By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When David Bauer announced his upcoming retirement, he included lyrics from Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” in a message to his students. Like the legendary song released five decades ago – one year after Bauer first stepped in the classroom as a graduate teaching assistant – the end is near for the 73-year-old’s career in music education. He’ll face the final curtain April 28, when the longtime director of choirs conducts his … [Read more...] about Retiring after 35 years, David Bauer leaves mark on students, UNK music program
Wrestling
PHOTO GALLERY: NCAA Division II National Wrestling Championships, Day 2
Sophomore Matt Malcom won the 157 pound national title to lead the third-ranked Nebraska-Kearney wrestling team at the 2019 NCAA Division II Championships Saturday night in Cleveland. The Lopers, with four All-Americans, tallied 71.0 points to come in fifth place, its 18th straight top eight finish at this event. Malcom was the lone Loper to win in the finals as junior Jarod Hinrichs junior (285 lbs.) and sophomores Wesley Dawkins (133 lbs.) and Josh Portillo (125 lbs.) … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: NCAA Division II National Wrestling Championships, Day 2
PHOTO GALLERY: NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships Day 1
Loper wrestler Matt Malcom taking advantage of fresh start
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – It was summer 2017 and Matt Malcom was back in his hometown of Glenwood, Iowa, contemplating his future. The former Class 2A state champion was ready to give up wrestling. “I really didn’t want to go back to school after I left,” said Malcom, who spent the previous year at the University of Iowa. “I just wanted to start working and build a new life.” Malcom, who set school records in career wins, falls and takedowns … [Read more...] about Loper wrestler Matt Malcom taking advantage of fresh start
From Colby to Kearney, Calvin Ochs leads UNK wrestling team with toughness, dedication
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Calvin Ochs isn’t a big talker. He’s not the rah-rah guy who motivates his teammates with enthralling speeches. The University of Nebraska at Kearney wrestler lets his actions speak for themselves. “I know it’s pretty cliché, but he’s a leader by example,” said UNK head wrestling coach Dalton Jensen. “As tough as our sport is, as combative as our sport is, you need to know you have a guy who can step out and … [Read more...] about From Colby to Kearney, Calvin Ochs leads UNK wrestling team with toughness, dedication
