Kabobs and falafels full of flavor

Anyone who has been to a major city in Europe in the past 20 years has seen a Doner kabob stand. This modern fast food variation of a kabob stand was developed by a Turkish immigrant in Berlin in the 70s. Since then, the restaurant type has taken off, spreading throughout the continent and overseas. […]

2010 Goth Ball…A Night of Fright

As each dark, October day passes, we creep closer to one of the most festive and celebrated holidays of the year–Halloween. This holiday can be observed in various ways, from trick-or-treating, to pumpkin carving, even bobbing for apples. However, everyone knows the best way is to celebrate is by releasing your inner Goth at the […]

Homicide victim was CU alumna

The body of Karen Jenkins, a Creighton alumna and Metropolitan Community College and Werner Institute professor, was identified Sunday near 40th Street and Ames Avenue in Omaha. The 48-year-old was last seen at Hank’s Place, a bar Karen co-owned, and she was reported missing by family members on Oct. 18. Twenty-five to 30 people from […]

“BOO GOO” Bash to Haunt the Slowdown

Anxious to get a jump-start on your Halloween weekend celebrations? Throw on your best costume and head to the Slowdown this Friday for the “BOO GOO” bash. The doors open at 8 p.m., and the spooky celebration will continue until 2 a.m. Admission is $5 at the door for those wearing costumes and $10 for […]

Boogie at Omaha’s Oldest Bar

This Halloween weekend, venture to the oldest bar in Omaha for some frightening fun – only if you dare. The “Beastmode Boogie” Halloween dance party will take place Saturday at Louis Bar and Grille, located at 5702 NW Radial Highway. The costume party, presented by Bella Domenica, Loom and Loud, begins at 9 p.m. Established […]

Student activists should not shun challenges

Imagine I began this piece by declaring Brown v. Board of Education was ruled wrongfully. Further, suppose I provided no justification for this outlandish beliefs. Most of you would drop this paper like a hot brick. You might literally hurl it after reading such inflammatory rubbish and, at the very least, would naturally be inclined […]