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Mead High School’s Student News

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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...

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What I thought would be “spring break” turned into an invisible enemy

Kadin Lengner, Writer April 17, 2020

When I first truly grasped the idea and possibility of going into “quarantine,” I was completely ecstatic. I reveled and bathed in my excitement. I knew school could be closed for who-knows-how-long....

The swarming of Schoology has caused an increased usage rate of almost 400%.

Students struggle as online learning programs have recurring connection issues

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief April 14, 2020

As students, teachers, and administrators of Mead High School get settled into their remote learning schedules, serious issues are starting to occur on online learning platforms. Programs like Schoology...

Ashton Steele plays the bagpipes in the Sunset Solidarity Movement.

Pipers spread hope through music through Sunset Solidarity Movement

Amme Cook, Writer April 13, 2020

The Sunset Solidarity Movement is a worldwide movement where bagpipers from around the globe are coming out of their houses to bring strength and hope to others by playing.  “As the COVID-19 pandemic...

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Colorado School closure extended through April 30 among national reaction to COVID-19 outbreak

Blake LaVanchy, Content Editor April 13, 2020

As of April 1st, Governor Jared Polis has extended school building closures through April 30th meaning that online schooling will continue until at least April 30th.  During a previous press-meeting...

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What local officials and CDC say about the use of masks

Lauren Larson, Writer April 10, 2020

A lot of confusion and debate has gone into the topic of wearing masks in order to help protect from respiratory drops that could lead to the spread of COVID-19. Many people question the effectiveness...

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....

MHS student starts fundraiser to support SVVSD free breakfast program

MHS student starts fundraiser to support SVVSD free breakfast program

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief April 10, 2020

MHS student Alec Mueller ('20) is doing a free online magic show to fundraise money in order to help families who have gone hungry due to the COVID-19 outbreak.  All donations towards the show will...

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How you can stay focused during online learning

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief April 6, 2020

It may be hard for some of us procrastinators to do school work at home. I could do homework... Or I could watch Netflix... Or I could play a game. The list goes on. Why do school work when you can be...

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The 2020 prom is canceled due to social distancing restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic

Miles Michell, Content Editor April 5, 2020

This week on the Mav Newsletter, Principal Rachael Ayers has announced that this year’s prom has been canceled. The cancelation is due to the extension of the social distancing guidelines put in place...

Faith Hale and Gretzky Gilman, hosts of our new podcast Censored, pose as silhouettes.

Censored: COVID-19 edition (Episode 6)

Gretzky Gilman, Writer April 3, 2020

Click play to listen to our latest episode of Censored. In this week’s episode, we explain in detail as much as we can about the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode is hosted by Gretzky Gilman. This...

Groceries on the porch.

Ways to assist the community during COVID-19 while still maintaining social distancing

Lauren Larson, Writer April 3, 2020

During times of turmoil and unrest in our community, many people may be searching for ways to assist those who are being hit the hardest by COVID-19 shutdowns and new regulations. It may be hard to...

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