Program uses Jesuit book to build leadership
One of Creighton’s newest leadership programs has started to take shape. In coordination with the Student Activities Office, the Emerging Leaders Program took off last week with its first session on Feb. 3. The program is aimed at potential leaders and attempts to focus on applying those leadership skills in an everyday-life setting. “The Emerging […]
From India with love
Growing up in India, the Rev. Paul Coelho, S.J., never thought he would end up living in the United States. While now he lives in Nebraska, teaches and works at Creighton, he took a winding path to get here. Coelho spent the beginning of his life in India going to school and working. He attended […]
Schlegel takes on budget in annual speech
Restoring a balanced budget for the 2012 fiscal year is one of Creighton’s three goals over the next 16 months, the Rev. John Schlegel, S.J., said Tuesday. In his state of the university address during the Founders Day Convocation Feb. 9, the university president also outlined two other goals: expanding research opportunities for students and […]
Emanuel’s words show politicians’ lack of respect
If I called the White House f—ing retarded, I’d get in trouble. This is because, as a writer, I’m held to a certain unspoken standard. Arrogance rears its ugly form in many ways, not the least of which being how we communicate our thoughts. Rahm Emanuel, Obama’s chief of staff, chose to communicate his thoughts […]
Advocating abolition
Over two decades ago, Sister Helen Prejean was just another nun in the Catholic Church in Louisiana trying to help the poor. Now she’s one of the most recognizable names in the debate over the death penalty. Prejean became involved with a prison letter correspondence that led to her active role in the fight to […]
The psychology of love
It can be found everywhere, from sappy greeting cards to the final scene in a chick flick; however, in reality, the psychology of love does not always paint a perfect Hollywood picture, said Dr. Corey Guenther, assistant professor of psychology. “As much as we want it, Hollywood’s fairy tale ending is grossly exaggerated in the […]