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Lucas Day, Staff Writer | February 13, 2025

Ramen has been a staple of Japanese cuisine for over two hundred years, beginning in 18th century China and traveling to Japan in the late nineteenth century. Due to its carefree packaging, effortless shipping, and simple preparation, ramen’s popularity has spread like an epidemic. Ramen’s global acclaim has led to many different brands and variations being produced. These brands are either sold...

Anuj Singh, Staff Writer | February 13, 2025

Tom Knoblauch isn’t your typical teacher. By day, he guides students through the intricacies of literature and film. By night, he’s an accomplished filmmaker, an NPR podcast host, and an experienced author. For him, storytelling is at the heart of everything he does, whether he’s standing in front of a classroom, sitting behind a microphone, or working behind a camera. One of Knoblauch’s...

Lydia Harlow, Staff Writer | December 16, 2024

The soft, sweet scent of freshly baked cookies wafted out from the brightly packaged box. The heat warmed my palms through the packaging as I exited the charming storefront. In the past few years, there has been a craze of cookie shops popping up nationwide. These rapidly grow from one-off small businesses into chains that span the entire country and even internationally. In Omaha alone, we have...

The Man Behind The Camera

Katelyn Judd, Staff Writer | December 16, 2024

The pictures posted on Instagram, highlighted from sports games ranging from baseball to football, have a certain sparkle. They look so alluring and professional that you almost have to force yourself to look away. Captured by a fellow student, the photographer behind the camera is none other than senior Cael Herron. Looking for a new hobby after his sophomore year’s baseball season ended, Herron...

Mia Castro, Editor-in-Chief | December 5, 2024

Bright, multicolored lights beam down on a captivating, glittery tiara as the girl wearing it glides slowly across the Miss Nebraska Teen stage, her elegant gown trailing behind her. Music booms in the background as an elegantly dressed contestant waves to the crowd, with loud cheers and applause cheering her on. This high school senior is carrying one of the state’s most prestigious titles on her...

Chasing Greatness

Argyrenia Pipinos, Lifestyle Editor | November 4, 2024

The field is alive with energy as senior Caden VerMaas, the first defensive back, and running back, holds the football with determination. Beside him, senior linebacker and tight end Pierce Mooberry wiped the sweat from his brow, focused and ready. The Mustangs are up against the scout team. At this moment, Mooberry realizes it wasn’t just another game or practice; it was a milestone in their journey,...

Cycling Towards Community

Lydia Harlow, Staff Writer | November 4, 2024

Wheels spin faster as the hill steepens downwards. The hard work and pain of pedaling uphill is finally rewarded as the bike seems to fly off the ground, twigs and leaves snapping underneath the weight of the wheels. Cycling is one of the most common forms of exercise in the United States. The League of American Bicyclists estimates that altogether American youth spend approximately 13,000,000 minutes...

Building Dreams Brick By Brick

Matthew Um, Sports Editor | November 4, 2024

Walking to the newly opened Lego Store on a Sunday during a Nebraska Football Game, I expected a relatively quiet and quick trip. Upon arrival, shockingly, what I first noticed when I arrived was the line of 20 or so people outside the store, all of them waiting for a chance to enter. The store, filled with people, was easily the most crowded one at the Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall. As I was waiting,...

Kings Of The Court

Sarah Robey, Online Editor | November 4, 2024

As you step foot onto a pickleball court, you hear the dinks of the pickleball, the shuffle of quick feet, and the celebration of teams as they win the point. This scene is becoming more common as pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sports across the United States, gaining much popularity among all generations and skill levels. Pickleball is a great way to get outdoors with family and...

Argyrenia Pipinos, Lifestyle Editor | September 25, 2024

Nestled in the heart of Omaha’s historic Old Market lies Hollywood Candy, a store that’s far more than just a place to buy sweets. This nostalgic treasure trove offers visitors a trip back in time, filled with retro candies, vintage movie memorabilia, and quirky collectibles. It has become a beloved destination for locals and tourists, captivating all who enter. From the moment you step inside,...