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...
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...
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...
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...
Spring Sports Preview: Baseball
Mady Caywood, Senior Reporter
March 2, 2020
As the weather gets warmer, students, parents and supporters prepare for the upcoming Manitou Springs High School (MSHS) Baseball season. A lot of essential seniors graduated last year, causing a huge loss for this year's team. The students and upcoming seniors of this year's season are determined t...
Spring Sports Preview: Girls’ Golf
Abby Pribila, Copy Editor
March 2, 2020
The new season of girls' golf is fastly approaching and the players are excited about the upcoming season. With newcomers like Joseline Gary (12) and returning players like Sierra Dooley (11) and Lillian Dyer (11), the anticipation is getting big. Coach Ken Vecchio and Assistant Coach Brandon Lu...
“Skinflints and Scoundrels” Snags Second
Abby Pribila, Copy Editor
February 27, 2020
On February 20th, the theater department at Manitou Springs High School held a showcase of their one-act play for friends and family at the District Theater. Theater teacher Wendy Harms directed the act "Skinflints and Scoundrels" that was featured in the showcase. "Skinflints and Scoundrels" is about the ch...
