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Rabbi Geoffrey Dennis visits gravestones cemented into a wall in Kazimierz Dolny, Poland. A survivor created this memorial to commemorate graves destroyed by Nazis.

Fogging history’s lens

Local rabbi responds to Holocaust discussions
Alanna Reed January 20, 2022

Editor’s note: This story was part of the Jan. 19, 2022 in-depth package that won best series/project in the Dallas Morning News high school journalism contest. It also won first place for in-depth...

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Lauren Forsyth started baking in 7th grade and now has a business. Photo Salma Ali

Baking Business Stirs Joy

Vanessa Cardoso January 19, 2022

Every part of Lauren's macarons, including sprinkles, are homemade. Photo submitted by Lauren ForsythSophomore Lauren Forsyth still remembers the smell of cupcakes wafting through the kitchen where she...

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Spare Time

Hyunsung Na January 19, 2022
“This is what I loved doing. This was the thing I wanted to continue doing, and I have and I’ve loved it.” 
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Growing Artist Paints A Profit

Vanessa Cardoso January 19, 2022

For senior Zoe Thompson, her business began as a way to declutter. “I made a lot of artwork, and it had to go somewhere,” said Zoe. Zoe’s art room had paint splattered on the ground, endless...

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School, extracurriculars and other factors keep students and staff up at night.

Restless nights disrupt life

Hyunsung Na, Garrison Acree, and Vanessa Cardoso November 29, 2021

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Jeff Christenson spent his career as a radio host, but found Marcus band a great place to volunteer.

Making waves

Retired radio host shares love for band
Harrison Hamre November 17, 2021

Jeff Christenson is a lifelong music fanatic. On hot Texas afternoons, you can often find him watching the drumline rehearse in the lot on the corner of Dixon and Morriss. The 66-year-old is always...

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Substitute Stephan Gomez leads his orchestra students through a piece in preparation for their fall concert.

College student takes on role as long-term sub

Marley Roberson October 16, 2021

The orchestra room was decorated with balloons, ready to host a celebration. It was early September and the students came together sporting matching homemade T-shirts celebrating their beloved long term...

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As a senior, Denise says she enjoys a more normal life now.

Going hungry

Senior shares struggles with eating disorder
Alanna Reed October 16, 2021

Editor's note: This story was part of the Oct. 12, 2021 in-depth package that won second place for print in-depth packages in the 2022 ILPC contest. The in-depth package was also named honorable mention...

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Juniors Reese Martin and Jordan Thompson act out a scene from the play "Our Town" during the dress rehearsal.

Bouncing back

Theatre students perform in person
October 12, 2021

After over a year of not performing in front of a live audience, theater students are ready to hit the stage.   The first chance to be on a stage together was in the production of “Our Town”...

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Senior twins Alsa Khan and Muhammad Jee attend the senior signing event in the cafeteria. Alsa has been involved in Student Council, while Muhammad was on the track team.

Achieving the American dream

Senior twins emigrate from Pakistan, plan to attend top colleges
Madi Olivier May 16, 2021

A lot of words can be used to describe seniors Alsa Khan and Muhammad Jee. Twins. AP students. Alsa, the senior class president. Muhammad, the nationally-ranked athlete and future Ivy League student. But...

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Photography teacher Kathy Toews keeps cameras on a wall in her classroom. They are all different ages and models.

Life in snapshots

Teacher shares father’s love for photography
Shriya Mukkavilli April 15, 2021

Editor's note: This story won honorable mention for print feature stories in the 2022 TAJE Best in Texas contest. When students enter photography teacher Kathy Toews’ classroom, their eyes are...

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After school was shut down last year, sophomore Caroline Lehmann struggled to meet the demand of AP classes and felt isolated.

Inching forward

Pandemic, isolation impacts sophomore's mental health
Muna Nnamani April 13, 2021

Editor's note: This story was part of the April 6, 2021 in-depth package that won honorable mention for online in-depth packages in the 2022 ILPC contest.  Last spring, sophomore Caroline Lehmann...

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