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,...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
The following editorial compiles the viewpoint of the Mentor Editorial Staff based on a discussion about the topic.
Pep rallies, sporting events, after-school clubs, elective classes....
During the week of Sept. 12, Sen. Lindsey Graham proposed a national 15-week abortion ban. This ban would allow legal abortions up to 15weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions for abortions needed due to...
Prom is in a little over a week, and with that comes the demand for a new outfit to wear. Whether that be a cocktail dress, a halter dress, a three-piece suit, or donning a corset, high school dances see...
Society has come a long way when it comes to the acceptance and discussion of the LGBTQ+ community. From when the concept was taboo and silenced, to now: accepted, except for the homophobic people, many...
