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Greek yard displays are one of the oldest, most recognizable traditions of homecoming week at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

For 43 years —39 as a professional, three as a student employee — Daryl Swanson was a constant presence in the halls and rooms of the Nebraska Unions on both city and east campus.

Recently, students across campus gathered near the Nebraska Union for Fiesta on the Green — an event celebrating Hispanic food, dance, music and more. The celebration was hosted by the Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Multiple registered students organizations, including the Mexican American Student Association, attended the event. Nebraska Today sat down with Miguel Avila Garcia, president of MASA, for a Q&A about Fiesta on the Green and the work his organization is doing on campus.

The homecoming royalty winners will be elected by the student body in an online vote Oct. 3. They will be crowned Oct. 5 at halftime of the Nebraska-Northwestern football game, which kicks off at 3 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.

“The Defamation Experience” is an interactive and riveting new way of understanding the United States legal system through theater. A courtroom drama play, “The Defamation Experience” touches on topics of race, social class, religion and gender. Audience interaction is key throughout this play because the audience acts as the jury.

The sound of knives against cutting boards could be heard amidst the chatter while aromatic mint and lemon drifted through the air. At first glance, this seemed like a normal cooking class. But one thing was missing: food in the trash can.

Melissa Wilkerson is wrapping up her first year as a victim advocate in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center for Advocacy, Response and Education.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s annual Multicultural Greek Stroll Off will make its Lied Center for Performing Arts debut on Saturday, Sept. 21.