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Tuesday, December 13, 2022 PHOTOS: Falling for Nebraska U in '22

Domonique Cudjo, assistant director, Women’s Center, sorts Holiday for Little Huskers gifts in the center’s conference room.

Monday, December 12, 2022 Cudjo, volunteers support student parents via Holidays for Little Huskers

Meet Domonique Cudjo, the assistant director of the university’s Women’s Center. She provides a range of supports, services and programs to help Huskers be successful. Well before this holiday season, she began coordinating gifts for students with children through the annual Holidays with Little Huskers program.

Friday, December 9, 2022 Fuel up with free finals-week coffee from the chancellor

Students are wrapping another semester, and Chancellor Ronnie Green wants to help them cross the finish line.

Take regular breaks from studying to keep yourself energized and focused.

Monday, December 5, 2022 Take a 'brain break' to boost your focus on studying

Spending long hours studying for finals can easily tire you out. It's important to take care of yourself by stepping away from the laptops, books, and projects for a while.

Christine Trinh outside the Gamma Phi Beta house

Monday, November 28, 2022 Trinh finds leadership, connections on campus

On campus, Christine Trinh — a pre-law, economics and political science major from Lincoln, Nebraska — has sought out leadership opportunities, leveraged mentors and formed connections that will last well past graduation.

Pumpkins, maize and orange tomatoes on a table top.

Monday, November 21, 2022 Bits and Bites: 10 tips for holiday wellness

The holiday season brings delicious food, time with family, and love-to-hate movies. Here are ten tips and activities you can incorporate into your traditions to keep wellness and healthful eating in your festivities.

Campus Recreation staff demonstrate a few at-home workout exercises

Monday, November 21, 2022 Beat the cold with these at-home workouts

Participating in at-home workouts is a fantastic way to find stress relief, mental breaks, and movement for your body.

Key with house shaped keyring on door handle

Friday, November 18, 2022 Is it too good to be true? Lease warning signs

As students begin to think about their living options for 2023-2024, it’s important to know what to look out for. Student Legal Services offers free legal advice and representation to students at UNL and has seen it all. Here are five tips from their legal experts.

Friday, November 18, 2022 Travel safe by planning ahead with these tips

As you rush to visit family and friends, be sure to plan ahead and keep safety in mind. It’s normal to be tired after completing your last paper, exam or course which can make it easy to succumb to travel fatigue. Add in issues with winter weather and a plethora of other holiday travelers and you’ll be glad you took a few minutes to strategize.

Black and white image of crowded bar scene

Friday, November 18, 2022 Think before you drink this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving break is an exciting time to catch up with friends from high school or your hometown who you haven’t seen in a while. You may plan to get together with friends on Wednesday to swap stories from college, laugh about what you did in high school and give updates about what’s new in your life. Also known as “Blackout Wednesday,” it’s considered one of the biggest drinking nights of the year and can be a time when high-risk drinking is prevalent.

Drawing of sport watch [Art by Hala Doohen | Daily Nebraskan]

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 UNL’s Injury Prevention and Care centers provide aid to rec center patrons

Exercise is a part of many students' daily routines, but unfortunately, an active lifestyle lends itself to injury. This is where the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Injury Prevention and Care centers step in.

Sunflower images [Art by Alec Gettert | Daily Nebraskan]

Monday, November 14, 2022 New student organization boosts community through Random Acts of Kindness

The Random Acts of Kindness club harnesses kindness to improve emotional well-being and create positive change at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Founded this semester, RAK engages in service work and volunteer opportunities with a mission to create a ripple effect of kindness across UNL, passing kindness from one stranger to the next.

Pickleball paddles and ball. [Photo by Ben Hershey on Unsplash]

Monday, November 14, 2022 Pickleball craze coming to campus Nov. 18

Sports & Fitness Industry Association calls it the fastest growing sport in the U.S., growing nearly 40% between 2020 and 2022, to reach 4.8 million players. On November 18, UNL students can join the fun by playing in a free tournament on campus.

Tomato soup with basil and rye bread on a table.

Friday, November 11, 2022 Bits and Bites: Dining Services brings the cozy

Brr! It’s cold, and the temperature keeps dropping. That means it’s time to pull out the oversized coat, sweaters, and get some cozy foods from University Dining Services.

Computer screen with book text on document

Friday, November 11, 2022 Writing Center tips for finals

If you have a lot of writing projects to do at the end of the semester, you're not alone. Staff at the Writing Center know that high-stakes writing assignments like essays, reports, or research papers can be stressful to work on. With that in mind, they've offered the following tips for students who are starting to work on final projects.

Students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln bundle up in coats and winter gear as deep cold weather arrives on campus. November 11, 2022. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 Winter Coat & Sweater Drive aims to collect 250 items for Husker students

University of Nebraska-Lincoln students, staff, faculty, and organizations can donate new or lightly-used sweaters and coats for Husker students in need of warm clothing for the winter season.

Sign with cursive text that reads "Happy Friendsgiving" surrounded by pumpkins

Monday, November 7, 2022 Festive ideas & tips to celebrate Friendsgiving

Whether you want one last get-together before heading home for the holidays or need something to do with friends in Lincoln over the break, organizing a Friendsgiving is a wonderful way to celebrate your friendships and share gratitude for one another during the holiday season.

Here are ideas to help you plan a fun and successful Friendsgiving.

Several bicycles are secured with cables and locks in a outside bike rack at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln [Christopher Dulak | Student Affairs]

Monday, November 7, 2022 Bike Care: 5 tips to prep your bicycle before winter storage

Many cyclists and bike-commuters enjoy riding all year, regardless of the season. If you plan to put away your bike for the colder seasons, follow these steps and use your on-campus services to keep your ride in great condition.

A student chats with her roommate while studying in in their room in the residence hall. [Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Monday, November 7, 2022 Only 5 weeks until final exams. Here are 8 tasks to accomplish.

The beginning of November signals the start of a busy five-week dash to the conclusion of fall semester. Take time to plot a strategy to successfully navigate your course work, projects, club and organization obligations, personal health and the changing seasons. Here are some helpful tasks and resources to assist you.

Stack of books with coffee sitting in the leaves

Monday, November 7, 2022 Coping during "crunch time"

November usually means “crunch time” in the fall semester. Fall break and Halloween are behind us, tests and projects are coming up fast, with finals looming just after Thanksgiving break. Have no fear – we have tips for managing end-of-semester stress to avoid burnout.