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Students stand front row showing off their patriotic spirit wear.

Patriotic Pep Rally

August 31, 2018

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Before Skelton moved to FM9 he was an assistant principal at Downing Middle School and Lewisville High School.

Meet the new principal: Will Skelton

Kendall Cooper, Copy Editor April 12, 2018

Will Skelton was announced as the new principal following Principal Gary Shafferman’s retirement in June. Skelton first started out as a teacher in Terrell Independent School District and is now finishing...

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Classroom Targets

Classroom Targets

Former student relives her story as a survivor of Stoneman Douglas shooting
Kelly Rowe, Editor in Chief April 11, 2018

Minutes before tragedy Teddy bears and pink, heart-shaped balloons flowed through the outside commons of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School as senior Megan Smith made her way towards her Creative Writing...

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Surviving a mystery

Senior recovers from lengthy, unknown affliction
Kelly Rowe, Entertainment Editor, Sports Editor March 1, 2017

He kept his eyes closed and calmed his breathing, trying to keep claustrophobia from consuming him. Senior Blake Boehle stayed as still as possible as the MRI began, scanning his brain and upper spine....

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Places to study

Places to study

Kelly Rowe, Entertainment, Sports Editor February 13, 2017

  With tests and quizzes falling on our desks almost daily, we find ourselves searching for ways to successfully study our material. It can be hard to avoid procrastination in your warm, comfy...

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Carter Care Blood Drive

Carter Care Blood Drive

Vanessa Davis, Photographer February 2, 2017

. On February 1st, the Meds club sponsored Carter Blood Care to bring in four large buses which operated as donation centers in order to give students and faculty to give blood. Meds club members...

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Living history

Living history

WWII vet recounts experience in Iwo Jima
Sanika Sule, Editor in Chief January 30, 2017

As World War II veteran Don Graves recalls the battle of Iwo Jima, one of the bloodiest in the war, he doesn’t flinch. While his sadness is evident as he relives the deaths of 7,000 of his fellow Marines,...

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Superintendent rejects new TEA rating system

Superintendent rejects new TEA rating system

Shayla Sistrunk, Bailey Crocker, Reporters January 10, 2017

In the new state rating system, LISD earned the letter grades of B, B, D and C and Marcus' scores were A, C, B, and C. The Texas Education Agency released a set of provisional ratings for school districts...

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School introduces new traffic pattern

School introduces new traffic pattern

Kelly Rowe, Reporter December 19, 2016

Starting in January, there will be new traffic flow regulations for the back parking lots. The reason being to boost driver safety, according to Principal Gary Shafferman. There have been a number of near...

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Marcus vs. Hebron Basketball game

Marcus vs. Hebron Basketball game

Vanessa Davis, Photographer December 19, 2016

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Fashion forward

Fashion forward

Newly formed Fashion Club designs scarves for Dallas charity
Shayla Sistrunk, Reporter December 16, 2016

The students filed in after the bell rang. Their backpacks hit the floor and everyone began talking. The room echoed with loud voices and shuffling feet. The faces of each student were plastered with a...

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Breaking the silence

Breaking the silence

Junior girls share their stories about sexual assault
Michelle Mullings, Feature Editor, Online Editor December 12, 2016

Solo cups, ping pong balls, empty handles of vodka and drunk bodies of 20-something-year-olds littered the living room apartment. The once lively mood of the party had lulled into a quiet daze as 2:00...

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