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

By Sarah Marshall For many during the Christmas season, their playlists switch from popular music to Christmas music exclusively. Social studies teacher Mr. Randy Royal said he has found the best Christmas playlist of all time called “Classic Christmas Music” on Amazon Music. “It’s normally playing at my house from the second week of November … More Christmas playlists replace popular playlists

By Benjamin Plessinger  Exam week can be a stressful time for students, but luckily during this stressful time, McNicholas offers something that can give students some time to relax called ‘Therapy Dog Day’ in the library.  School librarian, Mrs. Chelsea Almer explained how therapy dogs can calm students. “Studies have shown that therapy dogs (and other pets) can help alleviate stress and improve mental health,” Almer said. She also shared that “from my perspective, I love seeing people’s faces light up, as they … More Paws to relax: Take a break with therapy dogs