In recent years, the number of non-Catholic students at McNick has increased. While it is a different experience for each person, these students agree that they feel included and feel that even though they are not Catholic, they still have a voice in their school. Required theology classes are one of the main areas where … More Non- Catholic students offer perspective
Sports play a major role in the McNick experience. Of the fall athletes at McNick, 47% are young women, yet sports such as football and men’s soccer seem to dominate the sports discussion throughout the school. According to Athletic Director Drew Schmidt, the goal of the athletic department is “to sell the best this school … More Female athletes face underrepresentation in co-ed schools
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
By Hallie Kim, Olivia Rohling, and Kristen Van Huss As the Milestone staff continues to complete our homework and find creative ways to stay in contact with friends and family while social distancing, we’ve also been brainstorming ideas to keep us occupied as our time in quarantine continues. Some of the Milestone reporters compiled some … More The Milestone Staff’s top picks for staying busy in quarantine
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