Quick Hits
– The Creighton men’s tennis team went 3-0 on a spring break trip in Orlando, while the women went 3-1. The men defeated Lake Superior State, St. Ambrose and Sacred Heart, all by scores of 7-0. The team was led by junior Jose Guerra. He went a combined 6-0 on the week, winning all three […]
Confusing athletics for academics
It recently came to my attention that Creighton University offers its student-athletes one hour of academic credit for each semester they spend participating in NCAA athletic activity. These credit hours are bestowed upon them by way of ATE 161: Squad Participation, a course that is described on the registrar’s Web site as making use of […]
Hagel to address issues at CU
The Rev. John P. Schlegel S.J. has connections. During his fireside chat, he alluded to some mysterious member of his board who could arrange for Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain to speak at Creighton University. “It’s not a stretch of the imagination,” he said, with an ever-so-sly grin. However, until Schlegel’s contact comes through […]
Quick Hits
– The Creighton men’s tennis team went 3-0 on a spring break trip in Orlando, while the women went 3-1. The men defeated Lake Superior State, St. Ambrose and Sacred Heart, all by scores of 7-0. The team was led by junior Jose Guerra. He went a combined 6-0 on the week, winning all three […]
MVC Tourney 2008
ST. LOUIS — The third time is supposed to be the charm, but Drake seems to be ignoring the rules. Creighton lost for a third time to the Bulldogs, this time in the semi-finals of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament in St. Louis on Saturday. Drake went on to win the championship game on Sunday, […]
Smoking to be banned by summer
Throw away those lighters and snuff out those cigarette butts – this time next year, Creighton’s campus will be completely free of nicotine. On July 1, 2008, Creighton will become a tobacco-free zone and students, faculty and staff will no longer be allowed to light up anywhere on campus. Administrators cite health concerns, healthcare costs […]