News 101: Finding an unbiased news source

The question of where one should get their news seems to have become a controversial one in recent years. With the increase of social media usage and drastic polarization of politics, it can feel like information overload, and it can be an overwhelming task trying to decipher if the information one reads is credible. In … More News 101: Finding an unbiased news source

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Hands Across Campus sponsors, celebrates Black History Month

This February marks the second-annual celebration of Black History Month at McNicholas High School sponsored by Hands Across Campus. Theology teacher and Hands Across Campus moderator Teresa Davis said, “With Hands Across Campus, our mission is inclusion and diversity, and with Black history being so anemic in America, [Black History Month] had to happen [at … More Hands Across Campus sponsors, celebrates Black History Month

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First Amendment explained: What are the boundaries in the rights of citizens?

The United States Constitution, written in 1787 and ratified in 1788, includes the first amendment (added in 1791 with the other nine amendments in the Bill of Rights), which guarantees that Americans have the right to five freedoms: speech, religion, assembly, petition, and press. Freedom of Speech Beginning shortly after ratification, however, the boundaries of … More First Amendment explained: What are the boundaries in the rights of citizens?

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Rockets earn regional awards in Scholastic Art and Writing competition

Each September, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards open their site for writing and art submissions from any student who wishes to enter.  Students are critiqued over originality, skill, and authenticity by a panel of judges at the regional level. Winners can receive three levels of awards: Honorable Mention, Silver Key, or Gold Key.  Regional … More Rockets earn regional awards in Scholastic Art and Writing competition

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