LISD postpones in-person classes
July 29, 2020
In-person learning will be delayed until at least Sept. 8 throughout the district. All students, including those who signed up for in-person or virtual plus learning, will start their classes remotely on Aug. 19. Senior and student body president Morgan Zimmerman said she respects the district’s dec...
LISD to offer in-person and virtual classes
Madi Olivier and Shriya Mukkavilli
July 13, 2020
LISD is planning to offer both in-person and virtual learning options for the upcoming school year, which starts on Aug. 19. The start date was pushed back a week to give the district time for online training and technical preparation. Parents will be able to begin deciding which learning option they want...
Black lives matter protest
June 2, 2020
Flower Mound protester Laura Haines looked at the black man in front of her. The sound of the protesters cheering and cars honking their horns in support was loud, but the man stayed silent for two minutes; his jaw was trembling too hard for him to speak. Haines slipped her mask down from her mout...
Senior class playlists
May 17, 2020
Freshman year playlist “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran, “Closer” by The Chainsmokers, “Attention” by Charlie Puth and more! Sophomore year playlist “Thunder” by Imagine Dragons, “New Rules” by Dua Lipa, “Feel It Still” by Portugal. The Man and more! Junior year playlist “Malibu Nights” by LANY, “Truth Hur...
Senior sendoffs
May 16, 2020
These messages from teachers were part of our senior edition, which was released in May 2020. The full issue can be found here. “To the Class of 2020! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey! Many of you I have watched grow up since elementary school and I couldn’t wait for you to walk the halls with me at Marcus. Many of you I was lucky enough to meet these past four years during your ti...
Leaving a legacy on and off the track
May 7, 2020
The school is mourning the death of long-time Head Cross Country, Track and Field Coach Steve Telaneus, who died on Thursday, April 30 at age 60. His winning legacy and dedication to his students and his school made Telaneus, who was known as “Coach T” across Texas, a beloved member of the school...
Review: ‘Outer Banks’ promises binge-worthy teen drama
May 3, 2020
The first season of “Outer Banks” was released on Netflix on April 15 and has already become one of the top three most watched TV shows in the U.S. on the platform. The show, which has 10 episodes, follows the life of teenager John B. and his three best friends — Kiara, JJ and Pope — as they search for $400 million worth of gold that went down with ...
Quiz: What 2000’s show are you?
May 1, 2020
1. When you're upset, who do you turn to? a) My closest friend because they know me better than anyone b) The funny people in my life because their jokes take my mind off of it c) Myself because quiet reflection always helps me calm down d) My family because they’re always a voice of reason 2....
What’s in a number?
April 30, 2020
Junior Matie Wolkow lives in sets of 12. It’s the number on the calculator she uses in Algebra II. It’s what she catches herself counting out when she counts out things in groups. It’s the seat she sits in on the bus to her softball games. But most importantly, it’s the two gray digits t...
