When many people think of Arizona, breathtaking scenery isn’t usually what comes to mind. Phoenix residents are much more familiar with bleak landscapes and oppressive summer heat. So as spring break approaches, many students are looking forward to...

The hit show Avatar: the Last Airbender turns twenty years old this year. And, no, I do not mean the Avatar film directed by James Cameron. Although both were released in the 2000s, this series takes on a different type of avatar: The journey of Aang,...

The biggest college signing event in our school’s history took place on Feb. 6, 2025, marking a significant milestone for both the athletes and the school community. This momentous occasion saw 13 talented athletes receive offers from various colleges,...

America is built on rights and freedoms. The freedom of speech, freedom of religion, the right to keep and bear arms, freedom of assembly, the right to one’s privacy—all of these are integral to the United States of America. People can enforce their...

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding Billie Eilish and the Grammy Awards. In May 2024, Billie Eilish released an album titled “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT” (HMHAS). This album was a huge success, receiving 72.7 million streams on the first day...

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...

RR: What is the purpose of your club? The mission of Educators Rising is to bring awareness about the field of education to the community and to provide a path for high school students who may be interested in working in the education field in the...