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Hyperactive reality

Senior speaks on life with ADHD, relation between mental health and social media

K. Reed, Section Editor • February 13, 2024

It started sophomore year after a friend had seen posts on social media from people with ADHD talking about signs or doctors going over how it affects different demographics. Sloane Burpo and her friend,...

Dually Noted “finds joy” in Acatex competition

Mixed a capella group Dually Noted places fourth at DFW a capella competition & festival

Mashiyat Khan, Reported • December 14, 2023

A mixture of nerves and excitement flood backstage as Dually Noted prepares to go onstage. Members get their mics ready. Junior soloist Allison Moore preparing for the spotlight that’s about to shine...

A Legend Leaves

Beloved staff member retires after 37 years of teaching

Mashiyat Khan, Reporter • December 11, 2023

Four days into the 1987-89 school year, Ira Sherrill stepped into Marcus for his first day of teaching. Ronald Reagan was president and the school was only six years old. Over the years Sherrill has...

Heart of the Conflict

Sophomore shares her family’s history in Palestine

Sameeha Alidina, Reporter • December 11, 2023

Editor’s note: This story, with its accompanying news story and historical timeline, won third place for in-depth news feature package in the 2024 ILPC contest. Rummaging through a box of jewelry,...

Hate related crimes spike after Israel-Hamas War

Raksha Jayakumar, Managing Editor • December 11, 2023

Editor’s note: This story, with its accompanying feature and historical timeline, won third place for in-depth news feature package in the 2024 ILPC contest. As the world is drawn into the generations-long...

Food for Thought

Twins start baking club to raise money for Alzheimer's

Raksha Jayakumar and Imaan Malik • October 22, 2023

Editor’s note: This story won third place for feature writing in the 2024 ILPC contest. The familiar sound of clanging keys ring in the empty corridor as twins Rachel and Jennifer enter their...

Voices of Marcus

Students voice their opinions through podcasts

Mashiyat Khan and Astor Jones • October 22, 2023

Introspect of the youth After a long day of school and rehearsal, senior Bella Murtoff and college freshman Elli Scheinman engage in a lighthearted conversation as they pull through the drive-thru for...

Nine dim lights

Jewish student works through feelings of exclusion

Kaelen Reed • May 1, 2023

A festive buzz surrounds senior Tiana Mazisyuk, who uses they/them pronouns. Students are anticipating plans for the upcoming winter break. Whispers of putting up Christmas lights, hanging mistletoe and...

Senior manages type one diabetes

Muna Nnamani and Aishani Raju • May 1, 2023

At twelve years old, senior Sadie Thomas danced onstage. Under the glow of the spotlights, she was completely immersed in her routine. It didn’t matter that she’d been in a battle with her body...

Stepping into the spotlight

Sophomore builds community with new step team.

Muna Nnamani • April 24, 2023

As sophomore step team captain Jaida Johnson’s boots scuffed against the gym floor, she fought the panic in her stomach. The panic had been rising all morning. At home, when she skipped breakfast...

Love in the limelight

Teacher becomes first in Denton with legal same-sex marriage

Raksha Jayakumar • April 21, 2023

“I remember thinking about so many people that worked and fought for this, for us.”

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Remembering home

Senior recounts journey from Egypt 4 years ago

Roslyn Dobbins, Reporter • April 4, 2023

She could still remember the way Egypt was. The apartment buildings in the city she lived in. The food stalls her family would often buy fresh fruits and vegetables from. The smell of beans and falafel...