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The Mentor

The Mentor

The student news site of Manhattan High School

The Mentor

Teaching should not be judged from unqualified students

Hannah Heger, Features Editor April 15, 2019

Most of my fellow students are aware that we have classes we enjoy and then we have classes we hate with a passion. While we sit through one of those classes that make us hate everything and everyone...

Environmental efforts needed today to ensure tomorrow’s future

Kaitlin Clark, Print Editor-in-Chief April 15, 2019

Society has become far too comfortable pushing the environment to the back of its agenda. It’s an easy thing to do, what with the seemingly never-ending whirlwind of worldwide political turmoil that...

To grow up is to take responsibility

Sophia Comas, Sports Editor January 15, 2019

One of the very first life lessons most of us were ever taught by our parents was “life’s not fair.” I’ve heard that sentence almost every day of my life. I used to take those words for granted...

Ignorance causes hostility for LGBTQ+ community

Brianna Carmack, Opinions Editor December 11, 2018

Coming out can be one of the hardest things a person will do in their lifetime. Whether it's coming out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or other types of sexuality, not everyone will be as welcome...

Gay Straight Alliance sponsor and Environmental Science teacher Clancey Livingston holds a sign of support while he looks upon the student counter-protestors -- lead by Student Body President, senior Parker Wilson -- as Westboro Baptist Church protests GSA and the LBGTQ+ community of Manhattan High. The protests took place just outside of MHS 7:10 to 7:40 the morning of Nov.1

Hate speech versus a hate crime

Brianna Carmack, Opinions Editor November 6, 2018

Hate speech. What is it? Is it a thing? According to Merriam Webster, hate speech is speech expressing hatred of a particular group of people. Hate speech was also the hot topic of Manhattan High last...

Play for Something Bigger Than Yourself

Aloera Ostermann, Staff Writer November 6, 2018

As athletes we often times go to our games and just play. Sometimes we play for something, other times we just go through the motions. But I have no doubt that every time you play for something bigger...

Why the Midterms are more important than ever this year

Kris Long, Staff Writer November 6, 2018

The midterm election day is here, marking some of the most important elections ever. Many Democrats, including myself, have been eagerly awaiting these elections for two years now as a chance to right...

Winning should come as a team

Kamryn Bussmann, Staff Writer November 6, 2018

Dealing with losses is hard on anyone. Whether that’s for an athlete in a game, an adult and their job or a loved one gone. I’ve been fortunate enough to not go through much loss. I have though, gone...

Parents should be treated with respect

Madison Ritz, Staff Writer November 6, 2018

At some point we’ve all treated out parents horribly, whether it was intentional or not. Your parents aren't here forever, so make every second of time with them last, and cherish it. With that being...

Fake IDs Don’t Have Fake Repercussions

Tara Wood, Staff Writer October 29, 2018

Everyone knows that drinking under 21 in America is illegal and thus, impossible for those underage to obtain, right? For the sake of my sanity let's be honest. Lots of people drink under the age, even...

Preparation helps with ACT

Riley Williamson, Staff Writer October 29, 2018

Preparing for the ACT is a concept that is overlooked by many students. With high college costs, getting a good score on the ACT can be beneficial. Besides the score being used for admissions, ACT scores...

Youth voting essential for midterm election

Kaitlin Clark, Print Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2018

Every two years, young adults across the nation must decide whether they will sit silently on the sidelines or take a stand and make their voices heard. As the Nov. 6 Midterm Election draws steadily...

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