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String of Deadly Hurricanes Continue to Storm Through Mainlands

String of Deadly Hurricanes Continue to Storm Through Mainlands

Normaris Franco Luna, Writer October 21, 2024

September 16th, 2024 marked the day of one of the deadliest hurricanes to hit mainland U.S since Katrina in 2005.  According to the Washington Post, hurricane Helene’s death toll is at about 221...

Bat Infestation at NAU Remains Unresolved

Bat Infestation at NAU Remains Unresolved

Mariam Diaby, Writer October 21, 2024

Hundreds of students are forced to relocate from their dorms at Northern Arizona University because of a bat infestation that arose in September. The bats are residing in the Freshman and Sophomore...

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Marching Band’s Big Win

Megan Douty, Editor in Chief October 21, 2024

Manchester High School’s Marching Band had one of their biggest wins yet against Naugatuck last weekend. One of the many things MHS is known for is their array of extracurricular opportunities in...

Is the Glass Half-full?

Is the Glass Half-full?

Jasmine Smith, Writer October 17, 2024

Ladies and gentlemen, we've done it. For the first time in human history, Johan Rockström, co-chair of the Global Commission on the Economics of Water and report author, revealed yesterday that we have...

Group 764 and the Dangers of the Internet

Group 764 and the Dangers of the Internet

Jasmine Pescarino, Writer October 17, 2024

Let’s face it, in the year 2024, everyone has some form of social media. Whether that be Instagram, Snapchat, or even messaging apps like Facebook Messenger, almost everyone has some form of connection...

ALA Laurel Girls State: A Call To Action

ALA Laurel Girls State: A Call To Action

Megan Douty, Editor in Chief October 17, 2024

“We are so excited to welcome you to the 2024 Girls State Program.” A sentence that painted smiles across the faces of thousands of young women throughout the country. They fashioned these smiles through...

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What is Dark MAGA? Who is Behind it?

Anthony Parkman, Writer October 17, 2024

Dark MAGA, a new aesthetic being promoted by both Trump supporters and more extreme political groups. Newsweek describes Dark MAGA as, “More of a meme than a political slogan, Dark MAGA is a post-alt-right...

MHS Football Coach Discusses Work Behind Team Success

MHS Football Coach Discusses Work Behind Team Success

Mariam Diaby, Writer October 3, 2024

Manchester High School’s football team is currently undefeated coming back even harder than last year with the win of our first three home games! Our season after the pandemic was admittedly not our...

Give me a R-E-S-P-E-C-T: It’s Time to Accept Cheer is a Sport

Give me a R-E-S-P-E-C-T: It’s Time to Accept Cheer is a Sport

Normaris Franco Luna, Writer October 3, 2024

Jumping, tumbling, and stunting are just a few things cheerleading has in store for their audience. According to the NCAA, cheerleading has been around since late 1898. It started out as a group of male...

Trump’s Claims Endanger Ohio Community

Trump’s Claims Endanger Ohio Community

Jasmine Smith, Writer October 3, 2024

Former President Donald Trump boldly claimed that Haitian immigrants had eaten people's dogs and cats in Springfield, Ohio, bringing the community national attention.  Despite this claim being disproven...

No Longer a Mystery! Sock N’ Buskin Presents Clue: On Stage!

No Longer a Mystery! Sock N’ Buskin Presents Clue: On Stage!

Jasmine Pescarino, Writer October 3, 2024

As the fall season approaches, leaves begin to change, and the spotlights begin to heat up for Manchester High School’s annual fall show, produced by The Sock N’ Buskin Drama Club. Jenna Castonguay,...

Pamela Philips’ Powerful Impact on the Manchester Community 

Pamela Philips’ Powerful Impact on the Manchester Community 

Megan Douty, Editor in Chief October 3, 2024

The town is mourning the loss of Pamela Philips, a beloved counselor who grievously passed away on August 16th. She left behind a legacy of empathy, dedication, and an unmatched impact on the Manchester...

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