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Too Cool for School
Seniors Take Their Annual Trip to Universal for Grad Bash
Kate Bascom
May 5


Shooting at Correspondents’ Dinner
Cole Tomas Allen Exchanged Gunfire With Secret Service at the Washington Hilton Hotel
Blair Bayliss
May 5




Honoring Our Acorns
Maclay Hosts Their Annual Charter Lunch for Charter Students
Kate Bascom
May 2


A "Romantic Homicide”
D4vd Got Arrested for Murder Photo by raffaele DELLA PACE on Flickr / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 David Anthony Burke, widely known as the singer D4vd, was arrested on April 16, 2026 without bail. He is formally charged with murder, sexual abuse of a minor and mutilation of human remains in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Hernandez’s remains were found decomposing in body bags stationed in the trunk of a Tesla registered under Burke on Sept. 8, 2025, th
Aubrey Whitaker
Apr 26


A Perfect Blend
The Devil Wears Prada x Starbucks Collaboration
Emeri Wisotsky
Apr 26


Champions of Change
Maclay Students Compete at Florida HOSA State Conference Photo taken by Rachel Paul From April 16 to 18, Maclay students along with advisor Rachel Paul headed to Orlando, Fla., to compete in the 2026 Florida HOSA State Leadership Conference. This marks a major milestone for the club’s first year since its inception. HOSA is a student organization for future health professionals. Students left on Thursday, April 16, and attended the conference’s opening ceremony that evening
Nidhi Ponnaganti
Apr 26


So Called Fans
Actor Walker Scobell is Skipping Highschool Prom Because of Death Threats Photo by Gage Skidmore on Flickr / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Walker Scobell, known for his debut at age 13 in the acting world in “The Adam Project” and “Percy Jackson,” quickly rose to fame for his amazing acting skills as a young child. Along with starring in movies and shows, he actively attends school in the Fairview School District, being able to juggle both a highly demanding career and his education. With
Kate Bascom
Apr 26


A Song Worth Dropping Dead For
The Release of Olivia Rodrigo’s New Single Photo from Flickr / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 On April 17, 2026, Olivia Rodrigo made her grand return to music with her single “Drop Dead,” the first release from her upcoming third album entitled “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love.” The song shows a shift in Rodrigo’s sound, making it feel different when compared to prior releases; it uses pop and rock elements to create a brighter, more romantic tone. The lyrics of “Drop Dead” cente
Brennan Abatecola
Apr 26


Shot Over Cardboard
Man Shot at Store Due to Pokémon Card Argument Photo by Erik Mclean on Unsplash On Saturday, April 11, two shoppers at a Kroger grocery store in Indianapolis, Ind. were in line at a Pokémon machine when one customer cut the other to get to the sealed Pokémon product. They began arguing with each other. Then, shots were fired. In recent years, fights over Pokémon cards have been frequent due to the monetization of the Pokémon Trading Card Game; people now treat the cards and
Everett Slocum
Apr 24


The Reaping Returns
The Trailer For “Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” Has Been Released
Adeline Allen
Apr 19


Rueben Bain’s Car Crash Chaos
Rueben Bain Involved in a Fatal 2024 Car Accident
Jace Wright
Apr 19


The Formula One Season So Far
Neymar’s Fight for a World Cup Spot Photo from Flickr / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior is one of the most recognized soccer players of all time. As a decorated Brazilian forward, Neymar is known for winning the 2015 UEFA Champions League with Barcelona, winning Olympic gold in 2016 with Brazil and surpassing Pelé to become Brazil's all-time leading goal scorer. Fans around the world enjoy watching his signature ball control and flashy plays. Neymar, who is cu
Claire Lawler
Apr 19


Portal Time Has Arrived
The 2026 Men’s Basketball Transfer Portal Photo by Ben Hershey on Unsplash As the college basketball season has officially come to a close, it marks a new beginning for every head coach in college basketball. This is because the transfer portal has officially opened, and almost every program will lose or add a player during this process. As of April 16, there are five players who are considered to be five-star transfers. These players are Flory Bidunga from Kansas, Milan Mom
Evan Starr
Apr 19


Notes From Midtown Reader
Maclay’s Literary Magazine Releases their 10th Anniversary Edition at Midtown Reader Photo taken by Craig Beaven Notes From the Underground (NFTU)’s first double edition features over 200 pages, with works from both past and present contributors. This special publication commemorates the magazine’s 10th anniversary. To celebrate the release on April 13, NFTU hosted a reading at the local bookstore, Midtown Reader. There, contributors read their works from the newly printed b
Sarah Samaan
Apr 19


A Society of Honors
2026 Cum Laude Society Induction Photo courtesy of Melody Yu On Tuesday, April 14, the newest Maclay members of the Cum Laude Society were inducted. To gain membership, juniors must be in the top 10 percent of their class in terms of weighted GPA, and seniors have to be in the top 20 percent. The ceremony began with the students lined up in alphabetical order from seniors followed by juniors. Then, they progressed into Langford Hall, where Head of School James Milford gave a
Melody Yu
Apr 18


Research and Recognition
Maclay Competes At State Science and Engineering Fair
Nidhi Ponnaganti
Apr 9


Capitol Protests
Thousands Gather in Tallahassee as Part Of Nationwide “No Kings Day”
Blair Bayliss
Apr 9


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