Snow day decisions effect more than students
Jolie Peal The Omaha metro area glistened with ice and snow as students rejoiced from another snow day announcement. On Feb. 25, Omaha schools announced their fifth snow day this […]
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It’s another day of sparkles for Momentum Show Choir
by Maria Alessandro Girls twirl on stage, and before anyone knows it, 24 outfits have changed. Show choir is much more than just singing and a bit of movement — […]
LIGHT NIGHT 2019: Terri Kern provides a light in the world
By Qwynn Watts Light Night was held on Jan. 13 in the Performing Arts Center. Students invited a special woman in their life for a casual and fun evening. Starting […]
Tariffs and soybeans: a Nebraska farmer’s worst nightmare
Lily Blake Trade influences everything. The computers you type on, the cars you drive, the food you eat and more. In April 2018, President Trump released a list of more […]
43 Marian students march for life
Anna Kenney “Beautiful, prayerful, powerful,” theology teacher and campus minister Deacon Kevin Fuller said, describing his first experience with the 2019 March for Life pilgrimage. On Jan. 15, three teachers, […]
Muslim ethnic group targeted by Chinese government under ruse of deradicalization
Audrey Otwell Journalists at Agence France-Presse report the purchase of “2,768 police batons, 550 electric cattle prods, 1,367 pairs of handcuffs, and 2,792 cans of pepper spray…” The United Nations […]
35 day government shutdown temporarily ends
Lily Blake Jan. 11 was a hard day for hundreds of thousands of federal workers who expected to get their first paycheck of the year, when it never came. On […]
Shoeboxes send holiday cheer around the world
By Jenna Cusick A brown cardboard shoe box wrapped in red and green paper. It may not sound like much, but this sight is enough to bring giant smiles to the […]
New Humanities Scholars Program enriches minds
By Lily Blake In recent years, Marian has made significant advances in facilities and programs for STEM, fine arts and athletics. From new classes offered to state-of-the-art spaces, these parts […]
Peanut butter jelly time: Marian girls meet PB&J goal
By Caitlyn Virgillito From Nov. 5 to Nov. 16, Operation Others held a peanut butter and jelly drive for families in need of meals. This drive is essential to provide […]
Students collaborate and create stories for Holy Name students
By Abby Butler Giving and receiving is a quintessential part of the holiday season. Marian students recognize this opportunity to give and the joy that it brings. On Nov. 12, […]
How MarianFEST effects the Marian community
By J1 Reporter Alida Farrens Some may say that MarianFEST (Funding Education in the Servite Tradition) is one of the most important events of the school year. With proceeds benefiting […]
Five seniors recognized for exceptional results in the National Merit Scholarship Program
Abby Butler More than 1.5 million juniors take the prestigious national PSAT annually. Only a select number of students receive recognition from the National Merit Scholarship program, and, this year, […]
Father-Daughter Mass celebrates close relationships
Maria Alessandro Marian girls were reminded of all the special things their fathers contribute to their lives at the annual Father-Daughter Mass on Sunday, Oct. 7. The Father-Daughter Mass helps […]
Refugees create unique culture in Omaha
Audrey Otwell Texts and threats from terrorists were regular occurrences for Afghan refugee Shafiq Jahish. He was 17 years old when he began working for the United States militia as […]
Field trip to jail helps students find perspective
Kayla Gornall Sitting face-to-face with two criminals in a maximum security penitentiary may not seem like a situation one would volunteer to be in. However, Sociology II students knew exactly […]
How to Self-Examine For Breast Cancer
Tomi Huber It is important for everyone, male and female, to be aware of their risk to breast cancer. One in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. […]
The Kavanaugh Hearing By The Facts
Lily Blake Unless you were living under a rock from Sept. 27-Oct. 6, you probably have heard at least something about the scandal regarding the accusations of sexual assault by […]
A community full of optimism
Daylee Daubert Every year schools in the Omaha area nominate students to be recognized for their achievements. Those who are nominated attend a luncheon to display their achievements and their […]
Seniors get first-hand experience with different religions at Tri-Faith Initiative
Caroline Drew Squeezing into the carpeted sanctuary, 179 girls shed their shoes to sit cross-legged on the floor of the Islamic sanctuary at the Tri-Faith Initiative American Muslim Institute. Some […]
