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The Student News Site of Mead High School

The Mav
The Student News Site of Mead High School

The Mav
Arizona Lee

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief

Arizona Lee is a Junior and this year’s Editor-in-Chief of The Mav. She enjoys reading, listening to good music, and spending quality time with her friends. She hopes to guide the newspaper this year to continued success.

All content by Arizona Lee
Protesters on both sides have gathered in D.C. and around the U.S.

Roe v. Wade overturned by Supreme Court

June 25, 2022
Mr. Lemons looks over sheet music during class.

Band Director Mr. Lemons moving career to Mead Elementary

June 22, 2022
“She found that the less she thought, the more often she found simple truths appearing right in front of her.” — Liane Moriarty, Apples Never Fall

Apples Never Fall is a well written and intricate mystery

June 22, 2022
“No woman wants an abortion as she wants an ice cream cone or a Porsche. She wants an abortion as an animal caught in a trap wants to gnaw off its own leg.” — Frederica Mathewes-Green

Women have a right to abortion without excessive regulation or societal shame (Opinion)

June 3, 2022
This policy is printed on a sign in the front office.

Food and drink tardy policy is inefficient and wasteful (Opinion)

May 23, 2022
Second semester finals schedule for the 2021-22 academic year.

Second semester finals taking place May 24-26

May 23, 2022
Students participate in Day of Silence to bring attention to LGBTQ+ discrimination

Students participate in Day of Silence to bring attention to LGBTQ+ discrimination

April 22, 2022
A wind storm sweeps across Colorado and moves the flags at the front of the school.

High winds whipping across Southern Colorado

April 11, 2022
This week is spirit week to promote consistent heart healthy activity.

This week is Heart Healthy spirit week at MHS

March 14, 2022
Mead High students brought everything from pride flags to decal stickers to handmade posters to the protest on Friday March 11 during Mav20 and first lunch.

MHS students protest Florida “Don’t Say Gay” bill

March 11, 2022
Airplane sky travel

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Airplane sky travel

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The Used Book Emporium is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Longmont’s Used Book Emporium is a great shop for avid readers

March 4, 2022
We need to acknowledge the part Black cultural music has played in getting us to where we are today in the music industry.

[Photo] Black culture is the backbone of modern music

February 28, 2022
Students take notes in Mr. Parsons’ AP U.S. Government and Politics class.

AP exams are in May, studying can seem overwhelming

February 27, 2022
Lily Owen (‘23) made posters to help introduce the tutoring club to the student body.

Mead offers new tutoring club through NHS

February 25, 2022
A student’s at-home setup for learning and completing schoolwork.

[Photo] Staying home sick means catching up can be overwhelming

March 13, 2022
With the ability to remain anonymous, people become comfortable bullying others and evading usual consequences.

[Photo] Cyber bullying needs to stop (Opinion)

March 1, 2022
Rap artists such as Tupac, Kanye West, and Eminem have released albums such as All Eyez On Me, One Nation, Ye, Encore, and many others.

[Photo] Rap is more than just explicit lyrics (Opinion)

February 26, 2022
Boulder County Public Health encouraged schools and child care facilities to enact individualized mask policies for their specific environments to best combat COVID-19 spread.

BVSD and SVVSD mask mandate lifting Feb. 18

February 16, 2022
Students working and hanging out during their off block in the Mead library.

MHS staff seeing benefits of new off block library system

February 3, 2022
Tyler is excited for the release of “rainforest cafe !!”. Both this single and “take a hint !!” have helped him grow in his musical career and understanding of the process that goes along with production.

Tyler Rotunno dropping new track “rainforest cafe !!” Feb. 22

January 31, 2022
SVVSD wrestlers stand together for a team picture following their most recent meet of the 2021-2022 season.

District Girls Wrestling team hosting Spirit Night fundraisers

December 21, 2021
“‘I must have no fear of failure. It was my fear of failure that first kept me from attempting the Master Work.’” — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

The Alchemist poorly presents cliche messages and falls short of expectations

December 13, 2021
The bus pickup time is to be determined, but normally takes place near the cafeteria.

Finals to take place on Dec. 15, 16, and 17

December 7, 2021
Ms. Koehler marches with the marching band outside.

MHS band has upcoming November and December events

November 10, 2021
This new release currently has about 2,500 official listens on Spotify, and that number is growing.

Alternative-indie single “take a hint !!” released by Tyler Rotunno and Alec Mueller

November 4, 2021
The official announcement was first made to students on Oct. 11.

MHS will no longer be accepting food from delivery services during lunch

October 13, 2021
Classlink was offered as a new default academic platform because Ceran didn’t have “a customizable user navigation, single sign-on, or automation of onboarding or offboarding” and “required manual updates for content changes”.

Classlink replaces Ceran as primary SVVSD student and staff resource

October 8, 2021
“Once upon a time there were four girls. One was pretty. One was clever. One charming, and one… one was mysterious.” — Libba Bray, A Great and Terrible Beauty

A Great and Terrible Beauty blends paranormal and fantasy genres for a unique read

September 20, 2021
The Delta variant has been found to be more than twice as contagious as the original COVID-19 strain.

Boulder County reinstates mask mandate due to Delta variant concerns

September 5, 2021
As said by the Booklist review, this mystery novel both “stands alone and adds compelling layers to the established characters” of Truly Devious.

The Box in the Woods proves successful as fourth book of Truly Devious

August 24, 2021
“We cant tell if any of those other versions would have been better or worse. Those lives are happening, it is true, but you are happening as well, and that is the happening we have to focus on.” - Matt Haig, The Midnight Library

The Midnight Library expertly transported me to a world of alternate life paths but disappointed in terms of true psychological depth

May 19, 2021
The concept of “pop music” has changed and evolved throughout every historical era of pop.

[Photo] From the 1980s forward: I rank every iconic era of pop music

May 12, 2021
Mead High is very glad to have the Class of 2024 and hope they’ve enjoyed their first year of high school.

The Class of 2024 has experienced a freshman year like no other (Opinion)

May 3, 2021
If you cant get a physical book, ebooks are always available through the school district.

[Photo] For quarantined students or those learning virtually, checking out a book from Mead High School’s student library is simple

April 12, 2021
Mar. 21 saw an exciting victory for Mead.

Mead Boys Basketball becomes 4A state championships

April 6, 2021
What initiates change? Sometimes, we have to do it for ourselves.

[Photo] Warm showers and cold feelings

March 17, 2021
pine cone with snow

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Mr. Ronnie Maynes said that students can see “the test question structures” and get advice from instructors on “what to look for” and “how to break down… [certain] questions” in Sycamore Learning seminars.

Sycamore Learning offers Mead High School students SAT seminars and webinars

March 11, 2021
Author John Green described the Truly Devious series as “intricately plotted” and “compulsively readable”. I couldnt agree more.

Maureen Johnson’s Truly Devious has become my one of my favorite murder mystery series

March 9, 2021
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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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
Its 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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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 doesnt 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
SpaceXs 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
To all those people who are finding it difficult at the moment, the sun will shine on you again, and the clouds will go away. (Hon. Colonel Thomas Moore)

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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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
Counseling comes with many responsibilities.

The responsibilities of a school counselor

November 12, 2019
Scholarships are a difficult thing, but there are simpler options out there.

Need a scholarship?

October 31, 2019
Does MHS need uniforms?

Are dress codes stifling individuality?

October 23, 2019
Before and after the Mav Advice organization process.

Organization 101: How to get organized FAST

October 17, 2019
“An educated population that has empathy and understanding of what others are going through is a better population.” (Bree Ervin)

Are banned books taking away student rights?

October 10, 2019
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