Omaha bakery, coffee shop hits savory jackpot

CHLOE CARRILLO/THE CREIGHTONIAN Sweet Magnolias offers an array of baked goods, as well as custom desserts, for customers. A little over a mile from Creighton’s campus — and just down the block from Coneflower Creamery — is a locally owned bakery called Sweet Magnolias, connected to archetype coffee in the Millwork Commons.  The bake shop sells an array of baked goods, treats and even has vegan options. Some of the […]

Reliving Halloween spirit, memories

Halloween is a beloved holiday in the U.S., and one that is just as fun to celebrate as a young adult as it is to celebrate as a little kid.    Some of my favorite childhood memories are from Halloween. I loved trick-or-treating as a kid! A day where I can dress up like anyone […]

Horror film delivers in spooky season

In 1978, when Finn Blake (Mason Thames) put an end to the Grabber’s life and reign of terror over Denver, Colo., we all thought we had heard the black phone ring for the final time. This October, however, Scott Derrickson brought the black phone back to our screens, along with Ethan Hawke’s terrifying Grabber. “Black […]

Professor reflects upon Jesuit values

Eight years ago, James F. Smith Jr., M.D., faced a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. His trajectory in medicine sparked a new path and, after chemotherapy and surgery, Smith emerged not only cancer-free, but with a transformed understanding of what it means to teach and heal.   “I’ve sort of developed a different outlook and different thought process on […]

Makerspace blends tech, creativity

The Reinert-Alumni Library includes the Makerspace, an area where Jays can create innovative designs using the various technologies available. The Makerspace is open during the weekdays. Creighton’s Makerspace, open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, is in the Reinert-Alumni Library. The unique space allows Creighton students to combine interests in technology and creativity.   […]

CSFL begins to prepare a future march

Creighton University’s Students for Life (CSFL) have begun their preparations for the annual March for Life which will be held in Washington D.C. on Jan. 23, 2026.   On Oct. 23, CSFL announced their plans to attend the march.  “I guess the biggest thing is it really does align with our values first as a ‘students for life’ group that [advocates for] […]