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The student news site of Manhattan High School

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StuCo hosts Thrift night

StuCo hosts Thrift night

Jack Speigel, Features Editor April 23, 2024

As part of the first-ever Expo 2024 event on April 5, the Manhattan High School Student Council hosted a thrift night for students to help other students around the MHS community. “There were really...

Solar eclipse fascinates faculty, students

Solar eclipse fascinates faculty, students

Hunter Flagg, Online EIC April 22, 2024

Many students and staff at Manhattan High, like millions across the country, witnessed a rare full solar eclipse this month. While many from MHS viewed the total eclipse in August 2017, this year's...

NHS to induct New Members

NHS to induct New Members

Sandra Fuentes Toro, Staff Writer March 29, 2024

Manhattan High's National Honor Society chapter is recognizing the next round of sophomores for their academic excellence and demonstration of leadership skills by initiating them as new members. “The...

Baseball dominates in Home Opener

Baseball dominates in Home Opener

Will Ivester, Sports Editor March 28, 2024

The Manhattan High baseball team started the season off hot with a no-hitter and a perfect game, winning 18-0 and 16-0 over Wichita South. In the first inning senior Jake Wolcott took the mound, striking...

Girls Soccer starts season 1-1-1

Girls Soccer starts season 1-1-1

Lane Lewison, Staff Writer March 28, 2024

The Manhattan Indians Varsity Girls Soccer team is 1-1-1 after hosting three games at Bishop Stadium in five days last week. After ending the season opener in a tie and winning the second game of the...

The Paradoxical question of Smartphones in School

The Paradoxical question of Smartphones in School

Advith Natarajan, Managing Editor March 28, 2024

With the rise of the digital age, communication has become hyper-efficient. Through text messages, WhatsApp, Messenger or any of the thousands of messaging platforms, the world is connected in a way we...

FFA concludes National Week

FFA concludes National Week

Will Ivester, Sports Editor March 5, 2024

Coming off of national FFA Week, the Manhattan High FFA chapter has been busy this year. “The whole entire point of all these competitions is to prepare you for your future,” junior Ryder Karl said. The...

Admin Update: Parking lot timeline, staffing, hiring

Admin Update: Parking lot timeline, staffing, hiring

Advith Natarajan, Managing Editor March 5, 2024

A new parking lot, the adoption of new graduation requirements and hiring new teachers are all issues facing Manhattan High administration this month. Construction has officially begun for the new Oak...

Seniors Should Paint Their Spots

Seniors Should Paint Their Spots

Ava Gary-Hernandez, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

The second I hit my senior year I want to do everything like they do in movies. I want to be cool with everyone, I want to win Prom queen, I want to win state in the sports I associate with, I want to...

Photo Courtesy of Lane Lewison

A New Era

Advith Natarajan, Managing Editor September 21, 2023

It is safe to say Manhattan High School has embarked on a new chapter.  The transition of freshmen to West campus, a stunning east wing and over 2,000 students under one roof -- these changes have...

Photo Courtesy of Lane Lewison

Reflections on closing East Campus

Jack Speigel, Staff Writer September 21, 2023

With the start of the new school year, one big change to the Manhattan High school campus has caused a mix of anxiety and excitement.  For decades, Manhattan High School has been separated into...

Mask mandates ends with support of medical advisory

Mask mandates ends with support of medical advisory

Kris Long, Print Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2021

Manhattan High students entered East and West campuses with masks optional for the first time in over a year on Monday, sparking a debate between safety and personal liberty.  For most of the pandemic,...

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