On March 18, the Student Programming Board (SPB) presented a Coffee Shop Series event featuring live music from Miles Salsar, Mason Buller and Jackson Evi—a band from UNL known as MMA. The band typically consists of Miles Mason and Asher Robinson, but since Asher was unavailable, Jackson stepped in as a replacement for this performance. […]
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On March 22, the Doane Student Programming Board (SPB) hosted The Great Crete Escape, a field trip to Sun Valley Lanes in Lincoln, Nebraska. Spencer Munson, Assistant Director of Campus Engagement, helped oversee the event and assisted students, ensuring everyone had a great time. Students were able to take a shuttle to the event or
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On Feb. 21, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) officially closed its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) department due to indications from the federal government regarding funding cuts for DEI programs. The U.S. Department of Education issued a statement on Jan. 23: “The U.S. Department of Education has taken action to eliminate harmful Diversity,
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On Feb. 27, students and staff had the opportunity to engage with France Hoang, CEO of Boodlebox, as he discussed the role of AI in education. Hoang’s visit focused on how AI can be integrated into the classroom through Boodlebox. Hoang’s unique career includes 20 years in national security with service in every branch of
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This past week, I challenged myself to read the Bible more and follow a devotional plan. My faith has always been somewhat chaotic and inconsistent. I grew up Christian, but as I learned and heard different perspectives, I had doubts in my faith. After talking to people and when looking at social media, the news,
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As the spring semester approaches, students are preparing to travel back home. However, with recent events, there is some hesitancy regarding aviation safety. On Jan. 9, an American Airlines flight collided with a Black Hawk helicopter, killing all 67 people involved. Following this event, multiple plane crashes became widespread news, including a Delta plane crash
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A genuine question people may ask is, what will happen to my phone when I die? Who gets access? Will anyone open it? It’s a genuine concern. Even after death, one wants to maintain their image; some secrets we want to take to the grave. The chance that family, friends or the world might see
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Mobile ordering will soon be available to students. Currently, it is being tested by Student Council (STUCO) members to ensure that staff can adjust to and learn the system. The app, called Transact Mobile Ordering, aims to share the ordering process for students. “We only have limited access to Starbucks, but we hope to have
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Sibling Takeover was planned to take place on Feb. 15. However, the beginning of this annual event is still being replanned with hopes to try again on a future date. Originally, the event was “open to siblings, cousins, or anyone Doane students love like a sibling, from Kindergarten through 12th grade,” according to an email
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I recently watched “Don’t Look Up” on Netflix. This 2021 comedy and sci-fi film was well-produced with an intriguing storyline. It’s widely interpreted as a metaphor for climate change and how we, as a society, are ignoring the fact that we are contributing to our planet’s destruction. I couldn’t help but notice the film’s characters
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