The field is alive with energy as senior Caden VerMaas, the first defensive back, and running back, holds the football with determination. Beside him, senior linebacker and tight end Pierce Mooberry wiped the sweat from his brow, focused and ready. The Mustangs are up against the scout team. At this moment, Mooberry realizes it wasn’t just another game or practice; it was a milestone in their journey,...

Wheels spin faster as the hill steepens downwards. The hard work and pain of pedaling uphill is finally rewarded as the bike seems to fly off the ground, twigs and leaves snapping underneath the weight of the wheels. Cycling is one of the most common forms of exercise in the United States. The League of American Bicyclists estimates that altogether American youth spend approximately 13,000,000 minutes...

Walking to the newly opened Lego Store on a Sunday during a Nebraska Football Game, I expected a relatively quiet and quick trip. Upon arrival, shockingly, what I first noticed when I arrived was the line of 20 or so people outside the store, all of them waiting for a chance to enter. The store, filled with people, was easily the most crowded one at the Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall. As I was waiting,...

As you step foot onto a pickleball court, you hear the dinks of the pickleball, the shuffle of quick feet, and the celebration of teams as they win the point. This scene is becoming more common as pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sports across the United States, gaining much popularity among all generations and skill levels. Pickleball is a great way to get outdoors with family and...

rom hearing the drip of the IV bag to the prodding of sharp needles into her skin, English teacher Monica Kauffman overcame many challenges last year. Her health journey turned a corner leading her to a fresh start, with radiance and energy for another school year. “I’m excited to be back. I was so sick last year, but I just pushed through it,” she said. After countless doctor’s appointments...