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A container is loaded onto a cargo ship while docked at Hai Phong port, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for many countries, in Hai Phong, Vietnam, April 16, 2025. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
Trade tensions: the timeline of tariff wars with China, Canada and Mexico
Nyla Kërr, Yasemin Kalpakci, and Grace Lovejoy May 20, 2025

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A view of the Papal Cathedra inside the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the ceremonial chair that symbolizes the Pope's authority as Bishop of Rome, during a rare guided tour, in Rome, Italy, April 30, 2025. REUTERS/Yara Nardi
Papal Conclave 2025: what to know
Betty Jane Plitt, Staff • May 16, 2025

On Wednesday, March 7, the Sistine Chapel closed its doors and started what may be considered one of the most important meetings for Catholics:...

A sign out front of East Coweta high school on the morning of May 8.
Cyber attack on Coweta county affects May SAT
Robin Smith, Staff • May 12, 2025

On May 3, several students showed up at East Coweta high school to take their SAT with a sign on the door saying that it was canceled due to...

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order on cryptocurrencies, in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, U.S., January 23, 2025.   REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
President Trump’s Executive Orders: unpacking their impact on America
Yasemin Kalpakci, Features Editor • May 5, 2025

Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20., swift changes have been made to American policies and government. President Trump...

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Walking out to the rink Defenseman Kyle Pow gets ready for the game. Photo by Camilla O'Connell.
Senior Ava Flores
Senior Legacy: Ava Flores
Yasemin Kalpakci, Features Editor • May 15, 2025

Ava Flores is a staff member of the McIntosh Trail and this was her second year on staff. Flores is also the Editor-in-Chief for the McIntosh...

Senior Alyssa Barnfield
Senior Legacy: Alyssa Barnfield
Yasemin Kalpakci, Features Editor • May 15, 2025

Alyssa Barnfield is the business manager for both the McIntosh Trail and The Legend Yearbook. She has served as both for since her Junior year....

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An illustration made by Ryan Lloyd to demonstrate us leaving the world to rot and move to a new planet
OPINION: “We are killing the planet”
Jozlynn Smith and Connor Lafontant May 15, 2025

What’s the need for a new planet when it's our fault this one is dying? Just think about every time you’ve used ChatGPT, killing innocent...

An image of coffee beans taken December 17, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Caffeine Crazy: The dangers of overconsumption of caffeine in adolescence
Cari Heinonen and Ashlee Lefever May 15, 2025

Not only do energy drinks have high amounts of caffeine that could be dangerous, but they also have high amounts of sugar in them. The term “sugar...

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Kulture Kuration: Interior Designing and Defining
Maddie Hines, Social Media • May 22, 2025
Graphic Illustration via Canva by Asa Boddie
Kulture Kuration: the Met Gala and black dandyism
Maddie Hines, Social Media • May 15, 2025
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Canva graphic made by Anthony Capobianco
Thunderbolts*: spoiler-free and spoil-filled
Anthony Capobianco, Staff • May 15, 2025

Spoiler Free Thunderbolts is one of my favorite Marvel movies of all time. With the messaging, character dynamics, action and comedy. I don’t think...

McIntosh Advanced Drama rehearses for play "Clue" on March 19. Karina Nirenberg, Abby Greenstein, Katie Ford and Alexandria McCormick react to the "death" of Addy Blair, who plays Wadsworth.
McIntosh Advanced Drama gets a “Clue”
Allie Hartman, Grace Lovejoy, CJ Boxhill, Cari Heinonen, Yasemin Kalpakci, Maddie Hines, Jozlynn Smith, and Betty Jane Plitt Mar 21, 2025

Last night,  March 20, McIntosh Advanced Drama had their opening night for the play "Clue" in the McIntosh Auditorium, which they've been preparing for...

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Beyond the field: academic and athletic considerations for college-bound athletes
Beyond the field: academic and athletic considerations for college-bound athletes
Grace Lovejoy, Editor-in-Chief • May 7, 2025

Student-athletes must consider many elements when deciding to continue playing at the collegiate level. Whether students commit, factors such...

Alexis Alden winning the ABA Futures class. Photo by Justin Wahl @wahleysworld and used with written permission.
Alexis Alden wins gold in BMX Pan American Cycling Championship
Ashlee Lefever, Staff • Apr 28, 2025

McIntosh senior Alexis Alden won gold during the BMX Pan American championship games while competing with team USA Cycling held in Chile...

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WAVELENGTHS: a season’s end
Issac Dutcher, Stringer • May 2, 2025

Drug Bug, the solo alias of emo-duo Willy Rodriguez member Star Starer (who I will refer to as Alex for simplicity), has always impressed me...

Image created in Canva by Issac Dutcher.
WAVELENGTHS: Is Maddox Batson country’s next big name or another drop in the bucket?
Isaac Dutcher, Stringer • Apr 30, 2025

Nashville singer-songwriter Maddox Batson has proven that no matter what gimmicks an artist uses as promotion, it doesn’t mean they make good...

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