Comics offer more than just laughs
Terry LeBan chuckles to himself when he reads his comics out loud, laughing at the jokes he wrote with his wife, and has probably read a dozen times. Still, he’s proud of his nationally syndicated comic strip “Edge City,” and deservedly so. On the surface, the story is about the Ardin family: a grown couple […]
Films for the ‘People’
The People’s Film Festival, the longest running independent film festival in Omaha, is still at it. Since 2004, attendees have been able to enjoy such foods as vegetarian, free-range chicken, locally grown produce and beverages followed by a film. “Just as the name implies, The People’s Film Festival is for everyone. Featuring a free movie, […]
Jays upset defending national champions before opening home portion of schedule
By DAN OBERHELMAN Sports Reporter The Creighton softball team is finally coming back to Omaha after a season-opening 23-game road trip that featured an upset of the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats. The Bluejays (14-9) played 11 games in the Grand Canyon state over spring break, including games against No. 1 Arizona State, La Salle, and […]
Abortion story lacked context
I write in response to the article titled “Vigil held to remember deaths” that appeared in The Creightonian on Jan. 25, 2008. The article deals with a subject that most people find to be a sensitive one: abortion. As such, I tread lightly. And, for the record, I hope to see the abortion rate in […]
Writers spring into event
Poets, writers and screenplay lovers will gather together to celebrate their many accomplishments throughout the year in the upcoming “Writes of Spring” program of events. The “Writes of Spring” will take place April 7. It offers anyone interested in any type of creative writing to share his or her written pieces and learn from fellow […]
Religion, Google part of Irish life
This week in The Scene International Arts & Sciences senior Ronan Conlon reflects on the culture of Northern Ireland. Conlon is spending his last semester of college studying at in Limerick, Ireland. 3/27/08 Just got back this week from the North. I was in Maghera, which is quite close to Belfast. It was great to […]