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The Global Climate Strike, an environmental conservation organization, held a rally on Friday, Nov. 29 in order to let the government know they want climate action. 40 people attended, brought signs, and marched as a group up and down W. 7th  in the rain while shouting chants that encouraged activism.

Impact of climate change sparks debate

Nikhita Ragam and Shriya Mukkavilli December 13, 2019

According to the United Nations, 2019 is set to end the hottest decade recorded, and natural disasters such as wildfires and floods have increased. The global temperature has increased 1.5 F since 1880,...

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Social injustice has been very prevalent in every decade, and that has influenced music throughout time.

Timeless tunes

Iconic bops throughout the decades that will never go out of style
Reya Mosby December 13, 2019

‘60s With the '60s came drive in movie theatres, color television, women in soul and groups like The Beatles, making it important for pop culture. It was also a time of national activism and social...

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Senior Emma Eidmann presents the colors alongside other AFJROTC students, representing the Marauders prior to the Homecoming football game.

Flying past the competition

Senior receives pilot license and plans to pursue aviation
Adriana Pueskens December 12, 2019

She could see the blinking lights of instruments in the cockpit and hear the muffled transmissions of the plane through her headphones. As the plane lifted off, senior Emma Eidmann felt the ground fall...

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Senior Carol Anne Starks (middle) holds a sign with two other students attending the High School Aerospace Scholars program at the NASA facility in Houston, TX. Carol Anne’s 10-person group was tasked with studying the geography of Mars.

Shoot for the stars

Senior participates in selective NASA program
McKenna Cowley December 12, 2019

“Can I look at this stuff?” senior Carol Anne Starks said. She had just arrived home from a long day of middle school. Only 11, she had recently began sixth grade. Starks was talking about...

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LISD Locksmith Debnes Magnes credits her faith for helping her discover her passion for butterfly gardening. She wants to share it with others and always has kind words for everyone.

Butterfly effect

LISD locksmith finds healing in unique hobby
Madi Olivier December 10, 2019

Editor’s note: This story was named as a superior feature in the TAJE Best in Texas contest. It also won third place for print features in the ILPC contest. It was also included in the portfolio that...

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Sophomore Katherine Yezer listens to Fashion Design teacher Kim Watson as she instructs the class. The program providing stockings to families was created by CCA a year ago.

Let it sew

Fashion design class starts project for the less fortunate
Alyssa Cheatham December 9, 2019

CCA Church and Volunteer Relations Manager Thelma Cantu visited the Fashion Design class on Oct. 2 to kick off a project where students will make stockings for CCA families. That day, students brought...

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Student advisory board members junior Ryan Steen and seniors Alec McKisic, Ethan Lowry, Corbin Duncan, Patrick Black, Joseph Addicott and Steven Sanfelippo helped organize school supplies before they were donated to Dallas ISD.

LISD lends a hand

Students help with tornado restoration
Nikhita Ragam December 9, 2019

The Student Advisory Board collected 21 boxes of school supplies and $440 in gift cards for the district-wide donation drive held for Dallas ISD. AP Human Geography teacher Tracy Jennings’ classes...

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The local area offers many festive events to spread Christmas cheer. Pictured is the large Christmas tree from last year's Village Glow event in the Shops of Highland Village.

Merry and bright

Local christmas light attractions to put you in the holiday spirit
Samantha Thornfelt December 6, 2019

Everything is bigger in Texas, even Christmas light displays. Some holiday events in North Texas feature more than one million lights, in addition to other attractions, such as vendors and visits with...

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The softball team will be collecting gently used sports equipment at their field this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The items will be sent to children around the world that don't normally have access to them.

Softball shares love of sports with kids in need

Madi Olivier December 5, 2019

The softball team will be collecting gently used sports equipment this Saturday to send to kids living around the world, including in Costa Rica, Peru, Jamaica and the Philippines. All donations can...

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The Marauders watch from the sidelines as their teammates play the Tascosa Rebels on the field. The game ended in a 46-14 loss for the Marauders.

Football season comes to an end

Recap of the Marauders' last game of the season
Samson George December 1, 2019

Players and coaches hugged and emotions filled the away sidelines. Players and coaches from both teams shook hands and the Marauders took a knee in front of the Tascosa Rebels’ band as they played their...

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A vehicle caught on fire early in the morning on Nov. 27 at the intersection between 2499 and 3040.

Vehicle catches on fire in Flower Mound

Madi Olivier November 27, 2019

A vehicle caught on fire early this morning while driving through the intersection of 2499 and 3040.  “A person was driving down the road and started to smell something burning, saw some smoke,”...

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Junior wide receiver Tyler Schott runs with the ball before being tackled towards the end of the first half.

Marauders beat Lake Highlands Wildcats

Recap of the Marauders' win in the area round of the playoffs
Samson George November 27, 2019

The second the horn blew, signaling the end of the fourth quarter, the Marauders ran with joy on the field. The student section couldn't stop cheering as the Marauders and the Lake Highlands Wildcats exchanged...

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