Meghan O’Brien

Nov 21, 2024 | holanebraska.ghost.io | Natalia Alamdari |Meghan O’Brien |Hola Nebraska

¡Hola, Nebraska! Thanksgiving is a time to gather, give thanks, and share a delicious meal—but who says it has to be all about the turkey? In Latino households, Thanksgiving is where tradition meets flavor, blending the best of American customs with the warmth of our own cultural heritage.  From tamales steaming on the stovetop to arroz con gandules sharing the spotlight with mashed potatoes, every family has their unique twist on the holiday table.

Oct 18, 2024 | holaamericanews.com | Kassidy Arena |Meghan O’Brien

EspañolBy Kassidy Arena, Senior Reporter Nebraska Public Media NewsThousands of people walked around Falconwood park in Bellevue to peppy mariachi music on a sunny Saturday. They’re attending the third annual Midwest Chingona Fest. “Chingona means somebody who’s badass, somebody who’s always willing to go above and beyond and like somebody who’s actually like a fighter,” said Stephany Lopez. It was her first time at the festival. She was among 70 vendors.

Apr 20, 2024 | webn.tv | Meghan O’Brien |Nicole L. Townsend

By Nicole TownsendFor the eighth year in a row, Boston will host two teams, the Celtics and the Bruins, thisspring. However, the Boston Police Department has a warning: be careful who you buytickets from. The Boston Police advises only buying tickets from official vendors. Buying fromunauthorized re-sellers could result in fake or invalid tickets. “Fans who purchase tickets from a secondary source are taking a chance and do so atthe buyer’s own rick.

Apr 17, 2024 | dailynebraskan.com | Meghan O’Brien

As a bright-eyed freshman, I remember being so excited to finally get out of my Schramm dorm room that sat on the corner of the fourth floor. I wanted my own space, a place to cook and a place for my couch that wasn’t underneath my bed. But moving off campus meant navigating leases, bills and finding what both myself and my future roommates wanted in their off-campus living situation. The search was frustrating. Some of us were willing to pay a little more for rent or live further from campus.

Apr 16, 2024 | dailynebraskan.com | Meghan O’Brien

Throughout her middle and high school years, Sara Brown worked in the restaurant industry — developing a passion for dodging through kitchens and creating recipes. Though she’d left the industry to suit up in corporate America for a little less than a decade, the kitchen was calling her back. “I loved the industry, but I was super happy to get out of it and go work in corporate America and do that for nearly seven years,” Brown said.