High School: Preparing students for college or burning them out?
Maria Alessandro It’s 1 a.m., and once again, I’m still awake studying for my test and two quizzes the next day. On one of my busier days, after going to […]
Daily Archives: November 14, 2018
Father-Daughter Mass celebrates close relationships
Maria Alessandro Marian girls were reminded of all the special things their fathers contribute to their lives at the annual Father-Daughter Mass on Sunday, Oct. 7. The Father-Daughter Mass helps […]
Kumar shines throughout the Marian and greater community
Anna Kenny Yoga enthusiast, speecher, dancer, volunteer, instrumentalist and leader: junior Shruthi Kumar does it all. Kumar explained that Marian has helped her grow to be the involved and active […]
Going all in for All-State music 2018
Anna Kenny Many students are unaware of what All-State music is. “All-State is kind of how State is for any sport. It’s something you have to practice and qualify for, […]
Laying chivalry to rest
Maria Piperis It’s Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine in “Casablanca.” It’s Prince Eric in “The Little Mermaid.” It’s Zac Efron as Troy Bolton from “High School Musical.” You’ve seen it […]
Ode to Wayne
Qwynn Watts If you didn’t know, one of our very own campus security guards, Mr. Wayne Downie, is hanging up his vest on Nov. 30. “My mom, Melissa, has worked […]
Positivity through living a healthy lifestyle
Kaitlyn Rosenbaum In the life of any teenager, living healthy is easier said than done. It is simple enough to set goals to exercise, eat healthier, relieve stress and sleep […]
Refugees create unique culture in Omaha
Audrey Otwell Texts and threats from terrorists were regular occurrences for Afghan refugee Shafiq Jahish. He was 17 years old when he began working for the United States militia as […]
Educate yourself on education: Humanities aren’t equal to sports quite yet
Jolie Peal The Declaration of Independence states “All men [and women] are created equal.” However, that statement should be followed by “Education is equal to (if not more important than) […]
Softball inspires Breast Cancer Awareness on and off the field
Jolie Peal Although the softball team practices on a diamond field, the true field of softball is the hearts of the team members. On Sept. 24, the softball team decided […]
The Importance of Voting
Aileen Zitek Turning 18 grants many wonderful privileges; it is the year you legally become an adult in all states except Nebraska, Alabama, and Mississippi. It can mean going off […]
Basketball prelims show hope for great season
Aileen Zitek Basketball is a sport that has been cherished for years past and many years to come. The basketball season is right around the corner and the team is […]
Field trip to jail helps students find perspective
Kayla Gornall Sitting face-to-face with two criminals in a maximum security penitentiary may not seem like a situation one would volunteer to be in. However, Sociology II students knew exactly […]
How to Self-Examine For Breast Cancer
Tomi Huber It is important for everyone, male and female, to be aware of their risk to breast cancer. One in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. […]
A look behind the scenes of the musical
Ellie Farner From sawing and hammering to moving positions on stage and practicing songs, this cast and crew does it all. Lots of hard work is put in to making […]
