Livin’ on the edge
December 14, 2009 • Michael Johnson
Filed under Feature, Sports
In the 2008 Olympics the world watched as new replace old. Arguably the best opening ceremony took place, Phelps brought home a record eight gold medals in a single Olympics, Usain Bolt lived up to his name and became the fastest man on earth, and nine new events joined the Olympics. Of these, one quenched... Read more »
Girls Basketball off to Successful Start
December 11, 2009 • Brittany Robinson
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
Kicking off the season with a great start, the Lady Raider varsity basketball team stands with a record of 10-2. With a solid starting lineup the Lady Raiders are going to be a threat this year. After defeating 5A Justin Northwest by a margin of 19 points, it is clear Rider will have a target on their... Read more »
17 and Pregnant
December 11, 2009
Filed under Feature, Top Stories
“I don’t know if they were tears of joy or fear,” senior Alyson Marsh* said. ”Maybe a little of both.” It’s senior year, and instead of worrying about graduation and ordering her cap and gown on time, this senior has so much more to worry about. More important... Read more »
Modern Warfare 2 and the Connection to Grades
December 11, 2009
Filed under A&E, Top Stories
BOOM! Headshot! 6277 kills. 6106 deaths. Top kill streak of 20. 2 days, 14 hours, 22 minutes logged. Games; crushing the boredom of people around the world since the 1950′s. But are these games addicting, do they hurt grades, inhibit the student body, or control the lives of those who play them? In... Read more »
FLO TV
December 11, 2009 • Dylan Hillard
Filed under A&E
We have all been there. You are sitting in the backseat of a car going somewhere when you just realized your favorite show is on TV right now and you are missing it. "Dad, you did set the DVR to record Burn Notice didn't you?" "What's that?" "Did you set the DVR to record my show?" "No, I forgot." Well... Read more »
The ugly truth
December 10, 2009 • Nicole Mercadante
Filed under Feature
Going into high school, dating becomes part of everyday life and deciding the boundaries for relationships is a major part of growing together. Junior Lily Williamson*, just recently ended a two-year relationship with her first love, he was also her first time. “It was my decision to finally have sex,... Read more »
Asian Noodle Goodness, Yearbook Deadline
December 9, 2009
Filed under Video
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Rider FFA Shines at State
December 9, 2009
Filed under News, Top Stories, Uncategorized
Rider FFA headed to State competition with high expectations. They met those expectations and more. Freshman Chandler Alejandro placed 7th in the Creed competition in a competition that started with over 600 students. The Sr. Quiz Team made up of Matt Hanes, Sawyer Freeman, Kaylie Wolfe and Justyn Hart... Read more »
Leave My Boys Alone!
December 9, 2009 • Monica Mathieu
Filed under A&E, Opinion
I love Creed. I walk around singing “Arms Wide Open.” I’ve been telling people who ask that I want Creed CD’s for my birthday. Sadly, most of the free world is bashing Creed. If you Google “worst band in the world” Creed pops up first, second, third…. The Negative Nancies of the school... Read more »
Skillet Is Anything But Sleepy
December 3, 2009 • Monica Mathieu
Filed under A&E
Skillet’s Awake CD may be the most sought after stocking stuffer this holiday season. With such songs as “Monster” and the title song, “Awake and Alive,” this album is sure to stay in your stereo for weeks on end. Although it is the band’s eighth album, it is generating... Read more »
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