A Raiding Run
Sandra Le, Staff writer
September 16, 2019
Science teacher and Nerd Club sponsor Bryce Henderson will be in his own skin on the day of the Area 51 fun run despite being Team Alien. “I am Team Alien in my heart,” Henderson said, “but in reality, I don’t have a good alien costume.” The fun run will take place on Wednesday a...
Crunch time for seniors seeking financial aid
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
September 9, 2019
For the next couple of months, high school seniors planning to attend college will be swept up in the hustle and bustle of applications, recommendation letters, résumés and deadlines. When it all comes to an end, however, the cost of post-secondary education is one of the hardest bullets to bite. ...
Opening New Doors
Sandra Le, Reporter
September 4, 2019
Every new school year comes with new changes. The biggest difference for Rider students this year is the school’s entrance policy. In an attempt to create a safer environment, students can only enter the building through two doors, the front and cafeteria. According to Principal Dr. Cody B...
Rider students affected by AP deadline change
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
August 29, 2019
Rider students and faculty are conflicted by this year’s registration deadline change in Advanced Placement courses. The College Board, a company that writes the curriculum and cumulative exams for AP courses, has moved the deadline from March to October for 2020 testers. This adjustment gives...
Q/A with Head Volleyball Coach Alysha Humpert
Sandra Le, Reporter
August 27, 2019
Coming off her 200th win, head volleyball coach Alysha Humpert sat down with The Rider Chronicle to share her thoughts about this season. Q: After your first few games, how have your expectations for the team changed? A: I wouldn’t say my expectations have changed because ultimately, I always wan...
Q/A with Rider Band Director Loy Studer
Meghan Helton, Reporter
August 26, 2019
With every new year comes new challenges. Loy Studer, the head director of the Pride of the Raiders Marching Band, is no stranger to this. Now entering his 14th year, The Rider Chronicle sat down with Studer to discuss the arrival of the new band uniforms and his views for the current marching season...
Q/A with Head Football Coach Marc Bindel
Mandy Huynh, Editor-in-Chief
August 23, 2019
After a previous season filled with struggles and success, head football coach Marc Bindel enters the new school year with high expectations. The Rider Chronicle sat down with Bindel to discuss the pressures and challenges of running a football team. Q: What are your expectations for this year?...
Q/A with Rider Principal Dr. Cody Blair
Sheridan Allen, Reporter/Photographer
August 22, 2019
Dr. Cody Blair is beginning his second year as Rider High School's principal. With many changes underway, The Rider Chronicle sat down with Dr. Blair to address his plans and goals for the school year. Q: What do you think has made this school successful so far? A: The key to all of our success is o...
Q/A with Senior Class President Anna Grisel
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
August 21, 2019
Senior Anna Grisel was elected class president after emerging victoriously from a grueling election last spring. Less than two weeks into the school year, the senior class officers have already hosted one event and are looking to gather students for many more in the months to come. As Rider’s officers...
Teens Swiping Right
Emily Dillard, Reporter
April 16, 2019
The famous dating app ‘Tinder’, known for its swiping left and right feature, has been around since 2012. Adults who either want to try something new and or find it hard to meet people in the ‘real world’ usually end up on this app or one of the many others. Although meant for 18 and up, it has bee...
A Harsh Reality
Victoria Hitchcock, Reporter
February 25, 2019
The Netflix thriller “You” is the latest binge-worthy show that leaves all it’s viewers shocked, disturbed, and wanting more. While many events in the television show may seem outrageous to some viewers, people who have been in abusive relationships can relate in several ways. Based on the no...
Ready or Not
Victoria Hitchcock, Section Editor
January 22, 2018
First semester ends, the countdown begins. Graduation is only four months away, and talk of graduating brings about nervous, yet excited conversations of what is to come. However, senior Muzzamil Nadeem feels more than ready for college. Nadeem plans on attending University of North Texas or Midwestern St...
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