Student grows closer to mother after realizing hurtfulness of words, accepting differences

November 4, 2011

I  sat        in the hard yellow chair, working on the long packet presented by the teacher, my hand cramping, listening to the quiet chatter of the students in front, behind, beside me. I could only faintly make out the words, not really paying attention. Then I heard it. The sharp words pierced... Read more »

Technology, homework do not go together

November 4, 2011

There is no such thing as “Multitasking.” That is, there is no such thing as being able to multitask efficiently. While you try to take care of two to four things at a time you are most always sacrificing quality for quantity. Students who take the effort to focus on just one assignment at a time... Read more »

With time, practice, support, students will learn ways to multi-task efficiently, beneficially

November 4, 2011

Modern technology is a part of modern life. There isn’t anything more obvious than that fact. When teachers and students are saying that it isn’t okay to multitask with homework and iPhones, they are putting a stopper in the bottle of progress. It isn’t the kind of progress that has to do with... Read more »

Too short for school: Cheer skirts call for compromise

October 7, 2011

While students are kneeling, their skirts or shorts must be six inches from the floor. Want an exception to this rule? Be a cheerleader. If the dress code is going to stay the way it is, then it needs to be enforced for all students with no exceptions. The dress code is said to be in place to protect... Read more »

You can hate him, but he’s still getting paper

Ashleigh Robinson
October 6, 2011

Feb. 9, 2009. A text message from my cousin comes in. In it, she asks me if I’ve heard the latest news on Chris Brown and Rihanna. I was fresh out of a long day at school, feeling exhausted as I sat on the couch. I had no clue what she was talking about while I stared at the phone curiously, so I... Read more »

October Crossfire Con: Change needed for excess of 5.0 classes

Meghan Myracle
October 6, 2011

Various schools throughout Texas have moved to a grading scale where only four AP classes count toward extra grade points. This system is a good model of what our schools should move toward. If this type of system were put in place, the “GPA race” would be more than just scheduling and... Read more »

October Crossfire Pro: Students deserve point, leave 5.0 alone

Kyler Norman
October 6, 2011

Some people say the GPA system needs to be changed from the current system which allows every AP class taken to count as a 5.0 to a new system that would only allow four classes to count as 5.0′s. It is a fact that the current system is fine as is. One may argue that a person shouldn’t be... Read more »

Deadline Changes Perception of Time

Meghan Myracle
October 4, 2011

Senior year, we go to school and take it all in…trying to capture the memories and take nothing for granted, I mean it’s the last year of high school right? But what if it were your last year alive? What if your classmate, the one you just called out for asking a “stupid” question,... Read more »

eBooks catching up to bound books in race to top

March 30, 2011

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

Jordan Campagna
March 30, 2011

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 »