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Marist Takes on Brazil
By Cosette Lane, Editor • Jun 1, 2025

This past spring break, a group of 17 Marist students and two teachers, Jose Gregory and Jeanette Stewart, traveled down to Brazil for the week. During...

These Peer Leaders and GLC Summit attendees plan to make new students feel right at home. (Photo Credit: Maureen Pasteris)
Retreats Build Welcoming Leaders
Peer Leader Retreat and GLC Summit prepare students to welcome newcomers
By Anna Herrero, Staff Writer • Jun 1, 2025

During Terms 2 and 3, the Peer Leader Program hosted its annual GLC Summit and Peer Leader Retreat. These retreats kick off preparations to welcome incoming...

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St. Matthias: Replacement or Representative?
By Emma Schramm, Staff Writer • May 31, 2025

Everybody knows the story of Jesus' passion and resurrection on Easter Sunday, but what happened after his ascension and blessing on Pentecost is often...

Keepers of the Taco pose with Brayden Lewis after an impressive football game. (Photo Credit: Contributed)
Taco ‘Bout Tradition
Touchdown Taco elevates school spirit to new heights, firing up the student section at every extracurricular event
By Kate Owens, Staff Writer • May 31, 2025

Four years ago, a group of senior boys thought it would be funny to place a taco piñata on a stick and bring it to a football game. Thus began the tradition...

David Owens (left) is only one senior who will translate on-campus experience to a productive summer internship after graduation. (Photo Credit: Scott Tufts)
From Cap & Gown to Career Opportunities
Students earn valuable experience before setting off to college
By Monica Nelson, Staff Writer • May 19, 2025

The final weeks of the term are quickly approaching, and the senior class is eager to fly free from the Marist nest. A serious case of senioritis seems...

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Activity Period Adoration
Students and Faculty Share Their Thoughts on the Weekly Prayer Service
By John Elrod, Editor • May 19, 2025

During activity period, many students around campus find comfort and peace in the chapel as they attend weekly Eucharistic Adoration. This special service,...

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Soaring to New Heights: Historic Season for War Eagle Lacrosse
By Katie Nussbaum, Staff Writer • May 19, 2025

What a year for lacrosse! The varsity boys lacrosse team has been dominating with one of the program’s best seasons yet. They currently have a 12-3...

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
By Rylie Albert, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025

From Thursday, April 3 through Saturday, April 5, the Marist Theater Company brought to life the incredible story of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor...

In the Philippines, Holy Week is marked by  massive candlelit processions through crowded streets. (Photo Credit: Fundacja Kahibalo)
Easter Around the World
How different cultures celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ
By Grace McNary, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025

Easter is a global celebration with many different customs shaped by local culture, climate, and traditions. While Christians everywhere recognize...

Tommy Latham marks his historic performance with a picture next to the race clock. (Photo Credit: Tom Reim)
Distance Makes History
Marist Mile adds another accomplishment to the record books
By Camille Gipson, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025

One Mile. All out. Three hundred thirty-two competitors, 22 heats. Times ranging anywhere from 8 minutes to 3:59.79, to be exact. On April 28, the Marist...

Spring Break Travels
Spring Break Travels
Students looked forward to different spring break destinations
By Clara Laskowski, Editor • May 13, 2025

As the weather got warm and term two came to an end, students packed their bags and anticipated the final bell before spring break. This year, our school...

Rising to the Top
Rising to the Top
Gatorade looked for the best, and they found it with Kate Harpring
By Finley Harris, Staff Writer • May 13, 2025

The Gatorade Player of the Year award recognizes the nation's most elite high school students for their athletic excellence, academic achievement, and...

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Going Without During Lent
Marist Students grow and reflect this season.
By Rex Nassah, Staff Writer • May 13, 2025

Lent is a season of reflection and sacrifice in order to deepen one’s relationship with God. Some choose to give up physical items while others focus...

Baseball Postseason Run
Baseball Postseason Run
War Eagles enter playoffs on a hot streak
By John Elrod, Editor • May 13, 2025

Our school’s baseball program has shown its strength and resilience repeatedly as it enters the playoff season. The War Eagles have won ten straight...

Mythopaloosa participants and mentors pose for a group photo in Kuhrt Gym, where the celebration of classic languages and culture took place.
How to Bring Mythology Back to Life
By Rex Nassah, Staff Writer • Mar 21, 2025

Salvete Omnes! While many school events focus on the modern world, the Junior Classical League (JCL) and Latin Honor Society (LHS) took a step back...

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The Author’s Deadliest Weapon
By Jude Norden, Staff Writer • May 31, 2025

After Nazis occupied his homeland of France, Albert Camus fought fascism with his deadliest weapon: the...

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“Sinners” in Theaters Now
By Marshall Lisenby, Staff Writer • May 19, 2025

"Sinners," Ryan Coogler’s newest release, is a wonderful breath of fresh air in a bogged down film...

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The Essence of “Nickel Boys”
By Luke Childs, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025

Something doesn’t sit quite right knowing that RaMell Ross’ "Nickel Boys" did not win a single accolade...

Students had to work harder to adapt to the new schedule.
Early Summer or Longer Breaks Between Terms?
By Ella Weber, Staff Writer • May 13, 2025

Picture this: The sun is shining in late May, the air is humid, and most schools are already on summer...

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A Deep Dive Into Tyler, the Creator’s Magnum Opus
By Ryan Hewitt, Staff Writer • Apr 11, 2025

"I don't know what's harder: letting go or just being okay with it," Jerrod Carmichael says on "WHAT'S...

Released on December 20, 2024, The Brutalist was nominated for ten Oscar Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and acting nominations for Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, and Guy Pearce. (Photo Credit: A24)
Holy Memory in The Brutalist
By Luke Childs, Staff Writer • Mar 25, 2025

Brady Corbet’s Oscar-nominated film The Brutalist is a gripping exploration of trauma and the reconstruction...

Fireworks appear in the night sky above Perth, Australia. (Photo Credit: Hannes Nitzsche | CC Share Alike 3.0)
Do New Year’s Resolutions Really Matter?
By Owen Ritger, Staff Writer • Feb 14, 2025

New year's resolutions are a popular tradition across the United States where individuals set personal...