Lack of free tampon accessibility frustrates students

May 17, 2022.Reading time 5 minutes.

By J1 Reporters Megan Patterson and Amelia Roth “Hey, hey does anyone have a tampon? Or a pad? Literally, anything to help?” This conversation runs through Marian’s floors every morning, afternoon, and after school. Girls are always in need of these feminine products and most of the time girls are so busy with school, friends, sports, and […]

A day off could pay off: The benefits of switching to four day school weeks

May 14, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.

Opinion by AshleyJohanek You get to Friday and all you can think about is the ride home. You are exhausted, overworked, and your mind is elsewhere. I’m the same way. I cannot get through five days without imagining how I will feel at 3 on a Friday. Fellow sophomores and freshmen, you may not have […]

Who owns your life story and all its glory? You, or Hollywood?

May 12, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.

JordanMoser Based on a true story. The five words Hollywood uses to rope in viewers are undeniably eye-catching. I know when I see these words in the description of an upcoming movie or show, my interest peaks 100 times more. I’ll find myself immediately googling the person the story is about to get more information: […]

‘This rainy day is temporary;’ What role does the environment play in our emotions?

May 9, 2022.Reading time 6 minutes.

Opinion by Nora Corrigan April showers bring May flowers, and with that comes sunshine and rainbows and ultimate happiness, right? What about the calm and serenity of a snowstorm? We all feel just as quiet and serene as the falling snow and not isolated or stuck inside worrying about why mom is taking just a little longer […]

Lin-Manuel Miranda brings ‘Rent’ composer Jonathan Larson back to life with new musical biopic, ‘Tick Tick…Boom!’

March 12, 2022.Reading time 5 minutes.

By J1 reporter Nina McMullen 5/5 stars Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Tick Tick…Boom!” completely rocked both the theater and film world alike. This masterpiece showcases Andrew Garfield in a breakout singing debut that covers the tragic story of Broadway writer, Jonathan Larson. The score is a mix of originally scoring from Larson’s “Tick Tick…Boom!” musical, which was […]