The Marquee

Marcus Water Polo teams split with Carroll in Playoffs

Boys outlast Dragons, Girls season ends

Staff Report from Press Release • October 21, 2024

The Marcus Girls and Boys Water Polo teams faced Southlake Carroll in this past weekend's Regional Quarterfinals. Our boys defeated Southlake Carroll, 17-12, to capture the Regional Championship and...

Band Takes 1st Place at Bands of America Regional Marching Competition

Group earns Outstanding Music Performance and Outstanding Visual Performance at Prosper Contest

Staff Report from Press Release • October 16, 2024

Marcus High School Marching Band placed first overall at the Bands of America Regional Marching Competition at Prosper ISD's Children's Health Stadium on Saturday. In their final competition before UIL...

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,...

Same Book, New Chapter

NFL coach's son continues family's football legacy

Gabriel Weaver, Reporter • October 10, 2024

Colton Nussmeier is the son of Doug Nussmeier, the quarterbacks coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, and younger brother of Garret Nussmeier, former star Marcus High School quarterback and current starter...

The Giving Bistro

New family-owned bistro opens in Parker Square

Macy Doan, Reporter • October 4, 2024

“‘I don't need very much now,’ said the boy, ‘Just a quiet place to sit and rest. I am very tired.’ ‘Well,’ said the tree, straightening herself up as much as she could, ‘Well, an...

Find a Place to Fit In

A guide to clubs & rganizations at Marcus High

Astor Jones, Reporter • October 3, 2024

Clubs offered at Marcus High School are a perfect way to make friends, find a community with the same interests as you, and explore different career paths. With the plethora of clubs offered, there is...

Safe sex practices

Raksha Jayakumar, Managing Editor • February 14, 2024

On Valentine’s Day, people get the chance to celebrate their love in a special way. Whether it’s romantic or platonic love, the priority should be to maintain healthy relationships. Relationships take...

EU calls for cease-fire in Gaza

Palestinian death toll surpasses 27,000

Mashiyat Khan, Reporter • February 13, 2024

As the Israel-Palestine war continues to escalate, the European Union passed a resolution calling for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, Palestine. Along with the EU, the United Nations and U.S. government...

Baby Steps

Pregnancy clinic opens new location in Flower Mound

Astor Jones, Reporter • February 9, 2024

Inside the bathroom, Anna* hovered over her toilet. Her hand covered her mouth and her leg was shaking. Time felt like forever. Suddenly, she gasped, looking down at the two lines marking “positive”...

History of Palestine

Raksha Jayakumar and Sameeha Alidina • December 11, 2023

Editor’s note: This story, with its accompanying news story and feature story, won third place for in-depth news feature package in the 2024 ILPC contest. Sophomore Hiba’s father*, a Palestinian,...

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...