A view of Earth from the skies

Over the Easter holiday, people all over the world powered on their TVs to watch Artemis II launch through space on its way to orbit the far side of the moon. We cheered during their launch and anxiously awaited their safe return. I have never been particularly fixated on outer space, even though my elementary school classmates wanted to be […]

The value of daydreaming

Remember when you were a kid and you could get lost in thought just imagining your dream job or what you were going to do during recess? Where have those days gone? It is so hard these days to get lost in thought that’s not centered around schoolwork or social anxieties. With constant distractions, the temptation to spend every free […]

Girl Scout cookie disaster

As a former Girl Scout, I cannot believe what the selection of Girl Scout cookies is this year, let alone the prices!   When I was a Girl Scout selling cookies, we only had the basics: Tagalongs, Trefoils, Thin Mints, Samoas, Do-si-dos and Toffee-tastics. Each box costing a minimum of $4. As the economy started to inflate, so did our cookie prices, but new flavors were being added! This is where the Exploremores, Adventurefuls and […]

Diet culture’s new face: Protein everything, satisfaction optional

Protein popcorn, protein bagels, Starbucks protein cold foam, protein peanut butter cups, etcetera –– it’s clear that in the past two years we’ve achieved what diet culture of the early aughts could never have imagined: a way to enjoy a sweet treat without feeling ashamed.  On its face, the surging popularity of what some call “health food” seems like a promising cultural turn –– America has […]

A new favorite spot

CHLOE CARRILLO/THE CREIGHTONIAN Inside Omaha’s historic Rail & Commerce building, just nine minutes from campus, customers can order a variety of coffee’s, tea’s and specialty drinks, as well as food options and have a quiet place to study, meet up with friends, or grab a bite to eat. Just past the Old Market and Riverfront areas in Omaha is Café Postale, […]

From meet-cute to moral dilemma

“The Drama,” A24 studio’s latest project, hit theaters April 3, 2026. The highly anticipated psychological dark drama was full of twists, anxiety-inducing scenes and A24’s classic cinematography. This review will contain spoilers for the movie, so if you find yourself as someone who hasn’t seen the film but wants to, come back after watching.  The film stars two of Hollywood’s most-talked-about actors, with Zendaya (Emma) and Robert Pattinson (Charlie) as the leading couple. The supporting couple, played by Alana Haim […]