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Science teacher Emilie Cross works with student Kelly Hagearty during the extended tutorial prior to the exam. (Photographer: Brian O'Connor)
Meet New Teacher Emilie Cross!
Cross elevates learning with hands-on labs, creative demonstrations, and genuine connection
By Kate Owens, Media Editor • Nov 5, 2025

Whether it's performing a “gravity rap” in front of class, sliding clever physics puns into notes packets, or demonstrating Newton’s Laws with Star...

News breaks of the daring legal case against the United States Radium Company during the recent production of Radium Girls. (Photographer: Brian Collier)
The Radium Girls Story
Brave women pave the way for modern labor rights
By Clara Laskowski, News Editor • Oct 10, 2025

This past week, Marist theatre, led by theatre director Eric McNaughton, put on another successful play: Radium Girls. The play, based on a true story,...

Members can learn from a variety of guest speakers, such as Mamta Madhusudan in Generative AI.
Girls in STEM Starts Strong
Within its first two years, the club has made an impact through experiments, field trips, service, and more
By Ella Weber, Opinion Editor • Sep 23, 2025

When one thinks of a popular club at our school, one would likely think of older, well-established clubs such as world language clubs or Fellowship of...

Lisle Gone Viral
Lisle Gone Viral
By Claire Dedeaux, Staff Writer • Sep 23, 2025

At our school, we know him as a chemistry teacher, a cross country and track coach, and a mentor to many. But on TikTok, Mr. Lisle is known by thousands...

Photo Credit: Jeanette Stewart
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...

Photo Credit: Contributed
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...

Photo Credit: Brian Collier
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,...

Photo Credit: Art of Life Photography
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...

Photographer: Daniel Schwen | CC 3.0
The Subway, a Moving America
By Meghan Lee, Guest Writer • Oct 2, 2025

The doors slid open, and a flood of people squeezed into the subway car. What was cold, crisp-smelling...

Land of the Free
Land of the Free
By William Mastella, Guest Writer • Sep 30, 2025

The feeling of lifting off the ground in an airplane is unlike any other. Exhilaration is the only word...

The American Dream Moves in Next Door
The American Dream Moves in Next Door
By Matthew Maloney, Guest Writer • Sep 23, 2025

I have seen a lot of neighbors come and go from the house next door. It is a rental, so most of the people...

George Harrison of The Beatles in 1968. (Photographer: Tony Bramwell)
While My Guitar Gently Weeps: A Masterpiece of Music and Emotion
By Joseph Norden, Staff Writer • Sep 12, 2025

"While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is, without a doubt, one of the most famous and influential rock songs...

Photo Credit: Henri Cartier-Bresson (Magnum)
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...

Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures
“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...