The Ridge Review

The Student News Site of Mountain Ridge High School | Glendale, Arizona

The Student News Site of Mountain Ridge High School | Glendale, Arizona

The Ridge Review

The Student News Site of Mountain Ridge High School | Glendale, Arizona

The Ridge Review

Entertainment

“Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!” and So Do We, and So Should You! Here We Might Make You Laugh, Cry, Both; If Anything These Articles Are Sure to Brighten up Your Day

Saving Star Wars 

Saving Star Wars 

“How well did The Rise of Skywalker (2019) conclude the world’s most iconic saga?” 
Aden Schulze-Miller January 14, 2020

With 2019’s release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the beloved three-time trilogy Star Wars (or Skywalker) film saga has finally come to an end. Critical reception has been mixed, the movie being rejected by critics while praised by most of the...

Celebrating Here at Ridge

Celebrating Here at Ridge

Kelsey Nahodil December 18, 2019

It’s that time of year again with plenty of decorations, light, and cheer, as everyone prepares for winter break. Here at Ridge it should be time to start decorating the halls with holiday cheer, but with that comes the time for the most stressful time...

Have Yourself a Wham! Christmas

“Why Last Christmas (1984) is the Greatest Christmas Song Ever Written.”
Aden Schulze-Miller December 18, 2019

Christmas is right around the corner, meaning it’s about now when you should put your car radio on full volume and blast your favorite winter tunes out the window at three in the morning. Let’s be honest, though, hearing Mariah Carey’s All I Want...

Home Alone At Last

Home Alone At Last

Ava Padelford December 13, 2019

Imagine if your life was like the McCallister family’s in the film, Home Alone. The stress makes life more aggravating than it should be, the chaos in your home is too much to handle, and everyone is screaming and yelling at each other. You finally...

Drawing by Ava Padelford

Flinch Away From The Grinch

Ava Padelford December 13, 2019

I’m going to state the obvious here. Do not try to ruin everyone's Christmas by stealing everyone’s over priced gifts, and fake Christmas trees. Before you steal the yodelers outfit for that Christmas party you were going to attend, listen here to...

Catching Claus

Catching Claus

Makayla Bast December 12, 2019

It’s a dream that every naive child has had during the upcoming holiday seasons. Proving the existence of and catching Santa Claus on Christmas Eve night as he stores your presents underneath the tree. With the list that follows, catching the red magician...

Is There a Light in Your Attic?

Is There a Light in Your Attic?

“Remembering the Works of Shel Silverstein.”
Aden Schulze-Miller December 9, 2019

I’ve made it a habit to write on the forgotten classics of yesteryear. As of lately, however, I’ve only put the spotlight on some of the greatest movies that I’ve had the chance to enjoy when I was younger. I definitely think that it’s important...

This one left them all behind.”

As You Wish

“Why The Princess Bride Still Has Everything You’ll Ever Need in a Film.”
Aden Schulze-Miller November 16, 2019

“Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles.”   When William Goldman’s 1973 novel The Princess Bride was released, it was met with a positive reception and would quickly become a humble...

Tenacious D Brings the Metal to Phoenix

Tenacious D Brings the Metal to Phoenix

Aden Schulze-Miller October 30, 2019

The North American Rock/Metal Comedy Duo “Tenacious D”, which consists of members Jack Black and Kyle Gass, made their first performance in Phoenix since the early 2000’s at the Comerica Theater on the 23rd at 9:00 P.M. The band was formed...

Thrice the Fright: Three Fun Halloween Classics From the 80’s

Thrice the Fright: Three Fun Halloween Classics From the 80’s

A Brief Feature Piece on Three Great Cult Horror Films for Teens
Aden Schulze-Miller October 30, 2019

You know what time it is, we’re back once again to crack open our parent’s movie cabinet and find the diamonds in the rough. This time, however, Halloween is right around the corner, and people usually take a moment to indulge in their favorite Hollywood...

Spooktacular Treats

Spooktacular Treats

Emily Ackerman October 24, 2019

Happy Halloween! Today, I will be talking about one of the best things about Halloween, treats! But not just candy, I’m talking about actual treats, like Halloween decorated desserts! In this list, I will be sharing 4 tasty treats you can make and enjoy,...

Silver For Monsters

Silver For Monsters

A Quick Character Analysis on The Witcher’s Geralt of Rivia
Aden Schulze-Miller October 7, 2019

Caught amidst an eternal struggle between man and beast and divided between two evils, Andrzej Sapkowski’s iconic monster hunter, Geralt of Rivia, muddles the line between perceived goods and bads whilst partaking in exhilarating adventures throughout...