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The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Recent bills spark controversy about history education

Recent bills spark controversy about history education

Hyunsung Na, Aishani Raju, and Harrison Hamre February 1, 2022

Editor’s note: This story was part of the Jan. 19, 2022 in-depth package that won best series/project in the Dallas Morning News high school journalism contest. It also won first place for in-depth...

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Rogers meets with Huffines Middle School students on the first day of the 2017-18 school year.

LISD superintendent to retire

Shriya Mukkavilli January 31, 2022

After serving the district for 36 years, LISD Superintendent and former Marcus principal Dr. Kevin Rogers is retiring on Jan. 31. Rogers first started in the district as a middle school science teacher...

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LISD Interim superintendent Gary Patterson released an update to parents about the school closure.

LISD schools to close until Jan. 31

Muna Nnamani January 25, 2022

Last night, interim LISD Superintendent Gary Patterson sent an email to parents and students, stating that all LISD schools will be closed from Wednesday Jan. 26 to Friday Jan 28. Patterson cited the low...

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A Dec. 14 FMPD press release updated residents on their investigation into the shooting threats.

Local schools face shooting threats, suspect identified

Shriya Mukkavilli and Muna Nnamani December 20, 2021

On Dec. 14, the Flower Mound police department announced that an LISD student had been identified on Dec. 11 and detained Dec. 13 for a circulating school shooting threat. The student was charged with...

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According to The National Sleep Foundation, 57 percent of teens who use technology in their bedrooms suffer from insomnia.

Losing hours

Teens struggle with sleep
Shriya Mukkavilli and Hyunsung Na November 29, 2021

As the school day starts, students shuffle into their first period classes. Many bring coffee or sugary energy drinks to help treat their lack of sleep the night before. This issue isn’t unique to this...

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The Marquee wins big at national competition

The Marquee wins big at national competition

Shriya Mukkavilli November 18, 2021

The Marquee won five National Scholastic Press Association’s Individual awards contest, announced on Nov. 13. The stories chosen were out of the top ten in the nation for each category. Editor-in-chief...

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Cafeteria worker Maria Mestas restocks the beverage corner. The cafeteria has been short on drinks, among other items.

Supply chain issues cause local product shortages

Alanna Reed November 17, 2021

Editor's note: This story won superior for online in-depth news/feature stories in the 2022 TAJE Best in Texas contest. Supply chain problems are causing shortages in the local area. The pandemic decreased...

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Junior Cayli Minick's family was featured during the Sept.28 Heart of the Marauder game.

Volleyball honors manager’s team in Heart of the Marauder

Vanessa Cardoso October 25, 2021

At the Heart of a Marauder volleyball game on Sept. 28, the team honored varsity team manager Cayli Minick and her family. Last year, Cayli's father passed away from an autoimmune disease. The volleyball...

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State laws go into effect

State laws go into effect

Marley Roberson October 20, 2021

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Students and staff have differing opinions on how the dress code plays a role in students’ education.

New dress code focus causes differing opinions

Aishani Raju September 22, 2021

Early in the year, administration informed students that the dress code would be more strictly enforced this year. They are focusing especially on the following guidelines: no hoods or hats worn over the...

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Bridges' family friend Annamarie Brown started a GoFundMe to help with Lankford's hospital expenses.

GoFundMe supports senior’s family with hospital bills

Aishani Raju September 21, 2021

Like many area families, senior Elyssa Bridges’ family is battling COVID. Her stepdad Adam Lankford is currently in the hospital in critical condition with COVID-19.  Bridges’ family friend is hosting...

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Along with serving as an opportunity to learn about careers as a first responder, the club has no age, grade or GPA requirement.

New club teaches students about emergency responders

Garrison Acree September 14, 2021

The Emergency Responders club is a new group on campus. It was started by Air Force JROTC Chief Benito Salinas and Student Resource Officers Michael Anderson and Charles Chaple. Meetings will be on the...

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