IWCC threatened by graffiti
by Scott Stewart in News
COUNCIL BLUFFS - Students at Iowa Western Community College were evacuated from campus after a bomb threat was discovered in a campus bathroom.
The threat turned out to be a hoax, but classes were cancelled for a couple hours as college officials and police cleared the area.
by Jillian Whitney in News
Charles Durham, a civic leader and generous contributor to numerous organizations including UNO and UNMC, died Saturday at his home in Omaha.
According to the Omaha World-Herald, Durham died of heart failure. He was 90 years old.
Durham was the chairman of Durham Resources.
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U.S. Under Secretary of Education Sara Martinez Tucker visited UNO as part of her college listening tour.
Tucker attended a town hall meeting on Tuesday to see what students had to say about higher education.
As part of her tour, Tucker is also visiting campuses in Houston, Denver, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
by Scott Stewart in News
A student was reported to Omaha police after driving erratically in parking lots on UNO's Dodge Street campus on Tuesday morning.
At 12:40 a.m., an unidentified UNO student was observed driving erratically, according to the Campus Crime Log.
Paul Kosel, assistant manager of Campus Security, said the student was in possession of "a lot of marijuana" as well as "mushrooms.
by Taylor Muller in News
The Forum, a debate and activism student group, and student government will co-host a debate between Congressional Democratic candidates Richard Carter and Jim Esch.
The debate will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Milo Bail Student Center and will focus on the upcoming election and the candidates' campaigns.
by Scott Stewart in News
Thursday, April 3
10:30 a.m. Staff member reported theft of university property from Arts and Sciences Hall. Incident occurred between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 2.
Monday, April 7
2 a.m. While on patrol, Campus Security officer observed suspicious activity in Lot H.
by Taylor Muller in News
This year, the fourth annual "Just Can It" food drive will kick off Monday at noon with a ceremony in the Henningson Plaza.
Members of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and Alpha Xi Delta sorority will be participating in the food drive, along with the Salvation Army Food Pantry and its North Omaha Feeding Program, No Frills Supermarkets, Tenaska, Two Men and a Truck and Channel 94.
by Taylor Muller in News
A little over 75 years ago, President Franklin Roosevelt signed into law the Cullen-Harrison Act, the first step towards the end of the Prohibition Era. After approving the amendment, he reportedly expressed a sentiment that many of today's college students can still relate to: "I think this would be a good time for a beer.
by Taylor Muller in News
Student Senate President/Regent Lucas Seiler said Wednesday he would be preparing for the University of Nebraska Board of Regents meeting on April 18 by continuing to discuss the possible student fee increases with his constituents.
The NU Board of Regents will be addressing the budget for the Fund A and Fund B portions of the University Programs and Facilities Fee for UNO.
