KEARNEY, Neb., Sept. 25 -- The University of Nebraska Kearney issued the following news release:

KEARNEY - The University of Nebraska at Kearney is going all in for this year's homecoming festivities.

"Louie's High-Stakes Homecoming" is the theme for the weeklong celebration, with a full slate of activities bringing students, alumni and community members together for some Loper fun.

Events get underway Monday with a 5:15 p.m. pep rally on the campus greens near the Bell Tower, where finalists for UNK homecoming royalty will be announced.

Students will compete throughout the week in homecoming activities, including a costume contest and movie night, adventure race and game show night before taking the stage for one of the celebration's s...