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 […]

Spring break service trips offer options to students

Instead of the warm beach, the calm lake trip or an intense week of partying, some Creighton students are planning spring break service trips, which they call fulfilling and unique. Kelly Orbik, graduate student and Creighton Center for Service and Justice intern, is working with the Core Team and the coordinators of the spring break […]

CU off to best start in team history

The women’s basketball team is not smiling as brightly after a loss to Kansas, but the Jays own a 4-2 record heading into the teeth of their schedule. The first six games of the season have featured wins over Arkansas-Little Rock and Memphis and two victories in the Rocky Mountain Invitational, the teams first in-season […]

New English course brings Hawaii to mainland

Creighton’s English department is striving to bring more diversity to campus next semester with a new English course on Hawaiian literature. Dr. Nina Ha of the English Department will teach the course, which will be based on Hawaiian writers and will provide an introduction into the culture and peoples of Hawaii. “Through studying and reading […]

Eyes, hands and hearts together

Gerry and Christine Kuhlman complete each other. Literally. Diagnosed as completly blind since birth, Gerry is the mobility for Christine, who has the congenital disorder of arthrogryposis and uses an electric wheelchair due to limited muscle development. Each lived a successful independent life before they married last September. He is an Academic Assistant to the […]

Lighting ceremony sparks unity

The annual mall lighting ceremony of Tuesday’s “Christmas at Creighton” had the campus buzzing with activity. Students huddled in frozen anticipation outside St. John’s to watch the Rev. John P. Schlegel, S.J. flip the switch that breathes life into the campus during the quiet holiday season. “It’s really cool that something like this brings everyone […]