Sleep styles of teens: Early birds vs. Night owls

May 7, 2026

By: Alexandra Minella At McNicholas High School, sleep schedules vary widely, with students identifying as either an early bird or night owl. A recent survey by the Milestone highlights how differently students manage sleep and how it impacts their daily routines.  Students who identified as night owls said they tend to focus better later in the day, often because of the quieter environment and fewer distractions. Sophomore Anne Steinmetz said, “Being a night owl gives me more time to … More Sleep styles of teens: Early birds vs. Night owls

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Band, choir prepare for spring concert

April 28, 2026

By Rosie Smith The McNicholas band and choir are currently in their final practices for their upcoming performance on Thursday, May 7 at 7 p.m. in the Jeanne Spurlock Theatre. Vocal music director Mrs. Lauren Bridges Loyer and band director Mr. Keith Nance are working together to bring the spring concert to McNick. The student-vocalists … More Band, choir prepare for spring concert

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Program honors high achieving students

April 28, 2026

By Maeve Rice  At McNick, many programs are offered to help students grow, and one of those programs is St. Joseph Scholars.  The St. Joseph Scholars program was developed in 2018, started by math teacher Mr. Dan Rosenbaum, who was at the time Director of Curriculum. The program was created for students who are currently enrolled in rigorous classes and want to continue striving towards excellence in academics. It allows for students to be … More Program honors high achieving students

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Change of seasons, change of feelings; Seasonal affective disorder impact on students, teachers

April 28, 2026

By Meghan Runte Every year, when winter ends and spring begins, there is a change in energy, motivation, and morale among people of all ages. In winter, when the days are short and cold, many people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is classified by Mayo Clinic as “a type of depression that’s related … More Change of seasons, change of feelings; Seasonal affective disorder impact on students, teachers

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