Advice for Freshman
August 12, 2019
Don’t waste your time trying to figure out where everything is at East, you won’t Study for your history final, but don’t study for biology tests If you’re a klutz use the bannister, there’s a lot of them Wear more shorts your calves will look great from all the stairs you’ll walk every...
Advice for Juniors
August 12, 2019
Don't rely on the use your locker Study for the ACT Don't over book your schedule Bring money for vending machine Take many college classes as comfortable Stay away from drama Participate in activities Do your homework early Prioritize classes Keep text books at ho...
Advice to Seniors
Meredith Comas and Joshua Flickenger
August 12, 2019
Retake ACT/SAT as early as possible and as many times as possible Keep an organized system for what colleges you need to visit, apply to, apply for financial aid and scholarships Take a class on financial literacy Stay on top of your work/avoid senioritis Don’t be mean to the freshmen ...
Advice for Sophomores
Katya Tarabrina and Jennifer Sadler
August 12, 2019
Make friends; try to have at least one in each class Not all Freshman are bad Don’t act like you’re better than anyone else Learn to make friends with the upperclassmen Don’t take such difficult classes yet. Don’t be sad about not going to any school dance, your time will come. ...
Noah Busch named USD 383 teacher of the year
Kris Long, Staff Writer
May 7, 2019
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...