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Prashu Sidella

Prashu Sidella, Online Editor

Prashu Sidella, senior, is the Online Editor for the Marquette Messenger. This will be her third year on staff. She is the president of Key Club, plays tennis, and dances. In her free time, she enjoys watching new shows and traveling.

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A screenshot of a AP French Canvas assignment that has the students use ChatGPT for feedback.

The Evolution of Education

Prashu Sidella, Online Editor
February 29, 2024
In recognition of Womens History Month there is a drive for womens shelters being held.

Beyond Limits

Prashu Sidella, Online Editor
March 27, 2024
Catherine Chirco, engineering teacher, plays the New York Times Mini Crossword with her class.

New York Times Word Games Gain Popularity in the Classroom

Prashu Sidella and Anvi Talyan
March 15, 2024
Matt Del Pizzo, social studies teacher, explains an assignment to his AP World History class. Del Pizzo and his wife, Lisa Del Pizzo, science teacher, are retiring after this school year.

Faculty, Staff Announce End-of-Year Retirements

Prashu Sidella, Online Editor
March 14, 2024
Students signed a poster on Wednesday, March 6, that says “I Choose to Include” for Inclusion Day. This is a day where awareness about including students with disabilities is promoted.

Inspiring Unity

Prashu Sidella and Eli Ferguson
March 13, 2024
Forever Curious

Forever Curious

Prashu Sidella, Online Editor
February 29, 2024
Taylor Swift, TIME Person of the Year, made multiple headlines in the past few months for her connection to Travis Kelce, tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.

[Photo] Opinion: Taylor Swift Has Been Nothing but Beneficial to NFL

Zoey Srote, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2024
The students who are to receive the Glory of Missouri awards were called to the commons on Feb. 5 to be told of the news.

Students to Receive Glory of Missouri Award

Prashu Sidella and Luke Graves
February 5, 2024
There are many activities and fundraisers being hosted before winter break. To encourage more school and winter spirit the two school weeks leading up to winter break will be spirit days.

Activities and Fundraisers Promote Winter Spirit

Prashu Sidella and Kate Jesperson
December 11, 2023
Tourists are ruining the natural beauty of Hawaii, and with the downfall of the island’s natural cleanliness comes the downfall of its Pacific Islander culture.

Protect Sacred Lands to Uphold Culture

Prashu Sidella, Online Editor
May 22, 2022
Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain presents information about Proposition 3 to the community at a Town Hall at MHS Tuesday, Oct. 10.

Prop 3 Prioritizes Safety, Technology, Facilities

Prashu Sidella, Online Editor
November 2, 2023
This is a Freshman Seminar class which is a one-semester, elective course that introduces ninth-grade students to some important keys to high school success. It teaches students study skills, organization strategies, goal setting, and time management techniques.

Freshman Fail Letters Being Sent to Parents

Prashu Sidella and Kate Jesperson
October 23, 2023
Freddie Garris, freshman, uses the same Chromebook he had in middle school to complete an assignment in Laurie Schultzs Ninth Grade Language Arts class. This year, incoming freshmen havent received new Chromebooks, but if Prop 3 passes, money will go toward supporting technology such as Chromebook distribution.

Prop 3 added to Nov. ballot

Prashu Sidella, Online Editor
September 20, 2023
Rebecca Blindauer, theater teacher, coaches Allie Lappin, junior, in learning her role of Amanda Wingfield in the fall play The Glass Menagerie. Kara Miller, senior, will play Laura Wingfield. The cast of the play hope to perform it at the International Thespian Society Conference this year.

MTC is Adding New Fall Show: “The Glass Menagerie”

Prashu Sidella and Layla Shockley
September 13, 2023
Alice Liu, junior, placed fourth last week at the largest pre-college STEM competition in the world, the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). She specifically presented about pharmaceutical pollutants such as acetaminophen.

Junior Places Fourth in Prestigious STEM Competition

Prashu Sidella and Brooke Eck
May 22, 2023
Throughout the years, insulin prices have been decreasing making it easier on families of students with diabetes.

Insulin price decrease affects students, staff

Prashu Sidella, Co-Online Editor
May 1, 2023

NHS Hosts Annual Blood Drive

Prashu Sidella, Emma Tyulyayev, and Pranav Sriraman
April 12, 2023
Former Principal Dr. Hankins aids the lunch and administration staffs in cleaning the Commons after every lunch shift last school year. The custodial shortage began around the time of COVID and has continued into this school year. As a result, the administration has reached out to faculty and staff members to apply for part-time custodial work.

Dr. Hankins Leaves MHS Next Year to Take on District Administrative Role

Prashu Sidella, Co-Online Editor
March 3, 2023
Cast of Pippin as they practice on the current stage.

MTC Plans for New Stage

Prashu Sidella and Emma Tyulyayev
February 27, 2023
Felicity Garton, senior, presents a painting at the St. Louis Art Museum. Garton researched the painting in her AP French class, and she presented it in French. Garton said this was her favorite part of the field trip, and she is glad field trips have returned. I always feel like Im more apt to want to pay attention if what were doing is exciting and new, Garton said.

[Photo] The return of field trips: French, geoscience classes take first trips since COVID

Annabelle Miller, News Editor
February 15, 2023
Staff members predictions on when we will have snow days is displayed on a calendar on the third floor.

Students and Staff Hoping for a White Christmas

Prashu Sidella and Annie Alcorn
December 14, 2022
The Quizlet limitations have left many users irritated.

Quizlet Plus curtails studying

Prashu Sidella, Co-Online Editor
December 5, 2022
Varsity Softball celebrates their win against Lindbergh High School in the MSHSAA State Quarterfinal, effectively putting them in the top four qualifiers for State.

Varsity Softball is Heading to State

Rue Siddiqui and Prashu Sidella
October 24, 2022
“Our club has an international focus, but this year we really want to hone in on problems at home and in our society as well,” Tadakamalla said. “It’s easy to see a problem around the world and say that it’s a shame, but it’s another to actually do something about it, even if it is indirect.” So, Tadakamalla said she will continue projects such as placing menstrual products in the MHS bathrooms as well as care baskets for women across the globe.

Days for Girls Urges Underclassmen to Join

Rue Siddiqui and Prashu Sidella
September 23, 2022
Lilian Lu, sophomore, plays badminton at the Pioneer Badminton Club in Chicago, Lu travels to Chicago often to participate in tournaments and sharpen her skills at camps.

Student Seeks to Revive Badminton Club

Prashu Sidella, Staff Reporter
March 31, 2022
Mark Kohler, Class of 2018, smiles while standing at the cash register at Pioneer Bakery Cafe. Kohler is now the face of the Smiley Face Cookie Company and works to decorate the cookies.

Alumnus becomes face of the Smiley Face Cookie Company

Prashu Sidella, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2022
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