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A student looking longingly at the breakfast cart.
Preventing Burnout: A Guide to Protecting Your Well-Being
Christy Mitchell, Journalist • November 14, 2025

Most people experience burnout at least a few times in their life and don’t even know it. The definition of burnout is a state of feeling emotional,...

A clown from 2016 that was caught in public.
The 2016 Clowns of Chaos
November 3, 2025
Chicken playing in the grass.
Are Chickens Worth It?
October 30, 2025
Two students making a heart to resemble kindness.
Kindness is Courageous
October 30, 2025
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A student's completed project
What’s Taking Shape in Ceramics Class
Elise Owens, Journalist • October 30, 2025

Recently during ceramics class at Shadow Ridge, students have been creating and glazing their dishes by learning the correct techniques and expressing...

Bedingfield posing next to a poster his student made for him.
The Mind Behind the Lessons: How One Psychology Teacher Found His Calling
Mia Jewel Borja, Journalist • October 30, 2025

Steve Bedingfield's interest in psychology started early in his life and grew out of his own family experiences. Coming from a large family,...

LSU and Poly club together at the football game.
More Than a Club: Latinx Student Union
Natalia Breeding-Llanos, Journalist • October 30, 2025

At Shadow Ridge High School, the Latinx Student Union (LSU) is more than just a club. It’s a vibrant community where students celebrate their...

Artworks from AP art students
Six Words, Endless Ideas: The Creative World of AP Art
Joseph Richards, Journalist • October 27, 2025

Here at Shadow Ridge High School, students have many opportunities to explore their creativity through a variety of classes. One of the most...

Master Chef Club members and adviser.
Where Teamwork Meets Taste: The Master Chef Club
Amelia Torres, Journalist • October 27, 2025

The Master Chef’s Club at Shadow Ridge High School is advised by one of the school’s Culinary teachers, Chef Anne Schaefer. The club meets...

A forensic science student with a camera.
Robert Stahlke: Becoming a Crime Scene Investigator
Natalia Breeding-Llanos, Journalist • October 23, 2025

In the crowded halls of Shadow Ridge High School, is where students can find a classroom that stands apart from the other classes. Instead of...

Shadow Ridge Sun Youth Forum
Sun Youth Forum Shines Bright
Holly Cheyne, Entertainment Editor • October 23, 2025

While most Shadow Ridge students enjoyed their three day weekend, a group of dedicated Mustangs spent their day off doing something a little...

Shadow Ridge student
Learning from the Past, Preparing for the Future: AP World History
Savannah Abney, Journalist • October 22, 2025

AP World History is widely considered one of the most difficult Advanced Placement courses offered at Shadow Ridge High School. Taught annually...

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Trevor Merrill
Soap, Shine, And Success: Trevor Merrill’s Detailing Business
Elise Owens, Journalist • October 23, 2025

Sophomore Trevor Merrill has an auto detailing business where he works hard on detailing cars in his local community in his free time while balancing...

Austin Garrett, and his Camero.
A High Speed Educator
Christian Mills, Journalsim • October 22, 2025

Austin Garret is a dedicated educator at Shadow Ridge High School, shaping young minds in the auto tech classroom. But when the weekend rolls...

Funny face of Will Scow!
Shadow Ridge Senior Excels as National Merit Scholar Semifinalist
Sophia Alvarez, Journalist • October 17, 2025

Shadow Ridge senior Will Scow has achieved an impressive academic milestone as a National Merit Scholar semifinalist. The recognition came as...

Weston DiBari in gear.
From Shadow Ridge to the Aviators: A Mascot’s Journey
Sophia Alvarez, Journalist • October 9, 2025

Shadow Ridge senior Weston DiBari is known around campus for his friendly personality and school spirit, but what many don’t know is that he’s...

Palmer catching the ball.
Jaylani Palmer Brings High School Pride to NFL Flag Tournament
Mia Jewel Borja, Journalist • October 8, 2025

For many high school athletes, playing their sport in front of friends and family is already a big achievement, but for senior flag football...

The twins, in pink grad gowns on their boat.
Twin Captains: Emma and Camden Finlinson
Samantha Snow, Editor in Cheif • October 3, 2025

At Shadow Ridge High School, senior twins Emma and Camden Finlinson have each taken on the responsibility of captaincy. Emma leads the cheer...

Tshumak with her family back home in Germany
New Horizons: Emma’s Year Abroad
Brooke Hisey, Journalist • October 1, 2025

Emma Tshumak, junior at Shadow Ridge, came to America as a foreign exchange student from Germany during the summer of 2025 to fulfill what she...

Paul Conners capturing moments.
Paul Conners: Shadow Ridge’s Eye Behind the Lens
Natalia Breeding-Llanos, Journalist • September 30, 2025

Junior Paul Conners is a photographer for the Shadow Ridge yearbook. His love for photography began at a young age when he gained inspiration...

Brandon Buteyn playing in high school.
More Than the Game
September 11, 2025
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Are You Smarter Than A High Schooler!
Trey Nelson, Journalist • October 30, 2025

Welcome to “Are you Smarter than a High Schooler?” The top newspaper trivia game in the nation! Here’s how the game is played, four student...

Friends, Frights, and Fall Delights: The Moapa Valley Pumpkin Patch Quest
Friends, Frights, and Fall Delights: The Moapa Valley Pumpkin Patch Quest
Ruby Muschong, Journalist • October 29, 2025

The Moapa Valley pumpkin patch, which is also heavily known for their haunted corn maze and numerous other activities is a great place to have...

CCSD Honor Choir
Shadow Ridge Stars: Reaching for Honor Choir
Ruby Muschong, Journalist • October 29, 2025

Recently the CCSD Honor Choir auditions were released to all students in the district. While any student could audition in the district, there...

Back to the Burrows: What to Expect from Disney’s Zootopia 2
Back to the Burrows: What to Expect from Disney’s Zootopia 2
Levin Ziros, Journalism/Social Media Manager • October 29, 2025

The hallways of Shadow Ridge High School are buzzing with excitement as Disney soon releases Zootopia 2 on November 26, 2025. Nearly a decade...

Nostalgia theme park concept
The Time Travelers Ticket
Asher Fisk, Journalist • October 23, 2025

RetroEscapes is a newly announced theme park concept for Las Vegas. Led by TikTok influencer Daniel-Leo Jr., the park will feature indoor and...

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