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Substitute Stephan Gomez leads his orchestra students through a piece in preparation for their fall concert.

College student takes on role as long-term sub

Marley Roberson October 16, 2021

The orchestra room was decorated with balloons, ready to host a celebration. It was early September and the students came together sporting matching homemade T-shirts celebrating their beloved long term...

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As a senior, Denise says she enjoys a more normal life now.

Going hungry

Senior shares struggles with eating disorder
Alanna Reed October 16, 2021

Editor's note: This story was part of the Oct. 12, 2021 in-depth package that won second place for print in-depth packages in the 2022 ILPC contest. The in-depth package was also named honorable mention...

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78.2 percent of students say they know someone with an eating disorder.

Media affects eating disorders in teens

Shriya Mukkavilli October 15, 2021

Editor's note: This story was part of the Oct. 12, 2021 in-depth package that won second place for print in-depth packages in the 2022 ILPC contest. The in-depth package was also named honorable mention...

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Coach Brittany Marshall claps enthusiastically for her wrestlers during practice.

Leaving the mats

Champion wrestler hired as coach
Hyunsung Na October 14, 2021

Editor's note: This story won first place for sports stories in the 2022 NFPW At-Large contest. This story also won honorable mention for print sports feature stories in the 2022 TAJE Best in Texas contest. Newly...

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Senior Ifenna Cos-Okpalla jumps before slamming the ball.

Photos: Volleyball game 9/17

September 22, 2021

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Students and staff have differing opinions on how the dress code plays a role in students’ education.

New dress code focus causes differing opinions

Aishani Raju September 22, 2021

Early in the year, administration informed students that the dress code would be more strictly enforced this year. They are focusing especially on the following guidelines: no hoods or hats worn over the...

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Bridges family friend Annamarie Brown started a GoFundMe to help with Lankfords hospital expenses.

GoFundMe supports senior’s family with hospital bills

Aishani Raju September 21, 2021

Like many area families, senior Elyssa Bridges’ family is battling COVID. Her stepdad Adam Lankford is currently in the hospital in critical condition with COVID-19.  Bridges’ family friend is hosting...

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Courtesy of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rating Met gala outfits

Shriya Mukkavilli September 17, 2021

Like many of us, I spent Monday night in my pajamas, judging celebrities strutting across the beige carpet of the Met Gala in outfits that cost thousands of dollars. While I wouldn’t consider myself...

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Review: Coming-of-age Netflix shows

Review: Coming-of-age Netflix shows

Vanessa Cardoso September 14, 2021

Ginny and Georgia The Netflix original “Ginny and Georgia”  follows the lives of Ginny and her mother, Georgia. Together they endure the woes of single motherhood. Ginny has never had a stable...

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Players emerge onto the field to begin the third quarter.

Photos: Marauders win homecoming game 41-14

Avery Jerina September 13, 2021

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Players from Marcus and McKinney clash in the the third quarter of the game on Sept. 3.

Marauders look to secure homecoming win

Hyunsung Na September 10, 2021

The homecoming game tonight against Keller Central is one to watch.  Quarterback and senior Jaxxon Warren said he’s heard people discredit Keller Central’s 2-0 record but knows better than to underestimate...

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Remarks: What are your thoughts on wearing masks in school?

Remarks: What are your thoughts on wearing masks in school?

Harrison Hamre September 10, 2021

Masks are currently a heavily debated topic across the state and at the school. At the most recent school board meeting on Monday, Aug. 30, parents protested masks due to the rising number of COVID cases...

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