Early June 2024 - My older brother, Andrew, has not even left yet, but I am writing him his first letter. I want one waiting for him when he gets there. If the P.O. Box is open, my hand is writing. Soon,...

Throughout 2022 and 2023, strange auditory incidents have been happening in Mentor High School that have been distracting and discomforting some individuals. The strange phenomenon arose when a summer...

I'm sure at least once in your life everyone has heard someone start a story by saying "I heard from a friend of a friend..." or something similar. Typically, whatever they are about to say has gone...

Teaching is one of the most important professions in the world. Teachers help children and teenagers grow and develop into successful members in society. Teachers can be amazing role-models and help inspire...

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...

Advisor's Note: "Then and Now" is a new idea for story submissions in Cardinal Nation. In the past we have shared stories from previous Mentor High School newspapers including The Mentor Log and Inkwell....

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...

The Cardinal Closet is run by the Cardinal Works program and provides necessities to Mentor students and families. They are located at Garfield Elementary School in Room 56 on the first floor, and each...

Homecoming is just around the corner - and that prompts the crowning of Homecoming King and Queen. Voting for this year’s 2023 Homecoming royalty is currently open to seniors and closes on September...

It is that time of year again to vote for Mentor High School's Homecoming King and Queen! From the Homecoming assembly to Spirit Week and finally the Homecoming dance, September is an exciting month all...

On May 16th, 2023 Mentor High School held the Underclass Awards Ceremony at 7:30 a.m. Many hardworking students were recognized for the effort they put into their education. Certificates were given to...

Ayesha Faruki is Mentor High School's very own self-published author of the book Whisper, the first novel in the Cities of the Lost series. She wrote Whisper at age eleven. It is currently available...