The Marquee

Fighting with Faith

Junior triumphs in battle with cancer

Astor Jones, Reporter • October 2, 2024

Editor’s note: This feature story earned Honorable Mention in the 6A feature category at the 2025 Interscholastic League Press Conference contest. As a visit to her grandmother’s Illinois house comes...

A work in progress

Volleyball player goes to treatment center for anorexia

Raksha Jayakumar, Editor in Chief • September 25, 2024

Everyone around senior Chloe Heeter is already halfway through their dinner, but her plate is untouched. She looks at each of her teammates silently. Chloe searches their faces for any hesitancy, any unease,...

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May 21, 2024

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...

Hyperactive reality

Senior speaks on life with ADHD, relation between mental health and social media

K. 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,...

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...

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...

Heart of the Conflict

Sophomore shares her family’s history in Palestine

Sameeha Alidina, Reporter • December 11, 2023

Editor’s note: This story, with its accompanying news story and historical timeline, won third place for in-depth news feature package in the 2024 ILPC contest. Rummaging through a box of jewelry,...

Hate related crimes spike after Israel-Hamas War

Raksha Jayakumar, Managing Editor • December 11, 2023

Editor’s note: This story, with its accompanying feature and historical timeline, won third place for in-depth news feature package in the 2024 ILPC contest. As the world is drawn into the generations-long...

Food for Thought

Twins start baking club to raise money for Alzheimer's

Raksha Jayakumar and Imaan Malik • October 22, 2023

Editor’s note: This story won third place for feature writing in the 2024 ILPC contest. The familiar sound of clanging keys ring in the empty corridor as twins Rachel and Jennifer enter their...

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...

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...