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Photo Finish: Pictures worth a thousand words

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Take a look back at some of the most eye-popping, memorable, funny and poignant photos captured by Journal Star photographers.

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The first wave of competitors waits for the whistle to begin the swimming portion of the 2013 Cornhusker State Games triathlon at Holmes Lake.

Journal Star file photo

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The rising Milky Way and stars control the Nebraska sky near Friend on June 1.

PHOTO BY MARK WATSON / For the Lincoln Journal Star

Candy House, 12/12/2013

Ashlyn Erickson, 4, of Waverly tries to wiggle away from her mom, Angela, after being "frosted" during the Candy House Funshop on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, at the Lincoln Children's Museum.

KRISTIN STREFF/Lincoln Journal Star

Mud Run

Five-year-old Brayden Ogorzolka of Aurora is enveloped by a frothy amalgam of mud and soap suds as he hits the bottom of the Slip-n-Slide Aug. 24, 2013, during the Nebraska Sports Council's Mud Run at the Lancaster Event Center.

FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star

Mural

Tattoo artist Ransom Bennett puts the finishing touches on a spray painted mural he did at Iron Brush Tattoo's new location at  226 S. 16th St. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013.

ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal

Capital City Marching Band Competition

Christian Reese-Newquist (right) a Lincoln East freshman, stands with his band in the ready area in the Capital City Marching Band Competition at Seacrest Field in Lincoln, Oct. 5, 2013.

ANNA REED/Lincoln Journal Star

Draft Horses

Alex McKiernan works with Duke and Duchess, the new draft work horses on his five-acre family farm, Robinette Farms, near Martell on  Nov. 2, 2013. The brother and sister pair arrived at the farm on Friday. McKiernan and his wife, Chloe Diegel, hope to have the farm running 100 percent draft powered within five years.

ANNA REED/Lincoln Journal Star

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Elton John had fans singing to just about every word at the Pinnacle Bank Arena on Nov. 23.

ANNA REED/Lincoln Journal Star

Cirque Dreams

Olga Smirnova (top) sits atop a chair on the forehead of Vladimir Smirnov during "Cirque Dreams Holidaze," at the Lied Center for Performing Arts

FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star

Graduation

Four soon-to-be-graduates cast a long shadow as spotlights greet their entrance before friends and family on Saturday, May 25, 2013, during the Lincoln Southeast High School graduation ceremony at the Pershing Center.

FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star

Blue face

Untitled (head) by artist Jun Kaneko faces south toward the Lied Center for Performing Arts in the Sheldon Memorial Sculpture Garden on June 5, 2013.

GWYNETH ROBERTS/Lincoln Journal Star

2013 Jingle Bell Run/Walk

Josh Rice (left) and Cara Whalen run along the Rock Island Trail during the fifth annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk put on by the Arthritis Foundation at Antelope Park on Sunday, December 8, 2013.

CHAD GREENE/For the Lincoln Journal Star

Jay Z Concert

Jay Z performs at the Pinnacle Bank Arena  Dec. 1, 2013.

ANNA REED/Lincoln Journal Star

Wreaths Across America

Campbell Kennedy a member of UNL's ROTC program salutes after he placed a wreath on the grave of a veteran during the Wreaths Across America event at Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln on Saturday, Dec 14, 2013.

BRIANNA SOUKUP/Lincoln Journal Star

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Six-year-old Colton Dubas, of Lincoln, is surrounded by bubbles during the annual Sprinkler Day on July 25 at the Loren Corey Eiseley Branch Library.

PHOTO BY FRANCIS GARDLER / Lincoln Journal Star

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The Plettner family tries to take a family portrait with Santa at St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center's Miracle on 70th Street Christmas event on Dec. 7.

BRIANNA SOUKUP/Lincoln Journal Star

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A truck dumps crushed limestone onto the floor as construction continues inside the Pinnacle Bank Arena on Jan. 31. The arena was completed nearly six months later.

ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star

Strategic Air and Space Museum

Jerry Bergstrom stands atop a Mark-36 thermonuclear bomb casing from the 1950s as he and fellow facilities employees at the Strategic Air and Space Museum in Ashland help prepare for a new exhibition called "Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow: Living with the Atomic Bomb."

ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star

Flash Mob Proposal

A flash mob dances for a surprise proposal Thomas Radtke set up for his wife, Tataya. Radtke purposed to his wife with singing, dancing and even a flash mob of friends on Nov. 15, 2013 in the Railyard. The couple have been married for nine years and have three children but it was a whirlwind romance and she never got a "proper" proposal.

BRIANNA SOUKUP/Lincoln Journal Star

First day

Preschooler Rawan Al-Mugotir tries on a costume piece as she checks out toys on the first day for kids at the new Educare childcare center, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013.

ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star

UNL Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally

Rachel Foehlinger twirls with the marching band at the UNL Homecoming Parade on Oct. 4, 2013. The Huskers play Illinois Saturday in the homecoming game.

BRIANNA SOUKUP/Lincoln Journal Star

Sandy Hook Charity Horse Show

Larry Guyton feeds his miniature dwarf horse, Butch, at the Sandy Hook Charity Horse Show at the Lancaster Event Center on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2013. Guyton and his wife run the Epona Horse Rescue that has helped to re-home the Jefferson horses since December.

ANNA REED/Lincoln Journal Star

Brick work

Heavy Equipment Operator Bill Hergott of Lincoln Parks and Recreation uses a hammer drill as he helps dismantle a section of artist Michael Morgan's brick work in the Near South Park, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at the intersection of 19th and A Streets. Cracking and shifting in the fanciful columns, walls, and benches forced the city to close the park and ultimately remove the work.

ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star

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Two of the three baby raccoons he has adopted climb onto Jerry Spech's lap for a bottle after spending the night high in a cottonwood tree on his acreage south of Wahoo on July 18.

ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star

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Five-year-old Kale Jensen, of Lincoln, hangs on for a ride as rodeo clown John Gower stays close during the McClain's Kids Ranch Rodeo and Mutton Bustin' event at the Lancaster County Fair on Aug. 5.

PHOTO BY ERIC GREGORY / Lincoln Journal Star

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The hollow in a silver maple provides perfect camouflage for a screech owl that has taken up residence in the front yard of a Northeast Lincoln home on Feb. 19.

ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star

Archie

West Schomer uses a brush and vacuum to dust Archie, a Columbian mammoth, during a 2013 cleaning at Morrill Hall.

ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star file photo

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A maintenance worker uses a fire extinguisher to maintain the ice during an outdoor hockey game between the Lincoln Stars and Omaha Lancers on Feb. 9 at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha.

PHOTO BY FRANCIS GARDLER / Lincoln Journal Star

Japanese painted ferns

A pair of Japanese painted ferns cross each other in Shaun Vanneman's garden.

FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star

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Fireworks sizzle in the sky between Haymarket Park and Pinnacle Bank Arena on July 26.

PHOTO BY FRANCIS GARDLER / Lincoln Journal Star

Pioneers Park

A painted turtle basks in the warm afternoon sun Oct. 8, 2013, at Pioneers Park. After a blustery and chilly weekend warmer temperatures are expected to return to Lincoln this week.

FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star

Snow

Snow falls as pedestrians make their way around downtown Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at 12th and O Streets.

GWYNETH ROBERTS/Lincoln Journal Star

Common Good Farm

Evrett Lunquist adds hay to some of the nesting boxes for his Rhode Island Red chickens on Monday at Common Good Farm. A court battle is being waged stemming from Lunquist's part-time work as an organic inspector after another farmer's organic certification was revoked.

GWYNETH ROBERTS/Lincoln Journal Star

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Eight-year-old Piper Stienike, of Omaha, settles comfortably into her father's (Army CW2 Steve Stienike's) arms on Dec. 12 at the Penterman Armory. Approximately 10 Nebraska Army and Air National Guardsmen who had spent nearly the past year in Afghanistan as part of the Guard's Afghan Agribusiness Development Team No. 4 were welcomed back from their deployment.

PHOT BY FRANCIS GARDLER / Lincoln Journal Star

Chilly weather

Looking for a little extra propulsion for his Stomp Rocket, 5-year-old Hayden Jansen takes a flying leap onto the launch pad of the foam-tipped projectile as his father Craig Jansen awaits lift-off Oct. 21, 2013, at Pioneers Park. Both father and son were dressed for the occasion as recent chillier temperatures have forced residents to bundle up for outdoor activities.

FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star

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Gabrielle Beadell, of Tecumseh, uses her iPhone, held by fellow graduate Jami Blomstedt, as a mirror as she adjusts her mortarboard on Aug. 16 prior to UNL summer commencement at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

PHOTO BY FRANCIS GARDLER / Lincoln Journal Star

Art students

Freshmen Lauren Williams starts a work in clay during class at the Arts & Humanities Focus Program Dec. 5, 2013

ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star

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One female (left) and two male peregrine falcon chicks sit for the cameras after being banded, treated for mites and having their blood drawn on June 10 at the Capitol.

PHOTO BY GWYNETH ROBERTS / Lincoln Journal Star

Food bank grocery pick up

Gary Lockett Sr. guides two grocery carts full of donated bakery items toward his Food Bank of Lincoln truck at the 27th Street and Pine Lake Road Super Saver.

GWYNETH ROBERTS/Lincoln Journal Star

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Fireman Dallas Fletcher carries a cat from the scene of a fire in Lincoln on July 19.

PHOTO BY GWYNETH ROBERTS / Lincoln Journal Star

Harvest time

Kathi Kirwan of Greenwood carries buckets full of freshly picked Lacrosse grapes through the vineyard at James Arthur Vineyard. Since planting 100 vines in 1992, James Arthur has grown into Nebraska's largest winery.

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Witch Crash, 10/17/2013

A witch crashes into a tree with a message for passersby  Oct. 17, 2013, along A Street between 52nd and Cotner.

KRISTIN STREFF/Lincoln Journal Star

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Clint Schuler of Waverly enjoys an evening of sunset fishing on Nov. 4 at Holmes Lake.

PHOTO BY KRISTIN STREFF / Lincoln Journal Star

Military Funeral, 11/07/2013

Carole Johnson is saluted by a member of the Air Force Honor Guard after receiving an American flag during the funeral service for her father, U.S. Air Force veteran Rex Fuller, on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, at Lincoln Memorial Park.

KRISTIN STREFF/Lincoln Journal Star

Pedestrian Bridge, 11/20/2013

Construction crews work on installing the L-I-N-C-O-L-N signage on the pedestrian bridge in front of Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in the Haymarket.

KRISTIN STREFF/Lincoln Journal Star

Capitol Tree, 12/02/2013

Members of the Nebraska Capitol Commission, the Nebraska Department of Roads and the Capitol maintenance crew work together to lift and install a 30-foot evergreen tree for the holidays on Dec. 2, 2013, in the Capitol rotunda.

KRISTIN STREFF/Lincoln Journal Star

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Mark McKinney of Look Architectural Coatings installs graphic artwork on a glass partition on Dec. 9 at the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame building.

PHOTO BY KRISTIN STREFF / Lincoln Journal Star

Pumpkin Run

Silhouetted runners of all sizes made the one-mile run as parents accompanied  kids on Oct. 19, 2013, during the 12th annual Pumpkin Run at Pioneers Park. More than 3,700 runners traversed a mile-long course to set a new participation record for the run.

FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal

Heavy Equipment Auction

Area farmers Paul and Larry Spahn walk by large excavators as they check out the equipment assembled for a Ritchie Brothers Heavy Equipment Auction to be held Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at the Lancaster Event Center.

ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star

Walt Wenzl

Walt Wenzl squeezes past the bolt bin at Wenzl Hardware in Nebraska City on May 22. Wenzl has been working there for 70 years and has owned the store since 1954.

ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star

Kids Garden & Cafe

Ne-Quan Leonard, 10, watches his six-year-old brother Kayden spoon filling into a no-bake pumpkin pier during a Kids Garden & Cafe class at Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach on Nov. 18, 2013.

ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star

"Jurassic Park: the Musical: 3D"

Russ Meyer works on the set of the Colonel Mustard Theatre Company production of "Jurassic Park: the Musical: 3D" on Monday, Aug. 19, 2013.

ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal

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Stacey Wilgocki shows off her 9-day-old daughter Adelace May to Nebraska player Andy Janovich during the Husker football team's visit to St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center on Nov. 27.

PHOTO BY ERIC GREGORY / Lincoln Journal Star

P Street Construction

Construction on P Street between 11th and 12th Streets has been challenging for motorists, pedestrians and businesses.

ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star

Guard send-off

Army Maj. Kevin Hurtt of Omaha strokes the back of his wife, Andrea, as she kisses their son Joey, 10, before Tuesday's send-off ceremony at the Nebraska National Guard's Joint Force Headquarters.

FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star

Graduation

Pablo Rangel (left) of Lincoln gets a hug from his advisor, Prof. James Garza, on Friday, Aug.16, 2013, following the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Summer Semester Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony at the newly-opened Pinnacle Bank Arena.

FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal

Lambrecht Auto Auction

A year ago, Ray Lambrecht's auction drew 30,000 people over three days to his farm field near Pierce. His 500-car sale generated a reported $2.8 million.

FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star file photo

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

With the roar of six-string power chords of guitarist Al Pitrelli (right) and the siren song of violinist Asha Mevlana, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra hits the stage amidst a spectacle of luminance and verve Nov. 14, 2013, at the Pinnacle Bank Arena.

FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star

Giving Tree program

Elliott Elementary School first-grader Madison Breazeale (right) registers her surprise as she sees the doll she pulled from her gift bag during class in teacher Melanie McWilliams' (left) classroom on Dec. 16, 2013. The spirit of Christmas visited Elliott Elementary School early as nearly 400 students from kindergarten through fourth grade received gift bags with a variety of presents from the Giving Tree program sponsored by the entire Lincoln YMCA community.

FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star

Wellness walk

Carmelee Tuma (left) walks alongside co-worker Sue Roush while participating in the Governor and Workers Walk on Thursday on the second floor of the State Capitol. Tuma and Roush, who work in the governor's office, joined a small crowd of state workers, senators and the governor in walking for 30 mintues to celebrate the opening of registration for the 2013 LiveWell Challenge Series.

GWYNETH ROBERTS/Lincoln Journal Star

Lincoln Southwest school resource officer

Animal Control Officer DeMon Wimes uses a box cutter attached to an extendable pole in an attempt to cut free a deer that became entangled in netting near an athletic field at Lincoln Southwest High School.

GWYNETH ROBERTS/Lincoln Journal Star

Aerial silks workshop

Project in Motion Aerial Dance company member Lauren Mendoza (center) demonstrates a position on aerial fabric to workshop participants Mary Pinnell (in gray at right), 13; Jenna Tuckerman, 14; and Carrie Keating, 14, on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at Haymarket Theatre.

GWYNETH ROBERTS/Lincoln Journal Star

Jazz in June, 06/04/2013

LINCOLN, NEB - 06/04/2013 - Dean Johnson plays the bass with the Kendra Shank Quartet during the first performance of the Jazz in June concert series on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at the Sheldon Sculpture Garden. MEGAN FARMER/Lincoln Journal Star

MEGAN FARMER/Lincoln Journal Star

Help for Christmas

Chris Arnold, 6, jumps onto the sofa between his mom, Lisa, and his brother Eric to settle in to watch a DVD with his older brother, Brandon Harris, and Brandon's fiance, Shawnia Payne, on Dec. 20, 2013, in their temporary RV home in the Sky View Homes trailer and RV park.

KRISTIN STREFF/Lincoln Journal Star file

Therapy Dogs, 12/13/2013

Southeast Community College students Lacie Wasserman (from left), Kaylie Rank and Lisa Rank take a break between classes to cuddle with Hugh from Healing Hearts Therapy Dogs during finals week on Dec. 13, 2013, in the student center.

KRISTIN STREFF/Lincoln Journal Star

news, Interstate 80, fire, fatality

Lincoln, NE - 12/18/2013 - Lincoln firefighters extinguish smoldering debris from a semi-truck on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, on the westbound O Street on-ramp to Interstate 80. GWYNETH ROBERTS/Lincoln Journal Star

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LINCOLN, NEB - 05/04/2013 - Lincoln emergency responders rescue a driver from her vehicle after she drove over the side of a bridge and crashed into the ditch along the Superior Street Trail on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the roundabout at 14th and Superior streets. KRISTIN STREFF/Lincoln Journal Star

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Wake Up The Beds

Scores of volunteers joined Lincoln Parks & Recreation employees to plant flowers May 11, 2013, at the Sunken Gardens.

KRISTIN STREFF/Lincoln Journal Star

Memorial Day at Wyuka, 05/27/2013

LINCOLN, NEB - 05/27/2013 - A member of the U.S. Marine Corps gets a smile from a friend as the different branches of the military are remembered and honored during the Memorial Day Observance program on Monday, May 27, 2013, at Wyuka Cemetery. KRISTIN STREFF/Lincoln Journal Star 5/28/2013 pg 1A A member of the U.S. Marine Corps gets a smile from a friend as the different branches of the military are remembered and honored during the Memorial Day Observance program on Monday at Wyuka Cemetery. KRISTIN STREFF/Lincoln Journal Star

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School Shooting Training Exercise, 05/29/2013

LINCOLN, NEB - 05/29/2013 - Southeast Community College Fire and Rescue student Ally Burt (right) plays a gunshot victim while members of the Lincoln Police Department, including Officer Tim Dolberg (left) and Sergeant Jason Goodwin (center), enter and secure the hallway during a training exercise on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at Kloefkorn Elementary School. KRISTIN STREFF/Lincoln Journal Star

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Standalone, 06/17/2013

Roy's Window Service employees wash the windows at the Assurity Life Insurance Building in 2014.

Journal Star file photo

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Families gathered at Union Plaza to participate in the rubber duck races at the first Party in the Park Event on June 29 in Lincoln.

PHOTO BY MEGAN FARMER / Lincoln Journal Star

Star City Pride Festival, 07/13/2013

LINCOLN, NEB - 07/13/2013 - Becky Waddle (right) shows her support for Jessica Bower by giving her a dollar with her teeth during her performance at the 2013 Star City Pride Festival on Saturday, July 13, 2013, at 18th and N Streets. MEGAN FARMER/Lincoln Journal Star

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MALCOLM, NEB - 07/31/2013 - A procession of Aurora police, Patriot Guard Riders and Blue Nights motorcyclists escorted Aurora Chief Brokenrope's ashes from Lincoln to Grand Island on Highway 34 on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, in Malcolm. MEGAN FARMER/Lincoln Journal Star

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Superhero Race, 08/04/2013

Marlene Marshall and Mark Bridwell share a moment before competing in the Superhero Race dressed as Robin and Batman on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013, in front of Old Chicago on P Street.

MEGAN FARMER/Lincoln Journal Star

Accident, 08/10/2013

LINCOLN, NEB - 08/10/2013 - Lincoln Fire and Rescue workers respond to the scene of a two car accident on 9th and A Streets on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Lincoln. MEGAN FARMER/Lincoln Journal Star

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Farm Food Fork, 08/22/2013

LINCOLN, NEB - 08/22/2013 - Culinary students from Southeast Community College prepare for the Farm Food Fork event at the Pinnacle Bank Arena. Twelve Lincoln chefs joined Travel Channel's Andrew Zimmern and 250 guests for a five-course meal on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. MEGAN FARMER/Lincoln Journal Star

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Nebraska State Fair

Fairgoers enjoy the view from the Sky Tram at the 2013 Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island, which drew 335,000 visitors.

Journal Star file photo

Travel Writers, 09/26/2013

NEBRASKA CITY, NEB - 09/26/2013 - From left, Elaine Warner, Nicki Chodnoff, Mansoor Ladha and Sandra Scott take notes during a tour of the Arbor Lodge on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013, at the Arbor Lodge State Historical Park. MEGAN FARMER/Lincoln Journal Star

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Feature, 10/08/2013

Four-year-old Robert Mays (right) and one-year-old Hailey Mays watch the Geese fly away from them on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013, at Oak Creek Park.

MEGAN FARMER/Lincoln Journal Star

Lincoln Calling, 10/16/2013

LINCOLN, NEB - 10/16/2013 - Tim Langford (left) plays the guitar while band member Jeff Fowlkes drums during a performance by Too Slim and the Taildraggers as they open the Wednesday edition of the annual Lincoln Calling on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013 at the Zoo Bar. MEGAN FARMER/Lincoln Journal Star

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, 10/17/2013

LINCOLN, NEB - 10/17/2013 - Looking south on N. 27th Street, traffic is pictured at dusk on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, near the intersection of N. 27th Street and Kensington Drive. MEGAN FARMER/Lincoln Journal Star

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Kids

Kelli and Ryan Baker dig in the dirt outside of their apartment with spoons on Oct. 19, 2013, on Prospect Street.

MEGAN FARMER/Lincoln Journal Star

Rule G

The "Spin Room" at Rule G in the Railyard. The nightclub announced Monday it had closed. 

Journal Star file photo

Boo at the Zoo

13-month-old Nehemiah Bray right) walks to the next trick-or-treat stop dressed as a lion on Oct. 30, 2013, at Boo at the Zoo.

MEGAN FARMER/Lincoln Journal Star

Fall Colors 11/01/2013

GRETNA, NEB - 11/01/2013 - A storm rolls in over a corn field on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, on Fairview Road near Gretna. MEGAN FARMER/Lincoln Journal Star

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Young Mens Club, 11/07/2013

Young Mens Club members from the Huntington Elementary School Community Learning Center Blaize Larson (right) and Tavarius Hinds look in the mirror after learning how to tie a tie during a field trip on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, to J.C. Penney in the Gateway Mall.

MEGAN FARMER/Lincoln Journal Star

Good Morning Pleasant Dale, 11/08/2013

PLEASANT DALE, NEB - 11/08/2013 - Katherine Endacott takes a picture of the sunrise for her ongoing Facebook photo project, Good Morning Pleasant Dale on Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, on 140th Road. MEGAN FARMER/Lincoln Journal Star

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Pink performs in front of a sold-out crowd on Nov. 9 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

PHOTO BY MEGAN FARMER / Lincoln Journal Star

Pink, 11/09/2013

Pink performs in 2013 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Journal Star file photo

National Adoption Day, 11/23/2013

Angela Janda-Craig and Emilee Janda, 6, celebrate after the judge announces that Emilee's adoption is final on National Adoption Day Nov. 23, 2013, at the Hall of Justice.

MEGAN FARMER/Lincoln Journal Sta

Animal Control, 11/27/2013

LINCOLN, NEB - 11/27/2013 - Animal Control Officer Scott Lowry drives to the Capital Humane Society with a yellow lab after the dog was found off of South Folsom Street on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013. MEGAN FARMER/Lincoln Journal Star

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Nebraska vs. Iowa, 11/28/2013

Husker fans head towards Memorial Stadium before the Nebraska and Iowa game on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013.

MEGAN FARMER/Lincoln Journal Star

New Year's Baby

Aaron Fickenscher of Lincoln gets to touch his son, Cy, for the second time since his delivery Tuesday in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Bryan East Campus. Cy, who is Lincolns first baby of 2013, was born six weeks early because of his mother, Stephanie, having pre-eclampsia.

MATT RYERSON/Lincoln Journal Star

Bus Fire

LINCOLN, NEB - 01/31/2013 Lincoln firefighters spray down a bus that ignited in flames after being struck by another vehicle Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, on S. 14th Street just north of Cushman Drive. Officials at the scene said four people were sent to the hospital with non-life threatening injures after loosing control of their vehicle on the icy roads, crossing the median, and crashing into the bus which was north bound. The bus was carrying no passengers and the driver was uninjured. MATT RYERSON/Lincoln Journal Star

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LINCOLN, NEB - 02/21/2013 Stacey Roller of Lincoln carries her dog Snarla to safety as Lincoln firefighters battle a house fire at her friend's house where the dog was staying Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at 2045 Euclid Avenue. Roller found the dog at the back door of the house trying to get back inside to get away from the weather. MATT RYERSON/Lincoln Journal Star 2/22/2013 pg 1B Stacey Roller of Lincoln carries her dog Snarla to safety Thursday as Lincoln firefighters battle a fire at her friend�s house where the dog was staying at 2045 Euclid Ave. Roller found the dog at the back door of the house trying to get back inside, out of the weather. MATT RYERSON/Lincoln Journal Star

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Alice in Chains performs to a packed crowd at the Pinewood Bowl Theater on May 24.

PHOTO BY MATT RYERSON / Lincoln Journal Star

Storm Damage in Bennet

LINCOLN, NEB - 10/04/2013 Neighbors of the Jensen family, Wayne Wallen (left) and Marvin Wood, both survivors of past tornadoes, have a refreshment and reflect on the power of mother nature on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, the morning after a possible tornado swept through a farm belonging to Clark and Dana Jensen at 11600 S. 190th St., northeast of Bennet, Neb. MATT RYERSON/Lincoln Journal Star

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Breast Cancer Awareness

Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center shines in a pink glow for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The building will remain lit in pink for the month of October.

MATT RYERSON/Lincoln Journal Star

Car Fire at St. Elizabeth Medical Center

LINCOLN, NEB - 11/13/2013 Lincoln firefighters extinguish a burning pickup after the driver was pulled to safety on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, at the main entrance of St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center. Tim Henry of Lincoln who, along with another citizen pulled the driver from the vehicle, said the man was unconscious when he was pulled out with his clothes on fire. MATT RYERSON/Lincoln Journal Star

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Ice Fishing Dog

Randy Koch of Lincoln watches as his dog Maggie dives her head into the frigid water to hunt for a bluegill that Koch just released while ice fishing with his son Jacob, 15, and nephew Tyler Koch, 17, (not pictured) on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013, at Holmes Lake.

MATT RYERSON/Lincoln Journal Star

Addison Fleming

Addison Fleming, 5, holds a photo of herself stortly after her birth. Addison was born three months, weighing a little more than a pound.

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LINCOLN, NEB - 10/10/2013 - Lincoln firefighters battle an early morning fire at 7320 Colby on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013. STEPHEN SHIELDS/For the Lincoln Journal Star

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From left, Tina and Mike Fardella laugh with Maestro Edward Polochick during a benefit for the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra Friday Jan. 25 at The Country Club of Lincoln. The fundraiser, hosted by the Lincoln Symphony Guild, featured food, libations and live entertainment. Travis Beck/For the Lincoln Journal Star. 2/13/2013 pg 1E Midweek Spotlight Fans (from left) Tina and Mike Fardella laugh with Maestro Edward Polochick during a benefit for Lincoln�s Symphony Orchestra on Jan. 25 at The Country Club of Lincoln. The fundraiser, hosted by the Lincoln Symphony Guild, featured food, libations and live entertainment. Travis Beck/For the Lincoln Journal Star.

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Brian Brazier

Brian Brazier, tuba player for Bolzen Beer Band, plays a steady bass line during a performance at the Bourbon Theatre as part of Lincoln Exposed music festival in Lincoln, Neb. Travis Beck/For the Lincoln Journal Star. 2/19/2013 pg 1C Brian Brazier, tuba player for Bolzen Beer Band, plays a steady bass line during a performance at the Bourbon Theatre as part of Lincoln Exposed music festival. Travis Beck/For the Lincoln Journal Star.

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Hayat Ramadan, center, smiles with family after graduating from Lincoln Northeast High School Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Pershing Center in Lincoln, Neb. Travis Beck/For the Lincoln Journal Star.

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Shawn Eichorst

Shawn Eichorst, Nebraska's new athletic director, is settling into his new role at the university.

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LINCOLN, NEB - Jorge Daniel Veneciano, left, Director, and Ann Gradwohl, Public Relations and Marketing Manager discuss what is left to do for the evening's "Nake Museum" event at the Sheldon Museum of Art on Friday, May 3, 2013. TED KIRK/Lincoln Journal Star

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WAGON TRAIN LAKE, NEB - 10-/4/2013 - Jim Stoddard watches as the travel trailer he road Thursday night's storm out in is pulled from a ditch at the Wagon Train Lake campground on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. TED KIRK/Lincoln Journal Star

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Lincoln skyline 2014

The Lincoln skyline.

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Georgia vs. Nebraska, 1.1.13

Georgia linebacker Alec Ogletree (9) puts an exclamation point on the Bulldogs' 45-31 victory over Nebraska as he sack quarterback Taylor Martinez (3) on the Huskers' last play of the Capital One Bowl, on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Orlando, Florida.

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Illinois vs. Nebraska, 10.5.13

Nebraska wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (18) drops a second quarter pass in the end zone at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013.

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Illinois vs. Nebraska, 10.5.13

Nebraska head coach Bo Pelini (left) has some thoughts to share with defensive coordinator John Papuchis in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013.

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Iowa vs. Nebraska, 11.29.13

Iowa defensive back Desmond King (14) is late as Nebraska wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (18) makes a third-quarter catch at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013.

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Iowa vs. Nebraska, 11.29.13

Nebraska defensive coordinator John Papuchis (left) and head coach Bo Pelini signal a defense to their team during the fourth-quarter at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013.

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Husker Fans, 10/05/2013

The athletic department will spend $12.3 million to improve the sound system and Wi-Fi connectivity inside Memorial Stadium.

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Michigan State vs. Nebraska, 11.16.13

Nebraska quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) and Taylor Martines watch the big screen as Michigan State defeated the Husker 41-28 at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013.

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Michigan State vs. Nebraska, 11.16.13

Nebraska quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) fumbles as he is hit by teammate Cole Pensick (62) in third-quarter action against Michigan State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013.

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Michigan State vs. Nebraska, 11.16.13

Michigan State linebacker Ed Davis (43) goes over the block of Nebraska running back Ameer Abdullah (8) as he reaches for a pass by quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) in fourth-quarter action at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013.

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Northwestern vs. Nebraska, 11.2.13

An official signals touchdown after Nebraska's Jordan Westerkamp (with ball) found himself on the receiving end of a Hail Mary pass from Ron Kellogg during the Huskers' 27-24 victory against Northwestern on Nov. 2, 2013.

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Northwestern vs. Nebraska, 11.2.13

Nebraska wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp (1) and the rest of the Huskers celebrate their 27-24 victory on a Hail Mary against Northwestern at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 2, 2013.

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Nebraska vs. Northwestern, 11.2.13

Nebraska cheerleaders take part in the Unity Walk as the Huskers arrive for their game against Northwestern on Nov. 2, 2013, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10.12.13

Nebraska defensive coordinator John Papuchis celebrates a second-quarter fumble recovery with Nebraska safety Corey Cooper (6) and the rest of his defense at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10.12.13

Nebraska running back Imani Cross (32) goes over teammate offensive linesman Cole Pensick (62) to score in third-quarter action at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10.12.13

Nebraska wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (18) scores in fourth-quarter action at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10.12.13

Purdue quarterback Danny Etling (5) and Nebraska defensive tackle Maliek Collins (7) get personal in third-quarter action at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013.

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Southd Dakota State vs. Nebraska, 9.21.13

LINCOLN, NEB - 9/21/2013 - The Huskers take the filed at Memorial Stadium on Saturday Sept. 21, 2013. JACOB HANNAH/For the Lincoln Journal Star

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Southd Dakota State vs. Nebraska, 9.21.13

Nebraska running back Terrell Newby (34) scores in third-quarter action against South Dakota State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday Sept. 21, 2013.

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South Dakota State vs. Nebraska, 9.21.13

Nebraska safety Charles Jackson (21) gestures over South Dakota State wide receiver Trevor Wesley (80) in fourth-quarter action during a 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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South Dakota State vs. Nebraska, 9.21.13

Travis Weyers hands out balloons at Memorial Stadium on Saturday Sept. 21, 2013.

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South Dakota State vs. Nebraska, 9.21.13

Nebraska wide receiver Sam Burtch (9) beats South Dakota State defensive back Jake Gentile (38) to score in second-quarter action at Memorial Stadium on Saturday Sept. 21, 2013.

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Southern Miss vs. Nebraska, 9.7.13

Nebraska wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (18) celebrates his first-quarter touchdown against Southern Mississippi at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

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Southern Miss vs. Nebraska, 9.7.13

Nebraska wide receiver Kenny Bell (80) makes a second-quarter touchdown catch against Southern Miss at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

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Southern Miss vs. Nebraska, 9.7.13

Jessica Klein hugs Nebraska cornerback Ciante Evans (17) after he scored on a first-quarter inception against Southern Miss at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

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UCLA vs. Nebraska, 9.14.13

UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley (17) slipped away from Nebraska safety Harvey Jackson (1) for a few extra yards in third-quarter action at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013.

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UCLA vs. Nebraska, 9.14.13

LINCOLN, NEB - 9/14/2013 -UCLA wide receiver Jordan Payton (9) loses his helmut but slips a tackle attempt by Nebraska cornerback Josh Mitchell (5) in third-quarter action at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013. FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star

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Wyoming vs. Nebraska, 8.31.13

Nebraska wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (18) beats Wyoming cornerback Tyran Finley (14) to score in third-quarter action at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013.

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Wyoming vs. Nebraska, 8.31.13

A water cooling fan gives Nebraska players relief from the heat during the first half at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013.

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Wyoming vs. Nebraska, 8.31.13

A year ago, Nebraska fans enjoyed the game from seats at the top of the new east section at Memorial Stadium. Saturday's home game opens the 2014 season.

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Wyoming vs. Nebraska, 8.31.13

Nebraska wide receiver Kenny Bell (80) puts a stiff arm on Wyoming's Blair Burns (20) in first-quarter action at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013.

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Wyoming vs. Nebraska, 8.31.13

The Huskers take the field at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013.

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Wyoming vs. Nebraska, 8.31.13

Memorial Stadium gets the big flag treatment during the second quarter of Wyoming vs. Nebraska on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013.

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Arkansas State vs. Nebraska men's basketball

LINCOLN, NEB - 12/14/2013 Nebraska head coach Tim Miles reacts to a call against Nebraska in the first half of the Arkansas State vs. Nebraska men's basketball game at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013. The Huskers lead 50-27 at the half. ANNA REED/Lincoln Journal Star

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Best of Husker sports

Nebraska's Anne Martin (right) and Greta Kerekes compete in the 60-meter hurdles during the adidas Classic track and field meet on Jan. 19 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

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Minnesota vs. Nebraska women's basketball

LINCOLN, NEB. - 02/03/2013 Members of FM Acro, a high-flying acrobatic dunk team, performs during halftime of the Minnesota vs. Nebraska women's basketball game at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, in Lincoln Neb., on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. The Huskers won the game 80-56. ANNA REED/LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR

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Nebraska women's basketball coach Connie Yori signals to her players during the team's win against Iowa on Feb. 24 at the Devaney Sports Center.

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Penn State vs. Nebraska womens basketball

LINCOLN, NEB. - 03/03/2013 Nebraska's Tear's Laudermill (right) goes for the basket past Penn State's Mia Nickson in the second half of Penn State vs. Nebraska womens basketball game at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, March 3, 2013. The Nittany Lions won the game 82-67. ANNA REED/Lincoln Journal Star

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Penn State vs. Nebraska womens basketball

LINCOLN, NEB. - 03/03/2013 Nebraska senior Lindsey Moore poses for a photo with Alyssa Case, 8, of Lincoln, after the Penn State vs. Nebraska womens basketball game at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, March 3, 2013. The Nittany Lions won the game 82-67. ANNA REED/Lincoln Journal Star

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Nebraska's Eric Schryver performs on the parallel bars during a men's gymnastics meet on March 16 at the Devaney Sports Center.

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Best of Husker sports

Michigan's Sierra Romero (32) and Nebraska's Taylor Edwards crash at second base during the Wolverines' softball victory on April 27 at Bowlin Stadium.

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Penn State vs. Nebraska Volleyball

LINCOLN, NEB - 11/30/2013 Nebraska players hug and congratulate their seniors, including Hayley Thramer, center, during the Senior Night ceremony following the Penn State vs. Nebraska volleyball game at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. Penn State won the game in four sets. ANNA REED/Lincoln Journal Star

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Oregon vs. Nebraska NCAA volleyball tournament

LINCOLN, NEB - 12/07/2013 Oregon's Natalie Bookout Gonzalez (1) misses a dig in the Oregon vs. Nebraska NCAA volleyball tournament second-round game at the Bob Devaney Center in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. The Huskers won in three sets. ANNA REED/Lincoln Journal Star

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Utah State vs. Nebraska women's basketball

LINCOLN, NEB - 12/08/2013 Nebraska's Rachel Theriot (33) looks to pass past the arms of Utah State's Shelby Cloninger (11) in the first half of the Utah State vs. Nebraska women's basketball game at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013. Nebraska leads at the half 52-39. ANNA REED/Lincoln Journal Star

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Nebraska vs. Iowa, 2.4.2013

Nebraska's Emily Wong competes on the uneven bars during the Huskers' Feb. 4 dual against Iowa at the Devaney Sports Center. Wong leads the ninth-ranked Husker women into Saturday's Big Ten Championships in State College, Pa.

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Nebraska vs. Iowa, 2.4.2013

LINCOLN, NEB. - 2/4/2013 -Senior Brittany Skinner wipes away a tear and laughs during a video tribute to graduating seniors on the women's gymnastics team after the Huskers beat Iowa in a duel at the Bob Devaney Sports Center Monday night. ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star

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Sportsmanship 4 Life

World records holder Bruce Crevier entertains the crowd by spinning a dozen basketballs during the Sportsmanship 4 Life Pep Rally at Waverly High School on Tuesday.

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LINCOLN, NEB. - 11/11/2013 - Nebraska's Brandi Jeffery puts up a shot between Alabama defenders Ashley Williams (20) and Brittany Jack as the Huskers beat the Crimson Tide 62-48 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star

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Nebraska vs. Kansas State, 4.24.13

LINCOLN, NEB. - 04/24/2013 - Nebraska baserunner Kash Kalkowski creates a cloud of dust as he slides into third base ahead of the tag of Kansas State third baseman RJ Santigate in the second inning on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at Haymarket Park. Kalkowski advanced from first to third on a double by Huskers batter Tanner Lubach. FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star

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Rhonda Revelle

Nebraska softball players Kylee Muir (left) and Courtney Breault dump water on head coach Rhonda Revelle after winning the NCAA Regionalon Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Bowlin Stadium.

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Best of Husker sports

Nebraska senior Kelsey Robinson (facing) shows a lot enthusiasm after a key point in the Huskers' volleyball victory against Dayton on Sept. 13 at the Devaney Sports Center.

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Nebraska v. Creighton, WBB, 12/14/2013

LINCOLN, NEB - 12/14/2013 - Creighton forward Alexis Akin-Otiko (45) scores a block against Nebraska forward Hailie Sample (3) during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KRISTIN STREFF/Lincoln Journal Star

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Pregame introductions are made, including that of sophomore Walter Pitchford, during the Husker men's basketball game against The Citadel on Dec. 21 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Nebraska v. Oral Roberts, WBB, 12/29/2013

Pinnacle Bank Arena has been cheered by Nebraska basketball fans and concert fans since opening in September. Following on the heels of the mega project, the city is focused on infrastructure and preparing for future growth.

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Nebraska vs. Denver, 09.22.2013

Nebraska forward Mayme Conroy (left) kicks the ball into the chest of Denver goalkeeper Cassidy Rey in the second half on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, at the Nebraska Soccer Field. The Huskers defeated the 14th ranked Pioneers 2-1.

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Nebraska vs. Southern, 11.24.2013

LINCOLN, NEB - 11/24/2013 - Nebraska forward Jordan Hooper falls while going for the ball in the second half against the Southern Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, at the Pinnacle Bank Arena. MEGAN FARMER/Lincoln Journal Star

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Florida Gulf Coast vs. Nebraska, 11.8.13

The Nebraska band performed prior to the Huskers' first game against Florida Gulf Coast at Pinnacle Bank Arena in November.

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Best of Husker sports

Nebraska's Terran Petteway (right) and Northern Illinois' Travon Baker scramble for a loose ball during a men's basketball game on Nov. 30 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Miami vs. Nebraska, 12.4.13

Nebraska forward Terran Petteway (5) falls onto Miami guard Rion Brown (15) after fouling him during the second half on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at the Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Best of Husker sports

Nebraska's Kadie Rolfzen serves against San Diego during the third set of a NCAA Tournament regional semifinal on Dec. 13 at the Devaney Sports Center. The Huskers won in three sets.

PHOTO BY MATT RYERSON / Lincoln Journal Star

Iowa vs. Nebraska, 2.23.13

LINCOLN, NEB - 2/23/2013 - Iowa guard Mike Gesell (10) tries to stop the shot of Nebraska guard Ray Gallegos (15) in first-half action at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. Nebraska defeated Iowa 64-60. TED KIRK/Lincoln Journal Star 3/13/2013 pg 1C Iowa guard Mike Gesell (left) of South Sioux City tries to stop the shot of Nebraska guard Ray Gallegos at the Devaney Sports Center on Feb. 23. With Devaney under construction, the Huskers won�t be hosting a postseason game, but they still have a chance to keep playing. TED KIRK/Lincoln Journal Star

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Best of Husker sports

Nebraska's Austin Darby (41) wins the race to the plate before Rutgers catcher Jeff Melillo can make the tag with two outs in the bottom of the second inning during a baseball game on April 28 at TDAmeritrade Park Omaha.

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Nebraska men's basketball scrimmage, 9/27

Nebraska head coach Tim Miles welcomes the crowd to the Huskers' first practice of the season held at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Friday, Sept. 27, 2013.

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UNO vs. Nebraska, 9.29.2013

LINCOLN, NEB - 9/29/2013 - Nebrasak's Tatum Edwards throws against UNO in the top of the fourth inning at Bowlin Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013. TED KIRK/Lincoln Journal Star

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UNO vs. Nebraska, 9.29.2013

LINCOLN, NEB - 9/29/2013 - Nebraska's Hailey Decker pleads with the home plate umpire after he called her out at home in the bottom of the sixth inning against UNO at Bowlin Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013. TED KIRK/Lincoln Journal Star

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Indiana vs. Nebraska, 10.18.13

LINCOLN, NEB - 10/18/2013 - Nebraska's Kelsey Robinson (23) grins after she put a little too much smoke on her serve as she put the ball in the upper deck to borrow a baseball expression in second-set action against Indiana at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Friday, Oct. 18, 2013. TED KIRK/Lincoln Journal Star

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Northwestern vs. Nebraska

LINCOLN, NEB - 11/17/2013 - Nebraska's Austin Wilson, right, gets poked in the eye by Northwestern's Pierce Harger during their 165-pound match at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Harger won by a major decision 8-0. TED KIRK/Lincoln Journal Star

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Boston College vs. Nebraska, 11.22.13

LINCOLN, NEB - 11/22/2013 - Nebraska's Jordan Jackson (16) and Jaycie Johnson (19) react to their team's loss at the Nebraska Soccer Field on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013. Boston College defeated Nebraska 4-1, in the second round of the NCAA Women's Soccer championship. TED KIRK/Lincoln Journal Star

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Nebraska State Cheer and Dance Championships

Sarah Wetzel (front), a Lincoln North Star High School senior, performs in the Nebraska State High School Cheer and Dance Championships at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island on Saturday. Wetzel choreographed almost the entire routine for her squad.

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Best of high schools

Crete head football coach Chuck McGinnis talks to his players before their football game against Ralston on Aug. 30 at Crete's Simon Field.

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Osmond vs. Falls City Sacred Heart, 3.1.2013

Matthew Doyle flashes a little color after his team scores as the Osmond Tigers dropped the Falls City Sacred Heart Irish 58-21 during a Class D-2 state tournament semifinal at Pershing Center on Friday, March 1, 2013.

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Southwest vs. Millard North, 5.6.13

Millard North's Riley Harold throws to second base in the top of the fifth inning as the Silver Hawks beat the Mustangs 4-0 in District A-5 action at Millard North High School.

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State Track & Field, 5.17.2013

Lincoln North Star High School's Maurice Moore fails to clear 6'6'' during the State Track & Field Champsionships at Burke High School in Omaha on Friday May 17, 2013.

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Seward HS vs. York HS, 2.22.13

\Seward's Taylro Seaman (22) playfully poses for family and friends cameras after cutting a piece of the championship nets off for herself on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, after the District B-4 final at Lincoln North Star High School.

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Best of high schools

Lincoln Southwest's Vladislav Blazhievskiy slices through the water at the start of the backstroke portion of the 200-yard medley relay during the state swimming championships on Feb. 23 at the Devaney Sports Center.

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Pender HS vs. Emerson-Hubbard HS, 3.1.13

Emerson-Hubbard players Morgan Hansen (20), McKenzie Martin (44), Madison Martin (34) and Shelby Utech (40) celebrate as their team attempts a late game comeback against Pender during a Class D-1 state tournament semifinal at Pershing Center on Friday, March 1, 2013. Pender held on to win 52-48.

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Best of high schools

U Stop third baseman Ryan Schrad dives for a groundball during an American Legion baseball contest against Pinnacle Bank on July 19 at Sherman Field.

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Lincoln North Star vs. Lincoln High, 10.10.13

Lincoln North Star pitcher Lexi Duhrkop pitches during the Gators game against Lincoln High on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, at Doris Bair Softball Complex.

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Lincoln High vs. Papillion-LaVista South , 12.5.13

Lincoln High's Jason Towery (top) dunks with authority as Papio South's Aaron Rothermund looks on with 45.4 seconds left in the game giving the Links a 44-38 lead on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, at Lincoln High School.

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Pius X High School vs. Norris High School girls prep basketball, 12.10.13

Norris' Kylie Hohlen (left) vies for the loose ball with Piux X's MacKenzie Helman in front of the Titans bench in the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, at Pius X High School.

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Best of high schools

Pender's Benny Oliver (top) bends Minatare's Marc Cinnoco in a Class D, 126-pound match during the state wrestling tournament on Feb. 14 at CenturyLink Center Omaha.

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Best of high schools

Grand Island's Brooke Gangwish manages to pull down an offensive rebound in a crowd during a district tournament game against Lincoln Southwest on Feb. 19 at Southwest High School.

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Lincoln High's Madison Warner prepares to make a splash during the state diving championships on Feb. 21 at the Devaney Sports Center.

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Wahoo vs. Kearney Catholic, 3.1.2013

Kearney Catholic's Therin Baum (25) looks to the basket while protecting the ball from Wahoo's Bailey Brigham (45) and Katie Harrell in the Class C1 state tournament semifinal at Devaney Sports Center on Friday, March 1, 2013.

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Best of high schools

Seward's Shelbi Sloup receives a helping hand from Holdrege's Gabriella Garcia (right) following the Class B girls 3,200-meter run during the state track and field championships on May 17 at Omaha Burke Stadium.

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Best of high schools

Lincoln Southeast baserunner Taylor Roscoe slides safely into home plate during the Knights' game against Lincoln Pius X on Aug. 27 at University Place Park.

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Best of high schools

The Malcolm football team practices before a game against Aquinas on Oct. 24 at Malcolm High School.

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Best of high schools

A beautiful October afternoon was the site of a first-round football playoff game between Hartington and Exeter-Milligan on Oct. 31 in Milligan. Exeter-Milligan would eventually win the Class D-1 championship.

PHOTO BY MEGAN FARMER / Lincoln Journal Star

Norris vs. Northwest, 11.15.2013

Norris players celebrates their victory against the Northwest Vikings in the semifinal game of the state volleyball tournament Nov. 15, 2013.

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Best of high schools

As Millard West senior Erin Sosnowchik recovers from a dive to the floor (background), Omaha Marian setter Sydney O'Shaunghnessy celebrates a kill during the second set of the Class A state volleyball championship on Nov. 16 at Grand Island's Heartland Event Center.

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Best of high schools

Dalton Witt (center) and his Falls City Sacred Heart teammates celebrate their win against the Stuart Broncos in the Class D-2 state football championship game on Nov. 25 at Memorial Stadium.

PHOTO BY MEGAN FARMER/Lincoln Journal Star

Class D State Wrestling, 2.15.13

Friend's Brian Scarf (right) puts Arapahoe's Tyler Kipp in a hold during a Class D 170-pound semifinal match at the state wrestling tournament Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at the CenturyLink Center Omaha.

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Best of high schools

Lincoln Southeast fans try to distract Lincoln Southwest's Jordan Brown while he shoots a free throw during the first half of a district championship game on Feb. 26 at Southwest High School.

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Friend vs. Emmerson-Hubbard, 2.28.13

Friend's Anne Rohrig (40) reacts after getting called for a foul during the second half of a Class D-1 first-round state tournament game against Emmerson-Hubbard at Lincoln Northeast High School on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013.

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State Track Finals, 5.18.13

Pius X's Alyssa Thavenet hugs Lincoln North Star's Jaelynn Griess as Lincoln East's Rachel Dweikat looks on after competing in the Class A girls 800-meter run during the NSAA State Track and Field Championships on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Omaha Burke High School.

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Lincoln Southeast's Divayrean warms up prior to the Class A boys 400-meter relay during the state track and field championships on May 18 at Omaha Burke Stadium.

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Class A - Lincoln Southeast vs Millard South

Lincoln Southeast players greet Erin Lockhart (11) at home plate after her homerun during the fourth inning of a Class A state softball tournament second-round game against Millard South on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, at the Bill Smith Softball Complex in Hastings.

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Omaha Central vs. Millard North, 2.28.13

Omaha Central head coach Thomas Lee gets his two cents' worth in after he was hit with a technical foul in the second half of Thursday's game against Millard North.

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Best of high schools

Omaha Centrals' Akoy Agau joins the Central fans to celebrate the Eagles' 69-44 victory over Papillion-La Vista int the Class A boys state tournament championship on March 9 at the Devaney Sports Center.

PHOTO BY TED KIRK / Lincoln Journal Star

Sports

Sheila DeBoard, of Joplin, Mo., hoses off after competing in the Spartan Race — an event that features 17 obstacles in nearly four miles of course — at the Abbot Sports Complex.

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Spartan Race

LINCOLN, NEB, - 10/12/2013 Racers climb ropes in the Spartan Race at the Abbot Sports Complex in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. The races features 17 obstacles over the 3.8 mile course. ANNA REED/Lincoln Journal Star

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Pershing basketball court

The basketball court from Pershing Center is headed to a new gymnasium in St. Paul.

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Sports

Andrew Darin, of Rockton, Illlinois, loses his bike as he approaches the landing mound during last y ear's freestyle BMX event at the Cornhuckit Jam.

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Oregon State vs. Mississippi State, 6.15.13

OMAHA, NEB. - 06/15/2013 - Home plate umpire Mark Ditsworth (left) emphatically calls Mississippi State baserunner Hunter Renfroe (34) safe with the Bulldogs' fifth run after Oregon State catcher Jake Rodriguez (center) was unable to hold onto the outfield throw after Wes Rea's two-run double in the top of the eighth inning on Saturday, June 15, 2013, during the 67th Men's College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Renfroe's run would turn out to be the game-winner as the Bulldogs defeated the Beavers 5-4. FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star

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Gateway Sertoma Golf dance

Mike Letheby and Chris Dahl perform a golfer's celebration dance during a previous Gateway Sertoma Golf Tournament benefiting Tabitha Meals on Wheels. This year's event is set for Friday, June 11.

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Sports

Jack Sheard, of Grand Island, celebrates after crossing the finish line during the Lincoln Marathon on May 5 at Memorial Stadium.

PHOTO BY KRISTIN STREFF / Lincoln Journal Star

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Lincoln Rampage lacrosse player Rudy Longoria flips over former Rampage player Tom Gillan (white) at a face-off during an alumni scrimmage on June 5 at Abbott Sports Complex.

PHOTO BY KRISTIN STREFF / Lincoln Journal Star

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Magdalena Watts reaches for a shot during table tennis competition at the Belmont Recreation Center on Dec. 22.

PHOTO BY KRISTIN STREFF / Lincoln Journal Star

Lincoln Saltdogs vs. Sioux City Explorers 06.07.13

LINCOLN, NEB - 06/07/2013 - On-deck batter Anthony Kaskadden practices his swing on Friday, June 7, 2013, at Haymarket Park. MEGAN FARMER/Lincoln Journal Star

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Lincoln Saltdogs vs. Sioux City Explorers 06.07.13

LINCOLN, NEB - 06/07/2013 - Lincoln Saltdogs pitcher Joe Bisenius throws a pitch on Friday, June 7, 2013, at Haymarket Park. MEGAN FARMER/Lincoln Journal Star

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Olympic volleyball silver medalist Jordan Larson assists a young volleyball player on June 28 at the Bison Youth Sports Complex in Lincoln. Larson and bobsled gold-medalist Curt Tomasevicz hosted sports clinics in five communities across Nebraska last summer.

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Lincoln Saltdogs baseball player Curt Smith slides into home plate, but is tagged out by Amarillo Sox catcher Trey Ford in the bottom of the eighth inning on July 12 at Haymarket Park.

PHOTO BY MEGAN FARMER / Lincoln Journal Star

NSAA Cross Country Championships, 10.25.2013

Shadows of Class C runners are pictured shortly after the start of the race at the NSAA State Cross Country Championships on Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, at the Kearney Country Club.

MEGAN FARMER/Lincoln Journal Star

Lincoln Marathon, 5.5.13

Runners make their way up the 20th Street hill during the 36th Lincoln Marathon on May 5, 2013, near the Lincoln Country Club. 

MATT RYERSON/Journal Star file photo

Wyoming vs. Nebraska, 8.31.13

Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez (3) fakes a hand off to wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (18) in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013.

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Water Storage Tank, 07/22/2013

LINCOLN, NEB - 07/22/2013 - Arturo Bacanegra (left) and Don Stelzer of JR Stelzer Co. paint a water droplet on a water storage tank for the city of Lincoln on Monday, July 22, 2013, near 56th and Pine Lake. KRISTIN STREFF/Lincoln Journal Star

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Sunken Gardens

Emma Riddle (from left), 5, Cooper Dworak, 8, and Sam Riddle, 7, look at the koi on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, at Sunken Gardens.

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Pius X

Flanked by her sisters Megan (left) and Kathryn, Ellen Kopetzky walks into the gym for a brief assembly welcoming her back to Lincoln Pius X High School on Oct. 15, 2013. Eight days earlier, on Oct. 7, Ellen survived being attacked by a fellow student.

ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal

Jay Z Concert

LINCOLN, NEB - 12/01/2013 Jay Z performs at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. ANNA REED/Lincoln Journal Star

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Seward-native Sam Koch in Super Bowl

Patrons of the Seward Country Club cheer on Seward High graduate Sam Koch as he punts for the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII. The Ravens won 34-31.

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LINCOLN, NEB. - 1/9/2013 - Lincoln firefighters work the scene of an accident after a car crashed through the front doors of the Valentino's To Go restaurant at 70th and Vine Streets Wednesday Jan. 9, 2013 around the noon hour. ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star 1/10/2013 pg 1B Lincoln firefighters work the scene of an accident after a car crashed through the front doors of the Valentino�s To Go restaurant at 70th and Vine streets Wednesday. ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star

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LINCOLN, NEB. - 2/23/2013 - A wall filled with the photographs and autographs of artists who have played his bar also represents 19 years worth of memories to Ron Tegtmeier, owner of Uncle Rons, who has sold the bar and is moving to his hometown. ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star 1/24/2013 pg 1D (402)411 A wall filled with the photographs and autographs of artists who have played his bar also represents 19 years worth of memories to Ron Tegtmeier, owner of Uncle Ron�s. He has sold the bar and is moving to his hometown of Clatonia. ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star

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LINCOLN, NEB. - 2/8/2013 - Color and scale make for an unusual scene as crews work on the East side of the Pinnacle Bank Arena in the Haymarket Friday morning, Feb. 8, 2013. ERIC GREGOrY/Lincoln Journal Star 2/24/2013 pg 3M Directions Buff-colored wall panels on the exterior of the Pinnacle Bank Arena are made by Concrete Industries. Concrete Industries, a subsidiary of NEBCO, is one of many Lincoln-based companies profiting from the construction work. ERIC GREGOrY/Lincoln Journal Star

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PAPILLION, NEB. - 2/18/2013 - U.S. Senator Mike Johanns speaks about his decision not to run for re-election during a press conference at the Sarpy County Administration Building on Monday, Feb. 18, 2013. ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star

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Rollover Crash, 11/07/2013

LINCOLN, NEB - 11/07/2013 - Lincoln first responders work together to extract a driver from her vehicle after a collision with a Star Tran city bus on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, at the corner of 27th and P streets. KRISTIN STREFF/Lincoln Journal Star

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Mother Agnes Mariam of the Cross, 11/18/2013

Mother Agnes Mariam of the Cross, Mother Superior of the Monastery of St. James the Mutilated, a Melkite Greek Catholic monastery in central Syria, speaks about the importance of bringing peace to Syria and surrounding nations on Nov. 18, 2013, during a news conference in downtown Lincoln.

KRISTIN STREFF/Lincoln Journal Star

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LINCOLN, NEB. - 1/2/2014 - Registered Nurse Casey Hall uses a laser to remove a tattoo from Heather Swenson's ankle at Revitalift, 2801 Pine Lake Road. ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star

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LINCOLN, NEB. - 1/2/2014 - Customers wait in a line that stretched well out the door at the Tastee Inn & Out on Thursday morning, Jan. 2, 2013 to try and get a last taste before the Lincoln icon closes for good. ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star

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LINCOLN, NEB. - 01/01/2013 - The aisles are crowded at Dillard's in Gateway Mall as shoppers peruse bargains on purses at the store's annual New Year's Day Sale on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star) 1/2/2013 pg 3B The aisles are crowded at Dillard�s in Gateway Mall as shoppers search for bargains on purses Tueday at the store�s annual New Year�s Day sale. FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star

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LINCOLN, NEB. - 10/22/2013 - Over 100 local businesses gathered on the floor of the Pinnacle Bank Arena annual 2013 B2B Trade Show sponsored by the Lincoln Chamber of Commerece on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013. FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star

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Janet Weyhrauch

Janet Weyhrauch at the pool in Larson Lifestyle Center at Union College where she swims regularly on Friday, Jan. 4, 2013.

GWYNETH ROBERTS/Lincoln Journal Star

Dennard verdict

Lincoln, NE - 2/20/2013 - Attorney Terry Dougherty (L) and Alfonzo Dennard arrive at the Lancaster County Courthouse on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. Dennard was found guilty of assaulting an officer and resisting arrest. GWYNETH ROBERTS/Lincoln Journal Star 2/21/2013 pg 1B Attorney Terry Dougherty (left) and Alfonzo Dennard arrive at the Lancaster County Hall of Justice on Wednesday. Dennard, a former Nebraska Cornhusker and current New England Patriots team member, was found guilty of assaulting an officer and resisting arrest. The two head to the probation office (top photo) from the Lancaster County Courthouse. GWYNETH ROBERTS/Lincoln Journal Star

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Tim Miles

Tim Miles has built Nebraska into an NCAA Tournament-caliber team by just his second season at the school.

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Pink

Pink performs on Nov. 9, 2013, at the Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Wyoming vs. Nebraska, 8.31.13 (copy)

Fans take in a Husker game in 2013.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10.12.13 (copy)

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St. E's

CHI Health Saint Elizabeth shines in a pink glow for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 2014. 

MATT RYERSON/Lincoln Journal Star file photo

Union Plaza, Olsson Associates

Olsson Associates was actively involved in the Antelope Valley Project, which led to creation of Union Plaza near downtown Lincoln. Olsson Associates celebrates 60 years this year.

Lincoln Journal Star file photo

St. E's

CHI St. Elizabeth shines in a pink glow each year for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Roughly $13 billion of Nebraska’s $110 billion economy is traced to health care.

MATT RYERSON/Journal Star file photo

Water storage tank

Lincoln water users will get a notice of the city's annual report in their next bill, with instructions on how to access the full report online.

KRISTIN STREFF/Journal Star file photo

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