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Vol. 34, Issue 1
October 10, 2025
Vol. 33, Issue 5
May 9, 2025
Vol. 33, Issue 3
March 7, 2025
Vol. 33, Issue 2
December 13, 2024
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week
Sophie Garrett, Print Editor-in-Chief • 5 days ago

Through National Family Partnership (NFP), formerly the National Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth, the Red Ribbon Campaign will be Monday Oct. 27, through Friday...

Junior Arpita Rangesh and Junior Mina Wares working together on their final sketch.
Forensic Students Finalize Final Crime Sketches
Amanda Beeler, News Editor • October 16, 2025

Forensic Science students finalized their crime scene sketches on Oct. 10, turning their rough drafts into accurate, to-scale drawings that will help them later in their investigation. The...

At 11:10 students walked out of the school, with signs in hand protesting teacher's rights
Students Speak Out Against Teacher Mistreatment
Emily Brulloths, Reporter • October 16, 2025

Protesting for teacher rights, students assembled in a walkout outside of the school on September 26th during second period. The previous night, an online confessions page...

Finding the Joke
Finding the Joke
Janice Mills, Life & Arts Editor • October 17, 2025

Looking at the crowd shaking from nervousness, social studies and IB U.S. history teacher Robert Holmes builds up the courage to perform at open mic night. After rushing through...

Bridging the Gap
Bridging the Gap
Sophie Garrett, Print Editor-in-Chief • October 17, 2025

In classrooms, teachers remind students to “work harder” while their students push back, saying balance and mental health matter too. A student scrolls on their phone...

Genetic variation can be caused by differences in DNA sequences, leading to unique traits. At McNeil, students embrace these differences and what makes them unique. Photo Courtesy of Britannica
Genetic Differences Shape Identity, Confidence
Janice Mills, Life & Arts Editor • October 16, 2025

Mahlia Chapman - Marcus Gunn Jaw Winking Syndrome and blue birth mark “I have Marcus Gunn [Jaw= Winking] syndrome, so when I chew my eye twitches,” junior Mahlia...

Hi, I'm Emily! This is my first year on the McNeil Trailblazer staff and I'm a sophomore. In my free time I like to thrift, listen to music, and hang out with friends.

SPORTS SCORES
The world is using AI to grow, so should RRISD
The world is using AI to grow, so should RRISD
Harper Poore, Managing Editor • October 14, 2025
Misinformation Leading to Political Violence
Misinformation Leading to Political Violence
Karl Reddick, Online Editor-in-Chief • October 10, 2025
Although the Sep. 26 protest drew attention to the efforts of the student body in protesting teacher mistreatment, the execution was lacking.
Friday the 26th’s Student Protest was not Effective
Bentley Krizin, Opinions Editor • October 10, 2025
The story based on the 1979 adaptation of 'Warriors' is captivating and with the soundtrack ranging from hip hop to metal, there are sure to be songs that resonate with the audience. Photo Courtesy of Amazon
“Warriors” Has Been Out for Almost a Year, It Deserves More Attention
Gordon Bilz, Reporter • October 10, 2025
With the second largest state population in the country, Texas ranks #1 in growth prospects rank and #3 in business costs rank. Photo Courtesy of KVUE
Why Major Corporations are Shifting Operations to Texas
Amelie Brito, Reporter • October 10, 2025
Bridging the Gap
Bridging the Gap
Sophie Garrett, Print Editor-in-Chief • October 17, 2025
With so many different career opportunities in a variety of different disciplines, it can be difficult to know what you want to pursue in the future. Some careers require you to commit to extra schooling while others you are able to do after high school. Photo Courtesy of Cedar Ridge Behavioral Health Solutions
Beyond High School: Teachers Give Advice for Future Careers
Amelie Brito, Reporter • October 10, 2025
Fall fashion trends often lean towards colors matching the fall aesthetic as well as layering due to the cooler weather. Photo Courtesy of Catherine Chicotka
5 Wardrobe Essentials This Fall
Adrian Onyeonwu, Reporter • October 10, 2025
Take It Or Leave It: Popular Trends
Take It Or Leave It: Popular Trends
Amelie Brito, Reporter • October 1, 2025
Image via Seattle Met
Fashion Trends or Flops
Emily Brulloths, Reporter • September 24, 2025
Ortega shares a completed nail set to upload to her Instagram
Nails by Jazzy: Sophomore Builds Successful Nail Business
Vivienne McKillop, Reporter • October 10, 2025
Glaive's album, 'Y'all' is his third studio album and features a wide variety of dance music songs. "The name of the album is y'all, it's about being at home, it's about being in North Carolina." said Glaive. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia
Glaive’s Yall Album Review
Adrian Onyeonwu, Reporter • October 10, 2025
Swift's 12th studio album, 'The Life of a Showgirl' was released Oct. 3 and acquired 2.7 million sales on its release date.
Why ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Falls Short
Salem Powell, Reporter • October 7, 2025
Image via Spotify
Laufey Curates Unique Sound With “A Matter Of Time”
Kiyona Marshall, Reporter • September 13, 2025
Image via IMDb
Why Epic: The Musical is One of the Best Modern Musicals
Gordon Bilz, Reporter • September 5, 2025
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