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Liza Cooper, Opinions Editor

Liza Cooper, senior, is the Opinions Editor for the Marquette Messenger. This is her third year on staff. Liza loves to travel, take pictures, and be with her friends and family.

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Students like Taylor Sears, senior, have to study extra hard for retakes. Some teachers take the average grade of the original test and retake, some take the highest grade between the two and some just take the retake score. The ambiguity of retake policies encourages many students to try to perform their best.

Inconsistent Retake Policies Puzzle MHS Students, Staff

3 days ago
Students in science teacher Dawna Barnharts Forensics class investigate a crime scene in their class.

Fake Crime Scene Excites MHS

September 14, 2022
BeReal, a social media app launched in 2020, claims to be based on authenticity. Multiple students at MHS praise BeReal for this feature. I like it because theres no editing, Ashlyn Merritt, sophomore, said.

“Authentic” Social Media App BeReal Takes MHS By Storm

September 12, 2022
Luke Dahlgren, freshman, built an outdoor classroom at Ballwin Elementary for his final Eagle Scout project. Eagle Scout projects are a big undertaking, he said.

MHS Students Pursue Eagle Scout Rank

May 13, 2022
Most of the popular stories in my News app should not be trending. A story about a celebrity wedding is never going to be more important than reporting on the war crimes being committed in Ukraine.

Opinion: Our Attention to the News is Selective

April 26, 2022
As Albert Pujols stepped up to the plate for his first at-bat with the St. Louis Cardinals since 2011, fans cheered uproariously. The six-time Silver Slugger Award winner will retire after the 2022 season.

Albert Pujols’ Return Excites Cardinals Fans

April 26, 2022
In the off season, MLB executives decided to change a few rules of the game. One of the new rules they introduced was the implementation of a designated hitter in the National League, which would be in place on Opening Day (Thursday, March 31). Unfortunately, this could negatively change the name of the baseball game forever

Opinion: MLB Should Not Introduce a Designated Hitter to the National League

March 8, 2022
The ACT and SAT are both difficult and time-consuming standardized tests. With the SAT going virtual, I think this should decrease a lot of stress for students preparing to take the test.

[Photo] Opinion: Virtualize, Shorten Standardized Testing

February 23, 2022
Artist Spotlight: Driptaa Chakraborty

Artist Spotlight: Driptaa Chakraborty

February 6, 2022
Chakraborty won first place in the 2021 2nd District Congressional Art competition for her painting titled “Innovation.” ” In the picture, there is a researcher holding a pipette and she has a bold expression on her face and I wanted to highlight that how research is bold and you are always trying to do something new and innovative,” Chakraborty said.

Student Spotlight: Driptaa Chakraborty

January 18, 2022
Although America does have some gun regulations in place, our country needs to update its laws to fit the time we are living in.

Opinion: America Must Change Gun Laws

December 18, 2021
After months of construction, the MHS tennis courts have been completed. The delay in renovating the courts caused stress on behalf of many players, coaches and parents.

Tennis Court Construction Causes Frustration

November 29, 2021
The added stress of having to pick a career field or job right now is weighing down on many high school students shoulders. I believe that there should be less emphasis on knowing exactly what career field one wants to pursue right now and more emphasis on the exploration of potential jobs.

Opinion: No, I Don’t Know What I Want to Do

November 11, 2021
Although the media has been publicizing the case of Gabby Petito, there are other missing women in America whose disappearances need to be front-page news too.

Opinion: All Missing Women Deserve Justice

October 29, 2021
Since nearly three quarters of all high school teens report feeling stressed out by schoolwork, schools need to introduce initiatives to help students cope with school-related stress. I believe that RSD should implement mental health days to give students time to relax.

Mental Health Days are Necessary for Student Wellness

October 24, 2021
Many Americans take their unrestricted access to literature for granted, not recognizing the power behind this freedom. The First Amendment allows US citizens to have freedom to read anything they want without censorship.

Banned Books Week Highlights Students’ Freedom to Read

October 6, 2021
For many children and young adults born after 2001, 9/11 seems like history. To me, it is very much real. The impact this event has had on my family and life shape my every day life.

It Could Have Been Us: Why 9/11’s Legacy is Important to Me

September 11, 2021
Politicians should be famous for one thing: their ability to lead. Celebrities such as Caitlyn Jenner and Kanye West, well-known for their success in the entertainment industry, are now trying to convert their clout into campaign fuel. It just doesnt add up.

Stardom Does not Equal Success in Politics

September 9, 2021
A trend that has recently taken off, astrology is the study of celestial bodies and how they correlate to our everyday lives. I think that astrology allows us to get to know more about the deeper reason as to why we are the way we are, Prashu Sidella, freshman, said.

Astrology Trend Leaves Many Starry-Eyed

May 15, 2021
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Think Before Posting: How Teenage Tweets can Ruin a Life

April 18, 2021
Previously strictly enforced mask mandates are being repealed in many states, including Texas, Mississippi, and Montana. I believe it is necessary to enforce mask mandates to protect the downward trend of COVID-19 cases.

Mask Mandates Are a Must

April 5, 2021
Senior Maria Afghanzada showcases her favorite books using Instagram. I truly do enjoy [bookstagramming], especially when I get texts from my non-reader friends saying theyve just finished a book I raved about and enjoyed it immensely, she said.

Bookstagramming Provides Online Voice for Book Lovers

March 24, 2021
Turning on cameras during Zoom meetings can be harmful to the environment, emitting a minimum of 150 grams of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere per hour. Popular apps, such as Netflix and TikTok, also contribute to the growing amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

The Internet and Your Carbon Footprint

March 14, 2021
Juniors taking the ACT this year get extra peace and quiet. Freshmen, sophomores, and seniors will be virtual while the juniors come to school and take the test.

Juniors Take ACT on a Virtual Day

March 2, 2021
Previously just a normal bodily function, sneezing is now considered taboo activity during the pandemic.

Sneezing Stigma

February 17, 2021
Joe Biden’s inaugural address, full of promises of hope and plans for our nation’s future, provides a sharp contrast to the despairing riots by Pro-Trump supporters just two weeks earlier.

Calm After the Storm

February 7, 2021
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