Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

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Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

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Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

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New PSAT results out, students upset

New PSAT results out, students upset

Hailey Hollowell, Contributor March 13, 2016

Results from the new PSAT test are out, and many sophomores are upset about their scores. More than half of the sophomore class had not yet taken Algebra II by the fall test date, which was included in...

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Mosquito borne virus poses threat to locals

Mosquito borne virus poses threat to locals

Bailey Crocker March 4, 2016

The Zika virus made its first appearance in the U.S. in Dallas County, Texas on Feb. 2, followed by two more cases in the same area. Prior to 2015, outbreaks have occurred in areas outside of the continental...

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Baseball players sign for scholarships

Baseball players sign for scholarships

Vanessa Davis, Photographer February 3, 2016

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Algebra II dropped from graduation requirements

Algebra II dropped from graduation requirements

Michelle Mullings, Writer January 14, 2016

Beginning with the class of 2018, students in Texas are no longer required to take Algebra II to graduate. Critics of the new policy worry that the state is lowering academic expectations. Junior Robert...

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Bench the brain?

Bench the brain?

Bailey Crocker, Writer December 16, 2015

Concussion specialists keep punishing that the public stays updated about the impact of concussions on the brain and body so that they can be more aware of the dangers. Concussions are not only caused...

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Open carry law to begin in new year

Open carry law to begin in new year

Andrea Garza, Writer November 18, 2015

Texas lawmakers passed a bill in May allowing an open carry gun policy which is to take effect January 1, 2016. This law allows those with a concealed handgun license to openly display a gun on a shoulder...

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Junior receives offer from Duke

Junior receives offer from Duke

Abigail Schlichter, Online Reporter October 22, 2015

Matt Hankins, a junior received his first offer to play football for Duke University. His friends and family were ecstatic to hear the big news. "I was truly happy and thankful," Hankins said. "I...

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Wheelchair Races

Wheelchair Races

Abby Schlichter, Online Reporter October 14, 2015

The annual Circle of Friends wheelchair races was held in the commons Oct. 13. Wheelchair races are an opportunity for the special needs and the general education kids to get to know each other. Peyton...

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Giving Back to Soldiers

Giving Back to Soldiers

Michelle Mullings, Writer October 7, 2015

They got the news in the car Sitting together in the restaurant parking lot, junior Sitney David watched her brother answer the phone. Before this, he never thought he'd get cleared to go into the...

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On a lanyard around your neck

On a lanyard around your neck

Andrea Garza, Writer October 7, 2015

With a new school year come new rules. This year, lanyards worn around the neck are mandatory, students are not allowed to wear a clip or have it hang out of their pockets. If they forget their ID...

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Amanda Thomas was the Heart of a Marauder recipient for 2015. She received the donations and a bouquet of flowers alongside her son Gage, Coach Cron, and the varsity players.

Heart of Marauder Awarded at Volleyball Game

Jacob Fontaine
Jacob Fontaine, Online Editor September 30, 2015

Amanda Thomas was welcomed to the court as the crowd grew silent. Surrounded by volleyball players and coaches, her smile showed a world of appreciation. The Heart of the Marauder award, given yearly to...

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Behind the scenes of Mr. Marcus

Carly Helm, guest writer February 27, 2015

The fourth annual Mr. Marcus pageant, a school tradition, was scheduled for Feb. 27 in the silver gym. However, due to inclement weather, Student Council sponsor Gina Karbs is postponing the event for...

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