The Marquee

Filtered reality

Popularity of cosmetic procedures among teens connected to social media

Madi Olivier, Adriana Pueskens, and Shriya Mukkavilli • March 11, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was a part of the in-depth package of our March 11, 2020 issue, which was named an excellent in-depth package in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest.

Photos: Mr. Marcus

Maya Hernandez • March 11, 2020

Editor's note: These photos were named an honorable mention for photo galleries in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. For a recap of the Mr. Marcus competition, click here. For a Q&A with...

Let’s get ready to tumble

Senior coaches, competes in trampoline and tumbling

Adriana Pueskens • March 6, 2020

The arena is half-full with spectators there to see the tumblers. The place is filled with the sound of feet hitting the trampolines, and competitors practicing their routines on the floor. Senior...

Column: Being a person of color is not a crime

Reya Mosby • February 21, 2020

Red and blue lights and the words “BREAKING NEWS” appeared on the TV. My dad’s eyes were glued to the screen as it displayed a picture of a young black boy. He was shot and killed by...

Column: A new era of activism

Nikhita Ragam • February 4, 2020

Editor’s note: this column was named as a superior personal opinion column in the TAJE Best in Texas contest. Climate change. #MeToo Movement. Hong Kong protests. Rohingya Muslim ethnic...

Finding hope without a home

Community works to uplift homeless teens

Ayra Charania • February 4, 2020

Leah* never thought she would find more safety in her car than her home. She was parked in the middle of the pitch black Walmart parking lot, laying in the back seat of her truck with only a pillow...

Column: Finding my identity

Shriya Mukkavilli • February 3, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was named an honorable mention for personal columns in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. My parents immigrated from India in 1997. They had me in 2004. I was born...

Targeting faith

Local pastor shares personal experience with first U.S. church shooting

Reya Mosby • February 1, 2020

Editor's note: this story was named as an honorable mention for news features in the TAJE Best in Texas contest. Within the past few years, mass shootings have increased throughout the country. Places...

A second chance

Teacher recovers after near-fatal surgical complications

Madi Olivier • January 31, 2020

Editor’s note: This story won first place for general features in the 2020 Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Gold Circle Awards. It was named as a superior feature in the TAJE Best in Texas...

Small blessings

Family finds hope after loss due to fire

McKenna Cowley • January 31, 2020

Editor’s note: This story won first place for news features in the 2020 Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Gold Circle Awards. It was also named as a superior news feature in the TAJE Best in...

Pregnant pause

Teen mom adjusts life after having baby

Samantha Thornfelt • January 31, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was a part of the in-depth package of our Jan. 31, 2020 issue, which was named as an honorable mention for online in-depth news/feature package in the ILPC contest. Former...

Coach comes full circle

Former player leaves pros, now coaches soccer

Adriana Pueskens • January 30, 2020

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