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The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Junior Alex Goff (junior) directs as Coram Deo Academy sophomore Fernando Echeverria (left) films for their company.

Junior creates own film production company

Junior creates
Miranda Cheiechi, Assistant news and feature editor October 15, 2013

Mark was going to steal the car. His neighbor’s beautiful red and white 1969 Camaro. He had to. It was the only way to Amy’s heart. He strutted up to the car, “borrowed” car keys in hand. That’s...

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The amount of standardized tests that Texas students will have to take has seen a noticeable decrease, thanks to the Texas Legislature. They passed House Bill 5 over the summer, reducing the amount of required End of Course exams that students need to take.

New law allows for less testing, more options

Victoria Price, Writer October 15, 2013

Students are taking less standardized tests this year and new graduation requirements will be put in place because of recent state legislation. The Texas Legislature passed House Bill 5 over the summer,...

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Evolution of mums, garters

Evolution of mums, garters

Victoria Price, Writer October 10, 2013

Everything is bigger in Texas and that includes homecoming mums. Although mums and garters are a celebration for schools in the South, the first chrysanthemum was grown in China over 3,500 years ago. They...

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The new Big Tex towers over Fair Park at this year's state fair.

The Marquee outlines State Fair experience

Molly Webber, Writer October 10, 2013

On Sept. 26, 2013, Big Tex was seen as a phoenix rising from the ashes of his tragic death. This year, however, is different because there are now new ways to enjoy it.  Plus, Big Tex will be welcoming...

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Homecoming Week

Homecoming Week

October 10, 2013

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October 2013

October 2013

October 9, 2013

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Marcus Idol

Marcus Idol

October 8, 2013

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Girls' volleyball loses against Lewisville, hoping for win in future

Girls’ volleyball loses against Lewisville, hoping for win in future

Miranda Chiechi, Assistant news and feature editor October 4, 2013

    The varsity volleyball team took the court against Lewisville High School Tuesday night. It was the second game of district, a victory that would take them one step closer to making the playoffs....

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Nerd spirit day

Nerd spirit day

October 4, 2013

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Molly Fisher, junior, hits a forehand shot and wins against the Flower Mound Jaguars.

Girls’ tennis team undefeated, aiming for district play-off win

Patricia Qualls, Writer October 4, 2013

The chants echoed around the tennis courts as the crowd, the players and the coaches screamed “Let’s go Marcus!” The Marcus tennis courts were crowded with cheering fans Tuesday, Oct. 1 as the varsity...

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Improv group members junior Cat Cakmis, sophomore Hope Warner, senior Beau McGary, senior Veo Kennedy, sophomore Siete White perform in the school cafeteria on Thursday Sept. 26.

New school improv group to perform

Madi Schwem, Opinion editor September 25, 2013

“Whose Line is it Anyway” was a popular TV show in its day, much-loved by many people. The show consisted of several actors coming up with scenarios and improvising them out.  A group that takes on...

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