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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

The term "butterfly effect” corresponds to the thought that the world is deeply connected, so much to the point that one small event can lead to a chain reaction in a much larger system. This concept...

For a whole three years we suffered from a virus that shut everything down

My pandemic experience from middle school still affects me today (Commentary)

Raul Mares, Content Editor May 15, 2023

We have all been affected by the recent pandemic, one way or another. For some in positive ways, but for others in very negative ways. I remember it was the beginning of spring and I was in 6th grade....

Dance

Reflecting on the last four years of high school: persevering through challenges (Commentary)

Adley Wattier, Writer May 20, 2022

As an incoming freshman, I had a lot of thoughts and feelings about what my high school experience would (or should) be like. I remember sitting in the gym and learning about all the extracurriculars I...

A student’s at-home setup for learning and completing schoolwork.

Staying home sick means catching up can be overwhelming

Abby Kearns and Ana Stewart March 13, 2022

Being sick isn’t fun for anyone, especially when you have to stay home but can't go out or do anything. It's even worse having to do school from home. Luckily there are many ways to help stay on top...

2021 marks the second year in the current COVID-19 pandemic.

The last ten pandemics in history each changed our world

Ana Carrillo, Editor March 4, 2022

Starting in 2020, we experienced COVID-19, which transformed our lives — the way we lived day to day and how we socialized. For everyone's safety, we needed to start wearing face masks and keeping a...

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

Following a unanimous vote by members of the Boulder County Board of Health late Monday evening, St. Vrain Valley and Boulder Valley district schools will be lifting their required mask mandates for students...

The health office is where students are asked to go to if they feel sick at school or begin to experience any major or minor symptoms.

Mead High asks students to stay home if sick

Ryan Dallas, Writer November 6, 2021

A recent email sent out to MHS students and parents on Oct. 20 about students being sent to school sick. The school recommends students stay home if they have any of the following symptoms: fever, sore...

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

Boulder County officially reinstated a universal mask mandate for public indoor buildings beginning on September 3rd at 5:00 pm. This is required for all county residents ages two and older. Public...

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

Skylar Whalen, Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2021

The Mead High Counseling Department officially has its own podcast available on all major media platforms, according to an email sent out on Wednesday, April 21. It is titled, "How Are You Doing Today?"...

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

After first being released and utilized by healthcare workers on Dec. 14, COVID-19 vaccines were distributed to public health facilities and offered to the public under certain guidelines: no individual...

Hybrid and online both have positives and negatives.

Students debate pros and cons of hybrid and remote instruction

Paris Stark, Writer January 30, 2021

Due to the re-opening and second round of hybrid instruction, students are now being told they can return to school after being sent home last semester. Many experienced quarantine (if they were exposed...

Mead's wrestlers can look forward to competitions this year.

Wrestling to continue in 2021

Miles Michell, Content Editor January 18, 2021

Executive Director of Arts, Athletics, and Activities Chase Mcbride released a statement to the district on Jan. 12 announcing that wrestling will continue in SVVSD.  Boulder County Public Health coordinated...

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