Pointless arguments run in one ear and out the other. Words become bursts of noise and your voice isn’t heard. There’s no point in arguing with someone who will never have the same view as you, or someone who isn’t mature enough to listen to your...

As a history buff, I love playing video games that tie into real history. There are some games that are fun and have a lot of historical accuracies, other games have alternative history and are very fun to explore, and of course there are games that are...

The 2000s were a great time. Some of the weirdest things were made, but they were still amusing to most children. Looking back on said things provides lots of nostalgia, so let’s take a look into some of them.   Spongebob Popsicles Words...

So many girls love chick flicks and rom coms, the fantasy of falling in love and being with the boy of your dreams. We end up building this idea up in our heads of the perfect boy and the unexpected people falling in love. As much as we all wish this...

As we journey on into our own lives, there is always an uncertainty that we come across, and that is college. Some people go directly into the workforce, some people national services, while others go to college. However, even after choosing to go to...

“Get a job!” That’s something kids are told as soon as they turn sixteen. ‘It’s time to get a job and start making money’. For me I didn’t get a job right away; I was coaching volleyball and was scared I wouldn’t have enough time to do...

Have you recently been feeling stressed? Overwhelmed with school? Not feeling like your usual self? Well don’t you fret, you just need to take some time and improve your mental health.  Many people believe their mental health is in a good condition,...

Mountain Ridge has plenty of musicians; Mr. Vogel leads a huge band and tons of kids play recreationally. Some of Ridge’s musically inclined, me included, play the guitar.    I don’t play the guitar religiously, yet after about six or...

My heart aches as I watch them fade out of my life. The years of developing a relationship are melting away as they fade away. Why couldn’t they see past the small beliefs I had about something so irrelevant? Why would they base a small opinion on the...

I get it; I understand why you keep shaving off your beard.    You think it looks bad, with each pose in the mirror twisting it to look worse and worse. Mom and Dad keep teasing you about it and it itches like crazy. You try product after...

It’s that time of the year again. Those in relationships are anticipating spending the day with their significant other, and those that aren’t are wallowing in self-pity. At least, that’s what the media wants you to believe, but it isn’t true.    Romantic...

School starting back up is always a stressful time of the year. Not to mention New Year usually means New Resolutions. The questions that usually come into play are how will I have a successful semester along with keeping up with my resolutions? Not to...