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Mead High School’s Student News

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Aspen Bingham

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor

Aspen Bingham is a Senior. She enjoys listening to music, breaking news, and playing with puppies. Aspen is looking forward to give the community new and exciting stories!

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Many people dealing with chronic pain feel hopeless.

Living with chronic pain comes with many daily obstacles (Commentary)

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
September 18, 2024
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Justin Perez posing for a picture as new campus supervisor.

My bother and I at his wedding.

A letter to my brother (poem)

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
September 4, 2024
According to an AP survey, Harris has enough democratic delegates support to become the Democratic party’s presidential nominee. Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash

Kamala Harris endorsed for President, Biden drops out of the election

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
July 23, 2024
Former President Trump was grazed by a bullet at a rally in Pennsylvania this afternoon. Photo by Library of Congress on Unsplash

Trump shot at during Presidential rally in Pennsylvania

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
July 13, 2024
Abby Lee Miller reveals the weekly pyramid to the dancers.

‘Dance Moms’ famous pyramid promotes an unhealthy environment (Opinion)

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
May 19, 2024
Yearbooks years 2010-2016

Alumni remember their time at Mead High School

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
April 19, 2024
The puzzle pieces represent the complexity of ASD

April is National Autism Acceptance month

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
April 18, 2024
I learned every idea can be turned into an article!

Rebecca Greenup smiles for the camera. Photo provided by family. Shared with permission from Greenup's daughter.

Miliken Woman goes missing from Firestone Colorado

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
April 5, 2024
All students are invited to attend and consider submitting to Mead’s 2024 Film Fest.

The 8th annual Mav Film Fest will be on April 24th

Aspen Bingham and Haiden Stolkien
March 29, 2024
There has been a recent increase in young girls visiting Sephora

Recent increase of tweens shopping in Sephora has TikTok influencers outraged

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
March 22, 2024
Nick’s shoes found at the Dakota Ridge Trail near Golden, Colorado

Body found in Jefferson County may be missing person Nick Salvagni

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
March 8, 2024
Students are asked to participate in spirit week to show support for inclusion

[Photo] Inclusion week’s spirit days are March 4 to 8

Kaylina Madrill-Gruenberger, Writer
March 3, 2024
Waves and grief hold similarities in their passing nature.

drowning in grief waves (poem)

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
March 1, 2024
Marley smiles with her horse.

Seven-year-old Marley needs support as she remains in the hospital

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
February 29, 2024
The Denver capital building glistens on capital hill.

Denver struggling to accommodate influx of migrants

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
February 29, 2024
Nick Salvagni and his dog pose for a mirror photo.

Ongoing search for Denver man missing from Eagle since Dec. 8

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
February 22, 2024
Students often rush through tests to "beat the clock".

Timed tests should be taken out of schools (Opinion)

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
February 6, 2024
Positive and negative influences both have a role in one's life.

[Photo] Surrounding yourself with positive influences affects one’s well being (Opinion)

Kaylina Madrill-Gruenberger, Writer
February 4, 2024
A phone call from my dad

Having a long distance parent has been an adventure (Commentary)

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
January 20, 2024
The butterfly effect is based on a butterfly flapping its wings.

The butterfly effect explains how the world is connected

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
January 19, 2024
A mother and her daughter.

I grew up with my mom as my best friend (Commentary)

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
January 17, 2024
A rose slowly wilting.

Rose (poem)

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
January 14, 2024
A broken plate being taped back together

Broken (poem)

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
January 14, 2024
With minimum wage increases, people should except a raise.

Colorado minimum wage increases in the new year

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
January 14, 2024
St Vrain Virtual High School is located on 1200 S Sunset St in Longmont, CO.

St Vrain Virtual High School offers alternative route to graduation for variety of students

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
January 11, 2024
Colorado Supreme Court votes Donald Trump off Colorado Ballot for the 2024 election

Colorado Supreme Court votes Donald Trump off Colorado Ballot for the 2024 election

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
January 2, 2024
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is released from prison after eight years

Gypsy Rose Blanchard is released from prison after eight years

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
January 2, 2024
dictionary (poem)

dictionary (poem)

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
November 10, 2023
Ben Medoff’s (‘24) artwork is featured in the E wing.

Students’ artwork is featured in E-wing

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
May 25, 2023
The 2021 Dunk Tank was a hit.

SVVSD Students are thrilled for the third annual Unified Day of Champions

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
May 17, 2023
A Child Called “It” is all from Pelzer’s perspective and based on his life.

Dave Pelzer’s A Child Called “It” captures an often unseen side of domestic violence

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
May 3, 2023
Jazz Thornton wrote a book with the title "Stop Surviving and Start Fighting".

Jazz Thornton’s voice advocates for mental health

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
March 29, 2023
Trujillo has worked at MHS since January of 2021.

Campus Supervisor Jessica Trujillo resigns from position at MHS

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
March 17, 2023
Some ADHD medication looks like blue and white capsules.

Public searching for answers about Adderall shortage

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
March 16, 2023
Mosaic (poem)

Mosaic (poem)

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
February 23, 2023

Legalizing prostitution in the U.S. would be extremely problematic (Opinion)

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
February 13, 2023
Spirit week is dedicated to Mila’s wish of going to Disney.

StuCo encourages students to participate in Make-A-Wish spirit week

Aspen Bingham and Jorja Haskin
February 3, 2023
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
Growing up Graphic -Blake Kline for Aspen’s poem

growing up (poem)

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
December 18, 2022
Men feel undervalued and dismissed.

Men’s mental health is worthy of discussion (Opinion)

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
December 14, 2022
Ms. Tyma studied at Regis University before becoming a teacher

Teacher Feature: Ms. Tyma

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
December 12, 2022
Peer tutoring is not only a way of helping other students grow, but a way for the tutor to grow as well.

Mead set to offer new Peer Tutoring class spring 2023

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
December 9, 2022
Boys Varsity Basketball huddles up.

Mead basketball plays first season game against Frederick

Aspen Bingham and Stacy Avitia
December 8, 2022
At the beginning of the assembly, each of the veterans shared a memory from their time serving.

Mead hosts first Veterans Day assembly since COVID-19

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
November 13, 2022
Domestic violence can often make victims feel trapped.

October was National Domestic Violence Awareness month

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
November 7, 2022
People often confuse the meaning of gaslighting and underestimate the effect it has on a person.

Gaslighting is a dangerous form of emotional abuse

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
November 2, 2022
“Life without playing music is inconceivable for me.” —Albert Einstein

Classical music is beneficial for students

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
October 24, 2022
yellow (poem)

yellow (poem)

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
October 10, 2022
blue (poem)

blue (poem)

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
October 9, 2022
It Ends with Us was published on August 2, 2016. This novel is based on a true story of Colleen Hoover’s mom.

[Photo] Colleen Hoover’s It Ends With Us is thought-provoking and captures readers’ hearts

October 13, 2022
metamorphosis (poem)

metamorphosis (poem)

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
September 20, 2022
August is a great month to start focusing on self care and self management.

August is national wellness month

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
August 30, 2022
Yellow flower (poem)

Yellow flower (poem)

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
April 28, 2022
Falling (poem)

Falling (poem)

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
April 22, 2022
From @dpreacherdawn at Unsplash.com

Students are feeling the pain of rising gas prices

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
April 11, 2022
Dancing in the sky (poem)

Dancing in the sky (poem)

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
March 29, 2022
With the ability to remain anonymous, people become comfortable bullying others and evading usual consequences.

Cyber bullying needs to stop (Opinion)

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
March 1, 2022
Caffeine can take up to 10 hours to completely leave your bloodstream.

Teen obsession with caffeine can have negative side effects

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
February 27, 2022
St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation holds the nominations form.

Feb. 23 is the deadline for teacher of the year nominations

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
February 23, 2022
Drowning (poem)

Drowning (poem)

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
February 23, 2022
Anxiety can impact all parts of your life, but there are ways to cope.

Social anxiety can feel inescapable, but there are ways to approach it

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
December 14, 2021
Journey the dog snuggles on the couch.

Pets are beneficial for mental health

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
December 12, 2021
According to the CDC, “fentanyl depresses central nervous system and respiratory function”. Fentanyl use often results in fatalities

Deadly fentanyl epidemic targets teenagers

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
December 7, 2021
Working with teenagers to prevent drunk driving is crucial to preventing fatal accidents.

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
December 6, 2021
Homework can pile up for students.

Homework is debated as a necessity

Aspen Bingham, Content Editor
November 6, 2021
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