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From The Daily Nebraskan to National Geographic, photographer Joel Sartore
Joel Sartore developed his love of photography in a makeshift darkroom in Abel Hall with photo paper he purchased from a girl who lived...


Norris headed to Class B semis on 70-foot buzzer beater
The tension was palpable as officials reviewed the final play of the game. The Norris Titans had already dogpiled in front of the...


Behind the bookstore, shining light on Lincoln’s indie booksellers
Lincoln is home to six independent bookstores: A Novel Idea, Francie & Finch, Sower Books, Elleinad Books, Bluestem Books and Badger...
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‘Community over competition,’ Lincoln area small shops host fall event
The leaves are changing colors, a slight breeze is in the air and there’s a glass of warm apple cider awaiting customers as they browse the wares of a local business in a small town. The Small Town Fall Shop Hop on Saturday, Oct. 18, featured six different small businesses across five Nebraskan small towns. The event included J Boutique in Hickman, Hilary & Co in Roca, Love M, Boutique and Tailored Life 360 in Bennet, Haven on 613 in Adams and Remedy in Tecumseh. “It’s just
Nov 10, 20253 min read


PRESS PLAY: The Groove Lagoon funks things up at the DN
The Groove Lagoon played that funky music for the Daily Nebraskan's fifth installment of Press Play, an in-office concert series. The...
Apr 30, 20252 min read


‘Acting is acting,’ EMA students learn from Richard ‘Mocapman’ Dorton
If you play video games, you’ve probably killed Richard Dorton. Dorton is a motion capture actor with over 150 video game credits to his...
Apr 29, 20253 min read


‘My heart wants it,’ Lincoln musician plays birthday show after house fire
On Friday night, Duffy’s Tavern had a crowd full of cheers and laughter, homemade cupcakes on a table and one woman on stage the entire...
Mar 31, 20253 min read


Go Big Read, inspiring literacy through Nebraska Athletics
A young girl reads a book about Simone Biles, with a Husker gymnast leaning over her shoulder. The gymnast enriches the story, providing...
Mar 3, 20253 min read


Impact on community literacy, local bookstore hosts tattoo event
Aislyn Mayse books tattoo appointments during the Tiny Tattoo Pop-Up Event at Elleinad Books on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Lincoln,...
Nov 7, 20243 min read


Annual Night of the Living Drag show provides safe place for expression
Count Lovesuck performs during Night of the Living Drag in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Student Union on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in...
Oct 28, 20242 min read


One Book One Lincoln author visits Lincoln’s community of readers
Amanda Peters signs books for One Book One Lincoln Attendees at Lincoln High School on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo...
Oct 16, 20243 min read


SJP commemorates Palestinians lost, demonstrates for a Free Palestine at UNL
Students raise Palestinian flags for the Students for Justice in Palestine memorial service at the Nebraska Union Plaza on Tuesday, Oct....
Oct 10, 20243 min read


Pearl Parade prevails, UNL’s homecoming Battle of the Bands recap
Noah Trumble, lead singer for Pearl Parade, playing for Battle of the Bands at the Bourbon Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 in Lincoln,...
Oct 7, 20246 min read


Amy Tan’s speech on writing, identity and life for Governor’s Lecture
Amy Tan interacts with a fan during her book signing at the Lied Center for Performing Arts on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 in Lincoln,...
Sep 26, 20242 min read


“To the Bone”: Lincoln author’s novel of history, cannibalism and love
Photo by Izzy Lewis On Sept. 13, Francie & Finch hosted a book launch of Lincoln author Alena Bruzas’ new book, “To the Bone.” Bruzas...
Sep 19, 20243 min read


Norris celebrates "fandom" theme for Homecoming
Photo by Izzy Lewis This past week, September 4-8, was Norris’ Homecoming Week: a week full of celebrations, dress-up days and...
Sep 14, 20232 min read


Julia Cook visits Norris Public Schools
On March 8 and 9, author Julia Cook held presentations for students at the Elementary and Intermediate schools. Cook’s books focus on...
Mar 30, 20232 min read
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