Throughout high school, students have found a universal scapegoat for their tired-looking faces, the drag to their step, their missing homework, the reason why they are late to school, and so much more: lack of sleep. It is utterly confusing why any student would feel the need to blame their mistakes and their shortcomings on … More A sleep(y) satire: Rest, a ridiculous notion for teens everywhere
By Erica Gumbert Syria has been involved in a seven-year civil war that has claimed the lives of over 400,000, according to the United Nations. Despite these grueling facts, many news teams are not keeping the American public informed on what has been taking place, until recently. This past Monday, March 5, almost 100 civilians, … More You need to know: Syrian civil war costs civilian lives
By Erica Gumbert Students from all walks of life are being plagued by the same issue: perfectionism. Perfectionism is creating unrealistically high standards for oneself then suffering a constant depression since those goals are never met. While social media is an applicable scapegoat, the core of the issue can also be attributed to over-expectations in … More Perfectionism isn’t perfect; Students should focus on life over grades
A common sentiment is that technology can be both a wonderful and treacherous invention. Tablets were introduced to McNicholas in the 2011-12 school year and students have been faced with both positive and negative outcomes. McNick students and staff members shared the pros and cons of technology in the classroom that they’ve experienced over the … More Students, staff share pros, cons of technology in the classroom
The McNicholas Milestone 