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Lincoln High School student Alexianna Lathan, 14, walks home from school on Monday. wearing a dinosaur onesie. “It’s pajama day,” she said, part of Lincoln High's homecoming week that culminates Friday with the Links' football game against Lincoln East at 4:30 p.m. at Seacrest Field, followed by the homecoming dance that night.
Alex Lee, 9, holds a sign on the steps of the state Capitol on Sunday during a trans-rights rally. Beside him sits his brother, 4, whose parents requested not be named. “For the past few years, we’ve been advocating for trans kids’ rights,” said Alex’s mother, Jennifer Lee. “Alex wanted to share his story because a lot of kids don’t have both of their parents supporting them,” Jennifer said. “Most people assume it’s ‘woke’ moms with green hair making their kids be trans, and that’s not what’s going on. You can either support your trans kid or you can bury them,” she said.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln students Abby Steffen (center) and Gina Gage (right) laugh as they stand together under a red and white tarp over the student fan section before the match against Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln.
Michigan's Kalel Mullings carries the ball against Nebraska in the fourth quarter, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule wipes his head as he watches the action against Michigan.
Nebraska's Marcus Washington fends off Michigan's Josh Wallace as he returns the ball in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.
Nebraska's Javin Wright (right) walks off the field following the Huskers loss to Michigan at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Huskers lost to Michigan, 45-7.
Nebraska's Billy Kemp (1) is brought down by Michigan's Josaiah Stewart (5) during the game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln.
Michigan's Roman Wilson (left) scores a touchdown by pinning the ball on Nebraska's Isaac Gifford's helmet in the first quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
York native Hunter Hadenfeldt, 11, plays games on a phone in the back of a car at a tailgate lot underneath the Highway 34 bridge outside of Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.
Auburn’s Nixon Ligouri (8) scores a touchdown against Lincoln Christian on Friday at Lincoln Christian.
Lincoln Southeast's Kadin Logan is brought down on a run by Lincoln Southwest's Landon McDaniel in the second quarter Friday at Seacrest Field.
Lincoln Southwest parent Tiffany Kafka (right) helps the runners cool down, including her daughter Mya Kafka (266) and teammate Silvy Munn during Lincoln Public Schools Championship, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Pioneers Park.
Vincent “Big Red” Foster hoists the hand of his new bride, Teresa Taylor, on Friday during their wedding at SPORTS FANtastic on Havelock Avenue.
A pass intended for Lincoln East's Noah Burhoop is broken up by Millard South's Javonte Walker in the third quarter at Seacrest Field, on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, in Lincoln.
The stands that rise above Seacrest field are reflected in the helmet visor of Lincoln East's Luke Lindquist, on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, in Lincoln.
(from left) Aksel Bartles, 5, his sister Rexa, 2, and mother Missy trick or treat during the Boo at the Zoo at the Lincoln Children's Zoo, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
Lincoln Pius X players react after Keeleigh Knobbe (7) scores match point of the A-7 district championship against Papillion-La Vista on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at Pius X High School.
Sara Madsen and her husband, Brady Clark, shoot pool at Madsen's Bowling & Billiards on Wednesday. Sara Madsen has taken over management Madsen's Bowling & Billiards from her cousin Benjamin Madsen.
St. Teresa Catholic School second-grade student Nicholas Bauman makes a field goal attempt from the hold of University of Nebraska-Lincoln sophomore Tyler Aldredge during Memorial Stadium birthday party on Monday. The stadium celebrates its 100th anniversary this season.
Nebraska's Laney Choboy makes a diving save in the fifth set at the Devaney Sports Center, on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Lincoln.
Northwestern's Garnett Hollis, Jr. successfully defends a throw intended for Nebraska's Jaidyn Doss in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.
Northwestern’s Devin Turner (9) intercepts a pass intended for Nebraska's Thomas Fidone (24) on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 during a match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. Nebraska was up 10-6 going into the half.
Halyna Chekushkina (from Ukraine) serves traditional Ukrainian food to guests during an appreciation dinner on Friday hosted by House of Prayer in Lincoln. Chekushkina, a member at House of Prayer, immigrated to Lincoln from Ukraine three years ago.
Lincoln Southeast's band members return to the bleachers before a high school football game against South Sioux City, Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Union Bank Stadium.
Lincoln East players stand for the pledge of allegiance before taking on Gretna at Seacrest Field, on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, in Lincoln.
Jaye-Lynne Meyer of Plattsmouth browses a selection of native plants on Friday during a plant sale at the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum (NSA) Greenhouse on the UNL East Campus. All proceeds from sales go toward funding statewide arboretum programs.
Lincoln East's Mallorie Meyer (right) celebrates after a kill by her teammates in the second set during the HAC tournament championship match at Lincoln Southeast High School, on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.
Traffic flows steadily east along K street as the sun sets behind the Nebraska State Capitol on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in Lincoln.
Norris' Alivia Hausmann reaches out as she attempts to save the ball in the third set at Lincoln Lutheran High School, on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023.
Hastings' Moritz Kaufmann falls to his knees as he celebrates winning the Class B No. 2 singles title Tuesday at Woods Tennis Center.
Lincoln Christian's Andrew Penrod celebrates after he and partner Benjamin Mooss won the Class B No. 2 doubles state title Tuesday at Woods Tennis Center.
Nebraska players stand ready as the starting lineup is announced before taking on Penn State at the Devaney Sports Center, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Lincoln.
Nebraska's Laney Choboy celebrates after a point in the second set at the Devaney Sports Center, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Lincoln.
Lincoln East's Hunter Nelson returns the ball in the No. 1 singles championship match at the Class A state tennis tournament, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at the Woods Tennis Center.
Nebraska's Bekka Allick hits the ball as Michigan State's Julia Bishop attempts to block it during a match in October at the Devaney Sports Center.
Nebraska's Lexi Rodriguez dives for the ball against Michigan State in the first set on Friday at the Devaney Sports Center.
Ashland-Greenwood’s senior centerfielder Bree Schefdore (11, center) and junior second-base Joslyn Sargent (9) wait out a tornado warning with several other teams in a warehouse on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 during the state softball championships at Bill Smith Softball Complex in Hastings.
Kearney's Maddox Miller (10) runs the ball while pursued by Lincoln Northeast's Trystin Mahoney (16) Devin Fenster (84) and Jacian Brown during the first quarter at Seacrest Field, on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Lincoln.
Beatrice's Delanie Roeder attempts to make a diving catch at the center field fence during the sixth inning at Bill Smith Softball Complex, on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Hastings.
Pius X's Abbigail Just (first left) looks back teammate Tatum Heimes as she and her teammates interlock pinky fingers during the national anthem at at Bill Smith Softball Complex, on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Hastings.
Lincoln Southwest's Hadley Madson (first left) celebrates with her teammates after hitting a two-run home run against Lincoln East during the Class A state softball tournament Wednesday in Hastings.
Waverly's Hallie Lauenstein lays out to save the ball from hitting the ground against Omaha Duchesne on Tuesday in Waverly.
Lincoln East golfers celebrate after winning their first-ever Class A girls golf team title on Tuesday at Riverside Golf Club in Grand Island.
Lily Golden, who turned 5 on Monday, plays on a ropes course at Roca Berry Farm. The farm features a number of tourist attractions available to guests throughout the fall season.
Lincoln activist Renee Sans Souci (from left), Steve Laravie Jr., executive director of the Indian Center, Kylesse Walker of Omaha and University of Nebraska-Lincoln students Sophie James and Anastasia Pitts hold hands and dance as they gather in front of the Nebraska state Capitol to honor Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday.
Nebraska’s pitcher Jordy Bahl (98) reacts to her strikeout to end the final inning against Creighton on Sunday at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln. Nebraska won the match, 12-4.
Nebraska’s Reese Borer (8, left) celebrates her goal against Iowa with teammate Abbey Schwarz on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Hibner Stadium. Nebraska won the match 4-2.
Illinois' Nicario Harper (0) brings down Nebraska's Anthony Grant (23) with in the third quarter on Friday at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill.
Nebraska fans celebrate with Ethan Nation (28) after the game against Illinois on Friday at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill.
Nebraska players walk out of the visitors' tunnel before taking on Illinois on Friday at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill.
Claire Cude, a kindergartner at Fairbury Public Schools, laughs as she feeds lettuce to a giraffe on Wednesday during Sensory Safari at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
Lincoln Pius X's Kami Wemhoff is late for the dig against Fremont in the first set, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Lincoln.
