The Marquee

Prescription prevalence

Teen prescription drug abuse affects community

Kendall Cooper • April 29, 2019

Editor's note: This story was a part of the in-depth package of our April 26, 2019 issue, which won best series or project in the Dallas Morning News high school journalism contest. It also won second...

Meet the mascot – John Creley

Madi Olivier • April 26, 2019

The mascot is an iconic part of school history, and can be seen at almost every pep rally and sporting event. However, most students don’t know who is actually in the suit. Get to know the person in...

Let’s all go to the movies

Alex Anderson and Shayla Sistrunk • April 26, 2019

Studio Movie Grill: Lewisville, TX 3/5 stars Studio Movie Grill is an older theater in Lewisville and one of the first dine-in theaters in the area. But with the rise in popularity of dine-in theaters,...

Out of the park

Softball underclassmen commit early

Madi Olivier • April 26, 2019

Deciding what college to go to can take years, and even some seniors don’t know where they want to go. However, these two underclassmen have their collegiate futures planned before most students their...

Pins and needles

Senior recognized for designs and costumes

Reya Mosby • April 25, 2019

Editor's note: this story won second place for online entertainment features in the ILPC contest. The last notes of the song that filled the large theatre were soon drowned out by the roar of applause...

Baskets for backpacks

Students host charity basketball event to donate school supplies to LISD students

Nikhila Bulusu • April 25, 2019

Clothes were sprawled across the room as junior Aryan Sharma sat in a swivelly chair across from his good friend, senior Sai Ramesh. On this chilly December day, they were talking when Sharma brought up...

Law firm sues LISD over school board elections

Nikhila Bulusu • April 25, 2019

A lawsuit was filed on Feb. 12 against LISD because the current school board election system doesn’t require members to live in the area that they represent. Though more than 58 percent of LISD students...

Planning the perfect prom

Shayla Sistrunk, Writer • April 2, 2019

Prom is considered one of the most exciting days of the school year. However, it can be extremely stressful to plan this entire day, especially with limited time and money. Here we’ve simplified the...

Suffering in silence

Junior struggles with an abusive relationship

Skyler Middleton, Online editor • April 2, 2019

Anna* giggled as she and her boyfriend, Cole*, sat on a friend’s patio and playfully argued over whether or not Panic! At the Disco was worth listening to. Anna smiled while lightly punching his shoulder...

Behind closed doors

Teen recovers from abusive relationship

Reya Mosby, Writer • April 2, 2019

As Kate* sat listening to her teacher lecture, her mind drifted back her to relive childhood memories. Preschooler Kate sat playing with her toys. She stopped when her dad, Rick*, stumbled through the...

Fight like a girl

Wrestling welcomes new female team

Michael Minton, Reporter • February 7, 2019

Editor's note: this story was named as an honorable mention for sports features in the TAJE Best in Texas contest. The newly formed girls wrestling team competed in their first meet Jan. 18 and started...

The show must go on

Upon preparing for her graduation, Senior reflects on her journey to Marquette captain

Samantha Thornfelt, News Editor • February 6, 2019

Getting into starting position, freshman Grace Zimmel prepares for the opening number at her first Spring Show. As her back faces the crowd, the cheers of the audience echo throughout the room behind...