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The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Funny Valentine’s Day Ideas

Ryan McDearmont February 13, 2013

Valentines Day is a special time of year, for special people with special someone's. That's why The Marquee has compiled this simple list to make this year's Valentine's Day the most special one of all. Step ...

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Major League leaves their Hard Feelings behind

Alyssa Schmidt February 7, 2013

The Marquee sits down with Major League, a band out of New Jersey, to discuss the album Hard Feelings and what the future has to hold for them. Today is Thanksgiving. Nick Trask, Brian Joyce, Matt...

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Last minute birthday gifts

anna middleton January 16, 2013

Picture this, you’re just doing homework having a peaceful day. Then your phone rings “Baby” by Justin Bieber. You answer it quickly because you don’t want anyone to know your secret obsession...

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A memorable Madrigal

A memorable Madrigal

Ben Horton December 14, 2012

Every year since 2007, the Marcus Choir holds their Madrigal Celebration. This year, it was held on December 7 and 8. It was attended by family, students, and anyone else interested in a night of music...

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What if the world doesn’t end?

Anna Middleton December 13, 2012

The end of the world is now a common event talked about in today’s society. People seem to be obsessed with the idea of chaos. December 21 of 2012 is a date that many people feel disturbed about. It...

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Rise of the Guardians Review

Rise of the Guardians Review

Madi Schwem December 10, 2012

At first glance, the audience might think of Rise of the Guardians as simply just another animated film with elementary humor, or they may even mistake it with another very similar title, Legend of the...

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Film Fanatic: Life of Pi Review

Film Fanatic: Life of Pi Review

Ryan McDearmont December 10, 2012

For a while, I considered myself lucky that I was never in an English class that required Life of Pi as reading for the course. I had always heard mixed opinions, mostly leaning towards the negative side....

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Film Fanatic: Looper Review

Ryan McDearmont, opinion editor November 7, 2012

It’s hard to make a good time travel movie. In fact, it’s hard to make any sort of media about time travel good. The story runs the risk of becoming so cluttered with various timelines, characters...

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The Swellers

alyssa schmidt October 29, 2012

People young and old stand waiting for doors to open. Some wear shirts of newer pop-punk bands while others wear clothing that’s reminiscent of old school punk rock.  Roadies unload equipment such...

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Marcus Idol

miranda chiechi October 23, 2012

After 54 singers auditioned, 15 made the cut and finally three finalists stood alone in the spotlight. Following much preparation and practice, the singers walked across the lighted stage knowing the moment...

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Little slice of heaven

Little slice of heaven

alyssa schmidt and ben horton October 18, 2012

Roanoke has recently been named the Unique Food Capital of Texas. Restaurants such as Babe’s, Twisted Root Burger Co., Cowboy Chow and Tortilla Flats occupy Oak Street in the downtown area. But there...

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Film Fanatic: Stolen Review

Ryan McDearmont September 25, 2012

Ryan McDearmont I’m a big fan of Nicolas Cage. Like, really big. Like, “Hand out Nicolas Cage Valentines and go see Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance the day it came out” big. I think he has some...

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