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From Ribbons To Runways

Mira Mukherjee, In-Depth Editor | March 24, 2025

The sewing machine emits soft clicking noises as it diligently waits to stitch seams. A wide array of fabrics, from cotton to upholstery, await the fate of the scissors, which are nestled unassumingly on the table. Imminently, the methodical process of measuring, cutting, and sewing will be underway, representing the days, weeks, and months spent creating an original vision of fashion interpretation. This...

The Buzz On Beekeeping

Matthew Um, Sports Editor | March 24, 2025

For many, the buzzing of bees provokes strong reactions of fear and nervousness. However, science teacher Heather Bieber is appreciative of the unique roles our small friends play. “I’m a biology teacher, and I also teach Environmental Science. I’m really passionate about our pollinators,” Bieber said. “I keep bees…mostly for honey and pollination.” Bieber became interested in beekeeping...

Lucas Day, Staff Writer | March 24, 2025

Whether you’re looking for a fancy getaway, some exhilarating entertainment, or just a place to relax and eat, Downtown Lincoln has it all. The downtown area has been a hotspot for market activity since 1864, when it was simply a hub for buying and selling wagons and hay. Now, Lincoln’s Historic Haymarket district is bustling with plenty of shops and markets, leaving no room for boredom. With...

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...