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

Mountain Ridge Student Stars in New Movie

Mountain Ridge Student Stars in New Movie

Anna Goode October 24, 2018

The indie film, Pocket Man and Cargo Boy, is came to theaters on October 12, with our very own Mountain Lion and theater lover, Jeremy Behie, as a lead actor. Pocket Man and Cargo Boy is about a couple of kids who get sent to a special agency and have...

Halloween Costumes Through the Years

Halloween Costumes Through the Years

Jenna Boden October 17, 2018

Halloween Costumes a lot of the time are based around popular movies and TV shows. This has been consistent almost every year, and although the trends change, the themes and inspirations are the same. 2001: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”...

Haru Sushi and Grill Review

Haru Sushi and Grill Review

Kate Ourada, Head Editor October 15, 2018

Haru Sushi and Grill brings fresh sushi and a warm atmosphere to the local Glendale scene with their bold dishes and fantastic service. Haru opened September 21st, 2018 and I visited them on September 24th. When you first walk in, you are greeted...

Top Five Things to Look Forward to This Fall

Top Five Things to Look Forward to This Fall

Laya Reddy October 9, 2018

Weather Finally, we get to wake up to some clouds and cold weather. We’re no longer going to get burned every time we step outside!!!   Clothes Jacket season is officially here. Sweaters, pants, scarves- all things we don’t really...

What Gets Under Your Teachers Skin?

What Gets Under Your Teachers’ Skin?

Emma Padelford September 28, 2018

There is always something that pushes your teacher to the edge. But what exactly are these things and why do they bother them so much? Here are some interesting responses from Ridge teachers, explaining their pet peeves.   Technology Use Ms....

High School: Expectations vs. Reality

High School: Expectations vs. Reality

Cecilia Chepkoech September 28, 2018

All students come into high school with certain expectations. Based on countless high school movies we watched, as incoming ninth graders at the time, we expected something more like High School Musical and less like unenthusiastic drones trying to get...

Best Apps for School

Best Apps for School

Kenadee Van Horn September 28, 2018

As school is now in full force you may be wanting to find apps to help you get prepared for quizzes, tests, and homework. Here are some of the best apps out there to help you get through this next year!   Forest Forest is an app that motivates...

Top 10 Books to Read This Fall

Top 10 Books to Read This Fall

Caden Hanson September 20, 2018

Here are ten great books to read this fall! Non-Fiction Treasure Hunters by James Patterson and Chris Grabstein Treasure Hunters: Dangers Down by James Patterson and Chris Grabstein Fiction Public School Superhero by James Patterson and...

What Does Your Backpack Say About You?

What Does Your Backpack Say About You?

Cameron Lamb May 22, 2018

The backpack. A great way to transport your books and get back problems, although not so much now though with the iPads, which get rid of a lot of the problems of having heavy books. But what does your backpack say about you? Is someone who has a Vans...

Guilty Pleasures

Guilty Pleasures

Cecilia Chepkoech May 22, 2018

  BLOWING OFF PLANS   It’s not that you hate your friends, it’s that watching a tv show sounds more fun than getting ready and going out. Blowing off plans is many peoples’ guilty pleasure. Though bailing on plans may leave...

Best Apps for the Summer

Best Apps for the Summer

May 22, 2018

Ever Similar to iCloud, “Ever” is an app where you can upload and save photos and videos, without taking up space on your phone. The photos are free to save, however, in order to upload and save videos, you must upgrade to Ever Plus and pay a monthly...