Soaked on the streets of Luang Prabang
A tall white ‘farang’ walks confidently down the main street of Luang Prabang, Lao, with a 3-foot neon supersoaker held protectively across his body, on the lookout for small armed children. The man’s gait seems to say, “Walk softly—and carry a big squirtgun.” Sabaay dii Pii Mai! Welcome to the water festival and the Buddhist […]
Sweet as Sugar Plums and Dew Drops
Leap and turn your way into the holiday season with the classic Christmas ballet, “The Nutcracker” put on by the Department of Fine and Performing Arts. The cast has been rehearsing since the end of August. “The audience can expect a traditional Christmas ballet with lots of magic, mystery. and great dancing,” said Lisa Carter, […]
Infection spreads concern at CU
It’s a bug bite no one wants to get. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, more commonly known as MRSA or the “superbug,” is a type of bacteria that causes antibiotic resistant staph infections. The “superbug” has recently become a public health concern in Omaha and could become an issue here at Creighton. Most staph infections are caused […]
Patrick’s fresh idea
As the end of the semester approaches, most students are counting the days until winter break when they can return to home-cooked meals. Now, with the recent opening of Patrick’s Market, the new downtown grocery store off of 14th and Howard Streets, students can have healthy, freshly cooked meals whenever they want. Patrick’s Market offers […]
Men’s basketball No. 1 in state
It might have been a tale of two halves for the Creighton men’s basketball team against Nebraska, but it all resulted in a happy ending. The Bluejays held off Nebraska to win 74-62 last Saturday at the Qwest Center in front of 17,049 fans for their eighth win in the last 11 match-ups between the […]
Benson shines as Omaha’s ‘pearl’
A 1998 Creighton alumna, Jennifer Fowler, has a ‘perfect Benson day,’ that requires only $5 and she doesn’t even need a friend. She likes to walk around and take in local artwork, watch the hand-crafting of guitars, browse the used bookstore and sip a glass of wine at the independently-owned businesses. But her favorite part […]