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The Mentor

The Mentor

The student news site of Manhattan High School

The Mentor

Timeline for foster care process as a teen

Taylor Bullock, Staff Writer May 15, 2017

A thought that has plagued many in adoption and foster care for a while now is that individuals looking into adopting children only want babies, is a thought that. It's quite uncertain where that rumor...

Manhattan High School junior finds family goes deeper than genetics

Taylor Bullock, Staff Writer May 15, 2017

In a time where hurt is so widespread, compassion can be found in the hearts of those who can understand another's suffering enough to relieve it. For Manhattan High School junior Austin Gonzalez, that...

Refrain from narrow-minded thinking: educate yourself, others

Refrain from narrow-minded thinking: educate yourself, others

Taylor Bullock, Staff Writer April 11, 2017

My hands are far from clean. I’m guilty and you're guilty. Maybe not of a real crime, but our biases are nearly as bad. To be biased is to be in favor or against one thing, person or group compared with...

What stress does to a student’s mind and body

Taylor Bullock, Staff Writer April 4, 2017

From struggling to balance academics, extracurricular activities and managing free time, a student's stress level is guaranteed to rise. When you're a kid being tossed into an adult world, being forced...

How stress affects student athletes

Taylor Bullock, Staff Writer April 4, 2017

Students and student athletes alike are both exposed to stress. But, what makes a student athlete's stress different? Well, take all known stress factors to a student, and add commitment to a sport to...

Omega Psi Phi fraternity prepares annual high school talent hunt

Taylor Bullock, Staff Writer April 4, 2017

Every year Phi Xi and Delta Delta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity holds a Talent Hunt for high school students.The Talent Hunt is open for contestants ranging from 9th to 12th grade looking to further...

SADD closes school year activities with Spring Fling

Taylor Bullock, Staff Writer April 4, 2017

As the school year inches to an end, many clubs had their last big bang with the celebration of Spring Fling. Students Against Destructive Decisions had been putting the dance together for a few months...

Cyborg Indians finish 3rd in alliance at regionals

Taylor Bullock April 3, 2017

It's 2017 and robots aren't exactly taking over our world, but Manhattan High School's Cyborg Indians sure are making their mark. The Cyborg Indians Robotics team went to regionals in Kansas City during...

In the spotlight. Soloist, senior Owen Li performs Appalacihan Springs during the winter band concert on March 7.

Band puts on a fun-filled winter performance

Taylor Bullock, Staff Writer March 16, 2017

Manhattan High School’s symphonic band and wind ensemble have been working all semester to put on their first performance of the year. The students and directors have been practicing for about two months...

Women must keep fighting for their rights

Women must keep fighting for their rights

Taylor Bullock, Staff Writer March 14, 2017

The word “woman” used to sparkle to me. It was this shiny, special privilege I believed I'd earn when I was old enough. But, we’ve made bad words out of woman, out of female and out of feminist....

Black Student Union prepares for second annual poetry slam

Black Student Union prepares for second annual poetry slam

Taylor Bullock, Staff Writer February 28, 2017

Black Student Union is preparing to hold it's second annual poetry slam. The club has been getting ready for Black History Month for many weeks now. It's made flyers, announcements and is ending February...

Black Student Union attends state conference at KSU

Taylor Bullock, Staff Writer February 28, 2017

Manhattan High School’s Black Student Union attended the statewide BSU Leadership Conference at Kansas State University. It was K-State’s fourth annual BSU Leadership Conference. The convention is...

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