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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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Drum Major, Kate Reynolds, 12, in action at the Keller Pep Rally on August 30, 2024.

Band Advances to State Marching Competition

Group placed third at regional contest this past weekend
Staff Report from Press Release October 16, 2024

Marcus High School Marching Band placed third at the Area J Marching Band Contest at Mesquite Memorial Stadium on Saturday to qualify for the UIL State Marching Band Contest at the Alamodome in San Antonio...

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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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After getting treatment, Chloe pushes herself to get back into volleyball. This season, she focuses on improving her skills and her mindset.

A work in progress

Volleyball player goes to treatment center for anorexia
Raksha Jayakumar, Editor in Chief September 25, 2024

Everyone around senior Chloe Heeter is already halfway through their dinner, but her plate is untouched. She looks at each of her teammates silently. Chloe searches their faces for any hesitancy, any unease,...

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What comedy TV show are you?

What comedy TV show are you?

Emily Couch, Reporter April 24, 2023

If you enjoy a good laugh or unwinding after school, you probably have an arsenal of comedic TV shows. We all feel like we can relate with one show over the others — take this to quiz out which one.   Are...

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Pressure spikes

Pressure spikes

Boys Volleyball pushes through challenges
Emily Couch, Reporter April 21, 2023

As school was released, the boys volleyball team scrambled into friends’ cars and mom’s minivans. With only an hour and a half to get to a game an hour away, they were pushing it. Due to a lack of...

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Securing our safety

Securing our safety

Muna Nnamani and Owen Oppenheimer April 19, 2023

After the Robb Elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas last spring, Gov. Greg Abbot mandated school safety measures for districts statewide in a letter to the Texas School Safety Center on June 1. As...

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"One pill can kill"

“One pill can kill”

Raksha Jayakumar, Reporter April 18, 2023

Editor’s note: This story won first place for in-depth news feature package in the 2024 ILPC contest. It also won a Tops in Texas 2024. Fentanyl is part of the nationwide opioid epidemic that’s...

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