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MHS Theater Department holds final performance

Rachel Palmgren, Blue M Co-Editor-in-Chief May 8, 2025

The MHS Theater Department held its final performances of the play “Our Town” on May 2-4 in Rezac Auditorium. This marked the final production for the department after a year of successful performances.  “The...

Hot Milk’s Revolution

Elizabeth Thornley, Staff Writer May 8, 2025

Hot Milk a band that was created in 2019 and is releasing a new album Jun 27 called “Corporation P.O.P.” The songs on the album that are currently out are “Swallow This”, “90 seconds to Midnight”...

Shattered Image of Unicorns

Elizabeth Thornley, Staff Writer May 8, 2025

A new and unique movie came out in April and has become one of the most interesting stories in my opinion. “Death of a Unicorn” by writer and director Alex Scharefman shatters the typical image of...

Orchestra takes on New York City

Advith Natarajan, Editor-in-Chief May 5, 2025

The orchestra performed at the storied Carnegie Hall in New York City last week. The performance was part of a week-long trip to the Big Apple, during which orchestra members played their pieces at the...

American Idol to “American Heart”

Elizabeth Thornley, Staff Writer May 5, 2025

Benson Boone’s new upcoming album “American Heart” is coming out completely in June. After being on American Idol and the success he has made many great albums such as “Fireworks & Rollerblades,”...

MHS Band competes in annual solo/contest 

Alejandra Parma , Staff Writer  May 4, 2025

Manhattan High School's band students showcased their musical talents at the Kansas State High School Activities Association Solo and Ensemble Festival on April 26, bringing home several high ratings.  This...

Ice Bucket Challenge trend returns

Rachel Palmgren, Blue M co-EIC May 4, 2025

Trends always seem to come back after they die off. Scrunchies were all the rage in the ‘80s and ‘90s and made a comeback in the 2010s. Low rise jeans are coming back strong after an era of high rise....

Ross Lynch Rocks The Stage at K-State

Sandra Fuentes Toro , Business Manager April 25, 2025

Ross Lynch, known for his roles on Dinsey Channel and as the lead singer of The Driver Era, performed at Kansas State University on Friday, April 11, at Bramlage Coliseum.  “It's pretty cool he had...

Not just Our Town

Rachel Palmgren , Blue M co-EIC April 24, 2025

The Manhattan High theater department is in the final week of preparing for the spring play, “Our Town.” Students are currently in tech week, finishing learning lines, practicing scenes and preparing...

Kim Jisoo; new music away from Blank Pink

Elizabeth Thornley, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

Kim Jisoo, one of the four black pink members, released her own album called “AMORTAGE.” The album includes four songs, “Your Love,” “TEARS”,  “Hugs & Kisses” and “earthquake,”...

MHS Orchestra heads to New York City

Advith Natarajan, Editor-in-Chief April 24, 2025

The Manhattan High Chamber Orchestra is headed to the Big Apple on April 16. The students will perform at New York City’s famous Carnegie Hall.  They plan to perform “London” by J. Haydn, “Waltz...

Not so Romantic Country songs.

Elizabeth Thornley, Staff Writer April 18, 2025

Maddox Batson, a country music writer, has recently came out with a new album “First Dance (The After Party).” This album has a total of 7 songs currently and soon will have 10 songs. The hits of the...

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