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 […]
Category Archives: features
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 […]
Quinceañera becomes dream birthday party
LydiaLarson Birthdays are special occasions that you may throw a party for but quinceañeras could cost as much as a wedding. Freshman Jasmine Alaniz had her quinceañera on Oct. 12 […]
Junior greets golf fans at Masters Tournament at Augusta
By Maria Alessandro Junior Meredith Forster was granted the opportunity to work as a greeter for the 2019 Masters Golf Tournament, which took place from April 11 – 14. Forster was […]
Prom through the ages: Alums remember Prom night
By JoliePeal Dress? Check. Shoes? Check. Dinner? Check. Date? Meh. Prom? Double check! On April 27, the Scoular Ballroom downtown was filled with Old Hollywood glamour and dazzling Marian girls […]
(Not so) fresh finds in anatomy
By JI Reporter Maggie Peklo People think about the world of anatomy. How else is one supposed to understand the body first hand? Well the confident, independent, thinking leaders of […]
How ‘The Birds’ was chosen as next play
Aileen Zitek “The Little Mermaid,” “The Sound of Music,” “Singing in the Rain”; all big musicals that have been chosen to be part of Marian drama. A big aspect […]
Marian student performs a full schedule
Jolie Peal Everyone has felt the joy of watching theater. The stage lights come up and a character emerges to begin a story. The music moves the soul and the […]
Ellie Expands Experiences
Kaitlyn Rosenbaum Ellie Kripal’s interests are far from few. As a sophomore, her involvement is already stretched wide across the board with participation in Burn Magazine, the Cross Country team, […]
Cathartic ‘Word Vomit’: Senior shares her poetic passion
Joey Carollo Everyone has their own methods of coping with stress whether that be a nap, listening to music or even running. But for senior Clara Roth, her outlet is […]
Creating connections from Madrid to Nebraska
Jenna Cusick On the first day of school, Profe Amy Brabec’s students completed a get-to-know-you presentation to learn a little about their profesora de espanol’s life. Many of the questions […]
The Art of Giving: Students learn to use their artistic skills for children in Afghanistan
Kayla Gornall This summer, current honors Art II students will receive a video unlike anything they’ve ever seen before. These Marian girls, taught by Mrs. Lindsey Cisco, have embarked on […]
Mrs. Christmas Kitko brings joy to students
Jenna Cusick The word Christmas has different meanings for different people. Many may picture snow, gifts under a colorfully decorated tree or frosted sugar cookies. For Marian students, the word […]
