Everything You Need to Know About 2020-21 StuCo Elections
Ben Schwartz, Photo Editor
April 14, 2020
Despite everything occurring with Coronavirus, Manitou Springs High School’s (MSHS) second semester continues despite temporary school closure. Student Body (SB) Elections are still on, and it’s looking to be a fantastic line-up of candidates for the 2020-2021 school year. Each of the position...
Trout Gang: Taking Care of Brudis and Spreading MSHS Positivity
Kat Yenne and Grace Olson
April 14, 2020
Trout gang started when Mr. Slama informed our environmental science class that we were getting trout eggs to care for before we released them as adults. We, Kat Yenne and Grace Olson, decided to start an Instagram page to keep the student body updated on the progress of the trout while also using...
Gideon Aigner’s Mustang Positivity
Gideon Aigner, Guest Writer
April 1, 2020
I miss you, Manitou. I know that the phrase “Don’t peak in high school" is a chliché; I don’t think that this year has been a peak, but it sure has soared until now. Now, we all have a new challenge to face. Our good friend, ‘Rona. This virus has swept the legs out from under everyone in terms of ...
Colorado Governor Calls For an “Extended Spring Break” For Colorado Schools
Max Ladrigan, Junior Reporter
March 23, 2020
Following suit with other states like Ohio and Maryland, Colorado’s governor, Jared Polis, announced on March 18th that all schools are closed until April 17th, calling it an “extended spring break”. When asked about it later that week, the governor seemed to believe that there is little chance of ...
It’s Corona Time with Mady Caywood
Mady Caywood, Senior Reporter
March 20, 2020
Day One Today is Monday, March 16th and is the first day of quarantine for Manitou Springs High School (MSHS). I never in a million years would think that I or my fellow peers would have to experience anything like this. It’s definitely a change and an adjustment that everyone around me is gett...
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 recognizable things that makes Manitou, well, Manitou! From surreal sculptures to beautiful pai...
Poor Work Ethic or Poor Teachers: Who’s to blame for difficulty in classes?
Monse Vega, Guest Writer
March 16, 2020
Mr. Miyagi once said in "The Karate Kid," "There is no such thing as bad student, only bad teacher.” How much truth is there to Mr. Miyagi’s claim? In high school, many students have trouble in certain classes. Is this due to the ability of the teacher to execute their job, or is the student at fault?...
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), who both made first chair in the top band. The task of auditioning to get into an honor band...
Operation Cheese Stick
Phoenix Stogdill, Guest Writer
March 9, 2020
This assignment puts into perspective how few entertaining events have happened to me throughout the first eight hours of the week for the past three and a half years. The first things that come to mind are that one time a kid said a racial slur on a bus and got everyone yelled at (still awkward), the...
The Problem With the Pledge
Paige Laurie, Guest Writer
March 6, 2020
“I pledge allegiance to... to what?" Every morning is usually accompanied by the drone of teens reciting a mantra to a flag at Manitou Springs High School (MSHS). Most schools across the country follow this ritual as well, each hoping to instill a deep sense of patriotism and pride in their s...
