Indictment decision enrages Ferguson
For many people it seems like the only time they pay attention to government is when it dramatically fails. In the happenings of day-to-day life, people can often overlook the government and the institutions it has put into place can be taken for granted. However on Aug. 9, in the small St. Louis suburb of […]
Kim Kardashian goes too far with Paper Magazine
Just when we thought Nicki Minaj had it all, Kim Kardashian is always there to remind us that she’s the “Queen Bee” of big butts. Some people speechless were speechless about Kardashian’s nude photo shoot with“Paper Magazine.” Many used the photos as yet another reason to mock Kardashian. Her goal was to supposedly “break the […]
Thanksgiving eclipsed by Christmas talk
On the drive back to campus Sunday, an unexpected sound came from my radio: Christmas music. November had barely reached the halfway point and Thanksgiving remained more than a week away, yet a couple of stations were already dedicated to an endless loop of Christmas music for the next month. Thanksgiving hadn’t really even crossed […]
Creighton dining halls offer narrow idea of healthy eating
I came this year to Creighton University from Portugal, and it has been impossible for me to eat as healthy as I used to back home. Where I come from, we have a Mediterranean diet that makes us eat healthy, because we are able to eat every type of food in the right quantities. On […]
Omaha not yet a true ‘sports city’
On Monday, Omaha was granted another chance to bask in the spotlight of a national tournament, as the NCAA announced that the 2018 Men’s Basketball Tournament Midwest regional finals and semifinals will be hosted in Omaha. This announcement was huge for both Creighton and Omaha. For Omaha, the chance to host some Sweet 16 and […]
Optimistic outlook starts with outward behavior
I’m sure we’ve all been told at least once in our lives to look on the bright side, that things will get better with a positive attitude. Whether it’s school or your personal life, if you smile at least five times a day, you will slowly feel better. Now, before putting this into effect, I […]