Gateway, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
9 hours ago by Jonathan Storm / MCT
PHILADELPHIA (MCT) - NBC's Tim Russert, 58, perhaps the most widely respected newsperson in all of television, collapsed and died of a heart attack while at work in Washington the afternoon of July 11.
Russert, a senior vice president at NBC, was the network's Washington bureau chief and had been moderator of "Meet the Press" for more than 16 years.
Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, IA
1 hour ago by Matt Gubbels
The Daily summer sports desk will be going to the Big 12 Football Media Days, July 21-23, and in advance of that, the three reporters have to send in their selections for the All-Big 12 teams. The selections include who will finish in what positions in each division, as well as our picks for offensive and defensive player and newcomer of the year.
Gateway, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
8 hours ago by Judy Rydberg
The job and housing markets may be in a slump, but one local exchange keeps expanding. Over the past year, Omaha's shopping has exploded with chain stores that the area has never seen before with several areas around town receiving a piece of the action.
Urban Outfitters, located in the Saddle Creek complex just north of downtown, opened last October and has been a fixture for many college-age students.
Gateway, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
2 hours ago by Sharon Noguchi
SAN JOSE, Calif. (MCT) - Student Body President Mohammed Abid was searching for a last-minute metaphor to grab attention at the Palo Alto High School graduation. He found a hilarious one, comparing applying to college to proposing marriage … and it was a hit at commencement June 11.
Daily Nebraskan, University of Nebraska, NE
1 day ago by Travis Beck
At 10:30 p.m. last Thursday, I felt like hitting the grass.
311 was energetically finishing up their last set with "Who's Got the Herb?" while I was frantically searching for my green Ford Escort in the dark amongst other dark cars.
I wanted to call it quits by giving into gravity; I wasn't that inebriated, just exhausted after seven hours of mediocre concert dwelling.
Daily Nebraskan, University of Nebraska, NE
18 hours ago by Ryan Kathman
Now that Tom Cruise has officially become irrelevant, Tom Hanks has settled nicely into middle age, Johnny Depp continues to explore only quirky territory (thankfully) and Brad Pitt's love life seems more important than his screen life, is there truly any bigger marquee actor than Will Smith?
Sure, George Clooney is a "movie star" in the classic sense, and Steve Carell or Jim Carrey definitely have the comedy genre locked down, but when it comes to the summer blockbuster, popcorn movie-you've-been-waiting-for, Hollywood's been telling us for years that Smith is the hot ticket and we seem happy to agree.
Daily Nebraskan, University of Nebraska, NE
1 day ago by Dana Marie Ahrens
Former Husker quarterback signs with Oakland Raiders
After not making the draft list, Cornhusker quarterback Sam Keller signed with the Oakland Raiders June 25. Keller will replace quarterback Erik Meyer from Eastern Michigan University. In nine games in 2007, Keller completed 205 passes, totaling 2,422 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, IA
3 days ago by Laura Kingery
Bailey Beckner, Junior What are your views on the current state of the country? Beckner thinks the United States is in an economic downturn. She said she has been following the news and is "really scared" to hear reports of businesses closing and the NASDAQ falling.
Iowa State Daily, Iowa State University, IA
4 days ago by Matt Gubbels
Iowa State guard Lucca Staiger, 19, was arrested May 26 for interference with official acts, according to state records.
Staiger was arrested after allegedly entering a bar underage in Polk County. Staiger negotiated a voluntary guilty plea and paid a $250 fine.
Reveille, Nebraska Wesleyan University, NE
6 days ago by Nathan Ehmke
As you are probably aware of, The Reveille staff is on summer break and are brainstorming some ideas for our fall issues.
In saying that we would like to extend to you a roll in the issues to come. As the voice of Nebraska Wesleyan University we value our audiences feedback and are open to any suggestions.
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