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Elf Movie Worth Another Watch

Elf Movie Worth Another Watch

Hayden Decker, Staff Writer December 9, 2023

20 years ago, on Nov. 7, the movie Elf was created. In celebration of the movie’s 20th anniversary, many families and friends are going to watch the movie and preparing for the winter season as it gets...

2023 Merry and Bright Holiday Drink Menu

2023 Merry and Bright Holiday Drink Menu

Isabela Villoria, Staff Writer November 29, 2023

It's that time of year again, the holiday drink menu at Starbucks has arrived. There are four old favorites returning: the Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulee Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte and the Iced Sugar...

Trick-Or-Treat so They can Eat

Trick-Or-Treat so They can Eat

Emery Schmidt, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

October came around the corner. And naturally, that prompted a multitude of things: People using any excuse to wear a jacket despite the Midwestern-ness of autumn and the weather still being in summer...

30th Anniversary for “Nightmare Before Christmas”

Charleigh Nelson, Staff Writer October 29, 2023

With Halloween not being too long ago, and with Christmas right around the corner, AMC Theater Is currently marking the 30th anniversary of "The Nightmare Before Christmas” with showtimes. Released on...

Photo Courtesy of Lane Lewison

The Off Days Should be Redistributed

Hunter Flagg, Online EIC October 23, 2023

In the first semester of 2023, there are nearly 30 scheduled off days for all USD 383 students to enjoy. This is undeniably healthy. However, the layout of these days does not make logistical sense, or...

Students who don’t celebrate Christmas reflect on the holiday

Advith Natarajan, Staff Writer December 7, 2021

With Christmas less than a month away, the holiday season is in full swing. Majestic displays of lights illuminate the night and carols fill the air with joy. However, amidst the holiday fever, those who...

Christmas loses its meaning due to commercialization

Lasirra Hines, Blue M Editor-in-Chief December 6, 2021

The day after Thanksgiving marks the day to start setting up for one of the most popular Western holidays: Christmas. Stores break out the decorations, the faint sounds of Mariah Carey can be heard in...

Is Christmas music appropriate this time of year, why or why not?

Julianna Poe, Online Editor-in-Chief November 5, 2021

Do you want to be featured? Follow @MHSMentor on Instagram to participate in future polls.   “Yes, Mariah Carey has already defrosted.”  — sophomore Katie McCracken   “Yes,...

Junior Caleb DeLoach and a child from the Flint Hills Job Corps play with a stuffed toy after IPS delivered gifts to the group after Christmas.

IPS strives to improve community, let others know they care about them

Lasirra Hines, Staff Writer January 15, 2020

Christmas came late for the children at Job Corps thanks to a rescheduled gift delivery from the Interpersonal Skills students on Jan. 9.   The class intended on going before Christmas...

Role models deserve respect

Aspen Tallent, Junior Photo Editior December 16, 2019

2019 is coming to a close, and it’s that time of year where people are worrying not only about Christmas gifts for everyone but also New Year’s resolutions. Every year we look back and ask ourselves...

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