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Madrigal Concert

Madison Ermenio, News and Feature Editor • December 13, 2013

The choir program is putting on their annual Madrigal concert today and tomorrow in the cafeteria. Today is the second show, as they performed last night as well. The first show was originally planned...

Science Honor Society members drop eggs, test projects

Patricia Qualls, Writer • December 13, 2013

Wednesday’s Science Honor Society meeting began with a presentation and ended with a splat. Science Honor Society members participated in their semesterly science project by building unique contained...

Toys for Flower Mound cops

December 12, 2013

Class allows students to explore interests in teaching

Allie Loder, Writer • December 11, 2013

For most, elementary school is just a memory. The air smelled of crayons and bagged lunches and the desks still had compartments. It is a place that many high school students haven’t visited since puberty....

Ice storm hits North Texas causing cancellations, accidents

Anna Middleton, Entertainment editor • December 6, 2013

White is the only color seen by many Texans today. Most families are home, enjoying the weather inside with a warm cup of hot chocolate. However, others are seeing the dark side of what people are calling...

Rip ‘N Time

Alex Helm, Writer • December 4, 2013

In September of 2013, four young musicians began a journey. These four young musicians call themselves Rip ‘N Time, cleverly named after lead singer Riley Ripintyme. The band consists of a group of...

Thespians attend convention, qualify for state competitions

Anna Middleton, Entertainment editor • December 3, 2013

Hundreds of teenagers roamed the halls of the Omni Hotel. Some of them sing, some of them dance, but they all came there to do one thing. Act. Through November 21 to November 23, a group of 25 Marcus...

Hunger Games: Catching Fire review

Madi Schwem, Opinion editor • November 24, 2013

In terms of sequels, most people usually expect it to fall short of its predecessor. Especially if the preceding movie was the highly-anticipated Hunger Games movie. The first book has been known to be...

University of Texas club stirs controversy

Alex Helm, Samantha King and Madison Ermenio • November 24, 2013

The University of Texas was scrutinized this week after a controversial game of “hide and seek” was introduced and later cancelled by the Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT). The YCT organized the game...

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Guide to Great Gatsby movie adaptations

Anna Middleton, Entertainment editor • November 21, 2013

The 1920s was a time of living large and having a good time. Every person followed the code of the “American Dream.” This meant that the world was full of unlimited resources, opportunities and beauty.People...

AP US History students participate in living museum, teach 5th graders

Samantha King, Writer • November 20, 2013

McAuliffe Elementary students journeyed back in time as they walked to Marcus High School on November 19. Chris Porter’s AP US History class was assigned an unusual project: teaching...

Robotics team wins state competition

Patricia Qualls, Writer • November 19, 2013

After weeks over obsessing over building and maintaining a Robot, the Robotics Team won the state championships. On Saturday, Nov. 9, the Robotics team competed against the top schools in Texas and New...