Little Miss Sunshine will brighten your day
By J1 reporter Quinn Findley “Little Miss Sunshine” is one hour and 41 minute story of a family filled with struggle, but overcome with unconditional love. Directed by Valerie Faris […]
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Blind-sided by a great movie
Review By J1 Reporter Emily Salzman This winter break, the Salzman residence was mildly hectic, however at times the atmosphere presented a time to sit back, relax and watch […]
My new favorite movie
Review by J1 Reporter Molly Smith We all love a dog movie, whether it’s “Marley and Me” or “A Dog’s Purpose,” and the newest one, “The Art of Racing in […]
Five five-star books to read this Christmas Break
Reviews by MaggiePeklo “Six of Crows” by Leigh Bardugo (Fantasy) This book is for those who love supporting the antagonists and enjoy bloody heists. Leigh Bardugo wonderfully crafts a story […]
Shining light on trap shooting, its importance to the Marian community
AlidaFarrens Accuracy, speed and concentration are just a few skills necessary in order to be a successful trap shooter. Trap shooting has become an excellent way for Marian students to […]
Inclusivity opportunity broadens students’ perspectives
AkerAjak For the first time at Marian, seven students were given the opportunity to go on a four day retreat called IncluCity. Junior Lauren Harris, one of the students […]
‘Now more than ever, journalism matters’
ChiaraWallen For many, waking up at 4 a.m. to go to the airport is a drag. However, for a few newspaper and yearbook staffers, waking up at 4 a.m. to […]
UNL’s Black Symposium helps future leaders
ArinanaGanson Almost everyone pictures themselves in a future they are proud of. It’s easy to imagine yourself in a position if the person holding it mirrors your image, but for […]
Furry new arrival set to come to English classroom
JasmineButtler A new addition with four legs and golden fur is coming to Marian classrooms. Since the founding of Therapy Dogs International in 1976, therapy dogs are becoming a popular […]
Athletic annex construction under Haddix will begin soon
OliviaSullivan The construction at Marian may seem like it’s finished, but that’s not exactly the case. A new athletic annex, located underneath the Haddix Academic Center, is still in the […]
‘Seasons change but hunger remains’
AlidaFarrens During the holiday season, many people feel generous and are more inclined to give back to their community. As the holiday season comes to a close, however, this sense […]
Freshman Samantha Flores expresses creativity through makeup
LydiaLarson Makeup at Marian isn’t seen as a common thing. In fact, 74 percent of students who responded to the November & December survey said they do not wear makeup […]
Step-by-step: how to make North African dish, shakshuka
HollyMcCutcheon Shakshuka is a North African dish that translates to “mixture” or “shaken.” Though the name might sound intimidating to beginner cooks, it’s a relatively simple dish that can be […]
Team made for dancing, that’s just what they’ll do
DiannaSledge Whether it’s early morning practice, or a late night game, Marian’s dance teams are always ready to perform. The varsity team is instructed by head coach Kelli Butler and […]
NCYC inspires youth across the nation
LilyWeindel The Lucas Oil Stadium was filled the weekend of Nov. 23, but not with concert goers or excited football fans waiting for the Indianapolis Colts. Instead, it was filled […]
Stop telling me Santa isn’t real
Opinion by MaggiePeklo In fourth grade I had a crisis: my classmates told me Santa Claus didn’t exist and that my parents put presents under the Christmas tree. As a […]
Mandarin teacher helps students, spreads positivity
OliviaSullivan Mr. Jun Shao, Mandarin teacher, is not only new to Marian, but to the United States as well. He arrived in Omaha at the beginning of August, just in […]
One senior’s weekend: standardized testing, running a marathon
LilyWeindel While taking the ACT may seem comparable to the challenge of running a marathon to most, senior Addison Dunbar did both within just 24 hours. She and her mother, […]
Senior Anna Methe balances work, school, lacrosse
EllaMeis Lacrosse is rising in popularity by the second. More and more students are participating and being recognized for their talent in the sport. Senior Anna Methe is passionate about […]
Piernicky bakes by the thousands
LibbySchimonitz The holidays are a fun time for every student. They get out of school for a couple of weeks, don’t have to worry about class work once finals are […]
