Article by Ellen Townley The wooden rod Ms. Connie Cavel ‘68 uses to open her window blinds, a No. 2 pencil, and masking tape splint the trunk of the 6 ft. artificial tree shining with tinsel behind the rows of desks in Room 206. Gel stickers on the window read “Season’s Greetings,” and strings of…
Article by Ellen Townley On the evening of Nov. 30, it was easy to see the illuminated P.A.C. lobby through the corner windows of the Mary Joy and Tal Anderson Performing Arts Center. A Christmas tree twinkled in the corner and people chatted inside. The intention that a space for the arts would bring the…
Article by Sloan Nelson Seniors Alexa Edwards and Amanda VanBuren merrily ring along to the beat. The handbells choir and three members of the strings ensemble displayed their skills on Dec. 3 at the Immanuel Senior Living Lakeside Village. They wowed the elderly residents with 10 Christmas classics. The handbells choir performed seven pieces that…
Article by Sarah Brashear Frigid winds, blue fingers, and the comforting noise of bells ringing are the norm for Salvation Army Bell Ringers. These volunteers give more than just their time each holiday season. The Salvation Army has been posting bell-ringers up outside of grocery stores and other businesses since 1865. This organization was originally…
Article by Lauren Tondl Election day for the United States brings about monumental decisions about government representatives, congressmen, and other important things. But freshman election day at Marian is an entirely different animal. Posters hang throughout the school: “I’m running to represent you!” with a picture of the candidate running. “Vote for Claire Bear if…
Article by Maria Mathey Throughout her four years at Marian, a student develops into a confident, independent, thinking leader. For those students who need a little help in the leadership department or who hope to strengthen their talents, Marian offers Leadership Training Workshops. These workshops are lead by Ms. Susie Sisson, Ms. Maria Hahn, Ms.…
Article by Christina Chapman Excessive mood swings. Puffy eyes. Tear streaked cheeks. All nighters. Intense cravings for caffeine. Finals. The culmination of four and a half months of work results in three days of tests. For 38 percent of the students who responded to the Network Survey, the stress of studying begins as early as…
Article by Connor Silvey Marian girls are typically not embarrassed by their leg hair. In fact, clean-shaven legs are relatively rare, especially in November. Freshman Anna Mantini gave her input on how she believed No-Shave November began: “I think girls found it funny to compete to see who could last a month without shaving, which…
Article by Reilly Meyer Christmas time can often bring to mind one thing, especially for Marian girls, and that is food. Their homes are filled with the sweet scent of gingerbread and their stomachs are filled with warm turkey fresh out of the oven. But not all Omahans get to experience this food security. Almost…
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