Student Wears Hijab As Statement of Faith
May 24, 2010 • Logan Nevonen
Filed under Feature
When she walked into school, her classmates did not understand why she was wearing a veil. Junior Nada Atieh was not hoping to catch attention but was simply making a statement of faith. “I knew I was Muslim, but I actually wanted to practice my faith. At first I was nervous because I didn’t... Read more »
“One Day Without Shoes” Not Possible for Rider Students
April 7, 2010 • Logan Nevonen
Filed under News, Top Stories
On April 8, TOMS Shoes is asking everyone to participate in the annual “One Day Without Shoes” event to raise awareness for the foot disease, Podoconosis, which effects 10 countries in tropical Africa, Central America and Northern India. Although TOMS shoes is hosting the event in order to... Read more »
Local Ties Seen in Nation Caught off Guard
March 2, 2010 • Michael Johnson
Filed under Feature, Top Stories
40% of Haiti had clean drinking water before the massive earthquake hit. Freshman Mosley Pape knows all about the old Haiti, now he’s learning the nightmare of post-earthquake Haiti. “My sisters are all right, but they are the only ones I know about right now,” Pape said. “I am still unsure about... Read more »
Editor’s Playoff Predictions for NFL Wild Card Week
January 8, 2010 • Michael Johnson
Filed under Opinion, Sports, Top Stories
Here we are. 12 teams remain. Eight play this week. I’ll tell who will win and why, and my “clutch” player predictions for each game. AFC New York Jets @ Cincinnati Bengals First of all the Jets shouldn’t even be in the playoffs. Their last two games were against teams who already had a clinched... Read more »
Boys Basketball Underway
December 14, 2009
Filed under Sports
The Rider Raider basketball team has kicked off the 2009-2010 campaign with some highs and lows possessing a 3-3 record this year. “Our goal this year is to play competitive championship basketball,” coach Mark Richardson said. The team opened up the season against the visiting Frisco Liberty Red-Hawks... Read more »
To wear or not to wear; a satire
December 14, 2009
Filed under A&E
It is an issue that comes up with the school board every year, and every year, the verdict remains the same: Boys are not allowed to wear earrings. After seeing continued male earring use in the halls of Rider I have come up with a list of reasons as to why earrings on males are distracting and a down-right... Read more »
The Blind Side
December 14, 2009
Filed under Opinion
Based on a true story, The Blind Side is this year’s best inspirational movie, telling the heart-wrenching story of Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), a teenage boy struggling to survive on the streets after being forcefully removed from his home and bounced around from foster home to foster home. When... Read more »
Black Friday Stampede
December 14, 2009
Filed under Opinion
Never have I been anxious for Black Friday, the day when malls and stores are crowded shoulder to shoulder for some of the best deals of the year, especially on electronics. Never have I gotten up ridiculously early for that coveted 42” plasma television at an amazingly low price. This year though,... Read more »
Operation: Save Prom
December 14, 2009
Filed under Feature
Curling irons sizzle and pop and straighteners hiss. The whole house smells like burnt hair and fruity sprays. Glitter sparkles in the floor and down the hall. Powder fills the air and the girls start coughing. The coughing comes to a close and giggling takes its place. Dresses? Check. Hair? Check. Nails?... Read more »
Twilight crazy
December 14, 2009
Filed under Feature, Top Stories
The clock strikes twelve. Someone lets out an excited yelp as the movie theater guy comes to the door. The crowd wiggles in anticipation. They hold their breath as the door clicks open. It’s crazy. A sea of people wash through the door. They’re running to the entrance. The ticket lady fakes a calm... Read more »
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