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Don't Miss a Minute of McIntosh.

The Trail - The Student News Site of McIntosh High School

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...

A tesla owned by a McIntosh student parked on campus at McIntosh High School.
Musk’s Cybertrucks negatively impact citizens nationwide
Jozlynn Smith, Staff • May 1, 2025

With Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, the former head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and being close friends with President Donald...

Construction worker guiding a loaded dump truck through the construction site.
McIntosh rumbles: construction causes classroom disruptions
Ryan LeVan, Multimedia • May 1, 2025

Construction at McIntosh High School is causing more than just noise—it's shaking up the entire learning experience for students and teachers...

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Walking out to the rink Defenseman Kyle Pow gets ready for the game. Photo by Camilla O'Connell.
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A new chapter
Jayden Wadlington, Staff • May 13, 2025

May 23, is the last day of school for McIntosh students but is also the graduation date for the class of 2025. Most seniors are intrigued to...

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...

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OPINION: Guidance Counselor's are overlooked
OPINION: Guidance Counselor’s are overlooked
Rhyan Murphy, Staff • May 14, 2025

I have gone to many therapy sessions in my life. The earliest was a psychiatry appointment where I had left with three new titles on my back...

Graphic made in Canva by Anthony Capobianco
OPINION: Mental health centers need evaluation now
Anthony Capobianco, Staff • Apr 30, 2025

Editor’s note: This story discusses self-harm. If you or someone you know is in crisis call or text 988 to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline,...

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Red, Blue and a lot to do: a year in U.S. politics and Trump’s trade moves
Red, Blue and a lot to do: a year in U.S. politics and Trump’s trade moves
CJ Boxhill and Ava Flores May 9, 2025
Kulture Kuration: the power of prom send-offs
Kulture Kuration: the power of prom send-offs
Maddie Hines, Social Media • Apr 23, 2025
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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...

Freya Skye poses in the "Can't Fake It" music video set. Photo courtesy of MOXIE
Freya Skye: disney kid or pop artist?
Betty Jane Plitt, Staff • Feb 12, 2025

Freya Skye, a 15-year-old British singer, kickstarted her career back in 2022 with a single named "Lose My Head.” After that, she won the Junior Eurovision...

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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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