Coffee Hotspots

By MAUREEN LODOEN, LAUREN MASTRO and CLAIRE SCHUSTER With finals right around the corner, many students will rely on coffee to sustain them through those long hours of studying. Here are a few of Omaha’s best coffeehouses for that much-needed pick-me-up. Blue Line Coffee is located at 749 N 14th St. *** and a half […]

Sweatshops benefit developing economies

Liberation Theologian Jim Keady presented a documentary and speech condemning sweatshops, Nike in particular, in a packed Harper Auditorium last week. Because of his presentation’s content and the attention it received, I feel obligated to tell the other side of the story on sweatshops. Liberation Theology is a school of theology emphasizing economic social justice. […]

Cardboard camping: Grate Creighton Sleepout

Only a few boxes and blankets protected Creighton students on the lawn in front of the Kiewit Fitness Center last Thursday. More than 100 students participated in the Grate Creighton Sleepout, which was organized to raise awareness and increase understanding of the hardships faced by the homeless community. The event was organized by Creighton’s chapter […]

A Coffee Critique

Blue Line The great thing about Blue Line is it’s so close to campus. It’s located at 14th and Cuming, next to Urban Outfitters and American Apparel. As for the hot chocolate, it was alright – a bit watery and not quite enough of the chocolate flavor. It’s a small coffee shop, but can still […]

Jesuit Volunteer Corps Recruits at Creighton

After graduation, students ponder what to do with their lives. Not ready to actively search for a job in a jobless economy, students often look to volunteer in places around the world, serving others and learning more about themselves in the process. The Jesuit Volunteer Corps is one option. The Corps has 32 domestic cities […]

Basketball has many miles to go

It’s too soon for the Jays to think about Thanksgiving. Although they travel to Orlando, Fla., on Nov. 26, 27 and 29 to compete in the Old Spice Classic, they aren’t looking too far ahead. “We’ll worry about that next week,” head coach Dana Altman said when asked about the tournament. “It’s a work in […]