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Emma Tyulyayev, Illustrator

Emma Tyulyayev is an Illustrator for the Marquette Messenger. This is her second year on staff. After school, she enjoys driving around and going on frequent trips to Barnes and Noble to get the latest fantasy or sci-fi novel.

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In 1993, the March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation took place, as an estimated 1 million protestors took to the streets of Washington D.C. This was one of the largest protests in American history. The Respect for Marriage Act legally recognizes same-sex and interracial marriages. 71% of Americans support same sex-marriages, according to a 2022 Gallup poll.

[Photo] Respect For Marriage Act is a win for America

4 days ago
Missouri districts, students and staff have had to adapt to finals being pushed after winter break because of legislation that dictates when schools start for the year.

[Photo] School Districts Struggle to Adapt to Post-Break Finals

January 19, 2023
The Lazy Lakers meet after one of their practices, working on defense for their upcoming game Thursday Jan. 12 against Lord at St. Louis Jewish Community Center. Photograph via John Winka and the Lazy Lakers.

J League brings athletes together

January 12, 2023
After the bomb threats at MHS, rumors spread like wildfire across social media. We as students need to hold ourselves responsible for these rumors and stop the spread of false information.

[Photo] Opinion: We are responsible for the spread of rumors

December 7, 2022
The Quizlet limitations have left many users irritated.

[Photo] Quizlet Plus curtails studying

December 5, 2022
The senseless and vicious hate toward the Jewish community, or any community, exhibited by famous pop culture icons, athletes and politicians has never been and will never be okay.

[Photo] Opinion: Anti Semitism must not be Tolerated

November 17, 2022
“Manifest Season 4 Part 1” came out on Netflix on Friday, Nov. 4, and has secured a 7.1/10 rating on IMDb.

Review: Manifest Season 4 Part 1

November 17, 2022
Affirmative Action may be on the chopping block in regards to college admissions after two tumultuous Supreme Court hearings on Oct. 31. Affirmative Action is the practice of favoring individuals belonging to groups known to have been discriminated against previously.

[Photo] Opinion: Affirmative Action Improves College Admissions

November 14, 2022
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[Photo] LGBT History Month

November 2, 2022
With the release of Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story on Netflix this past September, a discussion rose about the effect that it has had on the Halloween season and the tradition of dressing up as anybody. With multiple reports of kids and adults dressing up as Dahmer for the holiday, it is certain that they need to re-evaluate how they should react to his story. Dressing up as serial killers who have harmed people and their families in real life is not okay.

Opinion: Stop Dressing Up as Serial Killers

November 2, 2022
In 2015, the U.S. Congress recognized October as National Dyslexia Awareness Month. Senior Emma Hasler, who was diagnosed two years later, said she is glad it exists. “Dyslexia can definitely take a toll if you’re still in that phase where you’re embarrassed,” Hasler said. “That’s why awareness is so important. It shows that this isn’t abnormal or something to be ashamed of.”

[Photo] October Marks National Dyslexia Awareness Month

November 1, 2022
Balancing a career and family is a hard feat. Instead of supporting women who decide to do both, society has created a stigma against working women with children. This needs to stop.

[Photo] Williams’ Plight Highlights Gender Inequality

October 20, 2022
Niko Kilo, senior, and his teammate, Willem Hummel, are running a 5K as they pass a boy during the Hazelwood cross country meet on Oct. 7. As they passed the boy, they secured the Varsity cross country teams 1st place in the meet. Kilo placed 6th in the race, and Hummel placed 5th. We gave it our all, Kilo said.

Cross Country Places First in Meet

October 14, 2022
Over the years, the school has seen multiple versions of ACLab, some of which have been more messy than expected. With the new responsive schedule made this year for the 2022-2023 school year, some flaws have come to the students and teachers attention.

Opinion: The Responsive Schedule Contains Flaws

October 4, 2022
Though Attorney General Eric Schmitts request to access private records doesnt come as a shock, it is not typical for politicians to request such access. The legality of his request remains a question on everyones mind.

[Photo] Opinion: Attorney General Should Not Have Access to a Publication’s Records

September 24, 2022
The Student Loan Plan announced by the Biden Administration gives $20K in Pell Grants and $10K in debt cancellation to individual income under $125K and household income less than $250K.

[Photo] Student Debt Relief Plan Affects Marquette Grads, Staff

September 21, 2022
The cast and crew of Pippin starts rehersal and is working on their vaudville interpretation of the musical. Pippin is being shown from December 8-11.

Pippin Starts Rehersal

September 16, 2022
Mental health awareness for black people is necessary for issues, such as overlooking signs of mental illness, to stop.

[Photo] Opinion: Black Mental Health Is Not Taken Seriously

September 15, 2022
Natalie Cox gets in position to bat at a varsity softball game against Parkway West on Aug. 26, where she managed to hit 3 home runs.

MHS student hits 3 home runs in softball game

September 9, 2022
A piece from Driptaa Chakarabortys portfolio. The senior won a full-ride scholarship to Washu-Us architecture program this past march. Her arts theme centered around the relations of math as an art.

MHS Student Wins Wash-U Scholarship

May 23, 2022
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[Photo] Ed Board: Let Transgender Women Play

May 12, 2022
Wallys, the mega gas station that opened in Fenton last March, offers a large variety of products which includes 75 gas pumps, a jerky wall, and a popcorn station. The gas station has become a popular hangout destination for students because of its laid-back nature and product selection.

MHS Teens Explore Mega-Gas Station Wally’s

April 29, 2022

Review: The Batman

March 16, 2022
Graci Francis (right) and Gracie Francis (left) pose for a picture before heading off to homecoming on Sept. 25,. Gracie was adopted by Gracis family in 8th grade, where they started facing problems because of their similar names. “It can be really annoying sometimes, especially when its obvious that they are trying to talk about the other one, but they keep talking about the one that they are talking to.” said Graci.

Double Trouble

March 14, 2022
Non-STEM careers have long been stigmatized within the Indian-American community and that needs to stop. Success is not just based on a specific career but rather an individuals true purpose and passion in life.

[Photo] Opinion: STEM careers should not be the only means of success in the Indian community

March 8, 2022
With the recent rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia, came insensitive jokes from all over the internet. Because of these jokes, many Russian and Ukrainian people like me have felt hurt. I think people should instead learn and educate themselves about the situation, and lift those up who are directly affected by it.

Opinion: Stop Making Jokes About War

March 8, 2022
The Florida Dont Say Gay bill, as it has been nicknamed, is a detriment to the mental health of young LGBTQ+ students.

[Photo] Opinion: The ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Cannot Become A Nationwide Trend

March 7, 2022
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[Photo] Blood Shortage Impacts Local Communities

March 1, 2022
According to a 2017 study by the Institute of Labor Economics, Black teachers hold Black students to higher expectations than teachers of other backgrounds and are more culturally sensitive.  Black youth needs Black teachers now more than ever; they are growing up in a time where we see police brutality more frequently. Having black teachers in schools will give these students what they need most, hope and support.

[Photo] Opinion: RSD Needs More Black Teachers

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
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[Photo] Music Makers: Students Upload Music to Spotify, SoundCloud

February 22, 2022
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[Photo] Fans Reflect on Evolution of Spider-Man

December 27, 2021
This year come back with more in-person tutoring options and teacher-aide options since COVID, which students have been taking advantage of to raise their understanding on subjects they need help with.

Students Take Up Tutoring And Teaching

December 5, 2021
MHS students have created and put together their costumes by buying pieces online, thrifting them, or DIY-ing them.

Students Work On Halloween Costumes

October 29, 2021
Dune hit theaters on Friday, Oct. 22, and has secured a 8.4/10 rating from critics already.

Review: Dune

October 27, 2021

Making of the Musical Legally Blonde

October 25, 2021
Mindy McGinnis, author, visited MHS in September to talk about her novel “Heroine”. The story focuses on Mickey, a female athlete, who ends up suffering a leg injury from a car accident, which leads her to take pain medicine and become addicted.

Authors Visit MHS

October 24, 2021
Supraja Deevi, junior, was placed in Nrithyakshetra, a Bharatnatyam dance school, by her mother when she was in seventh grade. Above is Deevi and her dance troupe in performance.

Classical Indian Dance Club Is On Its Way

October 6, 2021

MHSNews | Author Mindy McGinnis Book Talks “Heroine”

October 6, 2021
Megan Fink, language arts teacher, creates assignments through Canvas for her language arts students who are fully virtual.

Full-Time Virtual Language Arts Teacher Joins MHS Staff

September 29, 2021
Amin Motlaq, freshman, balanced participating in Ramadan with his participation on the boys track and field team.

Muslim Athletes Navigate Ramadan

May 16, 2021
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