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The puppies that visited in September were kept in a playpen on the floor of the library, where students could easily reach out to pet them and play. However, the huskies coming to campus tomorrow morning are younger and therefore more fragile than those that visited earlier this year, so they will likely be kept behind the desk unless they are being held.

Puppy love in the library

Teacher's foster husky puppies to visit students in school library
Madi Olivier December 19, 2019

Students’ last minute library study sessions will be interrupted tomorrow morning with a visit from four energetic puppies. The six week old huskies will be in the library from about 7:30 a.m. to 8:15...

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Social media platforms became extremely popular in the past decade, making hashtags a new way to remember major events.

Decade in hashtags

Shriya Mukkavilli December 19, 2019

  #26Angels (2012)  Many mass shootings occurred in the 2010s. #26Angels was created in remembrance of the 26 victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut in...

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The Global Climate Strike, an environmental conservation organization, held a rally on Friday, Nov. 29 in order to let the government know they want climate action. 40 people attended, brought signs, and marched as a group up and down W. 7th  in the rain while shouting chants that encouraged activism.

Impact of climate change sparks debate

Nikhita Ragam and Shriya Mukkavilli December 13, 2019

According to the United Nations, 2019 is set to end the hottest decade recorded, and natural disasters such as wildfires and floods have increased. The global temperature has increased 1.5 F since 1880,...

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Student advisory board members junior Ryan Steen and seniors Alec McKisic, Ethan Lowry, Corbin Duncan, Patrick Black, Joseph Addicott and Steven Sanfelippo helped organize school supplies before they were donated to Dallas ISD.

LISD lends a hand

Students help with tornado restoration
Nikhita Ragam December 9, 2019

The Student Advisory Board collected 21 boxes of school supplies and $440 in gift cards for the district-wide donation drive held for Dallas ISD. AP Human Geography teacher Tracy Jennings’ classes...

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Junior Marquette officer Emily Reynolds performs during halftime at the football game against the Irving MacArthur Cardinals on Nov. 2. The Marauders won 49-13.

November in photos

The Marquee Staff December 2, 2019

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A vehicle caught on fire early in the morning on Nov. 27 at the intersection between 2499 and 3040.

Vehicle catches on fire in Flower Mound

Madi Olivier November 27, 2019

A vehicle caught on fire early this morning while driving through the intersection of 2499 and 3040.  “A person was driving down the road and started to smell something burning, saw some smoke,”...

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Many students face stress daily, which can come from a variety of factors.

Stress for success

Primary causes of stress in students and how to cope with them
Samantha Thornfelt and Madi Olivier November 18, 2019

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DeVonna Keirsey prepares to get her blood drawn during the blood drive. The blood drive was advertised throughout the school and had a big turnout from the community.

Marquettes’ blood drive saves lives

Madi Olivier November 4, 2019

The Marquette’s blood drive, held on Nov. 2, had 120 donors. Their goal amount was 100 people.  “I’m really excited about today’s turnout,” senior Marquette Regan Starin said. “I think...

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Senior and Marquette Service Officer Ashlyn Robbins decided to start the blood drive after hearing about freshman Lily Aldred, who is the daughter of one of her mom's friends. Aldred is currently battling Leukemia.

Kicking cancer

Marquettes host blood drive in honor of freshman battling cancer
Madi Olivier October 31, 2019

There are only a couple days left to sign up to donate blood at the Marquette’s blood drive. The event will be on Nov. 2 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Silver Gym. Anybody hoping to donate can sign up...

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Mrs. Talley’s food science class glazed their cinnamon rolls after taking them out of the oven. This lab lasted three days as they made the dough, cinnamon filling, and glaze all from scratch.

October in photos

The Marquee Staff October 30, 2019

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Head in the clouds

Outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries causes widespread concern
Madi Olivier October 28, 2019

Editor’s note: this story was named as a superior news story in the TAJE Best in Texas contest. It also won second place for print news writing in the ILPC contest. It was the worst case local pulmonologist...

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Level up

Students game for a good cause
McKenna Cowley October 28, 2019

Editor's note: this story won first place for online multimedia packages in the ILPC contest.  Over 60 students attended a video game night at the freshman campus to support disadvantaged kids in Africa....

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