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Dean Joseph Pettinger Headshot (Credit: Marist.net Faculty Page)

New Dean Warns of Strict Dress Code Enforcement

Mike Philip February 20, 2025

Students may want to tuck shirts in, take off the hoodies, and put their lanyards back on. Dean Joseph Pettinger, the newly appointed Dean of Discipline for Upperclassmen, has been working hard at keeping...

On the right, a uniform violation due to sweatpants

Dress Code Violations on the Rise this Winter

Rita Loureiro February 18, 2025

Marist administrators and teachers seem to be cracking down by giving detentions, instead of warnings, for dress code violations. As of this year, 163 dress code detentions have been issued. The cold temperatures...

Marist Cheer Team Wins State Championship

Ava Krueger, Ethan Froylan, and Molly Julian February 11, 2025

The Marist Varsity Cheer team won the IHSA State Championship Large Competitive Cheer Division over the weekend at Illinois State University for the second year in a row.  The team left Marist Thursday...

The only empty space in the nurse’s office as she tends to three Marist students

Viruses Lead to Spike in Absences

Mike Philip, Ethan Froylan, and Molly Julian February 10, 2025

Marist has seen an extraordinarily high number of absences between both students and teachers over the past week. Marist administration and staff have speculated various illnesses are the biggest reason...

A Marist student pictured keenly studying for the ACT

Marist Students Gear Up for ACT

Ethan Froylan February 5, 2025

As the Marist testing season looms closer, juniors are gearing up for one of the most critical exams of their academic careers: the ACT. The ACT (The American College Test) is a standardized test used...

Ms. Hayes (center) surrounded by Marist students at the second annual Celebration of Culture (Credit: Marist Chicago website)

How Marist Embraces Diversity and Inclusion

Ava Krueger February 4, 2025

At Marist, diversity and inclusion are fundamental principles that shape the school's culture, aiming to create an environment where students from all backgrounds are empowered to learn, grow and succeed...

Marist students rehearsing for the spring musical

Preparations Underway for Spring Musical

Aliyah Glass February 3, 2025

The Marist Theater Guild is preparing for their upcoming spring musical, Bye Bye Birdie. Both directors, Mrs. Erin Vail and Mrs. Erin Kelly, wanted to have a more inclusive musical this year, extending...

Marist students Molly Julian, Aubrey Rowe and Ava Krueger reacting to a social media post

Why are Teens so Wired-In?

Mike Philip January 30, 2025

Ever since the rise of the iPhone and social media, teenagers, being the primary target audience, have seemed to have developed an unhealthy addiction. But is it really social media that’s captivating...

Marist junior Mara Drew and friends enjoying the e-learning day January 21

How Marist Determines Snow Days, Cold Days

Aubrey Rowe January 28, 2025

As winter grinds on, Marist High School, like many other schools, must evaluate weather conditions to determine whether classes will proceed as scheduled or if a snow day or cold day is necessary.  Understanding...

Winter Pep Rally Recognizes Volleyball, Seniors

MHS Media Staff January 25, 2025

The seniors squeaked past faculty in the annual basketball game during the winter pep rally Friday, January 24. It was close throughout each of the five minute quarters, but the seniors rallied at the...

Commitment Graphics of Achilles Anderson (L) and Evan Smith (R) 
(Credit: @leytonroberts, @309graphics)

Stressed Out Student Athletes – Part 3: Committed to College Perspective

Mike Philip January 23, 2025

The pressure to succeed as a student athlete is a common problem that many RedHawks can relate to, but how do the most accomplished athletes at Marist deal with stress?  Marist athletes Achilles Anderson...

Marist junior Rokas Zilys guarding Thornton Fractional guard in their game December 2nd. (State-winning cheer team cheered the boys on during their 72-29 win)

Stressed Out Student Athetes – Part 2: Competition

Ava Krueger January 22, 2025

High school athletes face tremendous pressure that can have significant impacts on both their physical and mental well being. Many students struggle with high expectations from their coaches, parents,...

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