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Marlins of Mercy

Marlins of Mercy: Mary Doman

“I love Mercy because I came from a place that wasn't as welcoming, and I feel like every person [at Mercy] is there to help you and be your friend genuinely. My freshman...

October 12, 2017

Marlins of Mercy: Frankie Bellisario

October 5, 2017

“I’ve been taking voice lessons for 13 years now....

Marlins of Mercy: Mrs. Lisa Schrimscher

October 2, 2017

"One of my jobs outside of Mercy is that I run an embroidery...

Marlins of Mercy: Lindsey Walton

September 26, 2017

"[Acting in the U of D plays and musicals] is a lot...

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News

The Riveters help break world record

Clarisa Russenberger, Design Editor

Donning their recognizable blue jeans, navy work shirts and red polka-dot ban...

October 17, 2017

The fifth anniversary of Trayvon Martin’s death and a struggling justice system

February 28, 2017

Five years have passed since the fifth anniversary...

Climate Change and its effects in Michigan

December 15, 2016

After a recent snow day, it's difficult to believe...

Learn the signs

December 15, 2016

The friends and families of Sandy Hook Elementary in New...

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Student Life

Senior Surfers

Alley Neary, Junior Staff Reporter

While the seniors may not have made a splash with their second place spirit ranking at the end of the week, the class of 2018 wrapped up their final field day with the a...

October 17, 2017

Atracciones en Alicante: Mercy Spain trip 2017

September 21, 2017

On a hilltop in southeast Spain, el Castillo de San...

2017-18 Club Exposition Day

September 10, 2017

Mercy's annual Club Exposition Day occurs at the beginning of every new school year. Different...

Spanish Honor Society: a year in review

May 26, 2017

La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (SHH) says “hasta ...

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Sports

Mercy basketball star takes on track

Shannon Seabolt, Junior Staff Reporter

Mercy senior Katie Coe has definitely proven her self on the basketball court, but this spring, she has taken on a new challenge. Coe decided to j...

June 1, 2017

Mercy Varsity Lacrosse says goodbye to seniors

May 24, 2017

As another school year draws to a close, so does another season for Merc...

Match point: seniors bid farewell to tennis

May 18, 2017

"Amazing," "family," and "passion" are the three words that senior captains Carly Demkowicz, Emily McCann, and Nicole Meek would use to...

MVS senior night photo gallery

May 17, 2017

The Mercy Varsity Soccer team celebrated the graduating seniors’ last home game of the h...

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Opinion

Beauty in competition

Alyssa Johnston, Junior Staff Reporter

Sports. Tests. Kahoot. The sole basis of society is competition. It is everywhere: in the classrooms, on the fields, in households, online. In many cases, we don’t even...

October 17, 2017

A letter to Mercy freshwomen

August 29, 2017

Dear Mercy freshwomen, By now you have survived your first week of freshman...

Springing into cleanliness

April 10, 2017

Winter is brutal, especially winters here in Michigan. When the dreary...

A bittersweet ending

April 1, 2017

"Everybody clap your hands once! Clap twice!" I can’t count how many times ...

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Entertainment

Movie Review: Beauty and the Beast

Libby Miodonski, Staff Reporter

Nearly every young Mercy girl grew up watching Disney's classic film Beauty and the Beast. With its enchanting storyline, lively characters, and heartfelt message, it's no ...

April 5, 2017

Have your heart stolen by Oscar-nominated film Lion

March 6, 2017

For those of you who watched the 2017 Osc...

The greatest free show on Earth

March 1, 2017

Laissez les bon temps roulez! Or, as it's said in New...

The ultimate DIY Galentine’s Day gift

February 21, 2017

Galentine's Day, a holiday celebrated the February...

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Lifestyle

Fasting and repenting

Caitlin Jefferson, Staff Reporter

Many think of Lent as merely a time when meat is given up each Friday and it is imperative to fast in some way and be kind toward others. These aspects are true but they...

March 3, 2017

Fend off the flu

February 27, 2017

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...

New year, new resolutions

January 27, 2017

Each year presents new obstacles, relationships, joys,...

February’s overshadowed holiday

January 25, 2017

If there is one thing that Mercy girls love, it’s...

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As Seen in Newsprint

A glimpse into the Women’s March on Washington

Brooklyn Rue, Editor-in-Chief

Mercy students, alumnae, and faculty turned out in huge numbers to support women’s marches in cities across the country the day after the new President was inaugurated. ...

January 24, 2017