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Blue Light Journal shows off student creativity

Riley Williamson, Staff Writer March 27, 2019

The Blue Light Journal, Manhattan High’s literary magazine, The three-member editorial board of Blue Light Journal, Manhattan High's literary magazine, is at work producing this year's edition of the...

Super Bowl Halftime Show left fans unsatisfied

Riley Williamson, Staff Writer February 5, 2019

Going into the halftime show of Pepsi Super Bowl LIII, the Patriots were winning 3-0. As the crowd rushed the field, Maroon 5, Travis Scott and Big Boi prepared themselves to face the mass of people.   With...

History behind “Sunflower State”

History behind “Sunflower State”

Riley Williamson, Staff Writer January 29, 2019

A common nickname that is frequently used in the midwest is the “Sunflower State,” referring to Kansas. According to Proflowers.com, the state flower was seen as a symbol and a remembrance to the frontier...

2019 Oscar Nominations leave students hopeful

Riley Williamson, Staff Writer January 28, 2019

It is that time of year again for the Academy Awards, this year being the 91st. The 2019 Oscar Nominations were announced Jan. 2, by Kummail Nanjini, well known as a stand-up comedian, and Tracee Ellis...

Culinary classes participate in food truck designing

Riley Williamson, Staff Writer December 11, 2018

Culinary Arts 1 is finishing up the semester with an unusual final. The students had the opportunity to compete in a food truck design competition. “They had to develop a business plan for a food...

Contest opportunity for Blue Light Journal

Riley Williamson, Staff Writer December 3, 2018

Through this month the Blue Light Journal, Manhattan High's literary magazine, is hosting the first of several planned writing contests to recognize students and generate content for this year's edition...

Students celebrate “Day of the Dead”

Riley Williamson, Staff Writer November 6, 2018

Olivia Leon's Spanish classes experienced the culture of Spanish-speaking countries last week by celebrating "Dia de los Muertos," also known as "The Day of the Dead." This ritual took place in Leon's...

Girls golf successful at state tournament

Riley Williamson, Staff Writer October 29, 2018

The season came to an end for the Varsity girls golf team at the 6A state tournament on Oct. 16. The girls placed sixth out of 12 teams at the Salina Municipal Golf Course. “As a whole, we played...

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...

Spanish Club has cultural culinary event

Riley Williamson, Staff Writer October 29, 2018

Spanish Club has been cooking up some good food and activities. During their last meeting, the members of the club made homemade tortillas and learned about the significance tortillas have in Spanish speaking...

Varsity golf state meet postponed

Riley Williamson, Staff Writer October 15, 2018

Weather has plagued the Varsity girls golf team much of the season, pushing the 6A State meet back a day. It was also an issue at Regionals on Oct. 8 at the Tex Consolver Golf Course in Wichita. Although...

Varsity girls golf takes on week-long tour

Riley Williamson, Staff Writer October 2, 2018

Girls Varsity Golf has been non-stop their whole season. They have missed a tremendous amount of school. This past week was especially hectic for the team, with three different meets in just one week alone....

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