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Some Americans actually overestimate the crime rate in the US. This is most likely due to the amount of media coverage of crime.

Fascination with crime is rising, and there may be psychological reasons why

Layla Virtue, Writer February 15, 2023

You typically see two main types of people when it comes to their fascination with crime: there are those who take their interest to another level by working in the forensic science field with careers...

Student Council organized the Make-A-Wish assembly held on Feb. 10 for Mila, a five year old girl battling leukemia.

StuCo hosts Make-A-Wish assembly: a photo essay

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2023

New music is on its way from some of the most influential artists of this generation.

With 2023 comes new music releases

Jacob Morales, Writer February 11, 2023

With the new year, new music is on the way. Many artists and bands have released dates for upcoming albums and projects that will be released this year. To guide your year of listening, here’s a brief...

Tessa Avery (‘23) presents on water pH and which bottled water is technically the best.

Mead holds annual science fair

Natalie Yoder, Copy & Design Editor February 10, 2023

Last Friday, Feb. 3 students in Principles of Energy Science presented their final science projects to a panel of judges. Judges included various teacher volunteers as well as some of the school’s energy...

Malibu is a purebred European Maine Coon cat. This is a photo of her at the Pueblo Reservoir.

Malibu: a personal photo essay

Layla Virtue, Writer February 7, 2023

 

Access testing for freshmen was held in E128.

Multilingual students take access testing every school year

Raul Mares, Writer February 6, 2023

Once every year, multilingual students take a test to show that they know and understand English. This test has about three sections, and each of the tests typically take two or three hours. The first...

The PSAT includes two main components: Math and Evidence Based Reading and Writing.

PSAT and other practice tests are beneficial for students

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor January 31, 2023

The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, also known as the PSAT is given to freshman (PSAT 8/9), sophomores, (PSAT 10) and juniors—in the form of the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT).  This...

Carolyn Cottrill, a science teacher from the East Coast, moved to Colorado and now teaches at Mead.

Teacher Feature: Ms. Cottrill

Layla Virtue, Writer January 24, 2023

Ms. Carolyn Cottrill is a new teacher at Mead High School this year. She teaches science courses. She was offered the job last spring and interviewed with some of her now colleagues, Ms. Shannon Krack,...

The effects of weed vary and are dependent on tolerance, size and weight of user, drug strength, method of high, and combination with other drugs.

The word “marijuana” has racist origins

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief January 17, 2023

Cannabis is a cannabinoid drug with both recreational and medicinal uses. It contains both THC (a psychoactive) and CBD (a non-psychoactive), two ingredients that contribute to its many effects. Before...

Mead Boys Varsity Soccer team huddles for a quick talk.

After an unfortunate loss, off season work will help Boys Varsity Soccer come back stronger

Lars Messmer, MavTV Editor December 23, 2022

Following an early playoff loss this season, Boys Varsity Soccer is coming back next year with a championship on their mind. How will they do this? Hard work, leadership, and some good luck is the key...

Bryson Carter (24) skates the puck up the ice during a game in November.

Bond between Mead’s hockey players on the RCS Cougars team is unmatched

Abby Kearns, Managing Editor December 23, 2022

High school sports are regularly recognized and honored by staff and students, but there are a few sports that tend to fall under the radar. Resurrection Christian High School’s (RSC) hockey team “The...

LatinX will be additionally meeting every first Thursday of the month.

LatinX starts new presenter series for Latin community at Mead

Ana Carrillo, Editor December 23, 2022

LatinX has started a new series where students will meet in the library with a special presenter the first Thursday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. This is brought to students by advisors Mr. Pedro Linsenmeyer,...

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