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The Marquee

Nikhita Ragam

Nikhita Ragam, Entertainment Editor

Nikhita Ragam is a senior, and this is her first year on staff. She runs UNICEF Club and is involved in DECA. Outside of school, she partakes in activist efforts. She enjoys dancing and is always down to get coffee. Nikhita wants to travel as much as possible with her family before she goes to college.

All content by Nikhita Ragam
"One by one, she identified my friends as 'white chocolate, white chocolate...,' but when it came to me, she immediately came to the conclusion of “dark chocolate.” Dark chocolate. Those words have haunted me since." 

Senior column: Dark chocolate

Nikhita Ragam May 16, 2020

In a bustling cafeteria of nose-picking, immature third-graders, I sat with my peanut butter sandwich, quietly nibbling on it, amongst the girls from my class. Macey, a rambunctious basketball...

The senior slump

The senior slump

A guide to combating senioritis
Nikhita Ragam March 15, 2020

Senioritis (see-nee-or-i-tiss) noun. 1. College Board: Slacking off during spring semester or after being accepted college; can jeopardize future plans 2. Urban Dictionary: A disease mostly...

Remarks: students voting

Remarks: students voting

Nikhita Ragam and Reya Mosby March 6, 2020

The Marquee: Do you think it is important for students to become politically aware and exercise their right to vote?

A mock election was held yesterday for students to express their political opinions because it was Super Tuesday. The mock election results were similar to the Texas primary presidential election results for Democrats, but Republicans had more disparity.

Students vote in mock election on Super Tuesday

Nikhita Ragam March 4, 2020

While adults were in the library casting their votes in the presidential primary election yesterday, students were able to express their political opinions by taking part in AP Government teacher Carey...

Homework Haven is every Tuesday and Thursday after school from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. in the Learning Hub (C114).

Homework Haven started to help students

Nikhita Ragam February 14, 2020

Homework Haven, a program dedicated to helping students with coursework and studying for exams, started at the end of last semester. It’s available to students every Tuesday and Thursday after school...

"An older man spoke about leading climate change protests in the 70’s. It’s a cause he’s defended for decades. He’s the activist I aspire to be: dedicated and impassioned. I’m sick of promoting causes that mean nothing to me."

Column: A new era of activism

Nikhita Ragam February 4, 2020

Editor’s note: this column was named as a superior personal opinion column in the TAJE Best in Texas contest. Climate change. #MeToo Movement. Hong Kong protests. Rohingya Muslim ethnic...

The girls' basketball team and volleyball team participate in a packaging event to pack menstrual products for She Supply.

[Photo] January in photos

The Marquee Staff February 2, 2020

The girls' basketball team and volleyball team participate in a packaging event to pack menstrual products for She Supply.

President Donald Trump was impeached on Dec. 18 In October, after asking Ukranian government officials to conduct background checks and provide information on former Vice President and current presidential candidate Joe Biden in October.

Impeachment breakdown

Nikhita Ragam January 27, 2020

What is impeachment? Impeachment is a power held by Congress, which is made up of the House of Representatives and Senate, to charge, try and remove public officials, ranging from cabinet members...

DECA students attended the Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves at the American Airlines Center on Dec. 4.

[Photo] December in photos

December 20, 2019

DECA students attended the Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves at the American Airlines Center on Dec. 4.

Junior Katherine Eddleman follows a vegetarian diet and wants to make a shift to eating fully plant-based.

More than metal straws

Junior starts Environmental Club
Nikhita Ragam December 16, 2019

As environmental awareness has increased worldwide, millions of teens have united to address the issue of climate change. Junior Katherine Eddleman is one of them and has promoted the cause of climate...

The Global Climate Strike, an environmental conservation organization, held a rally on Friday, Nov. 29 in order to let the government know they want climate action. 40 people attended, brought signs, and marched as a group up and down W. 7th  in the rain while shouting chants that encouraged activism.

Impact of climate change sparks debate

Nikhita Ragam and Shriya Mukkavilli December 13, 2019

According to the United Nations, 2019 is set to end the hottest decade recorded, and natural disasters such as wildfires and floods have increased. The global temperature has increased 1.5 F since 1880,...

Student advisory board members junior Ryan Steen and seniors Alec McKisic, Ethan Lowry, Corbin Duncan, Patrick Black, Joseph Addicott and Steven Sanfelippo helped organize school supplies before they were donated to Dallas ISD.

LISD lends a hand

Students help with tornado restoration
Nikhita Ragam December 9, 2019

The Student Advisory Board collected 21 boxes of school supplies and $440 in gift cards for the district-wide donation drive held for Dallas ISD. AP Human Geography teacher Tracy Jennings’ classes...