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Husker researchers pose in a blue-lit lab. From left are: Kevin Smith, Leland J. and Dorothy H. Olson Professor of political science; Heather Akin, associate professor of agricultural leadership, education and communication; Eileen Hebets, George Holmes Professor of biological sciences; Emma Brase, graduate student in psychology; and Mike Dodd, professor of psychology. Hebets has a tarantula on her right wrist.

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A recent education abroad experience in India inspired new textiles by Nebraska's Michael James. This work is among those featured in his new solo exhibition at Omaha's Modern Arts Midtown.

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Nebraska's Colten White, a junior from Kearney, earned the university's first national championship in debate on April 23.

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A member of the cheer squad flies the Nebraska flag during the Huskers' 2017 game with Rutgers University in Memorial Stadium. During the Red-White Spring Game on April 21, journalism students will get a real-world experience, working with sports media and communication professionals.

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Dylan Severino, senior in classical languages, wears a gyro sign as he calls out to fellow students to attend the Homerthon. The university’s first-ever Homerathon — a marathon reading of “Iliad” — will begin 7 a.m. April 19 on the Meier Commons green space north of the Nebraska Union. It is expected to wrap at 4 a.m. April 20. April 19, 2019.

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Nebraska's Blair Mills (from left), Khenda Mustafa and Jordan Young have received U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarships for summer 2018.

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Students prepare to compete in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's 13th rodeo, held in 1971. The event is organized annually by the Rodeo Club.

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Husker researchers collaborate to explore fear of spiders

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Husker researchers pose in a blue-lit lab. From left are: Kevin Smith, Leland J. and Dorothy H. Olson Professor of political science; Heather Akin, associate professor of agricultural leadership, education and communication; Eileen Hebets, George Holmes Professor of biological sciences; Emma Brase, graduate student in psychology; and Mike Dodd, professor of psychology. Hebets has a tarantula on her right wrist.

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