Dangers of Energy Drinks
January 25, 2012
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We’ve all seen the large cans of energy drinks in the convenience store. Current freshman at Midland University, graduate of Rider High School’s Class of 2011, Sammie Hislop, knew them a little better then most. “I used to drink two or three trucker sized cans everyday,” Hislop... Read more »
Five named National Merit Commended
December 15, 2011
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This year of the 12 WFISD students named National Merit Commended, six were at Rider. Seniors named National Merit Commended were Elizabeth Bynum, Oliver De Asis, Greg Gaskey, Sarah Harmer, Jonathon Lee and Cameron Liss. Taking practice tests is what Harmer believes helped her. “It’s nice... Read more »
One Family, One Community
November 17, 2011 • Ashleigh Robinson
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As the holiday season approaches, students have taken it upon themselves to bring in money and edible goods for those less fortunate in the city. Students that bring 10 canned goods and a three dollar donation receive a t-shirt. The drive ends Monday, the 21st. The money raised goes towards buying children... Read more »
Education Crisis: Professors say students unprepared
November 7, 2011
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The decline of US education is a major topic of debate and conversation among politicians, students and citizens alike. Professors say the issues come from multiple sources. Statistics From Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2009 Performance of US 15-Year-Old students shows the US... Read more »
Multitasking contributes to dangerous teen school, social habits
November 4, 2011
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Compulsive multitasking causes teens problems with school. Studies have shown that most American school age children, between the ages of 8-18, are now spending over eight hours per day using media tools. “When I’m using the computer for homework I have another tab open, to Twitter or Facebook and... Read more »
Students need to watch extra-curriculars, only 10 days allowed
November 4, 2011
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Starting this year, students need to be cautious of when they use their ECA days since they only have 10 for the whole year, and that limit will be enforced. School related absences are coded in two different ways, ECA, or extra-curricular activities, which count toward the 10 days, or OC, co-curricular... Read more »
Oh Rats
November 2, 2011
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When Assistant Principal Rebecca Hitchcock returned to school, the last thing she thought she’d find was a rodent invasion. Hitchcock wasn’t alone in the discovery. Now nine weeks into the school year, the invasion continues. “I caught two yesterday,” Hitchcock said on the day... Read more »
UIL sponsors stay proactive after budget cut in half
November 2, 2011
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In past years, the UIL academic budget was $10,000. This year, it is only $5,000. “Funding has been a problem at the state level and now it’s trickling down,” Rider UIL coordinator and Literary Criticism sponsor Sandra Scheller said. “We’re not the only ones who have to... Read more »
Band prepares to play at Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in December
October 6, 2011 • Kyler Norman
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The Rider band has currently raised over $300,000 for their trip to London on Dec. 28 to play for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. “I’m really not sure why we got picked,” band director Loy Studer said. “We’re just a little band from Wichita Falls. In 2009, the band played at a UIL State wind... Read more »
Students give up ECA classes for more AP
October 6, 2011 • Kayla Holcomb
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The race is on. AP classes. A averages. The goal: To get the highest GPA. Many top students say they have sacrificed everything from extra-curricular activities to their health in order to achieve their goals. “The only pressure is myself, what all I can do,” senior Greg Gaskey said. “If... Read more »
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