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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

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Monkey Business

Monkey Business

A Commentary on the Recent Bathroom Conflicts
Ava Padelford January 23, 2020

Animals, or high schoolers? The actions taking place at Mountain Ridge makes it very difficult to tell. Everyone has their moments when they don’t make it to the bathroom in time, which leads to an unfortunate and uncomfortable event, but what has been...

How Far is Too Far?

How Far is Too Far?

Emma Padelford January 14, 2020

In considering the traits that make up a leader one may list the following: strength, willingness to take action, boldness, determination, honesty, compassion for others, selfless; the list goes on. However, when it comes to making a great leader, these...

Why New Year Resolutions Are Dumb 

Why New Year Resolutions Are Dumb 

Madison Morse January 14, 2020

While most people set up goals they want to accomplish for themselves for the new year, many don't go through with them. It doesn't really make much sense to start new habits just because the date is changing. Now, these New Year’s resolutions have...

Saving Star Wars 

Saving Star Wars 

“How well did The Rise of Skywalker (2019) conclude the world’s most iconic saga?” 
Aden Schulze-Miller January 14, 2020

With 2019’s release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the beloved three-time trilogy Star Wars (or Skywalker) film saga has finally come to an end. Critical reception has been mixed, the movie being rejected by critics while praised by most of the...

Cancelling Cancel Culture

Cancelling Cancel Culture

Why “cancel culture” needs to be put six feet under, immediately!
Devyn Marie December 19, 2019

The term “cancel culture” may be new, but the human impulses are the same as they’ve always been. We search for the misdeeds of others, because it offers us a perceived boost in social status when we compare ourselves to those we place below us.   In...

Why Our School Needs a Student Exchange Program

Why Our School Needs a Student Exchange Program

Aileen Resendiz December 18, 2019

Everybody wants to travel the world. Whether it’s on your bucket list to visit every continent, or visit all 195 countries, or try all the different kinds of food from every corner of the world, the curiosity is always there. We as humans want to see...

What America is Lacking

What America is Lacking

Aileen Resendiz December 18, 2019

To many places around the world, America has a reputation of being a diverse melting pot, a place with amazing opportunities, and being a country that embraces democracy and personal freedom. However, when it comes to foreigners’ perception of actual...

A False Measure of Success

A False Measure of Success

Emma Padelford December 3, 2019

Take a moment to picture what your own personal success looks like. Think about the qualities you might possess. You may work very hard, excel in class, be an amazing athlete, or maybe you are a creative artist or musician. Everyone is going to have a...

The Stalls of Doom

The Stalls of Doom

“A Call to Clean Up Ridge’s Restrooms.”
Aden Schulze-Miller November 20, 2019

I’ve little intention of criticizing our school’s custodians. They all do a wonderful job and are much appreciated. Nonetheless, I feel obligated to comment on the current state of Ridge’s student restrooms, the men’s restroom(s) specifically.   Speaking...

Social Media: Amazing, or Killing Our Souls?

Social Media: Amazing, or Killing Our Souls?

Devyn Marie October 17, 2019

I could easily write the popular opinion here — and in part, I will — that social media is a positive influence on our society.   But while it’s easier to agree with the majority, what is news without digging deeper and uncovering the...

What We Dread About Technology

What We Dread About Technology

Madison Morse September 10, 2019

We all love technology; it’s so convenient to have everything we need at our fingertips. However, it’s so stressful when it doesn't perform the way we expect. We rely on school WiFi, iPads, and computers a lot here at Ridge. If something isn't working,...

The Value of a Sticker

The Value of a Sticker

Aileen Resendiz May 22, 2019

Last week, I scored a 20/20 on a quiz, but the score wasn’t what caught my attention on my paper. Instead, I was immediately drawn to the sticker that came with it. It was the little fox in the circular sticker that made me realize I don’t really...

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