Author: Edge Staff

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Infinite Wisdom

The pandemic has proven to be a challenging time for everyone, but it has also brought opportunities for creativity. While quarantined at the start of the pandemic and unable to attend school, Westside High School senior Andrew Li received an email from his physics teacher about a global math and […]

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5 Steps to the Perfect Cocktail

The bar: Mahogany Prime Steakhouse The bartender: Brittany The drink: Golden Appletini Step 1: What you need: 1 oz. lemon rum .75 oz. Apple Pucker .5 oz. Golden 8 Pear Brandy .5 oz. pineapple juice .5 oz. lemon juice .5 oz. sweet & sour mix Step 2: Combine all ingredients […]

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5 Steps to the Perfect Cocktail

The bar: Edge of the Universe The bartender: Rachel The drink: Fairy Dust Step 1: What you need: 2 oz vodka 1 oz triple sec Drinkable glitter Step 2: Combine first three ingredients in a shaker over ice Step 3: Shake well Step 4: Sprinkle the drinkable glitter into your […]

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Going for Gold

Kids often try numerous activities before they find one that sticks. But when 11-year-old Faith Crooks stepped onto an ice-skating rink for the first time four years ago, she was immediately hooked. It was no surprise to her father, Chris, who grew up playing and later coaching hockey, but what […]

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5 Steps to the Perfect Cocktail

The bar: Barnato Lounge The bartender: Kari The drink: The 5-6 Punch Step 1: What you need: 2 oz Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Whiskey .5 oz Lustau Amontillado Sherry .5 oz Orange, Cinnamon, and Fennel Syrup .33 oz Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice 2 drops of Saline Solution, or a small […]

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Natural Leader

Not many high school kids have earned the title Mayor, but it’s a long-standing tradition at Boys Town for students to elect their own mayor each year. Last May, the Boys Town students elected Hazakiah Williams to a position he wanted to hold since the day he set foot on […]

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5 Steps to the Perfect Cocktail

The bar: September’s Upscale The bartender: Doug The drink: Orange Cognac Sour Step 1: What you need: •          1.5 oz. SKYY Blood Orange Vodka •          1.5 oz. Grand Marnier •          1.5 oz. fresh lemon juice •          .75 oz. simple syrup •          .5 oz. pasteurized egg white Step 2: Combine ingredientsinto […]

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On Pointe

Many little girls dream of becoming a dancer and often start dancing at a young age. That’s the path 18-year-old Emma Olson took when she started dancing at the age of two. But unlike many kids who eventually move on to other activities, Olson continued to stick with it, and […]

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The Power of Print

We’ve heard for years that “print is dead.” Not only is this untrue, but in an age where digital information is consumed in a rapid-fire fashion, print has emerged as the steady winner. Today, 73% of adults feel reading a printed magazine or book is more enjoyable than reading on […]

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Omaha Farmers Market

The market offers fresh, locally grown produce, herbs, meat, cheese, eggs, pre-packaged foods, prepared foods, specialty items, crafts and more! Market locations and hours:  Saturdays (June – Mid-October, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) Old Market – City Parking Garage – Top Level (1011 Jackson Street) 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. […]