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The Importance of Student Journalism

The Importance of Student Journalism

Emery Schmidt, Staff Writer March 4, 2024

Student and local journalism goes underappreciated by many. The free press rights of students and local journalists are central to an informed community. These rights must be retained and respected in...

Small businesses and the untapped potential of Manhattan

Small businesses and the untapped potential of Manhattan

Advith Natarajan, Managing Editor February 8, 2024

Manhattan, Kansas, is located in the heartland of America. To the naked eye, not much happens here. After all, we are just a small college town of around 50,000 residents. Yet, many overlook the potential...

Manhattan High needs more representation

Manhattan High needs more representation

Luke Romo, Staff Writer December 11, 2023

The “Indian” has been a mascot at Manhattan High School for many years. But during the month of November, which is also Native American Heritage Month, we did not see much talk about it.  We...

School Board Needs to Improve Communication

School Board Needs to Improve Communication

Advith Natarajan, Managing Editor October 23, 2023

The Board of Education plays a central role in the education of its students. Their decisions directly impact the daily lives of staff and students alike. Like any governing body, the board’s aim is...

Senior Tate Brown blocks the ball at SubState.

Students should be accepting of all sports

Jack Speigel, Senior Staff Writer October 23, 2023

Among high schools across the country, sports are a huge part of student culture. From Friday night football games to winter basketball games, sports are a highlight of the American high school experience.  However,...

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The Off Days Should be Redistributed

Hunter Flagg, Online EIC October 23, 2023

In the first semester of 2023, there are nearly 30 scheduled off days for all USD 383 students to enjoy. This is undeniably healthy. However, the layout of these days does not make logistical sense, or...

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Reflections on closing East Campus

Jack Speigel, Staff Writer September 21, 2023

With the start of the new school year, one big change to the Manhattan High school campus has caused a mix of anxiety and excitement.  For decades, Manhattan High School has been separated into...

Music festivals and concerts need to be more accessible

Gabby Turner and The Mentor Staff April 21, 2023

As the weather begins to warm up, music festivals begin to sprout up around the world. In the U.S, arguably the most notable festival, Coachella, has begun, along with many others. The main purpose of...

The Willow Project entails disaster on our environment

Danny Biniecki, Mentor Editorial Staff March 26, 2023

The Willow Project is the latest and most controversial project the Biden Administration has authorized, and the proposed policy has met extreme pushback after the official approval on March 13. The...

Americans concerned with China and TikTok

Laneya Christian, Mentor Editorial Staff February 16, 2023

With the recent concerns about the discovery of a Chinese surveillance balloon that floated over the United States has become really popular on the social media app TikTok. Since the app is owned by a...

Students desensitized to school shootings

Avery Inman, Blue M Editor-in-Chief January 19, 2023

Parkland, Sandy Hook, Ulvade. Immediately you think of school shootings, just by hearing those names. Schools that probably wouldn’t be known otherwise.  Guns are the leading cause of death to...

Graduation requirements need clear

Sossi Gallagher, Business Manager December 6, 2022

Twenty-one credits to graduate, three credits of this, four credits of that. The Kansas Department of Education is putting in place new graduation requirements starting with the class of 2028. The old...

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