The Marquee

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Recognize signs of abuse before it’s too late

Marquee Staff • April 2, 2019

Editor’s note: this story won second place for editorials in the Press Women of Texas high school contest. Being controlling, possessive or violent are red flags that appear early in abusive relationships....

Behind closed doors

Teen recovers from abusive relationship

Reya Mosby, Writer • April 2, 2019

As Kate* sat listening to her teacher lecture, her mind drifted back her to relive childhood memories. Preschooler Kate sat playing with her toys. She stopped when her dad, Rick*, stumbled through the...

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...

Beads of courage

Junior recovers after serious jet ski accident

Samantha Thornfelt, News editor • March 22, 2019

Editor’s note: this story was named as an excellent feature in the TAJE Best in Texas contest. It also won third place for features in the Press Women of Texas high school contest and second place for...