Ray’s Wings
May 17, 2018
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Ray's Original Wings resides in Midtown Crossing, its third location. When walking into Ray's, one is faced with the stereotypical look of a sports bar, dark and covered with televisions showing a whole range of sports channels. The atmosphere is a bit more relaxed than the intensity of a sports bar,...
Top Five Summer Reads
Sydney Prescott, Staff Writer
May 10, 2018
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The Sun is also a Star by Nicola Yoon Meet Natasha, a Jamaican immigrant who loves science, and Daniel, and Korean-American who loves poetry. This story takes place during only one day, when Natasha tries to prevent being deported and Daniel is going to a college interview for a school he doesn’...
Santa Clarita Diet
Kaitlyn Engel, Staff Writer
May 10, 2018
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After its break out first season, The Santa Clarita Diet was destined to satisfy its fans in its 10-episode second season. Released on Mar. 23, this next chapter in the Hammond’s life lives up to legacy of the first. The first season introduces the story of Sheila Hammond, an average Californian realtor ...
New Lauritzen Gardens exhibit displays geometric flower art
Emma Whaley, Staff Writer
May 10, 2018
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The Lauritzen Gardens, while well known for its botanical collection, houses a range of art exhibits within the visitor center, conservatory and outdoor areas. The most well-known of these in recent days is the Metamorphosis exhibit, which has been on display since January and has run through the spring....
Top 5 ice cream places in omaha
Lizbeth Hermosillo-Najar, staff writer
May 9, 2018
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Hot dry summer days are around the corner and your craving for ice cream increases as the days go by. Luckily in Omaha there's a variety of places you can choose from for every different taste of ice cream you're in the mood for. eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato Located in the heart of the Dundee on...
Prairie life is friendly, comfortable, okay for children
Heidi Heyden, Staff Writer
May 5, 2018
A motivated gym goer goes to their morning workout. The place just so happens to be Prairie Life Fitness. He or she goes to one of the three locations: 31st and Farnam St, Q St, and 132nd and Center St. This person can expect many different things from this gym, including the prices. From experience, me...
Fortnite addiction causes lack of academic motivation, lower grades
Heidi Heyden, Staff Writer
May 1, 2018
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It is December 31, 2017. People around you are excited for the year to come. Everyone is talking about what might happen in 2018. Imagine all these crazy predictions people are coming up with. Now, imagine thinking the following: Five months from now, I will be on my couch, competing against up to 100...
Book Review: I Hate Everyone but You
Molly Ashford, Staff Writer
April 26, 2018
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In the latest of YouTuber-turned-author debuts, Alison Raskin and Gaby Dunn’s novel ‘I Hate Everyone but You’, chronicles a friendship’s attempt at surviving a move across the country. It is told entirely in a series of text messages and emails. While it is a fast and engulfing read, the story...
Sweet Magnolias bakery provides quality goods, service is even better
Zoia Morrow, Executive Executive
April 19, 2018
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Occasionally, people can’t help but crave some sweets. It usually includes cookies, brownies or ice cream, something a person can pick up from the grocery store. Located off N. 40th Street, Sweet Magnolias offers a wide variety of bakery options. They cater events and sell sweets indi...
Le Quartier review
April 9, 2018
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Le Quartier is a Lincoln-based bakery with two locations in Omaha. One of their two locations is at Countryside village. It has a wide selection of breads to buy, as well as a menu with several different items for Lunch and Breakfast, primarily sandwiches. The atmosphere was very natural and unofficial,...
The top five energizing drinks
Heidi Heyden, Staff Writer
April 9, 2018
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With the end of the year creeping up faster than one would expect, it is important to be on top of school work. Unfortunately, this means that not every night would provide us with a good night's sleep. This could lead to a lack of energy throughout the school day, which could turn out to make grades...
Lisa’s Radial Cafe
Simret Habte, Staff Writer
April 5, 2018
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Lisa’s Radial Café is a small, locally owned restaurant near downtown Omaha. It has been an important part of Omaha for decades, but the current owners bought the establishment in 2000. Lisa’s Radial Café is known for their extensive, all-day breakfast menu and homey feeling. When we visited,...
Simone Davis, Staff Writer
Hip Hop has come a long way in its short life. In the 70s, Hip Hop focused primarily on beats, then the 80s and 90s became more lyrical and the 2000s became very mainstream. ...
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