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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

Mr. Jones teaches students in his last block class for social studies.

The “how”s, “who”s, and “why”s of the brand-new PARCC test

Ryan Cantwell and Hunter Sherraden March 20, 2015

Common Core standards are a high-level system for math and English classes that allow the educational system to see where students should be depending on grade level. It strives to get all students...

M-Term offers Manitou students a chance to expand their horizons

M-Term offers Manitou students a chance to expand their horizons

Tyler Jungbauer, Writer February 26, 2015

M-Term is coming up soon, and though this is its second year, few actually know what it is. Returning because of its success, M-Term is an opportunity for students and teachers alike to explore their passions. “[M-Term]...

The gravel pit while it was still in operation (1999)

Pondering the Ponds of Red Rocks

Sam Weiss, Senior Reporter November 20, 2014

Don Ellis is a local historian and expert on the Red Rocks Open Space. Ellis wrote in one article that the first man-made pond was not intended to be a pond, it was actually just the lowest level in...

A view of the ponds from atop the cliffs.

Cliff Diving in Red Rock Canyon, a Risky Thrill

Sam Weiss, Senior Reporter November 11, 2014

“I practically grew up there,” says Manitou Springs High School senior Nik Lyles. “I found the place when I was in middle school. It's a beautiful place, and diving off the cliffs has been an...

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