Sweet sophomores are struggling
by Delaney Stekr I cried in homeroom three days in a row about absolutely nothing,” sophomore Sarah Cronin said. Sophomore year is rough. “I guess because freshman year everything is new […]
Category Archives: Issue 6: March
Be a concert camping queen: How to survive camping for your favorite band
column by Audrey Hertel N othing beats the feeling of live music. As an avid concert goer, I cannot agree more with this statement. With a number of 12 concert […]
Nannying horror stories teach life lessons
by Allison Ostapowicz
Fashion 101: Teacher edition
by Delaney Stekr
Athletic Trainer Melissa Brusnahan doesn’t want to see you, wants you healthy
by Julia Veik Playing sports keeps you active, healthy and in shape, but along with those benefits comes with the risk of injury. A variety of injuries can stem from […]
Track on the attack; hurdling over misconceptions to start season strong
by Maddie Robertson Contrary to the popular belief, there is more to track than just lacing up sneakers and running. Track takes a physical, emotional and mental toll on each […]
Tennis is a year round sport; Beene takes no breaks to prepare for season
by Anna Cook Marian has always had the reputation of containing a treasure trove of talented athletes. Student-athletes work hard during their designated season and sometimes even harder during the […]
Undefeated regular season team brings electric energy at State swim and dive
by Grace Sall Amidst freezing rain and snow, the Marian swim and dive team braved the treacherous weather for their final battle at the state championship on Feb. 22-24. After […]
Girls grow from their roots
by Lily Watkins Everyone comes from somewhere. Some people define themselves by their roots, some by their present, others by a combination of both. No matter how they might currently […]
Arabic speakers appreciate their gift
by Samantha Fabian There are currently over 6,000 distinct languages spoken all over the world today, and out of those, at least 350 are spoken in the United States. When […]
ACT horror stories
“I went to UNO to take the ACT. I got there really early so I could talk to my friends and prepare for the test. Once they started calling people […]
The great music debate: Apple Music vs. Spotify
Apples are sweeter than Spotify by Maggie Prosser Spotify is frustrating for me. I tried and tried to get used to the app and never did. Given, I never tried […]
What makes Hailie ‘I don’t cry’ Rydel cry?
by Hailie Rydel Anyone who knows me is well aware of the fact that I am indeed a steely-eyed ninja. I simply do not cry. While watching “Marley and […]
Staff Editorial: Ope is a way of life
Everyone knows the stereotypes. People living on the West Coast are easy-going and ahead of their time. East Coasters are rude, impatient and loud. Southerners are welcoming and kind to […]
Legislators should go with the flow. Period.
Column by Audrey Hertel I know I’m not the only girl who has ever experienced this. You’re sitting in some sort of public area, and then, BAM. It happens. “Well, what […]
For students, there is nothing impossible about supporting animals
by Lily Watkins Forget crazy cat lady; sophomore Daisy Owen is a crazy dog lady in the making. As founder of the Mission PAWsible club, it’s natural to be a […]
Students ‘pi and tie’ to help cancer patients on pi day
by Maria Determan We all have that one object, whether it be the worn out teddy bear from your infant days, the pillow pet from your fifth grade birthday […]
Step Club steps up
by Allison Ostapowicz Step is a form of dance where the footwork is the most important part of the dance. This school year, senior Davine Francis introduced this art form […]
Dedicated teachers explain why Marian is their second home
by Julia Veik To learn, it takes a dedicated student and an even more dedicated teacher. Marian has provided its students with teachers who positively impact them on a daily […]
Smart Girl Society presentation causes girls to rethink social media implications
by Maria Determan Before the flurry of Surprise Day excitement hit Marian on Feb. 15, the faculty and students got a healthy dose of reality. Mrs. Jennifer Christen, Dean of […]
