The Mav – Mead High School’s Student News

The short video entertainment app, TikTok, was banned nationwide.

TikTok was momentarily banned for all American users

Rebekah Dennis, Writer

On January 18-19, TikTok temporarily went dark for all Americans on the app....

This lunchtime restriction was set in place shortly before thanksgiving break.

New rule prevents students from eating lunch upstairs

Khelon Brown, Writer

As many students have probably heard from the daily announcements, there is...

Elena Gomez (‘26) scores a two-pointer in the third quarter.

Varsity girls basketball starts the season off by dominating against Lutheran

Bella DeNicholas and Cami McGilvray

Mead’s varsity girls basketball team showed up on December 5, the home opener...

"Deep in state game thought" via Margos Lens Photography.

MHS football suffers heartbreaking loss in 3A State Championship

Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief • January 9, 2025

Fort Collins, CO—FOOTBAWL!! That was the word of the day on Saturday, Dec. 6 when Mead played Thompson Valley in the 3A State Championship...

Ryan St. Aubin running the ball up field.
Image courtesy of "Margos Lens."

Mead defeats Pomona 21-19 to advance to the 3A state championship

Blade Rogowski, Writer • January 9, 2025

Following their win over Pueblo Central, Mead was set to go up against Pomona. In being the second seed in the playoffs, they weren’t ready...

The boys and girls cross country teams pose for a photo at the state course.

Cross country finished their season off strong, competing at state

Blade Rogowski, Writer • January 7, 2025

Both boys and girls cross country qualified for state this season. It was the fifth time the girls qualified, and the fourth time the boys qualified...

Mead Mavericks

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Silver Creek

41

Jan 11 / Basketball
Mead Mavericks

79

Silver Creek

27

Jan 11 / Girls Basketball
Mead Mavericks

67

Riverdale Ridge

55

Jan 8 / Basketball
Mead Mavericks

47

Mullen

37

Dec 12 / Girls Basketball
Mead Mavericks

52

Highlands Ranch

69

Dec 11 / Basketball
Mead Mavericks

67

Windsor

61

Dec 10 / Basketball
Mead Mavericks

55

Poudre

41

Dec 10 / Girls Basketball
Mead Mavericks

14

Thompson Valley (State)

16

Dec 7 / Football
Mead Mavericks

67

Mountain Vista

51

Dec 7 / Girls Basketball
Mead Mavericks

63

Lutheran

45

Dec 5 / Girls Basketball

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Reviews

The simplicity of this album cover allows the songs to speak for themselves.

Zach Bryan’s self titled album is written with emotion and true life experiences

Bella DeNicholas, Writer

The self titled album Zach Bryan, by Zach Bryan, is one of the best country...

The name GNX is an abbreviation for Grand National experimental, a car that originates in LA and also happened to be the car Lamar’s parents drove the day he was born.

Kendrick Lamar makes his greatness known in newest record

Addyson Mooradian, Content Editor

Kendrick Lamar’s latest album GNX, released on November 22nd, 2024 with a...

‘LANA’ gets its name from SZA’s real name, Solána.

SZA’s ‘SOS Deluxe: LANA’ meets high expectations

Patric Wallis, Writer

After the highly renowned Ctrl album and long-awaited sophomore album SOS, many...

Joel and Clementine meet and start talking on a bus.

Watching ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ creates a feeling I’ve never experienced before

Rebekah Dennis, Writer

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind was released in 2004. The film has a 92%...

MCF leader Derek Martinez (‘27) shares his own testimony during this past meeting.

MCF is an amazing opportunity for students alike to find their faith

Taylor Basson and Bella DeNicholas

Maverick Christian Fellowship (MCF), formally known as Fellowship of Christian...

Bella with one of her two horses, Flynn.

Bella DeNicholas begins her second semester of freshman year with an open heart and mind (Personality Feature)

Cami McGilvray, Writer

Bella DeNicholas ('28), described as an open-minded and kind person, is entering...

Mead High unified students have the opportunity to perform the drums at certain band concerts.

Unified students have the chance to perform with the band during concerts

Bella DeNicholas and Cami McGilvray

Mason Longobricco (‘25) says the band allows him to “make new friends,”...

The name GNX is an abbreviation for Grand National experimental, a car that originates in LA and also happened to be the car Lamar’s parents drove the day he was born.

Kendrick Lamar makes his greatness known in newest record

Addyson Mooradian, Content Editor

Kendrick Lamar’s latest album GNX, released on November 22nd, 2024 with a...

True crime has become a more widely discussed topic in this new age of media.

The True Crime genre is riddled with major issues (Opinion)

Isabella Pacotti, Writer

The true crime genre has grown dramatically in the past few years, and with...

The tone of Christmas covers the month of December through songs, food, and countdowns.

Christmas is a season and Thanksgiving is a day (Opinion)

Bella DeNicholas, Writer

The noise of glasses clinking in cheers for Thanksgiving echoes around the room,...