Flora Feature
Olivia Gilbreath, staff writer
November 27, 2018
Young musicians find inspiration in the people and events that surround them. Flora Griffith is a female musician who finds satisfaction in speaking her mind and being a role model to others. The freshman participates in theater, choir and is part of a local organization called Omaha Girls Rock. “If...
Review: Netflix horror drama show, Elite
Mackenzie Coughlin, Staff Writer
November 26, 2018
If looking for a new dramatic, horror, and action filled show to binge watch this fall season, Netflix’s Spanish series Elite could be just the one. This one-season series dropped to Netflix in early October and has gotten overall great feedback, with many eagerly wanting a second season. The show...
Attack-A-Taco Vegan Taco Truck
Rozlyn Olson, Staff Writer
November 19, 2018
Usually found sitting on the outskirts of the parking lot of the Natural Grocers on 78th and Dodge, Attack-A-Taco is sweet place for some really good food with an uncommon twist. Everything they serve is vegan, organic, and environmentally friendly! For example, they have a compost next to the garbage b...
Beautiful Boy review
Malcolm Durfee O'Brien, Managing Editor
November 16, 2018
Beautiful Boy was released on October 12, 2018. It stars Timothee Chalamet and Steve Carell and was directed by Felix Van Groeningen. It was based on a book of the same name by David Sheff. Like the book, the film chronicles Sheff’s struggle to help save his son from meth addiction. Probably the s...
High hopes for “Big Mouth” season two
Emma Whaley, Executive Editor
November 13, 2018
The Netflix original cartoon Big Mouth is disgustingly funny. And I mean disgusting in the best way possible. The second season of the comedy is no less funny than the first. The adult cartoon circles around a group of middle schoolers and their “hormone monsters” as they dive into puberty and the...
Taco Company Review
Kayla M. Johnson, Staff Writer
November 8, 2018
Taco Co. is one of the newest and trendiest restaurants in Omaha. They are located in the heart of Benson at 6108 Maple St. Owners of the restaurants say that it is entirely inspired by their abuela Maria Sanchez and her own recipes. Her puffy and delicious taco shells are what started the journey....
Omaha’s Foreign Food Trifecta
Rozlyn Olson, Staff Writer
November 8, 2018
Accurately placed in “Little Italy,” Via Farina offers a unique dining experience that seems to drop you right into a modern Italian restaurant, five thousand miles away. Via Farina offers a relaxed environment with contemporary décor that is bright and cheerful, usually with happy little yellow...
Close the Gap talent bash
Olivia Gilbreath, staff writer
November 7, 2018
Close the Gap is a project that was started by Bria Gilmore, Lydia Baum and Christina Gilmore to support Hemophilia awareness and raise money for the National Hemophilia Foundation. Joseph Mickeliunas, a history teacher at Central, has a son named Elliott who was diagnosed with severe Hemophilia A at...
Sea Witch by: Sarah Henning
Molly Huibregtse, Staff Writer
November 7, 2018
Have you ever wondered how Disney villains became their infamous selves and how they would justify their wicked deeds? Sarah Hennings answers these questions in her novel, Sea Witch, using magic, flashbacks, and first-person narration to tell the tragedy filled origin story of The Little Mermaid’s...
Josh Larson
Alexis Blankenfeld, Staff Photographer
October 31, 2018
I have been playing Soccer since I was in first grade and I have always loved playing it. I play left midfield and forward. I like being the one to score goals and make the plays. Soccer has a lot of creativity in it. You have to figure out how to get past the defenders and score a goal. Soccer keeps...
Avenlea White
Alexis Blankenfeld, Staff Photographer
October 31, 2018
I love Softball! it has been my passion ever since I was little. Starting sixth grade, I have devoted to my sport, my teammates, and my coaches. It is when I can escape from the stress caused by school, friends, or my family. Softball has always been there for me, and I can thank the coaches who have...
Netflix’s The Innocents thrills audiences with compelling story
Tyler Zipay, Staff Writer
October 9, 2018
Netflix is pleasing audiences again with its new sci-fi-drama-thriller series The Innocents. The show can’t really be put into a preset category, you have to watch it yourself and come to your own conclusion. The show is like a supernatural thriller mixed with a love story, with some very interesting...