The addition the uniform needs: sweatshirts
By J1 Reporter Sarah Cronin The only truly unifying aspect of the diverse and differentiating Marian population is the blue plaid skirt or skort students don every day. Along with […]
Category Archives: Issue 7: April, Junior Edition
Speech bonds go beyond school walls
By Kristin Beduhn There is only one class that requires you to carry around a doll of Edward Cullen, know the song “Can’t Touch This,” and ensures that you dance […]
Pinning down the new hot spot
By Taylor Sterba Larry Richling is a family man and alum of Creighton Preparatory, who runs Hollywood Candy with his sister, a Marian alum, and his wife. The trio usually […]
Music students prepare for District competition
By Caroline Drew District music may sound exactly like a District competition in any other sport or school activity, but it is more than just a competition between Nebraska musicians. […]
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 […]
Craig learns to balance family, career and studies while taking classes
By Caitlyn Virgillito Señora Cassie Craig is currently working towards a Master of Arts in Language Teaching (MALT) with a Spanish concentration at the University of Nebraska at Omaha to […]
Christen gains leadership skills at Creighton University
By Caitlyn Virgillito and Tomi Huber In the 2017 – 2018 school year Mrs. Jen Christen decided to take the next step in her career by completing an additional degree […]
Teaching Spotlight: Han relates to students while taking classes at UNO
By Tomi Huber Miss Megan Han came to Marian in the fall of 2016 fresh out of college with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and Mathematics. Now, a year later, […]
Soccer focused on achieving ‘big goals’ this season
By Emma Schafer Soccer season is upon us, and the two-time defending state champions are back on the field doing their thing. Seven seniors returned to lead the team to […]
Mr. Koesters and his iconic shopping cart: The history behind the unstoppable, motivational duo
By Anna Kenney You snooze through your alarm Monday morning and it’s already 7:30, you don’t have time to get Dunkin, and now you must face the inevitable: Soph Lot. […]
The power of the youth, amplifying voices to change the world
By Sally Noble The Civil Rights protests in Selma. The Greensboro sit-ins. Little Rock Nine’s fight for desegregation in schools. The fight for women’s education around the world. The Black […]
Marian blood drive saves lives
By Mary Watson When I walk out I always leave feeling better then when I walked in. I leave feeling like a better person,” senior Lily Veylupek said. She was […]
Exclusive Trader Joe’s finds do not disappoint
Review by Lily Blake If I know one thing for certain, it is that I am a foodie. Whether I am out at a restaurant inquiring about the menu, or […]
Suiting Up for State
katherinemartin The suits were lint rolled, the hair was sprayed, and the black books were memorized. On March 22, Marian speech team headed to Kearney, Neb. to compete in the […]
Juniors prepare for ACT
By J1 Reporter Anna Kilzer Taking the ACT is no easy feat. It takes an abundance of determination, stamina and focus to wake up at the crack of dawn […]
WAT WAT…. Wait, What? Students lead fundraiser to give back to their school
by J1 reporter Delaney Stekr A 700-member student body raising $159,000. Sounds like quite the daunting task. But for Marian girls, this has already been accomplished. Last year, […]
Walk-A-Thon: Student Board’s Baby
By J1 reporter Emma Roth “What is one word to describe your Walk-A-Thon planning experience?” “Stressful.” Student Board Vice President Mallory Grote said. Walk-A-Thon (WAT) is Student Board’s most cherished […]
Craig cherishes Walk-A-Thon
By J1 Reporter Andie Mikuls What do dancing the merengue and participating in Marian’s annual Walk-A-Thon (WAT) have in common? They are both things that Spanish teacher Cassandra Craig loves […]
Walk-A-Thon creates competition between classes
By J1 Reporter Audrey Hertel Walk-A-Thon (WAT), Marian’s largest student-led fundraiser, has one main goal: raise money for the school. The money from WAT goes toward school maintenance, technology, and […]
