Tucked in the back of Scottsdale steakhouse Roaring Forks, the group mingled in the dim restaurant just minutes away from their prom's location.

Alyssa Ragan

Do decency, integrity, ethics, forgiveness, respect, thoughtfulness, self-reflection, kindness, empathy, civility, morality, generosity, hope, and honesty mean anything to anyone today? Are these traits of weakness that separate than sheep from the wolves, the leaders from the followers, the innovators from the implementers? How do we determine what really matters in the world and in our lives, and what tools do we use to know?

Though it has already received national recognition, the documentary co-produced by Ahwatukee Foothills resident Yvette Johnson is premiering in Tempe next week.

It seems like Shamon Bailey has been on the Mountain Pointe track for five or six years.

It seems like Shamon Bailey has been on the Mountain Pointe track for five or six years.

The college class of 2012 is in for a rude welcome to the world of work.

Occupy protesters, Rick Santorum, Barack Obama and college students everywhere agree. College costs are too high and student debt unbearable. They only differ in what to do about it.

From high-school teacher to waiter to award-winning actor, Jon Hamm has earned his way into the spotlight. He helped to make AMC's "Mad Men" a must-watch series as the dapper mid-century modern Don Draper.

"Albert Nobbs" is a movie that works solely due to the performances of two gifted actresses. There's not a lot to admire regarding the film in terms of writing or craft. The film's success all boils down to the performances from Glenn Close and Janet McTeer. It's not at all surprising that both actresses have already received Oscar nominations for their powerful and convincing portrayals as women pretending to be men.

"Albert Nobbs" is a movie that works solely due to the performances of two gifted actresses. There's not a lot to admire regarding the film in terms of writing or craft. The film's success all boils down to the performances from Glenn Close and Janet McTeer. It's not at all surprising that both actresses have already received Oscar nominations for their powerful and convincing portrayals as women pretending to be men.

In an increasingly digital world, your next glass of wine could come at the tap of an iPad.

When you go to a restaurant, the quality of the food is equally as important as the person who's serving it. While some restaurants may have amazing food, if the staff doesn't seem excited to do their job, the food might as well be horrible.

Wow, Ahwatukee!

Wow, Ahwatukee!

Christmas is coming, the rush is on and all I can think about is making sure we have tamales for the big Christmas dinner.

Christmas is coming, the rush is on and all I can think about is making sure we have tamales for the big Christmas dinner.

When Mountain Pointe students returned from summer break, they walked into a completely upgraded culinary facility. Gone were the old appliances and "home kitchen" setting, replaced by multiple stainless steel gas burners, sinks and coolers and freezers.

Here: Cardinals Calais Campbell birthday celebration, fundraiser Sept. 5

Here: Cardinals Calais Campbell birthday celebration, fundraiser Sept. 5

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and friends will don their aprons and serve a hungry crowd during the second annual Larry Fitzgerald and Friends Celebrity Waiter Night at Morton's, set for Aug. 30 at Morton's The Steakhouse at The Shops at the Esplanade, 2501 E. Camelback Road.

Am I Hungry?