We moved into my current house in May 2016, but it wasn’t until May last year that I started making it my own. Oh, well, we’re gonna move at some point, so why waste the time and energy on changing...

School days are long, and I personally know the pain of watching the seconds tick, simply trying to get through the day. Thankfully, as I’ve gone through almost three years of high school, I have found...

Don’t lie If you feel the need to lie, just know it will only make your life harder. You need to learn to accept all flaws in your partner, even if the truth hurts. No one is perfect. Honesty...

Dear freshman Shayd, Be weary of what you say — not all of your thoughts and opinions need to be publicized all over your social media. I know you have a lot of big feelings surrounding lots...

Valentine's Day is typically associated with couples enjoying romantic dates or spending quality time together. However, what do those without a romantic partner do to celebrate? Many individuals choose...

As people, we naturally want to tell others what’s going on in our lives, to share the most recent events with the most important people, and maybe even smaller things throughout the day that don’t...

Learning to love yourself is no easy journey, but luckily, there are many steps that I have learned over the past year that have helped me immensely. I have gone through a transformation, and by the...

Going from middle school to high school can be a difficult change. It might take some time for you to adjust. Going to a larger school, having new teachers, new friends, and being the youngest in the school...

The fall time is my personal favorite time of year. The leaves change color, the air is crisp, the leaves crunch under your feet, and the weather is unbelievable. Altogether, fall is my favorite season....

Gaslighting is a form of manipulation that occurs in many toxic relationships. It is a form of emotional abuse where the abuser attempts to confuse the target, ultimately making them question their own...

The 2020-2021 school year is coming to an end; with that in mind, the incoming freshman class of 2025 have a lot of electives and core classes to choose from.  The Mead High website has a very detailed...

Senior Isabella “Izzy” Erickson (‘21) has worked hard throughout her four years at Mead High School. Erickson is unsure of what exactly she would like to do after high school. She had plans of...