Author: Alex Minella

Alex Minella is a sports editor for McNicholas Milestone. When she's not writing she likes to play golf and likes to do crafts.

Shopping showdown: Online convenience vs. in-person experience

December 8, 2025

By Alex Minella At McNicholas High School, students shop in different ways. Some prefer the convenience of online browsing, while others prefer trying on items before purchasing.  With Christmas coming up, students are weighing their options between heading to a store or heading to a website.    Many students expressed that shopping online feels faster and more efficient. Freshman Anna Ernst said she likes being able to “check … More Shopping showdown: Online convenience vs. in-person experience

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Stalls, halls and waterfalls; McNick’s unofficial rankings

November 17, 2025

By Alex Minella Stalls,  *Disclaimer: These rankings are the opinion of the student journalists on the McNicholas Milestone staff and do not reflect nor are associated with the administration of McNicholas High School.   At McNicholas High School, navigating the halls to find a bathroom or water fountain that meets a student’s criteria can feel like a full-time job. The journalism staff decided to put the bathrooms, hallways, and water fountains to the test. Using criteria like cleanliness, traffic, supplies, privacy, and … More Stalls, halls and waterfalls; McNick’s unofficial rankings

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Turning on the burner; Students share their hot takes 

October 13, 2025

By: Alex Minella At McNicholas High School, students have no trouble sharing their strong opinions.   In a recent Milestone survey, students across all grade levels shared their “hot takes” that go against popular trends. From food and music to fashion and sports, the responses revealed just how diverse student perspectives can be.  Food was one … More Turning on the burner; Students share their hot takes 

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New year, new leadership: Meet the students running the show at the Milestone 

September 8, 2025

By: Alex Minella The journalism staff is starting the 2025 – 2026 school year with new leadership. Seniors Whitley Sway and Ayla Dickerson, junior Rosie Smith, and sophomores Maeve Rice, Meghan Runte and Alex Minella will be serving as editors, each bringing their own experience and goals. Together, they will help guide the program through … More New year, new leadership: Meet the students running the show at the Milestone 

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