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Geometry classes race around math problems

Madison Ritz, Staff Writer December 11, 2018

Solving math problems to progress through challenges similar to the CBS show "The Amazing Race" has been a new project in Jancy Radke's math classes this week. Students are given a paper folded together...

New math classes to come to MHS

Madison Ritz, Staff Writer December 11, 2018

Students next year will have three new classes to gain college credit are coming to Manhattan High School. The dual credit courses with Manhattan Area Technical College include Technical Math I, Technical...

Spanish classes decode lockboxes

Madison Ritz, Staff Writer December 4, 2018

While Spanish students study the words and phrases, Spanish teacher Lindsy Clark creates a twist to their daily studying. Clark came up with an idea to put together a little black box covered in different...

New Jon Bellion album dissapointing

Madison Ritz, Staff Writer November 15, 2018

Contemporary rhythm and blues artist Jon Bellion released his new album, “Glory Sound Prep.” on Nov. 9. It usually takes a couple of times to listen to newly released music in order for me to grasp...

Anime club hosts Halloween party

Madison Ritz, Staff Writer November 15, 2018

While getting to know each other, Anime Club put on a Halloween party Oct.31. Anime Club is a group that allows people who like anime to come together and get to know each other, knowing that they...

Teacher Dedra Braxmeyer smiles while standing infront of the whiteboard in her classroom. Braxmeyer is a math teach at Manhattan High School who was recognized with the Teacher of the Year award.

Braxmeyer earns Teacher of the Year

Madison Ritz, Staff Writer November 14, 2018

Teacher of Manhattan High School, Dedra Braxmeyer has earned the Master Teacher of the Year award. Currently teaching Advanced Algebra 2, Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus, Dedra Braxmeyer has been a teacher...

Singer and song writer Lauv sings his viral hit, I Like Me Better. Lauv played at the Bosco Plaza just outside the K-State Union on Oct. 25.

Lauv visits Manhattan with free concert

Madison Ritz, Staff Writer October 29, 2018

Despite the 40-degree temperature and rain, fans of Ari Leff, who you may know as his stage name, Lauv, showed up for a free concert at around 9 p.m. Thursday at Bosco Plaza just outside of the Kansas...

Fall activities takeover Manhattan

Madison Ritz, Staff Writer October 29, 2018

What’s better than hanging around a pumpkin patch, enjoying homegrown goods at a farmers markets and doing corn mazes during fall? In fact, these activities are staples to fall traditions in many families....

Is bad luck really bad luck?

Madison Ritz, Staff Writer October 29, 2018

About a week ago, my parents accidentally broke my bedroom mirror. My dad moved the mirror to the back of my door, but then my mom followed up and opened the door while the mirror was leaning on the door....

SkillsUSA attends in-state Conference

Madison Ritz, Staff Writer October 29, 2018

SkillsUSA sponsor Chris Collins and six students attended the SkillsUSA conference in Augusta on Oct. 9. The students knew they wanted to go to the conference this year to meet the people they saw...

Texting and driving is dangerous habit

Madison Ritz, Staff Writer October 26, 2018

I witnessed a result of a car accident on Saturday, Sept. 15, in Oakley, Kansas, when I was on my way back from my trip to Colorado. While the cause of the crash was unknown, the effect could be the...

West Campus safety week begins

Madison Ritz, Staff Writer October 2, 2018

This week, Manhattan High’s West Campus will be putting on an annual safety week. “... our district makes a safety week for each school where they focus on emergency responses ranging from a secure...

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