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Homecoming traditions clash with modern concept of gender

Kris Long, Print Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2021

Homecoming traditions have been a part of American high school life since the beginning of the 20th century, and the celebration has seen little change since its creation. The elements of HoCo week are...

Plans to create safe organization for LGBTQ teens underway in Manhattan

Kris Long, Print Editor-in-Chief September 14, 2021

The Gender and Sexuality Alliance hosted guest speakers and school board candidates Jayme Morris-Hardeman and Karla Hagemeister last Wednesday to get student feedback on Morris-Hardeman’s idea for a...

GSA host movie night for MHS students

Hannah Heger, Features Editor April 29, 2019

Manhattan High School’s Gay-Straight Alliance sponsored a free movie night for MHS Students last Wednesday.  The event was free for students but GSA accepted donations of new socks for the FIT closet. The...

MHS students and other attendees at MHK Pride walk together down Poyntz Ave on April 13.

GSA celebrates with Pride

Hannah Heger, Features Editor April 15, 2019

Gathered in City Park, many people  with an estimate of 1,000 people attending came out to celebrate the LGBTQ community and provide support at Manhattan's 10th annual Little Apple Pride parade and...

GSA ice skates for club bonding

Hannah Heger, Features Editor February 4, 2019

While Gay Straight Alliance for their shopping cart for the winter pep rally, the officers had set out to have fun as a club and go ice skating. “We just wanted to have fun somewhere that wasn't...

Junior Tanya Singh waves to bystanders and holds up a sign during the protest against the Westboro Baptist Church on Thursday. Students and faculty at Manhattan High School stood outside the grounds of MHS as a form of protest against the Westboro Baptist Church. Students held signs displaying their pride and support for the LGBTQ+ community like Singhs with positive messages like they hate whom they fear

Students block out Westboro with counter-protest

Micheal Simmons, Blue M Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2018

On the cold, dark morning of Thursday, the roaring voices of hundreds of Manhattan High students and teachers filled the air as they came together to counter-protest the Westboro Baptist Church. Less...

GSA, MHS students attend eighth annual Little Apple Pride

Elizabeth Alexander, Features Editor April 26, 2017

Waving flags to represent various orientations, wearing pride colors of their choosing and spreading their message, Manhattan High and Gay-Straight Alliance members attended Little Apple Pride this past...

GSA, Anime Club team up in fundraising event

Elizabeth Alexander, Features Editor February 28, 2017

In hopes of helping out Manhattan High students, the Gay Straight Alliance and Anime Club have spent two years teaming up to raise money. Their fundraiser is centered around coffee, tea and cookie sales...

GSA keeps pushing forward with goals and events

Elizabeth Alexander, Features Editor January 31, 2017

Manhattan High School’s Gay-Straight Alliance have made efforts to keep themselves known this past semester, making sure their message of acceptance and openness is known to all students. “[Our...

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