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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
Under the Influence: Teen Drinking Among High Schoolers
By Lilah G Despite school assemblies, health classes, and warning labels, alcohol continues to be part of many teenagers’ lives. While not every teen drinks, alcohol remains present at parties, hangouts, and even casual get togethers. For some students, it’s seen as a rite of passage. For others, it’s a choice they actively avoid. Either way, teen drinking is a topic that keeps resurfacing in high schools across the country. To protect privacy, the students referenced in this
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
Do students really “hate” some teachers?
By Francesca M. A lot of teachers are loved. Even more are respected. But the word about some gets thrown around in the hallways like it is nothing: “I hate her.” “He’s the worst.” “I’d rather just skip that class.” Students use the word “hate” casually, almost automatically, even. But what is it really about when a student says they hate a teacher? Is it actually about personality, strict rules, too much homework, or something deeper? We don’t spend enough time asking why th
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
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
The Boom of Pro Club Sweats at MRHS
By Isabelle K. Grace J. At MRHS there has been a spike in many fashion trends; students wear baggy pants, Y2K revival, and athleisure like Nike and Lululemon, but there has been a boom in sightings of these cargo sweats. Why? Pro Club is a Los Angeles-based apparel brand that offers many everyday essentials—including these notorious cargo sweats commonly seen in black and gray. Young Geun Lee, South-korean founder of Pro Club, originally worked in an administrative role at IB
MRHS Wrestling Roundup
Mid-Season Report By Austin Ramirez Mountain Range's wrestling team is off to a hot start and a good feeling going into the mid way point of their season. With lots of ups and downs the Mustangs still expect a lot from this season with duels regionals and the state tournament coming up. Coach Jeff Harrington with 22 years of experience and head coach of the Mustangs with about 10 years with the team speaks on the season, “ I feel great about the season for sure, we've had a
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
Sports
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
MRHS Wrestling Roundup
Mid-Season Report By Austin Ramirez Mountain Range's wrestling team is off to a hot start and a good feeling going into the mid way point of their season. With lots of ups and downs the Mustangs still expect a lot from this season with duels regionals and the state tournament coming up. Coach Jeff Harrington with 22 years of experience and head coach of the Mustangs with about 10 years with the team speaks on the season, “ I feel great about the season for sure, we've had a
Todd Riccio Says Farewell to Mustang Football
By Eric D. Todd Riccio has been around the football scene since he was little,his notable time with football has come within his coaching. Riccio has been coaching football for 24 years. Splitting his time between Mountain Range High School and Prairie View High School mainly. Riccio has spent his last 9 recent years coaching at Mountain Range High School. The 2025-2026 Mustangs are now just coming off their first winning season since the 2013-2014 Mustangs. The 2025-2026 Mus
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
MRHS Basketball Season Preview
By Vinny Dodero As the winter sports season kicks off, an MRHS sport to keep an eye out on is the Boys Basketball team. With a new and experienced Head Coach in Byrom Gray, one very important Varsity starter returning, a very young team, and other pieces and parts moving around this is the sport to be around this winter. As the 2024-2025 MRHS team went 11-12 with only a rotation consisting of 7 players, 1 being a freshman. It definitely was an experiment but ultimately almo
Arts and Entertainment
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
Microsoft Increases the Price of Xbox Products
By N. S. People all have their hobbies, be it reading, exercise or playing golf. And a lot of people are gamers, or at least play games...
Tiktok Rots the Brain
By Janessa C. In just a few years, TikTok has become one of the most influential platforms in the world, especially among teenagers and...
Student Life
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
Under the Influence: Teen Drinking Among High Schoolers
By Lilah G Despite school assemblies, health classes, and warning labels, alcohol continues to be part of many teenagers’ lives. While not every teen drinks, alcohol remains present at parties, hangouts, and even casual get togethers. For some students, it’s seen as a rite of passage. For others, it’s a choice they actively avoid. Either way, teen drinking is a topic that keeps resurfacing in high schools across the country. To protect privacy, the students referenced in this
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
Do students really “hate” some teachers?
By Francesca M. A lot of teachers are loved. Even more are respected. But the word about some gets thrown around in the hallways like it is nothing: “I hate her.” “He’s the worst.” “I’d rather just skip that class.” Students use the word “hate” casually, almost automatically, even. But what is it really about when a student says they hate a teacher? Is it actually about personality, strict rules, too much homework, or something deeper? We don’t spend enough time asking why th
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
Opinion
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
Spirit Days: Students Thoughts
By Vinny D. Students seem to have mixed feelings here at the range about Spirit Days. Some say they enjoy these days, some students want to see a change in these spirit days.These spirit weeks are meant to bring stude nts together and participate in spirit week. But it seems the majority want new themed days. The first spirit week of the year was for Homecoming week.The Spirit days were Team Day, Tie-Dye Day, Black and Blue Day, Beach Day, and Neon Day. Now some students a
Religion May Soon Be Forcefully Pushed Into Public Schools
By N.S. People are expected to head to school and learn about subjects like Math, English, History and dozens of others. Education is...
Mustang TV Shorts
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.
Student Spotlight: Carson Kinard
Produced by Jack K.
MRHS Exemplary Student Work
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
Under the Influence: Teen Drinking Among High Schoolers
By Lilah G Despite school assemblies, health classes, and warning labels, alcohol continues to be part of many teenagers’ lives. While not every teen drinks, alcohol remains present at parties, hangouts, and even casual get togethers. For some students, it’s seen as a rite of passage. For others, it’s a choice they actively avoid. Either way, teen drinking is a topic that keeps resurfacing in high schools across the country. To protect privacy, the students referenced in this
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
Do students really “hate” some teachers?
By Francesca M. A lot of teachers are loved. Even more are respected. But the word about some gets thrown around in the hallways like it is nothing: “I hate her.” “He’s the worst.” “I’d rather just skip that class.” Students use the word “hate” casually, almost automatically, even. But what is it really about when a student says they hate a teacher? Is it actually about personality, strict rules, too much homework, or something deeper? We don’t spend enough time asking why th
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
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
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