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Truth or DARE?

Truth or DARE?

I didn’t really know anything about drugs until we got one of those colorful health pamphlets in first grade. Man, that knowledge freaked me out. The amount of health education in elementary school gradually increased until fifth grade, where... READ MORE »»

Too Lenient about Convenience?

Too Lenient about Convenience?

Nearly every morning, I groggily wake up dreading the fifteen-minute drive to school – I have to wake up, brush my teeth, get dressed and drive to school all by the crack of dawn? That’s just expecting too much from a teenager. But is it... READ MORE »»

Jessica Wu '17

The Annual Epidemic

More malevolent than meningitis, more prevalent than the plague, senioritis enters Ridge High School as the second marking period leaves. After sending all their first semester grades with their college applications, many seniors are beginning... READ MORE »»

Lily Yang '16

The Pixar Theory

Last summer, a theory started making its way across the vast blogosphere. It came to be known as The Pixar Theory. The Pixar Theory states that all the Pixar movies (those as old as Toy Story and those as new as Brave), actually exist in the... READ MORE »»

Jasmine Xie '16

World Language Month: Connecting Cultures

As winter finally comes to a close, an annual tradition returns to Ridge High School: World Language Month. In the span of one month, students are able to learn about each language offered here at Ridge. World Language Month began on the Tuesday... READ MORE »»

School News

 Getting Picture-Perfect for Prom Jasmine Xie '16

Yunhee Kang '15

When February rolls around, the whole aura of Ridge shifts dramatically. Students, filled with what was previously stress from studying, now become relaxed as they see the end of the... Read more »

May 1, 2014 • 0 comments • Filed Under School News

News

 Crimea: A Region of International Uncertainty Jessica Wu '17

Nisha Koppala ‘16

On March 16th 2014, Crimeans voted to break away from Ukraine and become part of Russia. Russia ratified a treaty on March 24th, 2014, stating its agreement in the annexation of Crimea.... Read more »

May 1, 2014 • 0 comments • Filed Under News

Features

 The SAT: Is It Time for a Change?

Sarah Ho ’17

CollegeBoard’s recent announcement of its intent to revise the notorious SAT test has sent a ripple of intrigue around Ridge. This change is set to take place starting in the spring... Read more »

May 1, 2014 • 0 comments • Filed Under Features

Opinion

 A Career Conundrum Lily Yang '16

Kevin Liu ‘14

As this year’s graduating seniors near the height of their senioritis, they also begin their college preparations. Perhaps their most overriding concern among seniors is that of majors.... Read more »

May 1, 2014 • 0 comments • Filed Under Opinion

Sports

 Athlete Interview: Rana Shahani- Tennis Jessica Wu '17

Sarah John ‘16

Rana Shahani ’16 is a member of the Ridge Boys Tennis team. Tennis is usually played with an individual playing against a single opponent (singles), or teams of two playing against... Read more »

May 1, 2014 • 0 comments • Filed Under Sports

Arts and Entertainment

 The Pixar Theory Lily Yang '16

Michelle Zhao ‘14

Last summer, a theory started making its way across the vast blogosphere. It came to be known as The Pixar Theory. The Pixar Theory states that all the Pixar movies (those as old as... Read more »

May 1, 2014 • 0 comments • Filed Under Arts and Entertainment, Top Stories