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Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Aishani Raju

Aishani Raju, Business Manager/Reporter

Aishani Raju (she/her) is a senior and a second year reporter on the Marquee. You’ll probably see her reading up on the latest mystery novels or blasting SZA and Harry Styles in the car. If you don’t find her constantly out hiking or doing anything outdoorsy, she’ll be at home attempting to cook up new recipes. She’s looking forward to bonding with the staff this year and having a great year!

All content by Aishani Raju
Senior Bella Campos, who received UIL's MVP award, speeds down the field to score the winning goal at the state finals.

Scoring State

Aishani Raju, Reporter May 1, 2023

The time had come for a rematch at the regional finals. The team had battled through multiple tightly contested playoff matches. Now the last obstacle between them and the state tournament was Southlake...

Senior manages type one diabetes

Senior manages type one diabetes

Muna Nnamani and Aishani Raju May 1, 2023

At twelve years old, senior Sadie Thomas danced onstage. Under the glow of the spotlights, she was completely immersed in her routine. It didn’t matter that she’d been in a battle with her body...

Students recount racist behaviors

Roundtable: Racist Experiences
Muna Nnamani and Aishani Raju April 24, 2023

We interviewed students of color about experiences that they have had in the community because of their race. From coping with daily alienation to handling racism, they share their stories below.   June...

Hanging out on a budget

Hanging out on a budget

Aishani Raju March 8, 2023

Have you ever texted your friends asking to hang out and gotten hit with the text, “well what should we do?” What is there to actually do? Plans may be thrown into the group chat about brunch, local...

Junior Jacque Stevenson cooks in a gluten free cooking class in Italy

Freely Jacque

Instagram influencer overcomes disordered eating habits
Aishani Raju November 4, 2022

In the midst of the pandemic, Junior Jacque Stevenson garnished her oatmeal bowl with glazed strawberries, chocolate chips, and peanut butter. She centered the bowl on her table to snap pictures of her...

Senior Emma Sralla celebrates with the Swedish flag after placing first in U20 discus World Athletics Championships on Aug. 3.

World champ

Senior takes discus gold
Aishani Raju, Reporter October 6, 2022
The rain poured down as senior Emma Sralla stepped out of the bus to face the practice arena for the World Athletics U20 Championships in Cali, Colombia.
Marquettes line up before the beginning of the pep rally on March 2.

Marquette annual spring show celebrates 40 years

Aishani Raju April 7, 2022

 The Marquettes are having a Spring Show to commemorate their 40th anniversary from April 7-9. The show will be in the MAC at 7 p.m..  Marquette director Alice Dack has been director for the past...

MEDS club officer Seher Hasan and sophomore Harsh Singh took the toys raised in the drive to the Dallas Children's Medical Center on March 15.

MEDS club hosts toy drive

Aishani Raju March 25, 2022

The Medical Education for Dedicated Students (MEDS) club dropped off 108 toys and raised $375 in gift cards for the Dallas Children’s Medical Center. Junior MEDS Club officer Seher Hasan, and sophomore...

Recent bills spark controversy about history education

Recent bills spark controversy about history education

Hyunsung Na, Aishani Raju, and Harrison Hamre February 1, 2022

Editor’s note: This story was part of the Jan. 19, 2022 in-depth package that won best series/project in the Dallas Morning News high school journalism contest. It also won first place for in-depth...

Junior Emma Sralla prepares to throw the discus. She has competed in track events since she was 9.

Throwing to the top

Discus thrower competes in European Championships
Aishani Raju November 17, 2021

Editor's note: This story won first place for print sports feature stories in the 2022 ILPC contest. It also won superior for online sports feature stories in the 2022 TAJE Best in Texas contest. It also...

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...

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...