The Marquee

Lucky charms

Sports teams motivated by unique traditions

Michael Minton • February 2, 2020

Targeting faith

Local pastor shares personal experience with first U.S. church shooting

Reya Mosby • February 1, 2020

Editor's note: this story was named as an honorable mention for news features in the TAJE Best in Texas contest. Within the past few years, mass shootings have increased throughout the country. Places...

Children having children

Teen birth rate remains high in Texas

Madi Olivier and Ayra Charania • February 1, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was a part of the in-depth package of our Jan. 31, 2020 issue, which was named as an honorable mention for online in-depth news/feature package in the ILPC contest. It was...

A second chance

Teacher recovers after near-fatal surgical complications

Madi Olivier • January 31, 2020

Editor’s note: This story won first place for general features in the 2020 Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Gold Circle Awards. It was named as a superior feature in the TAJE Best in Texas...

Small blessings

Family finds hope after loss due to fire

McKenna Cowley • January 31, 2020

Editor’s note: This story won first place for news features in the 2020 Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Gold Circle Awards. It was also named as a superior news feature in the TAJE Best in...

Pregnant pause

Teen mom adjusts life after having baby

Samantha Thornfelt • January 31, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was a part of the in-depth package of our Jan. 31, 2020 issue, which was named as an honorable mention for online in-depth news/feature package in the ILPC contest. Former...

Coach comes full circle

Former player leaves pros, now coaches soccer

Adriana Pueskens • January 30, 2020

Editor’s note: this story was named as an excellent sports feature in the TAJE Best in Texas contest. It also won third place for sports in the Press Women of Texas high school contest and first place for...

LISD considers rezoning students

Madi Olivier • January 30, 2020

Editor’s note: this story won first place for news in the Press Women of Texas high school contest and first place for print news in the ILPC contest. It was also a finalist for news reporting in the...

Health, physical education TEKS revised for first time in 22 years

Madi Olivier and Ayra Charania • January 29, 2020

Editor's note: This story won second place for online news writing in the ILPC contest. For the first time in 22 years, the Texas State Board of Education is revising the physical education and health...

Editorial: Changing mindsets on teen moms

The Marquee Staff • January 28, 2020

Editor's note: this editorial was named as an honorable mention for staff editorials in the TAJE Best in Texas contest. In the 1960s it wasn’t acceptable to marry someone of the same sex, or someone...

Impeachment breakdown

Nikhita Ragam • January 27, 2020

What is impeachment? Impeachment is a power held by Congress, which is made up of the House of Representatives and Senate, to charge, try and remove public officials, ranging from cabinet members...

Marauders beat Irving Tigers 65-32

Recap of basketball's win against the Irving Tigers

Samson George • January 23, 2020

The Marauders beat the Irving Tigers 65-32 on Tuesday night at the boy’s varsity basketball game. It was the team’s seventh win of the season. The Marauders got an early lead after going on an 11-0...