Evaluating the importance of school
Opinion By J1 Reporter Daisy Owen School is ‘an institution for educating children’, but what kind of education are these institutions providing? Students learn about topics like the […]
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An out-of-body experience for senior anatomy students
Joey Carollo When was the first time you saw a dead body? For 80 senior anatomy and physiology students, it was Nov. 27 and Dec. 3. A group of students […]
How MarianFEST effects the Marian community
By J1 Reporter Alida Farrens Some may say that MarianFEST (Funding Education in the Servite Tradition) is one of the most important events of the school year. With proceeds benefiting […]
Sisson reminds students to be women of integrity
by: J1 Reporter Nyayian Biel “Eyes on your own papers, girls, because you are women of integrity.” Anyone who has taken a test in any of Ms. Susie Sisson’s classes, […]
Ways Marian girls maintain their relationship with God
by J1 Reporter Ella Meis At times, people tend to drift away from God. According to the Reverend Billy Graham from the Evangelistic Associations, “People drift away from God for […]
The Underground Powderpuff Team-the mystery continues
by J1 Reporter Maya Reed I spent my time running up and down stairs, opening doors, and getting the dirt. I was trying to discover if Marian really did have […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Marian student wows with detailed pencil portraits
Caroline Drew Patrice Roubidoux is hunched over a sprawling sheet of white paper, defining her subject’s cheekbones with fluent precision. People, like the one taking shape before her now, are […]
Seniors serve suggestions
Caitlyn Virgillito As students’ time at Marian comes to an end, many reflect on their high school career and how they could improve underclassmen experiences. In 2015, Principal Susie Sullivan […]
When dogs fly…
Aileen Zitek Dogs love to play fetch, but what if there was an advanced version of fetch, a sport that required agility, speed and coordination? Well, there is and it’s […]
Minds Flourish with Marian’s Mindfulness Program
Kayla Gornall You woke up half an hour late. You need to get to school on time because you have a test first block. Scurrying out of bed as fast […]
Guided by FIAT: Core Team’s Year in the Making
Jenna Cusick As a Catholic school, one of the most important events that start the school year is an all-school mass. The Welcome Mass on Aug. 24 was given the […]
Modern day slavery
Audrey Otwell Slavery exists today, and it looks like the highway at night. Human trafficking slithers throughout the streets of the city, making its filthy home on the same roads […]
Von Trapp relative cast in Marian’s ‘The Sound of Music’
Anna Kenney The halls of Marian are alive with “The Sound Music.” The Fine Arts department is thrilled to be performing “The Sound of Music” as its fall musical this […]
16 going on 17? More like 113 going on 6!
Jolie Peal Two days. Six roles. 113 children. The audition process for the von Trapp children was a whirlwind for the three directors and one intern of Marian’s musical production […]
Marian girls are Pow-WOWED by the annual Winnebago service trip
By Audrey Otwell A leisurely hour-and-a-half drive on Highway 70 presents an opportunity to experience a community passionate with rich tradition, insightful stories and delicious tacos. July 22 to 28 […]
