Presidential Mentoring scholars announced
Two years ago, a light bulb went on in Creighton University President, the Rev. John P. Schlegel’s, S.J., head. He decided to implement the Presidential Mentoring Scholarships to help prepare students for competitive and prestigious scholarships. Desire to do graduate work in any field, ability to communicate well both verbally and written, academic success and […]
Students give back to local communities
This year’s cleanup is getting a makeover. Previously called the Hunger Cleanup, the newly named Creighton Cleanup will take place this Saturday. The event will kick off with opening ceremonies in the Kiewit Fitness Center at 10 a.m. and will last until about 2 p.m. It is an annual event sponsored by the Inter Residence […]
Remembering a trip to the Masters
The Masters Golf Tournament is a sporting event unlike any other. Generations of people have followed the excitement of the Masters Tournament, but very few have actually walked golf’s most hallowed grounds. Tickets to the event are offered exclusively to members of a list that first closed in 1978 and reopened for a short period […]
Kids fight for fitness, new equipment
In a small room, with walls painted yellow and full of letters, a school bus and dingy brown carpet, there lies a gym. Before you can see this room, you must enter the side door at Pearl Memorial United Methodist Church on 24th and Ogden Streets, go down the stairs and a narrow hallway. The […]
Uncovering history
For more than 50 years, the sculpted head of a Roman emperor has sat in seclusion in the archives of the Joslyn Art Museum. With the work of a Creighton senior, that unique item will be available for everyone to see. Arts & Sciences senior Meghan Freeman worked with Dr. Gregory Bucher, associate professor of […]
Crooner Cook set to rock Creighton crowd
On May 20, 2008, Arts & Sciences freshman Mary Byrne watched the last performance episode of the popular singing reality show “American Idol” from her home in St. Charles, Mo. After the show, she proceeded to call in and send text messages for two hours to vote for one of the finalists of the competition […]