The Marquee

Staff editorial: Holocaust comparisons are inappropriate

The Marquee Staff • February 9, 2022

Editor’s note: This story was part of the Jan. 19, 2022 in-depth package that won superior in-depth package in the 2022 TAJE Best in Texas contest. It went on to win Best 0f the Best for Objective Writing....

Recent bills spark controversy about history education

Hyunsung Na, Aishani Raju, and Harrison Hamre • February 1, 2022

Editor’s note: This story was part of the Jan. 19, 2022 in-depth package that won best series/project in the Dallas Morning News high school journalism contest. It also won first place for in-depth...

Holocaust survivor’s son recalls mother’s journey to America

Alanna Reed • January 25, 2022

Worlds away

Vanessa Cardoso • January 25, 2022

Editor's note: This column was finalist for commentary in the 2022 Dallas Morning News high school journalism contest. Last summer, I traveled to Mexico City to visit my extended family. I had not seen...

The girl on the box

Muna Nnamani • November 17, 2021

Editor's note: This column won first place for commentary in the Dallas Morning News high school journalism contest as well as Tops in Texas for print personal columns in the 2022 ILPC contest. It also...

Photo portfolio: Dallas Morning News

Brooke Luther • May 5, 2021

Editor’s note: This portfolio won the Dallas Morning News high school journalism contest for photo portfolios and visual sweepstakes.

Bisexual student dates while closeted from parents

Madi Olivier • February 25, 2021

Editor's note: This story was part of an in-depth package of our Feb. 12, 2021 issue , which won first place for print in depth news/feature package in the ILPC contest. It was also a finalist for...

True colors

Junior reflects on coming out to friends and family

Shriya Mukkavilli • February 23, 2021

Editor's note: This story was part of an in-depth package of our Feb. 12, 2021 issue, which won first place for print in depth news/feature package in the ILPC contest. It was also a finalist for series/project...

Finding pride

LGBTQ+ identity increases among teens

Madi Olivier, Sophia Craig, and Shriya Mukkavilli • February 16, 2021

Editor's note: This story was part of an in-depth package of our Feb. 12, 2021 issue, which won first place for print in depth news/feature package in the ILPC contest. It was a finalist for series/project...

Column: Rebounding racism

Hyunsung Na • December 28, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was named an excellent personal column in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. It also won the Dallas Morning News high school journalism contest for commentary and first...

Editorial: Drug testing isn’t the best option for students

The Marquee Staff • December 23, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was a part of the in-depth package of our Dec. 16, 2020 issue, which was named as a superior in-depth package in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. It won third place...

Back on the pitcher’s mound

Baseball motivates freshman through leukemia treatment

Madi Olivier • December 17, 2020

Editor's note: This story was included in the portfolio that was named superior in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. It was also named a superior sports feature story. It won for sports features in...