Kris Long, Opinions Editor
January 15, 2020
Manhattan High's new pilot program to make advisory a for-credit class has proven unpopular among students, but it's the opinion of The Mentor Editorial Board that the for-credit system could be beneficial and that students sh...
William Robben, Junior Opinions Editior
December 16, 2019
On Dec. 5, The USD383 Committee for Diversity and Inclusion sent out a memo informing teachers in the USD383 school district to keep a balance when teaching about holidays, focusing on those that have a religious connectio...
Kris Long, Opinions Editor
December 10, 2019
TikTok, a popular social media app used by much of Manhattan High’s student body, is again wrapped up in controversy after suspending teenage Feroza Aziz’s account for expressing anti-Chinese political views, a claim that T...
Kris Long, Opinions Editor
November 18, 2019
The Daily, Northwestern University’s student run newspaper, has faced backlash in the wake of the controversy involving their coverage of a student protest against a speech given by former Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The pape...
Kris Long, Opinions Editor
November 11, 2019
Last Tuesday's elections voted in a new USD 383 school board and the results brought both experienced and new candidates to the board for their four-year term. Members Kristin Brighton and Brandy Santos were elected for their firs...
Kris Long, Opinions Editor
October 7, 2019
On Sept. 25, signs have appeared on some of Manhattan High’s soda vending machines stating: “This machine is available from 3:05 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. --per federal regulations off from 12:00 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.” Much of the stud...
Kris Long, Opinions Editor
September 23, 2019
There have been more than just safety drills for students at Manhattan High this year. The school has had three secure campuses, one quasi-lockdown and two evacuations due to a suspected fire this year. Along with that, MHS has ...
Kris Long, Opinions Editor
September 16, 2019
Student Council's new regulations for club reports might make sense to StuCo leaders but are unfair to smaller clubs and those with fewer events or narrow missions outside of service projects.
Last week, StuCo passed reinforced and revam...
Kris Long, Opinions Editor
September 9, 2019
A College Board decision to move the AP course registration deadline to October has drawn controversy. It's the opinion of The Mentor editorial board that it's unnecessary and irresponsible to move the date, as it will have a mos...
Kris Long, Opinions Editor
August 12, 2019
In order to accommodate for construction, the USD 383 school district has shortened the school year by six days and added 15 minutes onto the end of every school day. Around two minutes will be added to class on regular sched...
Kris Long, Opinions Editor
May 13, 2019
For seniors whose last May at Manhattan High has come and is diminishing quickly, this is the last chance to put the finishing touches on all they have worked towards in the past four years. Whether this be heading into Regionals ...
Brianna Carmack, Opinions Editor
May 6, 2019
During an era where ‘being who you are’ is highly encouraged, there are still many people who believe differently.
Last Wednesday, the USD 383 Board of Education presented a new transgender guidelines at Manhattan High,...
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