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Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Chloe White

Chloe White, Editor-in-Chief

Chloe White – Senior – Editor-in-Chief
Hi! My name is Chloe White, and I’ll be the Editor-in-Chief this year. This is my second year on staff. I fell in love with newspaper and editing last year working as news editor. I’m looking forward to being editor-and-chief and seeing what this talented staff with create! In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, playing video games, sewing, and going on long walks with my cat! After high school, I plan on attending a university and majoring in journalism and creative writing.

All content by Chloe White
Junior recovers from Xanax addiction

Junior recovers from Xanax addiction

Chloe White 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...

Seniors Kate Bauder and Chloe Agis help students sign up for the annual blood drive sponsored by Carter Bloodcare on March 19. MEDS Club members assist with the drive to gain experience.

MEDS Club Blood Drive Saves 519 Lives

Chloe White April 9, 2019

The MEDS club Blood Drive, held on March 19, received over 173 pints of blood. Each pint of blood helps three people. MEDS club Vice President Senior Lalita Kunameni donated blood during the drive,...

State Senator Jane Nelson spoke at the GOP meet and greet at Marty B's in Bartonville.

Teacher salary increase proposed by Flower Mound state senator

Chloe White, Editor in chief March 22, 2019

A bill to increase Texas teacher and librarians’ pay by $5,000 for two years, proposed by Flower Mound State Senator Jane Nelson, has passed unanimously in the Senate. “I think it’s very necessary...

The dream job

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...

Congressman Beto O'Rourke held a rally in Fort Worth

Texas Senate race draws national attention

Chloe White, Editor-in-chief November 2, 2018

For over two decades, Texas has remained a traditionally Republican state. Most of Texas remains strongly conservative, except for a few border counties and large cities such as Dallas, Austin and Houston....

Texas Senate race draws national attention

Chloe White, Editor In Chief November 1, 2018

For over two decades, Texas has remained a traditionally Republican state. Most of Texas remains strongly conservative, except for a few border counties and large cities such as Dallas, Austin and Houston....

The Marquee Halloween's Guide

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...

On our way

On our way

From politics to passions, students share diverse summer adventures
Chloe White and Alex Anderson October 12, 2018

Fighting for representation Story: Chloe White As senior Jenna Chang walked into Rep. Beto O’Rourke’s office, he shook her hand, as he did with everyone else in their small group. He asked for...

The power of books

Chloe White, Editor in Chief October 7, 2018

The older I’ve gotten, I’ve begun to notice a trend — less and less students are reading for fun. After every exam or test where phones weren’t allowed, I’d notice either my classmates blankly...

Cruz and O'Rourke meet up in first debate

Cruz and O’Rourke meet up in first debate

Cruz and O’Rourke cover domestic issues in first of three debates
Chloe White, Editor in Chief September 22, 2018

Editor’s note: The Marquee was granted media access to attend the debate. Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Beto O’Rourke’s first debate on Sept. 21 covered domestic policy issues such as gun control,...

Students participate in local March for Our Lives protest

Students participate in local March for Our Lives protest

Chloe White, News editor April 16, 2018

Thousands of North Texas students, parents and teachers participated in the international March for Our lives protest against gun violence on March 23. During the protests in Fort Worth, Denton and Dallas,...

A helping hand

Pantry opens for students in need
Chloe White, News editor April 16, 2018

A food pantry for students in need was opened up by junior AP Humanities teacher Debbie Brininstool with the help of Assistant Principal Dorrie Loughborough at the beginning of the school year. The decision...

#LetChloePee

#LetChloePee

Chloe White, News Editor March 5, 2018

When I was in eighth grade, I always looked forward to the annual STAAR tests. Not the test itself, but to the hour or two left over when we could read. The state testing in Florida never let us do this,...

LISD voter initiative receives state's attention

LISD voter initiative receives state’s attention

Chloe White, News Editor February 27, 2018

LISD  pushed back recently against  Attorney General Ken Paxton's cease and desist demand letter, which was issued on Feb. 15 to Lewisville ISD and two other school districts for violating Texas law...

Newborn calves fill the Ag Barn

Newborn calves fill the Ag Barn

FFA welcomes new calf to their barn
Chloe White, News Editor February 20, 2018

Photos by Jackson Bednarczyk FLOWER MOUND, 11:05 a.m.— senior Raylee Crawford receives a text from her dad during English class — “I think it’s time.” Ten minutes into her Advanced...

English curriculum causes unrest across district

English curriculum causes unrest across district

Jackson Bednarczyk, Chloe White, and Skyler Middleton February 1, 2018

English departments across LISD are divided over looser curriculum standards that now contain less mandated content. In recent years, LISD has moved to a more flexible learning approach which focuses...

New Confederate monument committee makes its debut

New Confederate monument committee makes its debut

Chloe White, News Editor January 22, 2018

Denton County Commissioners Court has created the Denton County Confederate Monument Committee research the monument. They are considering moving the statue or keeping it where it is but adding historical...

Vaping rises among teens

Chloe White, News Editor December 12, 2017

While teen smoking is at a record low in 24 years, e-cigarette use has risen dramatically in popularity among high schoolers, according to the Center for Disease Control. As stated by the student resource...

Flower Mound welcomes first hotel

Chloe White, Reporter November 2, 2017

The first hotel in Flower Mound, the Courtyard Marriott at Riverwalk opened on Sept. 29. The first hotel in Flower Mound, the Courtyard Marriott at Riverwalk opened on Sept. 29. It features 137 rooms including...