The Marquee

LISD reacts to COVID-19 outbreak

Ayra Charania • March 13, 2020

The district is planning to make a decision as to whether they will extend spring break by March 21. “We will continue evaluating the latest information and make a decision toward the end of spring...

Changing tides

Swim coach reflects on achieving Olympic dream

Madi Olivier • March 13, 2020

Editor's note: This story was included in the portfolio that was named superior in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. It was also named a superior sports feature story. Every day at 4:45 a.m., swim...

Column: I’ll love you forever

Tara Connick • March 13, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was named an honorable mention for personal columns in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. I’ll love you forever. I’ll like you for always. As long as I’m living...

Mirror image

Graduate reflects on her cosmetic surgery

Samantha Thornfelt • March 12, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was a part of the in-depth package of our March 11, 2020 issue, which was named an excellent in-depth package in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. Staring at the...

Remarks: Cosmetic surgery

Ayra Charania • March 11, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was a part of the in-depth package of our March 11, 2020 issue, which was named an excellent in-depth package in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. The Marquee: What are...

Filtered reality

Popularity of cosmetic procedures among teens connected to social media

Madi Olivier, Adriana Pueskens, and Shriya Mukkavilli • March 11, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was a part of the in-depth package of our March 11, 2020 issue, which was named an excellent in-depth package in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest.

Photos: Mr. Marcus

Maya Hernandez • March 11, 2020

Editor's note: These photos were named an honorable mention for photo galleries in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. For a recap of the Mr. Marcus competition, click here. For a Q&A with...

Let’s get ready to tumble

Senior coaches, competes in trampoline and tumbling

Adriana Pueskens • March 6, 2020

The arena is half-full with spectators there to see the tumblers. The place is filled with the sound of feet hitting the trampolines, and competitors practicing their routines on the floor. Senior...

Column: Being a person of color is not a crime

Reya Mosby • February 21, 2020

Red and blue lights and the words “BREAKING NEWS” appeared on the TV. My dad’s eyes were glued to the screen as it displayed a picture of a young black boy. He was shot and killed by...

Column: A new era of activism

Nikhita Ragam • February 4, 2020

Editor’s note: this column was named as a superior personal opinion column in the TAJE Best in Texas contest. Climate change. #MeToo Movement. Hong Kong protests. Rohingya Muslim ethnic...

Finding hope without a home

Community works to uplift homeless teens

Ayra Charania • February 4, 2020

Leah* never thought she would find more safety in her car than her home. She was parked in the middle of the pitch black Walmart parking lot, laying in the back seat of her truck with only a pillow...

Column: Finding my identity

Shriya Mukkavilli • February 3, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was named an honorable mention for personal columns in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. My parents immigrated from India in 1997. They had me in 2004. I was born...