Emily Zimmer, a senior political science major and president of the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska.

UNL students fight South Dakota abortion ban

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Seven University of Nebraska-Lincoln students traveled to South Dakota over the weekend to volunteer on behalf of the South Dakota Campaign for Healthy Families, the main abortion rights group opposing Initiated Measure 11. They spent the weekend talking with undecided voters through banking phones, canvassing neighborhoods and holding signs at a busy intersection.

HALL: McCain camp resorting to personal attacks

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Going into this election, I was excited by our choices.

Even though I may disagree with John McCain on policy issues, I trusted that at his core he was a good and honest man who cared deeply about his country, one that would only act in the country's interest.

STAFF EDITORIAL: Splitting electoral votes benefits Nebraska

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Last night, Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin spoke at a rally in Omaha that electrified supporters.

What does this mean for Nebraska? Two things: First, the electoral vote allocated to Nebraska's second congressional district is "in play" - it could go to either John McCain or Barack Obama on Election Day.

Missouri garners second straight win over Huskers

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

One thing was evident during Saturday night's game between Nebraska and No. 4 Missouri - the Tiger offense showed up to play.

The Tigers outrushed, outpassed and outscored the Cornhuskers as MU blasted the Big Red 52-17.

One thing was not evident during Saturday night's game - Nebraska's offensive power.

Mizzou ends 30 years of Lincoln frustration

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After an historic win against Nebraska, Gary Pinkel was most worried about his team's punting unit.

That's because No. 4 Missouri didn't kick the ball away even one time during its 52-17 demolition of the Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium.

Out of 10 possessions, the Tigers connected on seven touchdowns and one field goal.

Despite loss, brighter days may be ahead

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Nebraska quarterback Joe Ganz didn't look like a man on the verge of tears at the post-game press conference Saturday. He looked more like a man on the verge of flipping over the podium that was in front of him. Fresh off a 52-17 loss to Missouri, Ganz came to the podium with all of his pain and shame on display for everyone to see.

Huskers improve to 15-0 with sweep

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A prolific offensive attack has been responsible for much of the Nebraska volleyball team's success this season, but NU used a different approach on Sunday at the Qwest Center.

The Huskers used a strong defensive performance to sweep in-state rival Creighton 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-19) and improve to 15-0 on the season.

Huskers upset Texas, but fall on road

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Before Nebraska's Friday night match against the Texas Longhorns, the Cornhusker seniors remarked in the locker room that they'd never defeated Texas while at NU.

Junior Anna Caniglia said so. But the senior's observation was reversed when Nebraska held off the No.

Cross country teams turn in strong performances

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sophomore Lara Crofford continued her dominant cross-country season Saturday morning by winning the South Dakota State University Classic in Brookings, S.D., and leading the women's team to a second place finish.

Crofford, whose breakout freshman season included a trip to the NCAA Championships and All-Big 12 honors, won her second meet of the year and finished the 5K race in 17:31.

Women's golf heads for South Plains

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Husker women's golf team looks to add to an already strong 2008-2009 season when the team heads south to Lubbock, Texas, for the McHaney/Morehead Invitational on Oct. 6-7.

Nebraska has won its last two tournaments. Unfortunately they only have one trophy to show for it.

PHOTO: Spreading the love

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Job fair provides valuable opportunities for students

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The flood of forms, black ink, resumés, references and files never seems to end when applying for jobs or summer internships. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Career Services is helping to ease students' stress by making employers more accessible through a three-day career fair, running Tuesday through Thursday of this week.

Lincoln Music Calendar

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If you would like to provide us with information about any upcoming concerts, please email us the date of the event, the performers, price of admission, age restrictions and MySpace or band Web site links to lincolnmusic@dailynebraskan.com

Businesses still hiring despite economic slowdown

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It's common knowledge the economy isn't doing too well right now. With reports of the stock market falling and numerous companies going under, it's easy to lose hope of attaining a successful job after graduation. As the job market tightens, students are having to be more and more prepared to seek out career paths in the post-college world.

Manual labor rewarding in many ways

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When you can count playing a murderer on a dinner train, pretending to be interested in buying a crossbow at Scheels and dressing up as Eeyore as part of your work history, it's difficult to zero in on what qualifies as a good job experience. In the life of an actor, any gig that doesn't require the donning of tights or the shaving of body hair is a red-letter occasion.

Bad location, low pay made job terrible

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

We've all had that one job that just plain sucked.
For some of us, it was our first job: that bad fast-food experience where the boss was just a douche-bag.
The worst job I've ever had was at a local rifle club in Columbus, Nebraska. For starters, I had to work in a makeshift bomb shelter for several hours.

Career services instrumental for job-hunting students

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gaze into the crystal ball and see the not-so-distant future staring back.

Your days at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are nearing an end, and if full-ride scholarships were just not your thing, you've likely spent enough money on your education that even the fellas on Wall Street would give an empathetic groan.

Interview attire requires striking balance

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It's time to dress to impress.

Dressing for an interview is complicated. The key is striking a balance between a professional, career-oriented attire and an ensemble that is uniquely you.

Dressing professionally means limited jewelry and accessories, closed-toed shoes, no cleavage, no low rise pants and no denim or belly skin.

Defining needs helps when choosing employer

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A little more than a decade ago, a guy by the name of Baz Luhrmann wrote a serenade to graduates that gave them advice on their life after school.

One bit of wisdom:

"Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your life. The most interesting people I know didn't know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives.

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Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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