Atheists need alternative to theology

Since civilization’s inception, people like me have existed everywhere. We’re America’s most distrusted minority, according to a recent study by the University of Minnesota. Despite the nasty monikers routinely attached to us, we’re mostly decent folks. And I assure you: It’s not a choice. I am speaking of atheists. I hesitate to put it so […]

Program works to help improve society

At Creighton, the call to serve and to follow the Jesuit tradition “to educate the whole person and leave the world a better place” is part of being a student from day one. As of this year, the College of Business is offering a new social entrepreneurship major that carries out this mission. Dr. Anne […]

Death penalty is hypocritical

Last Thursday, a woman named Teresa Lewis was executed by lethal injection in Virginia. Lewis was convicted of the murder of her husband and his son, even though she was not the one who physically killed them. Matthew Shallenberger and Rodney Fuller were the ones who performed the shooting. Charles J. Strauss was the presiding […]

Linkin Park switches styles on fourth album

Linkin Park used to be the band that people would listen to if they had dreams of running away from home or just wanted noise. The artist for the rebel, Linkin Park used to represent what every “unique, misunderstood” teenager was feeling. Personally, as I became older, I realized how little Linkin Park actually resembled […]

Broadway talent shines spot on diversity

On Tuesday evening, hundreds of eager students gathered in the Skutt Student Center to welcome actor and singer Anthony Rapp, who is best known for originating the role of Mark Cohen in the iconic 1996 Broadway musical sensation “RENT.” The Creighton Students Union Program Board, along with Creighton’s Gay-Straight Alliance, sponsored the two-hour event, which […]

CUMC shooting brings safety to mind

By Bridget McQuillan, Julia Smith & Emily Wynn Two Omaha police officers and a suspect were involved in a shooting at the Creighton University Medical Center Wednesday morning. The Omaha Police Department responded to a 911 call at 9:19 a.m. and found a man matching the suspect’s description on the lobby level of CUMC, near […]