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The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Marcus High School's Online Newspaper

The Marquee

Tricks-not-Treats

Tricks-not-Treats

The oversexualization of women and their bodies is haunting our spooky season
Lucy Baysinger and Sofia Heidlerova October 30, 2024

A chill breeze flows through her hair, and crisp leaves crunch beneath her black boots. On the hunt for a Halloween costume, she makes her way into Spirit Halloween. As she grazes through each display,...

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Togetherness for terror

Junior builds haunted house with her father
Astor Jones, Reporter October 30, 2024

“AHHHHHHHHHHHH” a little girl screamed. Leaves crunched as she quickly ran away with a handful of candy in her fist, leaving a trail of chocolate bars left on the uneven sidewalk. The night of...

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Old Alton Bridge initially opened in 1884 in order to connect Denton with Copper Canyon.

Dark secret in Denton

Local lore surrounding infamous "Goatman's Bridge"
Jude Soape, Reporter October 30, 2024

Off the road to Denton, there’s a bridge that connects a small gravel lot to a thick gray forest, straddling a shallow, muddy creek.  “There’s a little gravel parking lot past the entrance. You...

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Jack then roamed the earth using a coal in a turnip he carved to guide him. People then began carving their own turnips and pumpkins. The term “Jack of the Lantern” was born, and evolved into, “Jack o’ lantern.” 

Haunting history

Marley Roberson October 21, 2021

Trick-or-Treating Most people don't know why we trick-or-treat, carve pumpkins or even dress up for halloween.  Many don't know that Halloween, and many of the traditions that come with it, started...

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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...

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Halloween movie guide

Halloween movie guide

Angela Hoffman October 23, 2014

As calendars flip over to October, the thoughts of horror houses and colorful costumes come to mind. It’s a great time to venture to the movies, where dreadfully scary films are being released each weekend...

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