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Pres. Donald Trump showcasing the formula used to calculate the “reciprocal tariffs” they plan to implement. Newsweek/Getty Images
Reciprocal Destitution: The Possible Trade War With China
President Donald Trump holds an (edited) executive order signed in the Oval Office, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. February 25, 2025. (photo edited by Lead Editor Carley Brown)
President Trump: Controversy Over Immigration, Gender, and Education
The photo shows Anthony Karmelo (left) and Austin Metcalf (right). Photo courtesy of Hindustan Times.
Track Meet Tragedy
South China Morning Post
Eight-Year-Old Girl Killed by a Teacher in South Korea
Picture from https://www.amny.com/education/ice-deportation-fears-new-york-schools/.
ICE Raids Gone Too Far: What’s Going On?
Pres. Donald Trump showcasing the formula used to calculate the “reciprocal tariffs” they plan to implement. Newsweek/Getty Images
Reciprocal Destitution: The Possible Trade War With China
The photo shows Anthony Karmelo (left) and Austin Metcalf (right). Photo courtesy of Hindustan Times.
Track Meet Tragedy
South China Morning Post
Eight-Year-Old Girl Killed by a Teacher in South Korea
Picture from https://www.amny.com/education/ice-deportation-fears-new-york-schools/.
ICE Raids Gone Too Far: What’s Going On?
Photo courtesy of THS Yearbook
Cheer Tryout Information
Photo courtesy of THS Yearbook
Cheer Tryout Information
Photo of the Calm Corner in the Media Center
Media Center’s Calm Corner
Credit to THS Yearbook
Thunderbird Dance Recital Preview
Photo provided by THS Yearbook
Thunderbird’s Take on Freaky Friday Was Incredible
Soccer Seniors (left to right) Sergio Piedraita Jr., Miguel Fierro, Joaquin Almeida, Matt Hornburg, and Jaxson Jenna show off their accolades. Picture courtesy of THS Yearbook.
Boys Varsity Soccer Senior Night
Emily Pike (Instagram)
Indigenous Teenage Girl Found Dismembered in Mesa
Aftermath of the Potomac River mid-air collision on January 29, 2025 Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
What’s Up With Airplanes?
Photo credits to The Republic
Midair Collision Leaves 2 Dead at Marana Regional Airport
This photo of Martin Luther King, Jr. was shared in Michelle Obama’s Instagram post on King's holiday.
Notably Missing: Michelle Obama’s Absence Amidst Momentous Events
Trump giving his inaugural address in the U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. January 21, 2025.
Trump’s Inauguration
Photo courtesy of THS Yearbook
Cheer Tryout Information
Courtesy of Thunderbird Cheer Instagram
Thunderbird Varsity Cheer Nationals 24-25
Courtesy of Facebook
Start Up of JV Boys Volleyball Season
Soccer Seniors (left to right) Sergio Piedraita Jr., Miguel Fierro, Joaquin Almeida, Matt Hornburg, and Jaxson Jenna show off their accolades. Picture courtesy of THS Yearbook.
Boys Varsity Soccer Senior Night
Creator: Scukrov | Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto
Thunderbird Softball season
Andrew Tate talks to interviewers outside of a courthouse in Bucharest, Romania.
Who Is Andrew Tate?
President Donald Trump holds an (edited) executive order signed in the Oval Office, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. February 25, 2025. (photo edited by Lead Editor Carley Brown)
President Trump: Controversy Over Immigration, Gender, and Education
Fortnite Festival Season 8 Official Trailer
Sabrina Carpenter Comes To Fortnite
Steve greets one of the characters from the movie named Garret Garrison. Photo Courtesy of The MInecraft Movie
A Minecraft Movie Preview
Photo Courtesy of Prime Video Mark and Conquest in season finale
Invincible Season 3: Are You Sure It’s good? Yes, We’re Sure
Fortnite Festival Season 8 Official Trailer
Sabrina Carpenter Comes To Fortnite
Photo Courtesy of Prime Video Mark and Conquest in season finale
Invincible Season 3: Are You Sure It’s good? Yes, We’re Sure
Credit to THS Yearbook
Thunderbird Dance Recital Preview
Mufasa: The Lion King Official Poster
History Comes To Light with Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King
Arizona Humane Society
Humane Society taking pups on field trips to find forever homes!
Photo Courtesy of Prime Video Mark and Conquest in season finale
Invincible Season 3: Are You Sure It’s good? Yes, We’re Sure
Photo provided by THS Yearbook
Thunderbird’s Take on Freaky Friday Was Incredible
KDOT
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: A Powerful Statement Beyond Music
Official Sonic 3 Movie Poster https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/x7NPbBlrvFRJrpinBSRlMOOUWom.jpg
Sonic 3: The 2001 Video-Game-Based Film That Doesn’t Disappoint
GNX ALBUM COVER credit goes to Spotify
GNX album shakes up the music scene.
Andrew Tate talks to interviewers outside of a courthouse in Bucharest, Romania.
Who Is Andrew Tate?
President Donald Trump holds an (edited) executive order signed in the Oval Office, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. February 25, 2025. (photo edited by Lead Editor Carley Brown)
President Trump: Controversy Over Immigration, Gender, and Education
Milken Institute School of Public Health
Greed & Pollution: A Too-Common Couple
Landfills are being overwhelmed by the constant waste fast fashion creates. Source: CBS.Com
Fast Fashion vs. The Environment
Photograph: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters on TheGuardian.com in “I was a lawyer for Ice. Mass deportations don’t make us safer” by Veronica Cardenas
I.C.E. Should Not Be Allowed In Schools
Photo Courtesy of IStock
Beyond the Headlines: The Rise in Violence Since 2020 and America’s Response
Photo Courtesy of Yearbook
Halloween Choir Concert Review
Photo Courtesy of 4K Filme
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: Be a Doll and Stop
U.S. President Joe Biden gestures as he addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 24, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Biden’s Final UN Speech
(Photo Courtesy of The Telegraph)
The End of the Trail: What’s Changed?
Photo courtesy of Rancho Mirage Florist
Sunflower
Photo courtesy of Rancho Mirage Florist
Sunflower
(Picture by Anabelle Ambs) Bryan Stevenson dedicated his life to advocating for the lives of the incarcerated on death row. Because of this, Stevenson is heavily respected as a defense attorney
Bryan Stevenson’s Extraordinary Events
Pajama Day is a Spirit Week Discrepancy
Pajama Day is a Spirit Week Discrepancy
Are Video Game Movie Adaptations Any Good?
Are Video Game Movie Adaptations Any Good?
AEW Dynasty Poster - Credit: All Elite Wrestling
AEW Dynasty Review
Exciting upcoming movies students are looking forward to in 2024
Exciting upcoming movies students are looking forward to in 2024

The Challenge

The Challenge
All content by Bella Slattery
Photo Courtesy of Jacob De Haro

The Importance of Balancing Athletics and Academics

Bella Slattery, Editor
April 2, 2025
The numerous injuries that Tiger Woods has acquired over the years.

Tiger Woods Impact and Journey to Recovery

Bella Slattery, Senior Editor
February 19, 2025
Do Men Have an Anatomical Advantage In Sports?

Do Men Have an Anatomical Advantage In Sports?

Bella Slattery, Editor
December 19, 2024
REACH North Phoenix Coalition

REACH North Phoenix Coalition

Bella Slattery, Editor
November 12, 2024
Thunderbird High School's Girls Golf Team

The Girl’s Golf Team Accomplishments This Season

Bella Slattery, Editor
October 3, 2024
Psychology Is A Necessary High School Class

Psychology Is A Necessary High School Class

Bella Slattery, Editor
May 15, 2024
(Photo by Daily Mail) Description: This photo compares what the dolphin looked like when it was alive compared to what it's fossil looked like when the paleontologists dug it up.

A New Dolphin Species Found In The Amazon River

Bella Slattery, Editor
April 18, 2024
Photo credit: Eddie's Health Shoppe

Do Energy Drinks Cause More Harm Than Good?

Bella Slattery, Editor
April 18, 2024
(Photo Credit - ZipRecruiter) This picture shows the Substitute Teacher salary in schools throughout the United States

Should Substitute Teachers Be Paid More?

Bella Slattery, Editor
March 11, 2024
Photo credit: YouTube) This picture shows how humans have greatly altered and damaged the Amazon's appearance

How The Destruction Of The Amazon Rainforest Affects Our World

Bella Slattery, Editor
March 11, 2024
Should AP Students Be Required To Take Final Exams?

Should AP Students Be Required To Take Final Exams?

Bella Slattery, Editor
February 21, 2024
Mrs. Miller poses with AP Bio student and Editor Bella Slattery

Teacher Appreciation: Mrs. Miller and Going the Extra Mile

Bella Slattery, Editor
February 21, 2024
Photo Credit: Getty Images.

Family Struggles and Solutions During Christmas

Bella Slattery, Editor
December 19, 2023
Undefeated: The Story of the Thunderbird Girls Golf Team

Undefeated: The Story of the Thunderbird Girls Golf Team

Bella Slattery, Editor
October 16, 2023
Photo Credit- CollegeBoard

Is Undertaking The Strain Of AP Classes Worth It?

Bella Slattery, Editor
October 16, 2023
Photo Credit: Research Gate.

Does a Teacher´s Gender Affect Their Quality as an Educator?

Bella Slattery, Editor
October 16, 2023
Sophomores Josef Gavagan and Joel Pentasa, along with other Game Club Marathon attendees look on as students participate in a Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament.

Year-Round Schooling

Bella Slattery, Editor
September 5, 2023
Photo credit to BBC.

What Is Being Done About Climate Change?

Bella Slattery, Staff Writer
September 5, 2023
Image Courtesy of Scholastic

How Regular Reading Affects Your Intelligence

Bella Slattery, Editor
May 11, 2023
Mrs. McLeland, one of the 3-4 Spanish Teachers, represents someone who is allows students to feel comfortable and less stressed even when school and life is out of control. Her ability to be welcoming and kind no matter are some of her best qualities. Thank you Mrs. McLeland for all that you have done for many students around campus.

Teacher Appreciation: How Important Is It?

Bella Slattery, Staff Writer
April 20, 2023
Photo Courtesy of the National Honor Society

THS National Honor Society, Is It All About Grades?

Bella Slattery, Staff Writer
April 20, 2023
Image courtesy of Daily Journal

Future Vendors at Thunderbird Excite Students with Shorter Lines and More Choices

Bella Slattery, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
The Chinese Spy Balloon Sighting Creates Confusion and Chaos: How Will The U.S. Take Care of It?

The Chinese Spy Balloon Sighting Creates Confusion and Chaos: How Will The U.S. Take Care of It?

Bella Slattery, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
Are New Year’s Resolutions Effective?

Are New Year’s Resolutions Effective?

Bella Slattery, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
An acceptance letter from a university application. An university application form together with the letter of acceptance with a red rubber stamp of "Accepted" on a table top still life. Photographed close-up in horizontal format with selected focus on the rubber stamp impression.

Burnout After College Acceptance

Bella Slattery, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
Are Schools' Blocked Websites Over the Top?

Are Schools’ Blocked Websites Over the Top?

Bella Slattery, Staff Writer
December 14, 2022
Environmental Consciousness in Schools

Environmental Consciousness in Schools

Bella Slattery, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
Tips & Tricks To Make Studying More Efficient

Tips & Tricks To Make Studying More Efficient

Bella Slattery, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
Students and Anxiety

Students and Anxiety

Bella Slattery, Staff Writer
October 25, 2022
Sports: Golf Team

Sports: Golf Team

Bella Slattery, Staff Writer
October 25, 2022
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