Mural in upper quad celebrates Black History Month
OliviaSullivan “If you look at this beautiful mural, you will find a glimpse of black excellence and the contributions of African American that are not included in your American History […]
Monthly Archives: February 2020
Female rappers inspire new generation of music
NayahMbilian The rap industry has been around since the 1970s and has been predominantly dominated by men throughout its history. Rap is defined as storytelling while pairing a rhythmic beat […]
Little Women Do Big Things
Review by J1 Reporter Grace Virgillito While on winter break I gathered some friends, went to Aksarben, and watched Little Women in theaters. It is a historical period drama, is […]
Volunteer opportunities are just down the road
AkerAjak Last school year, Marian had the opportunity to have the Sheltering Tree as a service site. Sheltering Tree is an organization that helps house people with developmental disabilities. Marian […]
A new exchange in cultures: community welcomes two new international students
Reprinted from the January Network, page 10 NayahMbilain Marian is a place where girls become important women in the world, while welcoming different cultures and backgrounds. Sophomore Dokyung Kim, also […]
Hair products impact health
Reprinted from the January Network, page 3 NoraFitzsimmons According to the January Network survey, 43 percent of 251 Marian girls who responded have dyed their hair. A recent study called […]
Plant-based protein products gain popularity, spark controversy
JasmineButtler There’s a new kind of “meat” popping up at grocery stores around the country. Plant-based meat companies like Beyond Burger, Impossible Foods and Gardein have utilized new food technology […]
Student Services can serve as hub for group work
LibbySchimonitz Marian’s construction of the Haddix Academic Center came to an end at the beginning of this school year. Following its completion, Marian’s Student Services, which was previously a student […]
Future college athletes train to be better prepared
MaggiePeklo Training and conditioning for athletes is not unfamiliar. Four Marian students, seniors Parker Stafford and Liv Mathews and juniors Abby Russel and Abby Jacobsen, train with personal trainer and […]
Flooding in Nebraska: impacting local lives a year later
ChloeHerbert Ruining 27 state bridges, approximately 200 miles of pavement and creating more than $1 billion in damages, according to the US Department of Transportation, the Nebraska flood of 2019 […]
Students eligible to vote in election
OliviaSullivan The upcoming election on Nov. 3, 2020 will be the first election current Marian students will be eligible to vote. It is also a presidential election. […]
Facebook has become popular for Marian seniors
ColleenSully Social media platforms are an easy and free way for all people to stay connected with the world. Newer apps are constantly being created and are often taken over […]
Valentines Day: Unrealistic expectations and a girl’s worst nightmare
Column by LilyWeindel Ah, Valentine’s Day. A day filled with roses, chocolates and unhealthy relationship standards. This holiday, with origins that can be traced back to the fifth century, causes […]
Latin’s last year leaves mark on students, school
(Reprinted from the printed January 2020 Network) OliviaSullivan “The English dictionary is made up of Greek and Latin words. So if you don’t recognize a word, but you know some […]
SPF: It’s always in season
(Reprinted from the January Network) LilyWeindel Spray tans. Jergens’ Instant Sun. Tanning beds. Laying out in the sun for hours at a time. All of these options are popular ways […]
Stacey Abrams, female politicians encourage girls to run for office
OliviaSullivan Stacey Abrams was featured as the keynote speaker in mid-December at Girls Inc.’s annual Lunch for the Girls. Abrams is an author, entrepreneur, nonprofit CEO and political leader whose […]
Cellphones cause potential danger, health risks
ArianaGanson There is one item that is almost always guaranteed to be carried by a person, whether they’re male or female; young or old, and that item is a cellphone. […]
Meet Mater Dei: our neighbors across the street
LilyWeindel Located on 78th and Military Ave., Mary Immaculate Church has been a presence in our neighborhood since 1989. The parish includes both Mater Dei Seminary and Mater Dei Academy. […]
Duet gives people a second chance
MaggiePeklo About a 10-minute walk from the doors of Marian, past the red gate, at the bottom of lower lot is Duet, formerly known as ENCOR. They provide engagement opportunities […]
When women listen to music degrading music, ‘We are supporting a terrible message’
(Reprinted from the January Network page 14) Commentary by LydiaLarson Women want equal rights. However, one of the things that is constantly setting women back is the surplus of music […]
