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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

The Life of a High Schooler

The Life of a High Schooler

Lauren House May 13, 2026

As I was walking into 3A study hall, I realized I didn't have a topic to write my creative writing story about. The room was loud, I was hearing sounds of laughter, students talking, TikToks, food wrappers...

A Little Magic

A Little Magic

Krissy Stout May 13, 2026

The bell for 2B Newspaper rang with a softer kind of urgency than usual, probably only because I knew something special was waiting on the other side of the door, but it still felt nice. When I walked...

What Christmas Is Supposed to Be

What Christmas Is Supposed to Be

Kosse Berry December 19, 2025

It was around 11:30 on Christmas Eve, and I sat by the window, reclining back in Grandpa's worn-out leather chair. Normally, I would have been asleep at this hour, but not tonight–tonight was too special,...

Mirrors in Every Room

Mirrors in Every Room

Izabella Smith September 25, 2025

You You stand outside your tall, Victorian-style house, peering at the foggy windows with much curiosity. You shouldn't have to be curious, for this was your place of residence. You have inhabited all...

A clock with a piece of paper saying "strongly agree" underneath.

Women on the Wall

Brooke Ferguson December 19, 2024

Every eye was on her, watching as she held her arms to the sky in offering and devotion. Their gazes were seeking, pressuring, begging her to break the slow, circular formation. She knew better than to...

The Kitten, Piper

The Kitten, Piper

Kai Jacobson February 19, 2024

Ari had grown bored of their cat, Penrose. Wait. They were not bored. They were just a little sad. Ari loved, and still loves, Penrose. His gray-ish orange fur was a dream to pet, when he was in a social...

A Snowman Can Have Romance, Man!

A Snowman Can Have Romance, Man!

Morrigan Schulz January 16, 2024

I was born on December 20th. I am 3 balls of snow tall and have a beautiful wool scarf. I am one of the only snowmen on this suburban block. This is the tale of my love. It is a nice chilly winter day....

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Let’s Sum Things Up

Izabel Tennant May 2, 2023

“It’s getting boring I tell ya,” complained Detective Y. “It’s always the same thing. Someone goes missing or there’s a murder, I find the killer, then I get paid. It’s never a challenge....

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