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The debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz exhibited a level of civility that has been lacking in modern politics.

Vice Presidential nominees J.D. Vance and Tim Walz debate for the first time

Patric Wallis, Writer October 15, 2024

Ohio Senator J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz just debated on October 1. Vance is Trump’s vice president pick, and Walz is Harris’ pick. This debate started at 7:00 p.m. MST and ended...

A peek at what a ballot typically looks like

Voting is a crucial part of our democracy and young people should be participating in it more (Opinion)

Addyson Mooradian, Content Editor September 5, 2024

The very first three words in our constitution are “We the People," because as a nation we collectively decide who leads and represents our country. Historically, votes from younger people have been...

If passed, the Learning Enrichment and Academic Progress (LEAP) Program would have been created.

Proposition 119 to raise marijuana tax fails

Ana Sofia Valdez, Copy & Design Editor November 19, 2021

On Tuesday, Nov. 16, Coloradans voted on a new proposition that would increase sales tax on marijuana. Recreational marijuana is already taxed at 15% in Colorado. Proposition 119 was aimed to help students...

Instead of complying to the Two Party System, Americans need to keep their options open and their votes educated. Original art from featured image uniquely made for The Mav.

We should abolish the two-party system (Opinion)

Ryan Dallas, Writer December 2, 2020

The 2020 election has passed, but as conversations and news coverage show, political disagreement over the election has not. Elections carry with them high energy and stress for many. When an election...

There is still a good deal to learn about the results of this election; however, most outlets agree on the projection.

If you will be 18 by November 3, you can vote on March 3

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief February 19, 2020

Many seniors here at Mead High are aware that they will be of age to vote in the November 2020 Presidential Election. However, the majority are not aware that they may have the chance to vote in the Presidential...

Being allowed to show what we know through retakes, test corrections, or other methods helps us in the long run.

The importance of youth voters

Madison Hadley, Reporter September 20, 2018

We hear a lot about how young people do not have a great turn out when it comes to voting. “American youth [tend] to vote at the lowest rates of any age group during National elections,” says Sarah...

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