Block trial gives promise for future scheduling
By: J1 reporter Delaney Kottke Marian has had a consistent schedule of eight classes for many years. At the start of next school year, Marian will have modified block scheduling. […]
Category Archives: News
News in Brief: Robotics Club
courtneykilroy For the first time, the Marian Robotics Club competed in the US Open Robotics Championship on April 7 and 8 at the Mid America Center this year. Teams of […]
Metro Science Fair brings Marian recognition
gracesall Over the spring break week of March 6-10, two Marian girls competed at the Metro Science Fair in the high school division. Freshman Shruthi Kumar and sophomore Amritha Arun […]
Field Day makes its theater debut at new venue, Baxter Arena
cammygregor Nearly everyone has thought at one point or another, “My life is so interesting; it should be a movie.” Some may especially think that in the hustle and […]
National History Day winners
makaylasedlacek On March 2, 26 sophomores in Honors American History showed off their hard work at the National History Day competition where they each presented their papers (roughly 15 pages) […]
Statehood celebrated: Nebraska 1-5-0
maggieprosser Four score and seventy years ago, north of St. Louis, up the Missouri River, came a land naked of any major features. It was flat, no trees. The wind […]
Mass drummer has Grammy-worthy influence
emmaherold All-school Masses are arguably one of the liveliest monthly occurrences at Marian. The loud, soulful music with a jazz twist is something many girls look forward to. Behind the […]
Q&A: Highlights and updates with clubs at Marian
Questions: 1. What is your position in the club? 2. What is the mission of this club? 3. What is the importance of your club in the Marian community? 4. […]
Superintendent, student, teacher choose school choice
carmenmiller All eyes have been on Nebraska’s Legislature in recent weeks as they discuss the topic of school choice. School choice, in essence, argues that the government should allot more […]
Servite night provides good conversation, fun times
anahingorani The Servants of Mary are universally known for their kindness, compassion and willingness to help everyone, not just Marian students. One way the community of Marian makes an effort […]
Pops concerts allow students to shine
briannawessling Instrumental and vocal pops concerts give students a chance to show off their talents using songs that everyone knows and loves. Instrumental Pops occured on Tuesday, Jan. 7, and […]
Students promote potential Pro-Life club
carmenmiller As a Catholic school, Marian upholds a strong Pro-Life tradition. It is incorporated in the classroom, prayers and everyday conversation. However, there was no Pro-Life club this year. “We […]
Q&A: Highlights and updates with clubs at Marian
Questions: 1. What is your position in the club? 2. What is the mission of this club? 3. What is the importance of your club in the Marian community? 4. […]
Polar Plunge 2017
photos courtesy of yearbook editor Becca Williams Students from Marian raised nearly $6,200 for the Special Olympics and for the opportunity to plunge into Lake Cunningham on Saturday, Feb. 11. The […]
Women’s March on Washington: Omaha edition
carmenmiller “This is what democracy looks like!” Chants like this echoed throughout the streets of downtown Omaha on Jan. 21, as part of a Sister March to the Women’s March […]
Worldwide refugee crisis continues to affect Omaha
amaleapoulos Within the first month of 2017, Greece and Italy received more than 5,000 refugee arrivals. The majority of migrants come from conflict-ridden African countries According to UNHCR’s latest estimates […]
Young Politician’s Club crusades for new mascot
isabelleswanson The Young Politicians Club is campaigning to gain support for changing Marian’s mascot from the Crusader. On Jan. 27, the club, lead by president senior Brooke Huerter, senior Maggie […]
Administration opening jail cell on cell phones
susanapettis Each Marian girl has a trick when it comes to hiding her phone. Whether it be hiding it in the folds of her skirt, in her backpack or even […]
Students remember M’s Pub fire one year later
erinwalter This January marks the one year anniversary of the devastating fire that tore through the heart of Omaha’s Old Market and obliterated one of its oldest and most beloved […]
Lutheran Family Services holds vigil for refugees
carmenmiller On Jan. 31, Omaha’s Lutheran Family Services (LFS) put on a candle vigil for refugees at Turner Park, approximately 33rd and Dodge. Hundreds gathered in protest to President Trump’s […]
