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. […]
Category Archives: In Depth
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 […]
‘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 mental health practitioner offers new resources to students
LilyWeindel An addition to the Marian student services department this year is Ms. Amber Determan. With education from Creighton University and UNO, she is a provisionally licensed mental health practitioner. […]
Corruption of Big Pharma causes concern of insulin prices for diabetics
LibbySchimonitz On average, it is estimated to cost between $2.28 and $3.42 to make one bottle of insulin, according to Business Insider. Now, remember that bottle. Think of it running […]
What’s a school to do?
Lily Blake Juuls, e-cigs, cig-a-likes, vapes. Regardless of the lingo you choose to use, the underage usage of electronic smoking devices is an epidemic plaguing the lives of teenagers all […]
Support Local!
Caroline Drew ‘Caribbean Delights’ brings Jamaican culture to Omaha, Marian community Every day after school you can find freshman Shantise Pearson seating customers and taking orders at her parents’ restaurant, […]
The Senior Network staff doesn’t want to adJOURN from the halls of Marian
No one had any idea that one day in August of 2014 would have had so much of an effect on us. We had no idea that having no principal […]
Sisters share their take on Field Day
By Aileen Zitek It’s field season. School spirit and lively discussion can be found all throughout the halls at Marian, but what is it like in the halls at home? […]
Esprit de corps category promotes sportsmanship among classes with committee of ‘Secret Spirit Judges’
By Maria Piperis Your homeroom teacher, Tim from the lunch line, the maintenance guys, Sister Margaret— any of the above could be one of the 15 Secret Spirit Judges for […]
There’s no place like Hom(e)ha
Indepth Spread by Audrey Hertel ’18 & the Network Staff Omaha, Nebraska is a place that more than 446,970 people call home. Many Omaha natives enjoy having a ‘wild’ time […]
EXTRA! EXTRA! Don’t read all about it (When it’s fake news)
by Hayley Golden Fake news is circulating all around us, whether we realize it or not. With shocking and often outrageous headlines, readers are often drawn to these fake stories. […]
In Depth: Say Hello to Hello Dolly
Actors, singers and dancers at Marian put on their Sunday clothes and feathered hats on the weekend of Oct. 26-29 for the Fall musical “Hello Dolly.” Cast and crew began […]
Interview with an Expert
Interview by Maddie Robertson Q: What are the most common signs and symptoms of breast cancer? A: Changes in breast appearance and feeling new lump in breast. Q: Are there […]
Altman encourages students to learn the risks
by Maddie Robertson While research studies haven’t consistently found it to be a cause of cancer, according to the National Cancer Institue a rising number of studies have indicated that […]
Think Pink: The creation of the pink ribbon
by Maria Determan The use of the ribbon as a symbol dates back to 1979, when Penney Lanigan tied yellow ribbons around trees in her yard. At the time, her […]
Raising awareness: Organizations hoping for a cure
by Delaney Stekr According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in every eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Because of […]
Freshman shares her family story
by Grace Sall Freshman Anna Ulferts was in the passenger seat of her family car when she found out. The car was off and parked in the garage, and her […]
Classrooms declassified
Off track equals enhanced learning by J1 reporter Kate Kellen The hour long lectures, the monotonous voice and the many yawns that come from the students in the desk are […]
In-Depth: Yesterday & Today
Throwback: Teachers, alums reminisce on Marian traditions throughout time sydneymonahan On an average day in the life of a Marian girl in 1980, the morning would begin by piling into […]
