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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

Brandon Wood, a teacher at Manitou Springs Elementary School, came out as nonbinary last school year. They serve as an advocate for equity for LGBTQ= teachers and students on several district committees.

Florida’s new “Don’t Say Gay” bill threatens LGBTQ+ students’ safety

Ethan Anderson, Reporter February 24, 2022

Brandon Wood, a first-grade teacher at Manitou Springs Elementary School (MSES), came out as nonbinary last year. “It's been pretty good.  The other teachers/staff have been understanding as I transitioned...

The rivalry against St. Marys always draws big student and community crowds.  Students and parents get fired up about the game, but players on both teams have exhibited good sportsmanship in the court.

Editorial: Healthy rivalries are possible

Prospector Staff February 14, 2022

As students, staff, and parents sat in the Manitou Springs High School gym watching the St. Mary’s High School versus MSHS game on January 19, 2022, it was evident that frustrations in the crowd were...

Trust yourself.  If you feel you have been sexually assaulted or harassed, tell a trusted adult or report to Safe2Tell or the police.

Editorial: How to recognize and respond to sexual harassment and assault

Prospector Staff January 21, 2022

Recent events involving two former Manitou Springs High School teachers being arrested for sexual assault have caused conversation involving the trust students hold towards their teachers.  56% of...

The new year offers the opportunity for a new outlook and a fresh start.

Advice from MSHS on New Year’s resolutions

Piper Larsen, Reporter December 17, 2021

With the New Year rolling in, it can be hard to decide what resolutions to follow up on. New Year's resolutions are meant to help people work on themselves. Resolutions are a form of inspiration to help...

Check-in/out sheets and written passes were implemented at MSHS Friday, October 1st. This process takes away valuable class time.

Freedoms within MSHS have been lost and students are upset

Jack Embery and Paige Harrison October 22, 2021

  Manitou Springs High School students have experienced a decrease in trust from the administration and increased rules and supervision during the school day. Students and staff have been affected...

Manitou Springs High School just implemented a Hall Pass and Check In/Out sheet system.

School climate is declining, how we should fix it?

Emily Waite, Reporter October 20, 2021

Just like the rest of the world, Manitou Springs School District has been struggling with the Coronavirus Pandemic and all of its effects. Although MSSD is now back to in-person learning, the lingering...

What it was like attending a nationwide social movement

What it was like attending a nationwide social movement

Claire Kisielnicki, Editor-in-chief October 18, 2021

On September 23, 2021, the Texas legislature passed the Texas Heartbeat Act. This act bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. It is named the Heartbeat Act as six weeks is when a heartbeat can first...

Aidan Coté (12) races breaststroke for the MSHS Girls Swim & Dive team during the winter high school sports season.  Coté trains year round on her club team, the Colorado Torpedoes.

Club sports participation positive for single sport athletes

Gideon Aigner, Guest Reporter October 14, 2021

Many student athletes at Manitou Springs High School participate in club sports, and this has had both a positive and negative impact on the MSHS athletic program for over a decade. MSHS has lost student...

The Gay Straight Trans Alliance marches in the 2021 Homecoming parade on Manitou Avenue. The goal of MSHS is to have a club for everyone.

Why you should be involved with a club at MSHS

Jack Embery, Editor-in-Chief October 11, 2021

During this year, while students are faced with difficulties such as limited social interactions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, clubs offer a safe place to get vital social interactions, offer support,...

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