The Mentor

Alejandra Parma, Staff Writer • May 14, 2025

Ethan Balman, a senior at Manhattan High School, is making waves and hitting harmonies, as both a swimmer and vocalist. He is...

Senior trio of Harli Omli, Hanna Pellant, Crayton Rauch reflect on their journey to collegiate track.

Advith Natarajan, Editor-in-Chief • May 14, 2025

For most high school seniors, the final weeks of school are a time to soak in their last memories of Friday night lights,...

Soccer stays strong

Lane Lewison, Sports Editor • May 11, 2025

The Indians girls soccer team stomped the Wichita Northwest Grizzlies 5-1 on May 6 at Bishop Stadium. “It's really important...

Features

Future Director: Grace Maxwell

Elizabeth Thornley, Staff Writer • May 14, 2025

After being involved in music throughout high school, senior Grace Maxwell has...

Graduates choose military futures

Mari Hernandez, Staff Writer • May 14, 2025

As the Manhattan High School class of 2025 is preparing to graduate and begin...

AFS students preparing to return home

Ayana Domenghini, Staff Writer • May 14, 2025

Besides seniors who are getting ready to leave Manhattan High behind, the exchange...

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Editorial: Realities of increasing burnout, stress in young people

January 21, 2025

This editorial is a compilation from a discussion held by the editorial board. To listen to the conversation that led to this piece, visit mhsmentor.com. A...

Technology allows digital era of standardized testing

Advith Natarajan, Managing Editor • April 23, 2024

As the technological age continues to blossom, the very fabric of education is shifting. Whether it is digitized assignments, online textbooks or online...

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...

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Don’t be afraid to pull up the chair

Jack Spiegel, Blue M Co-Editor-in-Chief • May 14, 2025

With my time in high school rapidly coming to a close, there is a lot to reflect on after spending four...

Reflecting on high school

Rachel Palmgren, Blue M Co-Editor-in-Chief • May 14, 2025

If I could go back and talk to my freshman self to give her one piece of advice, I would tell her to...

The Best Four Years of Our Lives

Sandra Fuentes Toro, Businesses Manager • May 14, 2025

They say high school is the best four years of your life. And while we might have rolled our eyes at...