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Review: Bleachers performs at House of Blues

Review: Bleachers performs at House of Blues

Alex Helm, Copy editor November 11, 2014

Breaking away from Steel Train and the popular band fun., Jack Antonoff performed with his new indie-pop band Bleachers at The House of Blues in Dallas on Nov. 2. Doors opened at 7 pm, and within 30 minutes...

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Remembering Kierstin Eaddy

Remembering Kierstin Eaddy

Alex Helm, Copy editor November 11, 2014

A group of freshmen Girl Scouts all stand by the pool at a summer birthday party. The blue water shimmers beneath them on the hot Saturday in July. The girls laugh and try to push each other in the pool,...

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From left to right facing camera: Andrew Duffy 11, Logan Gutwein 12, and Alec Blair 11, practice their three-ball juggling skills in Scott Hinsley’s classroom. They also juggle scarves and bowling pins.

Juggling junkies

Alex Helm, Copy editor October 28, 2014

  Little white balls with yellow smiley faces fly through the air. One, two, three. Around, up and over. The balls fly back and forth between students and over desks. Next, colorful scarves float in...

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Freshman Emma Bredenkamp works with her iPad in the freshmen center. She uses the study areas to complete assignments.

A swim in the fishtank

Alex Helm, Copy editor October 8, 2014

It was the first day of school, and freshman Emma Bredenkamp had to get to the band hall. All the way from the art room by the gyms. On the other side of the school. She felt lost and overwhelmed by all...

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The game ends with a score of 28 to 6, securing Marcus's hold on the ax for another year.

Battle of the Ax (gallery)

Alex Helm, Copy editor September 15, 2014

Last Friday, the varsity football team won their game against the Lewisville Farmers. Right from the start of the game, the Marauders took the lead. Quickly after the Farmers scored a field goal in...

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Playing to the write beat

Playing to the write beat

Alex Helm, writer May 9, 2014

It's official. I've made my decision. I have played trombone in band for six years, about a third of my life. My best friends are in band. I found a family within the trombone section. Those boys are...

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Flower Mound bans electronic cigarettes for minors

Alex Helm, Writer April 23, 2014

The town of Flower Mound approved a ban that prohibits the purchasing of electronic cigarettes by minors on February 3. This ordinance amendment also prohibits the selling of the products to those under...

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Fusion performing at Marcus Idol, this past September.

Club Spotlight: Fusion

Alex Helm, Writer April 2, 2014

These wings were made to fly...." The last note resonates throughout the auditorium. On the stage, the 16 Fusion singers stand smiling after just finishing another performance. Fusion is the girls...

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Possible gratuity law may affect student servers

Possible gratuity law may affect student servers

Alex Helm, Writer March 21, 2014

As of Jan. 1 this year, the IRS passed a new law that may force some restaurants to reconsider automatic gratuity, a practice that ensures waitstaff an 18% tip when serving tables of six or more customers....

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Argyle ISD approves policy that arms teachers

Argyle ISD approves policy that arms teachers

Alex Helm, Writer February 3, 2014

Four school districts within the area are considering a new policy that will arm some teachers during the school day, following in Argyle ISD's footsteps. AISD's board of trustees approved the policy Tuesday,...

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Lauren Barnard recovers after sledding accident

Lauren Barnard recovers after sledding accident

Alex Helm, Writer December 23, 2013

Students all over LISD woke up Friday, Dec. 6 to yards blanketed in ice and snow. On a rare Texas snow day off from school, junior Lauren Barnard was looking for nothing more than a few hours of fun sledding...

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