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Akhila Swarna

Akhila Swarna, Associate Editor

Akhila Swarna, senior, is the Associate Editor of the Marquette Messenger. She enjoys participating in Speech and Debate, HOSA, and Red Cross. Outside of school, she is a certified Andhranatyam dancer at the Radhanika Dance School and frequents the Oberweis ice cream store for brownie sundaes.

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Mustangs Mourn the Loss of Student: Sophie Levinson

Mustangs Mourn the Loss of Student: Sophie Levinson

January 9, 2023
Midnights: A Track by Track Review

Midnights: A Track by Track Review

October 29, 2022

Dr. Curtis Cain Releases Statement on the Shooting at St. Louis High School

October 25, 2022
The new Unity banner in the stairwell near the School Store was placed as a parting gift to MHS by Carson Hanis and Evie Gallagher, both members of the class of 2022. Hanis intended for the banner to represent the importance of unifying the student body in spite of differences. Our school is like a family to me, Hanis said. Although we all have our differences, we still have a strong sense of community, and I wanted that to carry on.

MHS Alumni Leave Lasting Legacy

September 21, 2022
Arianna Holt, senior, gains momentum to get ahead in the Rolling Wheels Relay against the the freshman, sophomore and juniors during Wednesday, Sept. 14 on second lunch. Holt said she looks forward to the spirit lunch games and hopes that MHS continues this tradition in the future.

Competitions During Lunch Spark School Spirit

September 16, 2022
Boba Increases in Popularity

Boba Increases in Popularity

May 8, 2022
“The Adam Project” is a science fiction movie directed by Shawn Levy, which follows Adam Reed’s (Ryan Reynolds) accidental visit to 2022 when trying to desperately undo an unfavorable event in his life. Adam meets his 12-year-old self (also accidental) and ends up using his help in trying to save the future - mostly from the mess he has made.

Review: The Adam Project

April 10, 2022
Dr. Stephen Hankins, principal, was selected as the St. Louis Region of the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals (SASSP) Principal of the Year in the Commons, which was presented by the SASSP officers. Principals across the St. Louis region are nominated for the award, but the winner is selected after an application and review process by the SASSP. “When you get recognized by your peers, it means a lot. It means that you must be doing something right,” Dr. Hankins said. In addition to the honor, Dr. Hankins also received a $250 check to create a student scholarship.

MHS Principal wins STL Principal of the Year award

April 7, 2022
Blood Shortage Impacts Local Communities

Blood Shortage Impacts Local Communities

March 1, 2022
Many MHS students have started building their own computers. Carter Long, junior, built their computer (pictured above) by buying the appropriate parts and putting them together.

Technology From Scratch: Students, Staff Build Computers

February 22, 2022
Senior Carsyn Cosman has been a swimmer on varsity for 4 years. Cosman said she was very surprised to have won the Marquette Relays due to the size of the team and loss of key swimmers from last year.

Swim Team Upholds Winning Relay Tradition

December 25, 2021
School districts in Illinois and the surrounding St. Louis area have begun to offer self-care days. Christy Johnson, junior, has been advocating for similar change in RSD. Everyones trying to do everything all the time which can get pretty stressful, Johnson said.

Self-care days offered across STL school districts

November 30, 2021
Ginny & Georgia is Netflix original comedy-drama series released Feb. 24, 2021.

Review: Ginny and Georgia

March 24, 2021
“To All The Boys: Always And Forever” follows the story of Lara Jean (Lana Condor) and her boyfriend Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo) as they navigate the ins-and-outs of a high school relationship their senior year.

Movie Review: To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before Always And Forever

February 17, 2021
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) is home to and sustains an abundance of life including land mammals, marine mammals and indigenous peoples. Denying the environmental importance, the current administration has begun the leasing process for oil drilling in the ANWR, placing a burden on the life residing there. It’s time to start the fight to protect one of the last unspoiled areas of the world.

Let’s Leave the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Unspoiled

January 7, 2021
Sophia Marciano, junior, volunteers at the Trevisano family home. The family dresses up as Christmas characters, Marciano as an elf, and kids interact with them as they raise donations for the St. Patricks center. Recently, ABCs Great Christmas Light Fight show filmed the exterior decorations.

People of Various Religious Affiliations Navigate the Holiday Season

December 28, 2020
If Anything Happens I Love You, directed by Michael Govier and Will McCormack, tells the tragic tale of parents’ grief over the loss of their child due to a school shooting. Following the passing of their child, two parents relive their many positive experiences as a family through memories including clothing, a soccer ball and various places and locations.

Movie Review: If Anything Happens I Love You

December 6, 2020
Jenny Chiu, junior, underwent a hair change of 12 inches off her hair. “I was actually thinking about cutting my hair, and then my friend told me that she could do it, so I thought it would be fun,” Chiu said.

MHS Students Undergo Hair Changes

December 6, 2020
Sharitzs Instagram features books for upcoming holidays, inspirational quotations and announcements.

Library Social Media Connects Students

December 5, 2020
TikTok is a social networking app that includes short-form videos with over 500 million users.

The Toxicity of TikTok

May 16, 2020
The Struggles of Being Skinny

The Struggles of Being Skinny

February 12, 2020
Breaking the Stigma

Breaking the Stigma

February 5, 2020
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