IncluCity intensifies diversity appreciation among students

April 28, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

by J1 reporters Brianna Dovali & Anne Masek Opportunities to be educated on the topics of race, discrimination, and open-mindedness are more available now than ever. One resource that is currently offered for education about these topics is the program IncluCity. IncluCity is a camp where students are encouraged to have conversations regarding race, gender, […]

Therapist Faithe Patrick helps students navigate their mental health

April 26, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

By J1 reporter Fiona Gautschi The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported approximately 1.9 million individuals ages 3-17 have been diagnosed with depression and 4.4 million diagnosed with anxiety. The severity shown of this statistic is shown by the many Marian girls who face these and other mental health issues. To help girls […]

Deb Haaland: Leading the way for Native American representation in government

April 26, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

A new addition in government has given Native Americans across the nation a reason to celebrate. Deb Haaland’s position as the 54th United States Secretary of the Interior allows Native Americans to have greater representation and a valued voice in government. This is truly a historical feat, as Haaland is the first Native American Cabinet Secretary in the history of the United States.

Differences in course expectations cause unnecessary stress

April 23, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

By J1 Reporter Christina Tinley Every day, whining voices complaining about too much homework, insanely hard tests, and crazy class rules bombarded me. They said it was “so unfair” how I was “so lucky.” In reality, I would not consider myself lucky under their definition of luck. Apparently, I got the “easy” teachers: the teachers […]

Books explain everything the movies can’t

April 23, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

By J1 Reporter Marin Krenzer Every year, many novels are adapted for the big screen. Authors watch as their stories are passed between screenwriters, directors, cinematographers, and studio heads. It’s a different experience to watch the same story unfold on the big screen. Reading a good book or watching a good movie are both popular […]