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The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

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Kai Jacobson (12) and Abby Steen  leave Manitou Springs High School with cheers from the students and staff on Thursday, Feb. 8. They arrived at the Buell Theater of Downtown Denver and began rehearsing with the rest of the choir for their performance that Saturday.

Kai Jacobson performs with All-State Honor Choir

Dalton Gates, Multimedia Editor February 20, 2024

Colorado All-State Honor Choir, often referred to as just All-State, is a honor choir open to all upper-classman Colorado students. This year among the many auditioners, senior Kai Jacobson was selected...

The Commons at MSHS are cleaned by Randy Woofter, Trevor Paskavich or Mr. Steve on Feb. 15. On Nov. 13, 2023, MSHS district leadership hired CCS Facility Services to contribute to custodial needs around the school.

MSHS struggles to find enough janitors to fill the position

Cordelia Portman, Senior Reporter February 16, 2024

On Nov. 13, 2023, MSHS district leadership hired CCS Facility Services to make up for the lack of custodial staff around the school. CCS is the largest provider of janitorial services in the state of Colorado....

The Manitou Movie Club was proposed by 2 students Brooklyn Oursler (12) and Liam Linster(11) to bring students who love film and cinema together. The Manitou Movie Club promotion poster was created with canva.

Manitou Movie Club awaits approval

Katelyn Fonkert, Senior Reporter February 13, 2024

MSHS students Brooklyn Oursler (12) and Liam Linster (11) are working with science teacher, Andrew Slama, and principal, Anna Conrad, to create and potentially introduce the Manitou Movie Club. Slama...

Thomson and the 2023-2024 school year office aides celebrate Thomsons last day with dips and cake at the end of the day.

Thomson enjoys her final days at MSHS

MaKenzi VerVaecke, Editor-In-Cheif February 8, 2024

Manitou Springs High School’s front office secretary, Stacy Thomson, will be leaving her position on Feb. 8 to move to Scottsdale, Arizona to be closer to family.  Thomson decided to make the move...

Jennifer Trainor reads over her list of scholarships for the senior class.

Jennifer Trainor helps seniors finance their futures on Free-Money Fridays

Dalton Gates, Multimedia Editor February 2, 2024

Jennifer Trainor, Manitou Springs College/Career and Gifted/Talented School Counselor for grades 6-12, helps many seniors with college and what comes after with events and programs.  Whether with her...

 Sanctuary of the Shadow by Aurora Ascher released on Jan. 10.

Book of the month – January: Sanctuary of the Shadow

Katelyn Fonkert, Senior Reporter January 31, 2024

Aurora Ascher’s “Sanctuary of the Shadow'' is a new thrilling romantasy novel that had me staying up until three a.m. and still telling myself “just one more chapter.” If you're a fan of “Fourth...

Spanish Club poses prepares for Salsa Night.

Spanish Club’s first ever Salsa Night

Krissy Stout, Senior Reporter January 30, 2024

On Thursday, Jan. 18th for the first time ever, Spanish Club ran by Spanish teacher Ingrid Perez, hosted a “Salsa Night” as a part of Student council’s “Fun week”. The event had seven salsas...

Teacher Throwback: Paul Bonner

Kaleb Cervantes and Naomi Porter January 29, 2024

Art teacher and wrestling coach Paul Bonner gives useful advice for current high-schoolers while recalling memories from his time in high school, as he shares what inspired him to become a teacher and...

Spirit week photo story

Spirit week photo story

Halli Frost, Senior Reporter January 26, 2024

Students of MSHS walk the newly renovated hallways on Jan. 25. The renovations were made over winter break and, for many parts of the community, came as a surprise.

Students and staff express opinions about hallway renovations

Cordelia Portman, Senior Reporter January 25, 2024

On Jan 8, students and staff of MSHS returned to newly painted, lighted and carpeted hallways due to administration desiring these renovations.  Brian Brown, a longtime social studies teacher at MSHS,...

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