Self-advocacy is skill vital to human survival. Although everyone’s definition may look different, school counselor Alaina Way thinks self-advocacy is, “Speaking up for yourself- interest[s], desires, needs and rights.” As an adult, you are your own advocate, and when students learn this skill varies by the individual. “I see some freshmen who come to McNick … More Self-Advocacy: Why is it so important?
The term implicit bias has been used more prevalently within the past few years, often with a negative connotation, but not many people actually know what the term means. Ryan Wynett, Manager of Implicit Bias Initiatives at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, defines implicit bias as “the attitude or stereotypes that affect our understanding, … More Implicit bias explained: What it is and how we combat it
As McNicholas enters the spring sports season, the athletic department has welcomed three new head coaches: Michaela Hyden for Women’s Varsity Soccer, Jake Oester (‘05) for Varsity Baseball, and Bill Valenzano for Track and Field. Q: What previous experience have you had with the sport you are coaching? Oester: “I began coaching [baseball] in 2014 … More McNicholas names new coaches for spring, fall seasons
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up on March 17, and these treats are the perfect way to get in the holiday spirit! These delicious pretzel treats are quick and easy, taking 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes total to make. Start with gathering the ingredients: regular pretzels (twists), pretzel sticks, Rolo’s candy, green … More How to make easy St. Patrick’s Day pretzel treats
The McNicholas Milestone 