By: Dayanara Marroquin Every week, riders of all ages gather at Hefflinger Park to test their skills on the BMX track. But beyond the competition, the sport has created a close-knit community that keeps racers coming back. That community will be on display Friday, Oct. 30, when Omaha BMX hosts its annual Halloween race and
By: Jacob Lesley OMAHA, Neb. — The University of Nebraska at Omaha has begun construction on two new athletic facilities south of Center Street as the university prepares to expand out of long-standing Sapp Fieldhouse. The Howard L. Hawks Training Center and the baseball and softball clubhouse at Maverick Park are expected to expand opportunities
By: Samira Zarazua OMAHA, Neb. — On Saturday, October 24th, The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention—AFSP—hosted its first annual Run for Hope event. Runners can apply to run or walk 5K or run 10K through Stinson Park near Aksarben Village. The foundation has a mission of wanting to help those who were affected by suicide
By: Chase Zagurski A coalition of Nebraska-based pro-Palestine activist groups wrapped its “Week of Action” Saturday with a demonstration at Omaha’s Memorial Park. The gathering was held on Saturday, Oct. 10 from noon to 3 p.m. Attendees flew kites, practiced traditional Palestinian dabka dancing and participated in a workshop on boycotting and divestment from companies
By: Shane Schumacher Nebraska voters will vote on ballot initiative 442 titled “Fairness for Girls” on November 3rd. The ballot measure would prohibit assigned males at birth from participation in female sports at K-12 and collegiate schools. It would do so by amending the state constitution similar rules to LB89, titled the “Stand with Women
By: Ivan Tovar A Nebraska family is giving back to Make-A-Wish Nebraska, an organization that helped them during a difficult time. James Gallant received a wish through Make-A-Wish Nebraska when he was younger and underwent three open-heart surgeries. His mother, Jessica Gallant, said the experience was a bright spot for their family during a challenging
By: Katie Klemmensen The generation that grew up surrounded by digital technology is now helping drive a resurgence in physical music. In 2024, a survey conducted by the vinyl packaging firm, Key Production, found that 59% of respondents within the ages of 18 to 24 listen to physical music, compared older generations which reported between
By: Brandon Kay OMAHA, Neb. Every year, the TYCA Midwest Conference is hosted by a different university. This year, that university is Metropolitan Community College. MCC faculty member Alison Arant put together a three-day conference featuring panels, breakout sessions, and a keynote speaker, all following this year’s theme: “The Cutting Edge.” The importance of conferences
By: Samira Zarazua OMAHA, Neb. — From thrifting to renting, the people of Omaha have gotten more creative in finding ways to keep Halloween costumes waste free. According to a 2019 survey by the Fairyland Trust, fast fashion being the second-biggest consumer of water, and over 80 percent of Halloween costumes are made of non-recyclable
By: Quise Varoz December graduation may still feel months away, but college seniors in Omaha have important deadlines to meet this fall. Missing an application or registration date can add stress — and potentially extra fees — during an already busy semester. At the University of Nebraska at Omaha, students planning to graduate in December