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Thousands of Americans Protesting for Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza. Photo Courtesy of The Atlantic.
In Defense of Palestine: A Perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict                               
Photo of Amanda Webster
Indiana Teacher Missing During Vacation To Puerto Rico
Protective clothing blocking the doorway of the building.
Bodies Found Decomposing in Funeral Home after Reports of a Smell
Winter Sports are Underway
Winter Sports are Underway
Arizona Heat Records Continuing to Break
Winter Sports are Underway
Winter Sports are Underway
The 2023 Varsity Volleyball Team.
Volleyball Season Review
Photo Credits: thsvolleyballprogram instagram
Spotlight on Senior Night
Thunderbirds Annual Teacher Player Badminton Tournament
Thunderbirds Annual Teacher Player Badminton Tournament
Molly Sky Utley as Banquo begins to suspect Macbeth.
Interviews with Some of the Leads from Macbeth
Thousands of Americans Protesting for Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza. Photo Courtesy of The Atlantic.
In Defense of Palestine: A Perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict                               
Photo of Amanda Webster
Indiana Teacher Missing During Vacation To Puerto Rico
Protective clothing blocking the doorway of the building.
Bodies Found Decomposing in Funeral Home after Reports of a Smell
Arizona Heat Records Continuing to Break
Cold Case Heats Up: Man Charged for Murder from 1982
The Wrestling Season is on its way
The Wrestling Season is on its way
The 2023 Varsity Volleyball Team.
Volleyball Season Review
Thunderbird Badminton take on State
Thunderbird Badminton take on State
Thunderbird Footballs Outstanding 2023 Season Recap
Thunderbird Football’s Outstanding 2023 Season Recap
Photo credit: Sports Illustrated
Phoenix Suns Comeback gets Shutdown by San Antonio Spurs
Thunderbird Vending Machines
Thunderbird Vending Machines
Photo Courtesy of Arizona Department of Corrections
Notorious Zombie Hunter Killer
Photo by West Hempsted Public Library
The Benefits of ESL Programs
Courtesy of AEW
The Icon: A Retrospective of Wrestling Legend, Sting
Alexander Nurmagomedov (right) vs. Muin Gafurov (left) Photo courtesy of Draft Kings
UFC 294 Came Out Punching With Ironclad Fighters
Alexander Nurmagomedov (right) vs. Muin Gafurov (left) Photo courtesy of Draft Kings
UFC 294 Came Out Punching With Ironclad Fighters
Mortal Kombat 1 Strikes onto the Stage with Subpar Form
Mortal Kombat 1 Strikes onto the Stage with Subpar Form
Picture Courtesy of The Belcourt
Eras Tour in Theaters has Fans Captivated
Spider-Man 2 Cover - Credit: Insomniac Games
Insomniac Swings to New Heights with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Drake Story-FATD Album Cover. Photo Courtesy of Drakes Instagram @champagnepapi
“FATD”: Drake Album Review
Photo courtesy of Leeta Jo
Thunderbird High School Presents ‘Macbeth’
Spider-Man 2 Cover - Credit: Insomniac Games
Insomniac Swings to New Heights with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Lorelai and Rory From TV Show Gilmore Girls Photo credit netflix.com
Highlighting and Suggesting the Best TV Shows of 2023
Travis Scott’s Utopia Review
Unraveling the dating rumors of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Unraveling the dating rumors of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Restriction on Restrooms: Should It Be Allowed?
Restriction on Restrooms: Should It Be Allowed?
Excerpt from the student handbook on dress codes from guhsdaz.org
The Main Goal Behind Strict Dress Code
Excerpt from the Student Handbook, guhsdaz.org
Eating in the Library: Should it be Allowed?
Promotional art for Pikmin. Photo courtesy of Nintendo.
Nintendo’s Underrated Franchise – An Overview of Pikmin
A portion of the dads that come in to help protect students. The dads must be both mentally and physically strong enough to accept the challenge of protecting schools and combating conflict in a healthy way. The dads are making schools a safer place for both students and teachers.
Dads in Action: How a Group of Dads Work to Make School Safer
Love For Lucas Awareness and What Thunderbird Sports are Doing to Help
Love For Lucas Awareness and What Thunderbird Sports are Doing to Help
Key Club Promotion. Photo Courtesy of greensburgdailynews.com
Help Contribute to Your Community with Key Club
The actual skull found in Goodwill. Photo Credit: Goodyear Police Department.
Ancient Human Skull Found in Goodwill Donation Bin
Shot from Avatar: The Way of Water. (2023). Credit: The Sun.webp.
Is CGI Getting Worse?
Halloween Microfiction: Hallows Eve
Halloween Microfiction: Hallows’ Eve
Vidalia Anne Gentry at Human Rights Campaign conference, addressing anti-drag legislature. (Nashville, Tennessee) John Amis AP Images for Human Rights Campaign
The Criminalization of Drag in America
A Review of Serafina Coffee Roasters
A Review of Serafina Coffee Roasters
Courtesy of Byrdie
Met Gala 2023
Image Credit: Pinterest
Quotes From a Second Grade Class: Summer Break
Photo credit: Thunderbird High School Yearbook
Titan Softball Recap

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Montana Becomes the First U.S. State to Ban TikTok

Ian Johnson, Senior Editor
May 11, 2023
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How to Get Out of a Reading Slump

Ian Johnson, Editor
April 20, 2023
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The Political Activism in Hozier’s “Eat Your Young”

Ian Johnson, Editor
April 20, 2023
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Dallas Zoo and the Case of the Missing Monkeys

Ian Johnson, Editor
March 6, 2023
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The Student Body’s Thoughts on Starry

Ian Johnson, Editor
March 6, 2023
My Thoughts on All of the Books I Read in 2022

My Thoughts on All of the Books I Read in 2022

Ian Johnson, Editor
February 6, 2023
Senior Soups!

Senior Soups!

Ian Johnson, Editor
February 6, 2023
Sam Smith and Kim Petras Make Music History

Sam Smith and Kim Petras Make Music History

Ian Johnson, Editor
December 14, 2022
Shooting at Club Q

Shooting at Club Q

Ian Johnson, Editor
December 14, 2022
Banned Books: HB 2459

Banned Books: HB 2459

Ian Johnson, Editor
November 21, 2022
The Thunderbird Reading Academy Makes Its Comeback

The Thunderbird Reading Academy Makes It’s Comeback

Ian Johnson, Editor
November 18, 2022

The Corn Kid: A New A-maize-ing Internet Sensation

Ian Johnson, Editor
October 25, 2022
Trisha and Her Royal Baby

Trisha and Her Royal Baby

Ian Johnson, Editor
October 25, 2022
Governor Doug Ducey Issues a Moment of Silence

Governor Doug Ducey Issues a Moment of Silence

Ian Johnson, Editor
September 8, 2022
Monkeypox: Debunking Myths and Misconceptions

Monkeypox: Debunking Myths and Misconceptions

Ian Johnson, Editor
September 8, 2022
Transgender Rights Under Attack

Transgender Rights Under Attack

Ian Johnson, Editor
September 8, 2022
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