Don’t go breakin’ my heart…when bands break up
Entertainment Column by Hailie Rydel Despite not knowing them in person, bands and musicians act as best friends, role models and inspiration. When a band breaks up, or when a […]
Monthly Archives: May 2018
The plaid uniform skirt is a Marian girl’s best friend
Opinion by Shannon McSweeney ’18 My morning routine includes the following: wake up at 6:00 to “Imma Be” by the Black Eyed Peas, go on Twitter, realize it’s 6:40 and […]
The bond between Marian girls and their teachers
Opinion by Anna Cook ’18 If every teacher in the world was neutral and emotionally closed off around their students, there would be no great composers or leading scientists. The […]
“But Hogwarts—I mean Marian— is my home!”
Opinion Column by Audrey Hertel ’18 I am 99.9 percent sure that when Viktor Krum said, “This tent is for champions and friends” he was talking about Marian. If you think […]
Why winning, healthy competition are good for the soul
Opinion by Delaney Stekr Picture this: 15 red-faced 5-year-olds running around a field trying not to trip over their own feet who eventually manage to get a ball into a […]
Music Delivery Method Debate
I always have, always will; Do it for the vinyl Opinion 1 by Audrey Hertel We’ve all heard that cliché come out of an alternative/hipster barista at your local coffee […]
Seniors sign off for the next four years
By Lily Gonzalez On April 11, three Marian students officially signed to continue their academic and athletic/musical careers at their future colleges. The girls signed at 8 a.m. in Student […]
Teaming up and rising up: Marian tennis update
By Lauren Elliot Marian’s tennis team is working hard to make this season even better than the last. At this point in the season they have lost to Elkhorn South, […]
Tracking the field stars: Returning coach for field events
By Lydia Delkamiller The track season is well underway and the field events are playing a pivotal role in the team’s success. The track field events consist of pole vault, […]
Finding your inner hippie on the rural route at Junkstock
By Daylee Daubert Junkstock is one of the best festivals for junk, music and food around the country, and it’s right here in the heartland. Refurbished junk, vintage finds, unique […]
Labels are for wrappers, not people
by Hailie Rydel I would like to have a word with whoever created the musical subgenre ‘technical progressive bluegrass’. Yes, this is indeed a real thing I have heard. I hate […]
How to thrive in the ‘friend zone’
Entertainment Column by Shannon McSweeney I love friends. I collect them like Pokémon. A friend is a source of entertainment, a voice of reason and a person to go to for […]
Gochenour ready for Ivy League school’s track and field team
by Audrey Yost Taking on college is one thing, but to take on an Ivy League university and play a sport is another battle- a battle that senior Kennedy Gochenour […]
Senior May Queen graces Marian with inspiring values, embodies faith
Anna Cook ’18 On May 8, senior Maria Determan led second grade daughters of alumnae to the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The girls were dressed in white Communion […]
Speech bonds go beyond school walls
By Kristin Beduhn There is only one class that requires you to carry around a doll of Edward Cullen, know the song “Can’t Touch This,” and ensures that you dance […]
Track teams forms unbreakable bonds
By Ellie Farner “My favorite part [of track] is probably just all the friendships I have made throughout the years,” senior Grace Hahler said. Hahler’s feelings are not uncommon among […]
Mothers and daughters bond over brunch
By Lauren Elliot Marian’s annual Mother Daughter Mass and Breakfast was held on Sunday, April 8. Marian girls and their moms and grandmothers gathered to spend some quality time together […]
The importance of internships: Getting the dream job
By Kaitlyn Rosenbaum Looking for a job or discerning future career paths can be stressful without the right experience or qualifications. Internships can be the perfect opportunity to make the […]
Marian, Prep choirs spring into song for Easter Mass
By Kaji Loro Harmonies resonated around the East Gym as a group of Creighton Prep choir students joined Marian’s Worship Choir to guide the school in a celebration of Easter. […]
Summer trips
Ice, Ice, Iceland is the place to be By Mackenzie Kilton In the summer of 2020, a group of Marian students will depart on an adventure to Iceland. Only Marian […]
