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What's Up with the Soda Machines?
What’s Up with the Soda Machines?
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How to Make a Difference with Arizona Tax Credit
Political signs along streets trying to persuade voters in Arizona. cronkitenews.azpbs.org
Propositions In Arizona
Image by Editor Carley Brown
GUHSD’s New Phone Policy: Where Do We Draw the Line?             
Photo courtesy of CNN
The Causes of Hurricane Helene
What's Up with the Soda Machines?
What’s Up with the Soda Machines?
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How to Make a Difference with Arizona Tax Credit
Image by Editor Carley Brown
GUHSD’s New Phone Policy: Where Do We Draw the Line?             
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Key Club’s Canned Food Drive
Thunderbird High School's Girls Golf Team
The Girl’s Golf Team Accomplishments This Season
Political signs along streets trying to persuade voters in Arizona. cronkitenews.azpbs.org
Propositions In Arizona
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The Causes of Hurricane Helene
2024 Arizona State Fair Poster
Price Expense at 2024 Arizona State Fair
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MrBeast Getting Sued
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
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Thunderbird’s First Girls Flag Football Season
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The Importance Of Inclusiveness In Baseball
Image by Carley Brown, Editor.
NFL 2024: Injuries, Surprises, and Playoff Pushes
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) drives as Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44). Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Phoenix.
Suns Contemplate Kevin Durant’s Future Amidst Trade Rumors
Thunderbird High School's Girls Golf Team
The Girl’s Golf Team Accomplishments This Season
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Another Beloved Film Struck by Live-Action Syndrome
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How to Make a Difference with Arizona Tax Credit
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Elon Musk’s Inventions Ignite Global Debate: Innovation Or Disruption
Photo Courtesy of Safari Geek (Side-by-side comparison of the original main character to the remake).
Silent Hill 2 Remake: A Hauntingly Successful Revamp of a Horror Classic
A Controversial Holiday Movie
A Controversial Holiday Movie
Photo Courtesy of Safari Geek (Side-by-side comparison of the original main character to the remake).
Silent Hill 2 Remake: A Hauntingly Successful Revamp of a Horror Classic
A Controversial Holiday Movie
A Controversial Holiday Movie
The Best Christmas Movies
The Best Christmas Movies
The Thanksgiving Turkey balloon at the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade LAMPARSKI/WIREIMAGE Entertainment Weekly
How Thanksgiving has Evolved Over the Years
Photo Courtesy of Disney Movies (Disney’s Lilo & Stitch poster)
Lilo & Stitch: Original vs. Live Action
Photo Courtesy of Safari Geek (Side-by-side comparison of the original main character to the remake).
Silent Hill 2 Remake: A Hauntingly Successful Revamp of a Horror Classic
Photo Courtesy of Yearbook
Halloween Choir Concert Review
Short n' Sweet Album Cover
  Sabrina Carpenter: From Disney Channel to Global Pop Star
It Ends with Us Movie Poster
It Ends with Us Movie Review
Deadpool and Wolverine in action
Deadpool & Wolverine the Dynamic Duo Finally on Screen
The Best Christmas Movies
The Best Christmas Movies
Do Men Have an Anatomical Advantage In Sports?
Do Men Have an Anatomical Advantage In Sports?
Gif by Editor, Carley Brown
School Violence: The Urgent Need for Change
Image by Editor Carley Brown
GUHSD’s New Phone Policy: Where Do We Draw the Line?             
Photo Courtesy of 4K Filme
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: Be a Doll and Stop
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
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The End of the Trail: What’s Changed?
2025 Grammys: The Year of Chaos
2025 Grammys: The Year of Chaos
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
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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