Expert on Israeli politics sees ‘bright future’ for Middle East
Most Americans don’t look at our political system with shining, pride-filled eyes. Having just come out of a grueling and elongated election, some people are sick of it. The people of Israel are actually jealous of it – or at least that’s what Gil Hoffman, political correspondent for the Jerusalem Post, told a room full […]
Witter leaves CU after two years
In the off-season of college basketball, many things are uncertain; however, there is one thing of which Creighton basketball followers can be sure: junior guard Cavel Witter will not be a part of next year’s squad. There are also rumors that sophomore center Kenton Walker will not return next year, but nothing is official yet. […]
Author alumnus speaks on campus about his work
It takes more than just a good idea to write a novel, but what exactly does it take? That is what Ron Hansen and the exhibit in the Reinert Alumni Memorial Library dedicated to Hansen and his novel, “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,” answers. Hansen is a Creighton alumnus. He […]
Bookin’ it
By MEGAN SPATH Guest Reporter The Reinert Alumni Memorial Library carried out its traditional poster unveiling in a casual ceremony Tuesday in honor of National Library Week. Since 2002, Reinert has celebrated the week by making posters of Creighton faculty members with their favorite books. Each year, librarians pick through nominations to choose 10 faculty […]
Soccer kicks for a cause
Though mid-April does not seem like the middle of a soccer season, Creighton University’s Morrison stadium will be rocking and cheering this Saturday for a special cause. The fourth annual Kicks for a Cure will be back in full swing in hopes of breaking its fundraising record of $151,050 set last year, with every dime […]
Job search: Be cautious of illegitimate employment opportunities
You’ve graduated and now you’re in the real world. Job prospects are limited and you’re getting desperate. Now you’re a target for less than reputable businesses. One recent Creighton graduate learned this the hard way. Peter Della Penna graduated from Creighton in 2007 and now lives in Kinnelon, N.J. Currently unemployed and living at home, […]