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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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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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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...

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Beyond the Letter: Redefining Educational Success

Juliana Nichols, Writer February 6, 2025

To the Oxford English Dictionary, overachieving is defined as, “Performing better or achieving more that is expected or standard.” To students, overachieving sometimes isn’t enough. Most students;...

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Students Should Have a Say on Board Policies

Juliana Nichols, Writer February 4, 2025

Should students have a voice in the board policies that shape their daily lives?  For years, school policies have been created by adults, yet students rarely get a say, and we are the ones greatly impacted...

A Students View on the Youth's Future

A Students View on the Youth’s Future

Zoe Barninger, Columnist December 13, 2024

As students, we are encouraged to explore and question the world around us. We are asked to reflect on our values and challenge them. As young people, we are expected to question. While some may view this...

Hand-Held Metal Detectors at MHS

Hand-Held Metal Detectors at MHS

Nina Evans, Writer October 8, 2024

Late last school year, an email was sent to Parents and Guardians of students at Mentor High School. The email said: "The Mentor Exempted Village School District is committed to protecting the health,...

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The Dress Code Controversy

Olivia West, Contributor May 7, 2024

Dress codes are a common thing to see in school guidelines nowadays. A dress code aims to keep students looking professional and wearing appropriate clothing. Private schools typically have uniforms, while...

The Switch to Early-Dismissal

The Switch to Early-Dismissal

Nathan Colagross and Nicholas Payne March 5, 2024

Beginning on March 6, the schedule of Wednesdays at Mentor High School is set to change. From being able to arrive at school almost an hour later than usual, students will now be dismissed an hour early....

Chromebooks: A Year in Review

Chromebooks: A Year in Review

Olivia West, Contributor February 5, 2024

This May, it will have been one year since the Class of 2026 was transitioned to Chromebooks, setting the new device standard for the upcoming classes. In acknowledgment of the occasion, Cardinal Nation...

Mentor's 2023-24 National Merit Semi-Finalists and Commended Students

2023 National Merit Semi-Finalists and Commended Students

November 30, 2023

This year, the National Merit program has recognized four National Merit Semi-Finalists and three Commended Students from MHS. The Semi-Finalists are Lauren Bangerter, Abby Horvath, Harikrishna Patel,...

How To Improve on Your Next Test

How To Improve on Your Next Test

Faith Price, Contributor October 16, 2023

If you've ever taken a test, you've probably noticed there's a certain pattern. You go to school and learn, but as the 1st or 2nd week of the unit ends, a test arrives. There's a good chance you procrastinate...

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