Five Feet apart Movie Reveiw
Molly Huibregtse, Staff Writter
March 23, 2019
Based on the novel by Rachael Lippincott, Five Feet Apart came into theaters on March 14th, 2019, and has already blown away audience members of all ages. Five feet Apart is your usual Young adult star- crossed lovers' story, but with a twist. The twist being the young love birds are both termin...
Isle of Dogs review
Simon Bullerdick, staff writer
March 20, 2019
Wes Anderson returns to animation for the first time since his work on ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ in 2009 with this canine adventure story set in a fictional Japanese city. Anderson follows his same formula of witty humor, satisfying rich animation and original story telling. This story of abandoned mutts...
Zen Coffee
Simon Bullerdick, staff writer
March 20, 2019
Zen Coffee Company is one of Omaha’s smaller, but most cozy cafes. Like the name, they try to capture that peaceful calming ‘zen’ vibe. With home brewed coffees and teas that are periodically rotated and changed every time you go it there are new options to choose from, along with a variety of...
Review: The Lego Movie 2
Malcolm Durfee O'Brien, managing editor
February 27, 2019
“The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” is a film that exists. I am not certain why it exists, but it very much does. It is a perfectly fun film, though it is far from matching the first in quality. To begin, the good. The animation style from the first film carries over to this one, with some minor...
Escape Reality at Infinite Loop
Kween Alabi, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
Nebraska’s newest arcade takes a spin on the traditional means of gameplay. Infinite Loop, the state’s largest virtual reality arcade, features nine 100 square-foot virtual reality bays that can be shared by up to 4 people. These bays are rented by the hour, each furnished with a 55-inch 4k TV, a couc...
Thirst tea
Olivia Gilbreath, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
Boba tea has become a popular beverage in Omaha in the past couple years and Thirst Tea’s popularity has only grown since. The shop offers many different types of tea in addition to boba and bubble tea. Customers can order from the menu or mix and match flavors of tea and boba. Thirst Tea is in Midtown surrou...
Student journalists in private schools in need of better protections
Molly Ashford, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2019
The Freedom of the Press has become a glamorized feature-film topic in recent years as a new appreciation for the work of journalists has blossomed. While some states spearhead the movement for policies that allow student freedom of expression, Nebraska still operates under the “Hazelwood Standard,” meaning...
On the Basis of Sex
Emma Whaley, Executive Editor
February 22, 2019
For the last few years, Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s life has been the focus of documentaries galore. The 85-year-old Supreme Court Justice has been a figurehead for feminism since she began her law practice. “On the Basis of Sex” follows Ginsberg through her first legal case and the beginnings of her...
Tay Johnson Omaha Fashion Week
Kayla M. Johnson, Staff Writer
February 22, 2019
During the highly anticipated Omaha Fashion Week, there will be a special night entitled “OFW Spring 2019: High School Student Night” on Feb. 26. Selected and talented high school students throughout the metro will be able to showcase their designs down at the Omaha Fashion Design...
Carlee Thompson
February 21, 2019
Carlee Thompson has been a stay player and athlete for the Central girls’ soccer team since her freshman year. Being a star defender and team captain for two years her hard work in slowly paying off. Next spring Carlee will be attending Washburn University on an 85% scholarship and continuing her soccer...
Isabella Manhart
Sophia Sidzyik, Student Photographer
February 19, 2019
"I started writing plays in 6th grade because one of my mom's friends who knew I liked to write suggested I try writing a play for a contest called the Young Playwrights for Change, a national competition for middle school playwrights. Through that first entry, I joined the Young Playwrights class at...
Paulina Salzman
Sophia Sidzyik, Student Photographer
February 19, 2019
"I started Irish dancing when I moved here from Louisiana in third grade. I don't have any Irish background, but my cousins were dancing at the dance studio, so my mom wanted me to get involved with people, so she signed me up. I like how it's different from other dances, it's more footwork, and you...