The Marquee

A year of music

Why the chart topping albums of 2018 had people in their feelings

Kendall Cooper, Copy Editor • January 9, 2019

Sweetener - Ariana Grande This year was inarguably the best year yet for Ariana Grande’s career and the worst for her personal life. She’s endured the death of her ex-boyfriend Mac Miller and...

2018 rewind in hashtags

Madi Olivier, Online Editor • January 6, 2019

#Tidepodchallenge In January, a viral joke encouraged brave teens across the nation to attempt eating the laundry detergent pods. While it was hardly more than a meme, some took the challenge seriously...

The dream job

Marcus alumnus co-founds video game streaming business

Chloe White, Editor-in-chief • January 1, 2019

Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Game Attack live streams video games — everything ranging from the newest blockbuster game to old classics — on Twitch. On screen, it seems that...

Forced to Flee

Venezuelan immigrant starts new life in US

Reya Mosby, Writer • December 11, 2018

Apr. 27, 2016 On the way out of their home country, the Venezuelan family was on high alert. Though they had work visas to legally enter the United States, they had heard the horror stories of the corrupt...

Broadway Baby

Nikhila Bulusu, Writer • December 7, 2018

The quiet chatter of people as they entered the auditorium and the rustling of Playbills were amplified in freshman Savannah DeCrow’s ears as she waited inside the small house set on the stage. Her...

Mr. Marcus contestants

Meet the seniors of the annual Mr. Marcus pageant

Nikhila Bulusu, Writer • November 28, 2018

The year’s most anticipated competition is back with 14 new young men competing for the Mr. Marcus crown. From cutthroat dance battles to hilarious walks across the runway, Mr. Marcus is an event...

Cleanups for a cause

Student groups collect trash

November 2, 2018

SHS host trash bash Senior Shruti Mavuri walked through the campus parking lot, large trash bag in hand. The air smelled of fresh rain. Trash was strewn all over the lot, most of which was fast food from...

A Race Against Time

Theatre hosts annual 24-hour PlayFest

Reya Mosby, Writer • November 2, 2018

Time was running out and the anticipation grew the closer it got to the final performance. It was crunch time, and the actors were rehearsing their scene for the last time before they went on stage. The...

Loss to Hebron ends the Marauders’ four game winning streak

Ava Bush • October 30, 2018

The Marauders lost 20-35 against the Hebron Hawks, moving them into third place behind Flower Mound and Coppell in the 6-6A District standings. Despite a few phenomenal offensive plays, and a solid performance...

The Marquee Halloween’s Guide

Alex Anderson, Skyler Middleton, and Chloe White • October 26, 2018

Do it yourself: Halloween edition While Halloween is only days away, it’s not too late to make a DIY costume. Instead of spending money on a costume you’ll wear once, head to your favorite clothing...

From One Generation to the Next

Reya Mosby, Reporter • October 20, 2018

People crowded and walked busily around the main plaza. Various bright colored decorations lined the ground. Water sprayed out the stone fountain in various intricate patterns. Buildings that seemed to...

Don’t touch my hair

Kendall Cooper, Copy/Entertainment/Sports Editor • October 11, 2018

A brush yanked my head back as I struggled to not fall off the step stool. My reflection stared back at my mom’s in my parents’ bathroom mirror. My mom was attempting to straighten my stubborn curls....