New Science Center: Where learning meets community

Martha Engel Curiosity. Exploration. Community. Creativity. Fun. Science?  The Kiewit Luminarium, which opened April 15, is located at The RiverFront in downtown Omaha at 345 Riverfront Drive. It aims to join exploration and hands-on learning with fields of science and technology in a meaningful way. The Luminarium not only brings Omaha a center for collaboration… Read More New Science Center: Where learning meets community

Jazz ensemble brings new singing, music opportunities

SophiaReinhardt This year, Marian choir students had the opportunity to get more involved in music and become part of a jazz ensemble. Ms. Madeline Reddel, the vocal music teacher, came up with the idea and started the ensemble.  Marian’s current jazz ensemble consists of eight members: juniors Tessa Brooks, Hailey Eriksen, Ellie Fogarty, Abi Howard,… Read More Jazz ensemble brings new singing, music opportunities

Sustainability’s vision for saving the Earth

ReaganGraeve Before COVID-19 shut down schools, Marian’s Sustainability Club had been making progress in their efforts to be more environmentally conscious at lunch. However, with online learning and the 6-foot mandate, it became difficult to effectively compost. Supply shortages made it hard to get compostable utensils and plates. This year, the club members are working… Read More Sustainability’s vision for saving the Earth

Model UN provides career experience for first time in Marian history

NinaMcMullen From Feb. 1 to Feb. 5, Marian students embarked on their first ever school sponsored trip to Model UN. Model UN is an educational simulation where students get to act as an ambassador while debating in order to learn about diplomacy, international relations and the United Nations in general. According to the UNAUSA website,… Read More Model UN provides career experience for first time in Marian history