The Marquee

EU calls for cease-fire in Gaza

Palestinian death toll surpasses 27,000

Mashiyat Khan, Reporter • February 13, 2024

As the Israel-Palestine war continues to escalate, the European Union passed a resolution calling for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, Palestine. Along with the EU, the United Nations and U.S. government...

Baby Steps

Pregnancy clinic opens new location in Flower Mound

Astor Jones, Reporter • February 9, 2024

Inside the bathroom, Anna* hovered over her toilet. Her hand covered her mouth and her leg was shaking. Time felt like forever. Suddenly, she gasped, looking down at the two lines marking “positive”...

History of Palestine

Raksha Jayakumar and Sameeha Alidina • December 11, 2023

Editor’s note: This story, with its accompanying news story and feature story, won third place for in-depth news feature package in the 2024 ILPC contest. Sophomore Hiba’s father*, a Palestinian,...

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...

The Girls Wellness Initiative

Girls at Marcus work together to create awareness and provide resources for women's health

Mashiyat Khan, Reporter • November 9, 2023

As junior Ava Tingue scrolls through Instagram she stumbles upon an old friend’s story. She becomes intrigued reading “The Girls Wellness Initiative'' on the screen, with the details of her friend's...

LISD Holds November Bond Election

Residents vote on bonds to provide district with additional funds

Sameeha Alidina, Reporter • October 22, 2023

iPads are now an essential part of campus. In recent years, students have become accustomed to a school life with technology. However, if the Nov. 7 Bond election isn’t passed, a future with iPads...

LISD funds grant for freshman campus library improvements

M9 library receives $2,000 for upgrades

Grayson McCrate, Reporter • September 15, 2023

LISD Education Foundation awarded $103,000 to district teachers, including M9 Librarian Kayla Hill on Aug. 16. LEF’s goal is to provide teachers with funding for projects that the district doesn’t...

Texas repeals Pink Tax

Tax lifted off menstrual products

Janisha Kesar, Reporter • September 8, 2023

The repeal of the tax on feminine hygiene products —known as the tampon tax or the pink tax went into effect Sept. 1, 2023. This allows more women to afford menstrual hygiene products. Chairwoman...

HB114 Smokes out Student Vaping

Texas implements bill to combat on-campus vaping

Mashiyat Khan, Reporter • September 8, 2023

With students now being assigned to DAEP when caught vaping, concerns have risen on overcrowding at the facility. Since this new law is not being funded by the state, districts such as LISD will need to...

Marcus Takes the Heat

Students communicate their struggles and triumphs in hopes of beating the heat.

Imaan Malik and Astor Jones • September 6, 2023

It’s been a rough start to the school year for some students, who’ve struggled adapting to August’s extreme heat while balancing extracurriculars. “The heat, it feels suffocating,” sophomore...

Introducing Guardians to LISD Schools

Texas elementary schools implement new security officers

JC Mays, Reporter • August 31, 2023

In compliance with House Bill 3, armed security guards are required at every school in the state beginning Sept. 1. For LISD the change will only affect elementary schools since high schools and middle...