Master plan sets in motion

In the next twelve years, Creighton will grow to include a physical footprint, larger online student enrollment and enhancements for a green, sustainable campus, said the Rev. John P. Schlegel, S.J., university president. Creighton will change significantly, which will affect the community as a whole. In 2020, not only will the campus look different, but […]

Task force evaluates CU speaker policy, plan

A panel appointed to review Creighton’s outside speaker policies and procedures found that each invitation would require individual attenton. Patrick Borchers, head of the task force and vice president for Academic Affairs, said the speaker’s notoriety, the event, the audience size, the subject matter and the environment are a few decisive factors. The panel was […]

Letter: Recycling deserves more credit

I read the “Guest Voices” column by Matt Hanley, entitled “Letter: Recycling Program Still Needs More Work,” in The Creightonian with much interest. Unfortunately, his letter does not give a complete picture of the efforts being undertaken. Single stream recycling is currently underway in several locations (including the residence halls, the Harper Center and the […]

Alumni hit books instead of pitches

One will head to Tampa, Fla., for the Yankees’ spring training in March. One will eventually be heading home to Hawaii to practice medicine. One plans to take one more shot at playing professional baseball. But all three former Creighton baseball players – Pat Venditte, Brett Mieras and Michael Lam – are back on campus […]

Students learn their strengths

Sophomore year is one of uncertainty: uncertainty in choosing your major, uncertainty in deciding a career and the uncertainty of knowing if you’ll have a place to live next year. But due to a new program, sophomores will be certain of one thing – their strengths. The Ratio Studiorum Program, Residence Life and the Career […]

Runners singing a tune of success

You may have seen or heard the men’s cross country team singing as they made their way up the Skinner Mall. It’s just the warm-up for the 8-10 miles they run daily. They are looking to stay motivated in order to improve on their outstanding season last year. The Bluejays had their best finish ever […]