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...

A new school year comes with a new set of exchange students, and there are plenty at Mountain Ridge. I talked with some of our exchange students about the schools in their home countries. Here are the answers from four junior girls: one from Thailand,...

This year, Mountain Ridge has 7 new teachers, and a new assistant principal! The members of the newspaper staff interviewed these new members to get to know them a little bit...   Dr. Chisholm How long have you been teaching? Chisholm:...

As we dive into 2018, exciting jobs are available for people with all types of skill sets and interests. Jobs which entail creativity and people skills are in high demand and attainable with minimal training.   1) Yacht Attendant As a yacht...

We have several great clubs on our campus, and we interviewed the club sponsors to find more information on the club. Please click on the links below to find a club that you're interested in!   The Advocating for All Club Art and Photography_Club Best...

In the predominantly Republican state of Arizona, two women battled it out in the Special Election for Congresswoman of District 8. Although in most races, there is a winner and a loser, both emerged victorious from the election. While Republican Debbie...