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A Guide to Cramming for Finals

Ayesha Faruki, Contributor May 28, 2025

Here at MHS, final exams are right around the corner, signaling the close of the 2024–25 school year from Wednesday, May 28, to Friday, May 30. Depending on your academic performance throughout the year,...

9 to 5 The Musical

9 to 5 The Musical

Abby Holt, Writer May 22, 2025

Mentor High School's 2025 Spring Musical, "9 to 5," ran from April 9th to the 13th. The cast members worked immensely hard on this project since November. The cast consisted of students from all grades...

This year, eight Mentor MUN delegates attended the NHSMUN conference in New York. Source: @mentormun on Instagram.

Mentor Model UN’s 2025 Spring Season in Review

Ayesha Faruki, Contributor May 21, 2025

This spring, Mentor's Model United Nations (MUN) team tackled three conferences in the conclusion of a successful season. From addressing pressing international issues to honing public speaking and diplomacy...

Sarah Freeman during her time interning at NASA Glenn Research Center (Catherine Russell)

Science Camps Work

Ellen Freeman, Contributor April 28, 2025

Allow me to introduce you to the most impressive young woman I know: Sarah Reagan Freeman. Born on January 17th, 2003, my older sister Sarah is my biggest bragging right and a constant source of inspiration....

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Post What You Love

Faith Price, Contributor April 26, 2025

I was sitting at home on a Sunday morning, scrolling through Instagram as I usually do. I wasn’t really paying attention, just letting the videos pass by, one after another. But then I stumbled across...

Have You Spotted Mr. Crowe’s Bunny Ears?

Have You Spotted Mr. Crowe’s Bunny Ears?

Amelia Lee, Writer April 22, 2025

Get ready to celebrate Easter! Easter 2025 is coming up on April 20th, and while it’s celebrated worldwide, several Mentor High School teachers decided to add a special twist to the Easter spirit...

Why Are Student Voices Important?

Why Are Student Voices Important?

Olivia West, Writer April 16, 2025

There have been many times throughout history when student voices came together to fight for change and had positive impacts on our nation. Here are just a few examples that showcase the importance of...

Mentor Science Research students attend NEOSEF

Mentor’s Science Research Success

Olivia West, Writer April 2, 2025

On March 11th through the 13th, thirteen of Mentor's Science Research students competed at NEOSEF, the Northeast Ohio Science and Engineering Fair. NEOSEF is a non-profit volunteer organization for young...

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....

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