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The Nebraska volleyball team remained No. 1 in Monday’s AVCA Top 25 while Creighton held on to the final spot despite another loss.
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Chloe Hanel posts nine kills, four blocks and two aces as No. 2 Wayne State sweeps Winona State 25-21, 25-23, 25-15 in NSIC volleyball at Rice Arena.
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Nebraska Judicial Branch outlines its 2027-2029 strategic agenda, refining six initiatives to improve justice access, technology, supervision, and public trust.
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