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International Champions:
Juniors Hansika Kantheti, Tanisha Makam and Shriya Sreeju placed first in the financial literacy event at DECA's International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida, April 24-28, 2025.

Bringing Home Hardware

DECA team members medal at Orlando conference
Jude Soape, Reporter May 2, 2025

The Marcus DECA team fared well competing in the DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida, on April 24-28; this is a major competition where DECA members worldwide compete in...

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Crystal Sturdivant, 11, rushes for a long gain during the annual Powder Puff football game on April 17, 2025.

Photo Gallery: Powder Puff football game, Senior Sunset

Calista Mahendran, Photographer April 23, 2025

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Dr. Koontz presents the UIL Class 6A Division II championship trophy to the girls soccer team after its 1-0 victory over Houston Stratford on Saturday April 12, 2025, at Georgetown's Birkelbach Field.

Girls soccer team wins state title

Hayes' goal lifts Lady Marauders over Houston Stratford, 1-0
Staff Reports April 14, 2025

Maddie Hayes' free kick goal from 20 yards out led the girls soccer team to a 1-0 victory over Houston Stratford for the 6A Division II state championship Saturday at Georgetown’s Birkelbach Field. Hayes'...

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District 5-6A Track & Field Championship Results

District 5-6A Track & Field Championship Results

Several athletes advance to Area track meet
Staff Report April 8, 2025

The Marcus Boys and Girls track teams placed 2nd and 5th, respectively, at the District 5-6A track meet on Friday, April 4 at Lobo Stadium in Little Elm. Notable results from Marcus varsity athletes...

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All five Marcus golfers - Tyson Embry, Gavin Beach, Evan Evola, Cooper Carlyle, and Liam Peterson - finished in the top 15 in individual scoring at the district tournament. Tyson Embry finished 2nd overall. 

Boys Golf Team earns District 5-6A title

Second day charge helps team win by five strokes
Staff Reports April 7, 2025

The boys golf team won the District 5-6A Championship last week at Bear Creek Golf Course. Trailing Denton Guyer by two strokes after the first round of the tournament, the team rallied the second day...

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Food Market Debuts in the Lewisville Learning Center

Food Market Debuts in the Lewisville Learning Center

TAFB opens its 100th in-school market
Aneesh Mishra, Reporter February 14, 2025

The Tarrant Area Food Bank opened its 100th in-school food market last week in the Lewisville Learning Center to combat community food insecurity.  Because of food insecurity in the community, the...

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Wintertime Woes

Wintertime Woes

Combatting seasonal depression
Raksha Jayakumar, Editor in Chief December 16, 2024

Before students go out for winter breaks, academic stresses and social pressures typically rise, even resulting in seasonal depression for some.  While addressing mental health can be a difficult journey,...

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Betting against yourself

Betting against yourself

Dangers of sports gambling addictions
Grayson McCrate, Reporter December 16, 2024

There is an epidemic affecting teens that’s been on the rise for years.  It’s not vaping, social media, or any other hot topic issue on the morning news. This epidemic can’t be seen, and signs...

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LISD shutters Highland Village Elementary

LISD shutters Highland Village Elementary

Enrollment decreases leads to multiple school closures
Jude Soape, Reporter December 16, 2024

Because of decreases in enrollment, the LISD school board trustees voted to retire Highland Village Elementary in a 6-1 vote. Board member Allison Lassahn, who represents the zone, cast the dissenting...

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Ballot Breakdown

Ballot Breakdown

An overview of the candidates for District 26's House seat
Raksha Jayakumar, Editor in Chief October 30, 2024

As the presidential election nears, tensions between different political party members continue to rise. This growing political divide is worsened by the algorithms of social media, which mainly present...

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(Top) Parker Noffz, 12, Coach Andrew Reinberg, and Taryn Elmer, 10, at the state cross country meet in Round Rock.
(Bottom) Elmer placed 11th; Noffz placed 21st.

Runners compete against Texas’ best at state cross country meet

Elmer finished 11th in women's meet, Noffz 21st in men's at Round Round meet
Staff Report from Press Release October 21, 2024

Marcus cross country runners Taryn Elmer, 10, and Parker Noffz, 12, placed 11th and 21st, respectively, at the State Cross Country Meet in Round Rock this weekend.

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Dr. Cody Koontz addresses the student body at the first pep rally of the school year on August 31, 2024.

Creating a Culture of Cooperation

Dr. Cody Koontz embraces role as new Marcus principal
Roger Sader, Reporter October 10, 2024

Following the promotion of former principal Will Skelton, Dr. Cody Koontz is taking over this role. Dr. Koontz formerly served as the principal of Coppell High School’s ninth grade campus. In March,...

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