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The student news site of Manhattan High School

The Mentor

Softball loses Double Header on opening away Game

Softball loses Double Header on opening away Game

Peyton Berry, Staff Writer March 29, 2024

Manhattan Varsity softball had a double-header at Lawerence High on Friday, where MHS lost 6-8 in the first game, and lost 5-6 in the second. “We did good. It was our first time out so we were just...

College is not a product

College is not a product

Kris Long, Print Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2022

“Rock Chalk!” yells the recent University of Kansas business school alumnus presenting a slideshow full of buzzwords to a group of high school seniors and me. I think I’m supposed to respond “Jayhawk!”...

WorkKeys should be valued by students

Kris Long, Opinions Editor March 2, 2020

For the first time this year, MHS administered a free ACT WorkKeys test to all Manhattan High juniors who did not opt out of the program along with the regular ACT test. As the test was on an opt-out basis,...

High college tuition has negatively contributed students

Mbofo Ndou, Indian Insider Producer/Director November 4, 2019

College tuition is at one of the highest rates America has seen. The average American family, according to College Data, spends about 102,480 or more depending on the major of their student in college...

College Signing for MHS Seniors

Hannah Heger, Trending Editor May 13, 2019

23 MHS Seniors have signed to various colleges to continue their athletic career in the collegiate level in 12 different sports   WRESTLING: Clayton “Bubba” Wilson (University of Nebraska) Jacob...

AP students continue to power through exams

Emma Elliott, Staff Writer May 13, 2019

Throughout the last few weeks as students have been worrying about finals, some have been worrying about an arguably more daunting task: passing their AP tests. The tests, which have been held in the...

Degrees granted by genies are an illusion of privilege

Meredith Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief April 8, 2019

Hello again, reader. Those who know me know I love stories. The story of Aladdin has always been one of my favorites since reading it in “One Thousand and One Nights” as a child. The idea that...

Students go to K-State for many opportunities after high school

Brianna Carmack, Opinions Editor April 8, 2019

With each year bringing students closer and closer to the end of their time in high school, some students are making early preparations. Sophomores and up were able to take a trip to Kansas State University...

University, Community, or Gap Year?

Tara Wood, Staff Writer December 11, 2018

Skipping a university to attend community college or take a gap year has a negative connotation, but I want to dispel the common myth that students can’t be successful without going straight from high...

Why is College being Forced on Students?

Lauren Race, Staff Writer September 11, 2017

Going to college after high school has become the logical thing to do nowadays. As students we are often advised to go to college or the outcome of your life will be a struggle. That all sounds familiar...

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