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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....

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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