Is it or Isn’t it Romantic?
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
April 1, 2019
Romantic comedies, known for setting unrealistic expectations for love with whimsical fantasies and clichés, are an easy victim for those skeptical of the predictable and heartfelt plots of the genre. Screenwriters of “Isn’t it Romantic?”, Dana Fox, Erin Cardillo and Katherine Silberman have ...
What Colleges Don’t Tell You They Are Looking For: Volunteer Work
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
November 13, 2018
An article published by the Huffington Post explored the idea that perfect standardized test scores don’t guarantee admission to highly selective schools. If these colleges are looking for more than just high SAT and ACT scores, what can be done to receive admission to their competitive programs? ...
WFISD Seniors Claim Nationwide Titles
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
November 13, 2018
For the past three years, Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD) has had one National Merit Semifinalist from Rider High School. This year is no different, as senior Kerri Lu not only earned the prestigious title but made a perfect score on the qualifying Preliminary SAT (PSAT) exam. ...
Justice for Landavazo and Smith
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
September 25, 2018
The final verdict of the Kody Lott trial, the 22-year-old man who was found guilty of killing Lauren Landavazo and injuring another student on their way home from McNiel Junior High on Sept. 2, 2016 has echoed throughout the community. The ruling, sentencing Lott to life in prison and a $20-thousand fi...
New Year, New Rules
August 31, 2018
With school officially back in session, students are waking up from summer-long snoozes to face multiple changes on campus. As they walked into school for the first time in months, they were greeted by an unfamiliar face: Dr. Cody Blair, the new Principal of Rider High School. Dr. Blair replaced M...
Standards for Standardized Testing
Manasvi Reddy, Reporter
January 18, 2018
The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) and the ACT (American College Test) are standardized tests taken by high school students, typically juniors, to appeal to colleges and open doors to scholarships. These tests are no joke, in fact, the majority of well-known colleges in the U. S. require a certain per...
