By Isabella Daley Students and staff at McNicholas gathered for Ash Wednesday Mass on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at Guardian Angels Church to begin the yearly celebration of Lent. Lent is a period of time in the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar set aside in preparation for Easter with a focus on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. As … More How to have a more meaningful Lent
Since 1999, McNicholas High School has held Penny Day, when students bring in money, specifically pennies, to their teachers to count during class. This year’s Penny Day raised $5,000. “For me, Penny Day is the only day of the school year where everyone is focused on helping someone else,” said Sam Roflow, theology teacher and … More McNicholas collects pennies, donates blood on Day of Giving
Coffee has become a leading beverage in America. According to United Press International (UPI), 75% of teenagers drink caffeine regularly, and teens are now drinking more coffee than caffeinated soda. Coffee shops are taking over cities, with 250 located in Cincinnati alone. Many members of the McNicholas community walk the halls with a cup of … More Students, faculty share favorite coffee drinks
Made popular by Buzzfeed, entertainment quizzes have told us everything from which Friends character we are, which Harry Potter house we’re in, to what kind of dog breed we are. The Milestone has joined the movement with our own style of quizzes. Some people believe that they know almost everything. However, that’s not always true. Test your knowledge … More Rocket Quiz: separating fact from fiction
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