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Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

The firefighting program gathered for a group photo after practicing forcible entry, which included multiple ways to pry open an almost 300 pound door jammed with pieces of wood.

Blazing the way

Firefighting program offers career jump start
McKenna Cowley October 3, 2019

Editor’s note: this story was named as an honorable mention for news in the Press Women of Texas high school contest. It also won third place for print news features in the ILPC contest.  It is 8...

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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.

Still standing

Senior recovers from car crash
Reya Mosby October 3, 2019

Editor's note: This story also won third place for online features in the ILPC contest.  People walked up to Landon Bradley attempting to make conversation. It was a town he didn’t know very well,...

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The school received an A and LISD received a B+ rating in the Texas Education Agency 2019 Accountability Report on Aug. 15.

TEA grades education

Marcus earns A, LISD’s B+ in 2019 report
Ayra Charania October 3, 2019

Editor’s note: this story won third place for news in the Press Women of Texas high school contest. It was also named as an honorable mention for online news writing in the ILPC contest.  The...

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Junior recovers from Xanax addiction

Junior recovers from Xanax addiction

Chloe White April 29, 2019

Editor's note: This story was a part of the in-depth package of our April 26, 2019 issue, which won best series or project in the Dallas Morning News high school journalism contest. It also won second...

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

Prescription prevalence

Teen prescription drug abuse affects community
Kendall Cooper April 29, 2019

Editor's note: This story was a part of the in-depth package of our April 26, 2019 issue, which won best series or project in the Dallas Morning News high school journalism contest. It also won second...

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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.

Educating students about drugs is necessary

Marquee Staff April 26, 2019

Editor's note: This story was a part of the in-depth package of our April 26, 2019 issue, which won best series or project in the Dallas Morning News high school journalism contest. It also won second...

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Embracing race

Embracing race

Reya Mosby April 26, 2019

Editor’s note: this column won third place for opinion in the Press Women of Texas high school contest. It also won first place and Tops in Texas for print personal opinion columns in the ILPC contest.  “I’m...

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On a roll

Where to get the best sushi in town
Samantha Thornfelt April 26, 2019

Editor's note: this story was named as an honorable mention for print entertainment reviews in the ILPC contest.  SushiYaa $ 3/5 stars SushiYAA is a great place to get a quick, fresh meal on a budget....

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Legal consequences of prescription drugs

Legal consequences of prescription drugs

Kendall Cooper April 26, 2019

Editor's note: This story was a part of the in-depth package of our April 26, 2019 issue, which won best series or project in the Dallas Morning News high school journalism contest. It also won second...

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Finally Free

Finally Free

Senior overcomes drug dependency
Ava Bush April 26, 2019

Editor's note: This story was a part of the in-depth package of our April 26, 2019 issue, which won best series or project in the Dallas Morning News high school journalism contest. It also won second...

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Senior Bri Johnson stands with her parents, Brett and Christie Johnson, holding the Schmidt and Jones Award that she won for her costumes in “Hairspray.” She won the same award last year for her costumes in the “Beauty and the Beast.”

Pins and needles

Senior recognized for designs and costumes
Reya Mosby April 25, 2019

Editor's note: this story won second place for online entertainment features in the ILPC contest.  The last notes of the song that filled the large theatre were soon drowned out by the roar of applause...

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On senior Peyton Mowl’s last birthday, the Marquettes held a 5k marathon and dressed in their full uniforms to send off the runners. Peyton’s family was in the crowd cheering with her. Jacob loved to watch his sister perform in the Marquettes.

Guardian angel

Senior's family copes with loss of freshman
Reya Mosby, Writer March 22, 2019

Editor’s note: this story won first place for features in the Press Women of Texas high school contest before going on to win second place for features in the National Federation of Press Women contest.  It...

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