Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee
Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee
Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee
Tara Connick

Tara Connick, Managing Editor

Tara Connick is a senior and this is her third year on staff. She’s a designer but also has a soft-spot for photography. She spends most of her time in front of her computer stressing over fonts and layouts in the back newsroom while drinking way too many energy drinks or iced coffees, but when Hale finally kicks her out you can find her going on hikes or changing up her hair... again. Tara is so excited to be this year’s managing editor and see staff create amazing content in unprecedented ways.

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Design: Board member suggests drug testing

Design: Board member suggests drug testing

Tara Connick
May 22, 2021
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"It’s made me believe that even in the tough times, late nights and seemingly unwinnable situations, it’s important to take a step back, take a breath and have some fun."

Senior column: Signing off

Tara Connick
May 20, 2021
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[Photo] Riverwalk chapel opens, restaurants closer to completion

Madi Olivier and Hyunsung Na
May 12, 2021
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[Photo] How to host your own mini prom

Madi Olivier
April 23, 2021
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Design: Drug testing

Design: Drug testing

Tara Connick
April 5, 2021
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"I started drinking coffee for the same reasons as everyone else: to stay awake and focused. But it has become so much more than that. Coffee has become a love language."

Column: Perfect blend

Tara Connick
February 19, 2021
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[Photo] Bullying

February 16, 2021
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Singer JoJo Siwa recently came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and is dating another girl. She uses her platform to encourage her audience, which is mostly kids, to be themselves.

[Photo] Representation

February 16, 2021
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Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg openly identifies as gay. He has been married to his husband, Chasten Buttigieg, since 2018.

[Photo] Acceptance

February 16, 2021
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Kate began to suspect she was bisexual in middle school. She is now dating another girl but is not out to her parents.

[Photo] Bisexual student dates while closeted from parents

Madi Olivier
February 25, 2021
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[Photo] The past

December 16, 2020
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"Now, as teenagers, we are more aware of how these issues affect our future and understand that we have to become the voices for lasting change for what adults did not fix."

[Photo] Editorial: Teen voices are vital in politics

The Marquee Staff
November 5, 2020
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Teenagers have become more active in politics in recent years, especially with the upcoming presidential election.

[Photo] Rookies in the ring

Madi Olivier and Shriya Mukkavilli
October 30, 2020
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[Photo] Effect of social media

October 30, 2020
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[Photo] Division between parties

October 30, 2020
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The team renamed their annual Marcus Invitational to the Coach T Invitational to honor previous head coach Steve Telaneus. It will take place on Oct. 10 at North Lake Park in Denton. The first race starts at 7:30 a.m.

[Photo] Following in stride

Madi Olivier
September 24, 2020
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The first virtual pep rally of the year will be this Friday, Sept. 25.

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Each playlist represents a milestone in the high school careers of the class of 2020.

[Photo] Senior class playlists

The Marquee Staff
May 17, 2020
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Seniors revealed the best things they learned and more in The Marquee's senior edition, which is available on Issue.com.

[Photo] Senior survey: The best thing I learned

The Marquee Staff
May 16, 2020
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Seniors revealed their most embarrassing moments and more in The Marquee's senior edition, which is available on Issue.com.

[Photo] Senior survey: Most embarrassing moment

The Marquee Staff
May 16, 2020
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Seniors revealed what they're leaving behind and more in The Marquee's senior edition, which is available on Issue.com.

[Photo] Senior survey: I leave ____ to ____

The Marquee Staff
May 16, 2020
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Seniors revealed what got them in the most trouble and more in The Marquee's senior edition, which is available on Issue.com.

[Photo] Senior survey: What got me in the most trouble

The Marquee Staff
May 16, 2020
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[Photo] Senior survey: What I’ll miss the least

The Marquee Staff
May 16, 2020
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Seniors revealed what they'll miss the most after graduating and more in The Marquee's senior edition, which is available on Issue.com.

[Photo] Senior survey: What I’ll miss the most

The Marquee Staff
May 16, 2020
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Seniors revealed where they see their friends in 20 years and more in The Marquee's senior edition, which is available on Issue.com.

[Photo] Senior survey: In 20 years ____ will be ____

The Marquee Staff
May 16, 2020
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Seniors revealed where they see themselves in 20 years and more in The Marquee's senior edition, which is available on Issue.com.

[Photo] Senior survey: In 20 years I will be

The Marquee Staff
May 16, 2020
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Seniors revealed the friend they will miss the most and more in The Marquee's senior edition, which is available on Issue.com.

[Photo] Senior survey: Friend I’ll miss the most and why

The Marquee Staff
May 16, 2020
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Seniors guessed what lays ahead for their friends and more in The Marquee's senior edition, which is available on Issue.com.

[Photo] Senior survey: ____ is most likely to ____

The Marquee Staff
May 16, 2020
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Seniors revealed the teacher they will miss the most and more in The Marquee's senior edition, which is available on Issue.com.

[Photo] Senior survey: Teacher I’ll miss the most and why

The Marquee Staff
May 16, 2020
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Seniors revealed their secret crush and more in The Marquee's senior edition, which is available on Issue.com.

[Photo] Senior survey: My secret crush

The Marquee Staff
May 15, 2020
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[Photo] Finally Free

Ava Bush
April 26, 2019
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[Photo] Legal consequences of prescription drugs

Kendall Cooper
April 26, 2019
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[Photo] Junior recovers from Xanax addiction

Chloe White
April 29, 2019
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Design: Staying afloat

Tara Connick
April 5, 2020
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This spread ran in the The Marquee's January 2020 issue.

Design: Children having children

Tara Connick
April 5, 2020
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This spread ran in the The Marquee's February 2019 issue.

Design: Diving into success

Tara Connick
March 26, 2020
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[Photo] Behind closed doors

Reya Mosby, Writer
April 2, 2019
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"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."

Column: I’ll love you forever

Tara Connick
March 13, 2020
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[Photo] Mirror image

Samantha Thornfelt
March 12, 2020
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[Photo] Trends among teens

Madi Olivier and Adriana Pueskens
March 11, 2020
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[Photo] Impact of social media

Madi Olivier and Adriana Pueskens
March 11, 2020
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This year's deadline to sign up for AP tests was much earlier than in previous years. Students had to sign up for tests for their spring courses by Feb. 28 at 3pm.

[Photo] February in photos

The Marquee Staff
March 1, 2020
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[Photo] Teacher tunes

Reya Mosby
February 29, 2020
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Students turned in their 2020-2021 registration material during Marauder Time on Jan. 29. This year students did not receive a physical course card, instead course lists could be found on the school website.

[Photo] January in photos

The Marquee Staff
February 2, 2020
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[Photo] Pregnant pause

Samantha Thornfelt
January 31, 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.

[Photo] Impeachment breakdown

Nikhita Ragam
January 27, 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.

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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.

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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.

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While it may seem easy to just stay at home and question why you’re single, there are still ways to enjoy the last moments of the year without a partner.

[Photo] Single’s guide to New Year’s Eve

Shriya Mukkavilli
December 31, 2019
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Trees decorated with tinsel and ornaments by members of Help a S.T.A.R. can be found along Morris road.

[Photo] Branching into Christmas season

Ayra Charania
December 23, 2019
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Flower Mound residents used tinsel and ornaments to decorate trees on Morris Road for the holiday season. Students are able to find some of these trees outside of the front of the school.

[Photo] December in photos

December 20, 2019
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Get ready for winter break with this festive holiday trivia quiz.

[Photo] Quiz: stocking stumpers

Samantha Thornfelt
December 17, 2019
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Sophomore wide receiver and defensive back Dallas Dudley runs across the field as his teammates tackle Keller Central players behind him.

[Photo] Key games

December 10, 2019
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From the academic stress of AP classes to comparing themselves to others on social media, the modern teen can find themselves overwhelmed by stress on a daily basis.

[Photo] Q&A: Talking about stress

Michael Minton and Ayra Charania
November 18, 2019
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Junior and athletic trainer Sydney Jones watches the football players at the Battle of the Axe on Nov. 8. Student trainers go to sporting events and provide aid to athletes.

[Photo] November in photos

The Marquee Staff
December 2, 2019
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Sophomore wide receiver and defensive back Dallas Dudley caught a 26-yard touchdown pass with 56 seconds left in the first half.

Photos: Marauders beat Lake Highlands Wildcats

Tara Connick
November 24, 2019
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The rise in gun violence and school shootings in the United States has caused a whole generation to have anxiety and nightmares about events that most have never experienced.

[Photo] Editorial: School needs to inform students about safety

The Marquee Staff
October 3, 2019
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Senior Marquette officer Bella Fortino crouches down during their performance. The rest of the Marquettes follow her lead and get in the same position, moving down the line.

Photos: Marauders beat Keller Central Chargers

Tara Connick
November 16, 2019
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