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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

Kenji Madison stands in the Big Red Resilience & Well-Being office.

Friday, November 11, 2022 Madison channels passion for service into Big Red Resilience

Kenji Madison’s dedication to service began when he enlisted in the United States Army after graduating from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 1999, and now manifests in making sure all Husker students feel seen, supported and protected on campus through Big Red Resilience and Well-Being.

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.