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Mead High School’s Student News

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Being new is tough, but you have what it takes.

Freshman year is rough, so here is some advice on how to make it through (Opinion)

Ashliee Treblik, Writer September 30, 2020

Picture it: You walk out of a classroom and head to lunch. But where do you sit? Everyone seems to know each other and have established friend groups — where do you fit in? Or maybe your English teacher...

Joya Haskin’s (‘21) color coded planner

How to effectively manage your time during online learning

Joya Haskin, Managing Editor September 18, 2020

You know those days when you have an assignment due, and you’ve waited until the night before to finally start it, but you realize that you don’t have the time to complete it? Or the days when that...

One good idea for socially distanced fun is picnicking in the park with friends on separate blankets.

How to stay safe while remaining connected

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief June 15, 2020

Summer is here, and everyone is ready to get out of the house and have fun. But with the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving the house might be scary and hard to do, so here are eight ways to have fun while social...

A picture of the mountains.

Ways to maintain mental health during quarantine

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief April 17, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is a difficult time for many but could be specifically hard for extroverts. Extroverts thrive on social interaction. People like this have a hard time being by themselves or being...

How to make a CDC-approved Pocket Mask

How to make a CDC-approved Pocket Mask

Adah McMillan, Copy and Design Editor April 10, 2020

There is currently a worldwide shortage of N95 respirators, which are special masks that filter out airborne particles. You can donate homemade cloth masks to health workers through the Masks Now Coalition....

How to remain calm in the midst of a pandemic

How to remain calm in the midst of a pandemic

Shelby Lewis, Copy and Design Editor March 24, 2020

In the wake of everything going on, it’s only natural that we students are stressed beyond belief. Everything is changing so quickly and, if you’re like me, you don’t do well with change. As a senior,...

High school poses challenges that include friends, mental health, and school work in general.

Friends, mental health, and senior year

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief March 2, 2020

This is such a heavy topic for me to address. Friends are so important. They stabilize and improve your life. But every friendship is different. Just because you aren’t as involved with your friends...

The MHS College & Career Center near the main office offers counseling appointments for students who want to speak with their counselor about their future.

How to talk to the counselors

Lauren Larson, Writer February 7, 2020

Navigating talking to the counselors here at Mead High can seem intimidating, especially if you’ve never done it before. You may be asking yourself questions such as “Which counselor have I been assigned...

MHS offers 21 AP courses and exam opportunities.

Which AP class is right for you?

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief February 3, 2020

If you’ve been thinking to yourself, "Should I take an AP class?" or "What AP class would I enjoy?", you’ve come to the right place.  Mead High School offers 21 AP (Advanced Placement) classes...

School counselor Pedro Linsenmeyer poses with student Izzy Cox (20).

Where students can go for help with mental health

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2020

“Mental health” is possibly the broadest term in the world. It includes anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, self-harm, attention disorders, and many, many more conditions. This...

Class of 2020 patch.

Dear Class of 2020…

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief January 24, 2020

It is officially the second semester, which means seniors are ready to be done. They’ve survived three and a half years of high school on top of three years of middle school and five years of elementary...

Scholarships are a difficult thing, but there are simpler options out there.

Need a scholarship?

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2019

WARNING: I did look into these scholarships as much as I possibly could, but make sure any scholarships you are applying for are not scams. If they ask you for money to apply for the scholarship or are...

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