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Students and staff have differing opinions on how the dress code plays a role in students’ education.

New dress code focus causes differing opinions

Aishani Raju September 21, 2021

Early in the year, administration informed students that the dress code would be more strictly enforced this year. They are focusing especially on the following guidelines: no hoods or hats worn over the...

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Bridges' family friend Annamarie Brown started a GoFundMe to help with Lankford's hospital expenses.

GoFundMe supports senior’s family with hospital bills

Aishani Raju September 21, 2021

Like many area families, senior Elyssa Bridges’ family is battling COVID. Her stepdad Adam Lankford is currently in the hospital in critical condition with COVID-19.  Bridges’ family friend is hosting...

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Courtesy of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rating Met gala outfits

Shriya Mukkavilli September 17, 2021

Like many of us, I spent Monday night in my pajamas, judging celebrities strutting across the beige carpet of the Met Gala in outfits that cost thousands of dollars. While I wouldn’t consider myself...

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Review: Coming-of-age Netflix shows

Review: Coming-of-age Netflix shows

Vanessa Cardoso September 14, 2021

Ginny and Georgia The Netflix original “Ginny and Georgia”  follows the lives of Ginny and her mother, Georgia. Together they endure the woes of single motherhood. Ginny has never had a stable...

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Players emerge onto the field to begin the third quarter.

Photos: Marauders win homecoming game 41-14

Avery Jerina September 13, 2021

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Players from Marcus and McKinney clash in the the third quarter of the game on Sept. 3.

Marauders look to secure homecoming win

Hyunsung Na September 10, 2021

The homecoming game tonight against Keller Central is one to watch.  Quarterback and senior Jaxxon Warren said he’s heard people discredit Keller Central’s 2-0 record but knows better than to underestimate...

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Remarks: What are your thoughts on wearing masks in school?

Remarks: What are your thoughts on wearing masks in school?

Harrison Hamre September 10, 2021

Masks are currently a heavily debated topic across the state and at the school. At the most recent school board meeting on Monday, Aug. 30, parents protested masks due to the rising number of COVID cases...

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A McKinney player clutches the ball before getting tackled by Marcus' Cade Venuk.

Photos: Marauders defeat McKinney 28-21

Avery Jerina September 8, 2021

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We ordered a half pepperoni half sausage pizza, our tried and true toppings.

Review: Zalat Pizza

Alanna Reed September 7, 2021

To most Flower Mound teens, pizza is a staple of their diet. Ask any of them and they will gladly rattle off their favorite pizza joints.  Zalat Pizza could be the newest edition to this list. Located...

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Catniss was a bit camera shy, and chose to stay in her litter box.

Shelter profile: Catniss

Vanessa Cardoso September 2, 2021

Name: Catniss Age: 8 years old Sex: Female Breed: Domestic Shorthair Catniss enjoys being held and petted, but she is reserved. She spends most of her time lying inside her litter box even...

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Ricos can be shy, but once you get to know him, he will follow you everywhere.

Shelter profiles: Ricos

Vanessa Cardoso September 2, 2021

Name: Ricos Age: 7 years old Sex: Male Breed: Boxer Mix Ricos is a friendly canine who loves swimming and playing fetch. During the day, Ricos scampers along the grass with the other dogs....

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Senior twins Alsa Khan and Muhammad Jee attend the senior signing event in the cafeteria. Alsa has been involved in Student Council, while Muhammad was on the track team.

Achieving the American dream

Senior twins emigrate from Pakistan, plan to attend top colleges
Madi Olivier May 16, 2021

A lot of words can be used to describe seniors Alsa Khan and Muhammad Jee. Twins. AP students. Alsa, the senior class president. Muhammad, the nationally-ranked athlete and future Ivy League student. But...

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