The Impossible: Intense from start to finish

Kiersten Scott, Reporter
February 5, 2013

The movie “The Impossible” opens with bold white words on a pitch black screen that set the tone with a single line, “IN 2004, A DEVASTATING TSUNAMI HIT SOUTHEAST ASIA. THIS IS THE AMAZING TRUE STORY OF ONE FAMILY’S JOURNEY OF HOPE AND SURVIVAL.” From there the audience... Read more »

“The Crucible” sells out, sets bar high

Erica Bourland, Assistant Editor
January 30, 2013

The Rider auditorium is filled with light chatter as friends and family members wait for the show to start. Many people (15 to be exact) tap on their iPhones, probably “checking in” on Facebook. Backstage there is a rush as the cast and crew prepare for the show. People run back and forth,... Read more »

Back on the big screen

Austin Doucet, Reporter
January 10, 2013

“The Last Stand” is an action/drama film written by Andrew Knauer and will be the first U.S. film directed by Kim Ji-yong. It stars Arnold Schwarzenneger in his first leading role since “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines” and will have a supporting cast consisting of Johnny Knoxville, Rodrigo... Read more »

Red Dawn Crossfire

Haley Hampton and Kiersten Scott, Reporters
January 10, 2013

by Haley Hampton America seems to be obsessed with war.  We’re not satisfied with the carnage and crimson trails left behind overseas, and video games like Halo, Modern Warfare, and Call of Duty bring the action right into our living rooms. But that’s not the half of it. Some of the highest grossing... Read more »

The Walking Dead: From comics to television

Austin Doucet, Reporter
January 9, 2013

Zombies. Their sole purpose is to spread the infection they carry within. The virus has spread throughout all forms of media: movies, comics, books, and videos games. It was only a matter of time until the virus spread to our television screens, giving form to “The Walking Dead”. “The Walking Dead”... Read more »

Get active in your Community: The story of seven crazy adults reliving the time of their lives

Brooke Leiker, Reporter
January 9, 2013

Community is a hilarious TV show about a study group at Greendale, a community college with an eccentric staff and student body. The study group includes a suspended lawyer, a pop culture-obsessed film student, and a millionaire who joined Greendale out of boredom, among other odd students. In Community,... Read more »

“1984″ meets education system: a satire

Erica Bourland, Assistant Editor
November 5, 2012

“Okay, students,” announced Ms. Bee. “You know the drill. Clear your desk. Sharpen your two number two pencils. And remember: NEVER leave an answer blank; ALWAYS use the “rule-out” method; bubble CLEARLY, filling in the circle COMPLETELY; go back and CHECK your work, but... Read more »

Haunted Houses you don’t want to miss

Shelby Harrison, Reporter
October 30, 2012

Looking for a good haunted house this Halloween? Here are some helpful tips on a few in and around Wichita Falls. Sunrise Optimist Club teamed up with Rider’s FFA and softball teams to put on a creepy haunted maze behind Memorial Stadium. Not suggested for children under ten. Ending at 10 p.m.... Read more »

Assassin’s Creed 3 Debuts at Midnight

Austin Doucet, Reporter
October 29, 2012

Midnight Oct. 30 marks the release of Assassin’s Creed 3, the final major title of the series. The series began in 2007 and has since spawned a sequel, followed by many other midquels and prequels through all forms of media. The game has been said by developers to be the longest production time since... Read more »

ARGO, educational and entertaining

Kiersten Scott, Reporter
October 25, 2012

Argo is a movie worth cajoling your parents to see. Set during the Iranian Revolution, this movie is based on an actual C.I.A. mission that took place. The movie covers the Iranian hostage crisis, or more specifically the 6 hostages that escaped the U.S. embassy that was captured by the Iranian people... Read more »