Mask breaks are where teachers take students outside so they can take their masks off after wearing them for many hours and get a breath of fresh air. There are some who are avid supporters of mask breaks,...
Last year was rough for all, but especially for the students in the Class of 2024. Though it was the first year of high school for current sophomore students, the year had frustrations that took away from...
For nearly the entirety of last year and a good part of the year before, the school community found themselves learning online — some vowed to never involve themselves with this again. It would be insensitive...
A number of students around the district are learning how to cooperate with the changes that the pandemic has put on them. The first day of school this year was Aug. 17. With fewer grades in the grade...
This past year and a half has been difficult on all of us, there’s no doubt. But arguably, it may have been worst on those starting and ending new chapters of their lives — seniors who lost various...
The pandemic hit us out of nowhere. Lockdown was officially put into place about one year ago, and we never could have known how much this virus would affect our daily lives as well as our futures. As...
Isolation, something that stands in contrast to teenagers' normal social behaviors, has taken place almost everywhere in the world. Whether it is social distancing or staying at home, isolation plays a...
A commentary is an opinion written by a student who shares their experiences as a result of their direct involvement. This commentary does not necessarily represent the views of The Mav, Mead High School,...
The events that occurred on September 11, 2001, greatly changed American airport security and political behavior. We will never get on an airplane the same way we did before that time.
The Great Depression...
*Most elements of this article are satirical, but the main message is not: stay safe, be vigilant, and use caution when leaving your home.
Amidst the chaos surrounding the pandemic, COVID-19, stores...
Even though it can feel scary to leave your house to run essential errands during a pandemic, it is important to be informed on how to keep yourself safe.
In a recent article published by Men’s...
A lot of confusion and debate has gone into the topic of wearing masks in order to help protect from respiratory drops that could lead to the spread of COVID-19. Many people question the effectiveness...
