Hollywood pairs nerdy males with busty beast

With the recent explosion of movies such as “Superbad,” “Knocked Up” and “Accepted,” washboard abs are out and individuality is in. The nerds of Hollywood are having their revenge and finally reeling in the chicks. But wait, when was the last time we saw a woman in a role where she could belch, smoke pot […]

The Dark Night is super hero sweep

It’s always an intoxicating experience when a movie that you aren’t yet convinced about lures you in and sweeps you off your feet before you even know it. The Dark Knight started out decently, if a little choppy and confusing, but once the movie twisted into its final third, it blew me away. I don’t […]

A Political Parable

Nebraska will host a David versus Goliath battle for its open Senate seat this November. Over the last month, Democrat Scott Kleeb began preparing for the election against political giant, Republican Mike Johanns. Kleeb is an archetype of the new-wave, reactionary Democrats; he supports keeping Roe v. Wade, calls for a government run health care […]

Creighton employees commit to quit smoking

In preparation for the July 1, campus-wide smoking ban, Creighton employees are taking charge of their health by participating in the smoking-cessation courses offered as part of the Cardiac Center’s “Tobacco Free You” campaign. About 90 employees are enrolled in Commit to Quit, a seven-week, eight-session group therapy program, said Tim Grollmes, Health Education manager […]

Summer Preview offers glimpse of college life

Coordinators Laura Brannen and Joe Cudzilo have been busy planning and preparing for this year’s Summer Preview sessions scheduled to begin in July. Summer Preview is a one-day or two-day immersion program that provides incoming students and their families with the opportunity to learn more about college life here at Creighton University. Brannen and Cudzilo […]

Picnic hotspots in Omaha easy to find

With the official arrival of summer in Omaha, more and more students in town for school are looking for a chance to take advantage of the warm weather. So, how about a picnic? Omaha has over 250 city-owned parks, each with its own unique personality and special features. “You can always find a lot to […]