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No, I’m Not Brainwashed — I Have My Own Opinions

No, I’m Not Brainwashed — I Have My Own Opinions

Juliana Nichols, Writer March 27, 2025

Unexpected Backlash On February 4, 2025, not one, but two Facebook posts were made about my article, “Students Should Have a Say on Board Policies.” This article discussed the ramifications of students...

The Future of Cardinal Nation is in the Air

The Future of Cardinal Nation is in the Air

Juliana Nichols, Writer March 17, 2025

If the newspaper was a class, would you take it? I know I wouldn’t. I just got started writing for the newspaper and I love writing pieces. When I am writing an article, the words just naturally...

A Look Back at a Career in Education

A Look Back at a Career in Education

Nathan Colagross, Writer March 13, 2025

On February 7th, Assistant Superintendent Mr. Tim Hamman announced his retirement from his role in Mentor Public Schools. This announcement comes after eight years in the position of Assistant Superintendent,...

Transcript Changes are Expected in the 2025-2026 School Year

Transcript Changes are Expected in the 2025-2026 School Year

Faith Price, Contributor March 12, 2025

For everyone currently at the high school, you've likely noticed that on your high school transcript you receive two grades in each class you take, one from the first semester and the other from the second....

The Mentor High School Wall of Freedom

The Mentor High School Wall of Freedom

Alexander Knowles, Contributor March 10, 2025

Anyone who comes through F-wing walks past the Wall of Freedom every day. The Wall of Freedom is located outside of M-wing and across from the Main Office. This mural is dedicated to faculty and students...

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Learn to Sign

Amelia Lee, Writer March 7, 2025

Are you curious about learning American Sign Language? LTS, or Learn to Sign, is a new club founded by Colette Schudel that aims to give students both an in-person and online resource to explore and learn...

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What is Right?

Zoe Barninger, Writer March 6, 2025

When asked the difference between right and wrong, we will all say different things. But there are things that should be universal truths of wrongdoing: racism, sexism, ableism, and others similar. While...

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No Cell Bell to Bell

Nicholas Payne, Josh Plumley, and Megan Meeker March 3, 2025

Rings, dings, and pings are the noises that used to reverberate throughout the halls and classes of Mentor High School. Students receive about one notification every five minutes. No longer, however, can...

The 2024 Congressional App Challenge supports STEM participation in middle and high school students across the country. (Courtesy of the Congressional App Challenge)

Mentor High School Student Wins Congressional App Challenge

Olivia West and Ayesha Faruki February 28, 2025

About the Challenge On December 9th, 2024, MHS junior Ayesha Faruki was named the winner of the 2024 OH-14 Congressional App Challenge, an annual coding competition held by members of U.S. Congress. Here,...

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Cardinal Nation Celebrates Student Press Freedom Day

Nathan Colagross, Writer February 27, 2025

On February 27th, the United States will celebrates Student Press Freedom Day, raising awareness for the challenges facing student journalism and celebrating the accomplishments of student media. Hosted...

Mentor High School's Science Olympiad team hosted their 25th annual Invitational.

Mentor Hosts Its 25th Annual Science Olympiad Invitational

Ayesha Faruki, Editor February 27, 2025

On February 8th, 2025, Mentor High School's halls were graced with the clinking of jubilant medals and thunder of rushed footsteps as our Science Olympiad team brought schools across Ohio together for...

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Where Are They Now?

Kayleigh Hall, Writer February 27, 2025

Where are our school's past student class officers, and are they living life to the fullest? Cardinal Nation reached out to officers from the 2000 class to see where life took them since graduates from...

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