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by Taylor Muller in News
After almost two months of a ban on the sale of outside food, including bake sales, Chancellor John Christensen reversed the decision, with some restrictions, last month.
Since that reversal, three student organizations have already signed up to host bake sales.
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by Taylor Muller in News
Housed in the Peter Kiewit Institute, a new supercomputer named Firefly is poised to take the academic and business communities into the stratosphere.
When it is completely installed and fine tuned by early 2008, Firefly will rank among the Top 20 computers in the world for processing speed, said Winnie Callahan, the institute's executive director.
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by Kevin Clemens in News
Maverick athletes have excelled not only on the field but off the field as well during the first half of this athletic season. These athletes and coaches certainly embody what it means to be a part of the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
After an undefeated regular football season, the Mavericks certainly have a lot to show for their dominance on the field.
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by AJ Anton in News
If you've been trying to get your hands on a new Nintendo Wii for the holidays, chances are good that you're still empty handed.
The popularity of Nintendo's latest goldmine combined with rabid fans and parents are making the Wii harder to find than Tickle Me Elmo from years past.
by Rebecca Whitney in News
Don't like the color of carpet in the library? Want to have "mystery meat" served in the cafeteria? Feel passionate about student rights?
Chancellor John Christensen wants to hear what you have to say as part of UNO's new Bright Ideas program.
"I am looking for any creative idea that can help us serve students better, to create and to continue to grow in academic quality and help us to engage better with the community," Christensen said.
by Scott Stewart in News
When the Gateway sat down with then-Interim Chancellor John Christensen last year, the exhaustion from burning the midnight oil was evident on his face.
Christensen had just recently become the leader of a university in crisis after a series of scandals erupted over UNO's botched handling of the athletic department budget.
by Taylor Muller in News
The idea of a 12-month calendar evokes strong emotions across the campus community university officials, including Chancellor John Christensen, have asked students, faculty and staff to keep an open mind while considering the drastic switch. Responsible for examining the ins and outs of such a plan, the 12-Month Operational Plan Task Force was commissioned by Christensen in October.
by Jillian Whitney in News
During the upcoming winter break, most of UNO's services and buildings will be operating under a reduced or changed schedule. Winter break begins on Dec. 22.
Criss Library
Dec. 22 until Jan. 1: CLOSED
Jan. 2: Normal hours resume.
Library Café
Dec.
by Cassy Loseke in News
Monday, Dec. 3 4:30 p.m. A student reported the theft of personal property from Criss Library. The incident occurred between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 4 5 p.m. Student reported the theft of personal property from Allwine Hall. Incident occurred between 2 p.
by Cassy Loseke in News
Free safe ride home campaign continues through holiday Who: Hauptman, O'Brien, Wolf & Lathrop P.C., LLO's Safe Ride Home Program. What: Free cab rides for those impaired from the effects of alcohol. Where: The Omaha area. When: Today through Jan. 1 at 8 p.
by Andrew Burdic in News
While not every American celebrates Christmas, the tradition's history and effects are felt throughout the nation, regardless of beliefs.
These traditions and beliefs are many times shrouded in mystery and confusion, so several UNO professors came together this holiday season to decode the history behind the holiday.
by Taylor Muller in News
Celebrating an African holiday on the same day the campus is covered in snow may seem out of place to some, but just tell that to UNO's African students, who held their annual Kwanzaa celebration on Dec. 6 in the Milo Bail Student Center.
Translated from the Swahili meaning "first fruits," Kwanzaa is a celebration that brought food, music and cultural learning to the university's students, faculty and staff.
by Michelle Bishop in News
A photo slide show commemorating the victims of the Von Maur shootings on Dec. 5.
