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By: Brenda Matthews While team sports are widely celebrated as a protective shield against stress and a builder of resilience, a growing mental health crisis suggests high school athletes are facing overwhelming pressure long before they step onto the field. A January 2025 poll published on the MHS newspaper website revealed that over 59 percent of student-athlete respondents were already struggling with their mental health before their athletic season even started. Further

By: Zeke Brown As of July 12023, the law Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1608 was passed, concerning the identity of transgender students. The law requires mandatory reporting within five business days to parents if their student requests gender identity changes, such as a name, pronoun, or title change. This has caused frustration across Indiana in many families, including here, at MHS, because forcefully outing transgender students can create uncomfortable conversations b

Students get hands on experience with operating a crane. photo courtesy of Jennifer Smith For a high school student facing the pressure of report cards, GPAs and college entrance exams, the traditional path to success often feels single- tracked. However,the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association visited Mishawaka High School students and delivered a clear, refreshing message: you don't need to have perfect grades in high school to get a high paying, rewarding career.