The Mountain Pointe football team went on quite a ride this season so why not get one more road trip out of three seniors before heading off to different destinations after graduation.

Few of you know about this new government takeover of our education system. It’s being touted as the greatest thing since The Bill of Rights. As Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education said, this is “absolutely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lift American education to a new level—and make us more competitive in the global economy.”

Dear Mikey,

These are a few of Chicky Winkleman’s favorite Hanukkah things: ironic, ugly sweaters adorned with Stars of David, his roommate’s Christmas tree and making latkes, alone in the afternoon.

As the country prepares to enjoy the 108th Baseball World Series, even those who may not be true baseball fans are often caught up in the spirit of America’s national sport. If you are indeed a die-hard baseball fan, “The Art of Fielding,” by Chad Harbach might be just the book for you. But don’t discount it even if you don’t know first base from a knuckle-ball pitch. Described by one critic as the “greatest baseball novel in a generation,” the sports theme is metaphorically much grander — that of the human condition.

Cheeky and snarky but with an infectious energy, “Pitch Perfect,” a comedy set in the cutthroat world of competing college a cappella groups, makes us fall in love with the very thing it’s making fun of. It’s ridiculous and predictable but also just a ton of fun, so you may as well give up and give in to your inner musical theater geek.

Feeling trapped under a mountain of student loan debt?

As college students return to campus, they’ll be showered in the usual handouts of coupons, condoms and credit cards. But some schools are also giving students what a growing body of research reveals could make a huge difference in their college careers: ear plugs, sleep shades and napping lessons.

Kids are often enthralled with the wild kingdom, so it’s fun to do their rooms with animal-themed decor.

Phoenix police have arrested an Ahwatukee Foothills man accused of fatally stabbing one of his roommates during a fight early Sunday morning.

LOS ANGELES — In the unlikely event that Seth MacFarlane comes looking to you for a job, it might be simpler to sort through his qualifications by asking what he can't do, rather than what he can.

Now that summer is in full swing, remember to stay motivated in your college planning activities before the school year starts up again. Here are some ways to stay on top of your college to-do list and have some summertime fun. Remember anything you do that reflects service, leadership or being a part of a group can be added to your list of activities on you resume.

Now that summer is in full swing, remember to stay motivated in your college planning activities before the school year starts up again. Here are some ways to stay on top of your college to-do list and have some summertime fun. Remember anything you do that reflects service, leadership or being a part of a group can be added to your list of activities on you resume.

When “Rules of Civility” appeared on several “Notable Books of 2011” lists, I thought I’d check it out. It turned out to be, if not the best, perhaps the most enjoyable read for me that year. I hesitate to say “best” because that is quite a superlative comment for a book to live up to, which may leave other readers disappointed, but I can at least say how I felt while reading it.

When “Rules of Civility” appeared on several “Notable Books of 2011” lists, I thought I’d check it out. It turned out to be, if not the best, perhaps the most enjoyable read for me that year. I hesitate to say “best” because that is quite a superlative comment for a book to live up to, which may leave other readers disappointed, but I can at least say how I felt while reading it.

As a young bride-to-be, it never occurred to Jodi R.R. Smith to put a pitcher on her wedding registry.

With a 100th birthday coming up in May, Mildred Pierce has one goal: to be walking on her own at her 100th birthday celebration.

Ahwatukee Foothills resident Jan Johnson has never been trapped in a storm with a killer, but working the night shift in a psychiatric hospital in Denver was just enough inspiration for her murder mystery novel, "Still Dead."

Twinkle is a gem of a kitty. First, she's unbelievably cute and very photogenic to boot. Second, she's a snuggler! Twinkle is an affectionate little girl that enjoys being held. She turns her purr motor on when she's being pet or otherwise snuggled by her people. Finally, Twinkle loves a good play session. She enjoys chasing balls and loves being taunted by wand toys. She'll duck in and out of her condo cubbyholes, jump high into the air, and roll around on the floor - anything that will help her capture that wand. And when she is successful, she will carry that wand away in her mouth to explain to it who is boss. Twinkle does well with other friendly kittens after an introductory period - she plays a little hard to get at first but, in no time, comes around. She does very well with her current kitty roommate.

Susan Regan said no one exactly asked her to take her son Sam Schmid, off life support and donate his organs following an Oct. 19 traffic crash on Tucson’s east side that left his University of Arizona roommate dead.

Susan Regan said no one exactly asked her to take her son Sam Schmid, off life support and donate his organs following an Oct. 19 traffic crash on Tucson’s east side that left his University of Arizona roommate dead.

The Christmas season always brings with it a special feeling and meaning. The tree comes out, the lights go up, and the jewelry and luxury car ads start running - leaving us all feeling like the $20 Red Lobster gift cards we bought are a bit inadequate.