University of Nebraska at Lincoln

Updates for September 2, 2010

Catholic sorority restarts on campus after lengthy hiatus

Posted from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in news on September 2nd, 2010 at 1:44 am

By: Jill Wiest

After a 71-year absence from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Theta Phi Alpha sorority is returning to campus. Theta Phi Alpha was historically founded in 1923 to meet the needs of Catholic women who wanted to fur…

Redistricting after census count may affect voting patterns

Posted from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in news on September 2nd, 2010 at 1:42 am

By: Kim Buckley

Information gained from the census every 10 years can lead to redistricting in counties to ensure each has an equal number of citizens. A study by a University of Nebraska-Lincoln assistant professor found redistricting that splits up ‘communities …

UNL residence halls avoids clingy parents during move-in

Posted from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in news on September 2nd, 2010 at 1:40 am

By: Michelle Rieger

Across the nation, parents bring their college-aged children to school. Some parents tag along to help move furniture, unpack and settle in.
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Advertising creeps onto campus in many forms

Posted from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in news on September 2nd, 2010 at 1:38 am

By: Kyle Martin

The most powerful form of marketing is word-of-mouth, and college students can talk. That’s why one of the most lucrative new markets appears to be the college crowd.
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New iHusker app brings maps, university information to mobile devices

Posted from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in entertainment in news on September 2nd, 2010 at 1:14 am

By: Tom Helberg

Need Cornhusker news on the go? Yes, there’s an app for that. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s official mobile application, iHusker, is now available for Apple mobile devices. Several UNL- and Husker-related features, including news, course lis…

Proper diet, hydration benefit Husker athletes

Posted from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in news in sports on September 2nd, 2010 at 1:09 am

By: Brittany McNeal

It takes a lot to become a Cornhusker athlete. Be in good shape. Be strong. Know the rules. Athletes also need to be fueled, and when it comes to fueling the Huskers, the sports nutrition staff is on top of its game.
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ASUN discusses rec center expansion, debuts live coverage of meetings

Posted from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in news on September 2nd, 2010 at 1:07 am

By: Weston Poor

For the first time ever, the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska streamed live video for the weekly senate meeting. Now students can watch student senate meetings from the comfort of their homes. The live stream was a long-time projec…

Campus churches attract students based on relationships, not denomination

Posted from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in entertainment on September 2nd, 2010 at 12:48 am

By: Kay Kemmet

The flood of students to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus as summer winds down and classes begin also brings new students to the campus’s churches. While students are searching for their campus ministry, they tend to feel connected to church…

NU cross country runner Crofford aims for All-American

Posted from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in sports on September 2nd, 2010 at 12:32 am

By: Chris Dorwart

Four-peat. That’s what senior runner Lara Crofford is hoping for as she prepares for her final cross country season as a Nebraska Cornhusker.
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Big Ten announces 2011 conference football match ups

Posted from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in sports on September 2nd, 2010 at 12:21 am

By: Doug Burger

In 2011, Nebraska will forget about Jayhawks, Tigers and Buffaloes and set its sights on Hawkeyes, Nittany Lions and Wolverines.
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STAFF ED: Final call on class attendance should be left to students

Posted from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in opinion on September 2nd, 2010 at 12:15 am

By: Staff

Staff Editorial

College is expensive. College is stressful.
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FISCHER: Cyclists, motorists need lessons in etiquette

Posted from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in opinion on September 2nd, 2010 at 12:10 am

By: Luke Fischer

Last Friday afternoon I had to swing by campus to pick up a job application, so I hopped on my bike and started pedaling the half mile or so down Y Street to City Campus.
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