Summer spots that made a splash
Hayley Smith, staff writer
September 26, 2019
As the students of Cactus Shadows settle down to their demanding school routine, they remember the freedom and fun they had this past summer. Several of these students went on life-changing trips to popular destinations all over the world, such as New York City, Hawaii, France, and Mexico. New Yo...
The most popular lookout spots for new views and new memories
Jaden Lea, staff writer
September 26, 2019
Students who are interested in a good view can hop in the car anytime and drive to lookout spots in the area for an adventure and a prize-winning view. The top three lookout spots according to students are Black Mountain, Camelback Mountain, and the Launchpad. These lookout spots are places that someo...
Skate the State
Devin Dorough, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
Skateboarding has made a major comeback in the past couple ofyears, bringing a new aesthetic to a sport that’s been around since the sixties. In 1959, surfers in California were sitting on the beach waiting for the waves to pick up, they always talked about how they wished there was always waves t...
Traveling overseas could have dangerous consequences
Annalee Barnett, staff writer
October 17, 2017
With recent terror attacks, natural disasters, and other alarming events, the safety of travel is being called into question. However, whether or not it is safe to travel all may be a matter of perspective. “I wouldn’t go to Belgium, I wouldn’t go to Paris, you know, the list gets really s...
Drivers Go Off the Grid
Caity Bonine, staff writer
February 14, 2017
Arizona’s deserts offer a wide array of off-roading trails for trucks, Jeeps, ATVs, mountain bikes, and dirt bikes alike. Conditions that would normally be considered a driving nightmare to ordinary people are what draw in off-roaders. Bumpy, rocky, muddy terrain is ideal when driving for fun rather than ...
Deserted Desert
Grace Haycraft-McKee, staff writer
February 14, 2017
Arizona is filled with creepy, abandoned places that people wish to venture into. From places such as an old dog racing track, to the Casa Grande Domes, to just an old abandoned building, this state has it all. Some teens search for abandoned places to take pictures. Lately, these places have been ...