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The Challenge
Integrated Science Built Electric Vehicles
THS Unified Sports Team Giving Back
THS Unified Sports Team Giving Back
: A map of India, Pakistan and disputed Kashmir
India Strikes Against Pakistan
Business Stars Rise: DECA Team Heads to International Competition
Business Stars Rise: DECA Team Heads to International Competition
"Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword artwork" by Colony of Gamers is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/?ref=openverse.
Speculation Links Actors to Zelda
Integrated Science Built Electric Vehicles
: A map of India, Pakistan and disputed Kashmir
India Strikes Against Pakistan
"Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword artwork" by Colony of Gamers is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/?ref=openverse.
Speculation Links Actors to Zelda
"Animal Kingdom - Cat Wash?" by Jeff Krause Photography is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/?ref=openverse.
Phoenix Zoo New Big Cats Habitat
Hayven Lick signs her commitment to Park University
Hayven Lick Commits to Park University
Integrated Science Built Electric Vehicles
THS Unified Sports Team Giving Back
THS Unified Sports Team Giving Back
Business Stars Rise: DECA Team Heads to International Competition
Business Stars Rise: DECA Team Heads to International Competition
Hayven Lick signs her commitment to Park University
Hayven Lick Commits to Park University
Photo courtesy of THS Yearbook
Cheer Tryout Information
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
Hayven Lick signs her commitment to Park University
Hayven Lick Commits to Park University
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
Daredevil and Punisher in Born Again
No Sight? No Problem! Daredevil Punches Above Its Weight Class
Hurry Up Tomorrow Cover
Hurry Up Tomorrow Movie Preview
This image captures Frank Ocean on stage at New York's Randall's Island during the 2017 Panorama Music Festival. Photo courtesy of Entertainment Weekly
Lost No More: Frank Ocean’s Snippet After Years of Silence
Photo courtesy of THS Yearbook
Thunderdance Dance Presents: Dance with Me
"Squid Game: Friends-barf" by Littlepixel™ is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse.
Squid Game New Season Confirmed: 3 games left
Daredevil and Punisher in Born Again
No Sight? No Problem! Daredevil Punches Above Its Weight Class
This image captures Frank Ocean on stage at New York's Randall's Island during the 2017 Panorama Music Festival. Photo courtesy of Entertainment Weekly
Lost No More: Frank Ocean’s Snippet After Years of Silence
Photo courtesy of THS Yearbook
Thunderdance Dance Presents: Dance with Me
"Squid Game: Friends-barf" by Littlepixel™ is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse.
Squid Game New Season Confirmed: 3 games left
"Beach day" by fdezmariajose is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/?ref=openverse.
Sunshine Adventures
Photo courtesy of THS Yearbook
Thunderdance Dance Presents: Dance with Me
Poster design by MEOKCA (Poster Posse) Poster illustration by Leke Fonge
Sinners: One of Ryan Coogler’s Best Films Yet
Playboi Carti in the music video for 2024 courtesy of The Michigan Daily.
The Return of Playboi Carti
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
A collage showing Black men and women who were killed, pictured in black and white, alongside white individuals who killed, shown in color. Photo Credit: CBS
Karmelo Anthony: How Racism and Hypocrisy Fuel the Villainization of Black Men
DOOM: 32 Years of Carnage
A lineup of horror movie characters.
From Terrifying Works to Boring Watches: What Happened to Slashers?
A frame from Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away, photo courtesy of Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli AI Art Sparks Controversy Over The Use and Ethics of AI Art
This young tiger was born in captivity and has been forced to grow up in a confining cage. Photo Credit: Sentiment Media
Animals in Zoos: Protection or Abuse?
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
THS Unified Sports Team Giving Back

THS Unified Sports Team Giving Back

Bella Slattery, Editor
May 13, 2025
This young tiger was born in captivity and has been forced to grow up in a confining cage. Photo Credit: Sentiment Media

Animals in Zoos: Protection or Abuse?

Bella Slattery, Editor
May 8, 2025
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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