By Jenna Janssen OMAHA, Neb — With Halloween approaching, many people look forward to indulging in candy and treats. However, for those battling eating disorders, this holiday can bring about significant challenges. The season’s focus on sweets can trigger unhealthy behaviors, particularly for individuals who struggle with restrictive eating or binge-eating disorders. Dr. Casey N.

By Sapphire Bennett OMAHA, Neb. – Fashion trend cycles used to be connected to the changing of seasons, but they now have their own timeline. Trend cycles have sped up drastically over the past few years, thanks to fast-paced social medias and consumer’s need for constant newness. To some, this means more freedom to explore

By Riley McCall Omaha, NE- A unique dance style is captivating locals at Bushwackers, and it’s no surprise that participants are falling in love with it. The popular venue explores how one instructor shares her passion for West Coast Swing. Colorado native Michelle Benham has had a love for dance nearly her entire life, and

By Ben Battafarano OMAHA, Neb. — Election day is less than three weeks away, and the Douglas County Election Commission has been preparing Omaha for months. They’ve been hiring poll workers, sending out early voting ballots, approving polling sites, and generally making sure the public has access to smooth, safe, and accurate elections.   While the

By Grace Huffstetler OMAHA, Neb– Located on 132nd Street and West Center Road, Bricks and Minifigs is a LEGO resale store is a great place for any LEGO lover. They specialize in selling and trading LEGO sets, minifigures, and bricks. They receive lots of current and new sets from LEGO, and a lot of older

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