Where to go this Spring Break
March 9, 2012 • Molly Spain, In-Depth/Opinion Editor
Filed under Entertainment
Tired of sitting at home over Spring Break? If friends are out of town, or if being a couch potato does not appeal to you, here are a few suggestions for Spring Break fun. Venture outside of Flower Mound, Lewisville and Highland Village and explore the metroplex. Fort Worth Water Gardens – Located... Read more »
Inside South Pacific
February 3, 2012 • Kady Kohankie, Reporter
Filed under Entertainment, Top Stories
In the past, musicals contained one group: musical theater. This year however, is an exception South Pacific contained a diverse group of people, from theater, choir, and orchestra/band students to Marquettes and football players. The play sets sail back in time to the 1940s during World War II, where... Read more »
Undiscovered classes
February 2, 2012 • Ryan McDearmont, Reporter
Filed under Entertainment
Everyone at Marcus knows about the core classes a student must take in order to graduate: four years of English, math, history and science, at least two credits of a foreign language and a handful of physical education credits. But here are some classes students have probably never heard of. Outdoor... Read more »
Valentines Day Recipe: Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries
January 31, 2012 • Molly Spain, In-Depth/Opinion Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Top Stories
Valentine’s Day is famous for boxes of rich chocolates and romantic, delicious desserts that take hours to bake. Here is a recipe that is easy, scrumptious and only takes five minutes to make, but five seconds to devour. These strawberries have a melt-in-your mouth creamy center, and a tingly sweet... Read more »
Valentine’s Day Restaurant Review: Café Italia
January 30, 2012 • Marisa Charpentier and Meghan Eurich
Filed under Entertainment, Top Stories
★★★☆☆ Café Italia is located alongside 2499, a rather busy road. Walking towards the bland, brick building, you won’t expect to be overcome by the sweet sound of Italian music and the aroma of pastas and freshly baked bread. Although the inside feels like a true Italian villa, when looking... Read more »
Restaurant Review: Ellie’s Cantina
January 24, 2012 • Marisa Charpentier and Meghan Eurich
Filed under Entertainment
★★★★☆ Ellie’s Cantina is a local Mexican restaurant located in the middle of Parker Square off of 1171. Searching for the cantina while roaming the nearly empty streets of the square is a difficult task. Although the inside of the restaurant is authentic and bright, when walking... Read more »
All the places you can go
January 4, 2012 • Vallery Phillips, Reporter
Filed under Entertainment
With the help of Assistant Principal Jason Mullins, the Marquee took a deeper look inside Marcus. In A hall downstairs lies the mechanical room, where the air-conditioning unit lives. Water at 46 degrees resides in a pot where air blows over it and is pumped into large blue and green pipes that run all... Read more »
“The Little Lion Men”: roaring production
November 14, 2011 • Molly Spain, In-Depth, Opinion Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Top Stories
The crowd stands up and parents and teenagers flood Old Nichols Street of Victorian London on the set of “The Little Lion Men” musical. The musical, written and directed by senior Kaytie Nielsen, was based off the music of Mumford & Sons, and was a financial success last Thursday, November 3,... Read more »
Marcus organizational calendar
October 13, 2011 • Joseph Rau, Business Manager
Filed under Entertainment, Student Life
Head spinning trying to keep track of all your meeting dates? The Marquee is here with a composite calendar to help you organize your time. The International Thespian Society Troupe #4268- All meetings are held in C203 at 3:45 p.m. Novmber 10 December 9 January 12 February 9 March 8 April 12 May 10 Science... Read more »
Senior wins Marcus Idol title
October 5, 2011 • Marisa Charpentier, Reporter
Filed under Entertainment
Speakers blared the American Idol theme song in the auditorium Thursday, Sept. 22 as viewers took their seats. Emcee of the night, senior Dalton Dallas, danced his way to the microphone. The lights dimmed. It was time for Marcus Idol. Dallas introduced the... Read more »

