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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

Boys Soccer Ends the Season with Annual Banquet

Boys’ Soccer Ends the Season with Annual Banquet

Zak Talbot, Sports Editor December 13, 2018

As Fall sports roll to an end, there comes time to reflect on the successes of the previous season. This was the case for the Manitou Springs Boys' Soccer Team as they gathered for their annual end of...

Where Do We Draw the Line With Science

Where Do We Draw the Line With Science

Meara Sauer, Junior Reporter December 11, 2018

To the editor:  The New York Times recently posted the article "Why Are Scientist So Upset About the First Crispr Babies?" by Gina Kolata and Pam Belluck. The Chinese scientist He Jiankui has made...

MAPS Class Explores the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center

MAPS Class Explores the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center

Two combined classes– Andrew Slama’s biology class and Ben Gilliam’s MAPS class– went on a field trip to the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center (CWWC). The goal of the CWWC is to educate the public...

Editorial: Top Ten Holiday Activities With Your Family

Editorial: Top Ten Holiday Activities With Your Family

Samuel Richardson and Lance Warner, Junior Reporters December 11, 2018

Do you ever struggle with finding new and fun ideas to spend time with your family during the holidays? Are the same boring board games you’ve been playing for years finally getting old? Here are ten...

Craft Time

Craft Time

Adele Goodwin, Henry Ilyasova, and Remi Hayek, Junior Reporters December 7, 2018

On November 17th, Manitou Springs hosted a Craft Fair that had 71 local vendors. Crafting is a hobby billions of people of people worldwide participate in every single day. Many people express this in...

The MSHS Cheerleading team compete at Leages, and win first in the COED division.

Tumbling Into Leagues

Kayla Hendricks and Madi March, Junior Reporters December 5, 2018

Being a cheerleader means having dignity and representing the school through your actions. Everyone on the team has to work as one to perform the dangerous stunts that take place almost every...

Atraya Christiansen (11) practices for a concert with classmates. She was one of the eight MSHS students to sing in the Honor Choir.

Choir Students Shine in the Spotlight at Honor Choir Concert

Zak Talbot, Sports Editor November 29, 2018

There is nothing quite like music, whether it’s the soft, slow piano of classical or the deafening screams of heavy metal. Music inspires us, teaches us, and builds us up, and not just by listening to...

Bri Anderson (11) has a dance background that helps her with her success on the cheer team. She is one of the upperclassman on the team, which means she is a leader to others.

Cheer Preview: There’s No “I” in Team

Parker Smith, Production Editor November 27, 2018

The 2018-2019 Manitou Springs High School Cheerleading team is full of excitement and chemistry between the coaches and players. This new season differs from what one might see at other sports competitions....

Paige Smith (12) used photoshop and red lighting to accentuate a skull prop. Holding the camera above the subject, she created an interesting pose. Having fun with editing and lighting adjustments she created her favorite photo.

Spooky Photos in Digital Photo Class

Meara Sauer and Adelyn Powell, Junior Reporters November 16, 2018

In Paul Bonner’s Digital Photo class, students learn to take interesting photos, use a camera, edit in photoshop and much more. Bonner’s goal for his digital photography class is to teach the understanding...

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