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The Prospector

The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

Halloween Kills released in theatres October 15th and is One hour and forty five minutes long.

Review: Halloween Kills

Colt Henricks, Senior Reporter October 25, 2021

Set in the fictional town of Haddonfield, Illinois, Halloween Kills, directed by David Green, is the twelfth movie in the series dating back to 1978. Halloween Kills begins with Laurie Strode, who is bleeding...

The Manitou Springs Heritage Center advertises Ghost Tours in its window display.  The Ghost Tours are a popular event in Manitou Springs.

Manitou Springs Heritage Center gets community into the Halloween spirit

Owen Gerbig, Reporter October 21, 2021

From haunted walking tours and classic horror movies to an Emma Crawford exhibit with exclusive artifacts, the Manitou Springs Heritage Center has some events that are sure to get the community in the...

Senior Koda Oxford recreates Shakespeares Hamlet.  Theater was greatly restricted this year, and thespians were unable to act in traditional ways.

Koda Oxford’s finest hour

Jalen Lindh, Reporter April 8, 2021

“Theater’s been my life for a really long time, and I’m glad that before I leave, I get to be a big part of it one more time.” said Koda Oxford when asked how it felt to be cast as the...

Koda Oxford (12) poses with the Theater Buffet announcement.

Theater is back with Theater Buffet

Jalen Lindh, Reporter March 12, 2021

Covid has really restricted many activities this year, making it really hard for student’s to actually express themselves and make their mark. But there’s a small light at the end of the...

A Grinch approved Christmas

A Grinch approved Christmas

Colt Henricks, Reporter December 15, 2020

Christmas movie season is upon us, and there is yet another new version of Dr. Seuss's The Grinch, this one a musical starring Glee's Matthew Morrison, aired on NBC.  The reviews were terrible.  So,...

According to our poll, The Nightmare Before Christmas is the best Halloween movie out there!

A Fun Halloween Movie Night

Colt Henricks, Reporter October 30, 2020

Halloween, a much loved holiday in Manitous Springs, is tomorrow. Covid has changed a lot of activities for high school students;  and while many may not be able to go out in scary costumes and trick...

Theaters end?

Theater’s end?

Jalen Lindh, Reporter September 17, 2020

“I think there is incredible value in the world of theater. What we do as the people who get to help make and form this part of the theater, and those who perform, [offers] experiences that you won't...

This captivating gallery is located in the Manitou Springs SILC school administration office.

Recognizing Manitou’s Creativity

Sammi Clapham, Junior Reporter March 19, 2020

Manitou Springs, a small town that has been loved for many generations by tourists, locals, visitors, workers and students, gives a warm, unique and homey vibe. In my point of view, art is one of the most...

Boulder Honor Band members Devin Rocha (11) and Hailey Matas (12) at their concert in Boulder.

It’s an Honor to be in Honor Band

Jalen Lindh, Junior Reporter March 12, 2020

The Honor Band took part in a concert at CU Boulder from February 27th to 29th. The experience was both fun and adventurous for many of MSHS's own students like Devin Rocha (11) and Hailey Matas (12),...

The cast of Skinflints and Scoundrels celebrates with their shiny second place trophy after the competition on February 12th.

“Skinflints and Scoundrels” Snags Second

Abby Pribila, Copy Editor February 27, 2020

On February 20th, the theater department at Manitou Springs High School held a showcase of their one-act play for friends and family at the District Theater. Theater teacher Wendy Harms directed the act...

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