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MHS should have a recording studio

Lane Lewison, Sports editor April 18, 2025

Manhattan High School should create a recording studio in the building, so that Video Production and other classes can film projects, speeches and assignments in the studio. The Video Production class...

School dances make things difficult

Elizabeth Thornley, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

Everyone has heard of Prom, but is it really necessary to have it in our schools?  I have seen Prom being used as a form of distraction many times. Students in class looking at dresses, shopping for...

A final thought on civic engagement

Advith Natarajan , EIC April 14, 2025

When most people hear “civic engagement,” they often think about politics, protests, or maybe just campaigning during election season. However, civic engagement is far bigger — and smaller — than...

Reality television is the most interesting tv genre

Jack Spiegel, Blue M co-EIC April 14, 2025

With so many different genres of television out nowadays, and even more possible streaming platforms to use, there is more talk about different television shows than ever before. However, while the new...

People pleaser from Disney

Elizabeth Thornley, Staff Writer April 13, 2025

Adrian Lyles, an artist known for being a part of the creation of the “High School Musical” music creates yet another song but not for Disney.  Lyles' new song “King of Everything” brings many...

Mental health among teenagers 

Will Ivester, Online Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2025

With the end of the school year nearing, many students are becoming stressed out with finishing classes getting ready for the summer. With this stress mental health is a big concern in the final weeks...

Super Bowl halftime show gives lots to think about

Elizabeth Thornley, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

As someone who games, my very first reaction to Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show in Super Bowl LIX Sunday was that it included Playstation symbols, since there was an X, triangle, square and circle on...

I cannot take the Grammys seriously

Jack Spiegel, Blue M Co-Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2025

After an excellent year of music, the 67th annual Grammy award ceremony on Feb. 2  was highly anticipated. With many big names such as Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Bruno Mars being...

Editorial: Schools must protect students, provide safe space from ICE

Editorial: Schools must protect students, provide safe space from ICE

February 12, 2025

This editorial is a compilation from a discussion held by the editorial board. To listen to the conversation that led to this piece, visit mhsmentor.com. Under the new administration in Washington, D.C.,...

Music Review

Music Review

Jack Spiegel, Blue M Co-Editor-in-Chief January 21, 2025

“Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires” actress Freya Skye has launched her long-awaited singing career after winning the Junior Eurovision Song Contest while representing the United Kingdom in 2022.  Her...

Thoughts on late starts for winter weather

Elizabeth Thornley, Staff Writer January 21, 2025

With the recent blizzard here in Manhattan we all experienced something new -- two-hour delayed school days. I personally liked the chance to get some extra sleep, but there are some who did not get to...

NIL, 12-team football playoff format beneficial

Advith Natarajan, Editor-in-Chief January 21, 2025

Ohio State just went on a historic run in the newly installed 12-team college football playoff. Led by former Kansas State Quarterback Will Howard, and a top-to-bottom hyper-talented roster, Ohio State...

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