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Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee
Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee
Nikhita Ragam

Nikhita Ragam, Entertainment Editor

Nikhita Ragam is a senior, and this is her first year on staff. She runs UNICEF Club and is involved in DECA. Outside of school, she partakes in activist efforts. She enjoys dancing and is always down to get coffee. Nikhita wants to travel as much as possible with her family before she goes to college.

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"One by one, she identified my friends as 'white chocolate, white chocolate...,' but when it came to me, she immediately came to the conclusion of “dark chocolate.” Dark chocolate. Those words have haunted me since." 

Senior column: Dark chocolate

Nikhita Ragam
May 16, 2020
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The senior slump

The senior slump

A guide to combating senioritis
Nikhita Ragam
March 15, 2020
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Remarks: students voting

Remarks: students voting

Nikhita Ragam and Reya Mosby
March 6, 2020
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[Photo] Alsa Khan, 11

March 6, 2020
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[Photo] Doris Olenkiewicz, 11

March 6, 2020
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A mock election was held yesterday for students to express their political opinions because it was Super Tuesday. The mock election results were similar to the Texas primary presidential election results for Democrats, but Republicans had more disparity.

Students vote in mock election on Super Tuesday

Nikhita Ragam
March 4, 2020
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Homework Haven is every Tuesday and Thursday after school from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. in the Learning Hub (C114).

Homework Haven started to help students

Nikhita Ragam
February 14, 2020
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"An older man spoke about leading climate change protests in the 70’s. It’s a cause he’s defended for decades. He’s the activist I aspire to be: dedicated and impassioned. I’m sick of promoting causes that mean nothing to me."

Column: A new era of activism

Nikhita Ragam
February 4, 2020
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The girls' basketball team and volleyball team participate in a packaging event to pack menstrual products for She Supply.

[Photo] January in photos

The Marquee Staff
February 2, 2020
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President Donald Trump was impeached on Dec. 18 In October, after asking Ukranian government officials to conduct background checks and provide information on former Vice President and current presidential candidate Joe Biden in October.

Impeachment breakdown

Nikhita Ragam
January 27, 2020
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DECA students attended the Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves at the American Airlines Center on Dec. 4.

[Photo] December in photos

December 20, 2019
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Junior Katherine Eddleman follows a vegetarian diet and wants to make a shift to eating fully plant-based.

More than metal straws

Junior starts Environmental Club
Nikhita Ragam
December 16, 2019
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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.

Impact of climate change sparks debate

Nikhita Ragam and Shriya Mukkavilli
December 13, 2019
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Student advisory board members junior Ryan Steen and seniors Alec McKisic, Ethan Lowry, Corbin Duncan, Patrick Black, Joseph Addicott and Steven Sanfelippo helped organize school supplies before they were donated to Dallas ISD.

LISD lends a hand

Students help with tornado restoration
Nikhita Ragam
December 9, 2019
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