December book staple: Spend winter break with this retelling of a holiday classic

December 17, 2018

Disclaimer: The following review may contain some spoilers revolving around the plot and background. The review is simply my own opinion, you may disagree. This year, I will be reviewing books based around their genres. This month’s genre is Christmas. In these reviews, I will rate the books on a starring system using an appropriate … More December book staple: Spend winter break with this retelling of a holiday classic

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Students struggle to balance school, life

December 17, 2018

High school students’ lives can be congested with extra-curricular activities, jobs, and school. Often students just don’t have enough time to do all the homework and get the recommended 8 hours of sleep. According to The Milestone’s Balancing School and Life Survey from Dec. 5, students responded that clubs and sports take an average of … More Students struggle to balance school, life

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McNick’s new fundraiser: Rockets introduce Rock-It Raffle as Walk Day replacement

December 17, 2018

McNick has made the move to forgo using Walk Day as a way to bring in funds and is transitioning this year to the newly rolled out Rock-It Raffle. The raffle will involve students selling books of 10 tickets at $5 a ticket to raise money for the school.  There will be a grand prize … More McNick’s new fundraiser: Rockets introduce Rock-It Raffle as Walk Day replacement

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Small vs. Large Colleges: Finding the right school for the next four years

December 10, 2018

Seniors have a decision to make by May 1 about where they will be attending college. For many, a major factor in that decision is to consider the differences between large universities and smaller liberal arts colleges. Small schools can sometimes be overlooked because the student population is small, there are fewer majors, and the … More Small vs. Large Colleges: Finding the right school for the next four years

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12 ways to spend the 12 days of Christmas Break

December 10, 2018

With exams quickly approaching and stress overwhelming everyone, many students are longing for the 12 days of Christmas Break and to be able to relax and enjoy the time away from schoolwork. To avoid wasting your time off, the Milestone has compiled a list of 12 ways to spend your 12 days of Christmas Break. … More 12 ways to spend the 12 days of Christmas Break

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Christmas gifts on a budget: 10 gifts under $10

December 10, 2018

Christmas is fast approaching, which means beginning the hunt for the perfect present for a friend or loved one in hopes of expressing love and appreciation. This task can seem overwhelming when shopping for every family member, as well as every close friend. This Christmas, grab your coat and hat and head out to the … More Christmas gifts on a budget: 10 gifts under $10

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