The McNicholas High School Marching Band closed its 2015 in their final competition Nov. 7 at Norwood High School’s Shea Stadium. At the Mid-States Band Association Class A Finals, twenty bands performed in a preliminary round. A panel of judges chose ten of the bands to compete in a final round later in the evening … More Marching Band completes season with final competition
By Nicholas Wynn, Claire Murray, and Mary-Kate Dowling Almost weekly, the McNicholas Milestone staff receives new music releases from various artists from GoMoxie, a company dedicated to marketing new artists and music to high school students across the nation. As part of the agreement with GoMoxie, the staff releases the information to the student body. … More Rockets review emerging new artists: Cara ranks first
On September 17, 2015, British indie musician Ed Sheeran performed at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati. In contrast to other musicians, Sheeran is a one-man act who uses a loop pedal to create a sound as if multiple people are playing. Many McNicholas students were among the concertgoers at the sold-out concert. Senior Maria Ciampone … More Rules of Riverbend: dos and don’ts for attending outdoor concerts
By Mary Kate Dowling, Claire Murray, and Nicholas Wynn On September 24, 2015 Pope Francis became the first Pope ever to address Congress. Pope Francis was invited by Speaker of the House, John Boehner, who is a Catholic from Cincinnati. He addressed the issues of immigration, the sanctity of life, and traditional marriage. He spoke … More Teachers, students share reactions to Pope Francis’ speech to Congress
