Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee
Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee
Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee
Vanessa Cardoso

Vanessa Cardoso, Reporter

Vanessa Cardoso (she/her) is a senior and a first year staff member of the Marquee. She likes to read, write, and watch tv in her free time. Her favorite color is pink, and she has a pet dog named Minnie. She participated in a slew of sports in school like dance, basketball and volleyball even though she had no prior experience. Also, she has attended five schools.

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"I appreciated their efforts to make me feel welcome, but the food wasn’t going to make up for the lost time."

Worlds away

Vanessa Cardoso • January 25, 2022

Editor's note: This column was finalist for commentary in the 2022 Dallas Morning News high school journalism contest. Last summer, I traveled to Mexico City to visit my extended family. I had not seen...

Lauren Forsyth started baking in 7th grade and now has a business. Photo Salma Ali

Baking Business Stirs Joy

Vanessa Cardoso • January 19, 2022

Every part of Lauren's macarons, including sprinkles, are homemade. Photo submitted by Lauren ForsythSophomore Lauren Forsyth still remembers the smell of cupcakes wafting through the kitchen where she...

Growing Artist Paints A Profit

Vanessa Cardoso • January 19, 2022

For senior Zoe Thompson, her business began as a way to declutter. “I made a lot of artwork, and it had to go somewhere,” said Zoe. Zoe’s art room had paint splattered on the ground, endless...

Scout Lee, 12

Vanessa Cardoso • November 29, 2021

6:30 a.m. The alarm clock rings once, possibly twice. The loud alarm makes senior Scout Lee’s migraine even more unbearable. She staggers to the bathroom to brush her teeth and shower. She can’t...

School, extracurriculars and other factors keep students and staff up at night.

Restless nights disrupt life

Hyunsung Na, Garrison Acree, and Vanessa Cardoso • November 29, 2021

Junior Cayli Minick's family was featured during the Sept.28 Heart of the Marauder game.

Volleyball honors manager’s team in Heart of the Marauder

Vanessa Cardoso • October 25, 2021

At the Heart of a Marauder volleyball game on Sept. 28, the team honored varsity team manager Cayli Minick and her family. Last year, Cayli's father passed away from an autoimmune disease. The volleyball...

Review: Coming-of-age Netflix shows

Review: Coming-of-age Netflix shows

Vanessa Cardoso • September 14, 2021

Ginny and Georgia The Netflix original “Ginny and Georgia”  follows the lives of Ginny and her mother, Georgia. Together they endure the woes of single motherhood. Ginny has never had a stable...

Catniss was a bit camera shy, and chose to stay in her litter box.

Shelter profile: Catniss

Vanessa Cardoso • September 2, 2021

Name: Catniss Age: 8 years old Sex: Female Breed: Domestic Shorthair Catniss enjoys being held and petted, but she is reserved. She spends most of her time lying inside her litter box even...

Ricos can be shy, but once you get to know him, he will follow you everywhere.

Shelter profiles: Ricos

Vanessa Cardoso • September 2, 2021

Name: Ricos Age: 7 years old Sex: Male Breed: Boxer Mix Ricos is a friendly canine who loves swimming and playing fetch. During the day, Ricos scampers along the grass with the other dogs....