Stores display Christmas decorations and trees, radio stations play Christmas song classics, and the weather drops colder which brings about the question: Is it too early to begin preparing for Christmas? As McNicholas enters into November, students share their mixed opinions on the timing of Christmas festivities when Thanksgiving has yet to arrive. Senior Lindsey … More Students share mixed views on timing of Christmas celebrations

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. However, can fast food beat a classic restaurant? Between a fast food stop and full-service restaurant, which … More Food face-off: Chipotle falls to authentic Mexican restaurant

By Faith Miller One of Halloween’s staples is trick or treating. However, some believe that there should be an age limit on that fun, typically when children begin high school. However, this isn’t the case. Halloween is normally marketed by being a holiday for all ages. However, there tends to be a stigma against trick … More It’s not time to grow up; students should be allowed to trick or treat

Participants of the October Kairos, McNick’s 111th Kairos retreat, leave for the Jesuit Spiritual Center in Milford on Oct. 31 and will return to McNick on Nov. 3. Kairos, one of the retreat options for seniors, is known for keeping the format of the retreat unknown to retreatants, and some future participants are wondering what … More October Kairos retreatants share expectations, past retreatants give advice