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...
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 ...
A Letter from Mariam Gachechiladze
Mariam Gachechiladze, Junior Reporter
March 25, 2020
A Letter to MSHS, As exchange students, we worry about adapting to our new society; adapting and making friends, good impressions, overcoming the language barriers that, at times, makes it so hard for us to speak up, take the first step and be ourselves to a full extent. As exchange students, we w...
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...
Vail Versus All: Colorado Ski Resorts to Shut Down Due to COVID-19
Samuel Richardson, Photo Editor
March 20, 2020
On Saturday, March 14th, all Vail Resorts announced that they would be closing until March 22nd, due to the rapidly evolving situation with the COVID-19 Coronavirus. Keystone and many other resorts had made dramatic changes leading up to their suspension, such as halting all food services and only allowing...
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...
Steel Mustangs Robotics Win it All in California
Mackenna Yount, Prospector Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2020
The Manitou Springs High School (MSHS) Steel Mustangs team 2945 made a truly impressive trip to sunny Del Mar, California. There, the team participated in the FIRST Robotics Competition Del Mar Regional among a total of 58 teams from several states and countries. The Steel Mustangs made Manitou his...
Spring Sports Preview: Track and Field
Zak Talbot, Copy Editor
March 3, 2020
The contemplation of whether the month of March will come in like a lion and pass like a lamb is never a question in regards to the Manitou Springs High School (MSHS) Track and Field team, simply because the season comes whether March is snow-packed or sunny. And like it always has happened in t...
MSHS Wrestlers Learn From the Supportive Atmosphere of the State Tournament
Ben Schwartz, Photo Editor
February 27, 2020
This year’s Wrestling State was a whole different beast compared to past State Tournaments. While the outcome of the matches may have been cut and dry, for many, the State Tournament reflected moments and lessons learned both on and off the mat throughout the season. Chloe Donegan (11), who...
Nickels for Noland Brings Community Together in Support of Former Teacher
Sophia McKeown, Warhorse Editor-In-Chief
February 25, 2020
Back in late October of 2019, Nick Noland, a former Manitou Springs Middle School (MSMS) teacher, embarked on a journey that would bring forth tremendous obstacles, while at the same time drawing the Manitou community together in the face of tragedy. Noland was involved in a hiking accident while desce...
