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Calling all mentors: help support Nebraska’s youth
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) – “Mentor Nebraska” traveled to the Tri-Cities to debate methods to enhance mentoring for Nebraska’s youth. The group relies in Omaha and has been increasing its presence, partnering with Large Brothers Large Sisters of Central Nebraska and Grand Island Public Colleges.
In response to the group, roughly 1 in 3 younger folks wouldn’t have a mentor.
“Our wants are all the time to recruit extra [mentors for] younger people who find themselves going through all kinds of challenges and we all know that relationships are highly effective and that they heal,” mentioned Brenna Poindexter, Government Director of Large Brothers Large Sisters Central Nebraska. “I usually take into consideration all of the challenges colleges are going through; how of us in the neighborhood can help colleges is by stepping up and displaying up for a youngster.”
Large Brothers Large Sisters presently has 20 boys ready for a mentor as a consequence of a scarcity of volunteers. That want reveals there’s no higher time to step as much as the plate and be a mentor.
“Younger persons are going through extra challenges than they ever have,” mentioned Poindexter. “Whether or not it’s ensuing from the pandemic and that isolation and even simply the state of psychological well being, the challenges they face with bullying, actually having the chance to have another person of their nook that sees their potential who’s there to indicate up for them that’s actually what we’re searching for.”
Younger folks with a mentor graduate highschool at a better price. Many individuals suppose they must have one thing to supply a child when getting concerned, however the necessities are fairly fluid.
“They actually suppose that younger folks wants somebody with a specific set of expertise however the reality is we’d like all folks,” Poindexter clarified. “It takes all types of adults who’ve all kinds of expertise, all kinds of curiosity, as a result of all of our younger persons are completely different.”
The one factor it appears to take to be a mentor is an efficient spirit and willingness to share it.
“It’s displaying up as you and being genuine and distinctive and actually being there and centering the curiosity of that younger individual,” mentioned Melissa Mayo, Government Director of Mentor Nebraska.
Mentors are wanted in all places in Nebraska however regionally, Large Brothers and Large Sisters of Central Nebraska is searching for all types of individuals to turn into mentors and they’re in dire want of mentors of colour and which might be LGBTQ+.
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Nebraska lands Kentucky wide receiver
Nebraska football landed a commitment from former Kentucky Wildcats receiver Dane Key on Tuesday afternoon. He is the tenth overall player to join Nebraska from the transfer portal.
He recorded 47 catches for 715 yards and two touchdowns last season. He had two games of at least 100 receiving yards in 2024. The first game was against Ohio on September 21. He caught seven passes for 145 yards in a contest. He followed that up with an eight-catch, 105-yard performance against the Ole Miss Rebels the following week.
Key gives the Huskers a veteran body in the wide receiver room. There is young talent to be had at the position. He will be able to provide production right now, as well as help bridge the gap between the freshman and upperclassmen wide receivers.
It will be interesting to see Key’s role in this offense moving into 2025. This was a solid get for a wide receiver room that continues loading up. The program landed another solid weapon for quarterback Dylan Raiola.
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Nebraska WR Malachi Coleman to transfer to Minnesota
Joining Miami (Ohio)’s Javon Tracy and UCLA’s Logan Loya, Nebraska transfer wide receiver Malachi Coleman has committed to play for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
He has three years of eligibility remaining.
Coleman was a high school All-American, a four-star prospect, and a Top 100 recruit according to 247 Sports. He saw the field as a true freshman with the Huskers, catching eight passes for 139 receiving yards and one touchdown, before redshirting this season as a sophomore. Coleman brings size and speed to the Gophers’ wide receiver room.
Coleman, Tracy, and Loya will all have the opportunity to stake their claim atop the depth chart at wide receiver, as Le’Meke Brockington and Cristian Driver are Minnesota’s only returning wide receivers with game experience.
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The Nebraska Football Show: Pinstripe Bowl Preview
Nebraska closes out the 2024 season on Saturday, Dec. 28 in the Pinstripe Bowl against Boston College.
Inside Nebraska’s Tim Verghese and Steve Marik break down the new-look Huskers, with slight changes at nearly every position due to transfer portal departures, injuries and opt outs. The two discuss a handful of underclassmen that could be in line for bigger roles on Saturday and a few other players they’re intrigued to see in action.
To close, the two share their keys to victory for Nebraska, what to expect out of Boston College and what a win would ultimately mean for the program
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