By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications GRAND ISLAND - Lindsay Stryker knows what you’re thinking. At roughly twice the age of most of her classmates, she stands out on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. “Sometimes it’s awkward. Sometimes I feel like I get looked at differently,” said Stryker, who turns 37 next week. Many people wonder – and some of them ask – what motivated her to return to school now? That’s a question she’s happy to answer. “It’s important … [Read more...] about For Lindsay and Trevor Stryker, UNK education is chance to make up for lost time
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UNK Hunger Banquet raises awareness about food insecurity
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Sitting at a table lined with white linen, an uneaten plate of Italian food and an untouched piece of tiramisu sat in front of her, a University of Nebraska at Kearney student looked around the room uncomfortably as others sat on the floor eating rice and beans. The Hunger Banquet, which took place Thursday, aimed to raise awareness about hunger and food insecurity in the United States and Kearney community. “Hunger is … [Read more...] about UNK Hunger Banquet raises awareness about food insecurity