Who is Billy the Bluejay?
JONAH LAGRANGE/THE CREIGHTONIAN Since 1965 when Creighton’s first costumed mascot, then-freshman John Bachechi, stepped onto the basketball court, Billy the Bluejay has been a key part of
May 1, 2026
Elizabeth Jones
Editor in Chief '24-'25
Journalism and Sustainability
Elizabeth is a senior majoring in both Journalism (News Track) and Sustainability, with a minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies. Prior to working as the Editor in Chief for three semesters, she served four semesters as the news editor. A passionate storyteller, Elizabeth likes to think of herself as Creighton’s unofficial Billy the Bluejay historian, and she has written two deep-dive articles about the mascot.
Bird club takes off
A new club on Creighton University’s Omaha campus is bringing undergraduate, professional and graduate school students together to go bird watching and connect with nature. The
May 1, 2026
Seniors & Juniors move to Kenefick
With Magis Hall set to open in the fall and house about 400 sophomores, changes are once again coming to on-campus housing at Creighton University’s Omaha campus.
May 1, 2026
ICE cartoon pulled at Gretna East
PHOTO COURTSEY OF AIDAN MCCLAREN A Gretna East High School student political cartoon criticizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was removed from the school’s news
May 1, 2026
Magis: more than requirements
JONAH LAGRANGE/THE CREIGHTONIAN Students take classes in a variety of subjects outside their major as part of the Magis Core curriculum. These classes aim to
April 11, 2026
CU welcomes Lunar New Year
DAWN NGUYEN/THE CREIGHTONIAN The Creighton Intercultural Center honored tradition through their Lunar New Year celebration, hosting cultural dancers, martial arts exhibitions, food, and ringing in
February 27, 2026