Hokey narrative framing aside, the film does little to share actions with viewers that they can take if they are so moved. In a world where people have little power to make real changes, it is ineffective to simply point out a corrupt system. This tension is, of course, not explored in the documentary. There is also
There’s a little more to this sketchy sci-fi parable, all about a wary cipher, #000000014 (Melvin Gregg), who learns how to not only survive, but maybe even game his prison’s live-streaming camera network, which connects imprisoned users through their respective computer monitors. But only a little. “Share?” ostensibly has a dark sense of humor, too,
November in Omaha is not just the precursor to the holiday season; it’s a showcase of the city’s vibrant culture, its love for sports, music, the arts, and its sense of community. As the leaves change color, the city transforms into a hub of activities and events, promising something for everyone. Here’s a glimpse of
Hello, Omaha aficionados! As the week unfolds, we’re paying homage to the bountiful autumn harvest with a cocktail that’s as rich in flavor as Nebraska’s farmlands. Presenting: The Heartland Harvest! This cocktail is a toast to the hardworking farmers and the fertile soil of the Heartland. It is imbued with the sweet, golden essence of
By: Gracie Goos Glenwood, Iowa – Within the past month, there had been a lot of discussion on whether people should be allowed to hold dirt bike races within the Loess Hills in Mills County, IA. Community Members were concerned that it will ruin the preservation of the historic landscape. Dirt bike racing is a
By: Jackson Piercy OMAHA, Neb. – Opera Omaha begins their 2023-2024 season with two performances of Gaetano Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale”, a comic opera about a curmudgeon and his feud with his cousin. As the theatrical industry still recovers from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Opera has slowly, yet steadily, making a comeback. A report
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By: Andrew Kuslieka Omaha, Neb. – Two public forums were held to inform the public about the intricacies of the new permit less concealed carry bill, LB-77. The first was held at Omaha South high school and the second was held at Nathan Hale middle school. The forum was put on by the Juvenile Detention
By: Daytin Inserra-Cunningham OMAHA, Neb. – Since 2016, The Maverick Quartet, a group of string instrumentalists hailing from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), have been using the power of music to transform the healthcare experience through their performances. Recently, the quartet found a new stage at the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
Written and directed by Jackson, “All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt” is a poetic memoir of Mack’s life. Memories will appear one after another from her youngest days to her gray-haired years, non-sequentially, creating a winding road that bobs and weaves through mundane and life-defining moments alike. A death, a birth, first kiss, youthful misadventures,