Marian poets achieve in state, nation
QuinnFindley Poetry Out Loud is a nation-wide organization that focuses on enlightening students on the beauty of poetry. This year Marian decided between six ninth graders, and the English Department […]
Category Archives: In Depth
STEM girls receive awards for aspiration in computing science
MollyMonahan The Nebraska and Southwest Iowa Community recognizes students who excel in technology and computing by their computing experiences, computer related activities, leadership experience, technical ability in the face of […]
Student achievements
State Speech The following seniors all qualified for State and received National Individual Events Tournament of Champions bids, which qualifies them to compete in a nationwide competition. Gracie Kerr: Extemporaneous […]
Marian welcomes three National Merit Scholars
MaryCateTabor Approximately 1.5 million high school students enter to compete for recognition and scholarships. “National Merit Scholars are juniors who took the PSAT that scored within the top 1% of […]
Dr. Jill Biden sets example for all women, plans to keep working
RyleeGregg Empowerment is a familiar concept for Marian students, as it’s one of the core values taught to students over their four years. Since the school’s founding in 1955 by […]
An 8 speaks out: Understanding the Enneagram types creates acceptance, love
NatalieCusick We’ve all grown up with the idea that we are on some transient journey to “find ourselves.” We hear about people who venture into the wilderness “off the grid” […]
Enneagram allows for self-reflection, deepens sense of self
QuinnFindley Every single person has a different way of thinking, which causes unique outlooks on every situation, however, there are similarities that group people into separate distinctions. That grouping is […]
Marian, ‘Pro-life for all Shades’
FrannieCihunka In the beginning of the summer, Marian held three zoom meetings in the wake of George Floyd’s death to learn more about struggles the people of color face in […]
@OmahaMarian Makes a Statement
NaomiDelkamiller Marian’s first public statement regarding race after the death of George Floyd was a controversial start. The June 2 Instagram post made by @omahamarian featured a student-made mural from […]
What Some Students are Seeking: Action, Awareness, A Seat at the Table
NaomiDelkamiller By expressing specific needs to administrative members, Marian girls have the opportunity to proactively transform the school’s trajectory moving forward. In June 2020, dozens of students opened up […]
Activism at Marian: How Marian Girls are Finding Solutions to Difficult Problems
FrannieCihunka This summer, the video of George Floyd’s death rocked the U.S and sparked a revolution set on ending the systemic racism in the country. Communities across the country have shown their […]
Farewell to the Class of 2020 – InDepth May 2020
How far will the senior class go? (current as of May 15’s Declaration Day Video) • Arizona Grand Canyon University MayaReed SarahRollag University of Arizona EleanorHenderson • Arkansas University of […]
Volunteer opportunities are just down the road
AkerAjak Last school year, Marian had the opportunity to have the Sheltering Tree as a service site. Sheltering Tree is an organization that helps house people with developmental disabilities. Marian […]
Meet Mater Dei: our neighbors across the street
LilyWeindel Located on 78th and Military Ave., Mary Immaculate Church has been a presence in our neighborhood since 1989. The parish includes both Mater Dei Seminary and Mater Dei Academy. […]
Duet gives people a second chance
MaggiePeklo About a 10-minute walk from the doors of Marian, past the red gate, at the bottom of lower lot is Duet, formerly known as ENCOR. They provide engagement opportunities […]
‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ warms hearts, evokes nostalgia
Review by SarahCronin As a child I hadn’t seen many episodes of “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” as the show’s last episode aired less than a month before I was born in […]
‘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 […]
Marian alum advocates for the homeless
NoraFitzsimmons Often when the topic of aiding the homeless comes up, many turn to the argument that people simply choose to be homeless. They lack work ethic, they’re hooked on […]
Operation Others annual service project helps thousands
OliviaSullivan Operation Others’ annual project is underway. “The goal of Operation Others is to distribute bags of food to around 2,000 people in the Omaha area,” junior Kate McGill, Operation […]
Riverfront Revitalization Project displaces downtown homeless
Reprinted from the December Network, page 9 BellaSyslo As the year winds to an end and the weather becomes colder, many of Omaha’s homeless population seek refuge. This refuge was […]
