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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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 Macys 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...

Halloween Meals & Deals

Halloween Meals & Deals

Molly Bomar, Journalist October 30, 2020

This Halloween, kids everywhere can receive more than free candy: stores and restaurants are giving trick-or-treaters free foods when they come in dressed in costume! Get ready for a spooky week full of yummy treats and sweets!   Insomnia Cookies:  It's...

How To Get Through A Day With Seven Siblings

How To Get Through A Day With Seven Siblings

Alexa McClain, Journalist October 30, 2020

As a high schooler with siblings that range from ages newborn to twenty, I understand that getting things done on time can be hard. There are always constant distractors whether it’s mom asking you to babysit for a couple hours or everyone is just being...

A Quarantined Halloween

A Quarantined Halloween

Caitlin Bailey, Journalist October 30, 2020

It’s October 31, Halloween, and you’re ready to party with your friends under the full moon. You put on your costume and go to the party without a mask; none of your friends are wearing one anyway. But as the night wears on, screams suddenly fill...

The Attack of the Dead Men

The Attack of the Dead Men

Benjamin Jensen, Journalist October 29, 2020

During the second year of the first World War, the German Empire was making their way through Osowiec Fortress,  located in Osowiec-Twierdza (North East Poland). The fortress is occupied by the Russian Empire with only five hundred soldiers of the 226th...

A Short Letter of Appreciation for Mr. Vines

A Short Letter of Appreciation for Mr. Vines

Aden Schulze-Miller, Editor in Chief October 26, 2020

To Mr. Vines,    I would love to give thanks on behalf of both myself and some of our staff here at The Ridge Review for the many things you do for our school and Ridge’s student community.    While you haven’t been here too...

How To Care For A Succulent

How To Care For A Succulent

Kate Williams, Journalist October 26, 2020

Your life was boring, lonesome, and without purpose. You must have felt as if there was no hope and that your life just completely succs, but you succeed it up and bought your very first succulent. This is a very important time in your life because now...

How to Thrift Shop

How to Thrift Shop

Devyn Marie, Editor October 26, 2020

You wouldn’t buy a skirt without asking your friends if it looks good on you, right?   Humans are the least thoughtful beings when it comes to what we put on our bodies. We each throw away a good 70 pounds of clothes every year on average...