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Artist of the Week

Artist of the Week

Emma Elliott, Staff Writer December 17, 2018

Mekaila Rickert   What got you into art? I’ve been doing it since I was little. It was just kind of an always thing. I’m probably more influenced by my brother because he was always sketching...

Favorite Winter Drinks

Favorite Winter Drinks

Bella Lane, Junior Co Editor-In-Chief December 17, 2018

As winter comes, people tend to like to stay inside, covered in blankets and watching Netflix with a nice drink. There are a variety of winter “themed” drinks. Just like in fall when many rave over...

Not Just St Nick shows up at this time of year

Parker Dawdy, Staff Writer December 17, 2018

You may know the jolly fat man that bring gifts on Christmas by names like Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, or simply Santa. The Santa you probably grew up with was inspired...

Other Holidays around Christmas

Elisa Ohler, Junior Trending Editor December 17, 2018

December is a time full of different celebrations; Christmas being the main focus, but Christmas isn’t the only big holiday around this time of the year. Kwanzaa is one of the many celebrations around...

Christmas Traditions and Differences

Hannah Le, Junior Copy Editor December 17, 2018

Christmas has been observed as a religious holiday for centuries and has been observed worldwide by non-religious people as well since the early 20th century. In a 2017 Pew Research Center Survey,...

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a breath-taking experience

Gavin Gaston, Staff Writer December 17, 2018

There is a new ground-breaking game in town, and it wears a cowboy hat and and rides a horse. Rockstar Games, creator of the award-winning franchise Grand Theft Auto, recently released their third game...

One-Acts strikes hearts

Julianna Poe, Junior Print Editor-in-Chief & Junior Features Editor December 17, 2018

Through creative, dramatic and comical performance, the Manhattan High Drama Department and Thespian Troupe 941 proudly presented their One-Act Play Festival. Last Friday and Saturday, the one-act festival...

Choir in preparations for Serenades

Jimmy Marshal, Junior Entertainment Editor December 17, 2018

Every year at Manhattan High around this time of the year comes the annual winter choir serenades. These performances have groups consisting of members of the Manhattan High Choir sing songs of their own...

Anime Club raises money for MHS

Joe Hall, Staff Writer December 17, 2018

This year at Manhattan High, the anime club has partnered with the Gay Straight Alliance club to raise funds not just for the school, but also for other activities. One activity, in particular, is...

Photo by Oliva Haas

Swim and Dive takes first at home meet

Anika Nyp, Junior Online Editor-In-Chief December 17, 2018

For the first time this season the Manhattan High swim and dive team has taken first place. Their swim meet at 3:30 p.m. last Wednesday at the Kansas State Natatorium was a lot smoother running and...

Junior Alorea Osterman protects that ball before passing it to a teammate during the MHS varsity girls basketball game on Dec. 14. Photo by Jennifer Sadler

Girls punch out another win, rivalry next

Micheal Simmons, Blue M Editor-In-Chief December 17, 2018

Defense was the name of the game for Manhattan High girls basketball as they win once again against Hayden, 53-36. The team now has a 5-1 record after dominating their rivals, Junction City, 72-16 last...

Wrestling Takes Fourth in Nebraska

Kamryn Bussmann, Staff Writer December 17, 2018

The Manhattan High wrestling team had another successful weekend in Grand Island, Nebraska traveling on Thursday, having a day of bonding with practice that ended on Saturday. As a team, they went 6-2...

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