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Getting back to normal finals after COVID-19

Laneya Christian, Staff Writer December 13, 2021

It's that time again. Class assignments, large projects, exams and due dates all creep up quickly.  “It's overwhelming,” junior Sandlin Finkel said. “I have multiple finals the same day.” We...

Q&A: Sophomore counselor Katie Ball offers advice for finals, stress

Julianna Poe, Online Editor-in-Chief December 13, 2021

Q: Julianna Poe, Online Editor-in-Chief A: Katie Ball, sophomore counselor   Do you see an increase of students in the counselor’s office during finals this time of year? “We see a...

Teachers should reflect on finals week

Teachers should reflect on finals week

Kris Long, Print Editor-in-Chief December 13, 2021

As finals week rolls around, students expect to begin wrapping their class’s content and reviewing for the final exam before the semester’s end. Many start counting down the assignments and planning...

What are your best tips to lower stress?

Julianna Poe, Online Editor-in-Chief December 13, 2021

Do you want to be featured? Follow @MHSMentor on Instagram to participate in future polls.   “Going on a walk.” – senior Anthony Belin   “Play ‘Destiny,’ become exponentially...

Students offer advice on stress from finals

Students offer advice on stress from finals

Julianna Poe, Online Editor-in-Chief December 10, 2021

As the semester comes to a close, students feel rushed to finish last minute assignments, take on new spontaneous work, power through finals – projects, presentations, essays and labs – and study for...

Seniors deal with college applications stress

Amelia Knopp, Page Editor October 24, 2021

As we approach fall months full of college admission and scholarship deadlines, some Manhattan High seniors are feeling the pressures of preparing for their post-high school endeavors.  According...

Finals unnecessary, cause unneeded stress

McKayla Clarksnodgrass, Junior Print Editor in Cheif December 16, 2019

As we get closer to winter break, finals quickly approach. There are only a few days left to study before you have to take those awful tests.  You’re not the only one in this situation, as many...

What stress does to a student’s mind and body

Taylor Bullock, Staff Writer April 4, 2017

From struggling to balance academics, extracurricular activities and managing free time, a student's stress level is guaranteed to rise. When you're a kid being tossed into an adult world, being forced...

How stress affects student athletes

Taylor Bullock, Staff Writer April 4, 2017

Students and student athletes alike are both exposed to stress. But, what makes a student athlete's stress different? Well, take all known stress factors to a student, and add commitment to a sport to...

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