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Senior receiver Dallas Dudley carries the ball across the field during the Mound Showdown game on Sept. 24.

Receiving the legacy

Receiver sets new record for most career yards
Hyunsung Na November 22, 2021

This season, senior wide receiver Dallas Dudley has made his name known. With 1,153 yards from this season, Dallas has been instrumental to the team’s success. At the last game of the season at Plano...

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Junior Emma Sralla prepares to throw the discus. She has competed in track events since she was 9.

Throwing to the top

Discus thrower competes in European Championships
Aishani Raju November 17, 2021

Editor's note: This story won first place for print sports feature stories in the 2022 ILPC contest. It also won superior for online sports feature stories in the 2022 TAJE Best in Texas contest. It also...

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Jeff Christenson spent his career as a radio host, but found Marcus band a great place to volunteer.

Making waves

Retired radio host shares love for band
Harrison Hamre November 17, 2021

Jeff Christenson is a lifelong music fanatic. On hot Texas afternoons, you can often find him watching the drumline rehearse in the lot on the corner of Dixon and Morriss. The 66-year-old is always...

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Cafeteria worker Maria Mestas restocks the beverage corner. The cafeteria has been short on drinks, among other items.

Supply chain issues cause local product shortages

Alanna Reed November 17, 2021

Editor's note: This story won superior for online in-depth news/feature stories in the 2022 TAJE Best in Texas contest. Supply chain problems are causing shortages in the local area. The pandemic decreased...

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Jack then roamed the earth using a coal in a turnip he carved to guide him. People then began carving their own turnips and pumpkins. The term “Jack of the Lantern” was born, and evolved into, “Jack o’ lantern.” 

Haunting history

Marley Roberson October 21, 2021

Trick-or-Treating Most people don't know why we trick-or-treat, carve pumpkins or even dress up for halloween.  Many don't know that Halloween, and many of the traditions that come with it, started...

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Boyd prepares to hit the ball at the Lewisville game which the team won 3-0.

Over the net

Hyunsung Na October 21, 2021

Editor's note: This story was part of a portfolio that won superior print story portfolios in the 2022 TAJE Best in Texas contest. Days leading up to the Sept. 10 volleyball district opener against Plano...

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State laws go into effect

State laws go into effect

Marley Roberson October 20, 2021

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Senior Jaxxon Warren catches the snap in the game against Keller Central. The Marauders won  41-14.

Next man up

Hyunsung Na October 19, 2021

Editor's note: This story was part of a portfolio that won superior print story portfolios in the 2022 TAJE Best in Texas contest. As Garrett Nussmeier’s backup last year, senior Jaxxon Warren hardly...

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Substitute Stephan Gomez leads his orchestra students through a piece in preparation for their fall concert.

College student takes on role as long-term sub

Marley Roberson October 16, 2021

The orchestra room was decorated with balloons, ready to host a celebration. It was early September and the students came together sporting matching homemade T-shirts celebrating their beloved long term...

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As a senior, Denise says she enjoys a more normal life now.

Going hungry

Senior shares struggles with eating disorder
Alanna Reed October 16, 2021

Editor's note: This story was part of the Oct. 12, 2021 in-depth package that won second place for print in-depth packages in the 2022 ILPC contest. The in-depth package was also named honorable mention...

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78.2 percent of students say they know someone with an eating disorder.

Media affects eating disorders in teens

Shriya Mukkavilli October 15, 2021

Editor's note: This story was part of the Oct. 12, 2021 in-depth package that won second place for print in-depth packages in the 2022 ILPC contest. The in-depth package was also named honorable mention...

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Senior Ifenna Cos-Okpalla jumps before slamming the ball.

Photos: Volleyball game 9/17

September 22, 2021

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