Homecoming Expectations Q&A
September 27, 2018
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From freshman to senior, students have many different expectations for Homecoming. We asked students, “What are your expectations for Homecoming?”. Here are some of their responses. Deeshana Nilaweera: “Having a good time with friends and nothing more.” Maria Arroyo: “To ...
Creative asks are proving successful
September 27, 2018
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Manhattan High School students are kick-starting homecoming excitement early by creatively asking one another to the dance. For example, freshman Zeke Cole asked his girlfriend, freshman Emy Bise, this past week to the dance in a unique way. He bought her a Starbucks drink and made her a poster th...
Preview of Homecoming Pep Rally
September 27, 2018
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With the 2018 Homecoming Pep Rally approaching on Wednesday, Sept. 26, the students are busy preparing for their performances. The cheer and dance team, as well as the band, will be performing at the rally. “We’ve come together as a team, [both Junior Varsity and Varsity] with three-hour-long prac...
Manhattan High football team prepares for homecoming game
Coy Cavender and Joe Hall
September 27, 2018
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Manhattan High will face off against Emporia High on Sept. 18 for the big homecoming game. The undefeated Indians will try to keep their winning streak going as they face the 1-2 Spartans. The game will be at Bishop Stadium. "We are practicing, watching film, scouting and lifting," senior captain C...
PowderPuff football tradition, showcases school spirit
Meredith Graves, Ryleigh Lancaster, and Rachel Edie
September 27, 2018
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Manhattan High PowderPuff football and cheer teams have been working hard at practice to achieve the goal of entertaining students during Homecoming week. “Expect a good and funny show,” Lawson Monico, senior, said. PowderPuff has been a tradition at MHS for a long time. PowderPuff is a football ga...
Homecoming theme “True Colors” allows increased participation, inclusiveness
Jimmy Marshal, Staff Writer
September 27, 2018
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At Manhattan High School, every year has brought refreshing themes for our homecoming games and dances. Homecoming is right around the corner, and Tribe has announced this year's theme for the games and dance: "True Colors." “We wanted to do something unique and different this year, and that ...
College Freshman Essentials help make life a little easier
Meredith Comas, Opinions Editor
May 24, 2018
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As seniors move on from high school and graduation day approaches, many may be worrying about what a college freshman actually needs. There are dorms to decorate, classes to prepare for and instant noodles to learn how to make. If you’re one who’s been a little on the “what to expect” side, ...
Students from Class of 2018 share some wise words
Elizabeth Alexander, Trending Editor
May 24, 2018
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As the 2017-18 school year wraps up, the Class of 2018 are getting ready to say their goodbyes while leaving big shoes to be filled by their underclassmen peers. When it comes to surviving high school, there is a lot to consider, and every single senior at Manhattan High School has different tips an...
Students study effectively
Megan Klug, Blue M Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2018
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Location. Location is a key element to studying. It is important for students to find a place where they are able to focus on the material in front of them. For most teenagers, their room is not an ideal spot to study. Due to the mental association with your room, it makes it harder to s...
Finding motivation to finish strong
Jacob Clanton, Print Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2018
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Near the end of the semester, it becomes difficult to stay focused on education. Many students neglect to do work, switching to coast mode instead. “The end is near,” they say. “Why should I care?” Keeping up the intensity to finish with the grades you want is important. To do that, you have...
Conspiracy ties celebrities with the Illuminati
Mason Alberto, Staff Writer
April 26, 2018
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If your favorite celebrity distracts you from the negative things in your life then they might be associated with the Illuminati. There’s a conspiracy theory that the Illuminati is using celebrities in a secret society to distract us from the bad things in our life. The Illuminati is an E...
Government leaves toxic trails
Maddy Gleason, Staff Writer
April 26, 2018
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Have you ever looked up at the sky and wondered why planes leave a streak of white clouds behind them? What are they for? What makes that happen? Well, you may be witnessing toxic chemicals being released from the plane are called Chemical Trails. According to The Keith Group from Harvard Univers...