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The Mentor

The Mentor

The student news site of Manhattan High School

The Mentor

Banning Books solves Nothing

Banning Books solves Nothing

Jack Speigel, Senior Staff Writer March 28, 2024

Recently, the topic of “banning books” has been circulating around the country due to an increase in the American culture war. Discussion on this topic has been brought up in many school districts...

School differences not really a caste system

School differences not really a caste system

Jonathan Bowling, Staff Writer March 4, 2024

People have been saying that high school social groups are like a caste system for a long time. However, I don't think that theory is all too accurate. People compare them by saying both have a clear top...

Civics curriculum should be in new graduation requirements

Civics curriculum should be in new graduation requirements

Advith Natarajan, Managing Editor March 4, 2024

The Kansas Department of Education recently approved new graduation requirements for the class of 2028 and onward. The requirements span various subjects, including physical education, health, communications,...

Biggest issue during pickups at MHS

Biggest issue during pickups at MHS

Luke Romo, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

During pickups of students at the end of the day there is one main line, it wraps around the road closest to the school. A parent picks up their kid, gets out of line, and drives off. This makes it possible...

Schools Need More Events Other Than Sports

Schools Need More Events Other Than Sports

Hadley Berry, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

Having more school events other than sport events can increase the chances of more kids engaging in school events and activities schools would host for the students, students at events can find others...

Senior Tate Brown blocks the ball at SubState.

Students should be accepting of all sports

Jack Speigel, Senior Staff Writer October 23, 2023

Among high schools across the country, sports are a huge part of student culture. From Friday night football games to winter basketball games, sports are a highlight of the American high school experience.  However,...

Slow day? Couldn’t be mine

Slow day? Couldn’t be mine

Taryn Robinson, Sports Editor September 20, 2021

Have your parents ever told you that your life is so easy, and that your so-called “problems” are just complaints? Well, that’s nearly everyone's parents, so don’t feel like you're the only one. The...

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