Author: Lauren Cox

Lauren Cox is a first-year journalism student and reporter for the McNicholas Milestone. She is the Vice President of Hands Across Campus, Varsity Cross Country athlete, Student Ambassador, and Peer Mentor.

Editorial: Opposing abortion is not enough to truly identify as pro-life

November 9, 2020

The term “pro-life” has become so heavily affiliated with opposing abortion that many people, including those who consider themselves pro-life, forget to acknowledge the various social issues that also advocate for the protection and preservation of human life. According to Rev. P. Del Staigers of St. Veronica and St. John Fischer parishes, “The bishops have … More Editorial: Opposing abortion is not enough to truly identify as pro-life

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Ambassadors adapt to new shadow day experience

October 19, 2020

Many students think fondly of their shadow experiences at McNick, remembering who they followed around and all the classes they saw that day. One’s shadow experience is often a pivotal factor in their high school decision process. However, due to Covid-19 restrictions, the admissions department needed to alter shadow experiences to ensure the safety of … More Ambassadors adapt to new shadow day experience

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Female athletes face underrepresentation in co-ed schools

October 12, 2020

Sports play a major role in the McNick experience. Of the fall athletes at McNick, 47%  are young women, yet sports such as football and men’s soccer seem to dominate the sports discussion throughout the school. According to Athletic Director Drew Schmidt, the goal of the athletic department is “to sell the best this school … More Female athletes face underrepresentation in co-ed schools

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