Get out there and try the weird thing
I remember venting to somebody close to me about writer’s block. No matter what I did, I said, it seemed I was doing everything but writing. How hard was it to just sit down and write? This person then told me: “When you aren’t writing, you’re not doing nothing. You’re just absorbing new experiences for […]
Stop letting yourself be the product
I’m sure you have noticed, but we are living in an attention economy. When a service like social media is free, you are the product. It is estimated that the average person is exposed to 4,000 to 10,000 advertisements a day, up from the estimated 500 people saw per day in the 1970s. Through billboards, […]
Students navigate the fall time change
This past Sunday, while some Bluejays were squeezing the last bit of fun out of the Halloween weekend by playing tricks or enjoying treats and others were fast asleep, likely dreaming about Starbucks’ holiday menu, clocks across much of the country “fell back” one hour as Daylight Saving Time (DST) came to an end. While […]
Omaha shop gives vintage new life
PHOTO COURTESY OF AMANDA TJARKS AND THE OMAHA LOCAL Albany and Avers is located in the heart of Dundee neighborhood along Underwood Avenue and features a specifically curated collection of women’s vintage clothing and accessories. In the heart of the Dundee neighborhood, Albany and Avers, a vintage shop, is owned and operated by Omaha native […]
CU celebrates Día de los Muertos
JONAH LAGRANGE/THE CREIGHTONIAN Creighton’s Día de los Muertos celebration featured live mariachi music, traditional folklórico dancing and an ofrenda honoring deceased loved ones Sunday in the Harper Ballroom. On Monday, Nov. 2, sounds of jubilee were immediately heard upon entering the Harper Ballroom; decorated from top to bottom with colorful balloons, bright marigolds and paper […]
Students prioritize sustainability abroad
Creighton students studying abroad are finding new ways to travel sustainably through the university’s Sustainable Travel Pledge, which encourages students to make environmentally conscious choices while experiencing life in another country. The program is offered through Creighton’s Global Engagement Office and provides participating students with a $250 stipend to help cover sustainable travel expenses. Of […]