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Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

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Twirling to the tune

Twirling to the tune

Sophomore wins second at dance exchange
Lex Paull, Online Editor February 15, 2024

Silence. The warm glow of red lights bathes the stage as she takes her place. Strums of a guitar begin to fill the air as sophomore Marquette Ashlin Knight turns to face the audience, rolling and swaying...

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Hyperactive reality

Senior speaks on life with ADHD, relation between mental health and social media
Kaelen Reed, Section Editor February 13, 2024

It started sophomore year after a friend had seen posts on social media from people with ADHD talking about signs or doctors going over how it affects different demographics. Sloane Burpo and her friend,...

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Dually Noted “finds joy” in Acatex competition

Dually Noted “finds joy” in Acatex competition

Mixed a capella group Dually Noted places fourth at DFW a capella competition & festival
Mashiyat Khan, Reported December 14, 2023

A mixture of nerves and excitement flood backstage as Dually Noted prepares to go onstage. Members get their mics ready. Junior soloist Allison Moore preparing for the spotlight that’s about to shine...

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A Legend Leaves

A Legend Leaves

Beloved staff member retires after 37 years of teaching
Mashiyat Khan, Reporter December 11, 2023

Four days into the 1987-89 school year, Ira Sherrill stepped into Marcus for his first day of teaching. Ronald Reagan was president and the school was only six years old.  Over the years Sherrill has...

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Food for Thought

Food for Thought

Twins start baking club to raise money for Alzheimer's
Raksha Jayakumar and Imaan Malik October 22, 2023

The familiar sound of clanging keys ring in the empty corridor as twins Rachel and Jennifer enter their grandmother’s apartment. Their minds keep imagining her old house.   They saw memories of...

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Voices of Marcus

Voices of Marcus

Students voice their opinions through podcasts
Mashiyat Khan and Astor Jones October 22, 2023

Introspect of the youth After a long day of school and rehearsal, senior Bella Murtoff and college freshman Elli Scheinman engage in a lighthearted conversation as they pull through the drive-thru for...

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Nine dim lights

Nine dim lights

Jewish student works through feelings of exclusion
Kaelen Reed May 1, 2023

A festive buzz surrounds senior Tiana Mazisyuk, who uses they/them pronouns. Students are anticipating plans for the upcoming winter break. Whispers of putting up Christmas lights, hanging mistletoe and...

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Senior manages type one diabetes

Senior manages type one diabetes

Muna Nnamani and Aishani Raju May 1, 2023

At twelve years old, senior Sadie Thomas danced onstage. Under the glow of the spotlights, she was completely immersed in her routine. It didn’t matter that she’d been in a battle with her body...

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Stepping into the spotlight

Stepping into the spotlight

Sophomore builds community with new step team.
Muna Nnamani April 24, 2023

As sophomore step team captain Jaida Johnson’s boots scuffed against the gym floor, she fought the panic in her stomach. The panic had been rising all morning. At home, when she skipped breakfast...

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Love in the limelight

Love in the limelight

Teacher becomes first in Denton with legal same-sex marriage
Raksha Jayakumar April 21, 2023
“I remember thinking about so many people that worked and fought for this, for us.”
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Joy’s aunt left Egypt for America when she married, but would visit every so often to see her family. Joy’s family moving to America meant they could all live together for the first time in over 20 years. Photo submitted by Joy Aziz

Remembering home

Senior recounts journey from Egypt 4 years ago
Roslyn Dobbins, Reporter April 4, 2023

She could still remember the way Egypt was. The apartment buildings in the city she lived in. The food stalls her family would often buy fresh fruits and vegetables from. The smell of beans and falafel...

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Kenzie performs at Landmark Theatre in Syracuse, New York as the debut show of “Annie” tour.

Under the spotlight

Broadway tour takes former sophomore across the country
Raksha Jayakumar March 24, 2023

Former student Kenzie Rees pulls back the curtains to peer out at 2,800 velvet chairs. It’s grander than any other theater she’s performed in. It’s opening night at the Landmark Theater in Syracuse,...

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