Attending the Black Harvest Film Festival feels like a rite of passage—a celebration of Black storytelling that captures the spirit and resilience of our community. But as a Black man, it offers something even more profound: an opportunity to escape, reflect, and find solace in shared experiences. This year’s lineup was no exception, showcasing a
“Bringing Out the Dead” does not assert itself as an obviously religious film. and yet, it is borne from the ideological conflict of wrath versus compassion that separates the Old and the New Testament. Here, in the early ’90s, New York is an urban cesspool of sin, destitution, and suffering—it is ready for a biblical
Omaha Fashion Week is thrilled to announce the designers for our Spring 2025 Season. We are returning to highlight fashion for good in our community, where self-expression, artistic vision, and individuality are celebrated. This season’s designers are focused on immersive storytelling, finding inspiration from music and pop culture, and sharing vulnerable experiences. During five
For those unfamiliar, a landman is the public-facing side of an oil company’s production team; their job is to secure leases and mineral rights for oil drilling. As Taylor Sheridan‘s umpteenth show for Paramount Plus would have you believe, it’s a cutthroat job that involves, of all things, negotiating a land deal with a Mexican
By Grace Huffstetler OMAHA, Neb- The 2024 Election has left a lot of shaken ground after Donald Trump was announced winner on Wednesday morning, November 6th. He won with a total of 312 electoral votes, including Nebraska. Don Bacon was announced winner for the Nebraska House seat on Saturday. Deb Fischer secured her third term
By Andrew Smith OMAHA, Neb- An internal audit at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) has led to the near-complete defunding of several student organizations, curtailing their programming and resources. UNO’s Division of Student Life and Wellbeing (SLW), led by Dean of Students Cathy Pettid, requested the audit to review purchases made by all
By Andrew Coughlin, OMAHA, Neb- Hospitals and clinics across Nebraska are gearing up for the impending nursing shortage, expected to worsen significantly by 2025. The nursing shortage, which compounded significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to longer wait times, staff burnout, and delays in patient care. According to a recent survey by the Nebraska
By Sapphire Bennett, OMAHA, Neb. – In a trend that is completely changing the skincare industry, preteens and teens are spending significant amounts on skincare products, even beginning to use anti-aging creams and treatments. Historically, these products were marketed to adults in their late twenties and beyond, but this younger age interest is capturing the
By Riley McCall, OMAH, Neb – A local musician is making waves in Omaha’s music scene, blending rhythm and blues with his own personal flair. DJ and music artist Shafeeq Coleman, who first gained national attention on season four of American Idol, is now hoping to make a break onto the national stage once again.
By: Jenna Janssen OMAHA, Neb- Ozempic, a diabetes medication initially created to help manage blood sugar in Type 2 diabetes patients, has become a widely promoted weight-loss aid on social media, with influencers and celebrities endorsing its rapid results. The drug’s weight-loss potential, showcased heavily on TikTok, has contributed to a 594% surge in prescriptions among