Fall production is senior thesis and ‘slice of life’
Being the only woman in a play with six men seems like a dream thesis project, but for Arts & Sciences senior Rebecca Schier it’s reality. For her senior theater thesis project, Schier will appear as Lizzie Curry in this year’s Creighton theater season opener “The Rainmaker,” which opens on Oct. 8. “I like that […]
Band pick turns concert series into Flopapalooza
While Fallapalooza used to be a vehicle for up-and-coming bands, the popular concert series now relies on fallen heroes of the past. Fallapalooza has a track record of bringing in artists that are on the upward climb to stardom. Bands such as the Black Eyed Peas and O.A.R. have graced the Kiewit Fitness Center with […]
Nursing degree celebrates 50th
A golden anniversary is always cause for celebration. The School of Nursing hosted a weekend of festivities from Sept. 26 to 28 to honor the 50th anniversary of its four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program, which Creighton initiated in 1958. The weekend’s events included a symposium on topics involving nursing research, clinical education, […]
It takes a village to raise a child
Stop by Precious Memories Child Care on 25th and Leavenworth Streets and it’s easy to see why thousands of children and their parents respect and adore a slight 72-year-old affectionately called Grandma Verna. Verna Kephart has dedicated her life and career around her motto: accept any child, regardless of disability. Her unconditional love reaches out […]
“There’s only one October”
As I pull out my hoodies and jeans for the fall, I am reminded of what a great month October is. The leaves are beginning to change colors, Halloween is just around the corner and possibly the best sports month of them all is finally here. At Creighton, we have three teams that are continuing […]
Bob takes Omahans to Iowa
With a pedestrian bridge opening, Omaha and Council Bluffs are getting back to what brought the cities to their location in the first place – the river. The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, the first footbridge in the nation connecting two states, will officially open to pedestrians on Sunday. Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey and Council Bluffs […]