The first day of high school can be both exciting and overwhelming for freshmen, but with the support of a well-organized Mentor Club, that first step onto the Mountain Ridge campus becomes welcoming and memorable. Led by students at Mountain Ridge, Freshmen...

Astrology.  If anything, it’s an idea, an opinion. Some people believe that the stars can tell stories of their lives and what's to come for them, while others might think it’s not real, and that the planets will never be able to tell us about our...

You heard it right! The one and only Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are officially engaged! After having been together for a total of two years, Travis proposed in a rather “gorgeous” environment of lush flowers and gardens.  The past two weeks have...

May is Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes awareness month, or EDS. EDS is a genetic connective tissue disorder that can impact very part of the body. There are thirteen different types of EDS, ranging in prevalence and impacted areas, with the most common being...

The opening scene of The Holiday. A cheesy Hallmark movie at best. I found myself scoffing at the somewhat shallow plot, though acknowledging that such a movie merely means to serve as a source of holiday spirit and a good laugh. But from the first scene,...

On the 6th of  December, our spirited DECA club took on the noble mission of transforming our school into paradise. Picture this: hundreds of students, on campus, with an enthusiasm that could rival any caffeinated beverage.  As the clock struck...

It was a warm Saturday afternoon when Mountain Ridge’s campus was bustling with activity. Guests were first welcomed by a booth, which handed out a ticket with areas to be stamped. At each booth, the student working it would stamp the ticket after a...

On Friday, October 13th, the Mountain Ridge staff will be facing off in a charity basketball game against the Glendale Police Department. All donations and proceeds from the game will go to the AZ Special Olympics, whose goal is to raise $5,000 through...

The Mountain Ridge Band performed with the Kansas City Chief cheerleaders and mascot on Saturday morning on the live broadcast of Fox and Friends at the State Farm Stadium.    “We formed different formations each time, like an arc or two...

RR: What is the purpose of your club?   National Art Honor Society is a club for advanced art students that have taken at least three years of art courses.  The purpose of the club is to make connections with other serious art students, work...

RR: What is the purpose of the club? To build community while playing card games like Yugioh, Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, etc.   RR: How do students join your club? Come to a meeting on Wednesday after school.   RR: What kind...