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One of the best aspects of diversity awareness in recent years is that it has called into question what we are having children read in English class. The majority of high school reading lists consist of primarily white, male, Anglo-Saxon authors, with the odd Toni Morrison book thrown in for the sake of “diversity.” Now, […]

California has been trying to make small steps toward reducing its carbon footprint amidst the chaos brought by COVID-19. As a result of these steps, legislation has recently been introduced to ban fracking by the year 2027. If passed, this will greatly impact climate change and the environment in California. But while this legislation may […]

All too often, self-care products for men are advertised with a sense of rigid masculinity. From product names to commercial concepts, male self-care products hail the same theme: it’s okay to be clean and feel beautiful, as long as it is done in a “manly” way. On the opposite side of this, women’s products are […]

Soundclash, an exhilarating and lively music competition, was hosted by the Associated Student Programs Board (ASPB) on Feb. 22 to Feb. 25. The event was held virtually with all performances available on ASPB’s Instagram for all to see. Unlike previous years, this year’s Soundclash accepted online votes. Every student was allowed to vote twice under […]

Highlander Courtesy of PatriceONealOfficial via Instagram It is no secret that Patrice O’Neal was not exactly a universally beloved comedian, like George Carlin or Dave Chappelle. In fact, during a roundtable discussion about the public reaction to his untimely death in 2011, radio personality Jim Norton (“The Opie and Anthony Show”) playfully described it as having “a lot of tears and a lot of balloons.” It is these candid discussions that make the new Comedy Centr...

Highlander Archive /The Highlander In an inspiring and uplifting weeklong event, Semana de la Mujer 2021 took place from Feb. 20 to Feb. 26 and celebrated Chicana women’s contributions during Women’s History Month. Hosted in collaboration with the Semana de la Mujer Planning Committee, Teatro Quinto Sol, Writer’s Building Blocks, Mujeres Unidas, Native American Student Programs and Chicano Student Programs, these events created an inspiring and safe environment for all.  This year, S...

Highlander Archive / The Highlander ASUCR Parliamentarian Andrew Leon-Bercovich began the eighth ASUCR meeting of the quarter on Feb. 24 by addressing an issue that arose regarding senators’ ability to vote on current ASUCR legislation while also filing for candidacy in the upcoming ASUCR elections.  Chapter 7 of the Elections Code states, “ASUCR Senators, Directors or Executive Cabinet members who have filed to run in ASUCR Elections or are planning to run, must recuse themselves from...

Post Views: 3,211 Fire erupted on board of tanker TORM LOUISE at around 0130 LT Feb 24, berthed at Total Terminal in Mardyck, Dunkirk, France. Fire reportedly, started in one of cabins in superstructure, and probably spread to other compartments. Some 50 firefighters, on engines and tugs, were deployed. Fire understood to be extinguished – tanker as of 1400 UTC Feb 24, remained berthed, with no tugs or fire boats at her side. Extent of damages unknown. Tanker is loaded with refined pro...

Post Views: 3,343 Tanker NEHIR was intercepted and boarded by Spanish Civil Guard and Police teams some 120 nm off Cabo Penas, Asturias, Spain, Bay of Biscay, according to Spanish media reports published on Feb 24, citing official statements, accomplished by video. Some 3000 kilos of cocaine were found, but what’s much more thrilling, is crew attempt to sink tanker, by opening all valves in engine room. Teams managed to board tanker anyway, seized 9 crew and cocaine, and left tanker, w...

UNK students see the world through study abroad programs Post Views: 1,206 UNK student Joel Kreifels of Nebraska City, right, is pictured at the 2020 World Championships of Academic Kyykkä, a Finnish game where contestants knock down pins by throwing a wooden bat. Kreifels studied abroad in Finland during the spring 2020 semester. (Courtesy photos) Feb. 22 is National Study Abroad Day By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – As a student employee in the University of Nebraska a...