Exploring Italy is ‘La Bella Vita’
Jenny Jarrin, Arts & Sciences junior, stands in front of the Vittorio Emmanuel Monument in the heart of Rome, where she is studying fall ssemester. During her time abroad, Jarrin has been able “To travel like a mad woman. Just in Italy I’ve gotten to see Verona, Siena, Assisi, Milan and Pompeii,” Jarrin said. “I’ve […]
Like a ‘good neighbor,’ Thayer is there
Junior forward Jeff Thayer has been successful on and off the field. He has logged more service hours than any other male athlete at CU, a total of over 150. He also has five goals and four assists so far this year. That commitment to the surrounding Creighton community has set Thayer apart and made […]
The top 10 things you should know about the Jays this year
1. Creighton has won 20 or more games in each of the last 10 seasons, one of only seven schools to have accomplished that feat. The Jays are also one of three schools with 10 conference wins in each of the last 12 years. 2. Last year, the Jays had nine players that had never […]
Fired Up
1. The Bluejays were tabbed to finish second in the Missouri Valley Conference behind Illinois State. This is an improvement from their fourth place finish in the conference last season, in which the Jays finished 21-12. 2. Jim Flanery begins his seventh season as head coach and his 17th straight season coaching at Creighton. He […]
Birdcage awakens everyone’s inner athlete
On certain days in winter, a pack of rowdy college students in multi-colored wigs, feathered boas and foam body parts are seen throughout Creighton’s campus. Some may wonder if Elton John is playing in the Kiewit Fitness Center. Others may be curious if Nobbie’s had an end-of-season sale. But no – it’s just basketball season. […]
National recession hits Creighton
Taja Coleman, Arts & Sciences sophomore, is a student who thought she did everything right. She got above a 3.5 GPA in high school, applied for more than 20 scholarships and was accepted to a prestigious Catholic university. Now she thinks she has to leave Creighton because she can’t afford the tuition, and she is […]