Omaha Fashion Week: Walking in the rain

Standing alongside the 276-foot runway, I looked up at the dainty model strutting never-before-seen couture designs. Taking a deep breath of the bitter September air, I felt as if I had been transported to New York City for the latest runway show. Despite the less-than-ideal weather conditions, the third Annual Omaha Fashion Week Finale was […]

Student perceptions of Omaha change as they find city’s gems

Lackluster, endless corn fields. Desolate farmland. Bleak, dreary, snow-filled skies. When many outsiders picture the city of Omaha, these are typical images that come to mind. Similarly, when out-of-state Creighton students first arrive to campus, their initial impressions of Omaha aren’t necessarily good ones. “I remember saying that I never realized how much I liked […]

Taddy Porter plays in the wrong direction

In this modern era, the definition of classic rock rests on the shoulders of bands such as The Beatles, Led Zepplin and Boston. Unfortunately, Taddy Porter is trying to join that esteemed group. Taddy Porter is a new-age rock band formed in 2007 out of Stillwater, Okla. The band consists of four members: Andy Brewer […]

Kenefick Film Series showcases modern slavery

Slavery is often thought of as a thing of the past, but this month, modern slavery is the focus of the Kenefick Film Series. Dr. Wendy Wright, the Kenefick chair in the humanities, sets up the series every year; this year she wanted to focus on the issue of human trafficking. “The sheer scope of […]

Study abroad panel raves about experiences

Students gathered Thursday night in the Harper Center to hear the tales of past study abroad students. From bungee jumping to country-hopping to celebrating with the locals at Oktoberfest, each student had his or her own special memories to share with prospective study abroad participants. The study abroad panel was composed of host-site locations in […]

Opening Night of Omaha Fashion Week

Lights…camera…action! The 2010 Omaha Fashion Week kicked off on Monday, September 13, at Nomad Lounge in downtown Omaha. The night began at 6:00 p.m. with a cocktail reception and the fashion show at 8:00 p.m. The dimly lit bar was completely packed, as people scrunched together on the floors, just to catch a glimpse of […]