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Liza Cooper

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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Senior Samantha Berger hides in the back of her target's car, attempting to spray her target with a water gun to eliminate her. Berger succeeded in eliminating her target on Thursday, April 27.

Seniors Play Water War Game to End Year

Liza Cooper, Opinions Editor
May 3, 2023
Today, May 1, marks National Decision Day, when high school seniors are supposed to be making their last choices regarding college. From left to right, seniors Madi Bode, Lauren McGauley, Kahley Sheen and Cece Kreh represent their future colleges on National Decision Day.

College Decision Day

Liza Cooper and Aubrey Lacavich
May 2, 2023
Frau Kimberly Hotze teaches students in a combined class of German 2 and 3. This will be Hotze's last year teaching, as she is retiring to pursue other passions. She has taught German at MHS for 31 years.

German 4, 5 Will Be Eliminated Next Year

Liza Cooper, Opinions Editor
April 20, 2023
Jordan Stinehagen, senior, finished snowboarding down a slope at Hidden Valley in Feb 4. Stinehagen started snowboarding this year after skiing since he was a young kid.

[Photo] Snowboarders Shred Slopes

Jacob Robinson, Co-Sports Editor
February 16, 2023
Last year’s Opening Day on April 7 brought a Cardinal shutout of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a score of 0-9. This year, Opening Day will be held on Thursday, March 30 at 3:10 p.m. against the Toronto Blue Jays at Busch Stadium.

MHS Anticipates Cardinals Opening Day

Jacob Robinson and Liza Cooper
March 30, 2023

Parkway-Rockwood Offers Fencing

Shyam Punnachalil, Liza Cooper, and Cassie Sun
March 12, 2023
When I talk to my grandma, pictured above with my grandpa, my brother and I, I feel like she understands my problems even though they are modern. This goes to show that intergenerational friendships can provide valuable insight and advice, even when it seems like two people have nothing in common.

Opinion: Intergenerational Friendships are Essential

Liza Cooper, Opinions Editor
March 7, 2023
Jordan Stinehagen, senior, finished snowboarding down a slope at hidden valley in Feb 4. Stinehagen started snowboarding this year after skiing since he was a young kid.

[Photo] Speeding Down Slopes

February 16, 2023
On Saturday, March 25, MACC will host their annual Winter Dance in the cafeteria. MACC hopes the event, which has been waning in popularity in the last couple of years, will attract more students because of new activities like a 360 photo booth.

MACC Hosts Annual Winter Dance

Liza Cooper and Brooke Eck
February 13, 2023
Yana Dragnev, senior, and Carlos Vences, junior, hang up lanterns in the third floor hallway to commemorate Chinese New Year. As student co-founder of the DEI Committee, Dragnev's goal is to implement diversity and acceptance around the school. "I do think that it's necessary to make sure that everyone feels like heard," she said.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Earn State Recognition

Liza Cooper, Opinions Editor
February 13, 2023
The choir will host their annual clinic for elementary and middle schoolers on Monday, Jan. 16. "I hope [the kids] have a good time and enjoy the experience and maybe when it's time for them to look at high school, they look at being a part of our choral program," Jason Winter, choir teacher, said.

Show Choir Hosts 19th Annual Clinic

Liza Cooper and Pranav Sriraman
January 5, 2023
While turning off screens can be challenging, it is necessary in order to fully appreciate the family time the holiday season offers.

Even with aniridia, a rare eye condition in which an individual has a complete or partial absence of a pupil in their eyes, senior Austin Johnson is dominant at the bowling lanes. "I've adapted to it pretty well," he said.

Lack of Recognition for Bowling Club

Liza Cooper, Opinions Editor
December 12, 2022
While turning off screens can be challenging, it is necessary in order to fully appreciate the family time the holiday season offers.

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[Photo] Quizlet Plus curtails studying

Prashu Sidella, Co-Online Editor
December 5, 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.

Williams’ Plight Highlights Gender Inequality

Liza Cooper, Opinions Editor
October 20, 2022
Inconsistent Retake Policies Puzzle MHS Students, Staff

Inconsistent Retake Policies Puzzle MHS Students, Staff

Liza Cooper and Annie Alcorn
September 21, 2022
Students in science teacher Dawna Barnhart's Forensics class investigate a crime scene in their class.

Fake Crime Scene Excites MHS

Liza Cooper and Annie Alcorn
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 there's no editing," Ashlyn Merritt, sophomore, said.

“Authentic” Social Media App BeReal Takes MHS By Storm

Liza Cooper, Opinions Editor
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

Liza Cooper, Opinions Editor
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

Liza Cooper, Opinions Editor
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

Liza Cooper, Opinions Editor
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

Liza Cooper, Opinions Editor
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

Annie Alcorn, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2022
Artist Spotlight: Driptaa Chakraborty

Artist Spotlight: Driptaa Chakraborty

Annie Alcorn and Liza Cooper
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

Rue Siddiqui, Annie Alcorn, Liza Cooper, and Mason Kellerman
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

Liza Cooper (she/her), Opinions Editor
December 17, 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

Liza Cooper (she/her), Opinions Editor
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

Liza Cooper (she/her), Opinions Editor
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

Liza Cooper (she/her), Opinions Editor
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

Liza Cooper (she/her), Opinions Editor
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

Liza Cooper (she/her), Opinions Editor
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

Liza Cooper (she/her), Opinions Editor
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 doesn't add up.

Stardom Does not Equal Success in Politics

Liza Cooper (she/her), Opinions Editor
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

Liza Cooper, Co-Features Editor
May 15, 2021
Alexi McCammond, former Teen Vogue editor, was forced to resign on March 18 because of controversial tweets from her adolescence. For some, her situation prompts a question - should we be held responsible in adulthood for what we post as teens?

Think Before Posting: How Teenage Tweets can Ruin a Life

Liza Cooper, Co-Features Editor
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

Liza Cooper, Co-Features Editor
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 they've just finished a book I raved about and enjoyed it immensely," she said.

Bookstagramming Provides Online Voice for Book Lovers

Liza Cooper, Staff Reporter
March 23, 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

Liza Cooper, Staff Reporter
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

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

Sneezing Stigma

Liza Cooper, Staff Reporter
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

Liza Cooper, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2021
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