COVID-19 affects Marian seniors
By J1 Reporter Alexis Ketcham The last quarter of senior year is one of the most unforgettable times of a high school student’s life. It’s filled with prom, graduation, spring […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Man behind Jeopardy shares his courage with cancer diagnosis
ArianaGanson Alex Trebek is the host for television’s top game show, Jeopardy, but currently, his life outside the show has been making nationwide news. On March 6, 2019, Trebek publicly […]
Balancing it all: clubs struggle with participation, blame over-involvement
(Reprinted from the January Network, p.7) ChiaraWallen Striving for both over-achievement and over-involvement fuels the toxic ideal that in order to be perfect you must be a part of as […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Marian is building diversity, inclusivity in culture
MaggiePeklo On the morning of Friday, Oct. 11, Marian held its first ever Donuts for Diversity event. It was organized by seniors Liv Mathews and Amaya Bang Hendon. About 50 […]
How your birth order can contribute to your personality
HollyMcCutcheon You know that when your mom or dad tells you you’re their favorite child, they’re probably just saying it to be nice, but what you might not know is […]
Tunink’s chemistry classes celebrate Mole Day
EllaMeis When one says “mole,” the first thought that comes to mind is the weird-looking animal with no eyes. In this case, a mole is simply a unit of measurement. […]
Girls do good deeds: Lawler shares generosity, books
AlidaFarrens Marian girls are known for doing amazing acts of kindness, but there are few students who go above and beyond typical service work. Freshman Colette Lawler and her family […]
