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The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

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The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

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Members of the cast of "Suzette Who Set to Sea" hold their "1st Place" and "Outstanding Ensemble" awards won from the Pikes Peak Regional One-Act Competition in 2022.

Breaking News: The One-Act competition returns after a two year hiatus

Becket Wendell-Evans, Reporter November 11, 2025

For the last two years, the MSHS Theatre department has put on a musical and a play, but it wasn't always like this. The department used to include a One-Act play, which would be taken to competition;...

Kyle Blasi (12) works to create a film for Youth Documentary Academy on July 1. Blasi edits this film during his independent study class period.

Students at MSHS enjoy art-based independent studies

Cordelia Portman, Copy Editor November 11, 2025

Manitou Springs High School offers course specific independent study classes, where students can lead their own discovery on a specific subject. This year, Paul Bonner, an art teacher, has four senior...

Luca Baker (11) presents a bill on concealed carry to Rep. Step Vigil.

Colorado legislators visit MSHS

Kaleb Cervantes, Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2025

On Nov. 4, the halls of Manitou Springs High School were filled with not just students but with lawmakers, college mentors, and civic engagement. In an effort to connect teenagers with the real world process...

Senior Naomi Porter stands with her Most Improved Rider award after State Championships on Oct. 18. The Most Improved Rider award goes to the athlete that has improved the most from freshman year to senior year. Porter had a 13 minute improvement in her lap times.

Commentary: The impact of the Colorado High School Cycling League

Naomi Porter, Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2025

Almost three weeks ago I crossed the finish line at my last ever Colorado High School Cycling League Race. The entire weekend was bittersweet, full of hugs, tears and the lingering feeling that we truly...

Maya Scott poses with a water bottle from SCAD celebrating the scholarship she received to attend.

Maya Scott accepted to Savannah College of Art and Design

Kaleb Cervantes, Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2025

Senior Maya Scott announced that she is looking to attend art school to pursue her passion for visual arts after graduation. Scott was accepted into the prestigious Savannah College of Art and Design in...

Jacob Jacobsen works at the Penny Arcade on his coffin for the Coffin Races on Oct. 24.

Former MSHS student designs coffin for the Penny Arcade

Jael Jacobsen, Reporter November 6, 2025

This year, on October 25, the Emma Crawford Coffin Races were held in the streets of Manitou Springs after the parade to kick off the festival, showing the participants coffin designs, costumes and team...

Advanced Orchestra performing a Halloween concert at the silk building at MSHS on Oct.14 while David Williams directs them.

MSHS students perform October concerts

Marley Garcia, Reporter November 5, 2025

Manitou Springs High School hosted two concerts this October. The Advanced Orchestra played on Oct.14 and the Chamber Choir concert was on Oct.15. The Advanced Orchestra directed by David Williams played...

Students in Horticulture each get their own propagate to maintain. Each students get a different plant species to create their own unique experience of propagation.

Horticulture joins the science classes

Isaac McCracken, Reporter November 4, 2025

Horticulture, a new class this year at Manitou Springs High School, is taught by Alicia Mauer. It  takes place during 1A and 3B blocks.  Horticulture is the science and art of growing gardens and...

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