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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 industry. The film provides a unique and refreshing cinema experience. The film follows twin WWI...

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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 at the recent Academy Awards. While I recognize that there were some deserving films – some...

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 break. Marist students want to enjoy the summer too, but our exams don’t end until the first days...

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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 GOOD," the ninth track on Tyler, the Creator's 2019 album IGOR. Carmichael's quote sets a precedent...

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 of memory through architectural expression. The film, with a runtime of three hours, is both...

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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 goals so they can grow, change, and have a fresh start for the new year. Whether it is adopting...

Inspired by a 19th century movement known as Transcendentalism, the Going Phoneless project in American Literature challenged students to experience the world free of electronic devices. (Photo Contributed)

Going Phoneless Project

By Natalie Thill, Staff Writer
Feb 10, 2025

Imagine waking up one morning, and reaching for your phone to endlessly scroll. Oh wait, you don't have your phone. No social media, no news stories, and no texts keeping you online. For three days,...

Set firmly within the experiences of the Taiwanese-American community, Sean Wang’s biographical Didi sets the coming-of-age story within a new cultural frame.  (Photo Credit: Unapologetic Projects)

2024 Films Worth Watching

By Marshall Lisenby, Staff Writer
Feb 10, 2025

Now that 2024 has come to a close and the Oscar nominees for the year are beginning to be announced, let’s look at some of the most impactful and excellent film releases from the last calendar year. The...

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Is Conclave Truly Anti-Catholic?

By Luke Childs, Staff Writer
Feb 6, 2025

So far, a strong contender for Best Picture in 2025 is Edward Berger’s political drama Conclave, a film that brilliantly explores the inner workings of the election of a new Pope. It powerfully showcases...

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Top 3 Albums of 2024

By Ryan Hewitt, Staff Writer
Feb 6, 2025

From innovative alternative rock albums to deeply personal pop and hip-hop albums, 2024 gave us some of the best music of the decade. As always, some albums stood out above the rest, showcasing the artist's...

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Open Letter from David Owens to the The NCAA Board of Governors

By David Owens, Staff Writer
Jan 30, 2025

It was an exceptional week to be a Fighting Irish fan. After seeing Notre Dame defeat the Louisville Cardinals, a long-time rival ranked twenty-second in the nation at the time, I could not feel more excited...

Marist Young Men's Club (MYMC) is our school's organization where students come together to acknowledge life's challenges and support one another.

Open Letter to High School Administrators

By Bennett Lord, Staff Writer
Jan 14, 2025

Dear Administrators, I’m Bennett Lord, a senior at Marist School and co-founder of the Marist Young Men’s Club, a fledgling affinity group that supports young men struggling with the problems of...

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