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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

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Do You Want to Learn Something About Yourself? Our Staff? Both? Here’s Our Section With Something Interesting For Everybody

“The resistance that you fight physically in the gym and the resistance that you fight in life can only build a strong character.” - Schwarzenegger

Why Aren’t You Seeing Results?

Ava Padelford, Editor January 8, 2021

We could work so hard and instantly lose everything we were working for because of mistakes we hit on the way. We give up when it gets too hard or when no change is happening. Why isn’t change happening?   Seeing results in your fitness journey...

Have You Ever Seen A Ghost Town?

Have You Ever Seen A Ghost Town?

“Do you remember the good old days before the ghost town(s)?”
Aden Schulze-Miller, Editor in Chief January 6, 2021

The tumultuous year that was 2020 has finally been put to rest, and while things aren’t set to up and bend immediately to the will of our New Year’s resolutions, we’ve got a lot to look forward to in the way of progress with a fresh start (and importantly,...

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

And A Happy New Year!
The Ridge Review December 25, 2020

We hope everyone at home has a wonderful and safe Christmas; we wish the same for those celebrating separate holidays this joyous season.   From, The Ridge Review Staff

8 Ways You Can Take Care of Yourself and Glow Up During Social Distancing and Other COVID Precautions

8 Ways You Can Take Care of Yourself and Glow Up During Social Distancing and Other COVID Precautions

Kimi Matibag, Journalist December 11, 2020

Here’s a question for you, are you happy with yourself? Or is there something or some things you would like to improve on? Everybody wants to be at the top of their game and look their best, right? Well unfortunately, most of us don’t have the time...

A Blue Whale About to Swallow Dory and Marlin in Finding Nemo

What Being Swallowed By A Whale Would be Like

Ava Padelford, Lead Writer December 7, 2020

The deep blue sea comes with many wonders and unanswered questions. I recently had a dream where I was about to be swallowed by a whale, but as it took a big gulp, I woke up. This dream started a burning thought in my mind. I want to make it very clear...

A Beautiful Ornament

7 Ways to Prep for Christmas

Zahrah Ralph, Journalist December 7, 2020

The holidays are coming faster than we know. Only 2 more weeks till Christmas… crazy to think about. With the COVID- 19 pandemic, we might not be able to celebrate with a big Christmas party; however, we can turn this Christmas into the most memorable...

A 1950's Classroom

Duck and Cover!

Benjamin Jensen, Journalist December 3, 2020

It’s hard going to school during this pandemic. But back then, students like you were not going to school in fear of getting sick, instead they had an overwhelming fear of total atomic annihilation.    After the Second World War the world...

Suffering Through the Arizonan Winters

Suffering Through the Arizonan Winters

November 29, 2020

Arizona is known for its hellish heat that can burn you in an instant upon contact with sunlight. The winter sounds like a break from that, and they are in a way, but they present a new set of horrid issues. Let’s set things straight, you can NEVER...

A Photo Depicting the Macy's Day Parade

The Early History of the Macy’s Day Parade

Benjamin Jensen, Journalist November 21, 2020

Have you ever thought about what the first Macy’s Day Parade looked like? Have you ever thought about how the parade made its way through the Great Depression? If you said no, then these facts should give you a clear visual of what the original Macy’s...

Spongebob Waiting for a Bus at Rock Bottom

“Rock Bottom”: Exploring the Weirdest Episode of Spongebob

Aden Schulze-Miller, Editor in Chief November 18, 2020

Oh, Spongebob, such an iconic word.    Visions of the titular character giggling through sea-fields with his companions, the catchy theme-song and decade(s)-long lifespan of the show are all sure to come to mind when you mention the production...

Behind the Crime

Behind the Crime

Ava Padelford, Lead Writer November 16, 2020

Being surrounded by four caving walls gives time to reflect on the mistakes we’ve made. The ruthless design of the prison cells were made for people who’ve done something wrong. From the outside, people see these criminals as evil and dangerous. Although...

Through the Years

Through the Years

Kelsey Nahodil, Co-Editor in Chief November 5, 2020

From being a kid to almost adults, there have been many changes in society, school, and our everyday lives. We used to all only care about Barbie dolls and what we were going to have for breakfast but now there is more responsibility in our lives with...