Rock Bottom climbs to top
Sick of going “Upstream?” No problem. Thanks to the opening of a new restaurant in the Old Market on Nov. 16, you can now take a trip to “Rock Bottom” instead. Unfortunately, it took the place of Famous Dave’s, but this tasty brewery makes for a fun night out nonetheless. Located at 11th and Harney […]
New show makes viewers ‘Glee’-ful
Clever dialogue, a goofy cast of characters, spectacular singing voices and cheesy dance moves may seem like an odd recipe for a hour-long comedy, but Fox’s “Glee” manages to turn this combination into a biting and heart-warming new show. The charming cast and catchy tunes in “Glee” are a refreshing new addition to the slew […]
Hollywood needs more films featuring black heroism
What does rugby have to do with Apartheid? Apparently everything, according to the new Clint Eastwood film, “Invictus.” As I walked through the movie theater lobby last week, ready to hunker down with my third viewing of “Paranormal Activity,” I spotted a poster for a movie coming out next week. The poster displays a smiling […]
‘Jeopardy!’ spinoff gets real dollars for real cause
In Criss II Room 452, rows and rows of students eagerly awaited the competition as a large screen flashed the word “Jeopardy!” and two hosts with medical jackets and faux mustaches stood waiting in front of the audience preparing to kick off the event. The first annual Anatomy Jeopardy, held on Tuesday, was more than […]
Superstitions are prevalent in sports
There’s an element in sports in which many participate. It can be anything, including the common, less hygienic, rewearing unwashed clothing during games, sticking a wad of gum to your hat during baseball games and wearing or carrying charms with you during games. Superstitions are among the most prevalent elements in sports. What many people […]
Jays ready to take on Billikens
When the women’s basketball team faced the Saint Louis University Billikens last season, they were 0-3 and in search of their first win of the season. This season the Bluejays are 4-1 and are looking to improve their home record to 4-0 when the Billikens come to Omaha on Friday. The Bluejays are 1-0 against […]