On October 11, I went to a 5 Seconds of Summer concert and heard that a band called the Aces would be the warm-up band. I had never heard of them before, so when the band got up on stage, I was, to say the least, very surprised. On stage was an all-female...

Congratulations to our Mountain Ridge High School Band, who will be attending the Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis in March. They were recognized as one of the top bands in America and were selected as a featured ensemble (the highest honor...

MacAlpine’s is a family owned diner that is located on 2303 N. 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006 with friendly workers and a vintage feel to the walls. MacAlpine’s is a great place to take your little kids. You might spend a little too much when your kids...

Mikey’s Barber Shop is a family owned Barbershop in Glendale. My experiences at Mikey’s Barber Shop have been amazing. Guys normally find one good barber shop, stay there and get to know the owner; likewise, the staff gets very accustomed to your...

Between the news, political ads on TV, and the increasing call to action all over social media, it is likely that you know that November is voting month. This year, despite it not being a presidential election year, marks a vital election. One third of...

Mountain Ridge High School’s Theater department is putting on their fall play Letters to Sala. They’ve been working on the show since the start of the year and have put their heart and soul into this show. Letters to Sala chronicles the story of...

The Mountain Ridge Color Guard has won the state competition 6 times in the past, setting a record for the state of Arizona. Cari Eng has led the school’s Color Guard for 14 years. One of her goals has always been to take Guard to Nationals. However,...

Bright and early on Saturday, October 13th, Mountain Ridge Swim and Dive team went to volunteer at Arizona’s Special Olympics swim event at the West Valley YMCA in Litchfield. “Volunteering felt really good especially since I have a little sister...

This year the Transition School to Work program is starting up the Bagel express as a thank you and service for the teachers and staff. They are hoping that the students will get to learn entrepreneurial and work place skills. Teachers and staff can...

Sometimes seniors only worry about their grades or what college they are going to get accepted into, but Aditi Galande has different goals. As a DECA State Officer, she is a leader to over 6,000 Arizona DECA members. “As State Officers, our goal...

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...

Mountain Ridge girls golf team won the Ridge Open Saturday, September 21 with 376 points.   The team met at their home course, The Legends at Arrowhead, at seven in the morning, and while the whole team came to support, five girls played in...