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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

Jack Willie Gym

Jack Willie Gym

February 26, 2013

Lately, the Jack Willie Gym has been being mistreated. "There were balls hitting the scoreboards, and light bulbs breaking, just a little extra exuberance during lunch time," said Glenn Hard. If students...

Author reveals new side of 16th century Iran

Author reveals new side of 16th century Iran

February 22, 2013

As a genre, historical fiction is almost exclusively Euro-centric, and novels that don’t deal with European history tend to chronicle the lives of the same handful of African or Asian characters, over...

Art students learn real-world applications for work

Art students learn real-world applications for work

February 22, 2013

Starting this semester, Manitou students now have the opportunity not only to produce art, but also to learn real-world applications for art. The new art marketing class, taught by Ms. Garlow, focuses...

The White Harbinger

February 20, 2013

Ahh, winter. Where the beginning of the snows end is as boundless and ebbing as the expanse of the sea. White flurries drift down from the heavens' mouth, gently disembarking from their sky bound journey...

Helen Grant weaves mystery from childs perspective

Helen Grant weaves mystery from child’s perspective

February 15, 2013

If The Book Thief and To Kill a Mockingbird were somehow to hook up and create a book baby of their own, I suspect that book would be somewhat similar to The Vanishing of Katharina Linden. Helen Grant’s...

Photo by Drew Faloon

Wrestlers prepare for regionals

February 14, 2013

After a successful season, the Manitou Springs wrestling team is looking to finish off strong at regionals and state. The Mustangs are sending a total of nine members to regionals which include Michael...

Photo by Julia Vance.
Senior Margaret Barton competing in the 200 freestyle relay.

Morin and Mustangs end strong season at State

February 14, 2013

The Manitou Springs high school swim team capped off one of the best seasons in team history with a strong showing at State, with freshman Veronica Morin placing twice in the top 10 and the 200 freestyle...

Photo by Joy Vernon

MSHS Students thrive in yoga class

February 14, 2013

According to several students, Joy Vernon’s new yoga class is proving to be one of the most beneficial programs offered here at Manitou Springs High School. Through yoga, students are learning many valuable...

Prime Time or Time on the Line?

Prime Time or Time on the Line?

February 11, 2013

Many students have been enraged over the lack of free time between classes, particularly at lunch. The increase in time exuding forth from useless sessions of advisee has driven the student body to near...

Photo by Keegan Bockhorst
Julia Lucero, Emma Buth, Margaret Barton and Georgia Sinclair show their Lane 5 pride.

Swimmers sent off to State

February 8, 2013

Manitou Springs High School students and staff gathered to watch the swim team leave for State on Friday, Feb. 8. The girls got the traditional Manitou State send-off, being escorted out of town by a...

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