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The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

The Marquee editor-in-chief accepted by Northwestern University

The Marquee editor-in-chief accepted by Northwestern University

Raksha Jayakumar, 12, accepted into prestigious Medill School of Journalism
Astor Jones, Reporter December 18, 2024

Senior Raksha Jayakumar, editor-in-chief of our campus news-magazine, The Marquee, was recently accepted into Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. Northwestern, located in Evanston, Illinois,...

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Cheer team members among 25 national finalists for NCA scholarship

Cheer team members among 25 national finalists for NCA scholarship

Hyer, Rasdall, Rees selected; no other school has more than one finalist
Sofia Heidlerova, Reporter December 17, 2024

            Every year, cheer coaches around the nation select outstanding seniors to apply for the prestigious National Cheer Association (NCA)...

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Wintertime Woes

Wintertime Woes

Combatting seasonal depression
Raksha Jayakumar, Editor in Chief December 16, 2024

Before students go out for winter breaks, academic stresses and social pressures typically rise, even resulting in seasonal depression for some.  While addressing mental health can be a difficult journey,...

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Betting against yourself

Betting against yourself

Dangers of sports gambling addictions
Grayson McCrate, Reporter December 16, 2024

There is an epidemic affecting teens that’s been on the rise for years.  It’s not vaping, social media, or any other hot topic issue on the morning news. This epidemic can’t be seen, and signs...

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LISD shutters Highland Village Elementary

LISD shutters Highland Village Elementary

Enrollment decreases leads to multiple school closures
Jude Soape, Reporter December 16, 2024

Because of decreases in enrollment, the LISD school board trustees voted to retire Highland Village Elementary in a 6-1 vote. Board member Allison Lassahn, who represents the zone, cast the dissenting...

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Ballot Breakdown

Ballot Breakdown

An overview of the candidates for District 26's House seat
Raksha Jayakumar, Editor in Chief October 30, 2024

As the presidential election nears, tensions between different political party members continue to rise. This growing political divide is worsened by the algorithms of social media, which mainly present...

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(Top) Parker Noffz, 12, Coach Andrew Reinberg, and Taryn Elmer, 10, at the state cross country meet in Round Rock.
(Bottom) Elmer placed 11th; Noffz placed 21st.

Runners compete against Texas’ best at state cross country meet

Elmer finished 11th in women's meet, Noffz 21st in men's at Round Round meet
Staff Report from Press Release October 21, 2024

Marcus cross country runners Taryn Elmer, 10, and Parker Noffz, 12, placed 11th and 21st, respectively, at the State Cross Country Meet in Round Rock this weekend.

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Dr. Cody Koontz addresses the student body at the first pep rally of the school year on August 31, 2024.

Creating a Culture of Cooperation

Dr. Cody Koontz embraces role as new Marcus principal
Roger Sader, Reporter October 10, 2024

Following the promotion of former principal Will Skelton, Dr. Cody Koontz is taking over this role. Dr. Koontz formerly served as the principal of Coppell High School’s ninth grade campus. In March,...

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Colton Nussmeier, Sophomore quarterback, calls a play in the huddle during the 1st quarter of the Marauders season-opening victory over Keller, 14-10, on Friday, August 31, 2024.

Same Book, New Chapter

NFL coach's son continues family's football legacy
Gabriel Weaver, Reporter October 10, 2024

Colton Nussmeier is the son of Doug Nussmeier, the quarterbacks coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, and younger brother of Garret Nussmeier, former star Marcus High School quarterback and current starter...

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Eun and Danny make sandwiches for their next customers during a lunch rush.

The Giving Bistro

New family-owned bistro opens in Parker Square
Macy Doan, Reporter October 4, 2024

“‘I don't need very much now,’ said the boy, ‘Just a quiet place to sit and rest. I am very tired.’  ‘Well,’ said the tree, straightening herself up as much as she could, ‘Well, an...

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2024-2025 Student Council

Find a Place to Fit In

A guide to clubs & organizations at Marcus High
Astor Jones, Reporter October 3, 2024

Clubs offered at Marcus High School are a perfect way to make friends, find a community with the same interests as you, and explore different career paths. With the plethora of clubs offered, there is...

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Safe sex practices

Safe sex practices

Raksha Jayakumar, Managing Editor February 14, 2024

On Valentine’s Day, people get the chance to celebrate their love in a special way. Whether it’s romantic or platonic love, the priority should be to maintain healthy relationships. Relationships take...

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