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"Sowing seeds of discrimination and racism only divide us as a community. In times like these, we encourage students instead to work to rise above these racists taunts that can hurt fellow students and neighbors."

Editorial: COVID-19 pandemic shouldn’t be blamed on race

Marquee Staff April 27, 2020

Ever since the coronavirus entered the United States, it has forced widespread closures and caused drastic changes. With the outbreak affecting life as we know it, some have used the place of...

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The Flower Mound Sally Beauty Supply posts flyers announcing changes being made due to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 21.

Texas governor reopens retail businesses

Ayra Charania April 27, 2020

Texas coronavirus cases peaked on April 22 — April 26, with zero shortages in hospital beds, according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. Additionally, the state is projected...

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Senior Marquette officer Bella Fortino leads her line onto the field to greet the players at the start of the Sept. 13 football game. The Marquettes recently decided to postpone their annual spring show and auditions in response to COVID-19.

Marquettes postpone auditions, spring show due to COVID-19

Madi Olivier April 5, 2020

The Marquettes are one of the many groups on campus that have had to cancel their spring activities, including their auditions for next year’s team. The tryouts were originally going to be held on April...

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Denton County Judge Andy Eads issued a stay at home order for the county in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Denton County issues stay at home order

Madi Olivier March 25, 2020

Editor's note: This story was named an excellent news story in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. Yesterday, Denton County Judge Andy Eads announced a stay at home order for the county in response...

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In this podcast, The Marquee asks Flower Mound family practice physician Dr. Jack Johnson student-submitted questions about the coronavirus.

Podcast: Quotes from Quarantine – Episode 3

Local MD answers student-submitted questions about COVID-19
Madi Olivier March 22, 2020

Quotes from Quarantine - Episode 1  

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In this podcast, The Marquee asks Flower Mound family practice physician Dr. Jack Johnson student-submitted questions about the coronavirus.

Podcast: Quotes from Quarantine – Episode 2

Local MD answers student-submitted questions about COVID-19
Madi Olivier March 22, 2020

Quotes from Quarantine - Episode 1  

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In this podcast, The Marquee asks Flower Mound family practice physician Dr. Jack Johnson student submitted questions about the coronavirus.

Podcast: Quotes from Quarantine – Episode 1

Local MD answers student-submitted questions about COVID-19
Madi Olivier March 21, 2020

Quotes from Quarantine - Episode 1  

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Many national tests, including the SAT, ACT and AP exams, are being moved in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

National tests postponed due to coronavirus

College Board and ACT find alternate solutions to original testing plans
Shriya Mukkavilli March 19, 2020

College Board recently released a statement on how they would accommodate schools who closed due to COVID-19. Schools that will still be open in May will follow the scheduled testing dates, but schools...

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LISD closes schools due to COVID-19 pandemic

Madi Olivier March 17, 2020

Earlier today, LISD Superintendent Dr. Kevin Rogers released a statement announcing that all LISD schools will be closed through April 3 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, he stated that students...

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Officers Angela Abraham, Fiona Chung, Destiny Simpson, Renee Gomez, Neha Yawalkar, and sponsor Kaitlyn Wilson stand together. They discussed education in third world countries during the February meeting.

Life outside ‘the bubble’

Club strives to teach current events
Ayra Charania March 15, 2020

Junior Angela Abraham’s mind was clouded with worries as she sat on the couch. The TV flashed images of her family’s flooded hometown, Kerala. Citizens were trapped, left to either starve in their...

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Review: Gouda eats

Review: Gouda eats

Best grilled cheeses from the view of a lactose intolerant person
Alyssa Cheatham March 15, 2020

Like everyone, I love a good grilled cheese. However, my lactose intolerance often gets in the way of me enjoying more than one a year. When I do, I pay the price of a headache and a stomach ache. You...

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Fliers created by the CDC are posted throughout both the main and freshman campuses to inform students about how to avoid getting sick, especially with COVID-19. The district recently began making bigger changes to keep students healthy.

LISD reacts to COVID-19 outbreak

Ayra Charania March 13, 2020

The district is planning to make a decision as to whether they will extend spring break by March 21.  “We will continue evaluating the latest information and make a decision toward the end of spring...

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