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Blackboard on students' phones

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Cell phones that only send and receive calls are fossils to many college students. These days, many services including e-mail, music and Internet are accessed by cell phone.

For UNO students, mobile cell phone classrooms might not be far behind.

Blackboard Inc.

Cheaters, beware:

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

UNO has been piloting a new anti-plagiarism product this semester and will continue to into the fall.

SafeAssign, a plagiarism prevention program, is offered in Blackboard's latest product release. The program requires electronic submissions of papers to a database where it is scanned to identify potential plagiarism.

Crime Log

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, April 23

10:31 p.m. Staff member reported theft of personal property from their office at the Peter Kiewit Institute. Incident occurred between 3 p.m. and 3:09 p.m., Monday, April 21.

Assistant Manger of Campus Security Paul Kosel said Campus Security believes the suspect is the same from a theft reported on Tuesday, April 22, of a theft of personal property between 3:40 p.

Environmental issues

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Pep Bowl was made a little livelier and a little trashier Wednesday when a UNO professor dressed up with more than 500 plastic grocery bags, in an effort to emphasize the first two conservation R's - reduce and reuse.

"The goal is to really get people thinking differently.

Independent party members participate in primary voting, election process

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On May 13, Nebraskans registered for a political party will be able to participate in selecting that party's candidate for the national presidential election.

According to papers filed with the Nebraska secretary of state, there are five candidates running for president under the Democratic and Republican parties.

Panel on affirmative action in Omaha

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Affirmative action returned to the forefront of campus discussions again Wednesday evening.

About 30 people, the majority being students, gathered to hear a group panel in the Boostrapper Hall of the William H. and Dorothy Thompson Alumni Center.

The event featured former Omaha Police Chief Thomas H.

Primary offers opportunity to voice choices in local affairs

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With final exams and projects on students' minds, many might forget that Nebraska's 2008 primary is rapidly approaching.

The primary will take place on May 13, with polls opening at 8 a.m. and closing at 8 p.m.

The deadline for voter registration is 6 p.

Street addresses on campus for emergency responders

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While mailing addresses will remain the same, buildings on UNO's Dodge Street campus will soon be labeled with street addresses in an effort to assist emergency personnel and make the campus easier to navigate.

By the time summer sessions roll around, each building will be assigned a street address and sign.

Summer hours

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Dr. C. C. and Mabel L. Criss Library

Monday through Thursday - 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday - 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday - Noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday - Noon to 9 p.m.

The library will be closed May 10, May 11, May 17, May 24, May 25, May 26, May 31 and July 4.

Milo Bail Student Center

Monday through Friday - 8 a.

Supporters of medical marijuana law take issue with federal case

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

FRESNO, Calif. (MCT) - Luke Scarmazzo is an aspiring hip-hop artist who is facing the possibility of a long stint in prison on federal drug charges.

In the federal government's view, the case against the Modesto, Calif., resident and co-defendant Ricardo Ruiz Montes is fairly simple: they broke the law by selling marijuana through their business, California Healthcare Collective.

WVU degree for governor's daughter 'seriously flawed'

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (U-WIRE) - West Virginia University administrators "cherry-picked" information and pulled courses "from thin air" to award a degree to the governor's daughter.

The findings from a five-member panel said that Heather Bresch did not earn an Executive Masters of Business Administration in December 1998.

Horoscopes from the talented

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Be careful not to spend your summer regretting stupid decisions.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Competence is key to upcoming success. Keep that in mind as you look for new opportunities.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Today is a very karmic day for you.

The final countdown

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Finals week is upon us. Stress increases and sleep decreases. Procrastinators and partygoers join the bookworms and brownnosers as everyone heads to the library to prepare for final examinations.

We all know that not all finals are created equal. Some instructors take pity on students after a long semester of hard work.

A&L Events Calender

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

May 2 - Recently regrouped rock legends The Police join equally famous/intriguing Elvis Costello at the Qwest Center at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $52 to $227.

May 2 - The Omaha Community Playhouse presents Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," a chilling tale based in Puritan inhabited Salem, Mass.

Brewing success in Nebraska

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Empyrean Brewing Company believes that we're all brewers at heart, whether we're brewing dreams or brewing beer.
In 1991, Rich Chapin's little, brewed dream became a reality when he was chosen as head brewer of the newly founded Lazlo's Brewery and Grill.
Lazlo's was the first brewpub to open in Nebraska and, in that year alone, nearly 15,500 gallons of beer were sold.

Thought, process center of 2008 thesis art exhibit

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Web comics

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

We all know the Internet has made information easier to access, but it has also become a new medium for creativity all over the world.

Web users can post and access music, videos, creative writing and art. However, a lesser known, but increasingly popular, outlet can also be found in online comics.

Hockey picks up new prospects

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Maverick hockey team got a preview of a new recruit during a junior league game earlier this week.

Omaha hockey fans will be glad to see Ryan Kretzer leave the Lincoln Stars. The gritty 5-foot-8 forward netted three goals and added three assists during an intense five game United States Hockey League playoff series against the Omaha Lancers.

Mavericks make it six straight, remain perfect in NCC play

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The UNO baseball team continued its hot stretch this week as it handed North Central Conference opponent St. Cloud State four losses in double-headers Monday and Tuesday in St. Cloud, Minn.

In all four wins, the Mavericks once again used their hot bats and solid defense to defeat St.

NCAA downplays Heels-Obama hoops issue

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (MCT) - North Carolina's men's basketball team on Tuesday had what a team official called an extraordinary chance to play basketball with presidential candidate Barack Obama.

It was so extraordinary that an NCAA rule appears to have been broken - and the NCAA is apparently going to ignore it.

Softball prepares for NCC title run

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The UNO Maverick softball team, currently 38-11 overall and 9-2 in conference, will prepare to face its biggest challenge of the season as they travel to Duluth, Minn., to compete in the North Central Conference's final tournament starting today.

The Mavericks will face stiff competition against the other talented members of the conference who are making their final run at a NCC title.

The first annual 'Benchies'

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

My first year as sports editor of the Gateway has been a treat.

Coaches, players and the athletic department have been more than accommodating to our small but diligent sports staff.

Sunday dinner time cell phone calls to head coaches were nothing short of what we sometimes had to resort to, yet those imposing and impressive figures of our athletic department were always more than happy to help.

UNO ends its season with a tie for third place in NCC tourney

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

An up and down season for the UNO tennis team ended this weekend with a third place tie at the North Central Conference tournament in St. Cloud, Minn.

UNO junior Rachel Faulk continued her season-long dominance by capturing the No. 1 singles title, winning 6-4 over North Dakota's Jenna Larson.

Metaphor for gas consumption can be illuminating, even without change

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I drive an '88 Volvo 740 station wagon, and lately I've been wondering how horribly fuel inefficient my vehicle is.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, at fueleconomy.gov, my car gets an average of 20 miles per gallon, if it's well maintained. It estimates the cost to drive 25 miles at $4.

Not willing to throw away 22 years of celibacy for peers' reasons

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If there's one topic I don't understand, it's sex.

It's not that I don't understand where babies come from or what makes a man different from a woman; I just don't understand why people go crazy about sex.

I feel like this is a good time to mention two key facts.

Summer move an adventure to me

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In eight days I will be starting a new life in a new place. No, I'm not planning on dying - I'm just moving to Washington, D.C., for an internship.

I'm very excited. But a little scared, too. Scared because of the high crime rates. But mainly scared that D.