By Ayla Dickerson Ms. Missy Gomez is McNicholas High School’s Mental Health and Wellness Therapist. She started at McNicholas in the fall of 2022 and helps students with their emotional well-being. Unlike the guidance counselors, Gomez is here to discuss anything school related or not. Director of Curriculum Mrs. Katie Hambly said, “I think that … More A safe space in the school day; Gomez’s journey to McNicholas 

By Emma Porter From romance books to science-fiction, McNick students had a lot to say about their choice for their favorite book for 2025. Freshman Ally Hood said, “My favorite book is No One Knows by Osamu Dazai. It just has many relatable topics that I resonate with.” Like Hood, many students found themselves drawn … More Rockets name favorite books of 2025

By Ashley McEntush With the first semester coming to an end, the Teen Library Advisor Board (TLAB) has many plans and upcoming activities for the library. Librarian Mrs. Chelsea Almer shared that she wants the library to be a “fun and inviting place for students.”   Almer said that her goal for the programs taking place in the library is to “make kids want to come into the … More Teen Library Advisory Board drives a wave of new programs 

By Whitley Sway With the winter season approaching, a great way to spend a cold snowy day is to bundle up and watch movies. Whether it’s a scary, funny, or action-packed film, there are dozens of movies that would make an amusing reality. It’s easy to envision ourselves in some of those movies to have another, maybe more fun reality. Movies can create a universe with things that are beyond what we have now, and it allows us to want to know what it’s like, such as flying … More Switching it up; When movies become reality