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Kyan Bunker (12) got his grandmother's last name and his football number on his right arm. On his left arm is the date of his liver transplant and a family Bible verse. He got the bull on his hand for fun.

Seniors express themselves with tattoos

Jarrin Hall, Senior Reporter April 24, 2025

Tattoos have been getting more popular and acceptable as time has gone on and now MSHS seniors have bought into the trend. Tattoos have not always been accepted in our culture, but in recent times more...

The senior class of 2024 gets to the school early during their final week to decorate the Commons.

The controversy surrounding senior pranks: a fine line between fun and frenzy

Halli Leonhardt, Managing Editor April 23, 2025

Senior pranks have long been considered an important part of saying goodbye to high school. These quirky and fun pranks are a traditional behavior demonstrated by the graduating class, but the line between...

The MSHS weight room will be moved to where the World Language rooms are over the summer of 2025.

Weight room to be relocated for ADA accessibility

Maddie Fonkert, Senior Reporter April 22, 2025

At the end of the 24-25 school year, MSHS will be moving and remodeling the weight room. Many students and staff are excited for this new addition to the school. Anna Conrad, the principal at MSHS,...

Mackinzy Wall(11) practices her discus throw on Wednesday, April 9 at the MSHS field to improve further, even after achieving a school record in discus. Wall threw 126.0 feet, on Mar. 8.

Mackinzy Wall earns school record for discus throw

Cordelia Portman, Copy Editor April 18, 2025

On Mar. 8, the MSHS track team participated in a meet at CSU Pueblo, in which Mackinzy Wall (11) bested the school record for throwing discus. Additionally, on Saturday April 15, she threw 135.2, setting...

Maddie Fonkert (11) watches TikTok in her downtime during class on April 15. The TikTok algorithm is designed to track how the user interacts with videos – comments, likes, watch time, and shares – and to show them more videos like the ones they like to keep them engaged.

TikTok remains a factor in the lives of staff and students

Naomi Porter, Engagement Manager April 15, 2025

TikTok is a social media platform that gives people a place to post, watch and share short videos. Since 2024, there have been talks of banning TikTok in the United States, but a full ban has not yet been...

Members of SkillsUsa packing for their state competition in Pueblo.

SkillsUSA prepares students for careers post high school

Kaleb Cervantes, Multimedia Editor April 10, 2025

SkillsUSA is a student led-organization that meets every Tuesday during advisory and  focuses on preparing students for careers in technical and skilled service and trade work occupations. Through hands-on...

Athletic trainer Jimmy Morin describes the injury to patient Jon Polizzi (12). Morin will be taking a new position at The Vanguard School next year.

Athletic trainer Jimmy Morin leaves MSHS for The Vanguard School

Jarrin Hall, Senior Reporter April 8, 2025

Athletic Trainer (AT) and sports medicine teacher, Jimmy Morin, recently announced that he is leaving MSHS and taking a job at The Vanguard School next year. Many things played a factor in his decision...

Zookeepers from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo give a keeper talk on Mustang Strong Day 2025 with a spotted python (Antaresia maculosa).

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo visits on Mustang Strong Day

Frank Brost, Junior Reporter April 8, 2025

On Feb. 20, the Wellness Committee got a grant for the  Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to visit the school to talk to students about their small animals as an activity for Mustang Strong Day.  Mustang Strong...

Landon Foster (12) shows his college commitment posted on the senior map in the hallway at MSHS on March 12.

Landon Foster commits to Fort Lewis college to become a veterinarian

Jon Polizzi, Senior Reporter April 3, 2025

Landon Foster, a senior at MSHS, has committed to his college plans of being a veterinarian. Foster has been a member of multiple clubs and organizations at MSHS for the last four years, and now he is...

A collage of brochures from Colorado colleges, including CSU, Airforce Academy, UNC, CU Denver, Metropolitan State, and CSU Pueblo.

Community college offers benefits in struggling economy

Madison Sharon, Muse Editor April 2, 2025

One thing that preoccupies the thoughts of many students throughout their entire high school career is what college they are going to attend after they graduate. Some students even think about what they...

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