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Band, choir seniors to draw final curtain at year-end concert

Mira Bhandari, Copy Editor May 15, 2017

The final band and choir concerts of the year are bittersweet occasions, especially for the seniors who will be on the stage of Rezac Auditorium for the final time. As these performances draw nearer for...

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Mira Bhandari, Copy Editor May 15, 2017

Trump fires FBI Director   Based on allegations that FBI Director James Comey mishandled the investigation regarding former secretary of state and democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton,...

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Mira Bhandari, Copy Editor May 1, 2017

North Korean tensions grow internationally   Worldwide efforts have commenced to bring North Korea’s predicted nuclear weapon use to a halt. On Friday, U.S. Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson,...

Bingo fundraiser supports educational Europe trip

Mira Bhandari, Copy Editor May 1, 2017

When rare opportunities present themselves, putting forth hard work can help make the best of them. In order to fundraise for Manhattan High’s upcoming summer trip to Italy and Greece in 2018, freshmen...

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Mira Bhandari, Copy Editor April 12, 2017

U.S. strikes Syrian airbase In light of the gas attacks in northwestern Syria last Tuesday, the United States commenced a missile strike two days later on one of the nation’s  government airbases...

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Mira Bhandari, Copy Editor April 4, 2017

Brexit takes next steps The United Kingdom began its formal exit from the European Union last Wednesday with the trigger of Article 50. The negotiations regarding the nation’s withdrawal are tentatively...

Germany trip provides cultural exposure, new perspectives

Mira Bhandari, Copy Editor April 3, 2017

Without being bogged down by schoolwork and other such engagements, spring break is an ideal time for students to travel to new places. In honor of the 500th year of the Lutheran Reformation, a group of...

‘Cinderella Champions’ to remember

Mira Bhandari, Copy Editor March 16, 2017

Everyone loves an underdog, and the world of sports is no stranger to such “Cinderella” stories. Sometimes, teams suffer through the tournament or don’t even qualify to begin with. Other times, they...

KSU field trip sparks Science Explorers’ interest

Mira Bhandari, Copy Editor March 14, 2017

Much like its name implies, the Science Explorers Club is always on the lookout for opportunities to expose themselves to the vast and compelling scientific fields present in our world. They took part...

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Mira Bhandari, Copy Editor March 14, 2017

Ebola vaccine benefits gorilla population   Along with thousands of people, the deadly Ebola virus is also threatening gorilla populations. Primates that are affected with the disease suffer...

Intramural championship makes for high-energy games

Mira Bhandari, Copy Editor February 28, 2017

Without traditional coaching or practices, self-motivation and enthusiasm for Manhattan High’s Intramural basketball championship were a vital part of the game. The championship resulted in an extremely...

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Mira Bhandari, Copy Editor February 28, 2017

House of Lords debate Brexit   The British Article 50 debate, namely the negotiations regarding the nation’s resignation from the European Union, took place during the second House of Lords...

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