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The Mentor

The Mentor

The student news site of Manhattan High School

The Mentor

Environmental protection deserves spotlight

Kaitlin Clark, Print Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2018

There is one thing that is more detrimental to Earth’s survival than anything else: humans. It has become common to see large cities such as New York or Los Angeles covered in a layer of smog due...

Student Council hosts Regional Conference

Kaitlin Clark, Print Editor-in-Chief September 27, 2018

The Manhattan High Student Council hosted their first major event of the year with the Student Council Regional Conference yesterday. The StuCo Regional Conference included several high schools from...

Fall Musical begins rehearsals

Kaitlin Clark, Print Editor-in-Chief September 27, 2018

The Manhattan High fall musical cast and crew have launched themselves straight into rehearsals as they begin learning the show tunes that are so central to “Newsies.” For the last week, the cast has...

Blue Light Journal to publish during 2018-2019 school year

Kaitlin Clark, Print Editor-in-Chief September 17, 2018

Restarting a publication from the ground up may seem an insurmountable task, but two Manhattan High teachers are seeking student leaders to help do just that. The Blue Light Journal is searching for...

StuCo prepares for regional conference

Kaitlin Clark, Print Editor-in-Chief September 17, 2018

Students from across central Kansas will soon be making the journey to Manhattan High to participate in the annual Student Council regional conference. StuCo members have plenty to do in preparation, planning...

Modern connectivity beneficial to students, journalists alike

Kaitlin Clark, Print Editor-in-Chief August 24, 2018

It’s said that as the use of technology grows, the world becomes smaller. As school once again resumes for students across the country, the ever-changing topic of technology and connectivity comes into...

Choirs prepare for final concert, continue traditions

Kaitlin Clark, Entertainment Editor May 24, 2018

It’s always tough for seniors to say goodbye, but for those in choir, they have one last chance. The choirs are preparing for their final concert, which is set to take place on May 17. “I’m going...

Two seniors attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Kaitlin Clark, Entertainment Editor May 24, 2018

While seniors Stephanie Fu and Luann Jung have had two different paths leading to their acceptance to one of the top technology schools in the country, they have one thing in common: they light up when...

Mendes’ ‘Youth’ anthem for modern generation

Kaitlin Clark, Entertainment Editor May 8, 2018

Shawn Mendes has never been one to shy away from addressing heavy topics in his songs, and his new single “Youth” makes this more apparent than ever. Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes released...

Forensics members qualify for nationals

Kaitlin Clark, Entertainment Editor April 25, 2018

After months of preparation, hard work and a disappointing tournament earlier in the week, six Manhattan High forensics students have qualified for nationals. The road to nationals has not been a easy...

District conducts community surveys for future improvements

Kaitlin Clark and Sophia Comas April 25, 2018

Throughout the month of April, USD 383 has conducted a series of online and phone surveys that they are still in the process of completing. The surveys ask for public opinion regarding future additions...

Weather complicates forensics tournament

Kaitlin Clark, Entertainment Editor April 17, 2018

It was an unfortunate weekend for the Manhattan High Forensics team as they competed in the Topeka High PFD Tournament. Due to inclement weather, the team was only able to stay for half of the tournament,...

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