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

By Ben Battafarano OMAHA, Neb. ─ The Omaha Police Department was short 99 officers in early 2024, according to Omaha World Herald reporting from March. UNO School of Criminology and Criminal Justice associate professor, Justin Nix, Ph.D., said that there have been several obstacles nationally for recruitment.  The exterior of the Omaha Police Department’s Southeast

By Juan Salazar OMAHA, Neb – The UNO Men’s basketball season has begun, starting November 4th where they host their first game at Baxter arena. While the team remains true to the Durango spirit, this years roster features some exciting changes. As we dive into the season preview for the UNO men’s basketball team, we

By Abigail Gocek OMAHA, Neb.- Nebraska is entering its third year of an ongoing drought that has seriously impacted agriculture and increased the risk of fires. The effects the drought has had on agriculture in Nebraska has made farming difficult in this especially dry year.  A sign located on the front of the Heartland-Co-Op Office

By Ashton Kay, OMAHA, Neb – The recently released documentary titled Closure investigates the closing of community colleges in Wisconsin. Ken Brosky, the documentary director and producer, says that this started with a board of regents meeting in 2017 when it was decided that the two-year schools would be merged with the four-year schools.  “Two-year