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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Former ‘Good Luck Charlie’ Star Leigh-Allyn Baker and Her Anti-Masker Speech

Former ‘Good Luck Charlie’ Star Leigh-Allyn Baker and Her Anti-Masker Speech

Caitlin Bailey, Journalist September 1, 2021

Former “Good Luck Charlie” star, Leigh-Allyn Baker, had a lot to say during a school board meeting on Tuesday, August 10. Baker felt that mask mandation was an infringement upon her rights as a US citizen.    “My name is Leigh-Allyn...

Mental Health on the World Stadium

Mental Health on the World Stadium

Caitlin Bailey, Journalist September 1, 2021

Society as a whole places its professional and Olympic athletes on both literal and figurative pedestals. They’re considered to be above the rest of us, untouchable. After all, they accomplish feats the rest of us can only dream of, all the while making...

Block Schedule Benefits

Block Schedule Benefits

Makayla Bast, Journalist August 26, 2021

Last year’s trying pandemic presented many new experiences students here at Mountain Ridge never thought they’d endure. With the district trying to offer safer exchanges on campus to avoid and prevent COVID exposure, a block schedule was implemented....

One Mask Hurrah

One Mask Hurrah

Ava Padelford, Editor August 20, 2021

I am not the only person who is sick of COVID and having this virus ruining bits and pieces of our lives. I’m sick of plans being canceled or moved. I want it to go away just like everyone else. But the fact is, it won’t.    Everything...

Being a Niece to a Police Officer

Being a Niece to a Police Officer

Kelsey Nahodil, Editor May 18, 2021

Police officers, something I associate with great love. Having an uncle who is on the police force shows me the truth and reality of the police. Used to be known as our protectors are now being hated on by an immense amount of people. Knowing police officers...

The Best Part Of Hockey Completely Ruined!

The Best Part Of Hockey Completely Ruined!

Alexa McClain, Journalist May 18, 2021

Some enjoy the sport of hockey because of the non-stop action. Some enjoy it because of the cold and icy environment. I enjoy Hockey simply because of its aggressive play.   For my 11th birthday, my dad took me to my first hockey game here...

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Concerning the Absurd Requirements of Universities

Aden Schulze-Miller, Editor in Chief April 30, 2021

Universities across the United States follow a trend of maintaining multiple requirements for student admission, undergraduate or otherwise. Most of these requirements are merit based, in consideration of a high school education or GED, yet some of the...

Should the Mask Mandate Be Lifted?

Should the Mask Mandate Be Lifted?

April 16, 2021

States are beginning to lift the mask mandate, including Arizona. Some places still require that you wear one, but now people can go to most places without one. Although, just because you are not required to wear a mask does not make it right.   Doug...

Are Sports too Dangerous

Are Sports too Dangerous

Kelsey Nahodil, Co-Editor in Chief April 8, 2021

Sports are a very controversial topic and some people believe that they are way too dangerous for their kids. The risk of getting hurt or having serious problems down the line. Many sports cause injury along the way, getting tackled in football, knocked...

The Value of Learning Spanish

The Value of Learning Spanish

Molly Bomar and Benjamin Jensen April 6, 2021

Schools and parents emphasize the importance of being a well-rounded student: being involved in clubs, sports and in a range of classes. Some schools, including Mountain Ridge, require a certain number of language classes in order to graduate. Many teens...

Are Sports too Dangerous

Are Sports too Dangerous

Kelsey Nahodil, Lead Editor March 22, 2021

Sports are a very controversial topic and some people believe that they are way too dangerous for their kids. The risk of getting hurt or having serious problems down the line. Many sports cause injury along the way, getting tackled in football, knocked...

Should there be an AZMerit Test this year?

Should there be an AZMerit Test this year?

Connor Graf, Staff Writer March 3, 2021

This year has been a very tough year for almost everyone. School has just been very different than previous years. To be honest it kind of hurts me to be even writing this, knowing it’s still on the table that the state department of education is still...