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The USC Speak Your Mind Challenge is raising awareness for mental health

Rebekah Dennis, Writer

The Ice Bucket Challenge was originally trending to raise awareness for Amyotrophic...

Dustin Cady taught abroad in Spain for his first year of teaching—showing his love for travel and familiarity with change.

Mead High School’s incoming principal: Dustin Cady

Patric Wallis, Writer

Mead High School’s current principal Dr. Young will be leaving to be St. Vrain...

Franciss served as the Pope for 2 years.

Catholics mourn the passing of Pope Francis

Lorelei Sadler, Managing Editor

After spending 38 days at Rome's Gemelli hospital for being treated with a case...

For the first time since 2013, the Rams advance to the 2nd round of playoffs.

CSU Men’s Basketball faces a disappointing loss in March Madness

Taylor Basson, Writer • May 2, 2025

After the 12th ranked CSU Rams completed an upset against the 5th ranked Memphis Tigers winning 78-70, they were set to move on to the second...

Basketball is my favorite sport because of my own history with it and the pace of the game.

Ranking MHS sports as a someone who knows nothing about sports

Rebekah Dennis, Writer • March 29, 2025

Basketball is my favorite sport overall. I enjoy the faster pace, and I find it much more stimulating and engaging. The rules are also very simple...

MHS Wrestlers who make it to state gather at Sam's No. 3 after an awesome season.

Victory Feast: a wrestler’s post-season delight

Lars Messmer, Editor in Chief • March 28, 2025

“Calories” was the word of the day on February 17th. By that I mean that many calories were consumed (and enjoyed) on this day at one place...

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‘How I Met Your Mother’ ran for nine years and ended with a controversial finale.

‘How I Met Your Mother’ is one of the best sitcoms ever

Isabella Pacotti, Writer

[Warning: this article contains spoilers, viewer discretion is advised] Released...

In 2024, 72.4% of AP Literature students scored a three or higher on the exam.

Reading and ranking every single AP Lit book so you don’t have to

Shayd Fuller, Copy and Design Editor

AP English Literature and Composition, made famous by the one and only College...

The strong characters and plot in ‘Adolescence’ weren’t enough to save viewers from the lame ending.

‘Adolescence’ had one of the most disappointing endings I’ve ever seen

Bella DeNicholas, Writer

The Netflix series Adolescence, released on March 13, 2025, dives into the complex...

‘Smiling Over Orange City’ was released on August 23, 2019.

‘Smiling Over Orange City’ by Mid-Day Moon was lyrically underwhelming

Khelon Brown, Writer

A while back I heard the song “Hey Wait” on my Discover Weekly. Considering...

Ms. McGilvray is a constant reminder that family doesn’t always mean blood.

Ms. McGilvray is a shining example of showing up: Mother’s Day 2025

Bella DeNicholas, Writer

Mother’s Day is an important holiday to celebrate because it’s a time to...

The 2025 Journalism staff gathered for an end-of-year photo.

Everything I need to know I learned from Journalism

Branch out and do something new if you think it looks fun Making friends...

Gabby Haggerton is happy to have nurtured her relationships throughout her junior year.

Personality Feature: Gabby Haggerton steps in her junior year with a focus on cultivating healthy relationships

Isabella Pacotti, Writer

Gabriella (Gabby) Haggerton (‘26) is a junior at Mead High School, and this...

Google AI informed a reporter from Associated Press that cats have been on the moon.

Artificial Intelligence is detrimental technology (Opinion)

Isabella Pacotti, Writer

Since its creation in 1956, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been an ever-growing...

I like Italian food, Mexican food, and American food. What are your favorite types of food?

Ranking my top three favorite types of food

Isabella Leverone, Writer

Food is something that is meant to be shared with the people you love. When...

AP stands for Advanced Placement.

Not all students should take AP classes (opinion)

Rebekah Dennis, Writer

AP courses are college-level difficulty, offered at high schools around the...