Behind the Scenes: Surprise Day 2020
By J1 Reporter Anna Voelker While most Marian girls spend their second semester making theories about when the highly anticipated date of Surprise Day is, there are a select few […]
Monthly Archives: March 2020
MarianFEST brings Hawaiian vibe
NayahMbilain On Friday, Feb. 7, Marian girls participated in the annual celebration of MarianFEST. The event was held at the Marriott hotel downtown. Tickets were sold for $150 per person, […]
Harvard Model Congress educates, inspires students to lead
OliviaSullivan A group of 17 juniors and seniors traveled to Boston, Mass. to participate in Harvard Model Congress. The conference took place from Feb. 19 to 23 and the group was […]
2020 Women’s March brings community together
Commentary By J1 Reporter Rachel Achola “You see how smart women are, how capable they are and how innovative they are. It makes you wonder why we aren’t given the […]
Sorting skort quiz: which Harry Potter house do you belong in?
Quiz by DiannaSledge Answer some Marian-themed questions and we’ll tell you what Harry Potter house you’re in. What time are you getting to school? a. 6:30 b. 7:00 c. 7:15 […]
Stirring things up
By J1 Reviewer Sylvia Poulos Over Christmas break my family and I enjoyed lunch at Stirnella. After our church service last Sunday, we set out for Stirnella. […]
Omaha Opens Its First Food Hall
Review By J1 Reporter Anna Kidder Opening in November 2019, the Inner Rail Food Hall in Aksarben Village is the first of its kind in Omaha. It is located in […]
Day 1 of e-learning reflections Block C Journalism 1
Frannie: Marian has been out of school due to COVID-19 for most of the week now. I thought this at-home-schooling would be a much needed break from the crazy stressed out […]
Day 2 of e-learning, Journalism 1 – Block G Reflects
Rachel: Day 2 of online learning: My second day of online learning had a bit of a turbulent start. I had my alarm set for 7:00 am today and woke […]
Mimes want to be seen, heard through actions
ColleenSully Marian’s Mime Troupe proves actions speak louder than words. Assistant to the Principal, Mrs. Michelle Delisi, has been moderating the club since she began working at Marian in 1978 […]
Black & Brown Legislative days inspire civic engagement
AkerAjak Many students had the opportunity to attend the 4th Annual Black and Brown Legislative Training and Legislative Day on Feb. 13 and 27. The training consisted of multiple speakers […]
Netflix series promotes sex education
Review by AlidaFarrens On Jan. 17 Netflix released a new season of “Sex Education” and it has caught the attention of teens and adults all over the country. “Sex Education” […]
Staff Standout: Ms. Amy Brabec
DiannaSledge The staff standout for this issue is Spanish teacher, Ms. Amy Brabec. Brabec, also known as Profe, is in her third year of teaching at Marian. This year she […]
Indigenous women are going missing at an alarming rate
Reprinted from the March Network page 1 & 3 NoraFitzsimmons Indigenous women have gone missing or been murdered at an alarming rate across the United States. Only about 11 percent […]
Human Trafficking Awareness Club educates girls
BellaSyslo “We wanted to open girls’ eyes to an issue that is huge in and around Omaha and bring awareness to the halls of Marian,” Human Trafficking Awareness Club moderator […]
Speech team builds unbreakable bond, hopes for state success
(Reprinted and updated from the March Network pg. 3) HollyMcCutcheon Marian’s speech team is in action and ready to finish out a successful season. “Speech involves writing your own informative […]
‘Igor’ wins rap category, despite style
(Reprinted from the March Network p.14) ArianaGanson From “Goblin” and “Wolf,” to “Cherrybomb” and “Flower Boy,” Tyler the Creator’s style and delivery matured and grew, resulting in his newest project: […]
Do you know Marian up and down? Crossword answers
Graphic by SarahCronin Across Down 2. Brabec […]
Debate team showcases talent for second year
(reprinted from the March Network, page 3, with brief COVID-19 updates here) DiannaSledge Marian’s debate team has been on and off for decades, but right now, it is in its […]
Students excel in Scholastic Art Competition
(Reprinted from the March Network, page 10, additional photos added) BellaSyslo From picturesque watercolors of California beaches and Japan to historical costumes, Marian’s submissions to the Nebraska Scholastic Art Competition […]
