The Mustang class of 2026 is out the door! As a tribute to those we leave behind, we present our Last Will and Testament: I, Paul Hanus, do hereby leave to Victoria Stoffle all my love for LB Baby and Chick-fil-a. I, Mary Mook, do hereby bequeath to Blyss Hamm, the need to cut her hair every time that something goes wrong and the right to boss around any freshman you want. I, Rowan Snyder, hereby leave to Diego Perez and Elias Pimentel any and all of my old running shoes that

By Vinny D. As April kicks off, it's a huge time in the sports world. MLB season starting, NHL playoffs, The Masters, March Madness finalizes, NFL Draft, and more. But one of the more major events on the sporting event calendar is the NBA playoffs. This season, the NBA has few top contenders who are the betting favorites over the rest of the field. The Oklahoma City Thunder are the leading favorites with +110 odds to win the NBA finals according to ESPN. Led by former MVP and

By Anabella V. A commonly noticed struggle for students is the ability to focus in classrooms. Educators find it difficult to maintain an environment where active learning is constant and distractions are limited. The question is, how? What can be changed in schools so that students are able to succeed? Well, the answer, (controversial, however) is music. Music has been proven to affect one’s brain chemistry so deeply, that sparks light up in those suffering from severe demen

By Heidi B Mountain Range High School hosted the Colorado Treble Festival on Saturday March 18, 2026. The point of this festival is to build community and encourage lifelong singing. “There are layers,” reports Christa Fredrickson, the artistic director and founder of the Colorado Treble Festival as well as an English Teacher at Mountain Range High School. “We want to create an opportunity to see that life long singing is possible”. Treble singers make up eighty to nighty pe

By Lilah G. Every morning, alarms go off way too early, and students across the school drag themselves out of bed. The question is: should schools start later to help students get more sleep? Many students say yes, between homework, sports, jobs, and trying to have some kind of social life, it’s hard to get the recommended 8 to 10 hours of sleep. Ava R. says, “I usually don’t fall asleep until after midnight because I’m finishing homework. Waking up at 6 just feels impossible

By Charles S. Mr. Kyle Wimmer is one of the most beloved teachers in our entire school. He recently announced that he would be retiring next year and many of the students were devastated by this news. Wimmer is one of the most liked teachers at Mountain Range because he is “funny and makes his classes fun” according to one of his former students. He is the creator of the Four 24 anti-vape campaign, and he is leaving his teaching career to travel around the nation and focus

By Adali V. and Aubrey B. As the final weeks of high school pass by, a noticeable mix of excitement and nervousness fill the halls of Mountain Range High School. For the graduating class of 2026, this is a time of significant change, marked by the bittersweet realization that their high school years are drawing to a close. Teachers too are working through many emotions as they prepare to send their students out into the world. The feeling among seniors is one of eager anticip

By Angelina G. The Winter Percussion and Winter Guard season recently ended on a high note with both groups placing third at their individual state competitions. Winter Guard moved up a division from the one they were in last year. Winter Guard’s show was themed around a garden with props that resembled walls of a greenhouse. Flowery vines flowed down the clear walls that surrounded the main focus area of the show: a small area with four benches. Some members of the guard wo

Kamila A-F. In July of 1969, Apollo 11 mission was deemed a success after landing on the moon with the iconic quote “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” by Neil Armstrong. Now, nearly 60 years later, NASA launched a new bunch of incredible astronauts into space for the Artemis II mission. While it is only a quick trip around the moon, it has become a remarkable landmark and just one step for the future of the technological advancements being done. Af

By Vinny D. As everyone at MRHS knows, Prom is this Saturday at Church Ranch Event Center with a lot of hype and chatter around it. Along with this comes Prom Spirit week and the student favorite day by far is Wednesday “Anything But a Backpack Day, “ People gave their opinions on the day and what they planned on bringing. “ Anything but a backpack day is one of my favorite spirit days we've ever done. I’ve honestly waited all 4 years of High school for this.” Says Senior La

By Francesca M. The Epstein files contain more than 300 gigabytes of digital records documenting the activities and network of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The archive includes legal documents, messages between people connected to Epstein, travel records, contact lists, and other private records tied to what he was doing. Altogether, they show just how large his circle was and how far his influence reached. They bring attention to serious crimes Epstein and other

Isabelle K. Every February, corporate America remembers Black people exist. Every March, it forgets again. Bless its heart. As a Black student, I’ve watched February come and go sixteen times; the pattern never changes. Black squares go up, limited collections drop, and diversity pledges get announced. Everyone suddenly wants to be socially conscious and "woke." Then March 1st arrives, and the instagram posts stop, the collections quietly disappear, and corporations go back

By Lilah G. Students here at Mountain Range High School are getting ready for one of the most exciting events of the year, prom! This year’s prom will take place on April 11, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Church Ranch Event Center and Wedding Venue. The annual dance is a tradition many students look forward to all year, giving juniors and seniors the chance to dress up, spend time with friends, and celebrate the end of the school year together. Tickets for prom wi

By Kamila A-F. Teenagers rely on money just like any other adult, however a regular job isn’t always easily accessible. Therefore, high school students find various other ways to make a little extra cash to satisfy their needs and wants. One of the most popular methods at Mountain Range is selling snacks and treats, regardless of school policy. Many times during off hours or lunch periods, you can get approached by a student with a plastic bag or tupperware with cookies, chip

By Mark S. & Wyatt W. The United States of America, Mexico and Canada are all hosting the prestigious FIFA World Cup this summer. The tournament will feature 48 teams and a record 104 matches across 16 host cities. The final game will be played in Metlife stadium in New Jersey. It is the first World Cup being played in North America since 1994 but now the competition has been plagued with controversy over the American and Iranian conflicts currently going on in the Middle Eas

By Cooper M. and Austin R. With the seniors year coming to a close, many seniors have been looking forward to Senior Assassin. Senior Assassin is played among the students at the school with everyone competing for a prize. The way the game works is every week each team gets another team as their targets and they have to assassinate them by using water guns. There are certain times like from 6am-8pm where students can wear goggles or floaties and they would keep them safe. Bu

By Angelina G On March 11th, MRHS psychology students aimlessly roamed the halls wearing brown paper bags on their heads whilst being guided by a partner. They went up stairs, down halls, and ran into several walls. The students (working in partners) were instructed to make it from the starting point in the middle of the main hall to a location they chose while one person wore a paper bag on their heads. While it simply seems like a fun and ridiculous activity, Psychology te

By Aubrey B. and Adali V. Mountain Range High School has an inspiring dynamic in its social studies department: a father son duo teaching the same subject. Mr. Jim Mason and his son, Mr. Jacob Mason, bring both experience and a fresh perspective to the classroom, creating a unique environment for students. Jim Mason, a veteran teacher with 29 years of experience, shares his journey with pride. “I was inspired to become a teacher because I really loved history in high school,

By Vinny D. As March arrives, so does one of the most exciting events in American sports. The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, better known as March Madness. The 2026 tournament is officially underway, bringing together 68 college teams from across the country, all competing for a national championship and to cement themselves in history. The tournament began on Tuesday and Wednesday with the “First Four” where teams battled for the final spots to make it into the officia

By Azamaya A The military can change a lot of things about a person. Everyone leaves the military with a story to tell , a different experience and a different realization that makes them appreciate the little things and maybe change their outlooks on a lot of things. Such was the case for Chemistry and Physics teacher Jacob Burr. Burr served in The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for 8 years, 6 years active duty and 2 years inactive serving as an electrician. He learned very