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Thanksgiving’s cruel history

Thanksgiving’s cruel history

Mariam Diaby, Writer December 13, 2024

Turkey, baked mac and cheese, collard greens, and mashed potatoes are some of the few foods that come to mind when you think of Thanksgiving, but exactly how thankful are Americans on this day? The...

Top 10 ways to stay sustainable this holiday season

Top 10 ways to stay sustainable this holiday season

Jasmine Pescarino, Writer December 13, 2024

The holiday season is notoriously the busiest season of the year. We as humans get so wrapped up in the routine of lights, movies, and music that sometimes we forget to be mindful of how sometimes the...

Are diamonds a girl's best friend? Engagement rings: A timeline & analysis

Are diamonds a girl’s best friend? Engagement rings: A timeline & analysis

Madison Heimer, Writer October 31, 2024

It's common for an engagement ring to have a large stone, usually a diamond, and these rings are thought of as the greatest declaration of love, with the rather tiny piece of jewelry representing a couple's...

The importance of compassionate educators

The importance of compassionate educators

Mariam Diaby, Writer October 31, 2024

 Children across America are expected to consistently attend school ready to learn, however, this is impacted when students do not have quality teachers. Children are constantly told that they should...

Abandoned fragments in space threaten future travels

Abandoned fragments in space threaten future travels

Anthony Parkman, Writer October 31, 2024

ESA’s Space Debris Office constantly monitors this ever-evolving debris situation, and every year publishes a report on the current state of the debris environment. Since the beginning of the space age...

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...

From Coffee and Pickles to McDonalds- School Lunches Subject to Controversy

From Coffee and Pickles to McDonalds- School Lunches Subject to Controversy

Anthony Parkman, Writer October 3, 2024

Since 1910, student lunches have lacked nutrition. According to Ordo.com, the school lunches have changed over time.  In 1910 the lunches had soup, bread and milk. In the 1920s it was coffee, potato...

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...

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...

Mentor Group: The Change That Needs to Be Seen

Mentor Group: The Change That Needs to Be Seen

Madison Scott, Staff Writer January 14, 2022

High school can be a hard time for many students, but going out into the real world is a lot harder than the crowded hallways. Manchester High School's mentor group periods on Wednesdays are a time for...

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