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The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

Connor Mckeown (11) takes the ball to the students end while Mr. DeMatto gets ready to challenge him.

Student vs Staff Basketball game

Claire Kisielnicki, Editor-in-Chief November 18, 2021

Suicidal ideation is a common problem in the time of great stress that students face today. Sources of Strength members of Manitou Springs High School advocate for mental health. If you or anyone else seem to be in danger of losing or taking ones life, seek help from teachers, counselors, coaches, or the sources listed below.

Rise of suicide in winter a myth

Paige Harrison, Senior Reporter/Editor November 16, 2021

There is a long-standing belief that suicide completion rates rise around the holidays. According to Winchester Hospital, this could possibly be because either families get together, causing overwhelming...

Freshmen in Mr. Browns 3A Physical Science class study chemical changes.

Freshmen adjust to MSHS

Owen Gerbig, Reporter November 2, 2021

The Manitou Springs High School class of 2025 has been adjusting to high school life after almost two years of online and hybrid courses as the pandemic starts to come to an end. Many students agree that...

Emma Crawfords historic house still sits on Capitol Hill in Manitou Springs, CO.

MSHS student lives in the Emma Crawford House

Charlie Morgan, Reporter October 29, 2021

Manitou Springs High School student Paige Harrison (12) lives in an unusual yet historic house on Capitol Hill, the Emma Crawford House.  According to Manitou Springs legend, Emma Crawford Arrived...

Headstone of Wayne A. Bell (1909-1974), and Billie E. Bill (1906-1985), at the Crystal Valley Cemetery in Manitou Springs, CO.

Poll reveals that there is no correlation between after life opinions and childhood upbringing

Paige Harrison, Editor October 4, 2021

Is there a connection between social upbringings, and where people believe we go when we die? Short answer, no. Simple answer, not at all. Although, if this topic was surveyed through a larger number...

Anna Conrad practices her serve as she helps coach at a Manitou Springs volleyball practice.

Conrad joins the MSHS family

Emily Waite, Reporter September 30, 2021

While Conrad is new to Manitou Springs School District, she is not new to the education field. For six years, Conrad taught English and Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), a college and career...

Senior Sierra Dooley receives her official Boy Scout award.  Dooley will celebrate her Eagle Scout Court on Mothers Day.

Dooley makes history as first female Eagle Scout in the Pikes Peak region

Sophia McKeown, Guest Writer May 12, 2021

On top of being a varsity cheer captain, prominent NHS member, and at the top of her graduating class, Sierra Dooley is the first female Eagle Scout in the Pikes Peak Region and the third in the state....

These seniors have been in Manitou Springs School District 14 since preschool or kindergarten.

Always been a Mustang

Colt Henricks, Reporter May 12, 2021

Building relationships with peers, especially in school, can be quite challenging. When students face the challenge of moving from a different school and integrating into a tight-knit community,...

2020 is in the past can 2021 be heroic?

Colt Henricks, Reporter April 7, 2021

Oh how 2020 goes school is out back to bed no cares in the world. Time to sign up for those tougher classes school will be in person junior year.    Well time to get a job make some money...

Paige Harrison (11), Guest Contributor April 2, 2021

Because you’re a flower, that’s why Throughout a lifetime of words, Many conversations, Numerous times I have asked The most simply complex Question, why? And whether this is about A person...

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