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Mesonjixx on Outlandia, Growth and Expansive Nebraskan Soul Music

The Nebraska native talks musical origins, new live album and upcoming festival performance. Mary Elizabeth Jo Dixen Pelenaise Kapi’olani...

“I’m Just Ready To Get On-Stage:” Youth-led Bands Take on the Omaha Music Scene

While acts of pre-teens and teenagers light up stages, a local non-profit supports the trend with new mentoring programs. Like most...

Nebraska Abortion Advocates Ready as Overturn of Roe v. Wade Looms

Recently-established state abortion fund, Nebraska Abortion Resources (NEAR) has been raising funds and gathering volunteers as threats...

Five Things to Know About Community-Based, Interactive Data Visualization

Growing up in Colombia—at a time when violence plagued the country—Lina Maria Giraldo found both healing and expression in creating art....

The Self-Gift That Keeps on Giving : Award-Winning Paper Examines Shopping, Loneliness

For Brent Smith, professor and chair of Emerson’s Marketing Communication department, the widespread loneliness felt during the pandemic...

"We bring the light": how two local artists unite their community every winter

It took community artists Tova Speter and Emily Bhargava three months to replicate the vision for their next art installation: a...

Navigating Dementia: A Personal Story and a New Take on Tradition

Dating back to 1900, orators of Emerson College have performed for their peers through the Southwick Recital, traditionally presenting...

Capturing the Census: Audio Story

The Boston Club’s 2021 Census found women occupy more leadership positions in state companies than ever before. Listen in as the three...

“What if it was you”: A Nebraskan student body’s movement to dismantle campus rape culture

University of Nebraska-Lincoln students protest the handling sexual assault cases on campus.

Among friends, the Millard mask debate has a different tone

Sarah Moore and Amber Lichti have lived in the same Millard cul-de-sac for seven years, separated by one house. They share the occasional...

Going down in history

Hunter Sallis has made his mark on Nebraska, now he sets his sights on the NCAA God-given talent, awe-striking athleticism, pure grit....