Thrift stores see rise as economy tumbles

In a time of failing businesses and economic uncertainty, thrift stores are thriving. The newest trend is shopping for old ones. Instead of going to malls and department stores for the latest fashions, more consumers are turning to thrift stores for their clothing needs in this economic recession. The Salvation Army owns over 1,300 charity […]

Creightonian columnist is too one-sided

I am writing in response to the Opinions page, notably the past columns written by columnist Mike Gibilisco. In examining issues of the Creightonian over the past two years I have been at Creighton, I have perceived an apparent bias in the subject material, attitude and form of the articles written in this section. In […]

Boarder biffs music attempt

To snowboarding fans, the name Trevor Andrew might sound familiar. Andrew is a two-time Olympic snowboarder and World Cup winner. At the moment, however, Andrew is searching for fame off the slopes with the release of his debut album, “Trouble Andrew,” through Virgin Records. The music is an interesting mix of pop, punk, 80s pop, […]

Thank You

We would like to acknowledge and give thanks to the generous members of the Rev. John P. Schlegel S.J.’s cabinet. According to the March 17 presidential update, members of the cabinet have voluntarily given up four percent of their annual salary to be used toward student financial aid. In these tough and trying economic times, […]

Catholicism is a growing faith in Africa

During his first apostolic journey to Africa from March 17 to 23 of this year, Pope Benedict XVI visited only two countries, Angola and Cameroon. However, this pilgrimage shows the future of the Catholic Church more than any other. A new Christendom is appearing in what was long believed to be a missionary continent. In […]

Baseball looking to turn rough start around

Starting 0-6 was not the way the Creighton baseball team wanted to start the 2009 campaign. “It was hard on the guys,” admitted head coach Ed Servais. “We just keep telling them to be aggressive and don’t stop fighting.” The Jays are sitting at 8-14 overall, 2-1 Missouri Valley Conference, after losing to North Dakota […]