THE MUSICAL PAGE

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With the rise of social media and the advancement of technology, it has become easier to spread information quickly. This can be used to our advantage when we need to contact our friends or do research for a school project. However, the blessing of quick and efficient technology can seem like a curse to celebrities who desire privacy.

On Sept. 7, Kylie Jenner posted a positive pregnancy test on Instagram along with videos of her family celebrating the news. Prior to this, news sources everywhere were speculating whether or not Jenner was actually pregnant with her second child. Jenner and rapper Travis Scott already have one child, Stormi, who turned 3 in February.

Jenner has been open about wanting up to seven kids. Fans felt like now would be the perfect time for her to have another child since Stormi is getting older. The pregnancy speculation started when fans noticed the inconsistency of Jenner’s nails on her instagram posts and stories. News sources had been confirming Jenner’s pregnancy left and right before she came out to say whether or not it was true. Jenner decided to keep her pregnancy with Stormi hidden from the media for privacy. She tried to keep her second pregnancy a secret to alleviate some of the stress. Were these rumors ultimately harming her social media presence and mental health?

There is controversy about what harm this speculation causes. Some might say that celebrities benefit from gossip, whether positive or negative, for the publicity. Others argue that the celebrities reputation might be harmed based on how fans view them from the rumors, or that their family and personal relationships can be negatively impacted.

Junior Nina McMullen sees this gossip as detrimental to the self esteem of the celebrity. “The public looks at [celebrities] like statues who

can’t be affected by words. Imagine the whole world putting you on a pedestal, that’s absolutely detrimental.” “In Jenner’s case, pregnancy is something personal. She could feel like she’s letting everyone down by simply not being pregnant,” McMullen said. Sophomore Macaire Harr sees celebrity gossip as a burden that the celebrity has to deal with. “I think it can make their lives even harder because they are already so concerned about the real rumors, and now they have to deal with fake ones,” Harr said. Celebrities are constantly living in a world of speculation and rumors. The phenomenon of fame perpetuates the desire for privacy. However, some argue this is the price to pay for being Illustration of Kylie Jenner by a celebrity.EliseMoulton

Put your boots on, this year’s musical is starting off on the right foot

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The fine arts department started off the year with the announcement of the annual musical, “Footloose.” Filled with a killer soundtrack, headstrong teenagers and vibrant choreography, this musical is off to a great start.

Based on a true story, “Footloose” takes place in a small Oklahoma town where teenager Ren McCormack attempts to overturn a ban on dancing. The show’s small town, Bomont, is based off of Elmore City, a town where dancing was legitimately outlawed. That was until the junior class challenged it after almost 90 years of the legislation.

The town reverend in “Footloose” shows his opposition to dancing by encouraging adults to vote against it, especially for the senior prom. Creighton Prep senior John Heldridge takes on the role of Ren with enthusiasm. “I am excited for what this show has to offer. Last year we were held back a lot, and now we get to really show what we can do! I’m very excited to be Ren in the musical and I feel prepared to put on the best version of the character,” Heldridge said.

Heldridge’s past experiences in Marian productions, including “The Birds,” “White Christmas,” and “Freaky Friday,” have more than prepared him for this role.

Along with Heldridge’s enthusiasm is the excitement among the rest of the cast. Sophomore Jadin Martinez loves the community. “Right now we are focused on learning all the singing parts for everyone, and we’re doing a really good job at learning all together. I think a majority of that is because of how well we all get along,” Martinez said. Strong relationships among these cast members have encouraged everyone to work harder and produce a better show.

Sophomore Ellie Fogarty was cast as Ren’s mother, Ethel McCormack. “It has been so fun this year. I tried out impulsively this year and I have had so much fun getting to know people and trying new things,” Fogarty said.

Cast members showing up to practices, giving it their all, and having fun is sending a ripple effect of anticipation for the show throughout the community. Make sure to purchase tickets for the shows Oct. 21-24 and get ready to kick off your shoes for “Footloose.”

Oct. 21 - 23 at 7 p.m. Oct. 24 at 2 p.m.

Mary Joy and Tal Anderson Performing Arts Center

Adults - $12 Students - $8

Poster by AshleyDoehner

The cast of “Footloose” does their vocal practices after school in the music classroom of the Performing Arts Center. Mr. Tim DiBlasi accompanies the cast on the keyboard. Photo by SydneySchroeder Avery Kinnison ’22, Abi Howard ’23, Shelby Gerken ’24 and Bailey Sommer ’23 practice vocals with the song “Somebody’s Eyes.” Photo by SydneySchroeder

Calling all classes to the fair: Show choir kicks off the season strong

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Momentum show choir is bringing back the 90s this season—the 1890s that is.

This year’s theme, chosen by the choir director Ms. Madeline Reddel, is “Omaha World’s Fair,” drawing inspiration from the grand exhibitions of the 1890s festivals that would showcase new technologies, art and culture’s finest. World’s fairs would attract millions of viewers, just as Momentum hopes to do this year.

“I’m most excited for the competitions, for sure. Our first one is in January,” senior member Isabella Olquin Summers said.

The tracklist is “top-secret,” Summers said, but includes some ragtime-esque songs and modern artists like Sufjan Stevens.

The outfits are dynamic, switching from long sleeve, midi-length gowns to sparkly flapper-inspired dresses. The whole ensemble is completed with tan character shoes, nude tights, spandex, and a to-be-determined hairstyle and make-up look.

The past weeks have largely been spent on learning Charleston-filled choreography. The captains, seniors Avery Kinnison, Ashley Doehner, Josie Golka and sophomore Hailey Eriksen lead the rehearsals Wednesday or Thursday mornings from 7-7:45 a.m. as well as Monday nights 7-8:30 p.m. The team has been putting in work since early August.

Reddel is feeling “great” about the team’s progress. “The students have been working really hard so far. I’m hoping we can compete in person this year to show the Omaha community what Marian Momentum is made of!” Reddel said.

Their first performance, the Momentum Preview Night, is on Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.

Listen to Summers and, “Come to the competitions! Support Momentum!”

The Momemtum 2022 tracklist is

“top-secret,” but includes some ragtime-esque songs and modern artists like

Sufjan Stevens.

Self Improvement Suggestions

Designate a “you” night

Stay in, do a face mask and relax!

Ask someone new to hang out

You never know who could be your new BFF

Make a new playlist Start your fall playlist off the right way! Find some new songs (or rediscover old favorites) that you can blast in the car and sing your heart out to!

Start a journal Whether it’s a daily recollection or once a month, journaling can help you to clear your mind.

Read a book Turn off your phone and escape from reality

Meditate Look at the GoYogi app for ideas and meditations!

Watch your favorite TV show

Sit back and watch your comfort show or movie Infographic by Liv Birnstihl

I’m not going to lie, I started watching the Netflix rom-com “He’s All That” as a joke. I was expecting a movie with “The Kissing Booth” level cheesiness, and a knockoff “She’s All That’’ plot. To my surprise, “He’s All That” was much less awkward than other recent Netflix movies, but it fell short of the iconic “She’s All That.”

“He’s All That” does not stray too far from the plot of the original: Padgett Sawyer’s (Addison Rae) online reputation is ruined after a breakup with her boyfriend Jordan Van Draanen (Payton Meyer). Her friends (Madison Pettis and Myra Molloy) make a bet with her: turn the weirdest boy in school, Cameron Kweller (Tanner Buchanan), into prom king, or become a “forever loser,” (I have watched the movie twice and I still don’t know what that means). But unlike the original, the plot relies heavily on social media, and nothing is weirder than watching a movie and seeing scenes unfold through the TikTok screen. Rated TV-14 for language, the movie feels like a Disney Channel Original Movie, but with an occasional curse word.

Netflix uses the film as an opportunity to pack the movie with brand deals. While watching this movie, you are suffocated with advertisements from brands Old Navy, Alo, KFC, Bose, Pizza Hut, Eos, CORE Water, and Lucky Charms. The sponsors were impossible to miss, and it quickly became a scavenger hunt for me: what’s the advertisement in this scene?

While the constant promotion is wildly distracting, Addison Rae’s big screen debut is not all that bad. Considering that she was surrounded by actors who have been in the industry since they were kids, Rae was never overshadowed by her costars. Weirdly enough, Rae seemed much more natural than acting veteran Madison Pettis. Pettis, who stars in “The Game Plan,” has been in the industry longer than the iPhone has been around. But Pettis’ acting was almost comical, coming across as a caricature of a high schooler, rather than a believable character. Rae’s acting was not nearly as unnatural, but at times it felt like she was uncomfortable in the scene. Her acting was decent enough that it never felt like I was watching an hour and a half long TikTok point of view.

As a relatively short movie, the movie never has time to slow down. It is filled to the brim with entertaining cameos like Kourtney Kardashian, Bryce Hall and Rachael Leigh Cook (Laney Boggs in “She’s All That”), that make the movie bearable, while a wildly unnecessary dance battle makes the movie insufferable.

While the movie is much more tolerable than “The Kissing Booth,” “He’s All That” is not all that. The movie was the stereotypical rom-com, with all the cliches and predictability of the genre. The plot is entertaining, but given the choice between “He’s All That” and “She’s All That,” I would always choose the original over the remake.

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Olivia Rodrigo fans have a ‘brutal’ experience while unboxing her merch

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Olivia Rodrigo, the rising teen sensation, released her merchandise in May 2021 following the debut of her album, “SOUR,” featuring the song “brutal.” Rodrigo’s fans are expressing their frustration after just now receiving their purchases.

Along with the delayed orders, there have been numerous reports of people receiving clothing and accessories that look nothing like the pictures on the website.

After hearing numerous complaints from fans, a spokesperson from Ceremony of Roses, the company behind the products, spoke on the issue: “We are committed to providing the highest quality goods and services to Olivia’s fans and are aware of issues with a few of the products. We are working to resolve these issues moving forward and in the meantime, granting refunds or exchanges to anyone affected.”

Along with this statement, Rodrigo’s website addresses the issue on the home page stating: “As we work to keep everyone safe while doing our best to deliver your product on time, please be aware that there may be unforeseen delays in production and delivery. We appreciate your understanding and continued support.”

Junior Mariana Vasquez Rosas had a positive experience buying her Olivia Rodrigo merchandise. “I bought a “SOUR” vinyl. I’ve always liked records and I just always have wanted one with her music on it. When I found out she was coming out with some [vinyls] I was super excited and I actually went to her website but she had sold out after a couple hours,” she said. Rosas went to Target to look for the vinyl and was fortunate enough to find one.

“I didn’t have super high expectations since I had seen some bad reviews on her clothes and people saying it didn’t look like the pictures. I think it’s pretty good quality and works amazingly,” Rosas said.

Rodrigo has not yet spoken on the issue herself, but fans seem to be pretty understanding. Many people say that this is not Rodrigo’s fault and she should not be held responsible for the mistakes.

Many fans hope to receive their merchandise soon and stay patient, for it has been five months without their items. Illustration of Olivia Rodrigo by EliseMouton

Spotify “Staff Favorites” playlist curated by ShannonMonahan

Fall Submission Deadline: Oct. 15

Students can submit no more than 5 entries for publishing consideration by the school’s literary/art magazine. Stop by Room 304 with any questions. BURN Magazine

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FOAM WAT 2021

Photos by seniors ClareDegan, JordanMoser, AnnaRasgorshek, GigiSalerno & ElizaTurco Totals accurate as of Sept. 27

Juniors Tamyiah Nielsen, Patiang Boules, Hathia Joseph, Wosuk Ando, Gozie Okafor and Christina Laa pose in front of the Kona Ice truck. The truck was in the convent circle on Thursday, Sept. 16 as a fundraiser for the junior class. Sophomore Maddie Wear and junior Nora Corrigan sell thrift items to junior Aya Khayati at the thrift-a-thon on Saturday, Sept. 18. Students donated many different thrift items to sell at this event.

Senior Class Officer Kate Timmerman unveils the senior’s class total.

Sophomores Shelby Gerken and Jadin Martinez laugh at the foam afterparty. Senior Anna Schmidt dries a car at the senior car wash on Saturday, Sept. 18 at Grease Monkey. Schmidt won the senior WAT parking spot in the raffle.

Junior Lily Guinan laughs with friends during Walk-AThon. Juniors placed second at WAT this year.

Sophomore Sydney Kelly celebrates in the foam party. The foam was a big hit among students.