• Wednesday, Oct. 1 - Student / Staff Picture Day
  • Wednesday, Oct. 1 - McNeil Orchestra Fall Concert, 7PM @ PAC
  • Thursday, Oct. 2 - FAFSA Family Support Night, 5:30 - 8. p.m.
  • Monday, Oct. 6 - 10TH Grade Families Information Night and IB Informational Meeting
  • Friday, Oct. 10 - Tuesday, Oct. 14 - Homework Free Weekend - Student Holiday (Monday)
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The student news site of McNeil High School

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Bentley Krizin

Bentley Krizin, Opinions Editor

Hey Mavs! I am a Junior, and it is my second year on newspaper. I’m the opinions editor for the 25-26 school year! I am also entered into McNeil’s IB programme and will consistently cover events or other assorted happenings in the IB Diploma Programme here. Inside and outside school I am an avid reader, love to hang out with friends, and enjoy learning all sorts of facts about history.

All content by Bentley Krizin
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
Image by Business Insider

Are Whole Class or Small Group Readings More Effective?

Bentley Krizin, Opinions Editor
August 21, 2025
Top Ten Seniors Reflect on their Time in High School

Top Ten Seniors Reflect on their Time in High School

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
May 9, 2025
Tamara Mace Awarded Paraprofessional of the Year

Tamara Mace Awarded Paraprofessional of the Year

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
March 14, 2025
Alternatives to Social Media for Politics

Alternatives to Social Media for Politics

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
March 7, 2025
ESL Teacher Kerre Cole poses for a picture in her classroom.

ESL Teacher Wins Teacher of the Year

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
March 7, 2025
(Photo: NAEP)

Seniors Take National Assessment of Educational Progress Exam

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
March 7, 2025
IB logo by The International Baccalaureate Organization, illustration by The Trailblazer.

Upcoming IB Events in January

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
January 24, 2025
Photo courtesy of Matt Hoover

Varsity Golf Places in Multiple Tournaments Across Texas

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
December 13, 2024
Students Roman Kerr, Dan Gerace, Nathaniel Hall, Johnny Nguyen, and Jerry Swenson listen to George McGilligan as he describes how a system in their D&D campaign works.

Dungeons & Dragons Club Grows in Fantastical Proportion

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
December 13, 2024
International Baccalaureate logo.

IB Program Lack of Recognition Affects Classes

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
December 13, 2024
Photo Courtesy of McNeil Band

Band Makes Finals in Two Bands of America Super Regionals

Bentley Krizin and Annabelle Benson
November 15, 2024
AP Human Geography teacher, Todd Carpenter, lectures his students on the cultural landscape of McNeil and its effects on F Wing.

AP Human Geography Holds Annual School Walk

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
October 24, 2024
Upcoming Student Holiday Oct. 14

Upcoming Student Holiday Oct. 14

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
October 13, 2024
Photo via MavTheatre Co. website.

MavTheatre’s Upcoming Musical: Little Shop of Horrors

Bentley Krizin
October 11, 2024
Students eat lunch while paying attention to the library's presentation.

Library Lunch & Learns Give Students Something to Look Forward to

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
September 24, 2024
Teacher Todd Carpenter directs his class into groups for the Food for Thought project.

Some Food for Thought

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
September 17, 2024
Sign referencing one of Incubus’ most popular releases Wish You Were Here at the Moody Center.

Incubus ‘Morning View Tour’ Graces Austin

Bentley Krizin, Reporter
September 11, 2024
Graphic by Cooper Seaver

Late Buses and Their Effects on Students

Amanda Beeler and Bentley Krizin
September 7, 2024
The group was just starting their hike down the mountain, lighting torches to stave off the creeping dark. The group had just traveled up the mountain during the last days of their trip to Europe. “It was the last day we were in Switzerland, we went up to a family-owned restaurant there and dined," Hannigan said. "When we finished up all the food and drink, we lit torches and walked down the mountain as it was getting dark.”

German Students Travel to Europe for Educational Trip

Amanda Beeler, Bentley Krizin, and Hannah Bland
September 5, 2024
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