by Joe Shearer in Arts & Leisure
Complete insanity was the theme for the night at The Waiting Room Lounge on Tuesday as the Black Lips, accompanied by Brimstone Howl and Quintron featuring Miss Pussycat, blew the minds and eardrums of a dance floor crammed full of rock junkies full of Old Style.
by Nicole Higginbotham in Arts & Leisure
UNO's theater department is moving into the new year with a diverse, fresh style.
The New Ways/New Works festival, directed by Amy Lane, started on Feb. 28.
This festival was designed to expose UNO students to a variety of arts that they may not usually get the chance to experience, according to Lane.
by Andrea Barbe in Arts & Leisure
March 1 - The Slowdown hosts Brooklyn rockers They Might Be Giants as they return to the metro. The show begins at 9 p.m. Tickets are $20.
March 1 - "Cliffhanger" entertains at the Omaha Community Playhouse. The play will be presented Wednesdays through Sundays.
by Judy Hansen in Arts & Leisure
Ballroom dancing has become the latest American obsession, as evidenced by TV shows such as "Dancing with the Stars" and "So You Think You Can Dance?" Many people wish they could waltz or tango, but instead settle for sitting on the couch watching dancers on TV.
by Judy Hansen in Arts & Leisure
It has been a year since Omaha's controversial annexation of Elkhorn.
The media kept the public informed on almost every detail of the legal process, as well as the lives of people who were impacted. However, the public has not heard much about the seven Elkhorn police officers who were laid off as a result of the annexation.
by Skylar Gremillion in Arts & Leisure
BATON ROUGE, La. (U-WIRE) - The upcoming generation of college graduates may have a rude awakening when they enter the job market.
Features of the labor market that our parents took for granted such as benefits, job security and a guaranteed promotion, are most likely a thing of the past.
by Lauren Myers in Arts & Leisure
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (U-WIRE) - Kelly Brown can offer you tips on how to prepare for a career fair.
Brown, the assistant director of career development at Syracuse University's Tina Press and David Rubin Career Center, suggests students always having a copy of their resume at hand and to make sure it is the best it can be.
by Elizabeth Dam in Arts & Leisure
Walking into the workforce? Nervous about what's out there? Want to get your foot in the door before you trip?
As graduation draws near, the idea of falling head first into the real world might scare you. Applying for jobs and making a resume isn't something that should make you shudder though.
by Nicole Higginbotham in Arts & Leisure
During last semester's theater history class, I noticed a 62-year-old man sitting at one of the tables across the room. At first, I thought that this gentleman was the teacher, but I later found out that Benjamin Graber was both a graduate student in UNO's theater program and a published author.
by Andrea Barbe in Arts & Leisure
Several important components go into a successful job interview. The right clothes, an eager attitude and a relevant employment history all contribute to getting your dream job.
But by far the most influential piece of the puzzle is the one you leave behind: a career portfolio.
