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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...

MHS needs more student involvement 

Editorial Board October 26, 2022

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....

Politicians compromising is step in right direction

Editorial Board September 21, 2022

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...

New formal attire isn’t worth environmental impact

New formal attire isn’t worth environmental impact

Lasirra Hines, Opinions Editor April 11, 2022

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...

USD 383, please say 'gay'

USD 383, please say ‘gay’

Lasirra Hines, Opinions Editor March 28, 2022

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...

Xello does not fulfill its purpose

Xello does not fulfill its purpose

Advith Natarajan, Staff Writer March 6, 2022

At the beginning of the school year, the counseling department introduced Xello as part of weekly Advisory lessons. Xello provided students with personality quizzes and matchmaker tests to advise them...

Girls sports deserves more support

Girls sports deserves more support

Lasirra Hines, Opinions Editor March 3, 2022

The U.S. women’s soccer team made a historical development in sports. The fight for equal pay has always been a big issue, especially in sports. The team sued the U.S. Soccer Federation for gender discrimination,...

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