Misnumbered classrooms confuse students

March 30, 2011  
Filed under Feature

The atmosphere grew heated and suffocating, little beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, and her hands grew clammy. This was similar to a first-day-of-school nightmare. Dread kicked in as the bell rang and the precious five minutes sped by as the straight-A student frantically rushed to locate... Read more »

eBooks catching up to bound books in race to top

March 30, 2011  
Filed under Opinion

It’s everywhere. It’s on an airplane. It’s in a camping tent. It’s at home and hotel. It’s at school. The sleek device that whispers stories of fiction and non-fiction through its glossy screen. With the single motion of a finger, a page has been turned. No more losing... Read more »

Political brunch opens student’s eyes to issues

March 30, 2011 • Jordan Campagna  
Filed under Opinion

Politician Mike Huckabee and co-editor of the Rider Chronicle, Jordan Campagna. Huckabee came to town for a book signing and spoke at a brunch beforehand. He arrived early so that he could meet people and take pictures. Afterwards, everyone reveived a gift bag with a free book titled, "A Simple... Read more »

Display cabinets allow art students to show work

March 29, 2011 • Ashleigh Robinson  
Filed under Feature

The beginning of the main hall is tickled with artwork; paintings, drawings, and sculptures alike. The artwork pieces are tacked on the walls and displayed in a total of four cabinets, two built into the main hallway, and two just off the cafeteria entrance. The artwork sits above name tags of the... Read more »

As spring continues, flu numbers increase

March 29, 2011 • Amelia Dever  
Filed under News

Flu shots, hand sanitizer, and Kleenex to the rescue. That’s right. The flu is back. Rider nurse Kristi Lane said flu symptoms have been seen every day over the past couple of months. Doctors have confirmed cases of Type A and Type B for some students. According to a survey in Gallup-Health-ways... Read more »

Can what I post on Facebook affect my chances of getting accepted to college? Experts share their opinions.

March 21, 2011  
Filed under News

Carolyn Blair is the counseling services director at Clayton High School “As the age of the admissions officers become younger and younger, Facebook and other social networks are simply part of their culture. It used to be that admission offices would have a lot of hoops to get through to ever... Read more »