When it comes to national tragedies, forgive, and never forget to love

It is truly unfortunate that it takes an utter catastrophe to make us stop and think. More so, it is the cruel, horrific instances we deem requisite of immortality in our minds. “Lest we never forget.” “Forgive, but never forget.” These are but a couple of the innocent-sounding, yet rooted-in-hate phrases we love to sling […]

‘Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show’ promotes body positivity

Every year, just weeks before Christmas day, the hottest fashion show on the planet airs on CBS.  When we think of the terms “hot” and “fashion show,” what is it that comes to mind?  Victoria’s Secret is among the most prominent brands of women’s lingerie in the whole world.  Not only is the company’s brand […]

Nebraska’s minimum wage increase isn’t all it’s cracked up to be

The increase in Nebraska’s minimum wage will not affect everyone. Voters in Nebraska passed recently passed a referendum during midterm elections calling for increase of the minimum wage. The problem with this is that it does not affect anyone in the tip service industry. According to the organization Raise the Minimum Wage, this includes people […]

Voter apathy a cause for concern

The 2014 Midterm elections were supposed to decide the fate of our nation as both parties vied for control of a divided Congress in a number of hotly-contested races. As the future hung in the balance, the American populace, fed up and weary of a historically unproductive Congress, sent a clear message to our politicians: […]

‘Catcalling’ video viewers need to focus on the larger issues at hand

The reaction to the viral “catcalling” video released by Hollaback! is taking away from the problem at hand. According to its website, Hollaback! is a non-profit movement aimed at ending street harassment. Recently,  a public service announcement video from Hollaback! went viral that featured a woman walking silently around New York City for 10 hours […]

Lack of mental health awareness disappointing

The Kim Foundation speaker on Oct. 6 had a lot to bring to the table for Creighton students. The event aimed to educate students on mental illness and the social stigma barrier. As the author of a recently written novel, “An Amorphous Facade,” which I aim to have in paper copy this December, I have […]