As a district, MPS guarantees each student will demonstrate character, knowledge, and skills required to succeed. While education-wise students are prepared for success in college, when confronted with societal issues previous alumni feel their Millard education has put them at a disadvantage.  “Since our graduation, each of us has confronted a reality that our MPS education did not prepare us...

Walking into the passageway is like looking into an aesthetic pinterest board. The twinkling fairy lights, plants draped all along the railings, and skylight all contribute to the image. Art galleries and small local restaurants are prevalent in the Old Market Passageway, and the music from street musicians outside makes it a perfect example of the beauty that Omaha offers.  “I really enjoy [the...

Explosions, car chases, and James Cameron’s blue aliens (or aliens, in general). These elements, perfected with special effects, are the basic recipe for every typical blockbuster hit, from Avengers: Endgame to Avatar. Some, however, believe that these films are not all that the industry has to offer. Filmstreams, the only non-profit arthouse theater in Omaha, aims to enhance the local cultural...

The following map illustrates the location of eight Omaha metro high schools and the corresponding minority enrollment and economic disadvantage for each. MN falls into the middle for both measures; however, our racial and economic makeup is neither common nor an anomaly.  Extensive segregation becomes clear when looking at racial makeup. Schools farther west have lower minority enrollment and...

Staring at the strawberry Smucker’s Uncrustable in his hand, Ademar Sanderson wondered where his next dinner would come from. At 7:30 p.m. on a Saturday, Sanderson sat at his kitchen table, holding his Smucker’s and glancing anxiously at the hanging lamp above him as he waited for the nurse to call from the hospital so he could speak to his mom. At the age of 13, Sanderson wasn’t looking forward...

Hearts are racing. Veins are pulsing as adrenaline courses through. Instincts begin to take over as sneakers screech against the court. All outside noise vanishes; all thoughts spoken about the team disappear as a player stands with their teammates on a court with a ball and an opponent that will just be a number on their record next week.   A lot can be said about the MN boys basketball team....