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Kaitlyn Hughes

Kaitlyn Hughes, Social Media Manager

Kaitlyn Hughes is a senior and this is her first year on staff. Ever since she was a kid photography has always been a strong passion of hers and she hopes to pursue it through college. When she’s not taking pictures, you’ll find her singing! Kaitlyn has been involved in the choir program since her freshman year as well as Marcus’ all-female acapella group, Fusion. Kaitlyn is so excited to see how this next year unfolds!

Check out her playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/mhsmarquee/playlist/4jZRQWHg01L02LiWDWQupk?si=WP6Sxt6YQCm7TVicvJFCdA

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Senior Boris Fosso is applying to some of the nations top colleges. However, he has not been able to visit them in person due to COVID-19 safety regulations.

[Photo] Boris Fosso

November 3, 2020
I’ve always loved being both Indian and African American. It was the struggle I faced being mixed, being other, that broke me.

[Photo] Column: Other

May 21, 2020
My upbringing was the combination of a lot of good with a little bad, all being chased by an ugly truth. But in the end instead of having a Mexican standoff in the cemetery over who gets the gold, you find me. A boy who hopes that one day he can live up to his father’s example and carry on the lessons he taught him.

[Photo] Senior column: The good, the bad and the ugly

May 14, 2020
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
In the beginning, I truly felt like it would be easier to deal with missing the best three months of school if I acted like it was insignificant. In reality, I met some of my best friends. I figured out who I am as a person and what I am good at. I took advice from adults that will have a lasting impact on my life.

[Photo] Senior column: What can I say?

May 16, 2020
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[Photo] Review: Gouda eats

March 15, 2020
Graduate Ryann Taylor hated her nose since she was 6 years old. She begged for a rhinoplasty for years before getting the procedure at 15.

[Photo] Mirror image

March 12, 2020
From that day in preschool to Mother’s Day in high school to the day that I will pick up my bags and move out of my childhood home, my mom will always be my best friend.

[Photo] Column: I’ll love you forever

March 13, 2020
I entered high school with excitement about new possibilities, yet within the first two hours I was reduced to the b-word by someone who had never even seen my face.

[Photo] Column: The b-word

March 12, 2020
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The popularity of cosmetic procedures has increased among teens in recent years. Studies show that social media may be to blame.

[Photo] Filtered reality

March 11, 2020
The number of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures performed on teens increased by 3.6 percent from 137,251 in 2008 to 162,000 in 2018.

[Photo] Trends among teens

March 11, 2020
The new Technology, Education and Career Center-West (TECC-West) campus will be opening in the fall.

[Photo] New career center set to open fall 2020

March 12, 2020
Young black bodies are piling up on the streets due to police brutality. I just hope that you won’t have to trip over mine to notice that this is an issue and take action.

[Photo] Column: Being a person of color is not a crime

February 21, 2020
Junior Madeleine Felan shows off her decades-inspired outfit to kick off 2020.

[Photo] January in photos

February 2, 2020
Kyles Place is the only teen homeless shelter in Denton County. It was opened in 2017.

[Photo] Finding hope without a home

February 4, 2020
Even though I had Indian friends, I still felt isolated. Unlike me, many of them were fluent in their native languages. I understand mine perfectly, but don’t feel brave enough to speak more than a few words, even to my parents.

[Photo] Column: A new era of activism

February 4, 2020
It’s not a blinking LED sign above my head or a tattoo on my forehead, it’s just a part of me. One that, to many people, is only apparent in the way I say partner or significant other instead of boyfriend.

[Photo] Column: Coming out, an explanation

February 2, 2020
To this day, pastor Donald Tittle makes it a top priority to protect the members of his congregation at First Baptist Church in Flower Mound.

[Photo] Targeting faith

February 1, 2020
According to the CDC, Texas had the 7th highest teen birth rate in the United States in 2018. The main reason for the states high population of teen parents is up for debate.

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According to the CDC, Texas had the 7th highest teen birth rate in the United States in 2018. The main reason for the states high population of teen parents is up for debate.

[Photo] Children having children

February 1, 2020
All teenagers make mistakes in high school. However, unlike teen moms, most don’t live with the evidence of their mistakes. For teen moms there is no hiding, but by owning up to their actions and keeping their babies, these moms show a level of maturity that most teenagers gain much later in life.

[Photo] Editorial: Changing mindsets on teen moms

January 28, 2020
Many students face stress daily, which can come from a variety of factors.

[Photo] Stress for success

November 18, 2019
During their usual Thursday morning practice, the Fusion girls came together to sing holiday some holiday tunes at the ninth grade campus.

[Photo] December in photos

December 20, 2019
This Fly Guy costume will is sure to be a favorite on Halloween.

[Photo] Last minute Halloween costumes

October 31, 2019
Junior Ria Chacko won Marcus Idol after her performance of The Joke.

[Photo] Major success

October 4, 2019
Senior Alexa Navinskys mom was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in the fall of her junior year. After her mom finished chemo, Alexa focused her attention on bringing joy to children who have faced situations similar to her moms.

[Photo] Helping halos

October 28, 2019
Once she got to middle school, senior Carleigh Brand noticed that teachers referred to her as Johns sister, which played a role in her starting to compare herself to her older brother.

[Photo] Battling for better days

October 30, 2019
Elsa might take some time to warm up to you, but once she does, she is one of the sweetest dogs youll meet.

[Photo] Shelter profiles: Elsa

November 21, 2019
Luna is an energetic puppy that loves to play.

[Photo] Shelter spotlights: Luna

November 20, 2019
Senior Ronan Benford believes that stress can be increased by comparison between friends. He used to face stress due to the expectations of his parents, but now he holds himself to his own standards.

[Photo] Ronan Benford, 12

November 18, 2019
Junior Javier Buendias biggest stressor when it comes to school is tests. He constantly finds himself in competition with his friends academically.

[Photo] Javier Buendia, 11

November 18, 2019
Junior Boris Fosso believes that his parents have high expectations of him, but he sets his own goals and doesnt let it stress him out too much.

[Photo] Boris Fosso, 11

November 18, 2019
Sophomore Suhani Gajera copes with stress by dancing. Comparing herself to others gives her the motivation to work harder.

[Photo] Suhani Gajera, 10

November 18, 2019
The biggest stressor regarding school in freshman Munachiso Nnamanis life is the competitive aspect of AP classes. She copes with her stress through prayer.

[Photo] Munachiso Nnamani, 9

November 18, 2019
Senior Garrett Einspahr believes that regulations should be put in place to ensure that gun owners are able to mentally handle having a firearm. While he believes that the gun violence in America is an issue, Einspahr also thinks its not as big as people make it out to be.

[Photo] Garrett Einspahr

November 11, 2019
Senior Julia Campopiano feels safe when people are qualified to have a gun, but she is worried about how easily most people are able to get them. Campopiano believes that stricter background checks should be put in place.

[Photo] Q&A: Seniors weigh in on gun safety

November 11, 2019
Many students face stress daily, which can come from a variety of factors.

[Photo] Primary causes of student stress

November 18, 2019
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I know that after the initial excitement of college sets in, I’ll sit down and wish my sister was there with me to watch another episode of Friends.

[Photo] Column: Sisters by chance, friends by choice

October 31, 2019
While it is important to me to understand the culture of India and have it present in my life, it is just as important to make sure that I include the American aspects of my culture as well.

[Photo] Column: Finding the best of both worlds

October 31, 2019
It feels as if it is part of Flower Mound’s culture to pressure students into showing a perfect life on the outside, but in reality many students deal with academic stress and worries about our futures.

[Photo] Editorial: Perfection doesn’t exist

October 28, 2019
I pretended to have a life like Haley’s, but it turns out that Haley’s life wasn’t all that it seemed.

[Photo] Column: A great white lie

October 28, 2019
Theres a local spot for everyone, no matter what kind of tea you like.

[Photo] Review: That’s the tea

October 3, 2019
Before the start of the game coach Barker encourages the players to do their best during a team huddle. This is Barker’s fourth year coaching at the school.

[Photo] Volleyball rebuilds after large graduating class

October 3, 2019
Senior Landon Bradley overcame his constant fear of regressing back to the beginning of his recovery. This fear came from his first regression that sent him back to the beginning. After experiencing this, he had a newfound determination that helped his recovery move faster than ever.

[Photo] Still standing

October 3, 2019
With the start of the fall season comes the beginning of multiple school sports.

[Photo] Go, fight, win!

September 8, 2019
Senior Aryel Jacques bases her style off of trends from the 90s.

[Photo] Falling into fashion

September 6, 2019
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