Remember the library
As a member of the Reinert-Alumni Library staff, it was disconcerting to read about The Study as an “alternative to the library [that] offers assistance in virtually every academic respect” (21 November 2008). The article does acknowledge the Writing Center. I hope your readers recognize that the Reinert-Alumni Library also serves a unique and vital […]
No change in Obama picks for cabinet
One can only wonder if the international role of the U.S. under Obama will indeed, as some have predicted, enter historically unprecedented territory, or will be more of a return to the pre-Bush era. Just a few months ago, President-elect Barack Obama criticized Sen Hillary Clinton as being “Bush-Cheney lite” with regards to foreign policy. […]
Just out of reach
Three consecutive years of having the “best season ever” and the Jays are once again watching the NCAA volleyball tournament from home. A variety of factors, both within and out of their control, conspired to keep the Jays’ dreaming of going to their first NCAA tournament for at least another year. Creighton rode an eight-game […]
In defense of our core
Your editorial page on 21 November 2008 reflected a lack of diverse opinion. Such negative responses to the core curriculum – that it deteriorates grades, restricts graduation, reduces alternative course work and does not allow for early specialization – reflect a troublesome attitude toward the goals of a liberal arts education. Our intent in writing […]
Students, community find Best Buddies
By CHRISTINE BUCHHOLZ Guest Reporter Some are familiar with Best Buddies, a Creighton organization dedicated to pairing a disabled community member with a Creighton college buddy, but most are not. Chances are that even if you were familiar with Best Buddies a short while ago, you would not be able to recognize the group now. […]
AIDS calls for real sex-ed
This past Monday marked the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. Every year, people around the country hold rallies, pass out red ribbons and raise money to support research of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. This devastating disease takes the lives of two million people every year with close to 15,000 of those deaths coming from the […]