Summer vacation area over, school is back in session and football and volleyball season are in full swing for both the Huskers and Journal Star readers.

With a week of heartfelt tears for the Nebraska freshman punter, who is nearly 9,000 miles away from family, and excitement around the Nebraska volleyball alumni game, readers were fascinated with all the scarlet and cream.

In case you missed it, here's a list of stories that show the true Lincoln, Nebraska:

Saving a piece of history: House along Underground Railroad route sits quietly in Nebraska

Lincoln woman who died after being trapped in donation box ID’d

From glory to pause: Perennial high school football power cancels season

WATCH: Tearful Husker punter captures America’s heart

Husker volleyball notes: Taylor Landfair embraci

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