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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

Student Landon Foster (12) makes a pizza for his job at Savelli's.

Students gain life experience with part-time jobs

Kaleb Cervantes and Elliot Mettler March 17, 2025

High school presents a lot of opportunities for students. One opportunity that is available is the chance to work while being able to go to school.  The ability to earn money helps give students a...

Letter to the Editor

Weston Cassidy March 8, 2025

Dear Editor, At Manitou we are able to have amazing connections and support from our teachers due to the small class sizes that make a better high school experience, and this should never change. One...

Letter to the Editor

Becket Wendell-Evans March 7, 2025

Dear Editor, School is a place of education. Students learn not only the typical subjects but, most importantly, they learn to continue to learn independently. An important part of that is to shape students...

Letter to the Editor

Sierra Tanner March 7, 2025

Dear Editor, We should pay teachers more than they are being payed now because they are taking the time to teach us things that are going to shape the rest of our lives. This is an important issue...

A 3D printer in the dark lit up by the display light.

New York introduces 3D printer bill that inconveniences hobbyists

Madison Sharon, Senior Reporter March 5, 2025

On Jan. 15, 2025 bill A2228 was introduced in New York. The bill in summary “requires a criminal background check for the purchase of a three-dimensional printer capable of creating firearms; prohibits...

Letter to the Editor

Daniel Parker March 3, 2025

Dear Editor,      One thing the high school could work on in the future is creating a system to be able to test out of classes. Testing out of classes would be beneficial to students because it would...

Letter to the Editor

Madison Anderson March 3, 2025

Dear Editor: Manitou Springs High School should add more clubs to benefit students for future career paths. Clubs can benefit students' transcripts and help with the application process for colleges....

Letter to the Editor

Gracie Esterline February 28, 2025

Dear Editor, I am writing to propose the creation of special senior parking places at our school, where seniors can paint and personalize their spaces. This idea would boost school spirit and give a unique...

Letter to the Editor

Keyaira Moore February 28, 2025

Dear Editor, Out of all the things at Manitou, if I could change one thing, I would change the track. The track could use a lot of help. We should change the track at our school for a few important...

Letter to the Editor

Alice Melvin February 27, 2025

Dear Editor, Although the phone policy has been in place for specific reasons, it should be changed because many students work better when they listen to their music. Students should be allowed to listen...

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