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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

Staff Picks

From Food, to Film and Things We Find to be Fun as A Whole, Here’s All of Our Favorite Picks We Choose to Share With All of You

Glendale Glitters

Glendale Glitters

Avery Cross December 17, 2018

Glendale Glitters is the perfect place to go with your family during the holiday season this year, and it's the biggest holiday festival in Arizona.  This year marks the 25th year of Glendale Glitters. If you have never heard of Glendale Glitters,...

Body Vision Fitness

Body Vision Fitness

Paula Bondeson November 15, 2018

Body Vision Fitness is the perfect place for anybody looking for a high intensity workout in a fun, motivating atmosphere. The trainer designs a one-hour cardio and muscle-strengthening workout for the 5-10 people in the group. The workout room is...

Band to Look Out For: The Aces

Band to Look Out For: The Aces

Kristi Nyhaug November 14, 2018

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...

Parenthood

Parenthood

Emma Padelford November 13, 2018

Many people enjoy a TV show that leaves your sides splitting with laughter in one moment, then makes tears run down your cheeks in another. To those of you who enjoy shows like those, Parenthood might be the show you need. It is about the lives of different...

Maluma

Maluma

Aileen Resendiz November 13, 2018

In this current age of technology, media from around the world spreads faster than it ever has before. Recently, international music in particular has made a big impact in America, but one artist that most Americans have yet to hear about is Maluma. Maluma...

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

Chloe Merriweather November 13, 2018

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is the perfect new show to cuddle up and binge watch this fall season. Staring Kiernan Shipka as Sabrina, Ross Lynch as Harvey Kinkle and Michelle Gomez as Madam Satan, this show has some familiar faces that fans of...

Five Podcasts For People Who Don't Listen to Podcasts

Five Podcasts For People Who Don’t Listen to Podcasts

Kate Ourada, Head Editor November 13, 2018

Anyone that knows me knows that I am a huge fan of podcasts. For those of you who aren’t sure what a podcast is, in its most basic form, podcasts are radio on demand. They can be audio-based talk shows, fiction story-telling device, and news stories....

MacAlpine’s Diner & Soda Fountain

MacAlpine’s Diner & Soda Fountain

Kelsey Nahodil November 9, 2018

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

Mikey’s Barber Shop

Anthony Aiello November 9, 2018

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...

Mountain Ridge Student Stars in New Movie

Mountain Ridge Student Stars in New Movie

Anna Goode October 24, 2018

The indie film, Pocket Man and Cargo Boy, is came to theaters on October 12, with our very own Mountain Lion and theater lover, Jeremy Behie, as a lead actor. Pocket Man and Cargo Boy is about a couple of kids who get sent to a special agency and have...

Haru Sushi and Grill Review

Haru Sushi and Grill Review

Kate Ourada, Head Editor October 15, 2018

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...

Two Sides of the Debate: Studying with Music

Two Sides of the Debate: Studying with Music

Kate Ourada and Laya Reddy October 10, 2018

"Two Sides of the Debate” is a new series we at the Ridge Review are starting to compare the differing opinions of students on problems/topics within the school. Each perspective is written by a different student, and will soon come to involve students...