Creighton Digital Storytellers: Recent Episodes
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Abby Rick and Margaret Ryan speak with Fashion Week volunteers and fashion designers about Omaha's fashion scene.
Ella Thompson and John Oberst explore the myths and mysteries surrounding Omaha's Hummel Park.
The Inside Omaha crew speaks with Kent McCrimmon of inCOMMON and Kenneth Reed-Bouley of Creighton's Schlegel Center for Service and Justice about issues surrounding gentrification and revitalization in the Omaha metro area.
Seth O'Reilly and Max Fritsch speak with Omaha-area restaurant owners and servers about how COVID restrictions affected local eateries.
Abby Rick and Margaret Ryan speak with artist and designer Nolan Treadway of Tugboat Gallery about issues of public art and how it can beautify local communities.
Ella Thompson and John Oberst talk about rumored haunted locations in Omaha and the science of ghosts with fellow Creighton student, and ghost enthusiast, Dominque Gaido.
The Inside Omaha crew speak with Kate Williams, a Creighton University sustainability major who works at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo. They talk about the experience of working at the zoo and some of its fantastic offerings.
Seth O'Reilly and Max Fritsch are joined by Creighton student Emma Kissling as they discuss local affordable food options and the variety of foods from different cultures.
Abby Rick and Margaret Ryan speak with Creighton graphic design associate professor Betni Kalk about public art initiatives.
John Oberst and Ella Thompson explore haunting legends of various ghost stories in the metro area, such as Mystery Manor or the Joslyn Castle.
The Inside Omaha team (Isabel Skikos, Charlie Harrington and Mia Gallegos) help Creighton students venture away from the campus Starbucks rut. They explore Zen Coffee Company, Roast at the Switch, Amateur Coffee and Dundee Double Shot.
Max Fritsch and Seth O'Reilly visit a popular landing spot for Creighton students: The Flight Deck. Flight deck's daily deals include both food and beverage options.
Creighton students often deal with balancing the stresses of college life, but some students who also balance mental health struggles often face stigmas. Molly Bohannon speaks with a CU student about seeking understanding from professors and classmates.
Students from out of state that come to Creighton University often find a surprising affinity for Omaha, Nebraska. Ely Geoly and Carly Rademacher interview CU student Emily Peck about her own "Coming Homaha" story.
Many Creighton students believe stereotypes and misconceptions about North Omaha. Emily McKenna, Jordan Scurry and Maddie Tagaloa discuss why students should understand that CU's neighbor north of Cuming Street has more to offer.
Omaha is known for its brutal winters. Many Creighton students from other states learn to balance the cold and the wind. Ele Geoly and Carly Rademacher talk about the ways CU students adjust to the weather weather.
In an interview with Sounds Like a Plan hosts Dannah Shurling and Teresa Spagna, Creighton student Emily McKenna shares her experience of growing up in a family that owned an independent business. Emily shares how, by supporting local businesses, Creighton students can help strengthen the Omaha community.
Teachers of adolescents now face some added difficulties in rising numbers of mental health issues in younger students. Michael Lyons speaks with teachers about the resources available to help students.
As graduation approaches, Creighton seniors face new challenges that can often add to the pressures of college life. In addition to the usual stresses of class and personal lives, seniors also face the prospect of life after CU and the changes — such as finding a job — that come with it. Danny Carraher speaks with Creighton students about finding balance.
Founded in 2016, Radio Theatre Omaha aims to be an immersive experience to perform theater in front of live audiences. Brian Kokensparger speaks with founder Kent Garlinghouse about audio theater.
Mary Ann Teitjen, associate director of student retention, and Wayne Young, vice provost for student development, discuss how Creighton students adjust to changes to the on-campus experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
International students face challenges and enjoy opportunities when coming to the United States and Creighton to learn. Katie Mumm, Jessica Gonzalez and Apoorvaa Mandar Bichu speak with a Creighton graduate student about how to make connections as an international student.
For more than 20 years, Regina Pierce has been greeting Creighton students as they enter dining halls for breakfast. Charlotte Higgins and Marissa Galardi explore how she connects with generations of Bluejays.
In March 2020, the world slowed as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. Amanda Minckler and Kate Smith interviewed a Creighton student about how COVID affected her planned travel to California.
Longtime Creighton public safety officer Alvin Schutt has seen everything in his time at CU, from calls about students abusing alcohol to even a bomb threat. But he says helping the students is what keeps him excited to be at Creighton.
Nebraska state Sen. Adam Morfeld has proposed legislation to investigate the possibility of a high-speed commuter train between Omaha and Lincoln. Creighton Digital Storytellers and Metro on the Move reporters Amanda Minckler and reporting.