Decision to remove courses causes discontent on campus
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
February 28, 2020
Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD) is officially cutting a few Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses offered at Rider for the 2020-2021 school year. The decision to do away with AP European History, AP Seminar, AP Environmental Science, Honors Creative Writing, Honors Physics and...
Table for One: Valentine’s Day Plans for Singles
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
February 12, 2020
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and many look forward to boxes of chocolate, red roses and massages. While it may seem like a day just to celebrate love and significant others, in reality, there are millions of single people across the country. V-Day can be the perfect excuse to treat yoursel...
Leading on and off the court
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
February 5, 2020
The buzzer sounds and applause fills the field house. The Raiders had just defeated the Wylie Bulldogs 61-55. The players retreat to the locker room as the stands empty. For many, it’s time to celebrate. For No. 15 , it’s time to head home. He has a quiz tomorrow in his AP Calculus class. ...
Everything you need to know about teen skincare
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
January 23, 2020
Skincare products line the aisles at popular cosmetic chains such as Sephora or Ulta. Tiny bottles with big promises can be intimidating, and many may not know where to start to establish a skincare routine. Here is a detailed layout of an extensive skincare routine with products that can be foun...
Rider admins weigh in on New Year’s resolutions
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
January 15, 2020
Each new year, people around the world take the opportunity to make resolutions, setting a goal for what they hope to accomplish. It’s a wonderful time to reflect on the highs and lows of the past year and also to reach for personal growth in the coming year. However, each person interprets New Year’s...
Treats for your reindeer
Staff
December 13, 2019
It’s finally the most wonderful time of the year again, and with the holiday season comes many sweets, new and old, that The Rider Chronicle staff could simply not resist. So for this Christmas spin on our favorite food sampling game, we set out to get a taste of winter. Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark Minis Pepper...
The College Interview from beginning to end
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
November 18, 2019
After years of building the perfect combinations of extracurriculars, academics and test scores, high school seniors around the country are now applying to universities where they hope to further their education. As application deadlines roll around, these students simply hit the submit button an...
Rider/Old High Week Behind the Scenes
Sheridan Allen, Reporter/Photographer
November 7, 2019
With Rider/Old High week almost over, have you ever thought about everything that goes on behind the scenes? All the planning and the hours students and staff spend to make this week happen? The class officers know the answers to these questions and many more, especially after all four of their classes have spen...
A Broken Tradition or a Change for the Better?
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
November 6, 2019
The Roundup Assembly has been a Rider-Old High week tradition for decades. Each year, Mr. and Ms. Raider nominees wow the audience with tricks and swing dancing, and the senior class puts on a skit that showcases their four years of high school. However, there has been a change this year: The Roundup will now...
A Series of Spooky Events
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
October 22, 2019
With Halloween right around the corner, seasonal festivities are underway. Rider High School has several “spooky” events that will be hosted by numerous student organizations. Murder Mystery returns for the second year Last year, Nerd Club hosted its first Murder Mystery party in which participants ...
A Taste of Fall
Staff
October 16, 2019
With autumn creeping around the corner, fall food favorites are beginning to appear on grocery store shelves. The Rider Chronicle staff set out to sample a variety of seasonal flavors. Choceur Pumpkin Spice flavoured yogurt covered pretzels Imagine drinking a butter and cheese milkshake with a hint (TRUCK FULL) of salt and you’ll know exactly how these “pretze...
The recipe for an Ivy League application
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
October 7, 2019
Receiving admission to a prestigious school in the U.S. is becoming increasingly rare. This is because, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2017, two out of three high school graduates will continue their education at a university, much higher than data from decades ago. With the large...
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