By: Sapphire Bennett OMAHA, Neb. –  Grade school teachers are still adjusting to the last impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. The pandemic caused many changes to the education system and what the teaching experience is like for educators.  Another adjustment caused by the pandemic is the increased technology usage. At first, students and teachers

By: Jenna Janssen OMAHA, Neb — As technology continues to dominate our daily lives, Omaha artists are turning back the clock to centuries old techniques, using their hands to create meaningful art through bookmaking. This revival of book arts papermaking, bookbinding, and letterpress printing is not only keeping physical craft alive but also challenging artists

By: Maggie Johnston OMAHA, Neb- Locally owned restaurant, Pizza West, is under new ownership. Previous owners Jeff Evans and Jim DeRouchey sold their restaurant to Holly Purcell. This changeover occurred at the end of August 2024, and things look hopeful. In the past, Evans has joked that the building “looked like a break room.” Since

By: Ben Battafarano OMAHA, Neb. — In national political discussions, a new phrase is becoming increasingly common: “Christian nationalism”. Christian nationalists are a small minority of Christians that believe that the U.S. was founded as a Christian country, and advocate that Christians should be privileged over other members of society. This belief exists despite the

By: Juan Salazar OMAHA, Neb – After a three-year renovation, the Joslyn Art Museum has reopened its doors with a stunning 42,000-square-foot expansion that promises to revolutionize the way visitors experience art in Omaha. The Joslyn Art Museum has been a cultural hub in Omaha for more than 90 years, The museum recently underwent an

By: Sapphire Bennett OMAHA, Neb. –  Mary Birkentall, owner of Mac’s, has been selling her homemade macarons at the Omaha Farmers’ Market for four years now. Birkentall has developed quite the following and will often sell-out at these markets.  She says it would be nice to do more events and catering, but appreciates the reserved

By: Connor Schmidt OMAHA, Neb. – A group of women is making waves on the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) campus once again. The Women in Media club, once thought to have faded away, is experiencing a resurgence.  The Women in Media club is a group of women at UNO who are involved in

By: Ben Battafarano OMAHA, Neb. — “Drink, learn, repeat”. That’s the motto of Spirit World Wine, located in Aksarben Village. Besides selling spirits, the organization offers an education program to beginning and experienced drinkers alike.  Much of class time is spent teaching how spirits are made, from plant to bottle. But they also discuss topics

OMAHA, Neb. — As Omaha prepares for the 2024 election, community groups and social media influencers are part of a plan to register first-time voters. Gen Z, known for its digital engagement, is a key demographic being targeted. Schools like the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) are leading the charge, utilizing both in-person events