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Lincoln Lutheran student Evelina Rylska, who was originally from Ukraine, talks with other students during lunch last week.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
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Lincoln Lutheran student Evelina Rylska, who was originally from Ukraine, talks about her experience leaving her home country during an interview.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
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Here is the updated bracket after the Huskers win over Northern Iowa Sunday afternoon!
Contact the writer at zhammack@journalstar.com or 402-473-7225. On Twitter @HammackLJS
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