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Wrestling takes 10th at Owasso dual tournament

Kris Long, Opinions Editor January 27, 2020

Varsity wrestling went 3-3, placing 10th in the Owasso dual tournament in Tulsa, over the weekend. It was a drop from previous success, considering they placed fourth for the past three years, but the...

School should pay for recycling

Kris Long, Opinions Editor January 27, 2020

Manhattan Environmental Club (formerly known as Environmental Science Investigations) sent out an email to other MHS clubs on Jan. 15 asking for assistance in paying for recycling. Which, in previous years,...

America’s Got Special Talent prepares for upcoming performance

Lassira Hines, Staff Writer January 27, 2020

The Interpersonal Skills students have begun planning and rehearsals for this year’s version of America’s Got Special Talent.  Each year IPS holds the talent show for those who aren’t always...

Dodge City wrestling tournament cancelled

Kris Long, Opinions Editor January 15, 2020

The wrestling team’s first tournament of the semester at Dodge City was cancelled on Friday, as with all other athletic events, due to severe weather. The meet will not be rescheduled.  “With...

Students should be open to advisory credit

Kris Long, Opinions Editor January 15, 2020

Manhattan High's new pilot program to make advisory a for-credit class has proven unpopular among students, but it's the opinion of The Mentor Editorial Board that the for-credit system could be beneficial...

Students need to be more aware of companies they support

Kris Long, Opinions Editor December 10, 2019

TikTok, a popular social media app used by much of Manhattan High’s student body, is again wrapped up in controversy after suspending teenage Feroza Aziz’s account for expressing anti-Chinese political...

Senior Macy Hendricks laughs with her friends at the StuCo club feast as she enjoys her food.

Club Feast sees poor attendance

Kris Long, Opinions Page December 10, 2019

  Students for six separate clubs at Manhattan High attended the annual Club Feast, organized by Student Council, last Tuesday to relax and socialize. StuCo started organizing the event before...

Wrestling season set to start

Kris Long, Opinions Editor November 18, 2019

There are high hopes for the Manhattan High Varsity wrestling team going into this season, with new and experienced wrestlers expected to do well for the team. “Manhattan's generally a really good...

Northwestern student newspaper apology unwarranted

Kris Long, Opinions Editor November 18, 2019

The Daily, Northwestern University’s student run newspaper, has faced backlash in the wake of the controversy involving their coverage of a student protest against a speech given by former Attorney General...

StuCo holds fall blood drive

Kris Long, Opinions Editor November 18, 2019

"We want your blood."  That's what the signs around school have said over the past few weeks. But it wasn't not vampires, it was Student Council advertising the fall edition of the twice-annual...

Senior Hunter French dribbles the ball down the field at the teams last home game against Hayesville Campus.

Hunter French breaks records

Kris Long, Opinion Editor November 11, 2019

“Now, for your Manhattan Indians starting line-up,” boom the speakers at bishop stadium. “Number 10, senior, Hunter French!” This has been a familiar sound during French’s high school career....

New school board should prioritize student voices

Kris Long, Opinions Editor November 11, 2019

Last Tuesday's elections voted in a new USD 383 school board and the results brought both experienced and new candidates to the board for their four-year term. Members Kristin Brighton and Brandy Santos...

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