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Yan Harris, team leader of Husker Heroes, prepares food for students on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, in Cather Dinning Hall in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Daily Nebraskan

Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Curious Cornhuskers: Are there gluten/dairy-free options at Husker Heroes?

The Daily Nebraskan asked “Do Husker Heroes have gluten/dairy-free options?” According to University of Nebraska-Lincoln Dining Services director Dave Annis, Husker Heroes locations have signs posted with green gluten-free logos next to all of its gluten-free options.

Four Nebraska students pose for a photo with their advisor at the Midwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls conference.

Friday, February 28, 2020 Student leaders, advisor, earn awards at residence halls conference

Two first-year students and their advisor received awards for outstanding residence hall leadership in the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) at the Midwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (MACURH) conference in early February.

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 East Campus dining center celebrates Mardi Gras

Cajun dishes like jambalaya, gumbo, and even blackened rib-eye are being prepared.

Monday, February 24, 2020 Taste of Rwanda event to provide opportunities for food, friendship

Rwandan students at The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will share information about their country with their peers at the first ever Taste of Rwanda event, hosted by Residence Life.

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Curious Cornhuskers: Why the new East Campus Dining Center uses plasticware

Samuel Klein, a dining service associate, prepares fresh fettuccine alfredo for Erin Bauer (right) at the World's Fare station in the new East Campus Dining Facility. The renovated space is part of a larger project that will offer three dining options in the Nebraska East Union.

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 East Campus dining redesign caters to students, employees

A renovation of the East Campus Dining Center is serving an expanded slate of meal options for University of Nebraska–Lincoln students, faculty and staff.

Upright exercise bikes and ellipticals in UNL residence halls' new fitness spaces.

Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Campus Recreation brings fitness rooms into residence halls

When Campus Housing approached Campus Recreation with spaces that were no longer being utilized in two of their housing complexes, the process of creating fitness rooms in residence halls at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln began. [from Campus Rec Magazine]

Students eat in the Cather Dining Center on Sunday, Feb 2, 2020, in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Daily Nebraskan

Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Dining Services switches to new prime vendor

UNL will now receive about 80% of its food from US Foods Inc. and Greenberg Fruit Company. Members on an evaluation group determined this switch was the most economical option.

Through Nebraska's new Counselor-in-Residence program, graduate student Megan Lawrence is working inside of Abel-Sandoz residence halls to bring mental health services to the building's nearly 1,500 students.

Friday, January 31, 2020 In-house counselors boost mental health access for students

On a busy college schedule, it can be tough for students to make time for their mental health. But what if a counseling office was just a short walk away from their dorm room or dining hall? That premise is being put to the test this year through the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s new Counselor-in-Residence program, which places trained mental health professionals directly inside of residence halls across campus.

Nebraska students Ella Stephan (left) and Kate Gaulke work out on the equipment at the newly installed gym in Abel/Sandoz Hall on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln city campus on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. | Daily Nebraskan

Monday, January 27, 2020 Sandoz, Harper residence halls add fitness rooms to accommodate students

The start of the spring 2020 semester brought a new addition to Sandoz and Harper residence halls: fitness rooms.

Herbie’s Market at Cather on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s City Campus on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Daily Nebraskan

Monday, January 27, 2020 Dining Services bails out busy students with more late night options

University of Nebraska-Lincoln students can now use their dinner meal swipe past 8:30 p.m. at a Herbie’s Market or the Husker Heroes located at Abel.

Tuesday, January 21, 2020 University Dining Services explores new strategies to limit food waste

Dining halls are a staple of every college student’s experience, with unlimited food and various options. However, for most campuses, there’s a negative effect of dining halls: waste.

Tuesday, January 14, 2020 MLK week to feature civil rights icon Ruby Bridges

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will honor the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events Jan. 20-24.

Thom “Emily” Tran (second from left) and Amy Tran (third from left) adjust raw egg rolls on a baking sheet in the Cather Dining Center on Jan. 9. For the second year, Cather Dining Center is offering handmade vegetarian egg rolls based on a recipe provided by Tran. The homemade option has proven popular with students and is healthier and cheaper than purchasing a frozen option.

Friday, January 10, 2020 Cather Dining crew rolls into new year

A focus on providing healthy, homemade food to students has a University of Nebraska–Lincoln dining crew rolling into the spring semester.

Woman studying for exams with a laptop computer.

Thursday, December 12, 2019 Study breaks can benefit you during exam week

Cramming for final exams has been a rite of passage for generations of college students. Even with the best-laid plans or intentions, the last-minute cram is not uncommon. That doesn’t mean you should keep your nose in the books all day and night.

The Huskertech room is pictured in Selleck Quadrangle on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Thursday, December 12, 2019 Curious Cornhuskers: Why does Selleck have a basement room named Huskertech?

Tony Rathgeber, interim Residence Life director at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln said the Huskertech room in the Selleck Quadrangle basement used to be a computer lab prior to this year and currently serves as a study and staff training area.

Selleck Dining Hall at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Students react to upcoming Selleck Dining Center renovations and later hours

During the summer of 2020, Selleck Dining Center will be renovated into a food court style dining area. It will feature six different concepts, and some of the concepts will be open later than normal dining hall hours. The Daily Nebraskan asked students their opinions on the renovation.

Thursday, December 5, 2019 STUDY SPOTS: 9 campus locales to hit the books

Each person has different needs when choosing an the ideal study space. Furniture, power outlets, windows, temperature, energy level, - even the color of the walls - can be deciding factors. Here’s nine spots to enjoy for studying or meeting a group project.

Monday, December 2, 2019 Adjusted hours for finals week and winter break

Students will enjoy extended hours in many campus locations during finals week. As the break begins, students should expect reduced hours from many campus services. Use this helpful list as a guide:

Wednesday, November 27, 2019 UNL launches program to make counseling services more accessible to students

A trial run for a new program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln aims to test the benefits of placing counselors in residence halls. The Counselor-in-Residence program was started as a trial run in August with the placement of Megan Lawrence, a graduate student in the Marriage and Family Therapy program, in Abel-Sandoz, according to Jake Johnson, assistant vice chancellor for Student Affairs. He said the program is intended to increase student access to counseling and remove the stigmas associated with going to a counselor.