Students, faculty, staff ‘take the stairs’

DREW RYDER News Reporter Looking for a way to reward yourself with exercise can be tough. The “Take the Stairs!” challenge can be the perfect solution. The Creighton University Employee Wellness Program and Facilities Management are working together to promote good health on campus for students and faculty by helping them become more physically active. […]

A drama-filled night on ‘The Town’

The drama, romance and mystery packed into “The Town,” written and directed by Ben Affleck, offer a little something for everyone. The movie is centered in Charlestown, Mass., an area of Boston notorious for its overwhelming number of thieves and robberies. In this neighborhood, theft is simply a family trade passed down from one generation […]

Sexual ethics called into question

For a theologian, a handful of peer reviews is expected to come across one’s desk following the publication of a major work. But, when one such review is signed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, even the theologian may be a bit surprised. On Sept. 15, Dr. Todd Salzman, chair of the Theology […]

People throughout CU community will miss Schlegel

People from every corner of campus are going to miss seeing the Rev. John P. Schlegel, S.J., walking around Creighton. Howard Russell, of custodial services in the Kiewit Fitness Center, has seen him every day for three years. Russell and Schlegel have been friends since Russell came to Creighton. Russell said he wanted to show […]

Animal testing defies logic

By Guest Columnist Chris Randall Researchers breed genetically mutated mice to develop cancerous tumors. Researchers then kill hundreds of these mice to conduct skin cancer research. Despite the fact that the mice, as vertebrates, experience pain, the testing continues because the potential human benefit ‘outweighs’ the animal suffering. The belief that humans have superior rights […]

Musical echoes cave explorer’s story

A couple of weeks ago, Arts & Sciences sophomore Jake McCoy tied up Arts & Sciences senior Dan Tracy in rope on the Lied Center’s Studio Theatre stage. After securing Tracy, McCoy shut off the lights and blacked out the doors so the room was in complete darkness. He then left Tracy alone overnight tied […]