Jays top Marquette in five set thriller

THOMAS ZIEGLER/THE CREIGHTONIAN Down two sets to one and staring down their first Big East loss of the season, No. 12 Creighton volleyball didn’t flinch.  Senior Ava Martin earned a career high 30 kills as the Bluejays rallied past Marquette in five sets on Nov. 1. The win extended Creighton’s streak to 14 straight. Creighton hit .370 as […]

The true costs of casual cursing

The words we choose shape the world we see — and lately, that world has grown coarse. Swearing used to be a signal that the speaker did not conform to social norms, or that their passion was too powerful to be confined by these norms. Nowadays, swearing has become a norm in itself, and, at the risk of sounding […]

AI in academia: tool or threat? – AI is an ally, not the enemy

When people think of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, only the bad side comes to mind: laziness, cheating and taking the easy way out. Many schools ban AI outright, acting as though it is a villain in all aspects of the classroom. This distaste of AI comes from a valid place; without knowledge on how to use […]

AI in academia: tool or threat? – Costs of letting machines do our creative work

I hate Artificial Intelligence (AI). I know I’m coming off a little strong, but it’s true. AI usage in the classroom is driving me insane. I don’t want to use ChatGPT for an assignment, even if it’s a “prove that AI is bad” assignment. I don’t want to be forced to check a box to claim that I didn’t use AI to write a 3-sentence discussion post. I don’t want my peers […]

Dumpling Empire goes technicolor with cozy flavors

FARRAH VELASCO/THE CREIGHTONIAN Customers can try Dumpling Empire’s Tri-Color Xiao Long Bao (top left) and other dishes. Dumpling Empire is a restaurant that holds authentic dishes of Asian cuisine that is very hard to find in the city of Omaha. From dim sum plates to noodles, they are an exceptional choice of comfort food in the Midwest. […]

Iowa orchard embraces autumn

EMMA O’DWYER/THE CREIGHTONIAN Ditmar’s Orchard and Vineyard, located in Council Bluffs, offers various activities for guests, including hay bale rides, shopping for fresh apples, flowers and jams (left) and a petting zoo (right). Ditmar’s Orchard and Vineyard located in Council Bluffs is a tranquil haven for apple picking and fall activities. After arriving via dirt road, a welcoming building entices […]