Junior year is infamous for being the hardest year of high school, but is it really? It seems like every grade just gets harder, but which year really entails the most struggles?   Freshman year Freshman year, you naturally face three...

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...

Thanksgiving to Americans has always been thought of as a day to give thanks to those around us, and we’ve always been taught that this comes from when the Native Americans helped Pilgrims survive in the ‘New World.’ However, as people begin to...

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...

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...

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 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...

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....

Hunter Krasa is a junior who runs cross country. Because of his speed and his helpful and kind attitude towards his teammates, he has been honored as male athlete of the month. His 5k PR is a 15:33 and is ranked 3rd in division 1. He is the fastest runner...

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...

Last Tuesday, October 30th, Mountain Ridge helped put on a suicide prevention event alongside its feeder schools. This event was meant for adults and students in grades 6th-12th and its goal was to inform the community about mental health, anxiety, and...

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...