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Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

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Denton County Judge Andy Eads issued a stay at home order for the county in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Denton County issues stay at home order

Madi Olivier March 25, 2020

Editor's note: This story was named an excellent news story in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. Yesterday, Denton County Judge Andy Eads announced a stay at home order for the county in response...

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Many national tests, including the SAT, ACT and AP exams, are being moved in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

National tests postponed due to coronavirus

College Board and ACT find alternate solutions to original testing plans
Shriya Mukkavilli March 19, 2020

College Board recently released a statement on how they would accommodate schools who closed due to COVID-19. Schools that will still be open in May will follow the scheduled testing dates, but schools...

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LISD closes schools due to COVID-19 pandemic

Madi Olivier March 17, 2020

Earlier today, LISD Superintendent Dr. Kevin Rogers released a statement announcing that all LISD schools will be closed through April 3 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, he stated that students...

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Fliers created by the CDC are posted throughout both the main and freshman campuses to inform students about how to avoid getting sick, especially with COVID-19. The district recently began making bigger changes to keep students healthy.

LISD reacts to COVID-19 outbreak

Ayra Charania March 13, 2020

The district is planning to make a decision as to whether they will extend spring break by March 21.  “We will continue evaluating the latest information and make a decision toward the end of spring...

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The new Technology, Education and Career Center-West (TECC-West) campus will be opening in the fall.

New career center set to open fall 2020

Michael Minton March 12, 2020

The Dale Jackson Career Center will close at the end of the 2020 spring semester as a result of the opening of the new Technology, Education and Career Center-West (TECC-West) campus in the fall, which...

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The agricultural classes will be transferred to the Technology, Education and Career Center West (TECC-West) campus by the start of the next school year.

Agricultural programs to be moved to TECC-West campus

Michael Minton March 12, 2020

Agricultural classes will no longer be offered at Marcus starting next year. LISD’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) and agricultural programs will be transferred to the Technology, Education and Career...

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The popularity of cosmetic procedures has increased among teens in recent years. Studies show that social media may be to blame.

Filtered reality

Popularity of cosmetic procedures among teens connected to social media

Editor’s note: This story was a part of the in-depth package of our March 11, 2020 issue, which was named an excellent in-depth package in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest.

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Percussion begins their concert on Feb. 13 at the Texas Music Educators Association convention with their first ensemble “Toccata” by Jacob Remmington.

Pioneering percussion

Ensemble chosen to perform at TMEA convention
Alyssa Cheatham March 11, 2020

This was the 100th year of the Texas Music Educators Association being held and the first time an honor percussion has ever been invited. Percussion teachers have been advocating for the inclusion of this...

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Video: school safety

Claire Askew and Sydney King March 8, 2020

This segment was a part of the Sept. 18 episode of MOB.

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A mock election was held yesterday for students to express their political opinions because it was Super Tuesday. The mock election results were similar to the Texas primary presidential election results for Democrats, but Republicans had more disparity.

Students vote in mock election on Super Tuesday

Nikhita Ragam March 4, 2020

While adults were in the library casting their votes in the presidential primary election yesterday, students were able to express their political opinions by taking part in AP Government teacher Carey...

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Sophomores Phillip Strange and Kim Ume-Ezeoke serve chicken to parent Lola Aje at Taste of Soul on Feb. 28. The event was held by the Black History Club to share traditional soul food with students and staff.

February in photos

The Marquee Staff March 1, 2020

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Februarys trending hashtags on Twitter captured the biggest events from the past month.

February in hashtags

Samantha Thornfelt February 29, 2020

#Halftimeshow Shakira and Jennifer Lopez made history on Feb. 2 as the first Latina artists to headline a Super Bowl halftime show. While many viewers expressed their love for the performance, others...

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