Coming into college, I had this big expectation of who I wanted to be by the end of the year. I even remember writing it down: “I want to be that girl.” Put together, lots of friends, perfect grades. I knew nobody was truly perfect, but I felt like I needed to be. I wanted […]
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On April 29, the SPB Foodie Series hosted its final event of the year. Students gathered at Lakeside to pickle vegetables of their choice, bringing a flavorful end to the popular series. Pickling, a method of food preservation that dates back to Mesopotamia around 2400 BC, has remained a beloved culinary tradition. It’s recently gained
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On April 21, Pope Francis died at the age of 88 in his residence at Casa Santa Marta. The first Latin American pope was known for his humble life and accepting heart, which made people around him cherish him. Respectfully known as “the people’s pope,” over 250,000 people went to the Vatican to pay their
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When I stepped out of the theater after watching “Sinners,” my initial reaction was unclear, not because I did not like the movie, but because I needed to watch it again. It was an overwhelming masterpiece. “Sinners,” directed by Ryan Coogler, took many risks and covered a variety of topics, including race, death, religion and
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With Easter break on its way, I decided I can’t stay at school for four days without having anything to do. Campus when it’s empty is too depressing. My parents were against the idea of me traveling by train to Colorado because it’s “unsafe,” which I understand. A 19-year-old with no survival skills honestly shouldn’t
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Updated on 4/29/2025 On April 11, Doane hosted its annual Relay for Life event from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Fieldhouse. Relay for Life is a nationwide charity walk where communities come together to raise funds and show support in the fight against cancer. The event began with performances from POYD, a local
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On April 14, history was made as an all-women’s flight to space successfully launched. On this ship was a group of civilians, including Katy Perry, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King and other remarkable women. I think it’s a great day in women’s history, showing that women can dedicate their lives to science and exploration. Many of
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On May 31, the Black Student Alliance (BSA) hosted a brownie bake sale to raise money for the organization. At the event, club president La Mia Benn and Vice President Kya Caddy represented the group and helped with the baking. The event took place in Sheldon Hall at the same time as the second floor’s
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NOTE: This story is a joke created to celebrate April Fools’ Day. All individuals mentioned in the story have given their consent to participate. According to local Crete Police, Thomas the Tiger, Doane’s beloved and fierce mascot, has been reported missing. Thomas the Tiger was last seen by Senior Isaac Ebke on Sunday, March 30,
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Following the snowstorm on March 19, many homes throughout the Omaha and Lincoln areas experienced power outages. Due to ice accumulating on power sources and high winds, many poles were damaged easily, and repairs took longer than expected. As a result, thousands were left without power and, in some cases, water if they relied on
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