by in Features
A bunny was spotted on campus over Labor Day weekend. As summer unofficially ended, the bunny reminded us that there is only 195 days until the first day of spring. Happy Easter!
by Patrick Doty in Features
The packed audience was captivated as Eli Hastings softly read two essays from his book Falling Room.
Some sat forward as he read an action-filled scene depicting a time when he was chased by police.
Later, the room was hushed as he described his father in the hospital, close to death.
by Anjane Giles in Features
The air is crisp. The barn-red picnic tables match the building where people are weaving in and out of the small hallway for food and drinks, only to bring their meals back to the patio seating at the Surfside Club alongside the Missouri River.
Boats are heard in the distance as Louis Armstrong and Glenn Miller crackle on the loud speakers.
by Scott Stewart in Features
RALEIGH, N.C. (MCT) - Bike shop owner Kevin Coggins wasn't surprised by a study released this month by the Duke University Medical Center, which showed that not only is moderate exercise good, in some instances it may be even better than more vigorous workouts.
by Shayna McQuinn in Features
It was a warm Saturday evening in North Platte, Neb., and Ashley Bauer was stirring with emotions.
Every practice, every rehearsal and every moment - from singing to the radio with her father in the car before she could talk, to spending endless hours of singing lessons and performances - led her up to the final moment that she'd been waiting for.
by Ashlee Schuette in Features
Many benefits are offered to students who choose to become members of the Society of Women Engineers. The organization offers support systems, networking, speaker events, seminars, leadership opportunities - and ice cream.
The group held its first meeting of the year on Sept.
Their views on fears, books, Sundays & sundaes
by Tim Malm in Features
Tom McCauley
McCauley is a slightly above average Pisces who currently works at Target by day and rocks out with his band "At the Drive-In" by night.
His greatest fear is going deaf.
Unlike many college students, McCauley reads books. His favorite book is Jesus' Son by Denis Johnson.
by Ashlee Schuette in Features
TVaholics nationwide are preparing for another season full of new and unpredictable shows to quench their thirst for entertainment. As September rolls on, here's a guide to help find what to look for and avoid on the tube this fall:
ABC
Check Out: Pushing Daisies, Wednesdays - 7 p.
In short: CD reviews in under 150 words
by Drew Hanson in Features
?In Our Bedroom After the War marks the fourth studio album by Canadian indie-pop band, Stars. Rife with strong, descriptive lyrics, the album features heartbreaking stories which the band tells with poetic clarity.
The first single, "Take Me to the Riot," is a classic Stars song with a refrain so infectious it will?stay in your head well after you've?stopped listening.
In short: CD reviews in under 150 words
by Drew Hanson in Features
The Flaming Lips new concert DVD, U.F.O.S. at the Zoo, offers two hours of psychedelic sights and sound that can be consumed over and over without diminishing its greatness.
Meticulously crafted, the alternative rock group blends interviews with fans, footage of wild animals and unusual camera angles to create a truly unique experience.
In short: CD reviews in under 150 words
by Drew Hanson in Features
The Taiwanese melodic black metal band ChthoniC has been knocking on America's door for the past decade. Hot off the heels of the Ozzfest tour, between the band releasing its first American CD debut, Seeding Bale, and an upcoming greatest hits compilation, this group is begging to be heard.
by Charley Reed in Features
It may be UNO's newest college, but it operated like a well-oiled machine during the first-ever College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media Fair on Thursday.
The event, which took place in the UNO Art Gallery, brought together the different parts of the new college as well as local art organizations like Nebraskans for the Arts, the Joslyn Art Museum and the Omaha Community Playhouse.
by Andrea Barbe in Features
The lights dimmed and an infectious applause swept over the audience as the darkness faded to reveal six students appearing on stage with a strong sense of pride and accomplishment.
This was the scene at UNO's annual FAUST show, The Flu Season, which ended its run Saturday night.
