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Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

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Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

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Teenagers have become more active in politics in recent years, especially with the upcoming presidential election.

Rookies in the ring

Political involvement increases among students
Madi Olivier and Shriya Mukkavilli October 30, 2020

Editor's note: This story was included in the portfolio that was named superior in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. It also won second place for news stories in the Press Women of Texas high school...

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One of the best ways to celebrate Halloween at home is with a scary movie marathon.

Ghoulden globes

Spooky movies to watch on Halloween
Garrison Acree October 30, 2020

Since people might be attending less Halloween festivities this year, nothing beats curling up in a warm blanket and watching a good movie. But what should you watch while you ignore the trick-or-treaters...

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While some Homecoming events like the dance and pep rally were canceled due to COVID-19, the Student Council officers will still offer different activities throughout the week.

New Homecoming plans set to accommodate COVID-19

Reese Martin October 23, 2020

Although the Homecoming dance, carnival and pep rally were canceled due to COVID-19, the Student Council will make sure students can still participate in some of the traditional activities like spirit...

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Senior Mary Ann Lu serves the ball as junior Ella Loxley stands in ready position near the net during their match against The Colony Cougars on Oct. 9.

Photos: Marauder tennis vs The Colony

Brooke Luther October 15, 2020

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Senior Abby Ekeler sends the ball back over to the Lewisville Farmers. The Marauders won the home conference match 3-0.

Photos: Volleyball game 10/6

Brooke Luther October 7, 2020

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Orchestra Director Allison Washler executing beats and tempos.

Changing tune

Performing arts adapt to COVID-19
Muna Nnamani September 29, 2020

Like many other school departments, the performing arts will be making changes to their curriculum for COVID-19 to ensure student safety and productivity. “We are doing what we can to make this...

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English teacher Ashley Gandy spends each day in her empty classroom teaching virtual classes.

Going virtual

Students, teachers manage switch to online classes
Sophia Craig September 28, 2020

English teacher Ashley Gandy has taught classes full of students for the last 14 years. However, this year she sees an empty classroom as she gets ready for her day. The desks are stacked and pushed...

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Junior Connor Vaughn reaches to catch the ball.

Photos: Marauders defeat Jesuit

Maya Hernandez September 28, 2020

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Students can submit photos for the yearbook staff to publish through an app called Yearbook Snap. (Photos by Emily Lundell)

Yearbook accepting student-submitted photos

Garrison Acree September 25, 2020

With COVID-19 canceling most in-person events, the yearbook staff has limited opportunities to take photos. Their solution is an app called Yearbook Snap, which allows people from the community to submit...

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The team renamed their annual Marcus Invitational to the Coach T Invitational to honor previous head coach Steve Telaneus (left). It will take place on Oct. 10 at North Lake Park in Denton. The first race starts at 7:30 a.m.

Following in stride

New head coach takes over after mentor’s death
Madi Olivier September 24, 2020

If anyone glanced through the window of the cross country team’s bus in July 2016, they wouldn’t have seen anything special.  They were on their way home after training in the Woodlands. Athletes...

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Assistant Cross Country, Track and Field Coach Corey Wales moved from Utah to work with the Marauders. This is his first year with the program.

Hit the ground running

Cross country, track program hires new assistant coach
Madi Olivier September 24, 2020

One of Head Cross Country, Track and Field Coach Andrew Reinberg’s first tasks after taking over the program was hiring Assistant Coach Corey Wales in late July. “He’s been helping me and...

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Junior Ifenna Cos-Okpalla jumps to block the ball.

Photos: Volleyball game 9/19

Maya Hernandez September 22, 2020

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