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The Student News Site of Mead High School

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The Student News Site of Mead High School

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Skylar Whalen

Skylar Whalen, Editor

Skylar Whalen is a Sophomore. She enjoys painting, singing, and playing softball. She is in Mead's Harmonique choir and is part of the Mead softball program. Skylar is excited to help other writers succeed and grow. She can’t wait to work with new people and produce engaging stories for the community around her.

 

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Graduation will be held on the football field this year.

[Photo] Events coming up following seniors last day of school

May 19, 2022
Country music popularity peaked most notably in the 1960s.

Country music has more complexity than often assumed

April 27, 2022
One in six parents are still spanking children today according to Fatherly.com.

Future parents should avoid spanking children as punishment (Opinion)

April 22, 2022
One in six parents are still spanking their children today

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The lid to this big stall toilet seat barely holds on.

D-wing toilet seat has finally fallen (Humor)

March 19, 2022
Many girls walk in and out of the girls bathroom during passing periods.

How to successfully find your friends in the bathroom (Satire)

March 2, 2022
With the help of his father, Isaac Crane shoots baskets in the main gymnasium.

Mead celebrates Isaac Crane during spirit week and assembly

January 31, 2022
“Make-A-Wish traces its inspiration to Christopher James Greicius, an energetic 7-year-old boy battling leukemia who wishes to be a police officer.”

Make-A-Wish spirit week starts Tuesday, Jan. 18

January 17, 2022
In 2018-2019 seventh graders dissected and took out the bone marrow of a chicken wing.

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Koala translates to “no drink” because they mainly get their water from Eucalyptus leaves.

Koalas are losing their homes and families — here’s how you can help

December 1, 2021
Touchdown Football Semi Finals 2021

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Ref Football Semi Finals 2021

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2 Football Semi Finals 2021

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3 Football Semi Finals

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4 Football Semi Finals

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Football Semi Finals Touchdown Zoomed In

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4 Football Semi Finals 2021

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5 Football Semi Finals 2021

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Cheer Football Semi Finals 2021

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6 Football Semi Finals 2021

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7 Football Semi Finals 2021

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2 Student Section Football Semi Finals 2021

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Student Section Football Semi Finals 2021

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8 Football Semi Finals 2021

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Mead gets the job done against the Roosevelt Roughriders on the chilly Saturday afternoon of Nov. 27.

[Photo] Mavericks beat Roosevelt Roughriders, advance to 3A championship

November 29, 2021
“If you look at me close enough, there’s a small resemblance to a chicken nugget.” — Kevin Hart

Despite popularity decline, chicken nuggets are for all ages (Opinion)

October 19, 2021
Students can be suspended or even expelled for taking part in devious licks.

To the followers of the “devious licks” TikTok trend: this needs to stop (Opinion)

September 29, 2021
Fort Collins and Loveland are part of the top swimming cities in the U.S.

2021 summer fun can be found all throughout Colorado

May 25, 2021
Pictured above is Sam and Bucky during a staring contest in the middle of a counseling session in Episode 2.

Falcon and the Winter Soldier is filled with exciting action-packed scenes and was a highly enjoyable watch

May 12, 2021
Wanda and Vision are shown in the 70s swinging together in episode three.

The WandaVision TV series expertly combines classic sitcoms with the Marvel Universe

April 22, 2021
The counseling office at Mead High School has a lot of resources for students looking to find scholarships.

“How Are You Doing Today?”: MHS counseling podcast gives students an opportunity to hear from professional speakers

April 22, 2021
A picture taken by Kuzzat Altay depicts a group of people gathered on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in order to address and protest the Uighur genocide in China.

Uighur Muslims are being detained in Chinese concentration camps

April 19, 2021
The Energy Academy classrooms (H wing) rest near the MHS cafeteria and are home to many interesting energy classes.

Mead High School’s Energy Academy prepares students for a future in energy-focused careers

March 17, 2021

The Pledge is an opportunity to show respect for our veterans

March 3, 2021

The Pledge upholds common values that need not involve Christianity

March 3, 2021
Disney started remaking Disney princess films in 2014, starting with Maleficent. Their most recent remake is Mulan, released in 2020.

Disney fan debates which Disney princess remake is the best (Opinion)

March 1, 2021
The Sixth Sense is still an amazing watch, whether during “spooky season” or not.

The Sixth Sense is still an amazing hair-on-end classic thriller today

February 24, 2021
The new Mulan receives mixed reactions from movie watchers and avid Disney supporters.

Mulan live action movie proves loyal, brave, and true, though sales remain a disappointment

February 22, 2021

The Pledge is not unconstitutional

January 20, 2021
The December 11 dusting of snow blankets the pine trees.

Why I love Christmas music

December 19, 2020
The MHS Unified Percussion class waits on the benches at a 2019 Mead football game.

Mead High is participating in the Minutes that Matter fundraiser

December 17, 2020
A student displays their collection of Mead spirit gear.

How to find and purchase your Mead spirit gear this year

December 2, 2020
Bolt, a Pitbull dog mix, cuddles on the couch as he lays his head on a pillow.

Our poor pitbulls and pitbull mixes are being persecuted just for existing (Opinion)

November 18, 2020
The early season Colorado snow has encompassed the spread of many flames.

The recent snow has helped control the Colorado fires

November 2, 2020
There is a variety of ways we can fend off the side effects of online learning.

How to manage the physical side effects of online learning

October 15, 2020
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