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Mead High School’s Student News

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Mead High School’s Student News

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Arizona Lee

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief

Arizona Lee is a senior, and this is her second year as Editor-in-Chief of The Mav. She enjoys reading, listening to good music, and spending time with friends. She hopes to guide the student newspaper and broadcast this year to continued success.

All content by Arizona Lee
Stacy is excited to attend CSU.

Where are they going: Stacy Avitia

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2023
Grief is never-ending.

The realities of grief need to be talked about (Opinion)

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2023
Jorja is considering working where she can "educate consumers about where their food comes from".

Where are they going: Jorja Haskin

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2023
Another of Kevin’s favorite memories from high school were the many naps he took during class.

Where are they going?: Kevin Allen

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2023
Layla is excited to hopefully someday work for the FBI.

Where are they going: Layla Virtue

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2023
Outside of America, Puccia has traveled to Switzerland, France, Spain, and England.

Meet Chiara Puccia from Italy

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2023
Ana wants to travel the world and see new places.

Where are they going?: Ana Carrillo

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2023
“Willow’s plan includes hundreds of miles of roads and pipelines, airstrips, a gravel mine, and a new processing facility in the middle of pristine Arctic tundra and wetland,” said the Washington Post.

The Willow project approved by Biden administration

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2023
Inclusion t-shirts are being sold for $10 during lunch.

Inclusion spirit week is Feb. 27 to March 3

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2023
Maggie has already been accepted to the University of Arizona and Fort Lewis College.

Where are they going?: Maggie McMillan

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2023
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
“The plan was to start driving north, and not go home to Los Angeles until I was done with a record,” said DeMarco.

Mac DeMarco’s Five Easy Hot Dogs falls short of expectations

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2023
The participating Dutch Bros is at 933 Main Street in Longmont.

StuCo hosting Make-A-Wish Dutch Bros fundraiser Jan. 27

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2023
The minimum wage increased officially on New Years Day 2023.

Nicotine raises blood pressure and spikes adrenaline and heart rate, thus making users more susceptible to heart attacks.

California bans flavored nicotine vapes

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2023
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
Memorials have been set up outside of Club Q for each of the victims. Club Q's Facebook posted, "Our prays and thoughts are with all the victims and their families and friends."

Colorado Springs Club Q shooting results in five deaths

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
November 25, 2022
Hoffman said that following his win Saturday, his phone died due to notifications — everything from congratulations to colleges reaching out.

Nolan Hoffman places first at 4A XC State Championship

Stacy Avitia and Arizona Lee
November 2, 2022
Ms. Lammey cleans the lens of a camera.

Senior photos and quotes due Friday, Oct. 21

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2022
Yearbook student Amiah Chavez (‘23) takes senior photos outside.

Yearbook offers free senior photos

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2022
Hunter Claycomb’s mugshot from the Boulder County Sherrif’s Office.

Fatal car crash driver Hunter Claycomb set for trial

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2022
Homecoming Assembly

Homecoming Assembly

Homecoming Assembly

Student Council works on homecoming week posters.

Homecoming spirit week is Oct. 3-7

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2022
A household of two people can be considered for free lunch if their yearly income is $23,803 or less.

School meal prices are adding to financial strain (Opinion)

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2022
Frances Hudson (‘23) displays the poster she made.

Frances Hudson creates updated track and XC record board

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2022
Italy and U.S.

Klune’s cover art is well known. Its bright and playful look perfectly represents his magical writing about self discovery.

Under the Whispering Door beautifully depicts difficult life topics

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2022
9th and 10th grade students gather in the auditorium for their class meeting on Aug. 18 during Advisory.

Principal Young invites students to beginning-of-the-year speech

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
August 25, 2022
Supreme Court rules praying football coach’s First Amendment rights violated

Supreme Court rules praying football coach’s First Amendment rights violated

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
July 5, 2022
Roe v. Wade overturned by Supreme Court

Roe v. Wade overturned by Supreme Court

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
June 25, 2022
Mr. Lemons looks over sheet music during class.

Band Director Mr. Lemons moving career to Mead Elementary

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
June 21, 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)

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
June 3, 2022
This policy is printed on a sign in the front office.

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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2022
Second semester finals schedule for the 2021-22 academic year.

Second semester finals taking place May 24-26

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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

DJ Gallegos and Arizona Lee
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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2022
This week is spirit week to promote consistent heart healthy activity.

This week is Heart Healthy spirit week at MHS

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2022
Airplane sky travel

Airplane sky travel

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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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

Samantha Cordero, Writer
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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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.

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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2021
Ms. Koehler marches with the marching band outside.

MHS band has upcoming November and December events

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2021
MHS will no longer be accepting food from delivery services during lunch

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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2021
Boulder County reinstates mask mandate due to Delta variant concerns

Boulder County reinstates mask mandate due to Delta variant concerns

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
August 24, 2021
“We can't 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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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

Ryan Dallas, Writer
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)

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2021
If you can't 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

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

Mead Boys Basketball becomes 4A state championships

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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

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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2021
Author John Green described the Truly Devious series as “intricately plotted” and “compulsively readable”. I couldn't agree more.

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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 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

Ryan Dallas, Writer
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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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)

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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

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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2020
A student displays their collection of Mead spirit gear.

[Photo] Mead High School’s upcoming spirit week is Sept. 4-8

August 29, 2023
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

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

What you need to know about Count Day

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2020
Wikipedia doesn't have to be a source we completely avoid.

What’s so wrong with Wikipedia? (Opinion)

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
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

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2020
It’s time for racial equality (Opinion)

It’s time for racial equality (Opinion)

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
July 27, 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?

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief
June 4, 2020
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