In an effort to better interact with and learn what concerns its audience, The McNicholas Milestone launched the “Ask Abbey” column under senior Milestone staffer Abbey Pour for the second semester of the 2017-2018 school year. The column takes questions from Milestone readers, and Pour answers them to the best of her ability. Questions are … More Ask Abbey: First edition answers questions on senioritis, staying positive, more

By Faith Miller and Nicholas Wynn A common staple of American culture and cuisine is the fast food industry. With different establishments drawing from different culinary types and styles, fast food can provide quick, easy, and diverse meals. One food component to this industry in Cincinnati is chili. Two of Cincinnati’s signature chili fast-food restaurants … More Food face-off: Settling the Cincinnati Chili debate

Made popular by Buzzfeed, entertainment quizzes have told us everything from which Friends character we are, which Harry Potter house we’re in, to what kind of dog breed we are. The Milestone has joined the movement with our own style of quizzes. From comics and video games to movies, many people love superheroes. But are the people who … More Rocket Quiz: Are you more of a hero or villain?

By Maggie Deller Common household pets are dogs and cats, but exotic animals such as gerbils are often overlooked. There are many reasons why gerbils make great pets. Here is a basic guide for gerbils and how to care for them. They are cute, loving companions Gerbils are small, cute, and friendly creatures. They can … More Everyone should own a gerbil: A guide to caring for a new pet rodent