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The Start of a New Chapter

In this moment, history is being written. Many in the future will look back at this point in time and see how unusual it was. As a high school senior living in this era of isolation and quarantine, I am going to talk about my high school career and hopefully give insight to those coming after me. Even though the 2019-2020 school year ended differently, I will continue The Challenge's tradition of…

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The Rise of Harry Styles With the release of Harry Styles’ new album, it is safe to say that he has taken the world by storm. Since the debut of his first solo a
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The Humble Story of Waylon England Waylon England is a senior at Thunderbird High School and he is a captain on the Varsity Basketball team. He is a straight "A" student who i
Red Door, Yellow Door "Red Door, Yellow Door" is a paranormal game. It is a game that is led through your mind. You need two players. One is the guide and the oth
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Academic Decathlon

Have you ever heard of the Thunderbird Academic Decathlon team before? If not, I don’t blame you. I had never heard of
Club S.O.D.A.

Have you noticed colorful banners popping up around the dull school campus? Have you seen the bubbly icon of a cheerful
President Trump Acquitted in Impeachment Trial

On Wednesday, February 5th, 2020, President Trump was acquitted on two counts of impeachment. Although the president was
COVID-19 Kills 3,461; Known Cases Soar Over 100,000

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School Lunch Review

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Red Door, Yellow Door

“Red Door, Yellow Door” is a paranormal game. It is a game that is led through your mind. You need two playe
Remembering Kobe Bryant

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High School Musical Comeback Series

“High School Musical, who says we have to let it go?” Luckily for all High School Musical fans, they do not have to
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”

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Fallout 76: What’s to Come?

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Hiking Trails Around Arizona

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Sports

Softball Season

With the end of winter sports comes the beginning of spring sports. For Thunderbird athletes, this means that they can
Girls Tennis

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Thunderbird Defeats Yuma, American Leadership Academy, and Moon Valley

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Boys Basketball Defeat Greenway Demons for 10-8 Record

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Little Women: A Modern Day Take on an All-Time Classic

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“Frozen’s” Long Awaited Sequel

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The Inspiring Story of “Atypical”

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The Start of a New Chapter

In this moment, history is being written. Many in the future will look back at this point in time and see how unusual it
Does School Ruin Reading?

Without a doubt, the majority of high school students do not enjoy reading. In fact, according to mybookcave.com, 33% of
The Humble Story of Waylon England

Waylon England is a senior at Thunderbird High School and he is a captain on the Varsity Basketball team. He is a straig
Dear Abby

Dear Abby, I’ve been so excited to leave high school and go to college for so many years, but now that it’s
Shaped Noodles Taste Better

One of the best feelings in life is taking that first bite of cheesy, creamy, hot box mac and cheese that either you or
How to Handle Rejection: A High Schooler’s Guide to Heartbreak

I’m sure we have all either experienced or witnessed the aftermath of being rejected. Rejection can be extremely damag

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Top Underrated Artists

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Hayden’s Personal Playlist

Hello everybody, my name is Hayden and I like to think that I have some pretty good music up my sleeve. Dare I call myse
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It’s finally 2020! We have so many great movies coming out this year, but let’s take a chance to look at the
Best Children’s TV Shows of the 2010s

It’s official. The 2010s are no more. Although current students at Thunderbird were born in the 2000s, many of us have
Societal Changes in the 2010s

Many believe that society has changed drastically since 2010. Of course, with time comes change, but the changes that th

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