Money is how the world goes round, but how is it possible to keep money without spending it on everything? The answer is simple enough: budgeting. But actually doing the budgeting is much harder. “The basic reason [for a budget] is to make your money go further. Assign a job of where you want your … More Budgeting for beginners
The following is a fictional story that will be published through The McNicholas Milestone in installments. All characters, settings, and dialogue are purely figments of the imagination. PART TWO: THE CLERK Mother is four inches taller than me, and quite a deal wider. I hadn’t noticed until now as I found myself standing in on … More Part Two: The Disappearance of Johnathan Andrews
This is the second installment of the Unsung Heroes series that began during the 2018-2019 school year. If you know a student, faculty/staff member, or alumnus who deserves recognition for deeds that positively impact those around them, please let us know by using this survey to nominate. We will use your responses to aid us … More “Unsung Hero: Sam Roflow has a heart of gold”
With Thanksgiving only days away, many people are expecting to have the same turkey, green beans, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Instead of having the traditional Thanksgiving dinner foods, spice up this once a year meal with a new recipe. Non-Drip gravy- Gravy is on almost every single table on Thanksgiving, but with kids and … More Foods to spice up Thanksgiving dinner
Disclaimer: I have never attempted to make an omelet prior to writing this story, which resulted in multiple attempts gone wrong during the cooking process. Although this is formatted to make it seem as simple as possible, don’t feel discouraged if it doesn’t go perfectly the first time. Cooking is a daily life skill, but … More How to make an omelet: A guide for non-chefs
The leaves are getting darker and the scent of cinnamon apple is filling the brisk breeze, and it can only mean one thing: Thanksgiving season is upon us. Make surviving the holidays easy with this handy survival guide made just for you. Make sure to voice your political opinions right off the bat, even before … More A satirist’s unofficial official guide for surviving Thanksgiving dinner
Each year on November 11, Americans bow their heads in gratitude towards their veterans. Men and women dutifully serve in five branches of the military: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy. In what was originally called Armistice Day, which was named after the signing of the Armistice which ended World War I, … More Veterans Day 2019: WWII veteran shares story with McNicholas community
