In an effort to approach the topic of leaving Marian, I searched “goodbye ideas” on Pinterest. Inspiration has not found me on social networking, and my last minute attempt to say anything at all was not a significant help. If anything, this says I am probably the last person in my grade who should be…
Every high schooler knows what that rush of freedom feels like after the final bell rings on the final day of May. The honeymoon phase generally lasts a few days, a week or two at most. Then comes the rush of adrenaline as the summer calendar fills, as summer jobs start up and ACT dates…
Column by Araya Santo Every Marian girl remembers her Freshman Retreat, whether she liked it or not. This was a pivotal moment in my high school social life: coming as the only one from my middle school and not knowing anyone, it was strange to have a classmate hug me while I was crying. I…
It’s a mantra we’ve poked fun at since the beginning of our freshman year: Marian empowers girls to succeed as confident, independent, thinking leaders. It took me seven semesters to fully realize it, but I can now firmly attest to the truth behind this statement. The past four years have shaped me into the woman…
Abbreviate hate: Sarah Brashear There are some things in this world that people just should not do. Snorting birdseed, pretending to dislike Beyoncé, and eating kale all fall into this category. Another dangerous habit that people fall into is the act of abbreviating words. This is a problem that has taken over. OMG, ish, totes,…
By Maddie Grace My entire life, my friends and family have made a point to tell me I am weak and scrawny. Due to my blatant lack of physical strength and confidence, I grew to develop a passive attitude towards confrontational situations. If confronted, I immediately fed my challenger’s ego until I could…
“To love others you must first learn to love yourself” accompanied by butterflies and a dandelion. “I refuse to sink” accompanied by an anchor. “Family” wrapped in an infinity sign. These are all popular tattoo designs I can find amongst teenage girls via…
Staff Editorial Being unique is one of the many skills teenagers are expected to master before college rolls around. The problem with that washed out “Just be yourself!” phrase (which is impossible to write without that irritating exclamation point trailing behind) is that it implies everyone has a single version of themselves, and if they’re…
The Network '14 