Noah Busch named USD 383 teacher of the year
Kris Long, Staff Writer
May 7, 2019
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It’s important to appreciate all teachers; however, it is undeniable that some teachers put more into their work than others. The teachers who put a particularly high degree of their time and energy into their job deserve to be recognized. This is certainly the case with freshman grade Biology tea...
History of celebration
Kaitlin Clark, Print Editor-in-Cheif
May 7, 2019
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Usually teachers are the ones presenting historical information, but with today being National Teacher Appreciation Day, it’s time to give them a break and discuss the historical past of their special day ourselves. According to the National Education Association’s website, National Teacher Ap...
Businesses available for prom hair, makeup
Sophia Comas, Sports Editor
April 15, 2019
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Whether it’s a confidence booster for your overall prom look or a small moment of pampering in the name of self-love, having your hair and makeup done for prom is an exciting experience. Of course, not everyone goes through that process and that’s just as perfect. Regardless of how you get ready...
Options for prom outfits
Brianna Carmack, Opinions Editor
April 15, 2019
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Now that it’s April, prom outfit shopping is a must for many high school students across the nation. However, in order to not go to prom stuck in the same tux as someone else, it is essential to know where to get your outfit ahead of time. Celebrations of the Heart Ce...
Where to take prom pictures in Manhattan
Emma Elliott, Staff Writer
April 15, 2019
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With prom quickly approaching and preparation beginning, you’re probably realizing just how much you want to capture all of the effort you’ve put into your outfit. Here are a few amazing places to do just that. Kansas State University Campus As one of the most beautiful college campus...
Foodie’s guide to prom night success
Meredith Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2019
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Prom night, an evening of glamour, music and the finer elements of high school life. While prom includes a multitude of different aspects of a fun night -- the outfits, the pictures, the playlist, the location -- there’s always that one that can make or break any evening: the food. No worry to the lo...
Favorite Winter Drinks
Bella Lane, Junior Co Editor-In-Chief
December 17, 2018
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As winter comes, people tend to like to stay inside, covered in blankets and watching Netflix with a nice drink. There are a variety of winter “themed” drinks. Just like in fall when many rave over pumpkin spice anything, people will do the same over peppermint. In a voluntary poll via The Mentor’s socia...
Unusual Holiday Dishes
Coy Cavender, Staff Writer
December 17, 2018
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Over the holidays, most of us can agree that we eat a whole bunch of food. While most people eat turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, etc., some people take holiday food to another level. There are many people who make food that is extremely unusual and what many would find gross and disgusting. One of thos...
Not Just St Nick shows up at this time of year
Parker Dawdy, Staff Writer
December 17, 2018
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You may know the jolly fat man that bring gifts on Christmas by names like Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, or simply Santa. The Santa you probably grew up with was inspired by the United Kingdom’s Father Christmas, the Netherlands’ Sinterklaas, the Germanic God Odin and even ...
Other Holidays around Christmas
Elisa Ohler, Junior Trending Editor
December 17, 2018
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December is a time full of different celebrations; Christmas being the main focus, but Christmas isn’t the only big holiday around this time of the year. Kwanzaa is one of the many celebrations around Christmas time. Kwanzaa is more of a cultural celebration than religious as it is a celebratio...
Christmas Traditions and Differences
Hannah Le, Junior Copy Editor
December 17, 2018
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Christmas has been observed as a religious holiday for centuries and has been observed worldwide by non-religious people as well since the early 20th century. In a 2017 Pew Research Center Survey, 90 percent of Americans said that they celebrated Christmas. Although Christmas originated in the B...