The Marquee

A memorable Madrigal

Ben Horton • December 14, 2012

Every year since 2007, the Marcus Choir holds their Madrigal Celebration. This year, it was held on December 7 and 8. It was attended by family, students, and anyone else interested in a night of music...

What if the world doesn’t end?

Anna Middleton • December 13, 2012

The end of the world is now a common event talked about in today’s society. People seem to be obsessed with the idea of chaos. December 21 of 2012 is a date that many people feel disturbed about. It...

Rise of the Guardians Review

Madi Schwem • December 10, 2012

At first glance, the audience might think of Rise of the Guardians as simply just another animated film with elementary humor, or they may even mistake it with another very similar title, Legend of the...

Film Fanatic: Life of Pi Review

Ryan McDearmont • December 10, 2012

For a while, I considered myself lucky that I was never in an English class that required Life of Pi as reading for the course. I had always heard mixed opinions, mostly leaning towards the negative side....

Film Fanatic: Looper Review

Ryan McDearmont, opinion editor • November 7, 2012

It’s hard to make a good time travel movie. In fact, it’s hard to make any sort of media about time travel good. The story runs the risk of becoming so cluttered with various timelines, characters...

The Swellers

alyssa schmidt • October 29, 2012

People young and old stand waiting for doors to open. Some wear shirts of newer pop-punk bands while others wear clothing that’s reminiscent of old school punk rock. Roadies unload equipment such...

Marcus Idol

miranda chiechi • October 23, 2012

After 54 singers auditioned, 15 made the cut and finally three finalists stood alone in the spotlight. Following much preparation and practice, the singers walked across the lighted stage knowing the moment...

Little slice of heaven

alyssa schmidt and ben horton • October 18, 2012

Roanoke has recently been named the Unique Food Capital of Texas. Restaurants such as Babe’s, Twisted Root Burger Co., Cowboy Chow and Tortilla Flats occupy Oak Street in the downtown area. But there...

Film Fanatic: Stolen Review

Ryan McDearmont • September 25, 2012

Ryan McDearmont I’m a big fan of Nicolas Cage. Like, really big. Like, “Hand out Nicolas Cage Valentines and go see Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance the day it came out” big. I think he has some...

TCBY Review

marisa charpentier, managing editor • September 17, 2012

Over the past few years, frozen yogurt has become a nationwide trend. This frozen fad pulled once-devout ice cream lovers away from their double-scooped chocolate cones and into a world of frozen lusciousness....

Where to go this Spring Break

Molly Spain, In-Depth/Opinion Editor • March 9, 2012

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,...

Inside South Pacific

Kady Kohankie, Reporter • February 3, 2012

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...