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Payton Grasser

Payton Grasser, Copy and Design Editor

Payton Grasser is a junior. She enjoys drawing, spending quality time with friends and family, and socializing. Payton is looking forward to growing independently, as well as with the class in preparation for her senior year.

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Anti-consumerism is the resistance to over consumption and excessive spending

The punk scene has changed my views on fast fashion (Commentary)

Payton Grasser, Copy and Design Editor
September 23, 2024
G wing teachers note that they should not allow student use of the classroom sinks until further notice.

Plumbing issues in G wing have caused a pungent smell throughout the halls

Payton Grasser, Copy and Design Editor
September 10, 2024
New StuCo adviser, Ms.Lammey, beams while talking about her new adventure.

Ms. Lammey steps up as the new Student Council advisor

Payton Grasser, Copy and Design Editor
August 29, 2024
Ms. Baxter sharing her magic

[Photo] Thank you letter to Ms. Baxter

Abby Kearns, Managing Editor
May 10, 2024
Ms. Rue and her infectious smile

[Photo] Thank you letter to Ms. Rue

Addy Mooradian, Writer
May 9, 2024
Ms. Berry poses with her iconic skeleton (photo taken by Shayd Fuller)

[Photo] Thank you letters to Ms. Berry

Brissa Mendez-Olivas and Kaitlyn Baerg
May 8, 2024
Ms. Blackmer poses outside her room, drawn as Albert Einstein (photo taken by Shayd Fuller)

[Photo] Thank you letter to Ms. Blackmer

Raul Mares, Content Editor
May 7, 2024
Ms. Mackey smiling at her desk

[Photo] Thank you letter to Ms. Mackey

Rebekah Dennis, Writer
May 6, 2024
Ms. Sonnenberg smiling in front of her room

[Photo] Thank you letters to Ms. Sonnenberg

Enola Potter and Kaylina Madrill-Gruenberger
May 6, 2024
I learned confidence is the key to making connections.

Lux Lisbon acts as the main character in the tale of the five sisters.

The Virgin Suicides perfectly encapsulates love vs. infatuation

Payton Grasser, Copy and Design Editor
April 14, 2024
Students can bring their phones to the office and take a break from social media and disconnect from their devices.

[Photo] Mead StuCo hosts first digital detox week

Kaitlyn Baerg, Writer
March 7, 2024
Tara Yummy is a 23-year-old social media star

Tara Yummy has become the internet’s ‘cool older sister’

Payton Grasser, Copy and Design Editor
February 20, 2024
Mr. Fox student teaches with Mrs. Harris in room D115.

Teacher feature: Mr. Fox

Payton Grasser, Copy and Design Editor
January 24, 2024
This is King. He is a Great Dane from Grand Junction, Colorado.

Growing up with Kingaroo: A photo essay

Payton Grasser, Copy and Design Editor
January 4, 2024
Motherhood (poem)

Motherhood (poem)

Payton Grasser, Copy and Design Editor
December 14, 2023
We are rooted from the same garden.

The cycle of growing up (poem)

Payton Grasser, Copy and Design Editor
December 13, 2023
All it took for him to jump on my shoulders was eye contact, and, regardless of his bad breath, he loves to give kisses. I love my baby.

King is very sleepy. He sleeps any time, anywhere. I know he is dreaming when his legs twitch and he starts grunting. I like to imagine that he is dreaming about playing with small woodland creatures.

Big dogs have big heads, and King is definitely no exception. He stops at chairs, tables, handrails, counters, and anything else he can reach in order to rest his neck.

King is very unaware of what dogs are supposed to do. He wants to climb furniture like a cat, and instead of chewing on furniture how any other puppy might, he licks stuffed animals and pillows.

King is about 130 pounds now, but he thinks he is still the size he was at birth. Because of this, he sits in people's laps, on the couch, and takes no issue in laying directly on top of anyone who looks comfortable.

Here he is at just a few months old. He couldn’t have been more than ten pounds in this picture. He will turn three this May—he is such a Taurus.

King has a lot of names, many of which are just weird variations of each other. These include Mister Boy, Mister Mister, Mister Baby, Kingaroo, Kingalicious, and more.

Snow and colder weather can influence holiday spirit.

Students debate when Christmas season begins

Payton Grasser and Isabella Pacotti
December 7, 2023
The image of a resuscitation dummy as the face of The Bends is perfect for the message of the album.

“The Bends” by Radiohead is a poetic masterpiece

Payton Grasser, Copy and Design Editor
October 27, 2023
Sadie Steen sports her decorated letterman jacket during a senior photo shoot.

Where are they going?: Sadie Steen

Payton Grasser, Copy and Design Editor
October 9, 2023
Teacher Feature: Ms. Rue

Teacher Feature: Ms. Rue

Payton Grasser, Copy and Design Editor
September 25, 2023
NAHS showcases their artwork in the trophy case outside of E wing

National Art Honors Society now being offered to MHS students

Payton Grasser, Copy and Design Editor
September 13, 2023
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