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Increased acceptance and representation has opened the door for more teens to identify as LGBTQ+ than previous generations.

Finding pride

LGBTQ+ identity increases among teens
Madi Olivier, Sophia Craig, and Shriya Mukkavilli February 16, 2021

Editor's note: This story was part of an in-depth package of our Feb. 12, 2021 issue, which won first place for print in depth news/feature package in the ILPC contest. It was a finalist for series/project...

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Junior Saloni Mistry’s painting, pictured above, won the Chairman Grand Prize in the MLK contest.

Justice for all

Shriya Mukkavilli and Muna Nnamani February 14, 2021

LISD’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. contest was held virtually on Jan. 18. The event was pre-recorded and featured speeches from author and lecturer Tracy Brown, as well as performances by LISD...

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No matter if youre single, in love, or somewhere in between, music is sure to improve your Valentines Day.

Amping up relationships

Garrison Acree February 14, 2021

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, our relationship statuses become more important, socially speaking. Whether you’re looking back on your past relationships, trying to get into a new one,...

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Junior Alexa Hanish throws the ball back to the pitchers mound after catching it.

Photos: Softball senior night

Brooke Luther February 10, 2021

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Soul is an entertaining movie with a strong message and star-studded cast, making it one of the best films of 2020.

Review: ‘Soul’ is a heartwarming instant classic

Pixar’s newest film delivers one of the best stories of 2020
Vaibhav Sridhar February 2, 2021

Editor’s note: This story won third place for online entertainment reviews in the ILPC contest. When I was stuck at home this past winter break, quarantined for a good part of the two weeks, I...

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The schools new kindness ambassadors were recently announced. They will be tasked with spreading kindness on campus.

Faces of kindness

Kindness applications close, ambassadors selected
Vaibhav Sridhar January 26, 2021

Editor's note: This story was named an honorable mention for news stories in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. Applications to be a kindness ambassador on campus closed on Jan. 20. Ambassadors were...

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The registration drive will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McAuliffe Elementary School. It is being held in hopes of finding a match for Briarhill Middle School seventh grader Audrey Gronberg, who has severe aplastic anemia.

Community holds marrow drive for local student

Muna Nnamani January 9, 2021

Community members are holding a marrow drive today for Briarhill Middle School seventh grader Audrey Gronberg, who has severe aplastic anemia, a rare condition in which the body can no longer produce...

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Frank’s buffalo chicken pizza from Palios was easily the spiciest thing I reviewed. However, the pizza still tasted good.

Review: Breathing fire

Spicy meals for bland foodies
Garrison Acree December 29, 2020

I can appreciate the idea of spicy foods. They can help flush out the digestive system and provide a rush while enjoying lunch. However, as a fan of the bland, I despise any level of spice. So, knowing...

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Asking students to pee in a cup and not accepting no as an innocent answer also portrays to students that we are being regarded as delinquents. Whatever happened to innocent until proven guilty?

Editorial: Drug testing isn’t the best option for students

The Marquee Staff December 23, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was a part of the in-depth package of our Dec. 16, 2020 issue, which was named as a superior in-depth package in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. It won third place...

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LISDs decision to replace Pre-AP classes with a new Honors course will save the district money and remove curriculum guidelines set by the College Board.

LISD to replace Pre-AP with Honors

Hyunsung Na December 22, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was named a superior news story in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. Starting next school year, all Pre-AP classes in LISD will be replaced by new Honors classes....

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Senior Tristan Finn performs a contemporary piece, her favorite genre of dance, at the Marquettes Spring Show her sophomore year. Joining the Marquettes helped Tristan find a love for dance again after leaving a ballet studio.

Leaping ahead

Student rediscovers love for dance in Marquettes
Sophia Craig December 19, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was named a superior feature story in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. It also won first place feature story in the Press Women of Texas high school journalism contest...

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Freshman Chris Noe was diagnosed with leukemia in May 2019. He is now one year cancer free and playing baseball for the school.  Chris said that  throughout treatment, he never gave up on his goal of returning to the field.

Back on the pitcher’s mound

Baseball motivates freshman through leukemia treatment
Madi Olivier December 17, 2020

Editor's note: This story was included in the portfolio that was named superior in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. It was also named a superior sports feature story. It won for sports features in...

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