School is hard. New lessons, material, and concepts bombard students every day, and new assignments and new projects fill a student’s to-do list until the last day of school. Even with that, most students have homework over the summer with the infamous summer reading. There gets to be a point where homework is too much. … More Weekend homework leads to student burnout

Whether it’s multiple choice, matching, or true and false, students ask the same question for every test: “Can we write on the test?” The answer differs depending on the teacher. Science teacher Cat Lest does not allow her students to write on tests unless it’s a fill in the blank test. “It’s important to me … More Landfill waste vs. academic success: The debate of writing on tests

The McNicholas Milestone welcomes Letters to the Editor and other guest articles. The views expressed in this Letter to the Editor do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Archbishop McNicholas High School administration, faculty, or students. With any submission, The McNicholas Milestone reserves the right to edit as well as refuse publishing any material … More Hong Kong betrayed by selectively activist companies

By Hallie Kim Most students use their cell phones in school hallways, classrooms, and café during every school day. They often play games on their cell phones, watch YouTube, send and receive messages with friends, and search Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  This phenomenon is a common occurrence in a world where technology has advanced and … More Students should spend more time with others, not their cell phones