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Emily Lundell

Emily Lundell, Managing and Photo Editor

Emily Lundell is an early-grad senior. When she's not working at JCPenney, she's taking pictures, helping write her friends' college essays, spending hours on photoshop editing photos of her cats, and online shopping. She's beyond excited to continue making amazing memories and produce the last Marquee publications of 2019!

Check out her playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/mhsmarquee/playlist/5rMfqKMqnGrdMHRb7jACNj?si=2uQ2rEI5QpK1d2lytsQkLg

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My tie-dye leg isn’t something that defines me by any means, but it has brought me to a sport that plays an integral part of my identity.

[Photo] Senior column: Perfect imperfection

May 15, 2020
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Photo story: Patriotic pep rally

May 2, 2020
The Global Climate Strike, an environmental conservation organization, held a rally on Friday, Nov. 29 in order to let the government know they want climate action. 40 people attended, brought signs, and marched as a group up and down W. 7th in the rain while shouting chants that encouraged activism.

Photo: Climate change rally

Emily Lundell
May 2, 2020
I never hid my faith from anybody, and this led to me being questioned time and time again about it.

[Photo] Column: Tug of war

April 30, 2020
That hug always felt like home. I felt safe and at peace. But as years passed, that hug changed.

[Photo] Column: An angel’s smile

May 1, 2020
According to a Marquee poll of 300 students, 20 percent think that prescription drugs are safer than illegal drugs. Half are unsure.

[Photo] Prescription prevalence

April 29, 2019
Keeping this conversation open and being honest with teenagers will bridge the gap of trust and allow them to feel safe when asking questions, voicing concerns or reaching out for help to the adults around them.

[Photo] Educating students about drugs is necessary

April 26, 2019
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[Photo] Recognize signs of abuse before it’s too late

April 2, 2019
Senior Marquette officer Mariah Wheeler performs in front of the crowd during the Sept. 13 football game.

[Photo] Marquettes postpone auditions, spring show due to COVID-19

April 5, 2020
The Marquettes raise their pom poms in the air during a pep rally earlier in the school year. The Marquettes recently decided to postpone their annual spring show and auditions in response to COVID-19.

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Senior Marquette officer Bella Fortino leads her line onto the field to greet the players at the start of the game.

[Photo] Marauders prepare for home opener

September 12, 2019
“I will forever be proud to come from a family that is El Paso strong.”

[Photo] Column: El Paso strong

October 3, 2019
This will be the second time this school year that puppies visit students in the library. In September, two puppies spent the day on campus, playing with excited students and faculty.

[Photo] Puppy love in the library

December 19, 2019
The puppies that visited in September were kept in a playpen on the floor of the library, where students could easily reach out to pet them and play. However, the huskies coming to campus tomorrow morning are younger and therefore more fragile than those that visited earlier this year, so they will likely be kept behind the desk unless they are being held.

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This will be the second time this school year that puppies visit students in the library. In September, two puppies spent the day on campus, playing with excited students and faculty.

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The puppies that visited in September were kept in a playpen on the floor of the library, where students could easily reach out to pet them and play. However, the huskies coming to campus tomorrow morning are younger and therefore more fragile than those that visited earlier this year, so they will likely be kept behind the desk unless they are being held.

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The Global Climate Strike, an environmental conservation organization, held a rally on Friday, Nov. 29 in order to let the government know they want climate action. 40 people attended, brought signs, and marched as a group up and down W. 7th in the rain while shouting chants that encouraged activism.

[Photo] Impact of climate change sparks debate

December 13, 2019
However, maybe if I didn’t drink a gallon of coffee a day or actually drank milk like my grandma told me when I was a kid, I’d be 5’5” instead of 5’2”.

[Photo] Column: Being fun sized is not that fun

December 12, 2019
Senior Emma Eidmann holds the rifle as she marches with fellow AFJROTC cadets in the Battle of the Axe pep rally. She represents her school during the presentation of the flags at many pep rallies and football games.

[Photo] Flying past the competition

December 12, 2019
Senior linebacker Ethan Barr finished the season with 88 tackles, five sacks, two interceptions and two forced fumbles.

[Photo] Key players

December 10, 2019
Senior running back Tyson Edwards looks at the Lewisville players around him as he runs with the ball during the Battle of the Axe.

[Photo] Key games

December 10, 2019
LISD Locksmith Debnes Magnes credits her faith for helping her discover her passion for butterfly gardening. She wants to share it with others and always has kind words for everyone.

[Photo] Butterfly effect

December 10, 2019
While I’ve found a new passion in the newsroom and have cut down on my time in the gym, I’ll always be the little girl that fell in love with the sport and wore her team shirt with pride.

[Photo] Column: More than just a sport

December 11, 2019
My toxic obsession with perfection is something that I may always struggle with, but asking for help was light at the end of a long and dark tunnel.

[Photo] Column: Look for the light

December 9, 2019
The local area offers many festive events to spread Christmas cheer. Pictured is the large Christmas tree from last years Village Glow event in the Shops of Highland Village.

[Photo] Merry and bright

December 6, 2019
Junior Marquette officer Emily Reynolds performs during halftime at the football game against the Irving MacArthur Cardinals on Nov. 2. The Marauders won 49-13.

[Photo] November in photos

December 2, 2019
No matter where I go, I feel my freedom to express myself being clamped down. Instead of Muslim women changing themselves for the world, the world should accept our clothes and us.

[Photo] Column: My wardrobe crisis

October 3, 2019
Sharks killing of humans is accidental, but the same can’t be said for humans. Man’s slaughter of sharks is purposeful.

[Photo] Column: Predator or prey

October 3, 2019
I’ve accepted that not everyone around me will eat the same way I do. The only time I have a problem is when people try to convince me to eat meat while ignoring the fact that I can’t and I won’t.

[Photo] Column: Me and my diet

November 19, 2019
The Marauders won back the axe after beating the Lewisville Farmers 48-42 in overtime.

Photos: Battle of the Axe

Emily Lundell
November 9, 2019
At their last game, the Marauders came out on top of the Irving MacArthur Cardinals 49-13. The team is looking to keep up their winning streak at they prepare to play for the axe.

[Photo] Marauders prepare for Battle of the Axe

November 7, 2019
This is the third time in the programs history that the football team became district champions. They achieved it in 1995 and 1997.

[Photo] Marauders are district champions

November 3, 2019
The Marquettes performed a routine with young kids during the game.

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The Marquettes perform at every football game, and they were joined by family members for the game. Pictured is senior Marquette Officer Mariah Wheeler with her dad.

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The Marquettes performed a family dance at the game to celebrate senior night.

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Senior Marquette officer Mariah Wheeler performed with her dad in the family dance. Wheeler has been a Marquette officer since she was a junior, and the game celebrated her and other seniors.

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After the game, the Marquettes celebrated the win.

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Head Coach Kevin Atkinson celebrated on the sidelines as his players got another win, securing Atkinsons 100th career victory.

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The Marauders prepared for play in front of a cheering crowd.

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Mrs. Talley’s food science class glazed their cinnamon rolls after taking them out of the oven. This lab lasted three days as they made the dough, cinnamon filling, and glaze all from scratch.

[Photo] October in photos

October 30, 2019
Mrs. Talley’s food science class glazed their cinnamon rolls after taking them out of the oven. This lab lasted three days as they made the dough, cinnamon filling, and glaze all from scratch.

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Throughout his tennis career, Mouakket has struggled with minor injuries including tendinitis in his shoulders and wrists, a common impairment among tennis players. He has had to pull out of tournaments due to this before but aside from that, the pain is typically bearable.

[Photo] Game, set, match

October 30, 2019
Duke gives senior Rebecca Wittek a hug after demonstrating tricks. Rebecca has been training Duke by bribing him with treats.

[Photo] Tamed and trained

October 28, 2019
The parents of cheerleaders and football players performed a routine at the pep rally.

Photos: Mound Showdown pep rally

Emily Lundell
October 26, 2019
Football won the homecoming game 60-0 (pictured). The Marauders also came out on top last week 15-7 against Coppell.

[Photo] Taking the mound

October 24, 2019
I’m aware that ninety nine percent of the time I’m overanalyzing everything, but the constant fear of the other one percent makes it impossible to feel any reassurance. This doesn’t make me weak, and neither are the thousands of other girls that go through their days plagued by the same fear.

[Photo] Column: Fighting the fear

October 3, 2019
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