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Conversation hearts are an iconic Valentine's Day treat. Take the quiz below to find out which message fits you the best!

Quiz: which candy heart message are you?

Madi Olivier February 11, 2020

Conversation candy hearts are a Valentine’s Day staple. Whether you like the taste of the rainbow candies or not, reading the messages printed across them is always entertaining. Some are timeless and...

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Junior MJ Jefferson shoots the ball at the game on Feb. 4. The annual game was held to honor Coach Gabel's battle with cancer.

Photos: girls basketball game 2/4

Maya Hernandez February 10, 2020

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Journalism staff classes accepting applications

Austin Cork and Madi Olivier February 7, 2020

Being on a journalism staff teaches students extremely marketable skills and opens up scholarship opportunities as they prepare for college. Student journalists also get the chance to cover events such...

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The boys' varsity basketball team huddles around head coach Shane Rogers as he discusses the game. The Marauders lost to the Flower Mound Jaguars 66-51.

Basketball loses to Flower Mound 66-51

Samson George February 7, 2020

The boys’ varsity basketball team came up short 66-51 against their cross-town rivals, the Flower Mound Jaguars, at their game Tuesday night. “We’ve got to have a good start,” Rogers said. “[We’ve]...

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Meet the men of Mr. Marcus

Meet the men of Mr. Marcus

Michael Minton February 5, 2020

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Paper snowflakes decorated with encouraging messages hang on the ceiling of Kyle’s Place during Christmas.

Finding hope without a home

Community works to uplift homeless teens
Ayra Charania February 4, 2020

Leah* never thought she would find more safety in her car than her home. She was parked in the middle of the pitch black Walmart parking lot, laying in the back seat of her truck with only a pillow...

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If you find yourself single two weeks before Valentine's Day, use this guide to create your own sweetheart.

Five easy steps to creating your own sweetheart

McKenna Cowley February 3, 2020

Valentine’s Day can be difficult for single people, so much that there is even a movement to introduce a second holiday that falls on Feb. 15: Singles Awareness Day or SAD. This year, if you find yourself...

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Members of the wrestling team show off their can of beans after a morning workout. The team practices Tuesday through Thursday from 6 - 7:30 a.m. to get ready for their meets.

Lucky charms

Sports teams motivated by unique traditions
Michael Minton February 2, 2020

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Pastor Donald Tittle was directly impacted by the first church shooting in the United States at First Baptist in Daingerfield. This has affected the way his church has handled security precautions. They currently have a police officer and security team on the grounds during church assemblies.

Targeting faith

Local pastor shares personal experience with first U.S. church shooting
Reya Mosby February 1, 2020

Editor's note: this story was named as an honorable mention for news features in the TAJE Best in Texas contest. Within the past few years, mass shootings have increased throughout the country. Places...

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According to the CDC, Texas had the 7th highest teen birth rate in the United States in 2018. The main reason for the state's high population of teen parents is up for debate.

Children having children

Teen birth rate remains high in Texas
Madi Olivier and Ayra Charania February 1, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was a part of the in-depth package of our Jan. 31, 2020 issue, which was named as an honorable mention for online in-depth news/feature package in the ILPC contest. It was...

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Two years after surviving complications of weight loss surgery, Corey met his wife. They have a 2-year-old son. Before the procedure, Corey never really considered that he’d ever have the opportunity to have his own family.

A second chance

Teacher recovers after near-fatal surgical complications
Madi Olivier January 31, 2020

Editor’s note: This story won first place for general features in the 2020 Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Gold Circle Awards. It was named as a superior feature in the TAJE Best in Texas...

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From left to right: Mariah Baysinger, Kristie Baysinger, Lucy Baysinger, Orrin Baysinger and Wyatt Baysinger. The Baysingers have received around $11,000 from the community donating to their GoFundMe.

Small blessings

Family finds hope after loss due to fire
McKenna Cowley January 31, 2020

Editor’s note: This story won first place for news features in the 2020 Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Gold Circle Awards. It was also named as a superior news feature in the TAJE Best in...

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