This week I have another podcast to suggest: Crime Junkie.
Like most events taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic, the study abroad fair looks different than it has in past years.
The Joslyn Art Museum is partnering with Yoga Now to offer free, hour-long yoga lessons every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. until the end of September.
When it comes to fashion, it is easy to get caught up in trying to keep up with the latest trends. However, looking at the ethics behind your clothing might persuade you to look for your new favorite items in a more sustainable fashion.
The Emmys brought some joy into the world this weekend. While honoring the best primetime TV shows of the year, the awards also delivered some much needed humor. Here are just a few highlights from the 2020 Emmy Awards.
“Athlete A” was the name given to Maggie Nichols when she anonymously reported Larry Nassar for sexual abuse. In a Netflix documentary with the same name, the abuse that many USA Gymnastics athletes underwent during Nassar’s years of working alongside coaches has been brought to light, and t…
Located off the corner of 50th Street in the Dundee-Happy Hollow Historic District lies Amsterdam Falafel and Kabob.
We’re used to this.The Class of 2024 has been no stranger to cancellations.After six months in this pandemic, I think it is safe to say that the two week “COVID break” in the spring that many schools promised went well beyond what any of us high school seniors had imagined.At first, it was p…
Since its debut in 2016, Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark’s podcast, “My Favorite Murder,” has gained a cultlike follow- ing. The self-named “Murderino” fan base has grown to reach millions of monthly listeners and sell out worldwide tours.The podcast aims to focus on a murder, true-cri…
Kim Kardashian announced Tuesday that the next season of “Keeping up with the Kar- dashians” will be the last.And I have mixed feelings about it.A part of me has waited for this day. At this point, I am sick of reading and hearing about what this family is doing. I’m over their outfits, too.…
People have been craving entertainment throughout the coronavirus pandemic. For those who are fans of the performing arts, the sudden lack of performances could be seen as an annoyance, but for those artists whose livelihoods depend on performing, the pandemic has caused monumental financial…
Thinking outside of the box is something that artists are well-known for, but what happens to creative ideas when art must be kept behind a mask? In preparation for the upcoming performing arts season, Creighton University’s musical theater department is researching practices to enable stude…
Quarantine isn’t over yet, and you may feel like there is nothing to do, but here are some things that were popular that you can do to fill time now.
I hesitated to start “Outer Banks” when I came across it on my Netflix suggestions earlier this summer.
When you think about the name “Taylor Swift,” you probably think of either her roots as a country singer or the pop icon that she has developed into. That being said, Swift is moving into a new branch of music with the release of her album “folklore” in July 2020.
The Creighton community has continued to stay connected during this time of isolation through the internet.
Social distancing and staying home are more important than ever right now. But staying in and watching Netflix, or any other streaming site, gets old after a while.
By now, it is obvious that the coronavirus has taken over.
The Joslyn Art Museum’s current exhibit, “Fact and Fiction in Contemporary Photography,” explores photography’s ever-changing role in this new age of technology and has drawn in many intrigued visitors, including professional stand-up comedian Andy Haynes.
In his fifth studio album, pop-gigastar Justin Bieber’s “Changes” follows its title quite literally. In plain words from the very first song, Bieber sings about a changed man. On the opening track “All Around Me,” Bieber sings, Never thought I could ever be loyal / To someone other than myse…
Streaming: Netflix Run Time: 1hr 50 min Category:
Twitter feed stuck on Oscar content this week? You're not the only one. This year's Oscars, the 92nd Academy Awards, made social media buzz in a couple of ways. In case you missed out, here's the highlights.
After making history as the first movie not filmed in English to win the Academy Award for Best Picture, it’s important to recognize that South Korean director Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite” was so critically acclaimed because of its universal themes not unique to Korean, American or any other cu…
Valentine’s Day gets a lot of heat every year. It seems to be a holiday that people have a lot of mixed feelings about.
The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts has brought a fresh eye to its latest exhibition piece, starting conversation on sustainability and hospitality in a climate-crisis world.
Pink and orange paper lanterns decorated the Skutt Student Center Ballroom on Feb. 8 as Creighton celebrated the Chinese Lantern Festival for the first time in school history.
Temporary exhibit, “Louder Than Words: Rock, Power & Politics,” observed the impact of rock music in American history and politics within its final days at Omaha’s Durham Museum.
TikTok has emerged as the next big social media app.
The good:
Coming off of his platinum-selling record “Hollywood’s Bleeding,” Post Malone has become one of pop culture’s biggest icons. With the CHI Health Center being his first stop on his “Runaway Tour” in 2020, Post was finally able to show Omaha what he had to offer on Tuesday night.
This year’s Super Bowl LIV halftime show drew in approximately 104.1 million viewers, said Fox. The event in total generated 43.9 million engagements, up 36% from last year. Why the buzz?
Located outside the front desk of the Kiewit Fitness Center, the Eat Fit Go refrigerator opened this semester.
Streaming: Netflix, Amazon Prime. Run Time: 44 min. Category: True Crime, Serial Killer.
Set in an intimate space with an engaged audience, a recent event held at the University of Nebraska Omaha’s Fine Arts Building aimed to create conversation about the possible ties between various art forms and issues of social justice.
Streaming: Amazon Prime
Dear Brenda,
The VIP Center, Creighton Theater and The Lieben Center recently hosted the event Paint Riot Repeat, an opportunity for students to create artwork to be featured in the upcoming senior thesis production, 'Riot Repeat.'
Creighton held its first Día de los Muertos Festival on Friday through a partnership between the Creighton Intercultural Center and Latino Student Association.
Local artist Bill Hoover debuts his collection of latest works “Lost and Found and Lost” on Friday.
The historic 40th Street Theater was transformed into a spooky runway this past Thursday as approximately 100 attendees gathered to enjoy the “Halloween but Fashion” party hosted by local vintage fashion boutique Roland Fitz.
Decorated sugar skulls, candles and bright yellow marigold flowers lined the vibrant three-tiered altar that represented a traditional ofrenda. The 26th Día de los Muertos exhibit at the El Museo Latino museum celebrates Day of the Dead, a special Mexican holiday that honors loved ones who …
Omaha’s Durham Museum explores the complex topic of race in its new exhibit, RACE: Are We So Different? The exhibit provides a modern scientific understanding of the subject matter, pushing visitors to look past what they thought they knew about race.
Fu Asian Grill is a new restaurant just steps away from Heider Residence Hall. The restaurant boasts affordable prices, a homey setting and friendly locale.
Dear Brenda Bluejay,
Craving pizza, but not sure where to go? Here’s a review of the top pizza places around Creighton.
Flight Deck, McDonald’s and Subway are some of the few off-campus dining options for students that are within walking distance. Located steps away from Heider Hall, a new restaurant offers a menu with a mix of Asian cuisine, vegetarian dishes and a salad bar.
If ice-cream and burgers could be sold out of a food truck, clothing and shoes can too! Think: a clothing boutique on wheels.
Dear Brenda Bluejay,
It’s worth the hype. And when I say it’s worth the hype, it is worth the hype. Winner of 11 Tony Awards, one of the most popular musicals of our time and one of the first rap musicals to hit the stage, “Hamilton” has truly taken over the world of entertainment.
In the first stop on their “Neotheater” Tour, AJR gave their crowd an unforgettable experience filled with effects, storytelling, trumpet solos and of course a set of songs incomparable to many artists.
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