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

My Best Garage Sale Steal

My Best Garage Sale Steal

Alexa McClain, Journalist November 30, 2021

I grew up in a family where garage selling was a norm. Every Saturday started out with being woken early at about 6:30-7:00 AM by my Papa, and hitting the road from there.    I gotta say, garage sales are so convenient. You simply drive through...

Peyton Schneider: Running to Success

Peyton Schneider: Running to Success

Ava Padelford, Co-Editor November 27, 2021

Peyton Schneider, junior at Mountain Ridge, just wrapped up a successful cross country season.  He won first place in Districts at Skunk Creek on October 22nd for the boys cross country team. He ran a 5k (3.11 miles) in 16 minutes and 28 seconds....

Photo from Avery Annas Instagram (@avery.anna.music)

Artist to Look Out For

Ava Padelford, Co-Editor November 19, 2021

Finding new music is an exciting thing to do and can definitely spice up any playlist. Oftentimes, TikTok reveals small singers and songwriters who have a few songs of their own. Avery Anna is one of the smaller singers I have come across who has an amazing...

What to Watch Next if You Liked Squid Game

What to Watch Next if You Liked Squid Game

Caitlin Bailey, Journalist November 15, 2021

With Squid Game’s recent popularity, western society is finally discovering the glory of k-dramas. In the words of Oscar-winner Bong Joon-ho, “Once you overcome the one-inch-tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing...

How to Spice Up This Thanksgiving

How to Spice Up This Thanksgiving

Makayla Bast, Journalist November 15, 2021

The time of the year has come. The most awaited day for the hungry wanting to have an excuse for a day to overeat to an unhealthy amount without criticism. Thanksgiving! Closing in quick on November 25th, promises hefty helpings of turkey, mashed potatoes,...

Under the Radar: Emil Rottmayer

Under the Radar: Emil Rottmayer

Benjamin Jensen, Columnist November 15, 2021

Everyone has their favorite music genres and artists. From Rock to EDM, or Maroon 5 to AC/DC. Some artists out there make fantastic music, but are almost unknown to the public. One of these great artists is Emil Rottmayer.    Emil Rottmayer...

Ridge Students Juggle School, Work, and Play

Ridge Students Juggle School, Work, and Play

Molly Bomar, Co-Editor November 12, 2021

Juniors and seniors, blessed with the freedom of driving, are cursed with the responsibility of having and maintaining a job in the midst of the workload from school and clubs. Most students are excited to finally make money but neglect to think about...

MARIAH CAREY HAS DEFROSTED!

MARIAH CAREY HAS DEFROSTED!

Kimi Matibag, Journalist November 9, 2021

It’s time to put the pumpkins and Spirit of Halloween decorations away because it is now November, and November means it’s officially Christmas season! Sure, Thanksgiving still has yet to pass by, but the power of Mariah Carey’s iconic All I Want...

Ridge Teaches Responsible Technology Use

Ridge Teaches Responsible Technology Use

Molly Bomar, Co-Editor November 5, 2021

High schools nationwide were plagued with the “Devious Licks” challenge on Tik Tok the past few months, prompting MRHS’s Principal David Vines to send out an email to all students and parents about school vandalism.   Paul Strauss, Ridge’s...

What Does November 1st Change?

What Does November 1st Change?

Makayla Bast, Journalist November 5, 2021

The Halloween decorations have endured their dutiful term throughout the month of October. Now that Halloween passes with the conclusion of this month, November sets us up with a whole new multitude of expectations.   The scary fix of the year...

Country Thunder 2021

Country Thunder 2021

Ava Padelford, Co-Editor November 5, 2021

There is nothing more exciting than some good ole, loud, true country music, some good dancing, and being with your very best friends all at a country festival. This year’s Country Thunder has been delayed many times and took two years to happen, due...

Forgotten History: The Empire State Building Plane Crash

Forgotten History: The Empire State Building Plane Crash

Benjamin Jensen, Columnist November 5, 2021

On July 28, 1945 A B-25 military bomber crashed into the Empire State Building in Manhattan, New York. 14 people were killed, and the crash was deemed an accident due to heavy fog.    The bomber itself was a B-25 that had 2 pilots and 1 passenger....