Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Trends among teens

Madi Olivier and Adriana Pueskens March 11, 2020

Some teenagers are driven to get minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures, which are alternatives to surgeries with long and painful recoveries. These relatively simple procedures, which include laser...

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Impact of social media

Madi Olivier and Adriana Pueskens March 11, 2020

The popularity of social media among teenagers allows smartphones to do what only scalpels and syringes once could. Apps like Snapchat and Instagram let users alter their facial features until they...

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Things to consider before getting a cosmetic procedure

Shriya Mukkavilli March 11, 2020

Specific goal: Doctors prefer for teenagers to have a specific goal for surgery. A teen that wants to remove a bump on their nose would be more likely to be a potential patient. Recovery: Different...

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Bella Fortino, 12

Bella Fortino, 12

March 10, 2020

“I’d just rather Hannah because Madison’s too good.”

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Elizabeth Stark, 10

Elizabeth Stark, 10

March 10, 2020

“Well, my first favorite was Victoria P. She’s super sweet but she got sent home because she caused drama. And then I was like, ‘OK, it’s definitely going to be Victoria F,’ even though she’s...

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Boris Fosso, 11

Boris Fosso, 11

March 10, 2020

“Madison because Madison was the first date. Peter and Madison just had a connection. She went to meet his family, and I think Madison’s more mature and I think she has more set goals in life which...

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There are no pressing issues that push us to watch the third movie out of curiosity and the classic love triangle has already been played out. It seems that all the series can provide now is a montage of stylish outfits and angsty music.

Review: ‘To All the Boys I Loved Before: PS I Still Love You’

Ayra Charania March 7, 2020

“To All the Boys I Loved Before: PS I Still Love You” begins with a nostalgic scene imitating the ‘90s movie “Adventures in Babysitting.” Main character Lara Jean, played by Lana Condor, prances...

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Swetha Akkineni, 11

March 7, 2020

“It is possible, though not right now. I think in the future if we work towards eradicating inequality and discrimination, then we could all achieve the American Dream.”

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Tori Rees, 10

Tori Rees, 10

March 7, 2020

“I believe it is still possible. It’s hard because a lot of people are also trying to achieve the same dream, but if you work for it, it’s definitely still achievable.”

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Nikki Minich, M9 English 1

Nikki Minich, M9 English 1

March 7, 2020

“Yes- there’s so much value and hard work that most anything can be achieved with some elbow grease. But, I do struggle with the notion that there is an equality of opportunity.”

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Remarks: American Dream

Remarks: American Dream

Samantha Thornfelt March 7, 2020

The Marquee: Does the original American Dream seem achievable to you? Why or why not?

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Doris Olenkiewicz, 11

Doris Olenkiewicz, 11

March 6, 2020

"I think it is important that they exercise their right to vote because it's been given to them, and if they didn’t, then a lot of social changes couldn’t be made and their opinions couldn’t be heard."

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