The dish on delish

Omaha may be known for its steaks, but restaurants around town specialize in a variety of entrées. Here are four dishes to be sure to sample. Oh, and one steak. Stokes (corner of 12th and Howard streets): Cabo San Taco – A kick of heat in a warm flour tortilla with melted cheese, bell peppers […]

Maureen’s favorite albums of the decade

Yes, I enjoyed punk rock in high school. I still do, just not as much. I had to include a couple of the decade’s best musicals, Wicked and High School Musical. Although it’s difficult to admit I like a country album, Taylor Swift managed to keep me singing along to her tunes many a time. […]

Tea helps students focus for finals

ABBEY LOVETT Guest Reporter Imagine the stress of finals. Instead of popping prescription drugs or downing Red Bull, students should drink cups of tea, which can increase energy and lower stress hormones. The Asian World Center recently invited students and faculty to drink and learn about Asian tea and the Asian culture. Dr. Maorong Jiang, […]

War is an assault on innocent lives

The government has no right to violate anyone’s natural rights. I oppose President Obama’s troop surge in Afghanistan and all wars because it’s wrong to kill innocent people. As radio personality Scott Horton says, “it’s really that simple.” Say a private individual or group carried out an “anti-crime” bombing that killed an innocent person. That […]

Sounds of a new season

The magical sounds of Christmas floating through the brisk air can be heard all around this time of year: snowflakes delicately settling on the ground, the firm patting of boots on the snow-covered street and the excitable conversations of passersby as they review their gift purchases. However, the most uplifting and captivating sound of all […]

Music unites community

The Creighton University Chorus hosted a small, intimate gathering to reflect on the AIDS epidemic in St. John’s Tuesday night. The World AIDS Day service was held in an effort to be more involved in supporting the community, said Stephen Sheftz, Fine and Performing Arts Music Director. Although the attendance was small, it was a […]

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