The way that we live our lives has drastically changed over the past decade or so. As new research comes out warning us about climate change and pollution, people have been looking for more sustainable ways to live their lives.   Recycling is undoubtedly...

Usually we regard the annual Thanksgiving/fall season as a semi-cheerful time that’s begrudgingly spent with obnoxious family members while gorging on nutmeg spiced confections.   It’s the standard case, at least from my experiences; every...

Making learning interesting can be a very challenging task for teachers. Not only do they have to make sure that the information makes sense to their students, but they also need to find the best way to engage them in whatever they are learning. One teacher...

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...

“Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles.”   When William Goldman’s 1973 novel The Princess Bride was released, it was met with a positive reception and would quickly become a humble...

The Mountain Ridge Theatre department debuted their production of A Midsummer Night's Dream written by Shakespeare, on Wednesday November 6th. Laura Nardone astoundingly directs what is regarded as Shakespeare's most malleable play, emphasizing the lyrical...

Morgan Jane-Huxel, Junior- “Style is uniqueness that matches your personality.” Morgan is like most of us. She wants to feel unique and like she’s being the best version of herself. Her style could be described as casual, but it’s the small...

It’s probably fair to say that in youth, most of us were some semblance of an ignorant ball of happiness. Carefree and sensitive; some of the best aspects of ourselves having culminated into a droplet of sunlight. Of course while some of us were even...

Ridge’s Best Buddies club (alongside other B.B. clubs in Arizona) will be hosting a prom fundraiser in downtown Phoenix at the Sheraton dated on the 23rd.    The event will be free for all Best Buddies members; it’ll include various games,...

It’s been another happy Halloween here at Ridge! Art Club members got ready with face paint, and held a pumpkin painting competition yesterday.