Author: Olivia Rohling

Olivia Rohling is a second year journalism student and the editor in chief for the McNicholas Milestone. In her free time she enjoys running cross-country, playing with her 2 dogs: Gatsby and Daisy, and doing art.

Women in leadership: There’s still work to be done

November 9, 2020

Disclaimer: *This article is an editorial and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of McNicholas High School administration, faculty, or students.* In an October 28th Milestone survey about women in positions of leadership, respondents named the following women as inspirations, ranging from political leaders to the teachers among us: U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, … More Women in leadership: There’s still work to be done

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Social media is a coping mechanism, here’s how

October 5, 2020

It’s no secret that social media usage has skyrocketed in recent years. According to statistica.com, “Instagram has roughly 130 million active monthly users within the US, and that number is expected to rise by 2022.” Worldwide, Facebook has over 2.7 billion users, and Twitter 330 million. On average, Americans are on social media sites for … More Social media is a coping mechanism, here’s how

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#BlackLivesMatter: One student’s perspective to bring positive change

June 1, 2020

On May 25, 2020, 46-year-old George Floyd died in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, after video showed police officer Derek Chauvin pinning Floyd to the ground with his knee on his neck. Police had been called after Floyd apparently tried to use a counterfeit $20 bill to purchase cigarettes. In the graphic video of the altercation filmed … More #BlackLivesMatter: One student’s perspective to bring positive change

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