Clean slate: Sleep, study, be social
Many of us reflect on our mistakes and successes over the past years, while looking forward to the new year. So what are a few things that we all can do to help us go through this year as successfully as possible? 1. Get a planner. Many of us believe that there are better things […]
City threatens history
The City of Omaha is putting business and money ahead of preserving its history. The city wants to buy three historical buildings on Douglas Street and give them to the Omaha Prerforming Arts Center. According to a news release from the mayor, it would be $10 million to purchase the three buildings. The Omaha Performing […]
Uber raises prices on holiday
On a night like Dec. 31 — when more people than usual are concerned with avoiding drinking and driving — companies like Uber can expect to make big money. Uber Newsroom disclosed stats that more than two million rides were provided on New Year’s Eve. However, in an unexpected downside many passengers woke up the […]
Pope talks about online presence
On Jan. 15, Pope Francis held a private audience in the Vatican with Eric Schmidt, chairman of Google’s parent company, Alphabet, Inc. A week later, the pope met with Apple CEO Tim Cook — closed doors, of course. These meetings are raising eyebrows all over the world, forcing the question: “What is the pope up […]
American health care system puts profits over people
The American health care system is unable or unwilling to provide affordable health care to all its citizens. Therefore, as you are reading this column, there are people experiencing enormous difficulties because they cannot go to a hospital and receive health care. This happens because the American health care system is a for-profit system, instead […]
Pelini’s firing only hurts Husker fans
The Nebraska football program’s decision to fire Bo Pelini is only going to hurt the program more than it can ever help it. On Sunday morning Nebraska Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst made the decision that head football couch Bo Pelini was to be relieved of his duties. Eichorst’s reasoning was that Pelini could not […]