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Arizona Lee, Content Editor

Arizona Lee is a Sophomore. She enjoys listening to music, reading books, and spending time writing articles for the newspaper. She hopes to be able to inform the student body about important news this year as well as strengthen her writing and editing skills.

You can contact her at [email protected]

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Letter jackets are an important rite of passage for many students.

Spring fitting for MHS letter jackets on Mar. 12, Apr. 9

February 24, 2021
A clear night in Tampa Bay, Massachusetts made Super Bowl LV an amazing one.

[PHOTO] Tampa Bay Buccaneers become Super Bowl champions for second time in franchise history

February 9, 2021
Though I enjoy and love all holidays of the year, I have a few select favorites.

Halloween or Valentine’s Day? Your favorite holidays ranked

February 8, 2021
Correctly selected snacks can make a Super Bowl party great.

[PHOTO] Wings, chips, and french onion dip: the ultimate Super Bowl snack list

February 5, 2021
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine requires two shots given 21 days apart, and the Moderna vaccine requires two shots given 28 days apart.

I will receive the COVID-19 vaccine when it’s available to me (Opinion)

February 4, 2021
“It is strange how close the past is, even when you imagine it to be so far away. Strange how it can just jump out of a sentence and hit you.” — Matt Haig, How to Stop Time

This unique and well-written novel proves itself worth your time

February 1, 2021
Mrs. Rue is passionate about understanding the trials of her students and helping them with English class struggles she also experienced during high school.

Teacher Feature: Mrs. Rue

February 1, 2021
Isaac Quinby (‘21) and Jessica Wilkinson (‘22) said that Mrs. Saenz is an “enthusiastic” and “patient” teacher who is “always willing to help”.

Teacher Feature: Mrs. Saenz

February 1, 2021
“Home is just a soft place to land in between adventures… It’s a harbor, not an anchor. Be brave, see the world, every forest and mountain, and know you always have a safe place to rest and come back to.” —Jennifer Longo, What I Carry

This novel made me rethink the structure and meaning of family

December 23, 2020
The December 11 dusting of snow blankets the pine trees.

[PHOTO] Why I love Christmas music

December 19, 2020
Pine tree snowing Christmas 2

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December 19, 2020
Some students choose to enroll in LaunchED because they want to wait to continue partially in-person learning until there is an official COVID-19 vaccine, while others simply find that they learn better online.

LaunchED: What to know and how to join at the semester mark

November 18, 2020
The deciding game was held at Frederick High School on Nov. 13 at 7:00 p.m. Unfortunately, our players had to forfeit due to coronavirus exposure.

Despite win over Frederick, MHS forfeits first game against Pueblo South

November 18, 2020
A student displays their collection of Mead spirit gear.

[PHOTO] How to find and purchase your Mead spirit gear this year

December 2, 2020
It's perfectly okay to fall in love with fictional characters.

[PHOTO] So what if I’m obsessed with fictional characters? (Opinion)

January 25, 2021
MHS spirit gear 1

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January 25, 2021
Mead High School administration is working on continuing to create a safe environment for students.

What you need to know about Count Day

October 9, 2020
Wikipedia doesn't have to be a source we completely avoid.

What’s so wrong with Wikipedia? (Opinion)

October 2, 2020
“I know life well enough to know you can’t count on things staying around or standing still, no matter how much you want them to. You can’t stop people from dying. You can’t stop them from going away. You can’t stop yourself from going away either. I know myself well enough to know that no one else can keep you awake or keep you from sleeping.” —Jennifer Niven, All The Bright Places

This book and movie duo was the “bright place” of my summer

September 4, 2020
“The pandemic will pass, the case will fade into the others, but our real problems remain.” -Chris Cuomo

It’s time for racial equality (Opinion)

July 27, 2020
SpaceX's Falcon 9 will put Americans back on the International Space Station.

SpaceX launches first manned spaceflight since 2011

July 15, 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic, people are wondering what colleges will be doing this fall.

What are Colorado universities going to do this fall?

June 4, 2020

WWII veteran raises millions for the National Health Service in UK

May 12, 2020
The entire world is feeling the long-lasting effects that have come with the devastating COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 has forever changed our world (Opinion)

May 4, 2020
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine requires two shots given 21 days apart, and the Moderna vaccine requires two shots given 28 days apart.

What happens next with the COVID-19 virus?

April 23, 2020
During this time apart, people have decided to connect with each other through sound instead of contact. It’s both a way to feel unified and help stop the virus by socially distancing.

Are you hearing howling at 8 P.M. every night?

April 23, 2020
The swarming of Schoology has caused an increased usage rate of almost 400%.

Students struggle as online learning programs have recurring connection issues

April 14, 2020
Senior falls asleep in class due to the effects of Senioritis.

Senioritis: The deadly disease (Satire)

March 6, 2020
High school poses challenges that include friends, mental health, and school work in general.

Friends, mental health, and senior year

March 2, 2020
There is still a good deal to learn about the results of this election; however, most outlets agree on the projection.

If you will be 18 by November 3, you can vote on March 3

February 19, 2020
The E-Wing is unavailable during lunch due to the locking of doors.

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February 19, 2020
As of 2020, MHS offers a total of 21 AP courses.

Which AP class is right for you?

February 3, 2020
School counselor Pedro Linsenmeyer poses with student Izzy Cox ('20).

Where students can go for help with mental health

January 30, 2020
Class of 2020 patch.

Dear Class of 2020…

January 24, 2020
“I’ve always loved math and explaining math to people,” said Mrs. Leigh Ann Emberg, a math teacher.

Teacher Features: Mrs. Emberg

January 23, 2020
Pol Wong-Aree is an exchange student from Bangkok, Thailand. He is enjoying his education here at MHS.

Meet Pol Wong-Aree from Thailand

January 22, 2020
Meet Alea Reiners from Germany

Meet Alea Reiners from Germany

January 17, 2020
“I tried to text my mom I wanted Wendy’s and it said ‘I want weed’.” -- Alyssa Henry

AutoINcorrect (Humor)

December 5, 2019
Students off-task in their B7 math class.

We are taking our education for granted (Opinion)

December 5, 2019
“Going to sea is [truly] something.” - John Alfeltis

“Service is the best way to start any life“ (Veteran profile)

November 22, 2019
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