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Death penalty to stay on books at least one more year

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska’s death penalty law will remain in place for at least another year, as senators who want to repeal it fell short of getting enough votes to overcome a filibuster today/Tuesday. Meanwhile, senators voted to override Gov. Dave Heinemans’ veto of a teachers’ retirement bill.

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STUDENT LAB features stories from talented students in UNO's School of Communication.

Council Bluffs plans news park

In Student Lab, on April 3rd, 2012

Omaha, NE – The City of Council Bluffs is building a new park, a multi-acre oasis in the middle of the metro area. The Omaha News‘ Josh Gear reports.

Election 2012: Super Tuesday

In Student Lab, on March 6th, 2012

The student newsroom, The Omaha News, presented an hour of live election coverage on “Super Tuesday” from the television studios of the University of Nebraska Omaha.

Mav Radio re-boots

In Student Lab, on January 23rd, 2012

Omaha, NE – With a new management team in place, UNO’s student-run station, Mav Radio, is looking to drum up interest.

Overweight State

In Student Lab, on May 9th, 2011

The University of Nebraska-Omaha’s student newsroom, The Omaha News, has produced an hour-long documentary examining obesity in Nebraska. Watch for it to air later this month on NET Television and The Knowledge Network. Here are a few highlights from School of Communication students Jon Schriner and Josh Korth:

Enough is enough

In Student Lab, on April 13th, 2011

Omaha, NE – A string of shootings and gang violence shook the Omaha community. Now people are mad, and want answers. Monday, April 11th a meeting was called at North High School to discuss the matter where concerned parents and citizens let their city officials know enough is enough.

Cost of a logo

In Student Lab, on April 6th, 2011

Omaha, NE – The University of Nebraska-Omaha is revamping its look, with a brand new logo and mascot symbol. But with tight budgets to consider, how much did the new design work cost the University?