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The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Board of Trustees Vice President Tracy Scott Miller announced his idea to randomly drug test students in late October to help reduce drug abuse in schools. However, it is unclear if his plan will gain enough support to be voted upon or approved by the school board.

Test questions

Discussion of reviving student drug screening arises in district

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 for...

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Senior linebacker Tyler Gainey gets tackled on his way down to score the final points of the game.

Photos: Football plays Prosper

Brooke Luther December 16, 2020

Editor's note: These photos were named an excellent photo gallery in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest.

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The Marauders take the field to play against Plano East last Friday. The Marauders ended the game on top 66-21.

Photos: Football defeats Plano East

Brooke Luther December 7, 2020

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The team celebrates after the Battle of the Axe game on Nov. 27. The Marauders beat their rivals, the Lewisville Fighting Farmers, 58-38.

Photos: Battle of the Axe

Maya Hernandez December 1, 2020

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Senior Kaylyn King talks with her friends after signing to swim at the University of North Texas. Athletes signed to play at their respective colleges in the Marauder Gym on Nov. 11.

Photos: Signing day

Brooke Luther and Maya Hernandez November 13, 2020

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Senior Jazmyn Edmond and junior Maggie Boyd jump to block the ball.

Photos: Volleyball game 11/6

Maya Hernandez November 10, 2020

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The segregation of race in America is highlighted in Loving, which also shows that love knows no boundaries.

Race in our media

Books and movies about race and race relations
Muna Nnamani November 9, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was named a superior entertainment feature in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. It also won second place for online entertainment reviews in the ILPC contest. At the beginning...

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Now, as teenagers, we are more aware of how these issues affect our future and understand that we have to become the voices for lasting change for what adults did not fix.

Editorial: Teen voices are vital in politics

The Marquee Staff November 5, 2020

Editor's note: This story was named a superior staff editorial in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. Teenagers have had to face the consequences of adult politics our whole lives. We were born into...

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Head Coach Kevin Atkinson celebrates with the team after they secure the win against Plano.

Photos: Marauders win Homecoming game

Brooke Luther and Maya Hernandez November 3, 2020

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In addition to changing what the school year looks like, the pandemic has complicated the college application process for many seniors.

Pandemic disrupts college applications

Shriya Mukkavilli November 3, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was named an honorable mention for news-feature stories in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. The pandemic altered how students apply to college this year, pushing college-bound...

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A restored image of Edward S. Marcus will be included on the mural. In the sample above, the background is made up of maps of the old Flower Mound area and airplanes, representing the DFW airport’s historical significance.

If walls could talk

Mural celebrates 40th anniversary
Hyunsung Na November 2, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was named an excellent news story in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. It also won honorable mention for news stories in the Press Women of Texas high school journalism contest. The...

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Flower Mound Fire Department Captain Wade Woody and Engineer Brody Eakin wear protective gear in front of the August Complex wildfire. They stayed in California for about two weeks.

Traveling heroes

FMFD helps fight California wildfires
Madi Olivier November 1, 2020

Editor's note: This story was named an honorable mention for feature stories in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. A thick cloud of smoke blocked the sun as the Flower Mound Fire Department firefighters...

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