Pick your puzzle; Students share favorite New York Times games  

By Maeve Rice In every study hall, once students have caught up on homework, many then spend their time playing games, and the New York Times helps give them a more scholastic approach.  In a recent survey of 40 respondents, the most popular order to play the games is Wordle, Connections, Strands, Sudoku, Pips, The Mini, Tiles, Spelling Bee, Letter Boxed, and The Midi, coming in last.   … More Pick your puzzle; Students share favorite New York Times games  

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From SJA to McNicholas: Sisters name school to honor Archbishop

McNicholas High School, founded in January 1951 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, is celebrating 75 years of co-ed education.   According to the McNicholas website, McNicholas High School began with the Sisters of St. Joseph, a Catholic order founded in France in 1650. The sisters moved to the United States in the 1800s and … More From SJA to McNicholas: Sisters name school to honor Archbishop

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Is mayonnaise a backstage instrument? A peek behind the starfish side stage

While sponges soak up the spotlight this weekend in McNicholas’s spring musical, SpongeBob the Musical, there are just as many stars involved with the backstage crew. A backstage crew manages technical operations and coordination for every theatre production. While cast members perform onstage, staff members handle lighting, sound, set changes, costumes, and props behind the … More Is mayonnaise a backstage instrument? A peek behind the starfish side stage

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Homework or Hangout? How students use study hall 

By Lydia Woodburn During study hall at McNicholas High School, most students used the time to talk or use technology rather than complete schoolwork, according to a recent survey of students and teachers.   Senior Liliana McHugh said she often talks with friends while also finishing homework. “Wireless headphones should be allowed only during study hall,” McHugh said. Senior Thomas Stewart said his study hall time is … More Homework or Hangout? How students use study hall 

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