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The student news site of Manitou Springs High School

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Astronomy Club Hosts Night Under the Stars

Astronomy Club Hosts Night Under the Stars

Jackson Parker and Thomas Hudson December 2, 2016

On Thursday, December 1, Manitou Springs High School Astronomy Club had a night under the stars. In the late evening sky they were able to spot numerous galaxies, nebulas and stars. The club, which currently...

Wrestler Julian Sanchez Continues College Search

Wrestler Julian Sanchez Continues College Search

Jackson Parker, Reporter November 30, 2016

As wrestling begins their season into the winter months, many prominent wrestlers, such as Julian Sanchez (12) have started setting goals for their upcoming year. Sanchez, who was a state competitor...

Dolloff-Holt officially signed with the University of New Hampshire. Many of her friends and family showed up for the event, including the entirety of the National Honors Society, a club that Dolloff-Holt is Vice President of. Her coach, Roy Chaney, and the Athletic/Activity Director, John McGee, joined her at the table when she signed.

Emily Dolloff-Holt signs with the University of New Hampshire

Kaitlyn Cashdollar, Senior Reporter November 18, 2016

Emily Dolloff-Holt (12) officially signed with The University of New Hampshire (UNH) on Monday, Nov. 14. Many of Dolloff-Holt's friends and family went to the signing, which was during lunch. Both Dolloff-Holt...

(from left to right) MSHS students Aubrey Hall (11), Tyler Jungbauer (11), Maya West (11) and GSTA advisor Mark Searle pose for a photo beneath the archway of Colorado Springs First United Methodist Church, where the event was held. Students from Manitou Springs High School have participated in the night out for the past three years,  but participation in the event was first spearheaded by the GSTA last year.

Students Participate in Annual Night Out to End Youth Homelessness

Lily Reavis, Editor-in-Chief November 18, 2016

At 6am on Friday, November 17, several Manitou students awoke outside of the First United Methodist Church in downtown Colorado Springs. Frost and snow layered the ground and temperatures were in the...

Valerija Barkanova (12) poses for a photo in Latvia. The vegetation shown, in an urban area, is testimony to the ecological focus of Latvia.

Latvia: Culture, Tradition, and Environmental Awareness

David Misyura, Reporter November 16, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bajdxZ8uAxc&feature=youtu.be This year sees the continuation of MSHS's tradition of sharing cultures from around the world on one very special night: World Language...

It is a case of bad dental hygiene, Dr. Flinn (Deven Gates) explains to Grace (Maggie Anderson).

“Radium is Dangerous”: Emotional Fall One Act Beautifully Executed

Thomas Hudson, Reporter November 15, 2016

"Radium is dangerous," Dr. Von Sochoky, played by Jacob Hammers (10) stated in this year's performance of "Radium Girls" by D.W. Gregory. Set in the 1920's following the Great War, "Radium Girls" focuses...

Jensen Delius (11) dances. She plans to minor in dance upon her completion of high school.

Jensen Delius Rediscovers Passion for Dance at New Studio

Aubrey Hall, Photography Editor November 8, 2016

When individuals discover their passion, it is often by accident. This is the manner in which Jensen Delius (11) stumbled upon her love for dance. Now 16, Delius first set foot in a studio at age...

The new MSHS staff members play a game organized by the student council during the Welcome Back Pep Assembly.

New School Year, New Staff

Kaitlyn Cashdollar, Senior Reporter September 9, 2016

Some Mustangs might have noticed the several new staff members that have joined Manitou Springs High School this year. There are four new English teachers and two new Counselors. Some of these new...

Sound Nook Session: Olivia Briggs-Hale Shows Singing Talent

Kaitlyn Cashdollar and Anela Wright May 20, 2016

This week, the Prospector had the pleasure of recording Olivia Briggs-Hale (12), a singer and student here at Manitou. She sang three songs, "When We Were Young" by Adele, "Hide and Seek" by Imogen Heap...

Manitou Students Represent Presidential Candidates in Debate

Manitou Students Represent Presidential Candidates in Debate

Kaitlyn Davidson and Sage Stevens May 9, 2016

Manitou Springs has a very diverse political scene, with many students passionately debating controversial topics, some of which the presidential candidates stand for.  “This election is an unpopularity...

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