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MRHS Baseball Preview
By Vinny D As MRHS Spring Sports are underway, there is one team to keep an eye out on. With a new coach, a very fresh and new roster, and very high expectations. Mountain Range’s baseball team has a big season to look forward to. The 2024-2025 season, the Mustangs finished 4-19 without winning a single league game. (0-12) being led by 9 seniors. This team had pitching struggles with an average ERA ( Earned Runs Allowed) of 9.58. “We just didn’t have a consistent rotation,
Nicotine Addiction Among Teenagers in Colorado
By Lilah G Nicotine is one of the most commonly used addictive substances in the United States, especially among teenagers. Most people think of cigarettes when they hear the word nicotine, but it is also found in vapes, cigars, chewing tobacco, and nicotine pouches. In Colorado, nicotine use has become very common, especially in high schools, which makes it an important issue to talk about. Nicotine is a stimulant, which means it speeds up how the brain and body communicate.
Important 2026 College Admission Trends High Schoolers Should Know
by Kamlia A-F High school is the transition period going from a teenager to adulthood, which means it is when students decide whether they want to go to college, the workforce, a gap year or even the military after graduation. While getting advice from parents or previous generations is important in terms of forming the best plan for a future college student, it's best for this generation to focus on the changes that have occurred. What universities are looking for in applic
Meet Our Teachers at Mountain Range High School
By Adali V. and Aubery B. At Mountain Range High School, our teachers are the heart of our educational community. They bring passion, experience, and dedication to their classrooms, shaping the future of students everyday. Recently, we had the opportunity to interview several fantastic teachers to gain insight into their journeys, philosophies, and experiences. Here’s what they had to share. Hannah Kaiser, 9th & 11th Grade English Teacher Mrs. Kaiser, MRHS’ enthusiastic Eng
The Mountain Range Bathrooms: Innovating the Restroom Experience
By Dawn H. The other day I had the most spectacular opportunity: l was given the chance to use the restrooms at Mountain Range High School. Let's just say it was fabulous and is paving the way for the future of restroom technology, atmosphere and decor. Technology These restrooms at Mountain Range High School are making the bathrooms fun and more sanitary. They have a mere shell of a soap dispenser rather than a whole soap dispenser so now rather than you getting pathogens of
The Merc: You Belong Here
By Heidi B. The Mustang Merc is a resource room for families in need and a place for kids to feel a sense of belonging. Ellie Baker is the director of the program and her main goal is to provide healthy nutritious food to all Mustang families as well as other families in the district. She also wants to create a safe place for kids who need it. Every week there are 200+ families that come to the Merc to pick up a box full of food. These families are truly in need and apprecia
Preston Brunton Reaches 1000 Points
By Mark S. Preston Brunton is a Senior at Mountain Range High School whose name has been tossed around in the halls lately, mainly because he has just achieved a huge milestone in basketball, reaching 1000 points in his High School basketball career. Preston has been on the basketball team for 4 years and has been a dominant force on the team.. Preston's basketball journey is still young and barely getting started but this is a remarkable way to start his journey and end one
Custodians Work Hard, but Students Work Harder to Make Messes
By Anabella V. A common and recurring issue that is consistently seen at Mountain Range High School is the inconsiderate treatment of our custodial staff. This is assumable because walking around MRHS, there are multiple spots that students have treated carelessly, whether it be the bathrooms, classrooms, or even stairwells. Splatters of mystery liquids, wrappers left scattered across floors, lunch trays shoved in toilets, and what’s really supposed to be in toilets left on t
Mountain Range Shares Their Thoughts on Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show.
By Cooper M. and Austin R. This year's Super Bowl halftime show performed by Puerto Rican musical star Bad Bunny brought a lot of controversy and mixed opinions around the world. This is what Mountain Range students and teachers had to say about it. In a recent survey with a random sample of 150 Mountain Range students and teachers these were the results. Out of all the responses 83% of people actually watched the Super Bowl halftime show with 17% of the responses not watch
Sports
2026 Hockey Gold And What It Means For USA Hockey
By Mark S. and Wyatt W. The 2026 Olympic games in Milan Cortina just wrapped up and with the United States winning their most gold ever in a Winter Olympics, one event stood out from the rest: the United States have not won a gold medal in men's hockey since the "Miracle On Ice” Olympics in 1980. Now, and of the Russians, the US has a new rival, the Canadians. The Olympics are starting to get routine for the United States. This one stands out because the US team was undoub
MRHS Baseball Preview
By Vinny D As MRHS Spring Sports are underway, there is one team to keep an eye out on. With a new coach, a very fresh and new roster, and very high expectations. Mountain Range’s baseball team has a big season to look forward to. The 2024-2025 season, the Mustangs finished 4-19 without winning a single league game. (0-12) being led by 9 seniors. This team had pitching struggles with an average ERA ( Earned Runs Allowed) of 9.58. “We just didn’t have a consistent rotation,
Preston Brunton Reaches 1000 Points
By Mark S. Preston Brunton is a Senior at Mountain Range High School whose name has been tossed around in the halls lately, mainly because he has just achieved a huge milestone in basketball, reaching 1000 points in his High School basketball career. Preston has been on the basketball team for 4 years and has been a dominant force on the team.. Preston's basketball journey is still young and barely getting started but this is a remarkable way to start his journey and end one
Mountain Range Shares Their Thoughts on Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show.
By Cooper M. and Austin R. This year's Super Bowl halftime show performed by Puerto Rican musical star Bad Bunny brought a lot of controversy and mixed opinions around the world. This is what Mountain Range students and teachers had to say about it. In a recent survey with a random sample of 150 Mountain Range students and teachers these were the results. Out of all the responses 83% of people actually watched the Super Bowl halftime show with 17% of the responses not watch
Mountain Range Track and Field Preseason is Underway
By Eric D. and Austin R. The Mustangs track season is underway and many athletes are getting antsy. With Preseason workouts happening every week(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdays) Senior and team captain Vinny D is ready to take on this upcoming track season and is ready to be around his friends and be able to connect with others on the team. “I enjoy the relationships you build with others on the teams, the friendships and being around people from other schools all the time”. Wit
Are Mountain Range Athletics Falling Behind?
By Mark S. and Wyatt W. Mountain Range High School athletics has a record of 43 wins and 80 losses so far this school year, compared to a record of 57 wins and 138 losses last year. Now, while all the sports this year have not been finished, it is no secret that the Mustangs athletes have been struggling as of late, and it may be due to a number of factors, including coaching, facilities and lack of interest and enthusiasm. Now, while many coaches have come and gone in recent
Arts and Entertainment
2026 Hockey Gold And What It Means For USA Hockey
By Mark S. and Wyatt W. The 2026 Olympic games in Milan Cortina just wrapped up and with the United States winning their most gold ever in a Winter Olympics, one event stood out from the rest: the United States have not won a gold medal in men's hockey since the "Miracle On Ice” Olympics in 1980. Now, and of the Russians, the US has a new rival, the Canadians. The Olympics are starting to get routine for the United States. This one stands out because the US team was undoub
Mountain Range Shares Their Thoughts on Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show.
By Cooper M. and Austin R. This year's Super Bowl halftime show performed by Puerto Rican musical star Bad Bunny brought a lot of controversy and mixed opinions around the world. This is what Mountain Range students and teachers had to say about it. In a recent survey with a random sample of 150 Mountain Range students and teachers these were the results. Out of all the responses 83% of people actually watched the Super Bowl halftime show with 17% of the responses not watch
Wizard of Oz a True Team Effort
By Azamaya A and Anabella V After months of hard work and lengthy rehearsals, the Wizard of Oz has hit the stage. The Wizard of Oz is a worldwide known story–the 1939 movie being a significant part of cinema history. The musical was announced as MRHS’s winter performance during early October. Since then, anticipation grew steadily, especially within the cast members of the show. River S, a sophomore, performing as the Scarecrow, shared her experience of growing and understan
What to Really Expect from EF Tour Trips
By Kamila A-F Around the MRHS campus, one can find a colorful poster promoting an opportunity to travel around Asia on most hallways. As someone who went on a European trip in June of 2025, I can tell you how accurate the poster is to the actual experience. One of the main focuses of EF tours is to make it affordable for students to travel. I do think that is true, as it's set up to be monthly payments and the sooner you sign up for it, the less money you owe every month. Ho
Cindy R.X.’s This Is Where We Die a thrilling and shocking masterpiece
By Angelina G. This Is Where We Die is a mystery novel focusing on a group of six friends who all experienced a traumatic event years ago visiting a large mansion with their graduating class to celebrate their freedom from high school. Its plot is rich with constant twists, thrill, and a consistent question throughout the whole novel: Who’s next? In the small first chunk of the novel before the group goes to the island during their graduation, we are introduced to a unique c
MRHS Chamber Choir Offers Unique Experiences
By Heidi B. Many people may not know about the Mountain Range High School Chamber Choir, but it is an organization of eighteen to twenty students who have a talent and strive for music. To become a part of the chamber choir students have to be in the MRHS concert choir for at least one academic year (although there are exceptions if they are musically inclined). Once students have been in the concert choir for a year, they can audition for Chamber choir at the end of concert
Student Life
2026 Hockey Gold And What It Means For USA Hockey
By Mark S. and Wyatt W. The 2026 Olympic games in Milan Cortina just wrapped up and with the United States winning their most gold ever in a Winter Olympics, one event stood out from the rest: the United States have not won a gold medal in men's hockey since the "Miracle On Ice” Olympics in 1980. Now, and of the Russians, the US has a new rival, the Canadians. The Olympics are starting to get routine for the United States. This one stands out because the US team was undoub
Nicotine Addiction Among Teenagers in Colorado
By Lilah G Nicotine is one of the most commonly used addictive substances in the United States, especially among teenagers. Most people think of cigarettes when they hear the word nicotine, but it is also found in vapes, cigars, chewing tobacco, and nicotine pouches. In Colorado, nicotine use has become very common, especially in high schools, which makes it an important issue to talk about. Nicotine is a stimulant, which means it speeds up how the brain and body communicate.
Important 2026 College Admission Trends High Schoolers Should Know
by Kamlia A-F High school is the transition period going from a teenager to adulthood, which means it is when students decide whether they want to go to college, the workforce, a gap year or even the military after graduation. While getting advice from parents or previous generations is important in terms of forming the best plan for a future college student, it's best for this generation to focus on the changes that have occurred. What universities are looking for in applic
Meet Our Teachers at Mountain Range High School
By Adali V. and Aubery B. At Mountain Range High School, our teachers are the heart of our educational community. They bring passion, experience, and dedication to their classrooms, shaping the future of students everyday. Recently, we had the opportunity to interview several fantastic teachers to gain insight into their journeys, philosophies, and experiences. Here’s what they had to share. Hannah Kaiser, 9th & 11th Grade English Teacher Mrs. Kaiser, MRHS’ enthusiastic Eng
The Merc: You Belong Here
By Heidi B. The Mustang Merc is a resource room for families in need and a place for kids to feel a sense of belonging. Ellie Baker is the director of the program and her main goal is to provide healthy nutritious food to all Mustang families as well as other families in the district. She also wants to create a safe place for kids who need it. Every week there are 200+ families that come to the Merc to pick up a box full of food. These families are truly in need and apprecia
Preston Brunton Reaches 1000 Points
By Mark S. Preston Brunton is a Senior at Mountain Range High School whose name has been tossed around in the halls lately, mainly because he has just achieved a huge milestone in basketball, reaching 1000 points in his High School basketball career. Preston has been on the basketball team for 4 years and has been a dominant force on the team.. Preston's basketball journey is still young and barely getting started but this is a remarkable way to start his journey and end one
Opinion
The Mountain Range Bathrooms: Innovating the Restroom Experience
By Dawn H. The other day I had the most spectacular opportunity: l was given the chance to use the restrooms at Mountain Range High School. Let's just say it was fabulous and is paving the way for the future of restroom technology, atmosphere and decor. Technology These restrooms at Mountain Range High School are making the bathrooms fun and more sanitary. They have a mere shell of a soap dispenser rather than a whole soap dispenser so now rather than you getting pathogens of
MRHS Lacks a Senior Trip
By Vinny D. A Senior Class Trip is something almost all seniors look forward to. From going to places such as Florida, California, or even Mexico. It is something that has been done for decades. Unfortunately MRHS Class of 2026 doesn’t have a trip planned for their Seniors. Class trips are supposed to benefit the seniors and help bring them closer together. ” Our class doesn’t really bond as a class anymore. We just all have our own groups but if we had a trip it would bring
Are Mountain Range Athletics Falling Behind?
By Mark S. and Wyatt W. Mountain Range High School athletics has a record of 43 wins and 80 losses so far this school year, compared to a record of 57 wins and 138 losses last year. Now, while all the sports this year have not been finished, it is no secret that the Mustangs athletes have been struggling as of late, and it may be due to a number of factors, including coaching, facilities and lack of interest and enthusiasm. Now, while many coaches have come and gone in recent
Cindy R.X.’s This Is Where We Die a thrilling and shocking masterpiece
By Angelina G. This Is Where We Die is a mystery novel focusing on a group of six friends who all experienced a traumatic event years ago visiting a large mansion with their graduating class to celebrate their freedom from high school. Its plot is rich with constant twists, thrill, and a consistent question throughout the whole novel: Who’s next? In the small first chunk of the novel before the group goes to the island during their graduation, we are introduced to a unique c
The Broncos are Overhyped.
by Wyatt W The Denver Broncos are on pace for their most wins since 2013, And are tied with the New England Patriots for the best record In the NFL (National Football league). Under this renewed enthusiasm for our local football club is a cracking facade of narrow wins, bad opponents and an overhyped quarterback. Many of the Broncos opponents have not played good opponents through week 14. In fact, they have only played 3 teams that currently hold a winning record. Their r
Rethinking Drug Consequences at MRHS
By Francesca M. Mountain Range High School has an obvious drug problem. We can all agree that the top priority is keeping students safe and healthy. But should suspensions be the go-to consequences for drug related offenses at MRHS, or are we missing an opportunity for education and change? Suspension definitely seems like the easiest, most straightforward solution, but honestly, it doesn’t really fix the bigger problem. Punishing someone doesn’t teach them why they did somet
Mustang TV Shorts
The Merc: You Belong Here
By Heidi B. The Mustang Merc is a resource room for families in need and a place for kids to feel a sense of belonging. Ellie Baker is the director of the program and her main goal is to provide healthy nutritious food to all Mustang families as well as other families in the district. She also wants to create a safe place for kids who need it. Every week there are 200+ families that come to the Merc to pick up a box full of food. These families are truly in need and apprecia
Mountain Range Helps Families With Our School Mercantile
By Adali V and Aubrey B Our Mountain Range School Mercantile is stepping up to make a difference. This school food bank is not just about food, it’s about providing our families with essential items like hygiene products and clothing. It’s a place that truly cares about our community. The Mountain Range School Mercantile believes that no student should have to worry about their next meal or go without basic essentials. Studies show that a healthy body leads to a happier mind
MRHS Technology Student Association Success at State Conference
Produced by Ryan T.
Take Multimedia Classes at The Mountain!
Produced by Ryan T.
New Teacher Interview: Mr. Griggsby
Produced by Alex VL.
Holiday Trivia
Produced by Kacpur M. and Austin M.
MRHS Exemplary Student Work
2026 Hockey Gold And What It Means For USA Hockey
By Mark S. and Wyatt W. The 2026 Olympic games in Milan Cortina just wrapped up and with the United States winning their most gold ever in a Winter Olympics, one event stood out from the rest: the United States have not won a gold medal in men's hockey since the "Miracle On Ice” Olympics in 1980. Now, and of the Russians, the US has a new rival, the Canadians. The Olympics are starting to get routine for the United States. This one stands out because the US team was undoub
MRHS Baseball Preview
By Vinny D As MRHS Spring Sports are underway, there is one team to keep an eye out on. With a new coach, a very fresh and new roster, and very high expectations. Mountain Range’s baseball team has a big season to look forward to. The 2024-2025 season, the Mustangs finished 4-19 without winning a single league game. (0-12) being led by 9 seniors. This team had pitching struggles with an average ERA ( Earned Runs Allowed) of 9.58. “We just didn’t have a consistent rotation,
Important 2026 College Admission Trends High Schoolers Should Know
by Kamlia A-F High school is the transition period going from a teenager to adulthood, which means it is when students decide whether they want to go to college, the workforce, a gap year or even the military after graduation. While getting advice from parents or previous generations is important in terms of forming the best plan for a future college student, it's best for this generation to focus on the changes that have occurred. What universities are looking for in applic
Meet Our Teachers at Mountain Range High School
By Adali V. and Aubery B. At Mountain Range High School, our teachers are the heart of our educational community. They bring passion, experience, and dedication to their classrooms, shaping the future of students everyday. Recently, we had the opportunity to interview several fantastic teachers to gain insight into their journeys, philosophies, and experiences. Here’s what they had to share. Hannah Kaiser, 9th & 11th Grade English Teacher Mrs. Kaiser, MRHS’ enthusiastic Eng
The Mountain Range Bathrooms: Innovating the Restroom Experience
By Dawn H. The other day I had the most spectacular opportunity: l was given the chance to use the restrooms at Mountain Range High School. Let's just say it was fabulous and is paving the way for the future of restroom technology, atmosphere and decor. Technology These restrooms at Mountain Range High School are making the bathrooms fun and more sanitary. They have a mere shell of a soap dispenser rather than a whole soap dispenser so now rather than you getting pathogens of
The Merc: You Belong Here
By Heidi B. The Mustang Merc is a resource room for families in need and a place for kids to feel a sense of belonging. Ellie Baker is the director of the program and her main goal is to provide healthy nutritious food to all Mustang families as well as other families in the district. She also wants to create a safe place for kids who need it. Every week there are 200+ families that come to the Merc to pick up a box full of food. These families are truly in need and apprecia
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