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BSU Leads Coalition of Student Groups Celebrating Dr. Kings Legacy

BSU Leads Coalition of Student Groups Celebrating Dr. King’s Legacy

By Clarke Stalling, Spartan Contributor February 7, 2023
Organizers of the “King Activities Forum” said that they hoped to move beyond reducing the civil rights leader’s life to a single soundbite and place a spotlight on the issues King championed that still impact our lives.
Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Culture

Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Culture

By Zoe Miller, Spartan Staff December 29, 2022
Kwanzaa is a seven-day, non-religious holiday in the United States, and a few other countries with large amounts of African descendants, to celebrate African heritage. 
Gingerbread houses were under construction in early December at Marian Catholic.

Turning Gingerbread Houses into Gingerbread Homes

By Christopher Brown, Spartan Staff December 14, 2022

A great leader once said, "A house divided will not stand." Did that leader know that a house of delicious was meant to be devoured? Thankfully the Marian students who attended the Cooking Club meeting,...

‘Tis The Season to Make Your Voice Heard at Open Mic Tonight

‘Tis The Season to Make Your Voice Heard at ‘Open Mic’ Tonight

By Chelsea Small, Spartan Staff December 8, 2022

This night won't be silent.  Instead, Marian Catholic will host its very own “Open Mic Night,” where students will get an opportunity to lift every voice and participate. From 6:30-8pm tonight...

The Marian Catholic Marching Band ahead of Grand Nationals held last weekend in Indianapolis.

The Beautiful and Bittersweet of The Band

By Class of '23, Special Contributors November 17, 2022

“Meow, Meow, Meow, Meowwww.”  I look up from my table in the hotel conference room and see several of my bandmates singing, or screeching, our entire band show–using cat noises. A quiet anger...

Speech Team Takes Several 1sts at Marian Classic

Speech Team Takes Several 1sts at Marian Classic

By Jared Smevoll, Spartan Staff November 17, 2022

The Marian Catholic Speech Team started their varsity and novice seasons by hosting the annual Marian Classic Nov. 12. More than a dozen schools including Homewood-Flossmoor, Thornton, Oak Lawn and Lemont...

Remembering The Ones We Loved

Remembering The Ones We Loved

By Christopher Brown, Spartan Contributor November 17, 2022

Marian Catholic's LatinX Hispanic Student Coalition recognized Dia De Los Muertos at the start of November through a display near the school's front office. The display shows ways that people honor...

Safe Place, An Oasis for Conversation and Support

Safe Place, An Oasis for Conversation and Support

By Nancy Onuchukwu, Spartan Staff October 26, 2022
Safe Place is a very open group where people respect each other.
Open Mic Night Moves to Nov. 3rd

Open Mic Night Moves to Nov. 3rd

By Kennedey Walton, Contributing Writer October 20, 2022

Update: The "Open Mic Night" has been rescheduled to a new day, Nov. 3. From 6:30-8 pm, Nov. 3 Marian Catholic will host its second "Open Mic Night" in the Convent Dining Room "Open Mic Night"...

Marian Catholic student Dayanara Elizalde celebrates her Quinceañera.

LHSC: Celebrating Culture, Maturity and Faith

Spartan Staff October 11, 2022
In addition to marking National Hispanic Heritage Month through daily announcements and a recent Mass, LHSC recently invited members to share their Quinceañera stories and pictures. 
A Celebration in Color

A Celebration in Color

Spartan Staff October 11, 2022

Art Instructor and Art Club faculty advisor Mrs. Hammonds worked with several students to create a mural in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which started Sept. 15 and ends Oct. 15. Student...

Student Club Celebrates Start of National Hispanic Heritage Month

Student Club Celebrates Start of National Hispanic Heritage Month

By Antonio Soto, Contributing Writer September 15, 2022
Beginning Sept. 16, Latinx Hispanic Student Coalition will begin selling bracelet to mark start of special month.
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