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The Prospector

The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

The Prospector

Emily Waite is a senior reporter for The Prospector.  This is her first year on staff.

Why vaccination should be a choice

Emily Waite, Reporter November 8, 2021

Although I don’t believe the COVID-19 vaccine is overall a bad thing, I personally choose to not get the vaccine for multiple reasons. The first Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech...

Claire Kisielnicki is an editor-in-chief for The Prospector.  This is her first year on staff.

The importance of being vaccinated

Claire Kisielnicki, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2021

On May 15, 2021, I got my first Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19.  As a part of the younger generation, I feel an obligation to protect the older generations as well as generations to come.  This is...

Aiden Coté holds up a sign encouraging Manitou students to stay strong in the midst of the hardships caused by COVID-19

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...

CDC/Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAMS via nps.gov

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”....

People stock up on juices and milk due to the fear of quarantine from COVID-19.

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...

Boulder Honor Band members Devin Rocha (11) and Hailey Matas (12) at their concert in Boulder.

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),...

Students eating lunch and enjoying their midday break.

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...

The Problem With the Pledge

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...

Spring Sports Preview: Track and Field

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...

Spring Sports Preview: Baseball

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...

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