The people are the story. Original reporting by University of Nebraska at Omaha students.
by Drew Petersen, reporter OMAHA – Every October, the UNO community celebrates Campus Sustainability Month by hosting many events of cleaning around the community. And despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, …
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by Wyatt Waskowiak, reporter OMAHA – “Our volunteers thrive on that social contact and that face to face interaction with those that they serve,” said Mary Parker, volunteer services division, …
Volunteering challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic Read More
by Jack Delperdang, reporter OMAHA – The City Sprouts non-profit organization helps cultivate healthy communities and sustainable, equitable food systems through gardening, education and youth development. But recently, the pandemic …
COVID-19 impacting City Sprouts but they are pushing on Read More
by RC Miller, reporter Out in the windswept hills of Sarpy County, resides a calming oasis for those tackling mental and/or physical disabilities. The Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA) …
Horsepower to the rescue Read More
by Madison Wheeler, reporter OMAHA – The COVID-19 pandemic has upended lives, leaving a wake of unemployment and other financial problems. Food pantries always provide food assistance to those who …
Omaha area food pantries are here to help Read More
by Joey Colbert, reporter OMAHA – Throughout the last seven months, Ollie Webb Center, Inc., has had to teach its clients all online during COVID-19. For one student, she isn’t …
Student with Autism copes with virtual learning Read More
by Jeremy Davis, reporter OMAHA – COVID-19 has affected a lot of people, including local artists in Omaha. It is difficult for artists to stay inspired but that has not …
The effects COVID-19 has on local artists Read More
by Rebecca Weis, reporter OMAHA – During quarantine, there has been a spike of divorce rates in the United States. According to the New York Post, “The number of people …
Quarantined Love Read More
by Ethan Wolbach, reporter OMAHA – Many classrooms have been left empty this year as teachers and students transition to online instruction. UNO graduate and now 3rd grade teacher Heather DeDeaux never …
Inside the virtual classroom: A teacher’s point of view Read More
by Sophia Ridder, reporter OMAHA – While Movie Theatres across the country have mostly reopened, low attendance and lack of new releases is signaling that people aren’t quite ready to …
Are non-profits the future of cinema? Read More