Letter to President Obama

Dear President Obama, I am writing you to express my hopes for your presidency, and some of my concerns for it as well. I am a follower in this movement. Your message of hope and matching the promise of ideals with the reality of our time is invigorating and magnetic. Mr. President, isn’t it funny […]

Just not that into this movie

Yes, I saw “He’s Just Not That Into You.” No, I did not go voluntarily (I owed my girlfriend a movie, after making her see “Step Brothers.”) And no, this chick flick was nowhere near as bad as say “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.” But it is long (two hours plus) and confusing. It is […]

Altman clinches 300th win as Jays’ coach

In his 15th season at the helm for the Jays, men’s basketball coach Dana Altman received his 300th win with Creighton against conference-rival Drake on Feb. 4 with a 79-68 win in Des Moines, Iowa. Altman, who is in his 20th year as a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 head coach, is the second […]

Evolution lacks acceptance from religious Americans

Charles Darwin’s 200th birthday on Feb. 12 coincided with the 150th anniversary of his most famous publication, On the Origin of Species. As findings in genetics, paleontology and geology have caused the scientific community worldwide to unanimously accept Darwin’s explanation for the origin of species. Yet United States citizens reject the Darwinian account of evolution. […]

Realistic change needed in sex policy

Shhh. Word on the street is some students may be having sex in the residence halls this Valentine’s Day. Don’t tell Residence Life or the administration because, according to Creighton University’s student handbook, this behavior is strictly prohibited. The handbook reads, “any sexual activity which is not in accordance with the Judeo-Christian values of Creighton […]

Women’s basketball tops Missouir State

The Creighton Jays extended their win streak to eight on Friday night with a 74-61 win at Missouri Valley Conference opponent Missouri State. The Jays were led by sophomore Kelsey Woodard who led the Jays with 18 points. Forward Megan Neuvirth added 15 points while junior Chevelle Herring pitched in 14 and senior Kristina Voss […]