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Argyle ISD approves policy that arms teachers

Alex Helm, Writer • February 3, 2014

Four school districts within the area are considering a new policy that will arm some teachers during the school day, following in Argyle ISD's footsteps. AISD's board of trustees approved the policy Tuesday,...

Major progress made on new arena, theater

Adam Hernandez, Writer • January 30, 2014

As the school year continues, so does the work on the school's three construction projects, the black box theater, the basketball arena and the freshman center. While the freshman center will not be completed...

New flu strain attacking young, healthy

Molly Webber, Writer • January 16, 2014

According to health officials, 38 people have been confirmed dead in North Texas from the flu, four are from Denton county. A large number of these recent deaths include young, healthy people. However,...

Lauren Barnard recovers after sledding accident

Alex Helm, Writer • December 23, 2013

Students all over LISD woke up Friday, Dec. 6 to yards blanketed in ice and snow. On a rare Texas snow day off from school, junior Lauren Barnard was looking for nothing more than a few hours of fun sledding...

Madrigal Concert

Madison Ermenio, News and Feature Editor • December 13, 2013

The choir program is putting on their annual Madrigal concert today and tomorrow in the cafeteria. Today is the second show, as they performed last night as well. The first show was originally planned...

Science Honor Society members drop eggs, test projects

Patricia Qualls, Writer • December 13, 2013

Wednesday’s Science Honor Society meeting began with a presentation and ended with a splat. Science Honor Society members participated in their semesterly science project by building unique contained...

Ice storm hits North Texas causing cancellations, accidents

Anna Middleton, Entertainment editor • December 6, 2013

White is the only color seen by many Texans today. Most families are home, enjoying the weather inside with a warm cup of hot chocolate. However, others are seeing the dark side of what people are calling...

Thespians attend convention, qualify for state competitions

Anna Middleton, Entertainment editor • December 3, 2013

Hundreds of teenagers roamed the halls of the Omni Hotel. Some of them sing, some of them dance, but they all came there to do one thing. Act. Through November 21 to November 23, a group of 25 Marcus...

University of Texas club stirs controversy

Alex Helm, Samantha King and Madison Ermenio • November 24, 2013

The University of Texas was scrutinized this week after a controversial game of “hide and seek” was introduced and later cancelled by the Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT). The YCT organized the game...

AP US History students participate in living museum, teach 5th graders

Samantha King, Writer • November 20, 2013

McAuliffe Elementary students journeyed back in time as they walked to Marcus High School on November 19. Chris Porter’s AP US History class was assigned an unusual project: teaching...

History-maker tours to promote student freedoms

Miranda Chiechi, writer and photographer • November 15, 2013

Starting in September, their home for the next few months became a large white and pink motor home. No home address except for the road they would be travelling on. Student Press Law Center attorney...

New law allows for less testing, more options

Victoria Price, Writer • October 15, 2013

Students are taking less standardized tests this year and new graduation requirements will be put in place because of recent state legislation. The Texas Legislature passed House Bill 5 over the summer,...