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What To Expect In The NFL Offseason

With the NFL season just finishing around a month ago, they’re ready for a great offseason. With notable names in free agency such as Kirk Cousins and Baker Mayfield, although they are both expected to...

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Off-Campus Students Need The Library Back: Here’s Why

As of Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2024, there has been a reinforcement of a rule regarding students with off periods, who will now not be let into the library. Students must instead temporarily report to their...

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Important Upcoming Dates for Seniors Regarding Graduation

After the mandatory flex meeting for seniors, here is an updated list of the required upcoming events and their dates/times. Mar. 25 During all lunches, graduation announcements can be picked up by...

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Total Solar Eclipse Viewing, McNeil’s Plan

Central Texas is experiencing a total solar eclipse on Apr. 8 from 1:32 to 1:41 p.m. McNeil has set in place some plans to make viewing the eclipse safe and possible for students at school. Students...

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EOC and AP Testing Schedule Information

EOC and AP tests are coming up over the next two months. All EOC tests given by McNeil will be during the month of April and are required for students to take and pass. AP tests begin in May and are...

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First Four of March Madness

Since 2011, the NCAA tournament has kicked off with the First Four bracket to reduce the size from 68 teams to 64 teams. Four of these teams are the lowest out of the teams that automatically qualified...

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Kentucky vs Oakland Upset

No. 14 seed Oakland, achieved the biggest upset in the NCAA Championship this year, ending the game 80-76, against No. 3 seed Kentucky. The Golden Grizzlies advanced to the second round for the first...

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McNeil Falls To Vista Ridge 2-0, Drops to 2-2 Overall

After a Spring Break sweep of the Manor Mustangs, McNeil baseball was looking to continue the win streak at home Tuesday night against Vista Ridge. With both teams sitting at a 2-1 W record coming in,...

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The Oscars 2024: Best Picture Nominees, Ranked

As opposed to last year’s nominees that felt like they were picked at random, this year was a much better selection with films that are more deserving of a nomination. After years of messy and chaotic...

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McNeil Falls Again To Vista Ridge, Loses 6-1 In Close Game

The McNeil Mavericks went against the Vista Ridge Rangers for the second time on Friday night. Despite their best efforts, the Mavs lost 6-1, although the final score doesn’t quite capture the nature...

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5 New Movies to Watch

Damsel (Pg-13) Damsel starring Millie Bobby Brown is an adventure/fantasy movie that was released on Mar. 8, 2024. Damsel is about a young woman, Princess Elodie, who agrees to an arranged marriage for...

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Spring Album Recommendations

With the start of Spring, the sensations of the joyous season reemerge, like the sight of blooming flowers, the taste of freshly picked fruits, the warmth from the radiant sun and the gorgeous sound of...

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McNeil Loses To Vandegrift, Offense Continues To Struggle

The Mavs lost to the Vandegrift Vipers in a fashion they know all too well. Once again, the pitching and defense kept the team in the game, but the bats could never get going and with Vandegrift...

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MUN Conference Recap

Last weekend nineteen members of the McNeil Model UN attended a conference at RICE University in Houston. “I saw a lot of growth just over this weekend,” Austin Crane, one of two Model UN sponsors...

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Musicale and Rhapsody Showcase

Musicale and Rhapsody will be having a spring performance showcase on Thursday, Mar. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Round Rock Performing Arts Center. All guests are welcome to see the show free of entry.

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Junior and Senior Prom Tickets Coming Soon

Prom season is here and tickets will go on sale beginning Apr. 1. The McNeil Prom 2024 will be held on Apr. 20 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. The ticket prices will be $75 the week...

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Mav Relays Photo Gallery

McNeil hosted the annual Mav Relays on Mar. 23. Out of the five schools that were invited  McNeil placed second overall. The meet consisted of the usual six field events and 11 running events plus the...

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Nate Bargatze Comes To Austin

Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze will be in Austin for two days for his Be Funny Tour at the Moody Center in Austin. This tour will feature new material and many jokes and observations on family, human...

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The Book Fair Ends Today

This week the Library has hosted a Book Fair. Full of a wide selection of books for everyone, the Book Fair is open to all students. The book fair ends today, Mar. 28 and there will not be another for...

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McNeil Gets Swept By Vandegrift, Falls to 2-5

McNeil wrapped up their series against the Vandegrift Vipers Friday night with another loss in a similar fashion. Once again, the pitching was good, but the offense couldn’t give any run support....

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