Lincoln’s craft beer scene brews strong community
Many people think about Huskers and corn when they come to Lincoln, Nebraska. The craft breweries in town want them to also think about something else: beer. Craft breweries have been on the rise...
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Greeks Go Green boosts change through simple steps
When University of Nebraska-Lincoln Greek chapter houses have as many as 70 residents, it can be difficult to maintain a sustainable and eco-friendly environment. Thanks to a project introduced in the fall of 2014...
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Nutrition majors use Instagram to promote healthy living
Brittney Olson was scrolling through her Instagram feed one day when she searched the hashtag “#healthyeating.” She was trying to find some ideas for dinner recipes that were nutritious and tasty, but what she...
Reducing mental illness stigmas with multicultural competency
With an increase in the number of international students who visited the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Counseling and Psychological Services after President Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration, CAPS stresses the importance of having multiculturally competent...
Nat Geo editor began as an environmental science major
Story by Natasya Ong, NewsNetNebraska Christine Dell’Amore first described journalism as “intense.” Now, she’s the online natural history editor for National Geographic. Dell’Amore, who is currently residing in Washington, D.C., was originally from Columbia,...
Editor turned teacher balances passions
By Ezra J. Effrein, NewsNetNebraska Few people get to make use of all their talents in their career. Rod Henkel, a teacher and coach at Yutan High School, is an exception to that rule....
Rob Schlotterbeck: From news in Missouri to sports in Nebraska
Story by Drew Vogel, NewsNetNebraska Rob Schlotterbeck is a copy editor for the Lincoln Journal Star sports page. He wasn’t always sure he wanted to go into journalism, but he did know he was...
Passion creates success for Columbus Telegram editor
By Colby Becker, NewsNetNebraska Being a journalist was the plan from day one after high school for Tyler Ellyson. But the journey to achieving that dream wasn’t simple. Going to high school in the small...
Illinois news editor loves covering community, helping writers
By Ben Buchnat, NewsNetNebraska While often overshadowed by the city of Chicago, the suburban communities surrounding it still have news to report. Sometimes, the stories even have the high-stakes drama of the city’s famous...
Architecture students play basketball as study break
It’s late into the night at Architecture Hall and a consistent thud echoes through the lobby. Bang. Bang. Bang. Every now and then, people whoop and holler. Then the thudding noise resumes. The noises...
Husker historian Mike Babcock: Gold standard for Nebraska sports journalism
Story by Blakeney Otte, NewsNetNebraska If you’re looking for a gold standard for journalism on Nebraska athletics, look no further. Current Hail Varsity Editor Mike Babcock is in his 39th year covering Husker sports,...
Korbelik’s insights on editing, technology evolution in news
Story by Alex Hotovy, NewsNetNebraska Jeff Korbelik took a direct path to his current job as the features editor for the Lincoln Journal Star. Since high school, Korbelik had known that he would be...
Woodworker turned editor says both “a process”
By Alyssa Mae, NewsNetNebraska Roger Holmes learned his trade through sawdust covered hands and endless drafts of prose crumpled into white paper balls at his feet. He’s an editor, but he’s also a woodworker....
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