Keeping up with the cousins: Marian style
column by sydneymonahan “Ohana means family. Family means no one gets left behind, or forgotten,” is a beloved quote from the movie “Lilo and Stitch.” To most people this quote […]
Category Archives: opinion
Fluency is fundamental for the future
Opinion Column by J1 Writer Samantha Fabian Today we live in a world that is always globalizing, always connecting, always moving forward. But what happens if you find yourself unable […]
Procrastinators can still prevail/Early submission equals early success
Procrastinators can still prevail By J1 reporter Maddie Robertson My palms are sweaty, fingers weak, eyelids heavy, there’s coffee spilled all over my sweater, I’m on my fifth cup already. […]
Staff speaks: mini-editorials
Makes us smile… • Valentine’s treats from Stubo • Days when Max our therapy dog is in the library • Momentum Show Choir’s enthusiasm and cool costume changes • 70 […]
Marian Girls are extra for extraterrestrial life
lilywatkins Space has enthralled human beings since times of old; ancient civilizations weaving their history through star clusters, medievals looking up to planets and wondering what other lives exist a […]
The sole reason why colored socks are my achilles heel
sofyherrera A how to guide to avoid the drawer of conformity Hypothetical Situation: I’m sitting in class. The teacher just put up a complicated math problem. Something with arcsin and […]
Is ‘Insta-worthy’ price-worthy?
cassidyjorgensen Being the lover of food and social media I am, stalking foodie accounts on Instagram is an obsession of mine. Too often I find myself at 1 a.m. mindlessly […]
A consumer’s purpose: buying power comes from within
column by isabelleswanson The recent controversy associated with the movie “A Dog’s Purpose,” released Jan. 27, has turned to public’s attention toward the way animals are treated in the movie […]
‘Back when I was your age, I never…’
column by elliemulligan We all know the feeling. You’re sitting there on your phone, scrolling through Facebook or checking your email, when you see the glimmer of hope in your […]
It’s my room, I’ll cry if I want to
column by amaleapoulos I’m the type of person who needs my life to be organized. My room is absolutely an exception. Recently, I took a few days of a long […]
Maybe bad jobs are not all that bad ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
column by elliemulligan It is a truth universally acknowledged that if you have a job in high school, it’s going to be treacherous. Maybe your boss is certifiably insane, or […]
Straightening out the facts: Living life with curly hair
column by morganhobbs Okay, shh. I’m going to let you in on a little secret: I don’t look good with bangs. I was in second grade when I thought it […]
Just girly things: Education
esPRESSo Staff Editorial Whether they want to be radiologists, real-estate agents or receptionists, girls need to know — not just think, but really know, deep down — that nothing can […]
‘Hidden Figures’ reveals astronomically talented women
isabelleswanson “Shoot for the moon, and even if you miss, you’ll land amongst the stars” is great advice for anyone who doesn’t work for NASA. When “computers” referred to people […]
Don’t let rejection blues get you down
briannawessling Let’s start out very bluntly. I got rejected from the college of my dreams. There, I said it. Getting rejected from my dream school was, to put it simply, […]
Stay away from the dumbbells, Dumbbell
As someone who is a frequent flyer at the gym, I consider it one of my favorite places. Nothing comforts me like squeaky treadmills, dropping weights and sweaty benches. No, really. The art of gyming is one that continues to be sacred to many. Whether it be machines, free weights, resistance bands or even pilates. […]
DID I ASK YOUR OPINION? no.
Column by J1 Reporter Sofia Herrera It seems that opinions are all the rage right now. Why? I do not know, but I am sure someone somewhere has an extremely strong […]
Bees Are The Be(e)st
Column By J1 Reporter Lily Watkins Bees are love. Bees are life. But seriously, bees are so much more than just cute little ladies that buzz around and scare kids. […]
Drag Race has first place in my heart
By J1 Reporter Courtney Kilroy “Trixie Mattel, you went for the comedy gold, but all we got was bronze… Trixie, my dear, I’m sorry, but you are up for elimination,” […]
The Early Bird Does NOT Get the Worm!
by j1 reporter Anna Grace Cook RING RING You hear the warning bell at 7:50 a.m., alarming students that class is starting and the day has officially begun. Girls start […]
