Like so many contemporary R&B fans, I was gutted when it was reported that Michael Eugene Archer, better known as groundbreaking neo-soul artist D’Angelo, passed away on Tuesday at the too-damn-young age of 51, after a long, private battle with pancreatic cancer. The man was an elusive enigma, only dropping three studio albums–Brown Sugar (1995),
Who hasn’t at least once fantasized about switching lives with someone who, from a distance, seems to have a more comfortable, secure, happier existence? While Shakespeare and others created stories about characters pretending to be someone else, it was Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper that popularized the idea of people in opposite circumstances trying out each
Prepare to be charmed by one of Omaha’s most distinctive neighborhoods. Omaha’s Old Market offers cobblestone streets, brick warehouses turned into boutiques and restaurants, and quirky surprises around every corner. Here are 10 Old Market experiences you won’t want to miss. 1. Snap a Selfie in the Old Market Passageway
Season 3 of “The Diplomat,” Debora Cahn’s feast of political intrigue and personal drama, has landed on Netflix. If you thought the last two seasons were a headrush, you’re “read in” and ready. But before we jump into this cross-pollination of Sorkin-esque walk-and-talks and Rhimes-ian emotional bombshells, let’s get you caught up on the world-shaking
By Ella Meis OMAHA, Ne.- At an off-campus house near the University of Nebraska at Omaha, four roommates say their cats are more than just pets — they’re part of their daily routine. UNO students Payton Fitchner and Daphne study together at their dining table while working on a laptop. (Photo/Ella Meis) Between classes, jobs,
By Madelyn Schmidt OMAHA, Neb- The University of Nebraska at Omaha is stepping up its commitment to campus-community partnership and the the Newman Civic Fellowship is playing a key role. Anna Spethman, Volunteer & Civic Engagement Programs Manager in UNO’s Office of Engagement, describes the fellowship as a “a bridge between student passion and real
By Mary Mitzlaff OMAHA, Neb. – As fall settles in, shorter days and longer nights can do more than change the weather, they can affect how we feel. At the University of Nebraska Omaha, counselors say the season can trigger real mental health challenges for students. The fall season brings changing leaves and cooler air
By Jade Thornton OMAHA, Ne.- Skaters in South Omaha are getting more time on their boards this fall after Lynch Park Skatepark got a major upgrade. Over the summer the city worked with local skaters and the Nebraska Public Skateparks Council to fix up the old park. With help from a grant by The Skatepark
By Elise Gaines OMAHA, Ne.- Censorship within the media has caused concern across the U.S., particularly local journalists. Late night talk show host, Jimmy Kimmel was recently suspended due to his comments on the recent death of podcaster, Charlie Kirk. The suspension caused an uproar as viewers believed Kimmel’s suspension was an indication of threatening
By Bayleigh Koch COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Every time Tom BeVirt lights his grill, he still hears his father’s voice — a quiet nudge, a laugh, a reminder to “get to work.” What began as a weekend experiment between father and son has grown into something much bigger: a small business seasoned with memory, grief,